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Jacopo D’Andria Ursoleo
Kate Gralton
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 Contents

1 A family affair 4
2 Leisure and pleasure 8
3 Happy holidays? 12
4 Food, glorious food 16
5 Study time 20
6 Good job! 24
7 High adventure 28
8 Dream of the stars 32
9 The power of the mind 36
10 Spend, spend, spend 40
11 Medical matters 44
12 Animal kingdom 48
13 House space 52
14 Fiesta! 56

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 A family affair
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Grammar 2 On Saturday, Isabella’s mum calls her. Use the prompts
Present perfect simple and continuous to write her questions using the present perfect simple
or continuous.
1 Complete the email with the correct form of the verbs in 1 you find / an apartment yet?
brackets. Use the present perfect simple or continuous.

From: Isabella 2 you visit / the Statue of Liberty?

To: Mum
Subject: News from NYC

Hi Mum and Dad,

3 you eat / healthily?
How are you? Sorry I (1) (not be) in touch
sooner, but I (2) (organise) my new life in
New York. As you can see, I (3) (change) my
email address to the one at my new job. I (4)
4 what Broadway shows / see?
(stay) with my friend Angie since I arrived. I
(5) (sleep) on her sofa and she
(6) (help) me find an apartment to rent.
I (7) (love) staying with her, but she just
5 you take / the subway everywhere?
doesn’t have enough space for me. The only problem is
that all the apartments we (8) (find) so far
(9) (be) either too expensive or very dirty.
I’m sure I’ll find a place soon, though. The bank I work at
has thousands of employees so I might hear of something 3 Look at Isabella’s diary. Write her answers to the
through them. The new job is very interesting and I questions in Exercise 2.
(10) (spend) all week learning the new
systems there. (11) I (go) out a lot in the
evenings – I (12) (see) three Broadway
shows since I got here! I (13) (decide) to slow
down a bit now, though, as I (14) already
(spend) too much money. I’ll phone you at
the weekend after I (15) (look)
at some more
apartments. Wish
me luck!
Love, Isabella

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Vocabulary Collocations with make and do

Phrasal verbs
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
1 Match the phrasal verbs (1–6) with their definitions (A–F). make or do.
1 hang out A to arrive; to appear 1 My friend Anna doesn’t have to any
2 count on B to become; to transform chores. She’s so lucky!
3 turn into C to spend time with someone 2 Your hair is too long. You should an
appointment at the hairdresser’s.
4 make up D to invent
3 John me a favour and drove me to
5 carry on E to continue the mechanic to pick up my car.
6 turn up F to rely on; to depend on 4 I always an effort to call my
2 grandmother on Sundays.
Complete the text with the correct form of the phrasal
5 If you want to a good impression at
verbs from Exercise 1.
the job interview, you should wear a suit.
My classmate Jacopo and I were doing a course project 6 My clothes were getting really tight, so I
together. We had to conduct a survey and then more exercise and started
eating healthily.
(1) the information a report. I
7 When I moved to a new school, I a lot
had already finished doing the survey, and we had arranged of new friends.
to meet at my house on Saturday afternoon to write the 8 There’s no easy way to money. You
report. When Saturday came, he didn’t (2) at just have to work hard.
the agreed time, so I phoned him. He (3) some 9 I can’t come to the picnic this afternoon. I haven’t
story about being ill, but I was sure he just wanted to all my homework yet.
(4) with his friends instead. I had to 10 She needs to a phone call, but her
(5) working on the project alone. I made sure battery is really low.
that I didn’t work with him again – I knew I couldn’t
(6) him.
A family affair 5
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Listening Part 1 4 You overhear a man and a woman talking about
a new café.
What do they agree on?
You won’t hear exactly the same A It needs a lot of customers to succeed.
words as the words in the question, B The service is very slow.
so listen for the same idea expressed C There aren’t enough tables.
using different words.
5 You hear a woman talking about a tree in her
neighbour’s garden.
2 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. What is the woman doing?
For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). A offering a solution
1 You hear a young man talking about his friend’s B expressing anger
new haircut. C asking for advice
What was his opinion of it?
6 You hear a husband and wife planning a holiday.
A It didn’t look very attractive.
What does the man insist on?
B It helped advance her career.
A going away for longer than usual
C It was a risky choice of style.
B returning to a place they’ve been to before
2 You hear a man talking to his daughter about meeting C having a holiday by the coast
her mother for the first time.
How did he react? 7 You hear two friends talking about a photograph.
A He was upset by her behaviour. How does the girl feel about her grandmother?
B He was sympathetic to her problem. A She would like to have her approach to life.
C He was amused by something she said. B She wishes she had known her as a teenager.
C She wants to help her with her problems.
3 You hear a girl talking about getting driving lessons
from her father. 8 You hear a man talking about buying a new car.
Why was she unsure about taking them? What is the most important factor for him?
A She was worried about failing the test. A how reliable it is
B She thought her father might be impatient with her. B how big it is
C She was concerned she would be a bad driver. C how much it costs

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Reading and Use of English Part 2
Remember that it is very
For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of unlikely that you will need to
the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word use the same word twice in
in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). different gaps.

How many friends can you have?

Dunbar’s Number (0) is the supposed limit to how many
people you can maintain a social relationship with. In the 1990s,
the anthropologist Robin Dunbar studied the social relationships
of primates, (1) as monkeys and apes, and compared
them to humans in terms (2) brain size and mental
processing capacity. He concluded that for human social groups, 150
is (3) maximum number of people it is possible to have a
stable relationship with. You may argue that you know more people, but
according (4) Dunbar, it is highly unlikely that you could
keep up real social contact (5) any more than this number.
It has also (6) suggested in a recent study that
Dunbar’s number is applicable to online social networks and other
communication channels. This is supported (7) the fact
that the average number of Facebook friends is 150. But it seems that
even (8) we have 150 friends on social media, we class
only a small fraction of those as genuine.

Writing
Remember to think about
Correct the spelling and punctuation in the school spelling and punctuation as
newspaper article. There are 15 mistakes. The first errors can make what you
one has been corrected for you. write difficult to understand.

My sisters and I
I am so glad Im I’m not an permision or if our
only child. Of course, my bedroom gets to messy.
parents are grate, but they They are much tidyer
don’t always understand than me! We do’nt usually
the problems of being have many problems, but
young. Thats when I if I argue whit one sister,
appreciete having sisters. there is always the other
I’m in the middle of two one to talk to? We have
sisters and we spend all the same taist in music,
our time together They too. I think that without
are my best friends and my sisters’, life would be
we get on really well. Of very boring. would I like
corse, we sometimes fight to have a brother, too? I’m
– for example, if I borrow not so sure. I think I like
a sister’s cloths without having sisters more.

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 Leisure and pleasure
2
Grammar Adjectives with -ed and -ing
Making comparisons 3 Complete the sentences with the correct adjective form of the
1 Choose the correct option in italics. words in brackets.

1 I’ve heard it’s going to be too much hot / 1 I find reading celebrity magazines extremely
much hotter tomorrow, so I want to go to the . (bore)
beach with my friends. 2 I was to hear how much Mark spends on clothes.
2 The crosswords in this newspaper are much (astonish)
more difficult / much difficulter than 3 I’m about the dog – he hasn’t eaten for a couple of
the ones online. days. (worry)
3 It’s more / much challenging playing tennis 4 The student looked , so the teacher repeated the
with my sister because she’s a better / the question. (puzzle)
best player than me. 5 Charlotte found it very when she scored a goal in
4 My grandmother bakes me much more / her football match. (motivate)
more cakes than I can eat. 6 I was that I forgot some of my dance steps on the
5 Don’t buy anything in this shop – the one night of the performance. (irritate)
further down the street is much / 7 I found the marathon absolutely due to the intense
more cheaper. heat. (exhaust)
6 Since I started taking the dog to obedience 8 We are all very about going to Japan for our
classes, he’s been far / more holiday. (excite)
easier to control.
7 I can cycle uphill much faster / fastest and 4 Complete the table with the verb and noun forms
more easier / more easily on my new bike. of the adjectives.
8 I don’t think his new songs are as good as /
as well as the music on his first album. Adjective Verb Noun

2 Some of the sentences contain mistakes made

by exam candidates. Underline the mistakes
amused/amusing to amuse amusement
and correct them. bored/boring
1 For me, a day of baking is as relaxing than a
confuse/confusing
day at the beach.
2 You might like this book – it’s the most embarrassed/embarrassing
interesting one I’ve read this year.
3 Playing football isn’t as much expensive as excited/exciting
playing golf.
4 I think the dog enjoys going to the park exhausted/exhausting
more when it’s raining.
5 My brother is modifying his car so he can irritated/irritating
drive it even more faster.
motivated/motivating
6 The rules of chess are less complicated that
you think.
worried / worrying
7 Listening to music is many more enjoyable
than watching television.
8 Walking to work is better for you
than driving.

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Vocabulary Listening Part 2
Phrasal verbs and expressions
1 Match the phrasal verbs (1–8) with the Be careful: some of the words, phrases
definitions (A–H). Write the letters in or numbers may seem to fit the gap,
the boxes. but are not correct.
1 come across
2 come along 3 You will hear a man called Michael Flannery talking about his
3 come up against
work restoring and selling antique furniture. For questions 1–10,
4 count on complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
5 end up
6 go on
7 run out of
8 throw yourself into

A to be able to depend on something

or someone
B to finally be in a particular place
or situation
C to continue to happen or exist
D to start doing something with a lot of
enthusiasm and energy
E to have to deal with a problem or difficulty
F to finish, use or sell all of something so
that there is none left
G to meet someone or find something
by chance
H to arrive or appear in a place
2 Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the phrasal verbs in Exercise 1.
Restoring furniture
Michael’s job restoring furniture was a (1) in
1 He started his blog as a hobby, but it
becoming his job. the beginning.
2 When I was cleaning out the cupboard, I Michael uses the word (2) to describe how his
my old ballet slippers. grandparents’ furniture looked in his house.
3 My girlfriend has completely
Friends started giving him furniture that had been left in
training for her first marathon.
4 If you have any questions about cooking, the (3) .
you can always your Michael thinks many people dislike throwing away furniture they have
grandparents for advice. no (4) for.
5 I decided to go to a classical music concert,
but it for so long that I Michael quit working at a (5) to focus on his new project.
got bored. Michael started using (6) which he bought from other
6 I was waiting for the bus but a taxi market sellers to decorate his stall.
, so I took that instead.
Michael invested in a (7) so he could record his
7 The neighbours started building a
swimming pool, but they renovation projects.
money and had to stop. There are over (8) people who regularly watch his
8 When I started learning Spanish, I online channel.
lots of problems, such as
remembering the grammatical rules. Michael knows it is unlikely that he will become a (9)
doing this job.
A (10) has asked him to make a TV programme.

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Reading and Use of English Part 5
Don’t choose an option just
You are going to read part of an article about the hobby of because you see similar words in
scrapbooking. For questions 1–6, choose the answer the text and the questions. Make
(A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. sure you understand the context.

Scrapbooking Sometimes when I look back, I realise that the decorative

For people who have never heard of scrapbooking, it’s the additions don’t always completely suit the items that I’ve
practice of collecting everyday items and putting them into stuck in, but that’s all part of the learning process.
blank books in creative ways. I collect things such as tickets,
My collection of scrapbooks is a wonderful family record.
receipts, menus and labels that most people would just
There are pictures of animals that are no longer with us,
throw away and I stick them in my books in artistic ways,
and a lot of birthday cards. My kids mostly love the ones
with short written descriptions of what they are. It’s the
that feature photos of them when they were little. I’ve
story of my family life, but told in a more visual way. It’s a bit
kept some of their drawings, which are really funny and
of a family tradition, in fact – I have similar books that both
sweet. There are also some examples of their first attempts
my mother and grandmother filled with recipes, photos
at writing, and I especially love looking at those. I fill a
and letters. My husband often tells me I should add more
scrapbook every year and I really enjoy taking one down
detail into my books, such as the stories behind the items,
every now and again and looking through it.
but I think pages and pages of writing can get a bit boring
and it’s a lot of extra work. Sometimes he’ll help me stick Only one of my children has followed in my footsteps so 45
things in if I want some company, and I think he enjoys it far. My daughter does online scrapbooking. She doesn’t
more than he admits, but I doubt he’ll be starting his own stick things in physical books, but she’s got a fashion
book anytime soon. blog where she photographs clothes and shoes, and then
creates beautiful pages to display them. She’s the modern
My hobby helps me keep track of what’s in my wardrobe,
version of me, though I prefer a more hands-on approach,
too. If I go shopping and buy a dress I really like, I’ll paste
and I usually only go online to look at her blog. I think she’ll
in the price tag that comes with it, particularly if it’s more
end up working in the fashion industry, which is something
expensive than usual, and maybe take a photo of me in
I would have loved to do.
21 it and put that in. If I’m throwing away an old piece of
clothing, I might save a button, or cut out a piece of the Everyone has a different reason why they enjoy
fabric to keep as a souvenir to remind me of how much I scrapbooking. Some say it’s like a kind of therapy for
loved it. I suppose shopping for clothes is a hobby as well, them – the chance to relive happy moments and forget
so it’s double the fun! about their everyday routine. But for me scrapbooking has
really made me appreciate the day-to-day details that we
I would never claim that my work is innovative in any way,
don’t normally keep a record of. Life isn’t all holidays and
but I do find the whole process a real outlet for my creative
celebrations, and pleasure is also found in the times that
energy. I experiment with different forms of handwriting
come between them. Keeping a scrapbook reminds me
and decorate the pages with glitter and stickers, too. If I
of that. It’s lovely to look back at the memories, but it’s
go through the books I’ve put together over the years, I
essential to appreciate what’s happening at the time. That’s
can see how my decorative approach has changed. I’m
why I love the actual process of scrapbooking the most.
often surprised by how elaborate my work has become.

1 What does the writer say about her husband? 3 What does the writer say about her artistic style?
A He doesn’t get involved in scrapbooking. A It has developed over time.
B He thinks scrapbooking requires too much effort. B It’s extremely original.
C He’s considering taking up scrapbooking as well. C It’s on the basic side.
D He thinks her scrapbooking could be improved. D It matches the content well.
2 What does ‘it’ refer to in line 21? 4 Which scrapbook entries is the writer particularly fond of?
A my wardrobe A photos of her children when they were small
B a dress B her children’s drawings
C the price tag C things her children have written
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D a photo D pictures of old pets
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5 What does the phrase ‘followed in my footsteps’ in line 45
tell us about the writer’s daughter? Writing Part 2
A She uses the computer in the same way her mother does. An article
B She enjoys making scrapbooks about shoes.
C She has similar interests to her mother.
Remember to give your article a title
D She will probably have the same job as her mother. and to organise your answer in a
6 How can the writer’s views on scrapbooking logical way using paragraphs.
be summarised?
A It’s an effective means of relaxation.
1 Join the two sentences into one sentence. Use and,
B It’s a way of showing how special ordinary life is.
but or because.
C It’s useful for keeping track of important occasions.
D It helps pass the time when not much is going on. 1 Each week we go to a different place. We like to vary
the landscapes we paint.
2 I enjoy the company of the other artists. I create
Reading and Use of English Part 4 some lovely paintings, too.
3 I would suggest it to others. It’s a good opportunity
to experience the natural environment.
In some cases there may be more than 4 I didn’t have much experience. The teacher taught
one correct answer but you should only me how to use colours and draw the outlines.
write in one answer. 5 I saw a poster advertising landscape painting
lessons. I decided to enrol on the course.
6 I would never give it up. I have made so many new
For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so it has a
friends and it helps me to be creative.
similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do
7 I really love spending time outside. If it’s raining, we
not change the word given. You must use between two and five paint in the studio.
words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
2 Now look at the exam task and a student’s plan
Example:
0 My father is older than your mother. below. Put the combined sentences (1–7) in Exercise 1
in the correct order in paragraphs (A–D).
OLD
Your mother isn’t as old as my father. My Outdoor Hobby
1 ‘Can you buy me a train ticket?’ my mother said. What is the hobby you do that gets you out in
ASKED the sunshine?
My mother a train ticket.
Include:
2 This new recipe tastes much better than yours.
• how you learnt to do it
NEARLY
• why you enjoy doing it
Your recipe doesn’t as
this new one. The winning article will be published in our
online blog.
3 I went to the shop because we didn’t have any milk.
RUN
Student’s plan:
We had I went to the shop.
A Paragraph 1: Introduction: Why and how I
4 I’ve got more money than you, so let me pay. got started.
AS Sentence
You don’t have , so let me pay. B Paragraph 2: How I learnt to do it.
5 Without the extra tutoring, I wouldn’t have passed the exam. Sentences
BEEN C Paragraph 3: Why I enjoy doing it.
I wouldn’t have passed the exam if Sentences
the extra tutoring. D Paragraph 4: Conclusion: Would I recommend it to
others? Will I continue doing it?
6 I broke the vase by mistake.
Sentences
MEAN
I the vase.

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 Happy holidays?
3
3 Complete the text with the correct past form of the verbs
Grammar
in brackets.
Past simple, past continuous, past perfect
simple and past perfect continuous My husband and I (1) (decide) to go on a
cruise around the Greek islands because we
(2) (work) really hard and needed to relax.
The only problem was that by the time we (3)
(realise) that we (4) (pack) all the wrong
things, the ship (5) (sail). Even though the
days were warm, the evenings were quite cool and we
(6) (not bring) any warm clothes. I
(7) (not take) my credit card with me, just a
little cash. We (8) (feel) a bit stupid that we
(9) (not plan) better. Luckily, I
(10) (find) my credit card in my make-up bag
while I (11) (get) ready one morning, so we
1 Complete the story with the past simple or the past
(12) (buy) everything we needed on board.
continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
I (1) (go) to bed early the night before at, in or on in time phrases
because I (2) (know) I had a long day ahead
of me. When I (3) (wake up), it 4 Complete the email with at, in or on.
(4) (rain) outside. I (5) (decide)
to go anyway and just (6) (hope) the rain
would clear. I (7) (hear) a forecast for better From: Mitchell Baker
weather while I (8) (listen) to the car radio. To: Lost Property Office, Charles de Gaulle Airport
The rain (9) (stop) at 6 am, just as I Subject: Lost wallet
(10) (park) my car at the base of the
My name is Mitchell Baker and I flew from London to Paris
mountain. While I (11) (get) my backpack
on Flytime Airlines flight FT753 (seat 24C) yesterday. The
out of the car, my friend Matt (12) (arrive).
flight was (1) 7:35 (2) the morning I left my
Both of us (13) (look forward to) the day
wallet in the pocket of the seat in front of me. I phoned
ahead as we (14) (set off ) up the mountain.
the Flytime desk at Charles de Gaulle Airport and they
2 Choose the correct verb form in italics. told me the wallet had been found and was now at their
1 I had driven / had been driving for two hours when I Lost Property Office. I am still in Paris and staying at
decided to stop for lunch. the Hotel Royale. I will be leaving (3) Friday and
2 The plane had already taken off / had already been I cannot come to the airport to get my wallet until then.
taking off by the time we got to the gate. The driver for the airport bus at my hotel has offered
3 Before I went on this trip, I hadn’t travelled / hadn’t
to pick it up from you (4) the evening (5)
been travelling outside Europe before.
Tuesday. His name is Philippe Ledoux and he will come to
4 Our hotel room was too small because I had forgotten /
had been forgetting to say I was bringing my children. the office (6) 8 pm.
5 My dad was exhausted after playing golf because he Yours sincerely
hadn’t done / hadn’t been doing regular exercise.
Mitchell Baker
6 We had already paid / had already been paying for a
holiday in Spain when Ashley suddenly told me she
wanted to go to the US instead.
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Vocabulary Suffixes
Travel words
2 Complete the sentences with the adjective form of the noun
1 Complete the crossword puzzle. Use the clues and in brackets.
the first letters of the words to help you. 1 Cinque Terre is famous for its coastal villages with very
1 2
houses. (colour)
2 I think you can find more prices if you book
your flights online. (reason)
3 4 5
3 My business trip was very – I got two new
clients. (success)
6
4 You must be feeling very today if you want to
go out in this weather. (energy)
7 8 5 I love the wonderful environment in the north
9
of Canada. (nature)
10 11
6 My mother is rather and often travels abroad
alone. (adventure)
7 He is that he will find a hotel room at this time
of year. (doubt)
8 Going diving on the Great Barrier Reef would be a
12 experience. (thrill)
9 It’s important for all tourist attractions to be to
wheelchairs. (access)
Across 10 Don’t go to Venice in July – it will be far too
1 Mary often travels for work because she does a . (crowd)
lot of b in India. 11 Why are you being so about where you’re going
3 There are no evening flights, so you’ll have to on holiday? (mystery)
stay o in a hotel. 12 I’ve always found the people in New York very
6 I really want to t to Africa. . (friend)
7 Can you tell me the w to the
train station?
8 Mark is away on a t to Scotland. Listening Part 3
10 The word for h in the United States
is vacation.
Don’t choose your answers too quickly.
12 I like to go away for the w if I’ve had
a busy week at work. Make sure you have listened to everything
before you make your final decision.
Down
2 If you go s in London, make sure
4 You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about a
you see Buckingham Palace.
4 The v I stayed in was very small – surprise they got on holiday. For questions 1–5, choose from
only about 30 people live there. the list (A–H) the main reason each person gives for why they
5 Ask your travel a if you have any were surprised. Use the letters only once. There are three extra
more questions about the tour. letters which you do not need to use.
9 The j from Alice Springs to Darwin A I found what I was looking for.
takes over 21 hours by bus.
B I made an important historical discovery.
11 He wants to live a somewhere so
that he can experience another culture. C I recognised myself in something I saw.
D I had a very uncomfortable journey.
E I managed to surprise someone else.
F I was very upset by the situation.
G I had an unexpected encounter with someone.
H I was willing to be flexible.

Speaker 1 1 Speaker 4 4
Speaker 2 2 Speaker 5 5
Speaker 3 3
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Writing Part 2 Although Disadvantages I would highly recommend
In addition In terms of It is also a benefit The purpose of
A report
Introduction
You can use paragraphs, (1) this report is to provide information on
headings and bullet points to train travel to London for the school trip. (2)
make your report clearer. advantages, the station is in a convenient position and ticket prices are
reasonable. However, the trains are not very frequent.
Read the Writing Part 2 task and answer. Then Advantages
complete the report with the words and phrases The stations in our city and in London are both in convenient locations:
in the box.
the local station is very close to the school, and the train will arrive in
Transport report the centre of London. (3) that the cost is
reasonable: a return ticket is £30 with a student discount. In comparison,
Your class is planning a school trip to your the same return trip by coach would cost £35.
capital city. The teacher has asked you to write
(4)
a report on the advantages and disadvantages
of travelling to and from the capital by train, There is only one train to London a day and it leaves at 6 am. If any student
and whether you would recommend it. Include misses the train, they cannot catch another one.
the following information: (5) , to make sure there are enough seats for all
students, tickets need to be reserved six weeks in advance.
- the position of the station
- the cost Conclusion
- the frequency of the trains (6) travelling to London by train for the school
trip. (7) the trains are not very frequent, if the
Write your report in 140–190 words in an school books early enough it can be sure to get seats for all the students at
appropriate style. a reasonable price.

Reading and Use of English Part 7

Different texts or parts of the text may contain similar

ideas, but you have to read carefully to decide
which of these say the same thing as the questions.

You are going to read an article in which four people describe their
experiences on a cruise ship. For questions 1–10, choose from the people
(A–D). Each person may be chosen more than once.
Which person
liked not having to change accommodation? 1
wasn’t interested in socialising? 2
was anxious about not fitting in? 3
regretted a decision? 4
had to compromise? 5
didn’t want to leave the ship during the cruise? 6
kept in touch with home? 7
was bothered by the weather? 8
felt the destination was unimportant? 9
used the time to complete a piece of work? 10

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B Paul Fletcher
I’d never been on a cruise before, and I was a bit
concerned that I’d be much younger than the other
travellers. Well, I don’t know whether it was the particular
cruise I chose, but I needn’t have worried. There were
families with children, couples having a
romantic break and groups of people
around my own age, and there
A Mary Jones were plenty of activities for people
to get to know each other and have
My husband, Bernie, and I are the same age, but I’m a a good time. When I needed to, I was
lot less active than he is. We both like going sightseeing able to find some quieter places to
on holiday, but because of my arthritis I’m unable to drop a line to friends to let them know
walk very far these days. Cruises are a great way for us how I was getting on. The ship even
to spend time together – but do different things. We end had a cinema! I enjoyed getting off
up having completely different holidays even though at a different port every day.
we’re travelling on the same ship. On the days we get I’d been to some of the cities
into port, Bernie goes on shore for a change of scene, before, but never by sea.
while I sunbathe on deck, chat to other passengers or It was great not having to
find a comfortable spot to work on the novel I’m writing. drive anywhere or
When he shows me the photos of what he’s seen and constantly pack my
done that day, I try not to let it get me down. I’d love to suitcase up to go
go with him but there’s only so much I can manage. somewhere different.

C Chelsea Ryan
I was completely unprepared for the heat when I was
planning my cruise. I knew it would be hot in August,
though when we were at sea it was much cooler
because of the sea breezes, but I never imagined that
temperatures would be over 35
degrees when we were in port. As
D Andy Simpson
a result, I didn’t leave the ship
much when we got in to the I usually go on a ten-day cruise every year. I don’t
various cities, but I got so fed really care where I go, as long as it’s somewhere hot. It
up with staying behind that may seem strange as there are so many other people
at one stop I decided to go on board, but I stay on the ship and use it as a kind
on a group walk in the hills. of chance to get away from the world. I do so much
There was a bus to take us up volunteer work that I need an escape from everything
there, but once we arrived it when I’m on holiday. For me, going on a cruise is an
was like an oven. Luckily, I opportunity to switch off for a while. I have yoga classes
wore a lot of sunscreen so I each day and I do a lot of walking around the deck
didn’t get sunburnt, but it listening to classical music. It’s wonderful being on
just wasn’t worth getting board, and I’m so comfortable it’s preferable to stay
off the ship for. I could there rather than go wandering about. I get a surprising
have spent the day in amount of exercise – the fitness tracker I wear on my wrist
the pool instead. told me I was doing 7,000 steps a day last time. I leave
my phone at home and enjoy having time to myself.

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4
Grammar Vocabulary
so and such, too and enough Food and diet
1 Choose the correct option in italics. 1 Choose the correct option in italics.
1 Your children don’t eat so much / few / enough 1 You have a well-balanced diet / food – you always eat lots of
healthy food. fruit and vegetables.
2 There isn’t too many / enough / so few flour to 2 The recipe for this food / dish is just too complicated.
bake a cake. 3 You must come to my house for a dish / meal very soon.
3 The YouTube recipe was too / so / such fast 4 The dish / food of the day on the menu is roast chicken.
to follow.
5 I try to buy organic / biological food because I think it’s better
4 Your grandfather grows such / few / so for my health.
delicious tomatoes.
6 My favourite type of food / diet is Italian – I love pizza!
5 This recipe has too few / so little / too much
7 If you eat filling / strong foods for breakfast, you can eat a
garlic that you can’t taste it.
smaller lunch.
6 We both have so much / so little / so few
8 I only buy fish when I can be sure it’s raw / fresh.
opportunities to do any cooking.
9 I don’t really like going out to restaurants for expensive
7 That is such a / so / such good way of
dishes / meals.
cooking eggs.
10 He only cooks fresh / simple food, but it’s always delicious.
8 This lemonade isn’t much sweet / enough sweet /
sweet enough yet – let’s add more sugar. 2 Complete the crossword puzzle. Use the clues to help you.
9 This steak is too / enough / so much tough
1
to cut. B
10 I saw so much / so many / so little cheap offers in 2
L
the supermarket today.
2 Some of the sentences contain mistakes made 3
N
by exam candidates. Underline the mistakes and 4
C
correct them.
1 There are too much chemicals in 5
processed food. T
6
2 Many of the recipes in this book are traditional. R
3 These strawberries have too much cream on
them that I can’t see them.
4 I don’t think there is enough layers in
the lasagne.
5 This recipe takes such a long time to make, but
it’s worth it. Across
6 My dentist says that I eat far too much sugar. 4 Another word for fast food.
7 I didn’t think the food in New York would be 5 A word to describe food that is delicious.
such expensive. 6 Written instructions for how to cook a meal.
8 The service in this café is so slow – they don’t
make the coffee fast enough. Down
1 The type of diet that has a wide variety of foods.
2 The way in which a person lives.
3 Food necessary for health and growth.
4 Providing food and drink at a social gathering.
6 A word to describe food that has not been cooked.
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Reading and Use of English Part 1
Try to guess what the answer
For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, is before you look at the
B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). options. You might know the
answer already!

Example:
0 A learned B taught C said D asked

What is umami?
We are (0) that there are four different tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter. However, Auguste Escoffier, the famous
19th-century French chef, talked about a fifth taste in his (1) , which he said was the (2) of his success.
In 1909, the chemical basis of this taste was discovered by a Japanese chemist called Kikunae Ikeda. He was eating a bowl of
seaweed soup and noticed that its delicious taste could not be (3) as any of the four accepted taste (4) .
He called this umami, which means ‘delicious’ in Japanese, and took his idea into the laboratory to find out (5) what it
was. He discovered that the taste was caused by glutamate, which is a natural acid found in meat, fish, vegetables and dairy
(6) . When you cook meat, cheese ages or onions are fried, the glutamate breaks down and makes things taste
(7) good. In 2002, this new taste was officially named umami in Ikeda’s (8) .
1 A cooks B plates C sauces D kitchen
2 A secret B idea C reason D mystery
3 A defined B detailed C decided D designed
4 A boxes B styles C sections D categories
5 A finally B surely C exactly D mostly
6 A types B objects C products D supplies
7 A widely B particularly C suitably D virtually
8 A respect B thanks C approval D honour

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Reading and Use of English Part 6

You are going to read a magazine article about relaxing Read the whole text first so that
while cooking. Six sentences have been removed from the you have a good idea of what it
article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits is about before you try to insert
each gap (1–6). There is one extra sentence which you do the missing sentences.
not need to use.

Cooking is therapy
Cooking can be a great way to relax after a pot. The cooking process needs to be joyful. have come from, how they are grown and
tough day. Watching cookery programmes on 4 And this will create even more when. Knowing the story behind what you
TV is hugely popular nowadays, and according stress. Take advantage of time in the kitchen to are cooking with gives you respect for the
to psychologists, doing the cooking yourself get rid of any worries or anxieties you have. producers of your food – where those apples
with friends or family can ease anxiety and were grown, who made your cheese and how.
Be sure to make food you love eating, things
tension. But be careful: the kitchen can easily If you can, use local ingredients. 6
you remember from your childhood that will
become a stressful place, so it’s good to follow This is because it hasn’t caused carbon
warm your heart as well as your stomach.
a few simple culinary rules. emissions due to transportation. Try to avoid
Alternatively, you can make healthy food
waste and buy foods that have the least
First, enjoy the company of the people to help you stay in shape. Whatever you
packaging. Make it your goal to throw away
you are in the kitchen with. Use the time cook, make sure you use fresh, high-quality
as little as possible.
for conversation with your fellow cooks. ingredients. Start with basic foods, not
1 This kind of discussion makes products with lots of chemicals listed on the Finally, turn off the TV and put on some of your
cooking fun. It’s essential not to rush, so packet. 5 Not only will they be favourite music. When your meal is ready, set
ensure you dedicate enough time to get tastier, but they will be better for you, too. the table, sit down with your friends or family,
the cooking done. Have the ingredients, Try to think about where the ingredients and really enjoy what you’ve prepared.
equipment and recipe ready before you begin.
This way you have less chance of forgetting
an important stage, or running the risk of
something burning while you are searching for
the right wooden spoon to stir it. 2
If you follow these carefully, you can relax in
the knowledge you’re doing it right. Clean up
as you go, or you may end up getting stressed
over the big mess there is to clean up at the
end. If you keep everything in order, you’ll be
more relaxed.
Most importantly, keep your cool. 3
These are inevitable. Good food takes time:
think of how delicious the results will be in the
end. Enjoy every moment of the preparation –
cutting vegetables, mixing spices, stirring a

A Then you can be sure that your dishes will be pure E Even if you’re not familiar with all the ingredients, don’t let
and natural. this put you off.
B Don’t panic if you experience setbacks or complications. F If you cook when you’re in a bad mood, you can’t expect the
C Try watching a YouTube video that shows you all the steps. results to be any good.
D Share the tasks, explain what you are going to do next and G The nearer the food is to its source, the less impact it has on
chat about the different types of food you love. the environment.

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Listening Part 4 Writing Part 2
A review
You have one minute before the recording
begins. Use the time to read the questions
Use adjectives and adverbs to make your
and underline any key words.
review more descriptive. You will get higher
marks if you use a range of vocabulary.
5 You will hear a radio interview with a man called Mike
Jones, who has recently been a contestant on a TV
Read the Writing Part 2 task and then complete the
cooking show. For questions 1–7, choose the best
review with the words in the box.
answer (A, B or C).
1 How did Mike feel about getting chosen for the show? Reviews wanted!
A He was surprised because he hadn’t applied.
Have you been on a holiday that people who love food
B He was sure that he would enjoy it.
would really enjoy? Write a review of your holiday for our
C He was worried that he would be too shy.
popular website. Describe where you stayed and what
2 Mike has imagined working as a professional chef you did, and say why you think food lovers would enjoy it.
A because he spends so much time eating out.
The best reviews will go on our website for travellers
B as people have always enjoyed his food.
and tourists.
C even though he has only recently started cooking.

3 Why did Mike make a cake on the first day of the show? Write your review in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.
A He knew the judges would love it.
B He thought he had to cook something simple. meals such recipes dish too so enough food
C He was able to remember how to make it.
Last April, three friends and I flew from London to Pisa for a
4 What did Mike find stressful about being on the show? four-day foodie holiday in Italy. A ‘foodie’ is someone who
A He couldn’t concentrate because of the loves good food. We stayed in a private villa in the Tuscan
loud music. countryside with (1) beautiful views of the hills.
B He had to work in unfamiliar surroundings. My private room was warm and cosy, and decorated with
C He didn’t have enough time to cook.
antique furniture. I had to share the bathroom, but it was very
5 How does Mike feel about being approached in clean and there was (2) hot water.
the street? Every evening, we ate memorable (3) in the
A He can’t believe that anyone knows who he is. different restaurants in the village – all the ingredients were
B He prefers it when it is children. (4) fresh. During the day, our group of six people
C He likes the attention. learned how to cook classic Italian (5) at the
villa with the delightful Signora Elisa, and lunch was our own
6 What does Mike think was the best thing about the
whole experience? cooking creations. I couldn’t believe I was eating a delicious
A His cooking skills have improved. pasta (6) each day that I had made with my
B He has met a lot of people. own hands!
C He has become even more interested in food. It was the perfect Italian cooking holiday for any foodie and
I thoroughly recommend it. All the cooking lessons were
7 Mike can’t say whether he won the
competition because included in the price, which made it a very good value trip.
A the final episodes haven’t been filmed yet. However, one word of warning. There’s a lot of (7)
B he wants it to be a surprise. to eat over the four days – possibly (8) much for
C he isn’t allowed to. some people!

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5
Grammar Vocabulary
Zero, first and second conditionals Phrasal verbs
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 1 Replace the underlined words or phrases with the correct form
the verb in brackets. of the phrasal verbs in the box.
1 You would have more time to study if you
(not be) always on your phone. get away with get over hand back live up to
2 When I (go) to university, I’ll live look back at point out put off turn out
on campus.
3 He (need) to have a C1 level 1 When I think about the time I spent at school, I only have
of English if he wants to study at good memories.
Harvard University. 2 He managed to escape blame for breaking the
4 Meet me at the library as soon as you classroom window.
(finish) your lessons. 3 Lauren always delays doing her maths assignments to the
5 If you (choose) an apprenticeship, last minute.
you get on-the-job training. 4 When is the teacher returning our art projects? I want to
6 I can’t hand in the project until you show my parents mine.
(complete) your part of it. 5 I really try to be as good as my family’s expectations of me.
7 I (not do) any studying at home if I
had a wide screen TV like that. 6 After all that revision, it happened that the exam didn’t count
8 If you have problems doing the research, I as part of my final mark anyway.
(try) to help you with it. 7 The lab assistant showed us that we weren’t using the
9 Sit the exam again next semester if you equipment correctly.
(not pass) it the first time. 8 It took me a long time to recover from failing my piano exam.
10 If I (get) a football scholarship, I
wouldn’t have to pay tuition fees.
2 Correct the mistakes in the highlighted parts of
the sentences. Some of the sentences are correct.
1 I’m never able to concentrate on studying when
the temperature goes over 35 °C.
2 If I were you, I’ll spend more time practising
speaking French than studying the grammar.
3 She has trouble finding a job if she leaves
school at fifteen. But she’s determined to do it!
4 He always wakes up in a bad mood when he
studied too late the night before.
5 If I wanted to do engineering, will I need to take
an advanced maths course at school?
6 Come on! If we’re late handing this assignment
in, the teacher will fail us again.
7 As soon as I finish this course, I was going to
travel around the world.
8 If I lived in China for a year, do you think I’d be
able to speak Mandarin by the end of it?

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find out, get to know, know, learn, teach and study; attend, join, take part and assist

2 The sentences below contain incorrect words. Replace them with the correct form of the words from the box.

attend find out get to know join learn study take part in teach

1 We should unite the university rowing club – we can get extra credits and get fit, too.
2 I have known a lot of tips for passing the exam from my maths teacher.
3 Mark has decided to learn veterinary science if his marks are good enough.
4 I can’t assist all my lessons and continue working part time.
5 If you want me to take you to the train station, know what time the train leaves.
6 The work placement I did learned me a lot about the practical side of law.
7 Going to college social events is the best way to know a lot of people.
8 I really want to join the school play this year.

Study words
3 Complete the crossword puzzle. Use the clues to help you.
1 Across Down
2 3 2 I want to have a c in 1 Let’s do our r
journalism. Do you think I need for the project separately.
to go to university? I’ll go to the library, and
4
4 My sister did a d in marine you do it online.
biology and now she’s a science teacher 2 I thought history would
5 at a high school. be a really easy
5 My parents don’t think studying c , but I’m
6 at art school will give me good finding it difficult.
job p . 3 To gain a
7 I spend so much time studying to study medicine at
7
new material, I don’t have time university you have to do
to do r . well at school.
8 8 Why don’t you get a t to 6 I had four English
help you pass your chemistry exams? l a week
when I was at school. I
9 9 I can’t believe I only got 58% in that test!
think that was too much.
I usually get much better m .

Suffixes
4 Complete the table with the noun forms of the verbs in the box. 5 Complete the sentences with nouns from
Put six nouns in the ‘other’ column. Exercise 4.
1 I’m in complete with
advise adjust agree assess appear behave compare you – we should apologise to
confuse develop exist feel intend investigate him immediately.
involve prefer respond qualify 2 I’m tired of the constant
with my twin sister. The fact that we
look alike doesn’t mean we’re the same.
-tion -ence -ment -ance other 3 The government is starting an
into the widespread
cheating in state exams.
4 My brother loves maths but my
has always been history.
5 I sent an email a week ago but I still
haven’t had a .

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Listening Part 1
In Listening Part 1, you will hear the
context-setting sentence for each
6 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. question. Use the time given to
For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). read the question and the options
1 You hear a father talking to his son about university. before you listen.
Why did the father leave university before he graduated?
A He wanted to get married.
5 You hear a girl leaving a phone message for a friend.
B He failed his first-year exams.
Why is she calling?
C He needed to start working.
A to borrow some books
2 You hear two students talking about the B to ask for advice
university library. C to discuss a talk she has given
How does the man feel about using the library?
6 You hear two students talking about using tablets
A He gets frustrated that it takes so long to get
at school.
the books.
The boy says that tablets
B He wishes it were easier to access the internet there.
A are more economical in the long run.
C He would go there more often if he had time.
B are nicer to handle than books.
3 You hear a student talking to a friend about his C are easier to store at school.
new school.
Why would he prefer to be at his old school? 7 You hear a man talking about a book.
A He doesn’t like being away from home. What does he say about it?
B He finds the classes at his new school too demanding. A It reminded him of his own life.
C He is missing out on opportunities. B Someone encouraged him to buy it.
C He had a feeling it would be good.
4 You hear a student talking to a friend about a history
report he has written. 8 You hear a boy talking to a friend about studying
Why does he want his friend to read it? after school.
A It’s a project they have done together. What does he say about it?
B He wants to know if it is well written. A He is easily put off by noise.
C He knows she is good at history. B He often needs help with it.
C He does very little schoolwork at home.

Reading and Use of English Part 3

Always check to see if an
For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in answer needs to be in a
capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in negative or a plural form.
the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

A unique approach to learning

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a worldwide study which has been
measuring 15-year-old school pupils’ scholastic (0) performance in mathematics, science and reading PERFORM
since 2000. Finland has (1) performed highly on the PISA test and other nations are REPEAT
(2) in knowing why. There are some key (3) in how Finnish schools are run, INTEREST/DIFFER
starting with a high teacher-student ratio. To avoid having (4) and tired students, school MOTIVATE
doesn’t start until 9 am., and the day ends relatively early, in (5) with other countries, COMPARE
usually after only two or three lessons with 20-minute breaks between them.
The overall system is not there to force (6) into students, but to create an environment INFORM
of integrated learning which boosts collaboration and (7) . They have the least amount CREATE
of homework of any students in the world, spending an average of only half an hour a night on it.
Finnish students do nearly all of their study at school in a low-stress atmosphere that puts an equal
focus on acquiring (8) and growing as a human being. KNOW

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Writing Part 1
Read the task carefully. The
An essay essay may have a direct
question or a statement
1 Read the exam question and the model answer. which you have to give
your opinion on.

Everyone should stay in full-time education until the age

of 18. Do you agree? 2 Match the underlined phrases in the essay to
Notes the functions.
Write about: Giving your opinion
1. preparing for working life
2. gaining knowledge
3. (your own idea)
Introducing other people’s opinions

In my country, young people only have to stay in education Introducing an argument

until the age of 16. Some people think that by this age
they have studied enough but, in my opinion, it should be
Expressing contrast
compulsory to study until you are 18.
There are several reasons for staying in full-time education.
Firstly, the job market is increasingly competitive and
so young people need all the advantages they can get. Putting your ideas in order
Furthermore, if you are not sure what career you would like
to follow, staying at school gives you the time to discover
what your passion is.
Introducing your conclusion
However, there are different types of education and
knowledge. Young people could stay at school and study
academic subjects such as maths and English but, on the 3 Which statements about Writing Part 1 are
other hand, they could do a training course where they True (T) and which are False (F)?
learn more practical skills, like those needed to become a 1 You don’t have to do the essay in Part 1. T/F
plumber or an electrician. Both of these options would give 2 You don’t have to cover all three points
young people extra qualifications to put on their CV. in the question if you don’t want to. T/F
To sum up, I believe that young people should stay in 3 Your essay must have headings. T/F
education until they are 18, but they should be able to 4 It’s a good idea to use topic sentences
to start each paragraph. T/F
choose what skills they want to learn.
5 You can express your personal opinions. T/F
6 You should use a variety of structures
and vocabulary. T/F
7 You should try to write as much
as possible. T/F
8 You should spend around 40 minutes on
this part of the writing exam. T/F

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6
Grammar Vocabulary
Countable and uncountable nouns work or job; possibility, occasion
or opportunity; fun or funny
1 Choose the noun in each group that is different.
Write if that noun is C (countable) or U (uncountable). 1 Complete the conversation with the correct
1 furniture sofa bed wardrobe U adjective in each gap.
2 view landscape scenery forest Jake: How’s the new job going?
3 information idea knowledge news Emily: Oh, it’s absolutely (1) f . I’m
4 advice help assistance favour working (2) p in an art gallery.
5 backpack luggage suitcase handbag Jake: Lucky you. I’m working as a labourer on a
building site. I do (3) m work like
6 orchestra instrument music concert carrying bricks and cement around, and I’m
7 sightseeing travel trip transport working (4) o in the sun all day, so
8 meal food dish course it’s really (5) t . It’s quite
(6) w , though, so it pays the rent,
but I’d love a job like yours, just standing around
Articles stopping people from touching the paintings.
Emily: That’s not what I do. I work in a commercial
2 Complete the text with a, an, the or – (no article). gallery. We have a new exhibition by a
different artist every month. I’m
(7) r for making sure all the
What if you don’t want to go to university? paintings are up on the walls before opening
These days around 50% of (1) school- night. It’s (8) h work.
leavers in Britain go on to (2) university. So Jake: I’d like to have a more mentally
what do (3) other half do? Some enter (9) c job like that. Do they pay
you much?
(4) trade and do (5)
Emily: Not really, and my boss can be quite
apprenticeship to qualify for jobs such as (10) d . The artists are always
(6) hairdressers or (7) behind in their work so it makes the job quite
electricians. Otherwise, they can find (8) stressful. But it’s all (11) w when
the exhibition is ready and the opening night is
job in three main areas: (9) selling of
a success. I’d like to do it as a
goods, either in shops or warehouses; (10) (12) p job when I graduate.
transport sector, which moves goods or people
2 Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Some of the
around; and (11) area of accommodation
sentences are correct.
and food services. This range of industries has
(12) huge number of vacancies for 1 I couldn’t find any informations online about the
company.
(13) young people. Often employees such
2 Come with me on Saturday – I’m going to a really fun
as these later start (14) business of their party.
own. In fact, as more and more people decide to go to 3 John backed his new car into a gate and the damage
university, it might be better to take was quite bad.
(15) chance and get (16) 4 If you get the possibility, call me tonight.
experience doing (17) job that doesn’t 5 I spent all weekend doing geography homeworks.
need (18) academic qualifications or leave
you with (19) massive debt that young 6 Do you have any decorating equipments I can borrow?
university graduates usually have.
7 I need an advice on how to prepare for a job interview.

24 8 Is there any opportunity you could babysit for me this

evening?
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Writing Part 2 Think carefully about who the intended
An email or letter reader of your email or letter is and
write it in an appropriate tone.
1 Read the Writing Part 2 exam question
and the model answer.
2 Match the beginning of the sentences from a job
You see this advertisement on a job search website.
application letter (1–8) with the endings (A–H).

SHOP ASSISTANT WANTED 1 I am writing to apply for

Computer World requires a part-time shop assistant 2 The position was advertised
for immediate start. 3 I am interested in the position because
• Do you love technology? 4 My current position involves answering phones
• Do you have experience working in a shop? 5 I am an excellent communicator
• Can you communicate well in English? 6 I have experience using phone systems and
To apply, write to the hiring manager, John Davis, 7 I have attached my CV and
explaining why you are suitable for the role. 8 I look forward

Write your letter of application in 140–190 words. A to hearing from you.

B and enjoy interacting with clients.
C and welcoming clients at an architectural firm.
Dear John,
D on your website.
I am writing to apply for the job of shop assistant which E I am available for an interview at any time.
was advertised on your website. F I have always wanted to work in hospitality.
I am very interested in technology and I am very good G setting up external conference calls.
at using computers. I am studying computer science H the position of hotel receptionist.
part time at university, so I think I would be able to
answer questions from customers easily. I do not have
experience of working in a computer shop, but I have
been working as a shop assistant in a furniture shop for
three years. There I serve customers and receive deliveries
from the factory. I enjoy the job, but I would prefer to
work for Computer World because it is more suited to
my studies. I think I would be a very suitable person to
work for you. Please contact me if you would like me to
come for an interview.
See you soon.
Jennifer Alba

Did the candidate complete these requirements

for writing a job application letter? Choose T (True) or
F (False).
1 is within the correct word limit. T/F
2 is mainly in a formal style. T/F
3 is written in distinct paragraphs. T/F
4 has a correct formal greeting and sign off. T/F
5 opens with the reason for writing the letter. T/F
6 covers all the points in the advertisement. T/F

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Listening Part 3 Reading and Use of English Part 5

Use the time given to read the The questions and the answers in the text
options and underline the key are in the same order. After you have
words before the recording begins. quickly read the whole text, find what part
You will then know what to listen for. of the text each question is referring to and
then read it carefully to eliminate the three
incorrect options.

You are going to read an article by a headhunter, a person whose

job it is to find new employees for companies. For questions
1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best
according to the text.
1 The writer suggests candidates add a paragraph to their CV to
A distinguish themselves from other candidates.
B highlight their previous achievements.
C provide additional information about their career goals.
D show their writing skills.

2 The writer recommends that applicants send their CV to a

Human Resources department
A so it can keep a copy on file.
B because it will send your CV to the hiring manager.
C only if clearly instructed to do so.
D to help speed up the application process.

3 Why should you research a company before an interview?

7 You will hear five short extracts in which people A To make sure you understand the precise role.
talk about their first jobs. For questions 1–5, B To enable you to show how much you know.
choose from the list (A–H) what each speaker says C To reassure yourself that you are prepared.
about their first job. Use the letters only once. D To make certain you are able to ask detailed questions.
There are three extra letters which you do not need
to use. 4 Asking about a company’s problems at the interview shows that
A It was an easy job to get. A you are keen to learn how you can help.
B I felt lonely. B you already understand what they need.
C It was sometimes quite boring. C you want to be in charge.
D It kept me fit. D you are willing and adaptable.
E I was paid well. 5 Why is it impressive to explain the actions you’d take in a job?
F It was too stressful to cope with. A It is unusual to do this in an interview.
G My qualifications were for a different job. B It proves you don’t need any training.
H I had to work at night. C It shows you are confident about getting the position.
Speaker 1 1 D It is not an easy thing to do.
Speaker 2 2 6 What is the most accurate summary of the final paragraph?
Speaker 3 3 A Often interviewers do not know what they are looking for.
Speaker 4 4 B If you make yourself the obvious candidate, you make
everyone’s task easier.
Speaker 5 5
C When you get the job, you will have to work even harder.
D Interviewers want to see as many candidates as possible.

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How to get that job

New York headhunter Carl Rogers gives us some advice
You may think that headhunters work solely for the itself, but how it fits within the structure of the company.
employer, but they are also working for the future That means doing a lot of research beforehand. Learn
employee. Their goal is to make the best match about the company in greater depth than just reading
between the candidate and the company that’s looking the homepage of their website. Find out its challenges
to employ someone. As one of New York’s leading and goals, its culture and competitors, and all
headhunters, here is some advice I give to candidates to its products.
make them the obvious choice for the position they are
Now you are ready for the interview. Treat it as if it were
competing for.
the first day on the job. You are there to present a new
Look upon your CV not as a record of your past but as project, which is ‘the advantages of hiring you’. Turn
a statement of what you could do for that company in the interview around by asking what problems the
the future, if they employ you. Prepare a separate CV manager hopes to solve by employing you. They might
for every company you approach. Find out as much as start by giving you a list of your daily duties or tell you
possible about what the job requires, and then add a it is to replace someone who is leaving. You may have
paragraph at the top of your CV that says how you will to make it clear that you are asking more about what
specifically do that job in a way that targets the needs of they hope to gain from you as an employee, rather than
the manager you will be working for. That way, you will just the day-to-day things they expect you to do. This
stand out as someone who will help the employer, not demonstrates your extra enthusiasm and flexibility. When
just someone who is looking for a job. you get a clear idea of what it is they are looking for,
If you send your CV to Human Resources, the such as higher profits or more clients, this is your moment
department responsible for the recruitment of new staff, to outline the steps you would take to do this. Show the
it is highly likely that it will get lost or just filed away. We manager how you think and work by suggesting what
headhunters try to avoid HR departments as they can you would do to reduce costs or broaden the client
be inefficient. So should you. You need to go directly base. Candidates are rarely so forward thinking in an
to the person who will be making the hire. If the job interview and for this reason this strategy is very effective.
advertisement explicitly asks for a CV to be sent to HR, do You will come across as a person who understands
it, but send another one to the manager who is making the job and is prepared to do it. Who doesn’t want to
the ultimate decision for the job explaining what you’ve employ someone who wants to solve problems and
done. So while all the other candidates are still waiting to achieve goals? This is the fundamental reason for the
be interviewed by HR, the person who will make the final
interview. A company holds interviews so it can hire the
decision about who to hire already knows who you are.
best person for the job. Your interviewer will be delighted
So that you feel confident when you walk into the if that person turns out to be you – because then they
interview, you need to know not just about the position can stop interviewing and get back to work.

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Grammar 2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box.
Infinitive and verb + -ing There are two verbs which you do not need.

1 Complete the sentences with the infinitive or -ing form admitted allowed avoided decided expected
of the verb in brackets. failed reminded succeeded thought warned
1 Elisha has promised (show) me how to
improve my golf swing. 1 The cyclist using a type of bike
frame that wasn’t allowed in competitions.
2 I spend more time (sit) on the bench
than actually playing volleyball. 2 He that joining a yoga class might
help his back problems, but it only made
3 Not (be) able to get away from work them worse.
meant Jason missed a trekking trip.
3 I to beat my best time when I last
4 My father got himself a dog (get) did a marathon, even though I won the race!
more exercise.
4 The photographer in finding the
5 My son’s fitness regime involves (train) best position to get great shots of the finish line.
three mornings a week.
5 Luckily, I had been on the trail before, so
6 These trainers have air pockets in them I getting lost when my GPS
(reduce) impact. stopped working.
7 She hasn’t been playing tennis long enough 6 The group weren’t to ride their
(start) entering competitions. motorcycles through local villages because
8 The children amused themselves by of the noise.
(play) a board game. 7 We had it to rain on the day of the
9 (join) a walking club was a good way of tournament, but certainly not to hail!
making new friends. 8 The club to design a new uniform
10 The doctor warned me (not try) skiing when they got a new sponsorship deal.
again until I’d had physiotherapy.

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Vocabulary Reading and Use of English Part 4
Verb collocations with activities
1 Choose the correct option in italics. In Part 4, it is useful to think about what
1 I’m really looking forward to going / playing the question is trying to test. Is it a phrasal
windsurfing when we’re on holiday at the lake. verb, the use of words in a fixed phrase or
2 My dad has been making / doing a lot of exercise a grammar point?
because he felt unfit.
3 Rachel is going to compete in / play a triathlon
For questions 1–8, complete the second sentence so that it
this weekend.
has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
4 How long have you been playing / doing golf?
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between
5 He didn’t start to do / play weightlifting until
two and five words, including the word given. Here is an
he was 50.
example (0).
6 The city has held / done the King’s Mile Run every
spring for more than 100 years. Example:
0 We didn’t get lost because I brought the compass.
HAVE
look, see and watch; listen and hear
If I hadn’t brought the compass, we would have got lost.
2 Complete the sentences using the correct form of look, 1 The tour guide’s suggestion was to take a different route
see, watch, listen or hear. One of the answers is negative. down the mountain.
1 I managed the hole-in-one at the golf TAKING
tournament because I was following that player. The tour guide alternative route down
2 I really enjoy Wimbledon on TV the mountain.
every year.
2 Even though they had one less player, the team still won.
3 She the roar of the crowd as she
overtook the lead runner. DESPITE
4 If you to what the coach tells you, you’ll The team was able to one less player.
never improve. 3 The risk of sharks meant very few people went
5 The umpire at the cricket pitch and swimming there.
decided it was too wet to play on. SWAM
6 There must have been 70,000 people Hardly because of the risk of sharks.
the game at the stadium.
4 What annoys me is people leaving rubbish on the
3 Correct the mistakes with look, see, watch, listen and forest trails.
hear in the sentences. Some of the sentences are FIND
correct. I that people leave rubbish on the
1 Katherine saw at her watch to check what time forest trails.
it was.
5 She survives on just four hours’ sleep a night when she’s
2 You obviously weren’t listening when I explained the sailing alone.
rules of the game.
BY
3 He could see the lead cyclist just ahead of him, so he
started to pedal faster. When she’s sailing alone, she just four
hours sleep a night.
4 I can listen to music in the other room, but I don’t
know what song it is. 6 The doctor checked Michael’s blood pressure before he
5 I watched Jack’s car parked in front of the house, so I went skydiving.
knew he was home. HAD
6 She got up in the middle of the night because she Michael by the doctor before he
listened to the baby crying. went skydiving.
7 Sophie doesn’t usually watch TV in the morning – she
reads the newspaper instead.
8 I watched she was busy talking to someone, so I
waited to speak to her later.

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Listening Part 4
Rather than focussing
on individual words that
8 You will hear an interview with a motorcycle racer called
you hear, think about
Darren Beanhill. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer
the overall message.
(A, B or C).

1 Why did people laugh at Darren at his first ever race? 5 Darren says most professional motorcycle riders
A He was so young. A aren’t afraid of falling off their bike.
B He had an old bike. B don’t fully understand the risks.
C He wasn’t very good. C are nervous about hitting other competitors.

2 Why is this year different for Darren from the last two? 6 What does Darren say about retiring?
A His competitors know how good he is. A He will give up racing as soon as he wins
B He’s finishing first in some races. a championship.
C He has changed his technique. B He plans to make the decision with help
from others.
3 What does Darren say about his tyres this year? C He hopes to be able to keep going into his
A They are different ones from last year. late thirties.
B He has more experience with them.
7 Darren says that racing in hot temperatures
C He still doesn’t feel safe on the corners.
A gives him an advantage over other riders.
4 How does Darren feel about his lifestyle on tour? B means he has to adapt his technique.
A He dislikes his accommodation. C affects his bike’s performance.
B He enjoys moving around a lot.
C Being with his family relaxes him.
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Writing Part 2
Use your own words,
An article instead of repeating
expressions taken from
Read the Writing Part 2 exam question and the
the question.
model answer. Then complete the answer with
the words in the box.

You have seen this announcement on an English-speaking website.

Someone I know that I really admire

Who is a person you know that you really admire?
What have they done? What do you particularly admire about them?
Write an article answering these questions. We will publish the best articles in our next edition.

Write your article in 140–190 words.

also as a result as well as by doing this in addition moreover

My cousin Sam
A person that I really admire is my cousin Sam. (1) to being close in age, we grew up
together because we live in the same town. Five years ago, Sam had a car accident. (2)
he has to use a wheelchair because he can’t walk.
Sam had always loved playing basketball and missed it very much. Then someone suggested he
should try playing wheelchair basketball. (3) buying a special sports wheelchair, he
did a training course to teach him how to play basketball sitting down.
He discovered that he loved the sport and he spent as much time as he could on the court.
(4) he became very good, very quickly, and last year he was chosen to represent
Britain on the wheelchair basketball team at the Paralympic Games. (5) he came
home with a bronze medal!
I admire Sam because
despite his injury, he
decided to stay positive
and find a way to enjoy
life again. And by not
giving up, he has
(6) found
great success – and that is
why I am so proud of him.

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8
Grammar Reporting verbs
at, in and on to express location 3 Match the statements (1–7) with a reporting verb
1 Complete the sentences with at, in or on. from the box.

1 I saw Richard Randall stage the Victoria

admit agree apologise promise
Theatre last year.
recommend remind warn
2 She was the cinema last night. I saw her
the queue for popcorn.
3 The film industry India is called Bollywood. Don’t forget the
4 There seems to be less drama and more comedy 1 show starts at eight. remind
TV these days.
5 The actors have to be work and ready to start
filming at 5 am. 2 I’ll be on time tomorrow.
6 His latest movie was filmed a small island off
the coast of Scotland.
3 It was me who broke the mirror.
7 They first met an audition for a
Broadway musical.
8 A lot of young actors live West Hollywood.
I’m sorry I didn’t see your
4 performance yesterday.
Reported speech
2 Read Jessica’s question and write the words each 5 You should stream this TV series.
person actually said.

For my English class I am writing a You’re right – we can go

review of the film Open Time. Can you 6 out tonight.
tell me what you think of it?
Don’t buy concert tickets
1 Ashley told me she was going to see it next weekend. 7 from strangers.
2 Chloe said it was the funniest film she had ever seen.
3 Jack said he had never heard of it. 4 Now report what the people in Exercise 3 said.
4 Olivia said she would definitely watch it again. The drama teacher reminded us that the show
1
5 Connor told me he couldn’t see it because he didn’t
live near a cinema.
started at eight.
2 Oliver admitted that
6 Ryan said he hadn’t really enjoyed it because it was
too long.
3 My husband agreed that
1 Ashley: I’m going to see it next weekend.
2 Chloe: 4 Julia apologised for
3 Jack:
4 Olivia: 5 William promised that
5 Connor:
6 Ryan: 6 Angelo recommended that

7 Lisa warned us
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Vocabulary Listening Part 2
Describing entertainment
1 Complete the crossword puzzle. Use the clues to help you. You will hear the individual words
1 2 3 you need to put in the gaps, but
R T P you won’t hear the sentences
4
P exactly as they are written.
5 6 7 These sentences follow the
G P P
8 same order as the information
S given by the speaker.

9 10 11
A S B 9 You will hear a woman called Margie Levine
12
A talking about her job as a Hollywood agent.
For questions 1–10, complete the sentences
13 with a word or short phrase.
H
14
F Working in Hollywood
W Margie was discouraged from getting
15
H into the entertainment business by
16
E O Y S her (1) .
Margie was told that work as a talent agent
would suit her due to her strong
17 (2) skills.
S
18 Margie says she learnt a lot about the
M
business because she worked at every
Across (3) in her first company.
4 Entertainment that is performed in a theatre.
Margie decided to start her own
5 When a story is very interesting and intense.
company so she could take on actors who
8 The actors perform on this in a theatre.
didn’t suit the (4) of her
12 The people in the seats in a cinema or theatre.
current employer.
14 Some actors become rich and .
16 What you are on when a film is exciting. (4, 2, 4, 4) Margie quickly became successful because
17 Part of a film or play set in one place. of the number of (5) she had.
18 A play or a film that is based on songs or dancing. The more actors Margie sent on to
casting directors, the more her
Down
(6) grew.
1 When an old TV show is repeated.
Margie gives enthusiastic actors several
2 An unexpected direction in the plot of a film, play or book.
(7) for becoming successful.
3 Another word for role.
6 When the end of the story is easy to guess. Margie suggests that actors can prepare
7 He went to every of the play! for future auditions by reading the
9 What a performer does in a play or film. latest (8) .
10 People watching a sporting event. Margie believes that being (9)
11 Watch multiple episodes without a break. (5, 5) is the key to getting work.
12 What an actor has to do to get a role. Margie recommends actors get their
13 A word to describe a film that is very funny. photos done by a (10) .
15 Another word for addicted.

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Reading and Use of English Part 7
Remember that each of the 10
You are going to read an article in which four people talk questions will only relate to one of
about how they were famous for a short time. For questions the different sections of the text.
1–10, choose from the people (A–D). The people may be
chosen more than once.
Which person
wanted fame from the beginning? 1 thought their reaction was natural? 6
was shocked to be offered an opportunity? 2 became famous through their own bad fortune? 7
knew that fame would be temporary? 3 regrets a missed opportunity? 8
blamed others for a failure? 4 benefited from someone else’s absence? 9
didn’t mind seeming foolish? 5 refused to comment on the situation at the time? 10

A Anna Simpson, 21 B Mitchell Rice, 26 C Theo Whitman, 31 D Maisie Broadwood, 24

When I was 16, we lived on a I often used to work as an extra on When I was younger, I auditioned I was a bit of a lazy teenager,
busy road. One day I was standing a soap opera filmed near my house. for a boy band in the hope of so sometimes I took the dog for
at the garden gate when a car An extra is an actor who doesn’t becoming the next big star, a walk by holding onto his lead
suddenly ran off the road and into have a speaking role – I would and amazingly I was one of the while I rode my bike at the same
a tree a few metres away from just play a person on the street or four people chosen. The whole time. It was dangerous, but
me. The car engine had caught someone in a café. It was quite good selection process was made into the dog loved it. One day I was
fire and the woman at the wheel money for a student – I certainly a TV series, so I was in it right to cycling through the park and I
inside was unconscious. Without earned a lot more than my mates. the end and had become quite noticed someone filming me on
thinking, I raced around to the One day I turned up on the set and well-known even at that stage. their phone. I turned and waved
driver’s door, but it was locked. was handed a script. There was a After the selection process was to them, but at the exact same
I picked up a rock and smashed new speaking role for a character over, the four of us went into the moment the dog saw a squirrel
the window so I could open the to be filmed that day and the actor studio and recorded an album. crossing our path.
door from the inside and pulled hadn’t shown up. I never thought for The first song we released went Well, you can imagine what
the woman out and away from the a minute they’d ask me! It wasn’t straight to number one, even happened … The dog chased
car. The media went crazy about a big part, and they killed off my before we had time to shoot a after the squirrel and pulled me
what I’d done, but I didn’t feel character after a few months, but video. That summer we went off the bike. A few days later the
especially brave. Anyone would the exposure I got meant people on tour around the country and video of the accident went viral
have done the same thing in my started to recognise me. I must performed to thousands of fans. all over the world. I contacted the
position. Journalists were trying admit I quite enjoyed the attention, But the record company chose person who had posted it and we
to interview me, but I turned them but I didn’t expect it to last, so I really bad songs for us, so our agreed that I would get part of the
all down. I really didn’t want to wasn’t surprised when it all stopped album didn’t sell all that well. income, so I did well out of it. It’s
have my face all over the news. I after a few months. Of course, it They dropped us soon after. I still on the internet, and people
was just happy to hear the woman meant that I could no longer be an wish they had given us more of still watch it, but I’m not bothered
was recovering well in hospital. extra in the show, but I soon found a chance. about anyone laughing at me – it’s
another job, in a restaurant this time. paid for my university education.

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Reading and Use of English Part 1 Writing Part 1
An essay You must address
two prompts and
If you’re not sure of an answer, cross Read the Writing Part introduce an idea of
out any that you know are wrong and 1 exam question and your own. Try
choose from the ones that are left. the model answer. brainstorming
Complete the essay your ideas
For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which with words and before starting.
answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at phrases from the box.
the beginning (0). In your English class you have been discussing social
Example: media and being famous. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay.
0 A sounds B suggests C seems D assumes

A forgotten star Social media has made life more difficult for famous
people. Do you agree?
Gladys Sheerman (1918–2005)
Notes
was a popular screen actress,
Write about:
but one who now
1. getting publicity
(0) forgotten 2. having contact with fans
when we look back at the 3. (your own idea)
stars of the golden age
of Hollywood. During her Write an essay in 140–190 words using all your notes and
short career, her name giving reasons for your point of view.
(1) up twice
because because of this for this reason
for nomination for Best
one of the main reasons is since that is why
Supporting Actress – in 1941, for her successful debut in the comedy
House of Fire, and again in 1950 for her (2) in the tragic
Civil War drama Mother Ann. I think social media has definitely had an impact on
Born in Queens, New York to a bus driver father and a waitress the lives of famous people. (1) that they
mother, she would spend hours at the cinema dreaming of a are able to get more publicity. Another is that they
more exciting life. At the age of 18, with absolutely no acting can have closer contact with fans. (2) ,
(3) she moved to Los Angeles to (4) though, they may end up sacrificing their privacy.
into the movie business. She was charismatic as well as beautiful, Social media is now a key way for celebrities to
and landed her role in House of Fire in just two weeks after a promote themselves to the world. It’s (3)
(5) successful screen test. Her five (6) that they post images of themselves in their homes
in films were all memorable, and she was well on her way to with their families for everyone to see. They can use
becoming a household name. Her career in Hollywood was cut social media to show fans every moment of their lives
(7) however, when she married the millionaire Miles and make them feel like they are personal friends.
Barton in 1952, who insisted she (8) from acting. The (4) fans are always hungry for more
marriage lasted 50 years and produced five children – and she never information about the people they admire, they love
acted again. this glimpse into their glamorous existence.

1 A gave B came C took D looked However, being on social media means giving up a
2 A star B show C play D role certain amount of privacy. (5) famous
3 A practice B experience C proof D trial people are putting themselves at risk if they give out
4 A get B run C grow D turn too much information, as some fans can become
5 A greatly B heavily C highly D deeply obsessed with them. Overall, though, I think social
6 A appearances B exhibitions C presences D entrances media has made life less difficult for celebrities
7 A slight B small C short D low (6) revealing their lives on social media
8 A end B quit C finish D retire can be a very easy way to get free publicity.

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Grammar 2 Read the paragraph about thinking positively. Choose
Modal verbs to express certainty and possibility the correct option in italics. Sometimes, both options
are possible.
1 Rewrite the sentences in italics using might, may, could,
must or can’t. Sometimes, more than one answer is
possible. If you’ve always woken up on Monday morning
thinking that it (1) mustn’t / can’t be the start of
1 Look! He’s got something behind his back. It’s my
birthday so I’m sure it’s a present for me. another week already, you (2) might / could have
It’s my birthday so he must have a present for me . been creating depressing feelings as a matter of
habit. Wouldn’t it be lovely to bounce out of bed
2 Sandra’s late coming home. Perhaps she’s out with and feel positive every morning? Think it
her friends. (3) can’t / mightn’t be done? All it takes is some
She . visualisation to boost your natural levels of
3 He never says hello to me. Maybe he doesn’t serotonin before you go to sleep and you
speak English. (4) could / must wake up feeling a lot more positive.
He . When you visualise significant past achievements
and happy moments in your life, the brain has
4 She’s doing an internship at a TV station. That’s bound diff iculty distinguishing between what is real and
to be fun.
what is imagined. It thinks the event (5) must / can’t
That .
be happening now and produces serotonin. When
5 George doesn’t have a licence. It’s definitely not him you are in the middle of a stressful day, you
driving that car. (6) may / might be able to give your serotonin
It . another boost if you take a few minutes to reflect
on past achievements and happy memories.
6 Isabelle just won an award for bravery. No doubt her
parents were very proud of her.
Her parents .

7 Anna and Jack bought a house only six months ago.

I don’t believe they have bought another one.
They .

8 I’ve tasted this recipe before. Perhaps my mother

cooked it for me when I was young.
My mother .

9 My great-grandmother signed her marriage certificate

with an X. I’m certain she wasn’t able to write.
She .

10 I can’t understand why I wasn’t invited on the holiday.

It’s possible they thought I couldn’t afford it.
They .

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Vocabulary
achieve, carry out and devote; stay, spend and pass; make, cause and have
1 Choose the correct option in italics.
1 I love spending / passing my days off in the garden.
2 Why don’t you stay / spend at home if you’re feeling ill?
3 Humans blink so much we spend / pass two seconds a minute with our eyes closed!
4 I wish you wouldn’t stay / spend so late at work every night.
5 I can’t believe how fast the time has spent / passed on this holiday.
6 My parents used to spend / pass too much time watching TV, so they decided to give it away.
2 Match the beginnings (1–6) with the endings (a–f) of these sentences.
1 It seems scientists are making a an impact on how people perceive you.
2 The way you present yourself to the world has b patience or you will lose enthusiasm.
3 It has taken a while but the government is now making c great confusion in the workplace.
4 Think about whether your comments might cause d an effort to tackle climate change.
5 The constant changes in employment laws cause e offence before you post them online.
6 I know you want to learn German quickly, f progress towards a cure for many diseases.
but you have to have
3 Complete the table with the nouns in the box. One noun can go in more than one column.

an ambition energy to an improvement an instruction an objective

an order one’s life to research success a test a threat time to

achieve carry out devote

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Reading and Use of English Part 4 Listening Part 1

Remember that the word The speakers will say things that relate to all three
given should not be options in some way. Listen carefully to distinguish
changed in any way. which one is the correct answer.

For questions 1–8, complete the second sentence so 10 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For
that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
using the word given. Do not change the word given. 1 You hear a man talking about drinking coffee.
You must use between two and five words, including What’s the main reason he prefers having coffee in a café rather
the word given. Here is an example (0). than at home?
Example: A He likes being motivated in the morning.
0 Please don’t have the TV on too loud because I’m B He thinks the coffee in a café is superior.
reading. C He only has the option of instant coffee at home.
RATHER 2 You hear a father talking to his son.
I ‘d rather you didn’t have the TV on too loud Why does he want Jack to get out of bed?
because I’m reading.
A He thinks Jack should be doing more schoolwork.
1 I don’t think Michael has his phone switched on – it’s B He wants to spend the day with Jack.
not ringing. C He believes Jack should be using his time better.
BE 3 You hear a woman talking about doing yoga.
Michael’s phone What does she think people don’t realise about yoga?
on – it’s not ringing. A how much effort it takes
B how relaxing it is
2 I found some old photos while I was up in the attic.
C how it affects your mood
ACROSS
4 You hear a man and a woman meeting after a long time.
While I was up in the attic,
some old photos. How do they know each other?
A They used to do their shopping in the same place.
3 This cake isn’t nearly as tasty as the one you make. B They used to work together.
MUCH C They used to go to school together.
The cake you make 5 You hear a man talking about a favourite pair of trainers.
this one. What’s the problem with them?
4 ‘Don’t you dare go into the shed!’ my dad said to me. A They don’t fit him anymore.
WARNED B They’re not suitable to wear every day.
My dad into the shed. C They’re no longer the same colour.
6 You hear a man and a woman talking about a film they’ve
5 This tai chi class won’t finish before 6 o’clock. just seen.
GO What do they agree about?
This tai chi class A how good one of the actors was
6 o’clock. B how appropriate the music was
C how surprising the plot was
6 It was a mistake for you to borrow the car
without permission. 7 You hear a student who’s worried about planning her study time.
SHOULDN’T What does she say about her situation?
You the car A She shouldn’t have a job while studying.
without permission. B She has to get her priorities right.
C She can’t request study leave.
8 You hear a woman giving a talk about meditation.
What’s the purpose of her talk?
A to describe how to meditate
B to suggest that more people should meditate
C to emphasise the benefits of meditating
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Writing Part 2
When you give recommendations
A report in your report make sure that you
include reasons for them.
Read the Writing Part 2 exam question and the model answer.

Your English teacher has asked you to write a report on the parks in your town. Write about
where the parks are, what people do in them and suggest ways in which they could be improved.
Write your report in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.

Suggestions for improvements

Introduction
Victoria Park has only one tree, and no
The aim of this report is to list the parks
grass at all. I would suggest planting more
in my town, to say what people do in
trees and adding an area of grass for
them and to suggest ways in which they
people to sit on. Riverland Park has very
could be improved.
old park benches, which are all broken. I
suggest fixing or replacing them.
Victoria Park
This is in the city centre between the Conclusion
shops and the station. It is quite small
and is mainly used as a quick way to get To sum up, the two parks in the city attract
from the station to the shops. people for different reasons. Victoria Park
needs to become a greener area, and
Riverland Park needs to have some repairs
Riverland Park carried out on the equipment.
This is a large park on the edge of town,
with open grassy spaces and lots of
trees. People come here to get some
exercise or have a picnic with their
families at the weekend.

1 Tick (✓) the sentences if the student has followed the suggestion in
the report.
1 The report should have a title.
2 Each part of the report should have a clear heading.
3 The report should have an introduction and conclusion.
4 The introduction should not repeat the words in the question.
5 The report should not be written in an informal style.
6 The report should be between 140 and 190 words.
2 Choose the correct option in italics.
1 The purpose of this report is finding / to find out how many people
are using the parks.
2 I would recommend opening / to open a kiosk near the picnic area.
3 I would also suggest repairing / to repair the old fountain in the
centre of the park.
4 The best solution is closing / to close the park gates at night to
prevent vandalism.
5 Another option would be attracting / to attract more people to the
park by holding events.
6 My proposal involves building / to build a skatepark next to the
basketball court.

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 Spend, spend, spend
10
Grammar
as and like
1 Some of the sentences contain mistakes made by exam candidates.
Underline the mistakes and correct them.
1 My father has worked like a mechanic all his life.
2 As you can see from the size of the property, the family is very wealthy.
3 I need a job that pays well enough for me to do things like go on regular holidays.
4 These jeans are just as my old ones, but more comfortable.
5 As much as I think the painting is beautiful, I can’t justify paying so much for it.
6 He works at the same company as I do.
7 These shoes cost the same like the ones you can buy online.
8 Who do you look as in your family? I’m told I have my mother’s eyes.

Modal verbs to express ability

2 Complete the sentences with can, could or the correct form of to be able to and the words in
brackets. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
1 I (not) come shopping with you tomorrow – I’ve got a dental appointment.
2 I (not) follow a budget when I first started working and got into debt quite quickly.
3 I carry the shopping in from the car if you need some help.
4 It was due yesterday, but I (not) pay the electricity bill yet. I’ve been too busy.
5 By the time your father was 18, he (already) support himself through his acting work.
6 (I) build furniture to sell by the end of this woodworking course?
7 She paid for it by now if she had saved a small amount of money each week.
8 Let’s ask James – I (always) rely on him to help out if I’m low on cash.

Vocabulary
arrive, get and reach
1 Choose the correct word in italics. In one sentence more
than one answer is possible.
1 As soon as she arrived / reached / got in Marrakesh,
she headed to the street market.
2 After driving for about an hour, they finally
arrived / reached / got the shopping centre.
3 Will the guests be arriving / reaching / getting in the
morning or the afternoon?
4 If I can arrive / reach / get to the bank in time, I can
cash this cheque.
5 If he arrives / reaches / gets at work late again, he
might lose his job.
6 I want to wrap the presents before the children
arrive / reach / get home.
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2 Complete the conversation with the words in the box.

available bargain brand competitive consumer counter debit card purchase sale stock

Shop assistant: Can I help you?

Shopper: How much is this shirt? I can’t find the price tag anywhere.
Shop assistant: It’s on the inside. Look, here it is – £50. But all the shirts on this rack are half price, so it’s only £25.
Shopper: That’s a real (1) then. I wouldn’t expect a shirt from this company to be so reasonable. It’s
normally such an expensive (2) .
Shop assistant: Well, it’s half price because our summer (3) is on at the moment. But even the regular
prices are very (4) in this store. Our customers want quality, but they’re also looking for
value for money. We always try to listen to (5) opinion.
Shopper: Perhaps I should buy more than one then. I haven’t seen any other colours, though.
Shop assistant: I’m afraid only the white ones are still (6) . At the beginning of the season, we had five
different colours, but they were incredibly popular and now they’re all out of (7) .
Shopper: That’s a shame.
Shop Assistant: Would you still like to (8) this one?
Shopper: Yes, but if everything is half price, I think I’ll keep on looking around – I might find something else
I’d like to buy.
Shop Assistant: Certainly. Just bring whatever you choose up to the (9) when you’re ready.
Shopper: Great. By the way, can I pay with a (10) here? If I decide to buy a lot of things, I probably
won’t have enough cash.
Shop Assistant: Yes, we accept all forms of payment here.

Phrasal verbs
3 Complete the text with the correct option in italics.
During my last university holidays, my dad agreed to let
me work with him in his ice cream shop over the summer
so I could make some money. The shop caters (1) for / at
holidaymakers and as our seaside town pulls (2) out / in
quite a crowd over the summer, it’s always busy. I was
there to take (3) over / up at the counter when Dad was
out back making the ice cream or if he needed to pop
(4) into / over the wholesalers to pick (5) up / at more
ingredients. It was hard work and I was really worn
(6) out / in when we closed up the shop at night. At first,
Dad kept a close eye on me, always wanting to know what
I was (7) up / at to, and we came (8) up / over against the
problem of all my friends wanting free ice cream. But after
a few weeks he cut (9) up / down on the criticism and I
really started to enjoy hanging (10) in / around with him.
We would chill (11) out / over together at the end of the
day and come (12) up / at with new ideas for ice cream
flavours. I think I’ll do it again next summer.

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Reading and Use of English Part 2 When completing Part 2, remember that
the missing words are usually structural
For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of
words like prepositions, pronouns,
the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word
auxiliaries, articles and adverbs.
for each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Augmented reality shopping

Whether (0) you buy online or physically go into a shop to get something, you still don’t really know exactly how it’s going
to fit (1) your home until you bring it through the door. This is particularly true for large purchases, such as furniture,
electrical goods, big pieces of artwork and (2) on. With augmented reality shopping, you can see (3)
an item will look like in a space, or (4) if it will actually fit, without (5) to wait for it to arrive.
All you need to do is go into the online catalogue of a store, tap on the item you’re interested in buying and select the augmented
reality option. Then hold the smart phone in (6) of where you want the item to go in your home. And (7)
it is! The yellow sofa you have (8) thinking about buying is in the room with you – well, on the screen of your smart
phone, at least.

Listening Part 4
Each time the interviewer asks a question,
11 the answer that follows it contains the
You will hear a radio interview with a personal shopper
information for the next multiple-choice
called Amanda Houseman. For questions 1–7, choose the
question. When you hear the interviewer
best answer (A, B or C).
speak again, you will know you need to
1 Amanda says that the main goal of a personal move on to the next question.
shopper is
A making life easier for people.
B selling expensive clothes.
C deciding what people should wear. 6 The reason Amanda prefers shopping without her
clients is that
2 What experience did Amanda get before becoming a A she wants to be the only one choosing the clothes.
personal shopper? B she would only be able to choose clothes for that
A She worked for a stylist. particular client.
B She studied at university. C she might have to stop the client choosing the
C She had a position as a sales assistant. wrong clothes.

3 Amanda was able to become a personal 7 What advice does Amanda give to potential
shopper because personal shoppers?
A she was recommended to people. A Be sure of yourself and the client will trust
your judgement.
B she left the job she already had.
B Select a wide variety of clothes for each client.
C she asked someone to give her a chance.
C Be prepared to have your suggestions rejected.
4 Amanda selects clothes for new clients by
A meeting them in their own environment.
B observing how they dress.
C using her imagination.

5 How has Amanda reacted to a problem with a client?

A She now purchases less valuable items
for her clients.
B She is now more careful in her choice of clients.
C She now asks her clients for payment in advance.

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Writing Part 2
A review 1 How does the writer say these things in the review? Find
the phrases in the text.

Remember to share your opinion and

1 I read Nights in March by Sandy Ambrose.
make a recommendation in your review.
The book I read was Nights in March by
Sandy Ambrose.

2 The cover of the book first attracted me.

Read the Writing Part 2 exam question and the model answer. first attracted me.
You see this announcement in an English language magazine.
3 I found out when I started reading it that the man on
the cover is the main character.
Book reviews wanted
the man on the
Have you read a book which had a cover that attracted cover is the main character.
you? Write a review of the book describing what it was
4 The description of life in New Orleans made the stories
about, and why the cover attracted you. Say whether you very colourful and exciting.
think other people would enjoy this book, too. made the stories
The best reviews will be published in next month’s edition. very colourful and exciting.

5 I liked that this book combined mystery with

Write your review in 140–190 words in an appropriate style. interesting facts about music and jazz musicians.
combined mystery
with interesting facts about music and jazz musicians.

6 Next, I want to read the sequel to this book,

Nights in April.
Jazz the sequel to this
book, Nights in April.
and 2 Put the words in order to make cleft sentences.
Mystery 1 tablet / moment / really / I / What / the / a / is /
need / new / at

2 who / Michael / It / shop / the / from / book /

The book I read was Nights in March by Sandy Ambrose. It was / stole / the
was the cover of the book that first attracted me. There was
a picture of a man playing a saxophone. I’m learning this 3 job / happens / character / his / What / is / loses /
instrument at the moment, so that’s the reason I bought the main / the
book. What I found out when I started reading it was that
the man on the cover is the main character. 4 a / last / loan / was / out / she / year / bank / took /
The book is set in New Orleans in the 1950s and is a It / that
collection of short stories about a local policeman called
Miles who solves crimes during the day and plays in a jazz 5 which / the / most / It / liked / I / shoes / was /
band at night. It was the description of life in New Orleans black / the
that made the stories very colourful and exciting.
6 is / time / department / don’t / What / opens /
What I really liked about this book was that it combined
the / know / I / store / what
mystery with interesting facts about music and jazz
musicians. Each story had an unexpected conclusion, so it
was always surprising. I would recommend this book to
everyone, but particularly to busy people who can read only
for short periods of time. What I want to read next is the
sequel to this book, Nights in April.

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 Medical matters
11
Vocabulary
Words relating to health
Grammar
1 Complete the crossword. Use the clues to help you.
Relative pronouns and relative clauses
1
1a Complete the sentences with which, who, whose or where. 2
Sometimes more than one answer is possible. 3

1 Often the foods are the least healthy are the 4 5 6

most delicious.
2 The medical professional job it is to analyse 7
blood samples is called a phlebotomist.
3 The athletes have the most success are those
with the greatest determination. 8

4 The types of snacks he prefers to eat contain a 9

lot of calories.
5 I love visiting places on holiday I know there 10 11
won’t be many tourists.
12
6 There aren’t many houses have central heating
here because of the warm climate.
7 The city’s football team is at the top of the
league has more fans than any other. Across
8 These days there are lots of people jobs don’t 1 I’ve been bitten by a mosquito and it’s
provide them with any exercise. so i .
9 People get regular medical check-ups are at 4 The bus stopped suddenly and she
less risk of illness. b her head.
10 The PE lessons my son does at school include 7 I think I’m getting a cold – I’ve been
gymnastics and rugby. s all morning.
1b Add commas to the sentences in Exercise 1a that contain non- 8 Ib my leg skiing and was in plaster
for six weeks.
defining relative clauses.
9 If my son eats peanuts, he gets an
1c Which relative pronouns can be replaced by that? Underline allergic r .
the pronouns. 10 David works hard as a nurse. He’s always run off
his f .
1d Which relative pronouns can be omitted? Circle them. 12 Chloë’s chest infection is much better but she’s
still c .
2 Match the beginnings (1-6) with the endings (a-f) of these Down
sentences. 1 I gave up playing football because I was getting
1 People who have been professional athletes i every week.
2 The medicine I was taking last year 2 A bee s her on the toe while she was
3 His chocolate cake, which he gave me the recipe for, walking across the grass.
4 I’m trying to find out where 3 I don’t think I’ll go to work today. I’m feeling a bit
under the w .
5 My cousin, who is a champion sprinter,
6 My husband has been told he needs to lose weight, 5 That chicken has gone off. Don’t eat it – you
might get food p .
a I can do early morning yoga classes. 6 She seems to have a stomach b .
b which he has been trying to do for years anyway. She feels like throwing up.
c really cleared up my skin. 8 John cut his hand and it b for
a long time.
d probably has a lot of calories in it.
e is coming here for a race next week. 11 The babysitter tripped over some toys and
h her knee.
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Word formation
2 Write the noun forms of the adjectives.
1 able ability 8 honest
2 aware 9 patient
3 certain 10 possible
4 experienced 11 predictable
5 formal 12 reliable
6 happy 13 satisfied
7 helpful
3 Complete the table with the negative forms of the adjectives from Exercise 2.
One adjective has two negative forms.

dis- im- in- un-

Listening Part 3
The speaker may mention something related
12 You will hear five short extracts in which people to more than one of the options. Listen
are talking about medical conditions they had as carefully the second time to understand why
a child. For questions 1–5, choose from the list only one option is correct.
(A–H) the effect that the condition had on them.
Use the letters only once. There are three extra
letters which you do not need to use.
A They refused to do something.
B They weren’t believed at first.
C They suffered because of the reaction of others.
D They were to blame for the problem.
E They have had the problem again.
F They were forced to change their plans.
G They passed the condition on to another person.
H They only found one way to relieve a symptom.

Speaker 1 1

Speaker 2 2

Speaker 3 3

Speaker 4 4

Speaker 5 5

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Reading and Use of English Part 6
If you can’t decide on a sentence for a
gap, don’t spend too much time thinking
You are going to read an article about the use of medicinal
about it. Skip it and return to it after you
herbs in the past. Six sentences have been removed from
have completed the others. You will then
the article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which
have fewer sentences left to choose from.
fits each gap (1–6). There is one sentence which you do not
need to use.

Medicine in the Dark Ages

4 It was believed that if a
patient took different combinations of
herbs, this would balance the humours
and cure the patient.

For example, if someone had a fever,

they were diagnosed as having too
much blood or yellow bile, and therefore
required a cooling herb, such as sage.
This had been brought to Britain by
the Romans, who called it salvia.
5 Camomile flowers were
used in herbal teas as a relaxant and to
Most of Britain was occupied by the meant frequent deaths from lung help with digestive problems, and were
Romans for nearly 400 years, and infections; wounds and skin diseases rubbed on the skin to treat infections.
when the last of them left 1,600 years were common; and due to a limited The leaves and yellow flowers of
ago to defend Rome itself from hostile diet, digestive diseases caused by a lack the comfrey plant were used to help
tribes, the remaining inhabitants were of nutrients were typical. Contagious cure broken bones and stop internal
left to take care of themselves. The six diseases, such as leprosy, tuberculosis bleeding. Pennyroyal was used to
hundred years of unrest and invasion and possibly even a form of malaria, combat the effects of poison.
that followed were known as the Dark were also widespread. A multitude of different plants was
Ages. 1 The Roman way used to cure illnesses and diseases, and
All monasteries had a medicinal
of life, with its economic and social many of them are still recognised today
plant garden attached to their farms.
structures and its scientific knowledge, 3 as being effective. The Romans may
The monks would mix
was quickly forgotten. have left Britain, but the legacy of their
combinations of these into medicines to
2 These were preserved and be consumed or rubbed into the body. In medical practices remains. 6
continued in religious communities many cases, mixtures of different herbs Even today when we have a camomile
such as monasteries, now the only were used to manage the ‘humours’, tea for a good night’s sleep, or use mint
source of medical care. Unsanitary according to the theory of the ancient to freshen our breath, we are following
living conditions throughout the land Greek physician, Hippocrates. practices left by the Romans.

A They were filled with a variety of herbs and plants used to E However, it seems that one of the few areas of knowledge
treat different illnesses. that survived the departure of the Romans was their
B Roman doctors stayed in Britain so that they could medicinal practices.
continue to help people. F They used it in medicine and also ate it with lots of
C The idea was that the body required the four bodily liquids onions and garlic.
– blood, mucus, yellow bile and black bile – in G Towns were abandoned and people returned to a
equal measure. completely rural existence.
D They were continued by the monasteries for nearly 1,000
years, right up to the beginnings of modern medicine.

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Writing Part 1
It’s important that your essay is
An essay well-organised, so make a plan
before you start writing.
Read the Writing Part 1 exam question and the model answer.
Then complete the essay with the words and phrases from
the box. Sometimes more than one answer is possible. 1 Complete the second sentence so it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use
In your English class you have been discussing health. Now your
English teacher has asked you to write an essay. between two and five words.
1 Despite the fact that they know they need to do
People don’t look after their health properly these days. regular exercise, many people spend most of their
Do you agree? evenings on the sofa.
SPITE
Notes
Many people spend most of their evenings on the sofa,
Write about: they need to do
1. the effects of technology regular exercise.
2. leisure time / free time
3. (your own idea) 2 You shouldn’t spend too much time in the sun,
although it’s important to get plenty of vitamin D.
WHILE
Write an essay in 140–190 words using all the notes and giving
reasons for your point of view. get plenty of
vitamin D, you shouldn’t spend too much time
in the sun.
although but despite due to even though
however whereas while 3 Although they know it’s bad for them, a lot of people
eat too much junk food.
I believe people are not as healthy as they were 50 years ago EVEN
(1) changes in lifestyle that are not good for A lot of people eat too much junk food,
them. However, because of advances in science we are still it’s bad for them.
able to live longer (2) living unhealthy lives. 4 Due to temperatures dropping in winter, more people
(3) they make many tasks easier, smart phones get illnesses such as colds.
and computers often cause stress because people are FACT
expected to be constantly available. Medical technology has, Due to in winter,
(4) , enabled easier diagnosis and treatment for more people get illnesses such as colds.
conditions such as heart disease and cancer.
Fifty years ago, most jobs meant being on your feet,
(5) most of us now sit down all day.
(6) in the past leisure time was for resting,
now we use it for getting the exercise we no longer do
when we are at work.
What we eat and how it is prepared has also changed in
the last 50 years. (7) we know much more
about health and nutrition, much of the food we eat is
processed and low in nutrients.
In conclusion, I think nowadays people have less healthy
lifestyles. We should not rely on advances in technology to
make us live longer, (8) increase our levels of
exercise and consume more nutritious food instead.

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12
3 Correct the mistakes in the sentences
Grammar
about a safari holiday. Some of the sentences
Third and mixed conditionals are correct.
1 Read about how Margie became a vet. Complete the sentences 1 If only we had sat at the front of the truck,
we would have got better photographs.
with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
2 If Sarah hadn’t the binoculars with her, we
wouldn’t have spotted the black rhino.
3 We saw lots of giraffes, but I wish had seen
more elephants.
4 If we had gone the day before, we would have
seen a family of lions.
5 There weren’t any zebras today, so I hoped
we see some tomorrow.
6 The guide said if we had come in July, we
would have seen many more animals.
7 If only it didn’t rain on the last day, the truck
wouldn’t have got stuck in the mud.
8 It’s been a great holiday. I wish we could
1 If I (not go) for a walk in the park that day, stayed longer!
I (not find) the baby fox.
2 I (not seen) the advertisement for volunteers if Vocabulary
I (not take) the fox to the wildlife sanctuary.
3 I (not discover) my passion for animals if avoid, prevent and protect; check,
I (not offer) to help. control, keep an eye on and supervise
4 I (not be) a vet today if I (not quit) 1 Choose the correct option in italics.
my old job.
1 We need to protect / avoid the environment
wish, if only and hope from too many tourists visiting at any
one time.
2 Complete the sentences with wish, if only or hope. 2 All groups should be supervised / checked to
stop them going into prohibited areas.
1 I had remembered to lock my bicycle, it wouldn’t
have been stolen. 3 The fences are high to control / prevent
people from getting into the animal
2 We you’ll come to the music festival with us.
enclosures.
3 I we could talk for longer, but I have to pick my
4 You should prevent / avoid making too much
brother up from school.
noise when the animals are nearby.
4 My friends are arriving in an hour, so I there isn’t
5 Sheepdogs control / supervise the sheep
much traff ic on the way home.
when they need to be moved to a
5 I you had a good time at the zoo today. different field.
6 It was exhausting painting the house alone – I you 6 If you want to swim in the sea, it’s a good
had been here to help me. idea to check / avoid when there are
7 I could afford a horse. I would ride it every day. fewer jellyfish.
8 I to get into university so I can study to be a 7 I’ve got a rash on my arm. I will
veterinary nurse. keep an eye on / supervise it and call the
9 The dog needs more exercise – I you would take it doctor if it doesn’t get better.
for a walk occasionally.
10 I someone had told me hamsters were nocturnal.
Mine keeps me awake at night!

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Reading and Use of English Part 7

You are going to read an article in which four people talk about their
experience of looking after an animal. For questions 1–10, choose from the
people (A–D). The people may be chosen more than once.
Which person
Remember that all
has an animal that is becoming more independent? 1
the different sections
is not sure whether their actions are helpful? 2
of the text are used
imagined that looking after the animal would be easier? 3 at least once, and
is a different person from what other people imagine them to be? 4 that some are used
understands that their animal will decide to leave? 5 more than once.

originally got the animal so people would notice them? 6

is helping their animal return to its natural environment? 7
tells very few people about their animal? 8
feels what they are doing is urgent? 9
discovered their animal needed to be watched? 10

A I sometimes work in the garden with my ball B

python, Kylie, around my shoulders, so my Jamie
neighbours see me as the crazy snake lady. But I’m
not crazy. It was the teenage me that bought Kylie
Ross
20 years ago, and the now sensible grown-up me I thought that having a ferret would be less time
would never consider getting a snake. Yes, I didn’t consuming than having a dog because it wouldn’t
know they lived that long either! I think that when need to go for walks. What a mistake that was! This
I got Kylie, I was looking for attention. I used to is an animal that constantly demands your attention.
walk along the beachfront with her around You don’t need to take it outside for walks, but it
my shoulders and I loved the reaction I should be outside its cage for about four hours a
got. I would often have a small crowd day. It has a crazy amount of energy for exploring,
of curious people around me asking and if I don’t keep a close eye on it, my ferret can
questions. I don’t show her off so get into a lot of trouble very quickly. Ferrets have a
much these days, and she mostly stays habit of digging into their food, spilling their water
Bridie in her cage inside. No one at work dishes, knocking things down from shelves, digging
Foreman knows about my pet – I don’t want
my colleagues to think I’m strange.
up your potted plants… I think you see what I
mean. It’s a lot like having a small child.

C D
Ashura Otieno I work in a marine biology research facility. My current
work involves studying seahorses to find out why
I work at the animal nursery connected to they are disappearing from reefs around the world at
Nairobi National Park. Two years ago, we found such frightening speed. To do this, I had to capture
a very young giraffe who was either orphaned or a seahorse from the wild and bring it into the lab for
abandoned. His name is Yaro and he is probably one observation. It’s a lot of work just to keep the seahorse
of the most popular of our rescued animals – he has alive and I plan to put it back into the wild when our
even got his own website. These days he spends studies are over, but I still feel guilty about having it
most of his time outside in the park, but comes there in the first place. I know, though, that we need
back to us in the evenings or is kept inside for his to take drastic measures if we want to save them
own safety on days when there are lions around. from disappearing. They are such beautiful,
Sometimes he comes across wild giraffes when he delicate creatures and their natural
is out, and he is slowly building up the confidence environment is going through very
to approach them. We hope that one day Yaro will Felicity destructive changes. I don’t
choose to join them permanently, but we are giving
him all the care he needs until he takes the next
Callan know if my work will make
any difference, but I’m doing
steps to living a wild life. everything I can.

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Reading and Use of English Part 1
Look carefully at the words
For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer that come before and after
(A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). each gap. Some of these
may typically be used with
Example: one of the options.

0 A says B creates C makes D sings

The Kookaburra
The Kookaburra is a native Australian bird which (0) a call that sounds (1) like human laughter. The
name comes from the Aboriginal word guuguuburra, which is used by the Wiradjuri people and means ‘the sound of laughing’.
A full chorus of kookaburras is a common sound in the (2) mornings and evenings in the eastern regions of Australia.
Kookaburras are commonly found in diverse habitats, (3) from forests to savannahs, which are a type of meadow.
Unlike other species of bird, Kookaburras do not need to live by water. Fish do not (4) a major part of their diet.
Instead, they typically (5) on other animals, such as insects and snakes.
Adults can grow up to 50 cm in height, (6) the female is usually bigger than the male. The male kookaburra can be
easily (7) from the female by the blue feathers on its wings and its darker coloured tail. They have been known to live
for as long as 20 years and (8) with the same partner for life.
1 A exactly B completely C accurately D entirely
2 A fresh B initial C early D young
3 A ranging B continuing C expanding D covering
4 A take on B come to C go over D make up
5 A consume B feed C eat D absorb
6 A whereas B nevertheless C while D though
7 A recognised B distinguished C noticed D specified
8 A maintain B follow C remain D hold

Listening Part 1
3 You hear a man talking to his friend about a dog walking
service. What does the man say about it?
Read the question carefully to make A It’s reassuring that his dog is being cared for.
sure you understand which speaker the B It’s more economical than he expected it to be.
question is referring to. C It’s conveniently located for his place of work.

4 You hear two friends talking about their exam results.

13 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. How do they both feel?
For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). A relieved to have finally finished
1 You hear a man speaking to his friend about a B satisfied with their performance
neighbour’s pet bird. What does the man say about it? C surprised about a particular mark
A It whistles whenever it’s happy.
5 You overhear a father and daughter talking on a train.
B It doesn’t like to be kept inside its cage.
Why did the father want to catch the train?
C It helps his neighbour to feel less lonely.
A to enjoy the beautiful scenery
2 You hear a mother talking to her son about an incident B to have a relaxing journey
at the beach. What is the mother doing? C to save money on travel
A forbidding her son from going to the beach at
certain times 6 You hear a woman talking on a radio programme about
personal challenges. What is the woman talking about?
B advising her son to go in the sea only with
other people A a job interview
C suggesting that her son is exaggerating B a driving test
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7 You hear a blind man talking about his guide dog, Lola.
What is the man doing?
A justifying getting rid of his dog when she retires
B explaining why he will have more than one
C admitting that he would like to have a new dog

8 You hear a man talking to an employee of a cruise company.

What is the man refusing to do?
A allow a name to be changed
B use his own computer
C pay an additional fee

Writing Part 2
Always make a plan and
An email underline the key parts of the
email that you have to deal with.
1 Read the Writing Part 2 exam question and the model answer.

2 Tick (✓) the points in Jonathan’s email that

You have received an email from your English-speaking
friend Jonathan. Chiara answers. Write notes on what she says.
1 Do you think it’s a good idea to get a pet?
2 If so, what kind of animal?
From: Jonathan 3 Reasons to give his parents.
Subject: Pets 4 Why it might be a bad idea.

Fantastic news! My parents are thinking about letting 3 Put a bracket ( [ ) where you think the
me have a pet at last! paragraphs should begin in Chiara’s email.
Do you think it’s a good idea to get a pet? If so, what
kind of animal? I’ll need some good reasons to give 4 Is the email within the word count of 140–190
my parents. If you don’t think it’s a good idea, let me words? Is there a greeting at the beginning and a
know why not. sign-off at the end?
Tell me what you think. See you soon,
5 Match the informal expressions (1–8) with the
Jonathan
formal expressions (A–H).
Write your email in 140–190 words in an appropriate style. 1 Dear Mark / Hi Mark / Hello Mark
2 Great to hear from you / Thanks for
your email
Hi Jonathan, 3 Sorry for taking so long to get back
What fantastic news that you’re finally allowed to get a pet. I to you
think it’s a brilliant idea, because pets are great companions. 4 How’s it going? / How are you?
Getting a dog would be amazing. They’re fun to play with 5 You asked me about
and they’re very loyal friends, but you’d have to take it for a
6 You really must / Why don’t you
walk every day, even when it’s raining. Another idea is a cat.
They’re easier to look after than dogs because you don’t need 7 Here’s
to take them for walks or give them as much attention. They 8 Write soon
don’t play with you a lot, but they sit on your lap and keep you
company. I don’t think you should get a pet that doesn’t do A In answer to your first question
much, like a fish or a bird. You still have to feed it and clean B Dear Mr Smith
its bowl or cage, but after a while it’d get quite boring. So, C Please find attached
overall, I think you should get a dog. You can tell your parents D Thank you for your email
that taking it for walks will be good exercise for you and that
E May I suggest / I recommend
looking after it will teach you how to be responsible, too. But
remember, it’s a big commitment – you might have your pet F I look forward to hearing from you
for a long time. Let me know what you decide. G I apologise for my late reply
Write soon, H I hope this email finds you well
Chiara
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Grammar Expressing obligation and permission
Causative have and get
2 Choose the correct option in italics.
1a Look at Picture 1. What does Jennifer need to have done 1 I don’t let my children / My children don’t have to
to the room? Complete the sentences with the correct answer the front door. They have to tell me if
form of the verbs in the box. they hear the doorbell ring.
2 You don’t have to / mustn’t wash the dishes in
carpet clean deliver fix hang paint the sink. We’ve got a dishwasher.
3 I did need to plant / needn’t have planted so
many tomatoes in the garden. They’re so cheap
1 She wants to have/get the walls painted . at the supermarket this year.
2 She needs the floor . 4 We are not supposed to / are allowed to have
3 She’d like the windows . parties in our flat, but we invite all the
4 She has to the light . neighbours so nobody complains.
5 She wants some pictures . 5 You couldn’t / shouldn’t have put the recycling
out tonight. It doesn’t get collected till Thursday.
6 She is going some furniture .
6 We wouldn’t let us / weren’t allowed to build
1b Look at Picture 2. What has Jennifer had done and what another floor on our house. It was opposed by
hasn’t she had done? our neighbours, who said it would block their
view of the park.
1 She has had/got the walls painted. 7 We needn’t / can’t park our car in front of our
2 flat – there are double yellow lines on
3 the street.
4 8 I think we should / are allowed to hang pictures on
5 the walls of our rented apartment, as long as we
fill in the holes before we move out.
6

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Vocabulary Listening Part 2
Describing where you live
1 Complete the text with the words in the box. You may need to write up to three
words, but usually the answer is only
amenities balcony central en-suite one or two, or a number.
links neighbours open-plan
outside peaceful residential
14 You will hear a woman called Julie Marshall talking about her
We’ve just moved to a new house in a nice, quiet,
work as an estate agent selling houses and other properties.
(1) area. I used to like living in the
For questions 1–10, complete the sentences with a word or
city centre as it was such a (2) short phrase.
location and I got on really well with my
(3) . But it had become too small for
us all, with only one bathroom and no
(4) area for the kids to play in. It was
very noisy as well, because of all the traffic. Our
new house is much more (5) and we
have a lot more space. There’s an (6)
bathroom in all the bedrooms and there’s a huge
(7) living area. There’s the garden,
too, which is so much better for us than the tiny
(8) we had in the old flat. It’s not
as close to the transport (9) , but
there are lots of local (10) , such as a
swimming pool and a shopping centre.

space, place, room, area, location and square Selling houses for a living
It was Julie’s (1) who encouraged her to become an
2 Choose the correct option in italics. estate agent.
1 They have barbecues in the picnic space / area Julie was first attracted to her job by the (2)
of our local park.
on offer.
2 I need to get a new car with more leg
place / room in the back. My kids are Julie was given a (3) when she completed
quite tall now. her studies.
3 I’ve been driving around for twenty minutes Julie believes that (4) is the most important quality
but I can’t find a parking space / square.
in an estate agent.
4 I need to find a good hiding location / place
for the front door key. What about under this Julie has to ask home buyers about their (5) when
plant pot? arranging viewings.
5 Our new house is in the perfect location / space.
The most common question that potential buyers ask Julie is
It’s close to schools, parks and transport links.
about the (6) of the house.
6 Every Saturday in our town there’s an outdoor
market in the main square / place. Julie says that (7) is vital when showing people
7 Where do you suggest as a meeting around a house.
place / room? Outside the bus station?
Julie mentions an issue with the (8) after selling a
8 We just don’t have enough floor space / place to
have two beds in this room. couple a city centre flat.
Julie once sold a property for (9) pounds, the
biggest sale in the company’s history.
Julie finds having discussions with (10) the most
challenging part of the job.

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Writing Part 2 2 Match the types of detail (A–E) with the examples from
the article (1–5).
An article
Type of detail
A providing a description
Try to use linking words and phrases to B making a comparison
make sure that your answer flows well C giving an opinion
and is easy to follow. D adding an example
E describing feelings
1 Read the Writing Part 2 exam question and the Example
model answer. Then put a tick (✓) next to the 1 I love getting away from crazy city life, so I think this
recommendations for writing an article that have been house would make me feel peaceful and relaxed.
included in the model answer. 2 Sadly, I don’t think I will ever live in my dream home as
my job as an engineer will always keep me in the city.
1 It should have a catchy, interesting title. 3 My dream house is certainly very different from the
2 It is a good idea to include a question. noisy city flat I live in now!
3 It should be written in paragraphs. 4 I would paint the front door red and there would be a
4 It needs to answer all the points in the question. colourful flower garden in front of the house.
5 It should make comments or give opinions. 5 It would be somewhere green and pretty like Ireland.
6 It must be between 140 and 190 words.
You have seen this announcement on a website: Reading and Use of English Part 5
Articles wanted!
An option may seem right when you read
My dream home
the question, but find evidence for it in
Tell us about your dream home. the text before you mark it as correct.
Where would it be? What would it look like?
Write an article answering these questions. We will publish You are going to read an article written by an architect with
the best articles next week. predictions for the houses of the future. For questions 1–6,
choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best
Write your article in 140–190 words. according to the text.
1 In the first paragraph, what does the writer imply about the
My dream home homes of the future?
My dream home would be a cottage by the sea. It A They will be more solid and secure.
would be somewhere green and pretty like Ireland. B They are going to be diff icult to build.
It would be a short walk from a sandy beach, but C People’s views of them are often misguided.
not somewhere where there are too many people. I D People are likely to be more reliant on home technology.
love getting away from crazy city life, so I think this 2 According to the writer, the homeowners of the future will
house would make me feel peaceful and relaxed. Who be most concerned about
wouldn’t love to live near a beach? A spending too much money building their house.
It would be an old-fashioned house on two floors, with B reducing their energy consumption.
bedrooms upstairs and the living area downstairs. C having a large enough garden.
I would paint the front door red and there would be D increasing the value of their property.
a colourful flower garden in front of the house. The 3 What does restricted mean in line 24?
living area would have a big, comfortable sofa with A closed
an open fire for the winter evenings, and the kitchen B inadequate
would be large enough for cooking all the food I would C controlled
grow in the garden during the summer. D limited
Sadly, I don’t think I will ever live in my dream home as 4 What does the writer see as the most significant role of
my job as an engineer will always keep me in the city. plants in the houses of the future?
My dream house is certainly very different from the A to improve the homeowner’s health
noisy city flat I live in now! B to keep the house warm
C to be decorative
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5 What does them refer to in 6 What is the writer doing in the final paragraph?
line 54? A arguing that we’re much closer to having sustainable housing than many
A local councils people think
B rainwater collection tanks B questioning whether sustainable housing will help prevent environmental damage
C laws C admitting that sustainable housing is possible only for wealthy people
D fines D pointing out that a lot more research into sustainable housing needs to be done

The homes of the future

If you ask most people what the homes of the future will be
like, they will probably mention robots cleaning the floors and
smart thermostats that can learn a person’s heating needs
and adjust the temperature accordingly. The real direction that
housing is likely to take, though, is not towards trendy gadgets,
entertainment and things that make our lives more comfortable
but rather towards safeguarding our future existence. Homes
will be built as complex, artificial ecosystems, allowing a closer
connection between humans and the natural world.

Of course, it would be naive to think that home buyers will be

willing to pay the high costs of the building materials needed
to make their houses sustainable and eco-friendly. The bottom
line will always be an issue for people – meaning that keeping
costs low is a key factor. On the other hand, people are
becoming a lot more conscious of how an initial investment
can result in long-term benefit. They understand that an
eco-friendly house will lead to lower energy costs, which will
save them cash in the long run. In reality, the environmentally-
friendly qualities of a property will be the main priority for the and enhance mood and productivity is reason enough to
next generation of homeowners. encourage this type of design. Additionally, having plants
on the walls and roofs of your house could provide valuable
Size is also turning into a significant factor when designing
insulation, as well as a source of food. The possibilities, it’s fair
houses. The rapid growth in population means that there are
to say, are endless.
fewer areas available to build on. As a result, the houses of the
24 future will need to be built in more restricted spaces, especially With all this greenery, access to water is going to become
in urban areas. But this doesn’t necessarily mean a lack of room even more important. Gone will be the days of rooftop pipes
inside the new properties. One solution is to construct narrower sending rainwater into public drainage systems. Rainwater will
buildings, with more floors. Houses like this can be easily built become valuable, and will be used to keep gardens alive as
using a limited number of large prefabricated pieces; these well as for non-drinking purposes, such as in bathrooms and
are made elsewhere and then assembled on site. The pieces for washing machines. Many cities have passed laws making it
lock together tightly, making the houses airtight, which has the mandatory for rainwater collection tanks to be part of all future
added bonus of reducing heat loss. homes, with some local councils even imposing fines for those
who don’t adhere to them. 54
It’s not just the type of building materials that we use which will
change in the coming years, though. Biophilic design, which is Some critics still think that sustainable architecture is a
the architectural term for buildings which incorporate greater distant dream, one that will only ever be achievable for those
access to nature, will play an important part in transforming with money. They also consider that the overall benefit to the
the houses of the future. No one can deny the visual benefits environment will be minimal. However, apart from the fact
of making dull urban places green, but plants have other useful that we should be celebrating any small steps that minimise
functions as well. Studies have found that being surrounded the negative environmental impact of buildings, the progress
by plant life has enormous positive psychological effects on towards eco-friendly housing is gaining pace. Sooner rather
the homeowner. The fact that these buildings lower stress, than later sustainable housing will be a reality for everyone.

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Grammar
The passive
1 Complete the newspaper article with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

The Strawberry Fair by local people who (7)

(employ) by the Greyson family. The
A celebration of the start of strawberry traditional May Day celebrations
season (1) (hold) in became the Strawberry Fair, which
the village of Linleyside since the (8) (still hold) today
middle of the 19th century. Linleyside during the first week of May.
(2) (surround) by
In the 19th century, pink and red
strawberry farms these days, but the
clothes (9) (wear) by the
first (3) (set up) in pickers so that the strawberry stains
1850, when a huge glass greenhouse (10) (hide), and the same
(4) (build) by a colours (11) (still wear)
local landowning family called the at the festival today. Over the last thirty
eat kilos of strawberries. They
Greysons, so that strawberries could years, the fair has grown from being a
(5) (cultivate) and then (14) (also crush) to make
local celebration to a festival that
sold in London. It was a great help to juice. If you decide to go to this year’s
(12) (attend) by
the economy of the village because the thousands of people. Strawberry festival, why not stay at the Greysons’
strawberries in the greenhouse cakes, jams and biscuits stately home, which (15)
(6) (grow) and picked (13) (sell), and fairgoers (now convert) into a hotel?

The passive with reporting verbs

2 Rewrite the newspaper headlines using the verbs in brackets. You will need to add extra words
to each sentence.

1 4
CURE FOR THE COMMON COLD DISCOVERED STORMS WILL PROBABLY HIT COAST ON SUNDAY

It has been reported that a cure for the common

cold has been discovered. (report) (think)
2 5
ESCAPED PRISONER STILL IN THE AREA MARIA CALLAS IS MOST POPULAR OPERA SINGER EVER

(believe) (consider)
3 6
UNEMPLOYMENT TO FALL NEXT YEAR MAN MISSING FOR 10 YEARS FOUND ON DESERT ISLAND

(expect) (c onfirm)
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Vocabulary Listening Part 4
Describing festivals and celebrations
1 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Don’t get stuck on one question if it’s
difficult. Move on to the next question.
celebrate commemorate dress up gather round You will be able to go back to difficult
hold let off march play perform wear questions the second time you listen.

1 Last year for his birthday party, each guest had to

as a famous historical person and
15 You will hear an interview with Margaret Blake, a
clothes from the time he or she had lived in. teacher who organises a poetry festival for young
2 When Americans Thanksgiving, it is to people. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer
a harvest feast that settlers had in 1621. (A, B or C).
3 At the Autumn Festival in my town, the local children 1 What surprised Margaret the most about her
from school into the town square and then group of students?
a big statue to sing songs together.
A They were writing poetry for the internet.
4 At New Year, New Yorkers a street party in
B They were performing their poetry in person.
Times Square and fireworks at midnight.
C They were sharing their poetry anonymously.
5 Both my children are involved in the Arts Festival this
year. My son is going to in a musical and my 2 Margaret started the poetry festival because
daughter will the violin in the orchestra.
A she was asked to by her students.
B she hoped to get other people interested
Suffixes in poetry.
C she wanted to find other young poets.
2 Add suffixes to the words to make nouns for people, then
underline the different word in each group. 3 How did Margaret feel about the response she got?
1 motor tour A grateful that so many young poets wanted
to take part
economy refuge
B amazed that a lot of the young poets
lived nearby
2 research collect
C pleased that several young poets wanted
survive investigate
to help her
3 consult conduct 4 What made Margaret realise that the first festival
assist contest was going to be special?
A the media attention the event received
4 sales sports
B the distances that were travelled
business manage
C the appreciative audiences
5 special novel
5 When talking about the future of the festival,
comedy pharmacy Margaret suggests that she would like to
A expand it to other types of writing.
6 wait sail
B have larger locations for the performances.
farm mine
C make it longer to include more poets.

6 Margaret says that a book of poems from this

year’s festival
A has just become available.
B can be downloaded from the website.
C has already sold out.

7 What does Margaret say about the students that

first inspired the festival?
A They are all helping her now.
B They are too old to participate.
C They no longer read poetry aloud
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Reading and Use of English Part 6 Once you have
decided on an
You are going to read a magazine article in which the writer talks about option, cross it off the
the Venice Carnival. Six sentences have been removed from the article. list so you don’t waste
Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–6). There time reading it again.
is one sentence which you do not need to use.

The Venice Carnival

I love Italy and I think Venice is the most romantic city in Europe. One needed to add the final touch to our costumes, so we were looking for a
day I was checking flight offers online and saw that tickets to Venice for shop to buy our masks. 3 We tried on a lot of very beautiful
the next weekend were only about 15 euros return. I couldn’t believe it, designs – some of them cost as much as 300 euros, but we settled on
as the Venice Carnival was on as well. I quickly bought one for myself two that looked really effective and covered only half our faces. The
and one for my friend Sophie because I knew she loved Venice, too. shop assistant spoke to us in Italian. 4
The next Friday we got on the plane and in just over two hours we were Surprisingly, there didn’t seem to be many people in costume, so a lot of
there. We went to a place called Mestre by bus, where we had booked people took photos of us as we walked through the streets. 5
our hotel. This is a good tip for any traveller because hotels in Venice can As it was the opening day of the Carnival, we were extremely excited.
be extremely expensive. 1 We saw that Mestre, which is just When we got to St Mark’s Square, there were a lot more people dressed
over ten minutes away from Venice by train, was a much cheaper option like us – in fact, it was absolutely packed. The opening of the Carnival
and we found a hotel at a very good price. Because we had arrived in the was quite impressive. Different teams raced across the main canal
morning, it would have been easier just to go straight to Venice for the on gondolas, the traditional Venetian boats. All the teams were in
day, but we needed to check into the hotel to change into our costumes. costume. 6 They all looked very colourful and original. In the
2 We put them on, did a bit of a spin and walked to the train square, the first of the costume competitions began, and we were also
station. It felt a bit strange being in the street in our fancy dress. surrounded by magicians, acrobats and lots of other performers. In the
evening, as it got dark, music and dancing began in the square. I really
When we got to Santa Lucia station on the train from Mestre, we hopped
think going to the Venice Carnival in costume helps you get into the
onto a vaporetto, a kind of small ferry. Taking a boat on the Grand Canal
spirit of the festival and adds to the fun. Rather than just watching the
was amazing and I took lots of pictures. When we got off the vaporetto,
Carnival, we became a part of it.
we walked through the small streets, crossing squares and bridges. We

A We laughed so much – it was like they thought we were E Sophie and I had hired them at home to wear to
famous or something. the Carnival.
B If you are like me, a normal student with not a lot of cash, F It didn’t have a very elaborate design but it was elegant.
you need to be smart about where you stay. G It didn’t take us long to find one – they were selling them
C There were some in black with rich decorations, others almost everywhere.
were all in pink and some were even dressed like pandas.
D She was surprised when we told her we were two English
girls and congratulated us on our costumes.

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Reading and Use of English Part 3 Writing Part 1
An essay
Always check that the word you
have chosen fits the context and is
Remember to write more or less the
spelt correctly.
right number of words. If you write too
much you may include information
For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given which is not relevant.
in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that
fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at Read the Writing Part 1 exam question and the model answer.
the beginning (0).
In your English class you have been discussing festivals. Now
your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an
The Cannes Film Festival essay in 140–190 words using all the notes and giving reasons
Every spring the biggest names in the film for your point of view.
industry arrive on the (0) glamorous GLAMOUR
French Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival. Some people believe that music festivals have a negative
First held in the autumn of 1946, the festival impact on the local community. Do you agree?
was moved to the spring to avoid direct Notes
(1) with the Venice Film COMPETE
Write about:
Festival. Films are shown at the Palais des
1. the environment
Festivals et des Congrès, and the festival
2. local businesses
awards prizes to (2) films from INNOVATE
3. (your own idea)
all over the globe.
For ten days, huge crowds of onlookers and (1) Though they can be very disruptive, they
photographers gather to witness the world’s are usually on for only a few days a year and bring great
most (3) actors and directors FASHION financial advantages.
arriving on the red carpet to promote their (2) Visitors camping on site produce a large
films. The festival’s board of directors amount of rubbish. Noise pollution is also an issue, not only
appoints juries, who have the sole from the loud music, but also from people shouting and
clapping. Some community members do not feel safe with
(4) for selecting the winning RESPONSE
so many strangers in the area and may even choose to move
films on the basis of their away while the festival is on.
(5) merit. The Palme d’Or is ART (3) People go into the town and purchase food.
awarded (6) to the best film ANNUAL They fill the hotels and restaurants and buy petrol for their
and is the most prestigious award at the cars. All these factors help to enrich the local economy.
festival. As well as recognising the many (4) Once the mess left by festival-goers is
(7) of talented actors and ACHIEVE cleaned up and the noise has stopped, the negative
directors, it is also where people in the film impact of a festival is over quite quickly, but the benefits
are long-lasting.
industry can (8) ideas and CHANGE
plan future productions. Match the topic sentences (A–D) with the correct essay
paragraph (1–4) .
A Music festivals have the advantage of bringing
a great deal of money to nearby businesses.
B Festivals can cause a lot of nuisance to
the local community.
C Overall, I believe the financial benefits of a
music festival outweigh any disadvantages.
D The effect that a music festival has on a local
community can be both negative and positive.

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