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Virginia
Evans Jenny Dooley Olga Podolyako Julia Vaulina

                             Express
Publishing PROSVESHCHENIYEP U B L I S H E R S

в
фокусе-
АНГЛИЙСКИЙВЫК
Контрольные задания
Пособие
для учащихся общеобразовательных учреждений
3-е
издание
Москва
Express Publishing
«Просвещение»
2012
удк
373.167.1:811.111 ББК 81.2Англ-922
Серия
«Английский в фокусе» основана в 2006 году.
Авторы: О. Е. Ваулина, Д. Дули, О. Е. Подоляко, В.
Эванс AJthors: Vlrginia Evans, Јеппу Dooley,
0lga Podolyako, Julia Vaulina
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учебно-методического комплекта по английскому языку серии «Английский в фокусе»
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Серия «Английский
в фокусе»
Ваулина Юлия Евгеньевна дули Дженни
Подоляко
Ольга Евгеньевна Эванс Вирджиния
Английский
язык Контрольные задания
9 класс
Пособие для
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Contents

Entry Test

p.

5

TEST 1

(Module l)

9

TEST 2

(Module 2)

p.

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TEST 3

(Module 3)

17

TEST 4

(Module 4)

P.

22

Mid Test

(Modules
  1-4)

26

TEST 5

(Module 5)

p.

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TEST 6

(Module 6)
  .

p.

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TEST 7

(Module 7)

p.

38

TEST 8

(Module 8)

p.

42

Exit Test

(Modules
  1-8) .

46

Optional
  Writing .

p.

50

Key to Tests/OptionaI Writing &
  Tapescripts......................

p.

62

NAME: .
CLASS: .

DATE:
MARK:
80
(Time: 45 minutes)

Choose the correct item.
1
Stop . time
playing computer games 12 John usually has eggs and some orange do your homework!juice
for breakfast.
A     losing B missing         C          A
scrambled B roast   C grilled
2
Jenny isn't here, she . . at her 13
Susan's father works as
an air traffic at house tonight.the airport.
A     stays  B is staying C   A programmer           B
warden
3
When we were in
Rome, C controller
          . of the city.                                                     14
Mark really needs to
speak to you. He .
A     tour   B excursion C expedition        you
every five minutes for the last two hours!
4
Since Brian has
always been interested in the A 's been calling B 's calling stars and planets,
it's no wonder he chose to C was calling
study .......
.15
If you buy more than
three books at this shop, A Astronomy B Engineering C they you a better price.
5
Be careful! You
into that car! A are giving B would give C will give A will crash B are
crashing 16
The chicken is OK, but
the rice is a little .

                                    C
are going to crashA raw                                          B overcooked C
rare
6
Can you please
get ready? There's        17 James had to .       . schools because his family
before our guests arrive.went to live in a different part of town.
A     a lot of           B very little C
few       A leave            B move            C change
7
Little David has .
. much taller since the 18 After the huge earthquake, the small village last time I saw
him.was left ruins.
A     developed B increased C grown      A
on     B in      C by
8
This school           in
the 1960s.   19 Jenna grew tired of her long hair, so she
A     was built        B builtdecided            short.
9
I use your phone,
please?           A to be cut B to have it cut
A     Should           B Must C May  C it was cut
10
When we don't
water flowers they 20 Liz informed us that she .. tickets to the A will die B dieshow
yet.
                                                                                A
hadn't found                         B didn't find
11
Paul . . going to
bed C hadn't been found feels sleepy at around 11:00 pm.
A     didn't use to21
You don't need a     to
get on the Internet.
                                  C
doesn't get used toA data                                          B software C
password
                                                                                O                         O
22
Maths
..... .. my favourite subject when I was33 Why go shopping in the city centre
when I can at school.find everything I need at my . . market? A has been B were
C wasA native B foreign C local
23
Can you repeat
what you said please?34 The famous tennis player has announced that A clearer B most
clearlyhe will not be taking part in any more ....... .
C more clearlyA
half-times B championships
C tournaments
24
Kenneth his
hometown since he came to live in the city. 35 Cynthia pays 30 euros .hour for guitar A hasn't
visitedlessons.
B     hasn't been visitingB an  C the
C     wasn't visiting      36Ted? Let me introduce you to him.
25
Are you sure this
is ..... .. leather? It doesn'tA Have you met look like it. B Have you been meeting A original B
genuine C realisticC Do you meet
26
I usually like
eating out, but tonight I'd like37 Since you lost Lilly's CD, . you could
do is . at home.         apologise to her.
A     eating      B l eat  C to eatA the
least B little      C the less
27
Frank ..... ..
for six hours without a break, so38 When Nick's computer broke down it .
..... to he decided to stop somewhere to rest.a technician.

 had been driving B drove  had it takenB was taken C had taken
C was driving39 George . . abroad before, so he was very
28
Stephen is very        because
he doesexcited about his trip to Spain.
weightlifting five times
a week.A had never travelled
A     plump      B overweight C muscularB
was never travelling
C had never
been travelling
29
You . . get a
taxi to the airport. I'll give you a lift if you want. 40
I asked Joe about the broken window, but he A mustn't B don't have tojust
... .... his shoulders and said nothing.
C can'tA clenched B
shrugged C tapped
30
Paul wanted to buy
that DVD player, so he41 The hotel was nearly buried in snow when a(n) asked the
salesman how much .... .... hit the small skiing resort.
A     did it cost B it cost          C it
costs          tornado        B flood C avalanche
31
What would you do
if you   someone42 I'll send you the email as soon as I'm able to famous?  to the Internet.
A     had met   B met  C would meetA
connect         B download C install
32
James spends a lot
of time on his computer43 If Alex hadn't left home so late he his . with his online
friends.flight.
A    chatting B telling          C
textingA didn't miss
B     wouldn't have missed
C     wouldn't miss
                      C)                                 C)
Prosvesheheniye
44
Lisa asked
her brother . her computer56 Please hurry, sir, all the other passengers have without
asking her first.already ..... .. the plane.
A    don't use B not to use C to not useA
caught          B boarded C taken
45
Are you sure you
feel . to come on the57 Robin ..... .. Karen that she couldn't go to her picnic with
us?birthday party.
A    enough well B too well       C well
enoughA told to           B said  C told
46
I think your . .
shirt will go perfectly with58 Are you sure I still have your book? I remember your new jeans. ..... .. it to you
two weeks ago.
A    striped cotton blueA returning B to
return C return
B     cotton blue striped 59
They have decided to
rebuild the old town
C     blue striped cotton
library which during the earthquake. 47 It's not worth so much money on a
pairA drowned B collapsed C cracked of shoes that you'll only wear once
or twice.
60 Do you like the salad? It's made . fresh A spending B you
spend C spendfrom our garden. vegetables
48
The show .......
at 8:00, so we have plenty ofA by B of C with time to get to the theatre.
                                                                                61     Although Nathan has a very .       .
nose, he's
A     has started B is starting C starts
actually quite handsome.
49
Lilly . . have
taken up squash; she hatesA bushy B curly C crooked indoor sports.
62 Emma has a tough deadline to meet, so she's
A     mustn't         B can't C shouldn't
                                                                                been
working .       . for the last few days.
50

Did Chris himself tell you that
he got a payA full-time B overtime C part time rise, or did you hear it on the
...v.v.?
                                                                                63
They            town for
a week, but they haven't
A     media           B grapevine C
headlines
visited us
yet.
51
Can you please
stop playing that terrible songA have been in B have gone to over and over
again? It's . . me crazy! C have been to
A     taking           B flying            C
driving64
Can you . . some cheese
for the spaghetti,
52
. you hurry up
and get ready, we'll beplease?
really late.A
pickle B peel C grate A If B When C Unless
65 You need to be lessand realise that 53
Badminton is a fun
sport, and you don't reallythere is a positive side to everything.
need any ....
. equipment for it.A insincere B optimistic C pessimistic A technical B
opposing C physical 66  that you can be so insensitive at a
54
Marshall ...s...
be less selfish and start caringtime like this!
about other people
besides himself.A don't believe
          A should           B needs                       C
oughtB 'm not believing
55
The has decided
to make some last-C wasn't believing minute changes to tomorrow's front page.67
The ....... we leave,
the less traffic we'll find A producer B editor C directorin the streets.
                                                                                A
early             B earlier         C earliest
(O
68
Helen
usually has a small ..... .. of chocolate 75 Celia . . about her little brother;
it's so after lunch.annoying to hear the same things every day!
A     bar  B loaf   C sliceA had always
complained
B     is always complaining
69
I haven't really
decided yet, but I think I
C will always complain . a party for my birthday.
A     'm going to have B 'm having 76
Jeremy at the gym every
day. C 'Il haveA works out B goes C practises
70
The . at the
supermarket gave me the 77 Of course you can trust Pete! He's one of the wrong change; I
gave her a €10 note, but she. people I know.
                                   thought
I gave her a €5 one.A patient                                 B sociable C
reliable
A     operator B cashier          C teller78
Stewart wants to get a
.... ... as an accountant.
71
Lilly thinks that
baggy trousers look .A work B career C job ridiculous, so she never wears them.79
We were surprised that
George was A too B much C enoughmoving to a new school.
72
Don't worry;
everyone came in late today, so       A to hearing B to hear            C
hearing
we're all in the same .....80
Harry's much better at
tennis than me; I can A boat B track C ship. him.
73
What Sonya . .
hate most when she was a A win B beat C gain nurse were the night shifts.
A     was used to B got used to C used to
74

David ..... .. the bank, but he
won't be long.
Would you
like to wait for him?
A     has gone to         B has been in
C has been to
                                                        O
Prosvcshchcniye

NAME:
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK:
100
(Time: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary
A
Fill in the missing
word. There are three words you do not need to use.
• march • raised • strong • life • display • make • feel
• transformed • return

• bright • street • spare • contest
I Over the years, this
organisation has
. a lot of money for different local charities.
2
If you see a
spider, ... sure you don't kill it; I've heard it's bad luck.
3
The night sky
burst with colour when the magnificent fireworks  began.
4
Henry really
enjoyed the opportunity to experience . as a knight at England's Medieval Festival last
month.
5
Throwing Mum and
Dad a surprise party for their anniversary this year is really a idea!
B Underline the correct
item.
11
Annabel
always makes a wish before she blows out/lets off the candles on her birthday
cake.
12
Bob and Sue
always exchange/receive gifts with each other on Christmas Eve.
13
Many people in
the US dress up/decorate their Christmas trees with popcorn.
14
The Nice Carnival
is a winter event which invites/attracts millions of festival-goers to France each year.
15

The Tulip Festival takes place
every May and is one of Holland's most popular monthly/annual events.
O

6
We always sing
Christmas carols during the holidays, as it is a .................... tradition
in my family.
7
Why don't you
take part in the cooking I'm sure you'll be the winner!
8
It's amazing how
the town residents have the local square into an openair theatre for next week's music festival.
9
Take a  change of warm clothes with you on
your camping trip; I've heard it gets quite cold in the mountains at night.
10
The children were
thrilled to see Disney floats at this year's colourful parade.
16
Please remind/remember
me to call Linda tonight. I forgot to tell her about the costume party on
Saturday.
17
Are Rosie and Sue
winning/entering the school's singing competition this year?
18
Everyone at the
party made/took a toast to Lisa and wished her a Happy Birthday.
19
In many countries
around the world, people
throw/pull streamers and
dance in the streets to celebrate New Year's Eve.
20
Don't expect the
children to wait patiently/ slowly for the treasure hunt to begin; they're too
excited!
marks: — 10x1 10

Grammar
C Choose the correct
answer.

21
Georgia .
. many fancy dress costumes. Why don't you borrow one from her for tonight's
party?
A    is having B has           C has had
22
. stunning costumes they're wearing!
A    What   B
How   C What a
23
That dress great
on Maria; pink is really her colour.
A    is looking B has been looking
C looks
24
The children . in
the garden all morning; that's why their clothes are dirty. A have played B
have been playing C play
25
The Prague Spring
International Music Festival . in the middle of May and lasts for about two
weeks.
A    starts  B is starting
C       has started
D       Fill in: when, who, which, where,
whose.
31
John, .. brother is a clown, is throwing a
costume party next week.
32
December 25th, . Christmas takes place, is also my
parents' anniversary.
33
Perugia,
.. the Eurochocolate Festival is held every year, is a city in central
26
27
28
29

30
34
35
Has Mark found time to buy a costume for the
Halloween party
A just                B now              C
yet
Kate has not
walked under a ladder heard it was bad luck. A for B since C ago
Whythis cheese? Is there something wrong
with it? A you are smelling B do you smell
C are you smelling
My brother .   plays
April Fool's jokes on people because he doesn't want to embarrass
A usually            B sometimes C
never
Janet about taking part
in the Mardi Gras parade next week.
A think                B is thinking
C thinks

Lyn is the girl..... is having the party on Friday.
The
costume.................. George has chosen for the fancy dress party is very
funny.
Marks: —
10

Italy.
                    C)                                 ©
Prosveshcheniye
Everyday English
E Choose the correct
response.

36
  I'm a bit
  anxious about something.
37
  I found 20
  pounds in the street!
38
  Oh, no! There's
  a huge spider in the bath! ....
39
  I didn't do
  well in the competition.              40 It's bad luck to break a mirror.

A
  It's alright.
  It's quite harmless.
B
  That's a load
  of rubbish!
C
  What's the
  matter?
D
  Lucky you!
E
  Better luck
  next time.

Reading

F Read the text and mark
the sentences T (True), F (False) or NS (Not stated).
Hanaml.• A Flowering
Celebration!
The beginning of spring (March-April) is a very special time in Japan,
because this is when Japan's famous cherry trees come into flower. The Japanese
celebrate this happy time with festivals and flower-viewing parties.

At the end of winter,
everyone's excitement starts to grow. The whole country wants to know the exact
day when the cherry flowers (Sakura') will appear. Starting in February,
weathermen try to guess when this day will be.
When the first flowers open on the trees, national joy breaks out! There
are rides and games for children in the street, music and dance performances,
tea ceremonies, flower displays, and much more. But the most special thing that
people do at this time is have 'hanarni' parties. Hanami means flower watching.
In hanami parties, families and friends take a picnic and go and sit under a
cherry tree to look at and admire the flowers. Hanami parties take place during
the daytime and also at night, because when it is dark, lights light up the
cherry trees.
Hanami is very important to the Japanese. Cherry blossoms appear on trees
for only one week before they fall to the ground and die, and for the Japanese
this symbolises the short nature of childhood and life. So hanami is a time
when Japanese people like to think about how important life is.
41
Spring is the
Japanese people's favourite time of year.
42
It is not
easy to know the day the cherry flowers will open.
43
Hanami takes
place a week after the cherry trees blossom.
44
The cherry
flowers do not stay on the trees for very long.
45
When the cherry
flowers appear, people hope for long lives.
Marks: — 5x3               15

Listening
G Listen to some people
talking on a radio programme about special occasions and match the

speakers (1-5) to the
statements (A-E).

A
    This event
    lasts for seven days.
B
    This event
    signals the end of childhood.
C
    We look very
    colourful during this event.
D
    This event
    goes back to medieval times.
E
    We become
    very wet during this celebration.

46
    Speaker I
47
    Speaker 2
48
    Speaker 3
49
    Speaker 4
50
    Speaker 5

                                                       O

NAME: .
CLASS: .

DATE:
MARK:
100
(Time: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary
A
Complete the sentences
using the appropriate verb from the list below in the correct form.

• do • make • hang out • keep •
  dust • take

• mop

I The only thing left to do is 4 Take off your shoes before going into
the the furniture, and then the house will be kitchen; Mum has just . the ready for tonight's party.
floor.
2
You can't5 I don't know how Samantha manages to
now. It's raining and all the clothes will get. the ironing so fast; it takes wet.me
an hour just to iron two shirts!
3
Timmy likes
helping around the house, 6 Messy people find it difficult to hates having to. their rooms tidy.
rubbish
out every night.                                              7
Pamela always . her bed as soon as she gets up in
the morning.

B Underline the correct
item.
8

Jenny would like a
house with a crowded/13 Astronauts who work on the International Space spacious study
where she can put her big deskStation use a(n) airless/vacuum hose to wash and
her two big bookcases.with.
9
Dan's muscles
relaxed/went soft after his14 Ian isn't a very sociable/silly person, as he's not
accident, as he was unable to exercise forvery comfortable with meeting new
people.
months.15
Peter and Frank play
football at their local 10 Of all the housework/household chores, doingfootball
hall/pitch every day.
the dishes is the one Jenny hates most.16 Deforestation and the effects of
tourism on Il David was tired of the noise and pollution of thenatural habitats
are two of the reasons why big city, so he decided to move to a small,many
plant and animal species are in danger of isolated/industrial town in the
countryside.becoming extinct/destroyed.
12 Mrs Finch is very arrogant/nosy; she always17
Objects in space float
because of the lack/zero peeps at us from behind the curtains to seeof gravity.
what we're
doing in the garden.18 The astronauts who work on the International
Space Station
make/do a lot of experiments.

O
Grammar
C Complete the sentences
using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
19
Do you mind .
(get) off 25 Mark's parents never let him ....... the phone? I need to make a call.
(stay) out late on weeknights.
20
Sam avoids .
(shop) at 26 John has been working all morning, but he's the corner shop because it's
a bit expensive. stopped  (have) some 21 George has offered           lunch.
(take)
the dog for a walk while I'm busy with the 27 Why don't we leave a bit later
tomorrow? I can't stand . (wake) up 22 They are tired of .................„........ (live) early!
in the dirty, noisy city, so they've decided to 28
Sarah made her sister
..... ...
            move to the countryside.                                             (promise)
never to take her things again.
23
Danny wants .
(become) 29 You must. (tidy) up your an astronaut when he grows up. own room. I'm not your
slave, you know!
24
I don't remember
(turn) off
the lights upstairs. Can you please check?
Marks: — 22 11X2

D Use too or enough and the
words in brackets to complete the sentences.
e.g.
Bryan is too selfish
(selfish) to care about anyone else's problems but his own.
30
The park is .. (close) to walk to 34
Did you get .. (sleep) last night? You from
here.seem tired.
31
Tom is .. (forgetful) to remember 35
Christine is . . (busy) to babysit that he has an
appointment with the dentist;for Timmy tonight; she has a lot of homework you'd
better remind him.for tomorrow.
32
One thing that I
don't like about this area is 36 Our living room isn't .. (big) for that it's  (noisy). this sofa; we need to get a smaller one.
33
James doesn't like
the cottage his parents want to rent for the summer because he doesn't find it          .
(modern).

                                                       ©

Everyday English
E Complete the exchanges
using the phrases below. There is one extra phrase.
•  I hope not. • What have I done now? •
Sorry! I didn't realise it annoyed you.
•  Don't worry about it. • You drive me
crazy. • That's not very nice.
40
A: Peter
never tidies his room. He always B: expects me to do it.
B:
41
A: Joe, come here
right now!
        B:                                                                                B:
B:
Marks:
Reading                                                                                10
F Read the text and match
the headings (A-F) to the paragraphs (42-46). There is one heading you

do not need to use.

 A CREATIVE USE OF SPACE B NOT FOR
MESSY PEOPLE c TOO MANY CHORES
How would you feel about living in a house
that was only 2.6m long by 2.6m wide by 2.6m high? Well, in Europe
sorne people are doing just that. Micro compact Cm-ch i)
homes are very small homes that are no bigger than the
size of a small room!
43  •

So how do you fit not just a sleeping and living area, but also a
study and bathing area into a space that is only 2.6m3? Well, in m-ch homes,
each area has more than one uses, because you can change the place
of the seats, beds and kitchen appliances. So, the dining area (which is also
the study area) becomes a sleeping space by sliding the dining
table into a wall. And the entrance way doubles as a bathroom - the front door
becomes the shower door!
-O

D
THE ANSWER TO A PROBLEM
E

PERFECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE F TINY
HOUSES
44  .
The company that makes these tiny homes says that they
designed them to solve the difficulty many Europeans have in getting their own
home. Too many people cannot afford accommodation in Europe and these low-cost homes
are perfect for someone who wants a place where they can live for a short time.
45 .
The first people to
try living in m-ch homes were university students. Students love them because
although small, they are very modem with flatscreen n/s and comfortable
furniture.
46
So what's 'micro living' like? Well, you have to be a
very neat, tidy and organised person, because in order to do one thing, you
have to first finish another and put everything away. Also, the lack of space
means you can't have many personal items. But if you want a cheap, cosy, modern
space that you can call your own, a micro home may be for you!
Marks: —
10

Listening
G You
will hear an interview between Adam Wilkins, a science teacher and The Science
Hour programme host, Jeremy Jenkins. Listen and mark statements 47-50 as True,
False, or Not

stated.
47
The world's population
increases by half a 49 Many people do not realise the size of the billion every
year.damage we cause to the environment.
            A True            B False                      C
Not statedA True                     B False            C Not stated
50 Water pollution is one of the biggest threats to 48
People destroy forests to
build factories.
habitats.
            A True            B False            C
Not stated
                                                                                A
True            B False            C Not stated
Marks: — 12

4x3
©
Vocabulary
A Choose the correct word
to fill in the gaps.
                                                           sharp
      humped
a)  The Colossal Squid differs from other
types of squids in that it has sharp hooks on its tentacles.
b) Most descriptions of lake monsters are about creatures
with long necks and humped backs.
1
sightings   sights   5          spotted           glanced
a)  Old castles are very popular .. .....
. a) When Richard and Ian heard the angry in Britain. shouts they around the
b)  Two fishermen reported .     room to
see where they were coming from.
of a strange
ten-legged creature in the b) Has the research team .. . lake yesterday.
anything unusual in the area?
2
survived   existed           6          horrifying       violent
a)  Although many people say they have
seen a) Last night I dreamt that a
Bigfoot, there are no
fossil remains that whirlpool was pulling me to the bottom of prove the
creature ever the ocean.

NAME:
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK:
100
(Time: 45 minutes)

b)

Can you imagine what would
happen if a b) Andrew's nightmare was absolutely dinosaur somehow and  he dreamt that a threewas still
alive today? headed monster was approaching him, but
he couldn't
move.
3
glaring      staring
a)  Rosie couldn't stop . at 7
reflection shadow the
beautiful rainbow, as it was the first a) The moon was so bright that James
could time she had ever seen one. see his ............ in the lake.
b)  Why are you . . at Stewart b) When David saw the . . of a so
angrily? Has he done something wrong? strange animal in the bushes, he started
shaking like a leaf.
4
extinct      mythical
8
a)  People thought the Coelacanth was a(n)
imagination illusion a) Jonathan's vivid .. is what
species of fish, until a fisherman caught one in 1938. makes him able to
write spine-chilling ghost stories.
b)  Annie loves story books about dragons,
b) Did the
giants
and other creatures. magician really make the man disappear or was it just an
optical
Marks: — 16
                                                                                O

B Fill in the missing word. There are three words you do not need to use.
•  similar • giant • lurks • glimpse •
dull • appears • alike • mind • corridor • human

•  fantasy • brain • impact
9       These two paintings look so much15
Cubism and Surrealism
are two styles of that you have to look really         painting that have had a great . closely to see the few differences
they have.on modern art.
10  This couldn't be a(n)  print; it's 16
Garry really lives in
a(n) world! far too wide and half a metre long!He believes that he will be the
one who will Il Eric has a brilliant  he's sure to take pictures of Bigfoot first!
          become a famous scientist
one day.                              17 I don't like this painting. I think
the
12
The strange
creature disappeared before webrown and grey colours the managed to catch a ... ..... .. . of it. artist has used give it a sad feeling.
13
According to
Norwegian legend, the Kraken18 The old castle had a dark, mysterious was a(n) ..... ...........
. monster that lived in. leading to the dungeons below.
the sea.
14

When Natasha is
stressed out, she always dreams that a snake-headed monster suddenly and starts chasing her.
Grammar
C Put the verbs into the
correct past tense.
19
Benjamin (gasp) in horror 23
Sandra . (paint) for three years when he saw the ghostly figure.
before she sold her first painting.
20
Claire .. (drive) along a country 24
Alex didn't go to the
photographic exhibition road when a huge creature came out of because he (not/finish) his nowhere and fell onto her car.
homework.
21
While Lisa .....
.... ..... .... (read) a book, her   25 The research team  (find) an brother was listening to
music.unusual fossil and took it back to the lab to 22
It was the first time
that Elizabethexamine it. (ever/see) pictures of Bigfoot.
                                                                                C)

D Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. e.g.
James believed in ghosts
when he was a child. (used to) James used to believe in ghosts when he was a
child.

28
Eleanor's parents never
bought her books about monsters when she was a child. (used to)
27 29 Sally visited her grandparents quite
often when she still lived in London. (would)
Marks: — 4 4x1
E Underline the correct
item.

Everyday English
F Choose the correct response.

30
Our house can't/may be
haunted; we've lived33 Susan may/must be at the photographic here for years and
we've never seen or heardexhibition, but I'm not sure.
anything
unusual going on.34 The magician's assistant hasn't truly 31
The style of that
painting must/may bedisappeared; our eyes may/must be playing
Cubism, because the
artist has used squaretricks on us!
and rectangular shapes.35
You may not/can't have
seen a ghost. They're

32
It can't/may be a
coincidence, but isn't itnot real!
strange that
I was thinking about John at the exact moment he called me?
36
A: Last
night I dreamt that a huge spider wasA: Do you have any idea what dreaming
about chasing me.wild animals means?
B: a That's a thoughtlB:
a I can't say for sure.
b  What do you think this means?b That
can't be right.
37
A: I woke up at
2:00 am and couldn't get backA: Don't worry, your dream probably means to sleep.that
you're stressed.
B: a Poor you!B: a Is
everything alright?
b  That's a relief!b Do you really think
so?
38
A: Your dream
might mean that you'll meet someone new. B: a That's horrible!
b  You can't be serious!         Marks:
—
10
5x2
                                                                                C)
                                                C'
Reading
G Read the text and match
the phrases (A-F) to the gaps (41-45). There is one extra phrase.
Nature's joke? - the strange and
wonderful
PLRTYPUS
The platypus is a strange little creature found only in Australia. When
the first platypus was sent to Europe in the 19th century, the scientists who
examined it just could not believe their eyes. They believed the platypus was a
joke, 41) . ... . They thought some fun-loving Australian had put the feet and
nose of a duck onto the body of a rat, 42)
But platypuses are real, 43) . Platypuses have a nose like a duck, webbed
feet like a duck, soft brown fur on their body and a long, flat tail like a
beaver. As if that weren't strange enough, even though they are mammals (which
means they feed their babies milk), platypuses don't give birth to live babies
44) . No wonder scientists couldn't decide for a very long time if platypuses
were birds, reptiles or mammals.

But the platypus has even more
wonderful characteristics. Platypuses find their food in rivers by using
electric fields. And, if they are in danger, male platypuses have sharp hooks
on their feet 45) . It's no surprise then, that this special, shy little animal
is one of Australia's most famous creatures. A picture of the platypus appears
on the Australian 20 cent coin. Australians are very proud of their unique
platypus.
but instead lay eggs just
like birds
B      because of its extremely strange
appearance
C      that produce poison strong enough to
kill a dog
D     just to play a trick on them
E       and there is no other creature like
them on Earth
F       which makes them part-reptile,
part-mammal, part-bird

                    O                                 O

Listening
H Listen to some people
talking on a radio programme about dreams and match the speakers (1-5)

to the statements (A-E).

A       The speaker's dream felt very real.
B
  The speaker
  believes that dreams have a special meaning.
C
  The speaker is
  describing a dream that he/she has often.
D       The speaker is describing a
  nightmare he/she had as a

46
  Speaker I
47
  Speaker 2
48
  Speaker 3
49
  Speaker 4
50
  Speaker 5

child.

E The speaker's dream came
true.
O

Vocabulary
A
Fill in the correct
phrase.

•
  figurative
  speech • artificial brain • phone line
•
  emotional
  response

• email account • broadband connection

I You
can't expect a robot to show a(n) 4 George didn't have an Internet
connection, so They have he checked his no feelings!            to see if it
was working.
2
Why don't you get
a(n) ..... ..... ...        5 Do you believe robots will ever be able to
.? You'll be able to get     understand
idioms or other parts of on the Internet much faster than you do now.
3
I can't send or
receive anything over the   6 Scientists are working on creating a(n)
Internet until I've set up my .... ..... .. .. .which will make robots think on their
own.

NAME:
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK;
100
(Time: 45 minutes)

B Fill in the correct word.
There are three words you do not need to use.
• caters • exists •
discover • divided • invented • overcome • subscription • modem  perform • deletes • become • server •
build
7 Some experts believe that robots with human 12
I don't think that a
machine that can think on intelligence will someday its own .
reality.13
Timothy can't connect to
the Internet because 8 Did you know that there are robots which can his computer
doesn't have a(n) tasks such as serving tea and 14 One of the problems robotics experts
have to vacuuming the carpets?when creating a household 9 John cancelled his monthly . . to
robot is getting it to understand and respond his Internet Service Provider
because it was to everyday language.
         too expensive.                                                        15
Ben used recycled
materials to
10
Experts are                                   as
to whether              his robot for the science exhibition.
robots will ever take the
place of human 16 Andy has  a new gadget again; teachers in the classroom. he really loves making
things.
I l Ben never goes anywhere without his laptop, as it .....
............. for all his business needs.  Marks: —20
10x2

Grammar
C Underline the correct
verb form.
17
The
lecture will have started/starts at 6 pm so we have plenty of time to get
there.
18
Are you
showing/WiII you show me how to get free music downloads from the Internet?
19
Mark is really
good with computers; I'm sure he is passing/will pass the IT test tomorrow.
20
This time next
week, we'll have attended/'ll be attending the technology exhibition in Boston.
21
The printer is
making funny noises; it is going to break/will break down again.
22
By the end of the
year, Eric will be working/ will have been working on his new computer gadget
for almost seven months.
D Choose the correct
answer.
27
I will call you
when I       in London.
A    will arrive         B arrive           C
am arriving
28
Bob rebooted his
computer .... ..... the screen would stop freezing.
A    in order            B in case C so
that
29
The scanner isn't
working. When someone to fix it?
A    do you call       B will you call C
have you called
30
Richard is hooked
on the Internet he even does all his shopping online. A very B such C so
31
Christine saved
her work on a disc would have an extra copy if something wrong with her
computer and she lost it.
A    so that  B so as C in order
23
24
25

26
32
33
34
35
Mr Higgins is
giving/gives a demonstration of the new robot tomorrow evening.
By this time next month,
we will have completed/will be completing our computer training course.
I am installing/will
install the anti-virus software on your computer as soon as I get home tonight,
I promise.
Do you buy/Are you buying
Peter a new games console for his birthday?

The robots of the future
will have .
amazing abilities that
they will be able to do almost anything.
A such an          B so                 C
such
Anne called Frank .. ask him about her computer problem.
A so that           B so as             C
to
I will not download the
file I've installed anti-virus software. A by the time B until C while
Daniel bought a used computer . . spend all of his
savings.
A in case not
  B so as not to C in order not
18 )

Everyday English
E Choose the right
response.

36
  Can you give me a hand
  with the printer?           37 Would you agree that many teenagers
  spend too much time on their computers?
38
  Let me take a
  look at that computer problem for you.
39
  I've lost some
  files.
40
  I suggest that
  you reboot the system.

  A Have you tried running a search? B
  I've already tried that and it didn't         work.
C That's
  really kind of you.

  D Um  in a way, yes.

  E Sure, what's
  the problem?

Reading
F
Read the text and match the headings (A-F) to the paragraphs (41-45). There is
one extra heading you do not need to use.

 NOT LOOKING YOUR AGE

D NUMBERS DON'T LIE

B A DIFFICULT DECISION

E
  THE NEGATIVE SIDE

c AN ANCIENT DESIRE

F
  DON'T QUESTION IT

Would you want to live. FO REVER?

41
For thousands of years human beings have
dreamt of cheating death and the aging process. In their fantasy world, they
live forever and remain young and beautiful in Old age. Well, it may sound
incredible, but there are some scientists who believe that mankind will soon
have the technology to make this dream come true!
42

Sounds like science fiction? Maybe. But remember that technology gives us the
ability to do things today that people living only a few decades ago would have
considered magic. Therefore, there is no reason why we shouldn't believe that
experts will make all this possible.
43
Some scientists believe that medical technology is
moving so fast that by the end of this century, advanced antiaging technologies
will be available, and it will let people live for hundreds or maybe even
thousands of years if they want to. Of course, few people would want to live
©

to 1000 if they had to spend hundreds of years looking
and feeling like a 90-year-old. But some researchers think medicine will be
able to keep people looking and feeling as beautiful and fit at 500 years Old
as they were at the age of 25!
44
Naturally, the possibility of living so long raises
many problems. If people don't die. how will the Earth cope when it gets so
overcrowded? Many people believe that scientists should not develop anti-aging
technology, and that they should let nature take its course, as it has been
doing for millions of years.
45
Of course, most scientists believe that humans will
never possess such technology. But if living to 1000 becomes possible, do you
think it would be a dream .... or a nightmare? And, ifyou had the choice, would
you choose to live forever?
15

Listening
G Listen to some people
talking about mobile phones and match the speakers (1-5) to the

A I only make short phone calls on my
  mobile. B I feel that I need my phone too much.
C
  I spend a lot
  of money on my mobile phone.
D
  I don't like
  the way people phrase text messages. E Mobile phones are good for reasons of
  safety.

46
  Speaker 1
47
  Speaker 2
48
  Speaker 3
49
  Speaker 4
50
  Speaker 5

statements
(A-E).

NAME:
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK:
100
(Time: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary and Grammar
A
Choose the correct item.

I                                     When
Jane was a child, she8
books about sea monsters.
A    was having
B     would have9
C     used to have
2
Can you be a
little more careful, please? You . coffee on my keyboard.
A     spill     B will be spilling10
C are going to spill
3
There have been
many reported
Bigfoot all over the
world.
A     sights  B sightings C illusions 11
4
Mark, . cousin
works on the become an astronaut too someday.
A     who     B whose           C which           12
5
Experts say machines that will do
most chores around the house will soon ...... part of our everyday reality.
A     become           B overcome C exist     13
6
In the film, a
horrifying sea monster creates a
whirlpool and pulls three large ships to the bottom of the sea.
A     sharp   B rustling         C violent          14
7
Henry believes that scientists will someday build robots that will be
.... .. to think on their own.

A too clever B enough clever15
C clever enough
Ever since I changed my        to
broadband, I can get on the Net much faster.
A subscription B
connection C account
Maria ...... handicrafts
for three years before she decided to open up her own pottery shop. A was
making B had been making
C had made
The atmosphere at the
carnival was fantastic; people were throwing and dancing in the streets all
night.
A crackers           B streamers C
fireworks
Emma is on holiday, so I
... ... after her cat until she returns.
A 'm looking B look                   C
've looked
.. .... creatures such as
giants, dragons and sea monsters often appear in Northern European folklore.
A Optical              B Mythical C
Extinct
You'd better save your
documents . . the computer crashes.
A in order that                          B in case
C so that
Tom finally managed . his
computer when he had understood the cause of the problem. A to fix B fixing C
to fixing
We can't log on to the
Internet because there is a problem with our phone ...... .
A server             B line               C
drive

                 O                                 O

16
David      of
dressing up as a pirate for the23 This time next month, the astronauts            the
Halloween party on Saturday.Earth.
A     thinks B is going to thinkA will be
orbiting   B are orbiting
C is thinkingC will have
orbited
17
I'll help you with
your homework as soon as I 24 After doing her chores, Mary went on . the phone.    some phone calls.
A     will get off    B get offA make        B
making          C to make
C am getting
off
25
Peter and Bob
enjoy playing football at their
18
Could you take a look at Anne's computer? Shelocal            every
Saturday.
                       ......
to fix it all morning and it still doesn't work.A porch                           B
pitch                  C place
A     tries   B has tried
26
You can't make
George. his secret if he
C has been trying doesn't want to.
19
It . have been
John who answered theA tell B to tellC telling phone last night; I know there
was no one else

27 Jane isn't very ......; she avoids meeting new home.
people or
being in public places.
A     must  B can   C may
                                                                                A
silly              B helpful        C sociable
20
Cake sales are a
great way to .  money for 28 The robot exhibition was        interesting that charities, as
they are inexpensive and easy to we're planning to visit it again next week.
organise.
                                                                                A
so                  B such an         C such
A     win    B raise C attract
29 Scientists at NASA spent over ten years 21
Susan skydiving before,
and she was very designing a special pen which can write in excited about her
first dive.
. gravity.
A had never
tried
A spacious B zero C vacuum B has never tried
C had never been trying 30 Has Tim living on his own yet?  used to B been used to
22 One of the most exciting events in Berlin's
C got used to Carnival of Cultures is its colourful, four-day
street .
Marks: —
         A contest         B march                                                     C
parade60

Reading
 Read the text and match the headings (A-F) to the paragraphs (31-35).
There is one heading you do not need to use.

A DIFFERENT EXPLANATIONS

D EYEWITNESS
  REPORTS
SIGHTINGS

B THE SEARCH CONTINUES

E STRANGE

ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER

F LACK OF EVIDENCE

c
The Tunguska Explosion
31
A lithe over 100 years ago, on the morning
of 30th June 1908, there was a huge explosion in the sky above the Tunguska
River in Siberia. It was as if a giant bomb had gone off over the area In fact,
the explosion was so powerful that it killed 80 million trees, destroying a
natural area of over 13,000 square kilometres in size.
32
.

People who saw the explosion back then all gave similar descriptions of the
event: an bright light, as if the sky were on fire, followed by a deafening
crashing sound and strong wind. This wind was so strong that it brought down
buildings, uprooted trees and knocked people to the ground. Everyone spoke of a
giant fireball splitting the sky in two. In fact, the effects of the explosion
were so powerful, that they spread as far as Central Asia and Northern Europe.
33
There are many ideas about what happened. These ideas
range from the oårernely unlikely (a UFO exploded) to the unlikely (a
black hole passed through the Earth). But there is one idea that many
scientists think may be right. This is that a meteorite (which is a rock from
outer space) about 35 metres in length and weighing millions of kilos, entered
the Earth's atmosphere that day and exploded.
34
Still, not all scientists think that this explanation
can be correct. They pay attention to the fact that no one has ever found a
piece of rock from a meteorite on the ground in Tunguska. They also wonder why
trees in the area now grow extremely quickly. Not only this, but whatever it
was that exploded over Tunguska left no mark behind.
35
In truth, Tunguska remains as much a mystery today as
it was 100 years ago. Nevertheless, scientists intend to carry on examining the
Tunguska forest and the surrounding area in the hope that one day they
Will discover the answer to this fascinating mystery
20
O
Listening
C You will hear two
friends talking. Listen and mark statements 36-40 True, False or Not stated.
36
Anna's
mother is celebrating her birthday this39 Sam gave his mother an expensive
birthday Saturday.present last year.
A      True     B False C Not statedA True    B
False C Not stated
37
Anna hasn't
decided what she wants to buy40 Sam is going to make a video for his mother's her
mother.next birthday.
A      True     B False C Not statedA True    B
False C Not stated
38
Sam is playing
hockey later today.
A

True     B False C Not stated
O

NAME: .
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK:
100
(Time: 45
  minutes)

Vocabulary
A
Fill in the missing
word. There are three words you do not need to use.
•  designing • artistic • still •
portray • starring • stunts • remain • private • set
•  miniature • plots • spray
I No one knows the author's name, as he chooses           5 The artist's  sculptures are so to ......        .
anonymous.small that they fit on the top of a pinhead.
2
Jonathan
absolutely loves adventure films 6 Most of his paintings . scenes which are. in medieval times.
from the town where he grew up.

3
The children had
to sit perfectly7 You can't draw graffiti on that man's house, while the photographer was taking
their it's .................. property!
         picture.                                                                       8
Children often express
their .
4

Some Hollywood actors like to
perform their creativity through finger painting and drawing. , no matter how dangerous 9
Ian loves crime novels
because they always have these are. interesting and mysterious ........

B Fill in the correct
phrase.
• action-packed • special
effects • box office • all-star • potter's wheel • model making
10 Rick loves films, as they are Thein Harry Potter were full of
excitement and adventure scenes.brilliant; it really looked like the characters
11
Shakespeare in Love is a
great romanticcould do magic!
comedy with an amazing .. cast The . success Mama Mia made including
Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrowover 69 million pounds in the UK alone.
and
Geoffrey Rush.Claire made a beautiful clay vase on the 12
Steve made a fantastic
replica of an ancient.  we gave her for her birthday.
ship in ..... class.

                         C)                                                  O

Grammar
C Complete the sentences
using the correct form of the words in brackets.
16
John is by far the  (talented) 20
Nick sculpts much . (accurately) pupil in the art
class.than I do because he pays attention to every 17
Which of Beethoven's
compositions do you little detail.
          think is the . (famous) ?                  21
The
..................... (much) Anne practiced,
18 Sue has been practicing a lot, so her artwork is. (easy) it became for her getting  (good) and to paint portraits.
(good)
all the time.22 The author's book is quite good, but it's not as 19
That's the  (bad) film I've. (interesting) as his last novel.
ever seen; the characters were shallow and 23 Willard Wigan's sculptures are the the
ending was dull and predictable. (tiny) works of art in the world.
D Underline the correct
item.
24
We left in
the middle of the film because it30 It's fairly/completely impossible to
find was extremely/completely slow-paced.tickets to the ballet.
25
Tim would
sooner/would prefer see a31 Jane would rather/would prefer to take science fiction film
than a comedy.pottery classes than learn how to sculpt.
26

The theatre was totally/fairly
empty, as they32 It was absolutely/rather late, so Annabel put had cancelled Monday
night's performance.her paintbrushes away and decided to stop 27
Sarah is
slightly/totally nervous about singingpainting for the day.
in front of a live
audience tomorrow night.33 Olga prefers/would rather going to the cinema 28
We would prefer/would
rather go to a classicalon a weekday, when it's not so crowded. music concert
than go to a rock concert.
29 The Sydney Opera House is a very/completely famous theatre in
Australia.
Everyday English
E Complete the dialogue
using the phrases below.
•  What do you think of Mozart? • Sure,
count me in! • I absolutely love it!
•  What sort of music do you like? • I
can't make it, I'm afraid.
Chris: Hey, Pete. We're all going to a jazz concert
tonight. Do you want to come with us?
         Pete: 34) . .           And to be honest, I'm
not too keen on jazz.
Chris: I didn't know
that. 35)
• Actually, I'm really into classical music. Chris: I like that too. 36)
• My favourite!
Chris.• Well, that's
great, because I have tickets to The Magic Flute. Do you like it?
Pete: 37)

Chris: So,
do you fancy coming to that? Pete: 38)
                                                                                O

Reading

F Read the text and answer the
  questions that follow.
WEEKEND ARTS

Slumdog Millionaire
Director
    Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire is the story of Jamal, a poor boy in
    India, who goes on the show 'Who wants to be a millionaire?'. The story was
    originally a prize-winning novel by Indian author Vikas Swarup. Jamal wins
    the TV show. But before he does, they take him to a police station because
    the police think that he is cheating. While the police ask Jamal questions,
    we see events from Jamal's life which explain why he knows the answers.
At one point, the creators of
    Slumdog Millionaire had decided not to show it in film theatres, and just
    make it into a DVD. Luckily they changed their minds, because this film is
    now an international hit!

American Teen
American Teen is a documentary
    film by director Nanette Burstein. Burnstein filmed the lives of five
    teenagers, who go to a school in Indiana, USA. She followed the students
    filming their everyday lives for a year, because she wanted to show what it
    is like to be a teenager in America today.
American Teen is an enjoyable documentary, but sometimes
    it doesn't feel true to life. In fact. some film critics think that
    Burstein gave the teens lines to learn. But in interviews, the teenagers
    have always said that the film is 100% real-life and no one is acting.
Whether real-life or not,
    American Teen is an entertaining look at young people today

Which film (A, B, or C)
...
39
is
extremely popular all over the world?
40
is about someone trying but not succeeding?
41
does not seem
realistic to some people?
42
was first a very
successful book?
43
is about daily
life experiences?
44
is interesting
even though the plot is not original?
45
was not going to
play in cinemas at first?Marks: —14
                                               O

Listening
G Listen to some people talking
about music on a radio programme and match the speakers (1-5)

         Test 5

The speaker enjoys going to concerts.

B The speaker is not sure he/she is talented enough.

46
  Speaker 1

C The speaker only likes listening
  to a particular type of music.

47
  Speaker 2

D The speaker's family inspired
  him/her to become a professional

48
  Speaker 3
49
  4

musician.

Speaker

E The speaker feels nervous about performing in public.

50
  Speaker 5

to the
statements (A-E).

O

NAME:
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK:
100
(Time: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary
A
Circle the correct
answer.
I The postal delivered the parcels6
Ian couldn't drive in
the rain because one of yesterday morning.his windscreen ......... was broken.
          A officer                         B
worker C attendantA wipers                     B headlights         C seats
2
Mr Anderson is
giving a presentation on green7 Cindy ... ...... into tears when a car almost hit transport
at the town this evening.her dog as it ran into the street.
A       station          B office C hallA
took   B made            C burst
3
Sarah has joined
a community action group 8 My grandmother has joined a senior . which helps find foster . for
animalsclub, where she can go on trips and do that have nowhere to
live.interesting activities with other people A homes B shelters C farmsaround
the same age as her.
4
A number of
students in our school     oldmembers B citizens           C persons A
books and school supplies
to local charities9 Although you can't really tell by her untidy every year.desk,
Kate is actually a very ......... secretary A donate B encourage C supportwho
does her job well and quickly.
5

John looked after the injured
bird until itA efficient    B organised C practical made a         recovery.
A       natural          B full    C
worthwhile

B       Underline the correct word.
10
We had been driving for
an hour before we13 When you get to Sheffield, just follow the found a petrol
stop/station to fill the car withstreet signals/signs telling you which
fuel.direction to take to get to the university.
I l
Sharon loves children and often gets14 Thomas is an excellent surgeon, as he
has a lot involved/volunteers with children's charities.of experience and very
skilful/careful hands.
12
I think the
secretary/cashier at the supermarket made a Mistake and gave me more change
than she should have.
Marks: —
                                                                                5x1        5
          t)                        C)
Grammar
C Fill in the correct
passive form of the verbs in brackets.
15 The Eiffel Tower . (visit) by 19 You don't need to go to the post office. The about six
million people each year. parcel ..... (already/send). 16 The exhibits in the museum must not 20
A new swimming pool
                      . (touch).                                             (build)
in the leisure centre last month.
17
Luckily, the fire
 (put out) before anyone got hurt.
18
Jason believes
that all types of public transport . (power) by natural gas in the
future.
D Rewrite the sentences
using the causative.
e.g. Brian's mum is going to lengthen his
jeans. Brian
is going to have his jeans lengthened.
21
A professional painter is
drawing 23 Susie's father will fix the handlebars on her bike. Jane Susie .

2224 The doctor examined Jennifer's arm
yesterday. flat. Jennifer . Lucy .
E Fill in: however, whenever, whichever,
whatever or wherever.
25
... ..... .... .....
country she visits, Ann always 28busy you are, you can always buys a
souvenir to take back home with her. find a little extra time to help out in
your 26
. you do, don't forget to take a community.
seaplane tour while
you're in Sydney; you'll 29 Alex always visits Palermo  he's have an amazing time.in Italy.
27 Annabel's puppy follows her        Marks: — she goes.    15

F Complete the sentences
using the correct reflexive pronoun.
e.g. The kitten is too young to take care of itself.
30
The
Andersons renovated their summer house 32 Behave .. children, or we'll leave because it was cheaper than the party
immediately.
        hiring someone to do it.                                           33
We were very pleased
with
31
I made the
costumes for the charity Funwhen we found the puppy a new home.
Festival34
The dog's owner .. has admitted that he hasn't been
taking very good care of his dog.
C)
Everyday English
G Complete the exchanges
using the phrases below. There is one extra phrase.

•       Yes, there's one just around the
  corner.
•       No, just a ten-minute walk away.
•       Is it a long way from here?

•       Of course. Where are you going?
•       Go past the bank and turn left into
  Smith Street.
•       About every ten minutes.

A:
How often do the                                                  38
A: Is there a toy store
around here?
                  run?                                                                                B:
B:
39 A: The department store is on Nicholson Street,     across the park. B: B:
         B:
Reading
H
Read the text and match the headings (A-F) to the paragraphs (40-44). There is
one extra heading you do not need to use.

A GOOD TIMES, BAD TIMES

D STAYING TRUE TO THE PAST

B DEALING WITH A PROBLEM

E INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS

c AN IMPRESSIVE ATMOSPHERE

F A QUESTION OF MONEY

The
Øolshoi Theatre

40 .
The
Bolshoi Theatre — one of the world's biggest and most spectacular theatres — is
known in all four comers of the world as the home of the outstanding Bolshoi
Opera and Ballet companies.
41 .

Located near Red Square in
Moscow, the Bolshoi Theatre was in 1824. Over 2,000 people can sit inside this
magnificent theatre on red velvet seats, underneath elaborate lights and
beautiful gold decoratons. tt is simply impossible not to be amazed by a
viså to the incredible Bolshoi Theatre — and thats before a performance
has even begun!
42 .
During
its history, the theüe has seen performances by some of Russia's most
famous artists and by some of the world's best-loved composers. tt has also
survived some
          O                         O
tough moments: three fires, the construction of the
Moscow metro ine underneath it and bombing during the war.
43
In 2005,
engreers announced that the Bolshoi Theatre extrerœty unstable and that
could fal down at any thne. So summer, the theatre was closed and repair tam
began Curremjy, the reconstruction of the Bolstl)i Theatre is expected to be
completed around 2011.
When the theatre reopens, several things wil have changed. But one thing
won't which is the theatre's appearance. Every step is being taken to make
absolutely certain that this magnificent theatre. when it reopens, wi look
exacty as it always did.
15

Listening
 You will hear two friends talking.
Listen and mark statements 45-48 True, False or Not stated.

45
At the
moment, Alex's Wednesday afternoons 47 are free.
A
True   B False C
Not stated
48
46
Ben volunteers at
the hospital a couple of nights a week.
A

True   B False C Not stated
O

Ben's mother is a doctor.
A True             B False            C
Not stated
Alex says that he would
like to be a hospital volunteer too.
A True             B False            C
Not stated
Marks: —    12
4x3

TEST 7 (Module 7)

NAME:
CLASS: .

DATE:
MARK:
100
(Time: 45
  minutes)

Vocabulary
A
Fill in the missing
word. There are three words you do not need to use.
•  thirsty • burn • embarrassed •
chewing • beat • sweat • screamed • tasty
•  roast • eating • home-made • cut •
starving • bite • shaking

I On
cold winter nights, Joanna likes to sit by 8 David was very nervous about giving a
speech the fire and eat a bowl of hot . in class, and started . like a leaf. soup.9
Tracy is so afraid of
being in enclosed spaces
2
I love .. bread! It's so much better that
just thinking about getting into a lift than what we buy at the bakery.makes
her heart faster.

3
When I was young,
we always had .... .. 10 Parents can teach their children good beef and mashed
potatoes for Sunday dinner.habits by offering them healthy 4 Rick hasn't eaten anything all day;
I'm sure food choices.
he'sIl Mum jumped on a chair and
     5 It's bad enough that Tim is so afraid
of flying              loudly when she saw a mouse in the kitchen.
that
thinking about it makes him ................ . 12 Jason is eating so fast that it looks
like he's 6 If you want to lose weight, you should not even his food! down on sweets and exercise more. 7
The best way to .. calories is to exercise and drink
plenty of water.
Marks: — 24 12x2
B Underline the correct
item.
13
Are you
sure Phillip joined/took up mountain16 Fear is a basic human/nervous emotion
which climbing? I thought he was scared of heights.is often accompanied by
panic or shock.
14
Anne is thinking
about putting on/going on a17 Carrots improve your eyesight, as they are diet, as
she wants to lose some weight.rich/full in vitamins A and C.
15
Kate tries to
avoid desserts/snacks such as18 Jim leads/passes such a busy life that he rarely
crisps and biscuits, as they are unhealthy and finds time to work out at the
gym. only make her hungrier.
Marks: 12
C)
Grammar
C Fill in the correct
form of the verbs in brackets.

19
If I  (be) you, I would be very 23
careful; there are poisonous snakes in this
area.
20
If grass isn't
watered, it24 (not/grow).
21
The cat
.................. (not/scratch) Harry if he hadn't tried to pull its tail.25
22 Your headache will go
away if you
                . (take) some aspirin.                      26
D Fill in the correct
form of the verbs in brackets.
27
Ann wishes
she . (have) more 30 time so that she could take up a
sport.
28
If only Timothy  (use) his 31
common sense more often.
29
Alan wishes he  (bring) some warm clothes with him
so that he wouldn't feel so cold.
E Underline the correct
item.
32
Facing
your phobias instead of avoiding them35 might/ought help you overcome your
fears.
33
You mustn't/don't
have to approach a wild36 animal; they can be very unpredictable.
34

You needn't/can't be an expert
in karate to learn how to defend yourself.

(eat) breakfast this morning, I would have been able to concentrate better
on my maths test.
Never follow a particular
diet unless you
(discuss) it with your doctor first.
If George . (exercise) regularly, he would be in better shape.
The operator .. (connect) you to the emergency
service you want if you dial 999.
Marks: _
                                                                                16
Jane wishes she . (take) the self-defence class when
she had the chance. If only I  (not/be) tired all the time; maybe I should get more sleep.

If you don't know the
correct answer in a test, use your intuition; it may/needs help you.
If someone tries to
snatch your bag, you shouldn't/don't have put up a fight; just run away.
Marks: —
10

Everyday English
F Choose the correct
response.
37 Emergency
Services. Which service do you require?

38
  Can I
  speak to a police officer, please?
39
  What is
  the nature of the emergency?
40
  Ambulance
  service? My brother's fallen down the stairs. He's hurt.

41
  Is that 999,
  Emergency Services?

           A
  Just a moment, please.
                     B Fire Service, please.
   C No, sorry. You've got the wrong
  number. D There is a person stuck in the lift.
                     E Help is on the way.
  Please stay on the                         line.

Reading
G Read the text and fill in the gaps (42-46) with the phrases
(A-F). There is one phrase you do not need to use.
It is
a sad reality that children all around the world are putting on more and more
weight, 42) Unhealthy meals and snacks are freely available in many primary and
secondary schools, which raises the serious question of whether schools should
ban junk food in order to help children keep their weight

There are some good reasons for
banning junk food in schools. For instance, eating junk food has been shown to
cause nervousness and bad behaviour in children. Children would behave and
perform
better in the classroom 43)
. . In addition, given a choice between junk food and healthy food, a child
will always choose junk food. As eating too much junk food can cause serious
diseases, it is inappropriate that schools offer children junk food, 44) .
There are also, however, very good reasons for not banning junk food in
schools. For example, telling a young child that they are not allowed to have a
particular type of food simply makes that food more appealing to the child. So,
a ban could in fact increase the appeal of junk food. What is more, as children
will still be able to get junk food outside of school, banning it in schools
will do little good, 45) .
All in
all, the strong arguments on both sides of the debate make it clear that it is
difficult to decide if banning junk food in schools is a good idea. It seems
unlikely, however, that 'hiding' foods from children will do much good. What
seems more likely to work is educating children about healthy eating habits.
Parents have the greatest
influence over a child's eating habits, thus it is perhaps in the home 46)
A
if junk food
wasn't available in schools   D and not in schools, where food education must
B
which might mean
that weight levels will go take place down
E
as it is their
job to protect and care for children
C
and many health
experts say junk food is
F
as this action
will not change
responsible                                                                   children's
general eating habits
Marks: — 10
5x2
Listening
H Listen to two friends
talking and mark statements 47-50 True, False or Not stated.

47
Ian's
parents want him to get his dog from an49 Ian thinks it's a mistake for Claire
to stay away animal shelter.from dogs.
A
True    B False C
Not statedA True    B False C Not stated
48
Claire is afraid
even when she sees a drawing of50 John's fear of dogs is even worse than Claire's.
                                               a
dog.A True                                                  B False            C
Not stated
A
True    B False C
Not stated
Marks: — 8

                                                                                4X2
                                                                                ©

Vocabulary
A
Fill in the missing
word. There are three words you do not need to use.
• total • first aid kit • experience •
sprained • bruised • face
• bump • survived • cast • sling • map
• rucksack

 David carries most of his camping supplies in 6 Everyone should have a .. in histheir homes, as small injuries or
accidents can 2 I don't think we're going in the right happen at any time.
direction; according to the7 Helen Keller not only managed to we
should be heading south.. her own challenges, but she
3
Your ankle looks
swollen; are you sure you also helped and inspired many other people haven't
...... . it?with disabilities.
4
It was a . miracle that Liz 8
John's eye was badly . when recovered from her spinal
injury, as she was he was accidentally hit by the ball during not expected to
ever walk again.baseball practice.

NAME:
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK:
100
(Time: 45
  minutes)

5

Jack has a  on his leg 9
It's amazing that Mike .. the because he broke it
skateboarding.skydiving accident; he fell 1000 metres when his parachute failed
to open and just broke his leg!
Marks: — 18  9x2
B Underline the correct
item.
10
Tim climbed up the tree
and recovered/13 Sarah found a(n) harmed/injured bird and took rescued the kitten.it to
the vet.
Il
Experts say that ointment/sunscreen should14 He decided to go surfing instead
of/besides rock be used daily if we are out in the sun longerclimbing. than 10
minutes.
12 Why is Alicia wearing a(n) sling/ice-pack on her arm? Did she
break it?           Marks:
                                                                                5x1        5

Grammar
C
D Rewrite the following
sentences into reported speech using the verbs in brackets.
e.g.
"l think you should see a doctor about that cut on your leg," Cynthia
said to Sam. (advised) Cynthia advised Sam to see a doctor about
that cut on his leg.

21

"I can't be at basketball
practice because I 24 "Don't play with that pen knife, children," broke
my arm," Bill said. (explained) Dad said. (warned)

22
"I will not
pay for your skydiving lessons,         25 "My throat's feeling sore,"
Jennifer said.
        Tom," Anne said.
(refused)                                          (complained)

23
"I'll help
you with your application form," Mary said to Sarah. (offered)
E Underline the correct
item.
26
Can you
tell James that there's someone/29 There is something/nothing wrong with
your anyone on the phone for him?wrist; it's not even swollen.
27
Everyone/Someone
in the trekking club loves30 Helping out at the animal shelter is so easy extreme
sports.that anyone/no one can do it.
28
Researchers come
from everywhere/nowhere            Marks: _ to explore Antarctica.5X1   5
F Fill in the appropriate
question tag.
31
Mike likes
extreme sports          34 A compass always points to the north,
32
Henry has never
been kitesurfing         35 Let's apply for the volunteer position
33
It was an
inspiring story,Marks: — 10
                                                                                ©
                                O
Everyday English
G Complete the exchanges
using the phrases below. There is one extra phrase.
• Oh, dear! What happened? • Ouch! That hurt! • Oh,
that's good.
• Get well soon. • Yes, it really hurts. • Hmm I don't
know.
36
A: You got a
very               39 A: John's in hospital with a broken leg.
           B:                                                                                B:
37
A: My karate
teacher says I've made a lot of 40 A: I've been under the weather for the past
few days. B:         B:
Marks: — B:   10
Reading
H Read the text and mark
the sentences T (True), F (False) or NS (Not stated).

Test 8

Aim for the
stars!

Richard Branson is one
  of England's most successful businessmen, He has started more than 360
  businesses, built up a personal fortune of more than £3 billion, and is
  the 20th richest person in Britain today. Not bad for a man who still
  couldn't read at the age of eight, and for whom school wasn't just a
  challenge — it was a nightmare.
Richard Branson has dyslexia — a
  condition which makes it very difficult to learn to read, write and spell
  correctly. Doctors say that about 10% of the population has dyslexia.
  However, when Richard was young, no one from his school or family environment
  realised the sort of problems he was trying to deal with when it came to
  reading and writing properly. Back then, people didn't know that dyslexia was
  a learning disorder. Evenjone just thought people with dyslexia were not very
  clever

Richard was embarrassed by the problems
  he had with his schoolwork, and had a very difficult time in school. But he
  was determined not to let his learning disability prevent him from succeeding
  in life. So, he concentrated . on his other qualities such as his creativity,
  as well as his ability to inspire people and make them enthusiastic about
  trying their best. And by doing so, he found great success.
Richard says that dyslexia is a
  challenge, but it is also a gift. People who have dyslexia have to deal with
  many challenges and often experience and see the world in a different way. He
  adds that the ability to see things differently is a great advantage in life.
'My interest in life comes from setting
  myself huge. apparently impossible challenges and trying to achieve them', he
  says. Richard shows that we should all aim for the stars!

41
  At the age of
  eight, Richard was having bad dreams about school.
42
  Richard's teachers
  understood that he had learning difficulties.
43
  Richard had to
  see a special doctor about his learning disorder.
44
  Richard has a
  talent for encouraging others to do well in something.            Marks: —
45
  Richard enjoys
  trying to achieve goals that seem hopeless.    5x2      10

O

Listening
 Listen to some people talking about facing challenges and match the
speakers (1-5) to the statements

A
  The speaker likes
  setting him/herself new goals.

46 Speaker I

B The speaker believes that being hopeful is the key to
  overcoming

47 Speaker 2

challenges.

48
  Speaker 3

C The speaker challenges
  him/herself to overcome his/her fears.

49 Speaker 4

D The speaker did something that he/she didn't think he/she
  could do.

50
  Speaker 5

E The
speaker overcame his/her problem with the help of family  and friends.
©

NAME: ..
CLASS: .

DATE: .
MARK:

100
(Time: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary and Grammar
A
Choose the correct item.
I That's the school . . parade float
won first9 After Barney his chores, he had some prize last year.rest.
           A which            B that                         C
whoseA had been doing                                B was doing
2
Make sure you
include .. .... in your daily diet.C had done
A     too protein B protein enough10
Jane ... ... five of her
paintings so far, but she C enough proteinhopes she'll sell more.
                                                                                A
is only selling                       B has only sold
3
If you're looking
for a dog, why don't you get one from the animalC only sells
A     hall  B shelter          C stationIl        Wasn't
it very kind of Nick ...... us move the furniture?
4
Sue asked the
police officer where .... .. her stolen car.C helping
                                                                                A
to help          B help
A     they had found12
If only I so much
homework to do! I'd B did they findlove to go out with my friends.

EXIT TEST (Modules 1-8)

                                        C
had they foundA wouldn't have                                                   B
hadn't had
C didn't
have
5
We want to have a
beach party so we can say a(n) . . goodbye to summer, before we start13
I can't come to the
cinema tonight; I to school.a fancy dress party with my brother later.
A     end  B final  C finallyA have gone B
am going C go
6
Tom is really
afraid of dogs, and every time he 14 You've managed to make your little
sister cry! sees one he just .Are you happy with
A     freezes        B embarrassesA herself         B
yourself        C yourselves
C
teases15
Since there is ......
gravity in space, astronauts 7 Don't forget to call Mr Smithers when youhave to strap
everything down so it doesn't to the office.         float away.
            A get                B
will get                 C are gettingA vacuum                  B airless          C
zero
8 With four little children running around, it's16
They managed to catch a
...... of the dolphin not always easy for Sarah to . . the housebefore it
disappeared back into the water. tidy.A glimpse B sighting C look A keep B make
C do
©

17
Don't
worry, it's just a scratch. Clean it, put a 25 We'd better book tickets to the show
now, . on it and you'll be fine. . the concert sells out.
A     cast    B sling  C plasterA so that       B
in order C in case
18
Sam still has
some difficulty portraits,26 Though the film has a(n) .... .. cast, it hasn't but
he'll improve with practice.received very good reviews.
A     to paint          B to painting C
paintingA all-star           B box office
19
If I           you,
I'd cut down on all that junk food.C action-packed
A     had been B were C would be27
Sally is ...... person
I've ever met; she hardly talks to anyone.
20
Do you think that
robots will ever be able to
. more complicated tasks such as driving              a most shy B the
shyer C the shyest A
or flying a plane?28
The neglected puppies
from their A exist B overcome C perform irresponsible owner.
21
That cut on your
arm looks bad; you need toA were removed B had removed . by a doctor.
C
A

have seen itwere removing
B
have been seen29
You can't invite . . you
want to the party! C have it seenWe can only have twenty guests.
22
Jane forgot
Stephen to the party, so sheA whichever B whenever C whoever sent him another
invitation.30 This dress looks perfect on you; you A inviting B invited C to
inviteshould buy it.
23
What time Susan to her piano lesson this  very
B absolutely C extremely
afternoon?
A     are you taking
B
do you take
C
will you take
24
By the time Linda
gets here, we           for her for more than an hour.
A     have been waiting
B
will have been
waiting
C
are going to wait

Exit
Test

Reading
B Read the text and mark
statements 31-35 T (True), F (False) or NS (Not stated).

stunning originals as well as reproductions
  of well-known portraits of Leo Tolstoy and Alexander Pushkin. Some paintings are nearly
  impossible to tell from the original. However, VereinoVs activity does not
  end here. philanthropist, he works towards raising money for the Fund. This
  is an organisation that aims to provide food and other necessities to
  disabled people who enough means to support themselves. Indeed,
Vereinov is an inspirational example of
  being able to your inner strength and determination to become successful and
  then use this success to help others.

AbEXANDER
VEREINOV
History has proven time and time again
that there are people who can rise above difficulties and face great Challenges
in a way that is inspiring to all. Many people with serious disabilitiesoften
manage to not only look past their condition, but even go on to achieve
greatnessJTWo shining examples Of this are Ludwig van Beethoven and Helen
Keller.
Ânothef brilliant case is that of
Alexander. Vereinov, a famous Russian artist: BoriÝin 1956, Vereinov
suffers from cerebral palsy, acondition which seriously affects body and muscle
rnðvernent. His first attemptS at painting began at a special hospital for
children suffering from cerebral palsy, where he spent his childhood. Since he
had no control of his hands, Vereinov used his mouth to hold his paintbrushes.
The problem was that the people at the hospital were afraid he would hurt
himself, so he wasn't allowed to paint; which is why he did all his works of
art at night, in secret.
Today, Alexander Vereinov iS an
internationally recognised mouth artist, who has produced many paintings. His
original works include the that his reproductions of other well-known
Together
with Maxim Goubanov, a Russian
Alexander Vereinov Disabled RussianCitizens
wheelchairs, medicine, do not have
Alexander       use

31
Beethoven and
Keller were born disabled.
32
Vereinov started
painting at an early age.
33
Vereinov only
painted at night because they did not let him paint during the day.
34
Vereinov's copies
of famous works of art are extremely accurate.
35
Vereinov gives
part of his money to charities for the disabled.

Listening
C Listen to some people
talking about challenges and match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E).

A       The speaker is not sure about
    trying the same thing again.
B
    The speaker
    does not like taking risks.
C
    The speaker
    enjoys doing extreme sports.
D       The speaker's friends do not
    share his/her interest in extreme sports. E The speaker feels he/she can
    face a challenge successfully.

36
    Speaker 1
37
    Speaker 2
38
    Speaker 3
39
    Speaker 4
40
    Speaker 5

Module 1
An international teenage
magazine is putting together a series of articles on festivals around the
world. Write an article on a popular festival in your country to send in to the
magazine. (120180 words)
You may use the plan and
ideas below to help you write your article.

Para I: • what is the name of the
  festival?
•
  when/where/why does it take place?
Para 2: • what preparations do
  people make for this festival?

Para 3: •
  what happens on the actual day?
Para 4: • how do people
  feel before/during and after the festival?
• what do you most like about it?

Useful Expressions:
• colourful clothes • enthusiastic crowds • stay up all
night • dance the evening away

Optional Writing

• brightly decorated • cheer excitedly • fantastic time
• festive atmosphere

to

2
Below is part of an email
you received from your pen-friend Sue. Read the email and send a reply to your
friend. You may use the plan below to help you write your email. (80-100 words)

So that's all my news. What
about you? It must be exciting to move to the countryside after you've spent
all your life in the city! What's your new house like? What about the town? Is
it nice? Write and tell me what you like and don't like about your area.

Para I:
Para 2:
Para 3:
Para 4:

opening remarks reason for writing
•
  describe the
  house  say what you like and what you don't like about the place
  you have moved to
•
  closing remarks

                                                                                ©

Module 3

A popular teenage magazine has
asked its teenage readers to send in short stories with the title 'What a
Coincidence!'. Write your story for the magazine (120-180 words). You may use
the plan and ideas below to help you write your story.

Para 1: Who was with you?
e.g. my dad
What were you doing?
e.g. fishing Where were you?
e.g. on Lake Windermere
Para 2: What happened first?
e.g. suddenly fishing line started moving What did you do?
e.g. we pulled fishing line -Y biggest fish
  we'd ever caught

Para
  3:
Para 4:

What happened next?
e.g. took fish home
  & cleaned it found ring mum had lost in the lake inside it
What happened in the end?
e.g.
  mum thrilled cooked special dinner
e.g. we got £300 reward How
  did you feel?
e.g.
  really happy mum gave me £20

              @                                 ©

4

Plan

Para I:
Para 2:
Para 3:
Para 4:
Para 5:

introduce
  the subject and state your opinion
present an
  argument supporting one side of the issue
e.g. robots can do chores around house more free
  time for people
present
  another argument supporting one side of the issue
e.g.
  robots can always be there to offer help —+ assistance to elderly or disabled
  people/ watch over
  children while parents are away
present an opposing viewpoint
e.g. people may depend on robots
  too much even simple tasks may become difficult or tiring restate your opinion

There is an essay
writing competition in the local newspaper and you have decided to write an
essay presenting the arguments for and against the use of household robots in
the future. (120180 words) You may use the plan and ideas below to help you
write your essay.

Robotics experts
  predict that it will not be too long before robots become an ordinary part of
  most households. In my opinion,

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Mid Test
You have received an email from your
new English-speaking pen-friend Andrew.

... And that's how I usually spend my free time. What do you do when
  you have a day off school? How do you usually spend your
  weekends? Have you planned anything special for this weekend?

Write him an email and answer
his 3 questions. Write 80-100 words.

C

5
You have
received an email from your English pen-friend William. Read the extract from
William's email and write a suitable reply to him (120-180 words). You may use
the plan and ideas below to help you write the email.

It's my little
  brother's birthday next week and I want to take him to the cinema with a few
  of his friends. Can you suggest a film that 10-year-old children would enjoy?
  Perhaps a good adventure or a comedy.

Plan

Para 1: • informal greeting
•
  name/type of film; who stars in it
Para 2: •
  short summary of the plot
Para 3: • general comments on the
  plot and the main characters
Para 4: • your recommendation

Useful phrases:

plot: clever, well-written,
fast-paced

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6
Write an email to your English pen-friend to tell him/her all about your
visit to a popular place of interest in your city or country (120 -150 words).

You may use the plan and any of
the phrases below to help you write your email.

How are you? I'm sorry I haven't written for some
  time, but I've been a bit busy lately. Let me tell you about my visit to .

Bye for now,

O

7

Your school magazine has
invited students to write an essay discussing the arguments for and against
taking self-defence classes. Write your article for the magazine (120-180
words). You may use the plan and ideas below to help you write your essay.

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Plan

Para I : opening remarks/ reason
  for writing
e.g. what position you are applying for/where you saw it
Para 2: personal information and relevant qualifications
e.g. student, school exams, previous volunteer work
Para 3: include skills, relevant interests, and personal
  qualities
e.g.
  language skills, always on time/ reliable
Para 4: closing remarks

There is an
advertisement in your local newspaper asking for volunteers to work at the
local animal shelter (120-180 words). You may use the plan and ideas below to
help you write your letter of application.
                                                                           C)

Exit Test
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Robert.

I really loved the concert! What kind
of music do you enjoy? Have you ever  been
to a concert? What artist would you really like to see perform live? Write
back soon,
Robert

Write him a letter and answer
his 3 questions.Write 80-100 words.

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Key to
Tests, Optional Writing
Tapescripts

Key
to Tests

ENTRY
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TEST 1

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a) sights

5 a) glanced

12 exchange

16 remind

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patiently

b) sightings

b) spotted

13 decorate
14
attracts

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18
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b)      survived
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b) horrifying
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3 take

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2 hang out

4 mopped

6 keep

27  In the
  past, my sister used to make fun of Surrealist paintings, but now she loves
  them.
28  Eleanor's
  parents never used to buy her books about monsters when she was a child.

Key to Tests
29 Sally would ViSit her grandparents
quite often when c 36 c 37 38 B 39 B 40 c she still lived in London.
E
30 can't        32 may 34 must               TEST 5
        31 must                33 may             35
can't
                                                                                A           remain                4
stunts                     7 private
F
36 b               37 a        38 b       39 a       40           2
set      5 miniature        8 artistic
                                                                                3
still                       6 portray                   9 plots
G   41
B               42 D       43 E       44 A       45 c
                                                                                B
10 action-packed                     13 special effects
                                                                                11
all-star                                14 box office
H   46 D                47 B        48 E        49
c        50 A
                                                                                12
model making                    15 potter's wheel
                                              TEST
4                                                               c 16 most
talented                     20 more accurately
                                                                                17
most famous                      21 more, easier
I
emotional
response    4 phone line         18 better, better 22 interesting 2 broadband
connection        5 figurative speech        19 worst                23 timest
        3 email account                           6
artificial brain
                                                                                D
24 extremely                            29 very
7
become  11 caters               15
build 25 would sooner 30 completely
8
perform  12 exists 16
invented          26 totally               31 would prefer
9
subscription           13
modem            27 slightly              32 rather
10    divided    14 overcome        28
would rather  33 prefers
17    starts       22 will have been
working E 34 I can't make it, I'm afraid.
18
Will you show        23 is
giving            35 What sort of music do you like?
19    will pass  24 will have completed      36
What do you think of Mozart?
20    'Il be attending      25 will install        37
I absolutely love it!
21    is going to break   26 Are you buying              38
Sure, count me in.
27    B              29 B        31 A        33
c        35 B        F 39 B     41 c         43 c        45 B
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c               30 c         32
c        34 B        42 B        44 A
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36 E 37 D       38 c        39 A       40           46 D       47
E       48 A       49 C       50 B
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41 c 42 F       43 A       44 E       45 B
TEST 6
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46 B 47 C       49 E        50
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B
MID TEST
                                              (MODULES
1-4)                                             B 10 station                   12
cashier          14 skilful
Il gets involved 13 Signs
1
c             7 c          13 B       19           25
2
C         8
                                    B          14
A           20                                               c 15 is visited                     18
will be powered
3
B             9 B          15
B        21 A        27 c        16 be touched      19 has already been sent
                            10 B            16
c            22 c
                                                                                17
was put out              20 was built
5
17 B        23           29
6
c
12 B 18 c 24 c 30 c D 21 is having
her portrait drawn (by a professional painter). 22 has had her London flat
designed by a famous architect.
B 31 c                                                                                32
D    33 A        34 F        35 B        23 will have the handlebars on her
bike fixed (by her father).
24 had her arm examined (by a doctor)
yesterday.
Key to
Tests
E     25 Whichever         27 wherever        29
whenever        c 15 Joan asked Sam if he had ever travelled to a foreign
               26 Whatever            28
However                                                                       country.
16 Mum
told me not to be late for dinner.
F     30 themselves 32 yourselves 34 himself 17 James
and Lilly said that they couldn't go whitewater 31 myself 33 ourselves rafting
that weekend.
18
Liz said that Andrew had taken up trekking three G 35 About every ten minutes.
years before.
36 Go
past the bank and turn left into Smith Street.    19 Lee said that Mark would
begin kitesurfing lessons 37 No, just a ten-minute walk away.         in
summer.
38 Yes,
there's one just around the corner. 20 Sandy told me that the children were
going on a 39 Is it a long way from here? roller coaster ride the next/the
following day.
H
40 E 41 c 42 A 43 B 44 D D 21 Bill explained that he couldn't be at basketball
practice because he had broken his arm.
         1 45               46 B          47
C          48 A                                                    22 Anne
refused to pay for Tom's skydiving lessons.
23     Mary offered to help Sarah with her
application form.
24     Dad warœd the children to play
with the pen knife.
                                                    TEST
7                                                                25 Jennifer
complained that her throat was feeling sore.
A       I tasty       5 embarrased 9 beat
E 26 someone 28 everywhere 30 anyone 2 home-made 6 cut 10 eating
                                                                                27
Everyone             29 nothing
3
roast    7 burn    Il
screamed
4
starving               8
shaking               12 chewing
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31 doesn't he       33
wasn't it           35 shall we
                                                                                32
has he                  34 doesn't it
B

13 took up            15 snacks            17 rich
              14 going on            16
human            18 leads
G
36 Yes, it really
hurts. 37 Oh, that's good. c 19 were  23 had eaten
38 Hmm ... I
don't know.
21     doesn't grow   24 discuss
39 Oh dear!
What happened?
22     wouldn't have scratched             25
exercised
                                                                                40
Get well soon.
23     take  26 will connect
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41           42 F        43
Ns      44 T        45 T
D
27 had     29 had
brought    31 were not
               28 used                30
had taken
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c            47 E          48 D          49 A         50 B
E
32 might  34 needn't            36
shouldn 't
          33 mustn t      35 may                                                                               EXIT
TEST
               37 B           38                39
D           40 E            41 c                               1 c              7
A           13 B           19 B           25 c
                                                                                2
c              8 A            14 B            20 c
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42 c                                 44 E            45 F            46
D                                                  9 c            15 c            21
c            27 c
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A          28
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A          50                                                     5                                    17
c          23                29 c
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c            18 c             24 B         30
TEST 8
                                                                                B
31                                      33                       T        35 NS
A       1 rucksack             4 total    7
face
2   map    5 bump  8 bruised              c
36 c     37 B        38 E         39 A        40 D
3   sprained            6 first aid kit         9
survived
B       10 rescued            12 sling  14
instead of
                Il sunscreen             13
injured
Suggested Answers to Optional Writing

MODULE
1
In
Kovran, Siberia, we have a week-long celebration called the Alkhalalalaj
Harvest Festival. It takes place every third week in September. The festival
celebrates the end of the harvest after a tong summer of working in the fields.
People
prepare for this festival by carving a wooden pole. The male villagers walk for
70 km to place the beautiful carved pole on top of Mount Elvel. They also leave
food for Kamuli, the mountain god. When the men return from the mountain, the
villagers prepare for the more fun-packed activities.
When
the big day comes, school children sing to open the festival. The enthusiastic
crowds cheer excitedly while watching a display of fire dances, music, and
singing. There is a atmosphere, with people in colourful clothes dancing the evening
away. We all stay up all night eating and drinking along the brightly decorated
village streets.
The
Harvest Festival is truly a fantastic event. We all feel tired but very happy
after the week-long activities. What I love most about it is the music and
dancing that continues all through the night.
MODULE 2
Hi Sue,
Thanks
for your email. It was great to hear that you're well. I'm doing OK too. Let me
tell you about my new life! Our new house in the country is amazing. It has
four bedrooms and a big living room and kitchen. There's also an attic, which Dad will change into
a games room. What I love about it most is the garden. It's huge! The town
isn't bad, either. I really like the wide, tree, lined streets. What I don't
like, though, is that it's very quiet. Well, that's it for now. Write soon.
MODULE
3
Last weekend, Dad and I went fishing
on Lake
Windermere. It was a beautiful sunny day and the water was very calm. Mum had made sandwiches
for us to eat, and we were having a great time talking and laughing.
We had
been fishing for about an hour when, all of a sudden, my fishing line started
moving. Dad helped me pull the line, but the fish was very Strong and we had to
pull for more than half an hour before we got it on board. When we did, we saw
the biggest fish we had ever caught! We took the fish home and Dad started
cleaning it. Mum and I were watching him when, suddenly, he cried out
"Look! A ring!" We looked, and there inside the fish was the ring
that Mum had lost when she and Dad were at the lake a few weeks before!
All of us were so surprised, we
couldn't stop laughing and shouting. Mum was so happy that she even gave me
£20 to buy myself a treat. I can't wait to go fishing again!
MODULE
4
Robotics experts predict that it will not be too long before robots
become an ordinary part of most households. In my opinion, the presence of
robots in homes will be a wonderful thing.
First of all, robots will be able to do all the chores around the house.
For example, they will be able to do the cleaning, the cooking, and maybe even
the shopping. As a result, families Will be able to spend more quality time
together.
Secondly, robots wilt be able to act as carers. For instance, they will
be able to babysit children and look after the elderly. Consequently, families
will not need to spend extra money on expensive home help, so they will have
more money to improve their lives.
On the other hand, people may come to depend on robots too much. This means that if
their robot stops working they may find it especially difficult or tiring to do
even the simplest of tasks.
All in all, it seems to me that robots will be extremely useful around
the house, but no matter how helpful they may be, we should not rety on them
completely.
MID TEST
Dear Andrew,
Thanks for your email. It sounds like you have fun in your spare time.
Let me tell you about myself. When I have a day off school, I often hang out with
my friends. We usually listen to music or go to the cinema. At the weekends, I
do my chores in the morning and I play football at the local pitch in
the afternoons. This weekend Dad and I have planned something special. We've
decided to go fishing by the lake. We might even camp there overnight. I'm sure it'll
be a lot of fun! I have to go now. Your friend, Richard
MODULE 5
Dear
William,
I've just received your mail and I think taking your brother and his
friends to the cinema for his birthday is a great idea. I suggest you go and
see Speed Racer, which is an action film based on a 1960s Japanese cartoon. It
stars Emile Hirsch and Christina Ricci.
Suggested
Answers to Optional Writing
The film is
about a brilliant racing car driver called Speed Racer. Speed Racer finds out
that some powerful business people are making drivers cheat in races in order
to make a lot of money. So he decides to do something to stop the bad guys. The
plot is clever but a little hard to follow in the first 20 minutes or so, but
keep watching it because the action is great! The characters are likeable and
well-developed, while the ending is exciting, which the kids will love. Well,
that's about it! I really recommend this fitm because 10-year-old boys will
love all the amazing car races, Let me know how it goes! Alex
MODULE
6
Dear
Sam,
How are
you? I'm sorry I haven't written for some time, but I've a bit busy lately. Let
me tell you about my visit to the Moscow Zoo with my sister and her friends
last weekend. It's an amazing place! It has more than 5,000 animals and birds,
and different areas such as a Night Animal House and an African Animals
section.
When we got there, we went
straight to see the big cats. There are Siberian tigers and Snow leopards in
the Moscow
Zoo. Have you ever seen
these incredible cats up close?
There
are also aquariums with fish from all over the world. In the afternoon, we had
lunch at one of the zoo's cafés.
I'm
telling you, the whole experience was great. I can't wait to go back there
again because there is so much more to see and do at the Moscow Zoo! Bye for
now, Natasha
MODULE
7
A
recent survey in the UK found that 6% of school children team self-defence in
schools. But the question is whether more children should be encouraged to
learn self-defence.
There
are advantages to running self-defence classes in schools. Firstly, self-defence
techniques teach children how to either avoid a threatening situation, or how
to protect themselves against an attacker. Consequently, they learn how to use
their common sense to stay wt Of trouble and also become more confidat, as they
are no longer vulnerable targets. Secondly, taking a self-defence class keeps
children fit, as it is an excellent form of exercise. As a result, children get
in shape and lead a healthier life.
On
the other hand, there are some arguments against running self-defence courses
in schools. To begin with, classes and equipment may be expensive. Because of
this, it is not affordable for everyone. Moreover, some people may misuse the
skills they have been taught. For instance, instead of running away in a
threatening situation, children may try to put up a fight against a violent
attacker and become seriously injured.
In
conclusion, there are arguments both for and against children learning
self-defence in schools. I strongly believe that self-defence should be taught
in schools, as it is important that children know how to protect themselves. However, it should be up to parents to
decide whether or not their children will take part.
MODULE
8
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am
writing with reference to your advertisement in Friday's edition of the 'Mirror
Review'. I am interested in applying to be a volunteer at the local animal
shelter.
I am fifteen years old and
I am in my fwrth year of high school. As for previous  I have wŒked as a volunteer at
the local zoo feeding and cleaning the animals. In addition, last summer I
worked part-time at my father's animal clinic where I learned to deal with a
variety of animals. I am described by my teache•ß as cheerful, hardworking
and reliable. Moreover, I am particularly good at languages. I have just taken
the Lower English exam and passed with a grade A. My interests include
football, tennis and trekking. Please find my application form attached. I can
be contacted at the number on my application form at any time. I would be very
grateful if you considered me as a volunteer. look forward to hearing from you,
Yours faithfully,
Mary Smith
EXIT TEST
Dear
Robert,
Thank
you for your letter. It was nice of you to drop me a line.
I like
many different kinds of music, but I mostly listen to pop. I haven't been to
many concerts, but I actually had the chance to see Shakira live last year when
I was in London, and she was really fantastic!
My
favourite artist is Beyonce. I'd really tike to see her perform live because
she's a fantastic singer and I love all her music. My favourite songs are
'Irreplaceable and 'Me, Myself and I'.
Well,
that's atl for now. Write back soon.
Linda

Tapescripts

Test I — Listening
Interviewer: I asked some young people about special
occasions in their country and how they celebrate them.
Speaker i: (young woman)
In
Bolivia, a girls' sixteenth birthday is very important. The birthday girt wears
a white dress and dances the first dance with her father or grandfather. She
also dances with fifteen other partners, as each dance represents one year of
her life. It is a sign of becoming a lady.
Speaker
2: (man)
Holi, the Hindu Festival
of Colours takes place each year in India around the end of February or the
beginning of March. Everyone throws blue, green and yellow powders at one another on the second day of
Holi. In fact your clothing is never same again! It's all great fun and people
believe that the powders will keep illnesses away.
Speaker
3: (man)
People in Thailand
celebrate their new year by throwing water over one another. Songkran, the Thai
New Year, hapsms each year in mid-April. The Thai people and visitors use
buckets, bowls, garden hoses, water guns, and even elephants to carry the water.
Speaker
4: (woman)
Las Fallas Festival is a
week-long festival in  which celebrates Saint Joseph 's Day with loud music, partying, and fire
dances around huge open fires, where people tell stories from
the past. Many people
dress in traditional costumes, though modern cŒtumes are also common. The
festival ends with an amazing fireworks display.
Speaker
5: (man)
The Ivrea Carnival in Italy includes fantastic street parties and parades
but what makes it different from other carnivals are the orange battles, where
people separate into special teams and throw oranges at each other. This comes
from a custom that started in the Middle Ages, when local residents threw the beans that the local ruler gave
to the poor out onto the streets to express their dissatisfaction.

Jeremy:
Welcome to the show, Adam. We keep hearing that humans are destroying the
different habitats on Earth. Could you tell us What this actually means?
Adam:
Certainly! Man has been damaging the land, sea, and air around him and as a
result he is also threatening the sumval of plants and animals that live there.
Jeremy: Why is this
happening?
Adam: One Of the reasons
is that we are increasing the world's population by about one and a half
billion people every ten years. More people means we need more food and
therefore more land to grow the food. So, in trying to feed all these people,
we
destroy the habitats of the animals
and plants that live in the areas we transform into farms. ExiYts believe that
over one hundred species become extinct every day because of us. Jeremy: What
are some other causes of habitat destruction? Adam: Scientists believe that the
poisonous chemicals we throw in the sea witl cause the sea life to change or
die out. Also, they say that we are destroying the forests, which make half of
the oxygen in the world. Of course we cannot live without oxygen, but a large
number of us seem to believe that this problem isn't so serious and hope that
it Will just go away by itself! Jeremy. So how can we stop destroying natural
habitats? Adam: There are dozens of things we can do, but I believe that we should
first turn our attention to our seas, lakes and rivers. People keep throwing
rubbish and poisonous chemicals into
them, putting wildlife at risk. And this is one of the most serious
problems that a huge number of plant and animal species face. Jeremy: Well,
you've given all of us much to think about, Adam, thank you for your time.
Adam: Thank you.

Test 3 — Listening

Interviewer:
I've asked some people to talk about dreaming. Here's what they said.
Speaker
1: (man)
The night before I went to school for
the first time, I had dreamt that my teacher was going to be that big, green
ugly monster! Naturally, the next day I was kicking and screaming and refusing
to go to school. When my mother finally managed to drag me there and I met my
teacher, I felt so relieved! She looked like an angel!
Speaker
2: (woman)
I think that
what we see in our sleep tells us something important about us and that
nightmares try to warn us of something bad. That's why I always keep a dream
dictionary by my bed, and I often look at it whenever I have had a particularly
strange dream.
Speaker
3: (woman)
I was very upset when I lost my favourite pen that my granddad had given
me. We searched the whole house but we found nothing. I went to bed worrying
and dreamt that while I was walking in the garden, I saw a shiny object under
the rose bush. When I woke up the next morning, I went to that bush and my pen
was there, exactly like in my dream!
Speaker
4: (young boy)
I keep
dreaming about the same thing most nights. In my dream, I am always waiting a
long time for buses and trains. Therefore, I am always late getting to school.
When I get there, my teacher screams and shouts at me. I always wake up tired
but relieved that it isn't true.
Speaker
5: (young boy)
Last
night, I went to bed after reading a horror book on mysterious monsters around
the world. Later I dreamt about
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fighting and kicking a huge ugly sea monster that was
trying to eat me! I woke up screaming and fell off my bed as I was trying to
escape from the terrifying creature!
Test 4 — Listening
Interviewer:
We asked some people to tell us what they think about mobile phones, and this
is what they said.
Speaker
1: (man)
Mobile phones are great, but there are some things about them that I
don't like. For example, I don't like it that I always want to check my phone
to see if I have a message. Also, I don't like it when I panic if my phone
isn't near me. What I'm saying is I don't think it's good that I rely so much
on a gadget!
Speaker 2: (woman)
I love
my mobile phone. Mostly, I use it to send text messages to my friends. I
probably send between 100 and 200 text messages a week. It's expensive to send
so many texts, though. I have a big phone bill every month. But I don't care,
because it's worth the cost to stay in touch with my mends.
Speaker
3: (woman)
Some
people say that mobile phones can cause illnesses. They say they are dangerous
because of the radiation. I don't know if this is true, but just to be on the
safe side, I only use my mobile for quick conversations. If I know I am going
to have a long conversation, I use a regular phone.
Speaker
4: (teenage girt)
Mobile
phones are one of the best inventions. No matter where I am, I can always
contact my parents if I need help. This makes me feel secure, and it makes my
parents feel safe too. They worry about me less now because they know they can
contact me at any time.
Speaker
5: (man)
There's one thing that
really annoys me about mobile phones. It's to do with text messaging. I don't
like how people shorten every word they can, and spell words incorrectly.
Sometimes you can't even understand what someone has written, because there is
not one word in their text message that is spelt how it shwld be!
Mid
Test (Modules 1-4) — Listening
Sam: Hi Ånna! What
are you doing?
Anna:
I'm going into town to buy a present for my mum. It's her birthday this
weekend.
Sam:
Oh. What are you going to buy her?
Anna:
I'm not sure. I was thinking about getting her a book, but I've changed my
mind. A book is a bit boring.
Sam: I
agree. A book isn't exciting at all!
Anna: I
know. Oh dear I'm no good at choosing presents! Sam: Don't worry! I love
shopping for presents! I can come with you if you like and help you.
Anna:
Really? Are you sure? Don't you have hockey practice today?
Sam:
Usually, yes. But our coach is ill today, so I'm free. Come on, let's go!
Anna:
OK. I was thinking of going to that huge store in the city centre, first.
Sam:
Good idea. We'll definitely find something there.
Anna: I hope so. I want to buy Mum something really nice. What did you
get your mum for her last birthday, Sam? Sam: Well, I didn't have much to
spend, so I borrowed a video camera from a friend and made her a movie.
Anna:
Wow! That was definitely a bright idea!
Sam: Well, I recorded everyone in my family and some of Mum's friends. We
all said what Mum means to us or told a funny story. Anna: She must have loved
it.
Sam:
She did! In fact, she liked it so much she asked me to make another video for
her next birthday.
Anna:
Wow, you really do have good ideas! I'm glad you're helping me today.
Test 5 — Listening
Interviewer:
I spoke to some people about music. Here's what they said.
Speaker
1: (young man)
Both my
parents and my older brother have a career in music, so our house has always
been full of tunes and melodies. One of my first memories is sitting beside my
mother at the piano listening to her play a beautiful piece of classical music.
So it should come as no surprise that I'm following in their footsteps, and
starting a career in the music industry too.
Speaker
2: (young woman)
I don't
know how they did it, but my friends have convinced me to join a local singing
contest with them! I love singing, and I'm always the first to grab the guitar
and start a singsong, but that's only when I'm among friends. This time dozens
of strangers will be listening to me, and I'm not so sure whether they'll
appreciate my voice!
Speaker
3: (young man)
For
those of us who love music, I believe there's nothing better than seeing your
favourite singer or band perform live. For me, nothing compares to watching them on
stage and sharing the thrill and excitement with the other members of the
audience. Of course I can't afford to go to live shows all the time, but I do
so whenever I get the chance!
Speaker
4: (teenage girl)
You
couldn't really say I have a broad musical taste ... and it's not that I
haven't tried to get into lots of different types of music, because I have. My brother and
sister have completely different tastes to mine and I have to hear their music
every day at home. So you couldn't even say that I'm not exposed to different
types. But the fact is, I only like pop. And if you like something, I don't see
anything wrong with sticking to it.
Speaker
5: (young man)
I really want to become a
professional musician, I wonckr whether I have a natural ability to create
beautiful music. I mean, playing around on the piano and coming with happy
little tunes is one thing, but doing this professionally is not something I'm
sure I'll be able to do well. One thing is sure, though. I'll give it a try!
Test 6 — Listening
Alex:
Hi Ben! How was football practice?
Ben:
Great! What did you do this afternoon, Alex?
Alex:
Nothing. I don't have anything to do after school on Wednesdays. My Art teacher
suggested that I join an afterschool Art class. So I am thinking about doing
that. Ben: That's a great idea! You're really good at painting and drawing.
Alex: Thanks. Where are
you going now? You look like you are in a hurry.
Ben: I am. I'm on my way to the
hospital. I'm a volunteer there. Usually, I only work on Saturday mornings. But
today they called me and asked if I c,txlld help out this evening for a few
tn.Jrs.
Alex:
Oh. What's it like being a volunteer?
Ben:
It's great! The patients are always happy to see me. It makes me feel really
good to know that I am doing something to help people.
Alex:
Wow. How long have you been a volunteer?
Ben:
For one year. My Mum works at the hospital. She gave me the idea about
volunteering. She thought I would like to do something worthwhile.
Alex: I
think I would like to help people who are ill, too. Do you think I could go
with you sometime to see what you do?
Ben: Of
course. In fact, why don't you come With me now?
Alex: I would love too! Ben: Great. Let's go!
Test 7 — Listening
Ian: Hi
Claire! Guess what! Mum and Dad have finally agreed to let me have a pet!
Claire: Really? That's great, Ian! What are you going
to get? Ian: Adog! Definitely, a dog! I'm going to get one from an animal
shelter. Do you want to come with me and help me choose one?
Claire:              No. I don't like
dogs.
Ian:
You don't like dogs! Why not! Everyone likes dogs!
Claire:
Everyone but me. Don't laugh but I'm really scared Of them. I shake like a leaf
even when I look at a picture of a dog, or see one on television.
Ian:
But why? A dog won't hurt you.
Claire:
I don't know why. My mum thinks it's because a dog bit me on the hand when I
was a baby. Ian: What happens when you see a dog?
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Claire: Well, I Start shaking and sometimes even crying too. I can't even
run away if I see a dog, because I freeze on the spot and can't move.
Ian: Wow. But you're wrong to avoid dogs. You'll never get over your fear
if you keep avoiding them.
Claire:
I've tried. But it's no good.
Ian:
Poor you.
Claire: Yes. But my brother, John, says it's worse for him! Just like
you, he really wants a pet dog. But of course there is no way we can have one
in our house!
Ian: Oh
well, you can tell him he can come and see my dog whenever he wants.
Claire: Thanks! I
will.
Test 8 — Listening
Interviewer:
I spoke to some people about dealing with challenges, and here's what they
said.
Speaker I: (young woman)
When my friends asked me to go rock climbing with them, I wasn't sure,
because I am scared of heights. But I decided to be brave and try it. It was
scary, but when I got to the top, I felt a real sense of achievement. Next
week, I am trying skydiving. I think it is important to face whatever it is
that scares you.
Speaker
2: (man)
A ser-ious injury really changes your life. I don't remember much about
the accident, but I remember waking up in a hospital rocgn with two broken legs
and a bruised spine. Now, six months later I have fully recovered, but I don't
think I could have done it without the support and encouragement of those close
to me.
Speaker
3: (woman)
I am very close to my family. close, in fact, that living in another
country was something that I thought I couldn't cope with. But when I was 18, I
had to go overseas to study. I thought I would miss my family too much and have
to leave university before I finished my degree. I'd just never imagined that I
could make it on my own. But, I did stay, and ended up loving it.
Speaker
4: (young man)
It's very satisfying to that seem nearly impossible at first. That's why,
as soon as I finish one challenge, I'm off to face the next, more difficult
one. For example, last year I ran half a marattm. This year, I am training to
the whole marattm. Next year, I want to climb the tallest mountain in the UK.
Speaker
5: (woman)
I've always believed that positive thinking plays an important role in a
person's life. I've had to face many difficulties and I've found that the best
way to deal with them successfully is to have a positive attitude. The way we
think about something has a strong impact on how we feel and how we behave, so
if you believe in your ability to achieve something and hope for the best, good
things Will probably happen to you.

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Exit
Test (Modules 1-8) — Listening
Interviewer:
I spoke to some young people about challenges, and here's what they had to say.
Speaker
I: (young man)
When my
friend first suggested we try skydiving, I thought that he was crazy! Why would
I want to jump out of a plane, or do anything else that might put my life at
risk? But now, four years later, not only do I go skydiving whenever I get the
chance, but I also love kitesurfing, whitewater rafting and any other exciting
activity that presents a real challenge for me!
Speaker 2: (young woman)
I've
always thought that life's difficult enough, without us trying to make it
harder. That's why I don't understand people who put themselves in danger
through various extreme sports, or any other activities that may cause
injuries. It's not that I'm afraid, but "better safe than sorry" is
my motto!
Speaker
3: (teenage boy)
I think
I am old enough to start working. I've discussed it with my parents and we've
decided that I'll be working part-time at my dad's restaurant, after school.
It'll be a real challenge for me, trying to balance school and work. But I
think I'll be able to cope well.
Speaker
4: (young man)
I ast
year my friends persuaded me to go trekking in the mountains with them. It
wasn't that bad, but what I remember most about the experience are all the cuts
and bruises I got! Sure, it was challenging enough for me to walk for hours
through forests and up the mountainside, but I'd have to think twice before
going with them next time.
Speaker 5: (young woman)
One of the things I enjoy
most in life is to get involved in new and exciting things in the company of my
friends. Unfortunately, my best friends are also my most boring friends! I can
never seem to tear them away from their computers or TVs long enough for us to
do something different, something thrilling. So, when it comes to kitesurfing
or skydiving, I'm on my own!

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