1 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.

1 My sister thinks Taylor Lautner is ___is the most____________ (attractive) actor she’s ever
seen, but I don’t think he’s that good-looking.
2 People usually have ______less_________ (little) free time when they’re adults than when
they’re teenagers.
3 The more you practise, the _____better__________ (good) you’ll be able to speak English.
4 We’re all good singers in my family, but my sister is _______the best________ (good) of us
all.
5 My legs hurt. Could you walk a bit ______slower_________ (slow), please?
6 Facebook is one of _______the most popular________ (popular) social-networking sites in
the world.
7 It’s now November, and the days are getting ___________shorter____ (short) and
______shorter_________ (short).
8 It’s December. The days are short and the nights are getting ______longer_________ (long)
and _______longer________ (long).
9 Do you have _____less__________ (little) homework or more homework now than when you
were in primary school?
10 Inception is ______the most interesting_________ (interesting) film I’ve seen in the past few
years. I was hooked from beginning to end.
11 The more you friends you have, the ________harder_______ (hard) it is to stay in touch with
them all.
12 We’re all careful drivers, but my mum drives ____ the carefullest___________ (careful) of us
all.
13 Can you run _____more quicker__________ (quick)? You’re not fast enough!
14 Amazon is one of ____the best succesful___________ (successful) Internet businesses in the
world.
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2 Rewrite the sentences using less or least and the words in brackets.
1 English is not as difficult as other subjects at school. (the)
______ English is less difficult than the other subjects at school. ___

15 We’ve never seen a film that was so boring. (ever)

________ That was the least interesting film we're ever seen. ___

16 Bruce is a more careful driver than Paul. (drives)

_____ Paul drives less carefully than Bruce.___

17 A working holiday is the cheapest way to enjoy yourself abroad. (expensive)

_______ A working holiday is the least expensive way to enjoy yourself abroad. ___

18 Anna doesn’t earn a lot of money, but Karin does. (than)

_____________ Anna earns less money than Karin. ___
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3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I wish Jess ________fancies_______ (fancy) me, but she doesn’t.
19 I want to apologise to Jane. If only she ____answered___________ (answer) her phone.
20 It’s raining, so I’d rather we ______didn‘t_________ (not go) out tonight.
21 If I met my old girlfriend at my new girlfriend’s party, I ______would be_________ (be)
really embarrassed.
22 If we ______didn‘t spend_________ (not spend) so much time watching television, we’d be
able to talk to each other more often.
23 If I knew Leah’s email address, I‘d ask____________ (ask) her out on a date.
24 What ____would____ you ____do____ (do) if you found out next year’s exam questions?
 25 I’d rather _____don‘t tidy__________ (not tidy) up my room tonight. I’m expecting friends
any minute.
2 If we _______________ (not spend) so much time playing computer games, we’d see our friends more
often.
26 If Jess smiled at me, I _would ask______________ (ask) her out on a date.
27 What ___would_____ you ___do_____ (do) if you ran into Taylor Lautner at a friend’s party?
28 I’d rather you _______don‘t tidy ________ (not tidy) up my room. I can never find anything
afterwards.
29 I wish I will know _______ (know) the lottery numbers for next week.
30 I want to go to Spain this summer. If only I _____had__________ (have) more money.
31 It’s raining so we’d rather _______stay ________ (stay) in tonight.
32 If my girlfriend and I had a fight, I _________would be______ (be) really depressed.
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Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct answers.
1 I don’t really get on well to / with my brother’s girlfriend.
33 Darren and I had a big row, but we made up / fell out yesterday so we’re happy again.
34 I don’t think I’ll get married / divorced to anyone soon.
35 Have Angie and Gareth split out / up again?
36 I think Gillian likes you. Do you think she gets engaged / fancies you?
37 If I liked someone a lot, I’d ask / chat them out on a date.
38 I’m sorry I lied to you. Do you want to get on / back together with me?
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5 Choose the correct answers.

1 Everyone loves weddings. They are usually the most ____________ family celebrations.
a informal b patriotic c romantic
39 These days scientists are less ____________ than sports stars or TV celebrities.
a mystical b renowned c traditional
40 Some ____________ footballers make a lot of money through sponsorship deals.
a patriotic b professional c romantic
41 Temples and churches are used for ____________ ceremonies.
a informal b religious c renowned
42 The Star-Spangled Banner and God Save The Queen are examples of ____________ songs.
a mystical b patriotic c romantic
43 A ____________ way to celebrate Easter in the UK is to roll chocolate eggs down a hill.
a patriotic b romantic c traditional
44 They climbed to the top of the mountain and watched the sun rising. It was a / an
____________ experience.
a informal b mystical c Professional
3 These days rock stars and actors are more ____________ than scientists.
a patriotic b renowned c romantic
45 Churches and temples are used for ____________ ceremonies.
a informal b professional c religious
46 La Marseillaise and Jamaica, Land We Love are two examples of ____________ songs.
a mystical b patriotic c romantic
47 Saint Valentine’s Day is probably the most ____________ day of the year.
a professional b religious c romantic
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6 Complete the sentences with prepositions.

1 It is natural to feel an attraction ___to_____ people you spend a lot of time with.
48 If you give up too quickly, you’ll have no chance ____for____ success.
 49 If only I had a more positive attitude _____to___ life! I wouldn’t be so unhappy all the time.
50 Is Martha going on a date _____with___ Jason?
51 Naomi and her friends have a shared interest ___to_____ classical music.
52 Some of the survey results are useful, but they don't always take account ____in____ all the
important factors.
4 You have such a pessimistic attitude ____to____ life! You’re making me miserable too.
53 My boyfriend and I have a shared interest ____to____ history.
54 It’s easy to feel an attraction _____to___ someone who likes doing all the things you like
doing.
55 If you try and try again, you’ll have a better chance ___for_____ success.
56 Reading a person’s profile can provide background information about somebody, but profiles
don’t take account ____on____ what a person is like in real life situations.
57 If you went on a date _____with___ someone you didn’t know, it would be a good idea to tell
someone where you were going.
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 Use of English
7 Complete the text. Choose the correct answers, A, B, C or D.
A new study has suggested that parents shouldn't stay in an unhappy marriage for the benefit of their
children. 1____ , for many people, the question still remains: Can unhappy couples who get divorced bring
up children more successfully than those who stay together for their children? Some people argue that it is
2
____ to make a child choose between each of their parents. 3____ contrast, others claim it is worse for
children whose unhappy parents 4____ to stay together.
It is 5____ that children learn both good and bad patterns of behaviour from their parents. Depending on how
parents deal with their divorce, it is hard to 6____ that there is likely to be some psychological effect on their
children. 7____ the other hand, if unhappy couples don’t get divorced, do their children have happier lives?
Dr Joshua Coleman says, “It is not essential to you or your children's happiness for you to have a great
marriage.” Dr Coleman argues that staying in a relationship which isn’t perfect allows each parent to love
and care for their children full-time.
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____ , Robert Emery, director of the Centre for Children, Families and the Law at the University of
Virginia, says, “9____ a great many young people from divorced families report painful memories and
continuing troubles with family relationships, the majority are psychologically normal.”
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____ summary, not all experts agree on the results of this recent study. I think most people would argue
that the right decision depends on the different situations in each family.

1 A As a result B Nevertheless C So D
Therefore
58 A cruel B messy C scared
D tired
59 A At B For C In
D To
60 A opt B disagree C refuse
D compete
61 A clear B visual C open
D opposite
62 A choose B deny C find
D view
63 A At B By C In
D On
64 A To sum up B However C Finally D
Whereas
65 A Although B As C Because
D However
66 A For B In C On
D To
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Reading
8 Complete the text with the missing sentences A–F. There is one sentence you do not need.
The game of love
With the rise of social networking sites and online communication of all kinds, the idea that we can meet and
interact with people online is becoming more and more acceptable. Across the globe, people can share
hobbies and interests – or even meet that ‘special someone’. 1__D___ If you are careful and follow a few
sensible rules, it’s a relatively safe way to meet a romantic partner. And, these days, more and more people
are taking virtual dating a step further.
Online gaming has become very popular in recent years. Thousands of people spend hours each day having
adventures in virtual fantasy worlds. Missions or quests within the game often require characters to work
together to solve problems and progress through the game’s levels. 2_E____ Using this technology,
friendships can sometimes form between players through their virtual characters or ‘avatars’.
Online games are now so sophisticated that players are not restricted to a single path and game progression
as they were in earlier games. Since the development of ‘go anywhere’ gameplay, characters can wander
around and explore the fantasy landscape however they like. Or they can just sit together next to a virtual
waterfall and chat. And they do! Friends who meet up to kill a dragon may sit down later to talk about their
lives and dreams. 3__C___
But is it really possible to form an accurate impression of a person through the way he or she behaves in an
online game? 4___A__ And they may create avatars who have characteristics they don’t have in real life.
However, psychologists say that most gamers create avatars that are surprisingly true to themselves. Of
course, they may not really be a 6-foot warrior, but there is a stronger connection to reality than people might
expect. And their interactions with others are sometimes more frank and honest than they might be if they
were on a date in the real world.
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___B___ Gamers, online daters and users of social networks have to be cautious. In the twenty-first century
we are all learning what it means to be connected to the rest of the world – and we need to be very careful
when we choose how connected we want to be. However, growing numbers of people are choosing to meet,
chat, date – and even get married in the virtual world!

A In a virtual world, people do amazing things in exciting situations.

B Of course, meeting strangers can be dangerous.
C This has prompted many players to say that you can learn as much about a person through
gaming as you can in real life.
D Millions of people have now found love on internet dating sites.
E Most games have a chat function, or even voice communication software.
F Make sure to tell your friends what you are doing, or even take one of them along with you.
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