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Module 1a11 far as I’m concerned2 a picnic fell through3 be better off taking4 took its toll on5 to stand up for6 is your impression of

21 satisfying/satisfactory2 luxurious3 alternative4 dreadful5 unwilling6 available7 forbidden8 tiresome/tiring9 determined

10 enjoyable

31 d2 c3 a4 d5 c6 d7 b8 c9 b

10 c11 d12 a13 c14 a15 b

41 unfasten2 outnumber3 spot4 waste5 coverage6 contained7 win8 flights

Module 1b11 c2 b3 c4 d5 c6 c7 c8 a9 a

10 c

21 take in2 took time off3 took it back4 took to5 took up6 takes a lot of doing7 take shape8 takes advantage of9 have taken over

10 take after

31 contribution2 surroundings3 proximity4 beneficial5 definitely6 superiority7 pleasures8 perfectionist

41 didn’t dawn on me 2 have the suspicion that 3 you aware that4 have run out of 5 had no intention of changing 6 occasionally go

Module 2a11 b2 a3 c4 b5 a

6 c7 a8 c9 d

10 a

21 treat2 figure3 conviction4 interval5 fortune6 reputation7 minority8 disruption9 measures

10 row

31 warned the swimmers to2 even though she was3 burst into tears4 was delighted to meet5 are bound to see6 to do away with

41 e2 i3 d4 h5 c6 j7 a8 b9 g

10 f

Module 2b11 c2 b3 d4 d5 b6 d7 a8 d9 d

10 d

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21 up2 into3 in4 up5 down6 across7 up8 out9 back

10 off

31 strenuous2 freezing3 admiration4 mentality5 publicity6 envision7 establishment8 disturbed9 Opponents

10 pointless

41 Initially2 eventually3 persist4 spot5 waterproof6 inflammable7 tip8 wander9 heading

10 recall11 illegal12 detour

Module 3a11 put up with so much2 discouraged me from leaving3 recommended staying/

that I stay4 deserved to pass5 dedicate the next song to6 be home and dry

21 plain sailing2 peek3 reckon4 oblivious5 promote6 item7 bandage8 sprawling9 countless

10 crumbling

31 b2 c3 b4 a5 c6 c7 b8 a9 b

10 c11 d12 b13 d14 a15 c

41 blackened2 resemblance3 (over)crowded4 undernourished/

malnourished5 cultural6 irritation7 announcement8 criticism9 coincidence

10 endless

Module 3b11 civilisations2 historians3 brutal4 freedom5 courageous6 effectively7 dreadful8 disabled9 consultant

10 appreciation

21 branch out2 come up with3 come out4 came apart5 part with6 come up against7 set up8 come down9 stick with

10 carried on

31 c2 d3 a4 c5 d6 c7 a8 b9 c

10 a

41 age2 expense3 bulb4 tick5 pressure6 least7 audience8 income9 rates

10 grave

Module 4a11 c2 a3 b4 a5 b6 c7 b8 a9 c

10 b


21 get together2 get the hang of3 getting nowhere4 get me down5 get away with6 get on with7 get over8 get through9 get out of

10 got round to

31 has a tendency to be2 to make do with3 make (important) sacrifices4 there was/it took a turn for5 raised the alarm6 make a habit of arriving7 made my way 8 image do you have of

41 d2 j3 a4 h5 f6 i7 b8 e9 c

10 g

Module 4b11 d2 a3 d4 c5 d6 c7 d8 a9 a

10 d

21 j2 f3 i4 b5 c6 h7 d8 e9 a

10 g

31 breathtaking2 memorable3 extraordinary4 destructive5 ferocious6 foretell7 unreliable8 patiently9 thrilling

10 uneasiness

41 held up2 fell out with3 fell apart4 work out5 wind up6 sum up7 passed on8 made up9 count on

10 fell for

Module 5a11 regret eating 2 free time on her hands3 caught the students unawares4 had a change of heart5 live up to our expectations6 to fork out

21 reduction2 intentionally3 tactfully4 application5 disastrous6 disorganised7 interruption8 reservation

31 b2 d3 b4 b5 a6 d7 c8 a9 c

10 d

41 attempts2 redundant3 heap4 nature5 consciousness6 portions7 gear8 wary9 grounded

10 up

Module 5b11 out2 part3 age4 screen5 up6 himself7 bad8 living9 look

10 much

21 going through2 looked round3 go along with4 cut back on5 try on6 cut in7 cut off8 look back9 look ahead

10 look out


31 exception2 visualise3 necessity4 contribution5 amusing6 uncomfortable7 comedian8 adventurous9 impersonations

10 instructive

41 b2 d3 d4 b5 c6 a7 a8 b9 a

10 c


Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the firstsentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You mustuse between two and five words, including the word given. There is anexample at the beginning.

Example:It hasn’t taken Sam long to learn Spanish.pickedSam ……...........................…………...........................… Spanish very quickly.

1 We must take as much advantage as possible of any opportunity to speak English.mostWe have ……...........................…………...........................…… any opportunity tospeak English.

2 Honestly, I don’t mind where we go for our summer holidays.matterHonestly, ……...........................………...........................……… me where we gofor our summer holidays.

3 Could you speak English when you were younger?ableWhen you were younger, ……..……...........................…….........................……speak English?

4 What’s the answer to sixteen minus eight?awayIf you ……..............……...........................…….............…… sixteen, what’s theanswer?

5 Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year.partThree hundred students ……...........................…………...........................…… theswimming competition last year.

6 The students will finish their English course at the end of June.haveThe English course ……...........................…………...........................…… thebeginning of July.

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7 There will be no more oil available in this area in 2030.runOil supplies in this area ……...........................…………...........................…… bythe year 2031.

8 My sister doesn’t like computer games very much.keenMy sister ……...........................…………...........................…… computer games.

9 ‘Did you eat the chocolates?’ Maria said to Peter.askedMaria ……...........................…………...........................…… eaten the chocolates.

10 Bob hadn’t seen his uncle for several years.goneAfter several years ……...........................…………...........................…… , Bob sawhis uncle again.

11 I needed a cup of coffee this morning but I didn’t have time for one.doneI ……...........................…………...........................…… a cup of coffee thismorning but I didn’t have time for one.

12 I’m not going to tolerate this untidiness any longer.upI have no intention ……...........................…………...........................…… thisuntidiness any longer.

13 We went for a walk although it was raining yesterday.spiteWe went for a walk ……...........................…………...........................……yesterday.

14 I’m sure it will be raining tomorrow.boundIt ……...........................…………...........................…… raining tomorrow.

15 Could I borrow some change for the telephone?lendCould ……...........................…………...........................…… some change for thetelephone?

16 It’s ages since my sister and I had an argument.outMy sister and I ……...........................…………...........................…… ages.

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17 We are friends although we have disagreements about some things.despiteWe are friends ……...........................…………...........................…… disagreeabout some things.

18 Has John caught a cold?downCan you tell me if ……...........................…………...........................…… with a cold?

19 I was really bored by the film last night.foundI ……...........................…………...........................…… last night.

20 I think it’s time the children went to bed now.hadI think the children ……...........................…………...........................…… to bednow.

21 The problem we were faced with was a serious one.cameThe problem we ……...........................…………...........................…… was aserious one.

22 It was a mistake not to apply for the job.wishI ……...........................…………...........................…… for the job.

23 Being rich has no connection with being happy.nothingBeing rich ……...........................…………...........................…… being happy.

24 I can’t wait to see the sights in London.forwardI am ……...........................…………...........................…… the sights in London.

25 The tourist trade is much better now than it was last month.pickedThe tourist trade ……...........................…………...........................…… noticeablysince last month.

26 Governments should preserve all the world’s languages.oughtAll the world’s languages ……...........................…………...........................……governments.

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27 The tennis players’ match is still going on.finishedThe tennis players ……...........................…………...........................…… yet.

28 What time does your plane land tomorrow?whenCan you tell ……...........................…………...........................…… tomorrow?

29 The family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains.usedThe family’s holidays ……...........................…………...........................……climbing in the mountains.

30 Physical exercise won’t hurt you if you are careful.doPhysical exercise won’t ……...........................…………...........................…… ifyou are careful.

31 How does a rock climber differ from a mountaineer?betweenWhat ……...........................…………...........................…… a rock climber and amountaineer?

32 This new dining table is bigger than the one we had before.notThe dining table we had before ……...........................………….......................……this new one.

33 It was not a good idea for you to refuse the offer of that job.downYou should ……...........................…………........................... the offer of that job.

34 My teacher suggested that I spent the summer in England.advisedMy teacher ……...........................…………...........................…… the summer inEngland.

35 The film is not as interesting as the novel was.muchThe novel ……...........................…………...........................…… the film.

36 Will your neighbours look after your dog when you go away?takeDo you know if your neighbours……...........................…………...........................…… your dog when you go away?

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37 Tom, wouldn’t it be a good idea to take the students swimming tomorrow?howTom, ……...........................…………...........................…… the studentsswimming tomorrow?

38 Miss Jones first came to teach us a month ago.forMiss Jones ……...........................…………...........................…… a month now.

39 We are noticing a rise in the cost of living again.appearsThe cost of living ……...........................…………...........................…… again.

40 While we were going home, we had an accident.wayWe ……...........................…………...........................…… home when we had anaccident.

41 I’m worried about that bruise on your hand.lookI don’t ……...........................…………....................…… that bruise on your hand.

42 Susan has had no success with her plans to work abroad, unfortunately.throughSusan’s plans to work abroad ……...........................…………...........................… ,unfortunately.

43 ‘Don’t forget to phone tomorrow,’ said my mother.toldMy mother ……...........................…………...........................…… to phone thenext day.

44 ‘Did anyone notice anything unusual?’ asked the police officer.ifThe police officer wanted to ……...........................…………...........................……anything unusual.

45 Whatever you do, don’t lift that heavy suitcase.upI’d advise you not ……...........................…………...........................…… that heavysuitcase.

46 Maybe John has not remembered about tonight’s party.couldI suppose John ……...........................…………...........................…… abouttonight’s party.

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47 You should not think that the accident was your fault.blameIt would be wrong ……...........................…………...........................…… for theaccident.

48 I am sure Maria finds reading interesting because she has lots of books.mustMaria ……...........................…………...........................…… reading because shehas lots of books.

49 I hope you were not discouraged by Sandra from going to the concert.putI hope Sandra ……...........................…………...........................…… going to theconcert.

50 I have been to this restaurant three times now.timeThis ……...........................…………...........................…… I have been to thisrestaurant now.

51 I am so exhausted that I won’t be able to go out tonight.tooI ……...........................…………...........................…… go out tonight.

52 The runners had a difficult time competing in the race.partThe runners who ……...........................…………...........................…… the racehad a difficult time.

53 Do you know when the race is being held next year?placeWhen ……...........................…………...........................…… next year?

54 It will be necessary to send this letter first class.haveThis letter ……...........................…………...........................…… first class.

55 ‘Are you waiting to be served?’ said the waitress to me.askedThe waitress ……...........................…………...........................…… waiting to beserved.

56 Buying those jeans was not a sensible thing for me to do yesterday.onlyIf ……...........................…………...........................…… those jeans yesterday.

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57 The owner established the company in 2001.upThe company ……...........................………….......................... the owner in 2001.

58 We booked seats but it was not necessary because there was plenty of room.bookedWe ……...........................…………...........................…… seats because there wasplenty of room.

59 It is difficult for Paul to decide what to do.mindPaul finds it difficult ……...........................…………........................... what to do.

60 Bad weather delayed the building project for several weeks.setThe building project ……...........................…………...........................…… forseveral weeks by the bad weather.

61 Sara cleaned every bit of her room before her cousin came to stay.topSara cleaned her room ……...........................…………...........................……before her cousin came to stay.

62 Travelling by bus is cheaper than travelling by train.moreTravelling by train ……...........................…………...........................…… travellingby bus.

63 Leaving school made me realise that my childhood was over.broughtLeaving school ……...........................…………...........................…… me that mychildhood was over.

64 I never find time to tidy my desk.roundI never ……...........................…………...........................…… my desk.

65 Please behave as if you are in your own house during your stay.makeI’d like you all ……...........................…………...........................…… home duringyour stay.

66 I am not tall enough to reach the top of this cupboard.tallerIf I ……...........................…………...........................…… reach the top of thiscupboard.

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67 I’d like you to connect me to the managing director’s extension number.throughCould you ……...........................…………...........................…… the managingdirector’s extension number?

68 To tell the truth, we need a swimming pool for this school.whatTo tell the truth, ……...........................…………...........................…… aswimming pool for this school.

69 Do you know whose this umbrella is, by any chance?belongsDo you know ……...........................…………...........................… , by any chance?

70 Was it Paul’s idea to go to the cinema?cameWas it Paul ……...........................…………..........................…… the idea of goingto the cinema?

71 The boats began to move slowly out of the harbour.wayThe boats slowly ……...........................…………...........................…… out of theharbour.

72 One runner did not succeed in finishing the race.ableOne runner ……...........................…………...........................…… the race.

73 It is not my fault that the glass broke. blameYou cannot ……...........................…………...........................…… the glass.

74 I am starting to find watching television boring.fedI am beginning to get ……...........................…………...........................……television.

75 Bad weather makes me feel really unhappy in the winter.downBad weather ……...........................…………...........................…… in the winter.

76 Fog delayed my flight to Moscow this morning.upMy flight to Moscow ……...........................…………...........................…… thismorning.

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77 Help was urgently needed in the flooded area of the country.needThey were ……...........................…………...........................…… in the floodedarea of the country.

78 I went to Italy with the intention of learning Italian.thatI went to Italy ……...........................…………...........................…… Italian.

79 Remember to return the videos you have rented.backDon’t ……...........................…………...........................…… the videos you haverented.

80 While we were going home yesterday we got caught in a thunderstorm.wayWe got caught in a thunderstorm while we were……...........................…………...........................…… yesterday.

81 Has Mary altered her decision about moving to the countryside?mindDo you know if Mary ……...........................…………...........................…… aboutmoving to the countryside?

82 I’d like Kevin to stop telling me what to do.wishI ……...........................…………...........................…… telling me what to do!

83 ‘Are you pleased it’s nearly half-term?’ said the teacher to us. knowThe teacher wanted ……...........................…………...........................…… pleasedit was nearly half-term.

84 We are earning less than we are spending, I’m afraid.expenditureOur ……...........................…………...........................…… our income, I’m afraid.

85 I don’t think having luxuries in life is necessary.necessityI don’t ……...........................…………...........................… having luxuries in life.

86 I don’t earn anything like the amount I did before.nowhereI earn ……...........................…………...........................…… as I did before.

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87 The date for the Barcelona Conference is the 23rd of March.placeThe Barcelona Conference ……...........................…………...........................……the 23rd of March.

88 The house was not very attractive in appearance when we first saw it.muchThe house was ……...........................…………...........................…… at when wefirst saw it.

89 No-one wants to buy this type of music any more.longerThere ……...........................…………...........................…… for this type of music.

90 Looking back, I think I was right to study mathematics at university. regret Looking back, I ……...........................…………...........................…… mathematicsat university.

91 Our spending will have to be reduced next year.backWe will have ……...........................…………...........................…… our spendingnext year.

92 The children were absolutely certain that the film would be fantastic.doubtThere ……...........................…………...........................…… minds of the childrenthat the film would be fantastic.

93 Did anyone raise the subject of the school trip?broughtCan you tell me ……...........................…………...........................…… the subjectof the school trip?

94 I started learning English three years ago.beenI ……...........................…………...........................…… three years.

95 They are moving our oral examination to an earlier date.forwardOur oral examination ……...........................…………...........................…… to anearlier date.

96 ‘Do you want to go for a walk?’ asked Bob.feltBob asked me ……...........................…………...........................…… for a walk.

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97 Olivia did not concentrate so she made a lot of mistakes.wouldIf Olivia ……...........................…………...........................… made fewer mistakes.

98 Do you happen to know the time of the next train to London?couldI wonder ……...........................…………...........................…… me the time of thenext train to London.

99 The children are always fascinated by nature programmes on TV.findThe children ……...........................…………...........................…… when theywatch them on TV.

100 ‘What about going for a swim?’ said John to me.shouldJohn ……...........................…………...........................…… for a swim.

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1 to make the most of2 it doesn’t/does not matter to3 were you able to4 take eight away/away eight from 5 took part in6 will have finished by7 will (have) run out8 isn’t/is not very keen on9 asked Peter if he had

10 had gone by11 could have done with12 of putting up with13 in spite of the rain14 is bound to be 15 you lend me16 haven’t/have not fallen out for17 despite the fact that we18 John has gone/come down 19 found the film really boring20 had better go21 came up against22 wish I had/I’d applied23 has nothing to do with24 looking forward to seeing25 has picked up26 ought to be preserved by27 have not/haven’t finished their/the match28 me when your plane lands29 used to be spent 30 do you any harm 31 is the difference between32 was not as big as33 not have turned down34 advised me to spend35 was much more interesting than36 will take care of

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Key word transformationsAnswer key37 how about taking38 has been teaching us/has been our

teacher for39 appears to be rising40 were on our way41 like the look of 42 have fallen through43 told me not to forget/to remember44 know if anyone had noticed45 to pick up46 could have forgotten47 to blame yourself/yourselves 48 must be interested in49 didn’t/did not put you off50 is the third time51 am too exhausted to52 took part in 53 is the race taking place54 will have/need to be sent55 asked me if I was56 only I had not/hadn’t bought57 was set up by58 needn’t/need not have booked59 making/to make up his mind60 was set back61 from top to bottom62 is more expensive than63 brought it home to 64 get round to tidying65 to make yourselves at66 were/was taller I could67 put me through to68 what we need is69 who this umbrella belongs to70 who/that came up with71 made their way

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72 was not/wasn’t able to finish73 blame me for breaking74 fed up with watching 75 really gets me down76 was held up by fog77 in urgent need of help78 so that I could learn79 forget to take/bring back80 on our way home81 has changed her mind82 wish (that) Kevin would stop 83 to know if we were84 expenditure is more/greater than85 see the/any necessity of/in86 nowhere near as much

87 takes place/will take place/is taking place on88 not much to look89 is no longer any demand90 do not/don’t regret studying 91 to cut back on92 was no doubt in the 93 if anyone brought up94 have been learning English for95 is being brought/moved forward 96 if I felt like going97 had concentrated she would have98 if you could tell99 always find nature programmes fascinating

100 suggested (that) we should go

Progress Test 1Word formation

For questions 1–10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

WHERE TO EAT

It’s hard to find a place to eat which satisfies the whole family. 0 is not an easy thing to find when it comes to PERFECTrestaurants. I remember my parents taking me as a child to the most1 restaurant they could find. They didn’t think it was EXPENSEworth spending a lot of money on someone who had no table manners! Today the choice of restaurants is so great, however, that total 2 is rare. It’s difficult to explain exactly what I’m looking DISAPPOINTfor in a restaurant. It’s certainly not 3 surroundings, LUXURYalthough I must admit that I’m usually 4 to go into a WILLINGplace which looks dirty or dingy. In these days of fast food, it takes a lot of5 to persuade my own children that a bowl of salad is DETERMINEevery bit as tasty as a burger and chips! Some parents I know 6 taking their children to fast food restaurants, but I’ve LIKEalways made an effort to go and see just what’s available in those places. I can’t honestly say that some of the experiences were so good that they were7 , but at least I feel I have given the fast food chains a try. FORGETI would like to be able to say that we go out to dinner once a week.8 , this is not the case. We either seem to be too busy, or FORTUNATEdecide that it’s more 9 to have a family meal at home, SATISFYwhich is probably for the best! But one thing is certain, I am still as10 about food as I ever was, and intend to remain so! ENTHUSIASM

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Multiple-choice clozeFor questions 1–15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C orD) best fits each space.

HEDGEHOGS THREATEN WILDLIFE

There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays 0 weare rarely surprised when we are 1 about another one. 2 ,some people might find it difficult to 3 that small creatures4 hedgehogs would be the cause, rather than the victims, of one ofthese threats. One resident of an island which 5 off the west coast ofScotland 6 how this extraordinary situation has come about. It appearsthat hedgehogs are not native to the islands. They were introduced by a gardenerwho thought they 7 be an effective way of controlling the slugpopulation. There are now so 8 hedgehogs on the island that they areputting many rare birds at 9 because they eat birds’ eggs. Thehedgehogs, it seems, are 10 – so what are the local people going todo 11 it? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogsto the mainland. The plan might have 12 if residents on the mainlandhadn’t pointed out that the hedgehogs would 13 just as much of athreat on the mainland as on the island. But, unless action is 14 soon,the continuing increase in the hedgehog population will 15 in thedisappearance of certain rare species of birds.

Example:

0 A which B how C that D where

1 A mentioned B explained C told D said2 A Even B Although C Yet D However3 A believe B convince C suppose D consider4 A so B such C like D as5 A extends B lies C covers D stretches6 A described B commented C talked D meant7 A should B can C ought D would8 A largely B much C many D far9 A danger B risk C trouble D difficulties

10 A anywhere B everywhere C anything B nothing11 A with B about C to D for12 A beaten B won C caught D succeeded13 A change B become C return D move14 A made B done C taken D held15 A result B lead C cause D turn

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Key word transformationsFor questions 1–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similarmeaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the wordgiven. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

Example: It hasn’t taken Sam long to learn Spanish.pickedSam Spanish very quickly.

1 Could you come and collect me from the station?upWould you mind from the station?

2 Are you interested in sport?tellCan you interested in sport?

3 The people I stayed with tried hard to make me feel at home.wayThe host family I stayed with to make me feelat home.

4 It wasn’t a good idea to argue with your cousin.shouldYou with your cousin.

5 I’m sure Sally was exhausted after cooking for so many people.mustSally after cooking for so many people.

6 Watch out for anyone intent on stealing money from your clothing on the train!pickWatch out for anyone trying on the train!

7 I couldn’t follow what the teacher was saying.takeI wasn’t able what the teacher was saying.

8 Could I borrow your dictionary?lendCould your dictionary?

9 Who is going to look after the children tomorrow?takeWho will the children tomorrow?

10 I don’t like horror films very much.keenI horror films.

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has picked up

Progress Test 1(one point for each correct answer)1 inexpensive 2 disappointment 3 luxurious 4 unwilling 5 determination6 dislike 7 unforgettable 8 Unfortunately 9 satisfying 10 enthusiastic

(one point for each correct answer)1 C 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 D 8 C 9 B 10 B 11B 12 D13 B 14 C 15 A

(two points for each correct answer)1 Would you mind picking me up from the station?2 Can you tell me if you are interested in sport?3 The host family I stayed with went out of their way to make me feel at home.4 You should not/shouldn’t have argued with your cousin.5 Sally must have been exhausted after cooking for so many people.6 Watch out for anyone trying to pick your pocket on the train.7 I wasn’t able to take in what the teacher was saying.8 Could you lend me your dictionary?9 Who will take care of the children tomorrow?

10 I am not very/that keen on horror films.

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Answer key

To calculate percentage score:

Total x 10045

Example: = 91%41 x 100

45

Progress Test 2Open cloze

For questions 1–15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

LOST AND FOUND

My father considered 0 . to be a lucky man. He wasn’t rich orfamous, but he was lucky. 1 he lost anything, he was usually2 to find it again. 3 such example was afountain pen, a present from my mother on 4 weddinganniversary. We had had a family day out in the mountains. My brother,5 was about ten years old at the time, and I enjoyed going toa lake where you could hire a boat and row out across the water.6 had once been a village in the valley, but the valley hadbeen flooded in order 7 create a reservoir for a city manymiles away. When the water was clear, you could still make out the top of thechurch spire and the walls of houses. 8 we were returninghome that night, my father discovered that he had lost his treasured fountainpen. About two weeks later, he announced that in spite 9 thegloomy weather, we were going back to the lake for the day. We were surprised,but said nothing. We set 10 about nine in the morning, andas 11 as we arrived at the lake, we headed12 the spot where we had had our picnic on the previousoccasion. As we were deciding whether to hire a boat for the afternoon or13 , my father gave a shout. There, lying on the ground, wasa pen. There was 14 doubt at all in my mind that15 was the pen he had lost two weeks beforehand.

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Word formationFor questions 1–10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

GHOST STORY

One of my favourite stories is called The 6.15 from Paddington Station.It’s about a man called Gregory, who tried 0 to make a SUCCESSliving as an artist. When he finally realised that he was never going to make ends meet, he decided to find a job which seemed less 1 , CHALLENGEand he became a ticket inspector on commuter trains. One night he boarded a rather empty train and noticed an oddly dressed couple sitting in one of the carriages. It was difficult to work out what the 2 between RELATIONthe couple might be – they could have been mother and son. They were both reading newspapers written in a strange language 3 to RECOGNISEGregory. When he asked them if they were in 4 of a valid POSSESSticket, he received no reply. Gregory became very 5 . He couldn’t understand why they paid no attention to him. He knew that he was a very 6 man, and his friends often commented on his outgoing 7 . Perhaps there was something about him they had taken a dislike to? Suddenly and 8 , the train screeched to a halt. A glance out of the window revealed that they were in the middle of nowhere. Something was 9 wrong. Gregory glanced quickly towards the odd couple but they were no longer sitting in their seats. All he could see was their newspapers, dated, much to Gregory’s10 , a hundred years ago to the very day!

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PATIENCE

APPROACHPERSONEXPECT

SERIOUS

AMAZE

Error correctionFor questions 1–15, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (✓ ) by the number. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word by the number.

Examples: 0 is 00 ✓

ADVENTURE IN PERU

0 I’ve just been to see a film is called Touching the Void. It’s00 about two climbers who decided to go climbing in the mountains1 in Peru. It took them two days to reach the mountain they2 had been decided to climb because it was in such a remote place.3 They left a companion and the most of their supplies at base camp,4 optimistically thinking about they would be back in a couple of5 days. After a difficult climb, they reached at the top of6 the mountain. It was then that everything started to go wrong.7 Because of one climber had broken his leg, he had to be8 lowered down the mountain by means of a rope. His leg it was so9 much painful that he couldn’t stand on it. After a very exciting bit

10 of the film, which I won’t describe, he found by himself alone11 at the bottom of a crevasse. He managed to climb out and eventually12 crawl to safety. The cold was so intense that he got frostbite in his hands,13 but he was carried on, dragging himself down a glacier and across rocks.14 When he arrived at the base camp, his friends were too amazed to see him.15 They couldn’t believe that in despite his broken leg, he had managed to

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Progress Test 2(one point for each correct answer)1 If/When/Whenever 2 able 3 One 4 their 5 who 6 There 7 to 8 While/As/When 9 of 10 off/out 11 soon 12 for/to/towards 13 not14 no 15 it/this/that

(one point for each correct answer)1 challenging 2 relationship 3 unrecognisable 4 possession 5 impatient6 approachable 7 personality 8 unexpectedly 9 seriously 10 amazement

(one point for each correct answer)1 ✓ 2 been 3 the 4 about 5 at 6 ✓ 7 of 8 it 9 much 10 by 11 ✓12 ✓ 13 was 14 too 15 in

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Progress Test 3Key word transformations

For questions 1–10, 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.

Example: They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived.putThe fire by the time the firebrigade arrived.

1 Has Rita resigned from her job?givenI wonder her job.

2 I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success.mustYou proud of your son’s success.

3 I started studying English three years ago.forI three years.

4 The football players’ training is still going on.finishedThe football players yet.

5 I do not intend to make any more mistakes.intentionI any more mistakes.

6 Please behave as if you were in your own house.makePlease home.

7 The lifeboat rescued everyone on board the boat.rescueIt was a lifeboat that everyone on board the boat.

8 We had too little time to do the homework.notThere us to do the homework.

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had been put out

9 It was necessary to send the letters special delivery.beThe letters special delivery.

10 What attracted you to this part of the country?findWhat this part of the country?

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Multiple-choice clozeFor questions 1–15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

SHOP TILL YOU DROP!

Attitudes 0 shopping have changed dramatically over the last decade or so.There was a time when shopping was a means to an end, not an occupation in its ownright. Some people argue that we have become a society of big-time 1 , andthat nothing but spending money makes us happy. On the other 2 , anyonewho has worked hard to 3 money surely has the right to spend it4 whatever they wish. Provided that we are prepared to 5 enough ofour money for a rainy day, there seems little wrong with using the rest to6 for things that give us pleasure. For some people, however, spending moneyhas become a serious business. It will take more than a few home 7 to persuadethem that they should not do this. The delights of shopping are all too obvious. Attractivedisplays of food on supermarket 8 , and clothes which look fantastic on shopwindow models, tempt 9 to part with their money, even if they do not actuallyneed the 10 they are buying. The real question is: would we all be happier if wewere 11 ? The answer is probably that we can be just as happy with money aswe can without it. However, now that many companies are branching out 12 theteenage market, and selling to teenagers has 13 into a huge industry, we need tobe aware of the kind of pressures being 14 on parents and children alike.Perhaps what we should do is make an effort to return to the things that really matter in lifeand 15 what we have worked so hard to obtain with others less fortunate thanourselves.

0 A at B about C towards D of

1 A consumers B producers C suppliers D manufacturers2 A face B side C view D hand3 A earn B gain C win D beat4 A for B on C with D at5 A put through B put off C put out D put by6 A buy B pay C spend D purchase7 A suggestions B truths C warnings D recommendations8 A beams B foundations C stores D shelves9 A audiences B spectators C customers D consultants

10 A goods B sales C resources D incomes11 A worthless B useless C penniless D pointless12 A into B round C about D through13 A become B grown C raised D lifted14 A made B done C sent D put15 A share B receive C hand D part

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Open clozeFor questions 1–15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

SPONSORED WALK

Have you ever 0 on a sponsored walk? I went on1 when I was about eleven years old. Our teacher came up2 the idea. We would donate any money we raised to a localcharity and have a day out at the same time. I didn’t really understand what3 involved in a sponsored walk, but that didn’t make4 difference to me. It just seemed an exciting thing to do, andwe set 5 on our journey with enthusiasm. But the walkturned out to be even 6 exciting than I had expected.7 I didn’t realise was that it consisted of walking two miles toa small island 8 only means of access was across a causeway.The island, 9 is situated off the north-east coast of Britain, is aplace of outstanding natural beauty, but very remote. The first problem wecame up 10 was the sand. We had to put11 with it blowing in our faces and on our legs as westruggled across the causeway. Added to that, we knew that12 we did not return to the mainland in time, we would becut 13 by the incoming tide, and would have to spend thenight there! Well, we made it, and even managed to have a picnic there before itwas time to make our way back. You can imagine our relief when we arrived onthe mainland exhausted, but home 14 dry. I must admit that Ihaven’t done a sponsored walk 15 I went to the island. Butwho knows? One day I might do one again.

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Progress Test 3(two points for each correct sentence)1 I wonder if Rita has given up her job.2 You must have been proud of your son’s success.3 I have been studying English for three years.4 The football players haven’t/have not finished their training yet.5 I have no intention of making any more mistakes.6 Please make yourself/yourselves at home.7 It was a lifeboat that came to the rescue of everyone on board the boat.8 There was not/wasn’t enough time for us to do the homework.9 The letters had/needed to be sent special delivery.

10 What did you find attractive about this part of the country?

(one point for each correct answer)

1 A 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 D 6 B 7 B 8 D 9 C 10 A 11 C 12 A13 B 14 D 15 A

(one point for each correct answer)

1 one 2 with 3 is/was 4 any/much 5 out/off 6 more7 What 8 whose 9 which 10 against 11 up 12 if 13 off14 and 15 since

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Progress Test 4Error correction

For questions 1–15, read the text and look carefully at each line. Some ofthe lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. Ifa line is correct, put a tick (✓ ) by the number. If a line has a word whichshould not be there, write the word by the number.

Examples: 0 up 00 ✓

LUCKY ESCAPE

0 Last night the emergency services were called up out to investigate00 an explosion in a first-floor flat just off the High Road. Neighbours1 reported seeing a column of smoke coming from what was seemed to2 be a kitchen window. The first of thing they did was phone for3 help. For the almost ten minutes, fire-fighters attempted to gain4 entrance, but the door which was locked from inside. Eventually, they5 managed to break it down. They could hardly believe what had been6 happened inside. There, in the kitchen, was an old lady holding a7 gigantic water pistol. Apparently her iron had being caused8 a small fire. She realised that there was no fire extinguisher in the flat,9 but remembered a toy her grandson had left in the bathroom. She

10 had quickly filled the toy gun with water by which she used to put out11 the fire. She had managed to soak herself as too but was remarkably12 cheerful after her ordeal. She even made the would-be rescuers a cup of13 a tea. The fire-fighters left, but returned an hour or so later, bringing14 something for the old lady. It was a brand new fire extinguisher. She was pleased15 with the present but rather sadly commented on that it was a long time since

she had had so much fun!

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Multiple-choice clozeFor questions 1–15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

URBAN FOXES

People living in 0 areas have begun to notice a new kind of wildlife1 around streets, parks and gardens. These creatures wander2 at night-time with few, if any, natural predators to fear. Even thosewho claim not to be interested 3 wildlife cannot fail to be fascinatedby the unusual 4 of these creatures. The foxes have learned how to5 the most of what built-up areas offer them. They never 6 an opportunity to sift through rubbish bins, where they usually findsomething worth eating. 7 the natural habitat of the fox is thecountryside, the rapid growth of new housing estates has meant a reduction inthe farming land 8 once provided a source of food for the foxes. Thespread of foxes has already begun to 9 problems for urban dwellers.10 numbers of foxes on the roads at nights put both pedestrians andmotorists at 11 . It seems strange that when so many species on ourplanet seem to be 12 out, the fox, once regarded as a pest, should bethriving. To 13 up: if we do not make 14 our minds aboutwhat action to take, we may find that the fox population increases even morerapidly. It is difficult to 15 what might happen then.

Example:

0 A residential B household C inhabiting D settling

1 A paddling B bobbing C sweeping D roaming2 A scarcely B specially C freely D furiously3 A in B for C with D to4 A manner B behaviour C performance D function5 A do B take C make D find6 A lose B miss C avoid D escape7 A However B Yet C Although D But8 A which B whose C where D while9 A result B arise C lead D cause

10 A More B Far C Much D Greater11 A danger B risk C chance D threat12 A finishing B ending C dying D passing13 A sum B count C add D amount14 A out B do C up D off15 A expect B predict C suppose D hope

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Key word transformationsFor questions 1–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similarmeaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the wordgiven. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

Example: I’ve had enough of doing homework for one night!fedI doing homework tonight!

1 I’m afraid we’ll have to manage with sandwiches for dinner tonight.makeI’m afraid we’ll have with sandwiches fordinner tonight.

2 ‘Did anyone witness the accident?’ said the police officer.askedThe police officer the accident.

3 The managing director managed to steal money from the company.gotThe managing director money from the company.

4 I didn’t watch the football match and I regret it.wishI the football match.

5 ‘Does your brother want to go to the cinema with us?’ asked my friend.feltMy friend asked me if to the cinema with us.

6 Ted did not study so he failed the exam.hadIf Ted passed the exam.

7 I didn’t find the film amusing last night.wasI the film last night.

8 It’s a long time since we had an argument with each other.outWe with each other for a long time.

9 A house is usually larger than a flat.asA flat is as a house.

10 May I ask you a few questions?mindWould you a few questions?

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Progress Test 4(one point for each correct answer)1 was 2 of 3 the 4 which 5 been 6 ✓ 7 being 8 ✓ 9 ✓ 10 by11 as 12 ✓ 13 a 14 ✓ 15 on

(one point for each correct answer)1 D 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 B 7 C 8 A 9 D 10 D 11 B 12 C 13 A14 C 15 B

(two points for each correct answer)1 I’m afraid we’ll have to make do with sandwiches for dinner tonight.2 The police officer asked if anyone had witnessed the accident.3 The managing director got away with stealing money from the company.4 I wish I had/I’d watched the football match.5 My friend asked me if my brother felt like going to the cinema with us.6 If Ted had studied he would have passed the exam.7 I was not amused by the film last night.8 We have not/haven’t fallen out with each other for a long time.9 A flat is not usually/usually not as large as a house.

10 Would you mind if I asked/ask you a few questions?

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Progress Test 5Word formation

For questions 1–10, use the word given in capitals at the end of eachline to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

FASHION SHOW

While I was at art college, one of our projects was to organise a fashionshow. It was to be a 0 for students from differentdepartments, with prizes awarded for the most 1 designs. The 2 designs were to be published in apopular fashion magazine. The judges’ 3 would bemade according to the originality and appeal of the designs and the4 of the models wearing them. All our other5 came to a standstill. The two weeks leading up tothe show were 6 hectic. Apart from designing andmaking the clothes ourselves, there were 7 rehearsalswith friends we had persuaded to act as models. Some of them looked so8 in the outfits we had put together that we despairedof being taken seriously, let alone being awarded a prize. But luckily allour efforts proved 9 . Much to our surprise, weactually managed to win second prize. We couldn’t quite believe that wehad pulled it off. The best part of all, however, was 10 gazing at our designs in print. It was indeed one of the proudest momentsof my life!

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competition COMPETEATTRACTWINDECIDE

PERFORMACTBELIEVABLEEND

COMFORT

WORTH

HAPPY

Error correctionFor questions 1–15, read the text below and look carefully at each line.Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should notbe there. If a line is correct, put a tick (✓ ) by the number. If a line has aword which should not be there, write the word by the number.

Examples: 0 ✓ 00 would

AFFORDABLE CULTURE

0 Going to the theatre can be incredibly expensive, but, if you00 would have the time, there are some amazing bargains to be had.1 Many people do not know that reduced for rates are available 2 not only for students but also groups of more than ten adults. 3 For this reason, they prefer to the cinema, wrongly believing it4 to be much cheaper there. Whenever the subject is brought5 on up in conversation, it becomes increasingly obvious that not6 enough of people realise that cut price culture does exist if you7 know where to find it. For the example, teachers taking groups8 of students can obtain huge discounts if they wish enquire at the9 box office. It is true that the seats they find themselves in them

10 may be towards the back. However, although they may not11 like the look around of them at first, it is almost always possible to12 see yourselves and hear well enough to enjoy the show. It certainly13 isn’t necessary to be cut back on your spending for a theatre trip14 to be enjoyable. So next time you are in town, take a little extra time 15 to find the best deal that you can.

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Open clozeFor questions 1–15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

HOLIDAY CANCELLATION

There is nothing worse 0 having a holiday cancelled.Despite the fact that the government has brought 1 newlegislation to protect holiday-makers financially, it’s the disappointment whichis hard to bear. In most cases, some form of compensation2 offered, but often the alternatives are nowhere near3 exciting as the original destination. On second thoughts,perhaps 4 is something which is 5 littleworse than a cancelled holiday, and 6 is being stranded atyour holiday destination when a company goes bankrupt. In circumstanceslike these, many people wish they 7 never gone on holidayat all, and may think twice about going again. ‘If we’d known that this wasgoing to happen, we 8 never have considered spending somuch money on a holiday.’ ‘9 only we’d booked withsomeone else!’ they grumble to their friends when they get back home. Theirfriends try to change 10 subject, but quickly realise thatthe disappointed holiday makers are determined to have their say. It seemsuseless to point out that the main reason 11 having aholiday is to return home relaxed and stress-free. If the experience turns outto be even more stressful than normal everyday life, putting pressure12 the holiday-maker, then surely it is13 something to be repeated. Perhaps the best advice forthose 14 feel that they are not cut 15 forstressful holiday experiences is simply to stay at home!

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Progress Test 5(one point for each correct answer)1 attractive 2 winning 3 decision 4 performance 5 activities 6 unbelievably 7 endless 8 uncomfortable 9 worthwhile 10 happily

(one point for each correct answer)1 for 2 ✓ 3 to 4 ✓ 5 on 6 of 7 the 8 wish 9 them 10 ✓11 around 12 yourselves 13 be 14 ✓ 15 ✓

(one point for each correct answer)1 in 2 is 3 as 4 there 5 a 6 that/this 7 had 8 would 9 If10 the 11 for 12 on 13 not 14 who/that 15 out

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MODULE TESTUse the words given and a suitable negative prefix to complete sentences 1–5.

1 correct I’m afraid that answer is ................. .2 ripe These apples aren’t ready to eat. They’re ................. .3 appear Your dictionary must be on the shelf. Books don’t just ............... .4 expensive The meal we had last night was fantastic – and so ................. !5 patient Tom is a very ................. man. He’s always losing his temper.

Write the words in brackets in the correct noun form.

1 This steak is cooked to ......................... (perfect).2 To their ......................... (disappoint), their package holiday was cancelled.3 The Davidsons were very surprised by the ......................... (generous) of

their new neighbours.4 Would you like to live a life of ......................... (luxurious)?5 Paul showed an ......................... (unwilling) to listen to his teachers’ advice.

Choose the best answer, a, b or c, to questions 1–4.

1 What can some people with a good ear pick up quickly?

a a languageb businessc the weather

2 What usually picks up when tourists arrive in an area?

a suitcasesb a foreign accentc trade

3 What should people with little physical strength not even try to pick up?

a coldsb musical instrumentsc heavy weights

4 Where might you pick someone up from?

a a carb a stationc another country

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Write the missing words in sentences 1–6.

1 I’ll be arriving .......................... the end of next week.2 .......................... the way, what clothes should I bring with me?3 I can’t wait .......................... see the sights!4 I need to know .......................... you are coming by train or by bus.5 My host family went .......................... of their way to make me feel at home.6 .......................... the way home, we can do some sightseeing.

Rewrite questions 1–5 beginning ‘Can you tell me … ?’

1 Where’s the TV guide? ……………………………….............................………………………………………..

2 What should we watch? ……………………………….............................………………………………………..

3 Do you like jazz? ……………………………….............................………………………………………..

4 Are you going to the disco on Saturday? ……………………………….............................………………………………………..

5 What time does the film start? ……………………………….............................………………………………………..

Choose the best answer, A, B, C or D, to complete sentences 1–5.

1 Does the price of a single room .......................... breakfast?

A concern B contain C include D enclose

2 If you travel at very high .......................... , you increase the risk of having an accident.

A haste B speed C rush D hurry

3 I don’t .......................... how you managed to break the window.

A guess B imagine C realise D understand

4 Have you ever .......................... a horse while you were riding?

A fallen off B fallen out C fallen through D fallen over

5 I’ve never .......................... a medal for sports.

A beaten B succeeded C won D caught

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Match the modals in italics in sentences 1–5 with their meanings a–e.

1 Could you make me a cup of coffee? ......................2 Frankie was able to play the violin when he was five years old. ......................3 We could go for a swim! ......................4 I suppose Sally could have forgotten about the party. ...................... 5 Of course you can use the phone in the office. ......................

a possibilityb permissionc a polite requestd a suggestione ability

Complete sentences 1–5 using a suitable modal in the correct form. The words in brackets will help you.

1 You .......................... park here. (It’s illegal!)2 Jim .......................... be pleased with his exam results. (It’s obvious!) He got

top marks in everything.3 Sam .......................... been at the cinema last night. (It’s impossible!) He’s away

on holiday at the moment.4 It .......................... snow tomorrow. (It’s possible!)5 You .......................... bother to book a ticket. (It’s not necessary!) There are

always plenty of empty seats on the train.

Complete sentences 1–5 using the words in brackets in the correct form.

1 I .......................... (ought/go) to bed early tonight because I’ve got to get upat 5.30 tomorrow.

2 You .......................... (should/tell) me when you are going to be late. I alwaysworry if you don’t.

3 We .......................... (should/check) what time the film started before we left. We’ve missed the beginning!

4 You .......................... (need/phone) me about the homework. I knew about itanyway.

5 We .......................... (have/pay) to get into the museum. It was free.

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Choose the correct answer, a or b, to complete sentences 1–5.

1 Pietro ............................... from Italy.

a comesb is coming

2 Thanos was ............................... in Athens.

a grown upb brought up

3 My sister speaks ............................... German.

a fluentb fluently

4 I like Chinese food – lemon chicken ............................... particular.

a inb on

5 I’ve been learning English ............................... three years.

a sinceb for

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1 incorrect 2 unripe 3 disappear 4 inexpensive 5 impatient

1 perfection 2 disappointment 3 generosity 4 luxury 5 unwillingness

1 a 2 c 3 c 4 b

1 at/by 2 By 3 to 4 if/whether 5 out 6 On

1 Can you tell me where the TV guide is?2 Can you tell me what we should watch?3 Can you tell me if/whether you like jazz?4 Can you tell me if/whether you are going to the disco on Saturday?5 Can you tell me what time the film starts?

1 C 2 B 3 D 4 A 5 C

1 c 2 e 3 d 4 a 5 b

1 mustn’t/can’t 2 must 3 can’t have 4 may/might/could 5 needn’t/don’t need to

1 ought to go 2 should tell 3 should have checked4 needn’t have phoned/didn’t need to phone 5 didn’t have to

1 a 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 b

(Total marks: 50)

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MODULE TESTReplace the words in italics in sentences 1–5 with the correct form of thephrasal verbs in a–e.

a take inb take overc take awayd take upe take after

1 I think I resemble my father more than my mother.

2 If you subtract 4 from 9, what do you get?3 I think this new sofa occupies too much space in the

living room.4 A local firm got control of this large manufacturing

company last year. 5 I’m afraid I haven’t followed what you were saying.

Complete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the most appropriate verbin brackets.

1 After the terrible storm, nothing (remain/stay) of thesmall building on the hill.

2 Please don’t (stare/glance) at people like that. It’s rude!3 Do you think I could (lend/borrow) your calculator for

a moment?4 Who (gain/win) the football match yesterday?5 I am (expect/look forward to) seeing my cousin

tomorrow.

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Match the verbs in 1–5 with their meanings, a–e.

1 threaten2 suggest3 claim4 deny5 promise

a say you didn’t do somethingb say you have an idea about somethingc say something is trued say you might do something unpleasante say you will do something nice

Write in the missing words in the sentence openers 1–4.

1 I wonder you could tell me … ?2 It would useful to know … .3 As far cost is concerned, will we be … ?4 Could you possibly me know … ?

Use the words in a–f to complete the expressions with take in sentences 1–6.

a partb carec easyd oute lotf advantage

1 Young people should take of as many opportunities totravel as possible.

2 You must try to take it for a while and do a little less work.3 Who is going to take of the dogs while you are

on holiday?4 Studying for exams really takes it of you!5 Winning the tennis tournament must have taken a(n)

of doing.6 How many students actually took in the conference?

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Choose the best answer, A, B, C or D, to complete sentences 1–5.

1 Can you what that shape is on the top of the hill?

A make for B make up C make out D make up for

2 I hope you are going to give me a good for doing what you did.

A cause B effect C purpose D reason

3 The government is that it is essential to protect the countryside.

A convinced B considered C believed D supposed

4 Whenever I of my childhood, I remember my grandmother.

A expect B regard C imagine D think

5 Many species of wildlife are at nowadays.

A danger B risk C trouble D difficulties

Match the words in italics in sentences 1–5 with their uses, a–e.

1 Do you think our team is going to win the match tomorrow?2 Global warming will become more of a threat in the future.3 Shall I help you to cook the dinner?4 I will learn to play the piano – no matter how long it takes!5 I’m going to Venice tomorrow.

a making a firm predictionb talking about something which may happenc expressing determinationd making an offere talking about a definite future arrangement

Write the verbs in brackets in 1–5 in the future continuous or the futureperfect form.

1 This time next week I (travel) to Scotland.2 By nine o’clock, we (finish) dinner.3 At midday on Saturday I (lie) on a beach sunbathing!4 Where (you/live) in ten years’ time?5 We (reach) home long before seven o’clock tonight.

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Complete gaps 1–5 in the conversation with a suitable preposition.

A Are you keen 1 football?B No. Actually, I’m not very interested 2 sports at all.A Well, I’m not exactly mad 3 sports either – but I’m

very fond 4 athletics.B I don’t mind athletics – but I get fed up 5 watching

sports like that on TV.

Complete gaps 1–5 with one of the words connected with work, a–e.

a staffb jobc qualificationsd careere promotion

1 Paul’s been looking for a for a few months now.

2 What sort of do you need to become a pilot?3 Sarah’s doing well. The firm she works for has just offered her the chance

of a .4 The company has special leisure facilities for the members of

.5 Martin’s ten-year in politics ended last month.

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1 e take after 2 c take away 3 d takes up 4 b took over5 a haven’t taken in

1 remained 2 stare 3 borrow 4 won 5 looking forward to

1 d 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 e

1 if/whether 2 be 3 as 4 let

1 f 2 c 3 b 4 d 5 e 6 a

1 C 2 D 3 A 4 D 5 B

1 b 2 a 3 d 4 c 5 e

1 will be travelling 2 will have finished 3 will be lying4 will you be living 5 will have reached

1 on 2 in 3 about 4 of 5 with

1 b 2 c 3 e 4 a 5 d

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MODULE TESTComplete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the most appropriate verbin brackets.

1 As soon as we (reach/arrive) the hotel, we went straightto bed.

2 Have you heard that Polly (drop/fall) off her bikeyesterday?

3 My teacher (advise/warn) me to do some extra listeningpractice before my exam.

4 Half an hour (go through/go by) before I realised I hadcome for my appointment on the wrong day!

5 Why is it that every time I put my glasses down somewhere I(miss/lose) them?

Write link words which mean the same as those in 1–5. The first letter of eachword is given.

1 because s2 nevertheless h3 in order to s t4 during the time when w5 moreover i a

Use despite, in spite or although to complete sentences 1–5.

1 it was expensive, we decided to buy the video.2 the good acting, the film was rather boring.3 of the terrible background music, we enjoyed the film.4 I like the countryside, I prefer to live in a city.5 I like big cities – the fact that they are sometimes very noisy.

Use the verb in brackets in the correct present tense to complete sentences 1–5.

1 School (start) at 8.30 tomorrow.2 The sun (rise) in the west.3 What (the children/do) at the moment?4 Tim is very quiet. What (he/think) about?5 I (have) my hair cut at 2.30 tomorrow afternoon.

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Rewrite sentences 1–5 putting the adverbs in brackets in the correct place.

1 My best friend is ringing me up after I’ve gone to bed! (always)………………………………………………………………...............................................…..

2 I’ve been to Britain. (never)………………………………………………………………...............................................…..

3 What time do you get up? (usually)………………………………………………………………...............................................…..

4 I have time for breakfast in the morning. (hardly ever)………………………………………………………………...............................................…..

5 I go straight home after school. (always)………………………………………………………………...............................................…..

Complete each of sentences 1–5 with a suitable word.

1 More young people own mobile phones than ever before, to a recent survey.

2 English spoken all over the world.3 When the President comes to the city tomorrow, he visit the

university.4 Many people worry the future.5 It’s not a very fast car. On the other , it’s reliable.

Complete each of sentences 1–5 with a suitable word.

1 A stadium is a place people play sports.2 A diary is something helps you to organise your time.3 Pensioners are people are retired.4 This man looks as he is the boy’s grandfather.5 Look after take care of.

Replace the words in italics in sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the phrasalverbs in a–e.

a go throughb go down withc go in ford go offe go on1 The director continued with his speech, despite the interruptions.2 Do you take an active interest in many sports?3 The children have become ill with winter colds.4 Let’s have another careful look at the essay question again.5 I think this meat has gone bad.

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Write a reply to the comments in 1–5 using had(n’t) better and the suggestionsin a–e.

1 I don’t feel well.

2 I don’t like this pop group.

3 I forgot to do my homework.

4 Chocolate gives me spots.

5 I’m cold.

a Apologise to the teacher!b Phone the doctor!c Don’t eat any more!d Put a sweater on!e Don’t buy their CD!

Use the words in a–e to complete the expressions with do in sentences1–5.

a withb withoutc nothingd coulde away

1 Working hard sometimes has at all to do with becoming a millionaire.

2 During the war, people had to do many basic necessities.3 After a morning’s shopping we all have done with a cup of

coffee.4 The local council have done with charging motorists for

parking. You can now park anywhere free of charge.5 I could do more time to study before my exams.

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1 had reached 2 fell 3 advised 4 went by 5 lose

1 since 2 however 3 so that 4 while 5 in addition

1 Although 2 Despite 3 In spite 4 Although 5 despite

1 starts 2 rises 3 are the children doing 4 is he thinking 5 am having

1 My best friend is always ringing me up after I’ve gone to bed!2 I’ve never been to Britain.3 What time do you usually get up?4 I hardly ever have time for breakfast in the morning.5 I always go straight home after school.

1 according 2 is 3 will 4 about 5 hand

1 where 2 that/which 3 who 4 if 5 means

1 e went on 2 c go in for 3 b have gone down with 4 a go through5 d has gone off

1 b You’d better phone the doctor.2 e You’d better not buy their CD.3 a You’d better apologise to the teacher.4 c You’d better not eat any more.5 d You’d better put a sweater on.

1 c 2 b 3 d 4 e 5 a

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MODULE TESTComplete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the verbs in a–e.

a crouchb fumblec boundd flinge creep

1 Bob quietly up the stairs, trying not to wake anyone up.2 As soon as Jean arrived home, she off her coat, went into

the living room and switched on the TV.3 Kevin in his briefcase for his glasses but he couldn’t find

them.4 If you with your knees bent, this will help to strengthen

your leg muscles.5 As I was driving to work this morning, a large animal

across the road in front of the car.

Replace the words in italics in sentences 1–5 with the correct form of thephrasal verbs in a–e.

a set inb set downc set backd set upe set off

1 What time did you leave for school this morning?

2 The rain delayed the progress of the repairs to the roof for several days.

3 I think winter has really started and is likely to continue.4 When was the company established?5 Why don’t you write your suggestions

in the weekly newsletter?

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Use the words in a–e to complete the expressions with bottom in sentences 1–5.

a ofb outc tod frome at

1 I think we should try to get the bottom of this mystery.2 Unfortunately, the school team came bottom the swimming

championships this year.3 If you want to get to the top, you need to start the bottom!4 I cleaned my room top to bottom yesterday.5 They say that the bottom has fallen of the property market.

Write the verbs in brackets in sentences 1–5 into the past simple or the pastcontinuous form.

1 I (shop) in the supermarket when I (met) Alex.

2 What (you/do) when I (phone) youlast night?

3 It (be) a beautiful day. The sun (shine).4 I (go) to bed late and (get) up at

midday.5 Do you remember what the man who (rob) the bank

(wear)?

Write the verbs in brackets in sentences 1–5 in the correct active or passive form.

1 The guest speaker (give) a round of applauseby the audience.

2 A film (show) to passengers as we walkedinto the departure lounge.

3 Free tea and coffee (hand out) by thestewardess.

4 I (listen) to the news on the radio when theelectricity suddenly went off.

5 The guide (give) all the visitors a bookletabout the ancient site.

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Complete sentences 1–5 with suitable words.

1 The only thing you can do find out when the next trainleaves.

2 After a couple of hours in the museum, was time to boardour coach for the airport.

3 We woke to find in a winter wonderland.4 I didn’t know what winter was really until I visited Lappland.5 ‘Why stay a few days longer?’ suggested our host.

Write the verbs in 1–5 in their simple past form.

1 beat2 fight3 shake4 steal5 throw

Complete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the words in a–e.

a tripb tourc drived ridee travel

1 Are you going to to Edinburgh, or will you go by publictransport?

2 It’s not easy to learn how to a horse.3 People say that is exciting but I find it quite tiring!4 Package are often cheaper than trying to organise things

yourself.5 When we were in Paris, we went on a day to EuroDisney.

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Complete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in a–e.

a turn downb turn intoc turn outd turn upe turn over

1 Is it true that a caterpillar a butterfly?2 Why did Paula John’s offer of help?3 If you the page, you’ll find the answers to

the crossword.4 Guess who at the party last night?5 Things sometimes don’t as you expect them to.

Complete sentences 1–5 using the verbs in a–e, and used to or wouldwhere possible.

a beb sitc annoyd likee come out

1 I fast food but now I don’t.2 My grandfather in his favourite

armchair, smoking his pipe.3 There are far more people in the world than there .4 It seemed that every time we went back to school after a rainy weekend, the

sun .5 What me was that I always had to help

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MODULE TEST 2b(one point for each correct answer)1 e crept 2 d flung 3 b fumbled 4 a crouch 5 c bounded

(one point for each correct answer)1 e set off 2 c set back 3 a set in 4 d set up 5 b set down

(one point for each correct answer)1 c 2 a 3 e 4 d 5 b

(one point for each correct sentence)1 was shopping … met 2 were you doing … phoned3 was … was shining 4 went … got 5 robbed … was wearing

(one point for each correct answer)1 was given 2 was being shown/was shown 3 were handed out4 was listening 5 gave

(one point for each correct answer)1 is 2 it 3 ourselves 4 like 5 not

(one point for each correct answer)1 beat 2 fought 3 shook 4 stole 5 threw

(one point for each correct answer)1 c drive 2 d ride 3 e travel 4 b tours 5 a trip

(one point for each correct answer)1 b turns into 2 a turn down 3 e turn over 4 d turned up 5 c turn out

(one point for each correct answer)1 d used to like 2 b used to/would sit3 a used to be 4 e used to/would come out 5 c used to/would annoy

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MODULE TESTMatch the words connected with buildings (1–5) with the explanations ofwhat they are used for (a–e).

1 tiles2 wiring3 foundations4 beams5 shelves

a to support the rest of the buildingb to support a ceilingc to hold books and ornamentsd to cover a floore to carry an electrical supply


a put upb put up withc put offd put oute put in

1 I don’t know how you can living in such a mess!2 I need to a bit more work to get a good grade.3 Don’t let me you the idea

of travelling round the world. It might be very exciting!4 Could you the light before

you go to bed?5 Could you me for the

night next week? I’ve got a meeting in town.

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Write the verbs in brackets in sentences 1–5 into the correct form.

1 Last year our teacher suggested (put) on aplay in English.

2 I suggest that you (take) your guests to thepark for the afternoon.

3 I recommend that the students (show) roundthe Roman ruins.

4 Why (you/not give) your uncle a guided tourof the city?

5 How about (go) out for a meal tonight?

Write the verbs in brackets in gaps 1–5 in the correct tense: the past simple,the present perfect simple or the present perfect continuous.

A How long 1 (you/study) English?B About five years. I 2 (begin) learning it when I

was ten years old.A And 3 (you/enjoy) studying it for all this time?B On the whole. In the beginning, I 4 (find) the

grammar difficult. More recently, though, I 5

(try) to think in English instead of in my own language during the lessons.

Complete sentences 1–5 with the words in a–e.

a stillb yetc alreadyd fore since

1 I’ve been waiting for you half past two!2 I’ve finished my homework for tonight, so we can go out.3 Have you had your dinner ?4 You can’t be watching TV!5 We’ve been here three days now.

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For questions 1–5, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaningto the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Youmust use between two and five words, including the word given.

1 What attracted Meg to becoming a vet?decideWhy a vet?

2 Julia started university last year.forJulia a year now.

3 The children were too tired to go to the cinema.soThe children were not go to the cinema.

4 Last month the company earned less than in previous months.asLast month the company didn’t it had inprevious months.

5 I’m certain that the players were pleased with their 3–0 victory.mustThe players their 3–0 victory.

Write the missing words in sentences 1–5.

1 Both pictures show people working the media.2 The first picture was taken inside. The second picture, on the

hand, was taken outside.3 This job looks less interesting the presenter is always in the

studio.4 the second picture, I can see a crowd of people.5 I would enjoy doing a job this.

Use the verbs lay and lie in the correct form to complete sentences 1–6.

1 The town in a valley in the Alps.2 It’s not a good idea to to anyone. People usually find out the

truth later.3 Jed has been on the sofa watching TV all afternoon.4 Whose turn is it to the table tonight?5 The President the foundation stone of the new museum

yesterday.6 The builders are a new floor in the kitchen.

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Complete sentences 1–4 with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in a–d.

a put throughb put offc put byd put away

1 these jars in the cupboard for me, will you?2 I keep doing my homework. I must do it

tonight.3 I’m going to some money

and spend it when I see something I like.4 Could you me

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MODULE TEST 3a(one point for each correct answer)1 d 2 e 3 a 4 b 5 c

(one point for each correct answer)1 b put up with 2 e put in 3 c put … off 4 d/c put … out/off5 a put … up

(one point for each correct answer)1 putting 2 take 3 are shown 4 don’t you give 5 going

(one point for each correct answer)1 have you been studying 2 began 3 have you enjoyed 4 found5 have been trying

(one point for each correct answer)1 e 2 c 3 b 4 a 5 d

(two points for each correct answer)1 Why did Meg decide to become a vet?2 Julia has been at university for a year now.3 The children were so tired that they did/could not go to the cinema.4 Last month the company didn’t earn as much as it had in previous months.5 The players must have been pleased with their 3–0 victory.

(one point for each correct answer)1 in 2 other 3 because/as/since 4 In 5 like

(one point for each correct answer)1 lies 2 lie 3 lying 4 lay 5 laid 6 laying

(one point for each correct answer)1 d Put … away 2 b putting off 3 c put … by 4 a put … through

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MODULE TESTReplace the words in italics in sentences 1–5 with the correct forms of thephrasal verbs in a–e.

a come offb come outc come downd come acrosse come up against

1 The committee met with a serious problem yesterday.2 Don’t tell me that the cost of living has decreased! I don’t

believe it! 3 When did that new single appear in the shops?4 Yesterday I discovered a shop in town which sells oriental

carpets. 5 The idea I had to go and study abroad for a year didn’t happen.

Complete sentences 1–5 using the passive infinitive of one of the verbs in a–e.

a installb holdc advertised considere paint

1 The classroom walls should . They look rather dirty.2 Extra classes should for complete beginners.3 Central heating should throughout the building.4 Our courses should in the national press.5 All suggestions for improvement to the premises should

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Rewrite sentences 1–5 beginning with What.

1 We need more pocket money!

2 It is important that students do the homework set.

3 We should try to save more money.

4 Young people are interested in fashion.

5 We mustn’t forget that people are depending on us.

Complete sentences 1–5 with an appropriate word.

1 That’s the man spoke to me yesterday.2 Is this the book was so interesting?3 These are the students work was so fantastic.4 This is the house I was born.5 The pen I bought on Saturday doesn’t work!

Combine the two sentences in each of 1–5 to make one sentence with a non-defining relative clause.

1 Peter is a scientist. He has discovered an important new cure.

2 The newspaper is not making any money. It is read by hardly anybody.

3 Shakespeare was born in Stratford. Stratford lies on the river Avon.

4 This stadium is huge. It was built in Roman times.

5 Brian is a teacher. His surname is Bright.

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For questions 1–5, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the wordgiven. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1 There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella.notThere me to go back home for my umbrella.

2 It was necessary to book concert tickets well in advance.beConcert tickets well in advance.

3 Money was urgently needed for the flood victims to rebuild their houses.needThe flood victims were to rebuild their houses.

4 What interests you about this city?findWhat about this city?

5 The police rescued everyone from the burning building.rescueThe police of everyone in the burning building.

Complete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of rise, raise or arise.

1 I love the summer, when the sun early.2 Will the school leaving age be to 18 for everybody?3 The price of fresh vegetables sharply since the dry weather

last month.4 During the meeting, the issue of salary increases .5 The smoke vertically, indicating that there was no wind.

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Choose the correct meaning, a or b, of the words in 1–6.

1 priceless a valuableb with no price marked on it

2 a bargain a something costing less than it shouldb something having little value or use

3 earnings a productsb salary

4 cash a notes and coinsb goods

5 a rip-off a something which will increase in valueb something costing more than it should

6 worthless a having no valueb profitable


a come down withb come aboutc come up withd come apart

1 Look what’s happened to my glasses! They’ve .2 Some children at the local school have with mumps.3 I think I’ve an answer to all our problems!4 How did the road accident ?

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(one point for each correct answer)1 e be painted 2 b be held 3 a be installed4 c be advertised 5 d be considered

(one point for each correct answer)1 What we need is more pocket money!2 What is important is that students do the homework set.3 What we should do is (to) try to save more money.4 What young people are interested in is fashion.5 What we mustn’t forget is that people are depending on us.

(one point for each correct answer)1 who 2 that/which 3 whose 4 where 5 that/which/–

(one point for each correct answer)1 Peter, who is a scientist, has discovered an important new cure./Peter, who

has discovered an important new cure, is a scientist.2 The newspaper, which is not making any money, is read by hardly

anybody./The newspaper, which is read by hardly anybody, is not makingany money.

3 Shakespeare was born in Stratford, which lies on the river Avon.4 The stadium, which is huge, was built in Roman times./The stadium, which

was built in Roman times, is huge.5 Brian, whose surname is Bright, is a teacher.

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(two points for each correct answer)1 There was not enough time for me to go back home for my umbrella.2 Concert tickets had/needed to be booked well in advance.3 The flood victims were in urgent need of money to rebuild their houses.4 What do you find interesting about this city?5 The police came to the rescue of everyone in the burning building.

(one point for each correct answer)1 rises 2 raised 3 has risen 4 arose 5 rose

(one point for each correct answer)1 a 2 a 3 b 4 a 5 b 6 a

(one point for each correct answer)1 d come apart 2 a come down with 3 c come up with 4 b come about

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MODULE TESTRewrite sentences 1–5 with adverbs formed from the words in brackets.

1 (special) This book was written for students of English.

2 (enthusiastic) The students agreed to put on a play at the end of term.

3 (gradual) We made our way down the steep hillside.

4 (original) This park was the site of an old factory.

5 (total) What you are asking me to do is impossible.

Write verbs of movement to match the definitions in 1–5. The first and lastletter of each word is given.

1 walk in a leisurely way s l2 walk in shallow water p e3 wander r m4 move up and down quickly b b5 move quickly and smoothly s p

Complete sentences 1–5 with suitable prepositions.

1 Don’t you get fed up watching so much sport on TV?2 I’m tired doing the same old thing day after day.3 I am worried what might happen to the world in the

future.4 Ted is very keen basketball.5 Please don’t blame me what happened.

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Use the words in a–e to complete the expressions with make in sentences 1–5.

a conversationb mostc mindd habite do

1 Sophie can never make up her about anything!2 We can’t afford a new car. We’ll just have to make with the one

we’ve got!3 Will is not very good at making with people he doesn’t know.4 You should make the of the school holidays and get out more!5 The twins make a of not telling anyone what they are going to

do next.

Write the verbs in brackets in sentences 1–5 in the correct form of the pastsimple or past perfect (simple or continuous).

1 After we (drive) for three hours on the crowdedmotorway, we (stop) for a break.

2 The emergency services (arrive) not long after thecoach (break) down on the motorway.

3 We …………….. (miss) the flight because we (leave)our passports at home.

4 Local inhabitants (be) without electricity for severalhours before the power (switch) on again.

5 Reporters (gather) at the local hospital all morningbefore a doctor (appear) to read out a statement.

Underline the unnecessary word in each sentence 1–5.

1 After waiting for a bus for an hour, I had decided to walk home.2 It is a good idea to praise for somebody when they have done something well.3 Emergency supplies were been dropped to the flood victims.4 We could do a little else except wait for help.5 How long had you being worked for the company before you decided

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Put comments a–f in this conversation into the correct order (1–6). The first isdone for you.

a I agree. I think it’s suggesting that without money, we can’t do anything.

b But what about the picture of the car and the other objects?c We could start with this picture.d That’s a good idea. I think this picture shows the importance

of money in our lives. What do you think?e I do, too. Because it shows different things which are important to us.

But I don’t personally think that possessions make people happy!f Well, I think that picture is trying to suggest that possessions

are very important in our lives, don’t you?


a get nowhereb get overc get on withd get round toe get out of

1 Do you all your relatives?2 I’m afraid I’m with that project I’m supposed to

hand in next week.3 I never seem to writing thank you letters!4 Is your aunt starting to the operation she had

last week?5 My brother is always trying to doing the

washing up.


a elephantb ratc fishd ducke hawk

1 The new manager watches everyone in the office like a(n) .2 You must have forgotten your umbrella. You look like a drowned !3 I hated working in my previous office. I felt like a(n) out of water.4 Maria has taken to climbing like a(n) to water.5 Pat never forgets a name. She’s got a memory like a(n) .

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Unscramble the letters to write the names of creatures which match thecategories in 1–5.

1 an insect: swap2 a carnivore: god3 a reptile: darzil4 a mammal: act5 a herbivore: bartib

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MODULE TEST 4a(one point for each correct answer)1 This book was (specially) written (specially) for students of English.2 The students (enthusiastically) agreed (enthusiastically) to put on a play at

the end of term.3 We (gradually) made our way (gradually) down the steep hillside.4 This park was (originally) the site of an old factory (originally).5 What you are asking me to do is (totally) impossible.

(one point for each correct answer)1 stroll 2 paddle 3 roam 4 bob 5 sweep

(one point for each correct answer)1 with 2 of 3 about 4 on 5 for

(one point for each correct answer)1 c 2 e 3 a 4 b 5 d

(one point for each correct sentence)1 had driven/been driving … stopped 2 arrived … had broken 3 missed … had left 4 had been/were … was switched 5 had been gathering … appeared

(one point for each correct answer)1 had 2 for 3 been 4 a 5 being

(one point for each correct answer)2 d 3 a 4 b 5 f 6 e

(one point for each correct answer)1 c get on with 2 a getting nowhere 3 d get round to 4 b get over 5 e get out of

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(one point for each correct answer)1 hawk 2 rat 3 fish 4 duck 5 elephant

(one point for each correct answer)1 wasp 2 dog 3 lizard 4 cat 5 rabbit

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MODULE TESTComplete sentences 1–5 with the words in a–e.

a trailersb starringc releasesd rolee music

1 Gladiator is a film Russell Crowe.2 The background to the Star Wars films was fantastic.3 I fancy going to the cinema. Are there any decent new on?4 Who plays the leading in the film Shakespeare in Love?5 Sometimes the you see at the cinema are better than the

film itself!

Match the meanings of the verb hold in sentences 1–5 with the definitionsin a–e.

1 It was difficult for the police to hold back the crowd.2 Hold on to my hand as we cross the road.3 Why was the flight held up?4 Angela missed the first few weeks of the new term,

which held her back.5 Apparently the bank was held up and millions of

dollars were stolen.

a make or cause delayb prevent from moving forwardc robd prevent from making progresse grip

Match the words in 1–5 with similar meanings a–e.

1 leaving behind a claim it is2 awful b occur or happen3 make it out to be c terrible4 take place d disadvantage5 drawback e not taking with you

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Underline the correct word to complete sentences 1–5.

1 I don’t feel down/up to going for a walk.2 Speaking the language makes you feel a part/piece of another country.3 Do you feel as/like having a game of tennis?4 Taking physical exercise always makes me feel good/best.5 Living in a remote area can make people feel isolating/isolated.

Underline the unnecessary word in each sentence 1–5.

1 Instructions by which enable people to understand how things work arealways useful.

2 This short history of the town was put up together by a local author.3 This song, was written a few years ago, is very popular.4 If we would have enough money, we could go to the cinema.5 This exercise is not such as difficult as I thought it would be.

Complete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the verbs in a–e.

a eat/getb heat/meltc finish/god phone/telle not eat/cook

1 If you fish, I somethingelse for you.

2 If you butter, it .3 If you tidying up your room, we

to see a film.4 We lunch at 12, if we

home in time.5 If you Sandra, (you)

her that I’ll be late?

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Write the verbs in brackets in sentences 1–5 in the correct form of the second orthird conditional.

1 If I (be) you, I (not/go) for awalk. It’s raining!

2 If I (know) the answer to the question you are asking,I (tell) you – but I don’t!

3 If we (realise) what time the film started, we(get) to the cinema earlier last night.

4 Where (you/go) next weekend if you(have) the money?

5 If Sally (catch) the earlier train yesterday, she(arrive) in time to go to the theatre.

Complete the words about environmental problems in 1–5. The first letter ofeach word is given.

1 air p2 global w3 species of animals d out4 traffic c5 how to get r of rubbish

Write the correct adjective form of the words in brackets in sentences 1–5.

1 Clara is (fascinate) by science.2 I read a really (bore) novel last weekend.3 The special effects in the film were (amaze).4 The audience were not (amuse) by the jokes in the film.5 Basil’s an (interest) person.

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a fall in withb fall outc fall ford fall back one fall through

1 Lynda and Terry aren’t speaking to each other. They’ve!

2 Because we were careful with our money, we had plenty towhen we needed it most.

3 Unfortunately, our plans to go on a cycling tour last summer.

4 The first time Anna and Franco met, they each other.

5 At the end of the meeting, everyone themanaging director’s suggestions.

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(one point for each correct answer)1 b 2 e 3 a 4 d 5 c

(one point for each correct answer)1 e 2 c 3 a 4 b 5 d

(one point for each correct answer)1 up 2 part 3 like 4 good 5 isolated

(one point for each correct answer)1 by 2 up 3 was 4 would 5 such

(one point for each correct sentence)1 e don’t eat … will/can cook 2 b heat … melts/will melt3 c have finished/finish … will/can go 4 a will/can have … get 5 d phone … will you tell

(one point for each correct sentence)1 were … would not go 2 knew … would tell3 had realised … would have got 4 would you go … had 5 had caught … would have arrived

(one point for each correct answer)1 pollution 2 warming 3 dying 4 congestion 5 rid

(one point for each correct answer)1 fascinated 2 boring 3 amazing 4 amused 5 interesting

(one point for each correct answer)1 b fallen out 2 d fall back on 3 e fell through 4 c fell for 5 a fell in with

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MODULE TESTComplete sentences 1–5 with the words in a–e.

a reduced ratesb credit cardc financial capitald freely availablee classical music

1 London is the of Britain.2 Leaflets about entertainment in the city are

in local tourist offices.3 I could listen to some pieces of over and

over again.4 Nowadays, many people pay for goods and services using a

.5 Do you have for children attending the

performance?


a bring downb bring offc bring aboutd bring backe bring up

1 Bob was trying to set up a small business. Did he succeed in doing it?

2 Please return this book to the library by Friday.3 Did anyone mention the subject of holidays at the meeting?4 The good news is that the banks have reduced interest rates.5 What caused Clare’s sudden change of mind?

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Write the verbs in brackets (1–5) in the correct form.

While I 1 (drive) to Paris last October,I 2 (notice) a red light on the dashboardthat I 3 (never/see) come on before. After4 (think) about the problem for a fewminutes, I 5 (make) a decision to stop atthe first motorway service station to find out if it was anything serious.

Complete sentences 1–5 with the correct form of the expressions in a–e.

a change (your) clothesb change moneyc change (your) mindd change busese change the subject

1 Is it possible to in the hotel, or do I haveto go to a bank?

2 After , we looked smart enough to havedinner in the hotel restaurant.

3 Are you still going to accept that job you were offered, or have you?

4 Why do you every time I mentionbuying a car?

5 If you in the town centre, you can easilytravel to the airport by public transport.

Write the words in brackets in sentences 1–5 in the correct form.

1 If you want to climb to the top of the mountain, you need to be(sensible) dressed.

2 My efforts to learn Italian were (worth) because I wasable to communicate quite well on my first visit to Italy.

3 The train journey, which took sixteen hours, seemed (end).4 Paula’s tennis lessons led to a great (improve) in her game.5 This document requires a (sign).

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Write the verbs in brackets in sentences 1–5 in the correct form.

1 Does your uncle ever regret (not/go) to university?2 We regret (inform) you that the goods you ordered

are out of stock.3 I wish I (can) speak Russian.4 I wish the children (stop) making so much noise.5 Michael wishes he (not/have) to go to school today.

Rewrite sentences 1–5 beginning with the words given.

1 I didn’t remember to phone my friend yesterday.I wish I .

2 Paula doesn’t have a mobile phone.Paula wishes she .

3 Kevin isn’t going on holiday this year.Kevin wishes he .

4 I regret not studying harder at school.If only I .

5 Jake never helps to lay the table.I wish Jake .


a senseb friendlyc previousd communicatione physical

1 You need strength to be a builder.2 A good teacher must have a of humour.3 Do you need to have any experience to work as a shop

assistant?4 To do a job involving contact with the general public, you need to have a

nature.5 Monica is a first-class presenter because she has excellent

skills.

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a bring forwardb bring outc bring roundd bring downe bring in

1 The meeting has been moved to an earlier date.2 The government is introducing new guidelines for working

out tax payments.3 The patient was helped to regain consciousness by the doctor.4 A famous fashion designer is producing a new range of

sunglasses.5 The unfavourable economic situation eventually caused the

government to resign.

Complete sentences 1–5 with suitable emphasising or reflexive pronouns.

1 Teresa painted this picture .2 The guests helped to the sandwiches and drinks on the

dining table.3 I found in a long, dark corridor at the back of the hotel.4 We can only blame for what has happened.5 Did you all enjoy at the party last night?

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1 c 2 d 3 e 4 b 5 a

1 b bring it off 2 d bring back 3 e bring up 4 a brought down5 c brought about

1 was driving 2 noticed 3 had never seen 4 thinking 5 made

1 b change money 2 a changing our clothes 3 c changed your mind4 e change the subject 5 d change buses

1 sensibly 2 worthwhile 3 endless 4 improvement 5 signature

1 not going 2 to inform 3 could 4 would stop 5 didn’t have

1 I wish I had remembered/hadn’t forgotten to phone my friendyesterday.

2 Paula wishes she had/could have a mobile phone.3 Kevin wishes he was going on holiday this year.4 If only I had studied harder at school.5 I wish Jake would help to lay the table.

1 e 2 a 3 c 4 b 5 d

1 a brought forward 2 e bringing in 3 c brought round 4 b bringing out 5 d brought down

1 herself 2 themselves 3 myself 4 ourselves 5 yourselves

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MODULE TESTWrite the missing words in sentences 1–5. The first and last letters of eachword are given.

1 The opposite of a temporary job is a p t job.2 A s l job is one which puts a lot of pressure on the person

doing it.3 People feel f d when they have a job which makes them

happy and satisfied.4 Your i e is the amount of money you earn on a regular basis.5 Being a doctor is a very d g job.


a cut offb cut outc cut ind be cut oute cut down

1 To keep healthy, you should fatty foods from yourdiet.

2 Martin keeps on every time I try to say something!3 While I was talking to my best friend on the phone, we were

.4 If we on some of our expenditure, we should be

able to afford a new TV.5 Do you think Reggie to be a teacher?

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Match the adverbs in 1–5 with meanings a–e.

1 reluctantly2 abruptly3 slightly4 incredibly5 immediately

a unbelievablyb straight awayc suddenly and unexpectedlyd unwillinglye just a little


a look outb look roundc look backd look aheade look after

1 We’re going to our neighbours’ cat whilethey are on holiday.

2 After their first hit single, the group has never .3 ! There’s a dog in front of the car!4 If you , you’ll see someone you know behind

you.5 We need to and plan our future carefully.

Write the words in brackets in sentences 1–5 in the correct form.

1 The holiday was (disaster) – everything went wrong.2 The ballet dancer gave one of the best (perform) of her

career last night.3 The part of town where the hotel was situated was so

(desire) that no one wanted to stay there.4 The bride look very (attract) in her white dress.5 The (compete) who took part in the tennis tournament

all played well.

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Rewrite the statements in 1–5 beginning with the words given and using asked ortold.

1 ‘Slow down,’ said the driving instructor to Jane.The driving instructor .

2 ‘Please don’t forget to buy some bread,’ said Laura to John.Laura .

3 ‘We’ll take a taxi to the station tomorrow’ my mother said to me.My mother .

4 ‘I’ve never seen this film before,’ said Susie to Karen.Susie .

5 ‘I missed the bus last night,’ said Paul to Sarah.Paul .

Rewrite the questions in 1–5 beginning with the words given.

1 ‘What time is it?’ said Sheila to Peter.Sheila .

2 ‘Who came to the party last Saturday?’ said my cousin to me.My cousin .

3 ‘Have you bought a new bicycle?’ said my friend.My friend .

4 ‘What time does the film begin?’ said Reggie to Sandra.Reggie .

5 ‘Will you be going on holiday in the summer?’ said our teacher.Our teacher .


a cut upb cut downc cut acrossd cut off

1 Do you think that learning other languages helps people tothe differences between them?

2 Helen the cake before givingit to the children.

3 Why are they those beautiful trees in the park?Is there something wrong with them?

4 When we stayed on the small island, we felt from the rest of the world.

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Choose the most suitable word, A, B or C, to complete sentences 1–5.

1 If you apply this cream, the cut will quickly.A heal B cure C mend

2 Are you in any physical ?A hurt B pain C harm

3 Fortunately, the passengers involved in the train accident had onlyminor .A pains B aches C injuries

4 If I press your arm here, does it ?A harm B hurt C pain

5 If you follow the footpath at the top of the hill, you will come tono .A injury B pain C harm

Decide which six words in a–j could be used with ache to form a new word.

a chestb heelc kneed eare footf headg hearth backi armj stomachk neck

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MODULE TEST 5b(one point for each correct answer)

1 permanent 2 stressful 3 fulfilled 4 income 5 demanding

1 b cut out 2 c cutting in 3 a cut off 4 e cut down 5 d is cut out

1 d 2 c 3 e 4 a 5 b

1 e look after 2 c looked back 3 a Look out! 4 b look round5 d look ahead

1 disastrous 2 performances 3 undesirable 4 attractive 5 competitors

1 The driving instructor told Jane to slow down.2 Laura asked John not to forget to buy some bread.3 My mother told me (that) we would take a taxi to the station the next

day.4 Susie told Karen (that) she had never seen that/the film before.5 Paul told Sarah (that) he had missed the bus the previous night/the

night before.

1 Sheila asked Peter what time it was.2 My cousin asked me who had come to the party the previous Saturday.3 My friend asked me if/whether I had bought a new bicycle.4 Reggie asked Sandra what time the film began.5 Our teacher asked us if/whether we would be going on holiday in the

summer.

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Answer key

1 c cut across 2 a cut … up 3 b cutting down 4 d cut off

1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 C

1 d 2 f 3 g 4 h 5 j 6 k (answers in any order)

(Total marks: 50)

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