Grammar

1 Complete the second sentence so it means the 2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the
same as the first, using the word given. Use sentences.
between two and five words.
1 When we were getting/got off the train, it was raining
1 It would be a good idea to get some petrol or you’ll hard.
run out. 2 I have opened/have been opening the window because
BETTER it’s getting really hot in here.
You ……………………………………………………………………… or 3 Who do you think is going to be/will be better for the
you’ll run out. job? Pete or Sally?
4 You have to/ought to go home if you’re feeling tired.
2 I thought the painting was beautiful and I had to buy it.
5 By the time Mike arrived, we have finished/had finished
SUCH the meal.
It was ……………………………………………………………………… I
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had to buy it.
3 My advice is to do lots of revision.
WERE 3 Complete the text with these words. There are
two extra words.
If ……………………………………………………………………… do lots of
revision. been • done • gone • have • hadn’t
4 Someone stole our car last night. which • who
WAS
……………………………………………………………………… last night. In the speaking exam, the examiner asked me how long I
5 I’m not good at languages, so I won't take up Spanish had (1) ……………………… studying English. I told him that I
next year. had started when I was a child, but I (2) ………………………
WERE been studying at this school for three years. I also told him
……………………………………………………………………… languages,
that I had been to the UK on holiday a few times. He said
I would take up Spanish. that my accent was very good, (3) ……………………… is very
6 ‘When did you buy your new phone?’ asked Sally. good to know! Perhaps I ought to have (4) ………………………
I again last year when Mum suggested it. He said that his
Sally asked me advice to me would be to try and practise as much as
……………………………………………………………………… new phone. possible after the exam. If only my brother (5) ……………………
7 My brother annoys me with all his questions. moved from London, I could have gone to stay with him.
ALWAYS /5
My brother ………………………………………………………………………
me questions. Total / 20
8 We arrived in Paris three months ago.
BEEN
We ……………………………………………………………………… three
months.
9 I’m sad that I didn’t meet my aunt when she was
in England.
WISH
I ……………………………………………………………………… my aunt
when she was in England.
10 I finished cooking the chicken a few moments ago.
JUST
I ………………………………………………………………… the chicken.

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 Vocabulary
4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 3 I’m ashamed to say that I don’t always warm
the words given. ……………………… before exercising.
1 Charles Dickens was ……………………… (inspire) to write A up B at C through

by his terrible childhood in London. 4 I can’t ……………………… tickets for the concert this week
2 I was ……………………… (disappoint) when I came second because I’ve just bought a new laptop.
in the race because I had expected to win. A afford B borrow C earn

3 The assistant was very ……………………… (help) when I 5 Yuki has a lovely positive personality. He's always
asked her to show me some more boots in different ……………………… and smiling.
colours. A patient B lazy C cheerful

4 The story was really ……………………… (excite) and I /5

couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished!
5 I’ll have to ……………………… (sit) two of my exams in the
autumn because my marks weren’t good enough. 6 Choose the best answer (A, B or C) to complete
the text.
6 This phone is ……………………… (use) because the battery
isn’t working. I think that we are almost ready (1) ……………………… the
7 Kevin has been ……………………… (artist) since he was a party. I have put the food out on the main table in the
baby and has always loved colours and painting. kitchen. There are some salads, sandwiches and pies, just
8 I’d like a new bed because mine is getting more and (2) ……………………… really, but I think there will be enough.
more ……………………… (comfort). I threw the bread away in the end because it was
9 I was ……………………… (confuse) by Dean’s directions (3) ……………………… – nobody could eat it!
and got completely lost. I’ve selected some music for the evening. I just hope that
10 I was very ……………………… (embarrass) when I realised I the music system doesn’t break (4) ……………………… like it
was wearing two different coloured socks! did last time. And I cleaned up in the kitchen as well

/ 10 because it was (5) ……………………… after all the cooking.

5 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, 1 A of B for C to

A, B or C. 2 A plates B main courses C snacks

3 A cold B raw C stale
1 The new student, Leona, is very ……………………… and 4 A up B down C off
comes out with us quite often at weekends. 5 A filthy B boiling C lively
A shy B selfish C sociable /5
2 My grandfather is quite ……………………… now, but he still
goes out for long walks with us.
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A handsome B elderly C arrogant

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 Reading
7 Read the article about stress. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the best
sentences (A–F) to complete the article.

Are you stressed?

Most people experience a period of stress in their lives at some time. This is perfectly normal and there are are different types
of support available. Here are some ideas to help you deal with those difficult times.

Running
We all know about the physical benefits of running, but the mental effects, such as clarity of thought and relief from stress, are
just as important for good health. Running sends blood to the brain and makes it easier to think clearly. (1) ……………………… If you’re
feeling stressed, go for a jog. The effect is even better when you run well. How to do it? A good tip is to watch an eight-year-old
child running. Their steps are springy; the foot gets off the floor quickly and comes down lightly. You should take notice of what
your brain is telling you. (2) ……………………… You’ll discover how good it makes you feel once you get the hang of it.

Sleeping
It is all too easy for those who can ‘hit the pillow and go out like a light’ to tell you to just stop thinking about things. If you are
a worrier, you can’t just stop worrying, and this can affect your sleep. So, obey the basic rules: try to go to bed and get up at
the same time every day, and allow some time to relax before bed. (3) ……………………… This should ideally be in the same place, at
the same time every day. Give yourself 15–20 minutes to think about your worries and write a to-do list. Try drinking some
warm milk and whatever you do, switch off your phone! And if you’re worrying about not sleeping and not being able to cope
the next day, remember that sometimes our bodies actually need less sleep than we think. (4) ………………………

Writing
Writing down the things that are worrying us can be very therapeutic. It is a way of setting a thought free. Once it’s on the page
or screen, we can read it, reread it, delete it or think about it. It can help us look at a problem more objectively. (5) ………………………
Try it: take one of your worries, such as a conversation or argument that has troubled you, and write what you wish you’d said
or the words of support you'd hoped the other person might say to you. Writing a blog may have replaced diaries, but they are
both a means of presenting your thoughts. (6) ……………………… Try some of these suggestions and may find that your stress levels
begin to go down. But don’t forget – a certain level of stress in the body is good for you!

A Running robotically on a treadmill with a blasting MP3 D Writing allows us to use both the logical and creative
player is not going to get those happy hormones working. parts of the brain.
B Although we’re told to get eight hours, six to seven E The style doesn’t need to be of a prize-winning
hours can be fine, so you may be getting more than standard to have value!
enough sleep for your body to function well. F As for your worries, give yourself a ‘worry period’.
C Tune into your feet and not the MP3 player.
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8 Read the article again and choose the best answers, A, B or C.

1 Running helps clarity of thought because 4 If you have problems getting to sleep, you should
A blood travels more slowly to the brain. A allow yourself a short time to worry.
B blood travels faster to the brain. B not worry at all, but start writing a list.
C the brain helps you run faster. C allow yourself as much time as you need to worry.
2 To find out how to run you should 5 The author suggests than you can write
A join a gym. A in a notebook.
B watch how children run. B in a blog.
C listen to music. C on a computer or on paper.
3 People who get to sleep easily do the following. 6 The benefit of writing is that it helps you to
A hit the pillow first. A order your thoughts.
B get into bed and make lists. B prepare arguments for tomorrow.
C get into bed and don’t worry. C improve how you express yourself.

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 Use of English
9 Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the email.

Hi Patrick,
What a day! I was going to have a really (1) …………… Saturday, finishing off some homework and doing various things
(2) …………… the house for Mum. Well, that was the plan! Alison phoned just after breakfast and persuaded me to go
shopping in the new mall with her. Disaster! I (3) …………… all the money I earned from helping mum in the house!. Not on
clothes, you’ll be pleased to hear! You know I’ve recently taken (4) …………… tennis? Well, there was a pair of amazing
(5) …………… in the sale in the sports shop, a real bargain, so of course I had to get them and a new (6) …………… as well because
I’ve been borrowing Rowena’s for the last three weeks. I’ll be using both on the (7) …………… tomorrow, so you can see them!
I also bought a few things for school. I got a new dictionary and some pens, but although I spent a lot, I don’t think I
wasted my money.
After that, Alison told me that her brother was in the (8) …………… of the new play at the Apollo Theatre, so of course I went
along with her in the evening. It was really good, and her brother gave a superb performance, but the tickets cost me £30!
I definitely need to earn some more if I’m going to go to The Killers gig with you next month!
Hope your weekend was good!
Best wishes,
Josie

1 A relaxed B relaxing C relax D relaxation 6 A net B racket C boots D skates

2 A around B at C inside D to 7 A pitch B pool C slope D court
3 A lost B cost C spent D earned 8 A list B cast C programme D lyrics
4 A down B up C in D off
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5 A clubs B gloves C goggles D trainers

Listening
10 Listen to two people talking about an 11 Listen again and complete the sentences with
experiment involving mobile phones. Are these one word in each gap.
statements True (T) or False (F)?
1 The presenter explains that the aim of the experiment
1 The experiment was to see when teenagers was to find out how much teenagers relied on their
used their mobile phones the most. T/F
mobile ……………………… .
2 Grant’s experience wasn’t as bad as he had
imagined it would be. T/F 2 Teenagers had to try living without mobiles for
3 During the week, Grant started to imagine a ……………………… .
things. T/F 3 Grant found it very difficult and during the night he
4 For a while, Marian felt very isolated. T/F thought he could ……………………… his mobile ringing.
5 Marian found that she looked at her watch 4 Marian found the beginning of the week difficult,
more during the week. T/F
but by the middle of the week, she wasn’t missing
6 Marian’s reaction changed during the week. T/F
……………………… or calling her friends.
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 Writing
12 Write a reply to Josie’s email in Exercise 9 and say what you did over the weekend.

In your email include information about:

• activities you did.
• sports you played.
• people you saw.
• the best part of the weekend.

Write 150–180 words.

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Speaking
13 Compare and contrast the photographs, then say how the people are feeling. Use the ideas in the box to
help you make some brief notes before you begin.

• What are the people doing in each photo?

• How are they feeling?
• Which activity would you prefer to do and why?

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