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Adults 5 PROGRESS TEST FILES 1-2 (EFUpperInt - 4th edition)

USE OF ENGLISH

I) For questions 1–7, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

My parents are thinking of buying a holiday home. In fact, they (1) …………. to choose one for the last
three years, but the more they discuss it, (2) …………. they agree on what they want. Dad would like a
place in Scotland, in spite of the cold weather. Mum insists on being not too far from London and on
having a house with proper heating, though Dad thinks that's too expensive. Mum is rather (3) ………….,
so I guess he’ll eventually agree, (4) …………. he? Today they asked my opinion: I said I don't mind where
the place is, as long as it has a fast internet connection! They didn't like that very much; they both object
to the amount of time I spend online. Well, isn’t that what (5) …………. do? However, they (6) …………. ask
me to look for interesting offers on the internet! I hope they make up their minds before the next
holidays. I (7) …………. to have somewhere nice to relax after the exams ever since I started secondary
school!

1 A ‘ve tried B ‘ve been trying C are trying D try

2 A the more B less C the less D the least
3 A two-faced B strong-willed C laid-back D big-headed
4 A doesn't B wouldn’t C isn’t D won’t
5 A the youngs B the younger C the young D the young people
6 A did B do C could D didn’t
7 A wanted B ‘ve been wanting C want D ‘ve wanted

II) Read an extract from an email. For questions 8–15, think of the word which best fits each gap. Use
only one word in each gap.

Seems like ages (8) …………. we’ve been in touch! Hope all’s well with you. Life’s pretty busy here, as ever.
I’ve changed jobs. Still teaching art and design, but at a different college. I’ve been (9) …………. there for
six months now. I love it, but it’s hard work. We’re off on a study trip to Amsterdam at the end of the
month. Should be fun. I’ve (10) …………. been to Amsterdam before.

Last week Mark was fixing dinner when he got a nasty cut on his left hand. It started bleeding badly and
he just passed (11) ………….! Poor thing, he really can’t stand the sight of blood - and to be honest, (12)
…………. can I. Anyway, I had to play strong until he came (13) ………….. I rushed him to hospital, he had six
stitches. He’s doing fine now, only that he (14) …………. been doing any cooking for the past week ☹.

My sister is pregnant and she’s just (15) ……… out that she’s having twins! She and Tom are over the
Moon, but quite nervous, too, as you can imagine. And I’m going to be an aunt for the first time. Can’t
wait!

III) Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in each gap.

A GARLIC A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

You may know that Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures have (16) ________ (TRADITION)
used garlic in their dishes. What you may not know is that garlic was also thought of as a (17) ________
(VALUE) medicine by many ancient civilisations. Today, (18) ________ (PROFESSION) in the field of
nutrition have come up with new information which is indeed quite surprising . Apparently, not only is
garlic good for you but it also helps you overcome various illnesses. The main (19) ________
(ADVANTAGE) of eating garlic is of course bad breath. Cooking it (20) ________ (REDUCTION) the strong
smell and eating parsley, which is a natural deodoriser, also helps minimise the smell. So, why not add
garlic to some of your favourite dishes?
IV) For questions 21–25, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words, including the word given.

21 I’ve never been to a fashion show before. TIME

It’s the …………………………………… to a fashion show.
22 Where did you get that watch? ME
Could you tell ……………………………………?
23 The last time she fell ill was two years ago. FOR
She …………………………………… two years.
24 When did he start learning Japanese? LONG
…………………………………… learning Japanese?
25 As you get older, you realise life isn't about how you look. THE
……………………………………, the more you realise life isn't about how you look.

READING COMPREHENSION

I) You will read an article about fashion designer Stella McCartney. For questions 1–5, choose the
answer (A, B, C, or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

When designer Stella McCartney arrived on the fashion scene, many people claimed her success was due
to her famous name. Her father is, after all, Beatles legend Paul McCartney. This, however, is not true. For
Stella, becoming a success took hard work, determination and, of course, talent.
In 1995, after graduating from Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London, she enjoyed almost
immediate success. Two short years later, at the age of twenty-six, she became the head designer at
Chloé, a famous Parisian fashion house. After four highly successful years at Chloé, Stella launched her
own fashion label and showed her first collection in 2001.
Since then her company has been growing steadily. In that time, it has developed a reputation as a
fashion company with a difference. When Stella was growing up on a farm, her parents taught her to
respect animals, to be aware of nature, and to understand that human beings share the planet with other
creatures. These beliefs have had a huge impact on her and, as a result, she believes in
ethical fashion now. Ethical fashion covers issues such as working conditions, child labour, fair trade and
responsible production that does not harm the environment.
As a lifelong vegetarian, Stella does not use any natural leather or fur in her designs. The fabric she
prefers is organic cotton and she has been experimenting with eco-friendly materials and production
processes for some time. Recently, Stella decided not to work with a fabrics factory because the process
used by it to colour the fabrics was very harmful to the environment. An entire river near the factory
became red, making the water unsuitable for drinking or for use in
agriculture.
Stella’s ethical fashion also aims to help poor workers. For this reason, she has created a range of cloth
bags together with the United Nations’ International Trade Centre. The programme provides work for
poor communities in Kenya, where the bags are created by hand. So far, 160 people in disadvantaged
areas have been involved in the production. They are earning money, which has improved their lives.
Stella McCartney has an interesting philosophy. Instead of just creating new designs season after season,
she believes designers should ask themselves how they make their clothes and accessories,
where they make them, and what materials they use. Thinking about these questions makes designing
more challenging and more interesting, but still allows designers to create luxurious, beautiful items that
people want to buy. Stella McCartney is proof of that.
1 According to the text, Stella McCartney
A succeeded with the help of her father.
B had a high position at a relatively young age.
C experienced difficulty finding the right job.
D created her own company straight after college.

2 Which statement is true about Stella McCartney?

A As a child, she found out about ethical fashion.
B When she was a child, she wore organic cotton clothes.
C She often gets ideas for her designs from nature.
D No animal products are used in her fashions.

3 Why did Stella refuse to work with the factory?

A The production method was not ethical.
B The water used for the colours was polluted.
C The factory could not supply the fabric she wanted.
D The wrong colour was used for the fabrics.

4 In Stella’s opinion, what should designers do?

A Create better designs every year.
B Question the methods of their production.
C Develop their own fashion philosophy.
D Make their clothes more luxurious.

5 The aim of the text is to

A show why some production methods are better.
B suggest how fashion designers can help the community.
C explain the philosophy behind Stella’s collections.
D describe how Stella became a fashion designer.

II) Read a text about insects as food. Five sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the
sentences A–F the one which best fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to
use.

THE INSECTS ARE COMING!

With an abundance of cheap food and a weakness for junk food, the dietary habits of many Americans
(and people in other Western countries) have led to an obesity epidemic. (6) ____
If you put a plate of bugs (as insects are often called in the USA) in front of an American, they, like most
Westerns, would probably refuse to eat them. Insects are seen as pests that destroy food crops rather
than delicacies to be eaten. (7) ____ The challenge for the promoters of insect-based meals is to make
Americans see them in the same way.
During the 20th century, if you had visited a research department at an American food and agricultural
university, you would have heard about how they were trying to reduce insect numbers due to the
negative impact they have on crops and seeds. (8) ____Furthermore, insect fairs such as the BugFest at
the North Carolina Museum or The Great Insect Fair at Penn State University explain that grasshoppers,
moths and their cousins are an excellent source of nutrients like protein, minerals and vitamins. The fairs
also offer the more adventurous visitors ‘bug banquets’, which serve mouth-watering insect dishes.
Apart from the scientific community, a growing number of market stalls and restaurants are providing
insect meals too. (9) ____What is more, fans of insect-based cooking like Daniella Martin are spreading
the word that bugs are good for you. Martin’s blog Girl Meets Bug, her internet cooking videos and her
newspaper columns are all contributing to changing Americans’ perceptions of insects. (10) ____While
entomophagists (people who eat insects) agree they face an uphill struggle, with 70 million obese
citizens and millions more who want to be environmentally friendly, it seems that this could be the right
time for insects to invade America’s kitchens.

A Today, 50% of the same universities promote insects as food.

B The popularity of Mexican food in the USA is also helping, as companies such as Don Bugito offer
traditional Mexican insect dishes.
C Moreover, the amount of land needed to produce enough insects to feed the whole country is much
smaller than the land needed to produce meat.
D But will it be enough?
E However, in parts of Asia, Africa and Central America, where there are plenty of big, juicy insects all
year round, they are considered a delicious staple.
F As a result, a growing number of food experts are saying it’s time to replace traditional dishes with
more nutritious and also more economical and ecological dishes: dishes that contain insects.

WRITING
● TASK 1

This is part of an email you have received from your English friend, Ewan.

… and you said they’d asked you really strange questions in the interview. What kind of questions were
they? Can you give me a couple of examples? I wonder how you answered them… And how did you feel
during the interview? Do you think they’ll offer you the job? Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

Write your email (120–150 words).

● TASK 2

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence:

When we finally got to the village, we felt there was something spooky about it.
You must include these ideas:
● why you went there
● what strange events frightened you
● what happened in the end

Write your story (120–150 words).

Adults 5

WRITING AN ESSAY
___________________________________________________________________

Definition: An essay is a short piece of writing on a particular subject, often

expressing personal views.

FOR AND AGAINST ESSAYS OPINION ESSAYS

STRUCTURE STRUCTURE

1. Introduction: 1. Introduction:
Paragraph 1: Present the topic, making a Paragraph 1: Present the topic and give
general remark about it, without giving your personal opinion.
your personal opinion.

2. Main Body: 2. Main Body:

Paragraph 2: Write 2 or 3 advantages/ Paragraph 2: Give reasons to support your
arguments FOR opinion.
Paragraph 3: Write 2 or 3 disadvantages/ Paragraph 3: add more (different) reasons to
arguments AGAINST support your views. You may mention the
Support each argument with examples. opposing opinion and why you find it
unconvincing.

3. Conclusion: 3. Conclusion:
Paragraph 4: Give a balanced summary of Paragraph 4: You restate your opinions using
the topic. You can mention your opinion different words.
in this final paragraph(I believe / I think / In
my opinion…).
AN OPINION ESSAY

I- Discuss these questions. Give reasons for your opinions.

Do you think most teenagers have a healthy lifestyle?
Do you have a healthy lifestyle?

II- Read the task below. What two different elements does the task contain?

Many people agree that teenagers don’t get enough exercise. Give your own view of the
problem and propose ways to solve it.

III- Read the essay below. What is the writer’s opinion about the problem? How many
solutions does he propose?
Most people agree that the lack of exercise in teenagers’ lives is a serious problem. But what
are the causes of this problem and what can we do to address them?
I strongly believe that today’s teenagers spend too much time playing on electronic gadgets.
They hardly ever do outdoor activities and this is why many of them do not do enough exercise.
What is more, many teenagers are overweight and this makes them less willing to exercise. In
order to tackle this problem, a number of measures are necessary. In my view, it is unrealistic
to limit the amount of time teenagers spend on gadgets. What I propose instead is to make
sure canteens only serve healthy food. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend that we give
all teenagers free membership of their local sports facilities. To conclude, lack of exercise can
cause long-term health problems, so it is vital that we act now. It seems to me that the
measures I propose will begin to remedy the situation.

Tips for writing an essay

 Begin with general or factual comments about the topic.
 Divide your essay into an introduction, main body and conclusion.
 If the task has more than one element, deal with them in different paragraphs within
the main body.
 Support opinions with evidence or examples.

Does the writer follow all of the advice? What do you think?
IV- Complete these phrases with the words below

only common my agree propose conclusion what see argue seems said

 Giving a personal opinion

I (strongly) ___________ In my opinion As I _________ it
It ________ to me In ___________ view
 Introducing other people’s opinions
It is often _________ that... It is a _________ belief that...
Most/ Some people __________ that...
 Making an additional point
_______ is more,... Not ________ that, but … Moreover,...
 Introducing ideas and solutions
To tackle this problem, I ________ that
 Concluding
To ________ up, In _________, To conclude,

PRACTICE

V- Fill in the blanks with the missing expressions. Use the expressions from the previous
exercise.

If we can believe recent reports in the press, many teenagers are overweight and unfit.
1______that teaching children at school about healthy lifestyle would help to solve the
problem.

2______, it would be very sensible to teach children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Health
problems later in life often start because people get into bad habits during their teenage years.
3______ that this is the responsibility of the parents and not the school. but as I see it,

In order to tackle this problem, time should be set aside in the school timetable to teach children
about the benefits of eating healthily and getting lots of exercise. 4_______ doctors could also play a
part by coming into school and talking to students. I suggest that one or two hours a week should be
spent on this topic.

5________, I agree with those people who believe that healthy living should be taught in schools, it
seems to me that the students themselves and society in general would benefit from this proposal.

Brainstorming When you write an essay, it’s important that you brainstorm to come up with as
many ideas as possible connected to the topic, and then group related ideas together.
It’s your turn!
VI- Read the task below and discuss together questions 1-3. Brainstorm ideas and write notes.

Some people believe that doing sport at school is a distraction from more important work.
Write your opinion about this issue and propose ways for students to do more sport at school
without causing problems for their studies.

 Which sports do young people do at school? How often?

 Are there other subjects that are more important than sport? Which ones? Why?
 How could more sport be added to the school timetable without affecting other
subjects?

VII- Using your notes from the previous exercise, write a plan for your essay. Use the essay in
exercise III or V as a model and use the phrases in exercise IV to write your essay.

Further practice

File 3
In your English class you have been talking about the environment. Now, your teacher has
asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do
you think these problems can be solved?

Notes
Write about:
● transport
● rubbish
● energy at home
 A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY

I- What are the pros (advantages) and cons (disadvantages) of community service as a form of
punishment? Look at these ideas and write A (advantage) and D (disadvantages)

1. It can make criminals think crime isn’t serious.

2. It can put citizens at risk.
3. It cuts prison costs.
4. It allows people to stay with their families.
5. It helps society.

II- Read the writing task below and then tick the things you will do.

Your English teacher has asked you to read the extract from an article and then to write an
essay: The pros and cons of community service for young offenders

In the past, criminals were either sent 1 write an article

to prison or given a fine, depending on
how serious their crime was. Today, 2 discuss prisons in detail
doing community service is an
alternative form of punishment. Is it a 3 focus on community service
good way to deal with young offenders
though? 4 discuss the advantages of community
service
5 discuss the disadvantages of community
service
C- Read the model essay and underline any of the advantages and
6 give your disadvantages
opinion from A.
on the issue

Teenage crime is an unfortunate fact of life. The question is, though, is community service
for young offenders a good idea?

To begin with, there are many benefits of community service. Community service makes
sure young offenders are punished and benefits others at the same time.

It takes away their freedom and it makes them think about their role in society. For
example, cleaning up public areas or looking after people in the community force young
offenders to put other people’s needs before their own.

On the other hand, community service has its disadvantages. If dangerous criminals are
allowed to live in society, people might be at risk. Furthermore, young offenders who only
receive community service may not think that it’s a serious punishment, and they won’t be
put off community other crimes in the future.

In conclusion, I think community service should only be used for criminals who are not
dangerous and take it seriously as a punishment. Consequently, each case must be
judged individually to make sure that the punishment given is suitable for each criminal.
Read the model essay again and answer the questions.
1. Does the introduction rephrase the wording in the task?
2. Has the writer included all the arguments from A? Why/Why not?
3. Which words and phrases are used to link ideas in the essay?
4. Has the writer given a balanced view of the pros and cons?
5. Where is the writer’s personal opinion expressed?

Match.
1. Paragraph 1 ❒ a. discusses the arguments against.
2. Paragraph 2 ❒ b. sums up and states your opinion.
3. Paragraph 3 ❒ c. discusses the arguments for.
4. Paragraph 4 ❒ d. introduces the topic to be discussed.

Look at the Useful Expressions and choose the correct answers.

1. The offender was sentenced ______ twelve months in prison.
a. to b. in c. for
2. Some punishments can cause more harm than _____.
a. benefits b. advantages c. good
3. People who _____ the law should be punished.
a. commit b. break c. prevent
4. The first-time offender was left off with _____.
a. a crime b. a warning c. the law
5. What are the arguments for and _____ prison sentences?
a. cons b. disadvantages c. against

Write your essay about the topic

Useful Language

To list arguments in the main body: In the first place, First of all, To start with, To begin with,
Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, Finally, In addition (to this), Furthermore, Moreover, Besides, last but
not least

Presenting arguments for: The main/first/most important advantage of ..., One major
advantage of ..., A further advantage ..., One/Another/An additional advantage of ..., One point
of view in favour of ..., It is often suggested/believed/argued that ..., Some/Many people
suggest/feel/argue that ..., Some/Many people are in favour of/are convinced that ...,

Presenting arguments against: One major disadvantage of ..., The main/most important
disadvantage/drawback of ..., One/Another/An additional disadvantage of ..., One
point/argument against ..., Some/Many people are against ...,
Presenting examples, causes and results: for example/instance, such as, like, in
particular,therefore, for this reason, because, as, since, as a result,

To add more points to the same topic: what is more, furthermore, also, in addition to,
besides, apart from this/that, not to mention the fact that, etc.

To make contrasting points: on the other hand, however, despite/in spite of (the fact), while,
nevertheless, even though, although, it can be argued that, one can argue that, etc.

To conclude: to conclude/sum up, all in all, all things considered, in conclusion, on the whole,
taking everything into account, taking all this into account/consideration, above all, as was
previously stated, etc.

Useful Phrases for Writing Opinion Essays

To list points: In the first place, first of all, to start with, in the first place, etc.

To add more points: what is more, another major reason, also, furthermore, moreover, in
addition to, besides, apart from this, not to mention the fact that, etc.

To introduce conflicting viewpoints: It is argued that, people argue that, opponents of this
view say, there are people who oppose, etc.

To express opinion: I believe, In my opinion, I think, In my view, I strongly believe, e

It’s your turn!

Your English teacher has asked you to read the extract from an article and then to write your
essay.

Graffiti has covered our cities and made them very ugly. Some people call it “art”, but most of it
is meaningless and done by young people who are bored. Perhaps if those caught were made
to clean up their mess and that of others they wouldn’t do it again.

Write an essay discussing the pros and cons of making people clean up their own graffiti
instead of fining them.
In the English class you have continued talking about graffiti but now the questions is:

Is graffiti art or an act of vandalism? What do you think?

Use the questions below to brainstorm ideas

● Does graffiti make cities look beautiful or ugly?

● Does graffiti encourage crime or self expression?
● Should artists be allowed to paint graffiti anywhere in the city?

Write your essay.

 ASOCIACIÓN ROSARINA DE CULTURA INGLESA

ADULTS 5 / PRE FIRST

USE OF ENGLISH

I- FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND DECIDE WHICH ANSWER a), b), c) or d) BEST FITS
EACH GAP.

There are situations in life which really 1)______ on my nerves! Soon after leaving the classroom yesterday,
I realized I didn´t have my new iPad. I turned round and went straight to my desk. 2)______, it wasn´t
where I had left it! I was angry because I had lost my iPad which was a present from my grandparents, but
3)______ was even more infuriating was that one of my classmates 4)______ it. If this is a joke, I don´t
think it´s a good one! I 5) ______ taking it to school.

1) a) put b) get c) take d) turn

2) a) Although b) Despite c) However d) Besides
3) a) what b) which c) who d) that
4) a) has stolen b) stole c) was stealing d) had stolen
5) a) avoid b) regret c) don´t mind d) refuse

II- FOR QUESTIONS 6-10, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP.
USE ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH GAP.

LOVE IN THE STARS

If you are keen 6)______ astrology, Dr Angela Turner’s latest book ‘Love in the Stars’ is well 7)______
reading. The author makes use of her scientific knowledge to explain which sort of personality types are
best suited to each 8)______.
The book is 9)______ easy to read that you´ll surely find what you’re looking for. No doubt, it would make
an ideal gift for anyone who believes 10)______ the power of the stars.

III- FOR QUESTIONS 11-15, READ THE TEXT BELOW. USE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITALS TO FORM A
WORD THAT FITS IN THE GAP.

Most users of the Internet are used to viruses. These viruses are a set of 11)______ (INSTRUCT) that enter
your computer attached to e-mail messages. Rather than causing direct harm to your computer, these
e-mails 12)______ (PERSUASION) you to pass a message on to your friends. These mails are 13)______
(APPARENT) harmless but eventually block up the entire system. With the rapid 14)______ (GROW) of the
Internet, it seems there are new 15)______ (INNOCENCE) users every day who are alarmed, intrigued or
tempted by these messages.
IV- COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE FIRST SENTENCE.
USE THE WORDS IN BOLD. USE BETWEEN 2 AND 5 WORDS.

16) They say the fire in the countryside is now under control. SAID
The fire in the countryside ____________________ under control.

17) I´m planning to visit my relatives in Buenos Aires next weekend. BE

Next weekend ____________________ my relatives in Buenos Aires.

18) “Don´t touch this pot! It´s extremely hot.” WARNED

Mum ____________________ the pot because it was extremely hot.

19) It was wrong of you to go out without permission. ASKED

You ____________________ me to leave.

20) This is the first time I´ve driven this type of car. USED
I´m ____________________ this type of car.
 READING COMPREHENSION
I)- YOU ARE GOING TO READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT EXERCISING. FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, CHOOSE THE CORRECT
ANSWER (A, B, C or D).

EXERCISE – WHY BOTHER?

SWIMMING
Exercise Value:
If there´s an ideal activity is swimming. It´s excellent for strength, stamina and
suppleness. It´s a great way to get fit and stay fit.
Swimming is especially good if you are overweight or have any backache, stiffness or
disability, because your body is supported by water.
Practical Points:
Anyone of any age can learn – it´s never too late. Ask about lessons for your age group at your local
swimming pool. Many pools have special sessions, like over 50s, adults only, parents and babies, or parents
and toddlers. You can swim alone, or with friends or family. It shouldn’t cost much. Most pools have season
tickets and special rates for lunch time or early morning sessions. There are special rates if you are
unwaged or retired.
If you find you like and get good at it, there are lots of water sports like windsurfing or sub aqua diving you
could try.
JOGGING AND RUNNING
Exercise Value:
Jogging, or running at any pace, is really popular now. It´s fun, free and a quick way to get fit. It´s very good
for stamina, but not so good for suppleness or upper body strength There´s some risk of over-use injury to
feet, knees, ankles and hips. But if you don’t overdo it at first, and run on soft surfaces like grass when you
can, you shouldn´t have serious problems. If you have arthritis, in your legs, hips or back or if you are
overweight, try cycling or swimming instead.
Practical Points:
The only expense is a good pair of shoes. Take care in traffic. Avoid busy roads and jogging at night. If you
have no alternative, wear light coloured clothes and a reflective chest band.
There are lots of athletic clubs you can join. Some runs are competitive but others are fun. Taking part will
give you lots of satisfaction.
CYCLING
Exercise Value:
Cycling is great for stamina and leg strength. It won´t do much for your suppleness if you
are young, but if you´re older it will really help to keep moving.
Practical Points:
Cycling is an easy and cheap way to get about. You can cycle alone or with family or friends.
There are lots of groups and clubs that organise day trips, weekend away and holidays. Though new bikes
are quite expensive, you can ask for advice at a bike shop without having to buy one.
To avoid traffic accidents, make sure you know your Highway Code and avoid busy roads. Use cycle tracks
where you can. If you are cycling at night, make sure your lights work, and wear light coloured clothing and
a reflective chest band. Avoid cycling in fog or icy weather.
1- Swimming is recommended specially
A) if you need to train hard
B) if you suffer from some kind of physical problem
C) if you want to lose weight
D) if you need company

2- In most swimming pools you can get discounts

A) under certain conditions
B) only if you are on holiday
C) unless you are retired
D) provided you are with your family

3- If you take up jogging, it´s advisable

A) to avoid soft surfaces
B) to get a companion when jogging at night
C) to enter competitive runs
D) to start gradually

4- One of the benefits of cycling is that

A) you can be in contact with people
B) you can be supple without effort
C) hire a bike to go on holiday
D) bikes are easy to get

5- While riding at night you should

A) avoid using your lights
B) check you know the Highway Code
C) take some precautions
D) try to take busy roads
II- FIVE SENTENCES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE TEXT. CHOOSE FROM THE SENTENCES A-F THE ONE
WHICH FITS EACH GAP 6-10. THERE IS ONE EXTRA SENTENCE WHICH YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE.

ALL CHANGE
How much pressure could your relationship take? Two couples describe events that have changed their
lives.

Bill (40) and Jane (35) got married last year after living together for ten years.

Jane: Last year was the best and worst year of my life. Everything happened-Claudia was born, Bill lost his job, I
gave up work, my father died and we moved house. In one way Claudia´s birth made it all more difficult
because I was so tired, but it helped too. When my father died it made me see life as a continuing cycle of birth
and death. When Bill was made redundant, we were very worried about the cost of having a child. 6-______ At
first I thought it was good because he could spend time with Claudia. I was sure he would get a job quickly but
this was nine months ago and he is still not working and now we are borrowing money. If he doesn´t get a job
by the end of the year, I will have to go back to work. Bill will have to look after Claudia while I go out to work.
Bill: I never thought I could be made redundant. It was a terrible shock. I didn´t realize how quickly I´d start to
lose my confidence and self-respect. I feel strange being at home all day, and if I take Claudia out to the park I
feel uncomfortable in a world of women. At first I was very depressed. I was very angry with my old employers.
7- ______ Money is a big worry, though, and I just don´t know what will happen in the future.

Debbie (26) and Martin (27) have been together for two years and share a house in Fulham, London.

Debbie: Eighteen months ago, I was offered a very good job with much more responsibility and a much bigger
salary at a top management consultancy firm. 8-______ By the end of the first month, I was staying at the office
until 8.30 every evening and taking work home with me every weekend. During my second month I got my
travelling schedule and I knew that I had to be away from home for at least ten days every month. My husband
was as excited as I was at first. 9-______ I was spending a lot of time at breakfast and evening meetings. I´ve
bought a complete set of new clothes, I go to the hairdresser´s regularly and I have to mix socially with people I
don´t always like. Martin really hates this. At first I asked him to come with me when I got an invitation for two,
now I don’t. We live more separate lives and that worries me.
Martin: I´m really pleased about Debbie´s success but I´m not sure if it´s a good idea in the long term. It´s OK
for the moment but in fact, she is sacrificing herself, her family and her friends for her job. 10-______ I used to
enjoy our time together and our rather relaxed lifestyle. I don´t really like the way things have changed.
However, I do try to understand because the job´s important to Debbie and she´s important to me.
A- In fact, the salary is three times more than I used to earn.
B- We soon had to forget our worries and look after her.
C- I don´t actually like this situation, I just tolerate it.
D- There is also the problem of adjusting to unemployment.
E- But it wasn´t long before it got difficult for him.
F- Now I´m slowly adapting to my new role and even beginning to enjoy my free time.
 WRITING

Task 1

You have received this email from your friend Pat.

I´m thinking about attending a summer course in Britain so as to improve my English. As you did so last
year, I want to ask you about it. Where was the course? Was it for all levels? What about accommodation
and meals? What did you do at weekends? Did you enjoy the experience? Give me as many details as
possible!
I´ll be waiting for your answer!
Pat
Write your email. (120-150 words)
AND
Task 2

Write an answer to ONE of the questions in this part. Write your answer in 120-150 words.
A- In your class you have been talking about the importance of healthy eating and the negative
consequences of not doing so. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

“You are what you eat.” Do you agree?

Notes
Write about:
 special diets
 fast food
 skipping meals

Write your essay.

OR
B- You see this announcement in an English language magazine.
We´re looking for contributions to our series of articles: “The town I love”.
We will publish the best article in our next issue of the magazine.

Write your article.

OR

C- Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school magazine.
The story must finish with the sentence “And we never saw him again”.

Your story must include:

 a stranger
 a train
 a map

Write your story.

 Asociación Rosarina de Cultura Inglesa
ADULTS 5 / Pre First

I) YOU ARE GOING TO READ THREE ARTICLES. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ANSWER (A, B, C or D) TO EACH OF THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

TIPS
Ask your students to
 read the whole text first so as to get a feel for the overall meaning and context
 read the task/s carefully so as to be well aware of what to look for in the text.
 read the text again to be able to find the correct answers to the task/s
 always focus attention on important words or phrases
 when doing the task/s given always answer from what is in the passage (they shouldn´t use outside knowledge)
 read the text again to check their answers
A)

HERBALISM
The use of plants for healing is undoubtedly the world’s oldest and most comprehensive therapy. Since the dawn of
humanity a knowledge of herbal remedies has been handed down from generation to generation. With the growth
of artificial drug manufacture, the direct use of plants became unfashionable for a while, but in recent times there
has been renewed interest in herbalism as a system of medicine that is safe, natural and cheap.

The main purpose of herbal remedies is to activate the body’s own natural healing abilities by rebalancing and
cleansing it. Like the artificial drugs of orthodox or “scientific” medicine, many herbs also have antibiotic properties,
but unlike the artificial ones they rapidly return the body to a healthy state without damaging side-effects. When
correctly prescribed, herbs can be combined to heal any organ of the body unless it has been totally destroyed.
The earliest known records of medicinal herbs are from northern China and date from about 5,000 years ago.
Egyptian records go back almost as far and the herbs we can identify from these old records are still in use today.
There is evidence that herbal remedies continued to form the major part of medical practice around the world for
several millennia.

The coming of printing made possible an enormous range of books on herbalism – most notably Nicholas Culpeper’s
Complete Herbal (1653). This reflected the huge demand for knowledge about medicinal plants.
However, from the 16th century onwards the split between herbalism and “scientific” orthodox medicine became
wider and wider. Swiss chemists started the use of chemical substances (which were often poisonous) and it became
normal practice to use surgery in many areas. By the 19th century, although knowledge of herbalism had grown
considerably, herbal cures were increasingly out of fashion.

1- How was the knowledge of herbal medicine kept alive in ancient times?
a- It was taught at schools
b- It was published
c- It was taught to the younger ones by their elders
d- It was written down and handed to everyone
2- Why has an interest in herbalism been revived in recent years?
a- Because it is a cheap way of healing
b- Because of the use of synthetic drugs
c- Because no special knowledge is needed
d- Because doctors prescribe herbal medicines
3- What happens to the body after having been cured by herbs?
a- It needs further medicinal herbs
b- It may suffer side effects
c- It takes time to go back to its normal state
d- It recovers its previous healthy state
4- According to the article medicinal herbs started being used by
a- the Chinese after the Egyptians
b- the Chinese before the Egyptians
c- all ancient civilizations at around the same time
d- both the Chinese and the Egyptians at around the same time
5- Why did herbalism grow out of fashion in the 19th century?
a- Because of the use of poisonous substances
b- Because people knew less and less about herbs
c- Because there was a spread of the use of surgery as a cure for illness
d- Because orthodox medicine became more popular

B)

THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING

Can you imagine a whole day without telling lies? ‘Yes, of course’, most people would answer, but then, they’ve
probably forgotten all those little lies that are said so easily. ‘This is delicious.’ ‘You look lovely in that shirt.’ ‘I’d
love to come with you.’ Lying is a way of making life run more smoothly among human beings.

We are told not to lie from the moment we learn how to do it. This is at the age of about four when children
realise they can deceive people. We are not born liars.

In childhood the line between imagination and lying is often not clear. Children are praised for creative
imagination but generally criticised by adults for hiding the truth.

As adults we have definite ideas about which kind of lies are OK and which are not. Very often the reason for the
lie is the important thing in rejecting or accepting it.

Generally speaking there are three types of lies and liars. The first sort of liar wants to please people. If someone
is fishing for compliments and you tell them what they want to hear, you probably think it’s a ‘kind’ lie. The
second sort of liar wants to protect him or herself. When you lie for self protection the reason is clearer. To
explain your lateness, you tell your teacher the bus was delayed, not that you overslept. You cannot be blamed
for being late because you are not responsible for the behaviour of the bus and the consequences.

Finally, the third kind doesn’t care about other people and lies to get what he or she wants. This sort of lie could
be the most dangerous. It is the kind of lie people tell in order to climb up the ladder at work, without caring who
gets hurt in the process.

But what about being lied to? Can you spot when someone is telling you a lie? Experts say there are certain things
that can help identify someone who’s not telling the truth. There’s body language, for instance, or some verbal
clues. Also, liars take longer to answer a question. However, the truth of the matter is that we all lie at some time,
and, if anyone tells you they don’t lie, they are without doubt lying!

1- Most people lie regularly 2- As soon as lying is learnt,

a) to persuade others a) it’s forbidden
b) for social reasons b) it is used as a good strategy
c) for success c) it becomes a habit
d) to make a dream come true d) it becomes acceptable
3- Adults don’t have clear rules about 5- In order to detect liars the author advises
a) how to tell lies a) to ask for clarification
b) what is acceptable behaviour b) to ask for details
c) when children should lie c) to demand repetition
d) how to convince children not to lie d) to pay attention to visual and spoken hints

4- According to the text, the worst kind of lie

is the one told
a) for mutual benefit
b) not to feel guilty
c) to achieve personal goals
d) to get affection

C)

As the Canary Wharf community continues to grow, so does the Arts &
Events programme. With a calendar now boasting more than 100 events per
year, the programme is set to enjoy its most successful season so far.

June 1 heralds the start of the outdoor summer spectaculars, with a live relay from the Royal Opera House in
Covent Garden. This year’s production is “The Sleeping Beauty”. This enchanting story set to Tchaikovsky’s
score is a family favourite and a perfect get-together opportunity. Next up is the Canary Wharf Jog on June 7.
This fun run across the estate is in aid of the British Heart Foundation. With 2,000 runners from all over the
world taking part, the streets of Canary Wharf will be awash with red t-shirts proudly supporting an important
cause.

Moving from the streets to the skies, the next highlight of the summer will be City of Fireworks on June 24,
presented in partnership with the Greenwich and Docklands festival. This opening of performances features
international artists, musicians and amateur painters, always ready to share their talent with the visitors.

After the incredible popularity of last season’s summer gala series, this year’s schedule of concerts and
activities, from July 15 to 31, is aiming to be even better. With performances from the London Symphony
Orchestra, international choirs and a cast of surprise guests, the park is going to be packed. For those two
weeks it will be worth clearing some space in your diary during the daytimes as well, as the Arts & Events
programme is not just about summer nights. There will be picnics at lunch and movies in the evenings - even a
chance for some light exercise, too.

August is the time to learn some cool new moves as Thursdays and Fridays will feature outdoor dance classes
in Cabot Square. So if you’ve been inspired to try salsa or merengue, you can strut your stuff in the sunshine.
Also, the hills and fountains of Jubilee Park will, for the first time, play host to some outdoor entertainment
this year. In late August, the Jubilee Park Summer Stage will feature theatrical performances in the early
evenings - giving a chance to discover a side to Canary Wharf that perhaps you never knew existed. Then it’s
back indoors in September, kicking off with Cinema City in the East Wintergarden- so keep your eyes open for
the latest information. And remember: whatever you choose to do this summer, make sure you make time for
Canary Wharf.
1- According to the article, the Canary Wharf community…
a) has never been very popular with visitors
b) has always offered over 100 events per year
c) has produced its own performances over the years
d) is said to be at its best

2- The community’s events will attract…

a) Londoners only
b) British and American artists.
c) visitors of different nationalities
d) mainly salsa and merengue dancers

3- The concerts will take place…

a) by mid June
b) the second half of June
c) the first week in August
d) in July

4- What’s the intention of the article’s author?

a) to advertise a place to visit
b) to offer the reader advantages and disadvantages of a place
c) to warn against the dangers of some activities
d) to suggest a plan for a weekend outdoors

5- What’s the meaning of “strut your stuff” (paragraph 4)?

a) to show people how good you are at something
b) to be worried about something
c) to feel absolutely terrified
d) to help others in need
II) YOU ARE GOING TO READ THREE ARTICLES. FIVE SENTENCES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM
EACH ARTICLE. CHOOSE FROM THE SENTENCES (A-F) THE ONE WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP.
THERE IS ONE EXTRA SENTENCE YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE.

TIPS
Ask your students to
 read the whole text first so as to get a feel for the overall meaning and context
 look for linking words and phrases that connect the missing sentences with the sentences that
come before and after the gap
 make sure that the sentence they choose to fill a gap fits in logically with the sentence that
comes after it as well as with the sentence that comes before it

A)
IT’S A SMALL WORLD!
Picture this: You’re in a boat, a small one, easily 4,000 miles away from home. You’re being tossed from one
wave to another in appalling conditions. Your mast has been damaged in a fierce storm and you haven’t eaten
for two days while trying to remain afloat. (1)_________ You wait, hoping beyond hope that someone has
heard you and can reach you before conditions worsen still further.

You’re lucky. The message gets relayed to a cruise liner that is carrying thousands of passengers on the holiday
of a lifetime and just happens to be in your vicinity.

(2)_________ You are very grateful. You are taken on board where you’re given food and medical assistance
and start to feel human again. You travel with the liner safely to land.

So far, a straightforward sea rescue. (3)_________ It’s certainly not unheard of for large boats to come to the
aid of smaller ones, particularly in the big oceans where you can drift for days without seeing another boat.
(4)_________ The yachtsman whose boat got into trouble was John Fielder, a thirty-two-year-old man from a
tiny village on the south coast of England called Warsash. Last year John was sailing from the Caribbean island
Antigua to Rhode Island, north of New York, when he got into trouble. (5)_________ . She was the latest
addition to the fleet of the US based Princess Cruises and it was captained by Captain Clark. Captain Clark and
John Fielder had never met before, which is not surprising. What is surprising is that it turned out the two men
live round the corner from each other in that tiny village of Warsash on the south coast! In all probability they
buy their newspapers from the same shop but didn’t meet until their paths crossed 4,000 miles away in the
middle of the ocean!

A This happens from time to time when small boats run into difficulties in heavy weather.
B But there is a twist to this tale.
C Less than two hours later the enormous boat is alongside you, having altered course to
come to your rescue.
D Finally you admit defeat and put out an SOS call.
E He was stunned by the coincidence.
F The cruise liner that came to his assistance was the Crown Princess.
B)
ECCENTRIC SPORTS

In the past decade, Finland has become host for a number of unusual sporting competitions. (1)_________ In
many of these events, the winner or winners, is crowned as the world champion.

Common to most of these pursuits is their origins in Finnish folk heritage. (2)_________. Intelligence or social
skills are not required for success in these competitions. Yet, power, stamina and courage are vital. What then
are these sports? Here are a few of the most popular ones.

The Wife Carrying World Championships have been held in a small town in central Finland since 1992. The
winners are the couple who complete the course in the shortest time. To make it more difficult, water
obstacles have been added. Competition rules also state that men can choose any woman over the age of 16
to be their partner for the event. (3)_________. Regulations state the wives must be returned and the winner
receives the wife’s weight in beer!

Finland, being the home of Nokia, is the obvious place to organise the Mobile Phone Throwing World
Championships. The mobile phones used in the competition are provided by the organisers. (4)_________.
And the prize for the longest throw? The latest model of a brand new Nokia.

Another competition which has gathered imaginary guitar heroes is the Annual Air Guitar World
Championship. In recent years, more than 15 nationalities have been represented in this light-hearted event.
“Air Guitar” is the art of pretending to play along to a rock solo with nothing but an imaginary guitar.
(5)_________. Judges look for originality, stage charisma, and, obviously, “airness”.

Overall, even though the Finns are sometimes described as being reserved, so far no other nation has taken up
these amazing sports as seriously as Finland!

A In this case, success depends more on creativity than strength.

B Some competitors have wanted to throw their own, but that’s against the rules.
C For example, the wife carrying competition has its roots buried deep in an old local tradition:
the 19th century practice of wife stealing.
D Contests such as wife carrying, mud soccer, and endurance sauna sitting attract hundreds
of competitors every year from around the globe.
E We aren’t likely to see them in the Olympics just yet.
F So, the “wife” can be one’s own, or a neighbour’s, or from further away.
C)

The World’s Favourite Australians

When explorers came to Australia they couldn’t believe their eyes. The continent was full of strange and
wonderful creatures. There was the kangaroo, which moved along in huge jumps, and all kinds of new snakes
and insects. The strangest one of all was the “duck-billed platypus”. (1)_________ . Let me explain why. It’s a
bit like a duck because it has got a bill and lays eggs. It spends most of its time in the water, but instead of
feathers it is covered with fur so it can’t be a bird. In the end scientists decided it was a mammal because it is
warm-blooded and produces milk for its young.

(2)_________. Koalas are rather interesting. They are active at night and because of this, spend most of the
daytime asleep in the fork of trees. They don’t have tails, which is strange for animals which live in trees but
they have a hard pad of skin which lets them sit for hours. They have pouches for their young like kangaroos
but theirs open downwards!

Over the past two hundred years koalas have had a varied history. In the old days dingoes ate them and they
were hunted by the aborigines. When the Europeans colonized Australia they shot the dingoes and the
aborigines started eating different food. (3)_________. Unfortunately, they were hunted for their fur and in
1924 two million koala skins were exported.

Nowadays they are no longer hunted, but there are other dangers. Koalas eat enormous amounts of leaves
from gum trees, but since many of the forests have been cut down food is getting scarce. (4)_________.
Luckily people are aware of the problems and are trying to protect them so their future doesn’t look too bad.

(5) ____. One famous politician saw one and picked it up for a group of photographers. The koala wasn’t
interested and scratched him with its sharp claws. By the way, in case you were wondering, the name `koala´
comes from the aborigine language which means: `I don’t drink´. Even though they can drink water, they get
most of the liquid they need from the leaves they eat.

A Disease and cars are two other major threats.

B Even though koalas look so cute don’t be taken in!
C It lives in the mud most of its early life.
D Basically because nobody could work out what it was.
E This was great for the koalas and the population grew incredibly.

F Everybody’s favourite, though, is the koala.

III) READ THE THREE TEXTS BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP. USE
ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH GAP

TIPS
Ask your students to
 read the whole text first so as to get a feel for the overall meaning and context
 read the sentences containing the gap and think about what is missing: a verb? an adjective? a noun?
 check that your answer fits with what follows the gap, as well as with what comes before it
 read the whole text again to check that it makes sense

A)
TOO MUCH FREE TIME
Martha Kevin is retired. (1)____________ she stopped working more than six months ago, she still doesn’t
know what to do with her life. She isn’t (2)____________ to having so much free time. She would be much
happier (3)____________ she found a part time job, but at her age she may not be (4)____________ to get
one. Her doctor has advised her to rest for a while, and her best friend insists she should (5)____________ up
a hobby.

B)

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY

Most of us dream (1)___________ getting rich as soon as we can. Follow the example of Gisele Bündchen,
(2)___________ won’t consider getting out of bed for less than $30,000. She is likely to earn $12 million
(3)____________ year! But if you can’t become a super rich model, (4)___________ give
(5)___________ hope. You can always count on your luck and win the lottery!

C)

FAILURE OF FESTIVAL

The Westfield Music Festival, held last weekend, was a disaster. It was very badly organized. The programme
(1)____________ have begun at midday on Saturday, but because of “technical problems”, the first group
Torrents did not get on stage (2)____________ 1.30. Other performers were second-rate, apart
(3)____________ the singing of Julie Bloom, who was brilliant although the sound system was poor.
Most people (4)____________ gone mainly to see the group Radiant on Sunday but they only played for 35
minutes in all. There was then a closing display of fireworks. This seemed the high point of an otherwise dull
and disorganized event, attended (5)____________ fewer than 2,000 people.
Do we really want this festival again next year?
IV) READ THE THREE TEXTS BELOW AND DECIDE WHICH ANSWER A, B, C OR D BEST FITS EACH SPACE.

TIPS
Ask your students to
 read the rubrics carefully
 read the text without worrying about the missing words. (This will help them to get a feel for the overall
meaning of the text)
 go back and work on the missing words and think about what is missing: a verb? an adjective? a noun?
 look carefully at the four alternatives and choose the best one
 read the text again and check that the answer they select fits with what follows the gap, as well as with
what goes before the gap

A)
THE TELEPHONE
The telephone was (1) __________ in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman
who became a U.S. citizen. The word ‘telephone’ had been in existence since the
1830s and had been applied to a number of objects designed to produce sound.
Bell had become interested in the (2) _________ of long-distance speech through his work with the deaf. He
was twenty-eight and his assistant, Thomas Watson, was (3) _________ twenty-one when they achieved their
great success on 10th March 1876. Filled with excitement, Bell and Watson contacted a telegram company and
showed them the telephone. The company wrote to Bell, (4) _________ that it was an interesting new device.
(5) __________, after giving it careful consideration, they had come to the conclusion that it had ‘no future’.

1- a) created b) discovered c) invented d) found

2- a) occasion b) chance c) probability d) possibility
3- a) quite b) just c) simply d) lately
4- a) saying b) telling c) informing d) suggesting
5- a) Although b) Despite c) However d) Otherwise

B)

Do you remember (1) ______________________ at the Asterix Pancake Restaurant last year? It was deep
winter and outside it was freezing. We (2) _________________ over the hills all day and were totally
exhausted. After all that walking I wasn’t just hungry, I was starving! Our car had broken down that morning
and it was still at the garage when we came back to the village. The Asterix was easy to remember because, at
that time, they were having their windows painted red. It looked (3) ________________ strange. We hadn’t
gone to the restaurant mainly because it was too expensive. But that night we were too cold to care.
(4) _______________, the story is that the Asterix (5) ________________ last week. The owners went
bankrupt. I know you’ve always wanted to open a restaurant. Shall we try to buy it?

1) A) eating B) eat C) to eat D) eaten

2) A) have been walking B) were walking C) have walked D) had been walking
3) A) like B) such C) so D) as
4) A) Anyway B) Otherwise C) Instead D) While
5) A) burst out B) closed down C) knocked down D) put off
C)
SPORT ON TELEVISION
I find it difficult to understand why so many people watch sport on television. After all, sport is
(1)___________ to be a way of keeping fit and of enjoying yourself by getting out of the house. It seems
strange for people to be (2)___________ in sport, and to spend all their time sitting in a chair watching other
people getting involved in it. (3)___________, it is sometimes difficult to buy tickets for big sporting occasions,
and if they are taking (4)___________ on the other side of the world, then television is clearly a great
advantage. I have several friends who are very good at telling footballers how to play, and (5)___________
them of not trying hard enough, while they themselves are sitting in armchairs eating and drinking.

1) a- supposed b- managed c- willing d- used

2) a- keen b- interested c- fond d- enthusiastic
3) a- Although b- However c- Despite d- Moreover
4) a- part b- care c- advantage d- place
5) a- suspect b- claim c- accuse d- warn

V) READ THE TEXTS BELOW. USE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITALS TO FORM A WORD THAT FITS IN
THE GAP.

TIPS
Ask your students to:
 read the sentence carefully
 decide which type of word is needed in each gap, e.g. a noun, an adjective, an adverb, a verb
 look at the word in bold capitals -they may need to add a prefix or suffix, or make other changes.
More than one change may be required
 check number, gender and verb tenses
 read their completed sentence again and check that it makes sense

A)

DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY…OR NOT.

People have often wondered about the reasons for (1) ________ (HAPPY). One of the
reasons seems to be accepting what you’ve got. People who expect to have a (2)
________ (SUCCESS) career, lots of money and a perfect (3) ________ (RELATION) aren’t
as happy as those who accept what they have. (4) ________ (ATTRACT) people are also
believed to be happy; and (5) ________ (SURPRISE); intelligence has very little effect on
how happy you are.
B)

DIFFERENT STYLES

In today’s workplace, a knowledge of the difference between men’s and women’s communication styles is a/n
(1)____________ (VALUE) tool. It is possible to identify some patterns that (2)__________ (FREQUENCY)
apply to men and women.

In general, women are more (3)___________ (IMPULSE) than men, more likely to control conversations and
try to (4)___________ (PERSUASION) others to do what they want.

Naturally, people who talk the most are often seen negatively and can be
(5)________ (ANNOY).

C)

PROBLEMS ABROAD

While I was abroad, I picked up a mysterious (1) ___________ (INFECT). My doctor sent me to see a
(2) _________ (SPECIAL) because he didn’t recognize my symptoms. After a thorough
(3) ___________ (EXAMINE) a nurse gave me an (4) ____________ (INJECT) in my arm. The arm was quite
(5) __________ (PAIN) for several days afterwards but my recovery was very quick.

VI) FOR QUESTIONS 1 – 15, COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE
FIRST SENTENCE, USING THE WORD GIVEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. YOU MUST USE BETWEEN
TWO AND FIVE WORDS, INCLUDING THE WORD GIVEN.

TIPS
Ask your students to

 read the leading sentence carefully

 look at the words given in the new sentence
 think about the words that they need to change in the new sentence, e.g. an adjective may become a
noun or vice versa
 remember that their answer may include words or expressions not used in the leading sentence, but
these must express exactly the same idea.
 remember not to include new information

1- I think you were wrong to sell your computer. HAVE

You ___________________________ your computer.

2- He prefers Italian restaurants to vegetarian ones. RATHER

He ___________________________ Italian restaurants than to vegetarian ones.
3- According to the papers, the driver of the sports car was a teenager. BEING
According to the papers, the sports car ___________________________ teenager.

4- She’s saving money to go on a trip. WHEN

She’ll ___________________________ she has saved enough money.

5- We have very little petrol left in the petrol tank. MUCH

We ___________________________ petrol left in the petrol tank.

6- Why don’t you take a year off? asked Jim. SUGGESTED

Jim ___________________________ a year off.

7- I think it would be a good idea to speak to the teacher first. WERE

If ___________________________ speak to the teacher first.

8- I got to the party too late to hear the band. STOPPED

By the time I got to the party ___________________________ playing.

9- Nothing has been written about the talk. ANYTHING

Nobody ___________________________ about the talk.

10- Jenny looks sad, so I think she didn’t win the tennis match. CAN’T
Jenny ___________________________ the tennis match.

11- Mark’s mother forbids him to have his ear pierced. LET
Mark’s mother ___________________________ his ear pierced.

12- The news is so good that we will open a bottle of champagne. SUCH
It ___________________________ that we will open a bottle of champagne.

13- The course wasn’t as easy as I’d expected. MORE

The course ___________________________ I’d expected.

14- The news said that he had pushed the other players. ACCUSED
The newspapers ___________________________ the other players.

15- The police said the mugger is extremely dangerous. BELIEVED

The mugger ___________________________ extremely dangerous.
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ADULTS 5 / PRE FIRST

USE OF ENGLISH
I) FOR QUESTIONS 1-8 READ THE TEXT BELOW AND DECIDE WHICH ANSWER (a, b, c or d) BEST FITS
EACH GAP.

Police in Stockport in the UK are looking for a man who 1) ____________ armed and
dangerous. He 2) ___________ money and jewels from very posh shops in central
Stockport when the police last learned from him. The identikit which appears in
newspapers, the television and social networks is quite 3) ____________. He is likely to be
hiding in a warehouse on the 4) ____________ of town. People all over the country are 5) ____________ to
provide any useful information about him as a high 6) ____________is offered. Witnesses have accused him
7) ____________ threatening victims at knifepoint. Police have 8) ____________ the public not to approach
him but to contact the nearest police station if they think they have seen him.

1- a) reports to be b) is believed to be c) is thought of being d) says he’s

2- a) had been stealing b) was stealing c) has been stealing d) is stealing
3- a) accurate b) biased c) acquitted d) guilty
4- a) outskirts b) suburbs c) slums d) district
5- a) admitted b) regretted c) warned d) encouraged
6- a) reward b) bribe c) ransom d) fine
7- a) for b) with c) of d) by
8- a) suggested b) insisted c) recommended d) warned

II) FOR QUESTIONS 9-15, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS ECH GAP, USE
ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH GAP.

MP3s HAVE RUINED OUR LISTENING HABITS

Sometimes I feel the rise of MP3s has made music too easy to obtain. Instead 9) _______ taking time to
appreciate good music, most fans now consume as much music 10) _______ they possibly can. My music
collection seems 11) _______ be increasingly impersonal, to the point where I don´t even know 12) _______
I’ve downloaded an album or not. The problem is that there´s always a new band 13) _______ has released a
new album I want to listen to. 14) _______ there is a huge variety of music available, people´s tastes are
narrowing because they generally only go to concerts where bands sound exactly 15) _______ all the others
they enjoy listening to.

III) FOR QUESTIONS 16-20, READ THE TEXT BELOW. USE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITALS TO FORM A WORD
THAT FITS IN THE GAP.

Want to feel happier? Go with the flow!

Scientists have a word for that feeling when you’re so engaged in an activity that you stop (16) ________
(NOTICE) the passage of time: “flow.” What creates flow is not the activity itself but the circumstances
surrounding it and your perception of the activity. The activity, whether mowing the lawn or sky diving, must
fulfil three requirements: it must be seen as a (17) __________ (CHOOSE), it has to be something you find
(18) __________ (ENJOY), and it has to be difficult enough to require skill but not so challenging that you
can’t (19) __________ (SUCCESS) in the task. Perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of flow is that
what you are experiencing is a lack of emotion. When you flow, you (20) __________ (LITERAL) lose yourself
in the moment. It is afterwards that you feel the joy of the experience.
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IV) FOR QUESTIONS 21-25, COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO
THE FIRST SENTENCE, USING THE WORD GIVEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. YOU MUST USE
BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS, INCLUDING THE WORD GIVEN.
21- They’re celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at the end of July. WILL
By the end of July they __________________________ for 30 years.

22- “You should come back before midnight.” Dad told me. BETTER
You ___________________________ before midnight,” Dad told me.

23- “I´m really sorry I broke your camera,” Ellie said to her mum.
Ellie ___________________________ her mum´s camera. APOLOGISED
24- I’m sure my neighbour has gone away. There are no lights on in his house.
My neighbour ___________________________ away. There are no lights on in his house. MUST
25- A famous fashion designer is making Sally’s wedding dress.
Sally is __________________________ by a famous fashion designer. HAVING
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READING COMPREHENSION

I) READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT SUMMER CAMPS IN THE USA. FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, CHOOSE THE ANSWER (A,
B, C OR D) WHICH YOU THINK FITS BEST ACCORDING TO THE TEXT.

Every year, thousands of students fly to the United States to spend their
holidays working at summer camps. In return, they get a free return flight,
full board, pocket money and the chance to travel. Lucy Gribble joined
Camp America and spent eight weeks working at a summer camp for six to
sixteen-year-olds.

I applied at the last minute and was so thrilled at the prospect of spending the holidays doing something
more exciting than working in the local supermarket, that I quickly accepted the only job left – in the camp
laundry.

I started to have my doubts while squashed between the windsurfing instructor and the aerobics teacher
during the bumpy three-hour ride to the camp, about 90 miles from New York City. On arrival I was told by
the camp director that I would be doing the washing for 200 children on my own. For the first week, the
party sent out by the jobs agency – seven English students and one Welsh, one Pole and one Australian –
became a full-time cleaning squad, getting the place ready for its grand opening.

We swept out dead birds from the bunkrooms; washed the lavatories, gymnasium and kitchen; polished the
cooking equipment; cut the grass, put up the sports net, and lugged any luggage sent on ahead to the
bedrooms. After the children’s arrival I had to work from 8:45 in the morning to 10:30 at night to get all my
work done. “Don’t worry”, said the director, “The kids always throw all their clothes in the wash after five
minutes in the first week.” I smiled through gritted teeth.

The kitchen workers and myself found ourselves at the bottom of the camp’s class system. We were never
invited to join in the evening activities and at the talent show we were the only six out of the entire camp to
be excluded. When we did manage to get out of the camp, our evenings tended to consist of eating ice-
cream in the local gas station or driving 20 miles to a restaurant to drink cheap lemonade. Despite the
unexciting venues, we made the best of the situation and enjoyed a lot of laughs throughout the summer.

The camp itself had a large lake and excellent sporting activities. But because organized activities for the
children carried on into the evening we usually only got the chance to use the tennis courts or the swimming
pool. The camp food was poor with child-sized portions; fresh fruit and vegetables were rare. One catering
worker even stood over the pineapple rings checking that you took only one each. The plus points of the
camp were the beautiful parkland setting, meeting a great bunch of travelling companions and managing to
work my way through far more of my course books for my English degree than I would have done back
home.

And without Camp America’s free flight to USA – and a rail ticket from my parents – I would never have seen
Niagara Falls, climbed the Empire States, visited Washington DC or had a picture taken with Mickey Mouse
at Disney World. All of which I did after the camp closed down.
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Choose the most appropriate answer A, B, C or D.

1-Why did Lucy take a job in the camp laundry?

A) She thought the work sounded exciting.
B) There was no other work available.
C) She wasn’t qualified for any other job.
D) It seemed to be the easiest work.

2-As soon as they arrived at the camp

A) Lucy started washing clothes for 200 children.
B) the director told her that the rest of the staff would help her.
C) they had a big opening party.
D) Lucy and the other students had to clean the whole camp.

3-Lucy and the kitchen workers

A) were the slowest at learning their jobs.
B) had to organize their own social life.
C) didn’t agree on most ideas.
D) used to avoid evening activities.

4-Lucy didn’t do much sport because

A) the camp didn’t provide good sport facilities.
B) she didn’t like tennis.
C) the children used the camp’s facilities all day long.
D) she didn’t want to join in any of the sporting activities.

5-Once the camp closed down Lucy

A) travelled around the US.
B) went to study for her English degree.
C) took a train back home.
D) was taken back to Niagara Falls by her parents.
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II) READ A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ABOUT A WOMAN WHO SPENT LAST YEAR AS A JUDGE FOR THE BRITISH
THEATRE AWARDS. FIVE SENTENCES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ARTICLE. CHOOSE FROM THE
SENTENCES A – F THE ONE WHICH FITS EACH GAP (6-10). THERE IS ONE EXTRA SENTENCE WHICH YOU DO
NOT NEED TO USE.

THEATRE CRITIC
Who judges the British Theatre Awards? James Pickard finds out.
Elisabeth Hart went to the theatre in London 55 times last year. She read 55
programmes, saw 55 curtains rise and ate an undisclosed number of ice-creams. On top of that, she had to
write page after page of notes on each visit. However, she is not a professional theatre critic. She’s an
ordinary member of the public on the judging panel of this year’s British Theatre Awards.
Mrs. Hart was one of four theatre-lovers chosen to judge all new drama productions (excluding musicals)
last year. 6) __________. Mrs. Hart thinks this was a good system. “It’s important to have amateurs playing a
part in the decisions”, she says. “It stops the awards appearing to have been fixed like some others. And if a
play wins an award the public know that it’s been approved by people with no axe to grind”.
Mrs. Hart is extremely enthusiastic about the theatre. “The year before last I went to over 30 plays”, she
says, “and they were a complete bag”.7) ___________. It began with an application form left on a foyer shelf
by the Society of London Theatre, which organizes the awards. She filled it in, added a short theatre review,
and was selected from several hundred applicants.
“They were looking for people with a very wide taste in theatre”, she explains. “I always enjoyed acting in
plays when I was young, and as a student in London, I regularly bought cheap standing tickets for West End
productions”. Being a judge was hard work, though. 8) ___________. “But I never got sick of it. Even the
plays I didn’t like always had some redeeming qualities”.
She could never sit back and relax, though, because she had to make notes on everything. Having to take
this approach meant that she couldn’t let her concentration slip at any time. “It wasn’t just the actors we
were judging, but also costume design, direction, lighting and script – twelve categories in all. But I still
enjoyed it.”
9) ___________. “That didn’t happen at all. It was all very civilized and friendly”, says Mrs. Hart. “We were
listened to and our votes were all equal”.
10) ___________. “It is bursting with talent on all fronts, from playwriting to direction, and there are plenty
of innovative developments in productions. I personally think new writing should be encouraged. But overall
theatre is definitely alive and kicking”.

A- In this situation there is surely a danger of the professional critics dominating the discussions.
B- Her appointment was therefore something of a dream come true for her.
C- They were part of a panel that also included five professional theatre critics.
D- Regular theatre–goers usually disagree with some of their judgments.
E- In one week alone, her duties involved her reviewing as many as seven plays.
F- The experience has left Mrs. Hart optimistic about the state of British theatre.
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WRITING
You have seen this announcement in a fashion magazine.

CLOTHES

 What is your favourite piece of clothing?

 Where did you buy it?
 Why is it special to you?

We will publish the best articles in the magazine next month

Write your article. (120 – 150 words)

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ADULTS 5 / PRE FIRST

USE OF ENGLISH

I- FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND DECIDE WHICH ANSWER a), b), c) or d) BEST FITS
EACH GAP.

PARENTS AND CHILDREN

I was reading an article last week in which the writer described how her children 1)______ as they grew up.
When they were small, she had to 2)______ noisy games in the house, or join in their interminable games
of football in the garden. 3)______ the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting
up to, or what crisis she would have to deal with next. She dreaded that they might take after her husband,
who 4)________ having been a/an 5)______ child who spent most of the time showing off to his friends by
breaking things or getting into fights.

1) a) have changed b) were changing c) had changed d) were changed

2) a) get on with b) put up with c) get rid of d) cover up
3) a) Although b) While c) After d) If
4) a) admitted b) denied c) accepted d) rejected
5) a) eccentric b) wild c) stressful d) weird

II- FOR QUESTIONS 6-10, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP.
USE ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH GAP.

ARE YOU PLANNING A DIFFERENT SORT OF HOLIDAY?

Then why don´t you give Kenya a try? Kenya is the ideal holiday destination 6)________ anyone. It is
indeed a country which is 7)______ a visit as it appeals to all holiday-makers.
If you visit Kenya, don´t miss the opportunity of 8)______ on a safari where you will be 9)________ to
observe lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras and rhinos in their natural habitat. Most of these species
10)______ likely to disappear from places other than these conservation areas. So, book now! You won´t
regret it.

III- FOR QUESTIONS 11-15, READ THE TEXT BELOW. USE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITALS TO FORM A
WORD THAT FITS IN THE GAP.

Technology has succeeded in making everything in our lives easier. First came the TV and the stereo,
11)________ (LATE) on, computers, tablets and cell phones. It is absolutely surprising to see the restless
and 12) _____________ (REBEL) youngsters sitting quietly in front of screens. Public 13) _____________
(AWARE) of the many uses of these gadgets in different fields of activities has increased 14) ________
(DRAMATIC) over the past decade. However, 15) _____________ (POOR) is the other face of modern
society, and the poor have no access to the benefits of technology.
IV- FOR QUESTIONS 16-20, COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO
THE FIRST SENTENCE. USE THE WORDS IN BOLD. USE BETWEEN 2 AND 5 WORDS.

16) I can´t wait to see my penpal next summer. FORWARD

I´m ____________________ my penpal next summer.

17) Do you agree with footballers being paid so much money? WONDERING
I was ____________________ with footballers being paid so much money.

18) I´m very much against testing cosmetics on live animals. FAVOUR
I´m not ____________________ testing cosmetics on live animals.

19) The festival was so successful that they decided to organise another one. SUCH
It was ____________________ they decided to organise another one.

20) The dog only bites if you step on his tail. UNLESS
The dog ____________________ step on his tail.
 READING COMPREHENSION

I- YOU ARE GOING TO READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT SWATCH WATCHES. FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, CHOOSE THE
CORRECT ANSWER (A, B, C or D).

For three centuries the Swiss were the watch-making experts of the world. In evidence, in 1960
four out of five watches were made in Switzerland. But by 1980 this market share had dropped to one in
five, and by 1990 the figure was less than 5%. The Swiss watch industry was in big trouble, and they knew
it. Only the luxury watch manufacturers were still making money.
Two things had led to this: technology and price. Although it was the Swiss who had invented
electronic quartz watches, they were first manufactured and sold in the USA by Hamilton and Timex- these
were digital watches. But by the 1980s, thanks to super-efficient mass-production techniques most of
these watches were made in Japan by Citizen or Seiko, or thanks to low labour costs, in Hong Kong, and not
in Switzerland.
However, Swiss market research showed that consumers still liked analogue watches (the ones
whose hands moved around the face of the watch). Now, the problem was that good ones were much
more expensive than digital ones- and cheap ones were less exact and needed winding every day.
The technology required to make quartz watches with hands that moved around a face was
developed in Switzerland by an old watch making company called ETA. But to make such watches at a
competitive price would require a lot of money. So the company took the risk of developing an
unrepairable watch which was welded into a plastic case that would only cost 15 Swiss francs to
manufacture. The idea was to make a fashionable watch, not one like the famous Rolex or Omega that rich
people bought to last them a lifetime. The design of the face of the watch and the strap were what would
make fashionable, trendy and sporty people want to buy what they called “a Swatch".
The new "Swatches" wouldn't compete with cheap digital watches on price. No, they would be
more expensive but much more attractive. This was going to be a completely new product. It was such a
novel product that the company that manufactured it needed to spend large amounts of money on
promotion and advertising. In 1995 they spent 30 million Swiss francs in the USA alone on advertising- to
create a fresh, young, sporty image for the product. They spent millions on sponsoring sportspeople and
sports events. Even Princess Diana wore "Swatches". They constantly produced new designs, including
"Swatches" smelling of mint, strawberry and banana.
ETA, the creators of "Swatch" watches, restricted their production so that each design was a
"Special Edition" which might become part of a collection, not just a mass-produced object. The quality was
excellent: the watches weren't repairable, but they didn't need to be, because they didn't go wrong. Each
new design was both original and fashionable.
And that was how the "Swatch" earned its place in marketing history, and how the Swiss watch-
making industry was rescued by Swiss efficiency and innovation.

1- One of the reasons why the Swiss watch-making industry was in trouble was that...
A) Swiss watches were expensive.
B) the Swiss started making watches of a low quality.
C) Swiss watches didn't last a lifetime.
D) Swiss watch-makers didn't know how to make digital watches.
2- The problem with good analogue watches was...
A) the fact that they were never exact.
B) their price.
C) that people thought they were less exact than digital ones.
D) that quartz couldn't be used to make them.

3- The Swiss wanted to make a quartz analogue watch that would be unique because of its...
A) colourful face and hands.
B) low price.
C) plastic case.
D) fashionable design.

4- In order to make "Swatch" watches famous, their makers...

A) sponsored sports events in the USA and Switzerland.
B) gave well-known people like Princess Diana, a "Swatch" as a birthday present.
C) thought they should all have some kind of attractive smell.
D) made each watch have a special design.

5- The main reason why Switzerland regained its position in the world market was that...
A) it started selling cheap digital watches.
B) they created a watch that was more expensive than digital ones but was more attractive and of a high
quality.
C) they opened watch factories in Hong Kong and could produce cheap watches.
D) people realized that Swiss watches lasted longer than any others.
II- FIVE SENTENCES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE TEXT. CHOOSE FROM THE SENTENCES A-F THE ONE
WHICH FITS EACH GAP 6-10. THERE IS ONE EXTRA SENTENCE WHICH YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE.

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?

Sixteen years ago, Charles Gray was a millionaire. He worked as a university professor and had a huge six-bedroomed
mansion in the centre of Eugene, Oregon. Today he has nothing. But this is no sob story – there have been no Stock
Market crashes or terrible illnesses or gambling debts. Charles Gray is poor on purpose. Tired of being a “have” in a
world of “have-nots”, he made the deliberate choice to get rid of his wealth. And this, he says, has brought him
happiness.

Charles Gray was born into a poor family where he developed, as he puts it, “a kind of working-class dislike of the
rich”. However, he became very successful, in the traditional American dream fashion. 6-____ He married for love
but later inherited both a large mansion and a small fortune - a little over $2 million.

Most people would be very happy with this, but Charles Gray was different. The enormous amount of money that he
had inherited began to make him feel guilty and uncomfortable. “It bothered me that I lived this way when I knew
that people all over the world were starving and didn’t have a fair chance.”

The solution came when his wife Leslie announced over breakfast one morning that she thought they should give
away half of their money. Instead of choking on his cornflakes, Charles’ reaction was “What an excellent idea!” 7-
____ Soon afterwards, they moved out of their big house into a smaller apartment.

But in spite of giving away more money than most people make in their lifetime, Charles still wasn’t happy. Although
he was a lot poorer than he had been the year before, he wasn’t poor enough. Then he thought up the idea of
dividing the world’s wealth by its total population, and working out how much each person should have.
8-____ So he gave away everything he still owned, and decided to try and live on his fair share. At this point his wife
decided to leave.

Now, sixteen years later, he lives in a small rented caravan in the backyard of someone else’s house. He does not
need to buy much, so he only has to work for a few hours a week. He grows his own vegetables and in the summer
he collects the fruit that most people can’t be bothered to pick. Charles believes that working too hard and being
over-ambitious is a major cause of unhappiness, a view which many people would agree with. “We have lost our
traditional values as we have grown richer, because the consumer goods that are put before us are so appealing. 9-
____ It doesn’t contribute to happiness – in fact many people are more miserable. They would be much happier if
they wanted less and worked less.”

He believes that most people try to escape from the rat race by earning so much money that they will be free from
everyday worries, but most people never succeed. 10-____ He is no longer guilty about his undeserved wealth, and
says “I’m much happier now – I wouldn’t go back to being rich for anything – no way.”

A- He has found an easier way of getting out it, and has discovered that choosing to be
poor makes you free.
B- He worked out that this came to about $100 a month.
C- She always used to say that Charles was the most unselfish man in the world.
D- So the Grays set up a small charity and gave away half of their money to their
favourite causes.

E- But in order to pay for a bigger house or better car you have to put in an enormous
amount of work.
F- He passed his exams, got a car, credit cards and a good job as a university professor.
 WRITING
Task 1
You have received this email from a friend of yours.
I´m worried about the environment and would like to join an organisation to help in the conservation of
our planet. Can you tell me about the organisation you belong to? What activities do you take part in?
Where do you meet and how often? Is there a cost to join or are you simply volunteers? Is there any other
information that you consider necessary?

Write soon! I can´t wait!

Thomas

Write your email (120-150 words)

AND
Task 2
Write an answer to one of the questions in this part. Write your answer in 120-150 words.

A. In your class you have been talking about whether schoolchildren should wear a uniform or not. Now
your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
“Wearing a school uniform should be compulsory.” Do you agree?
Notes
Write about:
 common identity
 looking smart
 individuality
Write your essay.
OR
B. You see this announcement in an English language magazine.

We´re looking for contributions to our series of articles: “The best activity to keep fit”.

Tell us about what you do to stay fit.

How you decided to start
Advantages the activity offers
What makes you enjoy it

The most interesting articles will be published in our next issue.

Write your article.

OR
C. Your English teacher has asked you to enter a story writing competition your school is organising.
The story must begin with the sentence “Janet couldn´t believe her good luck”
Your story must include:
 a TV show
 a phonecall
 making a decision
Write your story
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Pre First

NAME: .............................................................................
CLASS: ............................................................................. DNI: ........................................
LISTENING TEST – ANSWER SHEET

I) YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR TWO FRIENDS, NATALIE AND ADAM, TALKING ABOUT A DIFFERENT TYPE OF
NEWS COVERAGE. FOR EACH QUESTION, DECIDE IF THE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE AND THEN PUT
A TICK IN THE CORRESPONDING BOX:
TRUE FALSE

1- Adam hasn’t read newspapers lately.

2- Talking about the news with a colleague made Adam feel depressed.

3- The Good News Network is a TV channel.

4- Adam assumes the Network covers just silly stories.

5- The Network aims to deal with serious issues in a positive way.

6- The stories reported on the Network are all American.

7- Natalie thinks that the stories that get the most coverage give bad news.

8- In the end Adam promises he’ll read the news on the Network.

II) LISTEN TO A WOMAN DESCRIBING SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS AROUND THE WORLD. FOR EACH QUESTION,
COMPLETE THE NOTES BELOW WITH ONE, TWO OR THREE WORDS:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
 In America, teenagers are excited about their (9) ________________ birthday.
At that age they can get a (10) _________________________ in most states.

 In China at a baby’s first birthday, the child is placed in the middle of a group of (11) _____________.
According to tradition, if the baby picks up the (12) _____________ first, he or she will be rich.

 In a Japanese (13)___________________called Seven-Five-Three, children wear their best kimonos and

get (14) ________________________ with a message written on them.

 What about adults? Well, anyone whose birthday ends (15) _____________
will have a special celebration in the USA.
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III) LISTEN TO FIVE PEOPLE TALK ABOUT HOW NOISE AFFECTS THEIR CONCENTRATION. MATCH THE
STATEMENTS ON THE RIGHT TO THE PEOPLE ON THE LEFT. WRITE A LETTER NEXT TO EACH NAME. THERE
IS ONE EXTRA LETTER WHICH YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE:

16- Martina ______

A- I can have di s traction s except during my one silent hour a day.

17- Rachel ______

B- I live in the country, so noi se i s not a problem for me.

18- Romesh ______

C- I wa s surpri sed to find I couldn’t work like I had expected to.

19- Mark ______

D- She finds it difficult to study in the city.

20- John ______

E- I’m experienced enough to li sten to music while I work.

F- I listen to music if the task doe sn’t need too much attention.
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Pre First
NAME: .............................................................................
CLASS: ............................................................................. DNI: ........................................
READING, USE OF ENGLISH AND WRITING TEST

I) YOU ARE GOING TO READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN. FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, CHOOSE THE
ANSWER (A, B, C or D) WHICH YOU THINK FITS BEST ACCORDING TO THE TEXT.

NOT JUST A QUESTION OF LUCK!

Computer software has made Joyce and Larry Lacerte and the ir family rich enough to
build their dream house an enormous computer controlled mansion complete with
swimming pool, baseball pitch, miniature estate cars for racing round the grounds, and
tennis courts, in a leafy Dallas suburb. There are so many rooms in the house itself that
to send messages to family members they need intercoms, absolutely essential in a
house where it could take half an hour to find somebody.

It is morning in the kitchen. Sitting in line at the huge breakfast bar in order of age from two to eleven are their seven
children. The daily printout from the master computer in the attic with its ten gigabytes of memory has already told
them what the day holds for them by producing a list of activities for each member of the family. The comput er has
also recorded the outside temperature, the air pressure, the wind direction and speed. Inside the house it controls
the lights, the room temperatures, each child’s computer, the backup generator, the TV sets and the massive security
system which protects the property. In addition to the main computer, each child has his or her own computer
station, complete with laser printer, just like Larry’s.

It takes an army of helpers, dozens of machines and clockwork precision to make it all work. But then pre cision is
something the family knows all about, for this is a house that computers have designed. Larry is the founder of a
company which has built up its business providing computer software for small firms. Larry talks as he takes us on a
four-hour tour of the mansion.

I’ve always been fascinated by computers. In fact, I was brought up with them and worked with
them since the age of fourteen! I’ve been lucky though, because I’ve always had good people to
work for me. But I think my real strength is that I’ve done every single job in the company
myself, so I know just what’s involved in each one. We’ve got three hundred and fifteen
employees at the moment and we’re still taking people on. That’s not to say that we haven’t
had scary moments, of course. Like when we had to borrow money to pay the bills. I really hated being in debt but it’s
actually worked out well for us. We’ve also bought four or five other small companies along the way.

I suppose we came to Dallas mainly for the children’s sake, because the schools here are wonderful … and I’ve also
worked out that I get a couple of hours a day more with the children you see, the office is so close to home! The
children are very important to Larry and Joyce. Particularly when Larry thought that he might n ot live to see them
grow up. Three years ago doctors thought that he had a brain tumor and the future looked gloomy. “It’s changed the
way I think about my family, the way I look at life, even though everything seems to be all right now,” says Larry. “I
don’t want to give up my job but I don’t work as hard as I did before!”
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1- What disadvantage is mentioned about living in a house like Larry’s?

A) It is very expensive to provide lighting and heating.
B) It is easy for someone to try and break in.
C) It can be difficult to communicate with family members.
D) It takes too long to walk from one room to another.

2- What does Larry do for a living?

A) He works for several small companies.
B) He makes electrical goods.
C) He designs dream houses.
D) He has his own computer business.

3- What does Larry think is the secret behind his successful career?
A) His educational background.
B) His knowledge of the business.
C) His friends and family.
D) His strong financial position.

4- Larry moved to Dallas

A) to give the children a good education.
B) to be nearer the office he works in.
C) to build a luxurious house for the family
D) to manage some smaller companies.

5- What changed Larry’s outlook on life?

A) Having children.
B) Being ill.
C) Working away from home.
D) Becoming rich.
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II )YOU ARE GOING TO READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT EXTREME SPORTS. FIVE SENTENCES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM
THE ARTICLE. CHOOSE FROM THE SENTENCES A-F THE ONE WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP. THERE IS ONE EXTRA
SENTENCE WHICH YOU DO NOT N EED TO USE.

Imagine this scene: a woman inside a cage in the sea, with sharks all around her. Wouldn’t you expect the woman to
feel terrified? Not Gill Williams – she finds such experience absolutely thrilling. Gill is an “extreme” sportswoman 6)
_____ .
“I love scary animals,” says Gill. “I love being near them and touching them. Great white sharks
come and attack the bars on the cage.” 7) _____ There are more people like Gill than you
might think. They leave their offices and businesses to spend their free time doing extremely
dangerous things. Some of them fly jets across deserts or go diving in unexplored caves, while
others explore African rivers. All of them want to explore more than their normal lives can
offer. They want adventure.
Bob Card is a skydiving trainer. He teaches people to leap out of aeroplanes and let themselves fall through the air
without opening their parachutes until the very last minute. “I believe there is an adventurer inside every one of us,”
he says. It doesn’t matter how old or strong you are 8) _____ . If you find that spirit, your life will take on new
meaning.”
One advantage of doing extreme sports to satisfy your need for adventure is that you can completely forget about
your everyday problems. As Bob says: “You can’t be concerned about business phone calls or examination results
when you’re jumping out of a plane. How much danger can a person take? According to Sandra Quiggen, pani c is
rare, even when you come face to face with a bad tempered hippopotamus on the Zambe zi River. “You get scared,”
she says. “9) _____. But a little fear makes the brain work faster, as long as you don’t let it turn into panic.”
There is an element of risk in all extreme sports. “If you don’t do things right, you are asking for trouble,” says Card.
10) _____ . The difference between extreme sport and “normal” sport is that, although there are organized
competitions for these sports, most extreme sports people are more interested in testing their own abilities than in
winning prizes. In fact, most of them would agree with mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary’s reply when asked why he
wanted to climb Everest. “Because it’s there.”

A- But training and proper equipment help to make these sports safer.
B- The adventurer is there, just hidden away somewhere.
C- An adventurer who takes sport to its most dangerous limits.
D- Those animals have such big teeth.
E- I touch them, but I don’t let them bite me!”
F- Everybody should take part in thrilling activities.
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USE OF ENGLISH

I) FOR EACH QUESTION, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER A), B) , C) OR D)

My interest in archaeology 1)_____ back to the years I spent in Peru when I was a child. Since I graduated as an
archaeologist, I 2)_____ on trips to different exotic places. But Peru remains my favourite. It is a country which is
3)_____ for its beautiful cities and impressive scenery. I visited it again last year . I was 4) _____ to complete the trek
along the Inca trail but an accident prevented me and had to go back home. I 5)_____ taken that as a frustrating
experience but, on the contrary, it taught me that life is about 6)_____ chances. We should all learn that setting
ourselves 7) _____ is as important as achieving them. Although I still haven’t got used 8) _____ long periods away
from my family, I wouldn’t like to do anything else.

1) a) takes b) holds c) dates d) carries

2) a) go b) have been going c) had been going d) am going
3) a) renowned b)depicted c) inspired d)accomplished
4) a) stubborn b) determined c) devoted d) positive
5) a) will have b) could have c) must have d) can’t have
6) a) holding b) searching c) picking d) taking
7) a) goals b) ideas c) plans d) developments
8) a) to spend b) to spending c) have spent d) spending

II) FOR EACH QUESTION, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP. USE ONLY
ONE IN EACH GAP.

The city of Pompeii was 9) _____________ ancient Roman town-city. It was mostly destroyed and buried under 4 to
6 m of ash and rocks in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
The eruption destroyed the city, killing its inhabitants and burying 10) ____________ under tons of ash. Evidence for
the destruction originally came from a surviving letter by Pliny the Younger, who saw the eruption from a distance
and described the death of his uncle Pliny the Elder, who died 11) ____________ he was trying to rescue citizens. The
objects that lay beneath the city 12) _____________ been well-preserved for centuries 13) _____________ of the
lack of air and moisture. These artifacts provide an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city during the Pax
Romana.
Pompeii has been a tourist destination 14) _______________ over 250 years, with approximately 2.5 million visitors
every year.
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III )READ THE TEXT BELOW. FOR EACH QUESTION USE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITALS TO FORM A WORD THAT FITS
IN THE GAP.
DEATH VALLEY

The hottest place in North America got its name when a very 15) _________(LUCK) group of miners crossed it on
their way to California in 1849. They had no idea that temperatures could get above 120 degrees Fahrenheit and
nearly 16) _______ (DEATH) there as a result. This is why they gave it the name that it still has today. Despite its
name, more than 1.3 million 17) ________ (VISIT) still go there every year. It is likely, however, that many of them
have absolutely no idea how 18) ________ (DANGER) being in such a hot, dry climate can be. Also, 19) ________
(EXPERIENCE) walkers often do not drink nearly enough water or wear the clothes that this extreme 20) _______
(HOT) requires. Signs of body suffering are high body temperature, dry skin, headaches and feeling dizzy. All this is
often accompanied by 21) ________ (SICK). If the person is not given urgent medical care, they will have only a 20
percent chance of surviving.

IV) COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE FIRST SENTENCE, USING THE
WORD GIVEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. YOU MUST USE BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS.

22) I’m certain that her effort and hard work helped her reach her goals.
Her effort and hard work ____________________ reach her goals HAVE
23) It was a waste of time to study so much. Your test was very easy.
You ____________________ much for your test because it was very easy. SO
24) It’s not necessary for students to wear a uniform.
Students ________________________ a uniform. TO
25) First King Tut married his wife. Then, he died as a result of an infection.
King Tut _______________________ before he died as a result of an infection. ALREADY
26) I thought Schliemann found King Tut’s tomb, but it was not his discovery.
I thought Schliemann found King Tut’s tomb, but the discovery ____________________. NOT
27) First we will get to the hotel. Then we will call you.
We ______________________________________ we get to the hotel. UNTIL
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WRITING

In class you have been discussing technology. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Nowadays, technology is everywhere. Has technology made people’s lives better or worse?

Notes

Write about:

- electronic devices/ inventions

- the Internet

- travel
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Pre First

TIPS

Ask your students to

read the whole text first so that they can get a general understanding
read the whole sentence containing the gap before deciding on the right word
think about the type of word it is
read the whole text again to make it makes sense
pay attention to spelling (Remember mistakes in spelling are penalized)

1. COMPLETE THE BLANKS USING ONLY ONE WORD

a.

In our programme today, we are going to talk about friendship. As a teenager, you ________ 1) be
worried about your relationships with your parents, be confused ________ 2) the opposite sex or
lack self-confidence. __________ 3) you have a real friend, you can share these problems without
embarrassment. A real friend is _________ 4) you can trust, who will be there for you _________
5) when you are bad-tempered or depressed.

b.

If you open a teenager’s wardrobe, you will surely find out 1) ________ most of their clothes are
of well known sport brands 2) ________ as Adidas or Puma. The fact is that teenagers nowadays
are 3) _________ more brand conscious than their parents 4) ________ to be at the same age, and
this is the cause of many arguments at home. Parents refuse to pay 5) ________ expensive trendy
clothes, while their children won’t accept to wear anything that is 6) ________ the brand they
like.

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TIPS

Ask your students to

read the leading sentence carefully

think about the words that they need to change in the new sentence, e.g. an adjective may
become a noun or vice versa
remember that their answer may include words or expressions not used in the leading
sentence, but these must express exactly the same idea.
remember not to include new information
remember that contracted words count as two words, e.g. don’t = do not (except for can ´t,
which counts as one)

2. COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE FIRST
SENTENCE, USING THE WORD GIVEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. YOU MUST USE
BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS.

1) John had a terrible headache. That’s why he couldn’t join us.

PREVENTED

John’s headache ……………………………………………. us.

2) I started studying English more than 4 years ago.

FOR

I ……………………………………almost five years now.

3) Mark regrets not continuing with his guitar lessons.

WISHES

Mark ………………………………his guitar lessons.

4) Nobody thought Djokovik was good enough to win the Roland Garros tournament.

CAPABLE

Nobody thought Djokovik ……………………………the Roland Garros tournament.

5) I won’t manage if you don’t help me.

UNLESS

I …………………………….. help me.

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6) I still find it very hard to work at night.

USED

I am ………………………….. at night yet.

7) “We didn’t break the window”, the children said.

DENIED

The children ……………………………..window.

8) Although she had an injured ankle, Steffi still won the match.

DESPITE

……………………………………….. Steffi still won the match.

9) Paula asked me if the dress suited her.

SUIT

Paula said: “……………………………..?”

10) The last time I saw him was when he lived in Brighton.

SINCE

I ……………………………………...he lived in Brighton.

11) We had our end-of-term party in the gym.

TOOK

Our end-of-term party .......................................... the gym.

12) During our walk in the woods, we saw a UFO.

WERE

We ........................................... when we saw a UFO.

13) I don’t think that vampires exist.

IN

I don’t ..........................................vampires.

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14) The price given doesn’t include breakfast.

INCLUDED

…………………………………… the price.

15) When I called, Tom was still asleep.

SLEEPING

Tom .....................................I called.

16) I’m sure the thieves broke the window.

MUST

The thieves …………………………… the window.

17) I was reading and my sister was watching a DVD at the same time.

WHILE

My sister .....................................................I was reading.

18) Mike spent last summer reading books about crop circles.

LOT

Mike ................................................................of books about crop circles last summer.

19) My sister can always borrow my clothes if she needs them.

MIND

I …………….............................................. my clothes to my sister if she needs them.

20) She told her our secret. That was wrong.

HAVE

She ……………………………………..her our secret.

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TIPS

Ask your students to

read the sentence carefully

decide which type of word is needed in each gap, e.g. a noun, adjective, adverb, verb
look at the word in bold capitals -they may need to add a prefix or suffix, or make other
changes. More than one change may be required
check number, gender and verb tenses
read their completed sentence again and check that it makes sense

3. WRITE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS.

a.

Computers That Play Games

Computers have had the ability to play chess for many years now, and their performance in games against
the best players in the world has shown steady 1- (IMPROVE). However, it will be years before the
designers of computer games machines can beat their 2-(BIG) challenge yet - the ancient board game called
'Go'. The playing area is 3-(CONSIDERATION) larger than in chess and there are far more pieces, so that the
combination of moves is almost 4-(END). The game involves planning so many moves ahead that even the
impressive calculations of the fastest modern computers are 5-(SUFFICIENT) to deal with the problems of
the game. In a recent competition for computer 'Go' machines, the best machine
beat all its rivals, but lost 6- (HEAVY) to three young schoolchildren, so there is
obviously still a lot of work to do.

b.

When Mr. Forester’s daughter announced that she wanted to be a 7) (COMEDY),

her father did not receive the news very 8) (ENTHUSIASM). He 9) (WARNING)
her that she would have to rehearse and work at very 10) (CONVENIENCE) times. She would also face the
problem of 11) (EMPLOY), since a job as an actress is not easy to find. However, she said she was
convinced it was the right career for her. She added that nothing would stop her from becoming a great
12) (SUCCEED).

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We love to look at photographs of 13) (CELEBRATE) and they love to be looked at. Until, that is,
they reach 14) (FAMOUS). When they first start out, they spend all their time trying their hardest
to get into the newspapers. Then, once they are household names, everything changes. All public
characters 15) (DESPERATION) desire press attention when they want it, and they cry invasion of
privacy when they don’t. You can even 16) (SYMPATHETIC) with them at times. Photographers
will sometimes do the most 17) (EXPECT) things to get a shot, but we all love to see the results.
And as long as we do, the financial reward for these pictures is so 18) (AMAZE) that any risk is
worth taking.

c. USE THE WORDS IN CAPITALS TO FORM A WORD THAT FITS IN THE GAP.

19) If a place is _______________, that means that there are too many people living there. POPULATE

20) The first people to arrive lived in a _______________ near the coast. SETTLE

21) The police are looking into the _______________of a 60-year-old woman APPEAR

–we hope they’ll find her soon.

22) Your muscles will _______________ if you don’t exercise them regularly. WEAK

23) There will be an _______________ into this tragic accident. INVESTIGATE

24) I woke up to see a _______________ light shining in the sky. MYSTERY

25) My brother wants to be an _______________ when he finishes university. ARCHAEOLOGY

26) Arthur was a _______________ king of England. LEGEND

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4. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER: A), B), C) or D)

1- Susan _________ a lot of useful experience during the exchange programme in the USA.

a) won b) made c) earned d) gained

2- If we start the project now, by the time we leave for school it __________ .

a) will be finishing b) will finish c) will be finished d) will have been

finishing

3- If I were you, I’d _________ fast food. Otherwise you’ll never lose weight!

a) get on with b) cut down on c) go through with d) get away

4- The old woman _________ something I could not understand, so I asked her to repeat her
words.

a) mumbled b) talked c) swore d) chatted

5- Simon Talbot. ________ seafood restaurant has 5 stars in Gourmet’s Guide, is advertising a
training course for new chefs.

a) who’s b) whose c) which d) that

6- If I _______ my credit card with me, I’d have bought the coat.

a) have had b) could have c) might have d) had had

7- I think you _______ to ring Tom up and apologise.

a) may b) must c) ought d) should

8- Eventually you’ll get used to _______ in the laboratory.

a) working b) work c) have worked d) worked

9- She ________ her children not to touch the exhibits.

a) said b) warned c) encouraged d) accused

10- We’d better make sure we arrive ________ if we want to get a good seat.

a) at that time b) on time c) in good time d) by the time

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ADULTS 5/PRE FIRST

Final Practice Test

USE OF ENGLISH

I) FOR QUESTIONS 1 – 7, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND DECIDE WHICH ANSWER (A, B, C OR D) BEST FITS EACH GAP.

Sid is a shoplifter, and he always (1) ________ the same thing from a shop in
Cornwall. But Sid is no ordinary thief. He is a seagull, who (2) ________ to have a
liking for a particular brand of crisps. The bird committed his first crime a few
months ago in the local newsagent’s. Shop assistant Jane Draper told us she was
behind the till when the seagull walked in and took a packet from the shelf. “I just
couldn’t (3) ________ it”, she regrets. A spokesperson from the local wildlife park
(4)________ that perhaps the seagull had first tried the crisps in the street. When
he saw the packet in the shop, the seagull (5) ________ have taken advantage of the situation to go
inside and take it.
Sid (6) ________ his name by the people in the area, who have become very fond of him. Seagulls are not
usually very popular with people, (7) ________ they can make a lot of mess, but Jane says that Sid is
different because he’s so unusual.

1 A robs B smuggles C steals D stalks

2 A is believe B is thought C thinks D seem
3 A avoid B beat C warn D prevent
4 A advised B suggested C accused D blamed
5 A must B should C can D might
6 A got B was giving C was given D was being given
7 A although B unless C if D as

II) FOR QUESTIONS 8 – 15, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH GAP. USE
ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH GAP.

Julie was always a tolerant person, who would (8) ________ put up with people’s differences than argue.
She tried hard to (9) ________ confrontation whenever she could. That is, until Alex moved in next door.
At first, when his music woke her in the night, she was just a bit irritated. She shrugged her (10)
________ and said to herself, ‘Never (11) ________, I make a lot of noise sometimes. I’ll go round and
complain, in as nice a way (12) ________ possible.’ She knocked at Alex’s door and said, ‘Do you think
you could turn the music down a bit?’ He just grinned and said, ‘Why don’t you (13) ________ your flat
soundproofed?’ and shut the door in Julie’s face. ‘He (14) ________ have been a bit more sympathetic’,
thought Julie. By the end of the week, she had hardly slept. The next time she called next door, she gave
Alex a present. ‘It’s just a cake I made for you. Please accept my apologies (15) ________ last time!’ And
that day the noise stopped. ‘What a relief,’ thought Julie. ‘Now I can read my favourite book, ‘The History
of Poison…’
III-FOR QUESTIONS 16 – 20 , READ THE TEXT BELOW. USE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITALS TO FORM A WORD THAT
FITS IN THE GAP.

Do you love adventure? Are you fond of 16) __________ (TAKE) risks? Or do you prefer to stay away from 17)
___________ (THREATEN) experiences?
Well, 18) _____________ (SCIENCE) research has shown that how brave you are is a question of chemistry.
It seems that you have 19) __________ (HIGH) levels of dopamine in your blood if you are likely to do bungee
jumping or skydiving. On the other hand, people with lower levels avoid 20)___________(FACE) situations which
appear to be harmless to most of us, but can make them feel insecure or anxious.

IV- FOR QUESTIONS 21– 25, COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE
FIRST SENTENCE, USING THE WORD GIVEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. YOU MUST USE BETWEEN TWO
AND FIVE WORDS, INCLUDING THE WORD GIVEN.

21- It was not a good idea to show him the photos. HAVE

We ______________________________________ the photos.

22- I’d prefer to eat something at home. I don’t feel like going out. RATHER

I _______________________ home. I don’t feel like going out.

23- Everybody says the pickpocket is a very tall middle-aged man. SAID

The pickpocket _________________________a very tall middle-aged man.

24- “I didn’t hit him”, the school boy said. DENIED

The school boy ______________________________ him.

25- I missed the train because I overslept. HAVE

I ________________________ the train if I hadn’t overslept.

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READING COMPREHENSION

I) YOU ARE GOING TO READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT JOBS AND YOUNG PEOPLE. FOR QUESTIONS 1 – 5 , CHOOSE THE
ANSWER ( A, B, C or D) WHICH YOU THINK FITS BEST ACCORDING TO THE TEXT

A Step In The Right Direction

It was once famously said that some things in life – like paying taxes and death – are inevitable. And leaving
education trying to find employment is something that young people everywhere have to face. But despite
the large amount of research that has been undertaken on young people in the job market, relatively little is
known about what happens once young people start their first job. A team of researchers from Leeds
Metropolitan University looked into this aspect. The survey focused on 30 people and 39 employers, and
addressed a range of issues in relation to recruitment, employment, and particularly young people into the
workplace.

It is clear from the interviews with young people that, for the vast majority, the idea of a 'job for life' no longer
exists. While some had clear career ambitions, the majority appeared to be unclear on what they wanted to
do. One consequence of this is that many young people saw their early work experiences as temporary – a
'stop gap' until their ideas on what they wanted to do had developed, or simply a way of earning money to
pursue other ambitions such as travel.

This tendency has also been noted by many employers, and is particularly disappointing to smaller
businesses looking for long-term loyalty in their staff. However, some employers – for example in areas such
as financial services and call centres – had adjusted to the new situation, and appeared to accept that they
cannot expect young people to be loyal and see a long-term future with one employer.

Like a number of other studies, the findings confirm that employers tend to focus on 'softer' skills and
behavioural qualities in the recruitment process, with a less prominent role played by formal qualifications.
The opinions of this sample of young people were remarkably consistent with those of the employers. Most
of the young people seemed to have understood the message that formal qualifications are often a
necessary but not sufficient condition for obtaining the types of jobs which they hope to do in the future.
They recognized that skills like communication, team-working, organization, and customer service are all
important. There was evidence that many young people had clearly worked on developing such skills.

Where there does appear to be a significant difference of opinion between the views of young people and
employers related to the extent to which young people actually possess the necessary 'employability' skills.
By and large, the young people interviewed were confident in their ability to demonstrate these skills and
qualities. Employers, on the whole, were much less positive about this, often feeling that educational
institutions were focusing too strongly on academic skills and qualifications, at the expense of employability.

Another area where employers' and young peoples' views differed is in relation to Information Technology
(IT) skills. When asked about the things they value most about young recruits, many employers mentioned
their ability with computers. On the other hand, few young people mentioned this explicitly. The probable
explanation is that young people simply take their IT skills for granted, often not realizing how valuable they
might be to some employers. Encouraging young people to be more positive about this aspect might help
some to improve the way they are viewed by potential employers.
In terms of the inductions provided for their young recruits, the results of this study confirmed both
expectations and the findings of earlier research – that employers vary widely in the nature of the training
they provide. Differences included the length of time the inductions ran, how formal the training was, what
topics were covered, and how often training occurred. The reaction of most young people to the induction
 they had experienced was positive, or at least neutral. There is clearly a tension between the need for new
recruits to become good at their jobs, and their understandable desire to get involved as quickly as possible.

From the point of view of the employer, much depended upon the nature of the job, the type of employer
(particularly size and sector), and the frequency with which they recruit young people. In general, the more
regularly young people were recruited and the larger the employer, the more formal the induction process.

In uncertain economic times, it seems that young people more than ever are having to do all they can to find
employment.

1 The survey revealed that, in general, young people...

A do not value the early work experience they gain in any way.

B are unconvinced they will do the same job until they retire.

C would prefer to have a gap year before starting higher education.

D are unsure about which jobs they want to do when they leave school.

2 What do employers think about formal qualifications?

A They are less important than behavioural qualities.

B They are more important than behavioural qualities.

C They are as important as behavioural qualities.

D They are more important than behavioural qualities for certain jobs only.

3 What can we learn from the survey about young people and IT skills?

A Employers do not assume that all young employees have good IT skills.

B Young people need to perfect their IT skills before starting work for an employer.

C Young people should promote their IT skills to employers more than they do currently.

D Employers do not enjoy feeling inadequate as young people’s IT skills are often superior to theirs.

4 The survey suggests that young people themselves value skills such as being able to...

A get the job done faster than others.

B get new business for the company.

C get better results than colleagues.

D get on with other people in the workplace.

5 Induction processes vary in terms of ...

A where they are carried out.

B who they are reviewed by.

C when they take place.

D what they focus on.

II- YOU ARE GOING TO READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT . FIVE SENTENCES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ARTICLE.
CHOOSE FROM THE SENTENCES A – F THE ONE WHICH FITS EACH GAP (6 – 10). THERE IS ONE EXTRA SENTENCE
WHICH YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE.

EXCUSE ME, IS IT DAY OR NIGHT?

Bestselling author, DavaSobel, looks back on a distressing month she spent in a windowless room
for a scientific experiment.

As a science writer on the New York Times, I was invited to participate in an experiment. It was an
attempt to explore how the body changes during a day: what it is that makes you wake up, get
hungry or tired. If doctors could understand the body’s clock, they could determine ideal times for
administering treatments for life-threatening diseases- they could even cure jet lag.
I was warned that I’d be living in a laboratory for a month without knowing if it was day or night
outside. 6)_____________. The only people I’d speak to would be doctors and technicians, all trained to say,”hello”
rather than “good morning” or “good afternoon””. After a while, I wouldn’t know if it was day or night, and I’d have to
create my own day by choosing when to go to bed and when to eat.
7)__________ , one with a desk and a chair, the other with a bed and an exercise bike, and a bathroom. I was wired
up, and the doctors told me that they would be taking blood samples “from time to time”. But what would you think
“from time to time” meant? I thought a couple of times a day, however, it was every 20 minutes.
Optimistically, I’d thought the month would be a great opportunity for study. Before the experiment, I had been
learning German. So I brought along some CDs and books, and enough wool to knit two sweaters. 8)____________. I
found it all so difficult that I tried to quit. I was feeling very low one day, and the lab assistant made a joke that hurt my
feelings. My husband had written every day, and on the day a letter didn’t arrive, he said something like “Nobody
loves you”. He didn’t mean to upset me, but I was vulnerable. “That’s it,” I said. “I can’t take any more. I want to go
home.” The director came and explained how much they’d invested in me as a subject; they really couldn’t afford to
let me leave. So I stayed.
The experiment ended in a very anti-climactic way. One “evening” I was growing tired, they told me it was in fact
morning and the experiment was over. 9)__________ , but I was too confused and disoriented to enjoy it. It took me a
few days to feel comfortable walking down the street with all these people, cars, noise, and everything.
10)___________ . The reunion with my husband, however, was lovely.

A) There would be no natural light, no clocks, no television, or radio.

B) The problem was I wasn’t very strong.
C) I felt frightened and overwhelmed.
D) In actual fact, I couldn’t do a thing because the experiment occupied all my time.
E) A reception for me was going on outside,
F) When I got there, I discovered that my accommodation consisted of two rooms,

V- WRITING

You have had a class discussion on the subject of sleeping. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay. Write
an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your opinion.

Today, it has become almost natural to sleep less. Do you agree?

Write your essay. (120- 140 words)

Write about
1. habits
2. technology
3. work
 TEENS 5

READING AND WRITING – PRACTICE MATERIAL

READ THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS
THE SAME AS THE FIRST. DO NOT USE MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

TIPS

 Read the leading sentence carefully

 Look at the words given in the new sentence
 Remember that your answer may include words or expressions not used in the leading
sentence, but these must express exactly the same idea.
 Make sure you do not to include new information

1) When did you become a celebrity?” A reporter asked Brad Pitt.

A reporter wanted to know _______________ a celebrity.

2) Don´t smoke too much! You can have lung cancer.

If you _____________________, you can have lung cancer.

3) Mrs Russell usually spent her holidays in the mountains when she was young.
Mrs Russell __________her holidays in the mountains when she was young.

4) Do you know if people in India speak English?

Do you know if ________________________ in India?

5) The plane is faster than all the other means of transport, that´s why many people
choose to travel by air.
Many people choose to travel by plane because _______________ means of transport.

6) I won’t eat meat if it is not grilled.

I won’t eat meat unless _______________________.

7) People must learn to spend less that they earn.

People must not ______________________ they earn.
8) I don’t think you should work at the weekends.
If I were you, ______________ at the weekends.

9) Gianni suggested going to the cinema on Friday.

Gianni said “__________________ go to the cinema on Friday?

10) It isn’t necessary for her to pay a deposit.

She _______________ to pay a deposit.

11) What was Anne’s reason for leaving her job?

___________________ leave her job?

12) The train finally arrived at 3.30 p.m. We arrived at the station at 1.30 p.m.
We …………………………………………at the station for two hours when the train arrived.

13) Maria doesn’t work as hard in the evening as in the morning.

Maria ……………………………………………in the morning.

14) Women have quieter voices than men.

Men speak …………………………………….women.

15) This is not our first time at a rock concert.

We …………………………………..a rock concert before.

II) WORD FORMATION - Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the
words.

TIPS
Make sure you
 read each sentence carefully
 decide which type of word is needed in each gap, e.g. a noun, adjective, adverb, verb
 look at the word in bold capitals -they may need to add a prefix or suffix, or make other
changes. More than one change may be required
 check number, gender and verb tenses
 read their completed sentence again and check that it makes sense
A)

1- Adventure holidays are popular because they offer plenty of ____________. (EXCITE)
2- They are ____________, but can be very challenging. (ENJOY)
3- Active and _____________teenagers can take part in many sporting activities. (ENERGY)
4- If you decide to take an adventure holiday, make sure that all your ____________are
experienced. (INSTRUCT)
5- Check the centre provides all the safety equipment you need. It’s very ___________ to go
climbing without a helmet-you could get badly hurt. (RESPONSIBLE)
6- Remember that although activities sound ____________ in a book or on TV, they may be
much less fun in reality. (FASCINATE)

B)

SCHOOL THEN AND NOW by Lynn O´Brian (15)

1- Parents and teachers are always making __________ between the time
when they were children and the present generation. (COMPARE)

2- They say everything was better than it is today, especially in ____________. (EDUCATE)

3/ 4- For example, they say they used to work much _____________ at school, (HARD)

and that nowadays students aren´t ____________ in learning. (INTEREST)

5- I ____________, because in fact, we spend hours every day doing homework. (AGREE)

6- Our parents think we lack ____________ just because we don´t play the games they used
to play when they were younger. That´s not true! (IMAGINE)

C)

Seventeen-year-old Sarah has been very (1)________ (INTEREST) in “green” issues for
several years now but she never bothered to do anything about it until this summer. One
morning she saw a newspaper article about road (2)________ (PROTEST). They were trying
to stop the machines digging a new road through an area of (3)________ (BEAUTY)
countryside and destroying lots of trees. They were living (4)________ (PEACE) underground
in an attempt to hold up the road builders. Sarah decided that she must join them. She spent
four days living in (5)________ (COMFORT) conditions underground until they were finally
(6)________ (REMOVAL) from the tunnel they were living in. It may seem like an odd way to
protest but the new road has now made newspaper headlines and been dis cussed on TV –
so their protests definitely had some effect.
III) CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER: a), b), c) or d)

TIPS

Remember to

 read the rubrics carefully

 read the text without worrying about the missing words. (this will help you to get
a feel for the overall meaning of the text)
 go back and work on the missing words and think about what is missing: a verb?
an adjective? a noun?
 look carefully at the three alternatives and choose the best one
 read the text again and check that the answer they select fits with what follows
the gap, as well as with what goes before the gap

A)

Film – maker David Breashears had already climbed Mount Everest three times when he
decided ____________(1) a film, so that audiences could share his experiences.
He ____________(2) off on this nine-week adventure the following spring, with his
photographic equipment and with six climbers from around the world. ____________(3) the
conditions were hard, with temperatures of -40°c, the climbers made good progress. Then,
when they were just one thousand metres from their goal, there was a terrible storm. The
team didn’t give ____________(4), however. They stayed on the mountainside,
____________(5) they hid in a tent. Thirteen days later they reached the top.
“It was really ____________(6). I was ____________(7) tired that it was impossible to enjoy
our success at first,” said David. “Climbing Everest is really difficult but filming made it even
harder. We ____________(8) our best and I’m really proud!”

1- a) make b) making c) to make d) to making

2- a) tidied b) set c) turned d) switched
3- a) Although b) Unless c) Until d) Because
4- a) out b) down c) off d) up
5- a) where b) that c) who d) which
6- a) exhausted b) laid-back c) outspoken d) amazing
7- a) such b) much c) so d) too
8- a) made b) did c) had d) got
B)

Most of the robots in the Robodex exhibition in Yokohama, Japan, can talk, climb stairs or
______________ (1) objects from the floor. Some can even learn to ___________ (2)
humans. But Posy, the little girl robot, doesn’t do any of these things. She has been designed
to be _____________ (3) so that people don’t find her frightening since scientists have
realised that robots can make people feel insecure.

Apart from this psychological problem, there are still many technological problems to solve
before people start buying robots to have in their homes. For example, when a robot talks,
it’s hard to understand its metallic voice. It is either not audible, or, if you ___________ (4)
its volume to hear better, it shouts loudly.

‘The theme of Robodex is robots that co-exist with humans,’ said a researcher from Honda.
In fact, Honda has designed a robot called Asimo, which they hope will be able to do
household tasks like ___________ (5) a teenager’s room one day. Mothers all over the world
will surely queue to ___________ (6) their teenage children.

On the other hand, not ___________ (7) interest is shown in the

robots that can play football. This is probably because no human
footballer would like to be ____________ (8) by a robot player.

1- a) find out b) pick up c) look after d) take up

2- a) look like b) look as if c) feel like d) grow up

3- a) sensible b) ugly c) likeable d) affordable

4- a) turn up b) turn down c) get on d) put down

5- a) sorting out b) throwing out c) looking after d) tidying up

6- a) get one to b) give one for c) buy one for d) buy one to

7- a) little b) much c) many d) plenty of

8- a) won b) wasted c) beaten d) lost

C)

In Britain you have to stay at school until you are sixteen years old. At this age, most pupils
___________(1) their General Certificate of Secondary Education at ordinary level in an
average of eight ___________(2) . These exams are usually taken in their own school and they
put their candidate numbers ___________(3) the exam paper. The exams are not corrected by
their ___________(4) teachers. The results are sent by ___________(5) several weeks after
the date of the exam.
English schoolchildren do not have to ___________(6)
everything to continue to advanced level. For the last two
years at school, they normally specialise in
___________(7) they are hoping to study at university.
___________(8) universities accept students without
them having to take an additional entrance examination.

1- a) do b) make c) test d) examine

2- a) subjects b) themes c) materials d) signs
3- a) in b) over c) on d) up
4- a) others b) self c) proper d) own
5- a) card b) email c) stamp d) letters
6- a) approve b) gain c) pass d) succeed
7- a) what b) that c) than d) which
8- a) most b) lot c) much d) lots

IV) FILL IN THE BLANKS USING ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH

TIPS

Make sure you

 read the whole text first so as to get a feel for the overall meaning and context
 read the sentences containing the gap and think about what is missing: a
pronoun? a modal verb? a preposition? etc
 check that your answer fits with what follows the gap, as well as with what
comes before it
 read the whole text again to check that it makes sense
A)

Keisha Castle-Hughes was born in 1990 in Australia, but she grew (1) _____ in New Zealand.
At the age of eleven, she starred in the film Whale Rider. She was nominated for an Oscar –
amazing for such a young girl who had (2)_______ acted before!
Before Whale Rider, Keisha had always dreamt of (3) ________ an actress, but it was only a
dream. That changed one day (4)__________ she was having an English lesson at school.
A director was visiting schools and (5)_______ for a girl to take the main part in the film.
Keisha was laughing with her friends at the back of the class – and she was perfect!
(6) _______Whale Rider, Keisha went on to play the part of the Queen of
Naboo in Star Wars: Episode III. Look out for her- she’s certainly a star!

B)

Home School
Do you think life would be nicer if you didn’t go to school? Would being taught at home be
better or (1)__________? More and more parents are educating (2)_________ children at
home because they think schools are too noisy or overcrowded for them to learn properly.
Some people doubt whether parents are knowledgeable or patient (3)___________ to make
good teachers. But kids who are home-educated do just as well (4)__________ anyone else.
Actually, they are more confident than school kids and are closer (5)__________ their families.

C)

The population of the world is growing so (1)_________ that by the year 2,200 there will be
about 10,000 million inhabitants in the world. Our cities will be much (2)_________ than
they are now.
Experts say that (3)_________ we don’t look after the environment, we will have serious
problems in the future.
Every day we (4)_________ away millions of tonnes of rubbish. Half of this is paper that we
can use again. (5)_________, a lot of the rubbish is not biodegradable. Plastic, metals and
chemicals will not disappear for hundreds of years. All of this pollutes the air, the land and
the water.
We should take action now. Each of us should (6)_________ an
example for others. If we do nothing, we are heading for disaster.
 READING COMPREHENSION

TIPS

 Read the whole text first so as to get a feel for the overall meaning and context
 Read the task/s carefully so as to be well aware of what to look for in the text.
 Read the text again to be able find the correct answers to the task/s
 Always focus attention on important words or phrases
 When doing the task/s given always answer from what is in the passage
 Read the text again to check your answers

A)Read the text and questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer: a, b, c or d.

THE SLOW DOWN DIET

Eating for pleasure, energy and weight loss
By Marc David
Our modern culture is very interested in doing as much as possible in the least amount of time. As a result,
most people rush through life at a speed that makes a healthy lifestyle impossible. We eat fast, on the run, and
often under stress. As a consequence, we not only lose most of the pleasure we might get from our food, but
also damage our health. Many of us come to the end of the day feeling depressed and overweight.
In The Slow Down Diet, Marc David presents a new way to understand our relationship with food,
encouraging us to look for quality ingredients and to take pleasure in eating. He presents an eight-week
programme that allows readers to analyze their own connection to food, helping them get rid of old bad habits
and any guilt they may have. He explains the negative effects of all “quick-fix” diets, which promise a ten-kilo
weight loss in two weeks, but lead to a frustrating outcome - you will eventually put on weight in about the
same time! Marc David also tells the truth about common myths, such as “the right way to lose weight is to
eat less and exercise more”. Instead, he shows us strategies that help both the body and soul, proving that a
full enjoyment of each meal is the best way to a healthy body.
1- What is the writer trying to do in the text? 4- Marc David thinks “quick-fix” diets
a) To explain how to lose weight quickly a) have some disadvantages
b) To comment on a new book b) are based on myths
c) To show readers strategies for a healthier c) are not strict enough
lifestyle d) are effective and successful
d) To teach people how to enjoy their meals
5- According to Marc David, if we are
2- Most people don’t enjoy their meals determined to enjoy our meals, we will
because a) improve our health
a) they damage their health b) have to keep some old habits
b) it’s depressing to eat alone c) feel guilty
c) they think food is bad for their health d) have to take up some exercise
d) they live in a hurry

3- It takes eight weeks to

a) learn to eat for pleasure
b) read the book
c) change your eating habits
d) understand the diet
B)
Read the following text carefully:

SKATEBOARDING
If graffiti is the art of today's streetwise teenagers, then A skater’s dictionary:
skateboarding is their sport. Skateboarding has never been
more popular. There are an estimated 200,000 skaters in the The deck: the main platform
UK. Most cities and towns have official skate parks. Many are area of a skateboard.
provided by the local council and these are often free. Others Going fakie: travelling
are owned by private companies and skaters usually have to pay backwards on the
to use the facilities. Some of these parks, such as the Epic Skate skateboard.
Park in Birmingham and Bones Skate Park in Manchester, are
Slam: to fall off your
famous throughout the skating world.
skateboard and hurt
Skating has also become big business and there are many yourself.
companies selling skateboards and skating accessories.

Part of the rise of the popularity of skating is because of its inclusion

in the extreme sport scene and competitions like the X-games and
the urban games offer large money prizes for the winners.
Competitors in the events can become very famous in the skating
world. Professional skaters like Raphael Brunis from France and
Danny Cerezini from Brazil are often sponsored by companies to use
their products.

Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?

1- Skateboarding was more popular in the past.

2- All skate parks in the UK are free

3- There's a lot of money involved in skateboarding.

4- Competitors in the X-games can win a lot of money.

5- Professional skaters are often given money by companies if they use their products.
 C) READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE CAREFULLY:
SUPERNATURE
1) The superheroes in comics and films have amazing powers like the ability to fly or see through people. The world
of nature, however, is full of real creatures with abilities that are even more amazing, and we are just beginning to
find out more about them.
2) DISTANT THUNDER
How is it, for example, that elephants seem to know that other elephants are in trouble, even when they are a long
way from each other? Researchers in Africa have looked into the question and have come up with an interesting
answer. When elephants are frightened, because they’re in danger they stamp their feet to make a noise and cause
the ground to shake. Other elephants up to 50 kilometres away can feel these movements through their enormous
feet. Because the movements reach each foot at slightly different times, elephants can even work out where the
message is coming from.
3) TRANSATLANTIC CALLS
We also know that elephants can hear and make secret sounds which humans cannot hear. This is called infrasound,
and they are not the only creatures who have this ability. Whales also use infrasound, and it travels even further in
water than it does in air. At 1,500 metres below sea level, whales can send messages that travel 5,000 kilometres. It
is thought that they communicate in this way not only to find one another, but also to let other whales know where
they can find food.
4) ALL ELECTRIC
Sometimes we send out messages without realizing it. Like animals, humans give off small amounts of electricity; and
some sea creatures are very good at detecting it. Sharks, for example, can see the electricity around us when we are
in the water. Usually the amounts are very small so the shark does not always know where the person is. However, if
the person has a cut, much more electricity goes into the water, guiding the shark when it is about to attack.
5) X-RAY VISION
Dolphins have one of the most unusual powers in nature – x-ray vision. When dolphins come across an interesting
creature, they send out a series of sounds towards it. These sounds bounce back and the dolphin builds up a kind of
x-ray picture. In this way dolphins can look into our bodies and see our bones. As human bones are very similar to a
dolphin’s , we seem to be very familiar creatures. Maybe that is why dolphins are so interested in humans and often
help swimmers who are in trouble.

a) True or False?
1- Whales use infrasound only when they’re looking for other whales.
2- Sharks always see people and detect the electricity they give off at the same time.
3- It’s impossible for humans to hear all the sounds some animals make.

b) Choose the correct answer:

4- What do the animals mentioned in the text have in common?
a) They all communicate over long distances.
b) They can all do things that humans can’t do.
c) They all live in the water.

5- How can dolphins consider us familiar creatures?

a) By smelling our blood.
b) By seeing our bones.
c) By hearing the sounds we make.

6- When do elephants stamp their feet loudly?

a) When they are hungry.
b) When they are sad.
c) When they are afraid.