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1 Complete the sentences with a, b or c. A I’ve got a good cream here which should help a lot.
B Great!
1 I’ll call you ____________ I wake up.
a before b as soon as c if A 3
don’t / you / think / I / should
2 You ____________ your exam if you don’t study.
______________________________ touch the
a will pass b pass c won’t pass
bites, though.
3 When I lose some weight, ____________ lots of
lovely new clothes. B I’ll try not to, but they’re very uncomfortable! Is
a I’ll buy b I buy c I won’t buy there anything else I should do?
4 I’ll go to the doctor’s ____________ I still feel sick A 4
could / try / you
tomorrow.
a if b as soon as c when ______________________________ wearing
5 If you don’t do some exercise, you ____________ something with long sleeves at night, or buy a fan
fit. for your house.
a will get b won’t get c get B That’s a good idea.
6 Who ____________ the class if the teacher doesn’t
A And 5 to / good / idea / a / it’s
come?
a will take b take c took ______________________________ get one of
7 I’ll have a shower ____________ my yoga class those things that you plug into the wall. Do you
finishes. know them? They have a strong smell of lemon.
a before b if c after B OK. Thanks for the suggestions!
8 ____________ the next English lesson, I’ll revise
my vocabulary. 2 points for each correct answer 10
a Before b If c When
9 I’ll take you out for dinner next month 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
____________ I get that new job. the words in the box. Use each word ONCE only.
a if b when c before There are three words that you don’t need.
10 I’m sure ____________ fantastic when this course
greet hug nod stick bump
ends!
shake press kiss
a I feel b I won’t feel c I’ll feel

1 point for each correct answer 10 1 When I visited India, I was a bit worried about
__________ new people in case I did something
2 Read the dialogue at a doctor’s. Put the words in wrong.
italics in the correct order to complete the 2 Most Europeans __________ hands when they
sentences. meet someone for the first time.
3 In many countries, if you __________ your head at
A Good afternoon. 1 I / do / what / you / can / for someone, it means you agree with them.
______________________________? 4 South Koreans don’t usually __________ people
they don’t know well and will only do this with
B Well, I think something’s bitten me. I’ve got lots of
friends and relatives.
bites on my arms and legs.
5 In some parts of the world, people say hello by
A Yes, I can see them. They definitely look like __________ each other once on each cheek.
mosquito bites.
2 2 points for each correct answer 10
B something / for / me / you / could / give
______________________________ them?

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4 Read the article about a weekly running race There are Parkruns in British cities such as London
called Parkrun. Five sentences have been and Manchester. 5____ These offer wonderful scenery,
removed from the text. Choose from the and sometimes go past ancient buildings and
sentences A–G the one which fits each space 1–5. monuments. There are still some parts of England that
There is one sentence that you don’t need. do not have a local event, but the organization has
plans to fill these gaps soon.
Parkrun
A At exactly 9 a.m. every Saturday morning, around
Parkrun is a weekly five-kilometre run that takes place 25,000 runners are ready to set off.
at nearly 300 locations across Britain. _A_ And with B But runs in areas of beautiful countryside are the
runners in countries such as Denmark, Poland and ones that most people sign up for.
South Africa also putting on their running gear, the C But none of that is important really.
event is not limited to Britain. D The number of people taking part has actually
When the run is over, every runner’s time is posted on doubled each year.
the Parkrun website, or texted to their mobile phone by E Some take more time on the course, perhaps
midday. This means that friends and family members because they just go running as a hobby.
running at different Parkrun sites can compete with F Some runners also try to improve on their own
each other. 1____ However, the organizers of Parkrun running time each week.
say that the run is not intended to be a competitive G And this may be why it has been so successful.
race.
2 points for each correct answer 10
According to them, the idea behind Parkrun is very
simple. 2____ Parkrun sees thousands of people getting 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
up for a nine o’clock start on Saturday mornings. They the verb in brackets.
don’t mind this because then the rest of the weekend is 1 If you ____________________ (do) some research
free for other activities. Another advantage is that once before you go, you might know how to behave.
runners have registered on the website, they can turn 2 She might think I’m unfriendly if I
up and run at any Parkrun event at any time. Some ____________________ (not hug) her.
runners are so keen to improve their speeds that they 3 Don’t worry – people ____________________
do the run week after week. (clap) loudly if they like your performance.
4 If you don’t laugh at his jokes, he
The standard varies. 3____ Running next to them may
____________________ (not be) very happy.
be professional athletes. One Olympic runner has
5 I might not go to the park if it
completed the five kilometres in just under 14 minutes.
____________________ (rain) a lot.
But while some come to break records, others just take
6 If they ____________________ (finish) early,
part for the reward of a cup of coffee and some cake,
they’ll go for a coffee afterwards.
and the chance to catch up with their friends. The first
7 You ____________________ (not wake up) on
Parkrun was held in 2004 near London, with just 13
time if you don’t go to bed soon.
runners. It grew slowly at first, with a few venues
8 If I ____________________ (not be) sure what to
added each year. But Parkrun has gained a massive
do, I might give you a call.
number of fans in recent years. 4____ If this trend
9 If he ____________________ (like) the house near
continues, which seems likely, there will soon be
the beach, he will buy it.
100,000 regular weekly runners.
10 They ____________________ (be) exhausted if
they walk all the way from the bus station.

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6 Complete the letter with the phrases in the box. 8 Look at the words in the box. Decide which four
There are two phrases that you don’t need. words a speaker would not use to describe the
sequence in a process or story.
please contact me yours faithfully
I would like to I look forward to after that again next finally
yours sincerely see you soon frequently firstly secondly lately
please find enclosed then actually

Dr H Bowman, Department of Humanities 2 points for each correct answer 8

Middlesex University
9 A woman is giving a talk advising people on how
London NW4 4BT to find a gym to join. Complete the text with the
Dear Dr Bowman, words in the box in exercise 8. Use each word or
phrase once only.
1
____________________ apply for the MA course in
English Language. Hi, everyone. I want to talk about how to find the right
2
As requested, ____________________ my application gym for you. 1__________, you have to think about
form and photocopies of my degree in English and what you want to use the gym for. Do you just want to
Education. go there once a week to do a quick workout, or do you
3
want to spend a lot of time there using all the facilities
____________________ if you need any further they offer? 2__________, you need to think about
information about my first degree. location. If the gym is too far away, it might be
4
____________________ hearing from you soon. difficult for you to get there. 3__________, consider
5 the gym’s opening hours. Some gyms are open for
____________________,
24 hours a day, others are closed at weekends. Make
Karla Petrenkov sure the gym you choose is open at times which suit
Enclosed: application form and degree certificate you. 4__________, think about the type of members
the gym has. Some people prefer same-sex gyms,
2 points for each correct answer 10 while others feel uncomfortable in very crowded gyms.
5
__________, ask about the certificates of the staff
7 Match 1–5 to a–f to make complete sentences. members. Are they qualified to teach you how to use
There is one extra ending that you don't need. the equipment? How much do they charge for personal
lessons? 6__________, the most important thing to
1 The doctor says I’m suffering from stress _____ think about is the cost. Many people pay for an
2 I try to spend at least an hour a day relaxing _____ expensive gym membership, but stop going after three
3 I enjoy weight-lighting and cycling, _____ weeks!
4 I know junk food is bad for me, _____
5 I felt a bit depressed _____ 2 points for each correct answer 12
a and I actually find gentle exercise quite boring.
b after my best friend moved away.
c and should take some time off work.
d so I think have to become a bit more active.
e but it’s convenient after a long day at work .
f by listening to music or doing yoga.

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10 Complete the sentences with a, b or c.

1 The cake she made just __________ of flour, eggs

and sugar.
a belongs b depends c consists
2 If you __________ of the name of that online shop,
text me later.
a think b happen c succeed
3 I can never __________ on my brother. He’s really
unreliable.
a depend b think c dream
4 What __________ to you? You look awful!
a worked b happened c believed
5 My mum always told me not to touch things that
don’t __________ to me.
a think b belong c believe

2 points for each correct answer 10

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