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Progress test answers B

UNIT 1 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 1 1

has been waiting

2

has been teaching

3

Have you changed

4

has been painting

5

haven't been

6

have all made

7

has been expecting

8

haven't read

9

has our team been winning

10 have I told 2 to eat singing to have to submit to tell tying up talking driving getting eating

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VOCABULARY 3 thick-skinned considerate rational patronising timid sensible amiable dedicated 4 owing to except between alongside regarding among 5 let us down in its stride on her sleeve up for anything expect the worst lost for words

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USE OF ENGLISH 6 1

b

2

c

3

b

4

b

5

c

6

a

7

b

8

a

9

b

10 c

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

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

READING 8 C B B A D

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UNIT 2 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 1 X  X    X  X X

2 had been driving had tried had been talking had laid hadn't been playing had been raining had refused had taken had been dating had turned off

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VOCABULARY 3 12960

spend

12961

buying

12962

earn

12963

need

12964

save up

4 14064

with her finances

14065

comfortably off

14066

worth/fortune

14067

shop around

14068

rip-off

5 14496

possession

14497

availability

14498

improvements

14499

spacious

14500

eviction

6 14928

in danger of

14929

wave goodbye to

14930

value / for

14931

forge a relationship with

14932

benefit from

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USE OF ENGLISH 7 9392

had forged

9393

had been renting

9394

used to value

9395

had got

9396

had made

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

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Progress test answers B I can't stand my boss. He's so conceited and patronising! I don't think anyone at work likes him. Well, it's his fault, really. He doesn't have a kind word to say to anyone, ever. He's just always grumpy and miserable, and whatever you do and however well you do your job, he never praises anyone or even appreciates what we do. I wish he could be transferred to another department, because I really like my job, it's just him with his irritable presence that makes my life at work a misery! 15792

F

15793

T

15794

F

15795

T

15796

F

READING 9 16224

B

16225

C

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D

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A

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UNIT 3 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 4384

when your son completed his university studies?

4385

what A-level subjects your sister has chosen?

4386

Molly has written her essay?

4387

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

4388

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

4389

where your brother's car is parked?

4390

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

4391

who it was who first climbed Everest?

4392

when he gave up teaching?

4393

it was Alexander Fleming who discovered penicillin?

4816

nothing like

4817

no

4818

just as

4819

almost as

4820

a little

4821

much

4822

far

4823

much

4824

little

4825

nowhere near

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VOCABULARY 5248

trust

5249

feel sorry for

5250

in common

5251

close

5252

respect

5253

confide

5254

see eye to eye

5255

praised

5256

adores

5257

boasting

5680

life expectancy

5681

health care

5682

retirement age

5683

elderly relatives

5684

nursing homes

6112

confusing

6113

incompatible

6114

unpredictable

6115

responsive

6116

argumentative

USE OF ENGLISH 1

even/shall

2

mind/about

3

up/as

4

no/than

5

care/like

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LISTENING Tapescript Listen to three people discussing old age and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Speaker A: Anna Speaker B: Bill Speaker C: Carol A: So, you're living with your daughter, Bill, are you? How are you getting on with her? B: Great, Anna. We're very close. She felt sorry for me when I broke my leg last year, and put me up for a while. I moved back to my house, but as time went on, my pension wasn't enough to pay the rest of my mortgage off and I had to put it on the market. I sold it, and went back to live with her. She's looked after me ever since. I have a nice room on the ground floor and my own bathroom. I get a couple of hot meals a day she's a great cook, by the way - well what more can I ask? Oh, and I adore her husband. He's accepted me as part of the family. (laughs) He teases me about finding myself a lady friend and even keeps nagging me to go on a blind date! C: You're a lucky man, Bill! I think young people are too inconsiderate these days. More and more of them would rather put their elderly relatives into old people's homes than show a little consideration. There just seems to be no respect for the elderly. So many want to live in a huge, luxurious house, but they wouldn't put a parent up if it came to it. They'd rather have three empty bedrooms. I really dread the day when I get too old to look after myself. I can't stand the thought of being totally dependent on strangers looking after me. I'm a little sceptical about the future of pensioners. Longer life expectancy, worsening health care, families breaking apart... A: You sound so depressing, Carol! Being a pensioner isn't that bad, you know. Since I retired, I've been doing a lot of painting. It's something I've always wanted to do but never had the time when I had a career and was bringing up our children. That's one good thing about retiring. And I'm sure one of your three boys would look after you if you got too sick or too old to live on your own. You'll never end up in an old people's home, I'm sure of that. You know, I met Dominic in the supermarket the other day and he's turned into a charming young man. Actually, he was flirting with a young girl. Before you know it, there'll be a wedding and grandchildren! C: Oh, stop it, Anna! That was probably his new girlfriend. I really don't like her and I don't know what he sees in her. They have absolutely nothing in common. All she does is nag him. And she lets him pay for everything! I've warned him about her, but unfortunately he won't listen, because he adores her. B: He'll come to his senses, Carol, don't worry. Sooner or later. For now, just let him be a normal teenager. 7024

F

7025

F

7026

T

7027

T

7028

T

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READING 12528

F

12529

E

12530

A

12531

C

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UNIT 4 PROGRESS TEST 4B GRAMMAR 13392 12960

will be taking all

12961

will already have heard

12962

will die

12963

will let

12964

Won't they be taking

12965

leaves

12966

won't be

12967

will be hoping

12968

will probably be

12969

will be

13393 13824

will have finished

13825

will have been living

13826

will still be waiting

13827

will leave

13828

will have got over

13829

will have been living on

13830

will still be expecting

13831

will take

13832

will be getting

13833

will blow

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VOCABULARY 13394 14256

electoral system

14257

general public

14258

general election

14259

support

14260

candidates

14261

vote

14262

right-wing

14263

environmental issues

14264

opinion

14265

mainstream

13395 14688

paramilitary

14689

initiative

14690

unrest

14691

prisoners

14692

rights

13396 15120

extremism

15121

nationalist

15122

racism

15123

Feminism

15124

ageist

USE OF ENGLISH 13397 1 2 3 4 5

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

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LISTENING Tapescript Speaker A Well, I work for Amnesty International, which is an international movement that campaigns for the respect and protection of human rights. I'm extremely passionate about my work as I think Amnesty is an internationally important organisation. You wouldn't believe what goes on in the world! We work on improving human rights mainly through campaigns, and our many members and supporters try to influence governments, politicians, companies, basically anyone who can help us stop human rights being abused. We also have a number of activists and campaigning groups who take up human rights issues through various communication and media channels. Any member of the general public can help simply by becoming a member of Amnesty International and regularly giving a small donation to support what we do. Speaker B For those who live in the west, healthcare is so easily accessible. And advanced, of course. Many of us take this for granted, but, you know, for the majority of the world’s population it's a different story. People in poor countries often live miles away from a doctor, a nurse or a healthcare facility, or perhaps they cannot afford to buy medicine. The Red Cross tries to tackle some of these most basic health and social care problems in vulnerable communities around the world. I've been personally involved in healthcare facilities improvement projects in over 30 countries! Of course anyone can help. You don't need to run a marathon or skydive. We organise many charity social events too, such as coffee mornings, cake sales or talks. All you need to do is turn up and enjoy yourself! Speaker C What do we stand for? I can easily summarise that: we stand for a beautiful world, a good life and a positive relationship with the environment. Basically, we are an environmental organisation and our focus is to look after the planet that we all live on and depend upon. We do a lot of campaigning on environmental and social issues, such as economic globalisation or sustainable fuel resources. I'm working on a project at the moment that is being carried out in mining communities in Argentina and we're trying to prevent some human rights violations. Of course, anyone can help Friends of the Earth. You can make a donation, that's the easiest thing to do, or if you want to do a little more than that, why not join a local volunteer group? Speaker D I'm the Liberal Democrat candidate for my local constituency. You might wonder why I've joined a party that never seems to win a general election, as Labour or the Tories do, but I truly believe in our policies. We have fresh views on how the country should be run, such as having an open political system that is designed to listen to people, rather than a system where politicians just do what they please. The core values of the Liberal Democrats, such as fairness, freedom, liberty, and equality, are extremely important to me on a personal level. I'm happy to represent a party that rejects any form of discrimination, such as racism, ageism or homophobia. Of course we also put strong emphasis on environmental issues, like promoting green transport, green energy, waste reduction or fair deals for British farmers. I have to think of my grandchildren, you know. And so should everyone else, by voting for us! 13398 15984

A and C

15985

D

15986

B

15987

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READING 13399 4480

C

4481

B

4482

F

4483

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UNIT 5 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 5872 6640

won't usually be told

6641

can’t be mended

6642

couldn't be pulled

6643

have now been arrested

6644

were being shown

6645

might have been started

6646

am often told

6647

to be spoken

6648

were carefully searched / searched carefully

6649

I'm always being stopped

5873 7216

were easily defeated by the Roman army

7217

won't be asked to take the test again

7218

will be presented with gifts made by local children

7219

will be visited by a group of old-age pensioners

7220

must be given a clear signal

7221

(that) they were being watched.

7222

will be beaten (by their opponents)

7223

who should be punished

7224

being told not to use the beach

7225

10 (that) she was being lied to

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VOCABULARY 5874 7648

enter

7649

log on

7650

scroll

7651

click

7652

upload

7653

plug

7654

scan

7655

edit

7656

zoom in

7657

download

5875 8080

side effects

8081

laser

8082

inherited

8083

advancing

8084

genetic engineering/modification

5876 20480

convicted

20481

acquitted

20482

found

20483

committed

20484

sentenced

Use of English 5877 1

double

2

delete

3

tube

4

hacker

5

injections

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Progress test answers B 20485

swipe

20486

cancel

20487

achievements

20488

laboratory

20489

vandals

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LISTENING 5878 Tapescript (female voice) An employee in a science lab has been charged with theft and forgery at the company he worked for. Neil Townsend appeared in Southampton court on Monday, where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was charged with the theft of £547,000 which, according to police reports, occurred between January and August last year. Police investigators later found evidence of forgery when the accused attempted to forge a number of Lloyds Bank cheques to a total value of over £80,000, which were made payable into another employee's company account. Mr Brown, the judge, who spoke earlier to our reporters, states that the maximum punishment Townsend could receive for his offences is a 10-year prison sentence. Townsend had been arrested for forgery before, but was acquitted due to lack of evidence. He is to reappear in court on April 24, 2013. A couple from Suffolk will soon give birth to their baby, only to say goodbye to it minutes later. Todd Shaw reports. (male voice) Many young couples who have difficulty conceiving opt for IVF treatment that might make their dream of having a baby come true. The latest medical advances make test tube babies not only easier to achieve, but also more affordable, with the success rate rising consistently. Being told of successful in vitro fertilisation is supposed to be the happiest news a couple can get, but Jenny and Fred Herbert received very different news: The baby wasn't theirs. Their fertility clinic, which had previously successfully helped them have a baby girl, made a terrible mistake. They implanted an embryo into Jenny that belonged to another couple who were trying to conceive at the same clinic. On religious grounds, the Herberts decided to carry the baby to term and give it up to its genetic parents once it was born. In today's statement the Herberts’ solicitor claims that they will do everything to make sure that the fertility clinic accepts full responsibility for the consequences of their misconduct. (female voice again) And finally, if you have no plans for this weekend, you might be interested in visiting the Modern Technology Fair in the Town Hall on Saturday. Whether you love new technology or are a complete technophobe, there should be something for everyone. You can try out the most up-to-date mobile phones and touchscreen computers, or even get the experts to show you how to use complex apps or upload videos. Mini-technology classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in various places throughout the building and you don't need to pay for these if you show a valid day ticket. And now, let's look at the weather forecast for ... 21344

C

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B

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READING 5879 21776

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A

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UNIT 6 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 22640 22208

are now believed to have made

22209

expected to be paid

22210

would be told to wear

22211

is known to be

22212

would rarely have been seen

22213

is often suggested

22214

was later felt to have been given

22215

is widely assumed to have been started

22216

were thought to have been killed

22217

used to be thought

22641 23072

the / the

23073

the / an

23074

– / the

23075

–/a

23076

the / –

23077

a/a

23078

the / -

23079

the / –

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a / the

23081

– / the

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VOCABULARY 22642 23504

pear

23505

creamy

23506

smooth

23507

stodgy

23508

mouth-watering

23509

crunchy

23510

spicy

23511

sweet

23512

ripe

23513

tasty

22643 23936

fair trade

23937

calories

23938

Organic

23939

cholesterol

23940

Low-carb

22644 24368

legalise

24369

readiness

24370

sharpened

24371

possibility

24372

ripeness

Use of English 22645 1 a 2

c

3

c

4

a

5

c

6

a

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Progress test answers B 7

a

8

c

9

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10 b

LISTENING 22646 Tapescript J:Jenny S:Stuart N:Nigel N: Stuart, what do you think of the new health-food restaurant that's just opened opposite the cinema? I can't remember its name. You went there last week, didn't you? S: Yeah, I went there with my sister. I think it's called the Green Leaf. It does lots of, you know, vegetarian and vegan dishes. My sister's vegetarian and she's into all this healthy, fair-trade, organic stuff. To be honest with you, I'm a steak and chips kind of guy and I didn't think much of the food. N: Really? Why's that? S: Actually, my main course was inedible. The omelette was too dry and, worst of all, the vegetables were far too crunchy for my liking. I prefer them much more tender. Then we ordered some kind of a fruity dessert and most of the fruit wasn't ripe. Oh, and the coffee was so bitter, I couldn't drink it. I really don't go for these health-food restaurants. You won't see me in there again. J: So which restaurant would you recommend, Stuart? I know you eat out a lot. S: Table For Two. The best restaurant ever, honestly. I can't get enough of it. Actually, I went there four times last week! The quality of the food is outstanding. The meat is always tender, nothing is too bland, salty or greasy, and you can order anything from slightly peppery to really spicy, depending on your tastebuds. When I find the right woman, that is where I will take her on the first date! J: And what about you, Nigel? Do you have a favourite? N: I suppose I quite like the one opposite where I work. I've been to see my doctor recently because I've been feeling a little tired, and my levels of cholesterol have gone up again. So she suggested that I avoid eating anything too creamy, spicy or greasy. She said I should only eat bland, low-calorie food, basically, nothing too stodgy. Apparently if I do that, I'll be full of beans again. So, I've started eating lots of simply-cooked fish dishes instead of my usual lamb curries. They do a lovely smoked salmon. I've got a bit of a passion for smoked fish. Oh, and the desserts are mouth-watering! And what about you Jenny, do you eat out a lot? J: No, not at all. I don't need to eat out. My husband does all the cooking, and in a nutshell, he's a wonderful chef. We had a family celebration last week and he did all the cooking for 30 people! He made about 10 different starters and dishes. Small peppers filled with a creamy mushroom filling, crispy duck slices with fresh herbs, freshly baked bread rolls with butter, and he even baked a couple of cakes. Of course they were sweet and stodgy, but they were so tasty! Some might say his food is a little too high-calorie, I know, but it's delicious. So, I don't need to go to restaurants. Give me his food any time. 25248

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T

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Progress test answers B 25252

F

READING 22647 25680

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C

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UNIT 7 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 26976 26112

have bought

26113

wanted

26114

is

26115

had

26116

was

26117

would

26118

was

26119

will

26120

was

26121

go

26977 26544

warned not to use too much make-up

26545

forbidden to drink if they were driving

26546

encourage me to read good books

26547

asked to walk slowly so (that) we wouldn't slip on the ice

26548

reminded us to put out the recycling

26549

offered to take the TV I had bought to my car

26550

proposed we (should) go to the zoo the next/following week

26551

accused me of using/having used the wrong fuel

26552

advised to shop around for a good deal before I bought a new phone

26553

suggested waiting to see if the weather improved

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VOCABULARY 26978 8528

articles

8529

editorial

8530

news flashes

8531

citizen journalism

8532

front page

8533

human interest

8534

tabloids

8535

breaking news

8536

headlines

8537

censorship

26979 27408

plea

27409

axe

27410

vows

27411

riddle

27412

quit

26980 27840

logged out

27841

checked in

27842

sort

27843

called off

27844

dragging on

Use of English 26981 1 if, whether / on 2

of / up

3

would / on

4

on / having

5

not / off

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I: Interviewer O: Olivia I: Today in the studio we have Olivia Holden, a reporter who runs a citizen journalist website. Olivia, tell us what made you decide to set up training for ordinary citizens to become journalists? O: Well, being a columnist for the largest national broadsheet meant that I used to get a lot of letters from readers expressing how powerless they felt about what is happening in politics, and how frustrated they felt about not being able to influence the political process. So, about three years ago, I came up with the idea of training ordinary people to become journalists and opinion writers. I started an experiment on Facebook ®, where I wanted to get real-time Twitter reports, but also train people to become journalists. The idea caught on faster than I had anticipated and the citizen journalist community has over fifty thousand new members from all over the world joining every week. I: Wow, that is a lot. Could you tell us a little more about how these members contribute to the media? O: Sure. First of all, each new member is trained in the basics of reporting. Of course they can look all of these up on the overview on our website, but we find that one-to-one communication is more effective. The key to becoming a reporter is to be able to use eyewitness accounts and original documentation. We also make sure that new members are familiar with the concept of what I call ‘double sourcing’. Then they are ready to start their research and article writing. I: Sorry, what exactly do you mean by ‘double sourcing’? O: It simply means that you shouldn't trust just one source of information, because if you base your article on a single source, you won't give the reader enough context and might even spread misinformation. I: I see. So how reliable do you think citizen journalism is? O: Actually, it is exciting to see the quality of the information provided by ordinary citizens. The problem today is the decrease in the number of local newspapers, which means less coverage of local news and issues relevant to the people in their region. Citizen reporting on a local level is truly excellent. Citizen journalists are not pushed for time, as they have no deadlines, so they can stay on a case or carry on doing research around the article for as long as they need. We've had citizens putting up original documentation of court rulings, even some government officials writing about exactly where public money was being invested. Basically, citizen journalists don't get paid. They are journalists because they care about what is going on in their country and in the world. They want to make sure that all the information they find is made public, without any censorship. I: It seems like you're saying that we should trust citizen journalists more than professional journalists? O: You know, there is probably some truth in that. They certainly help strengthen democracy. 28272

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

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

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

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VOCABULARY natural mining renewable solar tidal fossil emissions installing turbines panels

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

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

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LISTENING Tapescript The Prime Minister has admitted that there is not only disagreement between parties competing for seats in the next Parliament, but also increasing tension among his own party's members, particularly with regard to the issue of affordable housing. He condemned the election campaign as a period full of lies, offensive remarks and misinformation towards the public. "Some politicians are so short-sighted," he claimed, "that instead of giving credible information, they just make promises they cannot keep. Members of the public should know the parties' true plans for the long-term future, so that they can make an informed choice about who to vote for," said the Prime Minister in an interview today. The medical board has announced publicly that the new drug Curesoll, claimed to cure cancers previously considered incurable, will be taken off the market. The board has expressed concerns that the drug manufacturer, CureMeds, has been eager to distribute the drug to hospitals and clinics, but has been careless about giving thorough information to medical staff about its side effects. The board has also expressed sceptical views about the the drug's potential to cure some of the cancers it claims to. An outraged mother has attempted to take her rock singer ex-husband Will O'Scanlon to court for refusing to pay maintenance for their five children. Helen Smith, a housewife, has expressed her anger at how, instead of being supportive of his children and paying monthly maintenance, the star has neglected them over the last three years since their divorce. "Unlike Will, who is famous and loaded, I'm in a hopeless financial situation. But it's not just the money I'm furious about. It's how spiteful he has been lately. He's turned our world upside down and at times I feel as if he's trying to do everything to make our life a nightmare," said Ms Smith. According to her lawyer, not paying child maintenance is rarely prosecuted in court and when it is, the accused is only likely to receive a fine. The innovative designer Paul Campbell announced last night that his company NewComps will be launching a new laptop called Terminator. The sleek design includes some exceptional features, such as an indestructable cover that changes colour according to temperature, a well-designed desktop, and a mini-robot integrated into the base of the laptop which enables it to move. This means that wherever you are in the house, you can either call your laptop, or use a remote control, and your laptop will come to you. Although the price of the Terminator is comparable with other high-performance laptops, it's questionable whether buyers will appreciate such hi-tech features. 96 B 97 C 98 A 99 D 100 A

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UNIT 10 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 528 960 On no occasion have we ... 961 Under no circumstances will I ... 962 It was my grandmother who ... 963 The kind of job I'd like is ... 964 What I'd really hate is to ... 965 The thing I love about ice-hockey ... 966 The important thing is that you ... 967 What you really need ... 968 The last place I saw him ... 969 Little did Ryan know who ... 529 1392

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LISTENING 534 Tapescript Listen to people talking about their involvement in sport and match the statements to the speakers. You can use the speakers more than once. Speaker A Having been born in Ontario, of course I play it. In some countries the field version is popular, but here it's all about something interesting to do in winter. I was able to skate when I was about 3, and I'd say most kids where I live do this sport, because we have cold enough winters with reliable seasonal ice cover. It's a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden sticks to shoot a rubber puck into their opponents' net. The game is played between two teams of six players – five skaters and a goalie. Basically, we skate up and down the ice rink trying to take the puck and score a goal against the opposing team. I think it's a great sport, fastpaced and physically demanding. In a good way, of course. I love the competitiveness and the adrenalin rush it gives me. Speaker B I suppose it's an unusual thing to do, but I've always been fascinated by self-defence sports, like judo or karate. It originates in Korea and can loosely be translated as ‘the way of the hand and foot’, but the art actually emphasises kicks without moving the body. It's a lot about leg and muscle power, and some instructors also use pressure points and other interesting techniques borrowed from other martial arts. Besides exercise and self-defence, the focus is also on mediation and philosophy. Speaker C It was first played in England in the 16th century, so its roots go pretty deep. I'm very proud of our national sport. Actually, whenever the English team wins, I feel quite patriotic. How would I describe the game? Well, it's a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on a field. It's all about the batting team trying to score runs against the other team, which bowls and fields, basically trying to get the batsman out. I think it's a wonderful sport, with some great sportsmanship involved, and it certainly doesn't have as much commercialism in it as football does. It's definitely not as much about earnings or how much a player is worth in team transfer fees. Speaker D If you've ever hit a patch of ice while driving your car, you've experienced exactly what we experience driving down the track. You can't steer properly because the ice is so slippery, and if you suddenly use the brakes it can send you spinning out of control. And let's not forget the speed we are going at down a track full of twists and turns. Any wrong move can cause a dramatic crash, and with the driver and crew sitting out in the open, the results can be devastating. Of course we have to wear helmets, knee and elbow pads, and special goggles, but that doesn't always protect you from serious injuries. And we're not talking about bruises and sprains! 3552

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