natural english upper intermediate test booklet

natural
English
test booklet
upper-intermediate
Jenny Quintana

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unit one
grammar, vocabulary, and natural English test
1

grammar -ing form and infinitive

Complete the text using the verbs in brackets in the
-ing form or infinitive.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

I’m really looking forward to visiting
(visit)

my friends.
(run) is very good for your heart.
I loathe
(be) late for work.
(stay) at home is the only thing to do
in winter.
Instead of
(do) my homework, I
watched a video.
Will you remember
(close) the door
when you go out?
I can’t get used to
(be) without him.
I regret
(inform) you that your
application has been unsuccessful.
I stopped
(have) piano lessons
months ago.
I meant
(invite) him to the party, but
I forgot all about it.
It’s not worth
(finish) the test. I can’t
remember a thing!

grammar -ing forms

Complete the sentences with a suitable adjective or

preposition.

1
2
3
4
5

We won the match by
scoring in the last
five minutes.
leaving the exam room, I always
check my answers carefully.
He’s never been interested
drawing.
finishing our meal, we did the
washing up.
It’s no
sitting there. He isn’t going to
come.
I’m looking forward
starting my new
course.
5

4

wordbooster sporting collocations,
collocation in dictionaries

Complete the sentences with the nouns in the box.
There is one more word than you need.

the match for a run
your technique weightlifting
the gist table tennis
an aerobics club a prize
magazines three new words poetry
a page

5

2

3

30 minutes

grammar wishes and regrets

Rewrite the sentences using wish / regret and the
correct form of the verb.

1
2
3
4
5

I haven’t got her phone number.

I wish I had her phone number
I didn’t study hard at school.
I wish
I can’t speak French.
I wish
I’m sorry that I gave up the guitar.
I regret
Unfortunately I’m going out later.
I wish
You’re not my boyfriend.
I wish
5

1
.
2
.
.
.

3
4
5
6

.

7

.

8
9
10

I like going for a run
early in the
morning.
I tend to flick through
. I never
actually read them.
When I was young we used to learn
by heart.
Why don’t you join
?
We lost
3–0.
I try to look up
a day.
She won
for writing the best
short story.
You need to practise
, or you’ll
never be a footballer.
He does
five times a week.
That’s why he’s so strong.
I never skip
when I read a

novel.
I got
of the text, which was
enough to answer the question.
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vocabulary learning

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

1
2
3
4
5

Alison doesn’t find learning French easy, but she
always has a go
.
Charlie finds learning French difficult and he
sometimes
discouraged.
Jack tries to speak French all the time, but he

can’t
it up for long.
Amy has difficulties, but is always willing to
it a try.
Matthew
everything up very easily.
Sarah is
slow progress, but she is
trying very hard.

EXAM FOCUS
Open cloze
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each
space. Use only one word in each space. There is an
example at the beginning (0).

A NEW HOBBY
When I was younger, I didn’t use to get
(0) much
(1)

made up my mind that was what I wanted to do.
I started slowly because I felt I needed to

natural English

Match the sentences with the responses.
a Do you do any sport?
1
2

I didn’t know you spoke German
I want to get something memorable for her
birthday.
I’ve lost my house keys again!
When I was five, I got lost in a supermarket.
I don’t do any sport at all.
I found the grammar quite tricky.
What did you think of the fitness test?
I’ve joined a Pilates class.
Can you speak any languages?
I wish I could speak Russian

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

much sport, but recently, I decided

things needed to change. I saw a marathon on TV and

5

6

exercise. For a long time I regretted not

(2)

used to things gradually. I went

(3)

in the local pool and started going to a

gym. I then (4)

a group of runners.We met

each week and we had an excellent coach who gave us
guidance and training tips.
At first I (5)

the training quite hard

and I nearly gave up because I thought that everyone
was better than me. However, I decided to persevere
(6)

it and I’m really glad I did. I realised

that if I wanted to take (7)

in such a big

race, I had to be willing to try.
I now (8)

running twice a day as well

as going to the gym and I run marathons regularly.To
tell the truth, I (9)

I’d run a marathon

years ago. I’d certainly advise anybody to give it a

. It’s amazing how good it can make

(10)
you feel.

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k

I do a bit of weight-lifting.

Well, it’s a bit rusty.
Yeah, that happened to me too.
Well, that sounds very unhealthy.
What sort of thing?
I was hopeless at balancing on one leg.
Really? I thought it was easy.
For goodness sake! You’re useless!
I can get by in Italian.
Why don’t you join an evening class?
I’ve never heard of that. What does it involve?

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unit two
grammar, vocabulary, and natural English test
1

grammar should + verb, should have +
past participle

3

vocabulary physical actions

Complete the sentences with a verb in its correct form.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verbs in brackets.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

The exam is tomorrow. You should stay
(stay) in tonight.
The taxi
(arrive) in a few
minutes. I rang them ages ago.
They
(take) the money – now
they’re in big trouble!
Everybody
(wear) a seatbelt.

I
(be) honest. She won’t believe
a word I say now.
You
(stay) if you’re not enjoying
yourself.
This film’s had some fantastic reviews, so it
(be) good.
You
(drive) over the speed limit
wherever you are.
He
(apply) for the job. He was
the best candidate.
You
(leave) him. He was lovely!
The ‘Internet’
(have) a capital
letter.
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2

grammar possibility and probability

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1
2

3
4

5

I
won’t be at the party. I’m going to the
cinema.
a probably
b definitely
English is
to finish late. His lessons always do.
a bound
b unlikely
He’s
to phone tonight. He’s got guests
staying.
a unlikely
b sure
I
she’ll pass the exam. She’s very clever.
a doubt if
b dare say
That
the answer. You usually do get things
right.
a probably isn’t
b could well be
It’s
that it will be sunny later. It’s pouring

with rain at the moment.
a likely
b highly unlikely
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2
3
4
5

I got
down on my knees and started
clearing up the mess.
I
hold of her just in time to stop her
from falling.
She felt tired so she
against the wall.
He nearly
his balance and fell from
the roof.
I
down and picked up the coin.
She
up and put the picture straight.

5

4

wordbooster health and medicine,
tourist information

Complete the dialogues with the correct word. The
first letter is given each time.
A Is there a cheap restaurant r ound
B I’m not sure. I don’t know the area.
1 A It sounds like you’ve got a c
B Yes. It kept me awake last night.

here?
.

2 A I’ve hurt my ankle playing tennis.
B Put a b
on it. That’ll support it.
3 A Can we get the tickets on the day?
B No, we need to book them in a

.

4 A Oh no! I’ve got a n
!
B Quick. Take my handkerchief.
5 A Where’s the b
place to park?

B There’s a car park just outside town.
6 A Is there any c
of joining the tour?
B I’m afraid it’s already started.
7 A What’s the best thing for s
?
B You should sit in the shade and put a T-shirt
on.
8 A I’ve got a mosquito bite.
B Put some o
on it.
9 A What’s the best w
of seeing
London?
B On a bus.
10 A Do you want t
or medicine?
B Whichever is easier to take!
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vocabulary tourists’ phrases

EXAM FOCUS

Match the words to make phrases. There is one more

word than you need.

admission
day
tourist
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

bed
holiday
places

historic
youth

train
sightseeing

opening
guided

sightseeing tours

timetable
resorts
walks
charges
of interest
times
attractions
monuments
and breakfast accommodation
trips
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Key word transformations
For each question, complete the second sentence so
that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must
use between two and five words, including the word
given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0

You’re brave to travel alone.
of
It’s brave of you

1

to travel alone.

It’s a good idea to book your accommodation in
advance.

should
You
advance.

2

your accommodation in

I probably won’t go to Barcelona this year.
if
I

3

to Barcelona this year.

You should visit the tourist office.
worth

6

natural English

Match the beginnings and endings of the sentences.

The tourist office
4

a I don’t really know, to
1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k

It’s worth
I haven’t
I liked him,
Is there anything else
You should go
Although we didn’t finish on time,
That was very nice
That sounds a
The opera is well

That was
be honest.
you can recommend?
careless of you!
the results were excellent.
going to the park if you’ve got time.
of you.
though not everyone did.
bit rude!
worth a visit.
a clue!
and see the Arts Museum.

visit.

I don’t know how to say that in Spanish.
clue
I

5

how to say that in Spanish.

The plane is bound to be delayed.
definitely
The plane

6

delayed.

We almost certainly won’t come here again!
highly
It’s

7

come here again.

I forgot to check the date on my passport.
should
I

8

the date on my passport.

Although the party was good, I left early.
even
I left early

9

the party was good.

My ear has been hurting all day.
earache
I

all day.

10 That tune doesn’t sound right in my opinion.
wrong
That tune

me.

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units one and two
EXAMS FOCUS

skills test

45 minutes

1 Reading
Part A
You are going to read a newspaper article about Barcelona. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose
from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–5). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
There is an example at the beginning (0).

A

It’s the simple delight of going for a quiet stroll.

B

However, his other works are just as amazing.

C

However, unlike some cities, having fun isn’t just for the young and beautiful!

D

There’s sunshine, palm trees, a colourful port, beaches, outdoor cafes, and good food.

E

The best hotels are just outside the city.

F

You wouldn’t think of going home before sunrise.

G

Eventually you’ll arrive at the long beaches of the former Olympic village.

H

On the way, you’ll pass people selling birds, animals, souvenirs, plants, newspapers, and all kinds of things.

BARCELONA – THE CITY FOR EVERYBODY
Festivity is the norm in Barcelona. Its streets, squares, and public places are crowded with well-turned-out people
enjoying themselves at all hours of the day and night. (0) C Weaving between the street musicians and performance
artists, you’ll see middle-aged housewives and men in suits just as intent on enjoyment as their sons and daughters!
Barcelona certainly has plenty to offer all generations. (1)

There’s also fantastic art and architecture such as

Antonio Gaudi’s huge and still only half-built church of the Sagrada Familia which is the most admired building in
Barcelona. (2)

Make sure you visit the Parc Guell which is out on the edge of the Gracia district and marvel at

Gaudi’s incredible swirly lines, mosaic tiles, and crooked pathways.
Of course, Barcelona has exceptional nightlife too. In districts such as Gracia, you’ll find the streets packed until
sunrise.The norm is to meet in a cafe at 10pm, go to a restaurant at 11pm, a bar at 1am, and a club at 3am. (3)
However, for those of you who prefer something more relaxing, why not try one of the most popular pleasures of the city
instead? (4)

It’s certainly the best way to explore the city.

The most popular walk is along La Rambla, that great road that represents the victory of the pedestrian over the
motorist! La Rambla leads to the port. (5)

Half way down, you’ll find all sorts of cafes where you can sit outside and

watch the world go by. Next, wander down the narrow streets and squares of the Old City, which is also for the most part
a pedestrian zone, and then on to the modernized seafront. (6)

A 90-minute walking tour of the Old City departs every weekend.Visit the tourist information office to find out
further details and of course to find out about the monuments, museums, and other tourist attractions in the lively city of
Barcelona.

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Part B
Read the text again. For each question, circle the correct answer – A, B, C, or D.
7

8

What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?
A

to give advice on where to stay in Barcelona

What does the writer recommend doing in the
second paragraph?

B

to explain the Spanish way of life

A

going to a pleasure park

C

to describe a city

B

going for a walk

D

to talk about a personal experience

C

exploring the buildings

D

visiting the art galleries

What does the writer comment on in the first
paragraph?

9

10 What does the writer say about La Rambla?

A

the beauty of the streets

A

It’s for pedestrians only.

B

the number of tourists

B

It’s a noisy place to walk.

C

the number of Spanish festivals

C

You can drive there.

D

the types of people in Barcelona

D

It’s in the port.

4

2 Writing
You have recently had a class discussion about the difficulties of learning a language. Now your English teacher has asked
you to write a composition describing your personal experience of learning English.
Write 120–180 words.

10

3 Listening
tapescript 2.2 and 2.3

You will hear three people talking about experiences they’ve had at an airport. Look at statements 1–10. Decide if you
think each statement is correct or incorrect.
Write A in the box for CORRECT.
B in the box for INCORRECT.
Michael’s story

Ralph’s story

1

Michael was coming back from holiday.

8

Ralph didn’t know about the security checks.

2

The hamster was in a carrier bag.

9

He took a photo of the security man.

3

The Greek man was very upset.

4

Michael found the situation very sad.

10 The security man thought the camera could be
dangerous.

Lynne’s story
5

Lynne was going to spend Christmas in Madrid.

6

She had somebody else’s ticket.

7

She believed at one point she wouldn’t be able
to leave.

10
Now do:
speaking test

10

dictation test

10

TOTAL

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unit three
grammar, vocabulary and natural English test
1

grammar each other / one another,
-self / -selves

Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

3

The bank has got itself
into trouble.
They fell off the swing and hurt
.
You two should talk to
more often.
She introduced
to everybody in the
room.
I taught
Russian in a year.
Stop competing with
all the time!
It’s the first time little Annie has ever done up the
buttons
.
We enjoyed

very much.
Behave
! That’s a really silly thing to
do Justin!
We never agree with
.
He can’t look after
! He’s too young.

grammar obligation, necessity, and
prohibition

Underline the correct answer.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

I have to / shouldn’t phone Bob. I promised I
would.
She has to / doesn’t have to go shopping. There’s
nothing in the fridge.
I must / ought to finish this letter. It’s very

important.
I should / ’ve got to improve my exam results if I
want to be a doctor!
You mustn’t / ought not to swim in the river.
There’s a sign saying, ‘No Swimmers’.
You musn’t / don’t have to wear shorts. You can
wear a tracksuit if you like.
You ’ll have to / ought to do the cooking when you
live on your own.
I don’t have to / mustn’t forget to feed the dog.
You must / should lock the door. Nobody else has a
key.
You should / are allowed to do the washing up
tonight. I did it last night.
You’re not allowed / allowed to leave the exam
until the teacher says so.

grammar sequencing information in a
text

Order the words to make sentences.
seen / since/ he / Jack / job / his / I’ve / times /
several / left
I’ve seen Jack several times since he left his job.
1 soon / left / after / I / abroad / went / you
2 Charles / twenty-first / met / before / shortly /
birthday / I / my
3 meeting / need / prior / final / making /
arrangements / to / a / We
4 Jane / saw / at / bus-stop / I / waiting / the / I /

While / was
5 loved / long / we / went / before / I / you / out /
together

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2

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4

wordbooster personality phrases

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1
2

3

4

5

I like going out with Bill because he’s a really
good
.

a laugh
b smile
c joke
I can’t stand Tim. He’s a real pain in the
.
a neck
b leg
c head
That girl is out of
. You should speak to her
parents.
a reach
b here
c control
Alice is the most
. I think she should speak for
us.
a talkative
b chatty
c articulate
You’ve got such a big
! Why do you think
you’re so fantastic?
a self
b opinion
c ego
If you want to get on in
, you’ve got to work
hard.
a career

b life
c world
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vocabulary good and bad relationships

EXAM FOCUS

Complete the text with one suitable word.

Multiple-choice cloze

I’ve got three sisters and we get
on with
each other really well. We don’t compete
(1)
one another and we always
(2)
up for each other if other people
criticise us. You never hear me (3)
with

them at all. I’ve also got a brother and we don’t get
on so well. He’s a lot older than me and I suppose I
find him difficult to (4)
to. However,
he’s very wise and I do (5)
him about
problems I have at work.

Read the text below and choose the correct word for
each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

REALITY TV
Reality TV is getting more and more popular. In I’m
a celebrity – get me out of here! a group of celebrities live
with (0) D other in the jungle in Australia.There are
ten of them (1)

all and they are all different kinds

of people.
The celebrities (2)
they’re only permitted (3)

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allowed to leave the area and
a few things with them.

The idea is that they look after (4)

6

really self-sufficient because they (5)

natural English

hunt for or

catch their own food.They are given basic food, but to

Complete the dialogues with one suitable word.

get extra luxuries, they (6)
snakes and insects.
(7)

of living by the sea.

the celebrities are in the jungle, they are

filmed for the whole time.They are supposed to look
after (8)

2 A How many people are there in your family?
B There are six of us in
.
3 A Have you got a big family?
B There are fifteen of us
grandparents.

do tasks.This is one of

the rules.The tasks include doing horrible things with

A Do you fancy going
out tonight?
B Yes, that would be lovely.
1 A I’ve always
B What’s stopping you?

but they’re not

another, work as a team, and be (9)

.

However, because they are such different people some
of them (10)

. Of course this is what the

programme makers want.Without arguments, the

our

programme wouldn’t be very interesting.

4 A I think we should hire a car when we get
there.
B Yes, that makes

.

0

A every

B all

C both

D each

1

A at

B above

C in

D with

2

A can’t

B shouldn’t C mustn’t

D aren’t

5 A Shall we walk into town?
B I don’t
that much. Let’s get the
bus.

3

A taking

B take

C to take

D taken

4

A myself

B himself

C themselvesD ourselves

5

A ought to B have to

C mustn’t

6 A Right. That’s decided, then.

on to the next point?
B That’s fine by me.

6

A have to

C allowed to D ought to

7

A Because B While

C As

D But

8

A each

C only

D one

9

A eccentric B articulate C supportive D ambitious

10

A conflict

we go

7 A I don’t think it’s a good idea to visit Amy.
B I don’t see
.
8 A Have you always lived here?
B I’ve lived here seventeen years, but
I’m from London.

B should
B single
B clash

C compete

D shouldn’t

D consult

10

9 A Let’s take our own cooking equipment.
B I can’t see the
of that.
10 A Where did you live when you were a child?
B I was
up in Yorkshire.

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unit four
grammar, vocabulary, and natural English test
1

grammar nouns in groups

3

Tick ✓ or correct the sentences.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

She went to a girls school.
Move the glass from the table’s edge.

You get tickets from the box office.
He’s the new human resource’s manager.
Can I pay by credit card?
Where is the nearest bus’ station?
A cat’s tail helps it to balance.
Do you like films of horror?
The ship has been at the bottom of the ocean for
centuries.
10 The governments decision is final.

A My brother is always taking my things!
B That must be really a nnoying
.
1 A Who c
this list of names?
B James assembled it, but the we all helped.
2 A Why’s that woman talking to herself?
B I don’t know. She looks a bit o

.

3 A There are a lot of e
in this report.
B Really? I thought I’d checked it for mistakes.
4 A I find James quite i
.
B So do I. He’s always telling silly jokes.

wordbooster words of similar meaning

5 A Do you want to know the ending?
B No! It will s
the film!

Choose the correct synonym for the word underlined
from the words in the box.

improved
declined
restricted

vocabulary adjectives describing
reactions, synonyms

Write the correct word to complete the dialogues. The
first letter is given each time.

5

2

30 minutes

increased
banned
censored

checked
reduced
expanded

allowed
regulated

5

4

grammar future simple and continuous

Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in the correct
tense.

The TV station has raised its standards recently.
improved
1 We aren’t permitted to use dictionaries in the
exam.
2 Smoking is prohibited in this restaurant.
3 His health deteriorated over the weekend.
4 I think advertising should be controlled.
5 They removed a scene in the film which included
a dead chicken.
6 The company grew very quickly in the first year.
7 They boosted their profits by selling more
popular clothes.
8 He examined the website for offensive material.
9 In my opinion the old licensing laws limited
people’s freedom.
10 They’ve cut the number of buses to only once an
hour.

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2
3
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7
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9
10

This time tomorrow, we ’ll be sitting
(sit) on
the train to Barcelona.
You
(need) warm clothes when
you go on the trip.
By 2010 everybody
(have) a
videophone.
I don’t think electric cars
(ever /
be) popular.
I
(travel) with Jack in any case,
so I’ll tell him about the meeting.

In three days time, I
(know) my
exam results.
I
(phone) him tonight anyway,
so I’ll invite him then.
By the end of the year, I
(give)
you more homework.
I
(leave) early in any case, so I
can go to the supermarket for you.
You
(lose) that watch if you’re
not careful.
Michael
(hurt) himself if he
doesn’t stop running about like that.
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vocabulary the language of editing

Match the examples with the words.

1
2

3
4
5

6

natural English

Complete the sentences with one suitable word.

c .
()
,
water
can’t

1
2

3
a
b
c
d
e
f

italics
brackets
full stop

hyphen
comma
apostrophe

4
5
6
7

5

8
9
10

I hardly ever
go to the cinema. I
don’t have time.
Do you think you could
help me
carry this suitcase upstairs?
I was annoyed that he didn’t ask me to the party,
but what was
more infuriating
was he went with Mary instead.
I’m
I can’t come to the concert.
I’m meeting some friends that evening.
I go to the gym,
I can, but I’m

usually very busy.
My first name and surname are all one
on the email address.
It’s hard to
which film is the
best. They’re both fantastic.
Is there any
you could get
tickets for the match tonight?
I see Mark once in a
. It’s difficult
because we live so far apart.
I can see both
of their argument,
but I don’t really agree with either of them.
The name on the cover is in upper
.
10

EXAM FOCUS
Error correction
For questions 1–10, read the email below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a
word which should not be there.
If a line is correct, put a tick ✓ by the number on the line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word. There
are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).

FINISHING EXAMS
0

so

Thanks for your e-mail. I’m afraid so I can’t come to the concert on

00 ✓

Friday. I’ll still be doing my exams! Have you finished yours? Your

1

news about Richard was even surprising. I didn’t know he’d moved

2

away. I think it’s possibly odd because he didn’t tell me he was going. Do

3

you think you could send me his address? I haven’t got much news myself

4

because I’ve been so busy studying, but the exams will be over soon.

5

I was wondering if we could go out and celebrate then? Will you be at

6

home tomorrow night? I’ll be ring you and we can talk about it! I’ll

7

be staying with my penfriend in Italy in the summer. Did I tell you? That reminds

8

me. Is there any chance you could give me back my Italian dictionary?

9

Thanks! I’ve got a new e-mail address below so make sure you will

10

write it in your diary! My name is in upper capital letters and it’s all one word.
See you soon!

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units three and four

EXAM FOCUS

skills test

45 minutes

1 Reading
Part A
Read the text about digital interactive TV. Complete the summary that follows using suitable words from the box.

DIGITAL INTERACTIVE TV
Just as the telephone has become a fixture in our homes, cars, and pockets, most households have at least one
television which is the main source of information for them. However, despite its popularity, there have been few major
developments in the technology of TV in comparison with other fields.That is changing with the beginnings of Digital TV.
Television in the digital age won’t be limited to better sound and sharper vision; our televisions will also become
truly interactive. Imagine the sound and viewing quality of the cinema and combine it with the interactivity of the
Internet and you get some idea of what digital interactive TV is all about. Many people may not think it’s the best use of
technology, but interactive TV isn’t limited to ordering pizzas or playing games. It’s somewhere between a computer and
a TV, with a modem, memory and processing capabilities. Some people predict that it will take over from personal
computers. If you can surf the Net, send e-mails, watch films, make phone calls, and do online shopping whilst watching
TV, what do you want a PC for?
On-screen menus mean that viewers have so much more control and choice. Parents will be able to limit the
programmes that can be watched to protect their children.Viewers will be able select the items that really interest them.
In short, users will be able to personalize their viewing to suit themselves.
These days, many TV programmes, especially reality game shows, encourage their viewers to phone in to record a
vote. In the future this may have a more serious significance. Perhaps we’ll be able to vote for anything from the comfort
of our homes via our television set. Perhaps we’ll vote for political parties and the results will be counted automatically,
eliminating the need for people to spend several hours counting slips of paper.The whole process would be efficient,
cheap, and accurate.
Similarly, perhaps there will be no more need for the traditional role of schools and teachers. Students will be able

to watch high-quality TV programmes about their subjects that will allow them to interrupt, ask questions, and print out
notes and tests. It will then store test results on a huge database so that everyone will be able to compare their own
progress.
Nobody can really predict the exact impact of Digital TV on our lives, but it’s safe to say that TV is never going to
be the same again.

Summary
After a long period of time, which showed no significant technical (0) developments

(1)

in the field of television, the TV

seems to be about to transform itself with the arrival of digital. Digital TV will result in improvements

in the sound and visual quality of our (2)

. It will also bring (3)

that will rival that of the

computer and may lead to its downfall. Apart from greater viewing choice, implications for the future include people taking
part in (4)

from home as well as potentially huge changes in the way children are (5)

developments technology
elections
programmes

system
industry

protect
interactivity

production
information

security
films

.

educated
brought up

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Part B
Read the text again. Are sentences 1–5 ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’? If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’,
choose ‘Doesn’t Say’.
6

Telephones and TVs are equally accepted in the home.

A Right

B Wrong

9

C Doesn’t say

Reality TV shows are likely to become less popular
with Digital TV.
A Right

7

B Wrong

A Right

B Wrong

10 Digital TVs will eventually replace teachers.

C Doesn’t say

A Right
8

C Doesn’t say

Visual quality won’t necessarily improve with Digital TV.

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

Digital TV will allow people to do more than one thing
at once.
A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

5

2 Writing
This is part of an e-mail you receive from an English penfriend.

We’re doing a really interesting project at college about new technology in the year 2020. It would be great to
know what your ideas are! Could you write and tell me what you think in your next e-mail if you have time?

Write an e-mail to this penfriend.
Write 120–180 words.

10

3 Listening
tapescripts 3.3 and 3.4

You will hear an interview with the maker of a TV programme. The programme is called Making Eden and is set in a
rainforest in Australia. For questions 1–10, fill in the missing information with one or two words.

1

They chose the same number of men and women so that they had a

2

They had better applications from

3

Particular skills aren’t required because all the contestants are given some

4

The most important qualification is a person’s

5

They have to have a

6

There was a

7

The final selection lasted

8

They had to talk about

9

They participated in group challenges to see who were good

.

.
.
.
to make sure they are healthy.
of 32 people.

10

.
for one minute.
.

were involved in choosing the final participants.

10
Now do:
speaking test

10

dictation test

10

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unit five
grammar, vocabulary, and natural English test
1

grammar narrative tenses

Complete the paragraph. Use the verbs given in the
correct form. Use the past simple, the past continuous,
the past perfect simple, or the past perfect continuous.
I had
(have) a very embarrassing
experience recently. I (1)
(drive) to
work as usual but I wasn’t feeling great. I
(2)
(oversleep) and unfortunately I
(3)
(not have) time for breakfast.
Suddenly a car (4)

(pull) out in
front of me. I (5)
(be) really angry
and I hooted my horn at the driver. Later on I
decided to overtake. As I (6)
(overtake), I opened my passenger window and
shouted at the driver. He (7)
(look)
at me, but didn’t reply. I (8)
(get) to
work on time and settled down in my office. I began
to feel a bit better. I (9)
(work) for
about thirty minutes, when there was a knock at the
door and a man came in. I couldn’t believe it. It was
the man who I (10)
(shout) at on
my way to work. He smiled and said, ‘Hi. I’m your
new boss.’

3

30 minutes

vocabulary anxiety

Match the sentences with the responses.
c I’m so relieved that interview is over.
1
2

3
4
5
a
b
c
d
e
f

I’ve been dreading this meeting for ages.
When I saw the gun, I was really scared.
I’ve just seen Sarah. She’s in tears.
You look nervous.
What’s the matter? You’re trembling.
I’ve been shaking for ages. I think I’m ill.
She was crying yesterday, too.
You look much happier.
I was petrified!
I’m not looking forward to it either.
I’m anxious about this exam.
5

4

wordbooster taking exams, phrasal verbs

Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box in
the correct tense.

cheat
come up make
turn up go on
bluff

get through take
prepare
pass

fail

10

2

grammar modifying and intensifying
adverbs

Underline the correct word.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

You’re being very / absolutely ridiculous.
I think Jamie is an extremely / absolutely nice man.
I was very / absolutely furious with him.
That was a very / really delightful evening.
I feel a bit / really better now.
He’s quite / slightly older than me.
It was an incredibly / a really terrifying film.
You are being completely / very ridiculous.
I’m a bit / very happier than I was.
After that walk, I’m absolutely / very exhausted.
It’s very / absolutely hot today.
5

He didn’t want to take the exam but he
turned up
anyway.
1 I’m not surprised he
, he didn’t
do any work.
2 Have you ever
in an exam?
3 I think I
a mess of my paper. I
answered the wrong question.
4 I didn’t understand the question but I think I
managed to
my way through.
5 The oral exam
place in a
different centre. I couldn’t find it!

6 Which subjects do you think will
in the test?
7 I tried to phone her but I couldn’t
.
8 As time
, she grew in confidence.
9 Make sure you are fully
for the
exam.
10 I
my driving test because of your
help.
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vocabulary adding emphasis

EXAM FOCUS

Complete the sentences with so or such.

1
2
3

4
5

Word formation

It was such a good book I couldn’t stop reading
it.
He was
handsome I couldn’t stop looking
at him.
She has
many clothes she never wears the
same thing twice.
They are
lovely people, aren’t they?
It was
terrible weather we stayed indoors
all day.
I was
nervous I couldn’t eat.
5

6

natural English

Complete the dialogues with one suitable word.
A How did you do in the exam?
B I got
70%.

1 A Do you fancy coming swimming on Saturday?
B The thing
, I’m scared of
water.
2 A What happened in Sally’s driving test?
B She passed, as you
expect.

For questions 1–10, use the word given in capitals at the
end of each line to form a word that fits in the space.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
0

This exercise is really
REAL

1

I did very
project. BAD

2

He fell 20 metres, and to my
up again and walked off! AMAZE

3

Our phone has been
didn’t pay the bill in time. CONNECT

4

Our garden is
be fine for a barbecue. FAIR

5

I failed my driving test so I’m
next week. TAKE

6

You look very
wrong? ANXIETY

7

I felt very
so dark and empty. EASY

8

He kept running and
of breath. INEVITABLE

9

This is
ridiculous – we’ve been

waiting for our food for over an hour! TOTAL

impossible!
in my coursework
got
because we

large so it should
it
, is anything
because the street was
he ran out

10 I was so
that I couldn’t do the
parachute jump. PETRIFY

3 A The exam had started, but
everybody’s surprise, Jack suddenly appeared.
B Really? I wonder if he passed.

10

4 A What did you think of the film?
B It wasn’t
good, when you
consider the reviews.
5 A Did you get good
B Yeah. I did really well.

in the test?

6 A Have you spoken to George lately?
B Well, I rang him a week ago, but for some
, he hasn’t rung back.
7 A I was
by the teacher today.
B Really? Were you talking in class again?
8 A Are you still using that old bicycle?
B No. I got
of it ages ago.
9 A Why didn’t you meet us last night?
B The problem
I got lost.
10 A That sounds really interesting.
B Yeah. Anyway, I was really hot by then,
I decided to go into a cafe.
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unit six
grammar, vocabulary, and natural English test
1

grammar present simple, past simple
and present perfect passive

3

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verb.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

30 minutes

vocabulary feelings and emotions,
collocation, expressing opinions and
interest

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

The food was made
(make) by a top chef.
Tim

(not / give) his raise at work
yet.
Two men
(arrest) at five o’clock
this morning.
I think the picture
(paint) by
Picasso.
The goods
(transport) to China
last Friday.
Several people
(already /
reported) hurt in a train crash outside York.
She
(never / award) an Oscar.
A new vaccine
(just / discovered).
It
(think) he escaped safely.
The man
(believe) to be
dangerous.
The jewellery
(steal) from the
prince’s home at the weekend.

Many buildings were completely
destroyed
by the fire.

1 He’s
to bits about his new
promotion.
2 I’m very
against animal testing.
3 The
information is that the
storm is geting worse.
4 I can see both
of the argument.
5 The fire is now
control.
6 I’m not really bothered about politics to be
.
7 I feel
down by George. He
shouldn’t have lied to me.
8 She’s over the
about her
daughter’s exam results.
9 I’m not at all in
of what they are
doing.
10 Many people were
injured
during the fighting.

10

5

2

grammar indirect questions
4

Order the words to make indirect questions.
bus / know / Do / leaves / the / what / you / time
Do you know what time the bus leaves
?
1 airport / me / how / to / to / you / the / get /
Could / tell

wordbooster dangers and disasters

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1
?

2 going / election / the / I’d / to / like / know / if /
vote / you’re / in / to

2
.

3 you / lift / was / whether / wanted / a / to /
wondering / the / I / station.
.
4 what / you’re / to / going / any / idea / you / do /

next / Have
?
5 know / I’d / about / be / to / think / what / you /
education / interested
.
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4

5

A bomb has
outside the embassy.
a exploded
b erupted
c escaped
He
me with a knife but I ran away.
a threatened
b accused
c damaged
He
two days in the desert with no water.
a damaged
b escaped
c survived

His
is very serious but the doctors are doing
what they can.
a hurt
b injury
c damage
There was a huge
of children from London
during the war.
a movement
b evacuation
c journey
They
the millionaire’s son and asked for
£500,000.
a stole
b kidnapped
c damaged
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5

wordbooster knowing your prepositions

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1
2

3
4
5

The man was accused of
robbing three banks.
The man was arrested
punching a
policeman.
He escaped last night and is still
the run.
Tonight, soldiers are stopping people
random.
The city is in need
food and clothing.
They are trying to protect the town
flooding.

EXAM FOCUS
Key word transformations
For each question, complete the second sentence so that
it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must
use between two and five words, including the word
given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0

They have sent a reporter to the area.
been
A reporter has been sent

to the area.

1

They said he stole the money.
accused
They
the money.

2

They transported food and medical supplies last
week.
transported
Food and medical supplies
last
week.

3

The painting is extremely valuable now.
fortune
The painting is
now.

4

How do you feel about releasing him from prison?
how
I’d like to know

about releasing
him from prison.

5

People believe the football superstar is in the
Caribbean.
is
The football superstar
in the
Caribbean.

6

The bomb exploded outside the bank.
an
There was
outside the bank.

7

What do you think about public transport?
you
Could you tell
about public
transport?

8

I don’t mind if you print that story.

matter
It
you print that story.

9

Music is really important to me.
without
I couldn’t
music.

5

6

natural English

Match the sentences with the responses.
c What’s your house worth at the moment?
1
2

What did you think of the hotel?
A cushion would be absolutely essential on a
long journey.
Sorry to bother you, but could I just ask you
something?
Where’s the escaped criminal now?
You get a lot of people dropping litter in the
park.

What would you take to a desert island?
Our house has gone up a lot in value since
we bought it.
It’s thought that the fighting has stopped.
What’s London like in the summer?
How did the accident happen?

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k

It makes the place look terrible.
I heard it’s still going on in places.
I’m not sure. We need to have it valued.

He’s believed to have left the country.
Well, apparently, the driver of the lorry fell asleep.
You get a lot of tourists.
Go ahead.
I couldn’t survive without my radio.
It’s good value for money.
Really? Ours has gone down.
I agree. It would be very uncomfortable without.
10

10 They warned us last week about the weather.
given
We
last week about the weather.

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units five and six
EXAM FOCUS

skills test

45 minutes

1 Reading
You are going to read a magazine article in which people talk about their driving test. For questions 1–8 choose from the
people (A–E). The people and their dates may be chosen more than once. When more than one answer is required, these may
be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Which person
… didn’t like the examiner?
1

… didn’t take their test?

2

… has got another test soon?

3

… had to wait for a long time?

4

… had taken the test before?

A

Max

Which person
0 B

1
2

3

4

5

… was surprised by the result?

6

… started the test late?

7

… nearly had an accident?

8

… was worried?

D

Josie

6
7
8

9

10

5

On the whole, I enjoyed the experience. My examiner
was friendly and quickly made me feel at ease. I pulled
out of the test centre with no problems, I wasn’t
instructed to go anywhere that I hadn’t already been,
I felt fine about the manoeuvres and to be honest
I can’t recall making any significant mistakes. Mind
you, I still failed! I couldn’t believe it when she told me!

I’ve never been so anxious! I arrived at the test centre
exactly on time only to find that my examiner hadn’t
arrived! After ten minutes we were on the road, but
I didn’t feel any better! I remember making a few
mistakes, but obviously they weren’t that bad because
when I got back to the centre, I was told I’d passed.
I’m glad I don’t have to go through that again!

B

E

Tina

I arrived an hour before my test which meant of course
that I was sitting around all that time getting nervous.

The test centre is a really depressing place so it wasn’t
much fun and to be honest, my examiner wasn’t much
better. As soon as he walked through the door I took an
instant dislike to him. He seemed so miserable. I failed
of course.
C

Mark

Ben

I arrived exactly on time so there was no waiting around
and getting nervous. I felt fairly confident because I’d
had a lot of lessons and could do all the manoeuvres.
Then it came to the bit where the examiner wanted to
test my eyesight and he asked me to read the number
plate of the car in front. Of course, I couldn’t see a
thing! I’d forgotten my glasses. I had to rebook for a
week’s time!

I was absolutely determined to pass after four previous
attempts. I’d been practising all week in my dad’s car
and I was really confident. Everything went well until I
tried to park. I managed to back up on to the pavement
and narrowly missed a lamp post. Still, I’m going to
have another go in a few weeks’ time so fingers crossed!

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2 Writing
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence:
As I drove out of the car park, it started to rain.
Write 120–180 words.

10

3 Listening
tapescript 5.4

You will hear two people talking about experiences they’ve had on TV. Choose the best answer.
Lucy’s Story

David’s Story

1

7

2

3

4

5

6

Why did Lucy do the challenge?

Why did David do the challenge?

A

The programme wrote to her.

A

The presenter of the show asked him to do it.

B

Her boyfriend organized it.

B

He offered to do it.

C

She wanted a physical challenge.

C

His wife made him do it.

When the TV crew came to her house, Lucy

8

What did David have to do?

A

was annoyed.

A

touch a spider

B

thought it was funny.

B

be near a spider

C

was surprised.

C

carry a spider across a room

How did Lucy feel about doing the bungee jump?

9

How did David feel about doing the challenge?

A

She was very keen.

A

a little bit scared

B

She was anxious because she’d done one before.

B

terrified

C

She wasn’t bothered about it.

C

uneasy

Why didn’t she tell the crew she’d done a jump before?

10 How did he feel afterwards?

A

She wanted to surprise them.

A

pleased with himself

B

She was too nervous.

B

upset with his wife

C

She didn’t want to disappoint everyone.

C

angry with the programme makers

Why didn’t she do the jump?

A

The crew weren’t ready for her.

B

A member of the crew guessed she didn’t want to.

C

There was a problem with the helicopter.

How did Lucy feel when she landed?
A

relieved and embarrassed

B

relieved

C

annoyed

10

Now do:
speaking test

10

dictation test

10

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units one to six
EXAM FOCUS

mid-course test

45 minutes

1 Open cloze
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at
the beginning (0).

LEARNING A LANGUAGE
Do you sometimes think you ought (0) to
Would you like to have a (2)

learn a language? Is your French a (1)

at speaking Spanish? It’s never (3)

rusty?

late to learn a language, or to

improve what you already know.
These days there are many different options on offer.You can (4)
home. It (5)

an evening class.You can study at

even believed that you can learn a language in your sleep by listening to cassettes. Personally,

I’m not (6)

whether this is really possible.

In my opinion, the best way to learn a language is to live abroad for a while.When you’re listening to a language all the
time, it is much easier to (7)

it up. At first you may feel (8)

local shop will be a nightmare, but as time goes (9)
(10)

nervous that even going to the

, you’ll become more confident and within months you’ll

speaking happily with everybody you meet.

10

2 Error correction
For questions 1–10, read the article below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a
word which should not be there.
If a line is correct, put a tick ✓ by the number on the line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word. There
are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).

A LANGUAGE COURSE IN ITALY
0 ✓
00 for
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Last year, I lost my job but I decided not to let it worry me! I had some money
so I decided to do some of the things I’d always dreamed of for doing.
Anyway, so I’d always wanted to learn Italian and that’s what I decided to do!
I booked a place at a language school in Pisa and went off to Italy for three
whole months. At first things didn’t go too well. When I got to the school, to
my surprise, they’d never heard of me! Even though I’d paid my fees, long
before then my arrival, they had no idea who I was. As you might expect
to, I was pretty fed up! I was also quite worried. However, it wasn’t a
problem, because eventually my papers turned on up and they realised who
I was with. Apparently they’d been having problems with their computers.
After that, I was been given an entrance test, but I made a mess of it and they
put me in the beginners’ class. Actually, I could get by in Italian quite well. I
explained the situation although and they allowed me to change class. In the
end I had a really good time at the language school. I met some great people
and did a lot of travelling. In fact, I had such a great time I may well to
do it again! Do you want fancy coming with me next time? I reckon we’d get
on with it each other really well and we’d really enjoy ourselves!

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3 Key word transformations

5 Multiple-choice cloze

For each question, complete the second sentence so
that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the
word given. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Read the text below and choose the correct word for
each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

0

A DRIVING HOLIDAY
Last year, we went on a driving holiday through

Young people should do sport at school.

Arizona in the USA. I was fed up with going to the

to
Young people ought to do
1

usual places and seeing the usual (0) C

sport at school.

At first my husband wasn’t (1)

I regret not listening more at school.

2

However, I managed to persuade him and he ended up

more at school.

really looking forward (2)

I was wrong to give up French.

3

in a hotel.The hotel wasn’t very nice, but we didn’t
French.

(3)

road.The driving was hard work at first, but we soon

has

got (4)
by fire.

to it.The children did get bored sometimes,

and now I (5)

we’d taken more things to entertain

I’m against testing young children at school.

them. However, they amused each (6)

favour

all things considered.

I’m not
school.
5

discouraged.We knew we’d soon be on the

A fire has destroyed the science block.
The science block

4

going.

We booked the flight and the hire car and two nights

have
I

sure about the idea

because he was worried the children might be bored.

had
I wish

attractions.

(7)

testing young children at

(8)

pretty well,

the trip was tiring, we all really enjoyed
. Of course we came across some difficulties

Did you enjoy your schooldays?

including the time when the police stopped us.They

wondering

were stopping cars (9)

I was

random and ours was one

of them.They seem convinced my husband was

your schooldays.

somebody else but after an hour, they let us drive on.

10

All in all, we had a great time and I’d say a driving
holiday is (10)

worth it.

4 Word formation
0

A leisure

C tourist

D historic

1

A definitely B enough

C fairly

D too

2

A for

B to

C on

D at

3

A get

B have

C be

D turn

4

A used

B prepared C better

D familiar

5

A regret

B hope

C wish

D expect

6

A one

B other

C another

D person

7

A When

B Because C Whether

I was
at maths when I was at
school. I’m much better now. HOPE

8

A ourselves B us

C yourselves D everyone

9

A on

B at

C in

D for

4

The fire was
caused by an
electrical fault, not a cigarette. APPARENT

10 A much

B very

C well

D more

5

I couldn’t
phone. SURVIVAL

For questions 1–5 below, use the word given in capitals
at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in
the space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0

We definitely

won’t win the match.

DEFINITE
1

The
problem. DESTROY

2

It’s very
that I’ll get the job –
I don’t have the right experience. LIKE

3

of the rainforests is a serious

without my mobile

B holiday

D Although

10

5

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unit seven
grammar, vocabulary, and natural English test
1

grammar present perfect and past simple

3

Underline the correct expression in each sentence.
I went / have been to Paris several times.

vocabulary voluntary work, success and
failure

Complete the sentences with a word from the box.

1 Did you ever see / Have you ever seen a crocodile?
2 Haven’t you done / Haven’t you been doing that
exercise yet?
3 I’ve been sending / sent that letter last week.
4 I never go / ’ve never been to Scotland in my life.
5 I ’ve been / was an English student since 1999.
6 I’ve lived here for long time / since I was a child.
7 I’m not thirsty. I just had / ’ve just had a drink.
8 Max has recently / ever moved house.
9 Have you seen / Have you been seeing this film
before?
10 I’ve been waiting here for ages / since a long time.

achieve
disabled
charity

1
2
3
4

10

2

5
6

grammar do, will, or would
7
8
9

Complete the sentences with do, will or would.
A If you go to Australia this Spring, will
you visit your aunt?
B I expect so. It’s a long way to go and not see
her.

10

1 A This is your room. Have you got any questions
about college rules?
B
we have to wash our own sheets?
2 A We start work at 9.30 here.
B
I be expected to wear a uniform?
3 A If I took the car,
driving?
B Yes, of course.
4 A Please come to the party.
B I’m really not sure.
up?

5 A Is this your first day?
B Yes.
I have to see the boss?

5

prize
fiasco
volunteer

fund-raising
succeed
conservation

voluntary
handle

He did a degree in environmental science and
now wants to work in conservation
.
You won’t get paid; it’s a
organisation.
She gives up her free time to
in
the children’s hospital.
Our manager is so disorganized – the project is a
!
I need to
a target of £20,000 in
three months!
If you
, will you get a pay rise?
I want to work for a
like the Red

Cross.
Local transport is free for the
.
What’s the
if I win?
You need to be able to
difficult
situations in this job.
She organizes
events such as
sponsored runs and lotteries.
5

4

wordbooster conservation

Match the words with the clues.
c feed

you share the

you pick me

30 minutes

1
2
3
4

5
a
b
c
d
e
f

endangered
reproduction
captivity
site
buried
hidden in the ground
place
give food to
breeding
animals that soon may no longer exist
cages or enclosures for animals
5

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wordbooster uncountable and plural
nouns

EXAM FOCUS
Multiple-choice cloze

Tick ✓ or correct the sentences.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Read the text below and choose the correct word for
each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

The facilities is excellent in this hotel.
Do you have enough knowledge for this project?
I don’t have the right experiences for the job.
These equipment aren’t up to date.
Our accommodation was luxurious!
The company trainings were very thorough.
My monthly expense has gone up.
Would you like to do a research on this for me?
I need to give you some advice.
Today’s news is really depressing.

VOLUNTARY WORK
(0) B you want a change? Have you (1)
thought about how you can help other people? Does the
idea of travelling appeal (2)
(3)

you? Would you be

to work for nothing? If you were in a stressful

situation, (4)

you keep calm? If you can answer

‘yes’ to all these questions, perhaps you should think
about doing voluntary work.
Mary Richards used to work as an administrator,

5

but she had always been interested in conservation so

6

natural English

she decided to go to Africa to work with endangered
(5)

Complete the dialogues with one suitable word.

A Hello. It’s
B That’s right.

. At first, Mary missed her home and wondered

what on (6)

Mavis Carter, isn’t it?

she was doing there. She now

describes the experience as the best of her life. If you
wanted to (7)

1 A What on
are you doing?
B I’m digging up this plant.

a success of this kind of work you

would have to be a calm, patient person who is able to
(8)

with a lot of pressure. Alternatively if you don’t

2 A Would you be willing to work for nothing?
B Yes. I wouldn’t
doing that.

like the idea of travelling, you could consider doing

3 A Would you be prepared to travel abroad?
B I’d be a
reluctant to do that.

you could work in a charity shop, or you could simply

4 A Why would you like to do voluntary work?
B What
to me is the idea of
helping people.

welcomed.

5 A Please come in.
B Thank you.
6 A Did you have any problems
here?
B No. There was no traffic at all.

have a seat.

7 A There are several
why I’d like
the job.
B Would you like to tell us one of them?
8 A Why should we give you this job?
B First of
, I’m very organized.

voluntary work at home.You could help (9)
(10)

money,

some money.Whatever you did would be

0

A Will

B Do

C Have

D Would

1

A ever

B never

C just

D yet

2

A for

B with

C to

D at

3

A like

B willing

C keen

D interested

4

A must

B ought to

C will

D would

5

A types

B kinds

C varieties

D species

6

A earth

B world

C why

D how

7

A do

B make

C have

D get

8

A cope

B manage

C handle

D solve

9

A win

B increase C raise

D pay

10

A pay

B spend

D earn

9 A It was very nice meeting you. I’ll be in
next week.
B Thank you.

C donate

10

10 A When will you be able to decide?
B I’ll
you know by Friday.
10

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unit eight
grammar, vocabulary, and natural English test
1

grammar verb patterns

3

Rewrite the sentences. Keep the meaning the same.

1
2
3
4
5

I’ll lend you some money.
He promised to lend me some money
I didn’t take the money.
He denied
You stole my bag!
She accused
I won’t tell your parents.
He agreed
He says he’s a detective.
He claims
Don’t go to the police!
They warned me

wordbooster neighbours

Add the missing word to each sentence.
.

1
2
3
4
5

.
.

5

.

4

natural English

Order the words to make sentences.
litter / over / There’s / park / the / all
There’s litter all over the park

.

grammar linking ideas
Although
I studied hard, I failed the exam.
1 I left early,
I was enjoying
myself.
2 The exam was difficult.
, I did
my best.
3
being tired, we won the match.
4 We enjoyed ourselves
the fact
that it rained all day.
5 It wasn’t an expensive hotel.
, it
was comfortable enough.
6 I enjoyed the film. Bob,
, found

it boring.
7 I arrived late
leaving at six in
the morning.
8
I had a good time, I don’t want
to go out with him again.
9 I like Janet. She,
, doesn’t like
me!
10
the result, we enjoyed the game.

.

1 files / over / the / are / My / place / all
.
2 worse / is / The / getting / traffic / worse / and

Complete the sentences with one word.

5

A is always at the top of a building. penthouse
I get on really well with my next neighbour.
The house the road is up for sale.
We live in a flat, so it’s quite dark.
My boss’ office is across the from me.
I live next door one to you!

.

10

2

30 minutes

3

4

5

6

7

8
9
10

!
when / came / Things / to / Mike / else / met / a /
head / somebody
.
were / over / from / There / all / people / world /
the
.
was / sorry, / house / wasn’t / I / it / aware / I’m /

somebody’s
!
went / real / we / by, / found / As / time / nature
/ out / his
.
more / The / and / becoming / are / more / roads
/ busy.
.
sorry, / I’m / purpose / it / didn’t / do / I / on
.
it / teacher / or / Put / tell / the / back / I’ll
!
your / otherwise / won’t / Finish / I / out / let /
homework, / go / you
!
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vocabulary ways of walking, expressing
anger

Choose the correct word to answer the questions.

1

2
3
4
5

What do you do if you’ve hurt your foot?
a stagger
b limp
c run
How do you walk out of a room where somebody
is sleeping?
a tiptoe
b crawl
c jump
What’s another word for shout abuse?
a get angry
b have a row
c swear
What’s another word for a nice, relaxed walk?
a jog
b march
c stroll
What can you lose if you’re angry?
a your mind
b your temper
c your nerve
Which word means quarrel?
a abuse
b row

c shout

6

wordbooster word building

Complete the sentences with a word from the box in the
correct form.

complain
proof

deteriorate
remind

behave
threaten

The food was cold, so I complained
to the manager.
1 His condition hasn’t
, which is good
news.
2 Your
in class is unacceptable.
3 He won’t be arrested because the police can’t
anything!
4 I
Jo about the meal, but he forgot
anyway.

5 Several
were made against the
witness and she now has police protection.
5

5

EXAM FOCUS
Error correction
For questions 1–10, read the article below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a
word which should not be there.
If a line is correct, put a tick ✓ by the number on the line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word.
There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).

A NEW FLATMATE
0

✓

I moved into a new flat last month, but I’m already beginning to wonder if

00 but

I’ve made a mistake! Although the house was untidy when I moved in, but I

1

didn’t think it was a big problem. However, as time goes by the place is

2

getting more worse and worse! Last week, I nearly lost my temper. When

3

I walked into the kitchen, there was rubbish all over the floor. My flatmate,

4

George, had knocked the bin over and hadn’t bothered to clear it up! I told

5

him either to tidy it up, otherwise I’d leave! I also threatened to tell the

6

landlady, but George didn’t care! Despite of the fact he needs my rent, he

7

isn’t willing for to compromise. He won’t do any cleaning! I’ve been

8

trying to think of a way of getting my own back, but I don’t want to have

9

a big row. So far I’ve managed not to keep calm, but if I find one more

10

dirty plate in the living room I’m not sure what I’ll do!

10

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