Name ____________________________

Class ____________________________

9 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

GRAMMAR

1 Write the sentences using direct speech.

Example: Chris asked me how many languages I spoke.
‘How many languages do you speak?’
1 She told me they had to leave before 8.30.
‘__________________________________________
__________________________________________’
2 He said Oliver had lived there for nearly three years.
‘__________________________________________
__________________________________________’
3 He said he’d never forget the first time he met Linda.
‘__________________________________________
__________________________________________’
4 Donna asked him why he hadn’t finished his report the week before.
‘__________________________________________
__________________________________________’
5 She asked me if I’d bought the food for the camping trip.
‘__________________________________________
__________________________________________’
5

2 Complete the sentences using reported speech.

Example: ‘My children are both in their teens.’
Sarah said her children were both in their teens.
1 ‘Steve’s already visited Australia twice.’
I said ______________________________________
__________________________________________.
2 ‘How long has Mary been working here?’
Carlos asked ________________________________
__________________________________________.
3 ‘I don’t want to work for another company.’
She said ___________________________________
__________________________________________.
4 ‘Don’t forget to send the application form.’
He told me _________________________________
__________________________________________.
5 ‘We’re flying to London tomorrow.’
Robert said _________________________________
__________________________________________.
5
Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________

9 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

3 Complete the third conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in
brackets.
Example: You would have slept better if you ’d gone to bed earlier. (sleep, go)
1 You ________________ in time if you ________________ an hour ago. (arrive, leave)
2 They ________________ if he ________________ a later flight. (not meet, catch)
3 If my wife ________________ me, I ________________ my son’s birthday. (not remind,
forget)
4 We ________________ to the party if they ________________ us, but they didn’t! (gone,
invite)
5 If I ________________ what would happen, I ________________ that joke. (know, not tell)
5

4 Complete the sentences with the past simple or the past perfect form of the verbs in
brackets.
Example: I said I ’d worked there for just over a year. (say, work)
1 They ________________ our seats, so we ________________ get on the flight! (sell, not can)
2 You ________________ us your parents ________________ to go on a world tour. (tell,
decide)
3 He ________________ me if I ________________ married long. (ask, be)
4 I still ________________ my case when the taxi ________________. (not pack, turn up)
5 He ________________ her number, but she ________________ her phone. (ring, switch off)
5
Grammar total 20

VOCABULARY

5 Complete the text. Write one word in each gap. They are all related to weddings.
Last year, Tina, my oldest sister, got married after being 1e________ to Philip for many years. It
was a day we won’t forget because we thought she’d lost her nerve. The 2c________ was supposed
to start at 11 a.m. The 3gr________ arrived in good time, so did all the 4g________, but by 11.30
there was still no sign of the 5br________. Apparently, her 6w________ 7dr________ had been
slightly torn by one of the 8p________boys when he stepped on it just as she was about to leave.
Tina’s two 9br________ helped to sew it up, and after another half hour, she arrived at the church,
much to everyone’s relief. The 10r________ afterwards was a huge success, especially the
11
sp________ made by the 12b________ man.
12

6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Use each word once.

memory unforgettable remember forgetful

memorial memoirs memorize forget memorable
Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________

9 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

Example: Did you remember to call your manager?

1 We visited the ________ for the soldiers who had died in World War II.
2 You mustn’t ________ you have a doctor’s appointment in the morning.
3 Our trip to the Bahamas was a ________ holiday for many reasons.
4 It was fascinating to read my great-grandfather’s ________.
5 My mother’s becoming very ________. She keeps going out without her keys.
6 Not many people are able to ________ long lists of facts accurately.
7 I used to have an excellent ________ but now I sometimes get confused.
8 Going to your wedding was an ________ experience.
8
Vocabulary total 20

PRONUNCIATION

7 Underline the stressed syllable.

Example: me|moirs
1 me|mo|rize
2 for|get|ful
3 me|mory
4 un|for|ge|tta|ble
5 re|mem|ber
5

8 Underline the stressed syllable.

Example: we|dding
1 brides|maids
2 ce|re|mo|ny
3 re|cep|tion
4 fi|an|cé
5 ma|rriage
5
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________

9 Reading and Writing B

READING

Read the article about improving memory. Five sentences have been removed.
Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–5). There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use.

Making the most of your memory

A strong memory depends on the health of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for
final exams, a working professional interested in doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or
a retired person who wants to look after your brain as you age, there are lots of things you
can do to improve your memory and mental performance. 0 G

They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. 1 The human brain has an amazing
ability to adapt even into old age – something known as neuroplasticity. With the right mental
exercises, the brain can make new connections and react in ever-changing ways.

So, how do we go about improving our memories? Well, just as an athlete relies on sleep
and a healthy diet to perform at his or her best, your ability to remember increases when you
look after your brain by having a good diet and other healthy habits. 2 Doing even
moderate physical activity increases oxygen to the brain and reduces the risk of medical
problems that lead to memory loss.

When you don’t get enough sleep, your brain can’t operate at its best. 3 Sleep is also
important for learning and memory in an even more basic way. Research shows that sleep is
necessary for memory improvement, with key memory-improving activity occurring during
the deepest stages of sleep.

In terms of a healthy diet for the brain it’s not just what you eat, but what you don’t eat. Diets
including lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and ‘healthy’ fats such as olive oil, nuts, and fish
provide lots of health benefits for the body. 4 Research shows that eating too many
calories later in life can slow down brain development, so it’s useful to have an eating plan.
And it’s not just food. Drinking green tea may also slow down the brain’s aging process.

Not all ways of improving memory have to be serious. Just hanging out with friends can
make a huge difference. The reason is that, as humans, we are very sociable and
relationships make our brains more active. In fact, communicating with others may be the
best kind of brain exercise. You could join a club or try to see your friends more often. If
that’s difficult, you could use the phone. And remember that laughter is also good for the
brain. Listening to jokes and working out why they’re funny activates areas of the brain
important for learning and creativity. 5 Finally, give your brain a workout by shaking things
up from time to time. Try taking a new route home from work or the supermarket, visiting
new places at the weekend, or reading different kinds of books. The more you work out your
brain, the better you’ll be able to process and remember information.

A By exercising the body, you are also giving your brain some exercise.
B It has also been proven that these foods improve memory.
C The activity you choose could be anything as long as it does the following things.
D Try to laugh at yourself and share your embarrassing moments.
E Because of that, the ability to be creative and solve problems suffers.
Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________

9 Reading and Writing B

F However, according to scientists, this isn’t the case when it comes to the brain.
G And many of them are easier than you’d expect.
Reading total 15

WRITING

Write a story titled ‘My earliest memory’ (140–180 words). Include the following
information:
• say how old you were at the time
• describe the event you remember
• explain why you remember this event
Writing total 10
Reading and Writing total 25
Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________

9 Listening and Speaking B

LISTENING

1 Listen to a woman talking about the work of a wedding planner. Choose the correct
answer.
1 According to Melanie, ___
A all jobs a wedding planner does are different.
B a wedding planner’s job is fairly predictable.
C wedding planners need to know exactly what’s going to happen and when.
2 During the first meeting with the customer, the main thing the wedding planner should find out
is ___
A which service is required.
B what the budget for the service is.
C who will pay for the service.
3 The most important thing to check regarding the venue is ___
A the size.
B the date.
C the location.
4 Melanie suggests getting in touch with the photographer ___ before the wedding day to confirm
the booking.
A a year
B several months
C a few weeks
5 Melanie says plans may change because ___
A the bride wants something different.
B something turns out to be too expensive.
C something can’t be found anymore.
5

2 Listen to five people talking about wedding customs in their country. What does each
person say the custom involves?
A How the wedding ring is worn is symbolic.
B There should be a maximum of one wedding in a family in a year.
C The bride’s shoes have a role to play on the wedding day.
D The bride must be careful about the colour of her dress.
E The wedding must take place before evening.
F The couple’s friends and relatives give them some cash.
Speaker 1 
Speaker 2 
Speaker 3 
Speaker 4 
Speaker 5 
5
Listening total 10
Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________

9 Listening and Speaking B

SPEAKING

1 Make questions and ask your partner.

1 What / be your first holiday like?
2 What / be / best present you / get when you / be / child? Why?
3 What / weddings like / your country?
4 / you think people / your country spend too much / weddings? Why / Why not?
5 What / people wear / your country when / go / a wedding?
Now answer your partner’s questions.

2 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree or disagree. Give reasons.
‘It’s important to have a big party for lots of friends and family on your wedding day.’

3 Listen to your partner talking about weddings. Do you agree with him / her?

Speaking total 15
Listening and Speaking total 25