Vocabulary and Grammar

1 Complete the sentences with the words below.

apple biscuit fish juicy sweet

1 We’re having ___________ for dinner.

2 That cake is very ___________.

3 There’s an ___________ on the table.

4 Would you like a ___________ with your coffee?

5 The lemons were very ___________.

2 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

To get here, walk 1as / so far as the police station, and

2take / go the first left. There’s

the 3statue / stadium where we all went to that football final last year. Go straight on

until you see the 4cathedral / university where your cousin wants to study science. Then

5cross / turn right, and you’re here.

3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 I like _________ because they’re always about the future, and they’re unusual.

a costume dramas

b action films

c science fiction films

2 The main actress in the film has got beautiful _________ eyes.

a tall b slim c brown

3 We don’t watch _________ because we don’t want to be scared.

a horror films

b cartoons

c musicals

4 My little sister only weighs twelve kilos. She isn’t _________ at all.

a short b heavy c slim

5 In _________, the soldiers are often brave, but the story is usually sad.

a fantasy films

b comedies

c war films

4 Match the sentence halves.

1 He never goes windsurfing because ___

2 Every day, I go mountain biking in ___

3 He’s taking the ferry across the ___

4 My favourite outdoor activity is ___

horse riding

5 I’m going on the underground across ___

a the hills near my house.

b town to meet my friend, Stan.

c because I love animals.

d he doesn’t live near the sea.

e river to visit his grandparents.

5 Complete the text with the words below.

accountant farmer firefighter

outdoors stressful

I hope to have an exciting career, for example, I want to go into dangerous places, like

a(n) 1__________. I’m not scared! I don’t mind if the work is

2__________. I just don’t

want a boring job. Or maybe I could grow food and become a(n) 3__________. I like

animals, and I like being 4__________. I definitely don’t want to become a(n)

5__________ because I’m rubbish at maths!

6 Write the missing letters to complete the words.

1 Use s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ to protect your skin.

2 He’s wearing his

s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ and swimming in the sea.

3 It’s a special day when we

r __ __ __ __ __ __ __ the dead.

4 To celebrate the holiday, everyone is wearing a c __ __ __ __ __ __.

5 On New Year’s Eve, we like to watch a fireworks d __ __ __ __ __ __.

7 Choose the correct answers.

1 Who did you _________ lunch with?

a had b have

2 We __________ fruit for everyone yesterday!

a bring b brought

3 She went to that restaurant a few weeks __________.

a ago b last

4 He __________ the sandwich.

a don’t enjoy b didn’t enjoy

5 What did Lisa __________?

a order b ordered

6 Did they eat pizza __________ night?

a last b yesterday

8 Choose the correct words to complete the conversation.

A: Excuse me, are you lost? 1Would / Do you like some directions?

B: Oh, yes, thank you. 2Should / Could you tell me where the university is?

A: Of course. OK. 3Can’t / Don’t walk there. It’s quite far.

4You should / Should you go

by bus.

B: OK. Which bus?

A: It’s the number 23. 5Buying / Buy your ticket in the bus station first. You

6shouldn’t /

should don’t buy it on the bus.

B: OK, great. Thank you!

9 Reorder the words to make sentences.

1 speak / building / to / to / you / inside / need / the / someone

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2 bridge / to / she / walk / wants / the / along

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3 across / drive / the / to / they’re / city / trying

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4 bikes / we / park / around / to / our / the / ride / decided

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10 Which sentence is correct, a or b?

1 a It was scariest than the other horror film.

b It was scarier than the other horror film.

2 a Is karting less dangerous than surfing?

b Is karting less dangerous that surfing?

3 a It was the popularest film last year.

b It was the most popular film last year.

4 a Thrillers are better than war films.

b Thrillers are more good than war films.

5 a Cartoons aren’t as funny as comedies.

b Cartoons aren’t the funny as comedies.

6 a He was the worse actor in the whole film!

b He was the worst actor in the whole film!

11 Complete the conversation with the words and phrases below.

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A: Hi, Bautista. Do you want to come to Franco’s party with me tonight?

B: Sorry, Martina, I can’t. I have to get up very early tomorrow.

A: Why are you getting up early?

B: Oh, 1___________ with my team. We’re training for a competition.

A: Wow, you’re brave. I always sleep late at the weekend. I 2___________ waking up early

on Saturdays!

B: I know what you mean, but swimming is my favourite thing. I really 3___________ it. So,

why is Franco having a party?

A: It’s 4___________ his cousins. They’re visiting from England.

12 Answer the questions with the correct forms of the verbs.

Magali’s diary

train to town

9.20 a.m.

babysit Juanita

12 p.m.

swimming with Sol

3 p.m.–4 p.m.

meet Alan 6.30 p.m.

1 What time does the train to town leave?

The train to town ___________ at 9.20 a.m.

2 What time does Magali babysit Juanita?

Magali ___________ Juanita at 12 p.m.

3 What time do Magali and Sol go swimming?

They ___________ at 3 p.m.

4 What time do Magali and Alan meet?

They ___________ at 6.30 p.m.

13 Match the questions and answers.

1 What are you going to study at university? ___

2 Is she going to help you? ___

3 Where are we going to play football? ___

4 Did he speak to you politely? ___

5 Are they going to cook dinner? ___

6 Are you going to study for the test? ___

a We’re going to the park.

b No. He spoke angrily.

c I’m going to study law.

d Yes, they are.

e Yes, I am. But I’m not going to study hard.

f No, she isn’t.

14 Choose the correct compounds to complete the sentences.

1 He told me _________ very interesting about that actor.

a someone

b anything

c something

2 We’re so hungry and there’s _________ to eat!

a everything

b nothing

c anywhere

3 This party is boring, and I don’t know _________ here.

a everyone

b nowhere

c anybody

4 Azul and Sabrina are best friends. They go _________ together!

a everywhere

b nobody

c somewhere

15 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

This Christmas, 1we’re travels / we’re travelling to Mexico. We’re spending the holiday

with our grandparents there. I haven’t got any presents for anyone yet, but 2I’m hoping /

I’m hope to buy some things next week. My aunt 3are giving / is giving me some

money tomorrow because I’m babysitting my cousins 4yesterday / tonight.

Unfortunately, 5I don’t think / I don’t know I can buy expensive presents, but my family

doesn’t mind.

16 Write the correct tenses below next to each sentence.

past simple present continuous

present simple there be (past plural)

there be (past singular)

1 There was a big party for my dad. ___________

2 Today, we’re remembering the dead. ___________

3 I sent a present to my grandmother a few days ago. ___________

4 There were a few people in the room. ___________

5 We usually play computer games together. ___________

Reading 17 Read the review by Maggie (16), who lives in the UK. Then choose the

correct words to complete the sentences.

I went to the Elderflower Fields festival last year with my parents and my brother, Sam, who’s

fourteen. I’m happy to say that it was an amazing experience!

Elderflower Fields is for families. I don’t think it’s an old festival, but it’s already very popular. It

lasts for three days and usually takes place in May.

There were brilliant bands that Mum and Dad loved. There was a lot of music that I liked, too.

And there were many outdoor activities, like skateboarding, which Sam enjoyed. Another

good thing was that I met loads of young people and we all became friends.

Everybody camps at the festival. Unfortunately, our tent was small (it was for three people!),

but we didn’t mind. The only problem with the festival was the weather. It rained every day!

Luckily, it wasn’t cold, but in my opinion everyone should pack a raincoat and some insect

repellent.

On the whole, I recommend this excellent festival. Have fun!

1 Maggie is talking about something that happened last year / a few years ago.

2 She went to the Elderflower Fields festival with her friends / family.

3 Maggie thinks the festival is new / old.

4 The music / weather wasn’t good.

5 Overall, the experience was positive / negative.

18 Read Maggie’s review again. Then match the questions and answers. There

are three extra answers.

1 How long does the festival last? ___

2 When does it take place? ___

3 Who enjoyed the music? ___

4 Who liked skateboarding? ___

5 What problem was there? ___

a Maggie and Sam

b in May

c Sam

d three days

e the weather

f the food

g Maggie and her parents

h in the UK

Writing You are going to write a review of a public holiday or local celebration in your

area. Write 100–125 words. Follow the stages below.

First, make notes for your review. Think about these things:

o What is the name of this holiday or celebration?

o Why do you have this holiday? What is the reason for the celebration?

o When does it take place?

o Is there a parade?

o Is there a fireworks display?

o Do people wear a special costume?

o Do they do any other special things?

Give as much information about the celebration as possible. Ask yourself these questions:

o What is the overall experience like?

o What is good / exciting / interesting about it?

o Is there anything bad about it?

o Do you enjoy this holiday?

Use this table to organise your review:

My opinion I thought …

I don’t think …

In my opinion, …

I don’t believe …

Positive points I’m happy to say …

Another good thing

is …

Negative points Unfortunately, …

The only problem

is …

General

comments

On the whole, …

Write your review with the information from your notes.

Remember to use I hope, I think, and I don’t think in your review.

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Speaking

Part 1

Answer the questions.

1 What did you eat for dinner yesterday?

2 What should I see in your town? (What’s the most popular thing?)

3 Could you give me directions to your school?

4 What’s your favourite outdoor activity? Why?

5 What was the last public holiday in your country?

Part 2

Work in pairs, Student A and Student B. Pretend you want the job shown below.

Make notes for a conversation with your partner.

STUDENT A: journalist

like talking to people / enjoy reporting news and other stories

good at writing / must pass school exams

work is interesting / don’t do the same thing every day

may have to work evenings and weekends

your ideas: __________________________

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Steps:

Student B Student A

Ask Student A what

job he / she’d like to

do.

Say the job.

Ask why. Give reasons.

2 ear test

S Mid-year test

Ask / explain about

exams and work

conditions.

Say what you can

do well and what

you like / don’t mind

doing.

What to say …

Student B Student A

What job would

you like to do?

Tell me why

you’d like to …

Do you like … ?

How do you feel

about … ?

I want to be …

I suppose I …

I guess so.

I like / love / don’t

mind -ing …

What do you

mean exactly?

How do you

mean?

I mean …

Finish the conversation.

Then swap roles.