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1. témakör: Személyes vonatkozások, család4 A baby feels ____ when its father comes to pick it up.

a excitedb finec frightenedd nervous

5 Fathers are more likely to ____ than mothers.a help their children at homeb try new experiencesc want their children to meet their objectivesd be strict with their children

6 Encouraging a child to problem-solve makesthem ____a independent.b cheerful.c behave badly.d frustrated.

7 Fathers discourage bad behaviour by ____a explaining why it is wrong.b teaching new skills.c not paying any attention to it.d punishing their children.

8 Children who have a good relationship with their dads ____a do not get married.b will be better fathers later on.c have less self-confidence.d do well at school.

9 e article is about ____a how children affect their father’s lives.b why fathers are more important than mothers.c how important a father is to the development

of his child.d how the father’s role in the family was researched.

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1 READING1 Match the words (1–6) with the definitions (a–f).1 approach (v) ____

2 interacting (v) ____

3 cope with (v) ____

4 crucial (adj) ____

5 bond (n) ____

6 breadwinner (n) ____

a to manage somethingb very importantc link/connectiond someone who provides money for a familye communicating with another personf move towards someone

2 Read the magazine article opposite. Your task is tochoose the answers that are nearest in meaning towhat the article says. Write the appropriate lettersin the boxes below. An example (0) has been donefor you.

0 In the past men ____ their children.a were not interested inb were not expected to spend a lot of time withc did not have good relationships withd were not allowed to look aer

1 Twenty years ago many people thought the role of a father was to ____ a take care of his children.b protect his family.c improve his child’s development.d provide money for the family.

2 Researchers have discovered that a father’s role in his child’s development is ____.a essentialb peripheralc secondaryd unimportant

3 Physical and mental stimulation are very important in the development of ____a a father-child relationship.b a baby’s breathing and heart rate.c a baby’s brain.d the father’s image in the family.

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There’s no one like Dad!

Until about twenty years ago,little was known about theimportance of a father’s role inhis child’s development. Menwere traditionally defined as‘breadwinners’, whose job was toearn money to support the family,whereas a woman’s role was tobring up and educate children.But when researchers began tostudy the impact of a father-childrelationship on emotional,psychological, physical, andsocial development, their findingsshowed just how crucial afather’s role is in the lives of hischildren.

Dads today spend an average oftwo or three hours a dayinteracting with their children,approximately 33% more timethan their own fathers did.According to research bypsychiatrists, dads are like gianttoys providing the physical andmental stimulation that isessential to their baby’sdeveloping brains. When a dadpicks up his child, he usuallytickles it, throws it into the air, orturns it upside-down. By the timeit is about two months old, whena baby sees its father approach,its eyes grow wider and itsbreathing and heart rate getfaster in excitement.

Dads also encourage theirchildren to try new or challengingexperiences, and expect them to

achieve their goals. They are less likely to help their children to do thingsthan mums, preferring to let thechild experiment and solve theirown problems. This helpsdevelop a sense of independenceand teaches children to cope withfeelings of failure, frustration, andsuccess. If a child behaves badly,fathers often explain why thatbehaviour is unacceptable sotheir child can learn right fromwrong. Dads also teach usefulskills like how to hold a knife andfork, use tools, fix and makethings, and play sports.

Statistics show that children whohave a good relationship withtheir fathers often cope betterwith relationships and society.They tend to be self-confidentand successful academically andsocially. In later life, they are likelyto be socially considerate, havesuccessful marriages and closefriendships.

This demonstrates that a father’sbond with his child is unique.Dad, as well as mum, is a rolemodel, teacher, provider,protector, social guide, and somuch more.

2 LISTENINGIn this section, you are going to hear two people

talking about a magazine article.

Your task is to complete the sentences with oneword only. An example (0) has been done for you.

0 ere’s an article on _______ in Kate’s magazine.1 Brian thinks these type of articles are responsible forcreating _______ .2 David Beckham is still very _______ with manywomen.3 According to Cosmo, ‘new men’ should do morethan focus on their _______ .

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4 e article suggests a ‘new man’ should also try to be a _______.

5 It is important for ‘new men’ to be _______ as well as more emotional.

6 Brian wonders if the magazine offers any _______.

7 Bono is described as confident, understanding, and interested in _______ issues.

8 Brian has prepared a very simple _______ for Kate.

3 SPEAKINGe following pictures show different ways of spending time with children.

In pairs, take turns to compare and contrast the twopictures. Include the following points:

● how the family members can spend time with children,● which way you would prefer and why,● who is the most important relative for you in your

family and why.

4 WRITINGYou have found the following advertisement onyour favourite website.

Write an email in 80–100 words in which you:● say you are interested in the project,● give details of the kind of family you’d like to move in with,● ask for further details (e.g. costs).

Start your message like this:Dear Prepare for Life,

Do you want to practise your English and also gain experiencefor adulthood? Prepare for Life is offering you three months withan average American or British family to do just that. Decide onlocation, and the size of family you wish to stay with, and we’llorganize all the rest. During your stay you’ll be treated as amember of the family – going to school, helping at home, andmaking new friends. By the end of your stay we believe you willhave enough experience to decide if this is how you’d like to livewhen you establish a family of your own. Apply today, send anemail to [email protected].

PREPARE FOR LIFE

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2. témakör: Ember és társadalom

1 USE OF ENGLISHRead a text about a weddingin an exotic place. Somewords are missing from thetext. Your task is to write themissing words in the gaps.Use only one word in eachgap. An example (0) has beendone for you.

2 READINGIn this text some parts of thesentences have been removed.Your task is to reconstruct thetext by filling in the gaps (1-9)from the list (A-L) below. ereis one extra letter that you do notneed. An example (0) has beendone for you.

A are more likely to fall if the busor train starts or stops suddenly

B and everyone knew their statusin society

C know what to do or say in somecircumstances

D please keep the volume downE make everyone involved feel

goodF women appreciate being treated

differentlyG thank a person for their help

aerwardsH smile at them as oen as you canI someone with a lot of shopping

bagsK mobiles can be very annoyingL who was before you in the queue

In the past, rules on how to behave orbe polite were very strict. Children weretaught good manners from an early age;greetings were formal (0) ___________.These strict codes of conduct workedwell for communities in the past. Today,however, modern life has changed allthis. Communities are less well definedand we have contact with so manystrangers that we don’t automatically(1) ___________.

Chivalry, or being polite, used to meanthat a man would step back, open adoor or offer assistance to a woman.But in today’s age of equality, notall (2) ___________. Nevertheless, in ourincreasingly crowded environment thereare some general rules of behaviour thatall of us should follow.

It’s polite to hold the door open forwhoever is behind you, especially forpeople with disabilities, children orsimply (3) ___________.

When getting on or off public transport,pay attention to (4) ___________. Don’tpush in front of others and be carefulnot to stand on anyone’s toes or hit themwith your bag. Seats should always be

given up for the elderly, disabled, orpregnant women. It is also considerateto give up your seat to younger children.They don’t always have a good sense ofbalance and (5) ___________.

Remember that you’re in public whenyou make or answer a call on a mobilephone. Strangers don’t normally wantto hear your conversations. There arecircumstances where (6) ___________,such as in the cinema, at a concert, oron public transport. Switch yours off ifyou’re somewhere where it may disturbpeople. If you’re listening to your MP3player in public, (7) ___________– noteveryone wants to hear it!

Dealing with large numbers of people ona daily basis can be tiring and stressful.Try and smile and be polite – it costsnothing and will (8) ___________. Alwayssay ‘please’ if you have a request and(9) ___________. As a result, people willprobably be happier to help you in thefuture.

Most importantly, treat other people,no matter what their age, sex, or socialposition, as you would like to be treatedyourself – with respect.

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‘How do you like the Dominican Republic?’ asks Felipe. ‘Well …’ I’m not sure(0) __________ to say. I haven’t seen much of it yet. I only arrived five days(1) _____ , and went straight (2) _____ an all-inclusive five star hotel. I’ve spent mytime since then resting on a Caribbean beach (3) _____ of palm trees. Running forbuses (4) _____ grey mornings in London has become a distant memory. Now,I (5) _____ on my way to the capital, Santo Domingo, (6) _____ see a bit of realDominican life. In reply to Felipe, I say something (7) _____ the relaxed lifestyle.Once we’re in the capital, we drive quickly through the low, two-storey streets ofthe old town. (8) _____ the hotel, I pay my fare, and (9) _____ goodbye to Felipe,then rush upstairs to my room. Downstairs, the wedding guests are alreadywaiting for the transport to arrive. I slip into my dress and find it goes perfectly(10) _____ my shoes. An hour later we are in the lush, tropical gardens of agorgeous house above the coast road and the wedding ceremony begins. On theway back to the hotel, we stop off at a club. Soon everybody (11) _____ a drink,and we’re trying hopelessly to learn some salsa moves from the locals. In betweenmaking a fool of myself, I look out across the beautiful sea. I think of my flighthome tomorrow, of rainy days in London, and running for early morning buses.I promise myself to extend my ticket by another week.

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3 LISTENINGIn this section you are going to hear a radio interview. Your task will be to

circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the le. Please notethat in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at leastone correct answer. is means you might have to circle one or two letters.

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5 SPEAKINGIn pairs take turns to answer the questions.

4 WRITINGYou found the following message on a chat forumyou regularly visit.

Explain a letter of 100–120 words to Ania in whichyou give her some advice.Include the following:

● write why you think her friend said what she did,● give your opinion on men doing housework,● say what Ania should do to save this friendship.

0 e programme is going to be about ________A friendship.B the thoughts of a psychologist.

1 According to Jenny Lewis the family unitis ________A still very important in people’s lives.B going through important changes.

2 Jenny describes friendship as a ________A link between people with similar interests.B relationship where there is no control.

3 e people Jenny interviewed think that friends________

A do not need to be constantly together.B must be there in times of trouble.

4 In our lifetime we will probably have about________ friends.

A thirteen goodB six close

5 Having close friends may guarantee a ________life for people.A busierB longer

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Dear friends out there,Last week my best friend stayed forthe night. When we got up in themorning, she saw my dad doinghousework. She laughed at him, andsaid this was not something a manshould do. Dad didn’t take it badly,but I did. I really feel we have to sortthis out if we want to stay friends.But what can I do? Please write, andhelp me.Ania(17 Poland)

1Describe your best

friend. How long have youknown each other? What

do you have incommon? 2

What qualities aremost essential in a

friend? Why?3Explain the saying ’A

friend in need is a friendindeed’. Can you give anexample to illustrate the

meaning? 4Tell me about a

person you admire. What isit that you want to learn

from this person?5Wearing the right

clothes for an occasionis a matter of goodmanners. Do you

agree?6

’Politeness can goa long way.’ Do you

agree?


1 USE OF ENGLISHRead an article about climate change. Some words are missing from the text.Your task is to choose the most appropriate word from the list (A–K) for eachgap (1–8) in the text. Write the letters in the boxes below. ere is one wordthat you do not need to use. An example (0) has been done for you.

3. témakör: Környezetunk

Our planet is gradually (0) ________ warmer.

Records of temperature changes in Antarctica

(1) ___________ a rise in the average temperature

of a surprising 4.5 degrees (2) ___________ only fifty

years. Many scientists (3) ___________ alarmed at

the prospect of a hotter world, and with good reason.

The ice in Antarctica consists (4) ___________ 75% of

the Earth’s fresh water. As the planet heats up, the

ice melts. A major meltdown (5) ___________ cause

sea levels to rise dramatically, (6) ___________ would

result in huge floods across the earth. Over the past

three years, massive icebergs have been breaking off

the Antarctic ice-shelves. Recently, a huge section

(7) ___________ off and crumbled into the sea – the

largest iceberg measuring 107 by 21 miles (211 by 33

kilometres). But (8) ___________ is causing this rise

in temperature? Most scientists think global warming

from growing air pollution is responsible, while

others argue that temperature changes have occurred

throughout history.

2 LISTENINGIn this section, you are going to hear an

interview with someone who has moved to thecountry. Your task is to fill in the gaps with one ortwo words, depending on the gaps provided in eachitem. An example (0) has been done for you.

0 Teresa lived in the city with her ______________.1 She wasn’t getting much ______________ in the city.2 Getting around town made her really ______________.3 Teresa ______________ ______________ with her

boyfriend before leaving the city.4 She doesn't think renting a place in the city is

______________ ______________.5 It takes about ______________ ______________ from her

house to the city.

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4 WRITINGIn summer you are going to spend two weeks ata student camp in Finland looking at the mostimportant problems facing the environment. You’vereceived the following message from the organizers.

4 SPEAKINGe following pictures show two examples of whatis happening in our environment at the moment.In pairs, take turns to compare and contrast the twopictures. Include the following points:

● some of the global problems facing ourenvironment today,

● people's responsibility,● some problems where you live,● what you can do to solve them.

Dear Friend,We are really glad you are coming to thecamp in Helsinki in July. This year’sparticipants are going to work in thefollowing groups:Drastic Changes in Our ClimateHandling Domestic WasteAir PollutionEndangered SpeciesPlease let us know which group you wouldbe interested in joining, giving yourreasons. We look forward to hearing fromyou.See you soon in Helsinki.Best wishes,

Matti JokkinenMatti JokkinenHead of Student Action International YouthOrganization

Write an email in 80–100 words and,● say which group you are interested in and why,● give examples of why this topic is important in

Hungary,● ask how you need to prepare for the camp.

Begin your message like this:Dear Matti,


4. témakör: Az iskola

1 READINGRead this text about studying in the UK. Paragraphheadings have been removed. Your task is to matchthe paragraph headings below to the text. Write theappropriate letters in the boxes. ere is one letterthat you do not need to use. An example (0) hasbeen done for you.

2 SPEAKINGe pictures below show different ways of learning.In pairs, take turns to compare and contrast the twopictures. Include the following points:

● how the two ways are different from each other,● which school subjects are easier with one or the other

method and why,● which method of teaching or learning you prefer and

why.

3 WRITINGYou have received a message from your Britishfriend, Mike. Here is the last part of it:

Write a message of 100–120 words to Mike in whichyou tell him:

● if you think Budapest will be suitable for him (why /why not),

● when the breaks are and how long they are,● what places he could visit during the breaks.

A Useful organizationsB And where will I live?C HomestayD Prepare for the courseE Your examsF Study abroad?G Find the most suitable study locationH How to find a suitable course?I Stay here if you’d like company

Once you’ve made the right decision, it’ll probably be one ofthe most valuable experiences in your life!

… and finally my good news. My application has been accepted so Iwill be able to spend the first term in a Hungarian school where theyalso have English as the language of teaching. I can choose anyplace I want in Hungary but I only know Budapest. I will have topay for my own accommodation and all other personal expenses –my scholarship will only cover my travel costs. Are there any breaksduring the first term? I hope so! I wonder how long they are. It wouldbe awesome to travel around Hungary and see some nice places.

Can you offer any advice?

All the best,Mike

Many international students dream of studying at auniversity in the UK. But there are so many cities and coursesto choose from. Where should you start? This guide will showyou how to begin preparing for student life in the UK.

Taking an official examination, such as IELTS, willhelp you prepare and assess your ability. Mostuniversities and colleges require applicants to have acertain grade before they are accepted on a course.

The British Council arrange UK education exhibitionsin many countries. They also have a website where youcan find more useful information.

The city you live in will usually depend on which courseyou enrol on. However, if you have several options, find out asmuch as possible before making your choice. Tourist websitesprovide information on sightseeing, nightlife, and travel.

Ask the university if they can help you find suitableaccommodation. There are usually several types to choose from:

Halls of residence: most universities offer a singlebedroom with a study desk, chair, and washbasin. Thebathroom and kitchen may be shared with other students.Staying in halls is a great way to meet other students andget used to living in a new city.

You may prefer to live with a ‘host family’ whoprovide a room and meals. Many students enjoy thesupport of living with a family; they learn a lot about UKculture, as well as improving their English.

Remember, once you’ve arrived in the UK, the universitywill have a Students’ Union where you can get information andadvice on any aspect of life in the UK. Most universities alsohave International Students’ Associations that you can join.

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5. témakör: A munka világa

1 SPEAKINGYou are going to spend your next school term in Dublin. As you will haveto pay for all your meals, accommodation, and other costs, you havestarted to look for some part-time evening jobs. You are still learning todrive but can cycle quite well, and you could work between three andfour nights a week.You have decided to apply for the job in this advert. You are attendingan interview with the representative of an international job agency(your partner / examiner).Act out the conversation. Use the information you already have and addanything else that may be relevant.Filling in the following chart m ay be helpful.

We are a British couple living and working in Hungary who would like to find someone to walk our dog while we are out during the day. Baxter is a friendly, well-behaved 2-year-old Golden Labrador who can only understand English. If you’re interested, please write to us today. As well as paying a reasonable fee we’d be very happy to help you improve your English too. Tony and Lisa

You are:

You want:

Any points which may be a problem during the interview:

How I can solve this problem:

Any other details I will need:

Reply to Tony and Lisa in 80–100 words.Include the following:

● when and how frequently you could walk Baxter,● a few more questions about Baxter,● how much you’d expect to get for the job,● how you think Tony and Lisa can help you with your

English.

Begin your message like this:Dear Lisa and Tony,

4 WRITINGYou have seen the following advert in your localnewspaper.

Orsini’sCome and work for Dublin’s best Pizza restaurant We are looking for young people to deliver pizzas 7 nights a weekAre you an enthusiastic young person with a valid driving licence who can do flexible working hours, and speaks relatively good English?

Contact us today.


1 USE OF ENGLISHRead this article about Michael Schumacher. Somewords are missing from the text. Use the words inbrackets to form the words that fit in the gaps (1-10).ere might be cases when you do not have to changethe word in brackets. Use only one word for each gap.ere is an example (0) at the beginning.

2 READINGRead this article about a young sportsperson and thenread the sentences (1-7) following it. Mark a sentenceA if it is true according to the article, mark it B if it isfalse, and mark it C if there is not enough informationin the text to decide if the sentence is true or not. ereis an example (0) for you.

A = TRUE B = FALSE C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

6. témakör: Életmód

Michael Schumacher was one of the world’s most (0)

__________ (impress) sporting legends, and he was certainly

among the highest (1) ___________ (earn) of all time.

Schumacher was the seven-time world champion of the world’s

(2) ___________ (big) televised sport – Formula One racing.

Formula One is so massive that on a race weekend more than

300 million people in 150 countries tune in. The word ‘formula’

refers to the (3) __________ (specify) of each car. These single-

seat (4) __________ (race) cars can accelerate from zero to 100

mph in under 6 seconds. No one was ever better at (5)

__________ (drive) one of these cars than Schumacher. He was

not only the sport’s biggest star, but a driver for the most

(6) __________ (fame) team, Ferrari. Ferrari has had a team in

Formula One from the start of the sport and has dominated ever

since. However, as (7) __________ (promise) new drivers came

and went, Schumacher was on the scene for nineteen years. He

won more Grand Prix races than any other driver, rewrote the

record books and earned an (8) __________ (believe) amount of

money. After (9) __________ (retire) from the sport in 2012 for

the second time, Schumacher focused his energy on working as

an ambassador for UNESCO. In 2013 he suffered a serious skiing

accident and has been under (10) __________ (medical) care

since he left the hospital.

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Karate Kid Anybody on the wrong side of the law had better hope theydon’t meet Jemma Mitcham. The 20-year-old Europeankarate champion recently became a police officer and hasjust started work on the streets of Southend-on-Sea,Essex. ‘I guess anyone who tried to attack me would be abit unlucky,’ Jemma says, laughing. ‘It’s only to defendmyself, but if there was any serious trouble on the street,I’d be fairly confident of being able to look after myself.Being a black belt obviously helps.’ Jemma wanted to join the police force from an early age,but her love of karate started before that. ‘I’d wanted to doit since I was four, but my parents wouldn’t let me,’ sheconfesses. ‘I think they worried a bit because I was soyoung, but in the end they let me go along with my cousin,Natalie, when I was seven. I loved it straight away.’ Justthree years later – the minimum time permitted – Jemmagained her black belt. At 15, she won the world championship in the children’skata discipline – her proudest moment in sport. ‘It didn’treally hit me at first,’ she says, ‘but the next day I woke upand thought, “Oh my God, I’m world champion.”’ Soon afterthat she was competing above her age group. Seniorcompetitions usually start at the age of 21. However, lastmonth, as the European junior champion, Jemma won thesenior title and thus became champion in both age groups. In September, she is heading for Tokyo for the Shoto WorldCup, where she hopes to win her first international seniortitle. It’s not an unrealistic ambition, according to Englandcoach, Frank Brennan. ‘She’s got a very good chancealthough it’s always difficult against the Japanese,’ hesays. ‘She’s extremely talented and has two great qualitiesin that she is hard-working and modest.’ Tied up with her police officer duties, Jemma hasn’t beenable to practise as much as she’d like, although she stillmanages to fit in an hour of karate a day. Fortunately forher opponents, she still thinks she’s got a lot to learn. ‘I’mimproving all the time,’ she claims.

0 Jemma stopped working as a police officer __________

1 Jemma often has to defend herself on the street. __________

2 She wanted to do karate for longer time than she wanted to work for the police. __________

3 Her cousin has also had a lot of success in karate. __________

4 Jemma became world champion 8 years after she had started doing karate. __________

5 She won the senior title at the age of 21. __________

6 Her coach believes that it is impossible for her to win an international title. __________

7 Jemma used to train more hours a day before becoming a police officer. __________

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3 SPEAKINGYour school is organizing a school camp in the summer and you are one of the studentorganizers. You need to talk to another student organiser (your partner /examiner) before yourmeeting with the school management. Look at the results of a survey with the students anddecide if you can accept their suggestions when putting together a programme for the camp. Youmay need to come up with alternative suggestions.

Students’ suggestions Your decision

wake up 9–10 a.m.

breakfast fresh rolls with hot chocolate, croissants withjam, strong Italian-style espresso

lunch a different burger every day

evening meal pizza, chips, various snacks

lights out 1–2 a.m.

main daytimeactivities

playing cards in groups, chat, competition,disco / club night, watching football on TV.

4 USE OF ENGLISHYou are going to read a short article about two types offarming. Some words are missing from the text. Yourtask is to write the missing words on the lines (1-7).Use only one word in each gap. ere is an example (0)at the beginning.

Nowadays, many people (0) ____________ buyingorganic food products from supermarkets or localmarkets because they think it is healthier. But,according (1) ____________ a recent study by the FoodStandards Agency, this isn’t necessarily the case. Thereports concluded that (2) ____________ was no clearevidence to show that organic food products were (3)____________ than conventional foods. The findingswere based on many research activities carried (4)____________ during the last 50 years. They studiedthe amount of healthy substances (5) ____________ inplants and animals in both types of farming and theydid not find any significant differences. Theconclusions of the report, however, have (6)____________ widely criticized by experts andsupporters of organic foods, (7) ____________ claimthat the study hasn’t considered the chemicals foundin non-organic food products.

ORGANIC OR CONVENTIONAL Which is better?

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5 WRITINGWrite a blog post of 100-120 words in which youreact to the article above and

● give your opinion on organic food, ● explain why your family buys or doesn’t buy organic

food, ● say what healthy choices people can make when they

buy food, ● say what else is important to do in order to live a

healthy life.


7. témakör: Szabadido”, mu”velo”dés, szórakozás

1 READINGRead this article on useless objects people buy andthen read the gapped sentences. Your task is to fill thegaps with one or two words only, according to theinformation in the article. An example (0) has beendone for you.

0 e survey was conducted by an ______________.1 British people keep a lot of ________________

things at home.2 ________________ make people believe that they

should spend a lot of money on presents.3 Around a quarter of people interviewed bought

presents they thought were a ________________ money.

4 Statistically, women spend ________________ on gis than men.

5 About 33% of people in Britain have a ________________ that nobody uses at home.

6 In a great number of British homes people never talk about ________________ problems.

7 e British are famous for ________________ things nobody needs.

8 Most families in Britain store their useless itemsin ________________.

2 LISTENINGIn this section you are going to hear an interview

with Ellen McArthur, who has sailed around theworld. Write the letter of the correct answer in the boxaer each statement (A= True, B= False, C= e textdoes not say). An example (0) has been done for you.

0 Ellen set a new world record in 2005. 1 e previous record holder is from France.2 It took Ellen exactly 71 days and 15 hours

to complete her voyage.3 First she wasn’t sure if she could do what she had

planned.

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A ccording to a recent ‘useless gadgets’ survey by an insurancecompany, British citizens spend more than £9.4 billion on

household items that are rarely, or in some cases, never actually used.Around £4.1 billion of this total is spent on unnecessary presents forfamily and friends.

In recent years, the British custom of giving presents has been boostedby an increase in advertising, which encourages people to believe thatsociety expects you to splash out on expensive gis. e fact that thereare so many new ‘must-have’ products on the market has also madepeople become obsessed with keeping up with the latest trends.Approximately 25% of the people surveyed admitted to wastingmoney on a household gadget as a gi for someone, even though theysuspected that its box might never be opened.

Statistics show that almost 18% of adults have spent more than £500on such items. Surprisingly for some, men are the biggest spenders,forking out £361.83 in comparison with the average woman, at£238.77. Adults in the 18–24 age range are the most responsible for theincrease in sales of fashionable gadgets.

In one internet survey, the most popular items are the trendy coffeemachine (a third of the adult population admit to owning one butalmost never using it) and bathroom scales, despite the fact thatweight is a taboo subject in many households.

To add to this problem, the British are, by nature, a nation of hoarders– we love to collect useless things we don’t need. Over 23 millionadults have at least one useless object tucked away in a cupboard orwardrobe. Take the sandwich toaster, for example. An estimated £315million worth of these machines are currently collecting dust inBritish homes. Have you ever wondered why the car is always parkedoutside the garage of a British home? More than 10½ million garagesare cluttered up full of gadgets!

A garage full of gadgets

4 Mark Turner had done the voyage previously.5 Ellen’s boat wasn’t as heavy as Francis Joyon’s.6 Bad weather was the only difficulty Ellen had

to face.7 Because of enormous Atlantic waves she almost

had an accident with a whale.8 Ellen cut her arm while repairing the boat.

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3 SPEAKINGYou and your friend (your partner / examiner) are planning an eveningout for a group of exchange students visiting your school from Italy.You don’t know the group very well, but you want to recommendsomething special from Budapest, or from your region. Look at thelist of available options to help you decide on an itinerary, or suggestsomething else.

BudapestExhibition:Budapest – come and see ‘Corvinus’, the impressiveRenaissance book collection belonging to King Mátyás.Many rare 15th century pieces, with beautiful illustrations.Excellent opportunity for a walk to visit the historicalsights of Budapest aerwards.

eatre:Enjoy a brand new stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s eTempest performed by secondary school students. Meet theperformers aer the play and spend an evening together.

Concert:Spend a day at the Sziget Festival – one of the biggestmusic events in Europe. Pop, rock, avant-garde, worldmusic, and retro music acts on various stages all day andnight on an island in the Danube River.

Cinema:Retro Week: Hungary 30–40 years ago reflected by filmclassics from the 60s and 70s (all with English subtitles).

4 WRITINGYou are taking a language course in Britain and thisis your first day. You have received a note from yourtutor about sports activities.

Want to meet people, make friends, and have moreenergy? Join one of our sports clubs today. Let us know whatsport you prefer and we’ll try and arrange it for you. Yourfirst 3 sessions will be free! Taking part is a great way tolearn more English and have a good time! Guaranteed tomake you a more effective student.Contact the Sports Club organizers.

Write a message of about 80–100 words including thefollowing:● which sport you prefer and how experienced you are,● how oen you want to do it, and with or without a

trainer/supervisor,● ask about the cost.

Begin your message like this:Dear Sports Club organizers,


1 READINGRead the interview in which David Bowles, a young Australian journalist, speaksabout the growing trend of movie tourism that is boosting economies around theworld. e questions have been removed from the text. Your task is to read thetext and match the questions with the answers. ere is one question that you donot need. An example (0) has been done for you.

A Has the environment ever been damaged?B Does this mean large crowds in certain areas of the country?C Which place is the No.1 destination for movie tourism these days?D Is movie tourism a good thing aer all?E Have other countries benefitted from movie tourism?F How do tourists spend their time on these locations?G Are there any other films that have brought visitors to New Zealand

recently?H How do travel agencies benefit from the release of these films?I What exactly happened?K Can you give examples of how the environment is affected by a film?

8. témakör: Utazás, turizmus

(0) ________________A popular destination in recent years has been New Zealand.Cinema-goers worldwide were first introduced to itsspectacular scenery through The Lord of the Rings trilogy.(1) ________________Not really, because the three parts were filmed in more thanone hundred and fifty of the most dramatic locations in thecountry, and used three hundred and fifty purpose-builtsets. So there is plenty to see all over New Zealand.(2) ________________The films were a free travel advertisement, with an audienceof millions. Now tour companies offer fans the opportunityto visit the films’ locations and absorb the atmosphere.(3) ________________Oh yes. The more recent success of films such as KingKong, The Last Samurai, and The Chronicles of Narnia hascontinued to attract visitors to New Zealand from aroundthe world.(4) ________________Oh definitely. For instance, thousands of Harry Potter fansvisit Britain every year to ride on the train that featuredin the films and to visit London’s King Cross Station andEdinburgh Castle. The Tokyo Hyatt, one of Japan’s mostimpressive and expensive hotels, has seen an increase in

the number of its guests since the box office hit Lost inTranslation was released.(5) ________________In general, movie tourism can be seen as positive. It generatesmore money and people become interested in other cultures.However, there can also be negative aspects. A lot dependson how film makers take care of the environment they areusing for the movies.(6) ________________Sure. While creating The Lord of the Rings film sets, forexample, trees and plants that were removed to make space,were temporarily re-located, looked after and then replacedafter filming had finished.(7) ________________Yes. Environmentalists at Maya Bay on the Phi Phi Islandsoff Thailand claim that the making of the hugely successfulfilm The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, destroyed anarea of natural beauty.(8) ________________This beach is now suffering from erosion because thefilm company changed its shape to make it look wider. Inaddition, native plants were removed to create the image ofa perfect, sandy beach.

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2 LISTENINGIn this section you are going to hear an

interview with Janine about her holiday in Australia.Write the letters of the correct answer in the boxesbelow. An example (0) has been done for you.

0 Janine’s trip was ____________.a averageb specialc boring

1 Who did the driving during the trip?a All three of them.b Simon.c Andy.

2 Why was the holiday difficult?a Because she travelled alone.b Because she had never been in the desert before.c Because they travelled 6–8 hours a day.

3 According to Janine, what is unusual about Ulhuru?a You can camp near the base of the rock.b e aboriginal people living in the area around it.c Its colour changes depending on where the sun is.

4 Camping in the desert was ____________.a uncomfortableb just finec awful

5 What did she say about the desert?a She was afraid because everything seemed

unfamiliar.b She was disappointed because she couldn’t see

many stars at night.c It gives you a different perspective of our planet.

6 How does the interviewer feel about the KakaduNational Park?a She doesn't believe what Janine says about it.b She does not seem to like dangerous animals.c She thinks it's a fantastic place.

7 How did she feel when she arrived in Cairns?a She was relieved to see water aer being in the

desert.b She couldn’t believe she had travelled so far.c She was thirsty because she had run out of water.

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4 WRITINGYou have received the following message from theorganizers of an online competition you entered.

In pairs, take turns to compare and contrast the twopictures. Include the following points:● How popular are these forms of transport in your

area?● What other forms of transport do people in your

area use?● What are the main advantages / disadvantages of

each of these?● How do you or most of your classmates usually get to

school?

3 SPEAKINGe following pictures show different ways ofgetting around in a big city.

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Reply to the message in 80-100 words. Include thefollowing points:● what your favourite film is and why,● which location from the film you would like to visit,● what you would like to see there,● who you would like take with you on the trip,● when it would be the best time for you to travel.

Begin your message like this:Dear MoviesRyou,

Congratulations! Your name has been drawn as thelucky winner from our recent film trivia quiz. You havewon our star prize – a trip for two to the location of yourfavourite movie. Please get in touch today with the team atMoviesRyou.com so that we can sort out details of your trip.


9. témakör: Tudomány és technika

1 USE OF ENGLISHRead the article below about computer crime. Somewords are missing from the text. Use the words inbrackets to form words that fit in the gaps (1–10).Write only one word for each space. An example (0)has been done for you.

2 READINGRead the article below about a special type of house.Some words are missing from the text. Your task isto fill in the gaps from the list (A-O) opposite. Writethe appropriate letters in the boxes. An example (0)has been done for you. ere are two letters that youdo not need.

With new technology come new (0) __________ (worry).The most well-known troublemakers in the computerworld are virus writers and hackers. Hackers are usuallyolder, more sophisticated and (1) __________ (technical)more skilful. Their aim is to break into networks. Viruswriters are (2) __________ (general) men and under 30.In fact, they’re often teenagers and some are even asyoung as 10. The question is, why do they do it? Haven’tthey got anything (3) __________ (good) to do?

One (4) __________ (motivate) might be curiosity.People play around with viruses to see what they can do.However, there is also a (5) __________ (bad) type ofmotivation. It is found among people who want the‘fame’ brought by media attention, or (6) __________(employ) workers trying to get revenge on a company.The (7) __________ (worry) thing is that virus writersdon’t have to be that clever. It doesn’t take superbtechnical skills to write (8) __________ (damage) viruses,and serious virus writers build on what has alreadycaused chaos in the past. They also work with newtechnology. As a result, viruses are becomingcomplicated and potentially more (9) __________(danger) with each passing day.

The question is, how can we stop them? Of course wecan always educate the general public into understandingwhat attachments not to open. We can also encourageindividuals and businesses to protect themselves by (10)__________ (use) anti-virus software. Nevertheless wealso need to stop young virus writers from getting intothe game in the first place. We need to educate them tounderstand that the rights and wrongs of the real worldalso apply to the virtual world.

worries

As populations increase, cities become more

(0) ______ and space for new housing becomes

limited. This causes property (1) ______ . In order to

deal with this challenge architects worldwide are

looking to design small, cost effective, and practical

(2) ______ .

A modern concept in design is the ‘micro compact

home’ or ‘m-ch’. The development of the ‘m-ch’

(3) ______ when a professor of architecture and

product design at Technical University Munich set

up a collaborative student assignment between his

university and the Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Japanese architecture has had a clear influence on the

micro compact home. Japan’s cities are (4) ______ and

compact buildings are common because of a lack of

space. In Tokyo, a member of the German team lived

in a (5) ______ that measured only 10 square metres,

including the kitchen and bathroom. This experience

led to a particular interest in micro architecture,

which takes up as little space in the environment as

possible. Designs for the ‘m-ch’ were based on a cube

shape measuring just 2.6 square metres. In the early

stages of the project, video-conferencing was used

to (6) ______. Later, when the German team visited

Japan, they (7) ______ for the design from microbars

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and capsule hotels – where businessmen sleep in tiny

rooms the size of a small single bed.

The success of ‘m-ch’ is that it makes such limited

space suitable for (8) ______ living. Technical

University Munich now has ‘The O2 Student Village’,

which is designed to accommodate short-term foreign

exchange students. It features a series of ‘m-ch’

cubes on different levels, with spaces for both social

interaction and (9) ______ . The flats include a foldup

double bed, a large table that slides into the wall

and most importantly, (10) ______ work and sleeping

areas. The designers consider this a priority from a

(11) ______ – so students feel relaxed when they’re not

studying.

So is there a future for the ‘m-ch’? Its developers

believe that it could fulfil several functions such as a

private holiday home, accommodation for travelling

business people, a first flat for teenagers in their

parents’ gardens, or even a research station for

watching birds or animals. In the future, we may all

end up living in one.

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Write to the organizers of the project in 100–120words including the following:

● what new technical equipment would be necessary inthe different parts of our homes,

● what these could be used for,● how many devices you would need.

Begin your message like this:Dear Future Forum,

4 WRITINGYou read the following message on a studentwebsite.

Join our international student project – the

Future Forum – and write about gadgets

that your house will need in the future. Think

about the kitchen, living room, bedroom,

garage, etc., and describe how these could

be made even more comfortable to live and

work in with the help of robots, and other

new devices. Share your hopes and wishes

with us and you could win a super fast,

brand new tablet or a designer smart watch.

FutureForu

m3 SPEAKING

e following pictures show different problems wemay have with technology. In pairs, take turns tocompare and contrast the two pictures. Include thefollowing points:● the kind of technical problems people can have and

the solutions they find,● your use of gadgets in your everyday life,● your experience with technical problems.


A These will include things such as food, travel, insurance,course material and equipment, as well as utility bills (gas,electricity, etc.), leisure activities, and your all-importantsocial life.

B The simplest way to avoid getting into debt is to plan yourspending. Make sure you know what your income is – howmuch money you have each month, and your outgoings –how much you spend on essential items like food, rent,course books, travel, and bills.

C The cost of university education is a concern for mostpotential students; however, there are several types offinancial support available.

D If you live with other students, shop together to share thecost of basic cleaning products and toiletries, such assoap or shampoo. Cook together too – it’s cheaper, andyou don’t have to cook and wash up every night.

E Make sure your application clearly states the type ofsupport you need otherwise your grant may be late.

F This is especially true if it’s the first time you’ve lived awayfrom home and have plenty of opportunities for shoppingand socializing. Overspending can lead to debt, which cantake years to pay off, so it’s essential that you learn tobudget.

G They have to be paid back if you gain employment aftergraduation, so it’s important that you know exactly howmuch money you will owe by the end of your course. Atthe same time, many students rely on their parents to fundtheir studies.

10. témakör: Gazdaság

M O N E Y M A T T E R SYou’ve worked hard and achieved the grades you needfor university, but how will you be able to pay for it?

(0) _______________________________________________Grants and awards: these are sometimes givenout by government or other organizations such ascharities, and in most cases you don’t have to paythem back. Student loans are available to UK residentsand some international students depending on theircircumstances.

(1) _______________________________________________Once you’ve decided how to pay for your course, youneed to consider other costs.

(2) _______________________________________________Many universities are in large cities where the cost ofliving tends to be higher, so managing your money canbe difficult.

(3) _______________________________________________

(4) _______________________________________________Any extra money can then be spent on social andleisure activities, or shopping.There are other budgeting tips which may help you tosave even more money. When you enrol at university,you will be given a Student Card. Many restaurants,cafés, pubs, cinemas, and shops in university citiesoffer student discounts, so show your card!

(5) _______________________________________________Learning to budget is a great skill, and with a little care,you’ll find you can afford to study and have fun too.

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1 READINGRead this article on money matters. Some paragraphs(A–G) have been removed. Your task is to put themback in the article. Write the letters in the boxes below.An example (0) has been done for you. ere is oneparagraph that you will not need.

2 SPEAKINGYou are a student in the UK, and you and yourfriend (your partner / examiner) have just found aflat to rent. You are now discussing what you have tospend money on. Since you are students you have tobe careful what you can afford and what not.Discuss what you will have to pay for and how youwill find the money for that. e money you getfrom your parents may not cover all your expenses.You need to consider the following:

rent

electricitywater

heating

cleaning

repairs

food

anythingelse?

coursebooks


4 WRITINGis is part of an email with some good news fromyour German friend, Peter.

Write an email message of 100–120 words to Peterin which you give him some advice on savingmoney. Include tips on the following:● accommodation (should he stay at your place?),● meals,● transport,● going out,● shopping.

Begin your email like this:Hi Peter,

I’ve just been given permission to come and spend mynext school holiday with you in Hungary!!! ☺ My parentsare very happy for me to come, but the truth is they won’tbe able to pay for everything. I’ve saved up some moneyfor the trip but I’m sure I’ll have to be very careful with myfinances while I’m there. Do you know how I will be ableto save on my costs? I don’t want to have to return earlierjust because of money!

3 USE OF ENGLISHYou are going to read an article about shopliing. Some words are missing fromthe text. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (a–d) for each gap(1-7) in the text. ere is one example (0) at the beginning.

In times of economic crisis, more and more people take desperate measures to get 0 __________ hands

on all the items and goods they are used to consuming – even if they don’t have the money 1 __________

them. According to a recent report by consumer psychologist Peter Mather, shoplifting is on the increase,

and nowadays many shops and stores 2 __________ to control a dramatic rise in theft. One research

organization found that during the Christmas season alone, UK companies lost over 500 million pounds

in profit 3 __________ shoplifting. While the British government takes a hard line on offenders, who

can often 4 __________ in prison, psychologists, and consumer experts are wondering how to deal with

the problem on a deeper level. The key to the whole issue is finding the answer to 5 __________ question:

why do people become shoplifters in the first place? Most studies agree that there is no typical shoplifter

‘profile’ 6 __________ the vast majority of shoplifters are women. In his report, Peter Mather claims that

in good economic times, shoplifters commit the crime for ‘fun’ or to impress their friends, while in difficult

economic times, many women 7 __________ steal do so because they can’t afford to buy what they need.

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