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Part A • Grammar, Vocabulary and How to … VOCABULARY

GRAMMAR 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
words in brackets.
1 Choose the correct option (a, b or c).
1 Many of the things he said were quite __________
1 Hirsch ___ lose the match. He can’t possibly win now. (predict), really.
a is likely b is going to c might 2 We need to do a careful __________ (analyse) of the
2 The concert is ___ start at 7.15 p.m. so we need to get problems before we can make any recommendations.
there for 7 p.m. 3 The students who couldn’t come to the class were
a due to b could c won’t allowed to connect __________ (virtual).
3 She ___ to get the job because she doesn’t have 4 I’d like to see more __________ (science) evidence
enough experience. before I decide.
a ’s likely b isn’t likely c unlikely 5 My cousin works as a __________ (research) at the
4 Computers and robots are ___ to do more of our jobs in university.
the future. 6 I was wondering if you’ve got any technology
a certain b definitely c due __________ (predict) for next year.
5 I ___ work tomorrow because I don’t feel very well. 7 If you’re good with numbers, you could be a data
a not probably b won’t probably c probably won’t __________ (analyse).
6 We ___ be able to solve the problem of climate change 8 Einstein was one of the greatest __________ (science)
if we don’t change our behaviour. that ever lived.
a could not b may not c not likely /8
7 Jamie ___ come for dinner this evening because he’s
got to work late.
a ’s likely to b is going to c isn’t going to 4 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases
8 There ___ be some changes to the plan because we in the box.
haven’t looked at all the details yet. coastline open space river bank scenery
a will probably b probably will c probably won’t
sunlight track
9 I’m sure they ___ to fail the exam because they haven’t
done any work. 1 The problem with my apartment is that I don’t get much
a will b ’re due c ’re going __________ in the morning.
10 They’re ___ send people to Mars in the next five years 2 Although Britain is quite small, it has a long __________
because they haven’t got the right technology. because it’s an island.
a likely to b unlikely to c not likely 3 There is a lot of different __________ in Spain,
/10 including mountains, deserts and beaches.
4 We sat down on the __________ and fed the ducks that
2 Choose the correct words to complete the were swimming around.
sentences. 5 Sometimes I need to get out of the city into the wide
__________ of the countryside.
1 They were disappointed because few / a few people 6 You need to walk up the little __________ to get to the
attended the talk. top of the mountain.
2 We didn’t have any / some coffee so I went to the shop.
/6
3 There is a little / a lack of opportunities for young
people in my town.
4 We were the majority / in a minority so we had to 5 Complete the sentences with extreme adjectives.
accept their decision. 1 That’s inc _ _ _ _ _ _ _ news. I can hardly believe it!
5 Most of our colleagues went home, but a handful of / 2 I’ll never sell my grandmother’s wedding ring. It’s too
several of us stayed to finish the job. pre _ _ _ _ _ to me.
6 I’ve got little / a little time now if you want me to help you. 3 It was ast _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to hear her. I had no idea she
7 The majority / large number of my neighbours are could sing that well.
unhappy about the amount of crime in the area. 4 In my opinion, this is the artist’s fi _ _ _ _ work of art.
8 Every / Several of the parents gave the teacher a 5 A mi _ _ _ _ castle is situated at the top of the hill.
present at the end of term. 6 That was a mag _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ meal. It was one of the
9 You’ve left any / all the lights on again. Can you turn best I’ve eaten.
some of them off, please? /6
10 I’ve got no / not any energy. I feel like staying in bed.
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HOW TO …
6 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases
in the box.

100 percent sure bet bound doubt fact

get harsh no way obviously tedious

1 I __________ the impression that she’s not going to be

happy.
2 I’m not __________, but I’d say we’re going to have
nice weather this weekend.
3 I know for a __________ that you’re not telling the truth.
4 The conditions on the adventure weekend were
__________. We had to sleep outside in the cold with
hardly any food.
5 As a chef, he’s __________ to cook something nice for
dinner.
6 There’s __________ that you’ll finish it on time.
7 I __________ he’ll play football this Saturday. He’s
injured his leg.
8 She’s __________ exhausted. She hasn’t been
sleeping well lately.
9 I __________ you don’t know what that star is called.
10 My last job was really __________. I had to do the
same thing every day.
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Part B • Listening, Reading and Writing The future of country life

LISTENING Rural communities all over the world have experienced an
1 [Audio UT2.01] Listen to a podcast about digital astonishing decrease in population since the 1960s. In most
wellbeing. Tick the ideas that are mentioned. cases, people are leaving the countryside for financial reasons.
As agricultural machinery has improved, the need for workers
1 Some people are too young to remember life before has been reduced. At the same time, people are attracted to the
smartphones existed. ___ well-paid jobs which they can find in the cities. As a result,
2 Some people worry too much about the negative effects some rural villages are like ghost towns now. So, what is the
future of country life? We hear two different views.
of smartphones. ___
3 We need to do more research into the problems related Moira Holt
to mobile phone use. ___ I’ve got plenty of friends who have moved to the countryside
4 People working in technology have suggested some in recent years. The majority of them made the change
unusual ways of reducing mobile phone use. ___ because they wanted a better quality of life. It’s true that
5 Digital wellbeing apps on mobile phones may not be as you’re likely to earn more money if you work in the city and,
of course, there are schools and leisure facilities. The problem
helpful as they seem. ___
is that cities can have a negative effect on your health. The
6 The majority of people have too many apps on their busy lifestyle can affect your mental health while air pollution
mobile phones. ___ is bad for your physical health. In contrast, life in the
7 It’s a good idea to turn your phone off at certain times of countryside is more peaceful and the air is cleaner. Not only
day. ___ that, but there is more of a sense of community because you
/7 know all your neighbours and you tend to look out for each
other.
While the number of people leaving the countryside has risen
2 [Audio UT2.01] Listen again. Are the statements continually for a number of years, this trend is likely to be
True (T) or False (F)? reversed in the future. The possibility of working remotely
1 The speaker’s son wonders how people managed to means they’ll be able to carry on doing their old jobs while
living in villages. They won’t need to commute, either, which
organise things before they had smartphones. T / F means their lives will probably be less stressful. It will also
2 Some aspects of mobile phone use have made people’s help to reduce traffic and pollution in urban and rural areas.
lives better. T / F What’s more, as the countryside becomes repopulated, there
3 Digital wellbeing has only been discussed in recent are bound to be better services like shops, schools and
years. T / F libraries. The countryside will be the place to live for people
4 Using smartphones too much can lead to a range of looking for a better quality of life.
health problems. T / F
Damien Ngo
5 A technology company has created a phone which is I must admit that I’ve thought about moving out of the city. I
made out of paper. T / F think anyone who lives in an urban area dreams about living
6 Digital wellbeing apps are popular with users because amongst woodland and open fields, but the reality of living in
they are fun to use. T / F the countryside is rather different. The biggest problem is a
7 Digital wellbeing apps may encourage users to look at lack of work for younger people, which means they’re all
moving away and some villages are becoming deserted. I
their phones more often. T / F
know for a fact that many of them don’t even have a school or
8 The speaker recommends removing all the apps from doctor’s surgery anymore. When you look at that aspect of
your phone. T / F country life, it doesn’t seem quite so attractive. There’s no
/8 doubt that city life can be stressful, but there are also benefits,
like good schools, reliable healthcare, and a wide choice of
cultural activities.
READING I’m not 100 percent sure, but I’d imagine that country life is
3 Read the article about the future of country life. Tick going to become more difficult for a lot of people. I get the
the topics which are mentioned. impression that jobs are being destroyed in farming because
robots can do the work more efficiently. Other areas like forest
1 Identity ___
management will also be less dependent on people as drones
2 The environment ___ will be used to manage forests and national parks. I suppose
3 Employment ___ people who work remotely might choose to live in the
4 Wildlife ___ countryside, but it won’t be the dream they imagine. With no
5 Technology ___ communities and no services, people will feel isolated from
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4 Read the article again. Choose the correct answer WRITING

(A, B, C or D).
5 Choose the correct words to complete the
1 According to the article, fewer people live in villages sentences.
nowadays because
1 However / While some people enjoy working from
A it’s too expensive to live there.
home, others prefer going out to work.
B there isn’t enough work for everyone.
2 Although / Despite she wanted me to bring a notepad,
C agricultural work isn’t popular anymore.
she didn’t tell me why.
D cities are more attractive than in the past.
3 Despite / However having left early, we still didn’t arrive
on time.
2 Moira knows several people who have moved to the
4 I’ve never read your blog. However / Although, people
countryside in order to
have told me how good it is.
A earn more money.
5 Despite / While the fact that he was exhausted, he
B spend less time working.
decided to carry on walking.
C find better schools for their children.
D have an improved lifestyle. /5

3 Moira believes people will stop leaving the countryside 6 Write a for-and-against essay on the use of
because technology in our free time.
A many of them won’t need to work in the cities.
Write 140–190 words.
B cities are likely to become more polluted.
/15
C there will probably be more traffic in urban areas.
D it will become too stressful to move.
Total: /50
4 Damien wouldn’t live in the countryside because
A he’s not interested in experiencing nature.
B he can’t see any problems with urban living.
C he believes the city offers a better lifestyle.
D he wouldn’t be able to find work.

5 Damien thinks country life will get more difficult because

A there will be fewer opportunities for young people.
B new people will be arriving from the cities.
C farming will become less important than in the past.
D there will be fewer forests and national parks.
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Part C • Speaking
SPEAKING
1 Make questions and ask your partner.
1 Do / have / enough / free time?
2 Why / think / so many people / play video games?
3 Would / rather / live / in the country / or / the city?
4 How / think / your life / change / in the future?
5 Do / think people / live on Mars / in your lifetime?
/5

2 Answer your partner’s questions.

/5

3 Describe the picture to your partner. What do you think the people might be doing?

/10

Total: /20

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