Full Blast Plus b1 Tests

H. Q.
Mitchell - Marileni Malkogianni
PLUS
LEVEL
B1+
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TESTS
PLUS
LEVEL Tests
B1+
Contents
Test 1 (Module 1)....................................................................................... 3
Test 2 (Module 2)...................................................................................... 7
Test 3 (Module 3).................................................................................... 11
Test 4 (Module 4)................................................................................... 15
Test 5 (Module 5)................................................................................... 19
Test 6 (Module 6)................................................................................... 24
Midterm Test (Module 1-6)....................................................................... 28
Test 7 (Module 7).................................................................................... 32
Test 8 (Module 8)................................................................................... 36
Test 9 (Module 9)................................................................................... 41
Test 10 (Module 10)................................................................................. 45
Test 11 (Module 11).................................................................................. 49

Test 12 (Module 12)................................................................................. 53
Final Test (Module 1-12)........................................................................... 57

Key to Tests ....................................................................................... 61
Full Blast PLUS Level B1+ Test 1 (Module 1)
Test 1 (Module 1)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap.
My friends John and Brandon are twin brothers, and while they look like two (1) in a pod and
have almost exactly the same facial (2) and body shape, their characters differ considerably.
In actual fact, even if they are wearing (3) clothes, once one of them starts to speak, you can
tell which twin it is almost immediately. And it’s not that the words they say are so different. It’s
more the way they say them — the different attitudes to life that they express.
I’ve known both of them since we were little kids because we used to go to the same (4) at
the bottom of our road, so I’ve had enough time to get to know them very well. And I have to say
that John really is a much nicer person than his brother. John is more extrovert and funny, while
Brandon is more (5) . When it comes to money, John is generous, but Brandon is
(6) . Also, Brandon can sometimes say things that upset people and be very (7) , but
John is always kind and thoughtful.
You’d think that with characters that are so different they wouldn’t really get along well with each
other or spend much time together, but they are in fact extremely close. They seem to
(8) each other, so what the one lacks in one area, the other one makes up for.
1. a. beans b. pals c. potatoes d. peas

2. a. masks b. hair c. features d. surgery
3. a. trendy b. identical c. casual d. unusual
4. a. kindergarten b. garage c. basement d. office
5. a. friendly b. reliable c. booked d. reserved
6. a. stingy b. unique c. freckled d. plump
7. a. insensitive b. inspiring c. helpful d. pale
8. a. cheer b. contribute c. complement d. swap 8
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B. Choose the word that most appropriately completes each sentence.

1. The told all workers that they had to arrive at work by 9.00 a.m.
a. co-worker b. classmate c. pal d. supervisor
2. That was a little of you to say such a silly thing to your teacher.
a. pessimistic b. immature c. easy-going d. grumpy
3. This young woman is the latest success story in the of mathematics.

a. field b. pitch c. champion d. peer
4. I got completely wet because it rained and I didn’t have my umbrella with me, so now I’m quite .
a. astonished b. ambitious c. miserable d. stubborn
5. This film is on the bestselling book of the same name.

a. dedicated b. put c. accustomed d. based Score 5
C. Circle the correct options.

1. She was without a doubt / hope the best player on the team.
2. I was always able to count / confide in my sister when I had a problem.
3. At work, I have made a lot of classmates / acquaintances, but very few friends.
4. All your help really made / gave a difference, and we finished everything on time.
5. Will you lend / let me a hand with these boxes? Score 5
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D. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
test matter perfect down up fellow along come envious faith
1. Some of my students will be helping me with the project.

2. How you always get the biggest piece of cake?
3. My brother and I get better with each other now that we're older.
4. Could you put me for a few days before I go back home?
5. This lamp would be a match for the desk in your bedroom.
6. We have complete in your ability to finish the work on time.
7. No what I said, they still wouldn’t believe I didn’t do it.
8. After my sister became a TV celebrity, her old friends became of her.
9. This old house has really stood the of time.
10. He totally let the team when he kicked the ball into his own goal. Score 10
GRAMMAR
E. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. Sandy to work these days because her car is being repaired.

a. walks b. is walked c. is walking d. has walked
2. I stories with happy endings.
a. am like b. likes c. am liked d. like
3. Here he , late as usual!
a. is coming b. come c. comes d. is used to coming
4. If you lunch at the moment, I would really like to speak to you.
a. don’t have b. having not c. not going to have d. aren’t having
5. I living here now, but at first I thought the people were very rude.
a. used to b. am used to c. was used d. am using
6. I usually about five or six books a year.
a. read b. am reading c. is read d. reading
7. in the same village every summer?
a. Do you stay b. You staying c. You stay d. Are you staying
8. We are not used to to school in bad weather like this.
a. walk b. walking c. are walking d. walked
9. to the cinema this Saturday.
a. We go b. Are we going c. We are going d. Going
10. They basketball every Thursday evening.
a. are playing b. are played c. playing d. play Score 10
F. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. She (not / have) any work to do at the moment.

2. I’ll be there in half an hour. I (get on) the bus right now.
3. you (stay) with your cousins this weekend?

4. Oh no, I just remembered I (have) two tests on Monday!
5. Look, there (go) your brother on his new bicycle!
6. We (look after) my uncle’s parrot until he gets back from his holiday next week.
7. Wow! This cake (taste) delicious!
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8. This is the third time this week that you’ve left your keys at home. You (become) very
forgetful.
9. We (not / do) karate on Thursdays.
10. Well, that jacket (cost) too much for me to buy. Score 10
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. I always wake up early anyway, so I don’t mind making breakfast for everyone. used
I
early, so I don’t mind making breakfast for everyone.
2. What’s your opinion of train travel? do

What train travel?
3. Do you have any idea where you are going on holiday this year? thinking
Where
on holiday this year?
4. Our train will depart in ten minutes, so hurry up! leaves

Our , so hurry up!
5. My appointment with the doctor is at ten o’clock on Tuesday morning. seeing

I
ten o’clock on Tuesday morning.
6. After lots of practice, I now find cycling easy. used

I
because I have had lots of practice.
Score 12
LISTEN
You will hear part of a radio show about diaries. For questions 1-10, complete the
sentences.
1. Diaries usually contain information about people’s .

2. The first diaries were written years ago.
3. One of the first diaries was written by an emperor in .
4. Ibn al-Banna' wrote a book in the 13th century that was
in structure to a modern diary.
5. Samuel Pepys’s diary is the most diary from the period
of the 17th century.
6. Pepys’s diary described big news events such as the of
London.
7. The original version of Pepys’s work is now in University.
8. These days, many people try to get their diaries before
they die.
9. Most diary writing apps cost only euros.
10. Things that once would have been private are now onto
the Web.
Score 10
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READ
Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Choose a, b, c or d.
THE BONDS BETWEEN THEM

Gorillas have complex social groups which are remarkably family, but not so high that he could take the adult female’s
similar to those of some humans. They live in families, just place in the nest she had made.
like we do, and spend their days eating and sleeping. They
When males reach a certain age, they distance themselves
move around the area they control eating a wide variety of
from the group they grew up amongst and eventually leave
vegetation. Gorillas need to eat constantly in order to take in
to start their own family. Females also leave family groups
enough food to maintain their massive bodies. For instance,
in order to start a family. They effectively ‘move out of the
an adult male can weigh up to 200 kilos, so it needs a huge
family home'. However, they are likely to stay in the same area.
amount of food each day. To get all the food they require,
This may go some way to explaining the peaceful and calm
gorillas must travel a lot. This means that they often cover long
interactions between gorilla groups. DNA testing has shown
distances in search of different food sources.
gorillas from an extended family stay in the same region and
Gorilla families vary in size and can have as many as thirty are able to recognise each other. Scientists have seen peaceful
members. The leader of the group is the oldest and, normally, meetings between different families, with males, females and
the strongest male. He is responsible for protecting the family infants interacting. When the gathering breaks up, the families
from danger, and leads the group in communication with other leave in the same group they arrived.
families. With each male, there may be several females and
Unfortunately, not all meetings are peaceful. There have also
many babies. The female gorilla's job is caring for the baby and
been occasions when meetings between different groups have
infant gorillas. However, communication between fully grown
led to violence between male gorillas. However, more often
males and their children is not rare.
than not violence is avoided and nothing more than threatening
Other examples of social behaviour include the use of nests. looks and warning growls are exchanged. The angry or calm
Gorillas roam around an area and make a new nest each night. nature of a meeting often depends on the species of gorilla.
Scientists witnessed a mother gorilla make a nest for herself Mountain gorillas are less likely to meet in large groups, as the
and her babies in order to shelter from the rain. When an older males prefer to remain separate from their extended families,
male gorilla came closer, the infants were moved in order to whereas western gorillas have been witnessed meeting in large
make space for him. He was higher in social position in the groups with no signs of violent behaviour.
1. Why does moving around help gorillas with their eating 4. What happens when a new gorilla family is formed?
needs? a. They fight for parts of the land.
a. They need a lot of food, so they have to keep moving b. They stay close to their extended families.
to find enough. c. They live on their own in a new area far away.
b. They eat all the other animals in the area so they need d. They end contact with members of their extended
to hunt in new places. family.
c. They like to vary their diet.
5. What happens at meetings between different families of
d. They need a lot of different food that can’t be found in
gorillas?
the same place.
a. It depends on the relationship of the gorillas within
2. What is the male gorilla’s job in the family? each family.
a. to look after the baby gorillas b. They are always peaceful occasions.
b. to lead the family to new areas of food c. There is always a fight.
c. to make sure the family is safe and cared for d. It depends on the species of gorilla that meet.
d. to stop other male gorillas joining the group
3. What does being higher in social position in the group

mean for male gorillas?
a. They get their nests made for them.
b. They can sleep in any nest they want.
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c. They have more rights than some other gorillas.
Total Score 80
d. They are more important than female gorillas.
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Test 2 (Module 2)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the gaps with the correct form of the
words in capitals.
Time Off
You have just come back from your three-week holiday, but you still
feel you need another one. The holiday was (1) STRESS
because there was so much to do but not enough time. You had to get up early so
that you could go (2) and do other activities. Although SIGHT
hoildays can be physically (3) , most people, if given the chance, TIRED
would choose a job which offers unlimited holidays.
What does that mean? Unlimited holidays mean that workers can take as much time off from their jobs
as they need. In this way, work and rest are divided in a(n) (4) BALANCE
way. Of course, that does not mean that your work should fall behind. You have to be
(5) to finish your tasks in time so that you can have a DETERMINE
stress-free holiday.
Such holidays or time off from work can give you a chance to do a(n) (6) VARY
of things, such as travelling abroad, getting to know your country better by visiting interesting local
(7) , or just relaxing more than you usually can at weekends. ATTRACT
Unlimited holidays can certainly benefit the worker (8) , although CONSIDER
most bosses, unfortunately, aren’t so keen on the idea.
Score 8
B. Choose the word that most appropriately completes C. Circle the correct options.
each sentence.
1. I get itchy feet / legs if I stay in one place too long.
1. You can pick up the tickets at the travel . 2. Let’s break / hit the road and get out of this place.
a. cabin b. window 3. His annoying behaviour is running / driving me up the
c. agency d. deck
wall.
2. Would you like a window or a(n) seat? 4. The weather’s so nice. Let's just reach / head for the
a. aisle b. resort coast.
c. in-flight d. on-board
5. When should we set / go off on the final part of our
3. The flight poured the passenger a glass of tomato journey?
juice.
6. Is it really worth your benefit / while to try to repair this
a. waiter b. conductor
old motorbike?
c. attendant d. agent
Score 6
4. A high security wall the building.
a. surrounds b. combines
c. splits d. keeps
5. As soon as Tom got on the train, he put his bags on the
luggage .
a. compartment b. board
c. rack d. deck Score 5
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
flight cruise monument challenging put up

stuffy common rough lack range
1. It was very windy and almost impossible to our tents.

2. When they went to Italy, they visited the Colosseum and other cultural of the ancient
Romans.
3. The players the points they needed, so they went out of the competition.
4. During the storm, the sea became very and the boat moved from side to side.
5. What time does your land?
6. Susan is quite adventurous and likes activities.
7. After two years of marriage, they realised that they didn’t have anything in .
8. There was a wide of musical instruments in the shop.
9. Please open all the windows; it’s in here.
10. Lauretta was very excited about her holiday; it was the first time she would be going on a
around the Mediterranean.
Score 10
GRAMMAR
1. Sue to the shop when she saw her friend Janet across the road.
a. walking b. walks c. was walking d. used to walk
2. My cousin in that restaurant on Lincoln Avenue.

a. working b. used to work c. work d. used to working
3. In those days, they Sundays fishing with their uncle.

a. were spent b. spending c. would spend d. are spending
4. The conductor the compartment just as I was falling asleep.

a. entered b. was entering c. enters d. enter
5. We leave but it started raining, so we waited another hour.

a. would b. went c. used to d. were going to
6. Our journey at 6.30 a.m. and ended at 7.30 p.m. the following day.
a. began b. begun c. begin d. beginning
7. He two coffees one after the other to help him stay awake.
a. was drinking b. drink c. drank d. drinking
8. We football every Thursday after school.

a. used to play b. were playing c. are playing d. playing
9. While we the shopping out of the car, I dropped all the eggs.
a. used to get b. would get c. get d. were getting
Score 9
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F. Complete the text with the Past Simple or Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets. Use the structures used to and
would + base form at least twice each.
When I (1) (be) a child, I (2) (go) to my aunt’s place

every spring bank holiday. She (3) (be) my favourite relative. Even though she was thirty
years older than me, I (4) (think) of her as a friend. I (5)
(tell) her everything and she always (6) (understand) me. Last week, while I
(7) (fly) to Kazakhstan to start a new job, for a moment, I (8)
(become) scared, thinking about the new adventure ahead of me. However, I’m glad I never (9)
(forget) the advice my aunt often (10) (give) me: ‘Always be ready to try something new!’
Score 10
1. I planned to visit my uncle this weekend, but he had to go abroad on business. going
This weekend, I my uncle, but he had to go abroad on business.
2. Juliet would often give her friends good advice. used
Juliet her friends good advice.
3. After the children fell asleep in their room, I started cooking dinner. sleeping
I started cooking dinner while in their room.
4. My sister always used to get better marks at school than I did. would
My sister better marks at school than me.
5. Helen didn’t speak Spanish at all two years ago, but now she’s fluent. to
Helen did Spanish two years ago, but now she’s fluent.
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear part of a radio show about low-cost travel. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer a, b or c.
1. How long do cruise ships hire staff members for? 5. How many countries are linked by InterRail nowadays?
a. on a monthly basis a. 21
b. on a seasonal basis b. 26
c. on a yearly basis c. 30
2. In Australia, how can young people travel and make 6. What has changed about bus travel?
money at the same time? a. It’s more comfortable than before.
a. by transferring vehicles from one city to another b. It’s cheaper than it was in the past.
b. by moving companies to different destinations c. It’s not as much fun as it used to be.
c. by taking tourists on sightseeing trips
3. What disadvantage does travelling by cargo ship have?

a. It’s very expensive.
b. Your cabin might not have a window.
c. It can take twice as long to make a booking.
4. What does Tim Travis have on his website?

a. advertisements for jobs in Arizona
b. tips for managing travel expenses
c. information about biking Score 12
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READ
Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Choose a, b, c or d.
School Summer Holidays 

around the World
I don’t want to disappoint you, but while you are regions have time off in January and February, but
sitting in school reading this, students living abroad students in mountain areas have holidays in the same
somewhere are probably heading for the beach, or just months as students in Europe – July and August. So
hanging out together taking things easy. This, of course, you can have relatives in one part of the country who
has to do with when summer, and therefore the school are going to school every day and studying hard every
summer break, falls in different parts of the world. For night, while you are out with friends relaxing and having
most countries in the northern hemisphere, the summer a good time. Colombia, another equatorial country, also
holidays tend to be around July and August. In Denmark, has two calendars with holidays at different times.
the school year finishes at the end of June and the Some parts of the world fall into a distinct category all
new one begins after six weeks in mid-August, and in of their own. Students in the Kashmir valley in India,
Finland, holidays begin at the end of May and last for for example, only get ten days of holiday in summer,
eleven weeks. In some countries closer to the equator, but have a long holiday in the winter. In Barbados, the
however, the summer holidays are later. In Guatemala, dates of the school year vary because of the hurricane
for instance, the holidays begin in the middle of October season. Some years, schools end up closed longer
and last for a whole twelve weeks until mid-January. because the weather is so bad, and this can delay the
In countries in the southern hemisphere, the summer beginning of the holidays the following year. Japan has a
holidays begin in December and usually finish between normal long summer holiday; however, this break, rather
the end of January and the beginning of March, than coming at the end of the school year as in other
depending on the country. South African children, for countries, comes halfway through.
example, are back at school in January, but children In any case, considering many children have three
in Argentina usually don’t have to go back until early months of summer holidays, we should spare a thought
March. Again, as in the northern hemisphere, you can for those who only have four or five weeks, such as
see that some students get much longer holidays – or in Bangladesh and in parts of Switzerland. Especially
much shorter – depending on the country they happen when, according to a report by the OECD, some of the
to live in. In Ecuador, which as the name suggests lies countries with the highest levels of achievement,
on the equator, things are a little different. Here there such as Finland, are those where children spend
are two different school calendars. Students in coastal the fewest hours per year in the classroom.
1. When do summer holidays begin in Finland? 4. Why does the length of summer holidays vary in
a. the end of June Barbados?
b. the middle of August a. because of hurricanes
c. the end of May b. because they sometimes have longer winter holidays
d. the middle of October c. because of higher temperatures
2. What do South African and Argentinian children have in d. because there are two different school calendars in
common? the country
a. They are on holiday in February. 5. What is true about schoolchildren in Bangladesh?

b. Their holidays begin in December. a. They get better marks than children in Finland.
c. They don’t return to school until May. b. They have as many weeks of holiday as children in
d. They have the same number of weeks of holiday. Finland.
3. In Ecuador, when do students who live by the sea have c. They have shorter summer holidays than children in
their holidays? Finland.
a. July and August d. They have the shortest summer holidays in the world.
b. June and July

Score 10
c. March and April
d. January and February Total Score 80
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Test 3 (Module 3)
I have always been a bit of a couch potato, but last year I So, I told myself that if I wanted to be like all those
decided that I wanted a change in lifestyle. The idea came people, I needed to make major changes to my life.
to me at a sporting (1) that my little brother was
Of course, a change in lifestyle does not occur (5) .
taking part in.
It takes a while before real change can take place. That’s
When we got there, my brother went into the changing because bad habits are very difficult to break. As you
room to put on his karate uniform. As I was waiting outside, can well imagine, I spent the next few weeks doing
I became very aware of all the people that were coming pretty much what I had been doing before. In fact, I had
and going. I realised that I was quite literally surrounded by quite literally forgotten the changes I had thought about
people who looked healthy, fit and energetic. Unlike them, making.
I looked and felt tired and worn (2) . I lacked the life,
However, one fine morning when I was going home after
energy and enthusiasm that a person my age should have.
doing the night (6) as a security guard, I decided
I must admit that I felt a bit envious at first, but then it to take a(n) (7) . That’s when I came across a hiking
occurred to me that these people didn't (3) in shape club. I knew straight away that becoming a member of
by accident. For one, they didn't spend all their free time this club was the solution to my problem. Needless to
glued to a screen like I did. Instead they were out there, say, I have been a member ever since, and I no longer feel
living life and enjoying the (4) of an active lifestyle. tired or stressed (8) . Hiking has changed my life.
1. a. venue b. event c. showcase d. setting

2. a. in b. on c. out d. up
3. a. keep b. hold c. remain d. turn
4. a. promotions b. benefits c. positions d. bonuses
5. a. otherwise b. locally c. constantly d. overnight
6. a. shift b. workload c. overtime d. opening
7. a. admission b. shortcut c. opening d. promotion
8. a. up b. in c. down d. out 8
Score
1. You need to in all the activities to make the most 5. New work with an experienced colleague for two
of this experience. years before they can work on their own.
a. update b. participate a. employers b. trainees
c. relate d. retire c. directors d. teenagers
2. Since her early , she had always wanted to be a 6. He has searched all the ads this week, but there
musician. are no jobs he likes.
a. death b. birthday a. concerned b. hardworking
c. childhood d. summer c. unemployed d. classified
3. I am a good editor and I really hope I get a pay
7. He got a from working outdoors all week.

this year.
a. suntan b. hassle
a. rise b. charge
c. fright d. reward
c. salary d. wage
8. If I don’t solve this problem, it's going to drive me .
4. We got completely from working in the rain.
a. home b. lazy
a. dazzling b. appealing
c. crazy d. north Score 8
c. shocked d. soaked
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1. It’s hard for me to do my job when you are breathing down my neck / nerves all the time.
2. I have a very tight deadline to meet, so I’m going to have to work overtime / part-time this week.
3. We still haven’t found a showcase / venue for the fundraising event we wish to hold.
4. On Sundays, admission / exhibition to the Museum of Natural History is free.
5. I often watch TV simply to take my mind / brain off my problems.
6. Jeremy decided to resign / apply after having a huge argument with one of his colleagues.
7. I need some excitement in my boring life, which is the same day in, day / night out.
8. Tonight Jane plans to have a relaxing time at home and just hang / put her feet up.
9. The referee / instructor gave the footballer a red card for behaving violently during the match.
10. Jeremy is hosting / retiring after working for our company for more than twenty-five years.
11. I am writing with regard to the position / wages of sales assistant advertised in the Daily Mail on 15 July.
12. Students often complain about their heavy overtime / workload and the fact that they don’t have any time to do the
things they enjoy.
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D. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
fired business easy living ends time thing charge
1. I work such long hours that I have no for myself.

2. You need to be very skilled to run your own .
3. It’s hard for married couples to make meet on just one salary.
4. I think Ben should be in of the Sales Department because he has very good people skills.
5. I think that you have been working far too hard lately and should take it for a while.
6. Anthony is very likely to be after what happened yesterday.
7. When I have some free time on my hands, I just want to do my own .
8. I earn a selling computers. Score 8
GRAMMAR
1. How long together before they decided to start their own business?
a. have they been working b. are they working c. had they been working d. would they work
2. Dad to the supermarket, but I expect that he will be back any time now.
a. has been b. has gone c. has been going d. goes
3. I have known her a long time.
a. since b. for c. in d. from
4. I haven’t finished listening to the CD .
a. already b. still c. yet d. so far
5. She to England several times before she decided to move there permanently.
a. has been b. has gone c. had been going d. had been
6. I now have what I — a house with a view of the ocean!
a. have always wanted b. always want c. always used to want d. would always want
7. Frank by the lake all morning, but has caught nothing yet.
a. has fished b. was fishing c. has been fishing d. fished
8. Andy to bed by the time I got home.
a. went b. has gone c. had been going d. had gone
Score 8
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F. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or the
Present Perfect Progressive.
A: Hi, Betty. I (1) (not / see) things really difficult for her. They don’t like the
you for a while. What (2) fact that the baby takes up so much of her time. So, I
(you / be) up to? (7) (try) to help her. It’s
B: Well, my sister (3) not easy, you know. I (8)
(recently / have) a baby, so I (4) (try) everything. I even took the twins to the circus
(spend) a lot of time at her house. yesterday, and you know I’m not fond of the circus!
A: Oh, wow! Congratulations! I didn’t know she was having a A: (9) (you / take) them to
baby! How is she doing? that new indoor play area in the City Plaza Shopping
B: Well, things are quite difficult at the moment. She Centre? It’s amazing!
(5) (have) a difficult time B: Actually, I (10) (not / be)
coping. It’s hard enough trying to take care of a newborn to the shopping centre for ages. Perhaps, I’ll go there
baby, so taking care of a baby and two young children is tomorrow. Care to come with?
really affecting her. A: I’d love to. That way we can have a cup of coffee and catch
A: Oh, yes. I forgot. She has got twins – a boy and a girl, right? up on each other’s news while the kids play.
Score 10
B: Yes, and they (6) (make)
G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. The last time I saw Barry was three weeks ago. FOR
I three weeks.
2. I got home after my brother went to bed. ALREADY
My brother when I got home.
3. When did you start living in this house? HAVE
How long in this house?
4. After working in the garden all day, we were tired. BEEN
We were tired because we in the garden all day.
5. It was the first time he was travelling abroad. NEVER
He before.
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear six short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you
heard. Choose the picture which answers the question correctly.
1 a. b. c. 4 a. b. c.
2 a. b. c. 5 a. b. c.
3 a. b. c. 6 a. b. c.
Score 6
13
READ
Read the texts A-D and answer questions 1-10. Write A, B, C or D in the boxes.
The options may be chosen more than once.
Rural and inner city teen hobbies

JACK: There isn’t much to do out here in
C
PETE: I live in a suburb on the outskirts
A the country, where I live. When I get home of a city. I play football for a local team,
from school, I help on a neighbour’s farm, and we have matches every Saturday.
and then I do my homework. In my free When the matches are finished, I usually
time, I play for the local basketball team. catch up with my friends from school.
We train twice a week and have a match We go to the arcade or stay in and play
most Sundays. When we play away, we video games. If I’m tired after football, I
spend hours on the bus. When we play sometimes just stay in my room on my own and listen
at home, people from all around the area to music. Sometimes when I feel up to it, I surf the Net
come to watch. There’s a great atmosphere and participate in forums to meet and chat to people
and it gives everyone a chance to see each who are interested in the same things as I am. It can
other and catch up on each other’s news. I love be really interesting. I see my friends quite a lot. We
watching films, but the nearest cinema is miles away, sometimes get together to do school work or study
and it’s hard for me to get to it. I also like relaxing and for exams. It helps me out and makes things a lot
watching DVDs with my friends and family. The farm easier, as they sometimes understand things I don't.
work can be pretty tiring sometimes and it’s nice just I don’t spend much time with my family unless we go
to sit down and watch a film. on holiday.
B JILL: There is nothing to do where I live! D PENNY: I have a job as a receptionist

We have a festival once a year and that at a leisure centre and I spend a
brings in a few tourists. Apart from that, lot of time working. I work three
not much happens. We spend ages making nights a week and a few hours at the
sure everything is ready for the festival in weekend. Between my job and my
August. The town even has a committee homework, it can be hard to find time
to make sure we all have something to do. I to see my friends. I’m lucky that I like
like the festival, and we all look forward to it, my job and I don’t mind working. What
but when we’re not sorting that out, I get pretty annoys me is that sometimes I have to walk to work
bored. Most of my friends don’t live close to me, so it’s if I miss the bus. Having a job also means I can afford
hard for me to see them outside of school. I speak to to do nice things when I see my friends. Last week,
them online, but I miss doing things together. Also, the we went to a theme park. It was a blast! I also have
nearest city is an hour away by bus, which doesn’t help. to babysit for my little brother and sister sometimes.
They’re good kids, so it’s not a problem. Sometimes
my friends come over too, so it gives us a chance to
see each other.
Which person:
sometimes feels lonely? 1
uses sport as a social occasion? 2
helps in an annual event? 3
has a part-time job that involves hard physical work? 4
is dependent on public transport to get to work? 5

doesn’t mention where he/she lives? 6
enjoys spending some time alone? 7
plays in a team that has a lot of local support? 8
spends a lot of his/her time with classmates? 9

Score 10
enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds? 10
Total Score 80
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Test 4 (Module 4)
VOCABULARY
words in capitals.
Whose Job is It?

There is a little story from an unknown source that has been used by many
business consultants to raise awareness of the importance of communication.
It shows that a lack of communication is (1) the cause of COMMON
misunderstandings. It also shows that making (2) in the way we IMPROVE
communicate can prevent misunderstandings from occurring.
The story goes something like this. There were four employees named Everybody, Somebody, Nobody
and Anybody. One day, their manager instructed them to do a very important job. Everybody had the
(3) that Somebody would do it. The task did not require any IMPRESS
(4) knowledge or skills, so Anybody could easily have done it, but SPECIAL
Nobody did. Somebody got angry concerning this (5) because it DEVELOP
was Everybody’s job. After a great deal of (6) , it became clear that DISCUSS
Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done!
(7) , if clear instructions had been given, Somebody would have done DOUBT
the job and Nobody would have got into trouble. The moral of the story is that communication is often
a matter of (8) . When working with people, it is, thus, necessary to INTERPRET
make sure that Everybody understands what needs to be done and who needs to do it.
Score 8
1. Just the of standing in front of an audience makes 6. Brandon has developed bad from sitting in front
me nervous, so I can’t possibly take part in the school play. of his computer all day.
a. thought b. mind c. brain d. feeling a. gesture b. palm c. custom d. posture
2. I was a(n) child, so my parents gave me a lot of 7. She let out a of relief when she found out that
attention. she had passed the test she hadn’t studied enough for.
a. single b. individual c. only d. instant a. roar b. giggle c. sigh d. whisper
3. I that you and your sister were twins because you 8. Beatrice and Veronica are identical twins, so it’s very
look very much alike. difficult to the difference between them.
a. referred b. supposed c. assumed d. interpreted a. say b. tell c. get d. speak
4. Brian goodbye as the taxi drove off. 9. The company I work for meetings twice a week
a. scratched b. snapped c. shook d. waved so that members of staff can discuss the projects they
are working on.
5. Look me up when you come to London so that we

a. sets up b. keeps up c. points out d. puts on
can up on each other’s news.
a. keep b. catch c. get d. drop 10. When Jenny didn’t come to work the next day, I knew
straight that something was wrong.
a. through b. on c. ahead d. away
Score 10
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1. Please write your name out in full and then put your whistle / signature underneath it.
2. There is always a witness / lifeguard on duty at this public swimming pool.
3. I asked him if he shared my opinion, but he nodded / shook his head in disagreement.
4. Everyone’s handwriting is unique / single. No two people write in the same way.
5. It was clear that he was angry because he was clenching / frowning his fists.
6. Travelling abroad has had a positive reference / impact on my life.
7. When the strange man approached her, she tried hard to conceal / assume the fact that she was frightened.
8. I’m running late, so I’m going to have to swap / reschedule my appointment with the dentist.
9. My uncle goes birdwatching every weekend, so he’s very good at separating / identifying different bird species.
10. You cannot keep tropical fish and freshwater fish in the same tank / vessel of water.
11. Some wild animals, such as elephants, become aggressive / puzzled only when they feel threatened.
12. I would stay away from Jerry today if I were you; he’s in a terrible temper / mood. Score 12
raise lose let drop make shrug be tell
1. So, you’re off to the States for a year, then. I hope you’ll me a line from time to time.
2. I haven’t on speaking terms with Barry for over a year.
3. When I told Jessica that you are leaving the country, she her eyebrows in surprise.
4. Please me know when I can take my holiday so that I can book my flight.
5. Have you ever heard Ronald a joke? He is such a funny guy!
6. The problem with friendships made on holiday is that you usually touch when the holiday
ends.
7. Whenever I ask Jessica a question, she just her shoulders and looks the other way, so I
seriously doubt she will help you.
8. Please excuse me for a minute. I need to a phone call. Score 8
GRAMMAR
1. By the time we get home, my family eating dinner.

a. will finish b. is finished c. will have finished d. has been finishing
2. Jane should research her work rather than just use the first source of information she comes across.
a. much more careful b. as carefully c. the most careful d. more carefully
3. This was interesting film I have ever watched, so I seriously doubt you will enjoy it.
a. the less b. the least c. a little d. much less
4. Your constant complaining is making the situation even for everyone!
a. worse b. the worst c. worst d. bad
5. As soon as I home, I will call my aunt to find out how she is.
a. had got b. will get c. get d. am getting
6. Don’t call me at three o’clock tomorrow because I the candidates who have applied for the position.
a. will be interviewing b. will interview c. will have interviewed d. have interviewed
7. You don’t need to worry. I you study for your test.
a. will have helped b. am helping c. will help d. have been helping
8. The harder you study, you will do in the exam.
a. far better b. the better c. the best d. so well Score 8
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F. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Use the Future Simple, Future Progressive or the Future Perfect Simple.
1. By the time Jason gets home, I (leave) for the airport.

2. (you / help) me do the housework today?
3. This time next week, I (lie) on the beach enjoying the warm sunshine.
4. We haven’t heard from Gordon for a while, so I (call) him later this afternoon to find out
how he is.
5. Please don’t drop by tomorrow. I (study) for Monday’s maths test.
6. (the guests / arrive) by six o’clock?
7. I don’t want to speak to anyone, so I (not / answer) the phone if it rings. Score 7
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. Penelope’s sister is more intelligent than she is. SO

Penelope is sister.
2. The work we are doing is becoming increasingly difficult. AND
The work we are doing is becoming difficult.
3. You will do well in the interview if you keep on practising. THE
The more you practise, in the interview.
4. I have never run so far before. THE
This is run.
5. This restaurant is nicer than the one we went to yesterday. THAN
I liked the restaurant we went to yesterday one.
LISTEN Score 10
Look at questions 1-5. Then listen to a radio show.
1. Why does the speaker give the example of sending 4. What does the speaker believe?
handwritten letters with a rider on horseback? a. No one can imagine the next steps in communication.
a. to emphasise the difficult conditions riders worked b. Most people can guess what the next steps in
under communication are.
b. to stress how inconvenient it was to write a letter c. Everyone is wondering what the next steps in
c. to emphasise the time involved in simple communication will be.
communication in the past d. The next steps in communication are probably
d. to show how simple it was to communicate in the past developing in someone’s mind.
2. What does the speaker say about the ancient Egyptians? 5. What does the speaker mean when he says:
a. It took them 3,500 years to develop hieroglyphics. a. Other people refused to use hieroglyphics.
b. They developed one of the earliest examples of b. Other people were not as artistic as the ancient
written language. Egyptians.
c. They were the first people to make simple drawings. c. The next major development in communication took
d. They were famous for their impressive drawings. place much later.
d. It didn’t take long before major developments in
3. At which stage has communication developed most communication occurred.

quickly?
Score 5
a. since the birth of the World Wide Web
b. since the birth of the Internet
c. from printing newspapers to sending the first
telegram
d. from the first telegram to the birth of the Internet
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READ
Read the text and complete the gaps. Choose from sentences A-G the one that best fits each gap (1-6). There is one
extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Part of the in-crowd

‘I can’t understand teenagers today,’ adults often group of individuals they ‘belong’ to, but are meaningless
complain. ‘It’s like they’re speaking another language.’ This to anyone who is not familiar with them.
idea is so common that many well-meaning people have Since argots help unite their users as part of a group,
even put together lists to help puzzled adults navigate the does that mean that they also make sure that the people
complicated paths of teenage slang. Whether these are outside the group stay on the outside? 6 A little time
useful is another matter, but the fact remains that many spent taking part in a community or sharing a group’s
social groups – including people grouped together by a interests is enough for anyone to start picking up the argot
common age, such as teenagers – do indeed develop their in no time at all. In fact, it will probably happen without
own ways of speaking. 1 them even noticing they’re doing it.
When a group of similar individuals develops their own
‘language’ like this, it is known as an argot. 2 It is a
A. Digital communication often has to be quicker
way for like-minded people to recognise each other and
and briefer than its real-world equivalent, and
build strong friendships based on their shared values and these online argots frequently reflect this.
the experiences they have in common. B. Accordingly, it is formed by taking words from
At its root, an argot is about creating an identity. location, shared experiences, and even other
3 In communities where many families of different languages.
nationalities live and socialise together, for example, a C. If an argot makes it hard for ‘outsiders’ to
local argot may develop that borrows words from several understand them, then it has achieved one of its
main goals.
different languages used in the area. Argots also allow
D. In a similar way, an argot word reflects the view
people to create new words to express ideas that don’t
of a certain group of people with various things
exist in their own language – or at least, not in the way in common.
they mean them. E. While parents of teenagers might agree with this
Human beings are social by nature, and an argot can idea, most argot-speakers would say no.
be an important part of building relationships. It creates F. This is especially important for teenagers, who
a sense of belonging to a community of similar people. are at a stage of life where they are finding their
4 At this time, feeling that they belong somewhere place in the world.
can be essential; it allows them to give and receive G. These make complete sense to members of such
groups, but can be very confusing to those on
support, and can help them build self-confidence and
the outside.
develop social skills.
Of course, in today’s world, it is even easier for people
Score 12
to become members of a group. Many online communities
are made up of people from all over the world, brought Total Score 80
together by a common interest or purpose. Unsurprisingly,
many of these communities also have their own argots.
5 For example, words and phrases can be
considerably shortened or even reduced to single
letters. This is a classic case of an argot that
develops based on the needs of the situation.
Online gaming communities are a good example
of this; because of the need to communicate

quickly and clearly, written messages and even
voice chats are often filled with strange letters
and words that stand for specific situations or
actions. Like real-world argots, these online
argots can be clearly understood by the
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Test 5 (Module 5)
Eating Smart
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d
best fits each gap.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been doing all he can to make the world a better place in the best way he knows how —
through cooking. He began his campaign through a series of TV shows showing how young people can (1) from
healthier lunches at their schools. He showed how students’ unhealthy diets can (2) them from concentrating and
lead to behaviour problems.
Through his shows, Oliver made people realise that too many additives and preservatives in food can work as a(n)
(3) and cause problems in students’ behaviour. By making a few simple changes, he showed how good food helps
children (4) on their schoolwork and become more alert.
Getting schools to swap unhealthy foods in favour of healthier school lunches wasn’t easy. Many companies were
(5) with him because they would lose a lot of money. Young kids who were (6) to sugar were upset that
he wanted them to give up their favourite snacks. He did, however, finally manage to help parents learn a thing or two
about good health. It was only a matter of time before people began to (7) on changes being made in school
cafeterias.
Thankfully, the government took notice and changes were made. For his part, the famous chef created the Jamie Oliver
Foundation to inspire people to pursue healthier (8) habits and to offer guidance and support to those interested
in helping their children to eat healthily.
1. a. boost b. benefit c. supplement d. suffer

2. a. prevent b. miss c. neglect d. treat
3. a. objection b. factor c. disgust d. trigger
4. a. tend b. figure c. concentrate d. comment
5. a. annoyed b. satisfied c. familiarised d. associated
6. a. popular b. similar c. addicted d. stuck
7. a. indulge b. hold c. touch d. insist
8. a. guilty b. gloomy c. dietary d. variety
Score 8
1. Don’t say anything to upset Kate; she’s very this morning.

a. crunchy b. irritable c. humble d. psychological
2. It’s not a good idea to young children by themselves.
a. leave b. let c. allow d. admit
3. Unfortunately, I am to chocolate; I never eat it.
a. aggressive b. harmful c. allergic d. accustomed
4. You can always depend Sally to get the job done.

a. with b. of c. on d. for
5. Please that box carefully. There’s a valuable Chinese vase inside.
a. touch b. feel c. handle d. contain
6. When I work the night shift, I have to drink lots of coffee to stay .
a. specific b. bad-tempered c. physical d. alert Score 6
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1. I hope you outweighed / chopped the herbs before you added them to the sauce.
2. The only chore / pleasure my father ever does is wash the car.
3. She always gets deficiency / indigestion when she eats quickly.
4. I can’t tell the purpose / difference between this cheap watch and that expensive one.
5. Can you swallow / squeeze those lemons so I can use the juice?
Score 6
6. You should try to keep on good health / terms with your neighbours.
D. Match the idioms to their definitions, then complete the sentences which follow with the correct form
of the idioms.
1. put all one’s eggs in one basket a. very simple to do

2. pay peanuts b. risk everything by relying on only one plan or idea
3. have one’s cake and eat it c. something that makes a good situation even better
4. as easy as pie d. enjoy the best of two opposing situations
5. like two peas in a pod e. pay very little money
6. the icing on the cake f. very similar in appearance or behaviour
7. full of beans g. the very best

h. energetic / in high spirits
8. the cream of the crop
1. The job ,
but I don’t do it for the money. I really find what I do exciting and rewarding.
2. The best actors in the country were interested in the role. I had to compete with the
in order to finally get it.
3. I know you are good at football, but you should try a little harder with your school work because it’s best not to
.
That way, you’ll have something to fall back on if you don’t become a professional player.
4. You won’t get into college without studying; you can’t
too, you know.
5. My young niece is so
that I feel exhausted every time she visits me.
6. It was great to visit the palace, but
was when the president came to speak to us.
7. Cynthia and Cindy are so alike that people mistake them for sisters. They really are
.
8. Making a paper aeroplane is .
Here, let me show you how!
Score 16
GRAMMAR
E. Circle the correct options.
If you are having (1) few / some friends over for the While the egg is cooking, toast some slices of bread. Once
afternoon and have hardly (2) any / much time to prepare your bread is toasted, put the cooked egg onto the toast
something nice, you can try making egg sandwiches. They and top it with cheese. Cook until your cheese is melted.
really don’t need (3) a lot / much of preparation. This should take just (8) few / a few seconds.
First, crack (4) some / few eggs into a microwave-safe If you have (9) a lot of / lots friends coming over, just
bowl and whisk in (5) a little / little milk. If you like, you increase the size of the portions. The recipe doesn’t need
can add a little bit of parsley, but it doesn’t really matter (10) many / much time to make, so you’ll have time left
if you don’t have (6) many / any. Take your beaten eggs over to socialise with your guests.
and put them in a microwave on 100 per cent power for
Score 10
(7) a few / few minutes.
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F. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
glass a experience chickens some experiences pair chicken no any
1. She keeps a spare of glasses in her bag for reading.

2. I don’t have of the glasses you gave me left. I broke them all.
3. Are there any more pieces of fried in the oven?
4. They said I didn’t have enough as a manager to get the job.
5. Open the curtains so we can have light.
6. My uncle keeps in his garden.
7. Why are there more cakes in the box? I told you not to eat them all.
8. The football smashed through our classroom window, and broken covered the desks and floor.
9. Be careful with that box! It contains new light for the living room.
10. What did you have when you worked for six years in Japan? Score 10
G. Join the two sentences using the words who, which, that, whose, where or when.
1. The artist invited me to the exhibition. I met him at my sister’s wedding.

.
2. Jonathan went to Oxford University. He studied law there.
.
3. Sarah published her first book last year. Her father is a famous author.
.
4. This is the CD. I bought it on Friday.
.
5. Mr Cash is our maths teacher. His mother owns the bakery we shop at.
.
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear six short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what
you heard. Choose the picture which answers the question correctly.
1 a. b. c. 4 a. b. c.
2 a. b. c. 5 a. b. c.
3 a. b. c. 6 a. b. c.
Score 6
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READ
Read the texts A-D and answer the questions that follow.
Viva Mexico Just Desserts

Pick up on the hottest Helga’s back by popular To: Teachers of evening classes
trends in Mexican street demand! From: Margaret Jones
food with Rico Ramírez • Wed. 6-8 p.m.
López. and 8-10 p.m. Dear all,
• Mon. 5.30-8.30 p.m. This is just to give you all a quick update on what’s
Dinner in a Rush
Franklin’s happening with regard to the evening classes you are
Learn quick but delicious
Favourites meals to impress family going to be teaching.
Franklin Wong teaches and friends. With Festina All courses, I’m delighted to say, are now fully booked.
his top twenty dishes Swift. As there are still a few weeks before term begins, if
from around China, the • Fri. 6-8 p.m. any of you would like to teach another class, either
way only he knows how.
on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. or on Fridays from
• Tue. & Thur. 7-10 p.m.
8-10 p.m., contact me immediately.
All classes begin the first And I’d like to remind those of you who weren’t
week of October and run here last year that you must be at the college at
for 16 weeks. Register least thirty minutes before your lessons start. We
now, as places are limited. have cooking classes for full-time students in the
A same rooms you will be using, and you will need to
work in combination with support staff to make sure
everything is ready at the beginning of each lesson.
All the best,

Margaret
C
Colchester Chefs B
Share their Skills D Franklin was born in Hong
Readers of our paper will be excited to know that Kong and has been living in
evening cooking classes are beginning again at Colchester for over twenty
Lexden College. And this year, local celebrity chef years. He has won many
Franklin Wong will be teaching classes in Chinese awards for his cooking
cooking twice a week. and has a small chain of
There will also be classes in Mexican street food, restaurants in and around the
and those popular dessert classes are back again Colchester area.
with Helga Linzertorte, pastry chef at the Crown He has appeared as a guest
Hotel. chef in cooking programmes
Lexden College has also kindly offered free lessons on several TV channels, demonstrating how to make
for two Echo readers. The first two callers to our dishes from all over China. He loves using lots of hot
hotline who can correctly name Helga's whipped chilli in his food, and is famous for his vegetarian soups,
cream speciality at the Crown will be given one which include leafy vegetables, noodles and many
term of pastry lessons completely free of charge! different spices.
For further information on times and prices of all Franklin was asked to come and pass on some of
classes, check out the college website. his techniques to eager Colchester residents by the
principal of Lexden College, Ms Margaret Jones, and
gladly agreed to teach Chinese cooking classes on
Tuesday and Thursday nights at the college.
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Questions 1-2 refer to text A. Question 8 refers to two or more texts.

1. What is the main aim of text A? 8. Which texts indicate that Lexden college has had
a. to show people how to register for cooking classes cooking evening classes in previous years?
b. to provide the dates for college courses a. A, B and C
c. to present key information about cooking classes b. A, C and D
d. to give detailed explanations of college courses c. A, B and D
d. B, C and D
2. Which person is scheduled to teach the fewest hours?
a. Rico
b. Franklin
c. Helga
d. Festina
Question 3 refers to text B.

3. To win free classes, what do callers have to name
correctly?
a. a special dessert
b. a particular chef
c. a hotel in Colchester
d. a type of Mexican street food
Questions 4-5 refer to text C.

4. What is true about the evening class teachers?
a. They will also have to teach full-time college students.
b. They will have help preparing classrooms.
c. They will have to teach more classes.
d. They are not allowed to teach any more classes.
5. When was the email most probably sent?

a. the day before lessons began
b. just after lessons started
c. three weeks before classes became fully booked
d. after classes had become fully booked
Question 6-7 refer to text D.

6. What is the main purpose of text D?
a. to describe Franklin’s way of cooking
b. to give a short biography of a chef
c. to explain how Franklin joined the college staff
d. to provide general information about a cooking class
7. What is true about Franklin Wong?

a. He asked to teach the course.

b. He used to have his own cooking programme on TV.
Score 8
c. He cooks with lots of spices.
Total Score 80
d. He used to have several restaurants.
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Test 6 (Module 6)
VOCABULARY
words in capitals.
What to do now?
Is it your last year at school and you still can’t decide whether to continue with your studies or just
look for a job? Why don’t you try volunteering. Volunteering is working without being paid, or doing
something to help others (1) free of charge. It can be beneficial to all ENTIRE
concerned and you can surely make a (2) in somebody’s life. DIFFERENT
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience or learn new skills. Also, as a (3) PARTICIPATE
in a project, you could meet other volunteers from different parts of the world or, if you volunteer
abroad, you might act as your country’s (4) there. Volunteering abroad will REPRESENT
also help you gain knowledge about other cultures.
In volunteering activities, there may be a lot of (5) which can help COUNSEL
you deal with your own problems and give you some (6) . All this GUIDE
will certainly help you decide what you want to do in the future. Your volunteering experience
can also be a way of (7) your CV when you are searching for ENHANCE
(8) . EMPLOY
There are many more benefits from volunteering. If you take it seriously, you will definitely have an
unforgettable experience in whatever you volunteer for.
Score 8
1. Is there free to the museum?

a. expression b. ticket c. admission d. interpretation
2. I still haven’t finished writing my for Mr Bates’s class.

a. degree b. essay c. resource d. signature
3. She has a(n) in fashion, but has decided to change career and become a teacher.
a. background b. sense c. height d. underground
4. What made you choose to work in a(n) that’s so dangerous?

a. duration b. education c. profession d. qualification
5. Are you going to the night before your test?

a. revise b. pursue c. advise d. raise
6. He wouldn’t listen to our advice, so he how to do it the hard way.

a. asked b. voiced c. consulted d. learnt Score 6
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1. I tried these shoes on, but they don’t fit / suit me; I 7. The principal postponed / cancelled the school trip
need a bigger size please. to Italy completely because some students could not
2. My daughter opted / failed for a teaching position at a afford to pay for it.
state school instead of at a private one. 8. If you want more information for your projects, you can
3. It is pretty / crucial that I speak to the manager, advise / access these sites on the Internet.
please. 9. Hector broke the school rules repeatedly, so Ms
4. Louise isn’t happy in her comforting / current job, so Johnson suspended / retook him for a week.
she’s looking for another one. 10. I haven’t decided which carpentry / career to choose,
5. Does your uncle still work in the film industry / but I’d like to work with children.
performance? 11. They realised that they had nothing in common /
6. The teacher left the classroom for a few minutes and major at the beginning of their relationship.
when she came back, the students were so noisy that 12. We have a ten-day grade / break from school next
she kept them in orientation / detention after school. week, so I’m going to visit my grandma.
Score 12
annual assist term peak recruit funds expel bright
1. He decided to resign at the of his career in order to become a farmer.

2. Mr Johnson Harry from school for bullying other children.
3. Lorraine did not do well in the first at school, so her mum took away her mobile phone as
punishment.
4. James told his classmates that he wanted to new members for the volleyball team.
5. We will have to postpone our general meeting until all members can attend.
6. Both of my grandchildren are very ; they learnt how to read when they were four.
7. We will need more from the government to pay for this project.
Score 8
8. All the students in organising the school end-of-year celebration.
GRAMMAR
1. Didn’t I say / tell you not to wear that? 6. Did you say your friend will / would be here at six or at
2. He said that they won’t / wouldn’t arrive until the half past six?
following day. 7. He told me he was doing / is doing his homework when
3. What did they say / tell to you about the new teacher? I spoke to him on the phone.
4. You said we don’t have to / didn’t have to prepare for 8. I said you had to / will bring the book to me by nine this
the test that week. morning, and it’s already half past ten.
5. This morning, he told me he finished / had finished
everything the day before, but he hasn’t even started yet. Score 8
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F. Choose the phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. The teacher asked her why writing anything.

a. she wasn’t b. wasn’t she c. isn’t she d. she didn’t
2. He wanted to know how there by bus.

a. do I get b. to get c. does he get d. did he get
3. ‘You your car here,’ he said.

a. not to park b. not park c. cannot park d. not being able to park
4. The teacher told them to bring their workbooks next time.

a. do not forget b. they don’t forget c. they forgot d. not to forget
5. I wondered why so long to get back home.

a. they were taking b. are they taking c. did they take d. take them
6. They asked us whether going to visit any other places.

Score 6
a. you will b. we were c. were we d. are you
G. Change the following sentences from Direct Speech to Reported Speech using the verbs in bold.
1. ‘Please take me with you to the performance tonight,’ Maria said to Colin. begged
.
2. ‘I won’t let you go to the cinema on your own,’ said my father. refused
.
3. ‘Don’t tell anyone about this,’ he said to her. warned
.
4. ‘Where is the nearest petrol station?’ my uncle asked. wanted
.
5. ‘Believe me, I won’t be late tomorrow,’ Marina said. promised
.
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear part of an interview with Tom Stanesby, who is talking about his
job as a furniture maker. For questions 1-5, complete the sentences.
1. Tom’s grandfather made wooden for him.

2. At college, Tom learnt how to cut of wood.
3. In his first job, Tom didn’t need any of he’d learnt in college.
4. Tom bought and repaired then sold it.

5. Tom says it can be difficult to find in the furniture industry
these days.
Score 10
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READ
Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
WORKING ANIMALS
Horses can been trained for a number of purposes
including racing, farm work and even police work. Police
forces across the world use horses in their work because
of their speed, strength, and stamina. One of the most
famous police groups that uses horses is in Canada, and is
1. What is one of the reasons that the Mounties use
nicknamed the Mounties. The Mounties are responsible for
horses?
policing almost all of Canada and have to cope with some
very rough landscapes. They use horses to cover large a. They have a good sense of smell.
distances on uneven terrain and also to control large crowds b. They are cheaper than other forms of transport.
in cities.
c. They are good at covering rough ground quickly.
The training for police horses differs depending on
where they will be and what situations they will be faced d. There is a lot of horse crime in Canada.
with. Horses in cities, such as New York or London, will face
2. How are horses trained not to run from danger?
very different challenges from those in rural Canada, for
example. When used in the wilderness, horses are bred for a. They are put in threatening situations in public places.
stamina, as they may be used to chase a criminal over large b. They are gradually introduced to scary situations.
distances. Horses used in cities also require stamina, but they
c. They are kept in isolation for long periods of time so
also need to be taught to control their natural instinct to run
that they can recover from unpleasant situations.
from danger. They are gradually introduced to situations that
they could find threatening, in an isolated area, away from d. They are scared a lot during their training so that
the public. whatever they experience after that doesn't seem as
Flags, people shouting and acting aggressively, bad.
unexpected loud noises and smoke are all introduced to
the horse so that the animal is familiar with them before it 3. Why is it important that trainers are certain about the
encounters them in a real-life situation. Trainers have to be horse’s character?
100% sure of the horse’s character. If the horse were to panic a. to avoid injuries to people in public places
and run wild in a public area, it could cause serious injuries
b. to make the rider feel safe
to anyone who got in its way.
Police horses are trained to respond to their rider's c. so crowds know what to expect
commands. They learn to work with their rider to corner a d. so the horse can communicate with the rider
suspect long enough for them to be arrested. For example,
they learn the ‘pincer movement', in which two horses will 4. What could prevent a horse from being used on the
approach a suspect from opposite sides, leaving him with street?
nowhere to run. a. not working well with other horses
These horses are also trained to work together and move
b. not being fast enough
in formation. They move in patterns which are designed to
break up crowds and control the flow of people. If a horse c. being too friendly with crowds
cannot be trained to complete such tasks, it may never find d. not being the right size
its way onto the streets.
Some police departments receive horses as donations 5. What is true about police horses?
from members of the public. Horses that people kept as pets a. They must come from special police horse farms.
but can no longer afford to keep, or retired race horses, are b. Some are given as donations.
often found in the police department. However, others are
bred and raised by the police. Horses which have a naturally c. Retired race horses are considered the best.
calm character are encouraged to breed so their young will d. The police keep them as pets.
inherit their traits.
6. What is important in the selection of city police horses?
City police horses are also bred for size and stamina.
They often do not need to be especially fast, as horses can a. size and speed
run much faster than people anyway. However, they may be b. strength and speed
required to stand for long periods of time and need to have
c. size and strength
the stamina to carry a fully grown man or woman on their Score 12
back for many hours at a time. d. size and friendliness
Total Score 80
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Full Blast PLUS Level B1+ Midterm Test (Modules 1-6)
Midterm Test (Modules 1-6)
VOCABULARY
A. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. The held up a yellow card and pointed at the 6. Can you help me put my luggage in the overhead ?
player. a. corridor b. cockpit
a. trainee b. referee c. cabin d. locker
c. instructor d. pilot
7. Do you know if this juice is free of ?
2. She could see incredible details with the . a. paprika b. additives
a. goggles b. test tube c. treats d. nutrition
c. microscope d. stressor
8. He didn’t have the to finish the marathon.
3. She wants to the book into French. a. resource b. stamina
a. interpret b. assume c. degree d. objection
c. suppose d. translate
9. She lives on the of town.
4. This book is an all-time . It's really stood the test a. doorstep b. territory
of time. c. departure d. outskirts
a. classic b. benefit
10. Her has improved since she started yoga classes.
c. achievement d. view
a. interpretation b. posture
5. I don’t know him well. He’s just a(n) . c. whistle d. whisper
a. sibling b. supervisor
c. acquaintance d. ex-husband Score 10
B. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.
shoulder physical counselling mood eyebrow

security expression interpret skill tell
It has been found that deaf people who use sign language recognise and
(1) body language quicker than non-signing hearing
people. They are the first to observe the (2) reactions
of other people, such as someone raising their (3) or
shrugging their (4) . They are better at understanding
if someone is (5) a lie or if a person is in a good or bad
(6) .
The ability to understand body movements, posture and

facial (7) is invaluable,
especially in jobs where (8)
is important, such as in airports. It is also an essential
(9) for people involved in
(10) . That's because it

enables them to 'read' non-verbal communication which
is unintentional and often reveals what a person is really
feeling.
Score 10
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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
sleep keep act pull look come figure turn let bring
1. His book on learning styles was very influential and has about many changes in education.
2. I'm really tired. I'm going to in on Sunday.
3. He can't out the solution to the puzzle.
4. This coat into a sleeping bag.
5. The taxi away from the pavement.
6. Unfortunately something has up, so I won't be able to attend the meeting.
7. Please me up the next time you're in London so that we can catch up on each other's news.
8. My brother is a lot fitter than I am, so when we went jogging on Saturday I just couldn't up.
9. Angela really me down when she told everyone my secret.
10. My four-year-old son always up when he gets bored. Score 10
GRAMMAR
D. Complete the text with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.
In 1971, a small group of French doctors and journalists Many other non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
who (1) (help) war victims today (7) (use) the popular
in Biafra, Africa, realised a new aid organisation Without Borders tag, such as Ecologists Without
was needed which would put human life above all Borders, Engineers Without Borders, and others.
boundaries. So they (2) (decide)
What does the future hold for MSF? They
to found Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known
(8) (keep) busy with their
as Doctors Without Borders in English, an international
ongoing programmes in Africa, southern Asia and other
humanitarian medical organisation.
parts of the world. But, just like the rest of us, they still
Present in over sixty countries, over the last forty years (9) (hope) for the day when
they (3) (provide) independent suffering (10) (not exist).
assistance to people whose survival is threatened by
violence, neglect, or catastrophe, due to war, epidemics,
hunger, lack of health care, or natural disasters.
In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize for the hard
work of doctors, nurses, water and sanitation engineers
and others who (4) (work) many
hours for months on end to help the less privileged.
MSF (5) (manage) to stay neutral

so far because ninety per cent of its income is from
private, non-governmental sources. In 2009

alone, 3.8 million individual donors and private
organisations worldwide (6)
(contribute) to the organisation’s efforts. Score 10
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1. I don’t know what this word .

a. mean b. means c. is meaning d. to mean
2. Once dessert, they got the board games out.
a. they’ve eaten b. they’d been eating c. they eat d. they’d eaten
3. you all day. Where have you been?
a. I’ve phoned b. I phoned c. I would have phoned d. I’ve been phoning
4. Nicole was five minutes away from home when she out of gas.
a. ran b. was running c. run d. might run
5. Paul was supposed to be here by nine, but he yet.
a. hasn’t arrived b. has arrived c. didn’t arrive d. won’t arrive
6. This book is colourful than that one.
a. as b. less c. so d. the most
7. My parents usually watch the news while eating .
a. the breakfast b. a breakfast c. breakfast d. any breakfast
8. Beth she was never going to that store again.
a. informed b. said c. told d. wondered Score 8
F. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. I have seen hardly any improvement in Tom’s work this term. little
There Tom’s work this term.
2. The game increases in difficulty as you pass each level. and

The game as you pass each level.
3. 'Will I ever become rich?' Sean thought to himself. wondered

Sean become rich.
4. Being a travel agency employee, my brother sometimes gets cheap flights. works
My brother, agency, sometimes gets cheap flights.
5. When we were young, we often went down to the stream to look for fish. would
When we were young, to the stream to look for fish.
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer, a, b or c.
1. You hear a young woman talking. Why did she decide to 3. You hear someone being interviewed about the next
continue her education? episode of a soap opera. Who is he?
a. She needed a new activity. a. an actor
b. She needed new skills. b. a cameraman
c. She needed a better job. c. one of the writers
2. You hear a travel show presenter talking about a journey 4. You hear a woman talking about activities she did while
he’s making with his crew. How will they travel once on holiday with her family. How did she feel about
they’ve crossed the river? climbing?
a. by motor vehicle a. She enjoyed the freedom of it.
b. on elephants b. She disliked it intensely.
c. on foot c. She found it boring.
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5. You hear a man talking. What is the purpose of his talk?
a. to persuade us he knows how to draw
b. to explain why he appreciated his parents
c. to justify his choice of profession
6. You overhear a couple talking about keeping fit. What do
they agree about?
a. the dangers of too much exercise 2. In paragraph 1, line 3, what does the phrase 'it could turn
b. the benefits of joining a gym out to be quite the opposite' mean?
c. the need to be more active Score 12 a. It might not be good for animals.
b. It might not be a good choice.
READ c. It is definitely a bad choice.
d. It is not a good idea for people who are on a diet.
Read the text and answer questions 1-5.
3. What is true according to the text?
Going vegan or vegetarian may be a good choice for
a. People should try not to eat meat, poultry, fish and
people concerned with their diet or with animal rights, but
3 it could turn out to be quite the opposite in the long run, dairy products.
warn nutrition experts. In an effort to cut out meat, poultry, b. People who are vegetarians may be risking their
fish, and even dairy products, our bodies do not get the health.
necessary vitamins, proteins, calcium and other nutrients. c. Vegetarians suffer from more health problems than
If we fail to replace food that we don’t eat with other kinds non-vegetarians.
of food equally rich in vitamins and nutrients, we may very d. Vegetarianism is an unhealthy diet.
quickly develop health problems, ranging from feelings
4. What does a vegetarian mother who wants her newborn
of exhaustion to an increased tendency to suffer from
baby to have a normal weight need?
infections.
a. vitamin B12
For example, if you eat no animal products, you b. calcium
will very possibly not get enough vitamin B12 and
c. zinc
suffer from poor balance and a feeling of pins and
d. iron
needles in your arms and legs, says the University of
Maryland Medical Centre. Your body needs B12 to function 5. According to the text, what is a good source of zinc?
effectively, to maintain the central nervous system and to a. broccoli
form red blood cells, so make sure you eat grains and cereals b. dairy products
to which extra B12 has been added. For the same reason, c. peanut butter
you may suffer from a lack of iron, which makes you feel Score 10
d. juices
cold and can be the cause of low birth weight in babies. Try
doubling the quantity of beans, lentils, spinach, raisins and WRITE
tofu you consume.
Read the short article and the rubric below. Then
Zinc is what helps you taste and smell, and it also helps write your essay.
wounds heal and cells grow, but if you don’t get any from
Addressing a meeting of the Fairview High School Parent
red meat, you will likely experience poor appetite and hair
Teacher Association yesterday, principal Timothy Brown
loss. Beans, peanuts and, lucky for you, peanut butter are
good substitutes. Lastly, don’t forget to make up for all the referred to the importance of encouraging students to take
calcium your bones need to keep strong by up hobbies. He spoke about the many benefits students
buying broccoli, almonds and cereals, as gain from being involved in a hobby and pointed out
well as juices with added calcium. that in addition to being a creative way to pass the time,
hobbies can also effectively help students beat stress.
1. What is the purpose of this article?
It is common knowledge that hobbies are an enjoyable
a. to offer advice about keeping healthy on
way to spend one’s free time. However, hobbies can

a vegetarian diet
also make one’s life richer and more rewarding in
b. to encourage people to become vegetarians many different ways. How can young people benefit
c. to compare various vegetarian diets from taking up a hobby? Discuss and give examples.
d. to criticise vegetarianism
Score 20
Total Score 100
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Test 7 (Module 7)
VOCABULARY
I have always been fascinated with the theatre and have secretly always wanted to take
part in a(n) (1) . Actors always make acting look so easy, so while attending a show
I would often catch myself thinking that if they can do it, so can I. I was, you see, unaware
of the hard work that goes on behind the (2) and of the positive qualities characteristic
of members of this profession. It took actively participating in a play for me to realise what it
actually takes to make acting look so effortless.
The opportunity for me to act came when a local (3) club posted an announcement on social
media. They were putting on a (4) to raise money for a charity and needed people who could
dance, sing and act. I was more than confident that I was an ideal candidate. Although I didn’t have any acting
experience, I had taken dancing lessons for several years and had been in the choir in primary school.
I went to the entry (5) , which were held a couple of weeks later. The process turned out to be gruelling because
a lot of people attended. Nevertheless, I managed to pass the selection process and was extremely delighted with my
success. However, when the (6) started, I began to realise that things were not going to be as easy as I had initially
thought. Thankfully, I was only given a small part to play. Even so, when the time came for me to step onto the (7) ,I
went completely white and nearly fainted.
I don’t know how I managed to get through the experience, but I did. I learnt the hard way that acting is not for everyone.
It requires a(n) (8) of skill, intelligence, creativity, passion, energy and self-confidence. It also requires a lot of hard
work. This experience taught me that I’d much rather be a member of the audience than a member of the cast.
1. a. session b. performance c. execution d. lottery

2. a. entertainer b. escape c. corridor d. scenes
3. a. entry b. drama c. detention d. novel
4. a. musical b. fantasy c. plot d. scene
5. a. competitions b. periods c. tickets d. auditions
6. a. eruption b. flow c. rehearsals d. pace
7. a. path b. stage c. scene d. bench
8. a. aspect b. source c. combination d. content
Score 8
B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. The book has such descriptions of the main characters that you feel as if you have met them.
a. vivid b. brisk c. likeable d. fierce
2. This classic continues to please readers to this day.

a. straightforward b. idyllic c. timeless d. intense
3. He works very hard because he is by his need to achieve.

a. bullied b. motivated c. teased d. advised
4. My brother does not cope well with stressful situations; I think that he is less of stress than I am.
a. selfless b. outgoing c. tolerant d. committed
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5. The headteacher’s office is down the on the left.
a. lottery b. plot c. tube d. corridor
6. I bought a very expensive pair of shoes at a designer yesterday.

a. outlet b. output c. scene d. district
7. I need to buy my son a new pair of shoes because he has his old ones.
a. outnumbered b. postponed c. embraced d. outgrown
8. I was in a state of for days after I finished writing my first book.

a. flow b. euphoria c. fantasy d. escape Score 8
1. That restaurant is very busy, so if you want us to go 5. It was clear from the start that Debbie wasn't cut out /
there tonight, you will have to call and ban / book a up for a career in acting.
table. 6. My brother broke my mother’s favourite vase this
2. My car has been acting down / up lately; I need to get it morning, so when she gets home from work he’s going
serviced. to have to embrace / face the music.
3. The show was such a fantasy / flop that it closed after 7. Her job as a makeup artist gives her the opportunity to
two weeks. rub noses / shoulders with celebrities.
4. Her role was small, but she is so talented that she stole / 8. Jessica didn’t want to go to the exhibition, but she
booked the show. changed her tune / song when she found out that her
favourite artist was going to be there.
Score 8
D. Complete the sentences with the prefix under and the correct form of the words in the box.
feed take line charge staff cook pay estimate
1. I think the shop assistant me for this item because the price tag says £40, but she only
charged me £20.
2. It’s a fact that in poor countries many children are .
3. In that restaurant, they are completely ; there’s only one waiter for every twenty
customers.
4. How can he complain that he’s ? He makes £5,000 a month!
5. She more work than she could handle and ended up missing the deadline.
6. We the cost; in the end, it was £100, not £60.
7. Our teacher the importance of checking our sources when doing research for our
projects.
8. You can get really sick if you eat meat that is . Score 8
GRAMMAR
1. Shirley can’t be / have been at work yesterday. She’s on 4. That shouldn't / couldn’t have been Archie’s brother
holiday. you saw yesterday; he is presently studying abroad.

2. You must / can be crazy if you think that we can finish 5. Don’t ever do that again. You could / can have hurt
this project by tomorrow! yourself.
3. She could / can be at home now. Try calling her there. 6. I can’t find my glasses. I must leave / have left them at
Stewart’s house.
Score 6
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F. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. When I saw Jeremy yesterday, he must in a hurry 4. He may when he said that he hadn’t seen Sally.
because he didn’t even say hello. a. lie b. be lying c. have been lying
a. be b. being c. have been
5. If nothing comes up, I attend the seminar tomorrow
2. I saw Darren drive by a few minutes ago. He must to evening.
work. a. may b. can’t c. would
a. go b. be going c. be gone
6. Brandon be so stubborn sometimes; he really
3. You might me that you were running late; I’ve been annoys me.
waiting for over an hour. a. may b. can c. must
a. tell b. be telling c. have told
Score 6
G. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the sentence above.
1. Roger knew that it was a very expensive restaurant, but went ahead and booked a table anyway.
Even .
2. It was raining in Rome, but we still enjoyed our trip there.
Despite .
3. He may be over sixty, but he is a fast runner.
Even .
4. It was a great film; however, few people went to see it.
Although .
5. Richard may be a famous writer, but he has not forgotten his friends.
In spite .
6. Betty may be insensitive, but she is still a good friend.
Despite .
Score 12
LISTEN
You will hear an interview with Catherine Drake, an author. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer a, b or c.
1. Why did Catherine dislike writing when she was 4. Why did Catherine try to publish her book again after
younger? she gave up?
a. The writing tasks did not require creative thinking. a. She heard a radio advert asking for new writers.
b. She wasn’t very good at using words. b. She learnt that a famous author had also been turned
c. She didn’t have a very good imagination. down.
c. A year passed and she forgot how awful it had been.
2. Why did Catherine make part of her book available on
the Internet? 5. What helped Catherine make her characters realistic?
a. She hoped that a publisher would find it there. a. basing each one on a person she knew in real life
b. She wanted to see if readers wanted to know the b. asking people around her what they would do
ending. c. thinking of everyday situations similar to theirs
c. She needed motivation to write the second half.

6. Why was writing her second book such a different
3. What does Catherine say about the experience of experience?
putting her book online? a. She had to write to a deadline.
a. Several people gave her writing tips. b. She couldn’t decide on a story.
b. She didn’t get many positive reviews. c. She didn’t know what her readers
c. It wasn’t read by very many people. wanted. Score 12
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READ
Read the text and complete the gaps. Choose from sentences
A-G the one that best fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use.
Jane Bean has been a producer for fifteen years and has
worked on some huge projects. She explains her role and
some of the challenges she faces day to day. So once the filming is done, do my team and I go home
Every film, TV show or theatre production has a and start a new project? No. Even after all the filming has
producer, but not many people really understand what been done, we still have work to do. It’s also part of my job
producers do. When I talk to people about my job, to help in editing and promoting the film. When you hear
they assume I stand on the set and give instructions to a new film get mentioned on a talk show or on the radio,
everyone, but that’s not me. 1 My work starts long that’s the work of a producer. We have to make sure the
before the filming starts and finishes long afterwards. film or show gets the publicity it needs to do well.
When someone asks me to produce something, they So, when you see a film or TV show get an award and
might have only the script, or maybe just an idea. On some lots of people you don’t recognise turn up to collect the
projects, I help during the scriptwriting, so I really am award, they’re the producers. Without them, the film, TV
involved from the very start. Finding the idea is the easy show or play wouldn’t have happened. 6 I guess if I
part; it’s the work afterwards that gets tough. were to sum up my job in one sentence, it would be that a
Once we have the script, I help find the director, the producer makes sure everything runs smoothly and makes
cast and the crew. Sometimes this means getting in touch sure the job gets done properly. This sounds easy but,
with well-known actors or directors through their agents. depending on the set or the people, it can be the hardest,
This can be exhausting and terribly time-consuming. messiest or most rewarding job.
2 They do this so that they can get a better deal, but,
after doing this for fifteen years, I'm well known in this A. This normally means they’ve helped out on the
business and people are a bit more up front with me. project in some way, but it doesn’t mean they are
So, when we have the script and everyone we need on set helping day to day.
to start filming, you’d think my job gets easier. Well, B. I have a team of people to help me.
you’re wrong. Throughout the shoot, I have to balance C. The film will grind to a halt otherwise.
the budget, try and keep the filming on time and keep
D. That’s why they get the awards.
everyone on the set happy.
E. They know that you want them on the project, so
3 That means the director, the actors, the
they often play hard to get.
scriptwriters and even the crew. There are so many people
F. That’s more the director’s job.
involved and everyone has ideas and opinions. As you can
imagine, people in this business aren’t generally shy, so G. The most difficult part of my job is dealing with all
when they want something, they try their absolute best to the personalities.
get it. It can be a nightmare trying to balance all the wants
and needs of so many important people. Score 12
Fortunately, I’m not alone in all this. 4 I couldn’t
Total Score 80
do all this by myself, so I have co-producers who have their
own areas to look after. One might be making sure we have
food on set, another might be responsible for getting the
permission we require to use a piece of music, and so on.
It’s vital we work as a team! Sometimes this means we all
sit down and talk things through. Other times I just have to
make the decisions and tell the members of my team what

needs to be done.
Sometimes you’ll see a famous person’s name as the
‘associate producer’. 5 For example, they may have
funded the project, helped with the script, or even made a
special appearance.
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Test 8 (Module 8)
VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the gaps with
the correct form of the words in capitals.
A change for the better

Three years ago, Grimthorpe Park was not much more than an open piece of ground where people
used to throw away broken fridges and worn-out car tyres. More or less anything old and
(1) ended up being dumped there. Using the park could WORTH
be a (2) experience, especially for children, because of all HAZARD
the broken glass and pieces of rusty metal everywhere.
Then several local residents decided to change the situation. They tried to draw people’s
(3) to the problem by organising meetings and events ATTEND
about the state of the park. The events (4) a small group MOBILE
to get together every Saturday morning, and work got under way.
It took almost a whole year to clear the land completely of rubbish, during which time the group expanded
in number. And while each person may have had little to contribute (5) , FINANCE
the time and effort they all gave was (6) . They started growing and VALUE
planting trees, and a community garden was set up, where fruit and vegetables are now produced. People can
(7) their kitchen waste by bringing it to the garden, and there’s even a CYCLE
pond where children can feed bread to the ducks.
If you walk past Grimthorpe Park today, you see a beautiful area full of life and activity. Taking into
(8) the condition of the park only a few years ago, the change CONSIDER
is quite extraordinary.
Score 8
1. He had to stop doing labour due to a serious back 5. Shouldn’t we put on gloves before cleaning up all this
problem. farm waste?
a. earthly b. lasting a. delicate b. priceless
c. renewable d. manual c. long-term d. rubber
2. The oil caused massive damage to the coastal region. 6. It was wonderful to feel some fresh air in my at last!
a. impact b. spill a. knots b. lungs
c. conservation d. contribution c. logos d. resources
3. We must move all the older to safety by helicopter 7. Thankfully, this ancient forest will now be for years to
immediately. come.
a. inhabitants b. requirements a. preserved b. launched
c. habitats d. limits c. captured d. initiated

4. The new environmental laws sadly didn’t help to 8. The work was very , so they needed long breaks to
urban pollution. recover.
a. dispose b. endure a. prestigious b. down-to-earth
c. decrease d. hesitate c. strenuous d. energy-efficient
Score 8
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1. Ron and Jerry came up / down with a great plan to save money on waste disposal.
2. It was such a cold winter that we used up / out all our firewood in just two months.
3. The Department of Education is planning to phase off / out teaching home economics in secondary schools.
4. You shouldn’t throw off / away all that paper. You should recycle it.
5. We’re spending too much money. We have to cut down on / in our expenses.
6. Local residents are calling with / for stricter punishment for people who throw rubbish on the streets.
7. Oil spills can wipe off / out thousands of different types of sea life.
8. In the beginning, Colin refused to do the work as I asked, but he finally came round to / in my way of doing things.
Score 8
look face drop early under enclose jacket hands-on
1. I would be happy to attend an interview at your convenience.
2. Please find an updated copy of my CV.
3. Life are located underneath your seats.
4. I couldn’t attend because I was feeling the weather that day.
5. It will be good to get some experience after three years of just studying.
6. We’re really forward to the environmental awareness event tomorrow.
7. We did a good job, but it’s still only a in the ocean.

Score 8
8. They showed courage in the of great danger.
GRAMMAR
1. Volunteers to have experience working with animals.

a. need b. might c. must
2. You have brought an umbrella. It’s a sunny day!

a. didn’t need b. mustn’t c. needn’t
3. Shirley have been at work yesterday. She’s on holiday.

a. needed to b. can’t c. must
4. Archie to buy some bread and milk, so he stopped at the grocer’s on the way home.
a. may b. needed c. must
5. Thank you so much, but you bought me a present for my graduation.

a. didn’t have to b. needn’t have c. mustn’t have
6. When I was at school, I wake up at seven o’clock every morning.

a. had to b. needed c. must
7. You eat in the library. If they catch you, you will be kicked out.
a. needn’t b. don’t have to c. mustn’t
8. I book a table, but I did anyway.

Score 8
a. didn’t need to b. needn’t have c. mustn’t
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F. Circle the correct options.
1. If you are having difficulty sleeping, try drinking / 7. I’ll try coming / to come to the family get-together
to drink a cup of warm milk before going to bed. tonight, but there’s a big chance that I won’t be able to
2. Did you remember switching / to switch off the lights make it.
in your room before you left the house? 8. I hope seeing / to see you again soon.
3. Andrew forgot telling / to tell me that we were having 9. At weekends, I usually spend time reading / to read a
a meeting on Monday, and as a result I missed it. book.
4. I regret telling / to tell Samantha that I’m planning 10. I managed finishing / to finish my project on time.
to leave the company because she went and told 11. I can’t afford buying / to buy this dress; it’s far too
everyone. expensive.
5. I stopped talking / to talk to Veronica when she lied to 12. There’s no point discussing / to discuss this again, my
me about where she was going. decision is final.
6. I remember meeting / to meet her at a friend’s house a
few months ago, but I can’t remember her name. Score 12
1. Dad bought two loaves of bread yesterday, so it wasn’t necessary for you to buy any today. BOUGHT
You bread today because Dad bought two loaves yesterday.
2. You needn’t worry; I have everything under control. HAVE
You ; I have everything under control.
3. It’s not necessary for you to call the restaurant to book a table; I’ve already made the necessary arrangements. NEED
You the restaurant to book a table; I’ve already made the necessary arrangements.
4. I really enjoyed seeing you after such a long time. GREAT
It after such a long time.
5. I would like to apply for the position. INTERESTED
I for the position.
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear people talking in five different situations. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer, a, b or c.
1. You hear a woman talking to her husband. Why is she 4. You hear a radio show about a man who made a
talking to him? windmill using junk. Why did he stop going to school?
a. to give him a warning a. to build a windmill
b. to make a suggestion b. to start up a business
c. to make a complaint c. to help his family
2. You hear a man talking on the radio. What is he? 5. You hear a man talking about something he built. What
a. a businessman made him decide to use plastic bottles?
b. a scientist a. It was cheaper than making it out of bricks.
c. an environmentalist b. He wanted to use up plastic bottles.
c. Plastic bottles have a better design.

3. You overhear a conversation. Why does the man
disagree with the woman?
a. He doesn’t care about the environment.
b. He believes that burning wood is bad for the
environment.
c. He thinks that they need to make a quick decision. Score 10
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READ
B Grey wolf population

at Yellowstone
Winter research project
by Ruth Cawston Walking with As an endangered species in North
January 18 America, grey wolves are monitored year
Wolves round to check population growth, record
Winter here in Yellowstone National movement and study behaviour. This is
Park is not for everyone. The wind was not only important for the conservation of
ice cold today and, according to our the species, but for understanding pack
team leader, it was -12 °C out in the movement and preventing contact with
park! This is fine for the grey wolves, humans and farm animals.
with their two layers of thick fur, but The Yellowstone project is a great
not so great for us poor research opportunity for students to apply the skills
students who are trying to find them! they have learnt and contribute to unique
Today Dr Glauert led a small group of research.
us on a search for one of the wolf packs. We made notes of tracks and As this trip is compulsory for final-year
other signs that we found on the way. We were out there for hours students, there are limited places for
before we found the pack! It was worth it in the end though; nothing 15 students from other years. Those interested
compared to the sight of seventeen wolves relaxing in the snow. should email their application, including
I can’t believe I’ve only been here a week. I’ll be so sad when this a description of their current research
study ends and I have to go back home. Keep checking this projects, to Dr Glauert.
blog because I’ll upload photos in the next few days!
A The cost of the research project will be
announced shortly. University funding may
be available.
C
Yellowstone D
wolves on the rise Keeping the balance
New data from a research team based in
Yellowstone National Park brings good news By Dr Glauert
3 for nature lovers, as it reports that the local
When a species is removed from an area it has a huge
wolf population has increased this year.
impact, not only on other animals but on the region in
For a long time, grey wolves have been listed
general. Nowhere is this seen more clearly than in the
as an endangered species, protected by law.
example of the American grey wolf.
It is thought that the United States was once
home to around two million of the creatures In areas where wolves became extinct, the number
but, by the mid-20th century, only about 300 of prey animals, such as deer, increased substantially.
of them remained. Unfortunately, the land was often unable to support this
The last wolves in Yellowstone died out in the increase; the increased amount of grazing meant that
1920s. Wolves were not seen again in the area grass, plants and even small trees disappeared, destroying
until 1995, when several were brought from
the area.
Canada and given a new home in the park.
Since then, the population has continued to As a consequence, other animals started to leave the
grow. The most recent information estimates region. Birds and other creatures could not build nests;
that the park is home to at least 108 wolves — small prey animals, such as mice, could not find places to
an improvement on last year’s estimate of 98.
hide; erosion from wind and rain damaged the soil, which
The return of wolves to Yellowstone Park has was no longer protected by trees and plants.
allowed scientists to study them more closely

than ever before. ‘Yellowstone is home to one During our university’s recent month-long research study
of the biggest wolf research studies in the in Yellowstone, we saw how the return of a wolf population
world,’ said Ruth Cawston, a final-year biology to an area leads to an immediate drop in prey numbers. In
student and one of the park’s many volunteer Yellowstone, this was followed by the return of plant life
researchers. ‘It plays a huge part in helping us and the recovery of the natural environment.
understand these beautiful creatures.’
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Question 1 refers to text A. Questions 6-7 refer to text D.
1. What is true of the search for wolves that was conducted? 6. Why did the author write this text?
a. It didn't take long. a. to explain the important role of wolves in the
b. It was unsuccessful because no tracks were found. environment
c. It led to the discovery of two wolf packs. b. to argue that wolves should be introduced to new areas
d. It was conducted in freezing weather conditions. c. to describe the negative impact of reintroducing wolves
to an area
Questions 2-3 refer to text B.
d. to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
2. What is the main purpose of this passage?
conserving wolves
a. to present the importance of monitoring wolves
b. to raise funds for university students to go to The following questions refer to two or more texts.
Yellowstone 7. Why is Ruth Cawston volunteering at Yellowstone National
c. to advertise a class on wolf conservation Park?
d. to encourage students to apply to take part in a study a. She hopes to work there in the future.
b. It was a requirement of finishing her studies.
3. What does those in line 15 refer to?
c. She wants to specialise in wolf research.
a. final-year students
d. She didn’t manage to get a paid job position.
b. places on the trip
c. students from other years 8. How long did Ruth stay in Yellowstone for?
d. current research projects a. a few days

b. a month
Questions 4-5 refer to text C.
c. a week
4. What does it in line 3 refer to?
d. a year
a. the new data
b. the research team
c. the national park
d. the wolf population
5. What do we learn about the return of wolves to

Yellowstone?
a. Canadian wolves were first born in the park in 1995.
b. A total of ninety-eight wolves were brought to the park.
c. Wolves were moved to the park from another area.
Score 8
d. There was a huge population increase immediately
Total Score 80
afterwards.
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Test 9 (Module 9)
VOCABULARY
Readers’ Habits
For many book lovers, one of the best things about weekend mornings is having the time to (1) around several of
those dusty and often rather mysterious places called (2) bookshops. There’s nothing quite like coming across an
unexpected (3) in a neglected pile of novels in a dark corner, or being (4) fifty per cent less for something you
nearly bought the week before elsewhere.
In fact, many of these bookshops become (5) for readers of all ages, who chat quietly for hours next to often
dangerously overloaded shelves. And in the same way that no two shops are alike, the behaviour of the shop assistants also
(6) widely. Some will refuse to give even the smallest price (7) on any item and won’t help you locate a book
even if they know exactly where it is, whereas others will do their (8) to assist you, whether you want that assistance
or not.
1. a. dance b. fool c. browse d. come

2. a. hands-on b. long-term c. first-hand d. second-hand
3. a. hammer b. bargain c. dweller d. receipt
4. a. charged b. claimed c. inaugurated d. revealed
5. a. laundrettes b. suburbs c. hangouts d. ribbons
6. a. differs b. socialises c. publishes d. reads
7. a. expectation b. recreation c. reduction d. attendance
8. a. last b. nearest c. furthest d. utmost 8
Score
B. Circle the correct options.

1.
A: The only things I bought on the trip were T-shirts for the girls and this ring.
B: Oh, that’s nice! Where did you buy it?
A: In a small jeweller’s / grocer’s in Mexico City. Mexico is famous for its DIY / silver.
2.
A: You paid how much?
B: I know, I know. I was run / ripped off!
3.
A: That’s a bit extravagant, isn’t it?
B: It’s okay; there was a big discount / refund. I got it during the shopping / sales.
4.
A: Do you want to go to the shopping centre with me later?
B: I don’t know. I’m saving up / getting by for my holiday.

A: I’m not buying anything. I’m just going window / food shopping.
B: Oh. Okay then.
Score 7
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C. Complete the text with the word/phrases in the box.
bargain hunting frustrating changing room a fortune

price tags designer label in stock
In the end, what was supposed to be a short weekend trip out of town for a
wedding cost us (1) ! All our luggage got
sent to the wrong airport, so in the morning, we had to buy wedding outfits, but
most of the shops had only (2) clothes
and incredibly overpriced shoes (3) .
When I looked at some of the (4) ,I
nearly fainted! The wedding was at eleven o’clock, so we didn’t have time to walk
around or go (5) .
I was the last of us to buy something. I found a beautiful green dress in a

department store, but the (6) was
full and we were going to be late for the wedding. ‘You don’t have time to
try on that dress,’ said my aunt. ‘It’s your size. Come on, let’s go!’ It was so
(7) going to my cousin’s wedding and
having to wear my brother’s jacket because my dress was one size too small!
Score 7
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.
pay off get by cash in cater for hunt out monkey around run up fork out pay back try on
1. Shouldn’t you those trousers before you buy them? They might not fit.
2. You still haven’t me that fifty pounds I lent you last week for shopping.
3. She had to the money to get the car repaired so that she had a way of getting to work.
4. Now we’ve the loan on the flat, we’ll have a bit more money each month.
5. I really enjoy old jewellery in second-hand shops. You can find amazing bargains.
6. Our well-trained staff are here to your every need.
7. Stop and put those toys back where you found them now!
8. Shops are on the extremely hot weather by selling bottled water at very high prices.
9. I don’t know how I’ve such a huge bill. I’ve only been here a week.
10. She finds it difficult to on the low salary she receives. Score 10
GRAMMAR
1. I eat more healthily. Then maybe I would have more 5. We eat these mushrooms. We don’t know if they are
energy. poisonous.
a. ought b. should c. should have a. should b. had better not c. ought
2. You to pay more attention in class. 6. You feed the ducks white bread. It’s not good for
a. should b. had better c. ought them.
a. had better b. shouldn’t c. ought not
3. We this road. We’re completely lost now.

a. had better b. shouldn’t have c. should take 7. We waited for him. Let’s call him to see if he’s okay.
not take taken a. had better b. should have c. ought to
4. You read this book. It will open your eyes. 8. He to be there by now.
a. should b. shouldn’t c. ought a. ought b. should c. had better
Score 8
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F. Complete the dialogue with would / can’t / if / will / unless
the following words:
A: I’d prefer it (1) it was just a boys’ C: Oh, really? It's going to to be so much fun, I (6)
trip. wait! Should I buy my ticket today? I’ve heard that
B: Yes. Let's just go by ourselves. If the girls come, they (7) you buy your ticket early, you
(2) want to go shopping all the won’t get a seat on the train.
time. A: Yeah. Sure.
A: Apart from Nell. She doesn’t like shopping. C: Great! Bye for now. See you guys later! I’ll go and tell the
B: Why is it that girls are so into shopping? girls.
A: I read on the Internet that it’s because their brains are B: I thought we said the girls weren’t coming with us!
different. A: I'm sorry. It's just that Susie was really excited, so
B: What? So if I were a girl, (3) I like (8) you're prepared to tell her that
trips to the shopping centre? we've changed our plans, I think we should just let the
A: Probably. Apparently, girls like to go window shopping and girls come.
bargain hunting, whereas guys know what they’re looking B: Anyway, which train should we take?
for, grab it and get out as fast as possible. A: If we take the early train, we (9)
B: (4) Susie heard you, she have the whole day ahead of us.
(5) have a fit! B: Besides that, (10) we get there
A: Yeah, she’s the queen of shopping. Oh! Hi, Susie! early, we can be back by the afternoon.
C: Hi, guys! What were you talking about? A: Sounds good! I'll call the girls.
A: We were just talking about our trip to the town centre. Score 10
1. If you want us to help you, you shouldn’t complain so much. don’t

If you want so much.
2. You can make the room cooler by opening the window. if

The room will get cooler the window.
3. Try the jacket on, and you’ll find out whether it’s the right size. fits
You’ll find out whether you try it on.
4. To get your socks cleaner, wash them at a higher temperature. should

If you want to get your them at a higher temperature.
5. If you don’t want anyone to eat that cake, you shouldn’t leave it on the table. had
If you don’t want anyone to eat that cake, you on the table.
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear five people talking about their attitude towards shopping for gifts. For questions 1-5 match the
sentences A-H with the attitude of each person. Use the letters only once. There are three letters you do not need
to use.
Who:
A. likes to buy people things that they are not expecting? Speaker 1
B. buys things he/she would like to receive from other people?
Speaker 2
C. solved his/her problem thanks to technology?
Speaker 3
D. says he/she benefits from shopping for others?
E. could say that he/she buys the same gift for everyone? Speaker 4
F. had a history of buying disappointing presents? Speaker 5
G. uses shopping as a social occasion to meet friends?
H. resents spending a lot of money on luxury items? Score 10
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READ
The Present Imperfect

Read the texts A-D and answer
the questions that follow.
Felicity A Geoff B
I remember one year when I was a kid I was really excited I can’t believe what I’m wearing. It looks completely
about my birthday. I had left lots of obvious clues about ridiculous. My grandmother made it for me. I have to
what I wanted, and was sure that my parents were going put it on whenever I’m going round to her house. One of
to buy me the very thing I had been suggesting for so the sleeves is even a bit longer than the other, so when
long. This thing, of course, was a real-life, full-size, living I leave the flat, I have to roll them up to my elbows. And
and breathing horse. When I woke up on the morning of the colours are wrong too. I asked her to make it red and
my birthday, I even looked out of my bedroom window white because I support Arsenal, but the red looks more
expecting there to be a large white horse waiting for me like pink, and the white looks more like cream. I hope no
in the back garden. But, of one sees me when I walk down the street with this stupid
course, there wasn’t. All I thing on. Actually, I’m going to put a
got was a plastic horse, jacket on top when I go out, even
about the same size as a though I’ll probably start sweating
large and overweight cat. It had with a jacket on. That’s better than
hair you could brush, and I was someone from school seeing me
supposed to sit on it and pretend wearing it.
I was going somewhere. Not a
very happy memory, I’m afraid.
C Lydia D
James I once received a very scary present. I had a friend at
My dad said that if I got into a top university, he’d buy me school who thought she was a really good artist. She
a car. We went around the showrooms and looked at all asked me if I would let her do my portrait so that she could
the cars on display, and I told him the types I liked and practise painting. It took her ages to finish, and the whole
so on. I was very excited. It turns out that I did get into a time she was doing the work, she wouldn’t let me see what
top university, and my dad did buy me a car. The thing she’d done. I’d go round her house night after night and
is, though, that I don’t like the car he got me, so I almost I had to sit without moving for what seemed like hours
never use it. It’s the kind of car an old person drives, and I at a time. Then, at last, the moment came. She covered
don’t want my friends to see me driving it on the campus. the painting in a sheet, and I had to
It’s second-hand as well, and I thought stand there with my eyes closed.
he’d buy me a new one. Now my dad Then she took off the sheet and said
is very angry with me. He won’t ‘Open them!’ I looked like a monster,
talk to me, and he refuses to give with enormous ears and eyes and a
me any more money or to help tiny little body. She said, ‘Here, it’s
me with anything. yours. I want you to hang it on your
bedroom wall.’
Which person:
1. was given an item of clothing? 7. annoyed someone by not using their present?
2. was given a gift that wasn’t new? 8. received a present made by a relative?
3. wasn’t allowed to see the present until it was 9. expected their present to be alive?
finished? 10. got a present made by a friend?

4. got a present as a reward?
5. was expected to display their present in
their room? Score 10
6. got a present that was smaller than they
Total Score 80
expected?
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Test 10 (Module 10)

VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the gaps with the correct form of the words in
capitals.
Traditional and Modern

Ryuichi Kurosawa, from Kyoto in Japan, is an artist who paints using
traditional equipment and materials. He is (1) WIDE
recognised as one of the leading experts in his field, and often gives talks on the
(2) arts at conferences around the world. VISION
He has been drawing and painting since he was a (3) , YOUNG

and he still likes to (4) his home by making and BEAUTY
displaying simple black and white drawings of the things he sees around him. And even
though he has achieved (5) of an ancient art form, MASTER
he also enjoys experimenting with more (6) ways INNOVATE
of being creative.
For instance, at a recent exhibition, he actually (7) VANDAL

one of his own works in front of a crowd of surprised onlookers by throwing water all over it.
(8) , however, once the painting was dry and he had ULTIMATE
added a few light touches with a fine paintbrush, it was more beautiful and mysterious than it
had been before.
Score 8
1. The film was not at all satisfying; on the , it was most 5. At the end of the play, the of the diamond thief was
disappointing. revealed.
a. contrary b. spot a. publicity b. visibility
c. go d. side c. accessibility d. identity
2. The between the two comedians was highly 6. It’s very when you arrange to meet a friend at a
amusing. shopping centre, and they forget to come.
a. intervention b. interpretation a. amusing b. inspiring
c. interaction d. combination c. frustrating d. terrifying
3. The of his playing has worsened since he stopped 7. The sculpture was so that I thought it was a real
having lessons. person.
a. quality b. depth a. unlike b. alike
c. width d. quantity c. lifelike d. unsuccessful
4. The book was so that I forgot to get off the train at 8. The trouble with being a world-renowned drummer is that
my stop. your instruments are not easily .
a. upcoming b. absorbing a. skilful b. portable
c. secure d. conventional c. moving d. identical
Score 8
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1. Many critics hold the vision / view that this was her best performance ever.
2. I tried to catch his eye / nap, but he was paying too much attention to the presentation.
3. All electronic devices / desires must be switched off for the duration of the flight.
4. What made him decide to leave the entertainment method / industry and become a teacher?
5. Apart from music, I don’t like any of the performing / martial arts.
6. What do you like playing most on your game console / changer?
7. After studying graphic design / decrease at college, she became an illustrator.
8. Some of the young artists showed an incredible spirit / enthusiasm of experimentation. Score 8
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box.
engage in stick with take off get into grow up go along with fall into make up relate to figure out
1. Holborn is a very unusual mix of horse. He doesn’t really any category for
the horse show.
2. Her acting career really after she appeared in the TV drama The Sightseer.
3. Don’t give up now! the programme, and you’ll see a big difference in a few
months.
4. I’m ready to cooperate. I’ll anything you decide to do.
5. Helen fantastic stories. She should become an author.
6. We can’t why she didn’t complete the course. She had good marks right
from the beginning.
7. How did you singing? At school you were never interested in music.
8. Every day, I try to an activity that involves some form of creativity.
9. I had difficulty the second act of the play. It was more abstract and complex
than the first.
10. I in a family of artists. My mother is a painter and my father is sculptor.
Score 10
GRAMMAR
1. There was such a lot of / much noise that I couldn’t concentrate.

2. Put your gloves on so as to / so that your hands don’t get cold.
3. It was such / so an interesting book that I couldn’t stop reading it.
4. I had to keep running in order not / as not to fall behind.
5. She had so many things to do that / so as she couldn’t come to the performance.
6. Can you leave some of the sweets that / so we can have a few later?
7. We kept the cake in the fridge so as / that not to tempt the early guests.
8. The film was such / so boring that I had to struggle not to fall asleep. Score 8
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F. Complete the gaps with the correct question tags.
A: What is it?
B: It’s a person, (1) ?
A: Looks more like a bird, (2) ?
B: No. It’s definitely a person, but what is he wearing on his head?
A: It’s not a person. He’s created a lioness and its cubs, (3) ?
Take a picture, (4) ?
B: OK. Wow, look at this. I’m a pretty good photographer, (5) ?
A: Yes, I must admit you are. It’s not made from sand, (6) ?
B: No. It’s salt. Look. He's got a salt shaker in his hand, (7) ?
A: Yeah, you’re right. I saw this woman on YouTube making pictures using sand. They were
incredible.
B: I know the one you mean. She was from Ukraine, (8) ?
A: Yes, I think so. She made some really beautiful pictures.
B: I remember her pictures were more like stories.
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A: Yes, and the music really complemented the stories.
G. Join the two sentences using the words given in bold.
1. Mary studied hard. She wanted to get accepted to the Camberwell College of Arts. in order to
Mary .
2. The art teacher can’t teach children. She isn’t patient. enough
The art teacher .
3. Tom liked the painting a lot. He spent half an hour looking at it. much
Tom .
4. The students were making a lot of noise. The tour guide asked them to be quiet. such
The students .
5. The exhibition stayed open a week longer. They wanted all the students to see it. so that
The exhibition .
Score 10
Listen
You will hear people talking in five different situations. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer a, b or c.
1. You hear a man talking about his occupation. When did 4. You overhear a conversation between two students.
he become interested in dance? Why did Roger start crying?
a. when he was in primary school a. because he forgot to go to the theatre
b. when he was in his teens b. because he got embarrassed
c. when he was at college c. because he was touched by the performance
2. You overhear a conversation between two students. 5. You hear a woman talking about her job. What type of
Why is the male student taking photographs? book is she reviewing?
a. to get ideas for a sculpture a. a work of science fiction
b. to get images of living creatures b. a novel based on medieval history
c. to get ideas for designing shoes c. a true story about an unsolved mystery
3. You hear a woman talking about a painting. How many
times has she been to see it?
a. many times
b. only once
c. a few times Score 10
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READ
Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
CARL WARNER has made his name Using foods such as watermelon, carrot
as a photographer, but his subject is and asparagus, he recreated monuments
something quite unique. You won’t find such as Big Ben, The London Eye, the
models or famous people in his studio, Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge.
just lots and lots of fruit and vegetables.
Carl’s work has become so popular, and
Although his work began as a part-time he has become so ambitious that he now
hobby and a bit of fun, Carl has become has to work with special food advisers.
known for his 'foodscapes', in which he They help Carl select the best fruit and
uses fresh fruit and vegetables to create models of vegetables to use and also find the best examples of
landscapes. At first, the viewer thinks they are looking that food. For example, they will find the best-looking
at a picture of an ordinary landscape. It is only on closer pieces of broccoli to use when Carl wants to make a
inspection they realise the entire scene is made from tree.
food.
The Englishman is working on his second book, which
Carl has made many rural and wild landscapes he hopes will encourage healthy eating. Warner also
including farms, waterfalls and forests, but several hopes that by using food, which is something everyone
companies have requested his help in advertising. can relate to, as a medium for his art, his work will
One project involved recreating the London skyline. appeal to all, not only to art enthusiasts.
1. How did Warner start his work? 4. What does Warner hope his book will achieve?
a. He was asked to make a model for an advertising a. that it will gain support for local farmers
company. b. that it will inspire people to eat more healthily
b. He was tired of his usual work. c. that it will bring more people into art galleries
c. It was a lifetime ambition. d. that it will boost the advertising industry
d. It began as an enjoyable pastime.
5. What is the purpose of the text?
2. What is surprising about Warner’s work? a. to discuss new techniques in photography
a. People don’t immediately realise what it is made of. b. to present recent developments in art
b. The beauty of the landscapes. c. to present one artist’s unique work
c. People don’t think it is possible to create such d. to give biographical information about an artist
scenes.
d. People think they are paintings, not photographs.
3. In which of the following fields is Warner’s work in

demand?
a. cooking
b. architecture
Score 10
c. gardening
d. advertising Total Score 80
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Test 11 (Module 11)

VOCABULARY
CURIOSITY DIDN'T KILL THE CAT

Arthur Paul Pedrick worked for years as a government official registering other people’s inventions, but it wasn’t until he
retired that he became an inventor himself. He may have been a (1) developer, but in the fifteen years before his
death in the late 1970s, he managed to get 162 of his designs (2) in the UK.
Most of these inventions are, without a (3) , unusual, and many of them are completely (4) for the time we
live in and the level of technology we have available. Among them are a flying saucer, giant pipes to carry water from the
Amazon river to the Sahara desert, and a car pushed from behind by a horse on a treadmill. One source of (5) for his
work was in fact his cat. Pedrick (6) a design for a special door that would only open to ginger cats so that his cat,
which was the only ginger one in the neighbourhood, could get into the house, but the next-door neighbour’s black cat
couldn’t. Apparently the neighbour’s cat kept coming in and stealing his cat’s food.
Maybe one day we will have the technology or the desire to turn some of Arthur Pedrick’s ideas into reality, and perhaps his
inventions will even end up being commercially (7)
. Until then, however, these strange (8) will have to remain
little more than the dreams of an unconventional man.
1. a. property b. real c. late d. leading

2. a. patented b. increased c. included d. directed
3 a. care b. trace c. clue d. doubt
4. a. dependent b. homemade c. unsuitable d. pending
5. a. food b. inspiration c. hope d. light
6. a. created b. destroyed c. untangled d. surpassed
7. a. grown b. avoided c. farmed d. produced
8. a. innovations b. sensations c. smells d. feelings
B. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes each sentence. Score 8
1. Scientists have been by this problem for years.

a. addicted b. baffled c. short-lived d. dependent
2. Mrs Baxter is the of a non-profit organisation that protects sea turtles.

a. founder b. builder c. protector d. inventor
3. Leonard is not allowed to drive because he is still under .

a. control b. age c. the condition d. the impression
4. Do you know who electricity?

a. discovered b. developed c. explored d. dedicated
5. My grandfather, who lives near a forest, recently saw a of wolves.

a. bunch b. pack c. pile d. bundle
6. There isn’t enough for all my books in this bookcase.

a. place b. area c. space d. district
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7. The hotel is now new management and an effort is being made to attract new clients.
a. under b. in c. below d. on
8. This job has me to develop good communication skills.

a. enhanced b. altered c. enabled d. provoked
9. He finally got the promotion he had always wanted, so his hard work paid in the end.
a. down b. on c. around d. off
10. There are arguments in favour of protecting natural habitats.

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a. countless b. small-scale c. earthly d. accessible
1. Maps are at the snap / touch of your fingertips on the Internet.

2. Taking a photograph is a way of freezing / waiting a moment in time.
3. That is by far / near the most amazing phone I’ve ever seen.
4. We’re holding up / out some hope for cooler weather tomorrow.
5. You have a potential / point there, but I still can’t agree with you completely.
6. Why am I always being put under so much pressure / pleasure to do well by my parents? Score 6
operating effect key log clutter printing
1. What are the side of this medicine?
2. My desk is up with too many books and old newspapers.
3. You haven’t on yet, so you won’t be able to use that program.
4. Before the invention of the press, books were often copied out by hand.
5. Why isn’t the system working on this computer?
6. What hot do you use most when you’re using a computer? Score 6
GRAMMAR
1. The winner of the contest will give / will be given a new laptop.
2. Can you see / be seen bacteria without a microscope?
3. He / It is said to be one of the best nuclear physicists in the world.
4. These plants have / are thought to help cure allergies.
5. Have you been invited / invited to attend the seminar that is taking place next week?
6. He believes / It is believed to be one of the most important discoveries to have been made in
the field of nutrition.
7. She was walking in the park when she was attacked by / with a vicious dog.
8. The road is being repaired / is repaired, so we need to find another route to the hotel.
9. The chairman gave / was given Mr Patterson an award for his dedication and commitment to
the company.
10. It is said that plans are presently drawing / being drawn up for the construction of a new
Score 10
eco-skyscraper.
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F. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The letter (write) by her father many years ago.
2. The new research facility (build) by the end of the year.
3. He (believe) to be one of the most important inventors of his time.
4. This building (presently / renovate).
5. The cure for this disease (not / discover) yet.
6. he (inform) of our decision to cancel the meeting?
7. Where you (bring up)?
8. When I checked my emails yesterday, I noticed that the information

(not / send) to me. Score 8
change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given.
1. People say he is the most inventive scientist of our time. BE

He the most inventive scientist of our time.
2. Many people believe that using microwaves destroys the vitamins in food. THE
It in food are destroyed by the use of microwaves.
3. Try the jacket on, and you’ll find out whether it’s the right size. FITS
You’ll find out whether you try it on.
4. My father made me finish all my homework before I was allowed to go out and play. TO
I all my homework before I was allowed to go out and play.
5. Has anyone ever asked you to keep a secret? BEEN

Have to keep a secret?
Score 10
LISTEN
You will hear five people talking about an exhibition in a science museum. For questions 1-5, choose from the list
(A-H) the statement that best describes each speaker’s opinion. Use the letters only once. There are three letters you
do not need to use.
Who:
A. seems to really like the robot’s inventor? Speaker 1
B. thought the hairdressing exhibits were amazing?
Speaker 2
C. thought that the robot was very large?
Speaker 3
D. was under the impression that he/she would be attending a
different exhibition? Speaker 4
E. felt the exhibition was unsuitable for small children? Speaker 5
F. didn’t think there were enough objects on display?

G. thought the older inventions were more interesting than the
robot?
H. thought that the robot was incredible for the time it was made
in?
Score 10
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READ
Read the text and complete the gaps. Choose from sentences A-G the one that best fits each gap (1-6). There is one
extra sentence which you do not need to use.
The Wild Side of Technology

When someone mentions wildlife documentaries, you Filming high in the rainforest, documentary crews have
might not think about danger, technology or adventure, to use climbing equipment to create secure stations for
but you should. Filmmakers go to great, sometimes them to work from. One television film crew decided they
life-threatening lengths to get good shots of animals. would try something new and quite dangerous. They made
They also use cutting edge technology, highly-specialised their own flying machine to raise themselves above the
gadgets and even homemade inventions to get exactly the thick forest canopy and capture images of birds, monkeys
right shot. and other shy wildlife. 5 The filming platform was
When we watch wildlife documentaries, we may not attached to a giant balloon which was filled with hot air.
appreciate exactly how difficult filming animals can be. The craft then had motors attached which allowed the
1 To do this, they often join forces with people from crew to fly slowly and smoothly over the rainforest.
wildlife charities who use special equipment to follow Film crews even use medical technology in their work.
animals and study them. Using this equipment can help When filming insects, such as ants and termites, they
documentary makers find the animals they want to film. use flexicams. These cameras are modified versions of
This saves them huge amounts of precious time. cameras used for keyhole surgery, and they allow the
Some of the most spectacular shots we see are slow crew to film in spaces they would never be able to access
motion images. For example, great white sharks jumping themselves. 6 Some ants in Africa have been known
out of the water while hunting, or birds flying and to swarm and kill large animals which threaten their nest.
swooping. 2 They are high-speed cameras that are Film crews are always finding new ways to get the
able to capture more frames per second than normal ones. images they want. They push the boundaries, and the
That means when the film is slowed down, it does not blur results can be very impressive. It seems every piece of new
or lose any quality. The images are crystal clear. technology is used to bring us closer to the
Although they capture wonderful images, the wildlife they film.
high-speed cameras can be annoying to use. They can
be used for only approximately ten seconds before the
memory is full. Once it is full, the images need to be
transferred to a computer. The amount of information
being transferred means this takes fifteen minutes. 3
The most interesting animals happen to live in places
A. The cameras that capture these images are not
that are very hard to reach. This means film crews need
ordinary cameras.
specialised equipment when filming certain creatures.
B. They must also consider the conditions they are
For underwater filming, there are waterproof housings
shooting in as well as the subject.
for the cameras. However, once the crew reach a certain
C. Not only are many underground habitats too small
depth, the human body begins to shut down, and it is
for people, they are also dangerous.
too dangerous to film at these depths. 4 The hero
of the hour is the robotic camera. These machines are D. But all is not lost.
equipped with lights and cameras which can film in places E. In that time, the crew just have to hope nothing
too cold, dark or dangerous for humans. They have been happens that would look good in slow motion.
used to capture images of deep sea life and F. Firstly, the film crew needs to find the animals.
shipwrecks such as the Titanic. G. Unlike the machines used underwater, this
Going up, rather than down, homemade machine carried people as well as
presents more problems. equipment.
When filming in the
rainforest, film crews are
faced with an entirely Score 12
different set of dangers. Total Score 80
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Test 12 (Module 12)

VOCABULARY
A. Read the text and complete the gaps with the correct form of the words in capitals.
Teen Troubles
Got a problem? Dr Gill can help!
Dear Dr Gill,
I’m writing to you because I’m worried about my best friend. I’m really concerned that she might be
a (1) . I’ve noticed recently that she has a brand new outfit SHOPLIFT
every time I see her, and her clothes always look expensive and very fashionable.
It’s (2) to ask her where she got them because she just says POINT
that they were presents. Last week, she was carrying an extremely expensive designer handbag,
which was (3) a gift from her parents. I don’t want to doubt APPARENT
her (4) , but I can’t believe her parents would spend so HONEST
much money on a present.
I have tried to ask her (5) if she needs help, but she just DIRECT
pretends she doesn’t understand what I mean. I’m afraid that if I confront her, she will just become
(6) and refuse to talk to me. I thought about speaking to her RAGE
parents, but I don’t want her to face any (7) . PUNISH
I don’t want to believe she is a (8) , but I don’t know what to CRIME
do. Can you give me any advice, please?
Score 8
anonymous
B. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes each sentence.
1. The thief was given a(n) of two years for his crimes.
a. sentence b. arrest c. detention d. imprisonment
2. The jury found him innocent and he was the same day.
a. convicted b. released c. charged d. reformed
3. offenders will lose their driving licence on their third offence.

a. Hardened b. Repeat c. Constant d. Guilty
4. Since the teenager’s crime was only , the judge let him off with a warning.
a. single b. brief c. limited d. minor
5. The community service project has allowed the community to build and a children’s play area.
a. maintain b. acquire c. contribute d. access
6. Unfortunately for the thief, the car that he was trying to belonged to a police officer who saw him trying
to break into his car.
a. smuggle b. ransom c. steal d. rob
7. Jason thought he could with driving over the speed limit because he didn’t see the speed camera.
a. come up b. go along c. get away d. go through Score 7
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1. You’ll have to get to the branch / root of the problem if you want to find a solution.
2. Donald is making / doing time in prison for robbing a petrol station.
3. You will be fighting a losing battle / war if you try to get Emily to give up tennis. It’s her favourite sport.
4. I will let you off the hook / record this time, but the next time I catch you lying, you will be punished.
5. When he was caught shoplifting, he decided to turn over a new flower / leaf and never steal anything again.
6. The only brush / transaction with the law I have ever had was when I got a fine for illegal parking.
7. If you see a crime being committed, you should never try to take the law into your own arms / hands.
8. The bank robbers had been watching the bank for several weeks and knew that the armed / armoured truck was due at
10 a.m.
9. My father is a pensioner / spokesperson; he retired two years ago.
10. You have worked so hard that we have decided to bend / turn the rules and give you a longer holiday than we usually do.
Score 10
arrest steal arson suspect sentence proof jury acquit innocent accuse
1. If we can provide that you are , you will be

.
2. The men and women of the found the man guilty of

and he was to five years in prison.
3. Just a few hours after the bank robbery, the police four .
4. Mr Jarvis the boys of his laptop.

Score 10

1. If I to bed so late last night, I would have been on time for my appointment this morning.
a. didn’t go b. wouldn’t go c. hadn’t gone d. went
2. I wish I for the airport earlier; I wouldn’t have missed my flight.

a. had left b. left c. leave d. would leave
3. It’s time you up after yourself; I’m tired of doing it for you.
a. clean b. will clean c. cleaned d. had cleaned
4. She acts as though she the manager of this company, but she’s never met her before.
a. knows b. has known c. could know d. knew
5. I wish I speak a foreign language.

a. can b. would c. was able d. could
6. I would rather you out so late.

a. don’t stay b. didn’t stay c. not stay d. will not stay
7. When are you having ?

a. the repair of the computer b. to repair the computer c. the computer repaired d. repairing the computer
8. I hate taking the bus, so I often get my older sister me to school.

a. drive b. to drive c. driving d. driven Score 8
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F. Circle the correct options.
1. I didn’t have time to do the grocery shopping so I got / had my brother to do it for me.
2. I’d rather we didn’t stay / hadn’t stayed out so late last night.
3. If we hadn’t set / wouldn’t set off so late, we had arrived / would have arrived by now.
4. I would have studied / had studied art history if my parents haven’t / hadn’t insisted that I go into law.
5. If only I am / had been less careless in that test yesterday. I might / will have done a lot better than what I did.
6. I had my car washed / have washed my car yesterday, so now it’s nice and clean.
7. He speaks as if he is / were the owner of that house, but it actually belongs to his sister.
8. It’s time you start / started looking for a job.
Score 12
9. How often do you have cut your hair / your hair cut?
G. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the sentence above.
1. I should have come to see you.

I wish .
2. I couldn’t buy a ticket because I had left my money at home.

If .
3. The hairdresser is cutting my sister’s hair now.

My sister .
4. Someone cleaned our house yesterday.

We .
5. Please, don’t use my phone.

I would .
Score 10
LISTEN
Look at the questions 1-5. Then listen to a lawyer speaking on the radio.
1. What does the lawyer say about himself? 4. What did the woman’s neighbour accuse her of?
a. He is experienced at judging people. a. carrying a dangerous weapon
b. He admits he’s a bad judge of character. b. singing while she was driving
c. He senses when people are in trouble. c. driving carelessly
d. He deals with many troublemakers. d. causing a car accident
2. Why did the lawyer think that he had made a mistake 5. What does the speaker mean when he says:
about his client? a. She would never forget her experience in court.
a. Her behaviour shocked him. b. She would never forget that funny day.
b. His client admitted to the crime. c. She would never forget her lawyer.
c. There were serious charges against her. d. She would never forget the judge.
d. She was obviously lying to him.
3. What does the speaker describe as a nightmare?

a. being in a fast car on the motorway
b. dealing with other lawyers
c. not knowing what his client would do next
d. people who represent themselves in court Score 5
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READ
Expect the Unexpected

A I heard a sound in the kitchen, so I got quietly B In a funny sort of way I’m glad the painting was
stolen because I never really liked it. My husband
out of bed and walked down the hall, without
bought it and put it up in the dining room, but I always
turning on any lights. I could see a figure moving in the
found it disturbing, to be honest. Why would I want to
shadows. He seemed to be on his own, and he didn’t look
look at a picture of cows sitting in a field while I’m eating
like he was carrying a weapon, so I stood in the hall and
my steak and chips? There are no CCTV cameras in our
waited. I could hear him opening and shutting drawers
area to give the police an idea of who broke in, and so far
and cupboards, and as I peeped around the corner, I saw
no one seems to have been caught. Luckily, the picture
that he was using his mobile phone as a torch. He bent
was insured, so if we don’t get it back, we’ll get a bit of
over to look in one of the bottom drawers next to the
money too. In fact, I hope that whoever stole it gets away
back door, which was still open. Suddenly
with it. They can put the horrible thing up in their dining
I entered the room and started screaming
room instead!
and shouting and shaking my fists in the air.
He was so shocked that he ran out of the
back door and away down the street as fast
as he could, without taking a single thing.
D I spent so much money on making this house

burglar-proof. I had special locks put on all the
C I’ve kept fish in my garden pond for thirty years,

windows and I paid for a very expensive burglar alarm
which could detect the smallest movement in any of
and this has never happened before. These fish
the rooms. I even got a security door installed made
cost a lot of money too. Each one is worth one hundred
of metal. I just couldn’t understand how someone had
pounds at least, and so far I’ve lost five of them. It wasn’t
managed to break in and steal my computer so easily.
cats: there’s a wall around the pond that makes it too
After a day or two, the police called to tell me they had
difficult for cats to approach the water without falling
CCTV footage of a suspect that had walked past the bank
in, so they don’t even try. I decided to stay home all
at the end of the street around the time of the burglary.
weekend to find out who, or what, was taking them. I sat
When I went to the police station to look at the picture,
for three hours and saw nothing moving except bees
I became really embarrassed. I could see my brother
and butterflies. Then, suddenly, I looked up and noticed
walking down the street with my laptop under his arm.
an enormous heron flying down into my garden. Herons
He knew the alarm code because he feeds my parrot
are usually scared of humans, and I’d never seen one
when I’m away. Also, I’d seen several messages from him
before in the town. They also have very long legs and are
on my phone, but hadn’t bothered to look at them.
experts at catching fish. When I jumped up and opened
the door, it just stood there looking at me. I couldn’t
believe it.
Which person:
1. isn’t upset that something was taken 7. hopes that the police don’t catch the thief?
from their house? 8. decided to wait until they saw the thief?
2. discovered that the thief was not a human? 9. identified the suspect from camera images?
3. frightened a burglar away? 10. will benefit financially if the stolen object is
4. knows the person who took something? not returned?
5. was surprised the thief wasn’t afraid?
Score 10
6. didn’t have anything taken?
Total Score 80
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Full Blast PLUS Level B1+ Final Test (Modules 1-12)
Final Test (Modules 1 - 12)

VOCABULARY
A. Choose the word that most appropriately completes each sentence.
1. The Great Wall of China is packed with at all times of 6. Firefighters were called to a cat which was stuck
the year. in a tree.
a. spectators
b. sightseers a. protect
b. defend
c. viewers d. witnesses c. maintain d. rescue
2. How did you an interest in making your own 7. The price of newspapers has again!
clothes? a. risen
b. raised
a. develop
b. produce c. arisen d. raced
c. increase d. create 8. They told me that the painting was a bad copy and
3. Junk email is called . that it was totally .
a. bot
b. spam a. invaluable
b. valuable
c. icon d. bug c. worthless d. priceless
4. activity contributes to a healthy lifestyle. 9. I think you should a doctor about that cough.
a. Physical
b. Natural a. advise
b. consult
c. Pure d. Real c. recommend d. suggest
5. In most restaurants there is an additional for service. 10. I want to find a nice top to my green skirt.
a. charge
b. tax a. suit
b. fit
c. bill d. receipt c. compare d. match Score 10
B. Match the phrasal verbs 1-10 with the meanings a-j. Then complete the sentences with the correct form of the
phrasal verbs.
1. get away with a. do something you’ve agreed to do

2. go through with b. continue something you have started
c. find out what someone is doing
3. hunt out
d. finally benefit after some effort
4. check up on
e. collect money for some future use
5. be fed up with f. not get punished for a wrongdoing or crime
6. cover up g. fill a space with mess
7. stick with h. hide an action from other people
8. pay off i. search for
j. be tired of something happening for a length of
9. clutter up
time
10. save up
1. Stop the kitchen with your books!

2. I got the job! All that studying has finally !
3. He almost the burglary, but he was caught on a security camera.
4. He tried to the mistakes he had made by changing the subject.
5. I all the noise. I hope they stop soon.
6. I need to my passport. I think it’s in Sally’s desk.
7. I’ll just go and the boys. They should be asleep by now.

8. Helen wanted to drop Spanish and take French, but in the end she decided to
Spanish.
9. Jeff decided that he would try bungee jumping, but at the last moment he couldn’t
it.
10. She money to visit her friend in Australia. Score 10
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C. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.
vandalism publicity provide eligible underestimate detention motivate disappointing
Good morning. Firstly, congratulations to year ten students on their success in the exams. Many of you are now
(1) for the summer science programme. Sadly, the other news today is very
(2) . The police have reported a case of (3)
in the city centre, which they tell us was carried out by one of the students from our school. They have
(4) us with a description of the young person and I will be making a list of possible
suspects to give them. I don’t know what (5) this act. Please come forward and tell
me who you are to save the school and police time and to avoid any further (6) in the
newspapers. Do not (7) our ability to discover who is guilty. Until we have found who it
is, all students will be kept in (8) after school. I look forward to hearing from the student
who is responsible. Score 8
GRAMMAR
D. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
No matter how simple or complex a dish is, cooking is always science and art on a plate.
In big restaurants, the head chef usually (1) (have) his assistants (2)
(prepare) the materials in advance. For example, they wash and boil the vegetables, mix sauces to cook the meat in or
prepare things that need to be frozen first.
What part does science play in this? When vegetables (3) (leave) in water for too long, they
(4) (become) soft and watery. They (5) (must / take) out in time
and put in ice-cold water in order (6) (keep) all their crunchiness and vitamins.
Art comes in when the ingredients (7) (place) on the plate in the right way (8)
(create) a scene, a feeling or a memory. Remember, chefs will assure you there is always a theme to their plates.
People often accuse chefs of (9) (think) too highly of themselves. They
put together a dish as if it were nuclear science. They even tell diners in which order to eat what is on
their plates. Well, can you blame them? If you agree to pay them half a month’s salary for just a
two-person meal, you have given them the right to tell you what (10) (do).
Score 10
E. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. They will announce the results of the raffle this afternoon. be

The results of the raffle this afternoon.
2. Jane convinced her neighbours to keep an eye on her flat while she was away. got
Jane an eye on her flat while she was away.
3. If you don’t write down your number for me, I’ll forget it. unless
I’ll forget your number for me.
4. 'I’m sorry I was late,' said Tim. apologised

Tim late.
5. The match is probably over by now. have

The match by now.
Score 10
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F. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. We’ll go to the park, ?

a. do we b. we won’t c. won’t we d. we will
2. The manager told us we take more than twenty minutes off for a lunch break, or else we'd have to work overtime.
a. don’t have to b. mustn’t c. don’t need to d. might
3. I ran all the way to the gate, but realised that because our flight had been delayed.
a. I didn’t need to hurry b. I hadn’t hurried c. I mustn’t hurry d. I needn’t have hurried
4. You to take a spare T-shirt with you to school because you’re going to get sweaty riding your bike all the way there.
a. had better b. should c. ought d. must
5. She went for a coffee while her car .

a. be repaired b. was repairing c. was repaired d. was being repaired
6. I’m so glad I Gladys to throw away those awful shoes and buy a new pair.
a. made b. got c. had d. did
7. I try to avoid in the car because it makes me feel sick.

a. to read b. reading c. read d. am reading
8. We’ll go for a walk it’s raining — there's not much point going out then, is there?
a. if b. in case c. if not d. unless
9. He wishes they a bigger dining room — then it would be easy to have the whole family over for dinner.
a. had had b. had c. would have d. might have
10. Sandra could easily afford to take some time off from her business, she never does.
a. Although b. Despite c. In spite of d. However Score 10
LISTEN
Look at questions 1-5. Then listen to a woman speaking on the radio.
1. Why did the speaker buy the apartment? 4. What does the speaker say about the toilet?
a. It had been her dream to live on Park Avenue. a. It is the only spacious area in the apartment.
b. She needed storage space. b. She feels different about it now than she did at first.
c. She couldn’t afford a larger house. c. She would prefer it if it were more private.
d. She doesn’t believe in wasting space. d. The shower is too big for it.
2. Why do the speaker's friends refer to her home as the 5. What does the speaker say about the location of her
'Lego' apartment? apartment?
a. She has used Lego bricks in the décor. a. There is a gym nearby to go and exercise.
b. The apartment is the same shape as a Lego brick. b. She saves time and money on getting around.
c. She pulls down and folds up furniture as she needs it. c. She is closer to public transportation.
d. It is as colourful as if it were made of Lego bricks. d. Park Avenue real estate is a good investment for
the future.
3. Why did the speaker's friend have a panic attack when she
slept over?
a. The friend was scared of staying in such a strange

apartment.
b. The friend felt as though she was trapped.
c. The friend could only get privacy in the toilet.
Score 10
d. The friend felt insecure.
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Read
2. The Olympic and the Titanic
Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
Choose a, b, c or d. a. both sank.
b. made their first voyage the same year.
The Titanic : fact and fiction c. both received a lot of publicity when they sailed.
d. were very similar.
The story of the 'unsinkable' Titanic, which met with
3. What does the story about the mummy of Amen-Ra
tragedy when it hit an iceberg on the night of 15 April 1912
show?
on its disastrous first voyage, is a moving one. Most of our
a. how facts were incorrectly represented in the press
knowledge about it, however, is not really based on historical
data but on rumours and legends created by books, films, b. that the public was more interested in rumours than
musicals and exhibitions. Fact and fiction are twisted facts
together. c. that the truth about the mummy will never be known
The truth is that the Titanic wasn’t really big news at the d. that the mummy was unlucky for the ship
time. The Olympic, the Titanic’s sister ship, had captured the 4. According to the text, people like Molly Brown, Rosalie
public's interest on its voyage from Southampton to New Ida Straus and the musicians of the Titanic’s band
York just a year earlier, in 1911. It had the same captain as the a. were made heroes thanks to poems, books and films.
Titanic, travelled the same route and had the same facilities. b. took the truth about the disaster with them when they
The owners and builders of the Titanic never claimed that died.
it was unsinkable. In fact, stories of it being unsinkable c. were eyewitnesses to very heroic actions.
only appeared after it actually sank. Another example of d. are examples of great courage and bravery.
false information about the ship is the rumour spread by a
passenger that the mummy of Amen-Ra, which apparently 5. The publicity created by the films about the Titanic
carried a deadly threat, was travelling in the cargo hold. a. discouraged treasure hunters.
Following the disaster, there were many incorrect stories b. increased interest in other shipwrecks.
printed in the press, even though the actual mummy was on c. benefited sea exploration.
display at London’s British Museum at the time. d. helped to locate the ship.
Despite the exaggerations, nobody can deny that there 6. What change took place soon after the Titanic sank?
were many heroes aboard. There were eyewitness accounts a. Technology to search for the shipwreck was
of wealthy Molly Brown comforting survivors and helping developed.
fellow passengers on lifeboat No. 6, and of Rosalie Ida
b. Sea travel laws were changed for greater safety.
Straus refusing to enter lifeboat No. 8 as she looked into
c. Wireless radios were used to monitor ships.
her husband’s eyes and famously said, 'Where you go, I
d. The press became more careful when reporting
go.' Accounts of the band playing sweet music to calm
the drowning passengers as the ship sank have proven stories.
Score 12
irresistible to filmmakers, poets, writers and artists.
Naturally, the wreck holds a great deal of interest for
historians, explorers and treasure hunters. For many years, Write
nobody even knew where the wreck was located until it was You see this advertisement in a college magazine.
found by a French-American expedition team in 1985. Thanks
to the films, interest in the shipwreck was so great that
various technologies which were developed specifically to Crystal Lake International
explore the Titanic affect the way we explore the sea today. Summer Camp
The Titanic disaster has not only led to improvements in the We need English-speaking volunteers to work during the
way we explore shipwrecks, but has also upgraded safety months of June to August as general camp counsellors.
in sea travel. Safety measures directly linked to the sinking Counsellors will spend the whole day with one group of
were introduced shortly after the tragedy, such as ensuring campers, monitor and participate in group activities, and
that more lifeboats were provided and improved monitoring generally try to make the summer camp a memorable
of wireless radios. experience for campers. So if you are fun-loving, patient
and have a genuine concern for the development and
welfare of young people, apply now!
1. What is true according to the text?
a. Most of the information we have about the Titanic is

false. Write to Emma Austin at Crystal Lake International
Summer Camp explaining why you would be suitable
b. It is impossible to separate the facts from the legends.
for the job. Write your letter/email. (140-190 words)
c. Most of the information about the disaster is not
based on historical facts. Score 20
d. The film industry has helped to uncover the truth.
Total Score 100
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Full Blast PLUS Level B1+ Tests – Key & Transcripts
Key to Tests
Test 1 (Module 1)
VOCABULARY GRAMMAR LISTEN
A. E. 1. daily experiences
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. d 1. c 2. d 3. c 4. d 5. b 2. hundreds of
6. a 7. a 8. c 6. a 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. d 3. ancient Rome
4. similar
F. 5. well-known
B.
1. doesn’t have 6. Great Fire
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. d
2. ‘m/am getting on 7. Cambridge
3. Are, staying 8. published
C.
4. have 9. one or two
1. doubt
5. goes 10. uploaded
2. confide
3. acquaintances 6. are looking after
7. tastes READ
4. made
8. are becoming 1. a
5. lend
9. don’t do 2. c
10. costs 3. c
D.
4. b
1. fellow
G. 5. d
2. come
3. along 1. am used to waking up
4. up 2. do you think of/about
5. perfect 3. are you thinking of/about going
6. faith 4. train leaves in ten minutes
7. matter 5. am seeing the doctor at
8. envious 6. am used to cycling / have got used to
9. test cycling
10. down
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT big news, such as the Great Fire of London. However, his
You will hear part of a radio show about diaries. For original diary, which still exists and is kept in Cambridge
questions 1-10, complete the sentences. University, was not available to the public until long after
his death. In the 19th century, diaries started to become
Diaries, put simply, are books in which people write about
popular reading material. Pepys’s best-selling diary first
their daily experiences. Usually, people write their diaries
came out in 1825, and other diaries soon were published,
for themselves and don’t let other people read them,
many only shortly after their authors had died. Diaries
however, this is not always the case. The great thing about
have remained popular with the public to this day, and now
writing one is that what and who you write about, how you
many writers even aim to get theirs published while they
write it, and of course who you show it to, is completely up
are still alive.
to you.
Regarding the modern diary, while many writers choose
People have been writing diaries for hundreds of years.
the traditional approach and write with pen or pencil
One of the first books that has some of the features of
in a book, we have now truly entered the age of the
what we now think of as a diary was written by an emperor
digital diary. You can type it on the computer in Word,
in ancient Rome called Marcus Aurelius. His book consists
for example, and can have a password to the document
of private notes he wrote to help himself live a better life –
so other people can’t read it or change something in it.
and is still appreciated by many people to this day. Another
And new apps for phones and computers are continually
book, which was similar to a modern diary with short
appearing on the market, most of which cost only one or
entries written underneath the day’s date, was written by
two euros, all offering special features to improve your
the north African mathematician and astronomer
diary-writing experience.
Ibn al-Banna’ in the 13th century.
With digital diaries you can easily attach pictures and
By the 17th century, the diary had taken a form that can
sound files and immediately share what you want with

clearly be seen as similar to that of the modern diary,
who you want. This instant sharing is a fascinating
with personal opinions, observations of daily life and
development, and many things that once would have been
discussions of important events. The most well-known
kept private are now uploaded for anyone to see. However,
diary from this period is that of Samuel Pepys in England.
you should be careful what you put out there on the Web
From his writings we get detailed descriptions of life at
because you write one wrong word, and soon everybody
that time and interesting information about what was then
knows about it!
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Test 2 (Module 2)
VOCABULARY D. F.
A. 1. put up 1. was
1. stressful 2. monuments 2. went / used to go / would go
2. sightseeing 3. lacked 3. was / used to be
3. tiring 4. rough 4. thought / used to think
4. balanced 5. flight 5. told / used to tell / would tell
5. determined 6. challenging 6. understood / used to understand
6. variety 7. common 7. was flying
7. attractions 8. range 8. became
8. considerably 9. stuffy 9. forgot
10. cruise 10. gave
B.
1. c 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. c GRAMMAR G.
E. 1. was going to visit
C. 1. c 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. d 2. often used to give
1. feet 6. a 7. c 8. a 9. d 3. the children were sleeping
2. hit 4. would always get
3. driving 5. not use to speak
4. head
5. set LISTEN
6. while 1. b 2. a 3. b 4. c
5. c 6. a
READ
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. a 5. c
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT
You will hear part of a radio show about low-cost travel. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer a, b or c.
People used to assume that you were very rich if you travelled the globe. The truth is that if you are young, adventurous
and willing to plan ahead, then the whole world is yours even if your wallet is empty.
Where there’s a will there’s a way, and one way is by working on a yacht. Crewseekers International offers various
opportunities on yachts. Cruise ships hire staff members on a seasonal basis, with many opportunities available. Just log
onto their websites.
Moving companies always need drivers to move vehicles from one city to another. What better way to see Australia
than by driving from Sydney to Perth and getting money for your sightseeing trip once you get there? There are several
companies that rely on young people to transfer vehicles to various destinations.
If the idea of working your way to your dream holiday destination does not appeal to you, there are other options.
For instance, a slow cargo ship to China is much cheaper than other means of transport. Cargo cabins may not be as
comfortable as luxury liners, there might be no view and it can take five times as long to get there, but destinations like
Shanghai, Singapore, Rio and Alexandria make it worth the effort. These types of trips can easily be booked through
companies specialising in sea travel.
On the other hand, some may prefer to pedal their way along. Bike fans claim it’s the best way to see the world. There
are countless bike stories on the Net, as well as a site run by Tim Travis, an ordinary American who quit his job, sold his
possessions, left his home in Arizona and set off to see the world on his bike. His site includes an ongoing travel blog
with short videos, a photo journal, a list of possible expenses along the way and any information bikers may need. Those
interested in something a little more organised can join in a bike tour.
For less sweat, but just as much romance, board a train. Student travel was revolutionised in 1972 when InterRail
appeared on the European railroad system, offering unlimited railroad trips across 21 countries for people under 21.
These days, the railroad links offered by InterRail are across 30 countries, with deals for all ages and special prices for
anyone under 26. The InterRail pass is rivalled only by the Europass that became available in 2009. For other countries,
there is Youthrail to cover the needs of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and the US, as well as Indrail for travellers
to India.
Buses are even cheaper, but just as much fun. Gone are the days when buses were uncomfortable experiences. These
days, buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, entertainment systems and toilets. Euroline is probably the best choice
with 500 destinations across 43 countries, whereas Busabout brings like-minded backpackers together and includes
island hopping passes as well as bus tours.
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Test 3 (Module 3)
VOCABULARY 7. day F. READ
A. 8. put 1. haven’t seen 1. B 2. A 3. B
1. b 9. referee 2. have you been 4. A 5. D 6. D
2. c 10. retiring 3. has recently had 7. C 8. A 9. C
3. a 11. position 4. have been spending 10. C
4. b 12. workload 5. has been having
5. d 6. have been making
6. a D. 7. have been trying
7. b 1. time 8. have tried
8. d 2. business 9. Have you taken
3. ends 10. haven’t been
B. 4. charge
1. b 2. c 3. a 4. d 5. b 5. easy G.
6. d 7. a 8. c 6. fired 1. have not seen Barry for
7. thing 2. had already gone to bed
C. 8. living 3. have you been living
1. neck 4. had been working
2. overtime GRAMMAR 5. had never travelled abroad
3. venue E.
4. admission 1. c 2. b 3. b 4. c LISTEN
5. minds 5. d 6. a 7. c 8. d 1. a 2. b 3. b 4. c
6. resign 5. c 6. b
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT 4.
You will hear six short conversations. After you hear Woman: What do you do at the weekends, Ken?
each conversation, you will be asked a question about Man: I just take things easy, really.
what you heard. Choose the picture which answers the Woman: Don’t you do anything to keep fit?
question correctly. Man: No. And I don’t have any hobbies either, apart
from watching videos.
1.
Woman: Hmm, maybe you should get one, instead of
Woman: Hi, Greg. What did you think of the staff training
sitting on the sofa all day.
yesterday?
Question: What does the man do at the weekends?
Man: As far as I’m concerned, it was a complete waste
of time. I think I fell asleep at one point. 5.
Woman: Oh really? I thought it was great. The trainer was Man: What type of part-time work are you thinking of
really upbeat, and she had some interesting doing over the summer, Kath?
things to say. Woman: Well, nothing that involves being tied to a desk,
Man: For you maybe. She got on my nerves after a that’s for sure.
while. Still, I’m glad someone liked it. Man: How about something which involves being on
Question: What did the woman think of the staff training? your feet all day?
Woman: Sure, something like gardening would be nice,
2.
but I don’t want to be a waitress again, like last
Man: Have you been anywhere interesting recently?
year. I hated it!
Woman: I have, actually. I took some friends to that new
Question: What type of work would the woman like to do
venue in Mare Street on Thursday. We saw that
over the summer?
comedian I was telling you about the other day.
Man: Did you get good seats? 6.
Woman: We did. In fact, we sat right in the front row! Man: Hi, Mandy. You look really stressed out. Is Jessica
Question: Where did the woman go on Thursday? breathing down your neck about another
deadline?
3.
Woman: Yes, actually she is. She can be really annoying,
Woman: What time’s your interview tomorrow?
can’t she?
Man: It’s at quarter to nine.
Man: Tell me about it. In fact, I had a huge argument

Woman: So what time are you going to set your alarm
with her just yesterday.
clock for?
Woman: I heard about it. But she’s the least of my
Man: Well, I usually set it for quarter past seven, but
problems at the moment. My car broke down
I’ll set it half an hour earlier tomorrow, just to be
yesterday and it’s going to cost a small fortune
safe.
to get it repaired.
Question: What time will the man set his alarm clock for
Question: What is the woman most stressed out about?
tomorrow?
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Test 4 (Module 4)
VOCABULARY 7. conceal G.
A. 8. reschedule 1. not so intelligent as her
1. commonly 9. identifying 2. more and more
2. improvements 10. tank 3. the better you will do
3. impression 11. aggressive 4. the furthest/farthest I have ever
4. specialised 12. mood 5. less than this
5. development
6. discussion D. LISTEN
7. Undoubtedly / Doubtless 1. drop 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. c
8. interpretation 2. been
3. raised READ
B. 4. let 1. G
1. a 5. tell 2. C
2. c 6. lose 3. B
3. c 7. shrugs 4. F
4. d 8. make 5. A
5. b 6. E
6. d GRAMMAR
7. c E.
8. b 1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a
9. a 5. c 6. a 7. c 8. b
10. d
F.
C. 1. will have left
1. signature 2. Will you help
2. lifeguard 3. will be lying
3. shook 4. will call
4. unique 5. will be studying
5. clenching 6. Will the guests have arrived
6. impact 7. won’t answer
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT Just 125 years later, in 1969, we saw the birth of the
Look at questions 1-5. Then listen to a radio show. Internet, but it was not until 1994 that the World Wide
Web was born and the Internet started finding its way
Imagine having no email, no cell phone and having to
into our homes. Since then, we have seen an explosion of
send your handwritten letters with a rider on horseback.
communication options, and consequently communication
It seems impossible to think of how long it would take to
has evolved faster than at any point in the past.
send a simple message, but not so long ago, this was the
reality. The way we communicate now, on the other hand, So what is next? The next steps in communication are
is changing almost every day and it shows no sign of unknown to us, but someone, somewhere, is thinking of
slowing down. them.
Although humans have been around for a few million Questions:
years, it took them until approximately 3500 BCE to start
1. Why does the speaker give the example of sending
writing. The most famous, but not the only example of
handwritten letters with a rider on horseback?
early written language is hieroglyphics, which were used
by the ancient Egyptians and looked like simple drawings. 2. What does the speaker say about the ancient Egyptians?
The rest of us were not exactly hot on the ancient
3. At which stage has communication developed most
Egyptians’ heels – it took us another 5,000 years to start
quickly?
printing newspapers in Europe!
4. What does the speaker believe?
The next jump in communication technology came more
quickly than newspapers. It took just another 400 years for 5. What does the speaker mean when he says: ‘were not
the first electrical telegram to be sent. On May 24th, 1844, exactly hot on the ancient Egyptians’ heels’?
Samuel Morse (the inventor of Morse code) sent a
four-word message forty miles from Baltimore to

Washington in the USA.
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Test 5 (Module 5)
VOCABULARY 4. have your cake and eat it 6. chickens LISTEN
A. 5. full of beans 7. no 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. b
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. a 6. the icing on the cake 8. glass 5. b 6. a
6. c 7. d 8. c 7. like two peas in a pod 9. a
8. as easy as pie 10. experiences READ
B. 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. c GRAMMAR G. 5. d 6. b 7. c 8. a
5. c 6. d E. 1. The artist, who I met at my
1. some sister’s wedding, invited me
C. 2. any to the exhibition
1. chopped 3. a lot 2. Jonathan went to Oxford
2. chore 4. some University, where he studied
3. indigestion 5. a little law
4. difference 6. any 3. Sarah, whose father is a
5. squeeze 7. a few famous author, published
6. terms 8. a few her first book last year
9. a lot of 4. This is the CD which/that I
D. 10. much bought on Friday
1. b 2. e 3. d 4. a 5. Mr Cash, whose mother
5. f 6. c 7. h 8. g F. owns the bakery we shop at,
1. pair is our maths teacher
1. pays peanuts 2. any
2. cream of the crop 3. chicken
3. put all your eggs in one 4. experience
basket 5. some
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT 4.
You will hear six short conversations. After you hear Woman: I found this really great recipe for fruit salad, so I
each conversation, you will be asked a question about want you to pick up a few things from the grocery
what you heard. Choose the picture which answers the store on your way home after work.
question correctly. Man: OK. What do you need? You know, we have some
raspberries that my sister brought us yesterday.
1.
Woman: Yes, they’re delicious, but not in the recipe. I’ll
Woman: I think I’ll have the salmon.
need some grapefruit, a pineapple and some
Man: Fish? I thought you were a vegetarian.
cherries. I have everything else I need. Oh,
Woman: No, actually I’m a pescetarian. I just don’t eat
forget the grapefruit. There are a couple in the
meat.
refrigerator.
Question: What does the woman eat that vegetarians don’t
Question: What fruit is not in the fruit salad?
eat?
5.
2.
Woman: For Sally’s graduation I think we should book a
Man: It’s been a while since we last saw Derrick and
table at the Italian restaurant we usually go to.
Emma, hasn’t it? Why don’t you call them and we
Man: Why don’t we go somewhere else for a change?
can all go out for dinner on Friday?
We could try the Chinese restaurant on the
Woman: Actually, I spoke to Emma just yesterday. They’re
corner instead.
leaving on Friday. They’re going to Washington to
Woman: That went out of business ages ago. How about
visit her mom.
the Mexican restaurant Sally went to last week.
Man: So, how about today then? I’ll call Derrick and
She said it was a bit expensive, but the food was
make the arrangements.
really good.
Woman: Today’s Wednesday, isn’t it? I’m afraid I have an
Man: Nah... let’s just stick to the usual.
appointment at the dentist’s, so I won’t really be
Question: Which restaurant is the family going to go to?
up for it... but tomorrow’s fine.
Man: Ok then. Tomorrow it is! 6.
Question: When do the man and woman plan on meeting Man: I’m really hungry. I think I’ll make a sandwich. Do
their friends for dinner? you want one?
Woman: No, thanks. I’m not hungry. Why don’t you have
3.
some of the pasta that’s left over from yesterday’s

Man: Penny will you please make me a cup of coffee?
dinner instead?
Woman: But you’ve already had three today! Why don’t I
Man: Nah... come to think of it... I’ll order a pizza from
make some fresh orange juice for you instead?
that new Italian place on the corner.
Man: Nah... just make me a cup of tea.
Woman: Well, if that’s the case, I want a Caesar salad and
Question: What does the woman suggest the man have?
some garlic bread.
Question: What does the woman recommend the man eat?
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Test 6 (Module 6)
VOCABULARY 10. career F. LISTEN
A. 11. common 1. a 2. b 3. c 1. toys
1. entirely 12. break 4. d 5. a 6. b 2. different types
2. difference 3. the skills
3. participant D. G. 4. (old) furniture
4. representative 1. peak 1. Maria begged Colin to take 5. jobs
5. counselling 2. expelled her to the performance with
6. guidance 3. term him that night READ
7. enhancing 4. recruit 2. My father refused to let me 1. c 2. b 3. a
8. employment 5. annual go to the cinema on my own 4. a 5. b 6. c
6. bright 3. He warned her not to tell
B. 7. funds anyone about it/that
1. c 2. b 3. a 8. assisted 4. My uncle wanted to know
4. c 5. a 6. d where the nearest petrol
GRAMMAR station was
C. E. 5. Marina promised she
1. fit 1. tell wouldn’t be late the
2. opted 2. wouldn’t following/next day
3. crucial 3. say
4. current 4. didn’t have to
5. industry 5. had finished
6. detention 6. would
7. cancelled 7. was doing
8. access 8. had to
9. suspended
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT Tom: Well, suddenly I was working long hours, just using
You will hear part of an interview with Tom Stanesby, the same piece of machinery day in, day out. I didn’t
who is talking about his job as a furniture maker. For even need any of the skills I’d learnt. It was pretty
questions 1-5, complete the sentences. depressing.
Host: So did you stay with the company?
Host: Today in the studio we have with us Tom Stanesby,
Tom: I stayed for several years, and then went to a smaller
who is an expert maker of designer wooden
company where the work was more varied and
furniture, and he’s going to tell us about how he got
challenging. At the same time, though, I started
into this fascinating profession. So, Tom, what made
doing my own work from home. I built a bench in
you enter this line of work?
my dad’s garage and gradually got more tools and
Tom: Well, my grandfather was a carpenter, and he would
equipment. I bought old furniture, cleaned it up,
make me toys out of wood when I was a kid. I
repaired it and sold it. I also started making and
remember once he made me a wooden boat and
selling my own pieces. By the time I was thirty, I was
helped me paint it. He also gave me a toolbox, which
already running a full-time business from home.
I actually still have and use to this day. I guess I learnt
Host: And now your furniture appears in design magazines
a thing or two from him. So when it came time to
all over the world.
leave school, it just seemed like the obvious thing to
Tom: That’s right. And I don’t have to work in my dad’s
do.
garage any more. I have my own workshop, and
Host: So, did you have to go and study at college or
employ several people.
anything like that?
Host: Do you have any advice for young people listening
Tom: At sixteen, I went and did a two-year course in
today who are thinking about getting involved in the
furniture making at a further education college.
furniture industry?
We practised using all the different hand tools and
Tom: I would tell them not to expect things to be easy.
machinery, and we learnt about the different types
Jobs can be hard to find, and the ones that do come
of wood, how to cut them, how to get a good finish
up don’t always pay very well or have good working
on them. Stuff like that. Oh, and we learnt how to
conditions. In the beginning, pick up as many skills
read plans and even had a go at designing our own
as you can, and do any kind of work with wood you
furniture.
can, whether on building sites, in factories, wherever.

Host: That sounds like a lot of fun.
If you do have some free time, try and find an old
Tom: It was. And then I went to work in a factory that
furniture maker in your neighbourhood and ask his
made expensive chairs and tables, which, after two
advice – you never know, he might offer to teach you
years of college was a bit of a surprise.
a thing or two if you help him out with some of the
Host: Why’s that?
simpler tasks. He probably won’t pay you anything,
though.
Host: Hmm, so tell me more about...
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Midterm Test (Modules 1-6)

VOCABULARY GRAMMAR LISTEN
A. D. 1. b 2. b 3. c 4. c
1. b 2. c 3. d 4. a 5. c 1. helped / were helping 5. c 6. c
6. d 7. b 8. b 9. d 10. b 2. decided
3. have provided / have been providing READ
B. 4. had worked / had been working 1. a 2. b 3. b
1. interpret 5. has managed 4. d 5. c
2. physical 6. contributed
3. eyebrows 7. use
4. shoulders 8. will keep / are keeping / have been
5. telling keeping / will be kept
6. mood 9. hope
7. expressions 10. won’t/will not exist / doesn’t/does not
8. security exist
9. skill
10. counselling E.
1. b 2. d 3. d 4. a
C. 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. b
1. brought
2. sleep F.
3. figure 1. has been little improvement in
4. turns 2. gets/becomes harder and harder /
5. pulled gets/becomes more and more difficult
6. come 3. wondered if he would ever
7. look 4. who works at a travel
8. keep 5. we would often go down
9. let
10. acts
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT 3. You hear someone being interviewed about the next
You will hear people talking in six different situations. episode of a soap opera.
For questions 1-6, choose the best answer, a, b or c. Woman: So, there have been some dramatic events on
1. You hear a young woman talking. Palm Street this past week. In the end Maria
I always wanted to do something more after I finished doesn’t get the job she applied for, and Casey has
my first degree, but by the time I had made my mind up, a big fight with Michelle over who gets to be their
I was already working full-time, and you know how that flatmate. Is next week’s episode as exciting?
goes, you don’t finish till after six. Then the company Man: Well, I can’t give away the whole story, but I can
I have now been working at for three years gave tell you that you won’t be disappointed! I’m really
me a promotion and assigned me to a very specific excited about the scenes we’ve filmed for next
department, adapting classic stories for young children, week. They are great! Jason and I have been
and I felt I needed some help to get a good grasp on coming up with some really good stuff, a lot of
this and do it right. new ideas and twists are going to be introduced
That’s why I chose this subject for my MA. My BA was in just before the summer break, and we’re already
language, you see, not storytelling or child psychology. casting for a couple of new characters.
2. You hear a travel show presenter talking about a 4. You hear a woman talking about activities she did
journey he’s making with his crew. while on holiday with her family.
We’re in one of the most remote places on earth. Our When I was a child, most of our holidays were spent
vehicles have gone through a lot to get us this far, in the Highlands, in Scotland, because my father and
through muddy rainforests and rocky mountain paths. uncle were really into climbing, and it was always taken
Three out of four of them already have got engine for granted that we would go climbing every day. Don’t
problems and the fourth one doesn’t sound that healthy get me wrong, climbing is ok, but every day? One day
either. The other issue we now have to face is crossing though, much to my relief, I managed to persuade them
the mighty Nujiang River. There are a few wooden to try paragliding instead. My father complained a bit,
footbridges, but nothing that resembles a stable or he wasn’t used to not being strapped to a rock, you see,
wide enough structure to hold a vehicle, so we’re going but I was just content to do something different for a
to have to cross on foot and manage the rest of the change. You feel very insecure while flying through the
way on the backs of elephants. It may be slow, and it’s air, but the sense of complete freedom and the view
something I’ve definitely never done before. make up for everything.
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5. You hear a man talking. 6. You overhear a couple talking about keeping fit.
My parents could tell I was rather artistic, and I don’t Woman: I’ve been thinking. We both ought to try to
think they would have stood in my way, but they exercise more, don’t you agree?
were desperate to ensure that I would do well in life, Man: Well, you do have a point, but I bet you got
you know, financially speaking, since they had always that idea from that programme. I hate being
struggled to make ends meet. So they would help me constantly told by the media that we’re not active
with my science homework every evening.They really enough and always have to do more.
pushed me, actually, and if it hadn’t been for them, I Woman: It’s not their opinion. It’s doctors who are
wouldn’t have bothered much with it. Now, I feel deep concerned about it.
down that I have more of a natural talent for art than Man: OK, so people get the message, immediately join
anything else. I even won some awards for some of my a gym or spend a fortune on fitness videos. Then
paintings and I still paint whenever I have time. But I within a few weeks, they get fed up with it, and
knew that I’d never make enough money as an artist, so are left with nothing but money gone down the
I studied science at college, and then spent a few years drain.
in the Middle East working in the oil industry. Woman: Some people manage to keep it up.
Man: Right, at which point they start obsessing about
the way they look and let that take over their life.
Woman: I’m sure that wouldn’t be the case with you.
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Test 7 (Module 7)
VOCABULARY D. G. 5. of being a famous writer
A. 1. undercharged 1. though Roger/he knew / of his fame as a writer
1. b 2. d 3. b 4. a 2. underfed it was a very expensive / of the fact that he is a
5. d 6. c 7. b 8. c 3. understaffed restaurant, he/Roger went famous writer, Richard has
4. underpaid ahead and booked a table not forgotten his friends
B. 5. undertook anyway 6. being insensitive / the fact
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. c 6. underestimated 2. the rain / the fact that it that she is insensitive / her
5. d 6. a 7. d 8. b 7. underlined/underlines was raining, we enjoyed insensitivity, Betty is (still)
8. undercooked our trip to Rome / the a good friend
C. fact that it was raining in
1. book GRAMMAR Rome, we still enjoyed our LISTEN
2. up E. trip there 1. a 2. b 3. c
3. flop 1. have been 2. must 3. though he is over sixty, he 4. b 5. c 6. a
4. stole 3. could 4. couldn’t is a fast runner
5. out 5. could 6. have left 4. few people went to see it, READ
6. face it was a great film/it was 1. F 2. E 3. G
7. shoulders F. a great film, few people 4. B 5. A 6. D
8. tune 1. c 2. b 3. c went to see it
4. c 5. a 6. b
Listening transcript Host: And that last try worked out.

You will hear an interview with Catherine Drake, an author. Catherine: Yes, thankfully. I hope this shows other new
For questions 1-6, choose the best answer a, b or c. writers that they should never give up.
Host: Do you have any tips for people who want to
Host: With me today is Catherine Drake, who made
write a book?
headlines last year after the success of her first
Catherine: Well, I think that you need to really study
novel, Shadows. Catherine, did you always want
people. My book is set in a fantasy world, but
to be a writer?
that’s not what it’s about. The fantasy world
Catherine: Not at all. In fact, I hated writing when I was at
makes everything more spectacular, but I don’t
school. It wasn’t because I was particularly bad
believe in just writing about things that only
with words; I just didn’t like someone else telling
exist inside my head. Ultimately, my story is
me what I should write about. The stories they
about realistic people and the decisions they
wanted us to write didn’t really need me to use
make.
my imagination.
Host: How did you make sure that your characters
Host: I remember you saying that you posted your
were realistic?
book online before it was published. Why did
Catherine: I tried to imagine my characters in the real
you do that?
world, in situations that were similar to the ones
Catherine: Well, I had started to think about whether or
in the book. I think the best way to explain this
not I wanted to get it published… and I needed
is to give you an example: at one point in the
something to motivate me. I had never put my
book, the main character thinks about giving
writing out there for other people to see, and
up everything they know and leaving their
I wanted to do that before I let a publisher see
home. When I was writing this, I was thinking
it. It was only the first half of the book that I
about a friend at work who was considering
put online, though. I had written the rest, but
leaving their job... about how they felt and what
I wanted to know whether the first part made
scared them… and then I tried to show some of
people interested enough to read the second.
that in the character.
Host: And did it?
Host: So your characters are based on real people?
Catherine: Well, I don’t think a huge number of people
Catherine: Oh no, not fully. But I hope that everyone will
ever found it, to be honest. But a few did, and
recognise a bit of themselves in my characters.
they wrote positive reviews. Some people
Host: Your next book, the second in the series,
even asked me to read stories they’d written
comes out next month. What can you tell us
and give them writing tips. Most importantly,
about it?
they encouraged me, and that gave me the
Catherine: Well, I don’t want to spoil the story! When I
confidence to try and publish it.
wrote the first book, I never imagined there
Host: But you were rejected several times?
would be a second, so it took me a very long
Catherine: Oh, yes. Six times, actually. It felt awful. In fact,
time to come up with the story. It answers a lot
after hearing ‘no’ for the sixth time, I accepted

of the questions that readers had at the end of
that no one wanted my book, and I gave
the first book. Writing it was quite a different
up. Then, about a year later, I heard a very
experience for me… with the first book, I had all
famous author on the radio, talking about their
the time in the world. With the second, I had to
experience as a new writer. Their book was
have it ready by the end of the year, and it was
turned down eleven times! Of course, they
a struggle to keep up sometimes.
went on to become extremely famous. So, I
Host: Well, we can’t wait to read it. Thanks for coming in.
thought: why not? One last try.
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Test 8 (Module 8)
VOCABULARY D. 9. reading
A. 1. earliest 10. to finish
1. worthless 2. enclosed 11. to buy
2. hazardous 3. jackets 12. discussing
3. attention 4. under
4. mobilised 5. hands-on G.
5. financially 6. looking 1. needn’t have bought (any)
6. invaluable/valuable 7. drop 2. don’t have to worry
7. recycle 8. face 3. don’t need to call
8. consideration 4. was great seeing / to see you
GRAMMAR 5. am interested in applying
B. E.
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. d 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. b LISTEN
6. b 7. a 8. c 6. a 7. c 8. a 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. b
C. F. READ
1. up 1. drinking 1. d
2. up 2. to switch 2. d
3. out 3. to tell 3. c
4. away 4. telling 4. a
5. on 5. talking 5. c
6. for 6. meeting 6. a
7. out 7. to come 7. b
8. to 8. to see 8. b
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT Woman: It’s not as bad as burning diesel, and the cost of
You will hear people talking in five different situations. diesel keeps going up.
For questions 1-5, choose the best answer, a, b or c. Man: Let’s not rush. We need to think about it.
1. You hear a woman talking to her husband. 4. You hear a radio show about a man who made a
I know you really love your little red sports car, but I don’t windmill using junk.
think you should drive in to work with it today. I heard on William Kambkwamba comes from a large family in Malawi.
the radio that it’s World Car-Free Day and I think it might In 2001, an awful famine destroyed his family’s crops, and
be kind of fun for us to ride in to work on our bikes. Or William was taken out of school to work. This saddened
if you don’t want to arrive at your office all sweaty, then him. He worked in the fields but kept going to the library
perhaps we can take the bus together, like we used to hoping to find a solution to his family’s poverty. He came
before we got the car. I heard on the news that public across a book called Using Energy that showed a windmill
transport is free today. (Pause) Oh, darling. Don’t look at that could pump water and generate electricity. He was
me like that. I know one day won’t make a major difference just 14 years old but he thought he’d try to build it. He went
to the environment, but, hey, who knows? We might enjoy to the scrapyard and began collecting junk and finally
it if we try it. made his electricity mill. People started lining up at his
house to charge their mobile phones. His dream now is to
2. You hear a man talking on the radio.
build a larger windmill to help provide water for his entire
Having clean, drinkable water is a right. At least that’s what
village and to go back to school.
all of us at ‘Speak Up for the Planet’ believe. Unfortunately,
most people take this right for granted and just waste 5. You hear a man talking about something he built.
water. We take long showers, let the water run while we When my daughter started collecting plastic bottles for
are brushing our teeth, unnecessarily flush toilets more a school assignment, we ended up with more bottles
than we have to and buy bottled water. We don’t realise than we’d bargained for. That got me thinking. A mud-
that what we are doing affects the entire world. Our water filled bottle is as strong as any brick, and cheaper, too. So
supplies are decreasing and that makes it more valuable. I decided to create a shed. I just piled the bottles up as I
Many businesses are trying to make a profit from this. do when building a house. The real beauty of my shed is
According to scientists, the buying and selling of water its outside walls. The round bottoms of the bottles have a
would only worsen problems by further shrinking lakes. beautiful design. For windows, I filled a plastic bottle with
That’s why we are against the idea of making a profit from water and added some bleach and salt. There you have
water. it! Natural lighting without electricity. I’m so excited about
my bottle shed that I spend more time in it than I do in my

3. You overhear a conversation.
actual house.
Woman: I think we should stop burning diesel and get a
wood-burning stove.
Man: Well, I don’t like the idea of chopping down trees.
Woman: We can always buy wood from sustainable
forests.
Man: Yes, but burning wood creates pollution, too.
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Test 9 (Module 9)
VOCABULARY
A. 5. hunting out G.
1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a 6. cater for 1. our help, don’t complain
5. c 6. a 7. c 8. d 7. monkeying around 2. if you open
8. cashing in 3. the jacket fits you if
B. 9. run up 4. socks cleaner, you should wash
1. jeweller’s, silver 10. get by 5. had better not leave it
2. ripped
3. discount, sales GRAMMAR LISTEN
4. saving up, window E. 1. C 2. A 3. F 4. E 5. D
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. a
C. 5. b 6. b 7. b 8. a READ
1. a fortune 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D
2. designer label F. 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D
3. in stock 1. if
4. price tags 2. will
5. bargain hunting 3. would
6. changing room 4. If
7. frustrating 5. would
6. can’t
D. 7. unless
1. try, on 8. unless
2. paid, back 9. will
3. fork out 10. if
4. paid off
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT Speaker 3:

You will hear five people talking about their attitude Choosing the right gift for someone is not as easy as it
towards shopping for gifts. For questions 1-5, choose might seem. Actually, in my family I’m famous for buying
from the list (A-H) the statement that best describes the wrong things. My daughter loved to pretend to be a
each speaker’s attitude. Use the letters only once. There princess and wanted a toy castle to play with. I thought I
are three letters you do not need to use. would buy her a model castle, so that she could make it
herself. What could be better than her building her own
Speaker 1:
castle? It turns out being given a toy is often better than
I hate shopping, especially shopping for gifts, so I do all my
making one. The model castle didn’t even make it out of
shopping online. Whenever I went shopping, it was a battle
the box, and I ended up taking it back to the shop. Now
to find a parking space, then I had to fight my way through
I take the kids shopping and let them pick out their own
crowds of other shoppers. Sometimes it would take me
presents. Of course, it destroys any element of surprise,
all day, my feet would get tired and, in the end, I’d still not
but it saves any disappointment when they unwrap their
find what I wanted. Online shopping saved my marriage!
gifts.
My wife loves shopping and hated it when I wouldn’t go
gift shopping with her. She also hated it when I started Speaker 4:
complaining or looking fed up when I did go. Now, when I find shopping for gifts really hard. I always try to decide
we shop online, we know exactly what we’re getting, it’s what I want to buy someone and even go out with a very
cheaper and it’s shopping we can do together without one clear list. But then I go into a shop and see something that
of us being miserable. I think is better than my original idea. I end up agonising
over even the smallest gifts, and I’m never happy with
Speaker 2:
what I buy in the end anyway. To avoid that, I now buy gift
I think people give and receive really boring gifts most of
certificates. I just have to choose the shop and the amount
the time. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve ended up getting
of the voucher. It’s so quick and easy!
bath salts or beauty products just because I’m a girl and
people have no imagination! That’s why I always try and Speaker 5:
buy something a little different. I bought my friend an Shopping is the best way to relax and unwind. Even just
indoor herb garden once and another friend an alarm window shopping is fun. It’s fantastic to just drift along
clock that you throw against the wall to turn off. It doesn’t with the flow of people and take your time looking at
take long to find these things, and it’s worth the effort to things. What I especially love, though, is going shopping
see people’s reactions when they realise they have been for gifts. I think if you put in a lot of effort and take some
given something completely original. time, you can find something really special. I can spend
hours looking for just the right gift for someone. I almost
prefer shopping for others than shopping for myself. But
I do think that it’s when you’re looking for something for
someone else that you find the best things for yourself, so
I’m not totally selfless.
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Test 10 (Module 10)

VOCABULARY
A. D. F. 4. were making such a lot of
1. widely 1. fall into 1. isn’t it noise that the tour guide
2. visual 2. took off 2. doesn’t it asked them to be quiet
3. youngster 3. Stick with 3. hasn’t he 5. stayed open a week
4. beautify 4. go along with 4. will you longer so that all the
5. mastery 5. makes up 5. aren’t I students could see it
6. innovative 6. figure out 6. is it
7. vandalised 7. get into 7. hasn’t he LISTEN
8. Ultimately 8. engage in 8. wasn’t she 1. b 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. a
9. relating to
B. 10. grew up G. READ
1. a 2. c 3. a 4. b 1. studied hard in order 1. d 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. c
5. d 6. c 7. c 8. b GRAMMAR to get accepted to the
E. Camberwell College of
C. 1. a lot of Arts
1. view 2. so that 2. isn’t patient enough to
2. eye 3. such teach children / can’t teach
3. devices 4. in order not children because she isn’t
4. industry 5. that patient enough
5. performing 6. so 3. liked the painting so much
6. console 7. as that he spent half an hour
7. design 8. so looking at it
8. spirit
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT – they look as if they’re moving. I’ve seen it so

You will hear people talking in five different situations. many times in books, but this is the first time I’ve
For questions 1-5, choose the best answer a, b or c. actually stood in front of the real thing – and it’s
even better than I expected. Just think that it’s
1. You hear a man talking about his occupation.
only been accessible to the public for a few years,
Woman: So you always wanted to be a dancer, did you?
and that it lay hidden in somebody’s basement
Man: No, not at all. When I was at primary school, I
for over two hundred years. It’s a wonder that it
wanted to be a professional footballer – and
survived all that time really, isn’t it!
I wasn’t a bad player, either. I used to play
midfield in the Junior League. Hard to imagine 4. You overhear a conversation between two students.
now, isn’t it? No, it wasn’t until I was in my teens Man: I can’t believe I forgot to go to the theatre
that I started getting into dance. And I never yesterday. And I even paid for my ticket! You
considered dancing professionally until I was went, didn’t you?
at college. Still, I guess football and dance have Woman: I certainly did. And before you ask, I did try to call
quite a lot in common, really. I mean you need to you. Your phone was switched off all evening.
be quick on your feet for both, and to be able to Anyway, you missed an absolutely amazing
jump high in the air. performance. The play was so moving, at one
Woman: That’s true, I suppose. point even Roger started crying.
Man: Roger? I can’t believe it. We are talking about the
2. You overhear a conversation between two students.
same Roger, aren’t we?
Man: Look at these photographs. They’re good, aren’t
Woman: Yes, and he became very embarrassed as a result,
they?
actually!
Woman: They’re certainly different. I can’t even tell what’s
in them. That one just looks like a pile of old 5. You hear a woman talking about her job.
shoes. You didn’t take them, did you? Man: So what are you working on at the moment,
Man: I did. It’s for one of my art projects. I’m trying to Norah?
get some ideas for a sculpture I’m working on. Woman: Well, I’m working on several projects at the
Our tutor asked us to explore urban landscapes same time. There’s my new medieval mystery
and to think of the city as a living creature. novel – that’s still in the beginning stages. Then
Woman: Is it going to be a sculpture of something in there’s one short story that’s almost finished –
particular? and, in fact, I’m meant to hand in a book review

Man: No. It’s going to be a completely abstract work. tomorrow for a newspaper.
Man: What’s the book about that you’re reviewing?
3. You hear a woman talking about a painting.
Woman: Oh, it’s a novel about robots from the future that
Woman: It’s incredible, isn’t it? Just look at the colours
come out of the pyramids and then attack the
of the sky! I almost feel that I’m standing right
world’s most powerful nations. I think the author
there in that field. And the leaves on the trees
hopes someone will want to make it into a film.
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Test 11 (Module 11)

VOCABULARY GRAMMAR G.
A. E. 1. is said to be
1. c 2. a 3. d 4. c 1. will be given 2. is believed that the vitamins
5. b 6. a 7. d 8. a 2. see 3. the jacket fits if
3. He 4. was made to finish / had to
B. 4. are finish
1. b 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. b 5. been invited 5. you ever been asked
6. c 7. a 8. c 9. d 10. a 6. It is believed
7. by LISTEN
C. 8. is being repaired 1. H 2. C 3. A 4. G 5. D
1. touch 9. gave
2. freezing 10. being drawn READ
3. far 1. f 2. a 3. e
4. out F. 4. d 5. g 6. c
5. point 1. had been written / was
6. pressure written
2. will have been built / will be
D. built
1. effects 3. is believed / was believed
2. cluttered 4. is presently being renovated
3. logged 5. hasn’t been discovered
4. printing 6. Has... been informed / Was...
5. operating informed
6. key/keys 7. were… brought up
8. hadn’t been sent
Listening transcript and sweeping the floor. I’m not sure he could do those
You will hear five people talking about an exhibition in a things, but at least he does look like a robot... and look
science museum. For questions 1-5, choose from the list at that moustache – isn’t it hilarious! James Oliphant was
(A-H) the statement that best describes each speaker’s a remarkable character. Not only did he build one of the
opinion. Use the letters only once. There are three first robots, but also he designed greenhouses where
letters you do not need to use. tropical fruit like pineapples could be grown even in the
cold English winter. He even won an Olympic medal
Speaker 1:
for something or other. I can’t remember what. Maybe
Well, it might not look that impressive to us, but at the time
badminton?
it was made, it must have been quite revolutionary. It says
here it was built by an engineer, Mr Oliphant, in his garden Speaker 4:
shed, so it’s a sort of homemade robot! Considering it was Before I came to this exhibition, I was under the impression
designed in the thirties, it’s amazing. People were said to that robots were only invented recently. I didn’t realise
be completely baffled when the strange metal machine people have been trying to make human-like machines
was taken for walks down the tree-lined suburban street for so many years. But it’s not the robots that I found
where Oliphant lived. I’m not sure how many things it fascinating. It was the really old inventions that amazed
could do, but without a doubt it has an important place in me. I mean, false teeth over two thousand five hundred
the history of robot design, even if it looks a bit ridiculous years ago? That’s extraordinary. And automatic doors in
now. the first century? OK, it took a long time for them to open,
but it’s a groundbreaking use of the simple technology of
Speaker 2:
the time. This whole exhibition has been a real inspiration,
What’s that thing over there? It looks like a pile of old
and I’m really glad I came.
saucepans! (pause) Hmm, can you believe that someone
spent three years making it? And it couldn’t actually Speaker 5:
do anything, really. It could only move forwards and I made a big mistake. I thought I was coming to see an
backwards. If you wanted it to change direction, you had exhibition about hairstyles and hairdressing in the 19th
to turn it yourself. Judging by what it looks like, people century, but that’s next week. I certainly wouldn’t have paid
probably laughed at it when they saw it. Look, it’s even five pounds fifty if I knew I’d be looking at dirty old bits
got eyes and a moustache painted on it! It’s massive, too. of metal. Still, I liked that robot with the funny moustache.
Didn’t the guy make it in his garden shed? How did he He was cute, in a ridiculous sort of way. Imagine making
even get something of that size out onto the street? People a robot and calling it Henry! It’s a shame the inventor
must have thought he was mad. didn’t give him any clothes. He’d look good in a 1930s suit.
Maybe I’ll suggest it to that man over there wearing the
Speaker 3:
uniform. Excuse me, sir! I want to suggest a nice outfit for
Ah, now that’s what I came here to see! Mr James
poor Henry here...
Oliphant’s robot, Henry. He was designed to do
housekeeping tasks around the house, like making tea
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Test 12 (Module 12)

VOCABULARY
A. D. G.
1. shoplifter 1. proof, innocent, acquitted 1. I had come to see you
2. pointless 2. jury, arson, sentenced 2. I hadn’t left my money at
3. apparently 3. arrested, suspects home, I could have bought a
4. honesty 4. accused, stealing ticket
5. indirectly/directly 3. is having her hair cut now
6. enraged GRAMMAR 4. had our house cleaned
7. punishment E. yesterday
8. criminal 1. c 5. rather you didn’t use my
2. a phone
B. 3. c
1. a 4. d LISTEN
2. b 5. d 1. a 2. c 3. d 4. d 5. a
3. b 6. b
4. d 7. c READ
5. a 8. b 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C
6. c 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B
7. c F.
1. got
C. 2. hadn’t stayed
1. root 3. hadn’t started, would have
2. doing arrived
3. battle 4. would have studied, hadn’t
4. hook 5. had been, might
5. leaf 6. had my car washed
6. brush 7. were
7. hands 8. started
8. armoured 9. your hair cut
9. pensioner
10. bend
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT 2. A car had recently crashed on my client’s road. The

Look at the questions 1-5. Then listen to a lawyer neighbour claimed my client’s singing was so poor the
speaking on the radio. driver of the car must have been distracted by the noise,
lost concentration and crashed.
What’s the strangest case I’ve ever had to deal with? I’m
not allowed to give too many details, but there was one 3. He also claimed my client’s singing was so bad that
unusual case. I was defending a woman who had been it caused him physical pain and therefore should be
taken to court by her neighbour. I met the lady and she considered a weapon. He went on to say that my client
seemed OK, no past convictions or trouble with the police. knew her singing was terrible and therefore could only
The more you deal with people, the more you get a sense have been singing intentionally in order to cause harm.
of what they’re like, and I didn’t see her as a troublemaker.
Obviously the case was dismissed almost immediately,
However, when I read the list and the nature of the
but it was an entertaining day, nonetheless. My client
charges, I was quite surprised.
was asked to sing a bit more quietly and try not to
When we arrived in court, her neighbour had decided to disturb her neighbour. She later told me she would
represent himself. Now, this can be a nightmare. It’s like never forget her brush with the law.
having someone who doesn’t know how to drive behind
Questions
the wheel of a fast car on a freeway. You never know what
they’ll do next. 1. What does the lawyer say about himself?
When he discussed the charges in detail, I couldn’t believe 2. Why did the lawyer think that he had made a mistake
my ears. He said my client’s singing was of such poor about his client?
quality and so loud that it must be against the law. He
3. What does the speaker describe as a nightmare?

made the following arguments.
4. What did the woman’s neighbour accuse her of?
1. He claimed my client’s singing was so bad and so loud it
must be considered to be a disturbance of the peace. 5. What does the speaker mean when he says: ‘she would
never forget her brush with the law’?
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FInal Test (Modules 1-12)

VOCABULARY C. E.
A. 1. eligible 1. will be announced
1. b 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. a 2. disappointing 2. got her neighbours to keep
6. d 7. a 8. c 9. b 10. d 3. vandalism 3. unless you write it down
4. provided 4. apologised for being
B. 5. motivated 5. will probably have ended /finished
1. f 2. a 3. i 4. c 5. j 6. publicity
6. h 7. b 8. d 9. g 10. e 7. underestimate F.
8. detention 1. c 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. d
1. cluttering up 6. b 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a
2. paid off GRAMMAR
3. got away with D. LISTEN
4. cover up 1. has 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. b
5. am fed up with 2. prepare
6. hunt out 3. are left READ
7. check up on 4. become 1. c 2. d 3. a
8. stick with 5. must be taken 4. d 5. c 6. b
9. go through with 6. to keep
10. saved up 7. are placed
8. to create
9. thinking
10. to do
LISTENING TRANSCRIPT The best part is the view! Open the window and you see
Look at questions 1-5. Then listen to a woman speaking Central Park! When I want to exercise, I just go for a walk.
on the radio. Everything is within walking distance. I don’t need to travel
anywhere by car and I save so much time and money
I always wanted to live on Park Avenue, one of the most
on travel costs. People tell me that I could have spent
expensive streets in Manhattan, but property is very
the same amount of money and bought a bigger house
expensive here. My dream came true when my friend told
further away, but it would be so wasteful. After all, I don’t
me about this room which was used as a storage space
really need the extra space.
before I bought it.
Questions:
The first thing I did was to start organising it so that I
could get the most out of the tiny space. That really was 1. Why did the speaker buy the property on Park Avenue?
a challenge. There’s a lot of stuff that moves around.
2. Why do the speaker’s friends refer to her home as the
For instance, my table pulls down from the wall and has
‘lego’ apartment?
a bookshelf behind it. My plasma TV folds down from
the ceiling. I don’t have a kitchen, but there’s a small 3. Why did the speaker’s friend have a panic attack when
refrigerator with a small cabinet on top and a portable she slept over?
stove that I fill up with paper supplies when I’m not
4. What does the speaker say about the toilet?
cooking. Bits and pieces come out of and pop into each
other, so my friends call the place the ‘Lego’ apartment. 5. What does the speaker say about the location of her
apartment?
My bed is connected to the ceiling, and I climb up with
a ladder. It’s so cosy. I had a friend sleep over once and
she had a panic attack in the middle of the night. She felt
closed in, but I like my little shoe box bed. It makes me feel
secure. The toilet is a bit of a squeeze too, even though it
seems to be getting bigger since I moved in. It’s the only

area that is private and it doubles up as a shower.
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Test 2 (Module 2)...................................................................................... 7

Test 3 (Module 3).................................................................................... 11

Test 4 (Module 4)................................................................................... 15

Test 5 (Module 5)................................................................................... 19

Test 6 (Module 6)................................................................................... 24

Midterm Test (Module 1-6)....................................................................... 28

Test 7 (Module 7).................................................................................... 32

Test 8 (Module 8)................................................................................... 36

Test 9 (Module 9)................................................................................... 41

Test 10 (Module 10)................................................................................. 45

Test 11 (Module 11).................................................................................. 49

Test 12 (Module 12)................................................................................. 53

Final Test (Module 1-12)........................................................................... 57

1. a. beans b. pals c. potatoes d. peas

B. Choose the word that most appropriately completes each sentence.

3. This young woman is the latest success story in the of mathematics.

5. This film is on the bestselling book of the same name.

C. Circle the correct options.

test matter perfect down up fellow along come envious faith

1. Some of my students will be helping me with the project.

1. Sandy to work these days because her car is being repaired.

1. She (not / have) any work to do at the moment.

3. you (stay) with your cousins this weekend?

2. What’s your opinion of train travel? do

4. Our train will depart in ten minutes, so hurry up! leaves

5. My appointment with the doctor is at ten o’clock on Tuesday morning. seeing

6. After lots of practice, I now find cycling easy.  used

1. Diaries usually contain information about people’s .

THE BONDS BETWEEN THEM

3. What does being higher in social position in the group

flight cruise monument challenging put up

1. It was very windy and almost impossible to our tents.

2. My cousin in that restaurant on Lincoln Avenue.

3. In those days, they Sundays fishing with their uncle.

4. The conductor the compartment just as I was falling asleep.

5. We leave but it started raining, so we waited another hour.

8. We football every Thursday after school.

When I (1) (be) a child, I (2) (go) to my aunt’s place

3. What disadvantage does travelling by cargo ship have?

c. It can take twice as long to make a booking.

4. What does Tim Travis have on his website?

School Summer Holidays 

common? the country

a. They are on holiday in February. 5. What is true about schoolchildren in Bangladesh?

their holidays? Finland.

b. June and July

1. a. venue b. event c. showcase d. setting

B. Choose the word that most appropriately completes each sentence.

7. He got a from working outdoors all week.

fired business easy living ends time thing charge

1. I work such long hours that I have no for myself.

Rural and inner city teen hobbies

B JILL: There is nothing to do where I live! D PENNY: I have a job as a receptionist

uses sport as a social occasion? 2

helps in an annual event? 3

has a part-time job that involves hard physical work? 4

is dependent on public transport to get to work? 5

doesn’t mention where he/she lives? 6

2. What’s your opinion of train travel? do

4. Our train will depart in ten minutes, so hurry up! leaves

5. My appointment with the doctor is at ten o’clock on Tuesday morning. seeing

6. After lots of practice, I now find cycling easy. used

1. Penelope’s sister is more intelligent than she is. SO

2. The game increases in difficulty as you pass each level. and

3. 'Will I ever become rich?' Sean thought to himself. wondered