English File: Pre-Intermediate Test Booklet
English File: Pre-Intermediate Test Booklet
English File: Pre-Intermediate Test Booklet
New
ENGLISH FILE
Pre-intermediate
Test Booklet
In this test booklet you’ll find: All the Tests consist of:
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an Entry test
a test for each File of New English File Pre-intermediate
• Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation 50
2 an End-of-course test • Reading and Writing 25
• Listening and Speaking 25
The Entry test
The Entry test is an optional test which covers some of the key • Total score 100
Grammar and Vocabulary points from New English File Pre- If you do the Grammar, Vocabulary, and
intermediate. If you feel your class are at quite a low level, look Pronunciation test but not Reading, Writing,
out for the Extra support ideas in the Teacher’s Book. If they Listening, or Speaking, double your students’
are stronger, look out for the Extra challenge ideas. marks to give a total score out of 100, e.g.
Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation mark 38 50
The A and B tests Total score out of 76 100
There are two versions (A and B) of each File test and the
End-of-course test, except the Speaking tests, which are If you do the Grammar, Vocabulary,
designed for students to do in pairs. To prevent students Pronunciation test and Reading and Writing,
from copying each other, make sure that a student with an but not Listening or Speaking, double your
A test is sitting next to a student with a B test. The two students’ Reading and Writing marks to give
tests cover exactly the same material, but the questions a percentage, e.g.
have been changed and reorganized to make it almost Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation mark 38 50
impossible for students to copy answers. If copying isn’t a
problem with your class, you can just use the A tests. Reading and Writing mark 18/25 = 36 50
Total score out of 74 100
The skills tests include KET-type exercises which reflect
the format of the KET exam. These tests may be photocopied freely for classroom use.
They may not be adapted, printed, or sold without the
Listening tests permission of Oxford University Press.
All the Listening tests re-use listenings from the Student’s
Book. Some students may remember the contexts of the
listenings, but they are very unlikely to remember the detail,
and the listening exercises are KET-type tasks which are
different from the tasks that students have already done.
A n s w e r ke y
The Answer key for the tests starts on page 72.
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Marking guidelines
WRITING 10 M A R K S
Task completion
The task is fully completed and the answer easy to understand.
4 marks
Grammar
The student uses appropriate structures to achieve the task.
Minor errors do not obscure the meaning.
3 marks
Vo c a b u l a r y
The student uses a sufficient range of words and phrases to
communicate the message clearly.
3 marks
SPEAKING 15 M A R K S
Interactive communication
The student communicates effectively with his / her partner,
asking and answering simple questions, and where necessary
initiating conversation, and responding. The student uses
appropriate strategies to complete the task successfully.
5 marks
G r a m m a r a n d Vo c a b u l a r y
The student uses a sufficient range of vocabulary and
structure to communicate clearly. Minor occasional errors do
not impede communication.
5 marks
Pronunciation
The student’s intonation, stress, and articulation of sounds
make the message clear and comprehensible.
5 marks
4 My mum doesn’t like ______ to work. 16 This is ______ interesting book. Have you read it?
A drive ■ B driving ■ C to driving ■ A a ■ B an ■ C the ■
8 We ______ to Rome and then we drove to Florence. 21 She hardly ______ travels abroad.
9 She ______ to school today because she’s ill. 22 Paul left work an hour ______.
10 I ______ at the moment because I’m on holiday. 23 How ______ chocolate do you eat?
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Hi Yukimi
My name’s Helen and I live (live) in London. I play the piano and I
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3 4 5
_________ (love) jazz. What about you? 2 _________ you
_________ (like) music? I’m a student but it’s the summer holi-
Write soon
Helen
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5888 Look at the pictures and complete the 23 Write the words in the correct place.
phrases.
heart head lives laughs ear touch
1 2
3 4 5
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6 7 8
Pronunciation total 10
P R O N U N C I AT I O N
23 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example:
address 1 abroad
2 grandfather
3 unfriendly
4 opposite
5 intelligent
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NAME
5891 The woman touching her hair in the picture is a 5891 The singer is touching her _________.
5889 Read this information about Tim and answer 24 Read this information about Amy and answer your
your partner’s questions. partner’s questions.
23 Now ask about the person in your partner’s 5888 Now ask about the person in your
information. partner’s information.
name? 5888 name?
age? 5889 age?
job? 5890 job?
personality? 5891 personality?
hobbies? 5892 hobbies?
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why
4 panic
5
8 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: together
4 _________ 5 _________ 6 _________ 1 imagine
6 2 salad
Pronunciation total 10
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Amanda What 5 _________ (they say)? 5893 They _________ (not go) to the cinema
with us last week.
KatieWell – the passports were there!
5894 I _________ (see) Sergei yesterday.
Amanda That was lucky! Who 6 _________ (find) them?
5895 I met Belinda when I _________ (walk)
Katie Two children – in a park.
the dog.
Amanda That was very lucky!
6 8
Pronunciation total 10
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NAME
5888 Read the extract from a travel book. Tick ( ) A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
A, B, or C. 8 Alessandro was a taxi driver.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
I arranged to stay in a farmhouse outside a village in
southern Italy. My itinerary said that the plane arrived in
23 When the car broke down, Alessandro phoned a
mechanic.
Italy at five o’clock in the afternoon and it was a thirty-
minute drive from the airport to the village. I wanted to get A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
to my destination before it got dark, so I could have a 10 There was no food for the writer at the farmhouse.
drink, watch the sunset, and enjoy an evening meal!
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
The problems began at Heathrow airport. My plane was
three hours late. I walked around the airport, looked in the 10
shops, and drank coffee in the cafés. I didn’t eat anything.
That was a mistake! When the plane finally took off, they
5888 Read the text again and answer the questions.
gave me a cold, tasteless meal which I couldn’t eat. 5888 What three things did the writer want
to do that evening?
We arrived in Italy in the early evening. The sun was setting
as I was collecting my bags! I missed it completely! I went to __________________________________________
the desk to find my hire car and that’s when I discovered the 5889 Why didn’t he eat on the plane?
next problem. The receptionist couldn’t find my name on the
__________________________________________
computer and there were no more cars. There were no buses
or trains to the village, and the taxis were on strike. 5890 Why didn’t he see the sunset?
The receptionist felt sorry for me. She phoned her brother, __________________________________________
Alessandro, who agreed to take me to the village. Alessandro 5891 Why didn’t he travel to the village by
arrived in a very old car and we set off. Fifteen minutes later bus?
… we broke down. I was tired, depressed, and very, very
__________________________________________
hungry. Luckily, Alessandro was a mechanic. After an hour, he
fixed the car and we started driving again. 5892 When did he get to the farmhouse?
It was nearly midnight when we arrived at the farmhouse. A __________________________________________
man opened the door and smiled. ‘Come in,’ he said. ‘We
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waited for you.’ I sat with a group of the friendliest people
I’ve ever met and had an absolutely wonderful meal. Reading total 15
23 Read the extract from a travel book. Tick ( ) A, B, A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
or C. 7 The receptionist asked a friend to help the writer.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
I arranged to stay in a farmhouse outside a village in
southern Italy. My itinerary said that the plane arrived in
8 Alessandro had a fast new car.
Italy at five o’clock in the afternoon and it was a thirty- A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
minute drive from the airport to the village. I wanted to get
9 When the car broke down, Alessandro was surprised.
to my destination before it got dark, so I could have a
drink, watch the sunset, and enjoy an evening meal!
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
The problems began at Heathrow airport. My plane was 10 The writer had an evening meal.
three hours late. I walked around the airport, looked in the A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
shops, and drank coffee in the cafés. I didn’t eat anything.
That was a mistake! When the plane finally took off, they 10
gave me a cold, tasteless meal which I couldn’t eat.
5888 Read the text again and answer the questions.
We arrived in Italy in the early evening. The sun was setting
5888 What three things did the writer want
as I was collecting my bags! I missed it completely! I went to
to do at the farmhouse?
the desk to find my hire car and that’s when I discovered the
next problem. The receptionist couldn’t find my name on the __________________________________________
computer and there were no more cars. There were no buses 5889 Why didn’t he like the food on the plane?
or trains to the village, and the taxis were on strike.
__________________________________________
The receptionist felt sorry for me. She phoned her brother,
5890 What was he doing when the sun was
Alessandro, who agreed to take me to the village. Alessandro
setting?
arrived in a very old car and we set off. Fifteen minutes later
… we broke down. I was tired, depressed, and very, very
__________________________________________
hungry. Luckily, Alessandro was a mechanic. After an hour, he 5891 How did he travel to the village?
fixed the car and we started driving again. __________________________________________
It was nearly midnight when we arrived at the farmhouse. A
5892 When did he eat his evening meal?
man opened the door and smiled. ‘Come in,’ he said. ‘We
waited for you.’ I sat with a group of the friendliest people
__________________________________________
I’ve ever met and had an absolutely wonderful meal. 5
Reading total 15
Example: It was the writer’s first trip to Italy.
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5889 Sean’s aunt and uncle are _____. 5889Sean’s aunt and uncle are _____.
A fifty-seven ■ B in their seventies ■ C A in their teens ■ B in their sixties ■
in their sixties ■ C in their seventies ■
5890 Sean’s uncle booked the holiday _____. 3 Sean’s uncle found the holiday _____.
A on the Internet ■ B in a travel agent’s ■
A by phoning the hotel ■ B on the Internet ■ C at
a traditional travel agent’s ■ C in a newspaper ■
5888They didn’t like the holiday because 23 They didn’t enjoy the holiday because
_____. A there was nothing to do ■ _____. A the resort was too quiet. ■
5889When they arrived home they were _____. 24 When they arrived home they were _____.
10 Listening total 10
Listening total
Speaking total 15
Speaking total 15
24 Answer your partner’s questions about 24 Ask your partner about a famous singer.
Robbie Williams. • What / name? • What do / now ?
Name: Robbie Williams • When / where born? • What / famous songs?
Born: Stoke on Trent, England, 13th Feb 1974 • Start / career / as a singer?
Started career: singer in band Take That 23 Now answer your partner’s questions about
Now: solo singer Kylie Minogue.
Famous songs: Angels, Let me Entertain you,
Name: Kylie Minogue
Something Stupid (with Nicole Kidman) Born: Melbourne, Australia, 28th May 1968
Started career: actress - soap opera Neighbours
25 Now ask your partner about his / her famous singer. Now: solo singer
• Who? • Sing /with band / now ? Famous songs: Can’t get you out of
• When / where born? • What / famous songs? my head, Spinning around
• How start / career?
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5 What are you doing / going to do when you Michael _________ (not live) here now.
leave university? She _________ (have) a long holiday when she
23 You’re not going to enjoy / enjoying the party finishes university.
next Friday. _________ James _________ (send) you an e-mail
6 last night?
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5888 Complete the sentences with will / ’ll,
won’t, or shall. Grammar total 20
Example: ‘I can’t do this exercise.’ ‘Don’t worry I’ll
help you.’ V O CAB U LAR Y
5888 ‘_____ you be able to come to
the meeting tomorrow?’ ‘Yes, I think so.’ 5888 Write the opposite.
5889 I don’t think I _____ finish my Example: win lose
homework tonight. 1 lend _________
5890 ______ I pick you up at 9 o’clock? 2 push _________
5891 I’ll ring you tomorrow! I ______ forget. 3 forget _________
5892 There _____ be heavy rain this evening, 4 sell _________
so take your umbrella.
5 leave _________
5893 I _____ walk home. I’ll get a taxi.
6 6 miss (a bus) _________
7 learn _________
8 close _________
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Example: I’ll ring you this evening! I won’t forget. I’m not going to enjoy / enjoying the party next
Friday.
1 I _____ get a taxi. I’ll walk to the station.
What is he doing / going to do when he leaves
2 There _____ be snow tonight in the north, so be school?
careful on the roads.
I don’t think she’s going to phone / phoning tonight.
3 ‘_____ you be able to come to our party on
Saturday?’ ‘Yes, I think so.’ I think it’s snowing / going to snow this evening.
4 If you can’t do the exercise, ask me and I _____ I can’t come to the theatre, I’m meeting /
help you. going to meet Martha tonight.
5 ______ I pick you up after lunch? We’re travelling / going to travel around the world
one day.
6 I don’t think I _____ watch the late film tonight. 6
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5888 Complete the sentences. Use the correct
form of the verb in brackets.
V O CAB U LAR Y
Example: I’m seeing (see) the dentist tomorrow –
I’ve got an appointment. 5888 Complete the sentences with the correct verb.
1 They _________ (travel) to Australia in the new year. Example: Are you looking forward to the party?
2 Don’t worry, I promise I _________ (not be) late. being looking going
3 What _________ he _________ (do) when you 23 Helena phoned. She’s going to _________ you
phoned him this morning? back after lunch.
4 Jill and Theo _________ (not live) here now. look call send
5 _________ Renata _________ (send) you an e-mail 5888 I met Antonio last night and we
yesterday? _________ about getting married.
6 We’re hungry! We _________ (not have) any talked told said
breakfast this morning. 23 I’m going to _________ this skirt back to the shop.
7 She _________ (be) a teacher when she I don’t like it.
leaves university. call pay take
8 Andrew _________ (have) a piano lesson now. 5888 She often _________ after her little
8 sister at the weekend.
sees looks gives
23 Can you _________ me back the money I lent
you? take call pay
5888 I never _________ with my dad. We have
completely different views.
agree look think
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5 Complete the phrases with the correct preposition. 8 Write the words in the correct column.
Example: write a letter to a friend want know won’t don’t offer sorry
23 think _____ something
24 speak _____ your teacher
25 wait _____ a bus
26 listen _____ a radio programme
1 won’t 2 __________
5 dream _____ an old house
6 argue _____ your brother __________ __________
6 __________ __________
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5888 Write the opposite.
Pronunciation total 10
Example: sell sold
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
1 learn _________
2 leave _________
3 lend _________
4 miss (a bus) _________
5 close _________
6 forget _________
7 win _________
8 push _________
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Vocabulary total 20
P R O N U N C I AT I O N
23 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example:
exist 1 always
2 although
3 complete
4 father
5 secret
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5888 Read the article about people who work in A drive ■ B put bags onto trucks ■ C
airports. Tick ( ) A, B, or C. ride on the trucks ■
5889 John likes _____.
Airports are amazing mini-cities where there are
hundreds of different jobs you can do. We spoke
A working at different times of the day ■
to three people who do very different things. B carrying heavy things ■
Sarah May, 34, terminal duty manager C the people that he works with ■
‘I started on the information desk and I did that for two
5890 Tessa’s job at the airport is her _____.
years. Most of the time people were friendly, but
occasionally I had to deal with some difficult questions A first job ■ B second job ■ C third job ■
and some very angry people. Last year, I became a 23 Tessa enjoys her job because _____.
A there is always something different to do ■
terminal duty manager. Now I deal with all kinds of
things, including passenger complaints, visits by the
rich and famous, heating failures, cleaning contracts, 5888 she always has a lot to do ■
and health issues. In fact, I spend a lot of time walking 5889 she likes working in a big place ■
around and talking to people on my mobile.’ 6
John Hammond, 23, baggage handler
‘Doing this job means I’m very fit, because I have to carry 23 Write S for Sarah, J for John, or T for Tessa.
bags and suitcases and put them onto the baggage trucks.
Example: Who … has to talk to passengers?
The best thing about my job is the people
I work with. We have a lot of fun at work. The S 1 did a different job at the airport before?
worst thing is the shift work. I hate working at 2 wants to find a new job?
night and very early in the morning. I don’t think 3 is well-educated?
I’m going to do this job for ever, but I’ll probably
look for something else in the airport because I 4 speaks on the phone a lot?
think it’s a really exciting place to work.’ 5 has a very physical job?
Tessa Reed, 28, airport engineer 6 organizes visits from well-known people?
‘I studied engineering at university and worked in an
7 makes sure the airport is clean?
office for a few years. I was quite bored, so when I saw
an advert for an engineer at Heathrow airport, I decid- 8 works at unusual times of the day?
ed to apply. There are all kinds of things to deal with 9 gets very tired?
here – ventilation, heating, escalators, lifts – my job 9
can be very busy sometimes. So many things can go
wrong! I’m usually very tired when I get home, but I Reading total 15
enjoy doing different things each day.’
WRITING
Example: Sarah enjoyed her work on the
Your penfriend writes to you and asks a lot of questions.
information desk _____. Write a letter and answer the questions.
5888 How are you / your family?
A all the time ■ B most of the time ■ C 5889 When are you coming to stay?
5890 Are you going to fly or get the train?
none of the time ■ 5891 What time will you arrive?
5892 Do you want to go to the beach for a few days?
23 Read the article about people who work in A start work early ■ B drive the trucks ■ C
airports. Tick ( ) A, B, or C. put suitcases onto trucks ■
23 John often _____.
Airports are amazing mini-cities where there are
A works at different times of the day ■
hundreds of different jobs you can do. We spoke
to three people who do very different things. B works in different parts of the airport ■ C
Sarah May, 34, terminal duty manager goes out with people from work ■
‘I started on the information desk and I did that for two
24 Tessa’s job at the airport is _____.
years. Most of the time people were friendly, but
occasionally I had to deal with some difficult questions A her first job since university ■ B sometimes
and some very angry people. Last year, I became a boring ■ C Her second job since university ■
terminal duty manager. Now I deal with all kinds of
things, including passenger complaints, visits by the 5888 Tessa enjoys her job
rich and famous, heating failures, cleaning contracts, because _____. A each day is
and health issues. In fact, I spend a lot of time walking different ■
around and talking to people on my mobile.’
B she likes being busy ■ C she likes airports ■
John Hammond, 23, baggage handler
‘Doing this job means I’m very fit, because I have to carry 6
bags and suitcases and put them onto the baggage trucks.
The best thing about my job is the people 23 Write S for Sarah, J for John, or T for Tessa.
I work with. We have a lot of fun at work. The Example: Who … has to talk to passengers? S
worst thing is the shift work. I hate working at
night and very early in the morning. I don’t think 1 would like to do something else at the airport?
I’m going to do this job for ever, but I’ll probably 2 is often tired?
look for something else in the airport because I
3 needs to be physically strong?
think it’s a really exciting place to work.’
4 organizes visits from well-known people?
Tessa Reed, 28, airport engineer
‘I studied engineering at university and worked in an 5 had a good education?
office for a few years. I was quite bored, so when I saw 6 uses the phone a lot?
an advert for an engineer at Heathrow airport, I decid-
7 is involved in keeping the airport clean?
ed to apply. There are all kinds of things to deal with
here – ventilation, heating, escalators, lifts – my job 8 has had two jobs at the airport?
can be very busy sometimes. So many things can go 9 works different hours?
wrong! I’m usually very tired when I get home, but I 9
enjoy doing different things each day.’
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5889 Rima speaks good English because she _____. A on her own ■ B in a shared house ■ C in
a flat ■
A has English friends ■ B studies hard ■ C
practises at work ■ 25 Rima’s English has improved because she
Sasha
Melanie
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5888 Her shoes were _________ (expensive)
than mine. I got mine in the sale. Grammar total 20
5889 John’s _________ (friendly) person I
know. He talks to everybody!
V O CAB U LAR Y
5890 Caroline works _________ (hard) than
Tom. He has too many breaks! 23 Complete the sentences with the correct words.
5891 This is the _________ (exciting) book
I’ve ever read. I can’t stop reading it! Example: Please don’t leave your bag in the middle
of the floor.
5892 Russia is _________ (big) country in the leave pick find
world.
5888 I’m not _________ the washing up
5893 Denis is _________ (generous) than again! It’s your turn.
Patrick – he always pays for the drinks!
6 cleaning making doing
23 She _________ off her boots and walked into
the living room.
put took tried
3 My dad _________ the dog for a walk every
evening. takes has leaves
23 I always _________ my bed in the
morning. do put make
24 I usually drive to work because it _________ time.
saves gives makes
6 Don’t _________ the channel. I’m watching that!
turn move change
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Pronunciation total 10
If you want to buy half of Paris or if you just want Reading total 15
to walk around and look, you’ll love the
experience. Paris is a great place to shop!
WRITING
Example: This is the first article in the series. Describe a place you have visited. Answer the questions.
5888 Where is it?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 5889 When did you go there?
1 Ellie didn’t go sightseeing. 5890 What can you do there?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 5891 What can you see there?
5892 What are the best / worst things about the place?
2 She bought one item from a boutique.
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A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
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5889 Look at the list of Mary’s jobs for the day. 24 Has Mary done her jobs for the day? Ask
Answer your partner’s questions. Use already and your partner these questions.
yet. • make / bed? • clean / kitchen floor?
• do / washing up? • finish / English homework?
Things to do today
• Make bed • Clean kitchen floor • phone / mum?
• Do washing up • Finish English homework
• Phone mum 5888 Look at the list of Jack’s jobs for the day.
Answer your partner’s questions. Use already and
yet.
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23 Underline the correct word(s). 5888 Match the prepositions with the phonetics.
Example: I find English a bit / very difficult. towards across over into round through
23 This exercise is not very / incredibly hard. We
can’t do it! Example: /t@"wO:dz/ towards
24 Of couse I can ride a bike, it’s not very / really easy. 1 /"Intu/ __________
26 I’m not very / a bit worried about the exam. 3 /"@Uv@/ __________
I’ve done a lot of work. 4 /@"krQs/ __________
27 He’s a bit / really motivated because he wants to get 5 /raUnd/ __________
a good job. 5
28 He’s really / a bit friendly. He talks to everybody. Pronunciation total 10
6 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
5888 Complete the phrases with play, go, or do.
Example: play football
1 __________ skiing
2 __________ basketball
3 __________ karate
4 __________ tennis
5 __________ judo
6 __________ cycling
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Vocabulary total 20
P R O N U N C I AT I O N
23 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example:
difficult 1 decide
2 escape
3 forgotten
4 possible
5 interesting
5
26 You must / don’t have to tidy your room. It’s a mess. 5892 I don’t really like _________ (dance).
27 I must / mustn’t practise the piano tonight. I’m 5893 I need _________ (buy) some new clothes.
not very good. 5894 She left without _________ (close) the door.
28 I have to / don’t have to do my 5895 Try not _________ (spend) too much money.
homework. It’s Saturday.
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23 Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition. Use each word once.
V O CAB U LAR Y
around along in over through into of
5888 Underline the correct word(s).
Example: They walked along the street until they
found a good restaurant. Example: I’m not very / a bit worried about the
1 We went for a long walk _____ the lake. exam. I’ve done a lot of work.
2 Come _____! It’s lovely to see you. 1 Yukio’s really / a bit friendly. She talks to everybody.
3 Go _____ the bridge and take the first turning on 2 He’s a bit / really motivated because he wants to get
the left. a good job.
4 He walked out _____ the house and never came 3 This exercise is not very / incredibly hard. We
back. can’t do it!
5 You can’t drive_____ the Channel Tunnel, you have 4 I find listening exercises a bit / very difficult.
to take your car on the train. 5 This question is bit / quite complicated.
6 She came _____ the living room and sat down. 6 Of couse I can ride a bike, it’s not very / really easy.
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Example: I’ve stopped talking to Match the prepositions with the phonetics.
him. done stopped dreamed
across over into round through towards
1 We __________ going to the beach.
Example: /@"krQs/ ___across__
love need want
He doesn’t __________ driving. 1 /raUnd/ __________
good want mind 2 /"@Uv@/ __________
Jerry’s __________ in history. 3 /Tru:/ __________
excited interested happy 4 /t@"wO:dz/ __________
4 My brother’s __________ of studying law. 5 /"Intu/ __________
5
thinking spending hoping
5 I __________ to go to the supermarket. Underline the stressed syllable.
mind think need Example: pretend
6 I’d __________ to go out this weekend. 1 interesting
like mind think 2 forgotten
7 Do you __________ reading? 3 escape
want think enjoy 4 decide
Petra __________ a lot of time watching TV. 5 possible
does spends has 5
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Vocabulary total 20 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
Tim is 23. He went to Italy to learn Italian. Example: Who … is planning a trip abroad? S
‘When I finished university, I wanted to travel and learn a
1 studied for a year?
language. I already knew a bit of Italian, so I decided to go there. I
didn’t want to do formal lessons, so I bought some tapes and 2 has a job?
listened to them before I went. I travelled around the country for six 3 can now speak three languages?
months. It’s the only way to learn! I didn’t have much money, so I
worked in bars. That meant I met a lot of people and learned a lot
4 didn’t take any lessons?
of Italian. I also had a great time. I’d definitely recommend it.’ 5 couldn’t understand anything at first?
Sasha is 29. She did an intensive course in London. 6 had lessons all day?
‘I studied French and Spanish at university and got a job with
computers. I missed learning a language, so I asked my boss for a 7 thinks it’s a very good way to learn a language?
month’s holiday and enrolled on an intensive German course in
7
London. We did six hours of lessons every day, so it was quite hard
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work. We all communicated in German. The problem was when I went
home, I spoke English again. The course was fun and I learned a lot,
but I’d like to do a course in Germany next time.’
WRITING
Read the advert and write a formal e-mail telling
Example: When June’s first the language school what course you’d like to do.
child was born she _____. A
worked in the evenings ■ The English School – Brighton
B continued working ■ C stopped working ■
Learn English by the sea in Brighton.
June found learning a language _____. A We do one-week, two-week, and six-week courses
easy ■ B boring ■ C hard ■ with accommodation – in flats or with an English family
We organize trips to London and Oxford
She did a French class _____.
E-mail us to find out more.
A once a week ■ B every evening ■
C during the day ■
3 She did extra studying when she was _____.
Paragraph 1
• Why are you writing? • How old are you?
A looking after the children ■ B driving ■
C in bed ■
• Who are you? • Where are you from?
Paragraph 2
Tim went to Italy because he _____. A • What’s your level of English?
• How long do you want to study?
■B
could speak Italian very well
knew some Italian ■
• Where do you want to stay?
Paragraph 3
C studied Italian at university ■
Before he went, he _____.
• What other information would you like? 10
A took some lessons ■ B practised at home ■ C Reading and Writing total 25
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Tim is 23. He went to Italy to learn Italian. Example: Who … Didn’t take any lessons? T
‘When I finished university, I wanted to travel and learn a
1 can now speak more than one language?
language. I already knew a bit of Italian, so I decided to go there. I
didn’t want to do formal lessons, so I bought some tapes and 2 had lessons once a week?
listened to them before I went. I travelled around the country for 3 got a job for a short time?
six months. It’s the only way to learn! I didn’t have much money,
so I worked in bars. That meant I met a lot of people and learned a 4 thinks it’s a very good to learn a language?
lot of Italian. I also had a great time. I’d definitely recommend it.’ 5 wants to learn more?
Sasha is 29. She did an intensive course in London. 6 had lessons every day?
‘I studied French and Spanish at university and got a job with
computers. I missed learning a language, so I asked my boss for a 7 had problems at first?
month’s holiday and enrolled on an intensive German course in 7
London. We did six hours of lessons every day, so it was quite hard
work. We all communicated in German. The problem was when I went
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home, I spoke English again. The course was fun and I learned a lot,
but I’d like to do a course in Germany next time.’
WRITING
Example: When June’s first Read the advert and write a formal e-mail telling
the language school what course you’d like to do.
child was born she _____. A
worked in the evenings ■ The English School – Oxford
B continued working ■ C stopped working ■ Learn English in Oxford.
1 June didn’t find learning a language _____. We do one-week, four-week, and eight-week courses
A interesting ■ B difficult ■ C easy ■ with accommodation – in flats or with an English family
She had a class _____. We organize trips to Stratford-upon-Avon
every day ■
She usually studied _____. A
in the evenings ■
Paragraph 1
• Why are you writing? • How old are you?
B when the children were resting in the day ■
• Who are you? • Where are you from?
Paragraph 2
C when the children were at school ■ • What’s your level of English?
Tim went to Italy because he _____. • How long do you want to study?
A knew the country well ■ B wanted to do a course • Where do you want to stay?
there ■ C spoke some of the language ■ Paragraph 3
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Listening total 10
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SPEAKING Student A
S PEAKING Student B
Ask your partner about learning English.
Ask your partner about learning English.
1 Do you enjoy learning English? Why (not)? 1 Do you think learning languages is important? Why?
2 Why are you learning English? 2 What are you going to use your English for?
3 Do you find it more difficult to speak or to write 3 Do you find it more difficult to understand or to
English? speak English?
4 Do you think it’s possible to learn more than one 4 Do you think it’s possible to learn a language in a
language at the same time? Why (not)? year? How?
5 Would you like to learn another language? 5 Would you like to live in a different country and
Which one? learn their language? Where would you go? Why?
Read the information and answer your partner’s Find out about Susan. Ask your partner these
questions. questions.
0 like / do ?
Name: Susan James 1 hate / do?
2 love / do / at weekend?
Likes: go / to cinema 3 not like / do?
4 not always remember / do?
Hates: be / in smoky places
Loves: walk / in countryside at weekend
Read the information about Sam and answer your
Doesn’t like: talk / to new people partner’s questions.
Doesn’t always remember: send / cards on birthdays
Name: Sam Waters
Find out about Sam. Ask your partner these Likes: talk / with friends
questions. Hates: do / housework
0 like / do ?
1 hate / do? Loves: sit / outside cafés at weekend
2 love / do / at weekend?
3 not like / do? Doesn’t like: get up / early
4 not always remember / do? Doesn’t always remember: clean / bath
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5 __________ 6 __________
7 __________ 8 __________
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Example: If Dad were here, he’d take (take) you to 1 If I was / were you, I’d stop smoking.
the station. 2 Will / Would you go to the gym if you had more
0 If I was rich, I _________ (give) a lot of money time?
to my family. 3 If we get / got a taxi, we’ll arrive on time.
1 She _________ (stay) in tonight if she has a 4 If they had more money they can / could go on
test tomorrow. holiday.
2 If I didn’t like her, I _________ (not speak) to her. 5 I won’t / wouldn’t scream if I saw a ghost.
3 If he rings me, I _________ (be) very happy. 6 If we don’t / didn’t leave now, we’ll be late.
4 We _________ (not go) to the beach if it’s cold. 7 If I get an interview, I’ll / would buy everyone a
5 I’d travel around the world if I _________ (not drink.
have) young children. 8 If I won the lottery, I’ll / ’d buy a new house.
6 8
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Complete the dialogue with might, should, or
shouldn’t. V O CAB U LAR Y
Katie What are you going to do when you finish Underline the odd word out.
university?
Example: gorilla tiger rabbit elephant
George I might live abroad for a year. I’m not sure yet.
1 eagle bear camel goat
Katie Which country?
2 swan cow fly mice
George I haven’t decided yet, but I 1 __________ go
to Italy. 3 shark dolphin lion whale
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Listen to your partner’s problems and give advice. Tell your partner about your problems.
Use these ideas with should: 0 You’re not very fit.
0 go / gym 1 You’re boyfriend / girlfriend has left you.
1 find / someone else 2 You don’t understand your homework.
2 ask / teacher 3 You’ve got an important exam on Monday.
3 study / at the weekend 4 You want to speak another language.
4 have / lessons
Listen to your partner’s problems and give advice.
Tell your partner about your problems. Use these ideas with should:
0 You lent your best friend a lot of money. 0 ask for / money
1 You forgot to do your English homework. 1 apologize / teacher
2 It’s your mum’s birthday. 2 buy / nice present
3 You have to work late every day. 3 find / another job
4 You think your best friend’s girlfriend is seeing someone 4 tell / the truth
else.
2 I __________ (know) Billy since I was a child. 2 Pierce Brosnan plays the part of James Bond.
3 __________ you __________ (meet) any interesting The part of James Bond _________________.
people at the party last week? 3 Shakespeare didn’t write War and Peace!
4 Sarah __________ (move) to Spain last year. War and Peace _________________.
5 Harry __________ (work) here for years – he 4 Our school prefers modern teaching methods.
knows everything about the job.
Modern teaching methods _________________.
6 I __________ (not see) my brother since last April.
5 Pollution harms the environment.
7 I __________ (speak) to my boss about
The environment _________________.
holidays yesterday.
8 6
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Complete the sentences with used to, didn’t use to, V O CAB U LAR Y
or Did … use to.
Complete the sentences with the words.
Example: I used to go out a lot, but now I stay at home.
0 Tom __________ live in a flat, but now he lives in dogs spiders open spaces heights
a house. flying water closed spaces
1 __________ Sam __________ be in the Example: I won’t go in an aeroplane. I’m afraid of flying.
football team? 0 I’m terrified of __________. I hate all their
2 I __________ like Anna, but now I think she’s long, hairy legs.
really nice. 1 I never go in lifts. I hate __________.
3 These days, I get up at 7 a.m., but I __________
2 I haven’t been in a swimming pool for years.
have to get up at 5.30!
I’m frightened of __________.
4 They __________ eat meat, but now they do.
3 I don’t really like going out of the house. I have
5 __________ you __________ have long hair
when you were young? a phobia about __________.
6 4 I can’t climb trees. I’m scared of __________.
5 I don’t like __________. I’m always afraid they’re
going to bite me, and I hate it when they bark.
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0 __________ you __________ have long hair 2 Claire __________ (move) to France last year.
when you were young? 3 How long __________ you __________ (live) in this
1 They __________ eat meat, but now they do. house?
2 Brenda __________ live in a flat, but now she 4 Brian __________ (work) here for years – he knows
lives in a house. everything about the job.
3 I __________ stay at home, but now I go out a lot. 5 I __________ (speak) to my boss about a pay rise
yesterday.
4 I __________ like Miguel, but now I think he’s
really nice. 6 I __________ (know) Yolanda since I was a child.
5 __________ Jordan __________ be in the 7 I __________ (be) a journalist for two years.
basketball team? 8 My mum __________ (not study) technology at
6 school.
8
Rewrite the sentences in the present or past passive. Grammar total 20
Example: Shakespeare didn’t write War and Peace! War V O CAB U LAR Y
and Peace wasn’t written by Shakespeare! Complete the phrases with the correct verb.
0 Pollution harms the environment.
Example: be born
The environment _________________.
1 ____ to primary school
1 Our school prefers modern teaching methods.
2 ____ to secondary school
Modern teaching methods _________________.
3 ____ to university
2 A teacher from our school won the marathon.
4 ____ work
The marathon _________________.
5 ____ in love
3 Van Gogh painted this picture of sunflowers. This
6 ____ married
picture of sunflowers _________________.
7 ____ children
4 Orlando Bloom plays the part of Legolas.
8 ____ divorced
The part of Legolas _________________. 8
5 My father built this house before I was
born. This house _________________.
6
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Example: The writer thinks you may have a phobia if Reading total 15
you’re frightened of more than one thing. WRITING
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ Write a biography of a famous person. Include as
1 According to the article, nobody really has a much of this information as you can:
phobia. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ • where / when born?
The writer thinks that common phobias are worse
• alive / dead?
than unusual phobias.
• married?
• what / famous for?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
The writer doesn’t believe some people who say they
• what / you like about him/her? 10
have phobias.
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A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
Read the information about the history of the Ask your partner about the history of the
hamburger and answer your partner’s questions. hamburger. Use the present or past passive.
Use the past or present passive. 0 when / first hamburger dish / introduce / in America?
1 what / call?
The Hamburger 2 when / first hamburgers / sell?
19th century: first hamburger-style dish introduced 3 when / Big Mac / introduce?
in America / called Hamburg-style beef 4 how many / hamburgers / eat / in America / today?
1920s: hamburgers first sold in America
1940s: first Macdonald’s restaurant opened Read the information about the history of trainers
1968: Big Mac introduced and answer your partner’s questions. Use the past
Today: millions of hamburgers eaten in America or present passive.
Trainers
Ask your partner about the history of trainers. trainers first appeared in America
Use the present or past passive. invented by Bill Bowerman and Phil
0 where / trainers / first appear?
1 who / invent? Knight 1964: their first company opened
2 when / first company / open? 1968: company changed its name to Nike
3 company’s name / change to? Today: millions of trainers sold every year
4 how many trainers / sell / today?
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3 This film’s boring. Turn __________. 3 This shirt isn’t big too / enough / very.
Complete the dialogues with one word. Complete the phrasal verbs.
Example: ‘I’m not English.’ ‘Neither am I.’ Example: The test will be over in ten minutes.
Please check your work.
1 ‘I’ve seen an elephant.’ ‘So __________ I.’
1 He gave __________ smoking last week.
2 ‘I didn’t enjoy the film.’ ‘Neither __________ I.’
2 I’m going to look __________ some information on
3 ‘I don’t like tennis.’ ‘__________ do I.’ the Internet.
4 ‘I like music.’ ‘__________ do I.’ 3 Turn the television __________. It’s too noisy!
5 ‘I can speak German.’ ‘So __________ I.’ 4 Can you find __________ about flights to Paris,
6 ‘I went to Poland last year.’ ‘So __________ I.’ please?
5 I stayed __________ really late last night and now
6
I’m tired.
6 You need to fill __________ a form if youwant to
join the sports club.
7 This room’s a mess! Put __________ those clothes!
8 Matthew doesn’t get __________ with his sister.
They argue all the time.
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Read about Hannah and answer your partner’s Ask your partner about Hannah’s typical weekday.
questions. 0 morning / evening person?
1 What / do / before work?
2 What time / start / finish work?
HANNAH – MORNING PERSON 3 Where / go / lunchtime?
Typical weekday: 4 What / do / evenings?
5 go to bed early?
Morning Evening
6:00 a.m. – go for run read / something romantic
Read about Mick and answer your partner’s
8:00 a.m. – start work listen / CDs questions.
lunchtime – go to gym eat / healthy food
4:00 p.m. – finish work 10:00 p.m. – go to bed MICK – EVENING PERSON
Typical weekday:
Morning Evening
Ask your partner about Mick’s typical weekday.
0 morning / evening person? 9:00 a.m. – wake up go out with friends
1 what time / wake up? 10:00 a.m. – start work watch / thriller on TV
2 what time / start / finish work? lunchtime – stay at work eat / fast food
3 where / go / lunchtime?
6:00 p.m. – finish work 1:00 a.m. – go to bed
4 what / do / evenings?
5 what time / go to bed?
Example: I usually get up (get up) at 7 o’clock. 1 I’m bored. I don’t have anything / nothing to do.
0 He __________ (look for) a job when he 2 This is the best / better pizza I’ve ever tasted.
leaves university. 3 They asked us what we wanted / we did want.
1 I __________ (be) to Italy three times. 4 My brother’s most / more intelligent than me.
2 Mike __________ (live) in France, but now he 5 I mustn’t / don’t have to work today. It’s a holiday!
lives in London.
6 If she didn’t love him, she wouldn’t / won’t marry
3 Our office __________ (not clean) every day. him.
4 She __________ (not go) to the party, she 7 A tortoise moves more quickly / quicker than a
went home. snail.
5 She left the cinema because she __________ You can / should get a new job. Your boss is
(see) the film before. horrible.
6 Happy anniversary! How long __________ you Swimming / Swim in the sea makes me feel great.
__________ (marry)? You must / mustn’t study hard. You’ve got an exam.
7 Sarah __________ (cook) lunch at the moment. You smoke too many / too much cigarettes.
8 They __________ (watch) TV when we arrived. She said / told him she didn’t want to marry him.
9 __________ you ever __________ (see) a crocodile? They might / must visit us tomorrow. It depends
10 I __________ (see) David last week. whether they fix the car.
11 I don’t think it __________ (rain) tomorrow. There I don’t do enough / too exercise.
aren’t any clouds. 14
12 Paella __________ (make) with rice. Grammar total 40
13 They __________ (not listen) to the teacher right V O CAB U LAR Y
now.
Underline the odd word out.
14 What __________ you __________ (see) when
you opened the door? Example: funny friendly kind crowded
15 When I arrived, Jack __________ (already / leave) 1 fingers legs hands arms
– the house was empty.
2 trousers socks shoes trainers
16
3 sheep chicken camel pig
Complete the sentences with one word. 4 husband wife uncle brother
5 fly mosquito dolphin wasp
Example: Where does Ben live? 5
1 Put ______ your coat. It’s cold outside.
2 I ______ do my homework now, I’ll do it later.
3 I went to France ______ learn French.
4 ‘Have you read the newspaper?’ ‘No, not ______.’ 5
How ______ do you do exercise? Every day?
What ______ you do if he doesn’t ring?
______ it was a cold day, she didn’t have a coat.
A post office is a place ______ you buy stamps.
She ran ______ of the house.
‘I don’t like fish.’ ‘______ do I.’
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5 Complete the sentences with the correct word. 6 Write the opposite.
Example: My mum’s brother is my uncle. Example: pass fail
aunt uncle cousin 1 find __________
1 Can you turn ______ the TV? I want to watch the 2 near __________
film.
3 dangerous __________
on in off
4 patient __________
2 They ______ a really good time on holiday.
5 borrow __________
spent did had
6 push __________
3 Ann’s really ______. She always gives me presents. 6
mean lazy generous
4 They drove ______ the tunnel. 7 Write the prepositions.
through under across Example: What music do you listen to?
5 Mike ______ me he had finished his homework. 1 How long did you wait __________ a bus today?
said told replied 2 My birthday’s __________ July.
6 My sister is my uncle’s ______. 3 The ball went __________ the wall.
niece granddaughter nephew 4 I’ll meet you tomorrow __________ work – we’ll go
7 The opposite of ‘noisy’ is ‘______’. for a pizza.
safe quiet clean 5 The boy jumped __________ the river.
8 Are you looking ______ to your holiday? 6 Shall I tell you __________ the film?
for after forward 7 I often argue __________ my brother.
9 I ______ on really well with my parents. 8 I’m going to the cinema __________ Friday.
8
do get make
10 My friend’s birthday is ______ 5th September.
8 Complete the sentences with one word.
in at on
Example: Write down the words.
11 He came first and ______ a great prize.
earned did won 1 You’ll have to go ______ the road, the cinema’s on
the other side.
12 I’m not ______ good at maths.
2 ______ the channel. This programme’s boring.
very incredibly bit
3 Work ______ pairs.
13 That skirt looks nice. Would you like to ______
it on? 4 ______ your bed and tidy your room before you go
out.
take wear try
5 Let’s ______ John to dinner.
14 The plane made an emergency landing, but ______
no one was hurt. 6 Shall we ______ sightseeing tomorrow?
immediately luckily suddenly 7 Can you ______ the dog for a walk?
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P R O N U N C I AT I O N
Write the words in the correct place.
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Example: How often do you do exercise? Every 1 David __________ (cook) lunch at the moment.
day? 1 She ran ______ of the house. 2 He __________ (not listen) to music now.
2 What ______ you do if he doesn’t ring? 3 Paella __________ (make) with rice.
3 Put ______ your coat. It’s cold outside. 4 I don’t think it __________ (rain) tomorrow. There
aren’t any clouds.
4 A post office is a place ______ you buy stamps.
5 I __________ (see) Marco last night.
5 ‘I don’t like fish.’ ‘______ do I.’
6 __________ you ever __________ (see) a dolphin?
6 I went to France ______ learn French.
7 They __________ (watch) a film when we arrived.
7 ______ does Ben live?
8 When I arrived, Richard __________ (already /
8 I ______ do my homework now, I’ll do it later. leave) – the house was empty.
______ it was a cold day, she didn’t have a coat. Happy anniversary! How long __________ you
‘Have you read the newspaper?’ ‘No, not ______.’ __________ (marry)?
10 What __________ you __________ (see) when you
opened the door?
Underline the correct word or phrase. We __________ (not go) to the party, we went to the
theatre.
Example: This is the best / better wine I’ve ever tasted. Our classroom __________ (not clean) every day.
1 I’m bored. I don’t have anything / nothing to do. Margaret __________ (live) in Edinburgh, but now she
2 They asked us what we wanted / we did want. lives in Belfast.
3 A tortoise moves more quickly / quicker than a I __________ (be) to Canada three times.
snail. He __________ (look for) a job when he leaves
4 I mustn’t / don’t have to work today. It’s a holiday! 5 school.
Swimming / Swim in the sea makes me feel great. 6 She left the cinema because she __________ (see) the
film before.
You smoke too many / too much cigarettes. 16
7 They might / must visit us tomorrow. It depends
whether they fix the car. Grammar total 40
8 Have you finished your homework yet / just? V O CAB U LAR Y
I don’t do enough / too exercise. Write the opposite.
She said / told him she didn’t want to marry him.
Example: patient impatient
You must / mustn’t study hard. You’ve got an exam.
1 push __________
You can / should get a new job. Your boss is
2 borrow __________
horrible.
3 find __________
If she didn’t love him, she wouldn’t / won’t marry
him. 4 pass __________
I’m most / more intelligent than my brother. 5 dangerous __________
14 6 near __________
6
Complete the sentences with one word. 7 Are you looking ______ to your holiday?
2 ______ your bed and tidy your room before you go aunt uncle cousin
out. Linda ______ me she had finished her homework.
3 You’ll have to go ______ the road, the book shop’s said told replied
on the other side.
The opposite of ‘noisy’ is ‘______’.
4 Let’s ______ Harry and Isabella to dinner.
safe quiet clean
5 Can you ______ the dog for a walk?
They drove ______ the tunnel.
6 ______ the channel. This programme’s boring.
through under across
7 Write ______ the words.
My boyfriend’s really ______. He always gives me
7
presents.
mean lazy generous
Write the prepositions.
They ______ a really good time on holiday.
Example: I’ll see you tomorrow at work. Don’t be spent did had
late! 1 I often argue __________ my brother. Can you turn ______ the TV? I want to watch the
2 The dog jumped __________ the river. film.
3 How long did you wait __________ a bus this on in off
morning? 14
4 Shall I tell you __________ the film?
5 We’re going to the cinema _____________ Sunday. Underline the odd word out.
6 The ball went __________ the wall and we lost it. 7 Example: husband wife uncle brother
What music do you listen __________? 1 fly mosquito dolphin wasp
8 Is your birthday __________ October? 2 sheep chicken camel pig
8
3 trousers socks shoes trainers
4 funny friendly kind crowded
Complete the sentences with the correct word. 5 fingers legs hands arms
Example: My sister is my uncle’s niece. 5
niece granddaughter nephew Vocabulary total 40
1 The plane made an emergency landing, but ______ P R O N U N C I AT I O N
no one was hurt.
immediately luckily suddenly Underline the stressed syllable.
That skirt looks nice. Would you like to ______ Example:
it on? builder 1 exist
take wear try 2 university
He came first and ______ a great prize. 3 journey
earned did won 4 almost
I’m not ______ good at geography. 5 nothing
very incredibly bit 6 pyjamas
I ______ on really well with my parents. 7 prefer
do get make promise
My brother’s birthday is ______ 14th February. in e-mail
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Caller 2 ■ B thinks we should forget about things Caller 2 ■ B thinks we shouldn’t read about bad
we’ve done wrong. things all the time.
Caller 3 ■ C thinks we should try to make other
Caller 3 ■ C thinks we shouldn’t think about
people feel better.
things we’ve done wrong.
Caller 4 ■ D thinks we should tell ourselves that
Caller 4 ■ D thinks we should think about the
we will be successful.
good things that happen.
Caller 5 ■ E thinks we shouldn’t think about bad Caller 5 ■ E thinks we shouldn’t think we’ll
things which happen in the world. always fail.
5 5
Listen to the TV programme and complete the Listen to the TV programme and complete the
information. information.
Sofia Coppola Sofia Coppola
She was born in 1________ in New York. Lost in Translation came out in 1________.
She left school and became a/an 2________. She was born in New York in 2________.
She studied fine arts and 3________. She studied fine arts and 3________.
She directed her first film in 4________. Then she became a/an 4________.
In 5________ she directed Lost in Translation. In 5________ she made her first film.
5 5
Read the information about a holiday you had and Ask your partner about their holiday.
answer your partner’s questions. 0 Where / go?
1 What / hotel like? Your room?
Barbados
2 Facilities?
3 food / good / expensive?
4 Facilities?
Luxury Holiday Hotel – all rooms with sea views 5 beach / near hotel?
6 What activities / do?
Private swimming pool, gym, sauna
Excellent meals included
Read the information about a holiday you had and
Minutes from private beach answer your partner’s questions.
Snorkelling / windsurfing / diving
France
Ask your partner about their holiday.
0 Where / go? Camping
1 Where / stay? Beautiful countryside
2 What / like?
3 Facilities? Washing / cooking facilities
4 How far / beach? 30-minute drive from beach
5 easy / get to shops?
6 What activities / do? 10-minute drive from shops
walking / climbing / cycling
GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
1 1 C 10 A 19 C 2 1 C 10 C 19 C
2 B 11 B 20 A 2 B 11 C 20 A
3 A 12 A 21 B 3 A 12 A 21 A
4 B 13 C 22 C 4 B 13 B 22 A
5 A 14 B 23 B 5 B 14 B 23 B
6 B 15 C 24 A 6 A 15 A 24 A
7 B 16 B 25 B 7 C 16 B 25 C
8 A 17 C 8 C 17 C
9 B 18 C 9 A 18 A
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Listening and speaking Listening and Speaking 1 sightseeing, visiting fashion boutiques
2 They were too expensive.
LISTENING LISTENING 3 fashion shops
2.3 (2 marks per answer) 3.1 (2 marks per answer) 4 To find the best treasures before
the crowds arrive.
1C 3B 5 A 1A 3C 5 B
5 She enjoyed the night life.
2C 4C 2C 4B
WRITING
SPEAKING SPEAKING
Student’s own answers. See
See marking guidelines on p.3. See marking guidelines on p.3.
marking guidelines on p.3.
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1 Because she often used to work until VOCABULARY 1 1971 3 photography 5 2003
midnight. 2 actress 4 1999
4 1 legs 4 wife
Because bright light tells the brain it’s 2 trousers 5 dolphin
time to wake up. SPEAKING
3 chicken
She bought heavy curtains to make her See marking guidelines on p.3.
room dark. 5 1 on 8 forward
Because exciting stories can stop you 2 had 9 get
sleeping. 3 generous 10 on
She felt more relaxed. 4 through 11 won
5 told 12 very
6 niece 13 try
WRITING 7 quiet 14 luckily
Student’s own answers. See 6 1 lose 4 impatient
marking guidelines on p.3. 2 far 5 lend
3 safe 6 pull
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WRITING
Reading and Writing
Grammar, Vocabulary Student’s own answers. See READING
and Pronunciation marking guidelines on p.3. 1 1 B 5A 8B
GRAMMAR 2 B 6A 9C
3 A 7C 10 C
1 1 Did … use to 4 used to Listening and Speaking 4 B
2 didn’t use to 5 didn’t use to
3 used to 6 Did … use to 1 drive home, eat, go to bed
LISTENING
2 Your brain tells you it’s time to wake
1 is harmed by pollution 7.11 (2 marks per answer) up. 3 She bought heavy curtains.
2 are preferred by our school 1 American 4 Tippex 4 They can be too exciting and stop
3 was won by a teacher from our school 2 1903 5 bullet-proof vests you sleeping.
4 was painted by Van Gogh 3 55 million 5 She was more relaxed and she
5 is played by Orlando Bloom had better concentration.
6 was built by my father before I was born
SPEAKING
3 1 haven’t seen 5 spoke WRITING
2 moved 6 ’ve known See marking guidelines on p.3.
3 have … lived 7 ’ve been Student’s own answers. See
4 ’s worked 8 didn’t study marking guidelines on p.3.
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