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UNIT 1

unit one test 2

A Replace the words and expressions in italics with an expression from the box. (10)

a steep learning curve ◆ chew the fat ◆ scared stiff ◆ hang out ◆ stunt ◆ outspoken ◆ predator ◆

parched ◆ gutted ◆ notorious

1 It’s incredible how often he phones me just to talk about this and that. ........................

2 They go to the mall to pass the time with friends, that’s what all teenagers do. ........................

3 It’s a complex job, and you have an awful lot to learn. ........................

4 Is the polar bear the biggest killer among land mammals? ........................

5 Once when I was camping, I saw a snake. I was petrifi ed. ........................

6 He walked in front of a buffalo – that was quite a stupid act of daring. ........................

7 Steve Irwin was famous but criticised for his handling of dangerous animals. ........................

8 They weren’t enjoying their holiday. They were quite vocal about it. ........................

9 The soil was so dry and hard that nothing grew in it. ........................

10 They failed their driver’s exam. They were sadly disappointed. ........................

B Fill the gaps in the sentences with an extreme adjective from the box. (10)

boiling ◆ delighted ◆ miserable ◆ starving ◆ terrifi ed ◆ incensed ◆ exhausted ◆ scared ◆unhappy ◆ fascinated

1 The cancellation of his fl ight made him so ........................ that he hired a car and drove home!

2 A lorry smashed into my car. I wasn’t hurt, but I was absolutely ........................ .

3 We were ........................ that our son had lied to us.

4 I knew it was only a fi lm, but I was very ........................ . How silly of me!

5 We landed in Marrakesh still wearing our winter clothes. It was ........................ outside the airport.

6 I was ........................ when they asked me over for dinner.

7 He was mean and rude, such a ........................ old man!

8 Children were absolutely ........................ by the story of her adventures.

9 We walked 23 kilometres and I was completely ........................ when we got back.

10 It hadn’t rained in weeks and the crop failed. Thousands of ........................ people headed for the cities.


unit one test 3

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C Use the words in brackets to rewrite the sentences so they have a similar meaning. (10)

Example:

I didn’t expect Grandpa to cry when I showed him the old photo. (little)

Little did I know that Grandpa would cry when I showed him the old photo.

1 I’ve never been afraid of spiders, and I’ve not been bitten by one. (nor)

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2 We only noticed the jellyfi sh after we’d been swimming for ten minutes. (only / did)

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3 No one in the village mentioned that we might run into water buffaloes. (at no time)

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4 She had just seen the shark on the side of the boat when she felt her heart rate quicken. (no sooner)

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5 I had no idea when I took this photo that we wouldn’t see another elephant for weeks. (little)

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D Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets and an inversion. (10)

1 If I’d known your mother was ill, I would have sent her a get-well card. (Had)

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2 You can talk to me when you need a friend’s honest advice. (Should)

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3 ‘You’re not to contact my daughter again,’ he said menacingly. (Under no circumstance)

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4 They never told us at the travel agency that we’d have to share a cabin. (At no time)

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5 ‘I’ve never heard such ridiculous accusations’, the lawyer insisted. (Never)

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E Match the phobias (1–5) with their symptoms (a–e). (5)

1 arachnophobia ■ ■ a If I see a spider, I break out in a cold sweat.

2 aerophobia ■ ■ b He was even frightened of taking the ferry across the harbour.

3 claustrophobia ■ ■ c She went to the Grand Canyon and was terrifi ed to approach the rim.

4 hydrophobia ■ ■ d She takes sleeping tablets to get over her fear of fl ying.

5 agoraphobia ■ ■ e My brother got caught in a traffi c jam inside a tunnel. He had a panic attack.

F There is a mistake in each sentence. Find it and correct it. (5)

1 No one in my family is frightful of fl ying. ..........................................................................................

2 She got the fright of their lives when her car skidded across the ice. ...................................................

3 The puppy seemed terrifi ed for being left alone. .................................................................................

4 She gets fright every time we mention going on the water. .................................................................

5 I was terrifi ed stiff when we had to make an emergency landing. .......................................................


unit two test 4

A Complete the dialogue with the correct expression of certainty. (8)

it could be … ◆ it couldn’t be … could it? ◆ it can’t be … ◆ it might be … ◆I have a feeling it’s … ◆ I’m pretty sure it’s … ◆ there’s no way it’s …

– The phone is ringing. I wonder who 1 ........................ at this hour?

– 2 ........................ your mum. She usually calls late.

– Mum? 3 ........................ her. she’s at her yoga weekend. Remember?

– Oh, right. Then 4 ........................ your brother.

– Philip? 5 ........................ him. He’s on a safari in Kenya with no phone signal.

– Well, do you think 6 ................................................ our next door neighbours?

– Jack and Susie? 7 ........................ them ........................? They’d never bother to call when they can

just walk over.

No wait, 8 ........................ it’s Jack and Susie.

– How can you be so sure?

– Because our doorbell’s still broken and they’re standing at the front door. Look!

B Form the opposite of the words in the box and use the new words to fi ll the gaps in the sentences. If necessary, change the form of the verb. (9)

speak ◆ appear ◆ like ◆ connect ◆ wrap ◆ stabilise ◆ do ◆ continue ◆ code

1 I apologise for the confusion. I ........................ when I said she had won the competition. In fact,

she came in second.

2 I wanted to get the exact same camera after mine broke. However, they told me at the shop that

the model had been ......................... . I’ll have to get a different model.

3 The damage of words spoken in anger is not always easily ......................... . You can start by

saying you’re sorry.

4 Nowadays, electronic communications are encrypted, but during the Cold War, spies used to

........................ messages. It was a very specialised skill.

5 After he made the rabbit ........................, the magician got a big round of applause.

6 The newspaper reported that the strike had ........................ the government. They would probably

call a general election.

7 They got along with the husband, but his wife was horrible and they ........................ her intensely.

8 I recommend leaving your mobile phone behind when you go on holiday. It’s so nice to

........................ for a while.

9 There was excitement in her eyes. It was her sixteenth birthday and she couldn’t wait to

........................ the present from her dad.

UNIT 2


unit two test 5

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C Place the adjectives into the table to form their opposites. (5)

modest ◆ edible ◆ legible ◆ successful ◆ rational ◆ legal ◆ responsible ◆ mature ◆reliable ◆ articulate

il- im- in- ir- un-

D Match the defi nitions with the adjectives you formed in Exercise C. (7)

1 ........................: that you cannot eat because it is of poor quality or poisonous

2 ........................: having a very high opinion of oneself; conceited

3 ........................: not able to express ideas or feelings clearly or easily

4 ........................: diffi cult or impossible to read

5 ........................: not allowed under the law

6 ........................: not achieving the desired result

7 ........................: behaving insensibly or like somebody much younger

E Match the sentences (1–7) with their meaning (a–g). (7)

1 You must arrive on time to the concert. There will be no late admission. ■■ a prohibition

2 Steve can sail a boat by himself. ■■ b lack of permission

3 You may not put your feet on the seat ■■ c recommendation

4 You don’t need to collect us at the airport, we’ll take the shuttle. ■■ d ability

5 You should get a massage if your shoulder still hurts. ■■ e no obligation

6 Jonathan can’t come to dinner. He sends his regrets. ■■ f strong obligation

7 You mustn’t pick these mushrooms, they’re poisonous. ■■ g inability

F Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentences. (4)

1 I must / should remember to call Dad tonight, it’s his birthday.

2 You should / may come to the beach with us, it’s a beautiful day.

3 We will / might go to see the latest Coen brothers’ fi lm. We’re big fans of theirs.

4 They might / can’t think twice about smoking at home. Their child has asthma.

5 May / Can’t I have a quick word with you in the kitchen, please?

6 They could / will go on holiday in the summer, but they prefer to go skiing in winter.

7 Promise me you won’t / mustn’t tell Mum I broke her favourite vase.

8 Don’t let the cosmetic surgery fool you, he must / may be about seventy years old!

G Write a review of a new cinema with its own café. Describe your experience and make recommendations. Use at least 3 of the modal expressions below. (10)

You don’t have to / must arrive …

People who like foreign fi lms will / may consider …

Parents with children might / won’t mind …

Café-goers with a nut allergy should / must avoid …

People who dislike loud noise will have to / may …


unit three test 6

A Match the situations (1–5) with the crimes they describe. (5)

manslaughter ◆ vandalism ◆ drug smuggling ◆ identity theft ◆ fraud ◆ treason

1 ‘In recent years, the Internet has become an appealing place for criminals to obtain personal data,

such as passwords or even banking information.’ U.S. Department of Justice ..........................

2 ‘Last week a woman died in hospital after packages of drugs burst inside her, causing a massive

overdose. 84 packages of drugs were later found in her stomach.’ The Independent ..........................

3 ‘Approximately a million and half euros of EU funds were used to redecorate private villas, instead

of being used, as intended, to fi nance the start up of a holiday business selling ‘farm experience’

holidays.’ www.openeurope.org.uk ..........................

4 ‘Bottles and cans were thrown through the windows of Dungiven Primary School in Northern

Ireland. The attack happened on Friday night and has left classrooms littered with broken glass.’

BBC News ..........................

5 ‘The physician who injected Michael Jackson with drugs in the hours before his death is accused of

negligence in the singer’s overdose.’ The Guardian ..........................

B Complete the text with the appropriate type of punishment. (4)

Is time behind bars a solution? To hear him tell it, Dan’s story is an argument against imprisonment as

a way to repay a debt to society.

‘I had it rough growing up,’ Dan recalls. ‘My dad was physically violent. I don’t mean that he

believed in 1........................ to show his children they’d done something wrong. He just couldn’t

control his anger. So I started spending as much time as I could away from home. I fell in with the

wrong crowd and started stealing cars for joy-riding. Eventually, I got caught and I was ordered to pay

a 2........................ of £300. I told the judge I didn’t have that kind of money, but that I was sorry. She

ordered me to do 450 hours of 3........................ instead. That was my big break. Some of the people I

worked with were kind, and they’d had a rough time too. They’re my friends now. I just don’t think I

could have met role models like them in prison. I’m sure a 4........................ would have turned me into

a hardened criminal.

C Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. (6)

1 The literary critic recommended / encouraged everyone to read a Jane Austen novel.

2 Rick was so enthusiastic that he persuaded / permitted me to see this fi lm.

3 She asked / suggested if I would help her with the luggage.

4 The news coverage of the tsunami motivated / allowed me to volunteer with the relief effort.

5 Ashley was forced / insisted to accept the nomination for class president because no else would run.

6 I didn’t want to go, but she forced / let me to.

UNIT 3


unit three test 7

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D Rewrite the sentences using the causative verb in brackets. (10)

Example: ‘I suppose you can ride in the front seat of the car,’ her father said. (let)

Her father let her ride in the front seat of the car.

1 The security guard silently gestured for them to remove their coats. (make)

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2 Our teacher told us we should study drama seriously. (encourage)

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3 ‘How about staying for dinner?’ our friend’s mum said. (suggest)

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4 ‘I’m telling you, this colour dress looks awful on me.’ (insist)

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5 Doing yoga contributes to people’s improved health. (help)

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E Rewrite the news broadcast using the present continuous passive form of the underlined verbs. (10)

‘It’s diffi cult to describe exactly what’s happening right now. It is a scene of absolute chaos. The fi re

brigade 1is evacuating the hotel guests. Firefi ghters 2are giving fi rst aid to some dazed and confused

people, but they look unhurt. Ambulances 3are rushing in from a nearby hospital, perhaps as a mere

precaution. I can hear their sirens wailing. I am able to look into the hotel lobby. More fi refi ghters 4are

forcing open the lifts as there may be people trapped inside them. The police have also just arrived on

the scene and 5are questioning eye witnesses. Early speculation is that a gas leak may have been

responsible for the explosion.’

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F What do you notice from the data in the box below? Do you think community service is a better option than other types of sentencing? Discuss your arguments. Remember to structure your composition with an introduction, main body and a conclusion. (15)

According to a statistical report by the Ministry of Justice for England and Wales, the various types

of sentencing given during the fi rst quarter of 2009, were:

Fines: 12,000

Community Service: 26,487

Immediate custody: 19,633 (average sentence = 16.5 months)


unit four test 8

A Choose the correct word or expression to complete the sentences. (10)

1 He’s been a ........................ for some years now. His wife died at a young age.a weirdob widowc widower

2 She felt nervous about introducing her ........................ to her parents.a fi ancéb fi nancec fi asco

3 It’s obvious that Sam ........................ Claire. Anyone can see he’s attracted to her.a is crashing withb has been crushed byc has a crush on

4 I’m shy to the point of embarrassment. I get all ........................ when I am the centre of attention.a tongue-tiredb tongue-tiedc tongue-tried

5 I know we met somewhere before, but my memory’s all ........................ now. Where was it again?a dizzyb fi zzyc fuzzy

6 Just because you have an argument is no reason to ........................ with someone.a break offb break upc break down

7 It takes time to really ........................ with someone. Be patient and take it one day at a time.a bondb bindc band

8 I had dinner with Sam and Claire last night. I must say she kept ........................ him all night. And he still asked me if she liked him afterwards.a hitting onb hitting aroundc hitting with

9 Even though I am a professional actor, I get ........................ every time I go on stage.a bile in my stomachb butter fi ngersc butterfl ies in my stomach

10 Everyone wants to experience true love, but that’s very different from having somebody ........................ .a sweep over your feetb sweep you off the streetc sweep you off your feet

B Complete the crossword puzzle defi nitions with the missing word. (5)

UNIT 4

1 4 5

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1 They got ... last weekend. It was a beautiful ceremony for the family.

2 She was so happy to fi nally be ... . They had wanted a child for many years.

3 All their friends were shocked to hear they’d got ... . They had only known each other for a few weeks.

4 After his ..., he decided he would not rush into marriage again.

5 A loving, serious and exclusive friendship between two people. ...


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C Write the correct form of the verb for each sentence. (5)

1 If you ........................ some money now, you’ll be able to afford an engagement ring.

2 If ........................ a friendly bet, I wouldn’t owe my friend a home-cooked meal.

3 When I leave the house no later than 8 o’clock, I ........................ to work on time.

4 If we ........................ out on a date last night, I’d ask him to come to the cinema today.

5 I will only buy that wedding dress if they ........................ a sale. It’s so expensive!

D The following sentences are incorrect. Correct them. (10)

1 When you had a good job, you don’t worry about the future.

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2 I could have found a better holiday package if I have gone to various travel agents.

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3 If you ever got to Fiji, you will write to me, won’t you?

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4 I will have trouble with my digestion when I eat spicy foods.

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5 The restaurant is all booked up. If we didn’t call to make a reservation, they would have

turned us away.

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E Rewrite the sentences to express a wish or regret. (10)

Example: I came to this party on foot so I can’t give you a ride home. (I wish)

I wish I’d driven to this party, then I could have given you a ride home.

1 We had an argument and now they won’t return our phone calls. (if only)

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2 I forgot to feed my cat and now it’s gone missing. (if only)

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3 It’s a shame I left my wallet at home because I don’t even have enough change for a bus fare. (I wish)

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4 If I’d gone to a different university, I would have studied Spanish. (I wish)

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5 She left the door unlocked and that’s how the robbers got in so easily. (if only)

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F Write a paragraph about yourself for a social networking website. Include information about your interests and hobbies, your favourite places to meet friends, and why you want to meet new people. (10)


review test units 1– 410

Review Test 1 Units 1– 4A Complete the sentences with the appropriate verb: bite, sting, crush, or attack.

Change the verb forms as necessary. (10)

1 Jane was ........................ by a wasp last summer. The swelling was very bad.

2 Using mosquito nets prevents being ........................ and contracting malaria.

3 Grizzly bears only ........................ humans on very rare occasions, but the encounters are often

fatal.

4 The safari guide advised to keep at a safe distance from the elephants. ‘The herd may

........................ us if they get scared.’

5 The snake ........................ the zoo keeper on the arm. It didn’t like being handled.

B Choose the best adjective to fi ll in the gaps in the sentences. (10)

1 The plane broke through the clouds and we saw Mount Kilimanjaro. What an ........................ sight!a awesomeb chillingc astounding

2 The climate on Mars is absolutely ......................... . The surface temperature of the red planet is -63oC.a congealedb freezingc unfi t

3 The H1N1 virus known as swine fl u can be ........................ if left untreated.a life-threateningb life-savingc life-size

4 The research fi rm used a ........................ formula to combine the results of their survey.a scarceb compliantc sophisticated

5 Astronomers reached the ........................ conclusion that Pluto is not a planet afer all.a scandalousb illogicalc astounding

C Rate the sentences according to the degree of certainty they express. (10)

VC = very certain ◆ C = certain ◆ U = uncertain

1 She might be his daughter, they do look alike. ......

2 Alan told me categorically that he’s not going to graduate school. ......

3 We think Cathy should defi nitely not come. ......

4 There’s a chance the rumour could be true. ......

5 The answer has to be: 92 + n = 89, I’ve checked it three times. ......

6 I have a feeling it’s going to rain. ......

7 ‘I’m pretty sure Tom did it. I mean, it has to be him, he was the only one in the room.’ ......

8 ‘It’s probably a marketing call, don’t pick up the phone.’ ......

9 Helen was accused of lying on her job application, but that can’t be true, can it? ......

10 ‘I bet you left your wallet in the jacket you were wearing yesterday.’ ......

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review test units 1– 4 11

D Form the opposite meaning of the verbs using dis-, mis-, un-, or de-. (10 )

1 code ........................

2 stabilise ........................

3 speak ........................

4 do ........................

5 connect ........................

6 please ........................

7 like ........................

8 roll ........................

9 place ........................

10 construct ........................

E Fill in the gap in the sentences with a synonym of the phrase in brackets. Then complete the crossword puzzle. (10)

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1 Charlie was ........................ (childishly insensible) for a grown man. He had no serious interests

beyond his collection of cars.

2 She felt ill, probably as a result of eating ........................ (raw) fi sh earlier that day.

3 ‘I must have been ........................ (mentally ill; crazy) when I said I would help you paint your house.

It’s huge!’

4 To explain his failures, my father would often say: ‘It’s an ........................ (containing faults and

mistakes) world we live in, my boy.’

5 At the risk of sounding ........................ (having a high opinion of oneself), I am the greatest painter

I know.


review test units 1– 412

F Choose the correct expression to complete the sentences. (10)

whereas ◆ despite ◆ nevertheless ◆ however ◆ although

1 The two criminals had received a two-year custodial sentence. ........................, they were released

after serving fourteen months.

2 Our parents were introduced by mutual friends, ........................ we met online.

3 Some countries have capital punishment. ........................, they are no more successful at deterring

crime than the countries that don’t.

4 ........................ sharks are quite dangerous, jellyfi sh are actually responsible for more injuries

to people.

5 He rescued the cat from the roof ........................ being afraid of heights.

G Write the second sentence of each pair, using the correct conditional form of the verbs. (10)

1 Why didn’t you say you needed money?

I / lend you / some / if / tell / me

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2 Are you still having problems with your Maths?

If you / come / tomorrow / I / help you / with it

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3 It never fails.

If / I / walk / into bright sunlight / sneeze

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4 I don’t know her birthday,

but if I / fi nd out / call / you

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5 I didn’t watch TV this morning, so I didn’t see the weather report.

If I / see / weather report / not take / my heavy coat

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H Read the situation, then complete the wishes and regrets using the words given. (10)

Jodi’s arranged to send her parents fl owers on their wedding anniversary. She told the fl orist to leave

the fl owers inside the porch at her parents’ house. Now her mum’s just called from the airport to say

that they won’t be home for a week. Jodi’s dad is taking her on a surprise anniversary holiday!

Now Jodi thinks:

1 If only ...................................... (know) about the surprise holiday!

2 I wish Dad ...................................... (tell) me about it.

3 I regret ...................................... (send) the fl owers.

4 What a shame the fl owers ...................................... (not keep) for a week.

5 I was looking forward to ...................................... (surprise) Mum and Dad.


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I Rewrite the sentences using the passive. (10)

Example: Come at once, they are serving dinner.

Come at once, dinner is being served.

1 They make most of the world’s toys in China.

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2 The students are raising money for a new music room.

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3 They are transferring the prisoners to a medium-security prison.

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4 Following the robbery, three individuals are under investigation.

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5 Statistically, judges prefer community service sentences to imprisonment.

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J Match the phrases (1–10) with their defi nitions (a–j). (10)

1 to be scared stiff ■■ a the most severe sentence possible: the death penalty

2 to be bent on revenge ■■ b act upon a desire to hurt someone for the wrongs they might

have done

3 to serve time ■■ c use claws and sharp teeth to cause massive injuries

4 a bleeding heart ■■ d a naïve, idealistic and overly sympathetic person

5 to hit on someone ■■ e cause intense surprise and fear

6 to scare the living

daylights out of someone

■■ f spend a period of time in prison

7 maul to death g become so afraid that you are unable to move a fi nger

8 a hint of ■■ h a small amount or a trace of something

9 capital punishment ■■ i fl irt and generally let a person know that they are attractive

10 head over heels ■■ j a feeling so powerful that it throws a person off balance


14 unit fi ve test

A Change the sentences using the adjective form of the words in italics. (10)

Example: He saw no cruelty in the tiger’s eyes.

He could see in its eyes that the tiger wasn’t cruel.

1 She had charisma, and people followed her lead implicitly.

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2 I feel no joy in having to resign from my job.

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3 We had hoped our friends would stay the whole weekend. It’s a disappointment.

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4 They couldn’t believe their luck: the antique table hadn’t been sold yet.

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5 Erika took pride in her physical appearance.

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B Choose the most appropriate word in its abstract noun form to complete the sentences (5)

1 They say hell has no ........................ like a woman scorned, so I wouldn’t get on her bad side if I were you.

a price b fury c sadness

2 The Comic ........................ shows raised a lot of money for charity. £1.8 million will benefi t the earthquake victims.

a relief b surprise c anger

3 Many religions carry the message that love can conquer ........................, but you

wouldn’t know it by looking at the state of the world today.

a intelligence b mountains c hate

4 Everybody should be afforded ....................., that is a basic human right, like the right to a fair trial or freedom of expression.

a pleasure b courage c respect

5 If you see a friend without a smile, you should give them one of yours because ........................ is the loneliest emotion.

a kindness b sadness c boredom

C Fill in the gaps with the correct article: a, an, the or none. (10)

1 ........................ vegetables are good for you; you should eat at least two portions a day.

2 ........................ Earth is the third closest planet to the Sun, after Mercury and Venus.

3 Now that you’ve read the book, would you like to see ........................ fi lm?

4 Would you happen to have ........................ thin paint brush? I only have thick ones.

5 Peter is ........................ songwriter, but he used to be a journalist.

6 As sportsmen, Usain Bolt, Tiger Woods and Roger Federer are in ........................ class of their own.

7 I don’t know why, but you often hear that ........................ French people have more love affairs

than anyone else.

8 One of ........................ top-fi ve traded commodities in the world is ........................ coffee.

UNIT 5


15 unit fi ve test

9 Her goal is to climb Everest. She trains hard but she doesn’t have the physical strength for it yet.

It will take ........................ perseverance.

D In these sentences, some articles have been used incorrectly or not at all. Rewrite them by changing or deleting the articles, as necessary. (10)

1 Robert de Niro is the actor who has enjoyed equal success in drama and comedy.

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2 Queen Victoria had a longest reign of any British monarch. She was on a throne for 63 years.

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3 Forest Whitaker enrolled at University of Southern California to become an opera singer. He’s a tenor.

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4 The boys wanted to come on the boat too, but there wasn’t the room for both of them. It’s a two-person boat.

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5 I’m better for taking antibiotics, but I was as sick as the dog.

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E Think about a fi lm you have seen or a book you have read in which the storyline is a confl ict between people. Describe the confl ict, and then give as much information as you can about the characters’ emotions and the qualities they show. Look at the example to get you started. (15)

In Slumdog Millionaire, Jamal Malik is a game show contestant whose life fl ashes

before his eyes as he thinks about the questions he must answer correctly.

The game show host cannot believe that such a poor and uneducated boy as Jamal

could have the knowledge or the intelligence to actually win, but Jamal is proud.

He has spent his entire life trying to earn respect. Before long the studio audience

gets behind him, but the host can barely contain his disdain for Jamal. The defi ning

moment of the fi lm is when Jamal takes a gamble in answering …

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unit six test16

UNIT 6A Match the expressions (1–6) with their antonyms (a–f). (6)

1 an indelible impression ■■ a a laid-back individual

2 a compassionate look ■■ b a committed learner

3 a tortured soul ■■ c strong as an ox

4 an unmotivated student ■■ d a forgettable experience

5 a lucky break ■■ e a murderous stare

6 delicate as a fl ower ■■ f an unfortunate circumstance

B Are the following pairs of words synonyms? Write T (True) or F (False). (6)

1 compassionate / understanding ......

2 average / substandard ......

3 methodical / systematic ......

4 unusual / odd ......

5 prohibit / outlaw ......

6 incensed / mad ......

C Choose the correct verb form to fi ll in the gaps in these sentences. (10)

1 By the end of this holiday, she ........................ to water-ski.a learnsb will have learnedc has learned

2 They ........................ together for ten years before they founded their own company.a had workedb were workingc would work

3 If you ........................ here before, I recommend their seafood. It’s very fresh. a didn’t eatb haven’t eatenc hadn’t eaten

4 It was only when I ........................ home that I realised I didn’t have my house key.a have gotb had gotc got

5 You know Mum, she ........................ to sleep until we call to say we got home all right.a hasn’t been ableb won’t be ablec wasn’t able

6 As soon as the holidays are over, I ........................ on a diet.a should gob ’ll goc go

7 I was waiting for Susie at Door 7, meanwhile she ........................ for me at Door 17. We missed the beginning of the concert before we fi gured out the mix-up.a had waitedb has been waitingc was waiting

8 As your roommate, I wish you ........................ help tidying up the fl at once in a while.a wouldb couldc will

9 As soon as we ........................ that she had been in an accident, we rushed to hospital to see her.a heardb were hearingc had heard

10 Whenever she ate strawberries, she ........................ a rash. Her doctor said it was an allergic reaction.a had gotb has gotc would get


unit six test 17

D Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10)

1 The gate ........................ (close) in ten minutes and it’s on the other side of the airport.

We’d better hurry.

2 ‘By the time I’m through with you, you ........................ (be) professional soldiers!’ barked

the drill sergeant.

3 By the age of 10, Michael Jackson ........................ (already have) tremendous success.

4 She ........................ (get) a haircut this afternoon.

5 You ........................ (hear) the news about Sam being ill again?

6 I’m going back to university in Bogota next month, but fi rst I ........................ (do)

some ecotourism in the Amazon.

7 ‘Allow me, madam, I ........................ (hold) the door for you.’

8 You’ll know when the time ........................ (come) to think about switching careers.

9 It was not until after I ........................ (receive) my tenth rejection letter that I realised

I ........................ (never may get) a decent job in advertising.

E Complete the sentences with your own ideas. (10)

1 Despite ..................................................................................................................................................,

Sandy still showed up in class the next day!

2 The initial survey shows that people are tired of the tabloid press, whereas

............................................................................................................................................................. .

3 The husband is on medical leave with a severe back injury, meanwhile his wife

............................................................................................................................................................. .

4 I’m afraid I forgot it was your birthday. Besides, .................................................................................. .

5 The train service was not interrupted in spite of .................................................................................. .

F Complete the biography of Judi Dench, the famous British actor, using discourse markers from the box. (8)

after that ◆ later ◆ despite ◆ although ◆ very early on ◆ besides ◆ as a result ◆however ◆ meanwhile

Judi Dench, who is one of the most revered British actors, was born in York in 1934. 1........................

she displayed a talent for acting. She still remembers her fi rst role as a snail in a Junior School play! 2........................ she attended the London’s Central School of Speech and Drama. 3........................ she

got her fi rst professional role as Ophelia in Hamlet (1957) and quickly rose to the top of her

profession. Her acting is not confi ned to the theatre stage, 4......................... . Her fi rst fi lm role came

in 1964 and she has been performing as a TV and fi lm actor ever since. 5........................ she was

well-known in the UK, it wasn’t until the mid-80’s that she attained international recognition with the

fi lm A Room With a View. 6........................ of this success, many fi lm directors tried their best to cast

Judi Dench in their fi lms. She became the fi rst woman to play the character M in a James Bond movie

(1995). 7........................ having reached retirement age, Judi Dench is not slowing down professionally.

And 8........................, the public loves her!

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unit seven test18

UNIT 7A In the following sentences, the underlined expressions have not all been used correctly.

Mark them [C] correct or [I] incorrect. Then, rewrite the sentences that are incorrect using an expression of your choice. (14)

1 Sao Paulo in Brazil is a sprawling metropolis with enormous traffi c problems. ......

2 As she squeezed into her seat, Pat noticed that there was only one other passenger

on the bus. ......

3 She wasn’t nervous on the way to court. She had hired a good lawyer and she knew that

she would have to fend for herself. ......

4 The bed and breakfast showed signs of renovation, the wallpaper was peeling and there were

water spots on the carpet. ......

5 It was a tight-knit community – they all knew their neighbours by name. ......

6 Although he’d left his raincoat at home, Peter wasn’t bothered. It was just a driving rain. ......

7 The shanty towns of Cape Town, in South Africa, are opening to tourism. It is hoped

that wealthy tourists will contribute money toward their development. ......

8 Since we’ve been in New York, we have glimpsed lots of graffi ti art. We are taking

detailed photos because we want to publish a book on street art. ......

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

B Match the sentence halves. (5)

1 Tom is the musician … ■■ a … with whom I share my passion for Fabergé eggs.

2 Sophie met Lin in either

Manchester or Liverpool, …

■■ b … that Sophie met in a jazz club.

3 But you do know them, they’re

the friends …

■■ c … which doesn’t make any difference to the story.

4 There are few people … ■■ d … who we bumped into at the museum yesterday.

5 There aren’t many people here, … ■■ e … which is a surprise since this restaurant gets rave

reviews.


unit seven test 19

C Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronoun from the box. (6)

that ◆ whose (X2) ◆ with whom ◆ who ◆ which

1 He’s the journalist ........................ article on city transport exposed a case of fraud.

2 Just Right is the title ........................ has been given to this book.

3 Paris, ........................ is on the river Seine, has a number of tourist attractions.

4 Mr. Pei is a fantastic architect, he’s the man ........................ we should discuss the future of our city.

5 The job will go to the person ........................ has the most experience working with immigrants.

6 She’s that famous artist ........................ picture sold for over £10,000.

D Shorten the sentences by replacing the relative clause with a participle clause. (10)

Example: The fi le, which is on her computer, is the only source of information.

The fi le saved on her computer is the only source of information.

1 Look at this photo. The young lady who is handing out cake is your grandmother.

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 Can you see my book which is on the coffee table?

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 My parents, who were feeling tired, decided to stay at the hotel in the end.

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 A plane, which had 150 passengers onboard, made an emergency landing.

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 Do you know that boy who’s on the bench next to Tim?

..........................................................................................................................................................

E Read the news article about urban development in Mumbai. Then write an essay about the problems that may come from transforming shanty towns. (15)

Write about:

the consequences of the new development on Santacruz’s shanty town residents•

the impact on the area•

Urban transformation is going ahead in Mumbai (population 14 million) with plans to turn a shanty

town into luxury apartment towers.

Santacruz, a 100 acre (40 hectares) plot of land near Mumbai’s airport, is being redeveloped by

knocking down shacks typically built with tin and plastic sheets. They are being replaced by new

apartments in towers serviced by high-speed elevators. Shanty town residents will be resettled in

smaller apartments in separate buildings on part of the cleared land.

With India’s current economic boom, incomes are going up and demand for housing in a Mumbai

suburb is rising fast. About 8 million people live in the shanty towns of greater Mumbai, more than

the population of Switzerland.

(adapted from Bloomberg, Jan 2010)

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unit eight test20

A Complete the sentences with words from the box. (8)

surveillance ◆ espionage ◆ counter-terrorism ◆ undercover ◆ intelligence ◆ investigation ◆ villains ◆ interrogation ◆ sleuths

1 Since 2001, the foreign policy of the United States has been defi ned by ........................ objectives.

2 The gathering of ........................ is the primary mission of secret services.

3 The police placed three individuals under ........................, hoping that their actions would give them

valuable information.

4 Industrial ........................ is an unfair competitive practice. It increases the cost of innovation for the

companies that develop new ideas from scratch.

5 In the fi lm The Departed, Leonardo DiCaprio is an ........................ police offi cer who tries to infi l-

trate a criminal organisation.

6 No arrests have been made while the crime is still under ......................... .

7 Dr No and Max Zorin are two famous ........................ from the James Bond fi lm series.

8 The use of physical torture as an ........................ technique is strictly condemned under international

law.

B Unscramble the second half of the sentences. Change the verb forms as necessary. (6)

1 They wanted to quit the Drama Club,

to / urge / reconsider / she / them / but

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 It was a formal dinner, so

black / wear / tie / that / suggest /Tom / all / we

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 I would save my money for a trip home,

I / were / foreign / student/ if / a

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 Zoo animals cannot be expected to behave

if / the / wild / were / as / they / in / still

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 The manager was so pleased with his team that

insisted / everybody / on / dinner/ buying / he

..........................................................................................................................................................

6 Carol didn’t fi nd the book in the library, but

her / a / copy / buy / online / suggest / she / friend / that

..........................................................................................................................................................

UNIT 8


unit eight test 21

C Rewrite the sentences in the subjunctive using the verbs in brackets. (16)

Example: Matt told Jeffrey: “How about you get a haircut?” (suggest)

Matt suggested that Jeffrey get a haircut.

1 My dad still talks to me like I’m twelve years old. (were)

.......................................................................................................................................................

2 ‘The vegetarian lasagne is a house speciality,’ said our waiter (recommend)

.......................................................................................................................................................

3 Ahmed and Yuko decided that they must see the photography exhibition. (agree)

.......................................................................................................................................................

4 ‘Finish your meal before you watch TV’ said Alice. (demand)

.......................................................................................................................................................

5 The career consultant said I should take classes in accounting. (propose)

.......................................................................................................................................................

6 ‘Please remain quiet during play,’ the chair umpire asked the crowd. (urge)

.......................................................................................................................................................

7 Lisa can’t make it. She asks if we can all go to the museum tomorrow instead. (request)

.......................................................................................................................................................

8 ‘Take your driving test seriously,’ the instructor said, ‘many people fail on the fi rst try.’ (advise)

.......................................................................................................................................................

D In each sentence there is a mistake. Find it and correct it. (5)

1 I wish there was more films to choose from. I’ve seen everything.

.......................................................................................................................................................

2 I am bitter disappointed that there weren’t more foreign entries in the film festival.

.......................................................................................................................................................

3 Science fiction? Your mum would never go out for this sort of thing!

.......................................................................................................................................................

4 I misapprove of one novelist who’s been nominated for an award this year.

.......................................................................................................................................................

5 You could write a book if you set a mind to it.

.......................................................................................................................................................

E Write a short review of a book you have read with your reading club. Comment on the writing style, the plot, the setting and the characters, addressing the points below. (15)

What genre is it (crime, biography, science fi ction, romance, etc.)?•

Which aspects were particularly good?•

Were there any weaknesses?•

What kind of reader will like it?•

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22

Review Test 2 Units 5–8

review test units 5–8

A Fill in the gap in the sentences with words from the box. (10)

power ◆ happiness ◆ relief ◆ pleasure ◆ loneliness ◆ strength ◆ courage ◆ violence ◆

respect ◆ hate ◆ style

1 You often hear people say that money cannot buy love or .......................... .

2 We never had the ........................ of meeting your parents.

3 Following her injury, the young girl regained full ........................ in her leg muscles.

4 It was with an immense ........................ that Chris learned she had passed her exams.

5 The speaker praised the ........................ of those who had fought heroically in the war.

6 Mandela escaped the ........................ of his prison years by studying.

7 All the great guitarists have a unique ........................ of playing.

8 As a show of ........................, he tipped his hat when he passed the older man.

9 There are currently nine countries with the ........................ to explode an atomic bomb.

10 ........................ against children is a most horrible crime.

B Choose the correct option to complete the sentences with the missing articles: a, an, or ø (no article). (10)

1 Susie needs ........................ new computer. ........................ laptop she saw at Computer Direct is on offer.

a a / the b a / a c the / the

2 Is there ........................ water in the fridge? I’d like ........................ sparkling water if you have it.

a ø / ø b a / ø c ø / the

3 Matt Damon is ........................ actor who played the lead part in ........................ Jason Bourne fi lms.

a an / ø b the / ø c the / the

4 He never showed ........................ emotion, but now ........................ fear of what Michael Corleone might do to him was written all over his face.

a the / ø b ø / the c an / the

5 Tom never drank ........................ coffee, but at this precise moment, he fancied ........................ coffee.

a the / a b ø / a c a / a

C Match the situations (1–5) with the correct emotions (a–e). (5)

1 For the fi rst time ever, someone asked Fabian for his

autograph. He was …

■■ a … on top of the world.

2 After a couple of months at the gym, Jamie felt as … ■■ b … fi t as a fi ddle.

3 When he tried on his new suit, Francisco thought he

looked …

■■ c … tickled pink.

4 Ilan wasn’t seriously ill. As he said himself: “I’m just a

little …”

■■ d … under the weather.

5 Manuela had risked everything and now the job was hers.

She was …

■■ e … like a million dollars.


23 review test units 5–8

D Underline the synonyms and circle the antonym of each word. There is an extra word on each line. (10)

Example: chubby: fat, thin, overweight, funny

1 segregation: separation, inclusion, distribution, division

2 angry: incensed, insane, composed, furious

3 extraordinary: outstanding, wicked, average, exceptional

4 methodical: scientifi c, organised, unruly, chaotic

5 affectionate: affected, tender, loving, distant

E Read the sentences, then choose the most appropriate discourse marker to replace the words in italics. (5)

1 The election had been a disaster for the ruling party. Moreover, there were persistent reports of

voter intimidation. (Furthermore / Besides)

2 ‘I think, therefore I am’ is an important idea in philosophy. (thus / however)

3 The boxer lost twenty pounds before the fi ght, so he was able to compete as a middle weight.

(therefore / nevertheless)

4 I get sunburned very easily; on the other hand my brothers tan effortlessly. (whereas / therefore)

5 Our plane was delayed indefi nitely because of a hurricane raging over the Caribbean. (due to / while)

F Read the text about Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. Then fi ll in the gaps with the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. (15)

On June 1, 1937 Amelia and her navigator Fred Noonan 1........................ (leave) Miami, Florida for

their trip around the world. The fl ight to Karachi 2........................ (be) another milestone since nobody 3........................ (fl y) non-stop from the Red Sea to India before. After they 4........................ (reach)

Bandung, bad weather 5........................ (prevent) them leaving again for several days. It was June 27

before they 6........................ (be) able to leave for Port Darwin, Australia. Amelia 7........................

(land) in Lae, New Guinea on June 29. By then, they 8........................ (fl y) 22,000 miles and there

were 7,000 more to go...all over the Pacifi c. Photos 9........................ (show) her looking very tired at

this point.

When Amelia 10........................ (take off) from Lae at midnight on July 2, ground crews 11........................ (prepare) the plane for a 20-hour fl ight. Eight hours later, Amelia 12........................



(make) her last radio contact. It 13........................ (determine) that the plane went down some 100

miles from the coast of Howland Island. No trace of Amelia or the plane 14........................ ever

........................ (fi nd). After all these years, Amelia Earhart’s disappearance 15........................

(continue) to be a mistery.

G Match a word from the box with the situation described in each sentence. (10)

tower blocks ◆ infrastructure ◆ detached house ◆ housing estate ◆ pedestrian area ◆

gated community ◆ commune ◆ regeneration ◆ skyscrapers ◆ sanitation ◆ crowd control

1 The quality of the roads and mass transport system is eroding in the city and

an urgent effort is needed to renew these basic systems. ........................

2 Some shanty towns lack provisions for healthy living, such as running water,

a sewage system or rubbish collection. ........................

3 Parking had always been a problem, therefore the shop owners favoured the plan

to block access to cars and line the street with benches and outdoor cafés. ........................

4 If you visit Steve at his new house, you’ll have to go through a security point at the entrance.

A security guard calls him before he can let you in. ........................

5 Building tall housing complexes of hundreds of fl ats was the preferred solution

to the housing shortage of the 1960’s. ........................

6 Shannon grew up on a farm where people all worked together and shared everything they

produced. It has infl uenced how she looks at the world. ........................

7 Molly’s new house is surrounded by a garden planted with trees and hedges.

It is very private. ........................

8 New York’s skyline changed dramatically in the 1930’s, when the world’s tallest buildings

were built on Manhattan Island. ........................

9 Rows of houses were built for low-income families on the edge of the city, but with

convenient access to buses. ........................

10 The city council made good on its promise to redevelop the old warehouse district into

brand new living accommodations. ........................

H Rewrite the sentences. (10)

1 ‘You will give me a window seat in an exit row because that’s what I booked online.’

The angry passenger demanded ........................................................................................................

2 ‘In your place, I wouldn’t think about leaving town’, said the private eye.

‘If I ....................................................................................................................................................

3 A police offi cer told Anna to fi le a report about her stolen jewellery.

A police offi cer suggested ..................................................................................................................

4 ‘Mahmoud, you need to see a doctor about this bad cut on your fi nger,’ said Angus.

Angus urged ......................................................................................................................................

5 ‘You’re right, let’s leave. I don’t care if we’re in the middle of the play.’

The friends agreed .............................................................................................................................


25

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review test units 5–8

I Match the words from both columns according to their meaning, as shown in the example. (5)

before

after

at the same time

recently

suddenly

a few weeks ago

lately

last month

previously

meanwhile

later on

the next thing I knew

J Read the sentences and write [D] for defi ning clause or [ND] for non-defi ning clause. Then correct the punctuation, if necessary. (10)

1 Tom is the man who married my sister. .......

2 There are areas of science about which I know nothing, like physics. .......

3 Amelie who is Laure’s best friend is going on holiday to Cuba. .......

4 James Dean who died in 1955 is still a fi lm icon. .......

5 She phoned her mother which she rarely did to tell her about her illness. .......

6 Anne wanted a house where all her children could stay in summer. .......

7 So you’re the one whose resumé includes working as a personal trainer for Penelope Cruz! ......

K Choose the best option (a–d) for each gap (1–5). (10)

What should you do when you fi rst arrive on a crime scene? Mick Darcy, and experienced private eye

explains: ‘What I tell people is common sense. I advise 1 ........................ until the police get there. If

you’re alone, I 2........................ take a few photos using your mobile phone because there may be fresh

evidence you don’t even know about. When I work a case, I insist 3........................ gloves so they don’t

leave fi ngerprints all over the place. If it’s a violent crime, like you heard gunshots in the fl at next door,

I suggest 4 ........................ before rushing in because dead bodies can really turn your stomach. Most

cases I work are robberies and missing persons, and for those I 5........................ to the neighbours

fi rst. There’s always a nosy neighbour who will give you at least a clue.’

1a them to waitb them waitingc them should they waitd to wait them

2a urge you shouldb urge you toc urge that you shouldd urge taking

3a that everyone should wearb that everyone wearingc to everyone weard everyone wears

4a you should think twiceb to think twicec that you’re thinkingd that you think twice

5a recommend that you would talkb recommend you talkingc recommend talkingd recommend talk


unit nine test 26

A Can you name the sports? Unscramble the words to name 5 different extreme sports. (5)

bungee climbing 1 .............................

rock diving 2 .............................

scuba jumping 3 .............................

white water surfi ng 4 .............................

para rafting 5 .............................

B Match the sports (1–5) with some of the kit they require (a–e). (5)

1 snorkelling ■■ a buoyancy aid and a paddle

2 abseiling ■■ b diving mask and fl ippers

3 kite surfi ng ■■ c board and harness

4 mountaineering ■■ d rope, helmet and harness

5 sea kayaking ■■ e ice pick and crampons

C Replace the expressions in italics, using similar expressions from the box. (8)

free as a bird ◆ wouldn’t have missed it for the world ◆ by sheer coincidence ◆

shift your bodyweight ◆ had my heart set on doing ◆ took to it like a duck to water ◆

tension was high ◆ the spectacular view ◆ with seconds to spare

When my friend Sarah turned thirty, she decided that she would celebrate by doing something

extreme. 1By a stroke of luck ................................................, she was in Canada on her birthday

weekend and found a mountain club which offered bungee jumps, so she went for it. This is what she

had to say about the experience:

‘I admit I was tentative when we got to the jumping platform, but I 2was so determined to do

................................................, something extreme, you know? Anyway, I was fourth in line and

waiting for my turn to jump was diffi cult because the others were making me nervous. One girl

decided that she wasn’t going to jump. 3At the last possible moment ................................................, she

climbed back down. 4That was an anxious moment ................................................, and it got to my

nerves a little. I wish I could tell you I was cool when my turn came, but I really wasn’t. I mean,

forget 5the beautiful vista ................................................ and all that, I could barely hear the monitor’s

advice, I was so scared, “Just lean away from the bridge and let gravity take you.” she said. Can you

imagine how hard it is to actually 6let your body tumble ................................................ into the void?

I don’t know where I got the nerve to do it, but I did. And then, whoosh … I was freefalling and

screaming my head off! At the end of the fall the bungee actually pulls you back up, you know, and

that’s when I felt 7the weightlessness ................................................. That was the best part. I can’t say

I’d ever do it again, but because I had the opportunity and it WAS my birthday wish, I 8am very glad

I did it .................................................’.

UNIT 9


unit nine test 27

50Total

D Fill in the gaps with words from the box (5)

a packet of ◆ a sheet of ◆ a pair of ◆ a tube of ◆ a can of ◆ a tin of

1 The backpack we found in the woods contained 1........................ cheese biscuits and 2........................ energy drink. There was no identifi cation.

2 You can make your own birthday cards using just 3........................ coloured paper, 4........................ scissors, 5........................ glue and a bit of ribbon.

E Rewrite the sentences using either (… or), or neither (… nor). You will need to change the wording. (12)

1 In the morning, we have tea or coffee. One or the other is perfectly fi ne with us.

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 The two teams failed to score the goal that would have put them into the semi-fi nal round.

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 This is the plan: Jack or William will take you back to the station.

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 Amy and Tom hadn’t been bungee jumping before last summer.

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 Lisa will go to study in France or Italy, one of the two.

..........................................................................................................................................................

6 We only have two hours, so we can go to the museum or we can go to the castle, but not both.

..........................................................................................................................................................

F Write an online review of an international summer camp. Address the points below and use the information given. (15)

Describe how some of the experiences feel•

Explain the unique advantages of Go Wilder Camp•

Name: Go Wilder Camp

Location: Swiss Alps

Activities: BMX, kayaking, kite surfi ng, hang gliding, rock climbing

Promise: Make new friends … Discover new interests and hobbies … Push your limits …


unit ten test 28

A Make up 5 expressions of emotion using the words in the box and the verbs in brackets. (10)

temper ◆ handle ◆ break ◆ cool ◆ angry ◆ steam

Example: give me a break (break)

1 ................................................ (lose)

2 ................................................ (get)

3 ................................................ (fl y off)

4 ................................................ (let off)

5 ................................................ (fl y into)

B Choose the best option to fi ll in the gaps in the sentences. (10)

1 ........................ on the basis of race, sex or religion is unlawful.a discriminationb racismc prejudice

2 More than 25,000 ........................ apply for residency in the UK annually.a asylum seekersb refugeesc guest workers

3 Ignorance, rather than true conviction, is often the cause of ......................... .a prejudiceb sympathyc tolerance

4 Many immigrants fi nd ........................ into their new communities much harder than they ever imagined.a comfortingb adaptingc assimilating

5 The ........................ who came to the camp had been displaced by fl ood and famine.a migrant workersb asylum seekersc refugees

6 A ........................ community values the heritage of all its members.a multicolouredb multiculturalc multifunctional

7 Undeniably, the ........................ of Polish immigrants boosted the UK’s economy.a infl uxb refl uxc affl ux

8 Depending on the crime, immigrants who break the law can have their visas ................. .a restrictedb refundedc rescinded

9 The idea that other races might be inferior was so ........................ to him the he was deeply shocked.a foreignb alienc forced

10 The bulldozers came and razed the camp’s ........................ houses.a made-to-orderb makeshiftc make-believe

UNIT 10


unit ten test 29

50Total

C Find 5 examples of passive constructions in the text and underline them. (5)

A day without a Mexican (2004) is a dark comedy which provides a satirical commentary on

American society. As the plot goes, California awakes one morning to fi nd its entire Mexican and

Latino population gone. Having been deprived of its gardeners, nannies, cooks, maids, construction

crews and farm workers, nothing functions normally in the state. With one third of the population

having mysteriously been transported elsewhere, things go from bad to worse. Rubbish soon piles

up on the streets which once seemed to have been cleaned with a toothbrush. In just a few weeks,

California seems to have stopped functioning altogether. Returning to the way things used to be and

recovering the Latino workforce becomes the only priority. The general mood is that what seems to

have been taken away is the “California Dream” itself. Even the marketing of the fi lm A Day Without

a Mexican stirred some controversy. Some immigrant rights groups appeared to have been offended

by promotional billboards reading “On May 14th, there will be no Mexicans in California”.

They believed it was a genuine anti-immigration slogan.

D Without changing their meaning, rewrite the sentences using a passive construction with –ing. (10)

1 Suki can’t stand people who take her lightly because she’s a foreigner.

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 Nick has seen so many horror fi lms that he can almost predict their plot.

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 I’m a salesman and I don’t appreciate when people say all salesmen are liars.

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 Roger has climbed many mountains and he is always prepared for any eventuality.

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 We’re identical twins – we don’t mind when people mistake one of us for the other.

..........................................................................................................................................................

E Read the quote. Does it give it a favourable opinion of immigrants? In your opinion, what do immigrants contribute to their new country? Support your ideas with one or more examples. Write an introduction, main body and conclusion. (15)

‘The Polish infl ux was like importing our parents’ generation into today’s UK. It has been about

values – a mass arrival of people with traditional values that have been eroded here.’

(Paul Statham, professor of sociology at Bristol University)


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UNIT 11A Choose the expression whose meaning is similar to the underlined words. (5)

1 The wonderful Patrick Stewart is not returning for the second season of Waiting for Godot. He is a brilliant actor and he will be hard to replace.a followed by manyb a tough act to followc an actor to follow

2 When fusion cuisine fi rst appeared, it was a novelty. Then every restaurant tried to profi t from the formula by offering its own style of fusion food.a get over the factb get in on the actc get caught in the act

3 The two men who had jeered at the actors were escorted out for disruptive behaviour.a disorderly conductb all hell breaking loosec acting strangely

4 Frank has been moving from job to job for years now; it’s time he fi nally got serious about his life.a put together an action planb got his act togetherc became a serious actor

5 Somebody shouted ‘fi re!’ and there was an unbelievable panic in the theatre.a gave everybody hellb it was to hell and backc all hell broke loose

B Write the tags. (10)

1 You would tell me if I was making a fool of myself, .........................?

2 This hasn’t been a great night for us, .........................?

3 So you think we should leave before the end, .........................?

4 Vegetarians eat eggs, .........................?

5 You don’t suppose that she’s older than she says she is, .........................?

6 Let’s go to a play tonight, .........................?

7 It’s possible that they might still come, .........................?

8 I’ve just done it again, .........................? I’m sorry!

9 They told us what they used to do for a living, .........................?

10 Of all the embarrassing questions, she had to ask him that one, .........................?

C Some sentences from Exercise B can have the tag in mid-sentence. Rewrite them. (4)

1 ..........................................................................................................................................................

2 ..........................................................................................................................................................

3 ..........................................................................................................................................................

4 ..........................................................................................................................................................


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D How would you say each tag? Read the background for each situation and then indicate if the intonation should rise ( ) or fall ( ). (5)

1 (You cannot quite remember if we’ve seen the musical Billy Elliot.)

We’ve seen Billy Elliot, haven’t we? ......

2 (You think an actor would know what to do here.)

You’re an actor, aren’t you? Say something! ......

3 (You’re surprised at the news.)

She beat Judi Dench to the part, did she? ......

4 (You want to confi rm a fact you know is true.)

The Rite of Spring is by Stravinsky, right? ......

5 (You’re certain of what must have happened.)

You’ve forgotten to book the tickets in advance, haven’t you? ......

E Fill out the missing words in the table. (11)

verb noun

dance

choreograph

rehearsal

lead

determine

resent

transform

compose

adapt

fascination

perform

F Write an informal speech giving tips on how to choose a hobby. Look at the suggestions given and remember to link your ideas into a logical sequence. (15)

Things to consider when choosing a hobby:

What investment (time, money, etc.) is required?•

Does it bring out a specifi c talent or skill in you?•

Are there limitations (location, equipment, seasons, etc.)?•

Will you need training (lessons, help from experienced hobbyists, etc.)?•


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A Combine words from each column to make as many phrasal verbs as you can. (15)

1 make

2 turn

3 look

4 break

5 set

out up ...................................................................................................................

into ..............................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................up ..............................................................................................................

over ..............................................................................................................

make up

B Make phrasal verbs using the words in brackets and complete the sentences. Change the verb forms as necessary. (8)

Example: Their fl at was broken into twice in a month and their insurance paid both times. (break)

1 If you need to .......................... a word there’s a dictionary and a thesaurus on the table. (look)

2 Paul saw something run along the side of the road, but it was a moonless night and he couldn’t

.......................... what it was. (make)

3 She said I could earn more working from home. That’s worth .......................... (look)

4 Lauren told Emily the guest bed was already .......................... if she wanted to stay the night. (make)

5 The odds of .......................... the elite as a professional footballer are very small indeed. (break)

6 They .......................... a web page for customers to comment about the service. (set)

7 Johnny was such a wild child, but what a polite young man he’s .......................... suddenly! (turn)

8 Giggly as they both were, all they had to do was look at each other to ..........................

uncontrollable laughter. (break)

C Rewrite the sentences without a phrasal verb. (10)

Example: The teacher brought up my grades.

The teacher raised the subject of my grades.

1 I look forward to the summer holidays so much.

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 The sailing boat turned sharply and headed towards the marina.

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 Many students run up credit card debt while they are at university.

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 He was ten miles away from home when his car engine started acting up.

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 She thought about making a complaint but she couldn’t go through with it.

..........................................................................................................................................................

UNIT 12


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D Choose the best option to fi ll in the gaps in the sentences. (6)

1 ........................ come from an oral tradition and sometimes go back many generations.

a silly jokes b folk tales c fantasy stories

2 ‘What is it you cannot hold even for ten minutes even though it’s lighter than a feather?’ is an example of .........................

a an anecdote b a question c a riddle

3 The headless horseman is a character of .......................... It’s unlikely there ever was one.

a legend b myth c fantasy

4 It’s a common ........................ that a black cat crossing your path is a bad sign.

a tale b myth c legend

5 The character Shrek is based on the classic ........................ ogre, except that he’s completely benevolent of course.

a folk tale b fairytale c tall tale

6 Greg told me this really funny ........................ about driving with his shopping bag still on top of the car.

a riddle b anecdote c joke

E Match the sentence halves and complete the ideas. (6)

1 He gave Linda this cock-and-bull story …

■■ a … she suspected that wasn’t the whole story.

2 Ben told his mum he gave himself a black eye running into a door, but …

■■ b … that I am going to drop it, end of story!

3 Patrick loves telling tall tales, … ■■ c … to cut a long story short, they had a huge falling out.

4 I’m so fed up with this course … ■■ d … about being car-jacked at gun point.

5 What happened between Craig and Andy is complicated, but …

■■ e … he exaggerates more than a fi sherman in fact.

6 I don’t believe for a second that the tickets were stolen from her bag at the gym, …

■■ f … it’s always one sob story after another with Kate.

F Complete the dialogue by fi lling in the gaps with phrases from the box. (5)

cracked me up ◆ Did you hear the one about ◆ gang up on ◆ one of the best jokes ◆

didn’t get it ◆ the worst punchline

Dan: 1.......................... the wife who gets a bathroom scale for her birthday?

Leah: Yeah, it’s not all that funny.

Dan: Well, it 2.......................... . I thought it was clever.

Leah: Come on, Dan. It’s not clever to make fun of fat women. It’s mean.

Dan: Whoa, you totally 3.......................... , did you? It’s not about her being fat. OK, maybe she is a

bit, but it’s not about that. It’s about the husband outsmarting the wife. It’s 4...........................

I’ve heard in a long time.

Leah: (cooly) So you think it’s OK for a husband to forget his wife’s birthday and outsmart her too?

Erika: Yeah Dan, Leah’s got a point here …

Dan: All right, all right! No need to 5.......................... me. It’s only a joke.



Review Test 3 Units 9–12A Complete the dialogues with an expression from the box. Change the verb forms where necessary. (5)

a burning desire ◆ be keen on ◆ slightest interest ◆ turn me on ◆ jump at the chance

1 A: Why do you want to go sky diving? It’s crazy!

B: I don’t think so. I ........................ extreme sports, generally speaking.

2 A: I don’t have the ........................ in science fi ction, do you?

B: It depends. I like a sci-fi fi lm occasionally.

3 A: Do you know what I’d like to try someday? Kite sailing.

B: Me too! That would really ......................... .

4 A: I’ve got ........................ to drive a race car.

B: Not me, I hate speed.

5 A: Angie and Carlos went white water rafting this weekend. I didn’t want to go.

B: I would ........................ to go. I love white water rafting.

B Fill in the gaps in the sentences with a word from the box. (10)

some of ◆ the whole of ◆ none of ◆ neither of ◆ several of ◆ one of ◆ a little of ◆ enough of ◆

most of ◆ both of

1 ‘........................ you can go out until I get some help tidying up the house’, said the mother to her

two sons.

2 Jane says it will be a smaller party. ........................ the guests have cancelled at the last minute.

3 Only ........................ the money raised will reach the charity it’s supposed to benefi t.

4 There were two confl icting stories. Obviously, ........................ the witnesses wasn’t telling the

truth.

5 Deforestation goes on around the world. ........................ the ancient forests have already been cut

down.

6 ........................ Africa rejoiced when the 2010 World Cup was awarded to South Africa.

7 Carolyn will do as she pleases. ........................ what I say matters to her in the end.

8 There were fi fteen girls for ten spots in the team – ........................ them would be cut from the

team.

9 If ........................ the people in this town were motivated, we could have a zoo.

10 After reading the two articles, Sandy decided that ........................ them were inaccurate.


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C Complete the phrases by matching a partitive from column A with a noun from column B. (5)

A

scraps of

1 a slice of

2 a set of

3 a pair of

4 a piece of

5 a carton of

B

knives

gloves

information

pizza

milk

cake

D There is an error with the partitive in each sentence. Correct it. (10)

1 My neighbour is bringing a jar of biscuits to the party.

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 Magda cut the roastbeef into very thin wedges.

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 He took out a pair of cards from his pocket and said: ‘Let’s play poker!’

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 I have my tea with a cube of milk and sugar, please.

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 For a quick lunch, Martin enjoys a bottle of sardines over grated carrots.

..........................................................................................................................................................

E Make sentences using the words given. You will need to change the verb forms. (15)

1 I wish / visit / the Great Wall / be / last summer / when / in China

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 not attend / school concert / Tom / regret / last week’s

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 you / put back / I wish / my books / after / you read / in their place / them

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 I / not mind / by myself / go / to the cinema /

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 she / late / her appointments / can’t stand / arrive / to

..........................................................................................................................................................



F Rewrite the sentences using a passive –ing construction and the verb in brackets. (10)

Example: Telemarketers call my number and it drives me crazy. (object)

I object to being called by telemarketers.

1 Melanie resents when her teacher makes her stay after school. (can’t stand)

..........................................................................................................................................................

2 Lionel is concerned that someone will laugh at him. (be afraid of)

..........................................................................................................................................................

3 Eliseo can’t believe that they’re telling him what to do. (hate)

..........................................................................................................................................................

4 Fabiana is fi ne with me collecting her after 8 o’clock. (doesn’t mind)

..........................................................................................................................................................

5 In her bad dream, Esther is chased by a lion. (remember)

..........................................................................................................................................................

G Choose the correct particle to complete the phrasal verbs. (10)

1 Joe usually calls on Sundays, but last week something came ........................ and he didn’t.a byb upc into

2 Helen sent him three letters, but they all came ........................ marked ‘undeliverable’.a aroundb backc through

3 Piotr comes ........................ as unfriendly, but he’s really nice once you get to know him.a inb toc across

4 The teacher didn’t know the answer, but she promised to look ........................ it for me.a forb upc into

5 Meg’s Grandad is great – he’s the person she looks ........................ the most.a up tob intoc down to

6 Every season, the Drama Club puts ........................ three plays.a onb upc in

7 They had a huge row but they made ........................ eventually.a backb outc up

8 Don’t worry, the examiner will go ........................ all the questions with you several times.a aroundb overc through

9 The role of marketing is to make products stand ........................ from the crowd.a outb upc back

10 This hospital has a reputation for looking ........................ its patients extremely well.a afterb throughc up


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H Which of these sentences do not contain a phrasal verb? Mark ( ) if they do, and ( ) if they don’t. (5)

1 Her children are so easy to look after, they’re a real pleasure. ......

2 Can you hang this picture up higher? ......

3 Both countries are threatening to break off diplomatic relations. ......

4 We should call a repairman – this door is breaking off its hinges. ......

5 Jill will come around three o’clock. ......

I Match the two parts in these sentences. (15)

hasn’t she? ◆ have they? ◆ is there? ◆ haven’t I? ◆ will you? ◆ don’t you? ◆aren’t I? ◆ won’t we? ◆ didn’t he? ◆ shall we?

1 You know I’m right, ........................

2 We’ll know tomorrow, ........................

3 She’s already gone home, ........................

4 Pass me that book next to you, ........................

5 Sometimes I’m really stupid, ........................

6 I’m sure I’ve seen you before, ........................

7 Let’s go to the 5 o’clock fi lm, ........................

8 There’s no milk left for coffee, ........................

9 They’ve never been to Europe before, ........................

10 He went to the Bahamas twice in fi ve years, ........................

J Match the phrases (1–10) with their defi nitions (a–j). (15)

1 a Freudian slip ■■ a fi nd something so funny that you can’t stop laughing about it

2 no laughing matter ■■ b an insuffi cient quantity of something

3 the hottest ticket in town ■■ c something that is said unconsciously and reveals the deep thoughts of the speaker

4 make light of ■■ d an exceptionally talented person who is hard to replace or come after

5 in stitches ■■ e joke about a situation as if it were less serious than it truly is

6 take a toll ■■ f an event caused by natural forces beyond human control, such as an earthquake

7 a dearth of ■■ g something so serious that it would be wrong to fi nd humour in it

8 hard act to follow ■■ h an act (or a person) that is enjoying the height of popularity

9 act of God ■■ i have negative and costly consequences

10 grind to a halt ■■ j slow down gradually before coming to a complete stop


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Unit 1

A1 It’s incredible how often he

phones me just to chew the fat.2 They go to the mall to hang

out, that’s what all teenagers do.

3 It’s a complex job and you have a steep learning curve.

4 Is the polar bear the biggest predator among land mammals?

5 Once when I was camping, I saw a snake. I was scared stiff.

6 He walked in front of a buffalo – that was quite a stupid stunt.

7 Steve Irwin was notorious for his handling of dangerous animals.

8 They weren’t enjoying their holiday. They were outspoken about it.

9 The soil was so parched that nothing grew in it.

10 They failed their driver’s exam, they were gutted.

B1 unhappy2 terrifi ed3 incensed4 scared5 boiling6 delighted7 miserable8 fascinated9 exhausted

10 starving

C1 I’ve never been afraid of spiders,

nor have I ever been bitten by one.

2 Only after we’d been swimming for ten minutes did we notice the jellyfi sh.

3 At no time did anyone in the village mention that we might run into water buffaloes.

4 No sooner had she seen the shark that she felt her heart rate quicken.

5 Little did I know, when I took this photo, that we wouldn’t see another elephant for weeks.

D1 Had I known that your mother

was ill, I’d have sent her a get-well card.

2 Should you need a friend’s honest advice, you can talk to me.

3 ‘Under no circumstance are you to contact my daughter again’, he said menacingly.

4 At no time did the travel agency tell us we’d have to share a cabin.

5 ‘Never have I heard such ridiculous accusations’, the lawyer insisted.

E1 a2 d3 e4 b5 c

F1 No one in my family is

frightened of fl ying.2 She got the fright of her life when

her car skidded across the ice.3 The puppy seemed terrifi ed of

being left alone.4 She gets a fright every time we

mention going on the water.5 I was scared stiff when we had to

make an emergency landing.

Unit 2

A1 it could be2 it might be3 it can’t be4 I have a feeling it’s5 There’s no way it’s6 it could be7 It couldn’t be (…), could it?8 I’m pretty sure it’s

B1 misspoke2 discontinued3 undone4 decode5 disappear6 destabilised7 disliked8 disconnect9 unwrap

Cil: legible, legalim: modest, maturein: edible, articulateir: rational, responsibleun: successful, reliable

D1 inedible2 immodest3 inarticulate4 illegible5 illegal6 unsuccessful7 immature

E1 f2 d3 b4 e5 c6 g7 a

F1 must2 should3 will4 might5 May6 could7 won’t8 must

G

Students’ own answers.

This writing assignment is worth 10 points. Look for good command of modals and rate the completeness of the café / cinema review: Does it mention ambience, décor, menu, prices, location, fi lm selection, etc.?

Unit 3

A1 identity theft2 drug smuggling3 fraud4 vandalism5 manslaughter

B1 corporal punishment2 fi ne3 community service4 custodial sentence

Answer key

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C1 The literary critic encouraged

everyone to read a Jane Austen novel.

2 Rick was so enthusiastic that he persuaded me to see this fi lm.

3 She asked if I would help her with the luggage.

4 The news coverage of the tsunami motivated me to volunteer with the relief effort.

5 Ashley was forced to accept the nomination for class president because no one else would run.

6 I didn’t want to go, but she forced me to.

D1 The security guard made them

remove their coats.2 Our teacher encouraged us to

study drama seriously.3 Our friend’s mum suggested (that)

we stay for dinner.4 She insisted (that) this colour

dress looked awful on her.5 Doing yoga helps people to

improve their health.

E1 The hotel guests are being evacuated. 2 Some dazed and confused people

are being given fi rst aid, but they look unhurt.

3 Ambulances are being rushed in from a nearby hospital, perhaps as a mere precaution.

4 Lifts are being forced open by more fi refi ghters as there may be people trapped inside them.

5 Eye witnesses are being questioned by police who have just arrived on the scene.

F


This writing assignment is worth 15 points. Rate the compositions for structure, use of discourse markers to introduce alternative ideas, and inclusion of key vocabulary from Unit 3.

Unit 4

A1 c2 a3 c4 b5 c6 b

7 a8 a9 c

10 c

B1 married2 pregnant3 engaged4 divorce5 relationship

C1 save2 I hadn’t lost3 get4 hadn’t gone5 are having

D1 When you have a good job, you

don’t worry about the future.2 I could have gotten a better

holiday package if I had gone to various travel agents.

3 If you ever get to Fiji, you will write to me, won’t you? // If you ever got to Fiji, you would write to me, wouldn’t you?

4 I have trouble with my digestion when I eat spicy foods.

5 If we hadn’t called to make a reservation, they would have turned us away.

E1 If only we hadn’t had an

argument, then they would return our phone calls.

2 If only I’d fed my cat, then it wouldn’t have gone missing.

3 I wish I hadn’t left my wallet at home, then I would have enough money for a bus fare.

4 I wish I’d gone to a different university, then I’d have studied Spanish.

5 If only she hadn’t left the door unlocked, then the robbers wouldn’t have gotten in so easily.

F


This writing assignment is worth 10 points. Look for appropriate use of vocabulary linked to socialising and personal relationships.

Review Test 1 (Units 1-4)

A1 stung2 bitten

3 attack4 crush5 bit

B1 a2 b3 a4 c5 c

C1 U2 VC3 VC4 U5 VC6 C7 VC8 C9 U

10 C

D1 decode2 destabilise3 misspeak4 undo5 disconnect6 displease7 dislike8 unroll9 misplace / displace

10 deconstruct / misconstruct

E1 immature2 uncooked3 insane4 imperfect5 immodest

F1 The two criminals had received

a two-year custodial sentence. However, they were released after serving fourteen months.

2 Our parents were introduced by mutual friends, whereas we met online.

3 Some countries have capital punishment. Nevertheless, they are no more successful at deterring crime than the countries that don’t.

4 Although sharks are quite dangerous, jellyfi sh are actually responsible for more injuries to people.

5 He rescued the cat from the roof despite being afraid of heights.


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G1 I would have lent you some if you

had told me.2 If you come tomorrow, I’ll help

you with it.3 If I walk into bright sunlight,

I sneeze.4 But if I fi nd out, I’ll call you.5 If I had seen the weather report, I

wouldn’t have taken my heavy coat.

H1 If only I had known about the

surprise holiday!2 I wish Dad would have told me

about it.3 I regret sending fl owers.4 What a shame the fl owers won’t

keep for a week.5 I was looking forward to

surprising Mum and Dad.

I1 Most of the world’s toys are made

in China.2 Money is being raised for a new

music room.3 The prisoners are being transfered

to a medium-security prison.4 Following the robbery, three

individuals are being investigated.5 Statistically, community service

sentences are being preferred to imprisonment.

J1 g2 b3 f4 d5 i6 e7 c8 h9 a

10 j

Unit 5

A

Possible answers:

1 She was charismatic and people followed her lead implicitly.

2 Resigning from my job is not a joyful thing to do.

3 We’re disappointed that our friends will not stay the whole weekend.

4 They felt lucky that the antique table hadn’t been sold yet.

5 Erika was proud of her physical appearance.

B1 b2 a3 c4 c5 b

C1 none2 The3 the4 a5 a6 a7 none8 the / none (2 marks)9 none

D1 Robert de Niro is the an actor

who has enjoyed equal success in drama and comedy.

2 Queen Victoria had a the longest reign of any British monarch. She was on a the throne for 63 years.

3 Forest Whitaker enrolled at the University of Southern California to become an opera singer. He’s a tenor.

4 The boys wanted to come on the boat too, but there wasn’t the room for both of them. It’s a two-person boat.

5 I’m better for taking antibiotics, but I was as sick as the a dog.

E


This writing assignment is worth 15 points. Rate the compositions on how well students explore the characters’ emotions and the number of abstract qualities they describe.

Unit 6

A1 d2 e3 a4 b5 f6 c

B1 T2 F3 T4 T5 T6 T

C1 b2 a3 b4 c5 b6 b7 c8 a9 a

10 c

D1 The gate closes in ten minutes and

it’s on the other side of the airport. We’d better hurry.

2 ‘By the time I’m through with you, you will be professional soldiers!’ barked the drill sergeant.

3 By age 10, Michael Jackson had already had tremendous success.

4 She’s getting a haircut this afternoon.

5 Have you heard the news about Sam being ill again?

6 I’m going back to university in Bogota next month, but fi rst I’m going to do some ecotourism in the Amazon.

7 Allow me, madam, I’ll hold the door for you.

8 You’ll know when the time comes to think about switching careers.

9 It was not until after I received my tenth rejection letter that I realised I might never get a decent job in advertising. (2 marks)

E

Possible answers:

1 Despite being violently sick the night before, Sandy still showed up in class the next day!

2 The initial survey shows that people are tired of the tabloid press, whereas they still rate real news very highly.

3 The husband is on medical leave with a severe back injury; meanwhile his wife is working two jobs to make ends meet.

4 I’m afraid I forgot it was your birthday. Besides, you didn’t remember mine either.

5 The train service was not interrupted in spite of the severe ice storm.

F1 Very early on,2 Later


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3 After that4 however5 Although6 As a result7 Despite8 besides

Unit 7

A

Award half a point for each correct answer in 1–8 and a maximum of 10 points for the second part of the task.

1 C2 I3 I4 I5 C6 I7 C8 I

Possible answers:

2 sat down / took her / settled into her seat

3 wouldn’t have to face the trial alone / would have some support

4 wear and tear / needing repairs / decrepitude / age

6 drizzle / passing shower / few drops

8 seen / found / spotted

B1 b2 c3 d4 a5 e

C1 whose2 that3 which4 with whom5 who6 whose

D1 The young lady handing out cake

is your grandmother.2 Can you see my book lying on the

coffee table?3 My parents, feeling tired, decided

to stay at the hotel in the end.4 A plane carrying 150 passengers

made an emergency landing.5 Do you know that boy sitting

next to Tim?

E


This writing assignment is worth 15 points. Rate the compositions according to how well they feature the key vocabulary from Unit 7 and award extra marks to the compositions that compare and contrast conditions before and after the shanty town.

Unit 8

A1 counter-terrorism2 intelligence3 surveillance4 espionage5 undercover6 investigation7 villains8 interrogation

B1 They wanted to quit the drama

club, but she urged them to reconsider.

2 It was a formal dinner, so Tom suggested that we all wear black tie.

3 I would save my money for a trip home if I were a foreign student.

4 Zoo animals cannot be expected to behave as if they were still in the wild.

5 The manager was so pleased with his team that he insisted on buying everybody dinner.

6 Carol didn’t fi nd the book in the library, but her friend suggested that she buy a copy online.

C1 My dad still talks to me as if

I were twelve years old.2 Our waiter recommended that we

have the house speciality, vegetarian lasagne.

3 Ahmed and Yuko agreed that they should see the photography exhibition.

4 Alice demanded that they fi nish their meal before watching any TV.

5 The career consultant proposed that I take classes in accounting.

6 The chair umpire urged the crowd to remain quiet during play.

7 Lisa requested that they all go to the museum tomorrow instead.

8 The instructor advised that they take their driving test seriously.

D1 I wish there were more fi lms to

choose from. I’ve seen everything.2 I am bitterly disappointed that

there weren’t more foreign entries in the fi lm festival.

3 Science fi ction? Your mum would never go in for this sort of thing!

4 I disapprove of one novelist who’s been nominated for an award this year.

5 You could write a book if you set your mind to it.

E


This writing assignment is worth 15 points. Rate the book reviews according to how complete and well-structured they are. Award extra marks to the compositions that include the functional language from Unit 8.


A1 happiness2 pleasure3 strength4 relief5 courage6 loneliness7 style8 respect9 power

10 Violence

B1 a2 a3 c4 b5 b

C1 c2 b3 e4 d5 a

D1 separation, inclusion, distribution,

division2 incensed, insane, composed,

furious3 outstanding, wicked, average,

exceptional4 scientifi c, organised, unruly, chaotic5 affected, tender, loving, distant


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E1 Furthermore2 thus3 therefore4 whereas5 due to

F1 left2 was / would be3 had fl own4 reached5 prevented6 were7 landed8 had fl own9 show

10 took off11 had prepared12 made13 was / has been determined14 was ever found15 continues

G1 infrastructure2 sanitation3 pedestrian area4 gated community5 tower blocks6 commune7 detached house8 skyscapers9 housing estate

10 regeneration

H1 The angry passenger demanded

that they give him (her) / to be given / that they should give him (her) a window seat in an exit row.

2 ‘If I were you, I wouldn’t think about leaving town’, said the private eye.

3 A police offi cer suggested that Anna fi le / should fi le a report about her stolen jewellery.

4 Angus urged Mahmoud to see a doctor about the bad cut on his fi nger.

5 The friends agreed to leave in the middle of the play.

Iafter later onat the same time meanwhilerecently latelysuddenly the next thing

I knewa few weeks ago last month

J

Award a full mark for each correct answer and one further mark for cor-rect punctuation (three additional marks in total).

1 D2 D3 ND (…, who is Laure’s best

friend, …)4 ND (…, who died in 1955, …)5 ND (…, which she rarely did, …)6 D7 D

K1 a2 b3 a4 d5 c

Unit 9

A1 bungee jumping2 rock climbing3 scuba diving4 white water rafting 5 para surfi ng

B1 b2 d3 c4 e5 a

C1 By sheer coincidence2 had my heart set on3 With seconds to spare4 Tension was high5 the spectacular view6 shift your bodyweight7 free as a bird8 wouldn’t have missed it for the

world

D1 a packet of biscuits / a can of

energy drink2 a sheet of paper / a pair of

scissors / a tube of glue

E1 In the morning, we have tea or

coffee. Either (one) is perfectly fi ne with us.

2 Neither team scored the goal that would have put it into the semi-fi nal round.

3 Either Jack or William will take you back to the station.

4 Neither Amy nor Tom had been bungee jumping before last summer.

5 Lisa will go to study in either France or Italy.

6 We only have two hours, so we can either go to the museum or the castle, but not both.

F


This writing assignment is worth 15 points. Students will have written an advertisement (Student’s Book, p. 75) and will already be familiar with the format. Rate the compositions according to how well they describe the experience of extreme sports. Award extra marks to the compositions that include more of the vocabulary and functional language from Unit 9.

Unit 10

A 1 lose (your) one’s cool2 get angry3 fl y off the handle4 let off some steam5 fl y into a temper

B1 a2 a3 a4 c5 c6 b7 a8 c9 b

10 b

CA day without a Mexican (2004) is a dark comedy which provides a satirical commentary on American society. As the plot goes, California awakes one morning to fi nd its entire Mexican and Latino population gone. Having been deprived of its gardeners, nannies, cooks, maids, construction crews and farm workers, nothing functions normally in the state. With one third of the population having mysteriously been transported elsewhere, things


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go from bad to worse. Rubbish soon piles up on the streets which once seemed to have been cleaned with a toothbrush. In just a few weeks, California seems to have stopped functioning altogether. Returning to the way things used to be and recovering the Latino workforce becomes the only priority. The general mood is that what seems to have been taken away is the “California Dream” itself. Even the marketing of the fi lm A Day Without a Mexican stirred some controversy. Some immigrant rights groups appeared to have been offended by promotional billboards reading “On May 14th, there will be no Mexicans in California”. They believed it was a genuine anti-immigration slogan.

D1 Suki can’t stand being taken

lightly because she’s a foreigner.2 Having seen so many horror fi lms,

Nick can almost predict their plot.3 I’m a salesman and I don’t

appreciate being told all salesmen are liars.

4 Having climbed many mountains, Roger is always prepared for any eventuality.

5 We’re identical twins – We don’t mind being mistaken one for the other.

E


This writing assignment is worth 15 points and is an extension of the opinion essay on immigration students will have written whilst studying Unit 10. Rate the compositions on structure and award extra marks for the appropriate use of the vocabulary linked to multiculturalism and cultural assimilation.

Unit 11

A1 b2 b3 a4 b5 c

B1 You would tell me if was making

a fool of myself, wouldn’t you?2 This hasn’t been a great night for

us, has it?3 So you think we should leave

before the end, do you?4 Vegetarians eat eggs, don’t they?5 You don’t suppose that she’s older

than she says she is, do you?6 Let’s go to a play tonight, shall we?7 It’s possible that they might still

come, isn’t it?8 I’ve just done it again, haven’t I?

I’m sorry!9 They told us what they used to

do for a living, didn’t they?10 Of all the embarrassing

questions, she had to ask him that one, didn’t she?

C1 So you think, do you, that we

should leave before the end.2 You don’t suppose, do you, that

she’s older than she says she is.3 It’s possible, isn’t it, that they

might still come.4 They told us, didn’t they, what

they used to do for a living.

D1 2 3 4 5

Everb noun

dance dancechoreograph choreographyrehearse rehearsallead leaderdetermine determinationresent resentmenttransform transformationcompose compositionadapt adaptationfascinate fascinationperform performance

F


This writing assignment is worth 15 points. Students will have written 2 scenes for a play (Student’s Book, p. 92 and Workbook, p. 91)

and will be familiar with writing intended to be read out loud. Rate the compositions according to the fl ow of ideas and command of language. Award extra marks to the compositions that include the better discourse markers for logical idea progression.

Unit 12

AEach phrasal verb is worth 1 mark.

1 make out, make into, make over2 turn out, turn into, turn up, turn

over3 look out, look into, look up, look

over4 break out, break into, break up5 set out, set up

B1 If you need to look up a word

there’s a dictionary and a thesaurus on the table.

2 Paul saw something run along the side of the road, but it was a moonless night and he couldn’t make out what it was.

3 She said I could earn more working from home. That’s worth looking into.

4 Lauren told Emily the guest bed was already made up if she wanted to stay the night.

5 The odds of breaking into the elite as a professional footballer are very small indeed.

6 They set up a web page for customers to comment about the service.

7 Johnny was such a wild child, but what a polite young man he’s turned into suddenly!

8 Giggly as they both were, all they had to do was look at each other to break into uncontrollable laughter.

C

Possible answers:

1 I can’t wait for the summer holidays to come.

2 The sailing boat turned sharply and took the direction of the marina.

3 Many students accumulate credit card debt while they are at university.


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4 He was ten miles away from home when his car engine started giving signs of trouble.

5 She thought about making a complaint but she couldn’t fi nd the strength to do it.

D1 b2 c3 a4 b5 b6 b

E1 d2 a3 e4 b5 c6 f

F1 Did you hear the one about2 cracked me up3 didn’t get it4 one of the best jokes5 gang up on


A1 am keen on2 slightest interest3 turn me on4 a burning desire5 ’ve jumped at the chance

B1 Neither of2 Several of / some of3 a little of4 one of5 Most of6 The whole of7 None of8 some of / several of9 enough of

10 both of

C1 a slice of pizza2 a set of knives3 a pair of gloves4 a piece of cake5 a carton of milk

D1 My neighbour is bringing a packet /

pack / box / bag of biscuits to the party.

2 Magda cut the roastbeef into very thin slices.

3 He took out a set / pack / deck of cards from his pocket and said: ‘Let’s play poker!’

4 I have my tea with a splash / bit of milk and sugar, please.

5 For a quick lunch, Martin enjoys a tin of sardines over grated carrots.

E1 I wish I had visited the Great Wall

when I was in China last summer.2 Tom regrets not attending last

week’s school concert.3 I wish you’d put back my books

in their place after you’ve read them.

4 I don’t mind going to the cinema by myself.

5 She can’t stand arriving late to her appointments.

F1 Melanie can’t stand being made to

stay after school.2 Lionel is afraid of being laughed at.3 Eliseo hates being told what

to do.4 Fabiana doesn’t mind being

collected after 8 o’clock.5 Esther remembers being chased by

a lion in her bad dream.

G1 b2 b

3 c4 c5 a6 a7 c8 b9 a

10 a

H1 2 3 4 5

I1 You know I’m right, don’t you?2 We’ll know tomorrow, won’t

we?3 She’s already gone home, hasn’t

she?4 Pass me that book next to you,

will you?5 Sometimes I’m really stupid,

aren’t I?6 I’m sure I’ve seen you before,

haven’t I?7 Let’s go to the 5 o’clock fi lm,

shall we?8 There’s no milk left for coffee, is

there?9 They’ve never been to Europe

before, have they?10 He went to the Bahamas twice in

fi ve years, didn’t he?

J1 c2 g3 h4 e5 a6 i7 b8 d9 f

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