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Test 3 - Module 3
1. VOCABULARY
A. Circle the correct answer.
1. This class will enable / present students to develop their reading and writing skills.
2. The government is planning to emphasise / implement the new measures in two weeks.
3. I have decided to use the public transport instead of driving my car to work in order to economise / limit on petrol.
4. This proposal will outline / outweigh a programme for the environmental awareness week at our school.
5. I’d like to thank the volunteers who contributed their time and effort on / to making this event successful.
6. You should wait for others to finish what they are saying and not interrupt / replace them all the time.
7. You can take the day off tomorrow on impact / condition that you finish this task today.
8. Congratulations to everyone invested / involved in the project! You’ve done an excellent job.
9. Frequent / Time-consuming shoppers at our shop are given special discounts as a reward.
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B. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
1. Without any , he is the best and most reliable employee of the company.
a. fail b. doubt c. warning d. delay
2. Instead of the usual TV show, Martha suggested watching a film .
a. for sure b. for good c. for a change d. for a while
3. Frank is very ambitious; he always high and does everything in his power to achieve them.
a. sets… prices b. sets… traps c. sets… goals d. sets… examples
4. I think the best way to your differences is to discuss what’s been bothering each of you.
a. reduce b. rewrite c. resolve d. rebuild
5. The professor specialises French literature.
a. on b. about c. at d. in
6. Gerard concentrated his homework and ignored the noise coming from the street.
a. on b. with c. to d. in
7. Tim’s mother that he had done all his homework when she found him playing his computer game.
a. assumed b. proposed c. inquired d. hesitated
8. You are walking too fast and I can’t you.
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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. He had to pay a fine after the police caught him driving recklessly in a area. RESIDENT
2. I wouldn’t recommend that hotel, as it is located on the outskirts of the city, which is very
. CONVENIENT
3. Sadly, his about the tropical storm were confirmed. PREDICT
4. Mrs Brown had very high of her daughter, Jenny, and was disappointed
when she didn’t win the competition. EXPECT
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5. I found the lecture quite , as I learnt a lot of things I didn’t know about
ancient civilisations. INFORM
6. This building is very old, so it constantly needs . MAINTAIN
7. Have you finished the yet? ASSIGN
8. We used to come here when we were children. REGULAR
9. You can use my mobile phone as many times as you need. I’ve got
calls and Internet access. LIMIT
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box.
There are two extra phrases which you do not need to use.

without exception give your word field of study course of action get rid of
in response to the future holds for the sake of cross my mind take into consideration

1. I received this email the questions I asked about the programme.

2. How could you? You that you would never tell anyone.
3. Harry finally bought a new computer and the old one.
4. Jeremy seemed so fond of life in the big city that it had never that he might move to the
countryside.
5. You should the facilities provided in the area before you buy the house.
6. He wasn’t very happy with his job at the company, but he decided to stay his family.
7. The best is to stick to our initial plan and hope that everything will work out well.
8. This is a very important meeting and all employees must attend it.
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2. GRAMMAR
A. Circle the correct answer.
1. A: Can you help me with my maths homework?
B: Sure, as soon as I finish / will finish writing this essay.
2. Students mustn’t / needn’t pay the fees in advance, but they can do so if they want.
3. You should stay in bed if you don’t / won’t feel well.
4. This can’t / must be Kate’s sister. They look very much alike.
5. I think you would / should stop acting like a four-year-old.
6. I will have set the table by the time you will get / get home.
7. They said they might / ought go on a picnic this weekend, but they aren’t sure.
8. The train will have been leaving / leaves in ten minutes.
9. Supposing you had / have a lot of money, what would you do with it?
10. A: Hurry up, Claire! The rest of the group will be leaving / is about to leave!
B: OK. I will take / will have taken a photo of this monument and be right there!
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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. If the travel agency (not give) us a discount, we
(not go) on such an expensive trip.
2. If you (come) across Georgiana Elliot’s new book, please
(buy) it for me.
3. By the time we get to the office, the meeting (already / start).
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4. I will wait here until the bus (arrive).

5. I (not travel) abroad this summer because I can’t afford it.
6. I (not stay) at that hotel if it (not have)
Internet access.
7. At ten o’clock tomorrow, we (relax) at the spa.
8. By seven o’clock, it (rain) for two hours.
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C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. You must
use the word given without changing it. Use between two and five words, including the
word given.
1. They don’t have money, so they cannot afford to go on holiday. would
If they go on holiday.
2. The secretary has not arrived at the office yet, so the emails have not been sent. when
The emails will be sent
at the office.
3. Taking part in the play is optional for very young students. to
Very young students
part in the play.
4. We are planning to move house very soon. going
We house very soon.
5. I’m sure Fay is a great painter because her works are sold for millions of euros. must
Fay a great painter
because her works are sold for millions of euros.
6. Harold should eat healthily if he wants his health to improve. unless
Harold’s health will
he eats healthily.
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3. READING
You will read an article about the Homeless World Cup. Five sentences have been removed from the text. Choose
from the sentences A-F the one which best fits each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence which you do not need
to use.

Playing for a dream

Just a few years ago, Ken was sleeping rough on the streets. He was only
eighteen years old and had nowhere to go. ‘It was horrible,’ he said. ‘Some
people were kind and bought me sandwiches, but many just passed by as if
I didn’t exist. In the winter, I would wake up freezing cold. In the daytime, I
looked through rubbish bins to see if there was anything I could sell. That’s
where I met Robert. At first, I thought he had come to ask me to leave, but
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he explained he was from a homeless charity called Street Aid and invited
me to their shelter. Street Aid were amazing. (1) ’
Things got better and better for Ken. Not only did he have a place to stay
and was no longer cold and hungry, but Street Aid also provided him with health care and got him back in education. ‘I
have finally been given an opportunity. I am starting to have goals in life.’ (2) He was invited to join the Homeless
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‘Back when I was sleeping on the streets, I would never have believed where I am now. I have always had a passion for
football, but I would never have imagined this. Playing in the Homeless World Cup, making so many friends and getting
encouragement from so many people is something else. People have been incredibly kind. In the future, I’d like to become
a coach to give to other homeless people what Street Aid and the Football Team gave me. They changed how I see myself
and gave me a chance to live a better life. Actually, they saved my life.’
People who are homeless are mostly isolated and don’t have others to share their thoughts with. Getting involved in
football helps people learn how to communicate, build relationships and be part of a team. (3) One player, Marco,
said, ‘Before the football team, my life was chaos. All I thought about was surviving each day and I had no goals for the
future. Now I have dreams for the first time. I’d like to become a paramedic one day to help other people.’
The Homeless World Cup has changed the lives of countless homeless people of all ages. It celebrates its work every year by
organising an international football championship with teams of homeless people from 70 different countries. (4)
Talking at a homelessness conference in Cape Town in 2001, they both agreed that football could dramatically change the
lives of homeless people and they were not wrong. Two years later, in 2003, the first Homeless World Cup tournament
took place in Graz, Austria.
(5) Everyone involved in organising the matches finds the experience extremely positive and touching, and
members of the public are also strongly affected. Watching homeless football players giving whatever they have in a game,
understanding how far they have come and how much hard work has gone into training, people see homeless people
differently. In every city where the Homeless World Cup tournament is held, homeless people say that their relationship
with the public is much better. Football really can change lives.

A. For some, it’s the first time that other people are D. He was soon on his way to fame.
counting on them and this responsibility gives them E. It all happened thanks to Scotsman Mel Young and
a purpose. Austrian Harald Schmied.
B. The Homeless World Cup has affected many people, F. Then Ken’s life changed even more.
not just the homeless players.
C. They arranged for me to have a bed in their shelter
with access to a hot shower and kitchen where there
were two hot meals a day.
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4. LISTENING
You are going to hear short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about
what you heard. Choose the picture a, b or c which answers the question correctly.

1 a. b. c.

2 a. b. c.

Friday Saturday Tuesday

3 a. b. c.

4 a. b. c.

5 a. b. c.

6 a. b. c.
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Midterm Test
1. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
1. It is for the students at our school to wear uniforms.
a. valid b. mandatory c. complimentary d. partial
2. Last year we went on a road trip across the country in our .
a. hostel b. cabin c. resort d. caravan
3. What can I do to the damage I caused to your mobile phone?
a. stand out b. turn out c. go through with d. make up for
4. The robbers quickly got into the car and with the money.
a. broke into b. made off c. held up d. picked out
5. This company cannot possibly such a demanding project.
a. possess b. proceed c. consist d. undertake
6. Mr Wilson takes great in his children’s achievements.
a. pride b. advantage c. care d. notice
7. He is a doctor who in plastic surgery.
a. specialises b. contributes c. concentrates d. relates
8. It’s in here; I can’t breathe. Let’s open the windows.
a. confined b. messy c. stuffy d. deserted
9. How long does each training last?
a. gear b. rate c. session d. incentive
10. They visited the garden when they were in London.
a. botanical b. coral c. geographical d. archaeological
11. After the we couldn’t go out because of the snow.
a. blizzard b. heatwave c. mist d. downpour
12. They were to five years in prison.
a. charged b. convicted c. accused d. sentenced
13. Gloria hasn’t seen her family since she moved to Spain a year ago and she feels very .
a. mysterious b. remote c. homesick d. overwhelming
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14. The little girl burst tears when her mother refused to buy her some chocolate.
a. out b. out of c. in d. into
15. The Browns were tired of the noise of the city centre, so they bought a house on the of the city.
a. habitat b. outskirts c. neighbourhood d. suburbs
16. Our grandmother never punishes us; she always the mistakes we make.
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17. We spent five days in a small coastal village which remains by tourism.
a. undercover b. untouched c. unknown d. uninteresting
18. You should before you agree to his proposal; he is not an honest person.
a. think twice b. toss and turn c. cross your mind d. breathe a sigh of relief
19. The advantages of their offer the disadvantages. We should accept it.
a. sound b. outweigh c. outline d. propose
20. The showed the old lady how to fasten her seatbelt before the plane took off.
a. travel agent b. tour guide c. coastguard d. flight attendant
21. My little brother always makes me laugh. He the funniest stories.
a. keeps up with b. comes up with c. curls up d. sets out
22. This is a(n) matter and it won’t be easily resolved.
a. informative b. rewarding c. former d. complicated
23. The police asked the witness to his version of how the accident had happened.
a. refer b. recount c. rebuild d. replace
24. We haven’t set a for our wedding yet.
a. trap b. goal c. date d. task
25. Jerry was tired and hungry, so he had to rest for a before he continued climbing the mountain.
a. good b. while c. sake d. change
26. The at the sides of the street applauded as the runners ran past.
a. victims b. spectators c. participants d. audiences
27. Lots of people have to long distances to get to work.
a. commute b. undergo c. maintain d. ensure
28. , I was against his decision to leave his job, but now I realise he made the right choice.
a. Radically b. Eventually c. Initially d. Regularly
29. Who knows what will happen? I don’t think anyone can the future.
a. predict b. narrate c. comment d. present
30. Anyone who the law should be punished.
a. serves b. meets c. commits d. breaks
31. I would like to make a about the poor service we had at your restaurant.
a. purchase b. complaint c. request d. profit
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32. Rachel succeeded passing her driving test and was thrilled.
a. to b. on c. in d. with

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2. GRAMMAR
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

1. … and now Martin has the ball and yes, he a brilliant goal!
a. scores b. has scored c. is scoring d. has been scoring
2. You’re so annoying. You whatever I do.
a. have always critised b. are always criticising c. criticise always d. have always been criticising
3. Would you like chips with your steak, sir?
a. few b. no c. some d. lots
4. Tina Spanish for three years now.
a. learns b. is learning c. has learnt d. has been learning
5. When we were young, we often fishing with our grandfather.
a. have gone b. went c. had gone d. were going
6. I couldn’t stop him. He was running .
a. fastest b. as fast as c. faster and faster d. less fast than
7. She was tired because she the house all day.
a. cleaned b. had cleaned c. was cleaning d. had been cleaning
8. Don’t worry, Dad. I carefully.
a. ’ll drive b. ’ll have been driving c. was going to drive d. ’ll have driven
9. When he was twelve, Peter solve difficult exercises.
a. may b. could c. can d. might
10. I really think you to see a doctor about these headaches.
a. must b. should c. ought d. would
11. When you this button, the machine stops.
a. pressed b. will press c. would press d. press
12. If he isn’t home yet, he still be at the office.
a. must b. has to c. can d. needn’t
13. Sally really enjoyed dinner we had at the new Italian restaurant.
a. a b. the c. some d. –
14. My sister to the cinema twice this month.
a. will have been b. was c. has been d. has gone
15. There weren’t people at the mall today. It’s usually a lot more crowded.
a. much b. few c. plenty d. many
16. We of going to the new Mexican restaurant tonight. How about coming with us?
a. are thinking b. thought c. will think d. think
17. I bought a second pair of glasses because I knew I them.
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a. have needed b. would need c. will have needed d. must need

18. Your children speak English than mine.
a. as well b. the better c. much better d. the best

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19. By the time we got to the station, the train .

a. left b. will have left c. was leaving d. had left
20. Look out! You into that tree.
a. are going to crash b. will be crashing c. are crashing d. was going to crash
21. Excuse me, madam, you please turn off your mobile phone?
a. need b. would c. must d. ought
22. Unless Tony harder, he won’t get promoted.
a. had worked b. doesn’t work c. works d. didn’t work
23. Cathy cook anything today. We’re going to have dinner at her brother’s.
a. doesn’t b. wouldn’t c. can’t d. doesn’t have to
24. In tonight’s episode, our beloved couple finally married.
a. gets b. got c. is getting d. was getting
25. What with the money he won in the lottery?
a. did he b. did he do c. he did d. he did do
26. The stadium was almost empty. Very people had come to watch the match because of the rain.
a. many b. much c. few d. little
27. That is definitely the best book I .
a. ever read b. had ever read c. read d. have ever read
28. Her family hasn’t heard from her since she to Barcelona.
a. moved b. had moved c. was moving d. will be moving
29. homeless were provided with food and shelter.
a. Any b. The c. - d. A
30. Don’t worry, Mum. I’ll call you as soon as the plane .
a. will land b. landing c. lands d. going to land
31. Alan his parents at the weekend, but something came up at work.
a. had been visiting b. was visiting c. would visit d. was going to visit
32. By the time the guests arrive, she cooking.
a. will have finished b. is finishing c. will finish d. will be finishing
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Read the texts and answer questions 1-7. Choose a, b, c or d.

A. B.

Today the nation breathed a sigh of relief as

police officers recovered the famous painting
Hummingbirds by J. H. Radcliffe, which was stolen
Address: Tel.:
Eyewitness from the National Art Gallery last week.
216 Ran dolp h 545 -27 8-3 136
Name: Public interest in Radcliffe’s work increased after a
Eleo nora Mar kham Lane documentary exploring his gripping but tragic life
Date: Time: was broadcast last year. The painter, who died in
Thu rsda y, May 3
rd 11.0 3 a.m. the early 1820s while living in Paris, was described
e exh ibiti on was n’t as a man ‘of great mind and exceptional abilities’. A
It was 8.3 0 in the mor ning. The Rad cliff priceless collection of his work is being displayed
and I was
sch edu led to ope n for ano ther 30 minu tes at the National Art Gallery until May 28, with the
with man y othe rs, at the
wait ing in line with a frie nd, alon g exit ing
main focus being the 18th century masterpiece
two men
Nat iona l Art Gall ery. Tha t’s whe n I saw Hummingbirds.
the build ing thro ugh the side doo r. Using information from an eyewitness report,
I was one
I was nea r the end of the line, whic h is why
officers were able to identify one of the thieves
they see med to from a unique mark on his right hand. Searching
of the few to see them . At firs t glan ce, through medical records held in the National
they wer e
be taki ng out the tras h, but then I rea lised Prison Archives, the police discovered his identity.
car ryin g a larg e box . Pretending to be private buyers, undercover
ring baseball
I didn’t see much of them as they were wea
officers were able to arrange a meeting with the
e scar on his right thieves, arrest them and recover the painting,
caps. However, one of the men had a hug which was remarkably undamaged.
ggling under the
hand and he looked as though he was stru In an added twist to the story, some experts have
e there, and the
weight of the box. One moment they wer claimed that the recovered painting was not the
row alley.
next they had disappeared into a nar original, but a copy. The National Art Gallery is
few sec ond s late r,
I kne w som ethi ng was wro ng, bec aus e a
expected to comment on these claims and give
e doo r. One of details to the public.
two sec urit y gua rds rush ed out the sam
polic e arr ived
them was talk ing on a cell pho ne and the
sho rtly afte r.

C. new email
from <mprentiss@nar.org>
to <artrestorations@artmail.com>
sent: April 30

Dear Ms. Rossi,

Following our prior discussions regarding Hummingbirds and the restoration work necessary,
I am confident you have the necessary skills and I wish to use your services. The painting will
be delivered to you on Wednesday, May 2nd at 11 a.m.
You will have 3 days to complete the restoration. I am sure you understand the need for
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keeping this information a secret. The Radcliffe exhibition opens on the 3rd and we are
expecting a huge number of visitors. To avoid any disappointment, a copy of Hummingbirds
will be on display in the place of the original. However, the original must be returned to us as
soon as possible.

Kind regards,
Dr Michael Prentiss
Senior Curator
National Art Gallery
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The following questions refer to section A. The following questions refer to section C.
1. In the first sentence of paragraph 2, what does the word 5. What does the word prior in paragraph 1 mean?
few refer to? a. previous
a. the exhibits at the gallery b. prearranged
b. the art gallery visitors c. urgent
c. the thieves d. required
d. the security guards 6. Why has this email been sent?
2. What is suggested about the men? a. to request a copy of the painting
a. They were in a hurry. b. to invite somebody to an event
b. They were lost. c. to announce the cancellation of the exhibition
c. They tried to hide their faces. d. to propose a business deal
d. They were trash collectors. The following question refers to two or more sections.
The following questions refer to section B. 7. What is true about Michael Prentiss?
3. What does the writer claim is the reason for the rise in a. He sent the painting for restoration on the first day of
popularity of Radcliffe’s work? the exhibition.
a. The theft of Hummingbirds created a lot of interest. b. He is probably going to give information to the press.
b. There was a media campaign to promote the c. He was the person who notified the police.
exhibition. d. He considered buying the painting for his private
c. He was honoured for his mental abilities. collection.
d. There was a television programme about him.
4. In paragraph 3, what did the author find surprising?
a. The painting had not been damaged.
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c. One of the thieves had already been in prison.
d. The witness report helped the police.

4. LISTENING
You are going to hear people talking in six different situations. Read questions 1-6, and choose the best answer
a, b or c.
1. You hear a woman talking about making 4. You hear a news report. What was the outcome of the news story?
lifestyle changes. Why did she fail at first? a. The woman ran after the burglar and caught him.
a. She never planned anything. b. The burglar reconsidered what he was doing.
b. She didn’t do enough. c. The burglar was arrested.
c. She set unrealistic goals. 5. You hear two people discussing a course. What is their
2. You hear a man talking to his daughter. relationship?
What is he doing? a. classmates
a. forbidding a course of action b. tutor and student
b. making a suggestion c. parent and child
c. giving a warning 6. You hear a woman talking about a type of home called an
3. You hear two women talking. Where are Earthship. What most impresses the woman about Earthships?
they? a. the materials that are used to build them
a. in a coffee shop b. the speed at which they can be built
b. at home c. the lack of difficulty involved in learning to build them
c. in a clothes shop
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5. WRIT ING
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You have seen this announcement in an international travel magazine.

The place I dream of going to!

Tell us about a place you dream of going to. What can you see and do there? Why do you want to visit it?

Write your article in 140-190 words. SCORE 10

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Test 5 - Module 5
1. VOCABULARY
A. Circle the correct answer.
1. I understand that you don’t like my suggestion. Can you come up against / with a better idea, then?
2. You’d better not say anything while you’re upset because your anger / admiration may make you say things you will
regret later.
3. Sorry, I was on the phone and didn’t notice / observe that they had left.
4. There are days when I feel I can’t cope with my hectic / long-lasting schedule at work and all I want to do is go on
holiday to a remote place and relax.
5. If there are any points you haven’t understood in the presentation, I’ll be more than happy to clarify / guarantee them
for you.
6. Oliver proved his achievement / commitment to the company when he rejected a job offer from another company.
7. Irene is eager / rapid to go to her new job and meet her new colleagues; she can’t wait.
8. The judges / poets were so impressed by all the contestants’ drawing skills that they couldn’t decide who the winner
should be.
9. Mobile phones which were the latest technology three years ago are considered offended / outdated today.
10. My grandparents immigrated / inhabited to Australia when they were young and never returned, so this is the only
home they know.

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B. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

1. I overslept because I didn’t hear the alarm this morning.
a. go on b. go off c. go over d. go through
2. Johnson received first in the school’s writing competition.
a. trophy b. reward c. prize d. award
3. Harold tries to avoid foods which contain colouring.
a. wrong b. false c. fake d. artificial
4. It’s amazing how fast my son has such a tall young man.
a. turned up b. turned into c. turned in d. turned out
5. I’ll support him in his decision although I’m not it.
a. in favour of b. in need of c. in contact with d. in addition to
6. Scientists said that the disease was through the air.
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a. transferred b. transported c. transmitted d. travelled

7. It is very that Terry will get the job, as he is qualified and did very well in the interview.
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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Around two hundred will be interviewed for the job. APPLY
2. Lifting weights will help your muscles. STRONG
3. Jason was happy because his team had beaten their 3-0. OPPOSE
4. This is a of the original book. TRANSLATE
5. The doctors couldn’t give us a answer as to what caused his disease. SATISFY
6. This is Patricia Walker, a foreign for ZBC news. CORRESPOND
7. You’d better speak to the manager of the company. DIRECT
8. Did you say that David’s father is a ? HISTORY
9. Just out of , how much did your new car cost? CURIOUS

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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box. There are two extra phrases
which you do not need to use.

turn a blind eye lose touch at least on behalf of in comparison to

all fingers and thumbs get cold feet go ahead let go of an arm and a leg

1. Melissa went skydiving but when it was her turn to jump.

2. I am calling you Mr Wallace. Unfortunately, he cannot see you today.
3. Don’t to his bad behaviour again. This time he should face the consequences of his
actions.
4. This bag cost me , but it’s worth it.
5. Gary with all his friends when he moved abroad, and now he’s looking for a way to
contact them again.
6. I found this book more gripping Tolkien’s other books.
7. Well, you could have called and told me you would be late.
8. You should try to everything that’s been keeping you apart and make a new start
together.
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2. GRAMMAR
A. Complete the sentences with either the Passive or the Active Voice of the verbs in brackets.
1. Thousands of computers (buy) every day because they
(become) a household item.
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2. All the employees have to (inform) about the change of date of the event.
3. In the summer camp I went to last year, we (not make) to wake up early every day.
4. I don’t like (criticise) for everything I do. I find it annoying.
5. The celebrity (see) having dinner at this restaurant on several occasions.
6. (dinner / serve) by the time you (return) home?

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B. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. People think that the town festival is the most entertaining event of the year.
The town festival .

2. They are currently discussing some plans about the new Underground lines.
Some plans .

3. People say that my grandmother was very beautiful.

My grandmother .

4. They believed that the man possessed great artistic talent.

The man .

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C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. You must use the word given without
changing it. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. If there is an emergency, don’t hesitate to call me. case
Don’t hesitate to call me emergency.
2. Diana’s headache was so terrible that she couldn’t sleep. such
Diana that she couldn’t sleep.
3. Despite their wealth, they don’t live in luxury. though
They don’t live in luxury wealthy.
4. The bank is far, so we can’t go on foot. enough
The bank go on foot.
5. I wasn’t late for work although there was traffic in the streets. of
I wasn’t late for work traffic
in the streets.
6. Tom spoke in a low voice because he didn’t want to wake the baby. as
Tom spoke in a low voice wake
the baby.
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D. Complete the dialogues using the Causative form where necessary.

1. 2.
A: I have to A: I think we should go to the local beauty salon. My
(water / my plants) while I am on holiday. Could you daughter
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do it for me? (dye / hair) there every month.

B: Sorry, I can’t because I am leaving tomorrow. But you B: Do they
can always (manicure / nails) too?
(ask / your brother) to do it. A: Maybe, but I know Francis
A: You are right. I am going to (do / nails) herself.
(Paul / feed) the cats too.
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3. READING
You will read an article about clear writing. Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the
sentences A-G the one which best fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Being Understood
So, how can plain language be achieved without making
it so simple that it loses its imaginative or intelligent
aspects? Firstly, plain language does not mean only writing
in short sentences and avoiding unusual words.
(3) Secondly, plain language does not mean only
expressing simple ideas. Writing can be sophisticated and
meaningful without being unclear.
That does not mean that there will not be language
where the reader is left with uncertainties. (4)
Similarly, in journalism readers may be presented with
situations where there is no right or wrong choice.
However, the writer should help bring the issues to light
rather than lose the reader in complicated writing.
Have you ever started reading an article or book written When readers must be informed clearly about
by an academic but were unable to continue because it something serious or important, they should not be
had too many difficult words and technical jargon? Well, uncertain about the meaning of a text. (5) This
before you assume that it’s because the writer is more is why the Plain English Campaign began. Since 1979,
intelligent than you, stop and ask yourself, ‘Am I perhaps the group has campaigned against jargon, gobbledegook
experiencing gobbledegook?’ and misleading information. They want everyone to have
access to clear language. The Plain English Campaign has
To avoid being guilty of this myself, let me explain worked with thousands of organisations, including many
what the words ‘jargon’ and ‘gobbledegook’ mean. UK Government departments, public authorities and
Jargon refers to special words or phrases that are used in international banks.
particular fields, like in medicine or law. Gobbledegook
is complicated language that uses too many words and is In 1990, they launched the Crystal Mark, which appears
difficult to understand. on documents that the Campaign believes are ‘crystal
clear’. (6) The Crystal Mark is used by over 1,600
The Bad Writing Contest was created to expose jargon- organisations that wish to give readers the clearest possible
filled academic texts. In 1996, Dennis Dutton, the editor information and appears on more than 21,000 documents
of the journal Philosophy and Literature, pointed out at worldwide.
the contest that specialised vocabulary was necessary,
for example, in biochemistry or physics. (1) For Of course, using plain language can sometimes go too
instance, literary theory could definitely use less of it, even far and there are those who argue that like food, language
though literature professors might argue that they simply needs some flavouring. Individuality in the way people
enjoy the richness and depth of the language. write and speak can be a great source of pleasure for
readers and listeners, and we shouldn’t ignore the joy of
(2) The principles are the same as in cuisine. celebrating all the wonderful words in our language.
Can you taste fresh and nutritious ingredients or are they
hidden under too much salt? Does the meal leave you
feeling satisfied and refreshed or too full and exhausted?
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A. It implies writing in an appropriate style and in a way the E. This is an expression used to describe language that is
readers can understand. easy to understand.
B. Jargon should be avoided in this case. F. But how do you know when you have overdone it with
C. However, he disagreed with the use of too much jargon the use of technical language when writing a text?
when it was not needed. G. This is fine for poetry and novels, where the aim is for
D. This is so that people aren’t misunderstood. the reader to think about and express opinions.

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4. LISTENING
You are going to hear a wedding planner speaking. Read questions 1-5, and choose the best answer a, b, c or d.
1. What kind of wedding invitation does the speaker prefer? 4. What is the main purpose of the talk?
a. a spoken invitation a. to criticise conventional weddings
b. an electronic invitation b. to provide an alternative to conventional weddings
c. an invitation made from recycled paper c. to explain how conventional weddings harm the
d. an invitation made by the person sending it environment
d. to emphasise that green weddings are more affordable
2. Why does the speaker mention outdoor venues?
a. They are a good solution if you wish to avoid 5. What does the speaker mean when she says: ?
decorating. a. Your wedding won’t be so special if you don’t go green.
b. They require less flowers than other venues. b. Your decisions will determine how unique your day
c. They are more ecological than indoor venues. will be.
d. They are cheaper to book than indoor venues. c. Greener options won’t make your wedding less special.
d. For this day to be memorable, make wise decisions.
3. According to the speaker, why are seasonal and locally
grown products a good choice?
a. They are cheaper to transport.
b. They are tastier and more nutritious.
c. They have been grown using eco-friendly methods.
d. They are more eco-friendly because they don’t need to
be transported far.

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Test 6 - Module 6
1. VOCABULARY
A. Circle the correct answer.
1. Under no circumstances / means should you drive in this weather.
2. I am satisfied with / from your progress. Keep it up!
3. This plan sounds impractical / uncomfortable; I don’t think it’ll work but we can try.
4. We don’t know how we will comfort / cover the cost of his treatment now that the insurance company won’t
give us any money.
5. You are as quiet as a bird / mouse today. What’s wrong?
6. Charles was very upset / ashamed about his parents’ decision not to let him go on the school trip.
7. About 100 students have progressed / registered for Professor Macadam’s history class so far.
8. A balanced / nutritious diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and only a few sweets will help you stay in shape.
9. We all felt relieved when the doctors told us that my mother’s condition / coordination wasn’t a serious one.

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B. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

1. I’m afraid I won’t be able to continue my studies without a(n) . My parents can’t afford the fees.
a. qualification b. scholarship c. teamwork d. application
2. What happened? Have you sprained your ?
a. ankle b. calf c. shin d. chin
3. Alison has taken the running of her father’s business, but she finds it overwhelming.
a. after b. up c. over d. in
4. We didn’t buy the house in the end; it was expensive.
a. overly b. casually c. honestly d. presently
5. I had to remove the computer from my son’s room as he was getting addicted computer games.
a. of b. in c. for d. to
6. It is believed that the robbers made their in a grey van.
a. dropout b. handout c. comeback d. getaway
7. The new shopping centre is conveniently near the underground station.
a. existing b. structured c. processed d. situated
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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. How long had you been when you finally found a job? EMPLOY
2. Bob to hide his sister’s pencil case if she didn’t give him back his video game. THREAT
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3. I admire my maths teacher. She has got a great . PERSON

4. Alice was surprised when her father let her take his camera on the trip. PLEASE
5. If you have a reference, please it with your application. CLOSE
6. Sharon was angry with her friend and demanded an for her behaviour. EXPLAIN
7. Danny didn’t do well in the interview, so he didn’t expect a outcome. FAVOUR
8. Children always need _______________________ from their parents. GUIDE

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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases in the box. There are two
extra phrases which you do not need to use.

pull off put into practice speak my mind take a step further bring up as light as a feather
slip my mind come to terms with take away as quick as lightning train of thought

1. I’m sorry I forgot our appointment tonight. It completely .

2. I cannot follow Jared’s . He moves from one subject to another.
3. Jack misses his friends very much and he’s still the fact that he won’t be
able to see them every day now that he lives in a new neighbourhood.
4. Excuse me, I’d like to an issue which we didn’t discuss in last week’s
meeting.
5. His ideas are innovative, but we’ll see if they bring results once he them
.
6. I wasn’t sure I would the difficult fitness programme my personal
trainer gave me, but I did because I worked hard.
7. Can you please these boxes? We need some space in here.
8. I knew how to plant flowers, but I wanted to my gardening
skills , so I signed up for a gardening class.
9. Jeremy will definitely win the running race; he’s .
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2. GRAMMAR
A. Read the following sentences and turn them into Reported Speech. Use the verbs in the box.

admit apologise wonder offer remind ask want to know

1. ‘I am sorry I forgot to cook last night,’ said Linda.

2. ‘What was the artist trying to represent in this work?’ I asked myself.

3. ‘Don’t reveal my secret to anyone, please,’ told me Alex.

4. ‘I am responsible for the car accident,’ said Charles.

5. ‘Don’t forget to call Mr Jenkins,’ Vicky told me.

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6. ‘Will the company meeting take place next week?’ asked Tina.

7. ‘I can help you with your homework if you want,’ said Tony to his brother.

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B. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1. On no account to be opened.
a. is this door b. this door is c. would this door
2. Everyone said that Mrs Davis was a remarkable woman. that she was a thief.
a. We knew little b. Little we knew c. Little did we know
3. Not until the women arrived at the restaurant they had left the door unlocked.
a. they remembered b. have they remembered c. did they remember
4. No sooner had I entered the building I heard a loud noise.
a. when b. than c. that
5. Only after you have finished all your dinner any ice cream.
a. will you get b. you will get c. you would get
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C. Read the situations below and rewrite the sentences starting with the words given.
1. Janice didn’t become a doctor and now she regrets it.
Janice wishes .

2. The old woman didn’t know it would rain, so she didn’t take her umbrella.
If the old woman .

3. I would love to have some cheesecake, but I am on diet.

If only .

4. Ralph doesn’t like it when people enter his room.

Ralph would rather .

5. Ellie behaves like she is superior to everyone else.

Ellie behaves as .

6. Melanie spilled the coffee because she tripped on the rug.

If Melanie .

7. The kids should have already gone to bed.

It’s high time .

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3. READING
Read the texts in which four people describe what they consider to be the worst personality
trait and answer questions 1-7. Write A-D in the boxes.

Annoying
personalities
A. Linda
My daughter used to be so bad-tempered when she was a teenager; she was so difficult to live with. One day she
would be on top of the world and the next miserable. If you ask me, bad-tempered people are awful to be around;
they make everyone else feel anxious and create a bad atmosphere. It was a real problem for us as a family. What
saved us was the fact that we sat down and talked about the cause of her bad mood. It was only by doing this that we
discovered she had problems at school. She just couldn’t deal with the deadlines and exam pressure. Instead of talking
about it, she kept her feelings inside. Thankfully, after that, things improved. We also had a chat with her teacher and
she managed to get an extension on her coursework.

B. Fred
What really annoys me is when a person is big-headed. Many people are more than happy to bore others with non-
stop stories of how good they are at something or how good-looking or handsome they think they are. Then again,
I suppose I’m being unfair; people usually behave this way because they feel insecure and they’re just trying to feel
better about themselves. Perhaps I should try putting myself in their shoes. After all, I remember a similar situation
with my brother. When we were growing up, he had no confidence. He was very short and skinny for his age, and
tended to make up for this by talking about how fantastic he was all the time.

C. Steve
I’ve worked for various charities over the last 20 years, and while there are generous people out there, it seems to me
people are getting more and more self-centred. I remember when I first started in this industry, people seemed more
aware of the needs of others and were more willing to help. Unfortunately, that’s a thing of the past and the donations
we receive are decreasing each year. I know things are more difficult these days with high unemployment, but it seems
to me that young people today only ever think about themselves.

D. Sophie
What bothers me is when people don’t do what they say or promise they will do. For instance, whenever I make
plans to meet up with a particular friend of mine, she is either late because she’s lost track of time or doesn’t show
up because she has forgotten that we are meeting. All her friends complain about it, but she doesn’t seem to have the
ability to change. I know that she doesn’t do it on purpose, but it can be annoying. If she weren’t a good friend, I would
definitely stop hanging out with her, but it’s just who she is, so I do my best to ignore it most of the time. I know that
she will always be there for me no matter what, and she always gives me good advice. Nobody’s perfect, right?
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Which person
1. believes some people act in a specific way so as to hide certain feelings?
2. thinks a particular generation is less kind?
3. talks about the impact a specific behaviour had on family members?
4. does not like the fact that some people are unreliable?
5. makes a comparison with someone he or she knows well?
6. talks about how he/she dealt with a problem?
7. tries to put up with a negative trait?

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4. LISTENING
You are going to hear five different people talking about sports. Match the speakers with the statements
A-H. Use each letter only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.

A. Sports help you become a better leader.

B. Sports help you cope when you are under a lot of pressure.
Speaker 1 C. Participation in sports may decrease risky behaviour in teenagers.
Speaker 2
D. Doing sports is good for both the body and the mind.
Speaker 3
E. Engaging in sports is a good way to make new friends and acquaintances.
Speaker 4
Speaker 5 F. Participation in sports helps to develop your character.
G. Sports can result in the development of negative qualities.
H. Sports can help to build a strong team spirit.

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