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Name Mark

Vocabulary

1. Replace the words in bold with the words and phrases below. [5 x 3 = 15 points]

gorgeous • petite • talkative • stubborn • nosy • big-headed • selfish • generous

1. Lisa is so arrogant. She thinks she knows everything. ………………………

2. Your sister is beautiful. I’m sure all the boys like her. ………………………

3. You’re only concerned about yourself. You never think of other people’s feelings. ………………………

4. Julia is very small. She still shops in children’s clothes shops. ………………………

5. Some people are curious about other people’s lives. They ask too many personal questions. ………………………

2. Complete the passage with suitable words and phrases below. [7 x 3 = 21 points]

considerate • realise • short-tempered • skinny • long-legged • cope with • pretend • chubby • muscular

Is there any connection between personality and physical appearance? Well, in 1940, Dr William H. Sheldon

determined that there are three basic body types. Ectomorphs have got very little body fat – so they’re usually 1. ……………………… . They’re often tall because they’re 2. ……………………… . Endomorphs gain weight easily.

They’re usually 3. ……………………… and must always watch what they eat. Mesomorphs are somewhere between

the round endomorphs and the thin ectomorphs. They’ve got strong bodies and are usually very 4. ……………………… .

Dr Sheldon thought that by knowing your body type, you could tell whether you were 5. ……………………… and got

angry quickly, or got along easily with other people because you were 6. ……………………… . Today, however, most

people 7. ……………………… that personality traits aren’t connected to the shape of your body.

3. Complete each sentence with a suitable phrasal verb below. Make any necessary changes.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

look forward to • look through • run off with • run after • run into • look away • look up

1. I was surprised to ……………………… Anne. I thought she was on holiday.

2. Let’s ……………………… the time the film starts.

3. I’m so tired. I ……………………… my little sister in the park all day yesterday.

4. I had to ……………………… because the images on the television were so upsetting.

5. I ……………………… seeing all my friends at the wedding today.

Grammar

4. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

[8 x 3 = 24 points]

1. Ann is muscular because she ……………………… (exercise) every day.

2. We ……………………… (think) about moving to London for a year.

3. ……………………… anyone ……………………… (see) the doctor now?

4. The children ……………………… (not want) to eat anything at the moment.

5. ……………………… people ……………………… (drive) on the left side of the road in England?

6. She is a vegetarian. She ……………………… (not eat) meat.

7. Diana ……………………… (have) a party tonight.

8. I ……………………… (leave) right now, so I’ll call you later.

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5. Arrange the words in the correct order to form questions. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

1. name / remember / my / you

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2. Jane / what / right / think / now / about

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3. travel / family / Canada / your / summer / every / to

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4. want / she / why / to / now / go

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5. great / this / they / have / summer / a / holiday

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6. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets instead of the underlined words. Make any necessary

changes. [5 x 2 = 10 points]

1. Our team is the best because we always practise. (all the time)

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2. Right now, Dave is walking his dog. (three times a day)

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3. I look after my neighbours’ children on Mondays so I can’t meet you today. (now)

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4. My dad drives us to school several times a week. (often)

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5. Do you go to sleep early every night? (tonight)

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UNIT 1

Vocabulary

1. Choose the correct continuation. Pay attention to the words in bold. [8 x 3 = 24 points]

1. Linda is an acquaintance of mine.

a. I’ve met her before.

b. We’ve never met.

2. I haven’t got a single thing to wear!

a. My wardrobe is empty.

b. I own a lot of clothes.

3. We didn’t get a reply from all the people we invited.

a. We can count the exact number of guests.

b. We don’t know how many guests will come.

4. His brother is very impulsive.

a. He always plans his holidays.

b. He suddenly decided to fly to Paris.

5. You should try to be more open-minded about his ideas.

a. Everyone should think the same way.

b. It’s interesting to see another point of view.

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6. I’m looking forward to seeing my cousin.

a. We have so much fun together.

b. She’s standing in front of me in the queue.

7. Pam always looks through me when we meet.

a. I think she needs glasses.

b. She’s not very friendly.

8. We ran into Mark at the shop.

a. He was waiting over an hour for us.

b. He was surprised to see us.

2. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase below. [8 x 4 = 32 points]

suit • romantic • share • stubborn • talkative • blind • clue • cope with • considerate • short-tempered

I Our city is trying to help disabled citizens 1. ……………………… public transport. Special maps with raised symbols

help 2. ……………………… people find their way.

II My girlfriend is planning a 3. ……………………… evening for our one-year anniversary together. She’ll only give me

one 4. ……………………… about this special evening. I have to wear a 5. ……………………… .

III Sam is very difficult to work with. He’s 6. ……………………… and gets angry quite often. Some people think he’s 7. ……………………… , because he likes doing things only his way. He needs to learn to be more 8. ……………………… of his co-workers.

Grammar

3. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

[6 x 2 = 12 points]

smell • not think • have • not believe • mean • wait • cook • look • want • wear • not see • not understand

1. I ……………………… at the photo but I ……………………… you.

2. We ……………………… quietly in the room at the moment. We ……………………… to surprise Matthew.

3. I ……………………… that he ……………………… a party tonight; I’ll call and ask him.

4. ……………………… you ……………………… something? It ……………………… great.

5. I ……………………… it! You ……………………… a dress today.

6. What ……………………… this word ………………………? I ……………………… the meaning of this sentence.


[4 x 3 = 12 points]

1. What’s the matter with Jim? (laugh)

Why ..................................................................................................................... ?

2. In my opinion, these shoes aren’t fashionable. (not think)

I ............................................................................................................................ .

3. They can’t find their dog. (look for)

They ..................................................................................................................... .

4. Please be quiet. (sleep)

Everyone .............................................................................................................. .

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5. Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

[10 x 2 = 20 points]

Life’s great sometimes! Right now my owners are out and I 1. ……………………… (guard) the house. They 2. ……………………… (leave) me alone at home for a few hours every day and I usually 3. ……………………… (enjoy) it.

I 4. ……………………… (not know) where they go. Anyway, at the moment I 5. ……………………… (eat) a delicious

steak that they left on the kitchen table. Samantha, the neighbours’ dog, 6. ……………………… (bark) very loudly now.

I 7. ……………………… (think) she 8. ……………………… (want) to come in here and play but I’m not ready yet. In a few

minutes, Samantha and 9. ……………………… (meet) Gus. He’s the big brown dog who lives across the road. He often 10. ……………………… (come round) to help me make holes in the garden. My owners get angry about the holes I make,

but I’m a dog and that’s my hobby.

UNIT 2

Vocabulary

1. Choose the correct answer. [5 x 2 = 10 points]

1. I was thrilled / frightened when I won.

2. We were startling / startled by the loud noise.

3. Tom was seriously injured / living on the edge in the accident.

4. Aspirin is an effective / original cure for headaches.

5. The shop delivered / arranged our new sofa.


cheer him up • made sure • relief • screamed • shook • useful • fear • harmless

1. It’s a ……………………… that he’s is safe!

2. He……………………… because he was so angry.

3. Her voice ……………………… with anger during the argument.

4. Before leaving home, she ……………………… that the windows were closed.

5. Knowing different languages is ……………………… when travelling abroad.

3. Complete the sentences with the correct adjective form of the words in brackets. [5 x 2 = 10 points]

1. He felt very ……………………… (protect) towards his younger sister.

2. Alfred Hitchcock directed many ……………………… (psychology) thrillers.

3. Our dog looks unfriendly but he’s really quite ……………………… (harm).

4. I was ……………………… (shock) to hear the news.

5. Our teacher gave us some very ……………………… (value) advice.

4. Complete the passage with suitable words and phrases below. [7 x 3 = 21 points]

furious • disappointing • survives • risking lives • poison • thrilling • living on the edge • heroic • middle-aged

romantic • fear • hesitates

The well-known, 1. ……………………… James Bond films have created a stereotype of a secret agent. Agent 007 is

a man of action who never 2. ……………………… to fight dangerous villains. Bond is always in danger; he spends his

life 3. ……………………… . This 4. ……………………… secret agent doesn’t understand the meaning of the word 5. ……………………… . And, of course, this good-looking spy is always involved in a 6. ……………………… relationship

with a beautiful woman. In the real world of espionage, however, spies are often ordinary, 7. ………………………

individuals, whose lives are not constantly full of danger and excitement.

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Grammar


1. We met / were meeting / had met each other last week.

2. While I parked / was parking / had parked the car, I hit the car behind me.

3. At this time yesterday, I sat / was sitting / had sat in the park.

4. After I sent / was sending / had sent the e-mail, I realised the address was wrong.

5. I didn’t listen / wasn’t listening / hadn’t listening during the entire lecture.

6. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect

Simple. [4 x 4 = 16 points]

1. After he ……………………… (try on) six pairs of jeans, he ……………………… (decide) he liked the first pair best.

2. ……………………… you ……………………… (get) to the performance on time?

Yes. Although it was after 8 o’clock, it ……………………… (not start) yet.

3. When I ……………………… (see) him, he ……………………… (work) as a waiter at a popular café.

4. By the time we ……………………… (hear) the fire alarm, we ……………………… (leave) the building.

7. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes. Do not change the original

meaning of the sentences. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

1. She travelled around Europe. She met some friends. (while)

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2. I read the novel. Then I saw the film. (before)

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3. We were very tired. We went to bed late the night before. (because)

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4. Everyone left and then I arrived. (by the time)

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5. Our friends arrived during our dinner. (having)

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6. Yesterday evening at 7 o’clock, I started watching a film. It ended at 9 o’clock. (8 o’clock)

UNIT 2

Vocabulary


look forward to • mysterious • acquaintances • arrange • original • look up • point at • share • switch on

remind • survive • disorders

1. Your sister and I are ……………………… . We go to the same school.

2. The police are investigating the ……………………… circumstances of his death.

3. I always ……………………… seeing my cousin. He’s so funny.

4. The first thing I do when I get to work is ……………………… my computer.

5. Let’s ……………………… this pizza. It’s big enough for all of us.

6. We always ……………………… our trips online.

2. Replace the words in bold with suitable words and expressions below. [5 x 3 = 15 points]

traditional • open-minded • make sure • remind • educational • cope • furious • survive

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1. Try to be more tolerant about different lifestyles. ………………………

2. Our teacher uses a combination of modern and conventional teaching methods. ………………………

3. Did you check that the tickets are still valid? ………………………

4. Everyone hopes the missing climbers will stay alive. ………………………

5. He was very angry because nobody told him about the party. ………………………

3. Complete the sentences with the correct adjective form of the words below. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

origin • help • romance • fury • frighten • value

1. John isn’t very……………………… . He bought his girlfriend a cookbook for her birthday.

2. Your idea is very ……………………… . Nobody has thought of that yet.

3. This ring isn’t ……………………… but it means a lot to me because it was my grandmother’s.

4. Try to be more ……………………… and clean the kitchen today.

5. It was a ……………………… experience. I thought I was going to die.

6. I’m ……………………… ! I’m never going to speak to you again.

Grammar

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. [5 x 4 = 20 points]

1. She ……………………… (feel) better after she ……………………… (take) her medicine last night.

2. I ……………………… (think) that Brad ……………………… (travel) to Italy now.

3. I ……………………… (not hear) the phone last night because I ……………………… (sleep).

4. Yesterday, I ……………………… (run into) Jim. I ……………………… (not see) him in years.

5. They ……………………… (not know) what they ……………………… (want) to study this year.

5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

1. I started eating before he arrived. (when)

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2. These aren’t my jeans. (belong)

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3. What’s your opinion of this? (think)

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4. What are your plans at the weekend? (doing)

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5. Cathy passed her driving test. Then she bought a car. (after)

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6. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. [10 x 2 = 20 points]

Stunt people 1. ……………………… (perform) dangerous actions in films. They frequently 2. ………………………

(endanger) themselves in order to bring spectacular scenes to the screen. However, a lot is done to protect them.

An early example was in a 1928 film when Buster Keaton 3. ……………………… (perform) one of the most famous early

stunts. The front of a house 4. ……………………… (fall) on him, but Keaton 5. ……………………… (escape) injury. Set

designers carefully 6. ……………………… (measure) the dimensions of the house so that it crashed down around

Keaton, and not on him.

These days, technology 7. ……………………… (make) stunts much safer. Digital special effects are used to make high-

speed car chases and fiery explosions 8. ……………………… (look) dangerous without putting the stunt person in harm’s

way. However, not all stunt people appreciate the new, high-tech tools.

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One stunt person says, “Computer tricks 9. ……………………… (take) the thrill out of the stunt. I 10. ………………………

(prefer) to do stunts without any special effects.”

UNIT 3

Vocabulary

1. Choose TWO possible answers to complete each sentence. [3 x 3 = 9 points]

1. Athletes can win … .

a. a competition b. a war c. a medal

2. A boss might raise … .

a. a flag b. an issue c. a salary

3. Leaders often set … .

a. a table b. a date c. a precedent


join • advances • deal with • set a date • request • achieve • defeat • take up

1. My boss refused my ……………………… for a longer holiday.

2. We haven’t seen each other for a while. Let’s ……………………… to meet.

3. Do you intend to ……………………… this problem?

4. It’s a great club! Why don’t you ……………………… ?

5. The team was upset about its ……………………… .

6. I want to ……………………… swimming.

3. Complete the passage with suitable words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

[10 x 2 = 20 points]

competition • award • performance • willpower • unfair • achieve • accomplishment • devastating

superhuman • challenge • training • take up

Born in 1982 in Shenyang, China, child prodigy Lang Lang 1. ……………………… the piano at the age of three. When

he was five, he won a piano 2. ……………………… . His parents hoped that Lang would be accepted to the prestigious

Beijing Central Music Conservatory. After 3. ……………………… him for four years, Lang’s music tutor declared that

Lang didn’t have enough talent to 4. ……………………… his goal. This was 5. ……………………… news for the nine-

year-old boy and his family. But Lang was later accepted to the Beijing Conservatory and he has never looked back.

His 6. ……………………… are amazing. At 25, Lang had already won numerous 7. ……………………… for outstanding

artistic achievement and has given 8. ……………………… with most of the major orchestras in the world. Behind Lang’s

friendly smile is a young man with incredible 9. ……………………… and 10. ……………………… determination. In one

year, Lang gave 150 performances on three continents. And he still finds time to watch films, play table tennis and meet

with his friends.

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Grammar

4. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.

[5 x 2 = 10 points]

1. We ……………………… (not be) to the cinema lately.

2. The last bus ……………………… (already / leave).

3. My parents ……………………… (live) in Seville for many years before moving to Malaga.

4. She ……………………… (not phone) me earlier.

5. ……………………… you ever ……………………… (speak) to him?

5. Arrange the words in the correct order to form questions. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.

[4 x 3 = 12 points]

1. you / last / when / them / see

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2. each other / how long / know / they

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3. they / visit / our country / ever

................................................................................................................................

4. last night / early / she / leave / why

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6. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

1. It was too cold to go swimming. (didn’t)

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2. John and I met ten years ago. (known)

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3. He stopped playing the guitar a year ago. (hasn’t)

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4. I haven’t seen her since lunch. (The last time)

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5. They have been members of the club for three years. (joined)

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7. Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.

[8 x 2 = 16 points]

Advances in technology 1. ……………………… (influence) all areas of life, including sports equipment. Bicycle design 2. ……………………… (change) many times in the last century. In the 1970s, scientists 3. ……………………… (develop)

stronger, lighter materials for building bicycles. As a result, cycling 4. ……………………… (become) easier and is more

popular today than it 5. ……………………… (be) in the past. Riders can now take their bikes over difficult paths that they 6. ……………………… (not use) before. Not long ago, a French cyclist named Patrick Carn 7. ………………………

(invent) the Caterpillar – a bicycle which can travel on snow and sand. Since then, the French biking team 8. ……………………… (succeed) in major cycling events.

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UNIT 3

Vocabulary

1. Choose TWO words to form expressions. [3 x 3 = 9 points]

1. look up – information • money • a friend

2. beat – a goal • an opponent • a team

3. overcome – a goal • a difficulty • pain

2. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase below. Make any necessary changes.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

run off with • raise a question • look up • relief • disability • defeat • run after • make sure

1. The local authority ……………………… about installing cameras in London schools.

2. The thief ……………………… the jewellery before anyone could stop him.

3. There is no access for people with ……………………… in this building.

4. It’s a huge ……………………… to hear that Matthew is well.

5. Don’t forget to ……………………… that everyone knows about the meeting.

3. Complete the passage with suitable words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.

[13 x 2 = 26 points]

struggle • protective • join • original • valuable • dangerous • break a record • win a competition • willpower

achievement • set a record • achieve • endurance • challenges • overcame • equipment

Many children dream of following in their parents’ footsteps. By the age of 15, Alicia Hempleman-Adams 1. ……………………… this goal. Alicia is the daughter of explorer David Hempleman-Adams, who reached the North

Pole in 1984. In 2005, Alicia 2. ……………………… by becoming the youngest person ever to trek to the North Pole.

She even 3. ……………………… her father’s ……………………… by a day. Alicia denied that she had aimed to 4. ……………………… between herself and her father. Alicia says she got lots of 5. ……………………… advice from her

father before starting her 6. ……………………… journey. Of course, Alicia received a lot of support. Her teacher 7. ……………………… her on her journey. To keep warm in freezing temperatures, they wore 8. ………………………

clothing, and took all the necessary 9. ……………………… for their journey. Alicia prepared by building up her strength

because the journey demanded a lot of 10. ………………………. . Her father is very proud of his daughter’s amazing 11. ……………………… . He believes that Alicia’s exceptional 12. ……………………… will help her face any future 13. ……………………… .

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Grammar

4. Complete the dialogues with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. [10 x 2 = 20 points]

I A: 1. ……………………… you ……………………… (see) Sue lately?

B: She 2. ……………………… (go) on holiday to Turkey last week.

A: Really? Sue 3. ……………………… (not be) on holiday for ages.

B: I 4. ……………………… (hear) from her last week. She 5. ……………………… (have) a wonderful time!

II A: I 6. ……………………… (try) to phone you yesterday, but no one answered. What 7. ………………………

you ……………………… (do) at about 6 o’clock?

B: I 8. ……………………… (lift) weights.

A: Really? When 9. ……………………… you ……………………… (take up) weightlifting?

B: Not long ago. I 10. ……………………… (train) for a competition these days.


[4 x 5 = 20 points]

1. He left only a few minutes ago. (just)

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2. We started to watch the film before Lucy arrived. (when)

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3. I left university. I never took my final exams. (before)

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4. The last time we spoke was a month ago. (for)

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Although I 1. ……………………… (know) for years that exercise is important, I 2. ……………………… (not have) time

to go to a gym every day. Then a friend told me about a great new computer game, Wii Fit, that 3. ………………………

(help) people get fit at home! He told me that after he 4. ……………………… (try) this game, he 5. ………………………

(stop) going to his gym! The next day, I 6. ……………………… (buy) Wii Fit. There are about 40 activities and the game’s

special graphics 7. ……………………… (help) you to do the exercises correctly. Wii Fit 8. ……………………… (combine)

fitness with fun, so when I 9. ……………………… (read) that Wii Fit 10. ……………………… (sell) at a current rate of

90 copies per minute, I wasn’t surprised.

UNIT 4

Vocabulary


breathtaking • run out • spare • bare • huge • storeys • iron • skyscrapers • leisure • glass • reach for

1. Every time we ……………………… of food, Dad does the shopping.

2. The view from the top of the mountain is ……………………… .

3. One of the tallest buildings in the world has got 141 ……………………… .

4. The cupboard is ……………………… . There’s nothing to eat.

5. Have you got a ……………………… pen? I don’t know where mine is.

6. Be careful that you don’t break the box. It’s made of ……………………… .

7. This city is ……………………… . Don’t get lost!

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2. Replace the words in bold with an equivalent in British or American English. [3 x 3 = 9 points]

1. You shouldn’t ride on the sidewalk. ………………………

2. Many shops are closed on Sundays. ………………………

3. The lift isn’t working. You’ll have to climb the stairs. ………………………

3. Complete the sentences by writing what each speaker wants or doesn’t want in the following situations.

[3 x 4 = 12 points]

1. “Carol, please help me wash up,” Sam says.

Sam wants .................................................................................................. .

2. “I don’t feel like walking the dog,” Ben says.

Ben doesn’t want ......................................................................................... .

3. “Let’s go to the cinema tonight,” Scott says.

Scott wants ................................................................................................. .

4. Choose the correct answer to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.

[5 x 2 = 10 points]

1. It’s a spacious car so there is / isn’t room for everyone.

2. Major decisions should be thought about slowly / quickly and carefully.

3. It’s made of steel so it’s fragile / strong.

4. Developers are interested in tearing down old / new houses.

5. Many cars / Only one car could pass on the narrow road.

Grammar

5. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Future Continuous or Future Perfect Simple.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

1. By the summer, we ……………………… (live) here for six months.

2. Phone between 8 and 9 o’clock tonight. I ……………………… (not do) anything.

3. Do you think our teacher ……………………… (mark) our test papers by next week’s lesson?

4. I’ll mention the problem to Dan. I ……………………… (see) him soon.

5. There’s no point in phoning him. He ……………………… (leave) by now.

6. Complete the dialogues with the verbs in brackets. Use a suitable future tense. There may be more than one

possible answer. [5 x 4 = 20 points]

1. A: Let’s meet at 2 o’clock. I ……………………… (wait) at the bus stop.

B: I ……………………… (not finish) school by 2 o’clock. Let’s meet later.

2. A: It’s cloudy today. We probably ……………………… (not go) swimming.

B: Well, I ……………………… (not stay) at home all day!

3. A: When ……………………… you ……………………… (buy) a new computer?

B: I heard that by January, the prices ……………………… (drop).

4. A: ……………………… the concert ……………………… (begin) on time?

B: I’m not sure. I ……………………… (phone) the club and let you know.

5. A: I’m calling to say goodbye. I ……………………… (fly) to Peru tonight.

B: Have a great time. I ……………………… (think) of you!

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7. Complete the sentences with a logical ending. Use the words in brackets and a suitable future tense.

[4 x 5 = 20 points]

1. You are standing on a broken chair. (fall)

Be careful! .................................................................................................... .

2. This film is full of surprises. (end)

How .............................................................................................................. ?

3. I’ve got a lot to study for next week’s exam. (not go out with friends)

Until then, I .................................................................................................... .

4. My friends are busy tonight. (study)

They ............................................................................................................. .

UNIT 4

Vocabulary

1. Match an adjective in I to a noun in II. [5 x 1 = 5 points]

I II

1. chubby ..... a. time

2. spare ..... b. baby

3. wavy ..... c. situation

4. unfair ..... d. hair

5. luxury ..... e. resort

2. Replace the words in bold with a suitable phrasal verb below. [3 x 4 = 12 points]

ran off with • looked up • ran into • ran out • looked through

1. I happened to meet Chloe while I was shopping. ………………………

2. “Have you got any milk?” “Sorry, I haven’t got any left.” ………………………

3. I searched for the information I needed on the Internet. ………………………

3. Write sentences that say what the speakers want or don’t want. [4 x 2 = 8 points]

1. “James, it’s your turn to wash up,” says his sister.

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2. “Please don’t drive the car in the rain, David,” Karen insists.

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3. “I feel like going to a club,” Harry says.

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4. “Don’t say anything to the police,” my lawyer says.

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4. Complete the passage with suitable words and expressions below. [8 x 3 = 24 points]

feared • devastating • realised • disappointed • major • lucky to be alive • seriously injured • frightened

steel • concrete • calm

On 17th October, 1989, a 1. ……………………… earthquake occurred in San Francisco, USA. Over 200 people died

and hundreds more were 2. ……………………… when one of the city’s 3. ……………………… bridges collapsed. The

earthquake caused tonnes of 4. ……………………… and 5. ……………………… from the upper level of the Oakland Bay

Bridge to collapse onto the lower section, which was crowded with commuters driving home from work. When the 6. ……………………… and shocked survivors saw the devastation, they 7. ……………………… they were 8. ……………………… .

Grammar

5. Complete the sentences so they are true for you. Use a suitable tense. Pay attention to the time expression.

[4 x 3 = 12 points]

1. At 8 o’clock last night, I ..................................................................................................... .

2. Tonight, my friends and I .................................................................................................. .

3. I ................................................................................................................................... yet.

4. By the time I’m 25, ............................................................................................................ .


When we 1. ……………………… (move) to our new house by the sea, I was eight years old. Even before that,

I 2. ……………………… (spend) every summer on a boat. My dad 3. ……………………… (teach) me to sail before

I 4. ……………………… (learn) to ride a bike so I 5. ……………………… (know) how I wanted to spend my time at our

new house – I 6. ……………………… (plan) to get my own boat and sail it every day, which is exactly what I did. Now,

when I 7. ……………………… (look back) on my childhood, I realise how lucky I was to grow up by the sea. I still 8. ……………………… (love) sailing.

7. Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the original ones. Make any necessary changes.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

1. Tom finished reading the sports magazine; then he lent it to me.

Tom didn’t ........................................................................................................................ .

2. The company I work for is sending me to Rome for a few years.

For the next few years, ..................................................................................................... .

3. We hope to move to our new flat by the end of the week.

By next week, ................................................................................................................... .

4. Everybody had begun eating before she arrived.

She .................................................................................................................................. .

5. We’re still waiting for the bus to arrive.

The bus ........................................................................................................................... .

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UNIT 5

Vocabulary


1. A tame / fierce / cosy animal is used to living with people.

2. Hold your horses / Like a fish out of water / Let the cat out of the bag describes someone who feels

uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation.

3. We plan to miss / rent / pick up a flat in the city.


[4 x 3 = 12 points]

1. It was a hectic day. I was very bored / busy.

2. I’m longing for some sunshine. I hope it rains / is sunny tomorrow.

3. You misunderstood me. That’s not / exactly what I meant.

4. They released the animals into the forest / boxes.

3. Complete the sentences by adding a suitable prefix below to the words in brackets. [4 x 3 = 12 points]

un- • under- • over- • ex- • dis-

1. The only ……………………… (advantage) of this job is that it’s far from home.

2. I know you enjoy exercising but don’t ……………………… (do) it!

3. Don’t ……………………… (estimate) your opponent. He’s a good player.

4. Although they’re no longer married, Bob gets along well with his ……………………… (wife).


endangered • in captivity • habitat • claim • conservation • release

Captive breeding programmes take an almost extinct 1. ……………………… species out of its natural environment 2. ……………………… and place it in a human controlled environment such as a zoo. This is done for preservation 3. ……………………… , education and research. Some of these programmes eventually reintroduce 4. ……………………… the animals into the wild, while others keep the animals confined 5. ……………………… for

breeding purposes. Most wildlife biologists say 6. ……………………… that the best method to preserve a species is

to prevent the destruction of their environment.

Grammar

5. Complete the sentences with a suitable relative pronoun. [7 x 2 = 14 points]

1. Stephen, ……………………… came to visit us last week, is my brother’s best friend.

2. The bus terminal, ……………………… was built many years ago, is in need of renovation.

3. I’ll never forget the day ……………………… I first went abroad.

4. The Internet café, ……………………… I spend most of my afternoons, is next to my school.

5. Our neighbours, ……………………… dogs are fierce, get many complaints.

6. The man ……………………… I was speaking to is Philip’s father.

7. That’s the building ……………………… I work.

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6. Complete the passage with suitable relative pronouns. [7 x 2 = 14 points]

The world famous San Diego Zoo, 1. ……………………… is one of the most progressive zoos in the world, contains

about 4,000 animals. It’s one of the world’s few major zoos 2. ……………………… almost all of the exhibits are in the

open air. Visitors, 3. ……………………… usually have to wait in long queues, view the animals in habitat environments.

Exhibits range from the African rainforest, 4. ……………………… gorillas are on display, to the Arctic tundra, 5. ……………………… inhabitants are polar bears. There’s also a Giant Panda Research Station, established in 1987, 6. ……………………… China lent the zoo two giant pandas for research purposes. The zoo is also a place 7. ……………………… botanists can study trees. Forty different varieties of bamboo are grown here for the pandas.

7. Combine the sentences using a suitable relative pronoun. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

1. This is my cousin Simone. I often go cycling with her at weekends.

...........................................................................................................................................

2. We saw the photography exhibition. It received excellent reviews from the critics.

...........................................................................................................................................

3. In spring, our garden is very colourful. The flowers come out then.

...........................................................................................................................................

4. The Jones family lives next door to us. Their son plays music at all hours.

...........................................................................................................................................

5. The office is in the city centre. I work there.

...........................................................................................................................................

6. My sister has got a friend. She speaks Japanese.

UNIT 5

Vocabulary

1. Replace the words in bold with a suitable expression below. Make any necessary changes.

[7 x 2 = 14 points]

pick up • set a date • better off • cheer up • all in all • deal with • long for • short of • make sure

1. He’s good at finding solutions to problems. ………………………

2. I haven’t got enough cash. Could you lend me some? ………………………

3. We need to decide when we’re going to have the party. ………………………

4. Amy has always wished for a puppy. ………………………

5. Could you collect the books from the library? ………………………

6. I think I locked the door but I’ll go back to check. ………………………

7. What can we do to make you feel better? ………………………


[5 x 3 = 15 points]

1. I overestimated the price of my holiday. It cost more / less than I had originally thought.

2. The accident was devastating. Nobody survived / was seriously injured.

3. The children are shivering because of the bitter cold / scorching heat.

4. They received an award for their accomplishments / challenges.

5. The researcher released the animal into its cage / natural habitat.

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3. Match the expressions in I to their definitions in II. [7 x 3 = 21 points]

I II

1. set a precedent ..... a. wait

2. have a head start ..... b. be cruel

3. throw in the towel ..... c. convince others you’re right

4. hit below the belt ..... d. begin before others

5. hold your horses ..... e. seek danger and excitement

6. live on the edge ..... f. establish a standard for others to follow

7. win an argument ..... g. stop trying

Grammar

4. Write sentences with relative clauses using the words provided. Make any necessary changes.

[4 x 4 = 16 points]

1. The hotel / we / used to stay / close down / last year

................................................................................................................................

2. The Thames / is a famous river / run through London

................................................................................................................................

3. The food / we / order an hour ago / not arrive yet

................................................................................................................................

4. Peter / flat / I rent this month / is in London

................................................................................................................................


Sardinia holds the world record for the highest percentage of people who 1. ……………………… (live) to be over 100.

Most of the locals 2. ……………………… (believe) that the reason lies in the place itself – the air and the food. But now,

scientists 3. ……………………… (investigate) another hypothesis. For centuries, the islanders 4. ………………………

(not intermarry) with outsiders, so it is likely that Sardinians have got similar genes. Therefore, it’s logical to assume that

they 5. ……………………… (share) a gene for longevity. Recently, a research team 6. ……………………… (succeed)

in analysing the proteins found in the Y chromosome. They 7. ……………………… (not find) the key gene yet, but the

research coordinator has predicted that the team 8. ……………………… (come up) with the answer. As he’s a Sardinian,

it’s likely that he 9. ……………………… (reach) the age of 100. Maybe, he 10. ……………………… (discover) the

longevity gene by then.

6. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes. Do not change the original

meaning of the sentences. [6 x 4 = 24 points]

1. People stopped using phones with dials years ago. (for years)

................................................................................................................................

2. Whose backpack is this? (belong)

................................................................................................................................

3. They did the shopping. Then they prepared a meal. (after)

................................................................................................................................

4. This is my favourite shop. I buy flowers here. (where)

................................................................................................................................

5. The price of computers is starting to decrease. (By next year)

................................................................................................................................

6. He arrived in the middle of the film. (watching)

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UNIT 6

Vocabulary

1. Match the adjectives in I to the nouns in II to form collocations. There may be more than one possible

answer. [6 x 2 = 12 points]

I II

1. heavy ..... a. storm

2. mild ..... b. fog

3. severe ..... c. temperatures

4. thick ..... d. cold

5. scorching ..... e. heat

6. bitter ..... f. rain

2. Complete each sentence with a suitable collocation from Exercise 1. [4 x 1 = 4 points]

1. ……………………… fell in Rome last week, causing the Tiber river to overflow.

2. I couldn’t see the road. ……………………… made driving impossible.

3. Ski resorts have suffered due to this winter’s ……………………… .

4. During the ……………………… , there was no electricity.

3. What caused the following? Match a word below to each statement. [5 x 3 = 15 points]

lightning • flood • blizzard • drought • heatwave

1. The residents had to use boats to get around the town. ………………………

2. There was a flash of light in the sky. ………………………

3. There was no water left to irrigate the fields. ………………………

4. The airport was closed for a few hours. ………………………

5. I’m looking forward to cooler weather. ………………………

4. Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in brackets. [8 x 3 = 24 points]

1. It’s no use ……………………… (sit) around all day.

2. Pam convinced me ……………………… (take up) yoga.

3. Do you remember ……………………… (play) on the beach when you were a child?

4. Simon has forgotten ……………………… (send) the e-mail.

5. Would you mind ……………………… (open) the door?

6. Study instead of ……………………… (waste) your time.

7. I want ……………………… (know) the truth.

8. ……………………… (enter) the lab is forbidden.

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Grammar


Thanks to Mary Anderson, who invented the windscreen wiper for cars in 1903, people today 1. can / should / have to

drive in the rain. Windscreen wipers are the two metal arms on the front window of a car that wipe away the rain so the

driver 2. is able to / may / could see clearly. It 3. should have been / must have been / could have been very hard to

drive in the rain before windscreen wipers were invented. Drivers 4. must / had to / could open the front window of their

car in order to see the road in front of them, or pull over to the side of the road. It certainly 5. must have been /

couldn’t have been / might have been very pleasant to drive with the rain coming in! With Anderson’s invention,

drivers 6. don’t have to / mustn’t / can’t stop the car when it rains.

6. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use a modal or modal perfect.

[5 x 3 = 15 points]

1. You ……………………… (use) this machine. It’s forbidden.

2. The party was great. You ……………………… (leave) so early.

3. She ……………………… (lie) but instead she told the truth.

4. Kevin looks thrilled. He ……………………… (pass) his test.

5. My brother is very clever. He ……………………… (read) when he was three.

7. Complete the sentences. Use a suitable modal or modal perfect. Do not change the original meaning

of the sentences. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

1. Perhaps I can help you find a place to stay.

I ......................................................................................................................................... .

2. Phone Evan immediately!

You .................................................................................................................................... .

3. It isn’t necessary for Simon to attend the meeting.

Simon ................................................................................................................................ .

4. I don’t believe this bag is an imitation – it’s too expensive.

This bag ............................................................................................................................. .

5. Perhaps Penelope Cruz starred in that film – I don’t remember.

Penelope Cruz ................................................................................................................... .

6. I know that it was wrong of me not to phone you. I

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UNIT 6

Vocabulary

1. Match the sentences in I to their logical continuations in II. Pay attention to the idioms in italics.

[6 x 2 = 12 points]

I II

1. The ball’s in your court. .... a. I don’t belong here.

2. He let the cat out of the bag. .... b. Eventually I’ll feel more confident.

3. She had a head start. .... c. You have to decide what to do.

4. I feel like a fish out of water. .... d. It was just too difficult to do.

5. We decided to throw in the towel. .... e. Now everybody knows about the surprise.

6. It will take time to learn the ropes. .... f. That’s why she won.

2. Circle the word or phrase that does NOT follow the verb. [5 x 2 = 10 points]

1. win – a game • an argument • a prize • a friend

2. share – money • food • a question • a room

3. overcome – a conflict • an injury • an illness • a lifestyle

4. arrange – a trip • a meeting • a conversation • a holiday

5. miss – a friend • your home • being on holiday • a dream

3. Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use a suffix where necessary. Make any necessary

changes. [8 x 3 = 24 points]

1. The machine doesn’t help me at all. (use)

The machine ............................................................................................... .

2. This is the first copy of the document. (origin)

This document ............................................................................................ .

3. They’re sorry they came with us. (regret)

They ........................................................................................................... .

4. Are you sure you locked the door? (remember)

Did you ...................................................................................................... ?

5. Alice feels like seeing a film tonight. (want)

Alice ........................................................................................................... .

6. That dog looks dangerous. (frighten)

I .................................................................................................................. .

7. The children can’t wait to go on holiday. (look forward to)

They ........................................................................................................... .

8. They have to decide when they are going to have the party. (set)

They ........................................................................................................... .

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Grammar


1. The storm ……………………… (appear) to be over now.

2. I think we should cancel the game. It looks like it ……………………… (snow).

3. Don’t phone Ann. She ……………………… (do) her homework.

4. The room looked fantastic after they ……………………… (paint) it.

5. The grass is wet. It ……………………… (must / rain).

6. I’m taking the dog to the vet. It ……………………… (not eat) anything for days.


[6 x 3 = 18 points]

1. I’m sure he worked very hard. (must)

................................................................................................................................

2. I’m sorry I bought these expensive shoes. (shouldn’t)

................................................................................................................................

3. Maybe Mark is too busy to meet us tonight. (might)

................................................................................................................................

4. The film we plan to watch starts at 9.00. (at 9.30)

................................................................................................................................

5. That’s the hotel. A murder occurred there. (where)

................................................................................................................................

6. The last time I saw him was on Monday. (since)

................................................................................................................................


Jane Spader 1. ……………………… (not notice) the dark sky as yesterday’s storm was approaching. She 2. ……………………… (not hear) the thunder or see the lightning. She was too busy talking on her mobile phone as she

was walking to her car. The next thing Jane remembered was that she 3. ……………………… (lie) on the ground and her

12-year-old brother Tom was shaking her and calling her name. The lightning 4. ……………………… (strike) Jane.

Luckily for her, Tom 5. ……………………… (see) what had happened and immediately called an ambulance. Incredibly,

Jane survived. A doctor at the hospital said, “Jane was very lucky. The lightning 6. ……………………… (could / kill) her.”

Metal objects 7. ……………………… (attract) lightning. So when you’re outdoors in a thunderstorm, even holding

a mobile phone can be dangerous. I’m sure Jane 8. ……………………… (not make) that mistake again.

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Unit 7

Vocabulary

1. Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold. [6 x 2 = 12 points]

.... 1. If you go abroad, you don’t leave your country.

.... 2. People can listen to billboards.

.... 3. A passenger must have a driving licence.

.... 4. If there’s a queue, you have to wait.

.... 5. When something belongs to you, you own it.

.... 6. If you hire a car, you have to return it.

2. Add a noun suffix to the following words to form nouns. [7 x 1 = 7 points]

1. excite…………… 5. tour……………

2. impress…………… 6. popular……………

3. possible…………… 7. important……………

4. inform……………


go sightseeing • concerned • keep in mind • sign up for • accommodation

1. Do you want to visit the tourist attractions? ………………………

2. If you need a place to stay, give us a call. ………………………

3. I want to register for a French course this year. ………………………

4. We’re worried about his health. ………………………

5. You should remember that flights are expensive during the summer. ………………………

4. Complete the passage with the words and phrases below. [8 x 3 = 24 points]

sank • passengers • treacherous • damage • cruise • rescue • aware • relationship

The film Titanic is based on the story of the Titanic, the famous luxury 1. ……………………… ship which 2. ……………………… in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912. It tells the story of Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose

DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) who meet and form a romantic 3. ……………………… . The Titanic was considered to be

the strongest ship of its time, but an iceberg in the 4. ……………………… water caused heavy 5. ……………………… to

the ship. At first, people weren’t 6. ……………………… of their hopeless situation, but when the 7. ………………………

began to realise that the ship was going down, there was panic. They fought to board the lifeboats, which were far too

few in number to 8. ……………………… everyone.

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Grammar

5. Match I to II to form sentences. [6 x 2 = 12 points]

I II

1. He’ll call us as soon as ..... a. he wouldn’t have gone out with his friends.

2. Unless he hurries up, ..... b. he arrives.

3. If the course weren’t so expensive, ..... c. he would sign up for it.

4. If he hadn’t finished his schoolwork, ..... d. he saves enough money.

5. He’ll buy a car when ..... e. he’d meet people easily.

6. If he weren’t so shy, ..... f. he’ll miss the bus.


1. I ……………………… (return) the book to you if I ……………………… (know) where it was, but I can’t find it.

2. If they ……………………… (offer) you the job last week, ……………………… you ……………………… (accept) it?

3. If Paul ……………………… (not train) hard, he ……………………… (not win) the next match.

7. Complete the sentences. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

1. I don’t think you should buy that car.

If I were you, ......................................................................................................... .

2. I was exhausted because I stayed up all night.

I wouldn’t .............................................................................................................. .

3. Sam almost forgot about the meeting, but I reminded him.

If I hadn’t ............................................................................................................... .

4. I can’t drive because I’m not old enough.

I could drive .......................................................................................................... .

5. I’m going to try and finish my homework in order to go out with my friends.

Unless I ................................................................................................................ .

6. We’re trying to locate the passenger so that we can return his luggage to him.

As soon as we ....................................................................................................... .

UNIT 7

Vocabulary

1. Complete the sentences by completing each collocation. [6 x 2 = 12 points]

1. People spent the day outdoors due to the mild ……………………… .

2. We had a close ……………………… . We almost had an accident.

3. Let’s ……………………… sightseeing. I don’t want to miss any of the attractions in the city.

4. I don’t need a return ……………………… because I’m not travelling back.

5. We were ……………………… wet because of the rain.

6. It was difficult to see anything because of the thick ……………………… .

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2. Complete the sentences by adding a suitable suffix to the words below. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

impress • origin • friend • mystery • tragedy • possible

1. He died under ……………………… circumstances. The police are still investigating the cause of death.

2. Her stories are worth reading. They’re creative and ……………………… .

3. She made a good ……………………… at the interview and got the job.

4. The shooting was a ……………………… accident.

5. The weather forecast says there’s a ……………………… of snow tonight.

6. Their ……………………… goes back to the time they were at school together.

3. Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase below. Make any necessary changes. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

run off with • hire a car • sign up • ran after • win an argument • run into • set a date • raise an issue

1. We ……………………… because the public transport wasn’t very good.

2. Last week, I ……………………… for an aerobics class.

3. Our dog ……………………… my shoe and buried it in the ground.

4. You’ll never ……………………… with her. She always has the last word.

5. Let’s ……………………… to meet and plan the celebration.

6. I was surprised to ……………………… Ann. I thought she had gone abroad.

Grammar

4. Write sentences that logically follow the preceding sentences. Use the given words and the correct form

of the verbs. [3 x 2 = 6 points]

1. I tried phoning you last night but the line was busy.

Who / you / talk to?

......................................................................................................................

2. All the lights are off in my house.

Everyone / must / go out

......................................................................................................................

3. I didn’t see Lisa last night.

By the time / I / arrive / she / already / leave

......................................................................................................................

5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.

[4 x 4 = 16 points]

1. He’ll have dinner with us unless he has to work. (If)

......................................................................................................................

2. I read the book. Then I saw the film. (after)

......................................................................................................................

3. I want to help you but I don’t know how. (knew)

......................................................................................................................

4. It’s possible that he missed the train. (might)

......................................................................................................................

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In 1913, Arthur Wynne 1. ……………………… (create) the first crossword puzzle. It 2. ……………………… (must be)

a success since the word game soon spread across the USA. At first, newspapers 3. ……………………… (carry)

them as a weekly feature, but after Simon and Schuster 4. ……………………… (publish) them in book form, they 5. ……………………… (grow) in popularity. People 6. ……………………… (can / not get) enough of them. Puzzles

began to appear everywhere. Railway companies 7. ……………………… (print) them on the back of menus in dining

cars. Diners would solve the puzzles while they 8. ……………………… (wait) for their meal. Since 1997, computers 9. ……………………… (help) to advance the development of crossword puzzles. With special software, people 10. ……………………… (be able to) construct their own puzzles. Today, people 11. ……………………… (consider)

the crossword to be the most popular word puzzle. Over 40 million people in the USA 12. ……………………… (solve)

a crossword daily. If you 13. ……………………… (open) any newspaper, you 14. ……………………… (probably find)

a crossword. It 15. ……………………… (seem) that crossword puzzles are here to stay!

UNIT 8

Vocabulary

1. Complete each sentence with a suitable expression below. Make any necessary changes. [6 x 4 = 24 points]

put up • tend to • it’s a pity • get away with • a white lie • take place • get into trouble • change your ways

1. I’m looking forward to the film festival, which is going to ……………………… in October.

2. My parents ……………………… go on holiday in winter because they enjoy skiing.

3. It’s time to ……………………… and live more healthy.

4. ……………………… you can’t come to my party.

5. Sam ……………………… when he took his parents’ car without permission.

6. Do you think telling a friend ……………………… is being dishonest?

2. Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. [5 x 2 = 10 points]

about • in • to • about • for

1. Hurry, or we’ll be late ……………………… the lesson!

2. Your shoes are similar ……………………… mine. Where did you buy them?

3. I think we should call Mark. I’m really worried ……………………… him.

4. Although both my parents are doctors, I’m not interested ……………………… medicine.

5. I’m really sorry ……………………… the damage to your car. I’ll pay for the repairs.


As Kate was walking past the jewellery display in the department store, she quickly put a pair of earrings into her bag.

On her way out, a security guard stopped her. This wasn’t the first time Kate 1. had stolen / had lied something, but it

was the first time she 2. got caught / got away with it. But Kate was lucky. The police gave her a 3. choice / signal.

She could be charged with 4. shoplifting / plagiarising, or join Shoplifters Anonymous, an organisation that helps

teenagers overcome their impulse to take things without paying. Kate decided to 5. change her ways / get into trouble

and get help for her problem. According to statistics, one in four young people in the USA 6. admit / suspect that they’re 7. guilty / frank of shoplifting.

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Grammar

4. Complete the sentences with the active or passive form of the verbs in brackets. [8 x 2 = 16 points]

1. Every week, hundreds of people ……………………… (injure) in car accidents.

2. Where ……………………… the suspect ……………………… (see) yesterday?

3. This company ……………………… (produce) computer software for ten years before it closed down.

4. Tickets for the concert ……………………… (can / buy) at the box office.

5. He ……………………… (not tell) the truth yet.

6. An exhibition of modern art ……………………… (hold) in Paris this week.

7. ……………………… they ……………………… (already choose) a date for the wedding?

8. By the time I arrived, my car ……………………… (repair).

5. Complete the following sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use have / get something done.

[4 x 3 = 12 points]

1. Next week, they ……………………… their wedding invitations ……………………… (print).

2. I ……………………… my glasses ……………………… (repair) twice, but I still can’t see properly.

3. People should ……………………… their teeth ……………………… (check) regularly.

4. Bob is so tall that he ……………………… a bed specially ……………………… (make) for him last year.

6. Complete the sentences without changing their original meaning. [6 x 4 = 24 points]

1. People think he’s a brilliant musician.

He ........................................................................................................................ .

2. The organisers of the event will provide the refreshments.

The refreshments .................................................................................................. .

3. He didn’t tell me the truth.

I ............................................................................................................................ .

4. The airline gave each passenger a free ticket.

A free ticket ........................................................................................................... .

5. You didn’t give Sam a chance to speak.

Sam ...................................................................................................................... .

6. Someone painted our flat.

We ........................................................................................................................ .

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UNIT 8

Vocabulary

1. Match the verbs in I to a suitable noun or phrase in II. [10 x 3 = 30 points]

I II

1. conduct ..... a. the money

2. put up ..... b. an advert

3. pour ..... c. an illness

4. overcome ..... d. the water

5. get away with ..... e. the light

6. book ..... f. a story

7. switch on ..... g. a holiday

8. plagiarise ..... h. an experiment

9. steal ..... i. a crime

10. cheat ..... j. in a game

2. The following sentences don’t make sense. Make them logical by replacing each word in bold with a word

in bold from a different sentence. [7 x 2 = 14 points]

1. The art gallery charges an entrance guest. ………………………

2. Cycling can build up your purpose. ………………………

3. Our fee will be staying with us for a month. ………………………

4. Please remind me to phone Bill because I’m wild to forget. ………………………

5. We are very proud of your likely achievement. ………………………

6. What’s the strength of the meeting? ………………………

7. Stay away from crocodiles – they’re astounding animals. ………………………

3. Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition. [6 x 1 = 6 points]

1. Try not to get ……………………… trouble!

2. I’m sorry ……………………… the death of your dog.

3. Don’t be late ……………………… school.

4. I’m thinking of taking ……………………… scuba diving.

5. She ran ……………………… him, but he was too fast.

6. Drink a lot of tea. It’s good ……………………… you.

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Grammar


1. When we reached the station, we discovered that the train ……………………… (leave).

2. Who do you think ……………………… (win) the game tomorrow?

3. Tom ……………………… (dream) of being an actor since childhood.

4. If it ……………………… (not be) for you, he wouldn’t have succeeded.

5. The grass is wet. It ……………………… (must / rain).

5. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive form.

[12 x 2 = 24 points]

Doctors Without Borders 1. ……………………… (found) in 1971. It’s an independent medical organisation that 2. ……………………… (provide) emergency health care to people who 3. ……………………… (affect) by war, epidemics

or natural disasters. Over the years, this humanitarian aid organisation 4. ……………………… (help) millions of people

in more than 60 countries around the world.

So how 5. ……………………… doctors ……………………… (convince) to get involved? As one volunteer explained,

“The first time I 6. ……………………… (hear) about Doctors Without Borders was when a spokesperson 7. ……………………… (invite) to the hospital where I 8. ……………………… (work) at the time. She told us about

the year she 9. ……………………… (spend) in Bosnia. She 10. ……………………… (must / speak) for over two hours.

Her story inspired me. I realised that if I did something, perhaps many people 11. ……………………… (can / help).”

Well, this volunteer hasn’t stopped helping people. This time next month, he 12. ……………………… (fly) to Darfur

on another project.

6. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

[4 x 4 = 16 points]

1. Shelly lied to Paul so he broke up with her. (If)

......................................................................................................................

2. Someone has accused the boys of telling lies. (been)

......................................................................................................................

3. We’ve lived in Leeds for five years. (came)

......................................................................................................................

4. Today, we know that smoking is dangerous to our health. (known)

UNIT 9

Vocabulary


[4 x 3 = 12 points]

1. We were heartbroken when we heard the happy / sad news.

2. The results of her test were a let-down. She was very excited / disappointed.

3. Contestants came from all over the country in order to watch / participate.

4. The programme appeals to teenagers so many / few watch it.

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2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of used to, be used to or get used to. [4 x 3 = 12 points]

1. He starts work at 7 o’clock in the morning so he’s ……………………… getting up early.

2. Her hair ……………………… be a lot longer last year.

3. We haven’t got a lift in our building so I ……………………… climbing the stairs to my flat.

4. Megan’s job requires her to travel a lot. It took a while until she ……………………… travelling.

3. Replace the words in bold with the phrasal verbs below. [5 x 3 = 15 points]

cut off • come on • tune in • put on • go on

1. When I was a child, I used to listen to a lot of radio programmes. ………………………

2. The school drama club is going to perform a Christmas show. ………………………

3. Please continue working. There’s a lot that needs to be done. ………………………

4. The remote villages were isolated from the modern world. ………………………

5. Do you know what time the programme is going to start on TV? ………………………

4. Complete the passage with the words and phrases below. [8 x 2 = 16 points]

cast • special effects • sequel • remarkable • plot • character • box-office hit • audiences

The Dark Knight, the 1. ……………………… to Batman Begins, was the most financially successful film of 2008.

There’s no doubt that the original 2. ……………………… and the advanced 3. ……………………… contributed to

making the film a 4. ……………………… . However, the film’s 5. ……………………… success is also due to its

talented 6. ……………………… , especially the late Heath Ledger. Ledger was amazing in his portrayal of the 7. ……………………… , the Joker. 8. ……………………… around the world have enjoyed this film.

Grammar

5. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. [3 x 4 = 12 points]

1. “I don’t feel very well.”

Alice complained that ..............................................................................................

2. “I don’t think you should travel.”

Peter’s doctor advised him .......................................................................................

3. “I must leave by 3 o’clock.”

Sue told me .............................................................................................................

6. Write sentences in reported speech using the words given. Make any necessary changes. [3 x 4 = 12 points]

1. The guide / inform / the tourists / the museum / close / then

................................................................................................................................

2. The doctor / instruct / me / be more careful

................................................................................................................................

3. Ron / want to know / whether / we / already eat

................................................................................................................................

7. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use reported speech. Make any necessary changes.

[7 x 3 = 21 points]

admit • complain • want to know • suggest • warn • order • inform

1. “Our flight will arrive at 7 o’clock tonight,” the flight attendant said to the passengers.

The flight attendant ................................................................................................ .

2. “Return these books now,” the librarian said to me.

The librarian .......................................................................................................... .

3. “I broke your favourite glass,” I said to Mum.

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.............................................................................................................................. .

4. “I don’t want to go to bed now,” the child said to his mum.

The child ............................................................................................................... .

5. “Has Bob returned from his holiday?” Jill asked.

Jill ......................................................................................................................... .

6. “Don’t drive on this road,” my father told me.

My father ............................................................................................................... .

7. “Let’s buy John this CD,” she said.

She ....................................................................................................................... .

UNIT 9

Vocabulary


1. It’s a huge pizza. Let’s deliver / share / pinpoint it.

2. Avoid / Miss / Seek spending too much time in the sun.

3. The cast / audience / staff sat very quietly during the performance.

4. He claimed / achieved / admitted his guilt.

5. Heavy rains caused a drought / blizzard / flood.

6. He pointed out / switched on / picked up the difficulties we might encounter on the journey.

7. When I arrived, she behaved / greeted / blamed me warmly.

8. With a lot of hard work, they challenged / overcame / struggled their problems.

2. Complete the sentences by adding a suitable suffix to the words in brackets. [6 x 2 = 12 points]

1. The film was ……………………… (suspense). There were many exciting moments.

2. I don’t want to answer that question. It’s very ……………………… (person).

3. It takes a lot of physical ……………………… (endure) to train for the Olympics.

4. Winning a gold medal was the greatest ……………………… (achieve) of his life.

5. Sam is so ……………………… (romance). He always writes his girlfriend beautiful love letters.

6. It’s ……………………… (use) talking to him. He won’t listen to anyone.

3. Replace the bolded words with a suitable phrasal verb. Use the verbs in brackets. [6 x 3 = 18 points]

1. Have you already registered for the aerobics class? (sign) ………………………

2. I’m very excited to seeing my cousins. (look) ………………………

3. The local choir is giving a concert tonight. (put) ………………………

4. What time does the programme start? (come) ………………………

5. She has just started learning judo. (take) ………………………

6. Please continue with your story. (go) ………………………

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Grammar


1. By the time the race is over, Mike ……………………… (run) for a total of three hours.

2. That’s not true! She ……………………… (lie)!

3. Yesterday the news ……………………… (not broadcast) on time.

4. He told me ……………………… (turn off) the light.

5. “Help me, please,” he said to the police officer. “I think I ……………………… (follow).”

6. Dolphins ……………………… (say) to be clever.

7. I ……………………… (not answer) the phone if it had rung during dinner.

8. She suggested ……………………… (go) to the new Chinese restaurant.


I 1. ……………………… (dream) of being a screenwriter for years. I 2. ……………………… (recently complete)

a screenwriter’s course. During the course I wrote several scripts, all of which 3. ……………………… (reject). Then one

day my luck 4. ……………………… (change). My work 5. ……………………… (accept) by some producers who claimed

they 6. ……………………… (look) for an original script for a TV series. I 7. ……………………… (invite) to Los Angeles

to sign a contract. On the morning of my appointment, I 8. ……………………… (show) into an elegant office. For

a moment, I panicked. 9. ……………………… the series ……………………… (succeed)? Suddenly the producer looked

at me closely. He asked me if I 10. ……………………… (ever act) before. He 11. ……………………… (must / notice) my

panic. He suggested that I 12. ……………………… (do) a screen test. I protested, saying that I 13. ………………………

(study) to be a screenwriter, not an actress. He promised me that I 14. ……………………… (become) a famous actress,

and he was right.

6. Complete the sentences. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. [4 x 4 = 16 points]

1. “Tom, how many people are there in your class?” asked Andrew.

Andrew asked Tom .......................................................................................................... .

2. You didn’t work very hard, so you were fired.

If ...................................................................................................................................... .

3. If I were you, I’d go by train.

I suggest .......................................................................................................................... .

4. It’s possible that she will forget to call us. She

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Grammar

PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1. Choose the correct answer.

1. The snow … heavily today.

a. is falling

b. falls

c. fall

2. The dinner … delicious.

a. is smelling

b. smell

c. smells

3. What … now?

a. are you discussing

b. you are discussing

c. do you discuss

4. I never … in winter.

a. swim

b. don’t swim

c. am not swimming

5. Let’s go home. I … this party.

a. am not enjoying

b. don’t enjoy

c. isn’t enjoy

6. She can’t come to the party because she … for an exam.

a. study

b. is studying

c. studies

7. Why … at me?

a. does he look

b. is he looking

c. he is looking

8. Quiet! We … .

a. concentrate

b. concentrates

c. are concentrating


1. My mother ……………………… (not go) to work on Mondays.

2. It’s difficult to believe your story. ……………………… you ……………………… (tell) me the truth?

3. I can’t carry this bag. It ……………………… (weigh) too much.

4. This job is difficult, but I ……………………… (try) my best!

5. The teacher is speaking very quietly. I ……………………… (not understand) him.

6. There’s so much noise outside. What ……………………… (happen)?

7. ……………………… you ……………………… (think) the guests are here?

8. I ……………………… (not know) her name.

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3. Write a suitable question for each statement. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. Mum is talking to our neighbour on the phone.

................................................................................................................................

2. Karen does aerobics at the sports centre.

................................................................................................................................

3. No, I don’t walk to school every morning.

................................................................................................................................

4. My aunt and uncle are coming to dinner.

................................................................................................................................

5. Amy goes to bed at midnight.

................................................................................................................................

6. John and Liz take dance lessons every Monday and Thursday evening.

................................................................................................................................

7. Isabel is writing an essay at the moment.

................................................................................................................................

8. Trevor and Erica live in Manchester.

................................................................................................................................

4. Rewrite the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Do not change the original meaning

of the sentences.

1. Sue isn’t interested in sport. (like)

................................................................................................................................

2. The baby is quiet now. (cry)

................................................................................................................................

3. What’s your opinion of the film? (think)

................................................................................................................................

4. What’s the price of these trousers? (cost)

................................................................................................................................

5. My parents are asleep at the moment. (sleep)

Grammar

PAST SIMPLE AND PAST CONTINUOUS

1. Choose the sentence that is closer in meaning to the original sentence.

1. It was raining when we left for school this morning.

a. We left for school in the rain.

b. It started to rain after we left for school.

2. Mum came home while we were having dinner.

a. We began eating when Mum came home.

b. We were in the middle of dinner when Mum came home.

3. Ann was studying for an exam while I was playing computer games.

a. Ann was studying at the same time that I was playing computer games.

b. Ann and I were playing computer games and studying at the same time.

4. I did my homework, watched some TV and went to sleep.

a. I watched TV when I finished my homework.

b. I watched TV and did my homework at the same time.


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1. Sally … an ice cream when I saw her.

a. ate b. was eating

2. The woman suddenly ... at me.

a. shouted b. was shouting

3. I slipped while I … to catch the bus.

a. ran b. was running

4. The train … an hour ago.

a. was arriving b. arrived

5. I … John when he was in hospital last week.

a. visited b. was visiting

6. We tried not to make any noise because everyone … .

a. slept b. was sleeping

7. Who … to at 7.00 in the morning?

a. did you talk b. were you talking

3. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous.

1. When Cathy and Peter ……………………… (be) in Britain, they ……………………… (drive) from London to

Edinburgh.

2. We ……………………… (have) so much fun that we ……………………… (not want) to get out of the swimming pool.

3. Who ……………………… (play) the radio so loudly while I ……………………… (try) to sleep?

4. When we ……………………… (arrive), light rain ……………………… (fall).

5. What ……………………… you ……………………… (do) at 10 o’clock last night?

6. The headmaster ……………………… (come in) while we ……………………… (have) a lesson.

7. While Leo ……………………… (get dressed), he ……………………… (notice) a hole in his shirt.

8. She ……………………… (run) when she ……………………… (fall).

4. Write questions with the words below. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous.

1. what / Jill / do / while / the other girls / wait / for / her

................................................................................................................................

2. you / enjoy / the party / last night

................................................................................................................................

3. who / you / shout at / when / I / see you

................................................................................................................................

4. what / Mrs Green / do / at the bank / all morning

................................................................................................................................

5. why / Jane / cry / when / I / see / her / yesterday

................................................................................................................................

6. when / they / hear / about the accident

................................................................................................................................

7. your parents / take / a taxi / when / they / arrive

................................................................................................................................


1. Sam finished his homework during the film. (watching)

................................................................................................................................

2. It was midnight but we continued to study. (at)

................................................................................................................................

3. I took the bus to school and met Amy. (while)

................................................................................................................................

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4. We stayed home because of the rain. (was)

................................................................................................................................

Grammar

FUTURE TENSES AND FIRST CONDITIONAL


1. We think Mark … at his new job.

a. is succeeding b. will succeed

2. The shop … at 9.00.

a. will open b. is going to open

3. They … us next year.

a. are visiting b. are going to visit

4. We … home tonight. We’ve got plans.

a. won’t stay b. aren’t going to stay

5. Don’t worry! I … anyone.

a. won’t tell b. am not telling

6. Don’t sit on that chair.

a. It’s breaking. b. It’s going to break.

7. Are you hungry? Come on, I … you a sandwich.

a. will make b. am going to make

8. … at university next year?

a. Will you study b. Are you going to study

2. Write a continuation for each sentence below. Use the words in brackets and the Future Simple,

be going to or the Present Continuous. There may be more than one possible answer.

1. Lucy is travelling to Italy. (love it)

................................................................................................................................

2. My moped is broken. (take it to the mechanic)

................................................................................................................................

3. I’ve got too much work. (not go out tonight)

................................................................................................................................

4. Peter is never on time. (be late again)

................................................................................................................................

5. Thanks for lending me the money. (pay you back / on Friday)

................................................................................................................................

6. “Do you want me to take you to the airport?” (no / Ann / take me)

................................................................................................................................

3. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the First Conditional.

1. If you ……………………… (want) something from the shops, I ……………………… (get) it for you.

2. Meg ……………………… (miss) the bus if she ……………………… (not arrive) soon.

3. Unless they ……………………… (find) a babysitter, they ……………………… (not go out).

4. I’m sure Ann ……………………… (help) Jack if he ……………………… (ask) her.

5. If it ……………………… (rain) tonight, we ……………………… (stay) home.

6. I ……………………… (be) surprised if Peter ……………………… (not get) the job.

7. He ……………………… (not come) to the film with us unless he ……………………… (finish) his work.

8. If the noise ……………………… (not stop), I ……………………… (call) the police.

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1. When do you intend to meet Amy? (are)

................................................................................................................................

2. I’ll walk to school if Dad doesn’t give me a ride. (unless)

................................................................................................................................

3. We plan to travel to London tomorrow. (travelling)

................................................................................................................................

4. Send Sandra flowers for her birthday or she’ll be upset. (If)

................................................................................................................................

5. I’m planning to learn French one of these days. (going to)

................................................................................................................................

6. Unless it rains, we’ll have a picnic. (If)

................................................................................................................................

Vocabulary


1. Trains are generally … than buses.

a. as fast as b. faster c. the fastest

2. The film was very … .

a. bore b. bored c. boring

3. Mount Everest is the … mountain in the world.

a. high b. higher c. highest

4. There are only … people in the shop because it’s still early.

a. a few b. few c. some

5. I can’t write stories. I haven’t got a lot of … .

a. imagine b. imaginative c. imagination

6. Is there … water in the bottle?

a. no b. any c. some

7. Which of the following is NOT an adjective?

a. enjoyment b. attractive c. dangerous

8. Sara is such a … person.

a. consider b. considerate c. consideration

2. Complete the sentences with the correct adjective or adverb form of the words in brackets.

1. Our team played ……………………… (bad), but we all had a ……………………… (good) time.

2. Ann studies ……………………… (hard). She’s a very ……………………… (serious) student.

3. I’m not a very ……………………… (good) cook, but your cooking is ……………………… (bad) than mine.

4. Sam is a ……………………… (careful) driver. He doesn’t drive ……………………… (fast).

5. It rained ……………………… (heavy) last night, but the sun is shining ……………………… (bright) today.

6. The brown chair is ……………………… (comfortable) than the black one. It’s the ……………………… (expensive)

chair in the shop.

3. Choose the word that doesn’t belong.

1. usually • often • sometimes • quickly

2. realise • understand • discuss • know

3. amazing • frightening • wonderful • great

4. hardly • quietly • safely • carefully

5. mechanic • nurse • hospital • lawyer

6. bored • tired • angry • beautiful

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7. discuss • speak • compete • argue

8. knee • shoe • foot • toe

4. Complete the chart with the words below.

differently • correct • create • education • attract • successful • correction • different • creatively • educationally

success • differ • attractive • successfully • attractively • correct • educational • creation

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

1. educate

2. creative

3. attraction

4. correctly

5. difference

6. succeed

5. Complete the sentences with words from the chart in Exercise 4.

1. All her answers were ……………………… so she got a perfect mark.

2. Flowers are brightly coloured in order to ……………………… butterflies.

3. Sherlock Holmes is a ……………………… of the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

4. It’s hard to believe that they’re sisters. They’re quite ……………………… .

5. As a child, he received most of his ……………………… at home and not at school.

6. The party was a great ……………………… . Everyone had a wonderful time.

7. They think ……………………… but they never argue.

8. What’s the ……………………… between these two cameras?

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Optional Reading

Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

I

BAN ON CHEWING GUM

Chewing gum, one of the oldest sweet treats, is not allowed everywhere in the world. Despite its benefits

and popularity, Singapore has banned the import and sale of chewing gum.

II Chewing gum has existed, in various forms, for thousands of years. Researchers believe that prehistoric men

and women, Ancient Greeks and American Indians chewed on tree resin to clean their teeth and freshen their

breath. Today, chewing gum is a popular treat that people enjoy all over the world.

III Have you ever thought what makes gum sticky and causes its elasticity? Chewing gum is made of chicle,

a natural latex product which comes from tree sap. In order to lower production costs and improve quality,

many chewing gums use synthetic rubber instead of chicle. The actual gum we chew today is made up of a gum

base and sweeteners, flavouring and sometimes food colouring. Softeners such as glycerine or vegetable oil are

used to help prevent the gum from becoming too stiff.

IV One of the advantages of chewing gum is that it can enhance concentration. Researchers believe that the action of

chewing stimulates a part of the brain which releases hormones that keep us alert. Chewing gum can also freshen

breath and help fight tooth decay by neutralising acids that accumulate in our mouth from the foods we eat.

V So, with all these advantages, what caused Singapore to ban chewing gum? The government in Singapore

enacted the ban against the import and sale of chewing gum in 1992 as a response to the inappropriate disposal

of gum. People stuck it on chairs, in postboxes, in keyholes and also on lift buttons. It was even stuck on the

door sensors of trains, preventing the doors from closing. This resulted in increased cleaning costs and in

the repair of damaged equipment. A revised law in 2004 allowed the import of chewing gum for therapeutic

purposes only.

VI The next time you enjoy the sweet taste of chewing gum in your mouth, remember that in Singapore you wouldn’t

be able to enjoy this simple pleasure. That is, unless you’ve got a health condition that permits it.

1. Choose the correct answer. [3 points]

The inappropriate disposal of chewing gum resulted in … .

a. a ban on chewing gum in public places

b. fewer people using public transport

c. higher cleaning and repair costs

2. Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or

false (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your

answers. [3 x 3 = 9 points]

.... 1. Chicle is a form of synthetic rubber used to make

chewing gum.

................................................................................

................................................................................

.... 2. Concentration improves if you chew gum.

................................................................................

................................................................................

.... 3. The ban on the import and sale of chewing gum in

Singapore was removed in 2004.

................................................................................

................................................................................

3. Choose the correct meaning. [4 x 1 = 4 points]

1. various (paragraph II)

a. unusual b. many c. similar

2. stiff (paragraph III)

a. hard b. soft c. sweet

3. enhance (paragraph IV)

a. release b. produce c. improve

4. permits (paragraph VI)

a. allows b. causes c. stops

4. Complete the sentences. [3 x 3 = 9 points]

1. The reason for the ban against the import and sale

of chewing gum in Singapore ..................................

............................................................................. .

2. Glycerine or vegetable oil are used .........................

............................................................................. .

3. Chewing gum stimulates a part of the brain which

............................................................................. .

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Optional Reading


I

HIGH-TECH BIKE SHARING

With the increasing cost of petrol and the fact that people are becoming more environmentally conscious,

the city of Washington, DC, in the USA, is trying to make cycling part of the daily commute for many of its

residents. In the mid-1990s, some US cities decided to try out public bike-sharing programmes which were

introduced to cope with parking shortages and increasing air pollution. People borrowed bikes for free and

after they had reached their destination, they left them around town for the next rider. There were no locks, no

deposits and, pretty soon, no bikes! Theft and vandalism quickly wiped out these programmes.

II Over a decade later, Washington is now launching the first high-tech bike-sharing programme in the USA.

The SmartBikes come with advanced locking systems and tracking devices to prevent thefts. Officials hope the

only problem this time around will be having enough supply to meet demand.

III The programme is based on the one in Paris, known as Vélib. Paris’ cheap public bike-rental system, launched

in 2007, offers 20,600 bikes and about 1,450 stations. The programme has already resulted in a five per cent

drop in car traffic in the city. Consequently, many parking spots have already been transformed into bike

stations.

IV Compared with Paris, Washington’s programme will begin on a much smaller scale. Officials are starting with 120 bikes and 10 stations but realise the need to expand in order to significantly reduce congestion and air

pollution levels.

V To borrow a SmartBike in Washington, users have to be over 18 and have a credit card. The programme keeps

track of the bikes via tiny chips. If riders fail to return them – or if the bikes are stolen – it will cost them $200.

VI For cycling to become a practical means of transport, cities need to spend time and money increasing the number of available bikes and, more importantly, making streets safer for two-wheelers. With that purpose in

mind, Washington has already installed more than 48 km of bike lanes. In addition, safety campaigns are being

conducted to help cyclists and motorists get along. It seems Washington is riding full-speed ahead.


1. The Vélib programme … .

a. started in Washington

b. began in the 1990s

c. has reduced traffic in Paris

2. The technology used in SmartBikes will … .

a. help cyclists reach their destination easily

b. reduce the number of stolen bikes

c. help cope with parking and pollution problems




.... 1. Bike stations have replaced many car parks in

Paris.

................................................................................

................................................................................

.... 2. It costs $200 to use a SmartBike.

................................................................................

................................................................................

.... 3. One way to improve road safety is to create bike

lanes.

................................................................................

3. Answer the questions. [3 x 3 = 9 points]

1. How do SmartBikes cope with the problem of theft?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

2. How does the reader know that the bike-rental

system in Paris is successful?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

3. What is Washington doing in order to ensure the

SmartBike programme will be a success?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

4. Find words or expressions in the text that mean:

[6 x 1 = 6 points]

1. without paying (paragraph I) ………………………

2. destroyed (paragraph I) ………………………

3. introducing (paragraph II) ………………………

4. reduction (paragraph III) ………………………

5. to have good relations

(paragraph VI) ………………………

6. progressing as fast as

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................................................................................ possible (paragraph VI) ………………………

Optional Reading


I

FOR THE SAKE OF ENGLISH

More than 40,000 South Korean schoolchildren are believed to be living outside South Korea with their

mothers. Dissatisfied with South Korea’s rigid educational system, more and more parents are looking to

give their children a better education and to help them become fluent in English. These families live apart,

sometimes for years, in order to educate their children in English-speaking countries like New Zealand and the

United States. The mothers and children live overseas while the fathers, who live and work in South Korea, fly

over to visit a couple of times a year.

II This phenomenon not only strains family relations, but also causes financial difficulties. However, parents

believe the effort is well worthwhile. They believe that fluency in English will increase their children’s chances

of gaining admission to better secondary schools in South Korea and ultimately to a leading university.

III They claim South Korean schools are failing to teach English, as well as other skills like creative thinking,

crucial in an era of globalisation. “We talked about coming here for two years before we finally did it,” said Kim

Soo-in, who went to New Zealand with her two sons. “It was never a question of whether to do it, but when.”

IV In 2006, about 30,000 children from primary- through secondary-level schools left South Korea, nearly double

the number in 2004, according to the Korean Educational Development Institute. In an attempt to address the

problem, the South Korean government has decided to hire 10,000 English teachers.

V In the meantime, it could take years to see how these children will adjust when they return to South Korea,

because most had left as very young children. Many parents worry that their children might not form a solid

“Korean identity”, which would affect their chances of getting accepted into the best Korean schools.

VI Another major concern is the price families have to pay. Kevin Park, whose daughter attends a school in New

Zealand, is not totally convinced that the benefits have been worth splitting up the family for. “I’m alone, I miss

my family,” he said grimly in an interview in Seoul. “Families should live together.”


1. The number of South Korean children studying

overseas … .

a. is a financial burden to the country

b. is increasing

c. has negative effects on South Korea’s educational

system

2. Which problem connected to living abroad has NOT been

discussed in the text?

a. financial problems

b. relationship problems

c. difficulties adjusting to life abroad


1. Parents choose to educate their children in New Zealand

and the United States because .....................................

................................................................................... .

2. There’s the concern that once children return to South

Korea, ..........................................................................

................................................................................... .


1. How is the South Korean educational system

attempting to deal with this phenomenon?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

2. Why does the writer quote Kevin Park?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................


[5 x 1 = 5 points]

1. puts under pressure

(paragraph II) ………………………

2. very important (paragraph III) ………………………

3. deal with (paragraph IV) ………………………

4. strong (paragraph V) ………………………

5. dividing (paragraph VI) ………………………

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Optional Reading


I

HOW DID CHINA BEAT THE WORLD IN BEIJING?

Many people would agree that the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing were a Chinese success story. In

the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, China won only 16 gold medals. So how did China manage in under 20 years

to top the medal table with 51 golds and to arrange such a well-organised event? The first and most important

reason is the fact that both the government and people of China were deeply motivated to show the world that

they could organise the best, most spectacular Games ever seen. The second reason was the unlimited amount

of effort and money they were willing to invest to achieve their goal.

II In order to host such a major event, the Chinese government had to build suitable venues for the different

events in Beijing, invest in new roads and subway lines, and enlarge the airport. The new buildings, including

the famous Bird’s Nest stadium and the Water Cube aquatic centre, caused controversy as many old areas of

Beijing were demolished to make way for them. The total cost of creating the infrastructure for the Games

was an incredible $40 billion. The Chinese government also had to deal with the problem of Beijing’s severe

air pollution. Before and during the Olympics, factories were closed and cars were banned from the roads of

Beijing to improve air quality.

III China’s athletic success begins by training its athletes from a very young age. Children are taught in special

schools, sometimes starting as young as six years old. For the 2008 Olympics, they decided to train athletes

for all 28 Olympic sports, eventually winning medals in 22 of them. They placed the greatest emphasis on

ten sports which included diving, gymnastics and weightlifting, and managed to win 40 gold medals in those

events.

IV Staging the Olympics always gives the home nation an advantage and acts as an incentive to both government

and people to prove themselves. But the Chinese took the Olympic motto of “swifter, higher, stronger” to

greater extremes, thus ensuring their success as both hosts and competitors.


1. Why was the construction of the stadium and aquatic

centre controversial?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................

2. What did the Chinese government do to fight air

pollution in Beijing?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................

3. What did China want to prove to the world?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................


1. Because of the 2008 Games, Beijing … .

a. lacks a suitable swimming pool

b. demolished the Bird’s Nest stadium

c. has got new subway lines and a bigger airport

2. The number “40” in paragraph III refers to … .

a. some of the gold medals China won

b. the total number of special schools

c. the number of different sports played in the

Olympic Games


1. Sixteen gold medals ................................................

............................................................................. .

2. Diving and gymnastics were two .............................

............................................................................. .


[4 x 1 = 4 points]

1. come first in (paragraph I) ………………………

2. make bigger (paragraph II) ………………………

3. importance (paragraph III) ………………………

4. making certain (paragraph IV) ………………………

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Optional Reading


I

TEEN MILLIONAIRES

Adolescence is a time for learning, partying and thinking about the future, yet some teens have become

millionaires before the age of 20. So while most teens are running to catch the school bus, these teens are running to the bank.

II Fraser Doherty is a teen who used a family tradition to make his fortune. In 2002, when he was 14, Doherty

began making jam from his grandmother’s recipes in his family home in Edinburgh, Scotland. The naturally

sweetened jam became an instant hit with friends and neighbours. In order to keep up with the increasing

demand, Doherty rented time at a large food-processing factory. By the age of 16, Doherty left school to

dedicate all his time to his growing business. In 2007, Waitrose, a major supermarket chain in the UK, began selling Doherty’s SuperJam products and subsequently expanded the line to 184 of its stores. In 2008, SuperJam

had estimated sales of close to $1 million.

III What are the qualities that enable teens like Doherty to achieve such remarkable success in business? First, they

believe in themselves and they’ve got a positive self-image. This gives them the confidence and strength to face

challenges and handle failure. In addition, teen millionaires have got the ability to predict that an idea has got

potential value. They’re passionate about their product and have got the courage to take chances.

IV Many people are under the misconception that, in addition to having years of work experience, successful

business people must be manipulative and aggressive. However, studies on lucrative business practices indicate

that the opposite is true. Successful sales people report that patience and persuasion are the most effective tools

in making sales.

V Teen millionaires like Doherty didn’t achieve their fortunes overnight. They thought of original ideas and

developed them from conception to production with enthusiasm and commitment. If you want to be rich before

the age of 20, take a lesson from the teen millionaires.


When Waitrose began to sell Doherty’s jam, … .

a. he rented production time in a factory

b. he left school to devote his time to his business

c. SuperJam turned into a very successful business




.... 1. Doherty’s business grew after he left school.

.............................................................................

.............................................................................

.... 2. Waitrose sells SuperJam in a few local stores.

.............................................................................

.............................................................................

.... 3. Aggression and manipulation aren’t effective

selling methods.

.............................................................................

.............................................................................


1. Why is Doherty’s grandmother mentioned in the

text?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

2. Many people have got a certain image of what it

takes to be a successful business person. How

does Doherty prove that this isn’t always true?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................


1. Fraser Doherty is an example of .............................

............................................................................. .

2. Doherty’s grandmother ...........................................

............................................................................. .

2. Confidence is needed for ........................................

............................................................................. .


[4 x 1 = 4 points]

1. success (paragraph II) ………………………

2. makes possible (paragraph III) ………………………

3. confront (paragraph III) ………………………

4. false belief (paragraph IV) ………………………

1 Unit Test Level 1

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Optional Reading


I

ONE LAPTOP PER CHILD

Students in very poor countries do not have the same educational opportunities as those in wealthy countries.

This is largely due to the fact that computer access is limited in developing countries. In order to try and do something to improve this situation, Nicholas Negroponte, an American professor and pioneer of digital

technology, helped to found the One Laptop Per Child Association (OLPC) in 2006.

II This organisation has developed a small laptop computer, the XO-1, which is durable, inexpensive and energy-

efficient. The aim is to distribute millions of these computers to schools in the developing world. By 2009,

nearly a million of these computers were already in use in 30 countries, including Afghanistan, Lebanon,

Nigeria, Pakistan and Peru. The laptops are sold to governments, which then pass them on where needed.

III The XO-1 laptop was designed to operate in harsh environments. These computers have to function in areas

without reliable electricity supplies, in communities that may not have phone lines and in conditions of extreme

heat, moisture and dust. To overcome these challenges, the computers were designed with some unique features.

The green and white covering of the computer is waterproof, dustproof and durable. The computers are equipped

with special antennas for wireless Internet connection. The laptops use one tenth of the electricity used by

ordinary computers and can be powered by solar energy or by a hand-powered generator.

IV The biggest challenge facing the OLPC is getting one laptop to every child who needs one. The problem is that

although the computers are quite cheap, around $200 each, governments of developing nations cannot afford to

buy enough machines. Unfortunately, the global economic slowdown in 2008 made it even harder to find the

funding for the project.

V Plans are being made by OLPC to introduce the XO-2, a new and improved version of the XO-1, which should

be available for only around $100. Lowering the price to this level is a very important step towards achieving

Negroponte’s goal of providing students everywhere with educational opportunities for the future with this

remarkable little computer.




.... 1. Nicholas Negroponte created the first laptop.

................................................................................

................................................................................

.... 2. The XO-1 laptops are used internationally.

................................................................................

................................................................................

.... 3. Water cannot penetrate these laptops.

................................................................................

................................................................................


1. The XO-1 laptop was designed to … .

a. function in harsh environments

b. use a lot of electricity

c. always be connected to a telephone line

2. The XO-2 laptop … .

a. needs to be improved

b. costs less than the XO-1 laptop

c. has been given to every child in some countries


[4 x 1 = 4 points]

1. first person to be involved in

something new (paragraph I) ………………………

2. severe, not gentle

(paragraph III) ………………………

3. very special (paragraph III) ………………………

4. money (paragraph IV) ………………………


1. What is the aim of the OLPC?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

2. What are the obstacles that the XO-1 laptop was

designed to overcome?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

3. What caused funding to be less available for the

project?

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

1 Unit Test Level 1

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Optional Reading


I

BACKPACKING – IT’S NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE

I’ve spent hours at the local camping shop choosing my backpack and other accessories. I’ve read every

guidebook and spent what seems like a lifetime in Student Travel booking tickets, organising travel insurance

and purchasing traveller’s cheques. It’s December 1986 and I’m at the airport surrounded by family and friends.

I’m off around the world and I can’t wait. Or can I? When will I speak to my loved ones again? Will I be able to

ring them frequently or will phone calls home wipe out my budget? Where will I get my post from? I suddenly

realise that I’m going to be all alone in the big world. I’m both excited and nervous.

II Fast forward to 2009. Emily is about to go on her first overseas trip. She googles London, Paris, Prague and

Barcelona, her chosen destinations, and begins to collect the information she needs for her trip. With just a few

clicks of the mouse, she has compared flights and purchased the best deal for her round-the-world airfare, as

well as all her equipment. Emily’s mobile phone and international credit card are safely tucked away. Emily

promises her family and friends she will text them on her arrival and will e-mail every other day. With modern

technology, Emily knows that she will always be only an SMS away from home.

III Technology has dramatically changed travelling and backpacking. For one thing, we no longer need to

take rolls of film with us, as digital cameras enable us to take thousands of photos, that can be downloaded

onto Facebook, and videos, which can be put on YouTube for everyone to see. Most importantly, though,

communication with home is constant, thanks to the mobile phone and e-mail.

IV However, if you still want to experience “getting away”, google “mobile-free holidays” to find a list of remote

locations where your mobile phone won’t work, so that you can enjoy “backpacking” as I did back in 1986.




.... 1. Organising a backpacking trip in 1986 was

time-consuming.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................

.... 2. Emily plans to backpack in one country.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................

.... 3. “Mobile-free holidays” offers places close to

home.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................


[4 x 1 = 4 points]

1. destroy (paragraph I) ………………………

2. worried (paragraph I) ………………………

3. hidden, concealed

(paragraph II) ………………………

4. make possible (paragraph III) ………………………


1. What’s the main difference between backpacking in

1986 and in 2009?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................

2. Where did Emily buy her backpack and other

equipment?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................

3. What kind of holiday does the writer prefer?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................


1. Emily comforts her family by ..................................

............................................................................. .

2. If you take a mobile-free holiday, ...........................

............................................................................. .

1 Unit Test Level 1

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Optional Reading


I

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA – CLEAN UP THE WORLD

Every year, people create more and more waste. We shop daily, purchasing additional products. Each of these

products is wrapped in more and more packaging. Mobile phones are being upgraded at an increasing level and

we change our car every decade. So what happens to all that waste? It’s put in landfills and over time the

pollution from this waste enters our environment through our groundwater and our waterways, thus penetrating

the food chain. Our environment is being damaged every moment of every day, and we can’t do anything about

it. Or can we?

II Ian Kiernan, an Australian property developer, has proved that people can do something about the growing

amount of waste. While taking part in a round-the-world yacht race in 1987, Kiernan was horrified to see that the

world’s oceans and waterways were covered in rubbish. He then decided to take matters into his own hands and

clean up the mess.

III His first stop was Sydney, Australia. On 8th January, 1989, together with a group of friends and more than

40,000 volunteers, Kiernan led the Clean Up the Harbour Day. An unbelievable 3,750 tons of rubbish were

removed in one day, restoring one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours to its former glory. The

following year, Kiernan took his idea one step further with Clean Up Australia Day. This time over 300,000

citizens, each armed with rubbish bags and a pair of gloves, took part in the community effort to make

a difference.

IV It wasn’t surprising that Kiernan’s final target was the world. In 1993, the United Nations Environment

Programme (UNEP) threw itself behind Kiernan and his Clean Up the World campaign. On that first global

clean up day, more than 30 million people in 80 countries collected decades of accumulated waste.

V In 2008, UNEP’s campaign slogan for Clean Up the World Day was “Start today. Save tomorrow”. Each and

every one of us has the responsibility to create a little less rubbish and to dispose of our waste more carefully.

Let’s get practical by joining the 35 million people in 120 countries who, every September, volunteer to make

tomorrow’s world a cleaner one.




.... 1. UNEP wouldn’t support Kiernan’s plans to go

global.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................

.... 2. Clean Up the World Day is an annual event.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................


1. What motivated Ian Kiernan to clean up Sydney

Harbour?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................

2. What is the meaning of the slogan for Clean Up the

World Day?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................


1. The food chain has been contaminated by .............

............................................................................. .

2. Sydney Harbour ....................................................

............................................................................. .


[5 x 1 = 5 points]

1. entering (paragraph I) ………………………

2. get involved and take

responsibility (paragraph II) ………………………

3. previous (paragraph III) ………………………

4. committed to something

(paragraph IV) ………………………

5. phrase used to advertise

something (paragraph V) ………………………

1 Unit Test Level 1

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Optional Reading


I

LIGHT POLLUTION

We all know what air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution are. But do you know what photo pollution

or luminous pollution are? Probably not, but these are just different names for light pollution.

II Light pollution refers to obtrusive or excessive light created by humans. It often interferes with natural light such

as in the case of street lights blocking out starlight.

III Light pollution can cause discomfort and can even affect your health. For example, strong lighting from

a neighbouring home, street lights, billboard lights or lights from a nearby motorway can disturb sleep when it shines directly into homes. In turn, sleep disturbance can lead to secondary problems such as traffic accidents

and poor performance at work or school. Efficiency experts believe that light pollution or excessive light

exposure may also cause worker fatigue, stress and increased anxiety.

IV Light pollution can also disrupt the environment. Light pollution can confuse animals and interfere with their

navigation. For example, migrating birds can be disoriented by lights on tall buildings. Many birds have

reportedly been killed after colliding with brightly lit buildings. Sea-turtle hatchlings, which depend on moonlight and starlight to guide them to the water, are confused and misdirected by artificial lighting. As a

result, they often end up heading towards lit-up car parks, beach houses and hotels by mistake.

V Despite the seriousness of the problem, light pollution is relatively easy to solve. Minimum-intensity lighting

should be used for all illumination. Make sure that unnecessary lighting is turned off by using timers. Improve

the efficiency of light fixtures by directing light more accurately towards where it’s needed. People need to

understand that lighting should be effective, but not excessively bright. If we want to increase our quality of life, we need to decrease the quantity of light.




.... 1. Photo pollution and luminous pollution are

unfamiliar terms.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................

.... 2. Traffic accidents are a primary result of light

pollution.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................

.... 3. A large number of birds die because of light

pollution.

...........................................................................

...........................................................................


[5 x 1 = 5 points]

1. hiding (paragraph II) ………………………

2. not good (paragraph III) ………………………

3. confused (paragraph IV) ………………………

4. direct (paragraph IV) ………………………

5. amount (paragraph V) ………………………


Sea-turtle hatchlings may move in the wrong

direction because ... .

a. moonlight hides the starlight

b. artificial lighting misguides them

c. they prefer heading towards lit-up car parks


1. Not only does light pollution cause discomfort, but

............................................................................. .

2. Sea-turtle hatchlings depend on moonlight and

starlight so that ......................................................

............................................................................. .


1. What do people do that causes light pollution?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................

2. What does the writer suggest in order to decrease

light pollution?

..............................................................................

..............................................................................

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