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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. My brother ………… the dog for a walk at six o’clock every morning. A. takes B. make C. put D. has
2. I’m not ………….. the washing up again! It’s your turn A. cleaning B. making C. doing D. taking
3. Please don’t ………… your bag in the middle of the floor A. leave B. pick C. find D. lay
4. She spends a lot of time …………………. TV. A. to watch B. watch C. watching D. watches
5. Mike’s interested …......... fishing. A. on B. about C. in D. at
6. I’m thinking ……… studying law. A. about B. of C. at D. on
7. Of the three students, Harry is …………… one. The others have too many mistakes. A. The most careful B. the most careless C. More careful D. More careful than
8. It was the ……………dream I’ve ever had. I was really frightened. A. badest B. worse C. worst D. he worst
9. Can you recommend ……. good resaurant? A. the B. x C. a D. some
10. I’ve ……… cleaned the floor. It’s wet A. already B. just C. yet D. never
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. You eat too much sweet things. .............................
2. I shall contact you as soon as they will phone me. .............................
3. That sewing machine doesn’t work. It broken down this morning. .............................
4. Roles in homemaking and breadwinning can share by family ............................. members.
5. Three days ago, Mary asked her teachers give her some advices. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.
LOUIS BRAILLE (1809 – 1852)
Louis Braille (0) was_ the son of a French leather worker. He (1) ___________ blind at the
age of three when he fell on a tool in his father’s workshop. But Louis was a
(2)____________ and talented boy. He (3) _________ to be a musician, so he learned to play
the cello, and at the age of ten he (4)_____________ a scholarship to The National Institute 1
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for Blind Children in Paris. He could play the cello, (5)_____________ he (6) ________ read or write.
In 1819 a French soldier, Charles Barbier, (7)____________ “night writing”. He used patterns
of twelve raised dots on paper so that soldiers could read (8) ____________ dark. Louis
Braille understood the importance of this invention for blind people and (9)___________ he
was fifteen, he began to develop it. He made it simpler with six dots, not twelve. In 1829, he
(10)___________ it at the Institute. 0. A. was B. had C. did D. made 1. A. came B. went C. reached D. got 2. A. brave B. courage C. able D. possible 3. A. passed B. considered C. wanted D. promised 4. A. defeated B. beat C. became D. won 5. A. so B. and C. but D. however 6. A. couldn’t B. wouldn’t C. mustn’t D. can’t 7. A. invented B. discovered C. found out D. set up 8. A. under B. at C. with D. of 9. A. then B. while C. at D. when 10. A. introduce B. introduced C. introduces D. was introducing Exercise 4:
Read the article from a travel magazine and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. My holiday disaster
Although I work in the centre of London now, I like going to the mountains when I can. Last
winter I decided to spend a week in Scotland. I wanted to go skiing and walking in the
mountains. I looked on the internet and booked a cottage (a small house) for a week. One
Friday night last November, I packed my bags, went to Heathrow airport, and waited to get on a plane to Inverness.
Then the problems started. The plane didn’t leave that night. There was a lot of snow in
Scotland and they closed Inverness airport. So I spent the night in Heathrow. I drank a lot of
tea and read a lot of newspapers. I tried to sleep but I wasn’t comfortable. Next morning,
Inverness airport opened again, and we arrived in Scotland. But my bags weren’t there.
I hired a car and drove to the cottage. It was a twenty minute drive from the airport. When I
arrived, there was a family with two little children in the cottage! They booked on the
internet, too – for the same week. The family was very kind. They said I could sleep in the
lounge, and they cooked dinner for me.
Next day, I got my bags from the airport and decided to go skiing. But the mountain road was
closed because of the snow. I didn’t ski and I didn’t go walking in the mountains. I spent the
week in the cottage waiting to go home – it wasn’t my favourite holiday! Statements
True / False / Doen’t say
1. The writer decided to spend a week in Scotland.
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2. He wanted to go walking near the river.
…………………………..
3. He went to Heathrow airport on Wednesday night.
…………………………..
4. The plane didn’t leave Heathrow that night.
…………………………..
5. The writer spent the night in the airport.
…………………………..
6. He arrived at Inverness airport three days later.
…………………………..
7. The cottage was in the mountains.
…………………………..
8. The family at the cottage was very kind to the writer.
…………………………..
9. Next day, the writer went skiing in the mountains.
…………………………..
10. The writer wants to go back to the same place.
………………………….. Exercise 5: WRITING
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I’ve always wanted to know more about your favourite sport.
Tell me all about it. Why do you like it? Write a letter in about
to tell your friend about your favourite sport. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
Part1 (QUESTIONS 1-5) Track 1.1
Listen to a woman talking to her son, Chris, about the things he has to do. What will he do
at each time? For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each time.
You will hear the conversation twice. Example: 0 11.00
_________________________________________________________ Times Things to do 1 12.00 A. buy stamps B. drive to pool 2 12.30 C. go to library D. have lunch 3 1.00 E. phone grandparents F. visit friends 4 1.30 wash car G. H. watch TV 5 2.00
PART 2: QUESTIONS 6-10 Track 1.2
Listen to Amanda talking to a friend about a birthday party.
For questions 6-10, choose the correct letter A,B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example: How many people can come to the party? A 8 B 11 C 18 3
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Which ice cream will they have at the party? A coffee B lemon C apple 7 What is broken? A the CD player B the cassette recorder C the guitar 8 Whose birthday is it? A Emma’s B Joan’s C Amanda’s sister’s 9
What present has Amanda bought? A a camera B a video C a football 10
What time should people arrive at the party? A 8 p.m B 8.30 p.m C 9.30 p.m
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.3
You will hear some tourist information about a town called Langley.
Listen and complete questions 11-15.
You will hear the conversation twice. LANGLEY Tourists stop here for 3 hours Town Hall See the:
11 ……………………………………………… Cost of ticket:
12…………………………….... pence Langley Park Café is near:
13 …………………………………………….. Tour of town Meet guide in:
14 ………………………………. Street Leave Langley at:
15 ………………………………..p.m. 4
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1.We want …………… a party next month. A. have B. to have C. having D. to having
2. She bought a new dress …………. to the party. A. for to wear B. for wear C. to wear D. wearing
3. I like Saturdays because I …………… work. A. mustn’t B. don’t have to C. haven’t to D. have to
4. The golf ball ………………… the hill and into the river. A. down B. downed C. went down D. go down
5. She’s so pretty. She ………….. her mother. A. looks B. looks like C. looks up D. looks after
6.We ………… going to the beach A. love B. need C. want D. wish
7. He doesn’t ……………. driving A. good B. want C. mind D. need
8. Petra …………….. a lot of time watching TV. A. does B. spends C. has D. uses
9. I hate ………………. for buses in rain. A. waiting B. hoping C. sitting D. running
10. Yesterday, I ……………… my aunt for the first time A. knew B. met C. see D. talk to
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. Those space crafts are used for take photographs in space. .............................
2. The students are usually teaching by Ms Tailor. However, this .............................
week they are being taught by Mr. John.
3. While we listened to the teacher in the classroom, something ............................. exploded outside our class.
4. We arrived from the airport two hours before the flight. .............................
5. I went with Sam, but we had a few problem. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. A WELSH FESTIVAL
Wales has a (0) population of about three million. English is the main language and only 20
%speak both Welsh and English. Every year (1) ________ August there is a Welsh speaking
festival. It (2)________ place in a different town each year so everyone has the chance for it
to be near them. Local people (3) ________year making plans for when the festival will be in 5
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(4)__________ town. Each festival is (5) __________ by about 160,000 people. They travel
not only from nearby towns and villages (6) ________ also from the rest of British Isles and
(7) ___________ from abroad. There are concerts, plays and (8) ________ to find the best
singers, poets, writers, and so on. Shops sell Welsh music, books, pictures and clothes as (9)
________food and drink. The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people to be
together for a whole week, with (10) _________Welsh language around them. 0. A. population B. people C. public D. country 1. A. on B. by C. in D. at 2. A. takes B. finds C. has D. makes 3. A. pass B. put C. spend D. do 4. A. our B. their C. his D. its 5. A. arrived B. attended C. visited D. come 6. A. but B. and C. since D. however 7. A. just B. hardly C. quite D. even 8. A. tests B. examinations C. competitions D. races 9. A. long B. far C. good D. well 10. A. one B. a C. the D. some Exercise 4
Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. Shopping with mother?
I’m Cathy Huang and I’m 16. Welcome to my blog. This week I’m writing about shopping
with your mother. Thanks for reading!
Have you ever been shopping with your mother? I’d like to hear you say ‘Yes, and it was
fun.’ But are you really telling the truth? I went to the shopping centre yesterday with my
mum. She wanted to buy me a dress for her birthday party. She’s going to be 50 next
weekend. So what’s the problem with that? I hear you ask.
Well, the problem is, my mother always wants to buy me what she wants, not what I want.
And we want very different things. I tried on a beautiful red dress, but she said it didn’t fit.
(It was very short!) Then I tried on a long skirt, but she didn’t like the colour. (It was purple!)
I was in and out of changing rooms all day and we couldn’t agree on anything. She rolled her
eyes and complained about everything I tried on. It was so depressing. And so boring. By 5
o’clock my feet were killing me and I still didn’t have a dress for the party.
Next time Mum wants to take me shopping, I’m going to tell her my room is a terrible mess
and I have to tidy it now. I know it’s not very nice to lie, but shopping with my mother is not
fun. And, I’ve just seen a fantastic dress on eBay. It’s so chic. I’m going to look amazing at Mum’s party. Statements
True / False / Doen’t say
1. Cathy and her mum went to the shopping centre yesterday. …… True……………..
2. Cathy’s mum wanted to buy her a skirt. …… Doesn't say……..
3. Cathy’s mum is 50 next weekend. …… True…………….. 6
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4. Cathy’s mum always buys too many clothes. …… False……………..
5. Cathy tried on a beautiful red dress. …… True……………..
6. Cathy and her mum agreed on everything. ……
7. Cathy thought it was an exciting shopping trip. False………………..
8. By 5 o’clock, Cathy wanted to go home. ……
9. Cathy doesn’t want to go shopping with her mum again. False………………..
10. Cathy isn’t going to her mum’s birthday party. …… True……………..
…… True……………….. …… False……………….. Exercise 5: WRITING
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I live in a very quiet town. What is it like where you live?
If you could move, where would you like to live? Write a letter in about
to answer your penfriend’s question. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.4
Listen to Gemma and her husband, Harry, talking about pictures for their for their new house.
Which picture will they put in each room?
For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each room.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example living room B
_____________________________________________________________________ Rooms Pictures 1 bathroom A beach B cathedral 2 bedroom C Gemma’s parents D Harry’s village 3 kitchen E horses F mountains 4 hall G racing cars H river 5 dining room
PART 2: QUESTIONS 6-10 Track 1.5
Listen to Grace telling a friend about a hotel.
For questions 6-10, choose the correct letter A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice. 7
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Example: The name of the hotel A Rosebank Hotel. B Rosewood Hotel. C Rosemount Hotel.
_________________________________________________________________ 6 The hotel is A in a town. B on a mountain. C near the sea.
7 At the hotel, Grace could A play golf. B play tennis. C use the swimming pool.
8 In Grace’s room, there was A a fridge. B a video player. C a coffee machine.
9 In the restaurant, Grace had A too few vegetables. B a lot of fried food. C chips with every meal.
10 Grace says the hotel was A cheap. B boring. C noisy.
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.6
You will hear some information about an air museum.
Listen and complete questions 11-15.
You will hear the information twice. AIR MUSEUM Museum has: 140 planes Museum is near village of:
11…………………………… From village, get bus number:
12…………………………… Summer opening times:
13 10a.m to………….p.m Price of family ticket
14 £…………………………. Day for plane trips:
15……………………………. 8
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. She ………….. off her boots and walked into the living room. A. put B. tried C. took D. turn
2. I usually drive to work because it ………….. time. A. saves B. gives C. makes D. takes
3. I’ve ……………….. talking to him. A. done B. stopped C. dreamed D. wished
4. ……………. ever been to Channel shop? A. Do you B. Have you C. Did you D. Are you
5. Baseball isn’t …………….. it was in the past. A. Popular than B. as popular as C. Popular that D. Less popular
6. My brother doesn’t enjoy …………….. by plane. A. going B. travel C. travelling D. flying
7. …………………early on a Sunday morning makes me feel good. A. Waking up B. Wake up C. To wake up D. Get up
8. She ran to the lake, and jumped……….. the water. A. into B. out of C. on D. in
9. I’ve ……………… a lovely cake for my son’s birthday. A. buy B. done C. bake D. made
10. Are you going to ………… your new dress tomorrow? A. buy B. carry C. wear D. put
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. The students participated in social activities at school for the past few ............................. years
2. You can use a smart phone in order surf the Net .............................
3. I decided applying for the singing contest few days ago. .............................
4. Tessa enjoys her job because there is always something difference to do. .............................
5. I never agree with my dad but we have completely different views ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. RUNNING SHOES
Running is now very popular (0) both as a sport and as the way of keeping fit. Even if you
only run a short (1)___________ once or twice a week, you (2)___________ to make sure
you wear a good shoes. You (3)_________ is a lot of choice nowadays in running shoes. First
of all, decide how (4) ________ you want to (5)_______ on your shoes. Then find a pair
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Women’s shoes are made narrower (7) ______ men’s and, although most women will find a
women’s shoe which suits them, there no (8)_________ why a woman can’t wear a man’s
shoe. The same is true for a man (9) __________ a woman’s shoes fit you better, then wear it.
Take your time in the shop. If you (10) ___________ a mistake and buy the wrong shoes, your feet will let you know. 0. A. both B. neither C. also D. yet 1. A. distance B. path C. line D. length 2. A. would B. should C. need D. must 3. A. It B. There C. This D. That 4. A. far B. long C. many D. much 5. A. spend B. buy C. charge D. pay 6. A. look B. ask C. try D. experiment 7. A. as B. like C. than D. from 8. A. fact B. reason C. knowledge D. choice 9. A. since B. because C. so D. if 10. A. do B. make C. cause D. design Exercise 4
Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY.
Are you a positive thinker?
On our website this week, Dr Charles offers some tips on positive thinking.
Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier.
Or are you a pessimist? I hope not. Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much and you’ll
take longer to get better when you’re ill. So how do you think positive, not negative,
thoughts? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker.
Stop thinking negative thoughts such as ‘I’ll never find a partner’ or ‘I’ll never pass my
driving test’. Find something positive to do. Phone your best friend and have a chat. Go out
and do some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you thinking negative thoughts, and will cheer you up.
Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like ‘She’s got a
better job’ or ‘He’s got a bigger house’ make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your
thinking to ‘I’ve got a good job and I like my work’ and ‘I’m happy in this house. It’s big
enough for me’. Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy.
Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your
head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things
that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive.
Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For
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differently’. Don’t say ‘Famous? It’ll never happen’. Say ‘Famous? I’ll try my best’. Try it – it works! Statements True / False / Doen’t say According to Dr Charles, …
1 … if you’re a pessimist, you won’t enjoy life as much. ………………
2 … if you’re a pessimist, you’ll get ill more often. ………………
3 … if you do something positive, you’ll feel better. ………………
4 … if you have negative thoughts, it’s better not to talk to anyone. ………………
5. … if you compare yourself with others, you’ll become like them. ………………
6 … if you have a big house and a good job, this means you’ll always be happy. ………………
7… if you write down your negative thoughts, it will clear your head. ………………
8 … if you write down your positive thoughts, you’ll always be an optimist. ………………
9 … when you read your positive thoughts, you’ll feel more positive. ………………
10 … using positive language doesn’t make any difference to how you feel. ……………… Exercise 5: WRITING
This is part of a letter you receive from your penfriend.
Help! It’s my brother’s 14th birthday next month and I can’t think of a present to give him.
What do teenage boys like getting as presents in your country? Write a letter in about
to answer your penfriend’s question. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.7
Listen to Laura talking to a friend about places to go. What is the problem with each place?
For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each place.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example: cinema F
___________________________________________________________________ Places Problems 1 restaurant A closed B cold 2 disco C dirty D expensive 3 swimming pool E full F hot 4 theatre G noisy H wet 5 sports field
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Listen to a girl speaking to a man at a job information centre.
For questions 6-10, choose the correct letter A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example The man has a job for a A cleaner. B receptionist. C waitress.
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You cannot do the job if you are younger than A 18. B 19. C 20. 8 The job will begin on the A 23rd. B 24th. C 26th. 9
Most working days will behin at A 8.15 a.m. B 8.30 a.m. C 9.00 a.m. 10 For work, the girl must wear A a white shirt. B a blue skirt. C black trousers.
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.9
You will hear a head teacher giving students some information about a fire practice.
Listen and complete questions 11-15. You will hear the information twice. FIRE PRACTICE Day: Monday Starting time:
11 ……………………………a.m. Don’t take:
12 ……………………………. . or bags Go out of building through:
13…………………………….. door. Outside, wait next to:
14………………………………………. Don’t:
15 run or ……………………………. 12
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. If we start walking, the bus ………….. A. come B. came C. will come D. will run
2. If we ………….. queues, the other will move more quicky. A. change B. will change C. changed D. are changing
3. I ………….. go to the party. I’m not sure. A. might B. will C. may to D. can
4. I think you ……………..go to the doctor. A. would B. should C. should to D. need
5. You should not ……….. alone in that part of the city. Get a taxi. A. live B. go C. walk D. drive
6. I should not ………… tonight. I have an exam tomorrow. A. study B. hang out C. review D. play
7. I don’t know if I’ll finish it. I may ………. A. not have time B. be ill C. be cold D. win
8. You should ………….. a jacket. It’s quite cold today. A. wear B. carry C. take D. hold
9. If I …………. you, I’d stop smoking. A. was B. were C. be D. afraid
10. If they had more money, they ………. go on holiday. A. can B. could C. may D. will
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. We are used to get up early in the morning. .............................
2. Teenagers now prefer chatting on the computer than meeting face to face .............................
3. There are a lot of volunteer teacher in this charity. .............................
4. Her fans admit that her voice is beautiful, and her performance is not ............................. skillful
5. I am looking forward to go to swimming in the ocean. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. STARTING A BUSINESS
Nearly 450,000 businesses are started in Britain (0) every year. One third (1) _______ these
stop trading during the first three years.
Starting a business is never easy (2) _______ so many things are outside your control. If you
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qualities you need to (4) _______ business. Be hard with yourself. If you have a weakness, it
is better to find out now (5) _______ than later when your business could be in danger. Ask
yourself (6) _______ you are a good organizer. Is your health (7) _______? Are you good
(8) _______ making decision? Do you have any practical experience of the business you
want to start? Are you prepared to work long hours for every (9) _______ money? If you
can’t (10) _______ yes to most of these questions perhaps you should think again about
starting up in business on your own. 0. A. every B. this C. last D. one 1. A. from B. of C. among D. in 2. A. however B. but C. because D. although 3. A. have B. ought C. need D. must 4. A. run B. make C. do D. set 5. A. more B. rather C. earlier D. quicker 6. A. which B. how C. whether D. that 7. A. fine B. firm C. well D. good 8. A. at B. for C. in D. with 9. A. short B. little C. low D. few 10. A. give B. report C. answer D. put Exercise 4:
Read the article from a travel magazine and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY.
Making a good impression on the parents
Meeting your partner’s parents for the first time can be stressful. We interviewed three people
who survived! Here is their advice. Rhonda Smith, age 26
‘I was really nervous the first time I met my boyfriend’s parents. Looking back, there was
nothing to worry about. They wanted to know everything about me, so they asked me a lot of
questions. I tried not to give my views on politics or controversial subjects, though. Of course,
you have to be yourself, so if they ask you a complicated question, you have to give an honest
answer. One other piece of advice I would give is: be punctual. Parents always hate people arriving late.’ Will Mansell, age 29
‘My advice is ‘dress to impress’. I wore a suit to meet my girlfriend’s parents for the first
time. I think it really made a good impression. They didn’t want their daughter to go out with
someone who wore an old T-shirt and jeans. Make sure you shake her father’s hand firmly.
This shows that you aren’t a weak man. I also offered to help my girlfriend’s mother in the
kitchen. She liked that. Lay the table, or do the washing up, for example. Her mother will think you’re great!’ Bob Tate, age 30 14
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‘I think the most important thing is to show your girlfriend’s parents that you have a deep
interest in her. You can do this by asking questions about when she was a little girl. Parents
never get tired of talking about their children. This tactic also makes you more relaxed,
because you aren’t talking about yourself. Before you go to their house, ask your girlfriend
what her parents like doing. If you find some common interests, conversation will be easier. Statements
True / False / Doen’t say
1. Rhonda’s boyfriend’s parents didn’t ask her any questions.
…………………………..
2. Rhonda says it’s OK to arrive a little late.
…………………………..
3. Will thinks wearing old jeans gives a bad impression.
…………………………..
4. Will helped with the cooking at his girlfriend’s house.
…………………………..
5. Will says talking about work gives a good impression.
…………………………..
6. Will thinks it’s important to shake the father’s hand.
…………………………..
7. Bob says it’s more relaxing to talk about yourself.
…………………………..
8. Bob thinks you must eat everything her mother gives you.
…………………………..
9. Bob says you should find out about her parents before your visit.
………………………….. Exercise 5: WRITING
This is part of a letter you receive from your penfriend.
In the next letter, could you give me some advice? Tell me how you keep fit and healthy! Write a letter in about
to answer your penfriend’s question. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.10
Listen to Sarah talking to a friend about her holiday photographs. What place is each person
in? For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice. EXAMPLE ANSWER 0 Sarah’s mother PEOPLE PLACES 1 Caroline A castle 2 Jack B cathedral 3 Sarah C hotel 4 Peter D market 5 Sarah’s father E mountain F museum G restaurant H sea
PART 2: QUESTIONS 6-10 Track 1.11
Listen to Sue talking to her friend, Jim, about the new sports centre. For questions 6-10, tick
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6 Which bus goes to the sports centre? A 15 B 18 C 25
7 From Monday to Saturday, the sports centre is open from A 6 a.m B 7 a.m C 9 a.m
8 If Sue goes swimming, she must take A soap B a swimming hat C a towel
9 At the sport centre, you can buy A sandwiches B fruit C drinks
10 Jim and Sue are going to go to the sports centre next A Wednesday B Thursday C Saturday
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11 – 15 Track 1.12
You will hear some information about a zoo. Listen and complete questions 11 – 15.
You will hear the conversation twice. PARK ZOO
Monday-Saturday, open from: 9 a.m To: 11 Name of nearest station: 12 _______________Station Elephant House closed on: 13 ___________________May
Shop sells books, postcards and: 14 Cost of family ticket: 15 £ 16
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. Light bulbs are ………. specially to last only a certain number of hours A. invented B. created C. used D. designed
2. Sherlock Holmes, the great detective was ………… by writer Conan Doyle A. named B. written C. used D. created
3. Policemen all over the world are …………. by the bullet- proof vest. A. called B. protected C. bought D. worn
4. She used to break the ………… about the school uniform A. rules B. requirement C. order D. contest
5. You should ………….. when you are 65. A. leave B. retire C. go D. sack
6. I ………….. in this house since I was a child A. live B. ‘m living c. ‘ve lived D. lived
7. How long …………… afraid of flying? A. are you B. have you been C. you have been D. did you
8. My brother ……………. glasses A. used to wear B. use to wear C. used to wearing D. uses to wearing
9. Radium ……………… discovered by Pierre and Marie Curie A. is B. were C. was D. are
10. The Lord of the Rings ……….by J.R.R. Tolkien A. wrote B. was wrote C. be written D. was written
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. Don’t forget calling me as soon as you arrive late. .............................
2. This story with tragic ending made me crying. .............................
3. Lan should seriously consider to become a singer. She’s a great talent. .............................
4. Sue plans study abroad next year according to her parent’s advice. .............................
5. We’re hungry! We didn’t have some breakfast this morning. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST Hypatia was (0)
born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was (1)
________ only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia’s father was a director of Alexandra university, and he (2) ________ sure his
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After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandra (4) ________ she began
teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (5) ________ her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (6) ________ we know that she wrote several important
mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (7) ________ several
scientific tools to help with her work.
At the (8) ________ many rulers were afraid of science, and (9) ________ connected with it
was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (10) ________ attacked in the street and killed. 0. A. born B. begun C. developed D. grown 1. A. one B. the C. a D. an 2. A. could B. made C. said D. put 3. A. classes B. customs C. opportunities D. teachers 4. A. where B. how C. there D. which 5. A. from B. by C. for D. in 6. A. because B. but C. or D. as 7. A. did B. experimented C. invented D. learnt 8. A. day B. period C. year D. time 9. A. anyone B. nobody C. all D. something 10. A. was B. had C. has D. is Exercise 4:
Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY.
CouchSurfing – a different kind of travel experience by Emma Jackson
I love travelling abroad, but two years ago I didn’t have much cash to spend on my holiday.
At first, I was planning to go camping again, but then a friend suggested an alternative:
CouchSurfing. I had no idea what that was, so she explained. ‘CouchSurfers’ are people who
stay as guests in other people’s homes for free, and visit the sights in the local area. You can
do the things that most tourists do, like sunbathing on the beach or sightseeing in the town
centre. Or your host could give you a language lesson, teach you how to cook local delicacies,
or take you to places that visitors never find. It sounded much more fun than my other
holidays, so I joined the website and sent emails to about twenty hosts in France and Spain right away.
A few days later, I already had ten replies. After a week or two of emails, I made
arrangements with four hosts in three different cities. I’m quite talkative and they seemed very
friendly, so I wasn’t concerned about spending time with strangers. Two weeks later, I was
arriving in Paris, and meeting my first host, Claudette.
Over the next ten days, I stayed in four very different homes, improved my foreign languages,
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that I usually go to. I think it was probably the cheapest and most interesting holiday I’ve ever had!
I’ve done CouchSurfing again twice since then: in Italy, and here in the UK. I’ll definitely do
it again. In fact, I’m going on a trip to South America next year. And I’ve had five visitors at
my place, including Claudette. I’ve discovered that hosting is as much fun as exploring a new
place. CouchSurfing is a fantastic experience. Try it some time! Statements True / False / Doen’t say
1. It was her first holiday in another country. …………………
2. Emma’s friend was a regular ‘CouchSurfer’. …………………
3. ‘CouchSurfers’ can spend time with the homeowners. …………………
4. Half of the people who Emma emailed didn’t reply. …………………
5. Two of the people she visited lived in the same city. …………………
6. Emma went on holiday about a month after joining the website. ………………… 7. Emma is quite shy. …………………
8. Emma had a nice bed to sleep in at all the places where she stayed. …………………
9. Emma has now had three CouchSurfing holidays. …………………
10. Claudette was Emma’s favourite host. ………………… Exercise 5: WRITING
This is a part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
In your next letter, please tell me about what you like doing in your free time.
Do you stay at home or do you like going out? Write a letter in about
to tell your penfriend what you like doing. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.13
Listen to Sarah talking to Matthew about the people they met at a party. What do they say
about each person? For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice. PEOPLE DESCRIPTIONS 1 John A blond 2 Mary B famous 3 Bob C friendly 4 David D interesting 5 Sally E quiet F short G tall H young
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Listen to Anne asking her friend about going to a shopping centre. For questions 6-10, tick
A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice.
6 At the moment, the shopping centre sells? A clothes B books C food
7 You can take a coach to the shopping centre on A Mondays B Tuesdays C Saturdays
8 Anne’s coach ticket will cost A £2.50 B £5.60 C £10.80
9 The nearest coach stop to Anne’s house is A in the bus station B in the market square C outside the museum
10 The coach journey takes A 10 minutes B 20 minutes C 40 minutes
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.15
You will hear Susanna leaving a phone message for her mother. Listen and complete
questions 11-15. You will hear the conversation twice. MESSAGE From: Susanna Buy: 11
A white_________________________ Name of shop: 12 In High Street, next to: 13 Size: 14 Price: 15 £ 20
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. Where did you………… your husband? A. meet B. see C. know D. met
2. He was……………. a black umbrella. A. carrying B. taking C. wearing D. holding
3. Shh! They’re ……….. an exam. A. making B. doing C. taking D. working
4. The petrol station……… open today. It’s a holiday. A. may not be B. may not to be C. may to D. might be
5. She …………….come home so late. A. not should B. shouldn’t C. should to D. should be
6. He …………….. in love with her at first sight. A. fell B. is C. fall D. was
7. I’ve had this pen …………….. I was a child. A. since B. for C. when D. while
8. If you study …………… you learn about what happened in the past. A. technology B. biology C. history D. geography
9. Paper ……….. the Chinese. A. was invented by B. invented for C. was invented for D. was created by
10. If I ……….. you, I would ………………. her the truth last night. A. was/ tell B. were/tell C. was/ have told D. were/have told
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. She is a teacher when she leaves university. .............................
2. What were you doing when I phone you this morning .............................
3. Caroline works hard than Tom. He has too many breaks .............................
4. This is the more exciting book I’ve ever read. .............................
5. I am not making the washing up again! It’s your turn. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. SAMUEL PEPYS The most famous diary (0)
in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and
interesting (1) _________ of everyday life in England (2) _________ 1660 and 1669. Peps
write about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (3) _________ up
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He also writes about himself, even about his (4) _________ he often slept during church or
(5) _________ at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a (6) _________ with his
wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he
liked music, the theatre, card (7) _________ , and parties with good food and (8) _________
of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important (9) _________ he was a Member of
Parliament and President of Royal Society. He is also (10) _________ for his work for the British navy. 0. A. in B. about C. from D. of 1. A. description B. letter C. notice D. story 2. A. between B. from C. through D. to 3. A. driving B. flying C. running D. sailing 4. A. accidents B. plans C. dreams D. faults 5. A. looked B. prayed C. talked D. thought 6. A. conversation B. discussion C. quarrel D. talk 7. A. battles B. games C. matches D. plays 8. A. amount B. plenty C. much D. some 9. A. acts B. hobbies C. jobs D. studies 10. A. reviewed B. remembered C. reminded D. reported Exercise 4:
Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. My native animals This week in , one reader from Nature Weekly
Australia, Sheila Douglas, answers our
questions about the animals in her country.
What’s the most dangerous animal in your country?
In the UK, people often ask me this question. It’s difficult to say which is the most dangerous
animal. In Australia, we have a lot of dangerous animals and insects. There are snakes,
crocodiles, spiders, sharks, jellyfish, and so on. You have to remember that animals can
sometimes become aggressive if they get scared. So if you treat wild animals with respect, you should stay safe.
Are you afraid of any animals or insects?
I’m actually terrified of snakes! As a child, I lived in Northern Australia with my parents. In
my opinion, the most dangerous snake there is the King Brown, which is common. It can be
three metres long and is very poisonous.
So, what would you do if a poisonous snake like that bit you on the leg?
If I got bitten, I wouldn’t wash the bite or suck the poison out. I’d tie something round my leg
and keep completely still. It’s important not to move if you’ve been bitten. Then I’d call for help as quickly as possible.
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and people think they look very cute. They are not very active animals – they only move
around for about two hours a day. And they eat and sleep the rest of the time.
If you could be an animal, which one would it be?
That’s easy. It’s not exactly an animal, but I’d be a Cairns Birdwing. It’s Australia’s
biggest butterfly. It lives in the rainforest and flies high up in the tops of the trees. It’s a
beautiful green and gold colour. And if I were a female Birdwing, I’d be 20 centimetres
wide – that’s about centimetres wider than the male. Statements True / False / Doen’t say
1. Sheila is most afraid of snakes. ……………………
2. She thinks the least dangerous snake in Northern Australia is the King Brown. ……………………
3. The King Brown is the longest snake in Australia. ……………………
4. If a snake bit Sheila, she wouldn’t wash the bite. ……………………
5. If a snake bit Sheila’s leg, she would lie down. ……………………
6. If a snake bit Sheila’s leg, she’d walk to a hospital. ……………………
7. Sheila’s favourite animal is the crocodile. ……………………
8. Koalas spend most of their time eating and sleeping. ……………………
9. If Sheila could be an animal, she’d be a butterfly. ……………………
10. The female Cairns Birdwing is prettier than the male. …………………… Exercise 5: WRITING
This is a part of the letter you reveive from an English penfriend.
I went to a great concert last week with some friends. Do you ever go to concerts and do you
collect CDs? Tell me about musicians you like. Write a letter in about
to answer your penfriend’s questions. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.16
Listen to Jack and Mark talking about a new sports centre. Which sport can they do each day
at the centre? For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each day. You will hear the conversation twice. DAYS SPORTS 1 Tuesday A badminton 2 Wednesday B basketball 3 Thursday C football 4 Friday D golf 5 Saturday E hockey F swimming G tennis H volleyball
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Listen to Diane talking to a friend about a trip to London. For questions 6-10, tick A, B or
C. You will hear the conversation twice. 6 Diane went to London by? A car B bus C underground 7 Diane and her friends ate A Mexican food B Chinese food C Spanish food
8 Diane says the restaurant was A full B expensive C quiet
9 After the meal, Diane and her friends A sat and talked B saw a film C walked by the water
10 During Diane’s trip to London, A it rained B it snowed C it was windy
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.18
You will hear some information about a visitor to a school. Listen and complete questions 11-
15. You will hear the conversation twice. BLACKBURN SCHOOL Visiting Speaker Day: Thursday Name: 11
Dr Robert______________________ Subject: 12
Space__________________________ Place: 13 School___________________ Time of talk: 14
_______________________p.m Tickets for parents cost: 15 £ 25
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. I’m terrified of ………… I hate all their long, hairy legs. A. dogs B. spiders C. cats D. bulls
2. I haven’t been in a swimming pool for years. I’m ………………….. of water A. fed up B. bored C. frightened D. fond
3. I never go ……. lifts. I hate heights. A. by B. in C. on D. under
4. I’ve got the same dress …………. Lisa A. like B. both C. as D. to
5. You don’t drink .................... A. water enough B. enough water C. a few water D. a little water
6. Here are your shoes. Put …….. A. on them B. them on C. it on D. on it 7. A: My father loves jazz. B: ……………… A. So do I B. So am I C. So I do D. So I am
8. She spoke to ………. In the office A. somebody B. nobody C. body D. anybody
9. He eats …….. crisps and chips A. too much B. too many C. so much D. many
10. The two girls are …………… good at French A. similar B. both C. neither D. same
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. Denis is more generous than Patrick - he always pays to the drinks! .............................
2. He mustn’t practises the piano tonight. He is not very good. .............................
3. She left without close the door. .............................
4. It’s not easy to learning a language. .............................
5. He is very good at talk to new people. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Like any other university, the Open University can (0) give you a degree. However, you don’t
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If you have (3) _________ studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of (4)
_________ your knowledge. You will make friend of (5) _________ kinds. You may also
(6)_________ that your qualification provides new career opportunities.
You don’ actually(7)_________ to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using
television, and computer software. You can (8)_________ one class a month if you wish at
an Open center. Of course, there are exams to take, as in (9)_________ university.
If you (10)_________ like to know more, all you have to do is complete the form below. It
could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life. 0. A. give B. take C. sell D. buy 1. A. stop B. end C. break D. leave 2. A. from B. of C. in D. for 3. A. ever B. never C. often D. always 4. A. growing B. changing C. adding D. increasing 5. A. all B. each C. both D. every 6. A. suggest B. find C. wish D. want 7. A. join B. enter C. arrive D. go 8. A. give B. attend C. learn D. study 9. A. any B. some C. many D. most 10. A. did B. will C. would D. can Exercise 4:
Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. Everyone’s a winner
Our discussion in Live Sport this week is how to be a good loser. Rebecca
Coleman is a hockey umpire. She describes some losers’ reactions, and
how bad losers can learn to react positively.
How do you react if you lose a rugby match? What do you do if you are last in a race? If you
react positively when you lose, you are a good loser. If there were more sportspeople like you,
my job would be a lot more enjoyable. I’m a school hockey umpire and I’m going to list a few
of the reactions I’ve seen during hockey matches this week.
1 A 15-year-old boy missed a goal, insulted me, and hit another player.
2 A 12-year-old girl threw down her hockey stick and began to cry after her team lost the match.
3 A 17-year-old boy lay on the grass and refused to shake hands with the other team after they won the match.
4 A 14-year-old girl kicked an opponent who ran past her and scored a goal.
5 A 16-year-old boy was emotional after losing a match. He left the club and hasn’t come back.
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So, how can bad losers learn to be good losers? Well, the first thing to remember is that sport
is like life. You can’t win all the time. And if you lose, you have to make sure you lose with
dignity. Secondly, if your opponent scores the winning goal, learn from him. What did he do
that you could try? Thirdly, losing doesn’t always mean you played badly. Maybe the other
team was just too good. You have to accept that sometimes you lose even if you play well.
Fourthly, don’t blame your defeat on someone else. And finally, remember that taking part in
sport is more important than winning. Think of the other advantages of playing, and don’t focus too much on the result. Statements True / False / Doen’t say
1. The writer gives examples of good losers she has seen this week. …………………
2. The 15-year-old boy said something bad to the writer. …………………
3. The 12-year-old girl said sorry to the writer. …………………
4. The 17-year-old boy lay down after the match. …………………
5. The 14-year-old girl was angry because her opponent went past her and scored. …………………
6. The 16-year-old boy is going to play in next week’s match. …………………
7. Other players are leaving hockey clubs because there are too many bad losers. …………………
8. The writer says that life and sport are very similar. …………………
9. The writer says that if you lose, you have played badly. …………………
10. The writer says that you should focus on winning. ………………… Exercise 5: WRITING
This is part of a letter you receive from an English-speaking friend.
In your last letter, you gave me your new address. Please write and tell me what your new
home is like. Is it in a similar place? What do you like best about it? Write a letter in about
to tell your friend about your new home. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.19
Listen to Sarah talking to a friend about a sports centre. What is the problem with the
different things at the sports centre? For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each thing.
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PART 2: QUESTIONS 6-10 Track 1.20
Listen to Philip talking to a friend about his photography course. For questions 6-10, tick
A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice.
6 What time do the photography classes begin? A 5.15 p.m B 6.00 p.m C 6.45 p.m
7 How much does Philip pay for the photography course? A £55 B £75 C £95
8 Philip’s happy with the course because he’s
A learning about famous photographers B using a new camera
C getting better at photography
9 Philip thinks it’s easy to take photographs of A trees B animals C children
10 After the course, Philip will A buy a new camera B get a job in photography C make photography his hobby
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.21
You will hear some information about Finchester Zoo. Listen and complete questions 11-15.
You will hear the conversation twice. FINCHESTER ZOO Closed on: Monday Closing time in summer: 11
______________________________p.m Meeting place for tour: 12 At 2 p.m, see: 13
__________________ eat their food. Zoo shop sells: 14 books and ____________________ Child’s ticket costs: 15 £ 30
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. When he …….. me home that night, all the stars were shinning bright. A. held B. danced C. walked D. asked
2. What are you doing ……….. the weekend. A. in B. by C. during D. at
3. The other day, I realized that people were looking at me very …………….. A. luckily B. immediately C. strangely D. suddenly
4. Walking around the shopping centre was quite ……….. I need a rest. A. excited B. bored C. tiring D. tired
5. My boyfriend’s really ……….. He always gives me presents. A. mean B. lazy C. generous D. friendly
6. “I love you”. She said she ……… me A. love B. loved C. loves D. is loving
7. I asked her if ………. to dance A. he wanted B. she wants C. she wanted D. she wants
8. She asked the boy what ……….. A. was his name B. is his name C. his name was D. his name is
9. She …………….. her husband that she was leaving him. A. said B. told C. asked D. notified
10. He’s divorced now, but he ………….. for 20 years. A. has been married B. was married C. is married D. married
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. My brother’s thinking at studying law. .............................
2. If they had more money they can go on holiday .............................
3. She is so pretty. She looks her mother! .............................
4. I have known Billy when I was a child. .............................
5. If I win the lottery, I would buy you a car. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.
LITTLE CAT, LITTLE CAT, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
When Bo the cat (0) decided to explore a furniture van, she had a bigger adventure than she
expected. She was discovered (1) __________ the driver, after he had completed a (2)
__________ of over 500 kilometers. It was (3) __________ end of a long day. The driver and
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last (4) __________ they had not lost a cat. It was getting late, so he took Bo home for the
night and (5) __________ morning delivered her to animal hospital.
The cat’s owner (6) __________ done some detective some work too. After (7) __________
everywhere for the cat, he suddenly remembered the furniture van (8) __________ had made
a delivery to a neighbor. Fortunately, he (9) __________ the name of the company. He called
their office and in a short time Bo was (10) __________ safely. 0. A. decided B. suggested C. insisted D. persuaded 1. A. of B. from C. at D. by 2. A. trip B. visit C. tour D. travel 3. A. an B. some C. the D. any 4. A. shoppers B. buyers C. callers D. customers 5. A. next B. following C. tomorrow D. other 6. A. has B. is C. had D. was 7. A. seeing B. searching C. watching D. spying 8. A. what B. this C. it D. which 9. A. called B. remembered C. saw D. reminded 10. A. given B. brought C. returned D. taken Exercise 4:
Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY.
Is technology bad for our brains? by James Sanders
Nowadays, many useful gadgets (small machines) are advertised as ‘smart’. This ‘smartness’
generally means that the machine can change how it works to suit the user’s needs, learn our
preferences, and make intelligent choices for us. Smartphones can now take photos, play
songs, send emails, and do a thousand other useful things, such as shopping online or assisting
us with our homework. We used to need lots of machines to help us to do these things, but not
any more. They fit in our pockets, but contain more data than we could ever possibly need, or remember.
If you asked most people, they would say that smart machines have improved life. Not
everyone agrees, however. A few scientists are worried about the effect of using machines to
do things that we used to do for ourselves. For example, we don’t have to remember people’s
contact details any more, as our phones store this information. We can also find information
instantly, via internet search engines like Google. A few studies have shown, surprisingly, that
people in their 50s and 60s are better than teenagers at studying and memorizing information,
because they’ve always worked this way.
Technology has changed our expectations and made us very impatient. Now we want our
news in tiny soundbites, and get bored if we actually have to read or listen for more than a
minute or two. Scientists reported recently that the internet was changing how we think and
learn. One author even said that Google was making us stupid! It’s certainly true that we often
do two or three things simultaneously when we are online, and it’s harder and harder to focus
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But if you tell me to give up my smartphone, sorry, I won’t! Statements True / False / Doen’t say
1. ‘Smart’ gadgets work differently for different users. ………………
2. Gadgets can do more things now than in the past. ………………
3. Most people don’t have many machines any more. ………………
4. Most people think that ‘smart’ technology is bad for us. ………………
5. Younger people depend too much on “smart”. ………………
6. Teenagers are always better than older people at remembering information. ………………
7. We are less happy to wait for things than we used to be. ………………
8. Using the internet changes young people’s brains more than older people’s. ………………
9. We find it more difficult to concentrate on one thing than we used to. ………………
10. James Sanders wants to stop using modern gadgets. ……………… Exercise 5: WRITING
This is part of a letter you reveive from an English penfriend.
You told me in your last letter that you sometimes stay with your cousins in the summer.
What kind of place do they live in? Can you tell me about it? Write a letter in about
to answer your penfriend’s questions. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.22
Listen to Patrick talking to his mother about a photo of his old school friends. What is each
person wearing? For questions 1-5, write a letter A-H next to each person. You will hear the conversation twice. PEOPLE THEIR CLOTHES 1 Martin A coat 2 Joanna B dress 3 Amy 4 James C hat 5 Robert D jacket E jeans F shirt G sweater H t-shirt
PART 2: QUESTIONS 6-10 Track 1.23
Listen to Jenny asking Mark about school holiday activities. For questions 6-10, tick A, B
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FBU-Foreign Languages Department English 3 6 The show begins at? A 1.15 B 2.00 C 3.30 7 A child’s ticket costs A 25p B 75p C £1.50
8 The holiday reading course is for A 4 weeks B 6 weeks C 10 weeks
9 This year from the library, children can win A a pen B a school bag C a book
10 Jenny should meet Mark again A next week B tomorrow C today
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.24
You will hear a teacher talking about a school trip. Listen and complete questions 11-15. You
will hear the conversation twice. SCHOOL TRIP Day: Saturday Visit: 11 Leave at: 12 Meet in: 13 Cost: 14 £ Bring: 15 34
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Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. A: I didn’t go to university B: ………………… A. Neither I do B. Neither did I
C. Neither I did D. Neither do I
2. We didn’t go ……….. on Sunday A. anywhere B. nowhere C. wherever D. everywhere
3. I stayed ………… really late last night annd now I’m tired A. at B. on C. up D. in
4. Ben doesn’t ……. on well with his brother. They argue all the time. A. go B. come C. get D. put
5. I’m going to look for some …….. on the Internet A. new B. data C.information D. bites
6. That skirt looks nice. Woulld you like to …………. It on? A. take B. wear C. try D. put
7. My brother’s birthday is ………. 14h February A. on B. in C. at D. x
8. Can you turn on the ……..? I want to watch the film. A. radio B. speaker C.TV D. computer
9. We were too late. Whe we arrived the match ……….. A. had finished B. has finished C. finished D. has finished
10. They couldn’t open the door because they ……….. the key A. didn’t brought B. hadn’t brought C. haven’t brought D. brought
Exercise 2: Underline and correct ONE mistake in each sentence
1. The competition won by a girl from our class. .............................
2. I have been a teacher since three years. .............................
3. They didn’t used to eat meat, but now they do. .............................
4. I have been in a swimming pool for years. I am frightened about ............................. water.
5. I don’t like sports and so does my sister. ............................. Exercise 3
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D. GRASS
Grass is probably the (0) most successful living plant in the world. There are over 9,000
different types of grasses and they are (1) _________ in every region on the earth. They are
the (2) _________ flowering plants that can exit in the freezing (3) _________ of the Arctartic. 36
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Grasslands support a wide range of animal life, from tiny insects and birds to huge animals
like cows and lions. All of them (4) _________ on the grass in one way or another.
Grass (5) _________ very quicky after it is cut or (6) _________ . Unlike other plants, the new leaves
grow from (7) _________ the soil, not from the top of the plant. That is (8) _________ large families
of aimals are able to live together in one area. As (9) _________ as they have eaten all the grass
there, a fresh meal is always (10) _________ because the plants start to grow again. 0. A. most B. more C. very D. too 1. A. noticed B. realized C. caught D. found 2. A. single B. one C. only D. special 3. A. environment B. scene C. situation D. background 4. A. depend B. build C. turn D. hang 5. A. repeats B. recovers C. reduces D. remain 6. A. hurt B. broken C. injured D. damaged 7. A. beside B. behind C. below D. beyond 8. A. why B. where C. what D. when 9. A. fast B. soon C. quickly D. often 10. A. available B. present C. free D. complete Exercise 4:
Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY.
The woman who can remember every day of her life
As part of our series on extraordinary people, this week we find out about
Rita Howard, a woman with a very unusual talent.
What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you woke up this
morning? If someone asked you these questions, you probably wouldn’t find it too hard to
answer. But how about remembering the same information for this date last year, or even ten
years ago? Most of us find it easy to remember what happened on the most important days of
our lives, but soon forget the little details of the other days, weeks, months and years. We
often imagine that, without this regular ‘forgetting’, our brains would be too crowded with
memories and thoughts. For Rita Howard, however, it’s as easy to remember a day thirty
years ago as it is to tell us about yesterday.
Rita can choose any date from her 68 years and say where she was, what she was doing, and
what day of the week it was. For years, she had no idea that this amazing memory was
anything special. She was a hard-working student who always did well at school. Then later she became a
historian, a job where she had many opportunities to use her ability to memorize all the facts
she’d ever learned. Even so, it was only six years ago, when she was in a research project, that
scientists actually told Rita she had hyperthymesia – an unusually good memory of her own
experiences. Only around 20 people worldwide have the condition.
‘People began to imagine that I knew everything,’ says Rita. ‘Whereas, of course, I only know
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everyone else. ‘In fact, we all have a similar number,’ she comments. ‘I’m just far better at
finding and using mine than other people.’
As Rita reached retirement age, she wondered if her memory would get worse. Three years
later, however, it’s just as good as ever. ‘Will that always be the case?’ she asks. ‘Who
knows? I know all about the past, not the future!’ Statements True / False / Doen’t say
1. Most people don’t find it difficult to remember recent events. ………………
2. People find it easier to remember their own lives than world events. ………………
3. We generally think that it’s useful to forget small things. ………………
4. Rita Howard is best at remembering things which happened a long time ago. ………………
5. When she was young, Rita thought everyone had an excellent memory. ………………
6. People noticed her ability to memorize information when she w as at school. ………………
7. People expect Rita to know about things that she hasn’t experienced. ………………
8. Everyone’s brain has as many memories as Rita’s. ………………
9. Rita is working as a historian. ………………
10. Age hasn’t changed Rita’s abilities. ……………… Exercise 5: WRITING
This is part of a letter you reveive from your English penfriend.
I guess you’ll get this when you’ve just come back from your holiday. I’d like to hear about
it. Where did you go? What didi you do there? What sort of place did you stay in? Write a letter in about
to answer your penfriend’s questions. 100 words Exercise 6: LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5 Track 1.25
Listen to Sonya talking to Martin about her family. How old are her brothers? For questions
1-5, write a letter A-H next to each person. You will hear the conversation twice. PEOPLE AGES 1 Sally A two 2 Vivienne B five 3 Roger C seven 4 Frank D ten 5 Deborah E thirteen F fifteen G eighteen H twenty
PART 2: QUESTIONS 6-10 Track 1.26
Listen to a woman asking a travel agent for some information about a park in the
mountains. For questions 6-10, tick A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice. 6 In the park, there is A a cafe B a hotel 38
FBU-Foreign Languages Department English 3 C a guest-house 7 The village has a A swimming pool B cinema C food shop
8 You can only go through the park A by car B by bus C on foot
9 On weekdays, a visit to the park costs A $12 B $13 C $16
10 In the park, the woman will see A animals B flowers C snow
PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15 Track 1.27
You will hear some information about a museum. Listen and complete questions 11-15. You
will hear the conversation twice. THE REDFERN MUSEUM Open: Monday to Thursday You can see: Downstairs: 11 Old __________________________ Upstairs: pictures by 12 ____________________artists Concerts during month of: 13 Student tickets: 14 £ Telephone number: 15 39