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CONTENTSINTRODUCTION TO THE ECCE & FCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PRACTICE TEST 1 [ECCE]Unit 1a Listening / Grammar / Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unit 1b Reading / Writing / Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Unit 1c Further Practice in Vocabulary – Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
VOCABULARY CONSOLIDATION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
PRACTICE TEST 3 [ECCE]Unit 3a Listening / Grammar / Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Unit 3b Reading / Writing / Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Unit 3c Further Practice in Vocabulary – Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
VOCABULARY CONSOLIDATION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
PRACTICE TEST 5 [ECCE]Unit 5a Listening / Grammar / Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Unit 5b Reading / Writing / Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Unit 5c Further Practice in Vocabulary – Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
VOCABULARY CONSOLIDATION 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
PRACTICE TEST 2 [FCE]Unit 2a Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Unit 2b Use of English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Unit 2c Speaking / Listening / Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Unit 2d Language Practice – Key Word Transformation, Word Formation, Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs . . . . . . .61
PRACTICE TEST 6 [FCE]Unit 6a Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Unit 6b Use of English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Unit 6c Speaking / Listening / Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Unit 6d Language Practice – Key Word Transformation, Word Formation, Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs . . . . .177
PRACTICE TEST 4 [FCE]Unit 4a Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Unit 4b Use of English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Unit 4c Speaking / Listening / Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Unit 4d Language Practice – Key Word Transformation, Word Formation, Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs . . . . .119
AMTEST 5 [ECCE]
SAistening / GramSing / WSSAMSS
LEEmma
LE . . . . . . . . . . . .
LE
PL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MPL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MPening / Writing .
AMPractice – Key WPLEPLPL
MPMMAM
AGESSS
PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. . . . PPAGPP
SES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AGn, PrepositiESESES
GEGGAG
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CONTENTS
WRITING PLANS / GUIDES [ECCE / FCE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
GRAMMAR REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
EXAMPLE KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381
PRACTICE TEST 7 [ECCE]Unit 7a Listening / Grammar / Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Unit 7b Reading / Writing / Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Unit 7c Further Practice in Vocabulary – Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
VOCABULARY CONSOLIDATION 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
PRACTICE TEST 9 [ECCE]
Unit 9a Listening / Grammar / Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Unit 9b Reading / Writing / Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Unit 9c Further Practice in Vocabulary – Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
VOCABULARY CONSOLIDATION 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
PRACTICE TEST 11 [ECCE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
PRACTICE TEST 12 [FCE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
PRACTICE TEST 8 [FCE]Unit 8a Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Unit 8b Use of English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Unit 8c Speaking / Listening / Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Unit 8d Language Practice – Key Word Transformation, Word Formation, Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs . . . . .235
PRACTICE TEST 10 [FCE]Unit 10a Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Unit 10b Use of English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Unit 10c Speaking / Listening / Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Unit 10d Language Practice – Key Word Transformation, Word Formation, Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs . . . . .293
SAMSSATEST 11 [ECCE]
SAMTEST 12 [FSAAMPractice – Key WMPening / Writing . MPL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEEmma
LE . . . . . . . . . . . .
LE
PL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLEMPMPPLPL
AM
AGPA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. . . . PPAGPPPPPAGn, PrepositiGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SSSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESGEGEESES
AG
Introduction to the ECCE
5
GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, READING (GVR)
Time 90 minutes
Description GRAMMAR (multiple choice)
An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words or phrasesto complete it. Only one choice is grammatically correct.
Number of Items 35
Description VOCABULARY (multiple choice)
An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words to complete it. Only one word has the correct meaning in that context.
Number of Items 35
Description READING (multiple choice)
Two short reading passages, each on a different topic. Eachpassage is followed by five multiple-choice questions.
Two sets of four short texts (each set of four texts are related bytopic). Each set is followed by ten multiple-choice questions.
Number of Items 30
SAMPMPLE
MPMM
owed
our short text
PL. Each set is follow
30
S
PAGESSSESchoice of words toct meaning in
AGPA
each
6
LISTENINGTime 30 minutes
Description PART 1 (multiple choice)A short recorded conversation is followed by a question. Answer choices are shown as pictures.
Number of Items 30
Description PART 2 (multiple choice)Four extended talks on different topics, each followed by 4-6 questions. The questions are printedin the test booklet and time is given before each talk to preview the questions. Thereare four answer choices for each question. Answer choices are printed in the test booklet.
Number of Items 20
WRITINGTime 30 minutes
Description Candidates read a short excerpt from a newspaper article, and write a letter or an essay givingtheir opinion on the situation or issue they read about.
Number of Items 1 task
SPEAKINGTime 15 minutes
Description A structured oral interaction occurs between the examinee and the oral examiner. The interaction involves a visual prompt.
Number of Items 4 stagesStage 1: Candidate answers general personal questions.
Stage 2: Candidate is given a prompt that includes a short text and pictures about a problemor situation. The candidate asks the examiner questions in order to get informationto make a decision.
Stage 3: Candidate presents a solution or opinion about the problem or situation that hasbeen discussed in Stage 2 with an explanation about why that solution or opinionis best. Examiners will also ask why the other solution or opinion was not chosen.
Stage 4: Candidate answers further questions that are related to the topic introduced by theprompt.
SAMPLE
SAMPLE
SAMPLE
SASA
Etion is follow
PLPLmultiple chonded talks on
the test booklet an
AMAAour answer
20
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PAPPPAGES
PA
ictures aboin order to get
the problem or situon about why that er solution or op
that are related to
7
Introduction to the FCE
TIME DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF ITEMS MARKS
READING
1 hour PART 1 (multiple choice)A text followed by four-option multiple-choicequestions.
PART 2 (gapped text)A text from which sentences have beenremoved and placed in jumbled order afterthe text. Candidates must decide from wherein the text the sentences have been removed.
PART 3 (multiple matching)A text or several short texts preceded bymultiple-matching questions. Candidatesmust match prompts to elements in the text.
8
7
15
2 marks for eachcorrect answer
2 marks for eachcorrect answer
1 mark for each correct
answer
TIME DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF ITEMS MARKS
USE OF ENGLISH
45 minutes PART 1 (multiple-choice cloze)A modified cloze test containing 12 gaps andfollowed by 12 four-option multiple-choiceitems.
PART 2 (open cloze)A modified cloze test containing 12 gaps.
PART 3 (word formation)A text containing 10 gaps. Each gap corresponds to a word. The stems of themissing words are given beside the text andmust be changed to form the missing word.
PART 4 (key word transformation)8 separate items, each with a lead in sentence and a gapped second sentence tobe completed in two to five words, one ofwhich is a given ‘key word’.
12
12
10
8
1 mark for eachcorrect answer
1 mark for eachcorrect answer
1 mark for eachcorrect answer
Up to 2 marks for each answerSAMPLE
SSSAMPLE ng 12 gaps
multiple-choic
) test containing 12
formation)containing 10
onds to a worssing words are gust be changed
PART 4 (8 separsentencbe c
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AMPLEPAGESAGES
15
AGESESGES
PPPNPPP
8
TIME DESCRIPTION MARKS
SPEAKING
14 minutesapproximately
PART 1 (3 minutes)A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions).
PART 2 (1 minute for each candidate)An individual ‘long turn’ for each candidate with a brief response from the secondcandidate and the other way round. In turn, the candidates are given a pair of photographs to talk about.
PART 3 (3 minutes)A two-way conversation between the candidates. The candidates are given spokeninstructions with written and visual stimuli, which are used in a decision-makingtask.
PART 4 (4 minutes)A discussion on topics related to the collaborative task (spoken questions).
Candidates are
assessed on their
performancethroughout
theSpeaking
test.
TIME DESCRIPTIONNUMBER OF ITEMS
MARKS
LISTENING
40 minutesapproximately
PART 1 (multiple-choice cloze)A series of short unrelated extracts of approximately 30 secondseach, from monologues or exchanges between interacting speakers.There is one multiple-choice question per text, each with threeoptions.
PART 2 (sentence completion)A monologue or text involving interacting speakers and lastingapproximately 3 minutes. Candidates are required to complete thesentences with information heard on the recording.
PART 3 (multiple matching)Five short related monologues of approximately 30 seconds each. Themultiple-matching questions require selection of the correct optionfrom a list of six.
PART 4 (multiple choice)A monologue or text involving interacting speakers and lastingapproximately 3 minutes. There are seven multiple-choice questions,each with three options.
8
10
5
7
1 mark foreach correct
answer
1 mark foreach correct
answer
1 mark foreach correct
answer
1 mark foreach correct
answer
TIME DESCRIPTIONNUMBER OF ITEMS
MARKS
WRITING
1 hour and 20minutes
PART 1 Question 1 (compulsory)Writing a letter or e-mail. Candidates are required to deal with inputmaterial of up to 160 words. This may include material taken fromadvertisements, extracts from letters, e-mails, schedules, etc.
PART 2Writing one of the following on a situationally-based writing taskspecified in no more than 70 words: an article, an essay, a letter, areport, a review, a story.
ORWriting one of the following, based on one of two prescribed reading texts: an article, an essay, a letter, a report, a review.
1 compulsorytask
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[You may take notes in the space below.]
● As you listen to Part 2, write down any important pieces of information suchas key words, dates and figures.
● Remember there’s no need to write complete sentences – just a word or twofor each point.
You will hear four short talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions about it. There are four answer choices for eachquestion. Before each talk begins, you will have time to preview the questions.
● Read the questions silently.● Then listen to the talk. You can take notes in the space provided.● Then listen to each question and choose the best answer from the answer choices.
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Questions 31-36Look at the questions. Then listen to a radio announcement.
31 How many companies allow visitors to try out cars?a none of themb one of themc more than oned all of them
32 What is true about the off-road course?a All visitors can use it.b It is a common feature of auto shows.c It is for a certain type of car.d It is free for people under eighteen.
33 What will the cars in the Classic Car Show be judged on?
a ageb speedc powerd appearance
34 What should the entrant’s photograph show?a their homeb their childc their card their girlfriend
35 How many cars are going to be won as prizes?a 1b 2c 4d 16
36 What does the speaker mean when he says:a One company has done something even better.b One company has produced something larger
in size.c One company has created an exciting new type
of car.d One company has moved its exhibits to a higher
floor.
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Questions 37-41Look at the questions. Then listen to a talk about a blooddonation agency.
37 How much blood is donated now, compared with before the blood drives began?
a the same amountb slightly morec three times as muchd twice as much
38 Which of the following is in shortest supply?a patientsb bloodc organsd waiting lists
39 What number should people call for information?a 800-475-9908b 800-475-9988c 800-475-9998d 800-475-9800
40 Who is the speaker talking to?a people who have already given bloodb a group of new employees at the agencyc people interested in giving bloodd patients who have received blood donations
41 What does the speaker mean when she says:a She wants them to hand out leaflets about the
agency.b She wants them to tell people about the
agency’s work.c She wants them to read more information
about giving blood.d She wants them to go to other towns to
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Questions 42-46Look at the questions. Then listen to an announcement about afarm show.
42 When does the Daisyfield Farm Show take place?a every 3 yearsb every 3 monthsc every 4 monthsd every year
43 What weather is expected for the show?a fineb wetc unsettledd cold
44 What do the farmers of this state mostly produce?a sheepb fertilizerc dairy cowsd fruit and vegetables
45 What will be the last event of the show?a country dancingb fireworksc music by a local bandd a concert by Lanky Fitzwilliams
46 What does the speaker mean when she says:a They will have plenty of time.b They will learn about whales.c They will enjoy themselves.d They will get bored.
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Questions 47-50Look at the questions. Then listen to a documentary aboutfamous inventors.
47 According to the speaker, what is true about Thomas Edison?
a He was influenced by Graham Bell.b He invented the telephone.c He developed the motion-picture camera.d He recorded the voices of many famous opera
singers.
48 Which part of CD manufacturing is similar toEdison’s method?
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49 What does the speaker say may be recorded in thefuture?
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50 What is the documentary mainly about?a the life of Thomas Edisonb Edison’s influence on modern technologyc how sound recording was inventedd digital technology
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GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
● When attempting the grammar section, make sure you silently read the completedsentence to yourself once you have chosen your answer to see if it sounds correct.If it doesn’t, change your answer.
● Never leave any questions unanswered. Guess if necessary – you might be right!
58 ....... you clean up afterwards, I don’t mind you makingsome sandwiches for your friends.
a Unlessb Providedc As longd In case
59 “Do you like Jim?”“Yes, because he is a very ....... person.”
a consideredb consideratec consideringd consideration
60 It’s not a real banana; it ....... of plastic!a makesb is madec maded had been made
61 She wishes Bill ....... his music so loud, but he alwaysdoes.
a wouldn’t playb hadn’t playedc isn’t playingd doesn’t play
62 “Will you take this package to John’s house?”“But I have no idea where ....... .”
a he livingb is he livingc he livesd does he live
63 Clara and Sophie ....... .a related closelyb are related closelyc closely relatedd are closely related
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence or conversation.
51 “Is Tom all right?”“Yes, there’s nothing ....... him.”
a the matter withb matteringc matter withd the matter about
52 Cindy spends a lot of time ....... music.a listeningb listening toc listend for listening to
53 Nick, ....... is my cousin, has just bought a motorbike.a thatb whoc whichd whom
54 Mrs Hill is very kind; she ....... people in need.a always is helpingb helps alwaysc always helpingd is always helping
55 ....... it snows, we’ll go for a walk.a Howeverb In spitec Even ifd Despite
56 Never ....... him again. He didn’t even thank me.a I helpb do I helpc I will helpd will I help
57 Let’s not go out. I think it ....... rain in a minute.a mightb canc mustd should
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64 I asked them for ....... about the summer camp.a informationb an informationc many informationd informations
65 “You look worried.”“I am. I ....... for my dog all day, but I still can’t find him.”
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66 “Can I have some dressing for the salad?”“I’m afraid there’s ....... little left.”
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67 “How will you recognize Jane’s cousin?”“She ....... .”
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68 “Can I talk to the doctor?”“Not right now; he ....... a patient.”
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69 “Have you seen my pajamas?”“I think I saw ....... on the floor by your bed.”
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70 “What was Sharon wearing?”“A ....... dress.”
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71 John took us ....... yesterday.a for sailingb to sailc sailingd to do sailing
72 My grandmother warned me ....... out without a coat.a not to gob not goingc that I not god I don’t go
73 I think you ....... him.a are being jealousb are jealous c are much jealousd are jealous of
74 “Look! ....... !”“Isn’t she beautiful!”
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75 “Have you ever driven a sports car?”“No. This is the first time I ....... one.”
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76 He ....... London many times.a has gone tob has been inc has been tod goes in
77 ....... on a frozen lake can be dangerous.a When skatingb Skatec Skatingd To skate
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86 Josephine has been ....... with stealing a scarf from thedepartment store.
a chargedb accusedc arrestedd convicted
87 This restaurant is expensive, but at least the ....... arelarge.
a sharesb portionsc handfulsd fractions
88 Joshua said he was sorry, but Maxine wouldn’t .......his apology.
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89 She ....... to own that yacht, but I’m not sure I believeher.
a proposesb statesc inventsd claims
90 Julie’s parents really made me feel ....... when I spentThanksgiving with them.
a typicalb pleasantc welcomed friendly
91 There should be a ....... on smoking in all cafes andrestaurants.
a banb punishmentc haltd fine
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83 Everyone treated me as though I ....... a crime.a commitb have committedc was committingd had committed
84 “Where’s your new sofa?”“It ....... yet.”
a had not deliveredb has not deliveredc has not been deliveredd has been not delivered
85 The police have reported ....... number of burglaries inthe neighborhood.
a an increasingb the increasingc increasedd the increased
79 She was hot, so she stopped ....... off her coat.a takeb for to takec takingd to take
80 After ....... her family the good news, she opened abottle of champagne.
a gaveb givingc have givend had given
81 “Is Grace coming to the lake with us?”“I doubt ....... . She’s got a really bad cold.”
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82 I ....... a letter from her since June.a have to receiveb haven’t takenc haven’t receivedd have to take
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92 I never go to the zoo as I hate to see animals in ....... .a barsb trapsc cagesd fences
93 Sue just ....... that she’s getting married in the spring.a spokeb announcedc expressedd told
94 Jack ....... on giving me a ride to the airport.a insistedb persistedc consistedd resisted
95 The children both ....... butter on their bread.a scrapedb slidc spilledd spread
96 If you show me where you keep your kitchen ....... , I’llmake us something to eat.
a utensilsb toolsc instrumentsd objects
97 Everyone knows that we should exercise ....... .a completelyb generallyc regularlyd definitely
98 Who’s going to ....... the table?a setb placec putd lie
99 Kylie’s very ....... to have found such a well-paid position.
a reliableb satisfactoryc fortunated appealing
100 When the owner of the store saw the woman steal theapple, he ....... to call the police.
a recommendedb advisedc threatenedd warned
101 You should ....... yourself instead of letting people tellyou what to do.
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102 His behavior ....... me as odd yesterday.a pushedb beatc hitd struck
103 The doctor can’t see you unless it’s ....... .a urgentb suddenc compulsoryd immediate
104 If I take skiing lessons, will all the equipment be ....... ?a involvedb presentedc suppliedd given
105 That old apartment block is going to be ....... .a depressedb demolishedc detachedd descended
106 They ....... a strange old house while walking throughthe forest.
a showed upb came acrossc turned intod went off
107 It always ....... a long time to get served in that store.a lastsb spendsc passesd takes
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108 Do you think the detective believed your ....... ofevents?
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109 Alison has always been determined, which is why shehas ....... so much.
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110 It wasn’t very windy; a light ....... was blowing.a galeb airc gustd breeze
111 ....... to my apartment, yours is quite spacious.a Relatedb Contrastedc Comparedd Referred
112 Have you got this month’s ....... of Elle?a publicationb issuec accountd journal
113 You won’t be able to cross the ....... between the two countries without your passport.
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114 A bad cold ....... the athlete from taking part in therace.
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115 Did you ....... in changing Paul’s mind?a succeedb persuadec managed accomplish
116 I didn’t pay the ....... price; they gave me a discount often dollars.
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117 Sophia ....... Daphne’s address from her formeremployer.
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118 If you want to pass the exam, a lot of hard work willbe ....... .
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119 If your seat belt is too loose, you must ....... it so it fits.a accustomb adjustc adaptd alternate
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This passage is about crocodiles.
121 What is the main purpose of this passage?a to describe how crocodiles have survived over the
yearsb to explain how the American crocodile can be
savedc to inform the reader about environmental
problemsd to explain why one species of crocodile could be
wiped out
122 According to the passage, why are crocodiles sometimescalled “living fossils”?
a They don’t resemble dinosaurs.b They first appeared on the planet during the last
ice age.c Their behavior never changes.d They are similar to the crocodiles that were alive
two hundred million years ago.
123 Why are some crocodiles in danger?a People can legally kill them.b Temperatures have dropped.c There is too much movement around them.d Their natural homes are disappearing.
124 How has the crocodile’s habitat in the EvergladesNational Park changed?
a There is more fresh water now.b The rivers do not have so much water in them.c The water has become more salty.d There is too much water in the sea.
125 What is said about very young crocodiles?a They can survive only in fresh water.b They prefer water with a high salt content.c They can be harmed by very salty water.d They can survive in the same conditions as
grown-up crocodiles.
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behavior, which is why they are often referred to as “living fossils”. Unlike the dinosaurs, they have survived
ice ages and other dramatic changes in climate, as well as the movement of the continents into their
present-day positions. However, it seems they may be unable to survive two rather more modern problems:
habitat loss and illegal hunting. Both of these, it goes without saying, occur at the hands of humans.
Of the twenty-two species of crocodile that remain in existence, seventeen are in danger of extinction. In
North America today, for example, there are only an estimated five hundred American crocodiles. These
live on the southernmost tip of Florida, in the Everglades National Park. One reason why the future of this
crocodile species looks so bleak is that the flow of fresh water into the areas where they live is being
reduced. This has come about because dams have been built on rivers to supply water to homes in the
region. The lack of fresh water flowing into the Everglades National Park means that the salt content of the
water there is on the increase. While this does not present a problem to the adult crocodiles, which can
tolerate salt water, it lessens the chances of survival of their newly hatched young as their level of tolerance
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Ask anyone to name an international soft drink and they’ll probably say Coca-Cola. It is sold in stores,
restaurants and vending machines in over two hundred countries. In fact, it is estimated that 7.2 billion liters
are sold every year. Like McDonald’s, it is considered to be a symbol of America, and American economic
power throughout the world. In Interbrand’s 2011 Best Global Brands Report, Coca-Cola was shown to be
the world’s most valuable brand.
When Coca-Cola was invented by John Pemberton in 1887, it was originally intended as a medicine.
However, a year later the rights to Coca-Cola were purchased by Asa Griggs Candler, whose aggressive
marketing tactics laid the foundations for Coke’s 20th century dominance of the soft-drink market in
America and the rest of the world.
The Coca-Cola company still manufactures the “concentrate”, that is, a syrup-like mixture of the drink’s
main ingredients. It then sends this substance to licensed bottlers all over the world, whose role is to pro-
duce the finished product from the concentrate, by mixing it with filtered water and sweeteners. They then
promote, sell and distribute the drink. Each of these bottlers holds an exclusive contract with the company
to supply Coca-Cola in its designated area.
Variations of Coca-Cola have also been made, perhaps the most successful being Diet Coke, which has
been sold since 1982. The company has also produced Caffeine-Free Coca-Cola, Cherry Cola, Coca-Cola
Zero and a range of versions with lemon, lime or coffee. In 1985, a change in the ingredients led to the
launch of “New Coke”; it was an utter failure, however, and was withdrawn within months.
This passage is about Coca-Cola.
126 What is true of Coca-Cola today?a Over 7 billion cans are sold annually.b Its main rival is McDonald’s.c It is one of the planet’s most recognizable brands.d It is the world’s second most valuable brand.
127 What is said about Coca-Cola in the 19th century?a It had great success as a medicine.b It was sold by its creator.c It was created by Asa Griggs Candler.d It dominated the soft-drink market.
128 In the second sentence of the third paragraph, whatdoes this substance refer to?
a the concentrateb the main ingredients, syrup and waterc the concentrate and sweetenersd the final Coca-Cola product
129 What does a contracted bottler not do?a produce the concentrateb add sweeteners to the concentratec send Coca-Cola to storesd advertise the finished product
130 Which of these Coca-Cola variations was the leastsuccessful?
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I am saddened to report that the main reason for the lackof tourism in our town is the neglect we have shown it.
A good example of this is Haydrick Heights, a beauty spotjust outside town that is even mentioned by actress JudithRock in her autobiography. This place is now so full oftrash that no one would even set foot there, let alone stayto have a picnic.
There is an excellent environmental group called Clean UpOur Own Backyard who have made it their mission toclean up areas like this in and around the town, and Ibelieve they should be supported by publicity or evenfinanced by the town hall.
Until this issue is dealt with, I see no reason why touristsshould start to return to Haydrick.
Mayor Roberts
Maxine McDonald
factors in the low tourism of recent years
Those Were the Daysby Judith Rock
I suppose it was brave of Ms Rock to write thisautobiography herself, and not just get a ghostwriter to do it like so many celebrities do.However, as I read this large, heavy book, therewere times when I wished she had.
The problem is not that she was a minor actressin Hollywood; some of the best books about theindustry have come from less prominent starsor people behind the scenes. The problem isthat everything was so wonderful, the peopleshe met so fabulous, the parties she attendedso glamorous. I had to close the book at timesto rest my eyes from all the glitter.
The best part is undoubtedly the early chapters,when she talks about her upbringing in the smallMidwest town of Haydrick. Here, her enthusiasmdid not get on my nerves, as she described a lifeof picnics in local beauty spots and bicycle ridesthrough endless cornfields. It is perhaps worthgetting the book for that alone.
Volunteers needed!Every Saturday, Clean Up Our Own Backyard choosesa different place in the local area to give a goodclean-up to. This week it’s the turn of HaydrickHeights, the hill to the north that overlooks thetown and that was once a well-known beauty spot.Sadly, this is no longer the case – decades of carelesspicnickers have left the place looking more like agarbage dump.
We’ll be meeting in the main square on Saturdaymorning – minivans will then take us up to the siteand we can give it a good scrubbing.
Our thanks to the Haydrick Weekly News, who willbe providing all the trash bags and gloves.
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Well, Mark, you keep telling me that actions speak louderthan words, so here’s a chance to put your money whereyour mouth is. You’re always complaining about the factthat people don’t care about the countryside. Well, agroup called Clean Up Our Own Backyard are trying tochange that a little at a time. Next Saturday they’re goingup to Haydrick Heights – that place we walked up to lastsummer, where we put out a fire that some stupid boyshad started in a trash can, remember? Anyway, I’ve putthe link below so you can check it out. Let me knowwhat you think – I’m up for it.Mandy
markwells435@fastmail.com
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131 What is the main purpose of section A?a to advertise the work of Clean Up Our Own
Backyardb to raise money for a charityc to encourage people to help outd to bring publicity to a dangerous practice
132 In paragraph 2, what does the word scrubbing refer to?a the cleaning of the minivansb the cleaning of the squarec the cleaning of the aread the journey to Haydrick Heights
Questions 133-134 refer to section B on page 24.
133 What is implied about tourism in the town?a It was considerably higher in the past.b It is the mayor’s main concern.c Its decline is due to rising crime.d It was unexpectedly low this year.
134 In the first sentence of paragraph 2, what does thisrefer to?
a tourismb neglectc Haydrick Heightsd Judith Rock’s autobiography
Questions 135-136 refer to section C on page 24.
135 What is the reviewer’s overall opinion of the book?a It was terrible from beginning to end.b It started badly, but got better and better.c The main part let down a strong beginning.d It was so good it was difficult to put down.
136 What criticism is given of the descriptions of Hollywood?a They don’t give enough detail.b They are unnecessarily negative.c They are impossibly idyllic.d They compare badly to modern-day Haydrick.
Questions 137-138 refer to section D on page 24.
137 What does Mandy want Mark to do?a to donate money to Clean Up Our Own Backyardb to do something to stop Clean Up Our Own
Backyardc to report the boys who started the fire to the
policed to join her in the clean-up of Haydrick Heights
138 How does Mandy suggest Mark should find out moreabout Clean Up Our Own Backyard?
a He should give her a call.b He should pick up a leaflet.c He should go to their website.d He should buy a newspaper.
Questions 139-140 refer to sections A, B, C and D.
139 Which sections talk about what has happened toHaydrick Heights?
a sections A, B and Cb sections A, B and Dc sections A, C and Dd all sections
140 What kind of place is Haydrick?a a small town in a rural areab a large town in an industrial areac a seaside townd a town high in the mountains
● The reading passages in this section require more time. Makesure you leave enough time to answer the 20 questions.
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It’s fast approaching that time of year again, and we would like toremind you that entries to the County Science Fair cannot beaccepted any later than one month prior to the event. As always,there are two age categories – under and over eighteen – and weare not interested in the space-car of the future but the device oftomorrow. Have you come up with an idea for a small, clever pieceof technology that could change the way we live, work or learn?Can you put that idea down on paper and construct a workingprototype? That’s all you need to do to be eligible for the fair.Send your plan in to us now and then get to work on your invention –you could win a substantial amount of money for your school!
NAME: Simon Gaskill
DEVICE: Bath Level Indicator
The bath level indicator is a simple electronicdevice which you can hook over the edge ofany standard bathtub. It has two rods – onethat reaches down to the bottom of the tuband another which can be raised or loweredto indicate the exact depth of water theuser wants in their bath. A low electriccharge is applied to both rods. When thewater reaches the desired level, its surfacetouches the second rod. As the first rod isalready in the water, this completes thecircuit, setting off the alarm.
This invention would be of great use to anybusy person like a mother or father, but Icreated it specifically with the blind in mind.By using the bath level indicator, theywould no longer have to keep putting theirhand into the hot water to check the level.
The Youth of our FutureTuesday was day one of the County ScienceFair and, as happens every year, I was sentdown to report on the inventiveness of ouryouth. Day one, for those of you that don’tknow, is the under-eighteens category, and inmany ways it’s the best day. There’s a lot ofinnocence, a lot of idealism about day one, andwhile the inventions are not as sophisticatedas those of the over-eighteens, they show asimple kindness and consideration for othersthat inspires me. Where else would you find agrabber arm with a hand small enough to pickup buttons from the floor? The need for adevice like this might not be clear until youfind out that the girl who designed it had agrandmother who couldn’t bend over farenough to reach such things. Below are a fewmore of my favorites.
Your representative:
Congressman William Sapphire
William Sapphire has represented this great state for nearlyten years, ensuring that the voice of the people of thisstate is heard in our nation’s capital, Washington DC. It ispartly due to his efforts that the state’s technical collegeis ranked among the nation’s best, and that scientific andtechnical education is given particular emphasis in thestate’s educational curriculum. The County Science Fair thathe set up is a good example of how he has involved the entirecommunity. The fair’s two winners will go on to competein the annual State Science Fair. This will give them a realchance of having their invention manufactured.
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Unit 1bREADING
Questions 141-143 refer to section A on page 26.
141 When is the last day that entries will be accepted?a tomorrowb May 16th
c June 16th
d July 16th
142 What kind of ideas are encouraged in the fair?a little useful onesb unrealistic but cool onesc ones that will make moneyd ones that would help the poor
143 What does someone need to take part in the fair?a the entry feeb just a clever ideac a device that worksd support from a school
Question 144 refers to section B on page 26.
144 What is the main purpose of section B?a to explain an ideab to sell a productc to change an impressiond to criticize a fault
Questions 145-146 refer to section C on page 26.
145 What would you expect to see below the text?a descriptions of devicesb biographies of inventorsc the profile of a politiciand advertisements for products
146 What does the writer like about the under-eighteens’ entries?
a They are complex.b They are designed to help others.c They make you laugh.d They never work.
Questions 147-149 refer to section D on page 26.
147 What is true about the state William Sapphire represents?
a It is not far from the capital city of the USA.b It has a good reputation in technical education.c It has the best technical college in the country.d It used to be more interested in agriculture.
148 What was William Sapphire responsible for?a the creation of the science fairb the founding of the state technical collegec the manufacture of young people’s inventionsd the promotion of Washington DC
149 What can the winner of the County Science Fairexpect?
a a place at a technical collegeb their idea to be turned into a productc a chance to compete in the statewide
competitiond an opportunity to present their idea in
Washington DC
Question 150 refers to sections A, B, C and D.
150 Who would be helped by the younger inventors’designs?
a Those who want to revolutionize transportation.b Those who suffer from mental disabilities.c Those who find everyday tasks difficult.d Those who often lose things.
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WRITING Unit 1b
Task 1 – LETTERWrite a letter to the editor of the newspaper expressing your opinion on the situation at this high school. Say what youthink of the principal’s attitude to the food available to students and say what you think should happen now. Justify yourideas.
Task 2 – ESSAYWrite an essay about young people’s eating habits. Describe the kind of food young people in your country like and discussthe relationship between good health and food.
CONCERN OVER STUDENTS’ EATING HABITS
Parents held a protest yesterday outside a local high school about the foodavailable to students there. This disrupted morning classes. The only kindof snacks that hungry students can buy during recess are candy bars,potato chips and similarly unhealthy choices. In the school canteen, agreat deal of fried food is served and there is little variety in fresh vegetables or salads. The school principal said that he’s just giving students what they want and that any attempts to serve healthier food inthe past met with complaints from students. He added that parents are freeto supply their children with a packed lunch if they choose. Parents,however, say they will continue holding protests until something is done.
● Make sure you organizeyour writing into three parts:a introductionb main bodyc conclusion
● Always write within yourknowledge of the Englishlanguage.
For the writing section you will first read a short article.
After you read the article, you can choose either Task 1 or Task 2. For Task 1 you will write a letter. For Task 2 you will write anessay. Do only ONE of these tasks. If you do not write on one of these topics, your paper will not be scored.
You will have 30 minutes to write your letter or essay. You should write about one page. Use your own words as much as possible.Do not copy a lot from the article given below. Your essay will be judged on how clearly you express your ideas. Use the appropriateformat for a letter or essay.
See Writing Guides and Plans at the back of the book for help and guidance.
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WRITING PREPARATION
1 Is it my imagination or are you starting to gainweight?
2 The doctor told me to reduce my sugar intake.
3 You should really stop eating candy bars for breakfast.
1 As I .............................. it, everyone should voicetheir opinion.
2 It .............................. to me that students prefer toeat junk food.
3 Personally, I .............................. the idea of schooluniforms outrageous.
4 I strongly .............................. with the way theproblem is being handled.
5 I would like you to know that I ..............................very strongly about this issue.
1 a Keeping fit isn’t easy unless you do an effort.b Keeping fit isn’t easy unless you make an effort.
2 a Providing an easy solution will do more harm than good.
b Providing an easy solution will make more harmthan good.
3 a Healthy eating will make a difference. b Healthy eating will do a difference.
4 a Don’t do the same mistakes I did.b Don’t make the same mistakes I did.
1 a Owing ......... a lack of support, the plan was rejected.b The idea of visiting the museum doesn’t appeal
......... me.
2 a The parents will back your decision ......... certain.b Something needs to be done ......... the sake of
the school.
3 a A decision needs to be reached ......... all costs.b Failure to act now would be putting the students’
health ......... risk.
1 Do you think I need to lose / miss weight?
2 A weak / poor diet can cause health problems.
3 Burgers and French fries are full of / with fat.
4 The problem is we need to break / smash the trendnow before it is too late.
5 Fresh vegetables should definitely be included inthe school menu / catalog.
6 Was there a wide / big variety of desserts at therestaurant?
7 It is necessary for us to give / set a good example.
8 Beside / Besides Simon, who else disagrees withthe idea?
4 Choose the correct answer.
disagree, seem, see, feel, consider
2 Replace the verbs in bold with the correct phrasal verb.
3 Make or do?Choose the correct sentence.
cut down on, give up, put on
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SPEAKING Unit 1b
Situation
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First
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● What are the advantages of each option?
● What are the disadvantages of each option?
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Finally
After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more
questions about the topic.
EXAMINEE INFORMATIONOption 1
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1 Which of your relatives are you close to? Why?
2 What do you do to try and keep fit?
3 Do you prefer eating out or eating at home? Why?
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1 Unfortunately, the party was an ...... disaster.a abandoned b abrupt c absolute d abstract
2 We were unable to understand the woman’s heavily
...... English.a abundant b accented c acceptable d accidental
3 Politicians are ...... to being criticized by the public.a accommodating b accountablec accurate d accustomed
4 Employees should be ...... with safety procedures before using the machinery.
a achievable b acidic c acquainted d actual
5 Certain types of medication are ...... and should beavoided.
a adaptable b addictive c additional d adequate
6 Courage and honesty are ...... qualities to possess.a adjustable b admirable c advancing d advantaged
7 He enjoyed ...... hobbies such as white-water rafting.a adventurous b advisablec advisory d affectionate
8 The Joneses moved into more ...... accommodations.a affirmative b affordable c ageless d aggressive
9 We spent an ...... time together on vacation this year.a agonized b agreeable c agricultural d aimless
10 The manufacturer seals its goods in ...... boxes.a airless b airtight c alarming d allergic
11 Can you think of an ...... solution to the problem?a allied b allowablec alternative d ambitious
12 The children’s faces became ...... when they saw the clown.
a amused b animatedc annoyed d annual
13 The goalkeeper was very ...... to his team for not saving the goal.
a answerable b antiquated c anxious d apologetic
14 All flights were canceled due to the ...... weather conditions.
a appalling b apparentc appealing d appetizing
15 The judge gave the ice skater an ...... glance as she left the rink.
a approving b approximatec artificial d artistic
16 Miss Brown will be ...... in half an hour. Please callback then.
a ashamed b associatedc available d avoidable
17 The ...... couple were not popular with their neighbors.a backward b bad-temperedc baggy d balanced
18 ∫elly put some suntan lotion on her ...... arms so theywouldn’t get burned.
a bare b barrenc bearable d believable
19 The choice of perfumes was ...... .a beloved b beneficial c bewildering d binding
20 The woman struggled to protect her face from the ......wind and rain.
a biting b bitterc blameless d blank
21 The photos came out a bit ....... There must be something wrong with the camera.
a blurry b boastfulc bold d bossy
22 His ...... looks made him very attractive.a bothersome b bottomless c bouncing d boyish
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23 This crystal vase is ...... , so please be careful.a breakable b breathlessc breathtaking d breezy
24 We had time for only a ...... visit.a bridal b brief c brilliant d brisk
25 Both boxers were ...... and bleeding by the end of thefight.
a broad b bronzed c brotherly d bruised
26 The mailman had difficulty in carrying the ...... package.a bubbly b budget c bulky d burdensome
27 He took a ...... risk and then lost everything he ownedwhen share prices fell.
a calculated b calculatingc canned d capable
28 The children found the old man’s stories ...... .a captivating b carefreec careless d casual
29 She told me that she would be ...... when travelingalone.
a catching b categoricalc cautious d ceaseless
30 She is a ...... writer whose books are sold worldwide.a celebrated b central c certain d chaotic
31 “What are you looking so ...... about?”“It’s my birthday today.”
a chargeable b charitablec charming d cheerful
32 It was a pleasure to see her ...... enthusiasm for the trip.a chief b childish c childlike d chilling
33 Local ...... leaders are holding a meeting to discussthe town’s problems.
a choosy b circular c civic d civilized
34 They used a beautiful ...... car for the wedding.a classic b classified c climatic d clothed
35 Seeing the ...... skies, we decided to go to the beach.a cloudless b cloudyc clumsy d coastal
36 It was purely ...... that they both visited Florida then.a coded b coincidentalc collective d comforting
37 A ...... voice ordered us to remain silent.a comical b commandingc commercial d committed
38 Traffic jams are ...... in this part of the city.a common b communicativec companionable d comparative
39 It is ...... that he did not really understand the question.a complicated b comprehensivec compulsory d conceivable
40 James’ manager called Lucy into his office for a ......meeting.
a concentrated b concernedc confidential d confirmed
41 Following his success, Dave received many ......messages.
a congratulatory b connectivec conscious d considerable
NOUNS42 Michael was placed in charge of the office in
Mr. Brown’s ...... .a abnormality b absencec absorption d acceptance
43 The ...... of theft against the woman was proven to be true.a acceptability b accountc accuracy d accusation
44 My favorite sporting ...... is tennis.a achievement b activationc activity d addict
45 Fresh lemonade tastes better with the ...... of sugar.a addition b additivec adjustment d admiration
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46 The Science Museum has an ...... charge for studentsover twelve years of age.
a admission b adolescentc adoption d advance
47 In most American states, ...... is reached at the age ofeighteen.
a advantage b adult c adulthood d advice
48 The man showed lots of love and ...... for his pets.a affection b affirmation c agency d agony
49 You need a lot of ...... to become the editor of a fashion magazine.
a aim b alien c amazement d ambition
50 There was an ...... that all flights had been canceled.a amount b amusementc ancestor d announcement
51 We expect these books to hold little ...... for children.a annoyance b anxiety c appeal d appetite
52 The chosen ...... was fluent in three European languages.
a applicant b applicationc appointment d appreciation
53 The ...... between the couple was caused by a closefriend of theirs.
a apprehension b approach c approval d argument
54 We made an ...... to meet at lunchtime.a arrangement b arrogancec assassin d assassination
55 The long-time ...... between the two companies wasbased on trust.
a assistance b assistantc associate d association
56 Simon gave his parents an ...... that he would workharder at school.
a assurance b astonishment c attempt d attendance
57 The expert examined the painting to prove its ...... .a attention b attitude c authenticity d authority
58 I’ll phone up the theater to check on the ...... of tickets.a availability b avoidance c awakening d awareness
59 Who’s that in the ...... of the photo?a bachelor b background c backing d backup
60 The washing machine we got was a real ...... .a balance b bankruptcy c bargain d bargaining
61 The children were on their best ...... during the trip tothe museum.
a basement b battle c beating d behavior
62 We were deeply hurt by their ...... of our trust.a belief b belt c benefit d betrayal
63 A few of us at the office had a ...... on who would havea baby first.
a bet b bettingc bill d birthplace
64 Please write your name in the ...... at the top of theform.
a bite b blame c blank d block
65 We called out a plumber last night because we had a
...... in the main water pipe.a blockage b bloom c boil d bond
66 Our employer gave us all a ...... as a Christmas present this year.
a bonus b booking c border d boredom
67 The river forms a natural ...... between the two countries.
a bottom b boundary c boycott d boyhood
68 I just had a ...... ! Let’s go by car!a bracelet b brainc brainpower d brainstorm
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69 You will have to pay for the ...... out of your monthlyallowance.
a branch b breadthc breakage d breakdown
70 The ...... of the light outside hurt my eyes.a breakout b breakthroughc breath d brightness
71 The baby’s ...... was deep and regular when she wasasleep.
a breathing b breathlessnessc breeze d broadcaster
72 Mary decided to take up a career in ...... . a broadcasting b brochurec bruising d budget
73 A ...... took place next door while we were on vacation.a bureaucracy b burglarc burglary d butcher
74 There was a mistake in the accountant’s ...... .a cage b calculationc calculator d calmness
75 They have started a ...... to stop people bringing theircars into the city.
a calorie b campaign c camper d cancelation
76 Jack was chosen as the ideal ...... for the job.a candidate b canoec canoeing d capability
77 The men had been held in ...... for over a month.a capacity b captive c captivity d captor
78 Mrs Smith’s late husband was a ...... of the war.a carpenter b cash c casualty d cause
79 The journalist interviewed the well-known ...... .a caution b celebration c celebrity d censor
80 You will be given a ...... when you complete thecourse.
a censorship b centralizationc ceremony d certificate
81 The sports ...... between the three schools is to beheld on the last weekend in June.
a certification b chairmanc challenge d championship
82 There is only a small ...... for storing your baggage atthe airport.
a chance b charge c chase d check-in
83 Mr. and Mrs. Yokohama were given American ...... by the authorities.
a checkout b cheerfulness c citizen d citizenship
84 This book on the ancient ...... of Greece is very informative. You should buy it.
a circulation b circumstancec civilization d cleanliness
85 Environmentalists are furious about the forest ......taking place in the area.
a clearance b clientc clue d coach
86 Guess what! I met Tom Cruise entirely by ...... today!a coin b coincidence c collapse d collar
87 A ...... of events caused the heavy traffic downtown yesterday.
a colleague b combinationc comfort d commerce
88 Her ...... to training was impressive.a commitment b communicationc competence d competition
89 Do you think you could help me? There seems to bea ...... with the printer.
a competitor b complaint c completion d complication
90 Perhaps we could reach a ...... as to our working hours.
a compliment b comprehensionc compromise d concentration
91 Robert came to the ...... that he would have to hiremore workers.
a concern b conclusionc condition d confidence
92 Your proposal is under ...... at the moment.a conqueror b consequencec consistency d consideration
93 ...... of the hospital began a couple of weeks ago.a Construction b Consultant c Consultation d Consumer
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VERBS94 Due to the bad weather, we ...... our idea of going to
the park.a abandoned b abbreviatedc abolished d absorbed
95 Children under twelve must be ...... by an adult on visits to the museum.
a abstained b abusedc accommodated d accompanied
96 I couldn’t believe it when Mark ...... me of cheating inthe exam.
a accomplished b accounted c accused d achieved
97 If you smoke in the airplane, it will ...... the smokealarm.
a acknowledge b acquaint c acquire d activate
98 The thief waited a moment in order for his eyes to
...... to the dark.a adapt b addressc adjust d admire
99 After the jewelry was found in his bag, Tom ...... hehad stolen it.
a admitted b adopted c adored d adorned
100 It’s a lovely dress, I agree, but can you ...... it?a advance b affect c affirm d afford
101 I think you should ...... to have the project finished bythe weekend.
a aid b aimc alarm d alert
102 I asked him to ...... my dress for me as I’d lost weightand it was too big for me.
a allege b alter c alternate d anchor
103 I didn’t go with them as the movie didn’t ...... to me.a annoy b anticipate c appall d appeal
104 Nick decided to ...... for a job in Canada after gettinghis law degree.
a applaud b applyc appoint d appreciate
105 Leo helped his father ...... the new garden shed.a approve b arrest c assemble d assist
106 Sally ...... me by being so rude.a associated b assumedc assured d astonished
107 Will you be ...... the meeting this evening?a astounding b attaching c attempting d attending
108 The manager is unlikely to ...... these changes.a attract b auctionc authorize d autograph
109 Mr. Davis was ...... a medal for his bravery during thewar.
a awaited b awakenedc awarded d axed
110 The nurse ...... the little girl’s arm carefully and gently.a baked b bannedc bandaged d banged
111 The dog ...... loudly when it saw the strange man.a bankrupted b barredc bargained d barked
112 Drivers ...... their way into work today after the heavysnowfall last night.
a batted b bathedc battled d beamed
113 Susan was unable to ...... the pain of her brokenankle.
a bear b beautify c befriend d behave
114 The woman ...... to pick up the child.a bent b benefited c betted d betrayed
115 The businessman was sent to jail for ...... another company.
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116 The artist ...... two colors together to get the exactshade he wanted.
a bled b blended c blessed d blinked
117 Our cherry tree is ...... and it looks so pretty!a blocking b bloomingc blossoming d blowing
118 The passengers slowly began to ...... the cruise ship.a blush b boardc boast d boil
119 Joe’s teacher told me that he’s ...... all the other children around!
a bordering b boringc bossing d bothering
120 The woman was arrested for ...... a police officer.a brainwashing b brakingc breeding d bribing
121 The narrow country road slowly ...... as we got nearer to the town.
a bridged b brightenedc broadened d bruised
122 You must ...... carefully if you want to buy a car next year.
a bubble b budgetc bully d burden
123 Don’t blow up the balloon too much – it might ...... .a burglarize b burst c bury d button
124 Let’s ...... here by the river. It’s so pretty.a calculate b camp c campaign d cancel
125 The murderer was ...... by the police before he wasable to kill again.
a captivated b capturedc cast d categorized
126 By morning, the rain had ...... and the sun was shining again.
a catered b caused c cautioned d ceased
127 David ...... his cousin to a game of tennis.a certified b challenged c charged d charmed
128 The student ...... to his friends about the exam whenit was over.
a chased b chattedc cheated d cheered
129 She gave me a knife to ...... the vegetables with.a chew b chill c chop d circulate
130 The students ...... the plants according to where theyusually grow.
a claimed b clapped c classified d cling
131 Mr. Jones ...... the junior baseball team.a coaches b coexists c coincides d collaborates
132 The two ships ...... with each other during the storm.a collapsed b collided c combed d combatted
133 The village ...... the soldiers’ heroism with a parade.a combined b commemoratedc comforted d commanded
134 Our teacher ...... us for our excellent work.a commenced b commended c commented d committed
135 Deaf people ...... with their own special languagecalled sign language.
a communicate b commute c compel d compensate
136 Jill’s husband ...... her on her new hairstyle.a competed b complainedc complicated d complimented
137 His collection ...... more than four hundred CDs.a composes b comprehends c comprises d compromises
138 The letter the parents were sent ...... the school trip.a concealed b concentrated c concerned d concluded
139 Tom ...... the time of his appointment with the doctor’s receptionist.
a confessed b confided c confirmed d confused
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② FURTHER PRACTICE IN GRAMMAR
Choose the correct answer.
1 “What’s your opinion of him?”“...... a liar is certain.”a That’s b It’s he’sc It’s d That he’s
2 “Do I have time to get a coffee before we start?”“The manager insists we ...... there on time.”a could be b will bec be d are being
3 “Do you think she’ll do well in her math test?”“ ...... .”a I doubt so b So I doubt itc I doubt not d I doubt it
4 ...... the speech, no one made a sound.a During b Whilec Since d Until
5 ...... an accident! Can I make a call?a There’s been b It’s beingc It’s been d It’s to be
6 “Should we keep this hidden from the kids?”“No. It’s important they ...... the truth.”a being told b to be toldc would be told d be told
7 “What’s wrong with Nancy?”“I’m not sure, but ...... a problem.”a there seems to be b looks as ifc it seems d it looks to be
8 ...... to be more snow tomorrow.a It may b It’s likelyc There’s likely d It’s going
9 This is the third time you ...... the same mistake.a are making b makec have made d to make
10 “I don’t have the energy for ...... after a hard day atwork.”“Me neither, but someone’s got to feed the kids.”a cook b cookingc cooker d cooked
11 “Can I take your bag for you, madam?”“I’m perfectly capable ...... it myself.”a to do b of doingc in doing d do
12 The committee ...... twelve members.a composes of b consists fromc is consisted of d is composed of
13 It was ...... he spoke that I recognized him.a not until b untilc not only d no sooner
14 Once it ...... snowing, we’ll leave.a stopped b may stopc will stop d stops
15 The two boys always help ...... .a each another b anotherc each other d one the other
16 ...... day you come, I’ll be pleased to see you.a Wherever b Whicheverc Whenever d However
17 “I see Mary every ...... week.”“That’s great. I haven’t seen her in months.”a one b anotherc other d each
18 “Do you think I could get much money for this painting?”“As it’s only a copy, I’m afraid it’s ...... .”a valued b valuelessc valuable d invaluable
19 “I don’t feel ...... with them.”“Me neither.”a going b like goingc like to go d to go
20 I was the first ...... the accident.a to report b reportc reporting d reported
21 They are ...... at her place at ten.a have met b to meetc meet d to be meet
22 He forgot ...... the e-mail and his boss was very angry.a send b sendingc to send d to be sent
23 You can say ...... you like. I don’t care at all.a whatever b howeverc whenever d whichever
24 “Can you lend me your pen?”“Sorry, I don’t have ...... .”a only one b onec other d others
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25 He prides himself ...... his coin collection.a at b ofc in d on
26 I really regret ...... those books.a to have bought b not to buyc to buy d buying
27 “How do you like to relax on Sundays?” “I prefer reading a book ...... TV.”a to watching b than to watchc to watch d from watching
28 He found the boy ...... behind a tree.a to hide b hidingc hide d to have been hidden
29 She had made ...... progress that everyone wasamazed.a so b such ac such d a such
30 “I really want to see the new museum.“You ...... that for weeks now. Why don’t you go then?”a said b have been sayingc are saying d say
31 I recommend ...... all the money.a him not to spend b he not spendc he not to spend d him to not spend
32 He’s having difficulty ...... a job.a in finding b to findc find d on finding
33 ...... I left late, I managed to get there on time.a In spite of b Althoughc But d Despite
34 “Can we go now?”“No, the only thing we can do is ...... here.”a we wait b waitc waiting d for to wait
35 “Do you think he will accept the job offer?”“He shows every ...... of wanting to take the post.”a indicator b indicatingc indication d indicated
36 I’ve no intention ...... to her wedding.a going b of goingc to going d go
37 “She takes great pride ...... her work.”“So I’ve heard.”a of b onc in d at
38 They sat under a tree ...... to avoid the hot sun.a so as b soc so that d as
39 On ...... guilty, he was sent to prison.a found b being foundc finding d be found
40 She had the pleasure ...... telling him the good news.a in b atc on d of
41 He always forgets ...... often I tell him.a no matter how b despite of the factc nevertheless d however much
42 “I lost my wallet today.”“What ...... luck!”a terribly b a terriblec a terrible of d terrible
43 “Do you think she might have seen something?”“I’m not sure. Why ...... her?”a aren’t you asking b don’t you askc haven’t you been asking d won’t you ask
44 They didn’t arrive ...... to find tickets for the concert.a early enough b so earlyc very early d too early
45 Don’t you remember ...... that?a him saying b him to sayc that he’s saying d that he say
46 Please turn off the TV. That movie is ...... violent forthe children to watch.a such b enoughc very d too
47 She spent all her money ...... presents for her friends.a for buying b on to buyc buying d she bought
48 There’s a lack ...... drinking water in that area.a of b fromc in d for
49 They went swimming in the ocean ...... the cold weather.a however b althoughc nonetheless d despite
50 “Why isn’t John here?”“He ...... sick.”a may b mustn't bec can be d must be
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51 “Any news on the suspect’s location?”“He’s believed ...... the country.”a leaving b to have leftc is leaving d that leaves
52 This car is ...... expensive of the two.a the most b much morec the more d more
53 They’re in desperate need ...... food supplies.a of b forc in d on
54 In Greece they use euros, ...... in England they usepounds.a nevertheless b evenc whereas d even if
55 The match was canceled ...... the terrible weather.a due to b asc because d since
56 “Why are we making so much food, Mom?”“It’s important ...... enough for everyone.”a for there be b for there to bec for to be d for being
57 I wish you ...... while I’m speaking.a won’t talk b wouldn’t talkc aren’t talking d not to talk
58 “What did he say to you?”“He asked me where ...... .”a it was the train station b was the train stationc the train station was d the train station it was
59 Hardly ever ...... nowadays.a we meet b do we meetc we are meeting d we do meet
60 ...... we hadn’t had enough money with us?a What if b Ifc It would have been better d Only if
61 “Do we need more milk?”“Yes, we need ...... more.”a many b veryc much d a lot of
62 “Where should I put this letter?”“Anything ...... is put in that box.”a for to be mailed b is mailingc to be mailed d for mail
63 “He paints very well.”“Yes, but nothing ...... his sister.”a alike b asc like d so
64 It was getting dark, which made it ...... difficult to see.a so more b as morec so much as d all the more
65 “Does she earn more than you do?”“No, I earn ...... she does.”a just as much as b just so much asc very more than d much as
66 You know, nothing ...... to having good friends.a compares b comparedc comparing d comparison
67 “What do you think of managers earning ten timeswhat we do?”“I object ...... so much money.”a to their being paid b them to be paidc to them to be paid d their being paid
68 “Is she in good health?”“...... her age, she is.”a Consider b To considerc Considering d Considered
69 He arrived at the airport only ...... that the plane hadleft.a finding b to findc find d that he found
70 ...... them are against the proposal.a The majority of b Mostc More of d The most of
71 “Why don’t you go on a trip to Europe this summer?”“...... I could afford to.”a If only b Howeverc Unless d Providing
72 “Why are you so unhappy?”“I wish I ...... on vacation with you tomorrow.”a went b to goc was going d had gone
73 “What do you think of him?”“Well, ...... met him yet, I don’t know.”a my having not b not havec not to have d not having
74 “Do you like this kind of food?”“This is the first time I ...... Chinese food.”a am trying b triedc have tried d have been trying
75 “...... chop the onions for you?”“Yes, please. That would be a great help.”a Do you mind if I b May Ic Shall I d Will I
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③ COMMON ERRORS
1 “Does she like the milk?” “Yes, she often drinks it.”
2 He had good luck yesterday.
3 She doesn't have many jewelry.
4 I'll phone you after I will arrive.
5 She's nearly the same age with me.
6 Will you have seen her by next week?
7 Do you buy the Washington Post?
8 Her tights are the same shade of blue as her dress.
9 Is there anything interested on at the Odeon this week?
10 She takes a long time to dress.
11 You should to go home now. It's very late.
12 I'd like he to come with us.
13 You have done a lot of mistakes.
14 She's very disappointing about the results.
15 How long have you known each other?
16 “Who said that?” “Him.”
17 He's enough rich to buy that sportscar.
18 You should go out last night.
19 They have breakfast at eight o'clock, haven't they?
20 Do you know where does she live?
21 He hardly ever goes out.
22 Nothing was said about it, was it?
23 “I don't like cats.” “I don't too.”
24 It's not easy my parents to understand.
25 I heard her to sing in the bathroom.
26 He will go out in spite of the bad weather.
27 You ought to have paid the bill yesterday.
28 How about going for a walk?
29 She hardly ever goes to parties, doesn't she?
30 Don't let me see you touch it.
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breathtaking
bothersome
abundant
comprehensive
alarming
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11 I find the insects in summer ................................... and try to stay indoors.
2 The magazine contains a(n) ................................... list of businesses in the area.
3 It’s always ................................... when the phone rings late at night as it may be bad news.
4 There is a(n) ................................... supply of fruit and vegetables in the area.
5 I took some photos of the ................................... view.
compulsory
apparent
abrupt
bold
ambitious
1 He’s a(n) ................................... man, who takes every opportunity to rise in the company.
2 It is ................................... for students to wear a uniform until Grade 12.
3 It is very ................................... of her to wear such a short skirt to the office.
4 She was ................................... with me, cutting me off in mid-sentence.
5 It isn’t ................................... yet why the man murdered his wife.
artificial
committed
conceivable
annual
ceaseless
1 It is ................................... that the animals died from food poisoning.
2 She walks so well that you’d never guess she has a(n) ................................... leg.
3 The average ................................... salary of a factory worker is $10,000.
4 All members of the team must be ................................... to what they are doing.
5 His energy is ...................................! He works long hours and then goes out till late.
barren
bruised
aggressive
adequate
confirmed
1 John’s ................................... manner means he often gets into fights.
2 His legs were ................................... after he fell off his bike.
3 He’s a(n) ................................... traveler, visiting many countries every year.
4 The space available is not ................................... for a shopping mall.
5 It was hard for the soldiers to survive in the ................................... desert.
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appeal
breakthrough
clue
boredom
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11 The ................................ of waiting around for customers made me give up my job at the store.
2 Police officers were able to find no ................................ as to the identity of the thief.
3 The hotel’s conference room has the ................................ to seat 100 people.
4 Ice-skating holds little ................................ for me; I’d rather go skiing.
5 The government has made a(n) ................................ in the fight against unemployment.
astonishment
ancestor
addict
cancelation
censorship
1 The public is asking for stricter ................................ of children’s movies.
2 She has a Portuguese ................................ who had the same black eyes as her.
3 To everyone’s ................................ , the soccer player was sent off the field by the referee.
4 He managed to get a seat on the earlier flight as there was a(n) ................................ .
5 My son is a computer-game ................................ ; he plays whenever he has a spare moment.
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31 It was a great ................................ to be asked to present the prizes.
2 There was a single rose ................................ in the garden.
3 The store keeps the sale items in the ................................ , not on the ground floor.
4 James was fired from his job as a(n) ................................ of stealing from the firm.
5 They use a(n) ................................ to give the candy its orange color.
breakdown
ceremony
bankruptcy
awareness
competence
1 There is increased public ................................ of the effects that smoking has on children.
2 The company was forced to file for ................................ after its severe losses.
3 The bride cried throughout the wedding ................................ .
4 The ................................ of the machine cost the company millions in lost production.
5 In order to join the course, you must have a high level of ................................ in French.
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11 Several buildings ................................... in the earthquake.
2 In some parts of the world, slavery has not yet been ................................... .
3 Her birthday ................................... with Independence Day in the States.
4 Twenty people were injured when a bus ................................... with a truck yesterday.
5 My mother doesn’t ................................... of my new friends.
cater
commute
compose
blink
blush
1 She ................................... to the city from the village every day by train.
2 Lily ................................... when he complimented her on how pretty she looked.
3 They hired someone to ................................... the wedding.
4 The committee is ................................... of eight teachers and four students.
5 They ................................... as they came out into the sunlight from the dark cave.
claim
benefit
accomplish
collaborate
appoint
1 The man was arrested for ................................... with the rebels.
2 They were unable to ................................... everything they had wanted to do that day.
3 Jack has been ................................... as the firm’s new managing director.
4 He ................................... that he didn’t steal the money from his employers.
5 Everyone ................................... from the new health center.
comfort
adore
abstain
cease
appall
1 The idea of staying in one of the country’s national hospitals ................................... me.
2 The doctor told him to ................................... from smoking or he would become sick again.
3 She tried to ................................... the sick man as best as she could.
4 The rain ................................... after a few hours and the sun came out.
5 Lisa ................................... going to the theater, so I’ve booked some tickets as a surprise.
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