Traveller B2 Tests

H.Q. Mitchell

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Traveller Introduction MM Publications Traveller Test CD/CD-ROM includes the following photocopiable tests in PDF in PDF format: format : • Six Module Tests ests based based on the language used in each module. • A Final Test to Test to be given at the end of the school year. All Tests are also provided in modifiable format, so teachers can modify them (add, omit or change the order of the items and/or exercises) according to their students’ needs. The total number of marks may differ for each test. The number of marks allocated to each activity appears after the activity. There are also transcripts, keys and audio for the listening tasks. Module Tests These tests consist of six sections: • Vocabulary • Grammar • Listening • Reading Final Test It consists of six sections:


• Vocabulary

AUDIO TRACK LIST

• Grammar

Test 1 Rubrics and Question Question 1 ... ...... ....... Track 41

Test 4 Conversation C onversation ...................... Tra Track ck 57

• Listening

Test 1 Situation 1 .......................... Track 42

Test 5 Radio programme progra mme .............. Track 58

• Reading

Test 1 Question Quest ion 2 .......................... Track 43

Test 6 Rubrics ................................ Track 59


Test 6 5 Speakers ........................... Track 60


Final Test Test Rubrics Rubrics and Question Question 1... ..... Track 61


Final Test Situation Situat ion 1 .................... Track 62


Final Test Question 2 ................... Track 63






Final Test Situation Situat ion 3 .................... Tra Track ck 66

Test 1 Question Quest ion 6 .......................... Track 51 51


Test 1 Situation 6 .......................... Track 52 52


Test 2 Rubrics ................................ Tra Track ck 53

Final Test Question 5 ................... Track 69 69

Test 2 Interview ............................ Track 54


Test 3 Short conversations ........... Track 55 55

Final Test Question 6 ................... Tra Track ck 71

Test 4 Rubrics ................................ Track 56


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Test 1 Module 1 1. V O C A B U L A R Y A. Choose Cho ose the correct cor rect option o ption to complete the sentences. sentence s. 1. I 1. I was hoping the sunny weather would last, but unfortunately it was only a. obligatory

b. complimentary b. complimentary

c. temporary

. d. confined

2. The hotel organised guided tours around the city as well as excursions a. excursions a.

b. voyages b. voyages

c. flights

3. As we were driving t hrough the town, we saw a temple a. temple a.

b. cathedral

c. mosque

b. dormant

5. As the festival a. turned out

d. cruises built in memory of t he country’s first president.

4. Summers 4. Summers in Cincinnati are always a. grateful

to nearby villages.

d. monument d. monument

. c. humid

d. coastal d. coastal

to be a huge success, the town council decided to hold another one the following year. b. stood out b. stood

c. made up

d. picked up d. picked

6. I thought my brother would take my side, but instead, he remained overwhelming a. overwhelming a.

b. neutral b. neutral

throughout my argument with Eleanor.

c. thrilled c. thrilled

d. remote

7. Don had to overcome many obstacles, but in the end he succeeded a. succeeded a.

accomplished d b. accomplishe

his goals.

c. managed c. managed

d. arrived

8. I don don’t ’t think we can afford expensive accommodation right now; the best choice would be a room in a cottage a. cottage a.

b. suite b. suite

c. hostel

.

d. resort

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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. Apart from being

, our trip to the space museum was also very enjoyabl enjoyable. e.

2. This is Jake Houston, who works for an

company in Boston.

3. Peter Mack is an extremely

INSURE

professor,, who has written many books professor

and is now teaching History at a university university in England. 4. If you require any

KNOWLEDGE

, please contact the information desk.

5. The earthquake was so disastrous that nothing was left It’ss best to take your umbrella; the weather is quite 6. It’

ASSIST .

TOUCH

these days.

7. Unless it rains these next few mon months, ths, the country will suffer from water 8. We stayed in a

EDUCATION

little villa village ge in the western part of the country.

CHANGE .

SHORT PICTURE

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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do. 1. Frank asked us to

some suggestions for the project.

2. What he said really doesn’t 3. My son is

any sense. his homework at the moment, so he will meet you a bit later.

4. I went to see the manager and 5. The doctor said it will

a complaint about the shop assistant’s behaviour. you good to stay in bed for a few days.

business with Ellie was a pleasure.

6. 7. The Simpsons 8. Stephanie is always

a lot of money when they sold their house last year. a mess in the kitchen when she cooks. I wish she would clean it up

afterwards!

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D. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. Healthy eating and exercise wi ll be extremely good for your body. Healthy eating and exercise

do for your body.

2. This is the fifth year I have worked in this company. I

working

in this company for five years.

3. I promise to compensate for making you wake up so e arly. I promise

to you for making you wake up so early.

4. There is almost no coffee left. There is

hardly left.

5. I cannot possibly work any faster. This is

up

the work.

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2.GRAMMAR E. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1. I don’t think we have much / many time left before the shops close. 2. If you need any advice / advices on how to choose the right colour, I will be more than happy to help you. 3. After their holiday in India, they looked forward to sharing their many exciting experiences / experience with their friends. 4. I called her lots of time / times, but she wasn’t home. 5. Does this position require any previous work experiences / experience? 6. I had such a lot of luggages / luggage when I was returning from Kuwait that I had to pay extra at the airport. 7. Lucy forgot to switch off all the light / lights before leaving the house. 8. Their beautiful wooden furnitures / furniture must have cost a fortune. s n o i t a c i l b u P M M © t h g i r y p o C

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F. Choose the correct option. 1. Does anybody know people there will be at the meeting tonight? a. how many b. how much 2. Since you don’t really have money, why do you go shopping every week? a. many b. much coffee cups left; I think I have to buy some. 3. I have a. hardly any b. not much news to tell us. 4. She said she had a. plenty of b. a few ? 5. Do you know where the scissors a. is b. are support from my friends, I should be able to get over this crisis. 6. With a. a little b. a few 7. We have very information about the missing child. a. few b. little 8. All the furniture in this shop on sale. a. are b. is

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G. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple / Progressive or Present Perfect Simple / Progressive. 1. We

(study) all morning because we have a History exam tomorrow.

2. A new shopping centre 3. Helena 4. Jonathan

(recently / open) up in the town centre. (always / leave) her clothes every where, which drives her mother crazy! (work) as a sales assistant until he finds a job he likes.

5. It’s hard to believe that John

(never / hear) of Jennifer Lopez.

6. At the moment, the patient

(seem) very healthy; however, he needs to rest.

7. This week, the whole family

(fly) to Barcelona for my cousin’s wedding.

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3.READING H. Read the following text and answer the questions.

EXPLORING GEORGIA Would you like to see amazing wildlife and breathtaking scenery? Do you want to learn about a unique culture? If your answer is yes then you should follow in the footsteps of Mike Smith and take a trip to the state of Georgia in America.

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very year my wife and I go on a camping holiday in France. Although this is something we both really enjoy, this year I wanted to go somewhere I’d never been before and do something exciting. We did some research and came up with the idea of going to the US. We chose a kayaking holiday in the southern state of Georgia. Neither of us had ever been kayaking before, but we managed to find a package which included lessons for beginners. Georgia is an amazing place; it’s a crossroad of different cultures and it has had a fascinating and at times violent past. It is also a place of untouched natural beauty, with nature parks and an unspoilt coastline. We went to Cathead Creek, an area rich in wildlife and scenery. Our kayaking instructor was a friendly local called Frank. As my wife and I had never been kayaking before, we found the first few lessons a bit challenging. In spite of this, Frank was


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always very patient and he would constantly offer words of encouragement. After some practice, we became more confident and realised it wasn’t that difficult. We also did a safety course and Frank made us aware of any potential dangers, including the alligators in the swamp! After completing the course, we felt ready for adventure and we decided to go further out along the Darien River. As we glided down the river, I felt a delicious shiver of fear run up my spine as I recalled Frank’s words of advice before we left, ‘Watch out for the alligators.’ We quietly slipped past a huge alligator, its unblinking eyes staring at us with mild interest. We paddled on and watched brightly coloured birds fly over the water. We stopped to have some bread and cheese and admire the view. We saw fishing boats returning with their catch of Georgian shrimp, which is the region’s culinary speciality and is definitely worth trying if you visit Georgia. We also spent a few days on Cumberland Island, which is one of the many islands off Georgia’s coast. Cumberland Island is a protected paradise, which makes it both secluded and peaceful. We rented bicycles and followed a trail which led to a beautiful beach. On the following day, we took a tour of the island and this gave us the opportunity to see all kinds of amazing wildlife. It was a wonderful experience and, without a doubt, Cumberland Island is a place of unbelievable beauty. As my wife is interested in history, we also dedicated some time to visiting various museums. I particularly enjoyed the Geechee Kunda Visitor’s Centre, which some locals had recommended - here we learnt about the first Africans that had been brought to the region in slave ships. A huge cotton and rice empire was built in Georgia using the Africans as workers. The Africans had been taken from different parts of West Africa and each group had their own culture, language, knowledge and music which they brought into their everyday life. After the Civil War the rice and cotton plantations were burnt down and the owners left, leaving the slaves behind. As a result, a unique culture was created known as Geechee. The Geechee people spoke their own language, which was a mix of various West African languages. In the present day, the Geechee Visitor’s Centre has made a huge effort to record the history and culture of these unique people. It was a fascinating experience and something that enriched our visit to Georgia. We returned from our holiday feeling happy and relaxed and we plan to go back to Georgia next year!

1. The writer a. wanted to go camping somewhere else. b. had previous experience of kayaking. c. had been to the US before. d. wanted to do something exciting during his holiday. 2. The couple found kayaking a. difficult at first. b. easy. c. hard because their instructor was impatient. d. dangerous. 3. Mike was f rightened when they went on the Darien River because a. it was the first time he would be kayaking without his instructor. b. there were alligators in the water. c. he didn’t like kayaking. s n o i t a c i l b u P M M © t h g i r y p o C

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4. LISTENING

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I. You will hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1-6 , choose the best answer a, b or c . 1. You hear a man and a woman talking. What did the woman enjoy most about her visit to Glasgow? a. the architecture b. the food c. the ice-skating rink 2. You overhear this conversation. When is the man’s meeting taking place? a. tonight b. tomorrow afternoon c. tomorrow morning 3. You overhear a couple talking. Where will they probably stay if they go to Dubai? a. in a luxurious hotel b. in a resort called Atlantis c. in a Bedouin camp 4. You overhear a conversation. What is the man doing? a. describing his experiences b. complaining about t he weather c. recommending a travel destination 5. You hear a man talking on the phone. Where does the man work? a. at a supermarket b. at a petrol station c. at a travel agency 6. You overhear a man talking about things he saw in Russia. What is he describing? a. the metro b. a museum c. a palace

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Test 2 Module 2 1. V O C A B U L A R Y A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. The police managed to arrest the 2. Yesterday’s

before they could get away.

CRIME

took place on Main Street, in broad daylight.

ROB

3. After a few inexplicable deaths in the area, scientists found that the water contained some substances.

HARM

4. Didn’t you know that it is

to smoke in hospitals?

5. The two countries got involved in a

LEGAL

, meaningless war that cost them many lives.

6. His wife had given him an

list of things she wanted him to buy from

BLOOD END

the shop. of speech, a basic human right, is something that people had to fight for some

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FREE

years ago. 8. I think Emma is very

to win the competition, because half her answers were

LIKELY

wrong.

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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box.

break into go through with

make off cheat out of

1. Unfortunately, someone

deal with pick out

hold up put up

our house while we were on holiday last year.

2. All the dresses were so nice that I couldn’t 3. Don Johnson

which one I wanted to buy. two shops on Oxford Street last night, and

with the money. However, the police arrested him shortly afterwards. 4. Are you sure you want to

the divorce? You have two children to think about.

5. The government has to find a way to

the economic crisis.

6. They said they would pay him for his work, but in the end they

him

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for a few days, as she could not afford a hotel.

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C. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences. 1. I think I might have a. overlooked

his skills. He is a lot less capable than I had thought. b. overturned

2. The government have taken a. care

c. overtook

to reduce the number of forest fires.

b. pride

3. Michelle is quite a. only

c. measures

c. alone

4. From an early age, Sylvia took part in writing b. games

c. races

a. shoplifted

c. spectators

8. The criminal had to a. serve time

d. audiences

last night?

b. burgled

c. kidnapped

7. I was extremely upset when the woman a. sentenced

d. competitions

in the show will get presents.

b. fans

6. Did you hear about the house that was

d. single

and it was clear she would be a writer one day.

5. There is a cash prize for the winner, but all the a. participants

d. notice

in London and misses her friends in Manchester. b. lonely

a. matches

d. overestimated

d. stolen

me of theft.

b. charged

c. blamed

d. accused

in prison for the crimes he had committed. b. reach a verdict

c. pay a fine

d. plead guilty

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D. Complete the table with the missing words.

Crime

Criminal

murder burglar kidnapping shoplifter robber theft hijack vandal


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2.GRAMMAR E. Complete the sentences below using the verbs in brackets in the correct Past tense. 1. The moment we

(see) that puppy, we

2. When Mrs Swain 3. Professor Jones

(know) we had to take it home.

(get) home, her husband

(sleep).

(speak) for a whole hour when Alice

(interrupt) him with a

question. 4. Unfortunately for me, I

(already / sign) the paper my boss gave me before I

(read) it. 5. It

(be) impossible to concentrate because my neighbour

(argue) with his wife

all afternoon. 6. Louise had been driving for an hour when she realised she

(forget) her purse at home.

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F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. The cost of living is a little higher than it was 2 years ago.

slightly

The cost of living

than it was 2 years ago.

2. I thought the hotel would be more luxurious.

as

The hotel was

I thought it would be.

3. I have never met a more responsible individual.

ever

He is the most responsible individual

met.

4. Linda was not as upset as I had expected.

than

Linda

I had expected.

5. When we went to their house, the guests had left.

by

The guests had left

we went to their house.

6. If you leave earlier, it will be easier to find a parking space. The

the

easier it will be to find a parking space.

7. It is becoming increasingly dangerous to walk around town at night. It is getting

to walk around town at night.

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3.READING G. Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

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Sailing’s Young Hope line 4

line 8

Ellen MacArthur is the inspirational woman sailor who on February 7, 2005 broke the world record when she became the fastest person to sail around the world. Ellen became interested in sailing at the age of eight when she was taken aboard her aunt’s sailing boat. This was an exciting experience for a young girl living in land-locked Derbyshire so far from the coast. Ellen faced many difficulties in becoming a professional sailor because she lacked sponsorship. Despite this, she raised enough money to buy a boat and when she was twenty, she entered the Mini Transat race in France and sailed her boat 3000 miles across the Atlantic in just 33 days. Impressed by this remarkable achievement, a group called Kingfisher gave Ellen sponsorship. Ellen’s career as a sailor really took off after this, particularly in France, where she was adored by the public and was given the of ficial title ‘Sai ling’s Young Hope’. Next, Ellen entered the Vendee Globe competition with her new boat Kingfisher; she exceeded all expectations and finished second. The greatest challenge for her was spending over 90 days alone facing terrifying storms at sea. Ellen showed remarkable determination, courage and endurance. Ellen went on to become the fastest solo sailor to sail around the world in 2005. In recognition of her achievement, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Ellen is a woman who has succeeded despite all odds being against her and she is an inspiration to us all.

1. In line 4, what does this refer to? a. breaking the world record b. her interest in sailing c. her being a young girl d. going onto her aunt’s sailing boat 2. Derbyshire is a place a. near the sea. b. near a river. c. which is surrounded by land. d. where Ellen went sailing. 3. In line 8, what does sponsorship mean? a. equipment b. emotional support c. money to help you do something d. technical advice 4. How did Ellen attract the attention of her first sponsor, Kingfisher? a. by doing well in the Mini Transat race b. by raising money to buy a boat c. by going to France d. by gaining t he title ‘Sailing’s Young Hope’

5. The most difficult thing about her voyage during the Vendee Globe competition was the fact that a. she was a woman. b. she had a new boat. c. she was terrified. d. she faced dangerous conditions by herself. 6. Ellen is an inspiration to us because a. she didn’t give up on her dreams. b. she is a sailor. c. she is a Dame. d. she is the only woman to have sailed around the world alone.


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4. LISTENING

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H. You will hear a radio interview with Robert White, an adventure photographer, who is talking about his work. For questions 1-7, complete the sentences. 1. Robert is a photographer who has received many 2. Robert prefers to visit places that are 3. A

5. Robert believes it is important for him to 6. Robert became interested in photography after he


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was set up for Robert so he could take pictures of the birds.

4. During the storm Robert was afraid he might be

7. Robert says that he

for his work.

. he is working with. . to make a career out of photography.

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Test 3 Module 3 1. V O C A B U L A R Y A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. He had to pay a fine after the police caught him driving recklessly in a

area.

RESIDENT

2. I wouldn’t recommend that hotel, as it is located on the outskirt s of the city, which is very

.

CONVENIENT

3. Sadly, his

about the tropical storm were confirmed.

4. Mrs Brown has very high

PREDICT

of her daughter, Jenny, and was disappointed when

she didn’t win the competition.

EXPECT

5. Fried bananas and roast chicken are the

of this restaurant.

6. The campaign aimed at increasing people’s 7. Because of his

SPECIAL

of the dangers of smoking.

AWARE

to medical research, the scientist was awarded a prize.

8. This is an important

CONTRIBUTE

. Do not leave your belongings unattended.

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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box. There is an extra phrasal verb you do not need to use.

keep off

keep on

keep to

keep down

keep back

1. The police officer asked us to tell him everything we had seen without 2. The sign says we should

any information.

the grass.

3. If you don’t

the plan, you will be asked to leave the team.

4. Brenda

lying about where she had been the previous night, even though we all knew the

truth.

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C. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences. 1. Without any a. fail

, he is the best and most reliable employee of the company. b. doubt

c. warning

d. delay

2. Instead of the usual TV show, Martha suggested watching a DVD a. for sure

b. for good

3. When you a. set a task

c. for a change

b. set a goal

c. set standards

b. restore b. about

6. Gerard concentrated a. on

d. set a trap

the antique furniture. c. resolve

5. The professor specialises a. on

d. for a while

, you must do everything in your power to achieve it.

4. It cost a great deal of money to a. recount

.

d. retell

French literature. c. at

d. in

his newspaper and ignored his wife’s critical remarks. b. with

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b. house b. guess

d. skyscraper

c. habitat

8. Have you checked the weather a. expectation

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d. prediction

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D. Replace the highlighted words with their American English equivalent. 1. Have you decided which mobile phone you want to buy? 2. Faith said autumn was her favourite season. 3. She was very concerned about Jeffrey’s cough and went to the chemist’s to get some cough syrup. 4. Emily wants to specialise in Roman History. 5. The girls did some shopping in the city centre and then went home to watch a film on TV. 6. To get to the Gallery fast, just take the underground.

2.GRAMMAR E. Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentences. 1. According to the new law, people mustn’t / don’t have to smoke in public places. 2. You had better / might not contact her for the time being; otherwise you will get into another fight. 3. Students mustn’t / needn’t pay the fees in advance, but they can do so if they want. 4. Passengers can / ought to be at the airport at least an hour before their flight. 5. Paula mustn’t / needn’t tell John about the present. It’s a secret. 6. I think you would / should stop acting like a four-year-old. 7. They ought to / had better be here on time or else the boss will be very angry. 8. May I / Do I have to go to the restaurant? I really want to go to bed early tonight.

F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. They don’t have money so they cannot afford to go on holiday.

would

If they

go on holiday.

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unless

Harold’s health will

smoking.

3. The secretary has not arrived at the office yet, so the e-mails have not been sent.

when

The e-mails will be sent

at the

office. 4. In your place, I would definitely call the police. If

you , I would definitely call the police.

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provided

Debra will let us use her CD player

down.

6. I haven’t been paid yet, that’s why I haven’t paid my rent.

soon

I will pay my rent

paid.

7. If the bookcase is on sale, I will buy it.

as

As

on sale, I will buy it.

8. They have to be here by 8 to get good seats.

will

On condition that they are here good seats.

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G. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below. 1. A: What are your plans for the weekend? B: We are going to / about to visit my aunt and uncle in Bristol. 2. A: Can you do me a favour? B: Sure, as soon as I finish / will f inish cooking dinner. 3. Look at those clouds. I think it is raining / going to rain soon. 4. In two months I am going to work / will have been working in this company for four years. 5. By the time you wake up, I will arrive / will have arrived in Barcelona. 6. A: I really feel very sleepy. B: I make / will make you some coffee. 7. When will your train have left / does your train leave? 8. My neighbour will have travelled / is going to travel to Paris.

3.READING H. Read the following text and then answer the questions.

FIGHTING GLOBAL WARMING The Earth’s temperature has increased by about one degree Fahrenheit over the past 100 years. This is referred to as global warming and it causes changes in the world’s climate. For example, an increase in temperature will result in more rainfall, and flooding; this will have serious effects on humans, wildlife and plants. Global warming is a serious threat to our planet and scientists around the world are frantically working to develop new ways to deal with this problem. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have come up with their own innovative idea; they plan to build a fleet of unmanned ships that will travel through the ocean creating waves that will help reduce global warming. The ships will patrol specific areas


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of ocean, and spray tiny drops of sea water into clouds. These drops will brighten and whiten the clouds; the result of this is that the heat of the sun will be better reflected into space thus reducing global warming. The system will run on wind and sea water so there is no harm to the environment. The ships can be sent to the Arctic to reduce the temperature or they could be sent to seas around coral reefs which are threatened by increasing temperatures. It is planned that they will be sent to areas that have a lot of sunlight, and reliable winds but not violent or stormy winds. Also, places with large amounts of air pollution and dust would reduce the ships’ efficiency. Scientists have already identified the seas off the coast of Namibia, California and Peru as potential locations to operate the ships. The effects on the climate caused by the ships can be adjusted, increased or decreased according to our needs and they will be controlled by computers and staff in a special traffic room. The ‘cloud ships’ as they are called are going to be powered by rotors and the wind. The technology used to propel the ships was used over eighty years ago but has not been used since then; however, last month a German company launched a rotor powered cargo vessel. The availability of more modern materials, the increasing price of oil and the fact the ships are computer friendly has caused a return to this technology. The main questions we must ask is: will this actually work? Will the ships succeed in controlling global warming? Scientists have published a paper showing that when clouds over the oceans of a planet are made brighter or whiter, this cools the planet. They believe that the technology will help stabilise global warming until 2050. The ships will have a number of other uses, for example, they can act as science labs while they are in the water, taking water and air samples which will be analysed. Also, it is planned that the boats will have emergency supplies onboard in order to also act as rescue boats. These ships may be the answer to the problem of global warming and it is hoped that they will eventually become a reality. 1. According to the writer, global warming is defined as a. a gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature. b. changes in the Earth’s weather. c. rainfall and f looding. d. a threat to humans, wildlife and plants. 2. The fleet of ships mentioned in the text will a. patrol all the oceans. b. operate on sea water and wind. c. get heat from the sun. d. spray drops of water into the sea. 3. The waves produced from the ships will a. cause storms at sea. b. cause the Earth to become hotter. c. help decrease global warming. d. cause the heat of the sun to be reflected back to Earth. 4. The scientists plan to send the ships to a. the sea around a busy polluted port city. b. rivers which are heavily polluted. c. coastal areas in different parts of the world. d. areas with stormy conditions.


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5. What has sparked the interest in t he recent use of rotor powered ships? a. concerns over global warming b. the decreasing availability of oil c. advances in computer technology d. the increasing price of oil and the availability of modern materials

6. In paragraph 4, what point is the writer trying to make? a. that the idea proposed by the scientists will not be successful b. that this system could be successful in controlling global warming c. that the idea is innovative d. that the side effects of this system could be dangerous to the planet 7. Why will the ships be equipped with emergency supplies? a. in order to rescue people b. so the staff on the ship can use them in case of an emergency c. in case of dangerous weather conditions d. in case they sink 8. The ships will also work as science labs by a. collecting and analysing water and air samples. b. stabilising global warming until 2050. c. making clouds brighter. d. helping to improve technology.

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4. LISTENING I. You will hear eight short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you heard. Choose the picture which answers the question correctly.

1 a.

b.

c.

2 a.

b.

c.

3 a.

b.

c.

Friday

Saturday

Tuesday

4 a.

b.

c.

5 a.

b.

c.

6 a.

b.

c.

7 a.

b.

c.

8 a.

b.

c.

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Test 4 Module 4 1. V O C A B U L A R Y A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. are currently trying to find an effective treatment for cancer.

1. 2. The sudden

SCIENCE

of the population will probably lead to an unemployment crisis.

3. I have a lot of

GROW

, but the worst is that I can’t stop eating chocolate.

4. The doctor suggested drinking a lot of water and avoiding 5. Many

WEAK

to the sun.

EXPOSE

promise things they can’t deliver.

6. After the manager’s

POLITICS

, the staff held a meeting to discuss various issues.

7. Sharon works as a

ARRIVE

for a large firm.

TYPE

8. Some people don’t want to get married because they don’t want to lose their

.

DEPEND

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B. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences. 1. After a certain age, your metabolism becomes slower, so it is more diff icult to lose the weight you have a. earned

b. gained

c. won

2. Purple was very popular last year, but now it is suddenly out of a. date 3. The

b. fashion

b. show

4. Did any problems a. rise

b. raise

b. in advance


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a. favourite

c. scene

d. image

c. arise

d. lift

c. in charge

d. in vain

to anyone who might have information about the missing girl.

b. salary

7. Linda spent the afternoon in the park

8. His boss was

d. shape

to convince her to reconsider, but she had already decided to marry Barry.

6. The family offered a(n)

a. gazing

.

during my absence?

5. Her mother tried

a. income

d. received

of her sick grandfather broke her heart.

a. sight

a. in brief

c. practice

.

b. glancing

c. payment

d. reward

through magazines and sitting in the sun. c. staring

d. watching

for being extremely strict and old-fashioned. b. famous

c. notorious

d. popular

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C. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box. a hurry brief

charge the ordinary

work order

particular advance

1. I would recommend reserving a table two weeks in

.

2. Apparently, the manager was in

, so he promised to see me the following day.

3. We have run out of money, and all the cashpoints in the area are out of 4. They introduced us to Rea, who was in

.

of the department.

5. Being out of

for a long time means both financial and psychological pressure.

6. The chef specialises in spicy recipes. His curry dishes, in

, are very popular.

7. I haven’t got all day. Tell me the news in

.

8. There was something out of

about that man that made him look suspicious.

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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

review appreciate

include silent

1. Amelia was

estimate speechless

contain remove

when her daughter told her she had secretly got married.

2. The packaging says that the cake

nuts and raisins.

3. The police officer asked him a question, but he remained

.

4. Fay is the film critic who wrote that nasty

about The Dark Knight .

5. Recently, all cashpoints have been

from the metro stations.

6. In the US the rental fee

the cost of electricity and water bills.

7. To show how much he 8. The interior designer

my help with his assignment, Chris bought me a present. that redecorating the house would cost around €10,000.

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2.GRAMMAR E. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use relative pronouns or adverbs. 1. Jessica was talking to a man. He bought the house next to hers. The man

.

2. They were building a school. It was destroyed by the f ire. The school

.

3. I am driving Emma’s car. Emma is away on holiday. Emma,

.

4. These actors live in London. Most of them have studied abroad. These actors,

.

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.

7. This castle was bought by a duke. It was built in the Middle Ages. This castle,

.

8. Florida is often hit by tropical storms. Florida is a state in the southern US. Florida,

.

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F. Complete the sentences using either the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets. 1. Emily Schumann was the only student of the school 2.

(win) a scholarship.

(garden) is my mother’s favourite pastime.

3. There is no point in 4. Do you mind 5. It was a great shock

(try) to persuade her. She has made up her mind. (clean) the kitchen a bit? (see) him after so many years.

6. That house was too expensive for me 7. I have always enjoyed

(buy). (have) coffee with friends on a Sunday afternoon.

8. On her way to work, Monica stopped 9. Henry bought a book 10. The doctor was happy

(pay) a visit to her aunt. (learn) how to cook Chinese. (see) that the little girl was doing better.

11. The Robinsons are not wealthy enough 12. Why don’t you try

(afford) a Ferrari. (drink) some warm milk before you go to bed?

G. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1. Children shouldn’t lie / have lied to their parents. 2. The girl over there can’t be / have been Amanda. She is in Australia at the moment. 3. The little girl’s parents ought to have taken / take her to the dentist as soon as she started complaining about a toothache. 4. Jonathan said he might say / have said something to Julie about the party, but he can’t remember for sure. s n o i t a c i l b u P M M © t h g i r y p o C

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5. Thank you so much for the present, but you needn’t buy / have bought me anything. 6. Ellie must have left / leave the lights on before going out. She always forgets to turn them off. 7. You should let / have let me know you were coming. I would have cooked dinner if I had known. 8. Jamie must be / have been on his way to the airport as we speak.

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3.READING H. Read the text and answer the questions 1-6 . Choose a , b , c , or d .

Bollywood line 2

line 18

The Western film industry today is closely associated with Hollywood, USA. But Bollywood, its Eastern equivalent, has gained tremendous popularity and is considered to be one of the largest film-producing industries worldwide. Bollywood got its name from the merging of the words Bombay - the former name for the city of Mumbai - and Hollywood. It is used to refer to the film industry based in that Indian city, not to all of Indian cinema as is sometimes mistakenly believed. Bollywood films are for the most part musicals and the language spoken is Hindi. Nevertheless, due to their ever growing international popularity, more films are featuring Indian English and some are now exclusively in English. Bollywood films have been around since 1913 when the first silent film was produced in India and by the 1930s over 200 films were produced annually. The industry has had peaks and troughs over the decades; however, in 2000 there was a boom in Bollywood film popularity around the world. A new generation of actors and actresses caught the public’s eye, in particular, Aishwarya Rai – who is believed by many to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. Bollywood films are usually a three-hour dazzling extravaganza of music, song and dance. Often the plot of the film is melodramatic; there are usually conflicts between characters, a lot of drama and desperate villains trying to hurt the main characters. A Bollywood film will both entertain and thrill you as well as provide you with considerable insight into Indian culture. 1. Bollywood is a. about Mumbai, an Indian city. b. an Eastern equal to the US. c. a made-up term. d. the largest film producer in the world.

4. Aishwarya Rai a. starred in some of the first Bollywood films. b. became known due to her extraordinary beauty. c. was famous before becoming an actress. d. has acted in recent Bollywood films.

2. In line 2 what does its refer to? a. Bollywood b. Hollywood c. the US d. the Eastern film industry

5. In line 18 what does dazzling extravaganza mean? a. a cultural shock b. an impressive show c. an unsuccessful combination d. a simple storyline

3. What is true of the Bollywood film industry? a. It now only produces English films. b. It was always successful. c. It has some Hollywood characteristics. d. It is becoming more and more popular all over the world.

6. On what grounds does the writer recommend Bollywood films in the last paragraph? a. because they are funny b. because they combine drama and music c. because they can teach us a lot about Hindi d. because they provide us with a culturally enriching experience

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I. You will hear a conversation between two friends, Rachel and William. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer a, b or c . 1. Why did William’s mum cry when she heard Faryl Smith sing? a. because she was moved by the music b. because Faryl is so young c. because Faryl was offered a huge record deal 2. Rachel thinks it’s great that young people a. are being discovered by major record companies. b. are making classical music more popular. c. are trying their luck on the show Britain’s Got Talent. 3. To go on the TV show a. you need to have some kind of talent. b. you need to be as good as George Sampson. c. you need to be a singer or dancer. 4. What is Rachel’s talent? a. She can sing. b. She can dance. c. She can play an instrument. 5. William tells Rachel that a. most performers don’t feel nervous when performing live. b. performing live is part of being a famous musician. c. auditioning is more stressful than performing live.


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Test 5 Module 5 1. V O C A B U L A R Y A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. The university campus offers

to all first-year students.

2. Around two hundred

ACCOMMODATE

will be interviewed for the job.

3. Jonathan is a

APPLY

young man, who has a lot to offer the company.

4. Learning another language can prove very 5. Mike was

PROMISE

in many ways.

BENEFIT

by the art exhibition; he said he had seen far better

IMPRESS

ones in the past. 6. Michelle is a very friendly individual who enjoys 7. In

with people.

SOCIAL

to Tolkien’s other books, did you find this one more exciting?

8. Just out of

COMPARE

, how much did your new haircut cost?

CURIOUS

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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.

go through come round 1. She

turn down come up with

turn out go over

come into turn up

a series of diff iculties at school recently.

2. Although nobody thought the play would be popular, it

to be a huge success.

3. The burglar broke into the house of a man who had recently 4. Rita fainted as soon as she heard the news, and 5. Do you know why Bill

a lot of money. after an hour.

that fantastic job offer?

6. Please,

this document very carefully so that we can discuss it later.

7. Has the government

any solutions to the economic crisis?

8. He just

at work at 12 o’clock, without even apologising for being late.

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C. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d . 1. It is very

that Terry will get the job, as he is qualified and did very well in the interview.

a. likely

b. unlikely

2. The bomb squad said that the bomb would a. go on

b. go off

3. It’s amazing how fast my son has a. turned up a. trophy 5. Are you

d. like

in half an hour, so there was little time to evacuate the area. c. go over

d. go with

a young man.

b. turned into

4. Johnson received first

c. alike

c. turned in

d. turned out

in the school’s writing competition. b. reward

c. prize

d. award

the new tax law?

a. in favour of

b. in reply to

6. The night before the exams, Jenny a. turned a blind eye

b. was all ears

c. in advance

d. in addition

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by mosquitoes.

b. transported

c. transmitted

8. Harold tries to avoid foods which contain a. wrong

d. travelled

colouring.

b. false

c. fake

d. artificial

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D. Complete the sentences using a phrase from the box.

on behalf of in contrast

in need of with regard to

as a result in fact

on account of for instance

1. There are a lot of things you can do to save money.

, when you go to the supermarket,

stick to your shopping list. 2. The women looked desperate and

food and shelter.

the school, I have to announce that the school trip is cancelled.

3.

4. Henry was forced to stop working

his health condition.

5. Christina is very friendly and self-confident. 6. The director did not say anything

, her sister is shy and introverted. the crisis.

7. I don’t think she was telling the truth.

, I believe she was trying to mislead us.

8. Patty started exercising and she cut down on fatty foods.

, she lost a lot of weight and looks

much healthier.

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2.GRAMMAR E. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 1.People think that the old house on the top of the hil l is haunted. The old house

.

2.They are currently discussing some plans about the new metro lines. Some plans

.

3.People say that my grandmother was very beautiful. My grandmother

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(buy) every day because they

(become) a household item. 2. When the president

(ask) about the issue of unemployment yesterday, he made no

comment. 3. Because Kevin was a good student, his parents 4. A decision has to

(expect) him to do well in his exam. (reach), as to whether we should sell the house or find other

ways to get money. 5. The wedding ceremony

(hold) yesterday in a small chapel just a few miles from the bride’s

birthplace. 6. These books

(belong) to the university library and should

(return) at once.

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G. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. If there is an emergency, don’t hesitate to call me.

case

Don’t hesitate to call me

emergency.

2. Diana’s headache was so terrible that she couldn’t sleep. Diana

such that she couldn’t sleep.

3. The bank is far, so we can’t go on foot.

enough

The bank

go on foot.

4. There was so much rain that it was i mpossible to drive.

lot

There was

that it was impossible to drive.

5. Amy’s parents warned her about online shopping; however, she bought a pair of shoes from a website. Amy bought a pair of shoes from a website

despite

warnings about online

shopping.

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H. Complete the dialogues using the Causative form where necessary. 1. A: I have to

(water/my plants) while I am on holiday. Could you do it for me?

B: Sorry, I can’t because I am leaving tomorrow. But you can always A: You are right. I am going to

(Paul/feed) the cats, too.

2. C: I think we should go to the local beauty salon. My daughter D: Do they

F: I always

(dye/hair) there every week.

(manicure/nails), too?

C: Maybe, but I know Francis 3. E: My neighbour Alice

(ask/your brother) to do it.


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Mardi Gras i n N e w O r l e a n s

The New Orleans Mardi Gras festival is a world famous carnival that has been taking place in the city for centuries. The tradition came to New Orleans from Paris, where it had been celebrated since the Middle Ages. 1 Back then, the celebrations included balls, parades and various parties, and they were organised by secret societies called ‘krewes’. In the present day, more ‘krewes’ have been formed and they continue to carry on the festive tradition of Mardi Gras. A visit to New Orleans by Duke Alexis Alexandrovitch Romanoff of Russia inspired the choice for the traditional colours of Mardi Gras. 2 Also, the invention of the King of Carnival-Rex was created as a result of the Duke’s visit. He soon became the symbol of Mardi Gras and each year an upstanding member of the community was selected to reign over the carnival. In 1873, the organisers held their first ball during which they selected the Queen of Carnival. Ever since, balls have been organised every year.


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3 The Queen was always a debutante, a young woman making her first important social appearance. There were various carnival ‘krewes’, notably the Proteus Krewe, who had a sparkling parade on their first appearance with an ancient Egyptian theme. The Zulu Krewe was formed in the twentieth century. It was comprised of members of the black community of New Orleans and they took their name from the fierce Zulu warriors of Africa. 4 One of their most famous Kings was the singer Louis Armstrong, who ruled during the 1949 carnival. Today, they are still one of the most important ‘krewes’. Food is also a large part of the carnival and one of the most popular kinds of food is the King Cake. It is sold in bakeries and delicatessens around the city during the carnival season. The cake is made of braided Danish pastry which is laced with cinnamon. It is iced using the Mardi Gras colours, purple, green and gold and hidden inside the cake is a plastic baby. 5 In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans with devastating consequences, and many residents of the city doubted if the carnival would take place in 2006. 6 Many of the people who took part in organising the carnival had lost their homes and belongings in the hurricane but they didn’t let this affect the carnival atmosphere and the residents’ enthusiasm was stronger than ever. The New Orleans Mardi Gras season is very special. 7 So, if you want to be thrilled and entertained, why don’t you visit New Orleans for their next Mardi Gras?

A. However, the carnival k rewes insisted that they could

F. In the 1730s, the city began hosting this spectacula r event

organise their parades. B. It is a visual spectacle and attracts millions of people from

every year. G. They were famous for having a king who is a comedic

all around the world. C. Different coloured beads are thrown into the crowds. D. They each have an important meaning; purple for justice,

imitation of the King of Carnival-Rex. H. These were large exclusive social events with elaborate and luxurious decorations.

green for faith and gold for power. E. Traditionally, the finder must either buy the next ca ke or host the next party.

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4. LISTENING I. You are going to hear a radio programme about a wedding and bridal show. You will hear the programme in several parts. After each part you will hear 2-4 questions. For each question choose the correct answer. 1. a. watch a fashion show

7. a. invite only those closest to them

b. try food from caterers

b. invite only those living close to them

c. see a musical

c. invite only those they haven’t seen in a long time

2. a. appliances

8. a. that they are not made of gold

b. honeymoon packages

b. that they were made with the environment in mind

c. a wedding dress

c. that they are paying the right price

3. a. They are expensive.

9. a. common sense

b. They require lots of preparations.

b. money

c. They are possible without giving anything up.

c. lots of time

4. a. by making their own invitations

10. a. it’s made of silk

b. by using recycled paper

b. it’s fancy

c. by using the Internet

c. it can be worn more than once

5. a. donating leftovers

11. a. renting cameras

b. serving organic and locally grown food

b. buying disposable cameras

c. preparing and serving less food

c. hiring a photographer

6. a. a small guest list

12. a. throw them away

b. all the travelling guests need to do

b. use them over and over again

c. all the arrangements couples need to make

c. give them away

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Test 6 Module 6 1. V O C A B U L A R Y A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. Even though alternative medicine is practised by some doctors, a lot of people remain

that it is effective.

CONVINCE

2. The man claimed he was a magician who possessed 3. There are different

powers.

NATURAL

of this painting, and some of them are really interesting.

INTERPRET

4. Nobody thought he would ever recover from his illness, but one day he just walked out of the hospital.

MIRACLE

5. To set out on such a dangerous journey you need to have a lot of determination and .

ENDURE

6. I couldn’t understand Ramon’s

.

7. The soldier suffered many

FRUSTRATE

, but the one on his leg was the most severe.

8. With a job and three children to look after, it’s no wonder she suffers from

INJURE .

EXHAUST

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B. Complete the highlighted phrases so that their meaning is similar to the phrases in brackets. 1. A few months after the scandal, new information came 2. It really gets

. (was revealed)

when people ask me personal questions. (annoys me)

3. I think it’s time we put

to this silly argument between us. (ended)

4. A hammer always comes

in every household. (is useful)

5. He wanted to get

the boy who stole his bike. (take revenge on)

C. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.

bring about

bring back

bring up

take on

take up

bring in

take down

take over

1. Throughout the lecture, a young man was 2. The war has

notes, while others were listening. death and misery in the country.

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lots of memories from when I was a university student. so many responsibilities if you don’t have any free time?

5. After the manager died, his son 6. Is it a good idea to buy this huge sofa? It will 7. Thankfully, Christina found a job and started 8. It was apparent that the four girls were

the company. the entire living room. some money to help her parents. in a loving environment.

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D. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. I have my doubts about buying this car.

second

I am

about buying this car.

2. A phone call interrupted him while he was thinking.

train

A phone call

thought.

3. Reading this book will really provide the readers with the opportunity to think deeply and help them solve their problems.

food

Reading this book will really provide the readers

and help them solve

their problems. 4. No way is there an elephant in the middle of the road! I have to see this.

seen

No way is there an elephant in the middle of the road! This has 5. What are you thinking about?

believed.

penny

A

thoughts.

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2.GRAMMAR E. Read the following sentences and turn them into Reported Speech. Use the verbs in the box.

admit

apologise

accuse

suggest

wonder

1. ‘You should combine earthy colours and wooden furniture,’ said the decorator. . 2. ‘I am sorry I forgot to cook last night,’ said Linda. . 3. ‘It was that man who robbed the bank this morning!’ said Mrs Robinson. . 4. ‘What was the artist trying to represent in this work?’ I asked myself. . 5. ‘I am responsible for the car accident,’ said Beryl. .

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F. Choose the correct option a, b, or c . 1. On no account a. is this door

to be opened. b. this door is

c. would this door

2. Everyone said that Mrs Davis was a remarkable woman. a. We knew little

b. Little we knew

a. when

b. than


they had left the door unlocked.

b. have they remembered

4. No sooner had I entered the building

that she was a thief. c. Little did we know

3. Not until the women arrived at the restaurant a. they remembered


c. did they remember

I heard a loud noise. c. that

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1. Janice didn’t become a dance teacher and now she regrets it. Janice wishes

.

2. The old woman didn’t know it would rain, so she didn’t take her umbrella. If the old woman

.

3. I would love to have some cheesecake, but I am on diet. If only

.

4. Felix doesn’t like it when people enter his room. Felix would rather

.

5. Ellie behaves like she is superior to everyone else. Ellie behaves as

.

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H. Read the text below and answer the questions 1-10. Choose a , b , c or d . 1. Which of the following would you not 5. Which course would teach you about be able to register for only one day? how a part of your mind works? a. the Dance Workshop a. Writing Retreats b. the course on Spiritual Activism b. Leadership and the Community c. the Rest Retreat c. Spiritual Activism d. the Special Event d. the Art Workshop

9. Which course would require you to submit a sample of your work? a. the Writing Retreat b. Leadership and the Community c. the Art Workshop d. Spiritual Activism

2. If you want advice on how to prepare 6. Which course should someone 10. Which course offers a reduction in food, which course should you follow? interested in world peace attend? price if you stay a minimum of six a. Leadership and the Community nights? a. Spiritual Activism b. Psychology and the Art of Meditation b. Creativity a. Writing Retreats c. Creativity c. Psychology and the Art of Meditation b. Dance Workshop d. the Rest Retreat d. Leadership and the Community c. Rest Retreats d. Spiritual Activism 3. Which of the following would you 7. You must telephone 845.757.1717 if contact if you had questions about the you want to find out more about the centre? a. Art Workshops. a. [email protected] b. Writing Retreats. b. [email protected] c. Rest Retreats. c. [email protected] d. Special Event. d. [email protected]


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4. Who of the following could not attend the Special Event? a. a nurse b. a doctor c. a high school teacher d. a marriage and relationship counsellor

8. Which two courses can you attend if you cannot leave Manhattan? a. Spiritual Activism and the Dance Workshop b. Psychology and The Art of Meditation and the Rest Retreat c. Leadership and the Community and the Dance Workshop d. Leadership and the Community and the Art Workshop

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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4. LISTENING I. You will hear five people talking about why they do or don’t do sports. Choose from the list a-f the statement that best describes each speaker’s opinion. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter you do not need to use. a. Doing sports requires a certain amount of free time. b. Sport helps develop a good team spirit.

Speaker 1

c. Sport is particularly beneficial for younger generations.

Speaker 2

d. Sport helps improve your body and mind. e. Sport can cost too much money.

Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5

f. Sport can be demanding on your personal life.


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FINAL TEST 1. V O C A B U L A R Y Choose the correct option a , b , c or d . 1. When we a. arrived

at the airport, Jenna’s flight had already landed and she was waiting for us in the café. b. reached

c. got

2. Beatrice said that working as a

d. approached

is enjoyable in every aspect, apart from the fact that you have to

work outdoors. a. chambermaid

b. stewardess

c. tour guide

d. travel agent

3. After a week on the yacht, Joshua was happy to be on a. shore

b. coast

again.

c. beach

d. sea

4. When the weather was nice, she liked to go for a walk in the early morning a. blizzard 5. The a. acquisition

b. mist

c. downpour

b. profit

c. purchase

b. convicted b. witnesses

8. A new villa is being built a. in

d. damage

with murder and is expected to serve many years in prison. c. blamed

7. The hijacker said he would release all the a. victims

d. heatwave

he made online cost him an arm and a leg.

6. Joe Donne has been a. charged

d. sentenced if the police satisfied his demands. d. hostages

c. jury the outskirts of the city.

b. on

d. into

c. at

9. Bill and Denise decided to get married but they haven’t a. put

b. set

a date yet. d. held

c. thought

10. Everyone likes my cooking. Gerard is just the exception a. of

the rule.

c. to

b. in

d. from

11. Vivian had a very busy year, because she was a. concentrated

b. related

in several theatrical performances. c. involved

d. specialised

12. Although they were told to keep their voices a. back

, they were still very noisy. c. off

b. down

13. Students should attend all lectures without a. delay

b. warning

14. The windmills were such an a. impressed 15. Stuart a. gazed

.

d. on .

c. doubt

d. fail

sight that tourists could not stop taking pictures of them.

b. impressive

c. impression

d. impress

at his mother’s photo for a second and then continued reading his novel. b. stared

c. glanced

d. watched

16. The financial scandal, which was revealed right before the Election Day, received a lot of a. advertisement 17. Some of the

b. commercial

c. publicity

d. announcement

of working for this company are private health insurance, an annual bonus and

commuting expenses. a. donations 18. We a. observed

.

b. rewards

c. incomes

d. perks

while the artist painted Lisa’s portrait. b. viewed

c. noticed

d. admired


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Traveller 19. I would love to stay and chat, but I am in a. advance

b. a hurry

because my train leaves in about an hour. c. time

d. brief

20. The doctor said my mother’s blood sugar levels were perfectly a. normal

b. physical

c. common

21. The government is planning to a. remove 22. Being a a. celebrity

d. average

a satellite into space next month. b. launch

c. shoot

d. eject

figure can often mean that you have to give up your personal life. b. star

23. How did it come a. into

.

c. fabulous

d. public

that you got a job in Dubai? b. up with

c. round

d. about

24. Bob was going to propose to Alexandra last night, but in the end he a. turned a blind eye

b. was all ears

c. broke a leg

25. What meanings do you think the writer is trying to a. connect

b. transport b. into effect

c. convey

d. transfer if you run out of cash.

c. into power

27. Joe’s family never believed he would be capable a. for

b. of

d. got cold feet ?

26. Although I don’t like using credit cards, they come a. in handy

and decided to wait a bit longer.

d. to light murder.

c. off

d. to

28. Throughout her childhood, Denise strove to make her father proud a. about 29. Steve didn’t a. end up

b. of

c. in

d. for

at work and didn’t even call to let the boss know he wasn’t coming. b. take up

c. catch up

30. To meet the deadline we must stop wasting time and get a. down to business

b. the sack

31. Geraniums bring a. up

d. show up .

c. even

d. on our nerves

memories of my happy childhood in the village. b. back

32. Her parents have been putting a lot of a. effort

her.

b. money

c. in

d. round on her to get a part-time job.

c. pressure

d. blame

33. They all agreed that Stephanie might not be perfect, but has a lot of a. possibility

b. potential

c. probability

. d. likelihood

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2. GRAMMAR Choose the correct option. 1. Where a. do you work

these past three years? b. you have worked

c. are you working

2. Although it is quite unbelievable, these days his diet a. is consisting

b. consists

of watermelon only. c. has been consisting

3. The police seem to think that the victim a. had been sleeping

d. have you been working d. was consisting

when the burglary took place.

b. slept

c. was sleeping

d. has been sleeping

c. Who is owning

d. Who did own

that Mercedes car?

4. a. Who does own

b. Who owns

in the capital.

5. By 2018 a new airport a. will build

b. will have been built

6. Students a. ought to

c. will be building

be careful when going down the stairs. b. need

c. could

7. On condition that they make an effort, they a. make

d. would it in time.

b. will have made

c. might make

8. I met three journalists, two of a. which

b. those

c. whose

11. They a. should have

c. will arrive

b. try

c. trying

b. might have

c. must have c. to leave

b. leave b. was thought she is b. has his car washed

19. My cat a. is taking care of

c. is having his car washed d. had his car washed

b. if not

c. unless

d. as long as

not to leave the building under any circumstances.

b. have been told

c. tell

d. will have told

less expensive!

b. has been

18. It’s time for him a. learn

d. thought to be

you find a better lawyer.

17. If only the car I want to buy a. is

c. was thought of being

at Mr Clean at the moment.

16. Because of the hurricane we a. have told

d. to have left

a great singer.

15. You will lose the case a. provided

d. can’t have

the building at five in the morning.

14. The director a. is washing his car

d. having tried

had a chance of surviving if they had found water.

13. Some years ago, Betsy Sanders a. was thought to be

d. have arrived

our new product?

12. Mandy was seen a. having left

d. whom .

b. are arriving

10. Would you be interested in a. to try

d. had to make

had recently been to Georgia.

9. It is important to notify me one week before you a. arrive

d. will have been building

c. were

d. can be

c. to learn

d. learning

how to drive. b. learnt

by my sister while I’m away. b. is being taken care of

c. took care of

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Traveller 20. Never a. should you

speak to people you don’t know. b. you should

c. you shouldn’t

d. shouldn’t you

what the professor was talk ing about?

21.

a. Do you understand b. Are you understanding

c. Understand

22. The candidate was unsuccessful as he had

d. You have understood

previous working experience and did not hold a

postgraduate degree. a. hardly

b. little

23. The neighbours a. make always

d. few

c. plenty so much noise that it is very hard to sleep!

b. are always making

c. do always make

d. have always made

late for work, which makes a bad impression on all her colleagues.

24. a. Linda always is

b. Linda is always

25. They said they regretted a. informed

c. to inform

d. to have informed

the doctor’s orders, you are harming yourself. b. not to follow

27. It was a. so

d. Always Linda is

us that our application had been rejected.

b. informing

26. By a. don’t follow

c. Linda does always

c. not following

d. not follow

expensive house to maintain that the owners had to sell it. b. such

c. too

d. such an

c. In spite

d. Despite

his bad health, he is very active.

28. a. However

b. Although

29. The manager suggested a. to take

some days off.

b. take

30. ‘It was a mistake to become a teacher. I wish I a. studied

b. had studied

31. Ken was the second person a. to visit 32. We a. are known 33. The phone a. has rung

d. having taken

c. taking

Architecture,’ said Stephen. c. have studied

d. would study

his mother in hospital. c. have visited

b. visiting

d. visit

each other since primary school. b. have been knowing

c. have known

d. knew

all afternoon and I haven’t had time for a cup of coffee yet. b. had rung

c. has been ringing

d. rings

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3. READING Read the article about Copenhagen. Some sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each g ap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Copenhagen-The fairytale city Copenhagen is a perfect weekend break d estination for anyone who wants to enjoy art, culture, and beautiful architecture. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and it is one of Europe’s most charming cities. 1

Over the centuries, fishing and trading turned the place into a

prosperous town and in 1343 King Valdemar Atterdag made it the capital of Denmark. The city of Copenhagen and the surrounding areas have many different things to offer visitors including museums, art galleries, restaurants, botanical gardens, the Tivoli Gardens and lots more. 2

It is located about 40 minutes outside the city in a 19 th century villa which

is built on a hillside which slopes downwards to the sea. It has an excellent collection of international contemporary art and various interesting temporary exhibitions. Also, the Black Diamond, Denmark’s striking Royal Library, is well worth a visit. 3

The outside of the

building is made of glass and marble and it houses a concert hall and waterfront café. Another building worth visiting while in the city is the new Opera House, which is built on the waterfront and is a magnificent example of modern architecture. 4 There is a bright spacious public area where you can enjoy views over the water and inside the building is a traditional horseshoe-shaped auditorium decorated with warm colours. A trip to Copenhagen would be incomplete without visiting the Little Mermaid. 5

She was created in honour of the Danish

author, Hans Christian Andersen, who entertained children around the world with his fairytales. T he story of the mermaid who rescued a shipwrecked prince is particularly well-known. You can also easily combine a trip to Denmark with a visit to Sweden. 6

Built in 2000, it is one of the longest structures in

Europe. Copenhagen is a pretty city with a medieval atmosphere, the houses are tall and thin and there are plenty of boutiques and coffee shops in the city centre. 7

Hotels are affordable compared with other Scandinavian capitals and there are plenty of

restaurants to enjoy traditional Danish cuisine. In addition, you will be given a warm welcome by the friendly Danish people who are well-known for their hospitality.

A. A walk around its streets is a visual delight, with striking architecture to be found around every corner. B. The sculpture sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour and is admired by thousands of tourists all year round. C. One attraction worth seeing is the Louisiana Art Gallery. D. Tivoli Gardens is Denmark’s world famous theme park which has entertainment for kids and adults, including rides, an aquarium, a theatre and a concert hall.


E. The city has had a colourful history, starting off as a small fishing village located on the east coast of Denmark’s largest island. F. The most convenient way of reaching it is by boat, which adds an element of glamour to the experience.


G. You just cross over the Oresund Bridge which links the two countries. H. It is the largest in Scandinavia and contains many historical treasures.

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4. LISTENING You will hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1-6 , choose the best answer a, b or c . 1. You overhear a conversation. How do fashion recycling parties benefit the environment? a. They reduce the amount of rubbish in landfills. b. They raise money for charit y. c. They are an economical way to get designer clothes. 2. You overhear a conversation. What is the purpose of the therapeutic gardening course? a. to keep troubled teens in school b. to help improve students’ marks c. to help students feel better about themselves 3. You overhear a conversation. What does the man believe? a. To like art you have to understand it. b. Art is a means of expression. c. Objects in paintings can symbolise more than one thing. 4. You overhear a conversation. What did the man not enjoy on his holiday? a. the music b. the camel ride c. the desert 5. You overhear a conversation. What did the man think of the play? a. It was silly. b. The set was realistic. c. It was entertaining. 6. You overhear a conversation. What does the man say about meditation? a. Anybody can do it. b. It takes some practice to get better at it. c. It takes a long time to feel its benefits.


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