Answer Key

Unit Test 1
A Grammar
1 I was writing an email when Jo called me.
2 While Kay / she was walking in the park, she / Kay got an idea for a story.
3 Did you study French at school?
4 They would go fishing on Sundays when they were young.
5 Lucy didn’t use to like vegetables when she was a child.
6 Was Owen reading his new book last night?

B Grammar
1 didn’t have, had bought
2 had already started, arrived
3 didn’t play, had hurt
4 hadn’t seen, tried
5 knew, had met

C Vocabulary
1 C
2 F
3 A
4 B
5 D
6 E

D Vocabulary
1 A
2 B
3 B
4 A
5 B
6 A

E Reading
Para 1 B, Para 2 A

1 A
2 B
3 C
4 A

F Listening
A

1 DS (Bethany’s mum is trying to help her with ideas, her dad isn’t mentioned.)
2 DS (It doesn’t say where Leanna is from.)
3 T
4 T
5 F

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G Use of English
1 just
2 nothing
3 bigger
4 looks
5 whereas
6 easy

H Writing
Paragraph 1
Students explain in general about what modern teenagers do in their free time using the present simple accurately.
Paragraph 2
Use of the past simple, past continuous, used to and would to talk about their parents' free time activities in the
past. Examples should be used.
Paragraph 3
Students should tell a story using narrative tenses and the past perfect to illustrate their points so far. Points for
using phrasal verbs like hang out, reminds me of, etc.
Paragraph 4
Students end the blog post by summarizing their points.

Model answer
These days, most teenagers have a smartphone so they spend a lot of free time on that. They use it for chatting
with their friends, playing games, watching videos and listening to music.
Smartphones weren't really around for my parents, so their free time was different. For example, my mother used
to hang out with friends more. Her friends would bring over magazines and they used to read and listen to music.
I have story which shows the differences between then and now. I was watching a documentary with my parents
and using my phone at the same time. My father said I was addicted to my phone. But I had been hanging out
online with my friends, finding out facts about the documentary, and playing a game of chess with a cousin! When
I showed him, he was impressed!
In summary, I think smartphones have changed our free time forever. Teenagers now can do all the things their
parents did in the past, but now they can do many of these things at the same time.

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Unit Test 1
A Grammar
1 Jo was writing an email when I called him.
2 Was Kay walking in the park when she got an / the idea for a / her / the story?
3 Did you use to play football when you were young?
4 My cousins wouldn't go fishing at the weekend / on weekends.
5 I created an app last year.
6 Was Owen reading a / his / the new book last night?

B Grammar
1 didn’t have, had bought
2 had already started, arrived
3 didn’t play, had hurt
4 hadn’t seen, tried
5 knew, had met

C Vocabulary
1 selfish
2 attitude
3 judge
4 values
5 generation
6 respect

D Vocabulary
1 up
2 together
3 up
4 of
5 over
6 off

E Reading
(Students should mention two of the following:) She spoke to over 10,000 people when she was just 15 years old,
she spoke at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, she inspired people all over the world to go on strike,
she has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

1 raised, provide
2 disease, electricity
3 on strike, government
4 spoke, encouraged

F Listening
A

1 to school, (hair accessory) business / website

2 agrees, impressive / good
3 website
4 suggests, homework
5 optimistic

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G Use of English
1 B
2 F
3 A
4 D
5 E
6 C

H Writing
Paragraph 1
Students explain in general about what modern teenagers do in their free time using the present simple accurately.
Paragraph 2
Use of the past simple, past continuous, used to and would to talk about their parents' free time activities in the
past. Examples should be used.
Paragraph 3
Students should tell a story using narrative tenses and the past perfect to illustrate their points so far. Points for
using phrasal verbs like hang out, reminds me of, etc.
Paragraph 4
Students end the blog post by summarizing their points.

Model answer
These days, most teenagers have a smartphone so they spend a lot of free time on that. They use it for chatting
with their friends, playing games, watching videos and listening to music.
Smartphones weren't really around for my parents so their free time was different. For example, my mother used
to hang out with friends more. Her friends would bring over magazines and they used to read and listen to music.
I have story which shows the differences between then and now. I was watching a documentary with my parents
and using my phone at the same time. My father said I was addicted to my phone. But I had been hanging out
online with my friends, finding out facts about the documentary, and playing a game of chess with a cousin! When
I showed him, he was impressed!
In summary, I think smartphones have changed our free time forever. Teenagers now can do all the things their
parents did in the past, but now they can do many of these things at the same time.

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Unit Test 1
A Grammar
1 used to love/loved
2 would spend/used to spend/spent
3 discovered
4 was planning
5 decided
6 wrote

B Grammar
1 had done/finished, went
2 had started, arrived
3 didn't have, had bought
4 didn't play, had hurt
5 had finished/done, watched
6 drank, had eaten

C Grammar
Suggested answers
1 I used to go to bed early when I was in primary school.
2 His mother would read him a story in bed every night when he was very young.
3 Anna used to like her history teacher when she went to her old school.
4 I used to have curly hair when I was eight years old.
5 They would go for long walks on the beach when they lived near the sea.
6 We used to go to the same place on holiday every year when we were kids.

D Vocabulary
1 selfish
2 attitude
3 judge
4 values
5 generation
6 respect

E Vocabulary
1 over
2 out
3 up
4 of
5 up
6 together

F Vocabulary
1 dependent on
2 addicted to
3 authority
4 stand up for
5 unfair
6 spoiled

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G Reading
Salvador Gómez-Colón

1 They had no electricity; they could not wash their clothes.

2 He raised $100,000 to buy solar-powered lamps.
3 He bought washing machines which could be used without electricity.
4 She wanted the Swedish government to do something about climate change.
5 She went on strike.
6 School children from 100 countries around the world, who went on strike with her.

1 F Salvador felt very alone.

2 T
3 F Salvador got a lot of money ($100,000) from people all over the world.
4 F Greta started her action with a three-week strike.
5 F Greta went to Finland to join a demonstration.
6 T

H Listening
She is impressed by them.

1 article
2 website
3 (fund)raise
4 teacher
5 school / (homework) club
6 good

1 She is looking for volunteer opportunities.

2 She has used the money that she made (from her hair accessory business) to help children in Haiti go to school.
3 He cares about helping children in Tibet and the environment.
4 He involves them in his projects.
5 She suggests that Bethany volunteer at a homework club.
6 She feels she's not very good with little kids.

I Use of English
1 C
2 H
3 A
4 F
5 G
6 D

Suggested answers
1 phone/laptop/bike/tablet/
2 It’s similar
3 was heavy
4 is much lighter
5 not very expensive
6 a little bit more than

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J Writing
Paragraph 1
Students explain in general about what modern teenagers do in their free time using the present simple accurately.
Paragraph 2
Use of the past simple, past continuous, used to and would to talk about their parents' free time activities in the
past. Examples should be used.
Paragraph 3
Students should tell a story using narrative tenses and the past perfect to illustrate their points so far. Points for
using phrasal verbs like hang out, reminds me of, etc.
Paragraph 4
Students end the blog post by summarizing their points.

Model answer
These days, most teenagers have a smartphone so they spend a lot of free time on that. They use it for chatting
with their friends, playing games, watching videos and listening to music.
Smartphones weren't really around for my parents so their free time was different. For example, my mother used
to hang out with friends more. Her friends would bring over magazines and they used to read and listen to music.
I have story which shows the differences between then and now. I was watching a documentary with my parents
and using my phone at the same time. My father said I was addicted to my phone. But I had been hanging out
online with my friends, finding out facts about the documentary, and playing a game of chess with a cousin! When
I showed him, he was impressed!
In summary, I think smartphones have changed our free time forever. Teenagers now can do all the things their
parents did in the past, but now they can do many of these things at the same time.

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Unit Test 2
A Grammar
1 
2  study studying
3 
4  hasn't haven't
5  see seen
6 
7  gave given

B Grammar
1 You’d registered with the website, hadn’t you?
2 Who did you speak to?
3 We regret to inform you that we can’t offer you a job at this time.
4 The film’s not boring, is it?
5 Have you tried using honey instead of sugar in the recipe?
6 Who are you talking to?
7 Tom isn't in your karate club, is he?

C Vocabulary
1 run
2 entrepreneur
3 charge
4 profit
5 up
6 ambitious
7 savings

D Vocabulary
1 programming
2 thinking
3 detail
4 management
5 skills
6 negotiation
7 communication

E Reading
Out&About isn’t interested in buying normal products.

1 Pete01
2 YouNique
3 Out&About
4 Pete01
5 XBoxBoy
6 XBoxBoy
7 Out&About
8 YouNique

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F Listening
B

1 They are a journalist and a technology specialist.

2 He refers to online supermarket shopping.
3 They use them to keep a record of what customers buy.
4 She received lots of unwanted emails and phone calls from other companies offering her products.

G Use of English
1 everyone
2 why
3 introduce
4 notice
5 summary
6 for

H Writing
Model answer
Curriculum Vitae
Cameron Davies
26 Broad Street, Bristol, HR1 9QT
0117 496 1278

Work experience
July 2022 – September 2022: waiter at Kings Hotel, Bristol
Main activities and responsibilities: I served customers and cleared tables. I helped in the kitchen at busy times.
Business or sector: hotel & restaurant

Education and training

2019–present: Brunel Secondary School, Bristol
I'm currently taking my exams: English, Spanish, maths, physics, history, computer programming.

Personal skills
Mother tongue: English
Other languages: Spanish (A2)
Communication skills: I served customers at the Kings Hotel. I answered their questions and gave them any
assistance they needed. I performed in a Spanish-speaking school play.
Attention to detail: I always get high marks in school projects because I want them to be perfect.
Computer programming: I am able to program computers and have a good knowledge of databases.

Additional information:
I am a member of the school chess club and I play a lot of sports.

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Unit Test 2
A Grammar
1 have dropped
2 have been studying
3 has been waiting
4 haven’t been
5 haven’t seen
6 hasn’t cleaned
7 has given

B Grammar
1 A
2 B
3 D
4 A
5 C
6 C
7 D

C Vocabulary
1 run
2 entrepreneur
3 charge
4 profit
5 up
6 ambitious
7 savings

D Vocabulary
1 programming
2 thinking
3 detail
4 management
5 skills
6 negotiation
7 communication

E Reading
Out&About is different because he / she doesn’t spend his / her money on things. He / She prefers to spend it on
experiences.

1 refund
2 (TV) adverts, games console
3 a student / still at college
4 read, magazine

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F Listening
B

1 save, browse / look at

2 online / on the internet, use, card
3 advertise / promote / recommend
4 share, companies / businesses

G Use of English
1 everyone
2 why
3 introduce
4 notice
5 summary
6 for

H Writing
Model answer
Curriculum Vitae
Cameron Davies
26 Broad Street, Bristol, HR1 9QT
0117 496 1278

Work experience
July 2022 – September 2022: waiter at Kings Hotel, Bristol
Main activities and responsibilities: I served customers and cleared tables. I helped in the kitchen at busy times.
Business or sector: hotel & restaurant

Education and training

2019–present: Brunel Secondary School, Bristol
I’m currently taking my exams: English, Spanish, maths, physics, history, computer programming.

Personal skills
Mother tongue: English
Other languages: Spanish (A2)
Communication skills: I served customers at the Kings Hotel. I answered their questions and gave them any
assistance they needed. I performed in a Spanish-speaking school play.
Attention to detail: I always get high marks in school projects because I want them to be perfect.
Computer programming: I am able to program computers and have a good knowledge of databases.

Additional information:
I am a member of the school chess club and I play a lot of sports.

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Unit Test 2
A Grammar
1 have just broken
2 has been sitting by the door for
3 haven’t been married for
4 haven’t seen my cousin since
5 has been tidying his room for
6 have been playing (the) piano since

B Grammar
1 Which teacher did Imogen speak to?
2 Who came to the party last night?
3 What did you have for breakfast?
4 Who did you speak to on the phone? / Who were you speaking to on the phone?
5 Who are you talking to?
6 Which team won the match?

C Grammar
1 did you
2 won’t you
3 didn’t you
4 haven’t you
5 aren’t you
6 have you

D Vocabulary
1 C
2 D
3 A
4 D
5 B
6 A

E Vocabulary
1 thinking
2 detail
3 management
4 leadership
5 negotiation
6 programming

F Vocabulary
1 in exchange for
2 wages
3 cash machine
4 expenses
5 creativity

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G Reading
1 D
2 F
3 A
4 C

1 F She loves spending money on clothes.

2 F He bought it with money he had saved up.
3 T He thinks consumer reviews are more reliable.
4 F All in all, he thinks it’s great value.
5 T They arrange to do something together once a month.
6 F They had one hour.

1 She thinks the clothes are all the same in local shops.
2 She sends it back to the shop and gets her money back.
3 Advertisements that he saw on television influenced him.
4 They think he spends too much money on new games for his games console.
5 He paid a lower price because he is a student / still at college.
6 He prefers to spend his money on experiences that make him happy.

H Listening
The people are discussing ‘consumer tracking’, which is when shops record information about the things you buy or
want to buy.

1 marketing departments P
2 favourites list P
3 online J
4 emails / phone calls J
5 (contact) information P
6 favourite products J

1 Janet thinks there is too much consumer tracking going on right now.
2 They record everything you buy or browse in lists, and when you next go on the website you see the products
you have looked at and bought before.
3 Customers think they will save money if they get one because they appear to offer great bargains.
4 The cards record everything you buy, and companies pass on your information / details to other companies.
5 Janet suggests that people look out for a box that you have to either tick or untick to say that you don’t want your
details passed on.
6 The programme will hear from ordinary people (who call in).

I Use of English
1 why
2 introduce
3 notice
4 summary
5 for

Suggested answers
1 James Patterson
2 tell you why
3 sure you’re aware
4 notice that
5 to sum up / in summary

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J Writing
Model answer
Curriculum Vitae
Cameron Davies
26 Broad Street, Bristol, HR1 9QT
0117 496 1278

Work experience
July 2022 – September 2022: waiter at Kings Hotel, Bristol
Main activities and responsibilities: I served customers and cleared tables. I helped in the kitchen at busy times.
Business or sector: hotel & restaurant

Education and training

2019–present: Brunel Secondary School, Bristol
I'm currently taking my exams: English, Spanish, maths, physics, history, computer programming.

Personal skills
Mother tongue: English
Other languages: Spanish (A2)
Communication skills: I served customers at the Kings Hotel. I answered their questions and gave them any
assistance they needed. I performed in a Spanish-speaking school play.
Attention to detail: I always get high marks in school projects because I want them to be perfect.
Computer programming: I am able to program computers and have a good knowledge of databases.

Additional information:
I am a member of the school chess club and I play a lot of sports.

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Unit Test 3
A Grammar
1 ’m going to watch
2 ’ll lend
3 ’ll bring
4 ’s going to have
5 ’ll enjoy

B Grammar
1 That documentary starts at 8.30 p.m. tonight.
2 Danny is going to the theatre next weekend.
3 Sue’s train arrives in the early evening.
4 I’m not spending the day in London tomorrow.
5 They are going to publish Jake’s article on fake news in the school magazine.

C Grammar
1 will be waking up
2 will be driving
3 will be having
4 will be getting

D Vocabulary
1 make
2 cause
3 launch
4 petition
5 money
6 target

E Vocabulary
1 habitat
2 green
3 greenhouse gases
4 sustainable
5 climate
6 footprint

F Reading
Para 1: B, Para 2: A, Para 3: C

1 They are slightly stronger.

2 They are suited to short intense activity.
3 They get it from flowers, small larvae and insects / from the sugar they get from their food.
4 They get it from the proteins and fat in the meat they eat.

G Listening
1 T
2 F (they held an event)
3 F (she told them to use their skills and interests
4 T

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H Use of English
1 involve
2 begin
3 know
4 need
5 best
6 while

I Writing
Model answer
More trees please!
What’s the issue?
Humans are cutting down billions of trees every day. Some scientists estimate that we reduce our forests by an
area the size of a medium-sized country every year. These trees are not being replaced at the same rate that they
are being cut down. This is not sustainable. We aren't going to have any trees left at this rate.

Why should you care?

Trees produce oxygen and we need oxygen to breathe. Not only that, it absorbs CO2. As everyone should know by
now, this greenhouse gas is responsible for warming our planet.

Forests are also home to millions of birds, animals and plants. Without trees, they will have nowhere to live.

How can you help?

Start planting trees! Plant trees in your garden and wherever there is wasted space.
Join our online community and find out where there are tree-planting clubs.
Sign our petition to get more green spaces in our cities.

Get involved! Join us today @atreeaday

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Unit Test 3
A Grammar
1 ’m going to watch
2 ’ll lend
3 ’ll bring
4 ’s going to have
5 ’ll enjoy

B Grammar
1 Danny is going to the theatre tonight.
2 Does the documentary start at 7.30 p.m.?
3 Sue’s train arrives in the early evening.
4 I’m not spending the day in London tomorrow.
5 They are publishing Jake’s article on fake news in the school magazine.

C Grammar: Future continuous

1 will be getting
2 will be driving
3 will be having
4 will be presenting

D Vocabulary
1 make
2 cause
3 launch
4 petition
5 money
6 target

E Vocabulary
1 habitat
2 green
3 greenhouse gases
4 sustainable
5 climate
6 footprint

F Reading
Hummingbirds can move in many directions. The cheetah gets all its energy from eating other animals.

1 muscles, differently, (slightly) stronger

2 short bursts, intense activity
3 flowers, small larvae and insects / the sugar they get from their food
4 hopes, writing

G Listening
1 start; talked
2 solve; held
3 interests; transform
4 planted; recycling centre

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H Use of English
1 involve
2 begin
3 know
4 need
5 best
6 while

I Writing
Model answer
More trees please!
What's the issue?
Humans are cutting down billions of trees every day. Some scientists estimate that we reduce our forests by an
area the size of a medium-sized country every year. These trees are not being replaced at the same rate that they
are being cut down. This is not sustainable. We aren't going to have any trees left at this rate.

Why should you care?

Trees produce oxygen and we need oxygen to breathe. Not only that, it absorbs CO2. As everyone should know by
now, this greenhouse gas is responsible for warming our planet.

Forests are also home to millions of birds, animals and plants. Without trees, they will have nowhere to live.

How can you help?

Start planting trees! Plant trees in your garden and wherever there is wasted space.
Join our online community and find out where there are tee-planting clubs.
Sign our petition to get more green spaces in our cities.

Get involved! Join us today @atreeaday

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Unit Test 3
A Grammar
1 ’m going to be
2 ’ll lend / give
3 ’ll bring / give
4 ’s going to have
5 ’ll enjoy / like / love
6 ’ll help

B Grammar
1 
2 Don’t play with your phone like that – you are going to drop / you’ll drop it.
3 Danny is going (to go) to the theatre tonight – he bought the tickets ages ago.
4 We’re going to be late, so I think I’ll text / I’m going to text Mum to let her know.
5 This time next week, I won’t be thinking / am not going to be thinking about school because I’ll be on holiday!
6 
7 I’ve got a lot of work today, but I’ll finish / I’m going to finish it before this evening.
8 My best friend is / will be / is going to be 16 on Saturday and he’s having a party.

C Grammar
1 ’ll be sleeping
2 ’ll be driving to work / the studio
3 ’ll be having a meeting
4 ’ll be presenting the (TV) show
5 ’ll be having / eating lunch

D Vocabulary
1 make
2 cause
3 launch
4 petition
5 money
6 target

E Vocabulary
1 habitats
2 green
3 gases
4 sustainable
5 climate
6 footprint

F Vocabulary
1 holding
2 suffering
3 raise
4 giving
5 absorb

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G Reading
The writer’s purpose is to give people some interesting facts about three animals that might be affected by changes
to our climate.
1 loss
2 bursts
3 rapid
4 starvation
5 survive
6 prey

1 among the most intelligent animals (on the planet)

2 slightly stronger than humans
3 upwards, sideways, backwards and upside down
4 nectar from flowers, small larvae and insects
5 up to 120 km/h
6 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds

H Listening
1 community
2 five/5
3 (old) sofas/ fridges
4 one/1
5 plant trees

1 F They are both involved in the same project.

2 T She wanted to do something that would make a difference in relation to the climate crisis.
3 T She didn’t know where to start, so she talked about it with Henry.
4 F Henry believes that we all have to try and solve it together.
5 T They asked the people how their interests and skills could transform the environment.
6 F One group is picking up waste in the countryside.

I Use of English
1 exactly
2 before
3 like
4 first
5 way
6 Once

Suggested answers
1 Can / Could you tell me how to make
2 like to know
3 Could you tell me what
4 What does it do

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J Writing
Model answer
More trees please!
What’s the issue?
Humans are cutting down billions of trees every day. Some scientists estimate that we reduce our forests by an
area the size of a medium-sized country every year. These trees are not being replaced at the same rate that they
are being cut down. This is not sustainable. We aren't going to have any trees left at this rate.

Why should you care?

Trees produce oxygen and we need oxygen to breathe. Not only that, it absorbs CO2. As everyone should know by
now, this greenhouse gas is responsible for warming our planet.

Forests are also home to millions of birds, animals and plants. Without trees, they will have nowhere to live.

How can you help?

Start planting trees! Plant trees in your garden and wherever there is wasted space.
Join our online community and find out where there are tree-planting clubs.
Sign our petition to get more green spaces in our cities.

Get involved! Join us today @atreeaday

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Unit Test 4
A Grammar
1 C
2 D
3 A
4 E
5 B

B Grammar
1 must
2 might
3 may
4 can’t

C Grammar
1 to lock
2 shouting
3 watching
4 studying
5 to launch

D Vocabulary
1 set up
2 pointed
3 hurry
4 frame
5 general
6 focus

E Vocabulary
1 -ful
2 -able
3 -ent
4 -less
5 -ive
6 -al

F Reading
B

1 F
2 T
3 F
4 T

G Listening
1 A
2 A
3 B
4 A

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H Use of English
1 guess
2 must
3 Maybe
4 don't think
5 just be
6 definitely

H Writing
Model answer
Should people colour (colourize) old black and white photos?
There is currently a popular trend to colourize old black and white photos. Some people say that the process helps
us connect to the past, that we get a better understanding of our ancestors’ world and can appreciate how similar
they are to us today. However, I don’t agree with this because I think that it gives us a false idea of the past.

To begin with, it is not possible to know exactly what the original colours of the subject were. In a photograph of a
woman wearing a dress in the 19th century, we can't know for sure if the dress was blue, green or grey.

Secondly, creating a photograph is a lot of work for any photographer. They spend time thinking about light and
shadow – it’s a work of art. If someone changes that, 200 years later, it's like saying that they can do a better job
than the original photographer.

In conclusion, I believe that old black and white photos should not be colourized because this creates images of the
past that may not be accurate and it also changes the work of the original artist without their permission.

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Unit Test 4
A Grammar
1 can’t be
2 must go
3 might be
4 might work
5 might be

B Grammar
1 must be
2 might be ill
3 may be turned
4 can’t still be

C Grammar
1 to lock
2 shouting
3 watching
4 to make
5 meeting

D Vocabulary
1 set
2 pointed
3 hurry
4 frame
5 general
6 focus

E Vocabulary
1 -ful
2 -able
3 -ent
4 -less
5 -ive
6 -al

F Reading
He helps people to find out whether photos are fakes. But he also makes his own art (fake photos)

1 interested in, picture

2 second-hand, uncle
3 digital cameras, the internet
4 advice, fake

G Listening
1 cleans, repairs / repairs, cleans
2 yesterday, us
3 twelve, hours
4 doesn't like, colour

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H Use of English
1 guess
2 must
3 Maybe
4 don't think
5 just be
6 definitely

H Writing
Model answer
Should people colour (colourize) old black and white photos?
There is currently a popular trend to colourize old black and white photos. Some people say that the process helps
us connect to the past, that we get a better understanding of our ancestors’ world and can appreciate how similar
they are to us today. However, I don’t agree with this because I think that it gives us a false idea of the past.

To begin with, it is not possible to know exactly what the original colours of the subject were. In a photograph of a
woman wearing a dress in the 19th century, we can't know for sure if the dress was blue, green or grey.

Secondly, creating a photograph is a lot of work for any photographer. They spend time thinking about light and
shadow – it’s a work of art. If someone changes that, 200 years later, it's like saying that they can do a better job
than the original photographer.

In conclusion, I believe that old black and white photos should not be colourized because this creates images of the
past that may not be accurate and it also changes the work of the original artist without their permission.

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Unit Test 4
A Grammar
Suggested answers
1 That restaurant can’t be very good.
2 Kim must go to the cinema often. / Kim must often go to the cinema.
3 Luke may pass tomorrow’s exam.
4 Someone must be at the door. / There must be someone at the door.
5 You can’t (still) be hungry.

B Grammar
1 must have been
2 could have been ill
3 could have turned off
4 couldn’t have finished

C Grammar
1 I forgot to lock the door when I left home this morning. / This morning, I forgot to lock the door when I left home.
2 I regret shouting at my brother yesterday.
3 We stopped watching the film last night because it was boring. / Last night, we stopped watching the film
because it was boring.
4 Do you remember seeing Paul at last week’s party?
5 I felt tired yesterday, but I went on working. / Yesterday, I felt tired, but I went on working.

D Grammar
1 stopped to eat / have
2 remembered to buy / get
3 forget meeting / seeing
4 regret to tell / inform
5 tried / have tried to open / close

E Vocabulary
1 C
2 A
3 D
4 C
5 B
6 A
7 B

F Vocabulary
1 by chance
2 in a hurry
3 by far
4 out of focus
5 At first
6 of the ordinary

G Vocabulary
1 hopeful hopeless
2 impressed impressive
3 nature natural
4 cheering cheerful
5 value valuable
6 dependable dependent

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H Reading
1 d
2 g
3 a
4 f
5 c

Suggested answers
1 When he was a boy, he was interested in a fake photo of a fairy that his grandmother had on her wall.
2 It's a photo of him looking like he was standing on the ceiling.
3 Digital cameras and the internet meant that it was easier for people to fake photos and share them.
4 He thinks that their photos are getting better, so his job is harder.

Paragraph A – 2
Paragraph B – 4
Paragraph C – 1
Paragraph D – 5

I Listening
Suggested answers
1 He cleans and repairs old colour photographs.
2 She thinks that the photos look like they were taken yesterday and that the people look like us.
3 It takes Matt between twelve and fifteen hours to enhance one photo.
4 He doesn’t like them at all.

1 30 hours a week
2 more than 100 years
3 been damaged
4 real people

J Use of English
1 I guess there was someone else in the room.
2 I expect it was my brother playing a joke.
3 Maybe it’s just out of focus.
4 No, I don’t think so.
5 It could just be a trick of the light.
6 It’s definitely not that.

Suggested answers
1 It must be because the camera wasn’t working properly.
2 I guess it’s because they look more interesting.
3 I expect it’s because he really loves his car.
4 It could just be because he doesn’t like his teeth.
5 It’s definitely because they didn’t have a camera at the time.

K Writing
Model answer
Should people colour (colourize) old black and white photos?
There is currently a popular trend to colourize old black and white photos. Some people say that the process helps
us connect to the past, so we get a better understanding of our ancestors’ world and can appreciate how similar
they are to us today. However, I don’t agree with this because I think that it gives us a false idea of the past.
To begin with, it is not possible to know exactly what the original colours of the subject were. In a photograph of a
woman wearing a dress in the 19th century, we can't know for sure if the dress was blue, green, or grey.
Secondly, creating a photograph is a lot of work for any photographer. They spend time thinking about light and
shadow – it’s a work of art. If someone changes that, 200 years later, they could create a work of art that is too
different from the original, and that the original photographer would not like.
In conclusion, I believe that old black and white photos should not be colourized because this creates images of the
past that may not be accurate, and it also changes the work of the original artist without their permission.

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Unit Test 5
A Grammar
1 If
2 come
3 If
4 unless
5 give
6 had known

B Grammar
1 C
2 B
3 A
4 D
5 F
6 E

C Vocabulary
1 first-aid kit
2 purification tablets
3 whistle
4 compass
5 multi-tool
6 torches
7 matches
8 metal pot

D Vocabulary
1 hurricane
2 Flooding
3 avalanche
4 forest fire
5 cyber attack
6 drought

E Reading
Paragraph 3 C
Paragraph 4 A
1 B
2 B
3 B
4 A

F Listening
B

1 That sounds scary, Jake.

2 They flew down to the lake in the valley and collected water.
3 So did they put the fire out?
4 I didn’t realise what a dangerous place it was!
5 Was anyone hurt?

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G Use of English
1 C
2 A
3 F
4 B
5 D
6 E

H Writing
Model answer
Into the Wild
The film Into the Wild is a biographical adventure film that is based on true events that happened in the 1990s.

The main character is Christopher McCandless, a university graduate who decides to travel into the wilderness
alone. He is played by Emile Hirsch.

The story begins with McCandless graduating from university. Then we follow him across the USA. He meets some
interesting and nice people along the way, and has some exciting adventures. But then he decides to try and live in
the Alaskan wilderness. He finds an old bus there and lives in it during the winter. I won't spoil the ending.

In my view, Hirsch is fantastic and the supporting actors are very believable, too. The film can be quite sad at times
so it can be difficult to watch. However, despite the sadness, there are some happy and uplifting moments, too.

I really recommend this film even if you aren't a fan of biographical films. The story is extremely enjoyable but be
prepared to have a box of tissues with you!

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Unit Test 5
A Grammar
1 don't hurry
2 come
3 makes
4 will go
5 give
6 had known

B Grammar
1 ask
2 gets
3 were
4 would eat
5 ’ll go
6 put

C Vocabulary
1 first-aid kit
2 purification tablets
3 whistle
4 compass
5 multi-tool
6 torches
7 matches
8 metal pot

D Vocabulary
1 C
2 E
3 D
4 B
5 A
6 F

E Reading
Paragraph 2: D
Paragraph 3: C
Paragraph 4: A
1 B
2 C
3 B.
4 A

F Listening
B

1 collecting, lake
2 evacuate / leave, put out
3 an avalanche, earthquakes

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G Use of English
1 C
2 A
3 F
4 B
5 D
6 E

H Writing
Model answer
Into the Wild
The film Into the Wild is a biographical adventure film that is based on true events that happened in the 1990s.

The main character is Christopher McCandless, a university graduate who decides to travel into the wilderness
alone. He is played by Emile Hirsch.

The story begins with McCandless graduating from university. Then we follow him across the USA. He meets some
interesting and nice people along the way, and has some exciting adventures. But then he decides to try and live in
the Alaskan wilderness. He finds an old bus there and lives in it during the winter. I won't spoil the ending.

In my view, Hirsch is fantastic and the supporting actors are very believable, too. The film can be quite sad at times
so it can be difficult to watch. However, despite the sadness, there are some happy and uplifting moments, too.

I really recommend this film even if you aren't a fan of biographical films. The story is extremely enjoyable, but be
prepared to have a box of tissues with you!

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Unit Test 5
A Grammar
1 If we don’t hurry, we will miss the bus. / Unless we hurry, we will miss the bus.
2 I would go for a run if you came with me.
3 If you smile at people, it makes them feel good.
4 We will go to the beach tomorrow unless the weather is bad.
5 My cat likes it if you give him fish from a can.
6 I wouldn’t get up early on a weekend unless I had to.

B Grammar
1 If I’d been invited, I’d have gone to the party.
2 You wouldn’t have got wet if you hadn’t gone out.
3 If we’d brought a map, we wouldn’t have got lost.
4 I’d have been cold if I hadn’t brought my jumper.
5 If I hadn’t done my homework on time, my teacher wouldn’t have been happy.
6 I’d have had a nice time if I hadn’t had a headache.

C Grammar
1 don’t
2 been
3 were / was
4 have
5 had
6 Unless

D Vocabulary
1 whistle
2 compass
3 torch
4 matches
5 pot
6 waterproof

E Vocabulary
1 hurricane
2 flooding / flood
3 avalanche
4 tarpaulin
5 drought
6 rope
7 earthquake

F Vocabulary
1 first-aid kit
2 global warming
3 volcanic eruption
4 magnifying glass
5 nuclear explosion

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G Reading
Suggested answers
Paragraph 1: A weekend plan
Paragraph 2: Where to sleep?
Paragraph 3: Lost at night
Paragraph 4: The next day

1 they wanted to keep their backpacks as light as possible.

2 they couldn’t find a suitable place to camp.
3 he didn’t have a torch with him.
4 he got a ride in a helicopter.

Suggested answer
Two friends went camping, but they made some mistakes with planning. One of them got lost and had to be
rescued the next day by helicopter.

H Listening
Jake was on holiday when he saw a forest fire near a mountain village. He says that another bad thing happened
in the same place last year. A lot of snow came down the mountains. No one / Nobody died.

1 B
2 F
3 D
4 A

1 F – He says he saw it, and it was pretty cool.

2 F – People in the village said that if they hadn’t put the fire out before it got dark, it would have burned all night.
3 T – Jake says people would have had to evacuate the area if the fire hadn’t been put out.
4 T – Jake says the worst thing that happened was a broken arm.
5 F – They both agree that if you go skiing, you are taking a risk.

I Use of English
1 D
2 A
3 H
4 B
5 J
6 G

Suggested answers
1 What do you think about escape rooms?
2 I like it, but it’s just that it’s only nice in good weather.
3 As far as I’m concerned, it’s a very safe way to travel.
4 Perhaps you’re right, but it depends how prepared you are.
5 You can’t say that! I disagree!

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J Writing
Model answer
Into the Wild
The film Into the Wild is a biographical adventure film that is based on true events that happened in the 1990s.
The main character is Christopher McCandless, a university graduate who decides to travel into the wilderness
alone. He is played by Emile Hirsch.
The story begins with McCandless graduating from university. Then we follow him across the USA. He meets some
interesting and nice people along the way, and he has some exciting adventures. But then he decides to try to live
by himself in the Alaskan wilderness. He finds an old bus there and lives in it during the winter. I won't spoil the
ending.
In my view, Hirsch is fantastic, and the supporting actors are very believable, too. I was also very impressed with
the filming. The wilderness is really beautiful, and at times it felt like I was there myself. The film can be quite sad at
times, so it can be difficult to watch. However, despite the sadness, there are some happy and uplifting moments,
too.
I really recommend this film even if you aren't a fan of biographical films. The story is extremely enjoyable, but have
a box of tissues with you!

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Unit Test 6
A Grammar
1 previous
2 not to
3 the
4 her
5 to

B Grammar
1 to, their
2 if / whether, had
3 asked, to
4 not, her
5 when, started

C Grammar
1 C
2 D
3 E
4 A
5 B

D Vocabulary
1 eyewitness
2 report
3 journalist
4 live
5 headline

E Vocabulary
1 celebrity influencer
2 fake news
3 conspiracy theory
4 paywall
5 current affairs

F Vocabulary
1 A
2 B
3 B
4 B
5 A

G Reading
They were asked to report on the coolest club in their city.

1 B
2 A
3 D
4 C

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H Listening
A

1 A
2 B
3 B
4 B

I Use of English
1 Guess
2 heard
3 Really
4 Lucky
5 for

H Writing
Model answer
Flooding in Madely
I'm here in town of Madely, in North Yorkshire, where there has been major flooding. Madely is one of the worst hit
towns in the area and there are estimates that over 2,000 homes have been affected. More than 10,000 homes are
without power.

Behind me, you can see the effects of the flooding. The entire town centre is under water and has been for more
than 12 hours.

This morning, I spoke to local resident, Gina Largo. She told me that she and her family had to leave their home last
night after police alerted them to the danger, following 3 days of heavy rain. The first floor of their 4-bedroom house
is now under water. They are presently staying with friends. It's the same story for thousands of local residents.

This isn't the first time that North Yorkshire has been hit by disastrous floods. Just 2 years ago there was a similar
situation. Five years before that, over 1,000 homes were flooded after a rain storm dumped a year's worth of water
on the district.

The government says that help is on its way. The army has been called out to help with rescuing residents still
trapped in their homes. And a spokesman says that money has been put aside to cover much of the damage
caused by the flooding.

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Unit Test 6
A Grammar
1 A
2 D
3 C
4 B
5 A

B Grammar
1 Jon asked us if / whether we had enjoyed our trip to Paris the previous weekend / the weekend before.
2 The teacher told the students to turn off their mobiles during the performance.
3 Mum asked Molly to turn down her music.
4 Carolyn told us not to go ice skating without her.
5 Sandy asked Tina what time her party started on Saturday.

C Grammar
1 You told me/said that you watched TV in the morning.
2 She said that that she would reveal the winner the next day.
3 He told me that that I was driving too fast.
4 They said that they had already seen that film.
5 He told them that he had already collected the tickets the previous week/ the week before.

D Vocabulary
1 eyewitness
2 report
3 journalist
4 live
5 headline

E Vocabulary
1 celebrity influencer
2 fake news
3 conspiracy theory
4 paywall
5 current affairs

F Vocabulary
1 A
2 C
3 B
4 C
5 A

G Reading
C

1 T
2 F
3 F
4 T

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H Listening
A

1 A
2 B
3 C
4 A

I Use of English
1 B
2 E
3 D
4 A
5 C

H Writing
Model answer
Flooding in Madely
I'm here in town of Madely, in North Yorkshire, where there has been major flooding. Madely is one of the worst hit
towns in the area and there are estimates that over 2,000 homes have been affected. More than 10,000 homes are
without power.

Behind me, you can see the effects of the flooding. The entire town centre is under water and has been for more
than 12 hours.

This morning, I spoke to local resident, Gina Largo. She told me that she and her family had to leave their home last
night after police alerted them to the danger, following 3 days of heavy rain. The first floor of their 4-bedroom house
is now under water. They are presently staying with friends. It's the same story for thousands of local residents.

This isn't the first time that North Yorkshire has been hit by disastrous floods. Just 2 years ago there was a similar
situation. Five years before that, over 1,000 homes were flooded after a rain storm dumped a year's worth of water
on the district.

The government says that help is on its way. The army has been called out to help with rescuing residents still
trapped in their homes. And a spokesman says that money has been put aside to cover much of the damage
caused by the flooding.

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Unit Test 6
A Grammar
1 he’d been at the comedy club the day
2 he hadn’t seen the / that film before
3 I’d have the tickets the following / next
4 she loved the video I’d sent her
5 they were writing an essay for their homework

B Grammar
1 Mum asked Kirsten if / whether she had booked the tickets for the film.
2 She asked her where they were going.
3 She asked her to remind Jenny to put the magazines into the recycling.
4 She told her to remember / not to forget to buy Gemma a birthday present.
5 She told her to be ready at six thirty.

C Grammar
1 Lisa said that she has had seen someone famous in the street yesterday.
2 My mum asked me that if / whether I had any homework to do.
3 
4 
5 My brother asked me what time I will would come home that night.
6 Jo told me that she wouldn’t be able to come to the party. / Jo told said that she wouldn’t be able to come to the
party.

D Vocabulary
1 (eye)witness
2 report
3 journalist
4 source
5 headline

E Vocabulary
1 media
2 fake
3 click
4 wall
5 affairs / events
6 news

F Vocabulary
1 H
2 G
3 A
4 B
5 D

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G Reading
Suggested answer
We asked two celebrity influencers to report on the coolest club in their city. They’ve been there and done the
research, and here’s what they’ve come up with!

1 D
2 E
3 F
4 B

Suggested answers
1 She uses the word ‘electric’ (to mean ‘producing a sense of excitement’).
2 It is able to be whatever kind of venue is needed.
3 It is a huge boat.
4 It is a 28-hour party (that lasts from Saturday night until Monday morning).

H Listening
A classroom of students

1 75%
2 80%
3 print or online newspapers
4 83%

1 The age group was students between 12 and 16.

2 They were interested in international news.
3 They were able to describe the top three news stories of the day before.
4 She thought it was fascinating that more than half of people did not trust news from social media platforms.

I Use of English
1 Guess
2 heard
3 Really
4 Lucky

Suggested answers
1 I’m pretty sure it’s true.
2 It seems that we’re going to get loads of new computers.
3 That’s fantastic news.
4 pleased for your school

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J Writing
Model answer
Flooding in Madely
I'm here in town of Madely, in North Yorkshire, where there has been major flooding after three days of heavy rain.
Madely is one of the worst hit towns in the area, and more than 10,000 homes are without power.
Behind me, you can see the effects of the flooding. The entire town centre is under water and has been for more
than 12 hours.
This morning, I spoke to local resident Gina Largo. She told me that she and her family had to leave their home last
night after police alerted them to the danger. The first floor of their 4-bedroom house is now under water. They are
presently staying with friends. The police said that it’s the same story for thousands of local residents.
This isn't the first time that North Yorkshire has been hit by disastrous floods. Just two years ago, there was a
similar situation. Five years before that, over 1,000 homes were flooded after a terrible storm.
The government says that help is on its way. The army has been called out to help with rescuing residents still
trapped in their homes, and a spokesman says that money has been put aside to help with the damage caused by
the flooding.

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Unit Test 7
A Grammar
1 are included
2 was finished
3 is made
4 were opened
5 was planned

B Grammar
1 be used
2 to release
3 cook
4 be made
5 be done

C Grammar
1 enough
2 a few
3 too much
4 lots of
5 too many

D Vocabulary
1 solar-powered
2 smart
3 inspiring
4 energy-saving
5 affordable
6 virtual

E Vocabulary
1 A
2 B
3 B
4 A
5 A
6 B

F Reading
A

1 A
2 B
3 B
4 A

G Listening
1 B
2 A
3 A
4 A

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H Use of English
1 should
2 doubt
3 how
4 pretty
5 Maybe
6 bound

I Writing
Model answer
Proposal: cycle lanes along the old railway tracks
The situation now
Our city has very few cycle lanes for crossing the city. The only ones which are available are simply white lines
painted along the side of existing roads. These cycle lanes are dangerous and inadequate.
Our proposal
New cycle lanes will be built along the old train tracks. These tracks cross many parts of the city. The cycle lane will
have motion-sensing LED lighting and exits on to the city's main roads. The cycle lane should be accessible to all
forms of eco-friendly transport such as electric scooters and bikes.
Advantages of the proposal
Residents of the city will be able to travel around the city more safely and more conveniently. Having access to
such convenient routes will reduce traffic in the city and, therefore, pollution. It will also show the government's
commitment to a greener environment.

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Unit Test 7
A Grammar
1 wasn’t prepared
2 is often used
3 will be opened
4 were created
5 aren’t going to be sold

B Grammar
1 are included
2 is going to be supplied
3 isn’t made
4 wasn’t eaten
5 will be done

C Grammar
1 enough
2 few
3 much
4 of
5 too

D Vocabulary
1 solar-powered
2 smart
3 inspiring
4 energy-saving
5 affordable
6 virtual

E Vocabulary
1 mud
2 storey
3 tent
4 stone
5 skyscrapers

F Reading
A

1 A
2 C
3 C
4 B

G Listening
1 C
2 B
3 A
4 B

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H Use of English
1 D
2 B
3 F
4 A
5 C
6 E

I Writing
Model answer
Proposal: cycle lanes along the old railway tracks
The situation now
Our city has very few cycle lanes for crossing the city. The only ones which are available are simply white lines
painted along the side of existing roads. These cycle lanes are dangerous and inadequate.
Our proposal
New cycle lanes will be built along the old train tracks. These tracks cross many parts of the city. The cycle lane will
have motion-sensing LED lighting and exits on to the city's main roads. The cycle lane should be accessible to all
forms of eco-friendly transport, such as electric scooters and bikes.
Advantages of the proposal
Residents of the city will be able to travel around the city more safely and more conveniently. Having access to
such convenient routes will reduce traffic in the city and, therefore, pollution. It will also show the government's
commitment to a greener environment.

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Unit Test 7
A Grammar
1 The food was prepared yesterday by Jack. / The food was prepared by Jack yesterday.
2 Facebook is used by millions of people.
3 Two new cafés will be opened in my town by local businesspeople. / Two new cafés will be opened by local
businesspeople in my town.
4 These menus were planned by a famous chef.
5 A new soft drink is going to be sold by the company next year. / A new soft drink is going to be sold next year by
the company. / Next year, a new soft drink is going to be sold by the company.
6 My bike is being fixed by my brother right now. / My bike is being fixed right now by my brother. / Right now, my
bike is being fixed by my brother.

B Grammar
1 In the cinema yesterday, I was asked twice to be quiet.
2 What are you called by your family?
3 Will the parcel be delivered later today? / Is the parcel going to be delivered later today?
4 A few houses were damaged in last night’s storm.
5 We aren’t being given much homework these days. / We aren’t given much homework these days.

C Grammar
1 many
2 lot
3 little
4 enough
5 Few
6 few
7 much
8 little

D Grammar
1 enough new houses are (being) built
2 a few people are going to be invited
3 too much time was spent
4 information was given about
5 of interesting things are (being) sold

E Vocabulary
1 C
2 E
3 H
4 A
5 F

F Vocabulary
1 mud
2 storey
3 tent
4 stone
5 skyscrapers

G Vocabulary
1 C
2 A
3 B
4 A
5 B

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H Reading
Haden predicts that it will become more less common to play games in the future. Part of the reason for this is that
games will move away from the idea of winning points or beating other players.
He predicts that there will be a lot of few / no adverts for unhealthy products on TV or radio, especially during
shows for young people.
Haden also predicts that we won’t see many any human-like robots that can express emotions – the type that can
already be seen in science fiction.

1 C
2 A
3 A
4 B

Suggested answers
1 Energy from playing games could charge devices in our home.
2 Playing some computer games could help find cures for diseases like cancer.
3 They will be sold in basic, non-branded packaging.
4 A paralysed person could use their thoughts to control a body suit, which helps them walk.
5 We could watch our dreams and use them to solve problems in our lives.

I Listening
1 be a lot of
2 be worn by all of us
3 understand us more
4 be better predicted

1 wearable devices
2 heart rate
3 unnatural activity
4 cancer
5 blood

J Use of English
1 E
2 C
3 H
4 A
5 D
6 F

Suggested answers
1 It’d be good if we could go out somewhere, but I’m not sure where.
2 Maybe we could invite a few people from our English class.
3 It’s unlikely that the weather will be good, so I doubt that would be a good idea.
4 That’s a good idea. I’m pretty sure that there are some good films on at the moment.

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K Writing
Model answer
Proposal: cycle lanes along the old railway tracks
The situation now
Our city has very few cycle lanes for crossing the city. The only ones which are available are simply white lines
painted along the side of existing roads. These cycle lanes are dangerous and inadequate. We need a safer system
for the people in our city who ride bikes to work and for pleasure.
Our proposal
New cycle lanes will be built along the old train tracks. These tracks cross many parts of the city. The cycle lane will
have motion-sensing LED lighting and exits on to the city's main roads. The cycle lane should be accessible to all
forms of eco-friendly transport, such as electric scooters and bikes. We estimate this plan will take about five years.
Advantages of the proposal
Residents of the city will be able to travel around the city more safely and more conveniently. When cycling is safer
and easier, more people will want to commute by bike instead of by car or bus. Having access to convenient routes
will reduce traffic in the city, and therefore it will reduce pollution. It will also show the government's commitment to
a greener environment.

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Unit Test 8
A Grammar
1 B
2 B
3 A
4 A
5 B

B Grammar
1 where
2 who
3 whose
4 who
5 which
6 who

C Vocabulary
1 gaming
2 addictive
3 hand-eye coordination
4 educational
5 development
6 social part

D Vocabulary
1 identity
2 mystery
3 justice
4 reality
5 victory
6 strength
7 joy

E Vocabulary
1 over the moon
2 lost track of time
3 a piece of cake
4 got a clue
5 to be a pain

F Reading
B

1 A
2 B
3 B
4 A

G Listening
B

1 B
2 A
3 B
4 A

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H Use of English
1 just
2 might
3 go
4 Try
5 keep
6 almost

I Writing
Model answer
Attack of the zombies
1
[picture 1: A man outside looking scared as a zombie walk towards him and a radio on a table.]
A man wakes in a tent. Suddenly, while he is exploring the area, he discovers zombies and has to shoot them with
a gun he finds. Afterwards, he hears a radio telling him to go to a safe place in a prison.
2
[picture 2: The outside fence of a prison, the man on the outside looking in. He can see many zombies inside]
When he arrives at the prison, he discovers that it is full of zombies. They are all after him and he has to shoot
them all. He finds guns and ammunition everywhere. In this part of the game, he also finds an entrance to a cave.
There is a sign on it saying "safe".
3
[picture 3: The man, who looks scared, in a fast flowing river inside a cave.]
In this stage of the game, one zombie scares the man and he falls into an underground river. It flows very fast and
he almost drowns. Eventually, the river ends in a water fall which he fall over.
4
[A green valley with houses and lots of happy looking people help the man out of the river.]
Finally, the man is pulled out of the river. He has found a safe place where there are lots of people. It a safe valley
where there are no zombies and lots of farm land to grow food.

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Unit Test 8
A Grammar
1 anyone
2 The
3 its
4 another
5 one

B Grammar
1 where
2 who
3 whose
4 who
5 which
6 who

C Vocabulary
1 gaming
2 addictive
3 hand-eye coordination
4 educational
5 development
6 social part

D Vocabulary
1 E
2 C
3 B
4 G
5 D
6 A
7 F

E Vocabulary
1 over the moon
2 lost track of time
3 a piece of cake
4 haven't got a clue
5 to be a pain

F Reading
B

1 A
2 C
3 B
4 A

G Listening
B

1 C
2 A
3 B
4 A

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H Use of English
1 just
2 might
3 go
4 Try
5 keep
6 almost

I Writing
Model answer
Attack of the zombies
1
[picture 1: A man outside looking scared as a zombie walk towards him and a radio on a table.]
A man wakes in a tent. Suddenly, while he is exploring the area, he discovers zombies and has to shoot them with
a gun he finds. Afterwards, he hears a radio telling him to go to a safe place in a prison.
2
[picture 2: The outside fence of a prison, the man on the outside looking in. He can see many zombies inside]
When he arrives at the prison, he discovers that it is full of zombies. They are all after him and he has to shoot
them all. He finds guns and ammunition everywhere. In this part of the game, he also finds an entrance to a cave.
There is a sign on it saying "safe".
3
[picture 3: The man, who looks scared, in a fast flowing river inside a cave.]
In this stage of the game, one zombie scares the man and he falls into an underground river. It flows very fast and
he almost drowns. Eventually, the river ends in a water fall which he fall over.
4
[A green valley with houses and lots of happy looking people help the man out of the river.]
Finally, the man is pulled out of the river. He has found a safe place where there are lots of people. It a safe valley
where there are no zombies and lots of farm land to grow food.

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Unit Test 8
A Grammar
1 These / The
2 The
3 a
4 the / this / that
5 Their
6 Another

B Grammar
1 The university where my brother studies is in Cardiff.
2 Students who have graduated from university generally earn more.
3 Miss Cole, whose students all passed the exam, is my favourite teacher.
4 My neighbour, who wants to open his own restaurant one day, works as a cook. / My neighbour, who works as a
cook, wants to open his own restaurant one day.
5 Sam lives in London, which is the capital city of the UK.
6 My brother, who is a doctor, works in a very modern hospital.

C Grammar
1 My computer, that which I bought last year, is already getting slow.
2 The woman that I saw her on the train was a famous dancer.
3 ✓
4 I’m wearing this T-shirt because each all my other ones are dirty.
5 ✓

D Vocabulary
1 gaming
2 addictive
3 coordination
4 entertaining
5 educational
6 development
7 competitors / competition

E Vocabulary
1 A, C
2 B, C
3 A, B
4 A, C

F Vocabulary
1 mind
2 risks
3 beauty
4 mystery
5 identity
6 plot

G Vocabulary
Suggested answers
1 very happy
2 didn't know what the time was
3 really easy
4 don't know
5 to irritate/annoy/bother you

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H Reading
Suggested answer
The writer explains why he thinks VR gaming isn't as popular yet as people thought it would be by now.

1 D
2 G
3 A
4 E
5 C
Suggested answers
1 The writer has had a VR headset for about six years and has played a lot of games.
2 It isn't as easy to jump straight into a game because there is a headset and cables. You also need a lot of space
to play, and it can sometimes be dangerous. It isn't comfortable wearing the headset, and you could feel
sick/nauseous.
3 A lot of the games are fun. People can have social experiences in virtual spaces. Players can feel they are
somewhere totally different, like in a different country or even on the Moon.

I Listening
The Wild West – an American cowboy in the 19th century
Space Man – the captain of a spaceship

1 She says that there has been a lot of talk about it being realistic.
2 He means that the game isn't fun.
3 She says that the point of a game is to escape from the real world.
4 He's the captain of a spaceship who discovers something surprising on a new planet.

• positive: amazing graphics, you feel like an American cowboy in the 19th century, you get to ride horses, shoot
baddies, and explore the countryside
• negative: too much attention to detail, you have to do a lot of boring things (like in everyday life)

J Use of English
1 to
2 well
3 it
4 keep
5 You’re

Suggested answers
1 Keep going. You might beat it.
2 You just need to practise a lot.
3 Try to go to bed earlier.
4 You’re doing well. I’d like to see more of your work.
5 Wow, that was good!

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K Writing
Model answer

Attack of the Zombies

Stage 1
[Picture 1: A man outside looking scared as a zombie walks towards him and a radio on a table.]
A man wakes up in a tent. Suddenly, while he is exploring the area, he discovers zombies and has to shoot them
with a gun he finds. Afterwards, he hears a radio telling him to go to a safe place in a prison.
Stage 2
[Picture 2: The outside fence of a prison, with the man looking in. He can see many zombies inside.]
When he arrives at the prison, he discovers that it is full of zombies. He has to shoot them all. He finds guns and
ammunition everywhere. In this part of the game, he also finds an entrance to a cave
Stage 3
[Picture 3: The man, who looks scared, in a fast river inside a cave.]
In this stage of the game, one zombie scares the man, and he falls into an underground river. It flows very fast, and
he almost drowns. Eventually, the river ends in a waterfall, which he goes over.
Stage 4
[Picture 4: A green valley with houses. Lots of happy people help the man out of the river.]
Finally, the man is pulled out of the river. He has found a place where there are lots of people. It a safe valley where
there are no zombies and lots of farmland to grow food.

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