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UNIT 6 TEST | Higher B1+6

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Listening1 UT Track 6 You will hear people talking in

five different situations. Listen and choose the words that best describe the speakers’ attitudes.

1 The girl sounds excited / sorry / surprised about getting fitter.

2 The man feels unhappy about / nervous about / proud of his choice of career.

3 The boy sounds annoyed with / anxious about / relaxed about his health problem.

4 The man seems surprised / terrified / confused by what the doctor told him.

5 The girl seems unhappy / angry / optimistic about not going to the gym.

2 UT Track 6 Listen again and choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1 You hear a girl talking about a present she’s received.

How does she feel about her new birthday present?

A She finds it hard to take it seriously.

B She’s surprised that her parents gave it to her.

C She’s pleased because it helps her stay healthy.

2 You a hear nutritionist describing his job.

How does the man feel about his work?

A He has to spend too much time doing research into diets.

B His work will inevitably have a positive effect on people.

C It makes him feel sorry for people who don’t eat properly.

3 You hear a boy talking to his doctor.

What problem has been making the boy worried?

A He’s been finding it difficult to motivate himself.

B He’s been waking up early and it’s making him exhausted.

C He doesn’t think he is capable of passing his exams.

4 You hear a man talking about what he ate as a child.

How does he feel about the food he was given?

A He thinks it’s responsible for a heart problem he has now.

B He’s angry with his parents for giving him such unhealthy food.

C He’s surprised that he doesn’t have any health problems.

5 You hear two friends talking about exercise.

How does the girl feel about doing exercise?

A She’s disappointed because she doesn’t have time to go to the gym.

B She regrets not spending as much time at the gym as in the past.

C She is exhausted from spending so much time at the gym nowadays.

Grammar3 Complete the sentences with the correct

form of the word in brackets. 1 You should take lessons if you

(want) to learn to play tennis.

2 I (not come) out this evening unless I finish my project.

3 If you called her, I’m sure she (agree) to help you.

4 (not press) that button unless I tell you to.

5 If my dad managed to get tickets to the World Cup, I (be) the happiest person alive!

4 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use between one and three words.

1 If you don’t leave soon, you won’t get to the theatre on time.

Unless soon, you won’t get to the theatre on time.

2 Not being able to play in the team would make me really unhappy.

I would be really unhappy if I in the team.

3 We should take some snacks because we might get hungry.

We should take some snacks we get hungry.

4 If you don’t tell me what’s wrong, I can’t help you.

I can’t help you me what’s wrong.

5 My mum says I can only go to the cinema if I’m home by ten o’clock.

I can go to the cinema as I’m home by ten o’clock.



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5 Choose the correct answer (a, b or c) to complete the sentences.

1 The Score is the name of a magazine for young people I get every week.

a) who b) that c) why

2 He was born in a year a lot of important events took place.

a) that b) which c) when

3 This bicycle, costs less than €150, is likely to change the future of cycling.

a) which b) that c) whose

4 The boy, is talking loudly, is my cousin.

a) which b) who c) whose

5 That’s the hospital I was born.

a) where b) which c) that

6 Complete the text with a relative pronoun in each space. Sometimes there is more than one correct answer.

There were a few months in the summer (1) I didn’t do any exercise but since then I’ve done some every day. I do some light exercise at home (2) helps me warm up before I go for a run. That’s enough for me although I’ve got some friends (3) do at least two hours in the gym every day. I really don’t think that hours of exercise, (4) some people do, can be good for you. In fact, another friend of mine (5) mum is a fitness instructor says two hours in the gym is definitely too much. I think I’ll keep to my own fitness routine.

Reading

How to lead a happier lifeFor thousands of years humans have been searching for the secret to happiness, but we know that there isn’t a magic solution waiting to be found. However, we do know of many ways to lead a happier and more satisfying life. Here are some of our favourite ones. Regular exercise

Anyone who does regular exercise knows that it’s one of the quickest ways to cheer yourself up. Doing exercise has an important effect on the way your body works. As your blood starts to circulate faster, your body releases endorphins, which send signals to your brain and immediately make you feel happier. Not only that but long after you’ve done exercise, your body will feel the benefits. For instance, studies have shown that regular exercise can also help you get a good night’s sleep. The best thing is that you don’t have to do much exercise for it to have a positive effect. In fact, just half an hour a day will be enough.Eat your greens

Generations of children have been warned by their grandmothers that if they don’t eat up their greens they won’t grow big and strong. Scientists have also known for some time that fruit and vegetables are vital for our physical health. However, researchers have recently discovered that they can also have an important effect on your mood. Some greens like spinach contain large quantities of nutrients which help your brain stay positive in the most difficult of situations. In fact, researchers found that when people started consuming more greens, they quickly reported feeling happier and more satisfied.Get outside

There are a number of reasons not to stay inside when you’re feeling down. One reason is because being out in the sun helps our bodies produce vitamin D. If you don’t have enough vitamin D in your body, it can lead to feelings of unhappiness and fatigue. The good news is that just 30 minutes spent outside can improve your mood. But remember that while spending time outside can make you feel happier, you shouldn’t spend too long in the sun. Too much sun will result in sunburn and that definitely won’t help you achieve happiness!Smile

Our last piece of advice is the best one of all … smile! You might think you smile because you’re happy. However, the latest research suggests that the act of smiling may itself put you in a better mood. In this research, groups of people were asked to perform different exercises which made their mouths form different shapes. Those whose mouths formed the shape of a smile reported increased feelings of happiness. No one knows why this is but it could be that our brains associate smiling with happiness so just by smiling we feel happier. Although more research is needed, there can’t be any harm in smiling every now and again.



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7 Read the text and find the words (1-5). Choose the correct meaning.

1 endorphins (paragraph 2): animals / natural chemicals / negative feelings

2 warned (paragraph 3): asked / advised against / approved

3 lead to (paragraph 4): be caused by / result in / stop

4 sunburn (paragraph 4): an emotion / a hot day / damage to the skin

5 associate (paragraph 5): avoid / connect / imagine

8 Read the text again. For questions 1–5, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).

1 What does the writer mean by ‘cheer yourself up’ in paragraph 2?

A increase your blood circulation

B improve your mood

C sleep better

D increase your brain power

2 What do we learn about exercise in the second paragraph?

A It takes a long time for exercise to have an effect on your body.

B You need to do a lot of exercise for it to have any effect on your body.

C Doing exercise on a regular basis can help improve your mood.

D Exercise is more important for your health than sleeping well.

3 Talking about vegetables, the writer says that

A we have only just discovered how important they are for our bodies.

B our grandmothers’ warnings were old wives’ tales.

C they only have a positive effect if you eat fruit as well.

D they can have a positive effect on our mood.

4 According to the writer, people should spend time outdoors because it

A can have a positive effect on your body.

B is good to be exposed to the sun.

C can sometimes put you in a bad mood.

D can help you sleep better at night.

5 What does the writer say about smiling in the final paragraph?

A Making certain facial expressions made people feel happier.

B Our brains almost certainly associate smiling with happiness.

C It can be harmful to spend too much time smiling.

D Smiling is not the most effective way to improve your mood.

Vocabulary9 Complete the sentences with a word in

each gap.1 The Hunger Games films are based

the novels by Suzanne Collins.

2 You shouldn’t come to my house if you’re allergic cats. I’ve got two.

3 My brother’s getting rid his old English books. You can help yourself to any you want.

4 I think my dad’s addicted work. He spends all his time at the office.

5 I hope they can find a cure old age. I don’t want to get old!

10 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

basic | comfort | frequent | remark | tradition

1 , Andrea succeeded in finishing the marathon. I didn’t think she could do it.

2 , the British eat turkey and vegetables on Christmas Day.

3 I slept in my new bed last night.

4 The trains that take you into the city centre leave quite .

5 This torch is very easy to use. , you just press this button to turn it on.



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11 Complete the words in the sentences. The first letter is there to help you.

1 I think she’s got a f . She’s been getting hot and cold all night.

2 My t hurts every time I eat or drink something. It’s very painful.

3 That’s a nasty b on your arm. It’s black, purple and yellow!

4 I’ve s my ankle so I can’t do much walking at the moment.

5 My sister, who is a chef, has a nasty b on her arm.

12 Choose the correct answers (a, b or c) to complete the text.

If you’ve got a temperature, headache, sore throat and tiredness, the chances are that you’ve got (1) . It is caused by a (2) which is spread by coughing and sneezing. It affects millions of people every year. Although the illness almost certainly dates back (3) ancient times, it wasn’t discovered until 1918. That was also the year of a huge attack by the virus which spread (4) quickly. In just one year it spread around the world, killing millions of people. What was most (5) about it was the fact that it affected young adults rather than older people. Since then, scientists have taken this illness very seriously and are constantly looking for ways to control it.

1 a) a burn b) flu c) an allergy

2 a) virus b) cramp c) sprain

3 a) off b) in c) to

4 a) extraordinary b) extraordinarily c) ordinarily

5 a) surprising b) surprisingly c) surprised

Speaking13 Complete the sentences with words from

the box. Then match the sentences.

due to | for | not to | so | than

1 I’d rather spend my time relaxing on the beach

2 I don’t like vegetables so I’d prefer

3 I like the outdoors so my preference would be

4 I’d rather not go to a burger restaurant

5 I don’t like going in the water

a) have salad for lunch.

b) the fact that I’m vegetarian.

c) stay indoors.

d) I never go to the swimming pool.

e) a hotel in the mountains.



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14 Look at the two photographs showing healthy activities and write sentences to answer the questions.

1 What are the positive aspects of each activity?

2 What are the negative aspects of each activity?

3 How do you think the person in each photograph feels?

4 Which activity would you prefer?

5 Why would you prefer that activity?



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Use of English15 Decide if the words in bold are adjectives (adj) or adverbs (adv).

1 It’s usually quite late before I get to bed in the evening. adj / adv

2 Fiona’s not feeling very well today so she’s staying at home. adj / adv

3 He comes to see me quite regularly. adj / adv

4 The news about them getting married is truly wonderful. adj / adv

5 Unsurprisingly, he said he wasn’t coming to the party. adj / adv

16 Write a form of the word in capitals in each gap to complete the text.

SUGAR

A report has (1) shown that the majority of British adults and children eat too much sugar. In fact, some scientists say that it is one of the most (2) things we eat or drink. Apart from damaging your teeth, sugar can also cause weight gain and even diabetes. And what makes it even more dangerous is that many people are (3) of the dangers. For example, we all know that sugar is found in sweets, cakes and fizzy drinks but (4) it is also added to tinned tomatoes and baby food. Sugar cannot be avoided (5) so now that we are aware of the risks, governments have started protecting consumers with clear labelling.

RECENTADDICT

AWARESURPRISE

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Writing17 Look at the exam task below and the paragraph plan. Match ideas from the list (a–g) to the

paragraphs. There are two ideas you do not need to use.

You see this notice in an English-language magazine for teenagers:

Articles wanted

We’re looking for articles about the importance of staying healthy. Why is it important? What can you do to stay healthy? The best articles will be published in our magazine.

Paragraph 1: engage the reader and introduce the topic

Paragraph 2: talk about why it’s important to stay healthy ,

Paragraph 3: suggest what the reader can do to stay healthy ,

a) Staying healthy is good for your body and your brain.

b) Children are less healthy now than ever before.

c) Exercise can sometimes be bad for you.

d) It’s important to do at least 30 minutes of exercises a day.

e) Feel free to eat whatever you want.

f) Staying healthy is a good way to avoid some illnesses.

g) It’s important to have a balanced diet.

18 Write the third paragraph (4–5 sentences) of the article in the exam task in Exercise 17.

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