Unit 1

Test A
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Part 1: Reading

Unit 1 - Test A
Task 1: R
 ead the text about a video game and correct the information below. (20 marks)

The DDR Revolution

Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) appeared At present there are DDR tournaments enjoy dancing and at the same time try

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in Japan in 1998 and one year later in worldwide and participants compete to perfect their scores.
the USA. It was the pioneering series for higher scores and show their playing
DDR is an absolute success and people
of the rhythm and dance genre in styles. Some players are technical and
of all ages all over the world want to
video games. Players have to stand on use minimalistic movements to hit all
play it. There are many who play this
a dance platform or stage which has arrows with perfection. They usually
game to exercise and lose weight. In
four arrows arranged in the form of try higher level games to improve their
some schools, children have to play it
a cross. There are arrows on a screen scores. Others have a free style and
as a PE activity. An amazing thing to
too that scroll upwards and when they perform dance routines while they
highlight is that in 2004 Dance Dance
pass over fixed arrows near the top play. These players tend to choose
Revolution became an official sporting
of the screen, players must step on lower difficulty levels so that they do
event in Norway. DDR has really
the corresponding arrow on the dance not have to make a large number of
proved to be good aerobic exercise!
platform. At higher levels of difficulty, movements. There are also average
there are some extra arrows with players who perform a combination of Adapted from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_
other functions and rewards. the two styles described before. They Dance_Revolution

1 DDR first appeared in North America. 2 She the tickets for the concert
because she got them as a present.
2 The game isn’t effective enough for training. 3 My friends and I for the History
exam so we will meet today after school.
3 There aren’t any DDR competitions in the world 4 My sister harder if she wants to
today. get into the school gymnastics team.
5 The restaurant is near our house. We
4 There are two styles of DDR players. by car.
6 You with strangers when you are
5 Players must perform dance routines to play DDR. online.
7 The children early tomorrow. It’s
their first day at school.
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and 8 This game starts automatically so I
writing a password or write a user name.
Task 1: F ill in the blanks with have to, has to, don’t 9 You left because the street is
have to, doesn’t have to, must or mustn’t blocked. Go straight ahead for two streets.
and a verb from the box. (20 marks) 10 He to buy the tickets or else he
won’t get a seat for the football match.
study   get up   go   turn   forget
tidy   press   chat   exercise   use   buy Task 2: Look at the maps and complete the
sentences using the words in the box.
0 I have to tidy my room or else my mum won’t (10 marks)
let me go to the cinema tonight.
go along   left   go past   right   left
1 You any buttons to play this
game. Just move in front of the screen.

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9 I don’t know how to play this game. It’s

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(complicated) for me. Can you
help me?
10 This cow is (young) to produce
bank
milk. It will produce lots when it grows up.

Task 4: Circle the correct option. (10 marks)

1 Rock climbing is a very exhausting / exhausted

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activity.
1 [1] the bank and turn
2 I didn’t know you were coming. I’m surprised /
[2]
.
surprising to see you here.
3 The information in this book is really interested /
interesting. It’ll be useful for my research paper.
pet shop
4 I find the noise of a car alarm very irritating /
irritated.
5 That crime can only be the work of a mentally
drugstore
disturbing / disturbed person.

Writing
2 [3] this street towards the Task 5: Imagine you are standing at your front
drugstore and turn [4] . The pet door and three different people ask you for
shop is on the [5] . directions. Write the directions you would
give them to tell them how to get to the three
destinations from your house. (30 marks)
Task 3: F ill in the blanks using too… or not… enough
and the adjectives in brackets. (10 marks) 1 Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the
1 My parents think this video game is supermarket please?
(aggressive) for children. They
don’t let us play it.
2 Bill’s (old) to travel abroad alone
so his father will go with him to Europe.
3 Our children are (patient) to wait 2 Excuse me, I can’t find the bus stop. Where is it,
in a supermarket queue. They usually get bored and please?
want to go home.
4 My dad is (exhausted) to go
climbing now. We did a lot of activities today!
5 I think this job is (boring) for me.
I’m tired of doing the same things every day. 3 Excuse me. How can I get to the cinema?
6 This game is (easy) for us. Let’s
try a more difficult one!
7 I’m (fit) to run a marathon. I get
tired as soon as I begin running.
8 He’s (tall) to play basketball and
of course he isn’t on the school team.

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Part 1: Reading

Unit 1 - Test B
Task 1: R
 ead the text about a computer game and correct the information below. (20 marks)

The PCGamerBike Craze

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The PCGamerBike is an exergame that players can make their pedalling don’t disconnect the equipment
comes in two versions, a compact speed coincide with the character’s because the game software
and a full-size exercise bike, which speed. The same concept applies to automatically records the players’
interacts with numerous computer pedal resistance. Players can adjust it calories burnt, distance covered and
games. Players only have to connect according to their needs; for example, total time pedalling.
the bike into a USB port, choose a if they have to go up or down a ramp.
The PCGamerBike provides an
game and start pedalling. The two versions available for this
entertaining way to exercise. When
game are also compatible with other
The pedals control the way in which playing their favourite games, people
forms of movement control equipment
characters – or their vehicles – move become so involved with the tasks
such as steering wheels or game pads.
on a computer screen. If the player they have to perform that they forget
pedals forward, the object on the If players want to use the bike without that they are actually doing physical
screen moves forward. There are playing games, they don’t have to activity!
also adjustable controllers so that unplug it. It is more practical if they

1 Players can only use pedals to control their 1 They to bed early during the
movements. week because they go to school in the morning.
2 You into the store with your dog.
2 Users must unplug the bike if they don’t want to Animals are not allowed in here.
play games but only want to exercise. 3 I for the test. The teacher isn’t
coming tomorrow.
3 Players can’t control how fast the characters move. 4 He his friend’s dog while she’s on holiday.
5 She lunch. Her friend ordered
4 There is only one type of PCGamerBike. some food online.
6 You the game. It runs
5 Players have to configure the software every time automatically when you insert the CD.
they want to check the calories they burn. 7 You ten blocks to do the
shopping any more. There’s a supermarket on the
corner now!
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and 8 My father works far from home and he
writing for an hour every day to get there.
Task 1: F ill in the blanks with have to, has to, don’t 9 Children under 12 in the front
have to, doesn’t have to, must or mustn’t seat of the car.
and a verb from the box. (20 marks) 10 I’ll tell Sue about your idea but she
a word. It’s a secret!
study   travel   go   say   come   walk
make   drive   feed   install   tidy Task 2: Look at the maps and complete the sentences
using the words in the box. (10 marks)
0 I have to tidy my room or else my mum won’t
let me go to the cinema tonight. right   through   opposite   towards   left

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7 What’s wrong with the dog? It is

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(irritated) and doesn’t stop barking.
drugstore 8 My sister is (old) to go to a disco.
supermarket She’s only 12.
9 Maria is (intelligent) to believe
in fairies and elves. But her sister Lulu does.
10 I’m (motivated) to study for the
Biology test. I think I don’t like this subject.

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Task 4: Circle the correct option. (10 marks)
1 She’s under a lot of pressure at work and feels
1 Walk [1] the supermarket and stressing / stressed.
turn [2] . The drugstore is on the 2 I’m really bored / boring because all my friends are
[3]
. on holiday.
3 They aren’t worrying / worried about the test results.
4 My dad thinks jogging is very exhausting /
bank exhausted.
5 This may sound surprising / surprised to you but I
won a trip to Paris yesterday.

drugstore Writing
Task 5: Imagine you are standing at your front
door and three different people ask you for
directions. Write the directions you would
give them to tell them how to get to the three
2 Walk [4] the park and turn left. destinations from your house. (30 marks)
The bank is [5] the drugstore.
1 Excuse me, I want to go to the chemist. How can I
Task 3: F ill in the blanks using too… or not… enough get there?
and the adjectives in brackets. (10 marks)
1 I’m (good) at this video game.
My sister always beats me.
2 My mum is always (tired) to go
2 Excuse me, where’s the park?
to the gym after work. She prefers to stay at home
and relax.
3 It’s (hot) to go cycling now. Let’s
go tomorrow morning then!
4 This comedy is (boring).
3 I think I’m lost. How do I get to the restaurant,
I wouldn’t recommend it.
please?
5 You’re (tall) to reach that shelf.
I’ll help you.
6 This chair is (comfortable) for me
to sit down and read my favourite book. I’ll sit on
the couch instead.
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Part 1: Reading

Unit 2 - Test A
Task 1: R
 ead Mahatma Gandhi’s biography and answer the questions. (10 marks)

Mahatma Ghandi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 October movement launched in India
1869 in western India. He was a major political and spiritual in August 1942 to call for

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leader of India and the Indian Independence Movement. immediate independence
Mohandas Gandhi is commonly known around the world as from Britain.
Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi practised non-violence,
Gandhi married Kasturbai Makhanji in 1883 when he was preached truthfulness and
13 years old and she was 14. It was an arranged marriage, invited others to do the same.
a customary thing to do in this area of the world. In 1888, He lived modestly and ate
Gandhi travelled to England to study law at University simple vegetarian food. One of his principles was: ‘There are
College in London. In 1893, he was hired by an Indian firm to many causes that I am prepared to die for but no causes that I
work as a lawyer in South Africa for a year. He stayed there am prepared to kill for.’
until 1915 when he returned to India and started to organise On 30 January 1948, Nathuram Godse, a Hindu radical,
protest marches against excessive tax and various forms of assassinated Gandhi while he was having his nightly public
discrimination. Gandhi supported many humanitarian causes walk in New Delhi.
and went to prison several times. One of his most important
Adapted from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi
campaigns was the Quit India Movement, a civil disobedience

1 Where was Gandhi from? Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and

writing
2 What university did he attend?
Task 1: F ill in the blanks using the verbs in brackets
in the Simple Past or Past Continuous.
3 When did he go to South Africa? (20 marks)
1 A: Our neighbours are so noisy! They were listening
4 What was the Quit India Movement?
to the radio until midnight last night.
B: No! They (not listen) to
5 Who killed Gandhi?
the radio. They were watching a DVD of a rock
concert. And I think they also
Task 2: Read the text again and write true (T) (sing) some songs later.
or false (F). (10 marks) 2 A: Did you hear that Anne had a bike accident?
B: Oh, really? she
1 Gandhi was the president of India. [ ]
(fall) off her bike?
2 Gandhi’s family chose his wife Kasturbai for him. [ ]
A: Y es, she did. Actually, she (fall)
3 Gandhi went to South Africa to complete
off her bike while she (cross)
his law studies. [ ]
the park.
4 Gandhi never went to prison. [ ]
3 A: I would like to talk to you, boys. Did you break
5 Gandhi didn’t eat meat. [ ]
the classroom window this morning?
B: No, Mrs Lockhart. We (not
break) it. You can take our word for it!
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4 A: I think Sarah is interested in you! She was looking 4 We don’t bow… [ ]

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at you this evening. 5 The new student said… [ ]
B: She (not look) at me. She was
a her when we met after so long.
looking at you!
b ‘Hi’ and started talking with us.
5 A: Oh, I’m so tired today!
c hands when they meet.
B: That’s impossible! You (sleep) for
d at me when I saw her in the street.
11 hours yesterday!
e when we meet someone in my country.
6 A: I saw Maya this morning.

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B: Oh, really? she Task 4: Answer these questions. (10 marks)
(wait) for the bus to go to school?
A: N o, she wasn’t. She (walk) her dog. 1 What was your mother doing when you got up this
morning?
Task 2: Find five prom clothing items and complete
the sentences below. Answers may be in 2 What did you do yesterday afternoon?
any order but will be in a straight line
(diagonal, left to right, right to left,
3 When was the last time you hurt yourself?
bottom to top, top to bottom). (10 marks)

E A R R I N G S 4 Complete this sentence: While my classmates were

studying, I...
I D W U A S E D

T R V R B I R T
5 Where were you when the bell rang and the school
W I E U L D U U break finished?
O B S K I X W V

B D T F E D O B
Task 5: Last month you and your classmates organised
A U R D V U R I a party to raise money for your prom. While
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you were decorating the place, something
happened and you had to postpone the party
for a later occasion. Write a brief account
1 I’m going to help my brother put on his
of the incident. Use the Simple Past, Past
around his neck and adjust it. Continuous, when and while. (30 marks)
2 Sue’s grandmother gave her a pair of
to match her necklace.
3 It’s a formal party so Matt will wear a shirt and a
.
4 Everybody loved the that the prom
queen was wearing. It was a very beautiful dress!
5 He was wearing a shirt and a
under his jacket.

Task 3: M
 atch the sentence halves using letters.
(10 marks)
1 They usually shake… [ ]
2 She smiled… [ ]
3 I hugged… [ ]

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Part 1: Reading

Unit 2 - Test B
Task 1: Read John Lennon’s biography and answer the questions. (10 marks)

John Lennon
John Winston Lennon was born on 9 October 1940 in After a retirement period
Liverpool, England. He was a famous rock musician, singer, from 1976 to 1980, Lennon

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songwriter, artist and peace activist. He gained worldwide reemerged with a new
recognition as one of the founding members of The Beatles. album. But one month later
Lennon’s mother, Julia, bought him his first guitar in 1957. a man called Mark Chapman
His Aunt Mimi, who at the time took care of him, never killed him in New York City
believed Lennon when he said he would be famous one on 8 December 1980. In
day. Lennon proved his aunt to be wrong when he became 2002, people voted Lennon
very famous with The Beatles. The members of this musical the eighth most popular
group regarded him as the leader. As Paul McCartney once person on the 100 Greatest
explained: ‘We all looked up to John. He was older and he was Britons on BBC. In 2004,
very much the leader – and he was the smartest.’ the Rolling Stone magazine
Lennon also had a solo career. He wrote and recorded many ranked Lennon number 38 on its list of ‘The Immortals:
songs such as Imagine and Give Peace a Chance. Lennon The Fifty Greatest Artists of All Time’.
revealed his personality not only in his songs but also on
Adapted from: http://www.wikipedia.com
television and in films such as Help! and A Hard Day’s Night.

1 Where and when was Lennon born? 5 A BBC survey on the 100 Greatest Britons
placed Lennon into the top ten. [ ]
2 How did he get his first guitar?
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and
3 Who took care of Lennon when he was a child? writing
Task 1: F ill in the blanks using the verbs in brackets
4 Why did the members of the band consider him in the Simple Past or Past Continuous.
their leader? (20 marks)
1 A: Our neighbours are so noisy! They
5 How did he die? (listen) to the radio until midnight last night.
B: No! They weren’t listening to the radio. They
(watch) a DVD of a rock
Task 2: Read the text again and write true (T)
concert. And I think that, after that, they
or false (F). (10 marks)
(have) an argument.
1 Lennon showed his personality through 2 A:  you (hear)
his songs, movies and on TV. [ ] that Ruth had a car accident yesterday?
2 His Aunt Mimi believed in his musician career. [ ] B: I did. It happened while she
3 As a solo player, Lennon wrote and recorded (go) to work. She (break) her leg.
Imagine. [ ] 3 A: I would like to talk to you, boys.
4 Lennon worked as a musician from 1976 you (break) the classroom
to 1980. [ ] window this morning?

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B: No, Mrs Lockhart. We didn’t break it. You can take 2 She kissed… [ ]

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our word for it! 3 I saw you and waved… [ ]
4 A: I think Ryan likes you! He was looking at you this 4 I said… [ ]
afternoon. 5 He smiled… [ ]
B: He (not look) at me. He was
a my hand but you weren’t looking at me.
looking at Rachel!
b a high five when a good joke or comment is made.
5 A: Hello! (talking on the phone)
c ‘Hi’ when I entered the room.
B: Hello, Logan? Is that you? you

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d me on the cheek.
(sleep)? Oh, I’m so sorry.
e at me but didn’t say a word.
A: Yes, I was. But that’s no problem. What’s up?
6 A: Maria was here yesterday. Did you see her? Task 4: Answer these questions. (10 marks)
B: No, I (not see) her. Is she OK?
1 What were you doing when your English teacher
Task 2: Find five prom clothing items and complete walked into the classroom?
the sentences below. Answers may be in
any order but will be in a straight line 2 Where did you go on your last holiday?
(diagonal, left to right, right to left,
bottom to top, top to bottom). (10 marks)
3 When was the last time you really enjoyed yourself?
E N T R I N G W
4 Complete this sentence: While my dad was having a
I E O S D A W A
shower yesterday, I...
T C N V S B D I

S K W R J I B S 5 Where did you go yesterday afternoon?

R L O B D O N T

L A I S D W K C
Writing
R C T U X E D O
Task 5: Last month you and your classmates organised
A E N I D O S A a party to raise money for your prom. While
C O R S A G E T you were decorating the place, something
happened and you had to postpone the party
1 Wear this around your neck to for a later occasion. Write a brief account
of the incident. Use the Simple Past, Past
see if it matches your dress.
Continuous, when and while. (30 marks)
2 I’m going to help my brother put on his
around his neck and adjust it.
3 He was wearing a shirt and a
under his jacket.
4 She only has to put the around
her wrist and she’s ready for the prom!
5 It’s a formal party so Matt will wear a shirt and a
.

Task 3: M
 atch the sentence halves using letters.
(10 marks)
1 Many teenagers give… [ ]
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Part 1: Reading 3 There will be conventional food products

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made from insects. [ ]
Task 1: R
 ead the text and then write true (T) or false
(F). Correct the false statements. (20 marks)

4 Algae products are not healthy to eat. [ ]

The Future of Food
In the future, many factors will probably affect
people’s eating habits and our daily meals may

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change considerably. Experts say that insects will 5 All food products containing seaweed
become part of our diet as they are rich in protein will taste the same. [ ]
and cost less than other food items to produce. The
idea is to raise bugs in insect farms and supply the
population with this ‘mini-livestock’. People in many
parts of the world are already consuming this type of
food. As food appearance has an enormous effect on Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and
taste, insects’ disgusting aspect can be disguised as
ingredients for hamburgers or sausages that people
writing
will never notice. Task 1: Task 1: Circle the correct option. (20 marks)
Another option in the future will be ‘cultured meat’
as it offers many advantages. First, growing meat in 1 A: What are you going to do / are you doing tomorrow?
a lab does not affect the environment as much as B: I’m meeting / I’m going to meet my sister at the
raising cattle does. And secondly, it does not occupy airport at 10 a.m.
long stretches of land. Besides, scientists will be 2 A: You have an appointment with the doctor. Are
able to control the content of fat and nutrients in a
you seeing / Are you going to see him this
piece of meat and will make healthier products.
Algae also appear among the predictions of our afternoon?
future eating habits as they are easy to produce. B: No, the doctor’s secretary phoned me today to
Today in some countries like Japan, there are algae cancel the appointment. I’m calling / I’m going to
farms. Eating seaweed provides health benefits as call her tomorrow for a new appointment.
the granules in them are low in salt and can prevent
heart attacks or high blood pressure. There are a lot 3 A: Do you know when you’re going to come back /
of seaweed varieties to cater for different tastes in you’re coming back next week?
some Far East countries. B: Yes, I have my plane ticket here with me. I’m
These are just a few of the food items specialists are coming back / I’m going to come back next
currently working so as to increase the range of food
Sunday at 5 p.m.
choices available to us and find new safer ways to
produce them. 4 A: Are you coming / Are you going to come to the
meeting later?
B: No, I must leave earlier today. I told our boss I’m
1 At present insects are part of some not staying / I’m not going to stay.
people’s diet. [ ] 5 I must pass the next exam. In this way, my parents
are letting / are going to let me go on holiday. I’m
going to study / I’m studying hard.
6 A: Tomorrow morning I’m meeting / I’m going to
2 ’Cultured meat’ will be more harmful to the
meet my friend Julie to study Maths together.
environment. [ ]
She’s going to come / She’s coming at 8. Are you
going to join / Are you joining us?

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until late today. I don’t think I’ll get up early
tomorrow. Anyway, I’m calling / I’m going to call
you to confirm in case I decide to join you. Task 4: Complete the dialogue with the phrases in
the box. (10 marks)
7 A: I’m travelling / I’m going to travel to the
mountains this winter. But I don’t remember Sorry, I can’t make it.   And what about tomorrow?
exactly when. I’m going to call / I’m calling the How about going in the afternoon?
travel agency to confirm the dates. What are you Let’s go to the cinema tonight.   I’d like to but

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going to do / are you doing these holidays?
B: I’m going to stay / I’m staying at home. My best Martin: [1] .
friend is visiting / is going to visit me next week. Ralph: [2] .
I’m having dinner with my grandparents.
Task 2: Unscramble the questions and write the [3]
?
answers. (10 marks) Martin: [4]
1 will / you / What / graduate / when / study / you / I have basketball practice then.
school / from / ? Ralph: [5] .
Martin: Great idea! Tomorrow they’re showing some
new films at the local cinema.
2 future / teleport / in / Will / people / the / from / to /
place / place / ? Writing:
Task 5: You are soon visiting a city where one of your
best friends lives and you are staying for just
3 live / you / in / Where / ten / will / years’ time / ? one day. Write an email to your friend telling
him / her when you are arriving there and
invite him / her to eat out together. Include
the place and time you plan to meet him /
4 be / What / in / computers / will / the / like / future / ? her and your plans for the day. Remember
to use the Present Continuous and Going to.
(30 marks)
5 future / robot shop assistants / near / there / in /
Will / be / the / ?
From:
To:

Dear ,
Task 3: C
 omplete the questions with How much or
How many and write the answers. (10 marks)
1  rice do you eat per week?

2  meat is there in your fridge?

3  salt do you consume daily?

4  cups of coffee do you drink a day?

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Part 1: Reading 3 People who wear smart clothes can’t decide

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when they want to smell a scent they like. [ ]
Task 1: R
 ead the text and then write true (T) or false
(F). Correct the false statements. (20 marks)
4 Smart clothes may be useful for medical purposes. [ ]

Smart Clothes 5 People will ignore how you feel if you wear
As technology today is making even the most a blu-ray jacket. [ ]
unthinkable possible, it won’t take long for smart

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clothing to become the new trend in fashion. A few
months ago, a group of scientists created garment
prototypes that have wireless sensors and other
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and
devices like speakers and a Smartphone that work writing
together to respond to the way a person feels. The Task 1: Circle the correct option. (20 marks)
sensors send information about the person’s feelings
to the Smartphone and this device interprets emotions, 1 A: I’m really excited! I’m travelling / I’m going to travel
relates them to a previously loaded message and to the seaside tomorrow evening with my family.
displays a new one on the garment sleeve. This new B: Where are you going to stay / are you staying?
message can be a text, a photograph or even a video
that helps people understand or check how they feel A: We still don’t know. But maybe in a nice hotel.
and respond accordingly. 2 A: Are you helping / Are you going to help me
There is another project that involves clothes with study for my French test?
sensors and a timer. At certain set times during the B: I can’t. I’m having / I’m going to have a meeting
day, the piece of cloth used to make the garment will
in ten minutes. Sorry!
emit a specific scent that the person wants to smell;
for example, a particular perfume in order to relax. The 3 A: When are you going to take / are you taking a
clothing item will also record fragrances that the user break this year?
would like to perceive on some other occasions. B: I’m going to travel / I’m travelling to the mountains
Another smart item of clothing is a blu-ray jacket that tomorrow morning. I’ll stay there for a week.
can reflect your mood by using signs and colours. This
4 A: I’m having / I’m going to have my cousin’s birthday
new creation also contains a GPS that can show you
directions on a map that appears on the garment sleeve. party next Saturday. But I still don’t know what
Advances in technology apply to the use of innovative I’m giving / I’m going to give him as a present.
fabrics as well. The material used to design clothes 5 The members of the local club aren’t having /
is treated with antibacterial substances that prevent aren’t going to have a party tomorrow because
germs from sticking to the fibres. Besides, these smart
they heard it’s raining / it’s going to rain.
garments have medical applications as the sensors
can measure heart rate and temperature. Finally, 6 A: I’m seeing / I’m going to see our teacher
there are some items of clothing that appeal to the tomorrow after class. She’s going to explain /
sense of smell. Scientists believe that they will be She’s explaining the rules for the Maths
useful for people who suffer from memory problems competition and I’m going to ask / I’m
because smells can help us remember things that are
usually associated with what we cannot remember. asking her some questions. Are you going to
participate / Are you participating?
B: I’m not sure. I’m going to ask / I’m asking the
1 People will have to connect the sensors teacher for her opinion first. And then I’m going
to their clothes to make them work. [ ] to decide / I’m deciding what to do.
7 A: I can’t find my car keys and I’m late for work. I’m
2 Smart clothes will allow people to read, watch or going to take / I’m taking a taxi. Are you going
listen to recorded messages on garment sleeves. [ ] to stay / Are you staying at home today again?
Or are you feeling better to go to work?
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B: I’m not feeling any better. I’m going to stay / I’m Task 4: Complete the dialogue with the phrases in

Unit 3 - Test B
staying at home. I’m seeing / I’m going to see the box. (10 marks)
the doctor at noon.
It’s £ 65.   Medium, I think.
How much is the red one over there?
Task 2: Unscramble the questions and write the
answers. (10 marks) Can I help you?   Yes, sure. What size are you?

1 will / you / What / start / do / you / university / when ? Shop assistant: [1]
Customer: Yes, please. I’m looking for a sweater

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[2]
?
2 future / tourist / in / Will / Saturn / a / the / be / Shop assistant: [3]
destination / ? Customer: Can I try it on?
Shop assistant: [4]
Customer: [5]
3 work / you / in / Where / fifteen / will / years’ time / ? Shop assistant: Ok. Here you are.
Customer: Thank you.

4 mobile phones / What / in / will / the / like / be / Writing:

future / ? Task 5: You are soon visiting a city where one of your
best friends lives and you are staying for just
one day. Write an email to your friend telling
him / her when you are arriving there and
5 future / near / there / in / Will / be / the / food pills / ? invite him / her to eat out together. Include
the place and time you plan to meet him /
her and your plans for the day. Remember
to use the Present Continuous and Going to.
(30 marks)
Task 3: C
 omplete the questions with How much or
How many and write the answers. (10 marks)
1  packets of cookies do you From:
To:
have a week?

Dear ,
2  cartons of milk are there in
your fridge?

3  sugar do you take in your

coffee or tea?

4  glasses of water do you

drink a day?

5  fish do you eat a month?

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Part 1: Reading Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and

Unit 4 - Test A
Task 1: R
 ead the letter of application for a job writing
that involves helping students at a charity Task 1: U
 se the cues in brackets to write full
organisation. Then complete the application sentences or complete them using the
form below. (15 marks) Present Perfect. (10 marks)
1 (she / never change a nappy)
Dear Sir or Madam,

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I am writing to apply for the job you recently 2 (he / not ride a horse)
published in The Washington Times. in his entire life.
My name is Tom Smith and I am 17 years old. I am 3 (you / ever dye your hair pink)
very interested in helping children with their homework ?
as I like explaining things to young children. I have good 4 (they / lie to their parents)
marks at school and usually help my classmates to study. A school survey showed that 83% of students
In my free time I like reading Science books and then admitted that
trying simple experiments. recently over something significant.
I have some experience in teaching. For example, I 5 (I / not win a prize)
have organised literary workshops together with other in my whole life!
classmates to assist students with their assigned readings
6 (he / ever eat worms)
in primary school. I have also participated in some Maths
?
competitions where we had to solve problems in groups.
7 (we / never be to Paris)
So, I know how to work cooperatively and I am also very
patient and understanding.
8 (she / not drive a lorry)
I regret to say that I have never worked at a charity
in her entire life.
organisation before and do not have experience in
9 (they / sleep in a hammock)
community service. I am sure this job would allow me
before.
to help my local community and it would contribute
enormously to my personal growth. 10 (you / ever cheat in a test)
?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Task 2: Rewrite the sentences using the words in
Tom Smith
capital letters. The sentences you write
must have a similar meaning to the original
ones. Follow the model. (5 marks)
Full name: (1)
1 I think it would be nice of you to clean your room.
Age: (2)
SHOULD: You should clean your room.
Hobbies and interests: (3)
MUST:
2 You should help your mum more often.
Reasons for applying for the job: (4) GOOD IDEA:
MUST:
3 Don’t forget to buy the beverages.
Relevant experience: (5) MUSTN’T:
SHOULDN’T:

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Task 3: F ill in the blanks using the verbs in the box Writing

Unit 4 - Test A
in the Present Perfect. (20 marks)
Task 5: You are going to start working as a pizza
mow   apply   not be   jump   not have delivery person very soon but have very
look   work   do   walk   not visit little experience. Write an email to a friend
who did this job last year. Explain why you
need help and ask him / her for some advice.
1  you ever after
(30 marks)
children?
2 She never a dog. She’s

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afraid of them. From:
3 He needs some extra money so he for To:
a job.
4  they ever volunteer Dear ,

work?
5 My grandfather abroad before. That’s
why we’re going to take him to Europe with us.
6  she ever out of a
plane?
7 My brother never the
lawn.
8 I the Iguazu Falls. I’d love to go there
next spring.
9 My friend a job interview before.
10 I as a babysitter many times.

Task 4: Fill in the blanks using the verbs in brackets

in the Present Perfect or Simple Past.
(20 marks)

I [1] (live) in this neighbourhood all my

life and it [2] always
(be) friendly and quiet. But last week something
strange [3] (happen). I was in my
bedroom and I remember it [4] (not
be) very late at night when I [5] (hear)
a noise. I [6] (run) downstairs and
[7]
(see) a pair of eyes looking at me
from the backyard. I [8] (feel) really
frightened! I [9] (call) my parents and we
[10]
(find) out it was our neighbour’s dog.

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Part 1: Reading Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and

Unit 4 - Test B
Task 1: R
 ead the letter of application for a job in writing
a fast food restaurant. Then complete the Task 1: U
 se the cues in brackets to write full
application form below. (15 marks) sentences or complete them using the
Present Perfect. (10 marks)
Dear Mrs Mosby, 1 (he / not shave his head)
I am writing to apply for the job you advertised in in his entire life.

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yesterday’s Belfast News. 2 (you / ever go scuba diving)
My name is Emily Stinson and I am 18 years old. before ?
I really enjoy cooking and I have recently taken some 3 (she / ever be late for work)
classes in the local chef school. I love preparing fast food ?
meals for my relatives and at my friends’ birthday parties 4 (they / do a part-time job)
and I also like cooking some other simple dishes in a to get some extra money.
considerably short time. 5 (not / drive a car)
I have some experience in serving customers as I I before. I have to
have worked in an ice cream parlour before. I am a very take some driving lessons.
outgoing and respectful person and always do my best to 6 (I / never apply for a job)
meet customers’ satisfaction. I am also very practical and in my whole life.
can solve problems as they arise. 7 (we / not work with animals)
I regret to say that I have never worked as a cashier so before.
I do not know how to operate cash registers or carry out 8 (she / not ride a bike)
card transactions. But I am very eager to learn and gain in her entire life.
experience since I am really interested in this job.
9 (they / sleep in a tent)
I look forward to hearing from you. before.
Yours sincerely, 10 (he / ever win a prize)
Emily Stinson
?

Task 2: Rewrite the sentences using the words in

capital letters. The sentences you write
Full name: (1)
must have a similar meaning to the original
Age: (2) ones. Follow the model. (5 marks)
Hobbies and interests: (3)
1 I think it would be nice of you to look after your
brother.
Reasons for applying for the job: (4) SHOULD: You should look after your brother.
MUST:
2 You should buy the appetisers for the party in
Relevant experience: (5) advance.
GOOD IDEA:
MUST:
3 Don’t forget to call Aunt Charlotte.
MUSTN’T:
SHOULDN’T:

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Task 3: F ill in the blanks using the verbs in the box Writing

Unit 4 - Test B
in the Present Perfect. (20 marks)
Task 5: You are going to start working as a dog walker
not mow   not study   write   cheat very soon but have very little experience.
raise   be   tell   have   work   eat Write an email to a friend who did this job
last year. Explain why you need help and ask
him / her for some advice. (30 marks)
1 I never a job
interview before.
2  you ever money for From:

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charity? To:
3 He the lawn and his mother is very
angry with him now. Dear ,

4  she ever as a
babysitter?
5 My friend in the exam and he feels
guilty now.
6  your mum ever to
a costume party?
7 I never sushi.
8 Every guy who has been in a relationship
a white lie (and I’m sure every
woman too).
9 My Aunt Molly two books: a novel
and an historical biography.
10 We and we’re probably going to fail
today’s test.

Task 4: Fill in the blanks using the verbs in brackets

in the Present Perfect or Simple Past.
(20 marks)
I [1] (have) my dog Spike since last year.
He [2] always (be) loyal
and obedient. But last Sunday, Spike [3]
(do) something very strange. We [4] (go)
to the park and when we got there Spike immediately
[5]
(run) to the lake. I [6]
(call) him but he [7] (not come) back
to me. He [8] (look) so happy, though!
Suddenly, he [9] (stop) by the lake and
[10]
(jump) into the water. What a crazy
dog! I wonder why he did that. Has your dog ever done
something like this?

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Part 1: Reading Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and

Unit 5 - Test A
Task 1: J ohn is at home with his elder sister while writing
their parents are away. Read the phone Task 1: L ook at John’s to-do list a few hours later
conversation between John and his mother after his conversation with his mother. Write
and fill in the blanks using the verbs in sentences about the chores John has already
brackets in the Present Perfect. (10 marks) done (3) or hasn’t done yet (7). (5 marks)
Mrs Hill: Hi, John. Have you done everything I asked you
to do?

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dogs 3
he
John: Hi, mum. Well…,um…, sort of.
w a sh the rages and t
1 bev e
Mrs Hill: I see. You know, your sister told me you
b u y the s 7
2 er
[1]
(not do) much yet.
appetis awn 7
l
John: What does Maya know, Mum?
3 m
ow the ool 3
I [2] (try) to make dinner every night. n t h e p ’s f r i ends 3
lea ily
And I [3] (invite) my new girlfriend 4 c
a l l t he fam
5 in
vite
and everybody else to our party tomorrow.
Mrs Hill: You mean my party, John. What about the
most important things? [4] you 1
(wash) the dogs yet? 2
[5]
you (clean) 3
the pool? And what about the lawn and the 4
beverages and the appetisers? 5
John: Come on, Mum. I can do all that tomorrow
morning. Don’t worry. Task 2: Look at John’s to-do list again. Write short
questions and answers using the Present
Mrs Hill: John, this is my birthday party we are talking
Perfect. (10 marks)
about. If things are not right, we’ll have a lot to talk
about when I come back home tomorrow morning. 1 Has the dogs?
Can you hear me? Yes,
John: OK, Mum. Don’t worry! I’ll try to do as much as 2  ?
I can right now.
Mrs Hill: Thanks! Bye. 3  ?
John: Bye, Mum!
4  ?
Task 2: Read the sentences and write true (T)
or false (F). (10 marks) 5  ?
1 Maya, John’s sister, is older than him. [ ]
2 John has tried to cook dinner. [ ]
Task 3:
3 Mrs Hill is not happy with John’s attitude
at first. [ ] 3.1 Match the columns using letters. (5 marks)
4 John is worried because he hasn’t done 1 get [ ]
everything his mother asked him to do. [ ] 2 catch [ ]
5 Tomorrow is John’s birthday party. [ ] 3 hit [ ]
4 drop [ ]
5 break [ ]
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a a bomb Writing

Unit 5 - Test A
b married
Task 5: You work for the entertainment section of
c a cold your school online newspaper. Write a short
d your head on something article about a music concert you have
e a record recently been to. Describe the best parts of
the show and provide some information of
3.2 Now write sentences using the phrases in the future events scheduled for this month.
activity 3.1. (10 marks) (30 marks)

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1
2 Our School Online Newspaper
3
Entertainment
4
5

Task 4: Circle the correct option. (20 marks)

1 Please, don’t slam the door like that. The baby has
just fallen / has not fallen asleep.
2 Joe is now in New Zealand doing many different
extreme sports. He has jumped / is going to jump
from a hot air balloon tomorrow!
3 Terry and Nate had an awful argument last night.
They said / have said terrible things to each other.
4 I never rode / have never ridden a motorcycle in
my entire life but I’d like to try it someday.
5 Peter has just won / just won a bronze medal in
weightlifting.
6 They were going to / went to the cinema when
they saw an accident in the street.
7 There will be / is a heavy storm tomorrow. The local
authorities are giving / are going to give some
important safety tips on TV right now.
8 While Tom left / was leaving his office, he met /
has met Mr Brian.

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Part 1: Reading
nd

Unit 5 - Test B
Task 1: Isabella is at home with her elder brother e b e v e rages a
while their parents are away. Read the phone 1 bu
y th food 3
o f t h e
conversation between Isabella and her father most
e park r the party 7
7
and fill in the blanks using the verbs in e a n t h
2 cl fo
e music walk 3
brackets in the Present Perfect. (10 marks) l e c t t h
3 se ogs for
a
d riends
3
Mr Lawton: Hi, darling. Have you done everything a k e t h e y ’s f
t m i l
I asked you to do?
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Isabella: Well…, dad, not everything really.
Mr Lawton: Oh, I see. You know, your brother Ryan told
me you [1] (not finish) all 1
your tasks yet. 2
Isabella: Big mouth Ryan! Yes, that’s right but 3
I [2] (buy) the beverages and most of 4
the food. And I [3] (clean) the living 5
room too.
Mr Lawton: Great. [4] you Task 2: Look at Isabella’s to-do list again. Write
short questions and answers using the
(mow) the lawn yet?
Present Perfect. (10 marks)
Isabella: Mown the lawn? But Dad, that’s Ryan’s job.
By the way, he [5] (not do) it yet. 1 Has
Mr Lawton: OK, big mouth Isabella. I’ll talk to him. the beverages and most of the food?
Everything must be perfect for your mum’s surprise Yes,
party tomorrow. Do you understand? 2  ?
Isabella: Don’t worry, Dad. Everything will be fine.
Mr Lawton: It’s nice to hear that, Isabella! Bye. 3  ?
Isabella: Bye, dad.
4  ?
Task 2: Read the sentences and write true (T)
or false (F). (10 marks) 5  ?
1 Ryan and Isabella are father and daughter. [ ]
2 Isabella has already done a few things. [ ]
Task 3:
3 Ryan has done everything he had to do. [ ]
4 Mr Lawton is counting on Isabella and Ryan 3.1 Match the columns using letters. (5 marks)
to get everything ready for the party. [ ] 1 release [ ]
5 Tomorrow is Mr Lawton’s surprise party. [ ] 2 reach [ ]
3 become [ ]
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and 4 win [ ]
writing 5 get [ ]
Task 1: L ook at Isabella’s to-do list later after her a popular
conversation with her father. Write sentences
b a competition
about the chores Isabella has already done (3)
or hasn’t done yet (7). (5 marks) c a new film
d better
e a decision
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3.2 Now write sentences using the phrases in Writing

Unit 5 - Test B
activity 3.1. (10 marks)
Task 5: You work for the entertainment section of
1 your school online newspaper. Write a short
2 article about a music concert you have
3 recently been to. Describe the best parts of
the show and provide some information of
4
the future events scheduled for this month.
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Task 4: Circle the correct option. (20 marks)
1 I never dyed / have never dyed my hair green. Our School Online Newspaper
2 Lucy just arrived / has just arrived from France. Entertainment
She loved it.
3 I have never eaten / never ate Thai food.
4 You took / have taken some medicine without
consulting your doctor yesterday. Today you are
seeing / are going to see him at 4 p.m. You’ve got
an appointment.
5 Diego won / has won a bronze medal in swimming
last week. We are going to give / are giving
him a surprise party to celebrate but we haven’t
organised / didn’t organise anything yet.
6 A: There will be / is going to be a big storm. Look!
The sky is really dark. / B: I think you’re right.
7 The students were talking / talked in class while
the teacher was explaining / explained the lesson.

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Part 1: Reading 3 David didn’t use to sing when he was young.

Unit 6 - Test A
Task 1: R
 ead the dialogue between Mark and
his Uncle David. Complete it using the 4 David’s band used to play their own songs.
questions in the box. (5 marks)
5 Mark’s mother always supported David.
Where did you use to play?
Why did you use to dress like that?
What instrument did you use to play?
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Did you use to have spiky hair?
Did you use to give concerts?
writing
Task 1: U
 se the cues to write sentences using the
Mark: I found this picture of you at grandma’s house. adverbs underlined in the comparative form.
(10 marks)
You looked really different when you were a
teenager. [1] 0 Mary / speak English / fluently / Sue
David: This is really funny! I used to have this hairstyle Mary speaks English more fluently than Sue.
at that time. I adopted a punk fashion. Can you see 1 Boys / play sports / aggressively / girls
the leather jacket and the chains in that photo too?
Mark: Yes. [2] 2 My mum / cook / well / many famous chefs
David: Because I had a band and we used to play punk
music. 3 My classmate John / solve / Maths problems /
Mark: Wow, I can’t believe it! You’ve changed a lot.
quickly / the rest of the class
[3]
David: I was actually the vocalist but I sometimes
4 I / study / hard / my sister Megan
played the guitar.
Mark: [4]
5 Teachers / arrive at school / early / students
David: Yes, we were a bit famous in the city at that
time and used to play in many events.
Mark: [5]
Task 2: Fill in the blanks using the superlative form
David: Everywhere. Punk music was very popular then of the adverbs in the box. (10 marks)
and we used to perform many famous songs people
loved. fluently   fast   badly   clearly   loudly
Mark: And what did your mum use to say? Did she
support you? 1 In the competition I ran the of
David: She didn’t like it at first. She used to say that I all the runners and was actually the winner.
was wasting my time but then she realised that I 2 Of all the heavy metal rock bands I know, I think
really enjoyed it and I also did well at school. So she Iron Maiden plays the .
relaxed a bit. 3 The person in our school who explains things to
us is our Maths teacher, Mr
Task 2: Read the dialogue again and correct the
Leonard.
sentences. (10 marks)
4 Ben speaks German the of all
1 Mark saw a video of his Uncle David when he was young.
the students in his class.
5 We all fell off our bikes but my brother was the one
2 David used to shave all his head.
who hurt the .

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Task 3: U
 se the cues in brackets to complete the Task 5: Choose the correct option. (5 marks)

Unit 6 - Test A
sentences with used to. (10 marks)
1 We really need . After dinner everybody
0 (not watch TV) relaxes and watches TV and I’m always in the
They didn’t use to watch TV when they were kids. kitchen alone doing all the work!
1 (not eat many sweets) a a dishwasher b a fridge c a sewing machine
I when I was a child. 2 Now that the triplets are born, we certainly need a
2 (make her own clothes) bigger . There are tons of clothes to wash.
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B: Yes, she did. c vacuum cleaner
3 (have a washing machine) 3 A: Look at Ian’s jeans. They’re full of holes everywhere.
They when their children Can I borrow your to try to mend them?
were living with them. B: Sure. No problem.
4 (meet his friends) a sewing machine b washing machine c stove
As a teen, Paul at the club. 4 It’s too warm in this room. Why don’t you turn on
5 (be single) the ?
A:  Helen five years ago? a microwave oven b stove c air conditioner
B: I think she did. I’m not sure. 5 Tidy your room, please. I’ll give you the . The
carpet is very dirty.
Task 4: Answer these questions about your
a washing machine b sewing machine
childhood. (20 marks)
c vacuum cleaner
1 What games did you use to play?
Writing
2 What did you use to eat?
Task 6: Choose a member of your family who is
much older than you (your father, mother,
3 How did you use to behave? grandfather, grandmother, aunt, uncle, etc.)
Write a paragraph about what this person’s
4 What cartoons did you use to watch on TV? life as a teenager used to be like. Describe
his / her appearance and habits at that time.
Include at least two adverbs of manner in
5 How many friends did you use to have? your paragraph. (30 marks)

6 Did you use to go to the cinema very often? What

was your favourite film?

7 Who did you use to spend your free time with?

8 What did you use to do when you were bored?

9 Who did you use to argue most of the time with?

10 Did you use to share your toys?

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Part 1: Reading 3 Carl used to have a surfing coach.

Unit 6 - Test B
Task 1: R
 ead the dialogue between John and his 4 Carl used to study hard at school.
Uncle Carl. Complete it using the questions
in the box. (5 marks) 5 Carl’s parents always let him surf.

And how did your parents react to that?

What did you use to wear?
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Did you use to take part in competitions?
Who did you use to train with?
writing
What did you use to do? Task 1: U
 se the cues to write sentences using the
adverbs underlined in the comparative form.
John: Weren’t you bored when you were a teenager, (10 marks)
uncle? [1] 0 Mary / speak English / fluently / Sue
Carl: Well, I really had a lot of fun then. I used to spend Mary speaks English more fluently than Sue.
the day on the beach surfing with my friends. I was
1 Boys / dance / badly / girls
very good at it.
John: I didn’t know that. [2]
2 Men / drive / fast / women
Carl: Yes, I used to compete a lot at that time and I
actually won some medals.
3 My classmate Jill / express / her ideas / clearly / the
John: I think surfing is very difficult.
rest of us in the class
[3]
Carl: I used to practise with my friends and we used to
share some swimming techniques. 4 Helium / escape / quickly / air / from a balloon
John: Wow, that’s great! You’ve changed a lot.
[4]
5 My ringtone / sound / loudly / yours
Carl: Well, I had the style of a typical surfer. I used to
wear baggy shorts and long loose T-shirts. I loved
surfing and didn’t care about anything else then. Task 2: Fill in the blanks using the superlative form
of the adverbs in the box. (10 marks)
John: [5]
Carl: When they learnt that I had bad marks at school, annoyingly   fluently   well
they became worried and took the surfboard away aggressively   hard
from me. So I had no other option but to study.
John: But you never gave up surfing, did you? 1 Spanish is the language which I speak
Carl: No, never. I went on surfing and eventually I .
started doing better at school. 2 Of all the urban tribes I know, I think heavies are the
ones who behave the in the
Task 2: Read the dialogue again and correct the street.
sentences. (10 marks) 3 Of all the students in the class, Mike studied the
1 Carl used to get bored as a teenager. .
4 Of all the people I know, Mark dances the
2 Carl never won a surfing competition when he was .
younger. 5 Of all the phones in this office, mine rings the
.

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Task 3: U
 se the cues in brackets to complete the Task 5: Choose the correct option. (5 marks)

Unit 6 - Test B
sentences with used to. (10 marks)
1  usually wear caps, large T- shirts and baggy
0 (not watch TV) trousers.
They didn’t use to watch TV when they were kids. a nerds b goths c skaters
1 (do aerobics) 2  wear stylish clothes and are always updated
My grandma when she was young. on the latest fashion news.
2 (not have short hair) a emos b trendies c hippies
Alan when he was a teenager.

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3 In the 70s, my aunt was a . She used to have
3 (wash their own clothes by hand) long hair and wear long and loose flowery dresses.
My grandparents when they a punk b hippie c goth
were first married. 4 Ken has recently decided to become a . He
4 (go dancing) wears a leather jacket and has spiky hair.
A:  Wendy when a punk b nerd c skater
she was a teenager? 5 My brother and his friends have a band and they
B: I think she didn’t. mainly play songs by Metallica and Nirvana. They’re
5 (rent a flat near his house) definitely .
A: Peter’s friends ? a nerds b trendies c heavies
B: Yes, they did.
Writing
Task 4: Answer these questions about your
childhood. (20 marks) Task 6: Choose a member of your family who is
much older than you (your father, mother,
1 What toys did you use to have? grandfather, grandmother, aunt, uncle, etc.)
Write a paragraph about what this person’s
2 What clothes did you use to wear? life as a teenager used to be like. Describe
his / her appearance and habits at that time.
Include at least two adverbs of manner in
3 How did you use to go to kindergarten? your paragraph. (30 marks)

4 What did you use to have for breakfast?

5 Where did you use to go to have fun?

6 Did you use to go camping?

7 Where did you use to spend your holidays?

8 Who did you use to spend most of your free time

with?

9 What sport did you use to practise?

10 Did you use to misbehave at home?

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Part 1: Reading 4 She couldn’t see anything in the tunnel. [ ]

Unit 7 - Test A
Task 1: R
 ead Anne’s dream narrative and write true
(T) or false (F). Correct the false sentences.
(20 marks) 5 She woke up because she was crying. [ ]

I had a very strange dream last night. At the

beginn ing, everyth ing was normal and I was at
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and

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home playing with my cat Monti. Then I threw a writing
ball up in the air and he ran after it. But Monti Task 1: F ill in the blanks using the correct form of
once failed to catch it and the ball rolled far the verbs in brackets. (20 marks)
away. When I went to look for it, I reached a door 1 You (be) too tired tomorrow if
I didn’t know was there. I had no idea where it you (go) to bed late tonight.
led to but decided to open it and explore the area 2 She (feel) more relaxed if she
behind it. After a while, I found a path that ended (practise) Tai chi.
in another room. And I was shocked to discover 3 If he (not stop) working long
that it was my classroom! All my classmates were hours, he (fall) ill.
there and when my best friend saw me, she told 4 If I (read) this horror book
me that there was a Maths test then. I becam e tonight, it (give) me nightmares.
desperate and wanted to escape but I couldn’t 5 Your children (want) to go to
find my way back home. Sudden ly, I heard my bed early tonight if you (tell)
cat miaowing and began to follow those sounds. them a nice bedtime story first.
They guided me as I walked through a really dark 6  you (forgive) me
tunnel. While I was approa ching the place where if I (buy) you a new T-shirt?
the sounds came from, I felt someth ing on my 7 If you (not tell) me the truth,
face and I was really scared. I thought it was a I (not let) you go to the party.
big spider and tried to kill it. However, I actually 8 He (get up) early tomorrow if he
slapped my face and woke myself up. To my (not forget) to set the alarm clock.
surprise, I saw my cat Monti next to my pillow 9 If she (not do) any exercise, she
asking for some milk and food. (have) some health problems.
10 They (come) to your party if you
(send) them an invitation.

1 Anne had a recurring dream. [ ] Task 2: Complete the sentences using the words in
the box. There are three extra words.
(10 marks)

2 While she was looking for the ball, nobody   anywhere   anybody   somebody
she found a door. [ ] somewhere   anything   nothing   something

1 I can’t find my glasses . But I

3 The path led to her own living room. [ ] think they’re in the kitchen.
2 Do you know who wants to buy
a second-hand laptop?
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3 I’m really thirsty. I need to drink. Writing

Unit 7 - Test A
4 I’m sorry, but there’s I can do for you.
Task 5: You have just read an article about the benefits
5 He shouted for help but heard him. of optimism. Write a blog post commenting
on this article and write about three things
Task 3: Complete using questions tags. (10 marks) you will do in the future if you have some
negative thoughts in your life again. Use
1 He never has nightmares, ?
conditional sentences. (30 marks)
2 Yesterday you dreamed that you lost your wallet,
?

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3 They haven’t seen a dream specialist,
? Being Optimistic Really Pays
4 She’s very tired, ?
0 comments
5 You’ve had this recurring dream for a long time, More

?
6 They’re going to talk about their dreams, I’ve just read a very good article on
the benefits of optimism. In this article
?
the writer says that…
7 I’m your next patient, ? positive_me

8 They won’t sleep with the lights off,

?
9 You often have problems sleeping, ?
10 Tina drinks a glass of warm milk before going to
bed, ?

Task 4: Complete these sentences with your own

ideas. (10 marks)

1 If I become very rich and famous in the future,

2 My mother will be very happy if

3 If I finish school in two years’ time,

4 I will help my mum with the housework if

5 I will study harder if

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Part 1: Reading 3 He couldn’t say a word. [ ]

Unit 7 - Test B
Task 1: R
 ead George’s dream narrative and write
true (T) or false (F). Correct the false
sentences. (20 marks) 4 He used to stay in the same place waiting
for his parents. [ ]

When I was a child, I used to have a recurring

dream and wake up at night crying. My dream 5 His father usually rescued him from
usually started well but then turned into a

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a giant wave. [ ]
nightmare. I was always on holiday having
a great time with my family at the beach. We were
all having fun playing games or swimm ing in
the sea. It was always sunny and warm and Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and
I usually decided to go to the bar to buy an ice writing
cream. While I was waiting in line to get it, some
Task 1: F ill in the blanks with the correct form of
clouds often appeared and the weather sudden ly
the verbs in brackets. (20 marks)
becam e terribly bad. Then the wind started
to blow strong ly and it was impossible to see 1 If you (not look) on the bright
anything because of the sandstorm. The beach side of things, you (be) very
was really crowded and people were desperately unhappy for the rest of your life.
running nowhere. When I finally saw my father 2 I (get) better marks at school if
trying to approa ch me, he was making terrible I (study) harder.
efforts to take my hand so that I didn’t get lost. 3 She never
Unfortu nately, he couldn’t reach me and every (sleep) well if she (have)
time I tried to go near him he wasn’t there nightmares so often.
anymore. I wanted to shout for help but realised 4 If you (not relax), you
that I was struck dumb (I couldn’t actually say a (feel) really stressed out very soon.
word!). So I usually decided to walk and look for 5 If he (not consult) a specialist
my parents. But sudden ly, a huge wave always soon, he (not solve) his sleeping
appeared in front of my eyes. I knew there was problems.
no escape. I genera lly closed my eyes tightly and 6 If you (drink) too much coffee in
when I opened them again I was always in my the evening, you (not fall) asleep
bedroo m crying. It was really horrible! very easily when you go to bed.
7  Sue (come)
1 George used to have a recurring nightmare to our party if we (invite) her?
when he was a child. [ ] 8 He (travel) to many different
countries if he (get) this new job.
9 If the students (not calm) down,
2 He couldn’t see anything because of the the teacher (give) them a test.
large number of people at the beach. [ ] 10  Sheila (go)
on holiday if she (not pass) all
her school exams?

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Task 2: Complete the sentences using the words in 5 I won’t study tomorrow if

Unit 7 - Test B
the box. There are three extra words.
(10 marks)

anywhere   something   anything   nothing Writing

nobody   anyone   nowhere   somewhere Task 5: You have just read an article about the benefits
of optimism. Write a blog post commenting
1 Joseph is really sad. wants him on this article and write about three things
on the baseball team because he isn’t a good player. you will do in the future if you have some

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negative thoughts in your life again. Use
2 Where are my glasses? I think I saw them
conditional sentences. (30 marks)
in the living room.
3 I’m not going tonight. I’m
staying at home.
4 He told us but we couldn’t Being Optimistic Really Pays
understand he said.
0 comments More
Task 3: Complete with questions tags. (10 marks)
I’ve just read a very good article on
1 You don’t remember your dreams, ? the benefits of optimism. In this article
2 She’s a dream specialist, ? the writer says that…
3 They haven’t slept well recently, ? positive_me

4 He’s going to take sleeping pills, ?

5 We’ll see a dream specialist next week,
?
6 You weren’t part of the dream, ?
7 I’m the next one in the queue, ?
8 Some people can have horrible recurring dreams,
?
9 You haven’t woken up in the middle of the night,
?
10 They aren’t going to analyse our dreams,
?

Task 3: C
 omplete these sentences with your own
ideas. (10 marks)

1 My best friend will forgive me if

2 If I get my first job soon,

3 If I get back home early today,

4 I’ll stay at home at the weekend if

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Unit 8
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Part 1: Reading

Unit 8 - Test A
Task 1: R
 ead the article about a waste management process and answer the questions. (20 marks)

Wa s t e M a n a g e m e n t . A M a j o r C o n c e r n

W aste management is a it produces waste reduction in remains of the material that is not

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worldwide concern and landfills. Because the AD process treated produce digestate: a soil
many countries are implementing takes place in sealed tanks, it improving product which is rich in
anaerobic digestion (AD) to reduce also diminishes the emission of nutrients.
biodegradable waste and create toxic gases into the atmosphere. The final substance of the AD
a renewable source of energy. The tanks contain the waste to be process is wastewater. But as this
Anaerobic digestion (AD) refers treated and while microorganisms water is polluted, it needs further
to the process of degradation of digest this material, they release treatment in order to put it into
waste by microorganisms in the methane. The combination of rivers or canals. AD is not a new
absence of oxygen. It provides methane with carbon dioxide and technology but nowadays there is
a solution to waste management other gases results in biogas which an increasing application of this
and it is at the same time a source can be used as transportation fuel system in many parts of the world
of renewable energy. and can also generate electricity where waste management is a
One of the benefits of AD is that and heat. Dead bacteria and the serious problem.

1 Why is AD a source of renewable energy? 0 I have learnt (learn) German since

primary school.
1 I (study) Medicine
2 What is biogas used for? five years now.
2 Henry (not look) for a job
he got fired last month.
3 Why does AD reduce the emission of toxic gases? 3 Jason (be) abroad
five months.
4 I (not write) to you
4 What produces digestate? a long time. I have lots of news to share.
5 We (not see) you
your last birthday party.
5 Why can’t wastewater be directly used? 6 I (not have) a holiday 2010.
7 They (work) together
three years.
8 My grandparents (be) married
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and fifty years.
writing 9 Katja (know) my family
she arrived in the country.
Task 1: F ill in the blanks using the verbs in brackets 10 We (take) English classes
in the Present Perfect and write for or many years.
since. (20 marks)
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Task 2: Use the cues to write questions using 2 Having a job makes you feel

Unit 8 - Test A
the Present Perfect. Write the answers satisfied at the end of the day.
including the words in brackets. (10 marks) 3 A is someone whose job is to give
1 How long / you and your best friend / study / same advice to people about the law and speak for them
school / ? in court.
4 A spends a lot of his working life
(for): under water.
2 How long / you / know / your English teacher / ? 5 The opposite of boring is .

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(since): Task 5: Fill in the blanks using the correct
preposition. (5 marks)
3 How long / you / have / the same haircut / ?
1 I’m worried my future after
(for): school. I still don’t know what I want to study.
4 How long / you / play / your favourite sport / ? 2 My friends are fascinated Robbie
Williams’ new music album.
(since): 3 Sharon’s really afraid ducks. She
5 How long / you / live / in the same neighbourhood / ? runs away when she sees one.
4 I’m interested robotics. I find it a
(for): fascinating subject.
5 Mark’s definitely not good
Task 3: W
 rite comparisons using not as… as and singing. He should try acting instead.
the adjectives in brackets. (10 marks)
0 cats / dogs (sociable) Writing
Cats are not as sociable as dogs Task 6: Imagine it is the year 2030 now and you have
1 washing machines / vacuum cleaners (noisy) an unusual job. Explain for how long you have
done this job, the tasks that you have to do
and how you feel about it. (30 marks)
2 board games / extreme sports (exciting)

3 a bus driver / a tour guide (well paid)

4 speaking in English / reading in English (difficult)

5 gold / silver (heavy)

Task 4: Fill in the blanks using the words in the

box. (5 marks)

diver   interesting   stressful

rewarding   lawyer

1 I thing being a doctor can be a bit

at times.

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Part 1: Reading

Unit 8 - Test B
Task 1: Read the article about electronic waste and answer the questions. (20 marks)

Ta c k l i n g e - wa s t e . A M a j o r C o n c e r n

A s the demand for new your used gadgets or donate them disassemble the parts of the

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technology increases so to different organisations such equipment and classify them into
does the amount of discarded as schools or charities. There are metal, plastic and other types of
electronic equipment (also known also some companies that accept materials. And when you buy a
as electronic waste or e-waste). used gadgets, repair and upgrade new electronic product, remember
When people throw away them. When the appliances cannot to check that its parts contain
electronic devices they no longer be repaired, you can contact the least toxic materials to avoid
use, they generate e-waste which some specialised centres that environmental problems.
contains some materials that can are in charge of recycling some By participating in recycling
sometimes be recycled. of their components. You must programmes or donating old
One way of managing e-waste remember that e-waste contains equipment for reuse, you can
is to reuse discarded electronic pollutants that are environmentally contribute to reducing the amount
appliances. If you want to have dangerous. So it is important that of e-waste in landfills and the
access to more sophisticated the recycling process takes place emission of toxic gases into the
equipment, you can always sell in special areas where machines atmosphere.

1 What is e-waste? 0 I have learnt (learn) German since

primary school.
1 They (not talk) to each other
2 What can people do with their old electronic equipment? six months.
2 I (be) in the same company
twenty years now.
3 Can anyone recycle e-waste? Why? 3 He (not study) any more
he graduated.
4 The athletes (not run)
4 What happens in the recycling process? two weeks.
5 We (know) each other
kindergarten.
5 What must you do when you buy new electronic 6 They (live) in Italy a year.
equipment? 7 She (not return) to her
hometown 1998.
8 My mother (work) as a teacher
fifteen years.
Part 2: Grammar, vocabulary and 9 You (play) tennis professionally
writing you were 21.
Task 1: F ill in the blanks using the verbs in brackets 10 We (not take) a plane
in the Present Perfect and write for or a long time.
since. (20 marks)
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Task 2: Use the cues to write questions using 2 The opposite of interesting is .

Unit 8 - Test B
the Present Perfect. Write the answers 3 An is someone who advises
including the words in brackets. (10 marks) companies on how to use information technology to
1 How long / you / live / same house / ? meet their businesses objectives.
4 A job puts a lot of pressure on you.
(since): 5 A job leaves you without energy.
2 How long / you / study / English / ?
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preposition. (5 marks)
(for):
3 How long / you / have / those shoes you’re wearing / ? 1 I’m bad Geography. I think it’s
very difficult.
(for): 2 My father is responsible a new
4 How long / you / be a student / at this school / ? area in his company.
3 She was really surprised the way
(since): we decorated the office.
5 How long / you / live / in your current house / ? 4 We’re all worried climate change.
5 The rock band members aren’t interested
(for): making a fortune. They just want
to perform in the streets.
Task 3: W
 rite comparisons using not as… as and
the adjectives in brackets. (10 marks) Writing
0 cats / dogs (sociable) Task 6: Imagine it is the year 2030 now and you have
Cats are not as sociable as dogs. a wonderful job. Explain for how long you
1 the Empire State Building in New York / the Eiffel have done this job, the tasks that you have to
do and how you feel about it. (30 marks)
Tower in Paris (tall)

2 motorcycles / bicycles (fast)

3 an office worker / a farmer (badly paid)

4 speaking in English / reading in English (easy)

5 playing chess / playing football (entertaining)

Task 4: Fill in the blanks using the words in the

box. (5 marks)

lawyer   IT consultant
boring   tiring   stressful

1 A is someone whose job is to give

advice to people about the law and speak for them
in court.

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