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1. Complete the text with the correct options.
You learn a great deal about yourself and your upbringing when you first move away from home.
At first, I was chuffed, even (1) down in the dumps / petrified / elated, to go to university and get away from the sleepy little enclave
from which I had come. I was (2) besotted / despondent / apoplectic with the idea of a fresh start and I began to look down on my
humble village as I dreamed of new beginnings. I felt (3) engrossed / despondent / flabbergasted by locals' lack of forward-
thinking, and almost (4) grossed / chuffed / repulsed out by the broad accent which was so often the butt of a comedian’s joke. If
only I'd been born in London, Manchester or some other buzzing metropolis!
When I got there, however, I felt (5) down in the dumps / head over heels / petrified by the hustle and bustle of the city and the
dangers it presented. The people I met were either angry or disinterested ─ they would go (6) apoplectic / ballistic / dumbfounded
if the smallest thing didn't go their way, or they would pretend to be (7) glued / flabbergasted / engrossed in their book and ignore
you completely.
Over time, I came to appreciate my roots and I stopped feeling (8) chuffed / dumbfounded / despondent. Now I have a new-found
appreciation of where I come from: It was relaxing. It was safe. It was home.
2. Complete the gaps in both sentences with one of the words given.
self-deprecating, self-indulgent, self-made, self-respecting, self-possessed, self-sacrificing, self-satisfied
The man’s self- speech went on for hours – he certainly loves the sound of his own voice!
Many footballers are seen as overpaid and self- – buying expensive cars and houses rather than
doing anything good with their money.
3. No self- lawyer would ever misrepresent the facts to the court.
This considerable financial risk would be avoided by any self- businessperson.
4. My brother is surprisingly self- and in control for a teen.
She was a remarkably confident, self- young leader.
5. I can’t stand how smug and self- she was about her newly appointed position.
There’s nothing worse than someone who is completely self- – modesty is underrated.
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6. The self- millionaire was proud of his humble origins.
Her son’s privileged childhood bore no resemblance to that of his self- mother.
7. Many parents are self- when it comes to giving their children a better life.
The policeman received the highest honour for his self- actions on that fateful day.
8. I love how he doesn’t take himself too seriously and the funny self- anecdotes he tells.
Although Kenji’s sense of humour is self- , he’s actually very confident.
9. Read the intention and write the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.
to make requests or demands sound less direct and more polite
I need a conference room at short notice, so I (HOPE) you can work your magic.
10. to capture actions that are unfolding at the time of speaking
We (WATCH) a piece of history being made. He shoots, he scores! The crowd goes wild.
11. to give directions, instructions or demonstrations
You (LEAD) and I'll bring up the rear. There are bound to be students who linger.
12. to make a joke, anecdote or story feel more vivid
A horse (WALK) into a bar and the barman goes, 'Why the long face?'
13. to perform an action by saying it
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I (VOW) to do everything in my power to resolve the current deadlock.
14. to express disapproval or annoyance
My cousin (ALWAYS, POST) hideous pictures of me on his Instagram account.
15. to describe appearance
He (RESEMBLE) a character that wouldn't seem out of place in a period drama.
16. to give a sense of immediacy in summaries of films, books or TV series
The cast (WORK) together flawlessly despite the challenges of the mountainous setting.
17. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.
I am predicting / predict the constituents will appoint the new MP when they go to the ballot boxes.
18. Rent prices are soaring / soar according to local watchdog.
19. What on earth are they thinking / do they think closing this train line?
20. 'So, we're hiking / we hike up the mountain full of the joys of spring when we see this creepy figure in front of us.'
21. A neutron is walking / walks into a bar. 'How much for the beer?'
The barman says, 'For you no charge!'
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22. My teacher is so kind. He is always wanting / always wants to make sure we're on track with our dissertation.
23. They are having / have to have known the consequences of plagiarising Dr Aikin’s work.
24. The statistic is signifying / signifies a significant loss of public support.
25. Complete the gap in the sentence with the correct form of the word given.
His (ACHIEVE) go far beyond just his sporting success.
26. Her impressive exam results (ABLE) Erica to go to a prestigious university.
27. One of the most (SYMBOL) images of Japan is Mount Fuji.
28. The (ELUDE) criminal managed to fool the police force for years.
29. It had been a (SEEM) random, but significant, encounter.
30. The woman's (USE) of the equipment had resulted in disciplinary action.
31. The (PERCEIVE) of the world presented in Hollywood movies is somewhat skewed.
32. An act of (ORDINARY) bravery had taken place.
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33. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. There is an example at the
beginning.
The challenges of living with family
You have to have been in a(n) exceptional / divergent / outstanding / unrivalled situation if you grew up without having to share
your living space with others. More often than (1) not / is / all / fact, it is one of the first life lessons we have to endure, and this
comes to particular (2) acclaim / prominence / eminence / notability during our teenage years.
Cohabiting with others is something that tends to (3) rub / stroke / grind / catch people up the wrong way. Many teenagers find that
it (4) snaps / impels / tests / fulfils their patience at a time when they're craving more independence and autonomy. However, it is
also an age at which few of us are sufficiently mature or (5) self-deprecating / self-made / self-possessed / self-respecting
enough to start out on our own.
Therefore, only one solution remains. You have little choice but to do things (6) by / to / on / in the book, refrain from going (7)
steadfast / apoplectic / stagnant / immobile with rage when your sibling borrows your things without asking, and accept the
situation is outside of your control.
You just have to look forward to a time when you're going to be able to (8) flee / skip / bolt / escape the nest and make your own
house rules. It goes faster than you think and will be worth the wait!
34. You are going to read an article. Seven paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose
from the paragraphs A – H the one which fits each gap. There is one extra paragraph which you do
not need to use.
A sense of self
Who am I? Where do you start with such a complex question when the answer seems so elusive? In short, it's a process of breaking
down the various facets that form our own personal identities.
(1) B / E / D / C / G / F / H / A
And it’s no surprise, really. Identity is made up of–but is in no way limited to–appearance, education, profession, genetics and
ethnicity. The list is vast, with numerous dimensions to it, and no one is likely to share all of these things.
(2) G /D/B/H/A/E/C/F
Childhood is a period when our families are likely to be the people we look to for guidance. And they are bound to play a significant
part in the development of our identity.
(3) E /D/H/B/F/A/G/C
The next stage isn’t so much a final step as a continuation of what has gone before. Indeed, adulthood is where we deepen our
understanding of who we are and how we can develop healthy personal and professional relationships.
(4) B /E/F/G/A/C/D/H
However, in truth, it is only when we get a little uncomfortable that we grow. That’s when we get the chance to test ourselves and see
what we’re capable of. Getting out of your comfort zone will allow you to make great strides towards fulfilling your potential. And with
that comes a great sense of satisfaction.
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(5) H /D/C/B/E/A/G/F
An important life skill is to be able to understand people’s reactions to you as you interact with them. If you lack the insight to
recognise how you are perceived, you may come across as self-indulgent or full of yourself, for example, and you are unlikely to be
able to appreciate why others may respond to you negatively.
(6) E /D/A/G/H/F/B/C
Knowing your own limits also underlines the importance of identity, as it can improve our decision-making. Our values and beliefs are
challenged constantly, but, as soon as we come out of our adolescent shell of bowing to peer pressure, we are more able to make
choices that are in tune with our moral code.
(7) C /E/G/A/D/H/F/B
There’s no getting away from it: understanding who we are is a lifelong challenge, but one that will help us get the most of what life
has to offer.
A A challenge for many is whether they become a creature of habit, sticking rigidly to the familiar as they age, or whether they remain
open to new experiences. For most of us, the former is undoubtedly the easier option.
B Supposing these negative character traits are true, as long as you can accept or work on these, there's no reason why you can't
form long-lasting, healthy relationships with healthy boundaries.
C As we progress to adolescence, we need to have formed a better sense of self in order perform tasks independently. No doubt
we’re engrossed in friendship groups or glued to our phones, but we are beginning to really know our motivations and aspirations.
D Then, add the fact we are all a work in progress. As much as we'd like to believe we don't change, it would be foolish to suppose
that the child bears much resemblance to the adult we become. Indeed, change is a fundamental part of life.
E Finally, identity helps us to set future goals. If we are keen to do everything to the best of our ability, we are missing the point. Only
by knowing ourselves are we able to prioritise what we want and reach that ultimate objective.
F So, if our human experience is constantly changing, what’s the point in acquiring a strong sense of personal identity? The answer is
that a clear sense of self is of the utmost importance if we wish to navigate our way through life in the most effective way.
G Let's look, then, at another question: what is identity? Broadly speaking, it is whatever gives us a sense of being an individual; it’s a
combination of characteristics that distinguishes us from others. Common traits may well exist, yet no one else possesses the same
blend as you and all of your distinct quirks.
H Identity is crucial as it shapes our unique perspectives, values, and connections. It anchors us in a complex world, fostering self-
understanding and facilitating meaningful relationships, enriching the human experience.
35. You will hear an extract. For each of the two questions, choose the answer which fits best
according to what you hear.
You hear a woman talking about an unusual show.
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1. According to the woman, what was impressive about the show?
a the fear that it evoked in the audience
b the honesty of the participants
c the vast variety of responses
2. The woman believes that her partner would have
a had no difficulty answering honestly.
b given replies to please the artist.
c deliberately avoided the question.
36. You hear a man talking about sport.
1. What does the man imply about performing under pressure?
a It develops through experience.
b It's a skill only some people have.
c It's a talent you're born with.
2. When talking about success in sport, the man says
a coaching plays the biggest role.
b talent is the key ingredient.
c without guidance, talent is futile.
37. You hear a woman talking about the importance of helping your local community.
1. How does the woman get people to agree to volunteer?
a By wearing down their resistance.
b By making them feel guilty.
c By making them aware of something.
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2. What advantage of volunteering is given?
a You can do simple things that require little thought.
b You can improve your self-confidence.
c You can benefit from doing a new activity.
38. Write your answer in 280–320 words. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate
spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation.
An English language magazine has asked people about how their identity has been influenced by social media. You decide to
send in an article. You should briefly describe two ways in which your identity has been influenced and explain if this has been a
positive or negative influence on your life.
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39. Answer the six questions provided. Talk for one minute.
• What character traits do you think are important in a housemate?
• To what extent do you judge people on what they wear?
• Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why/Why not?
• What are the things you appreciate most in your own life?
• Do you think you are more sensitive or more resilient?
• Who do you think you are most influenced by?
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