English File Pre-Intermediate Dyslexia-friendly Tests

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ENGLISH FILE Pre-intermediate Tests

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ENGLISH FILE FI LE Pre-intermediate

Contents Unit test 1

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Unit test 2

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Unit test 3

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Unit test 4

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Unit test 5

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Unit test 6

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Unit test 7

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Unit test 8

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Unit test 9

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Unit test 10

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Unit test 11

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Unit test 12

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Progress test 1 Units 1–6

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Progress test 2 Units 7–12

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Unit test answers

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Progress test answers

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Unit test 1 1

Complete the email. Use the present present simple or present continuous form of the verb in brackets. Hi Mandy My name’s Paloma and I live (live) live) in Madrid. I go to the cinema sometimes, but I (1) (love) love) the theatre. What about you? (2 (2) you (prefer) prefer) the cinema or the theatre? I (3) (be) be) a student, but it’s the winter holidays, so now I (4 (4) (not study) study) – I (5) (work) work) in a shop. I (6 (6) (want) want) some extra money because I’m going to visit Russia next year! I (7 (7) (not speak) speak) Russian very well, so I (8 (8) (have) have) some lessons. (9) you (learn (learn)) any languages at the moment? Write soon, Paloma 9

2 Circle the correct word or or phrase. We don’t / doesn’t / not know not know Kerry very well. 1

What time finishes Dave / Dave / Dave finishes / finishes / does Dave finish work?

2 Listen! Someone playing / playing / is playing / playing / he’s playing the playing the violin. 3 Tom and Kate not / aren’t / no are working are working today. 4 Why you’re / you’re / you you / / are you using you using my computer? 2 points for each correct answer

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3 Circle the correct preposition. There’s a big tree behind / in front / in the middle of our house. 1

My son has posters in / between / on the walls of his bedroom.

2 My desk is the one between / on the left / near the window. 3 This is a photo of my family. That’s me in / on / to the middle. 4 Who’s the man standing behind / on the right / under you in this photo? 5 There’s a table on / in front / between my desk and the window. 2 points for each correct answer

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4 Circle the correct word. I don’t have much jewellery – just this sandal / tracksuit / bracelet. 1

Mary never does any work! She’s very generous / hard-working / lazy.

2 Tamsin’s very extrovert / hardworking / clever. She loves meeting new people. 3 Antonio is thin / overweight / slim because he doesn’t do any exercise. 4 My teacher’s really funny / mean / friendly. She’s nice to everybody. 5 Jamie doesn’t have any hair. He’s fair / bald / blond. 6 Are your hands cold? Put on these gloves / scarves / tights. 6

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5 Read the text and circle the correct word(s).

College Connection College Connection is a dating website for college and university students. Read Sophie’s profile on the website. My name’s Sophie and I’m 26 years old. I’m from London and I’m studying here, too. I’m doing Film Studies – it’s really interesting. My dad is an actor and my mum is a film director so I grew up watching movies. I want to work in cinema when I leave university – as a film director, too. I have a nice group of friends at university. My best friend Anna is studying here, too. We all get on well. We go out to the cinema together every Friday night. And on Saturdays, we like going out to restaurants or music bars. I also love cooking for my friends. Most of my friends love shopping for clothes and jewellery, but I prefer making my own. It’s cheaper and more fun. I don’t like playing sports very much, but I like watching football on TV. My favourite team is Chelsea. I’m into yoga at the moment and I try to eat lots of healthy food. I’m quite a sociable person. My friends say I’m very talkative! I’ve got long dark hair and green eyes, and I’m quite tall. I’m looking for a par tner who is fun, sociable, and kind. I’d like to meet someone who has a good sense of humour and who is tall, too! Would you like to go on a date with me? If so, I’m waiting for your reply!



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At university, Sophie is studying acting / film studies / yoga. 1

Sophie’s friend Anna studies cooking / acting / in London.

2 They watch a film / go to a bar / stay at home every Friday night. 3 Sophie’s sisters / friends / parents love buying clothes and jewellery. 4 Sophie is quite short / quite tall / medium height. 5 Sophie wants to meet someone who has dark hair / blue eyes / a good sense of humour. 2 points for each correct answer

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6 Read the text again, and mark the sentences T (true) or F (false). Sophie thinks her university course is boring. 1

F

Sophie’s dad is an actor.

2 Sophie wants to work as a film director. 3 Sophie and her friends like going to music bars. 4 Sophie hates cooking for her friends. 5 Sophie enjoys making her own jewellery. 6 Sophie’s friends think she is quiet. 7 Sophie is looking for a partner who is kind. 7 Total

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Unit test 2 1

Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets. It was not snowing (not snow) when I went to bed. 1

When

she

(pass) her driving test?

2 Donna last night.

(not come) to the theatre with us

3 What

you

4I

(do) at six o’clock last night? (not study) when you rang.

5 Last year they 6

Dan

(buy) a new house. (wear) his suit when you saw him? 2 points for each correct answer

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2 Complete the sentences with so, because, but , or although. Amal doesn’t eat meat because he’s a vegetarian. 1

the restaurant was expensive, the food was awful.

2 Tomas doesn’t like his job, another one. 3 It was a nice day,

he’s looking for we went to the beach.

4 They’re learning Spanish Argentina.

they want to visit

5 I invited Ian to the party,

he didn’t want to come.

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it was late, we weren’t tired.

7 They live in Paris,

they don’t speak French. 7



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3 Circle the correct verb. meet / run / have across the road 1

have / leave / wait a good time

2 invite / give / drive somebody to dinner 3 wait / meet / drive along the road 4 run / be / play in a hurry 5 wait / run / invite for a friend 6 take / play / give a song 2 points for each correct answer

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4 Complete the sentences with at , in, or on. What did you do 1

at

the weekend?

There was nowhere to sit

the train.

2 They played basketball 3 Stefano was born 4 They sat 5 We arrived 6 We got married

the morning. Rome.

the balcony. the bus stop just before the bus left. 12th

October. 6

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5 Read the text and mark the sentences T (true), F (false), or D (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 20-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!



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The writer decided to spend a week in Scotland. 1

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She wanted to go walking near the river.

2 She went to Heathrow on Wednesday night. 3 The plane didn’t leave Heathrow that night. 4 The writer spent the night in the airport. 5 She arrived at Inverness Airpor t three days later. 6 The cottage was in the mountains. 7 The family at the cottage was very kind to the writer. 8 Next day, she went skiing in the mountains. 9 She wants to go back to the same place. 9

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6 Read the text again and circle the correct answer. How did the writer book the cottage? A by telephone B by computer C by letter 1

What was the weather like in Scotland? A cold B warm C wet

2 What did the writer read at the airport? A books B magazines C newspapers 3 How did she go to the cottage? A by car B by bus C by train 4 How many children were at the cottage? A four B three C two 4 Total


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Unit test 3 1 Complete

the sentences with who, which, or where.

‘Café’ is a word which comes from the Spanish word ‘cafetería’. 1

This is the restaurant

we had dinner.

2 Kangaroos are animals

live in Australia.

3 A flight attendant is a person passengers on a plane.

looks after

4 A snack bar is a place or a meal. 5 He’s the man

you can get a drink lives next door to my grandparents. 5

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of going to and the verbs from the box. do not enjoy miss not finish pass not rain travel

One day I 1

am

What university?

going to travel around the world.

you going to

2 It’s very late. We 3 Do you think Martin 4 Hurry up! We

when you leave

going to

this report today.

going to going to

his exams? the train.

5 You don’t need an umbrella. It

going to

6 I don’t want to go to the party. I know I to it.

. going

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3 Complete the sentences with words from the box. baggage control customs gate lift terminal trolley

Which terminal do international flights leave from? 1

Flight 460 to Malaga leaves from

2 After the flight they went to suitcases.

reclaim to get their

3 We went through passport the plane.

before we got on

4 I can’t carry all these bags. I need a 5 She didn’t stop at 6 You can take the

number 27.

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as she had nothing to declare. or the stairs to the next floor. 2 points for each correct answer

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4 Circle the correct preposition. fall in / for love with someone 1

worry around / about a problem

2 write an email to / from somebody 3 spend money on / with books 4 pay at / for a meal 5 disagree against / with somebody 5



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5 Read the text and circle the correct answer.

Airport jobs At Heathrow Airport, there are hundreds of interesting jobs people can do. We spoke to three people who work there. James Green, 26, security officer ‘After I left college, I worked for a security company abroad. I wanted to come back to the UK so I applied for a job as a security officer at Heathrow. It’s our job to keep passengers and staff safe at all times. I meet passengers from all over the world every day and help them with their problems. People are usually friendly, but sometimes they get angry, especially if there are long queues or delays.’ Teresa Jones, 30, service manager ‘My job is to help passengers have a good journey through the airport terminal, from Arrivals to Departures. I talk to people all day and I’m tired in the evening. But, it’s also very exciting, because it changes all the time. One minute you are making new travel arrangements for passengers, and the next minute you are dealing with a problem at passport control. The only bad thing about my job is getting up very early.’ Husain Khaled, 35, terminal controller ‘My first job at the airport was as a security officer. After that, I did a lot of different jobs here. When I saw a job for a terminal controller, I decided to apply. I like doing this work because there are all kinds of things to deal with – security, communication, safety, and so on. It can be very busy, and I spend a lot of time talking to people on my mobile, but it’s always interesting.’



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James helps passengers with their problems / tickets / baggage. 1

James says that people are usually hungry / friendly / angry.

2 In her job, Teresa worries about people / agrees with people / talks to people all day. 3 Teresa thinks her job is difficult / exciting / boring. 4 Husain doesn’t talk about communication / delays / security. 5 Husain enjoys working as a terminal controller because he does lots of things / the people are friendly / he likes airports. 10


6 Read the text again and write J for James, T for Teresa, or H for Husain. The bad thing about my job is getting up early. 1

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My job changes all the time.

2 Before starting work, I went to college. 3 Before this job, I did many different jobs here. 4 I feel tired in the evening. 5 My job is to keep passengers safe at all times. 6 I talk to people on my mobile phone a lot. 6 Total


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Unit test 4 1

Complete the email. Use the present perfect or past simple form of the verb in brackets. Thanks for your email. What a lot of news. have been (be) really busy recently! You (1) you (plan) your holiday yet? In June, I (2) (go) to Canada with my family again. We (3) (be) there three times now! But this time, we (4) (not stay) with my uncle in Toronto. Instead, we (5) (visit) Montreal. (6) you ever (be) there? It’s a really interesting city. Write soon! Frank 2 points for each correct answer

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2 Circle the correct word. I haven’t emailed William just / already / yet. 1

Nina works really fast. She’s just / already / yet done all of her holiday work, and it’s only day two!

2 Did you go anywhere / nowhere / anything nice at the weekend? 3 Are you hungry? I’ve just / already / yet made some soup, so it’s nice and hot. 4 I’m thirsty because I’ve had something / nothing / anything to drink. 5 I want to take Mum somewhere / anywhere / nowhere nice for her bir thday. 6 I phoned three times but somebody / anybody / nobody answered. 7 We’re bored because we haven’t got something / nothing / anything to do. 7 16 Pre-intermediate Unit test 4


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3 Match the sentence halves 1–9 with a–j. Write the letter. That size is too small 1 Have

h

a I bought it online. b washing up, sorry!

you got the receipt

2 Can you lay

c mistake in your work.

3 I haven’t done the

d up off the floor!

4 Dark colours don’t

e her bed in the morning.

5 I didn’t go to a shop,

f the rubbish tonight.

6 Pick those clothes

g for these shoes?

7 We need to take out

h to fit me.

8 Agnes never makes

i the table now, please?

9 You’ve made a

j suit me at all. 9

4 Complete the sentences. Use the -ing or -ed form of the words from the box. bore (x2) depress excite interest relax tire

That museum visit was quite tiring . I need a rest! 1

The kids were

2 I’m not

. They had nothing to do. in art. I prefer sport.

3 The football match was really the last minute. 4 The lesson was really 5 Sam was 6 I always feel my stress.

. Our team scored in . We nearly fell asleep.

yesterday because he failed his exam. after swimming. It helps me forget all 2 points for each correct answer


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5 Read the text and mark the sentences T (true), or F (false), or D (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 skir t, 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 five o’clock my feet were killing me, and I still didn’t have a dress for the par ty. 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. I know it’s not nice to lie, but shopping with my mother isn’t 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.



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Cathy and her mum went to the shopping centre yesterday. 1

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It’s Cathy’s birthday next weekend.

2 Cathy liked the red dress. 3 Cathy’s mum wanted to buy her a skirt. 4 Cathy’s mum always buys too many clothes. 5 Cathy and her mum agreed on everything 6 Cathy thought it was a boring shopping trip. 7 By 5 o’clock, Cathy’s feet hurt. 8 Cathy isn’t going to her mum’s birthday par ty. 9 Cathy never tidies her room. 10

The dress on eBay is very expensive. 10

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Unit test 5 1 Match

the sentence halves 1–5 with a–f. Write the letter.

Do they eat 1 There’s

a lot

e

a enough for me. b of your chips?

2 We have a little

c much salt in the soup.

3 Can I have a few

d time, but not much.

4 This shirt isn’t big

e many sweets?

5 There’s too

f of sugar in my tea! 5

2 Circle the correct word or phrase. Sue works as hard as / more hard than / harder than Dan. Dan has too many breaks! 1

Who’s the better / the best / the goodest teacher you’ve ever had?

2 This test isn’t as / more / too difficult as last week’s test. 3 I drive carefuller / more carefully / as carefully than my father. 4 This is the excitingest / more exciting / most exciting game I’ve ever played. I can’t stop playing it! 5 The furthest / Furthest / The further we’ve ever travelled is Hong Kong. 6 My shoes were least expensive / less expensive / as expensive than yours. I got mine in the sale. 2 points for each correct answer


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3 Complete the sentences with words from the box. coast crowded empty hurry polluted save waste

We stayed on the coast in a lovely beach house. 1

Don’t more useful!

your time on computer games! Do something

2 Not many people go to the beach in winter. It’s usually completely . 3 There’s a lot of traffic in London, so it’s very 4 He’s always in a

. He never has time to relax.

5 At Christmas, the shops are 6 We can much quicker.

.

with shoppers.

time if we take the motorway. It’s 2 points for each correct answer

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4 Circle the correct word. Too much sunbathing is bad for your bones / skin / feet. 1

Playing computer games can stimulate your brain / eyes / fingers.

2 Drinking coffee can help to prevent / cure / protect some illnesses. 3 I have an active / anxious / lazy lifestyle. I run every day. 4 She doesn’t have a healthy / bad / thin diet. She eats lots of cakes. 5 Take some sunlight / sunscreen / sunshine to the beach with you. 5



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Changing lifestyles Maggie, age 35 ‘I got skin cancer last year. It was very frightening. I’m better now, but I realized I needed to change my lifestyle. You see, I loved the sun. Every holiday, I went abroad and spent too long in the sun. I didn’t wear sunscreen. I didn’t visit the sights like the other tourists. I wasn’t interested. I just spent my time at the beach. When I go on holiday now, I spend more time at museums and art galleries. It’s safer and more interesting.’ Vicenzo, age 31 ‘I was a doctor and I loved my job. But I did too much work, and that’s unhealthy. I had no time for my family or friends. I wasn’t getting enough sleep and I wasn’t doing enough exercise. I felt irritable and stressed. I needed to slow down and change my lifestyle. So I decided to work four days a week, not seven! Now I spend more time than ever with my children. I sleep better and I do more sport. I have slowed down and I feel happier.’ Clare, age 24 ‘I work in a department store in the capital city. This city has the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. It has the best-dressed people I’ve ever seen. And it has the most expensive shops. So, although I like my job, I don’t have enough money to live here! Before, I spent too much money on things I didn’t really need. I’ve changed my habits now. I try to eat at home, not in restaurants. I don’t try to look like the people who come into the department store. And I don’t go into the expensive shops. I’m much less frustrated now!’



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On holiday, Maggie didn’t put on sunglasses / sunscreen / a sunhat. 1

She wasn’t interested in sightseeing / lying in the sun / going to the beach.

2 When she goes on holiday now, she goes to the shops / the cafés / museums and art galleries. 3 Vicenzo worked too much and didn’t have enough time to do the housework / to play golf / for his family and friends. 4 He felt lonely / irritable / bored and stressed. 5 He decided to stop working seven days a week and only work four / three / two. 6 Before, Clare bought expensive clothes / things she didn’t need / presents for her friends. 6



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6 Read the text again and write M for Maggie, V for Vicenzo, or C for Clare. M I have a safer lifestyle now. 1

I have a job in a department store.

2 I now spend more time with the children. 3 I don’t have enough money to live in this city. 4 I spent every holiday abroad. 5 I wasn’t sleeping enough. 2 points for each correct answer Total


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Unit test 6 1

Complete the sentences with will / ’ll, won’t , or shall and the verbs from the box. not drive not forget go have make open

Shall I make you a cup of coffee? 1

We

to Glasgow; we’ll take the bus.

2 A It’s hot in here. BI

the window.

3 I’ll ring you tomorrow – I

.

4 A How will you get to Lyon? BI 5

by train. we

some juice with our sandwiches? 5

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Has 1

Ned ever been (be) abroad?

Where w yesterday?

you g

2 I promise I w

(go) when I met you

b

(not be) late.

3 We aren’t hungry. We h 4 Henry w university.

just h

l

(have) lunch.

(look) for a job when he finishes

5 I’m g t s (see) the dentist tomorrow morning – I’ve got an appointment. 6 He’s tired! He d

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(not sleep) well last night. 2 points for each correct answer


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3 Write the opposites. lose a key 1 buy

a car

find

a key a car

2 forget a name

a name

3 start work

work

4 pass an exam

an exam

5 miss the train

the train

6 learn English

English 6

4 Circle the correct word. Too much sugar is bad at / for you. 1

Please lend me the money. I’ll pay / give you back tomorrow.

2 What is your town famous for / by? 3 I’m going to bring / take this phone back to the shop. It doesn’t work. 4 I get angry to / with my brother when he uses my laptop. 5 I don’t like this bag I bought on the internet. I’m going to have / send it back. 6 My father is frightened of / from spiders. 2 points for each correct answer


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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.



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Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say ‘Our holiday was a disaster’. Say ‘Next holiday, we’re going to do things differently’. Don’t say ‘Famous? It’ll never happen’. Say ‘Famous? I’ll try my best’. Try it – it works! Dr Charles says that… T

…pessimists don’t enjoy life as much. 1

…optimists live longer than pessimists.

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…if you’re a pessimist, you’ll get ill more often.

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…if you do something positive, you’ll feel better.

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…it’s better not to talk to anyone about negative thoughts.

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…if you compare yourself with others, you’ll become like them.

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…if you have a big house and a good job, this means you’ll always be happy.

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…writing down your negative thoughts will clear your head.

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…if you write down your positive thoughts, you’ll always be an optimist.

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…when you read your positive thoughts, you’ll feel more positive.

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…using positive language doesn’t make any difference to how you feel. 1.5

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Unit test 7 1

Complete the sentences with the -ing form or the infinitive of the verb in brackets. I phoned Jim because I wanted to tell (tell ) him about the meeting. 1

Sandra left without

2 I love 3

(walk) in the snow. (do) exercise is very good for you.

4 Try not games.

(spend) all of your money on computer

5 Do you know how 6

(say) goodbye to anyone.

(make) bread?

(dance) is something I really hate. 6

2 Circle the correct word or phrase. They haven’t / don’t have to work on Sunday. 1

Entrance to the museum is free. He mustn’t / doesn’t have to pay.

2 You mustn’t / don’t have to play football near the road. It’s dangerous. 3 Harry has / doesn’t have to go to bed early. He’s very young. 4 I must / mustn’t revise tonight. I have an exam tomorrow. 5 You don’t have to / must tidy the kitchen. It’s a mess. 2 points for each correct answer


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3 Read the sentences and circle the correct word, A, B, or C, to complete them. We

going for long walks in the countryside.

A want B need C love 1

Lynne’s

talking to me! I don’t know why.

A promised B stopped C pretended 2 They

a lot of time watching old DVDs.

A have B spend C do 3 I don’t

driving you to the airport tomorrow.

A mind B good C want 4 We haven’t

decorating our new house.

A hoped B decided C finished 5 Do you

skiing?

A enjoy B want C start 5

4 Complete the sentences with verbs from the box. be learn look for make play rain turn off

We got wet when it started to 1

Elaine offered to

rain .

coffee for everyone.

2 Why are you pretending to

ill? You’re OK!

3 My daughter is learning to

the piano.

4 John was bored at work, so he decided to 5 Don’t forget to 6 I’m trying to

a new job.

your computer when you leave. Spanish. I’m doing an online course. 2 points for each correct answer


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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 ‘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



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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.’ Rhonda’s boyfriend’s parents didn’t ask her any questions. 1

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2 Will thinks wearing old jeans gives parents a bad impression. 3 Will helped with the cooking at his girlfriend’s house. 4 Will thinks it’s important to shake the father’s hand. 5 Bob says it’s more relaxing to talk about yourself. 6 Bob says you must eat everything her mother gives you. 7 Bob says you should find out about her parents before your visit. 7

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Circle the extra word in the sentences. Do you think she should to look for a new job? 1

Sue will be upset if she doesn’t won’t pass the exam.

2 What should I should do about my noisy neighbours? 3 I won’t be able to go to work if it will snows. 4 You don’t should not drive so fast. The roads are very icy. 5 If we won’t don’t take a map, we’ll get lost. 6 You will get wet if you haven’t don’t take an umbrella. 2 points for each correct answer

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2 Circle the correct word. Is this book your / yours or your brother’s? 1

This isn’t our camera; it’s their / theirs.

2 Have you seen her / hers new computer? 3 Jim and Kate have a dog. Its / Their name’s Spot. 4 Why didn’t Sylvia answer my / mine email? 1.5

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3 Circle the correct word Matthew’s wife has done / made a birthday cake. 1

Is Fiona wearing / carrying that dress tonight?

2 I never borrow / lend money from my friends. 3 Nicole is rich. She wins / earns a lot of money. 4 We knew / met John’s wife for the first time today. 5 I hate waiting / hoping for people when they’re late. 2 points for each correct answer


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If they go now, they’ll

by five o’clock.

2 Do I have to

before I get on the bus?

3 Mary and Joe have decided to wedding is in June. 4 If we

. The

late, we’ll miss the train.

5 I’m not very well at the moment, but I hope I’ll before my holiday. 6 People often

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Survivors This month, our travel editor interviewed three people who survived a natural disaster. Linda Burrows, age 31 ‘I got divorced last year and decided to buy a ticket to New Zealand. I spent two fantastic weeks there. At the end of my trip, I was leaving the hotel when the earthquake struck. I was very frightened and I saw some terrible things. I stayed there for three more days. The situation was desperate. If I ever see New Zealand on the TV, I immediately have to watch something different. I hope things will get better for me in the future.’ Klaus Roski, age 41 ‘My wife and I were on our honeymoon in Thailand when the tsunami happened. We were swimming in the sea and then everyone was running to the beach. We followed them, because we could see that something strange was happening. We climbed some stairs and went into a tall building behind the beach. We did the right thing and for some reason we were lucky; other people were not. If we talk about the tsunami, it helps us to understand our feelings about it.’ Andy Peters, age 26 ‘My brother works as a pilot in Canada and earns a lot of money. Last year he sent me a ticket to Vancouver. So I went there to visit him. We were having a great holiday until we saw the news on TV one night. There were big forest fires near us and there was a lot of smoke. My brother got a phone call and went to fly a military plane to put water on the fires. I was really worried about him, but he arrived back safely. And I got home safely, too.’



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Linda went to New Zealand after she got ill / divorced / married. 1

The tsunami / cyclone / earthquake happened when Linda was leaving the hotel.

2 She stayed in New Zealand for 10 / 14 / 17 days. 3 She finds it difficult to watch programmes about New Zealand / talk about the events / think about the future. 4 Klaus and his wife were in the water / running / sunbathing when the tsunami happened. 5 They could see that something frightening / unusual / surprising was happening. 6 They escaped by going into a building near the houses / hotel / beach. 7 Andy’s brother flies planes / is a fireman / is a soldier. 8 He gave Andy a holiday / his ticket to Canada / flying lessons. 9 The brothers saw the fires from the car / on the internet / on television. 10 Andy’s

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Circle the correct words. How long have you worked / did you work in this job? 1

We’ve lived here for / since a long time.

2 I haven’t been / didn’t go out last week. 3 We haven’t seen / didn’t see Mary since she moved house. 4 Emily and Anton have been / were married for three years, and then they got divorced. 5 When have they arrived / did they arrive home? 6 I’ve been a doctor for / since 2006. 7 My Dad has lived / lived in Spain for ten years. He’s very happy there. 7

2 Complete the second conditional sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets. If they had (have) enough money, they would buy (buy) a new car. 1

We

(travel ) around India if we (not have) young children.

2 Mia’s parents

(be) disappointed if she (not do) well at university.

3 You

(get) better marks if you (work) harder.

4 If I smoking.

(be) you, I

(stop)

5 Harry (not get) lost if he (use) the Sat Nav in his car. 2 points for each correct answer


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3 Complete the sentences with words from the box. afraid claustrophobia fear

heights

phobia spiders

I suffer from arachnophobia. I really hate spiders . 1

Liban never goes in lifts. He suffers from

.

2 Jenny never travels by plane. She has a

about flying.

3 I haven’t swum in the sea for years. I’m

of water.

4 I can’t climb trees. I’m scared of 5 My sister has a they bark.

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of dogs. She’s frightened when 5

4 Complete the life events with the correct verb from the box. be fall get get go have retire

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married

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My native animals This week in Nature Weekly, one reader from 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 highly venomous. 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. What’s your favourite animal? I think it would be the koala, Australia’s most popular animal. Koalas have a soft, grey coat and people think they look very cute. They aren’t very active animals – they only move around for about two hours a day. And they eat and sleep the rest of the time.



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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 seven centimetres wider than the male. T

Sheila is most afraid of snakes. 1

She thinks the least dangerous snake in Northern Australia is the King Brown.

2 The King Brown is the longest snake in Australia. 3 If a snake bit Sheila, she wouldn’t wash the bite. 4 If a snake bit Sheila’s leg, she would lie down. 5 If she had a snake bite, she’d walk to a hospital. 6 Sheila’s favourite animal is the crocodile. 7 Koalas spend a lot of time eating and sleeping. 8 If Sheila could be an animal, she’d be a butterfly. 9 The female Cairns Birdwing is prettier than the male. 9



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Animals can be aggressive if they get scared / tired.

2 Sheila is frightened of snakes / spiders. 3 As a child, Sheila didn’t live / lived with her parents. 4 If a snake bites you, you should move quickly / keep still . 5 Koalas don’t sleep / move around much. 6 The Cairns Birdwing lives in gardens / forests. 7 The female Cairns Birdwing is smaller / bigger than the male. 7 Total


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Unit test 10 1 Tick

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Perhaps it will snow tomorrow. A It might snow tomorrow.

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B It will snow tomorrow. C It won’t snow tomorrow. 1

You might meet someone at the party. A Perhaps you’ll meet someone. B You’ll certainly meet someone. C You won’t meet someone.

2 We didn’t like coffee when we were young. A We have never liked coffee. B We used to like coffee. C We didn’t use to like coffee. 3 Maybe she won’t pass the exam. A She’ll probably pass the exam. B She might not pass the exam. C She won’t pass the exam. 4 I lived here in the past. A I used to live here. B I often lived here. C I never lived here. 5 My brother used to be a teacher. A My brother was once a teacher. B My brother is a teacher. C My brother has never been a teacher. 2 points for each correct answer


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I didn’t write these letters. These letters w

n

w

b

me.

2 Millions of people speak English. English i p

s .

b

m

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3 Rubbish pollutes our rivers. Our rivers a

p

b

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4 The cook doesn’t do the washing up. The washing up i

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5 Our school won the swimming competition. The swimming competition w s .

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3 Complete the sentences with the past participle of the verbs from the box. base design discover invent open paint

The game Scrabble was invented by Alfred Butts. 1

Kate Middleton’s wedding dress was Sarah Burton.

2 Is this film

by

on a true story?

3 I think this picture was

by Van Gogh.

4 The art gallery was 5 The planet Uranus was

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Have you received an

2 We’d like some

to the party? (invite) about hotels. (inform)

3 My son has to make a

about his future. (decide)

4 Marjorie had a very interesting

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The best inventions This week in ‘Inventor’s World’, we asked one reader, Ben Cross, aged 25, to tell us which inventions he thinks have changed our lives the most. Which inventions did he choose? Do you agree with him? I work in IT, so I have a close relationship with electrical gadgets! In my opinion, one recent invention that has changed our lives is the laptop computer. It allows us to work anywhere, and has made our working lives so much easier. The idea for the first laptop was created by Alan Kay in 1968. Kay wanted to make a personal computer for children to learn computer skills. It was known as the Dynabook. In fact, the Dynabook was never built. But his idea was used by other companies to develop laptops and PCs. The first PC was invented by Xerox PARC in 1976. It was called the Xerox Note Taker. I’m too young to remember all this, but my boss told me that the first laptops were very heavy and difficult to carry around. I can’t imagine life without my laptop. What did people use to do before they were invented? It’s clear to me that another invention that has changed all our lives is the electric light bulb. We can go out or work late in the evening and through the night, if we want to. These extra hours mean that we can do more and be more successful. What would we do if we couldn’t go out in the evenings because it was too dark to see? The light bulb wasn’t invented recently – it was invented in 1879 by Thomas Edison – but I can’t think of another invention that has made such a difference to our lives.



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The early glass light bulbs were made by hand. Later, they were produced by machine, and became cheaper to buy. These days, light bulbs are made in a variety of different types and sizes. They are used in the home, at work, in cars, in torches, on Christmas trees, and so on. Life would be very dark without them. F

Ben invents electrical gadgets. 1

Ben thinks that the laptop computer has made our lives easier.

2 The first laptop for children was called the Xerox Note Taker. 3 Alan Kay built the first laptop. 4 The Dynabook was bought by a lot of people. 5 Early laptops were very heavy. 6 The first PC was invented in 1966. 7 The author doesn’t use his laptop much. 8 The electric light bulb was invented by Stephanie Kwolek. 9 People have to spend much longer at work because of light bulbs. 10

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Circle the correct word(s). This is the wrong way. Turn over / round and go back. 1

Your glasses are here. Put them on / on them!

2 Thelma rang. Can you call her back / back her? 3 The lift doesn’t work, so walk down / along the stairs. 4 If you don’t like that programme, turn it off / off it. 5 Come into / in, Kerry. It’s lovely to see you. 6 Will you look my dog after / after my dog today? 2 points for each correct answer

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A I didn’t do well in the test. B Neither

I.

2 A I can speak three languages. B So

I.

3 A I’m not from London. B Neither

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4 A I bought a new car last year. B So

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3 Complete the sentences with words from the box. down off on out over up up

When did you give 1

Tarik doesn’t get

up

smoking? with Adin. They argue a lot.

2 The lesson will be at half past three, then you can go home. 3 If they don’t know a word, they can look it in a dictionary. 4 How can I find what time the museum opens? 5 Turn the TV . It’s too loud. 6 It’s quite hot. Why don’t you take

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Mark and Matthew are identical . They look the same. 1

You’ve got the same mobile phone

2 Amy looks just 3 Tilly and Max are 4 We like doing the 5 Their names are very called Carlo.

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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. Of course, these are only a few of the negative reactions I’ve seen. In my opinion, there are far too many bad losers in school hockey. And they spoil the match for the other players.



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F

The 15-year-old boy said something bad to the writer.

2 The 12-year-old girl said ‘sorry’ to the writer. 3 The 17-year-old boy lay down after the match. 4 The 14-year-old girl was angry because her opponent went past her and scored. 5 The 16-year-old boy is going to play in next week’s match. 6 Other players are leaving hockey clubs because there are too many bad losers. 7 The writer says that life and sport are very similar. 8 The writer says that if you lose, you have played badly. 2 points for each correct answer Total


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Complete the email. Use the past simple or past perfect form of the verb in brackets. Hi Leon Did you have (you / have) a good New Year’s Eve? Jenny and I (1) (go) to Edinburgh. We (2) (not be) there before. When we (3) (arrive) everything was white because it (4) (snow) earlier in the day. It (5) (take) three hours to find somewhere to stay, because we (6) (not book) a hotel. We (7) (spend) New Year’s Eve with some of Jenny’s friends. She (8) (not see) them for a long time so they (9) (have) a lot to talk about! Happy New Year! Mike 9



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2 Tick (✓) the correct sentence. ‘I’m going to wash the car.’ A She said that she had washed the car. B She said she was going to wash the car. 1

✓

‘We’ve finished our homework.’ A They told her that they were finishing their homework. B They told her that they had finished their homework.

2 ‘The train will be late.’ A He said that the train would be late. B He said that the train had been late. 3 ‘Mark didn’t phone me.’ A He said that Mark hadn’t phoned him. B He said that Mark wouldn’t phone him. 4 ‘We’re moving to Wales.’ A She told me that they were moving to Wales. B She told me that they had moved to Wales. 5 ‘Our children can swim.’ A They told us that their children would swim. B They told us that their children could swim. 2 points for each correct answer


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3 Circle the correct word. Does this bag leave / belong to you? 1

Mel told / said her friends that she was tired.

2 Who are you going to leave / realize your dog with when you go on holiday? 3 I often go / have a swim before breakfast. 4 My neighbours always tell / say hello. 5 Can you tell / say me when the train leaves? 6 We have to get up / off the bus opposite the museum. 7 They freed / went the man from prison. 2 points for each correct answer

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She was angry because I’d

(break) her favourite cup.

2 She wore a necklace that her mother had

(give) her.

3 He’d (send) three letters to the police, but had not received a reply. 4 The museum said that the thieves had paintings. 5 Lucian said that he’d

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Is gossip really good for you? That’s the question we asked some of our readers this week. Email us and tell us what you think. Lesley Hartley, age 25 ‘There’s a boy in my class at university who I really like. He’s called Tony. I was too scared to ask him out. I told my best friend Alice this secret. She said she wouldn’t tell anyone. Alice couldn’t keep the secret, though, and she gossiped to her other friends. Of course, her friends told Tony! Fortunately for me, the gossip was actually a good thing. Tony waited for me after class one day. He told me that Alice’s friends had gossiped about me. And then he invited me to go out to the cinema one night. We’ve been together since then! I think people are probably programmed to gossip. We need to gossip to build connections with other people.’ James Goodman, age 35 ‘Unfortunately, I think gossiping is in our genes. And I don’t think it’s a positive thing. People gossip to make themselves feel more important. They don’t think about the effect it has on the people they gossip about. For example, one of my neighbours gossiped about me after I divorced my wife. She said that I had treated my wife badly. Another neighbour told my work colleagues that my wife was going to move to Germany with the children. These are both lies. I’ve found it difficult to meet someone else because people believe the gossip, not me.’



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Eric French, age 28 ‘We shouldn’t feel guilty about a bit of gossip. I believe that gossiping is good for you. We are people, and people enjoy sharing news – both good and bad – so that they can form and improve their social relationships. I’ll give you an example… I’m quite shy and I don’t make friends easily. My girlfriend told me that I didn’t go out enough, and that I should have a better social life. She complained about this to her best friend, Susan. Then, one night, I got a phone call from Danny, Susan’s boyfriend. He asked me to go out with him to see a band. I had a brilliant night. Since then, Danny and I have seen a band every week. He’s a good friend now and I feel much happier.’ Lesley started gossiping with / going to class with / going out with Tony after Alice gossiped to her friends. 1

Tony waited for Lesley after class / after work / after the cinema one day.

2 James thinks people gossip because they want to feel more positive / look more important / feel more important. 3 James’s neighbours told funny stories / lies / secrets about him. 4 Eric thinks that gossip improves old / social / working relationships. 4



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6 Read the text again and write L for Lesley, J for James, or E for Eric. E

I went to see a band. 1

I think people are programmed to gossip.

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Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. I 1

’ve

never

read (read) a book in English.

Be careful. We

2 I swimming. 3 We Tuesday. 4

just

(see) your brother at the pool when I was (fly) to Malaysia at 10 o’clock next

you

(be) to Moscow before?

5 My sister moment. 6

(study) photography at the

you yesterday?

(wait) for your bus when I saw you

7 When they got to Paris, they meal. 8I

(paint) that door.

(go) out for a

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2 Circle the correct form. When have you finished / did you finish your work? 1

I ’m going to / ’ll see you at the cinema at six o’clock.

2 What did you do / were you doing for your last holiday? 3 My room is more tidy / tidier than my sister’s. 4 When did he get / has he got back from Russia? 5 Katya didn’t run enough fast / fast enough to win the race. 6 Tai’s girlfriend is someone who / which loves dancing. 7 That’s the most / more difficult question you’ve ever asked me. 8 We’ve finished our homework, but / so we’re going for a walk. 9 Who did you see / saw at the post office? 10

Does your brother stay / Is your brother staying with you this weekend? 10

3 Complete the sentences with words from the box. already although as because than the what who yet

Sorry, what did you say? I didn’t hear. 1

I’ve

heard that joke. Kim told me it yesterday.

2 The concert wasn’t as good 3 She had a party 4 5 It was

the one I saw last week.

it was her birthday.

it was raining, we went to the beach for a picnic. worst film I’ve ever seen!

6 This hotel is less expensive 7 A passenger is someone

the last one. travels on a bus or train.

8 We haven’t been to the new museum

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4 Circle the word that is different. trainers

shorts

boots

shoes

generous

mean

funny

friendly

2 cap

T-shirt

sweater

top

3 polluted

noisy

crowded

lazy

4 thin

bald

overweight

slim

5 disgusting

luxurious

delicious

comfortable

6 buy

hire

rent

sunbathe

7 necklace

earrings

leggings

bracelet

8 shy

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extrovert

high

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6 Complete the sentences with one word. Slim is the o p p o s i t e of fat. 1

Did you

any souvenirs while you were in Bavaria?

2 I’m sorry, he isn’t here. He’s 3 Bella’s birthday is

work.

Christmas Day!

4 I don’t have enough

to do my work and help you.

5 It’s really dark in here. Can you turn 6 Students, please work in 7 When we’re on holiday, we 8 Can I tomorrow.

the light, please?

and talk to your partner. bikes to get around.

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7 Circle the correct word(s). She tried off / on / up the dress in the shop. 1

Have you done / made / cleaned your bed this morning?

2 They don’t go off / out / up to eat very often. 3 The hotels are too expensive, so we’re staying / hiring / renting at a campsite. 4 How do you repeat / underline / pronounce this word? 5 We’re seeing our cousins next week. We’re really looking for / forward to / after it. 6 The town centre was very quiet / boring / crowded. There were a lot of people. 7 My university course starts in / on / at October. 8 We got / arrived / came at the hotel very late last night. 9 I spent / lent / borrowed Victor some money last month, and he hasn’t paid me back. 10

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8 Circle the stressed syllable. ad | dress sun | bathe

6 lu | xu | rious

2 ge | ne | rous

7 pro | nounce

3 trou | sers

8 ja | cket

4 for | get

9 de | li | cious

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9 Match the words with the same sound. boring cloudy dress email father funny lazy match sightseeing watch

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CouchSurfing – a different kind of travel experience by Emma Jackson I love travelling abroad, but two years ago I didn’t have much (a) cash to spend on my holiday. At first, I was planning to go camping again, but then a friend suggested an (b) alternative: CouchSurfing. I had no idea what that was, so she explained. ‘CouchSurfers’ are people who stay as (c) guests in other people’s homes (d) for free, and visit (e) 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 (f) host could give you a language lesson, teach you how to cook local (g) 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 (h) 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 (i) 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, (j) improved my foreign languages, and made some great new friends. Sometimes the places where I stayed were basic – a sofa to sleep on, or even just a floor, but sometimes they were luxurious – much nicer than the hostels that I usually go to. I think it was probably the cheapest and most interesting holiday I’ve ever had!

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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 (k) exploring a new place. CouchSurfing is a fantastic experience. Try it some time! Emma started CouchSurfing because she wanted to save money. A True 1

B False

C Doesn’t say

It was her first holiday in another country. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say

2 Emma’s friend was a regular couch surfer. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say

3 ‘CouchSurfers’ can spend time with the homeowners. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say

4 Half of the people who Emma emailed didn’t reply. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say

5 Two of the people she visited lived in the same city. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say

6 Emma went on holiday about a month after joining the website. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say

7 Emma is quite shy. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say

8 Emma had a nice bed to sleep in at all the places where she stayed. A True

B False


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9 Emma has now had three CouchSurfing holidays. A True 10

B False

C Doesn’t say

Claudette was Emma’s favourite host. A True

B False

C Doesn’t say 10

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Progress test 2 Units 7–12 1

Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. If I 1

had (have) a lot of money, I’d buy a new car.

I friends.

(know) Lisa for ten years. We’re good

2 We (live) in a big house in the country, but now we have a city flat. 3 What would you do if you

(lose) your wallet?

4 A I didn’t really like that film. B Neither

(do) I!

5 If you really wanted that coat, you your money to buy it. 6 Jean-Pierre asked us if we pizza. 7 A How long team?

(save) (want) to go out for a

(you / be) in the swimming

B Since last summer. 8 AI

(not go) to the party tonight.

B Neither are we. 9 Pasta comes from Italy, but now it all over the world. 10

(make)

A Why are you going out? B

(post) this letter. 10



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2 Circle the correct word or phrase. When did you finish / have you finished your work? 1

You don’t have to / mustn’t pay to enter the museum. It’s free.

2 If you don’t tidy your room, your things will / would get lost. 3 I get on well with my brother / my brother well . 4 A I love salsa dancing. B Neither / So does my sister. 5 We really enjoy / want spending time at the beach. 6 The meeting will / might finish early. It depends how long the boss speaks! 7 You don’t have to / shouldn’t listen to him. He tells lies. 8 I borrowed my sister’s laptop, because mine / my was broken. 9 Was / Did he use to teach history at your school? 10

They’ve lived in this flat for / since 18 months. 10

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3 Complete the sentences with words from the box. by forgotten had into mind mustn’t since up yours

The boy ran 1

into the street to catch his ball.

Ted said he

already heard this album.

2 This play was written 3 Oh no! I’ve

William Shakespeare.

to feed the dog!

4 The hours in my job are long, but I don’t late, so that’s OK. 5 A Is this book

working

, Lucia?

B Yes, it is. Thanks. It was a birthday present. 6 He hasn’t seen his cousins 7 You

last year.

smoke in this building. It’s against the law.

8 Her class is in room 12 on the first floor. Go and turn left.

the stairs 8

4 Circle the odd word(s) out. duck

eagle

swan

mosquito

divorced

retired

married

tired

2 put on

take off

turn down

try on

3 maths

physics

chemistry

biology

4 towards

passed

through

along

5 lose

miss

catch

get on

6 spider

cow

horse

pig

7 get an email get home

get a present

get a salary

8 crocodile

dolphin

goat

1

shark

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5 Find the opposites. Write the letter. turn on (the TV)

a go to bed

f

b remember

get up (in the morning)

1

2 stand up

c take off

3 forget (a name)

d turn down

4 put on (a coat)

e sit down

5 turn up (the radio)

f turn off 2 points for each correct answer

10

6 Complete the sentences with words from the box. back bring don’t earn gets said spent told up

I woke 1

up

very early this morning.

Please

your dictionaries to the next class.

2 Frank doesn’t

much money. His job is badly paid.

3 A Sorry this is taking a long time. B That’s OK. I 4 Leo 5 I

mind waiting.

on very well with Alex. They’re good friends. last night listening to my favourite songs.

6 Our teacher 7 The boy

us we had all passed our exams. that he wanted to travel before university.

8 Keith’s in the shower right now. He’ll call you twenty minutes.

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7 Circle the correct word(s). Would you like to watch / look at / read my holiday photos? 1

I used to play a lot of tennis, but I gave it down / off / up last year, and now I play basketball.

2 Nina is really afraid on / of / by spiders. 3 My uncle decided to retire / receive / repair at the age of 50 and go travelling. 4 Go over / past / along the museum, and the cinema is on your left. 5 When I saw them, they were walking on / away / across the park. 6 Email was discovered / invented / designed in the 1970s, but most of us first used it a lot later. 7 If you don’t know how to get there, look down / through / up the directions on the internet. 8 My great-grandmother married young, and had / got / became ten children. 9 I’m looking after / forward / for my neighbour’s cats while he’s on holiday. 10

I luckily / accidentally / finally broke my friend’s iPod. 10



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8 Circle the stressed syllable. ad | dress 1

dol | phin

2 e | lec | tion 3 in | ven | ted 4 se | pa | ra | ted 5 e | le | phant 6 suc | cess 7 to | wards 8 news | pa | per 8

9 Match the words with the same sound. en joy divorced forget finish get hope send turn wear

remember 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

send

elephant throw across pretend whale promise dangerous earn 8

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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 (a) 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 (b) 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 (c) 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 (d) effect of using machines to do things that we used to do for ourselves. For example, we don’t have to remember people’s (e) contact details any more, as our phones (f) store this information. We can also find information (g) 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 (h) 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 (i) 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



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(j) simultaneously when we are online, and it’s harder and harder to (k) focus on one thing. Maybe technology is bad for our brains, and our memories, and we should stop depending on it all the time. But if you tell me to give up my smartphone, sorry, I won’t! Gadgets nowadays can be very useful. A True B False C Doesn’t say 1

‘Smart’ gadgets work differently for different users. A True B False C Doesn’t say

2 Gadgets can do more things now than in the past. A True B False C Doesn’t say 3 Most people don’t have many machines any more. A True B False C Doesn’t say 4 Most people think that ‘smart’ technology is bad for us. A True B False C Doesn’t say 5 Younger people depend too much on ‘smart’ technology. A True B False C Doesn’t say 6 Teenagers are always better than older people at remembering information. A True B False C Doesn’t say 7 We are less happy to wait for things than we used to be. A True B False C Doesn’t say 8 Using the internet changes young people’s brains more than older people’s. A True B False C Doesn’t say

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9 We find it more difficult to concentrate on one thing than we used to. A True B False C Doesn’t say 10

James James Sanders wants to stop using modern gadgets. A True B False C Doesn’t say 10

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2 3 4 5

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Unit tests answers

Pre-intermediate

Unit 1

Unit 5

1

1

1 love 2 Do … prefer 3 ’m / am 4 ’m / am not studying 5 ’m / am working 6 want 7 don’t / do not speak 8 ’m / am having 9 Are … learning

2 1 does does David finish 2 is playing 3 aren’t aren’t 4 are you 3 1 on 2 near 3 in 4 behind 5 between 4 1 lazy 2 extrovert 3 overweight 4 friendly 5 bald 6 gloves 5 1 in London 2 watch a film 3 friends 4 quite tall 5 a good sense of humour 6 1 T 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 T 6 F 7 T

Unit 2 1

1 did … pass 2 didn’t / did not come 3 were … doing 4 wasn’t / was not studying 5 bought 6 Was … wearing

2 1 Although 2 so / but 3 so 4 because 5 but 6 Although 7 but

1 f 2 d 3 b 4 a 5c

2 1 the best 2 as 3 more carefully 4 most exciting 5 The furthest 6 less less expensive 3 1 waste 2 empty 3 polluted 4 hurry 5 crowded 6 save 4 1 brain 2 prevent 3 active 4 healthy 5 sunscreen 5 1 sightseeing sightseeing 2 museums museums and art galleries 3 for his family and friends 4 irritable 5 four 6 things she didn’t need 6 1 C 2 V 3 C 4 M 5 V

Unit 6 1

1 won’t drive 2 shall / ’ll / will open 3 won’t forget 4 shall / ’ll / will go 5 Shall … have

2 1 were … going 2 won’t be 3 have … had 4 will look 5 going to see 6 didn’t sleep 3 1 sell 2 remember 3 finish 4 fail 5 catch 6 forget

3 1 have 2 invite 3 drive 4 be 5 wait 6 play

4 1 pay 2 for 3 take 4 with 5 send 6 of

4 1 on 2 in 3 in 4 on 5 at 6 on

5 1 T 2 D 3 T 4 F 5 D 6 F 7 T 8 D 9 T 10 F

5 1 F 2 F 3 T 4 T 5 D 6 D 7 T 8 F 9 D 6 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 C

Unit 3 1

1 where 2 which 3 who 4 where 5 who

2 1 are … do 2 aren’t / are not … finish 3 is … pass 4 ’re / are … miss 5 isn’t / is not … rain 6 ’m / am not not … enjoy 3 1 gate 2 baggage 3 control 4 trolley 5 customs 6 lift 4 1 about 2 to 3 on 4 for 5 with

Unit 7 1

1 saying 2 walking 3 Doing 4 to spend 5 to make 6 Dancing

2 1 doesn’t have to 2 mustn’t 3 has 4 must 5 must 3 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 A 4 1 make 2 be 3 play 4 look for 5 turn off 6 learn 5 1 F 2 T 3 D 4 T 5 F 6 D 7 T 6 1 W 2 B 3 B 4 W 5 R

5 1 friendly 2 talks to people 3 exciting 4 delays 5 he does lots of things

Unit 8

6 1 T 2 J 3 H 4 T 5 J 6 H

1

Unit 4

2 1 theirs 2 her 3 Its 4 my

1

1 Have …. planned 2 went 3 have been 4 didn’t stay 5 visited 6 Have … been

2 1 already 2 anywhere 3 just 4 nothing 5 somewhere 6 nobody 7 anything 3 1 g 2 i 3 b 4 j 5 a 6 d 7 f 8 e 9 c 4 1 bored 2 interested interested 3 exciting 4 boring 5 depressed 6 relaxed 5 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 D 5 F 6 T 7 T 8 F 9 D 10 D

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1 won’t 2 should (second) 3 will 4 don’t 5 won’t 6 haven’t

3 1 wearing 2 borrow 3 earns 4 met 5 waiting 4 1 get home 2 get a ticket 3 get married 4 get up 5 get better 6 get nervous 7 get fit 5 1 earthquake 2 17 days 3 watch TV programmes about New Zealand 4 in the water 5 unusual 6 beach 7 flies planes 8 his ticket to Canada 9 on television 10 put water on the fires

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ENGLISH ENGLISH FILE Pre-intermediate Unit 9 1

1 for 2 didn’t go 3 haven’t seen 4 were 5 did they arrive 6 since 7 has lived

2 1 would travel … didn’t have 2 would be … didn’t do 3 would get … worked 4 were … would stop 5 would woul d not get … used 3 1 claustrophobia claustrophobia 2 phobia 3 afraid 4 heights 5 fear 4 1 retire 2 have 3 fall 4 go 5 be 6 get 5 1 F 2 D 3 T 4 D 5 F 6 F 7 T 8 T 9D 6 1 scared 2 snakes 3 lived 4 keep still 5 move around 6 forests 7 bigger

Unit 10 1

1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 A

2 1 were not written by 2 is spoken by millions of people 3 are polluted by rubbish 4 is not done by the cook 5 was won by our school 6 is not taught by Miss Jones 7 was killed by Mark Chapman 3 1 designed 2 based 3 painted 4 opened 5 discovered 4 1 invitation 2 information 3 decision 4 life 5 1 T 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 T 6 F 7 F 8 F 9 F 10 F

Unit 11 1

1 them on 2 her back 3 down 4 it off 5 in 6 after my my dog

2 1 did 2 can 3 am 4 did 5 do 3 1 on 2 over 3 up 4 out 5 down 6 off 4 1 as 2 like 3 both 4 same 5 similar 5 1 T 2 D 3 T 4 T 5 F 6 D 7 T 8 F

Unit 12 1

1 went went 2 hadn’t hadn’t / had not been 3 arrived arrived 4 had snowed 5 took 6 hadn’t / had not booked 7 spent 8 hadn’t / had not seen 9 had

2 1 B 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 B 3 1 told 2 leave 3 have 4 say 5 tell 6 off 7 freed 4 1 broken 2 given 3 sent 4 stolen 5 bought 5 1 after after class 2 feel feel more important 3 lies 4 social 6 1 L 2 J 3 E 4 J


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Progress tests answers Pre-intermediate Progress test 1

Exercise 6

Exercise 1

1

1

2 at

’ve / have … painted

buy / get

2 saw

3 on

3 ’re / are flying

4 time

4 Have … been

5 on

5 ’s / is studying

6 pairs

6 Were … waiting

7 hire

7 went

8 borrow

8 won’t / will not be

Exercise 7

Exercise 2

1 made

6 crowded

6 who

2 out

7 in

2 did you do

7 most

3 staying

8 arrived

3 tidier

8 so

4 pronounce

9 lent

4 did he get

9 see

5 forward to

10 unhealthy

5 fast enough

10 Is your brother staying

Exercise 8

1

’ll

1 sunbathe

Exercise 3

2 generous

1 already

3 trousers

2 as

4 forget

3 because

5 ironing

4 Although

6 luxurious

5 the

7 pronounce

6 than

8 jacket

7 who

9 delicious

8 yet

Exercise 9

Exercise 4

1 dress

6 boring

1 mean

2 sightseeing

7 cloudy

2 cap

3 funny

8 match

3 lazy

4 father

9 email

4 bald

5 watch

5 disgusting

Exercise 10

6 sunbathe

1

B

6 A

7 leggings

2 C

7 B

8 high

3 A

8 B

Exercise 5

4 C

9 A

1 break

5 A

10 C

2 lose

Exercise 11

3 stop

1

i

4 e

4 buy

2 j

5 b

5 remember

3 k

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Exercise 7

Exercise 1

1

up

6 invented

6 wanted

2 of

7 up

2 used to live

7 have you been

3 retire

8 had

3 lost

8 ’m not going / am not going

4 past

9 after

5 across

10 accidentally

9 is made / ’s made

Exercise 8

1

have known

4 did 5 ’d save / would save

10 To post

Exercise 2 1

don’t have to

1 dolphin 2 election

6 might

3 invented

2 will

7 shouldn’t

4 separated

3 well with my brother

8 mine

5 elephant

4 So

9 Did

6 success

5 enjoy

10 for

7 towards

Exercise 3

8 newspaper

1

Exercise 9

had

2 by

1 forget

3 forgotten

2 hope

4 mind

3 divorced

5 yours

4 get

6 since

5 wear

7 mustn’t

6 finish

8 up

7 enjoy

Exercise 4

8 turn

1 tired

Exercise 10

2 turn down

1

A

6 B

3 maths

2 A

7 A

4 passed

3 C

8 C

5 lose

4 B

9 A

6 spider

5 C

10 B

7 get home

Exercise 11

8 goat

1

Exercise 5 1

k

2 g

a

4 c

3 f

2 e

5 d

4 d

3 b

5 c

Exercise 6 1 bring

5 spent

2 earn

6 told

3 don’t

7 said

4 gets

8 back


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