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Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with these nouns.

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1 I banged my arm on the corner of the table and now I’ve got a big black and blue .
2 I think there’s room for here. I know you can do better than this.
3 Please put your dirty plates and glasses in the , not the sink!
4 When I go hiking, I carry all my clothes, food and water in my .
5 I’ve taken the car to the so the mechanic can fix it.
6 We go in the mountains every summer. I love the views as you get closer to the top.
7 There’s a twenty-minute in the middle of the concert so we can get a drink then.
8 Most of the teenagers in our neighbourhood go to the local where there are lots of free activities.

2 Complete the words with a suitable prefix or suffix.

1 I’ll send you an email confirm of your order in the next couple of days.
2 You could feel Jack’s disappoint when he heard that he hadn’t made the team.
3 You know it’s polite not to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’
4 It’s honest to tell lies so why don’t you just tell the truth?
5 It’s hard to get to know Mary because she’s so friendly
6 Laura is one of the most beauti girls I’ve ever seen.
7 I can’t read this report because it’s complete. Where’s the second page?
8 We had an interesting discuss about vegetarian diets today.

3 Circle the correct option in italics in each of these sentences.

1 I can’t believe you missed / lost the train. Why were you late?
2 My mother learned / taught me to play the piano when I was little.
3 Paul is studying / is learning geography at university at the moment.
4 We spend / take a lot of time every weekend helping our grandparents as they’re quite old now.
5 Can you spend / earn good money working as a tour guide?
6 Where can I find out / find about our family history?
7 I knew / met George at Lisa’s party last weekend.
8 Please don’t tell / say me what to do!

Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 As soon as I closed the door, I realised that I (leave) my keys on the table.
2 Dan’s not at home at the moment. I think he (play) football with his friends.
3 What result (you / get) in the football match?
4 Stephen (not understand) why you’re angry with him so you need to tell him.
5 I (help) you with your decorating this evening, so I’ll come to your house at 4 pm.
6 (Clare / thank) you for her present yet?
7 Hurry up! The film (begin) in ten minutes.
8 I’ve decided that I (look) for a part-time job this summer.

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2 Complete the sentences with a suitable form of the adjectives in brackets.

1 Martin drives (fast) than anyone I know.
2 Tanya speaks French as (bad) as I do! I think it’s because we don’t really enjoy it.
3 Which European city is the (far) from London?
4 John works (hard) than his brother. He has always been very ambitious.
5 Which is the (easy) way to get to the airport?
6 Greta spoke very (intelligent) on the subject of the environment.
7 Do you really believe that men are (good) than women at science?
8 I think television programmes are far less (interesting) they used to be. There’s nothing worth
watching anymore.

3 Match the sentences 1–8 with the responses a–h.

1 I really enjoy walking my dog. a Nor can I.

2 I don’t have much free time. b So have I.
3 I’ll buy some snacks for the picnic. c So do I.
4 I can’t swim very well. d Neither am I.
5 I haven’t seen John for ages. e Nor do I.
6 I’ve spent all my money. f So am I.
7 I’m going to enjoy this film. g Neither have I.
8 I’m not sleeping well at the moment. h So will I.

Grammar & Vocabulary

Complete the text with these words. You can use one word more than once.

I don’t know anyone who enjoys (1) exams. Do you?! It’s so stressful when you (2) to
get up early even (3) the weekend. It feels as if you spend every minute of every day revising for an
exam that you (4) not even (5) . If you’re lucky, you won’t (6) any of your
exams but (7) you do, you can usually sit them again. So, I guess the best thing to do, is to study a
little every day so that you don’t panic (8) the day of the exam itself. I have been studying for a very
difficult exam in chemistry (9) more than two weeks now and I’m also (10) my hair
done in a special, lucky way on the day. There’s no harm in believing in a little luck!

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Reading
Part 2
Read the list of jobs, and decide which job (A–H) would be the most suitable for each person (1–5).

1
Luke plans to study medicine, so wants a job which offers useful experience.
He’d like a job working with old people, and wants the opportunity to play his
guitar as part of his work.

2
Stephen wants to be a chef, so he’s very keen to get experience in a busy
restaurant in the city centre. He wants to learn how to cook food from
different countries.

3
Claudia loves showing people around her city. She knows German and
French well, is friendly and doesn’t mind hard work. She would like a job
where she can be outdoors.

4
Paul is crazy about sport. He was a coach in a local football team and
enjoyed helping others learn. He would like another job where he can help
people become fit and would also like to improve his own fitness.

5
Hannah likes working with children, and loves sport. She would like a job
with young children, teaching them how to be active and creative. She would
like the chance to use her piano skills in her work.

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This week’s jobs

A We are a popular restaurant in the countryside, looking for an assistant chef. We have tourists coming from all
around the world to try our delicious, local food. We are just a 30-minute bus ride from the city centre.

B We are looking for helpers at our centre for elderly people in our town. Must be kind and good with people.
No experience necessary, but we would like to offer something different and new, so musicians and artists are
welcome!

C The local tourist office is looking for a part-time tour guide for the old historical town centre. Must be able to
speak two foreign languages. Some knowledge of the local attractions preferable.

D Assistants needed for the café in our new social centre for older people. No experience needed, as you will help
make simple snacks like sandwiches, and help clean the kitchen.

E Help needed at local restaurant, right in the heart of the city! Are you good with people? Do you want to learn
how we prepare our delicious food? We are looking for someone who loves food to help with our international team
of chefs.

F Healthy body, healthy mind. That’s what we hope to give clients at our newly opened gym. We need experienced
trainers to offer advice and support. Our gym has all the latest equipment which our trainers can use for free.

G Assistant teacher needed for busy school. We need someone to help take the children to the local gym
for sports lessons twice a week. Should have some skills in art, and in music. Must have a sense of fun and
excitement!

H We are looking for someone who is good with children, and would like to be a guide in our interactive technology
museum. Knowledge of more than one language is useful, as we have school parties arriving from around the
world.

Writing
Part 1
Read this email from your English-speaking friend Hannah, and the notes you have made.
Write your email to Hannah, using all the notes.
Reply Forward

From: Hannah
To:

Hi!
Great!
I’m so excited that you’re coming to stay next month. A whole week together! We’ll have so much fun.
There’s a lot to do here. Would you like to go to the beach or would you prefer to stay in town and go Say which
sightseeing? It’ll be very hot so bring your summer clothes!
I’d like to organise a special meal while you’re here. Are you still a vegetarian?
Is there anything else you want to know?
Can’t wait to see you.
Hannah

Ask about … Tell Hannah

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Listening
Part 1
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For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 Which room will be painted first?

2 What could the man see from his window?

3 Which subject is the student having problems with?

4 What time are they meeting?

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5 Where does the woman feel pain now?

6 Where should the students meet for the museum tour?

7 What does the woman need to buy?

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Speaking
1 Complete the conversation with these phrases.

And you? So, Henry Oh, really? I know what you mean How about you
Well, I used to How often do you Oh, I’m sorry to hear

Ben: (1) , what kind of sport do you play?

Henry: (2) play a lot of basketball, but now I have taken up cycling. (3) , Ben?
What kind of sport do you play?
Ben: I used to do a lot of windsurfing, usually at our house by the lake. I really loved it, but I haven’t
windsurfed for a long time ...
Henry: (4) That sounds very interesting. Why don’t you do windsurfing anymore?
Ben: Because I broke my arm two years ago and it’s painful when I windsurf ...
Henry: (5) that. I love cycling, especially in the countryside near my town. Have you taken
up another sport?
Ben: Yes, I have. I recently started playing football for a local team and I really enjoy it. (6) cycle?
Henry: Mostly at weekends, but I also try to cycle on Mondays and Wednesdays. I’ve also bought a new
bicycle and it’s even more fun now! (7) How often do you play football?
Ben: A new bicycle! That must be great! I play football three times a week, which is enough, as I also have lots of
work to do …
Henry: Ah, yes … (8)

Exam task
Part 4 (4 minutes)

Discuss the questions.

• Tell me about the kind of food you enjoy.
• Are there any foods you try to avoid? Why?
• Do you think that you and your friends eat healthily? Why / Why not?
• Tell me about a traditional dish of your country.
• Do you enjoy cooking? If so, what is your favourite dish to prepare?

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