SUMMER

REVIEW
3RD ESO

- GRAMMAR
-VOCABULARY
-READING PRACTICE

ALSO,

- WATCH SERIES, FILMS AND VIDEOS IN

ENGLISH
-CHAT WITH YOUR FRIENDS IN ENGLISH

-READ SOME BOOKS IN ENGLISH

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER

“SOME OF THE BEST MEMORIES ARE MADE

I N F L I P - F L O P S . ”— K E L L I E E L M O R
Part 1
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (А, В, C or D) best fits each gap. There is
an example at the beginning (0).
Example:
A number В amount C quantity D crowd

Where to go whale watching

When asked to list the things they would most like to experience in life, a surprising 0 of people
mention seeing whales in their natural habitat. It’s an ambition that can be 1 surprisingly easily. It is
2 that the seas around Iceland are home to over five thousand orca whales. But their behaviour, and
therefore your chances of seeing them, varies 3 to the season.
In summer, the whales have a 4 to hang out near the coast and can be seen swimming up fjords and
inlets. During the winter months, however, the animals are generally to be found 5 out at sea. 6
season you choose for your trip, whale-watching trips are very easy to organise, and there’s a chance
you’ll get to see other whale species too.
Besides Iceland, another option is to 7 for northern Norway between October and January. Orcas
arrive here at this time of year in 8 of large shoals of herring, which form an important part of their
diet.
1 A answered B rewarded C honoured D fulfilled
2 A estimated B counted C guessed D totalled
3 A according B depending C relying D agreeing
4 A custom B tendency C habit D trend
5 A longer B wider C broader D further
6 A Whenever B Whoever C Whichever D However
7 A head B set C point D pick
8 A hunt B follow C pursuit D seek

Part 2
For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word
in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL
LETTERS on tho separate answer sheet.
Example: WHICH

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The Mini-Monet
Kieron Williamson is a very successful landscape painter. His paintings, 0 mostly depict the peaceful
countryside around his home village in eastern England, sell very well. Perhaps this shouldn’t 9 as
that much of a surprise. It’s a beautiful part of the world, and landscape paintings are always popular.
The strange thing about Kieron, however, 10 that he is only seven years old. At a recent exhibition of
his work, all the paintings were sold in half an hour, some for £100,000 each. Kieron now has fans all over
the world, and has gained the nickname the ‘Mini-Monet’.
What’s even 11 surprising is that Kieron doesn’t come from an artistic family, and only started
painting two years 12 . He first got inspiration 13 some boats he saw on holiday at the seaside.
Kieron asked his parents if they 14 buy him a sketch pad and pencils 15 that he could draw
them. Only when they saw 16 well he drew did they realise that he was talented.

Part 3
For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to
form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam,
write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Example: RESEARCH

Don’t catch cold

According to recent 0 , at least some of the advice about health that was 0.SEARCH
passed down to our grandparents by previous generations may actually contain 17. TRUE
some 17 . 18. RELATION
19. SUIT
A good example is the 18 between feeling cold and catching a cold. My 20. ABSENT
grandmother was convinced that being outside when the temperature is low, or 21. APPROPRIATE
simply dressing in 19 clothes for the cold weather, was a sure way of 22. SCIENCE
catching a cold. 23. FORTUNATE
24. EASY
Now, as we know, colds are caused by viruses. Therefore, in the 20 of a
virus, you cannot catch a cold - no matter how low the temperature or how 21
your clothing.

But 22 now think that we may have viruses in our bodies already, which
are just waiting for the chance to turn into a cold. In cold weather, for example,
blood vessels in the nose get smaller to stop heat escaping. 23 , also
allows the cold virus to attack the nose or throat more 24 . So, perhaps
Granny was right!

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Part 4
For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given. Here is an example (0).
Example:
0. What type of music do you like best?
FAVOURITE
What type of music?
Example: 0. IS YOUR FAVOURITE
25. Tania hasn’t played volleyball for three years.
SINCE
It Tania last played volleyball.
26. The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch.
EVERYTHING
Carl remembered to a new battery for his watch.
27. John was angry because Claire arrived late.
TIME
If Claire John would not have been angry.
28. I don’t usually wear a hat and so it feels strange.
USED
I am a hat and so it feels strange.
29. Rob said to Jennifer: ‘You broke the strap on my new camera.’
ACCUSED
Rob the strap on his new camera.
30. Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console.
FORWARD
Mark is his new computer games console.

Part 5
You are going to read an extract from a novel. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (А, В, C or D)
which you think fits best according to the text.
A whole year had gone by since Tyler and I’d hung out together and I'd grown used to people reporting bad
things about him. Mostly I just sighed. I’d accepted the fact that he was no longer the lad I once knew. He’d
chosen the wrong kind of people to hang around with and had got into trouble. I knew these things only too
well. Still, the news that he was in hospital shook me all the same. It was Beth’s brother who told me.

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‘Wait for me outside Whitechapel station, Ashe,’ Beth had said. She was late and I kept looking at my
mobile to check the time.
The odd thing was that I’d been thinking about Tyler since the previous afternoon. I'd seen him while
walking home from college. He’d got out of a car about ten metres in front of me. It had taken me only a
second to recognise who it was and I’d darted into the doorway of a closed shop to avoid coming face to
face with him.
When eventually I’d peeked out, he was standing on the pavement speaking on the phone. He had a long
coat on over jeans and boots. His hair was cropped and his face was pale. He wasn’t wearing his glasses and
his free hand was cutting the air as if he was making points while talking. He was looking round but his
attention was on the call. Suddenly, he brought it to an abrupt end and slipped the mobile into a pocket. He
walked a couple of steps and then, to my dismay, he spotted me. He smiled and headed in my direction. I
kept my face towards the glass window and studied one of the posters that had been stuck there. ‘Ashe!’
he’d called.
‘Oh, hi!’
‘What are you up to?’ he said, glancing at the poster on the shop window. I stumbled out some words about
looking for a gig to go to. I’d no idea what my hair looked like or if I’d got a spot on my chin or if he’d
noticed me earlier watching him from the shop doorway. ‘Fancy a coffee?’ he said.
‘I’ve got to be somewhere,’ I said, stepping out of the shop doorway and making off.
‘See you, Ashe,’ he’d called after me.
After about twenty metres, I looked round and saw that he was in exactly the same position, staring at me.
He raised his hand in a tiny wave and I turned and went on. I didn’t look back again.
I’d thought about him on and off during the previous evening. Now, while waiting for Beth, I thought about
him again. I wondered what he was doing. I pictured the funny brown glasses he’d worn to read with and
wondered if he still read books by George Orwell. Perhaps I should have gone for that coffee, I might not
get another chance to find out what he was really up to these days.
Beth was very late. A couple of cars started hooting and there were some raised voices from a group of
pedestrians who were ignoring the red man and crossing the road. I looked through the shoppers to see if I
could see Beth’s cheery face but there was no sign. I took my mobile out of my pocket again and stared at
the screen, but again drew a blank. I wondered what to do. I was stamping my feet with the cold. Something
must have happened. Beth wouldn’t just leave me standing in the freezing cold for no reason. Tyler came
into my mind again. That’s when I saw her brother walking towards me.
31. In the first paragraph, Ashe is surprised to discover that Tyler
A has got into trouble again.
В has made unsuitable friends.
C has been admitted to hospital.
D has been the subject of rumours.

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32. How did Ashe feel when she’d first seen Tyler the previous day?
A unsure if it was him
В surprised that he was driving
C keen that he shouldn’t see her
D upset that he didn’t recognise her
33. The word ‘it’ (Paragraph Four, underlined) refers to
A a movement.
В a conversation.
C a way of looking.
D a piece of equipment.
34. When Tyler finally noticed her, Ashe felt
A relieved that he was smiling.
В sure he’d been waiting for her.
C offended by something he said.
D concerned about her appearance.
35. After meeting Tyler the previous day, Ashe had felt
A sorry that she’d been rude.
В curious about his current life.
C guilty about refusing his invitation.
D convinced that she would see him again.
36. The phrase ‘drew a blank’ (last paragraph, underlined) suggests that
A Beth had left no message.
В Ashe’s mobile wasn’t working.
C Ashe had decided to wait no longer.
D Beth was just being typically unreliable.

Part 6
You are going to read an article about jobs that involve international travel. Six sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (37-42). There is one
extra sentence which you do not need to use.

WANT TO JOIN THE JET SET?

You could be jetting off to exotic locations, staying in five star hotels, eating in top-class restaurants, and
it’s all paid for by your employer. Who wouldn’t want a job that involves foreign travel? 37 . The number
of jobs requiring international travel is growing significantly. And citing business travel experience on your
CV can bring enormous professional benefits.

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But it’s not always as exciting as it sounds. There is a big difference between travelling to Milan as a tourist
and travelling there to spend a day in the type of hotel meeting room that can be found anywhere in Europe.
It can be very exciting, but you need to keep your feet firmly on the ground. Speak to seasoned international
business travellers to get an idea of what you will face. Flights can be delayed, things can go wrong and it’s
easy to get exhausted. Many jobs mean travelling alone, so you can be lonely.
Simply targeting any job that involves foreign travel is not the way to start. 38 . It’s as illogical as saying
you want a job that involves wearing smart clothes. Instead, you should consider all the usual factors, such
as qualifications and experience, and only then choose a sector or company that offers opportunities for
international travel.
The travel and hotel trades are obvious areas, but the commercial sector also offers good prospects for
travel. In the retail sector, buyers often travel, especially if they work in fresh produce, where they have to
check the suitability of crops. 39 . Jobs in the engineering and environment sector can involve travel, too.
Almost any career can mean international travel, if you choose the right company and role. The number of
jobs involving travel, especially at middle-management level, is growing.
So what will help you secure a role with an international flavour? 40 . A second language is a good
indication of how well someone will adapt. You need to show you are flexible and willing to learn. I f your
company has a sister company in the Czech Republic, for instance, learning some Czech will boost your
chances.
Find out what the company offers as a support package. Many now guarantee that you can return home at
the weekends, or they will limit the amount that people travel each year. 41 . One company asked
graduates fresh out of university to move to another country over a weekend, alone, and to find their own
accommodation.
And it’s as well to remember that international travel can be stressful. People can get burned out by
international business travel. You need to be in control of your schedule, rather than leaving it to the
company. You must ensure you get time to rest and talk to your employer all the time about how you are
coping. Don’t wait for formal appraisals or until they ask for your views. 42 . Most sensible companies
ask people to commit to two to three years. This increases the likelihood of success. And most people who
travel on business remember it fondly.
A On the other hand, it does bring personal benefits, and it also has a dramatic effect on promotion
prospects.
В Making travel your first requirement is not the way to choose a career.
C And realize you might not want to travel for ever.
D Employers look for candidates with an international outlook.
E And there are plenty of opportunities.
F But not all employers are like this.
G Employment in communications, banking and finance, and property management is also worth looking
at.

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Part 7
You are going to read an article about fathers and sons. For questions 43-52, choose from the people (A-
D). The people may be chosen more than once.
Which person’s father...
43. always had faith in his son’s abilities?
44. encouraged his son not to give up in the face of disappointment?
45. gave his son advice in a light-hearted way?
46. made his son realise the need to try harder?
47. may not have succeeded in passing on certain ideas to his son?
48. never blamed his son for mistakes that he made?
49. put no pressure on his son to follow in his footsteps?
50. reassured his son when equipment let him down?
51. showed his son how to perform practical tasks?
52. was willing to listen to his son’s suggestions?

What’s the best advice your father ever gave you?

A Tony: Racing driver
‘Drive it like you stole it and keep it on the black stuff!’ I was quite nervous when I first started racing, but
those were my dad’s jokey words of wisdom and they made me feel better at the time. In the beginning, I
had quite a few spins on the circuits - the very first one was particularly scary because the car left the track,
but he never said it was my fault. I used to drive a Porsche 924 and pretty much every single race something
would break, but Dad would just say: ‘Don’t worry about the car, we can always fix it.’ I didn’t like people
behind me when I went round corners, but Dad was always telling me not to take any notice, to focus on
what I was doing. I’ve got a long way to go, but Dad ’s really good - he’s hardly the most polite person to
have around if things don’t go well, but he’s my role model.
В David: Record producer
Because Dad and I have always been close, there was no one moment when he imparted some big
philosophical piece of advice. I think his greatest gift has been his general unwavering belief in me. Since I
was about fourteen, he’s given me the opportunity to input ideas and have my say about the bands we work
with or the equipment we use, which is amazing. When you’re part of a family business, it can sometimes
feel as if you have to be there, but my brother and I have done other things, and we’re back with Dad again
because we want to be. He left the decision to us. Dad’s also been good at giving career advice because he’s
done it and he’s got the experience. He’s given me that drive and ambition to succeed.
C Andy: Buyer for a department store
I was probably Dad’s most unruly son. He tried to teach me a lot of things - how much I’ve taken on board
is another matter. But I don’t think I’m such a disappointment to him! He’s a very cool dad, but he’s quite
traditional in some ways. He’s always said that if you want to succeed, then get on with it. If you’re going to
do something, do it right away or at least write it down so you don’t forget! I’m proud of my dad and how

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hard he worked for us to have a lovely childhood and good lifestyle. Dad also taught me valuable skills like
how to change the oil in my car, how to play tennis and ski - although the last time he saw me doing that he
said he feared for his life!
D Simon: Rugby player
He had this catchphrase: ‘Under-prepare, and you prepare to fail.’ I heard it time and again. A typical
teenager when things went wrong, I was always trying to blame everything and everyone but myself. He
used his catchphrase and explained that if you don’t put sufficient effort in, you’ll never get anything out of
whatever it is you’re doing. That’s stayed with me ever since, even now when I’m playing professionally.
He’s always given a fair amount of advice. He made me realise that if you just stick at something, no matter
how hard things get, then your time will come. It’s the hardest thing to hear when things aren’t going well.
At the beginning of the season, I wasn’t getting picked for many matches. Then when the chance came to
play, I really took it.

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Answer Keys

Part 1
1. D - fulfilled. 'To fulfil an ambition' is the only correct collocation here.
2. A - estimated. The only verb that can be used in passive form correctly.
3. A - according. The only word that can be used with preposition 'to'. 'Depending' and 'relying' are
used with 'on', 'agreeing' takes 'with'.
4. B - tendency. Answers A and D do not fit contextually as they have different meaning. Habit can't be
used because it should be followed by a gerund: 'be in the habit of doing something'.
5. D - further. 'Further out' is the only correct collocation of the four.
6. C - Whichever. The only determiner that can be used with a noun here.
7. A - head. 'To head for' means 'to go in a certain direction'.
8. C - pursuit. 'In pursuit of something' means 'seeking, chasing something'. Other nouns do not fit
'in ... of something' construction.

Part 2
9. come. 'Come as a surprise' is a set expression.
10. is. 'The strange thing ... is that'.
11. more. 'Even more' is used for contrast.
12. ago. A time in the past is mentioned.
13. from. 'To get inspiration from something or someone'.
14. would/could. Both modals are acceptable here - both meanings fit the context.
15. so. 'So that' is the phrase that means possibility to do something.
16. how. They talk about the skill of Kieron's drawing.

Part 3
17. truth. Adjective to noun transformation.
18. relationship. Do not pluralise the noun, otherwise it won't be counted as right.
19.unsuitable. Note the negative prefix suggested by the context of the sentence.
20.absence. Adjective to noun transformation. Make sure to spell the word with 'c'.
21.inappropriate. Similar case to Question 19, a negative prefix is needed.
22. scientists. Plural is required by 'think'.
23. Unfortunately. Attacks from viruses is something undesirable, so a negative prefix should be used.
24. easily. Adjective to adverb transformation.

Part 4
25. has been/is three years since. Both variants are acceptable.
26. buy everything except. Note how changing forgot to remembered changes the sentence.
27. had arrived on time. Past perfect is used to show how one thing happened after the other.

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28. not used to wearing. Use gerund after 'used to'
29. accused Jennifer of breaking. Accuse of something.
30.(really) looking forward to using. Both variants can be used here.

Part 5
31.C .... the news that he was in hospital shook me all the same. The opposite of A, B and D is
mentioned.
32.C. Last sentence of Paragraph Three ..... I’d darted into the doorway of a closed shop to avoid
coming face to face with him. The opposite of A and D is mentioned. Nothing relating to Answer B is
stated.
33.B. 'He was looking round but his attention was on the call. Suddenly, he brought it to an abrupt
end'. 'It' refers to the call, or the conversation as the answer puts it.
34.D. Paragraph Six: 'I’d no idea what my hair looked like or if I’d got a spot on my chin'. Answers A
and C are not mentioned. Answer B shouldn't be chosen as Ashe is only guessing whether Tyler had
noticed her earlier.
35.B. Last but one paragraph: I wondered what he was doing. I pictured the funny brown glasses he’d
worn to read with and wondered if he still read books by George Orwell. Answer A is not mentioned.
Answer C is wrong - she felt sorry about turning down the invitation, not guilty. The opposite of
Answer D is said.
36.A. To draw a blank means to get nothing, to get no result. This refers to Beth not calling or sending a
message about her being late. Other answer are not relevant to the phrase.

Part 6
37.E. This answers the question posed in the previous sentence.
38.B. An advice is given in the previous sentence, and then more explanation is presented in Sentence B
39.G. A range of occupations is talked about in the paragraph, and Sentence G presents additional
examples of such spheres of work.
40.D. The question in the previous sentence asks for qualities of potential candidates and Sentence D
gives the answer - what the employer is looking for in people they want to hire for a job involving a
lot of travelling.
41.F. Sentence F contrasts the previous sentences about companies that care about their employees and
the sentence after the gap that asked their workers to move on a very short notice.
42.C. This paragraph gives tips, including the warning in Sentence C about not wanting to travel for the
rest of your life.

Part 7
43.B. I think his greatest gift has been his general unwavering belief in
me.

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 44.D. He made me realise that if you just stick at something, no matter how hard things get, then your
time will come.
45.A. ‘Drive it like you stole it and keep it on the black stuff!’ ... those were my dad’s jokey words of
wisdom.
46.D. He used his catchphrase and explained that if you don’t put sufficient effort in, you’ll never get
anything out of whatever it is you’re doing.
47.C. He tried to teach me a lot of things – how much I’ve taken on board is another matter.
48.A .....he never said it was my fault.
49.B .... but my brother and I have done other things, and we’re back with Dad again because we want
to be. He left the decision to us.
50.A. I used to drive a Porsche 924 and pretty much every single race something would break, but Dad
would just say: ‘Don’t worry about the car, we can always fix it.’
51.C. Dad also taught me valuable skills like how to change the oil in my car, how to play tennis and
ski...
52.B. Since I was about fourteen, he’s given me the opportunity to input ideas and have my say about
the bands we work with or the equipment we use, which is amazing.

Vocabulary
The vocabulary below is meant to help you with the more difficult words. If the word isn't on the list then
you are either supposed to know it or it is too specific to be worth learning and you don't have to know it to
answer the question. Symbols in brackets mean part of speech(see bottom of the list). Sentences in italics
give examples of usage for some more complex words and phrases.
And remember — you are not given a vocabulary list(or a dictionary) at your real exam.

Part 1
Natural habitat — the area and conditions where an animal usually lives. This TV-show gives us a chance
to see bears in their natural habitat.
Inlet (n) — a narrow strip of water that goes into the land, for example between islands.
Shoal (n) — a group of fish swimming together. The water was crystal clear and we could see shoals of
fish at sea bottom.
Herring (n) - silver-coloured fish, usually found in large groups. This island is most famous for its herring
fishing.

Part 2
Landscape (n) — large area of land and the way it looks. Icelandic countries are known for their rocky
landscapes and cliffs.
Depict (v) — to show or present in a form of a picture or a story. In this book the author depicts the hard
life of harbour workers.
Sketchpad (n) — sheets of paper joined together used for drawing. Sketchpad is an affordable gift for a kid
who is into drawing.

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Part 3
Pass down (phr) — to give something to someone who is younger or not as important as you. This
knowledge is passed down from one generation to another.
Convince (v) — to make someone change their mind, to persuade someone. Try to convince your boss to
give you a raise - you've been working in the company for two years now.
Blood vessel (v) — the tubes that carry blood in your body. If a blood vessels comes open, you better use
bandage to avoid intense bleeding.

Part 5
Lad (n) — a boy, a guy or a young man. Those lads look like trouble, don't spend too much time around
them.
Dart (v) — move somewhere quickly and suddenly. There was a crash and a small boy darted out of the
room right after.
Peek out (phr v) — to look out of something in a secret way in order not to be seen. I was to scared to peek
out and see if they were still there.
Cropped (adj) — cut to be made shorter. His cropped hair didn't look that good - I liked him better the old
way.
Dismay (n) — feeling lost and disappointed. To my dismay, nobody turned up for my birthday party.
Gig (n) — a music concert, especially pop or rock. We didn't have anything planned so we went to a rock
gig with a couple of her friends.
Fancy (v) — (v) if you fancy something, you'd like or want to have it. I didn't fancy going to the movies
that night so instead we went to a pub.
Hoot (v) — (here) to use car's horn signal. There was a huge traffic jam downtown, drivers hooting
impatiently at each other.

Part 6
Cite (v) — quote, bring up as an example. You could cite some well-known scientist to make your argument
sound more convincing.
Seasoned (adj) — experienced and knowledgeable. A seasoned adventurer like you shouldn't be afraid of
spending a night in the woods.
Burn out (phr) — if you burn out, you stop liking something because you've had too much of it. I'm afraid
to burn out on my favourite TV-series so I only watch one episode a week.
Appraisal (n) — examination of something to judge how good or bad it is. They are going to appraise your
professional performance tomorrow.
Fondly (adv) — in a way that you like or enjoy. I remember the moments from my childhood fondly.
Prospects (n) — how likely something good is to happen in the future. This company's financial prospects
are pretty good - it will probably triple the money it has by the end of next year.
Outlook (n) — the likely situation in the future. The outlook for the university is not so great, especially
after the recent scandal!

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Part 7
Light-hearted (adj) — careless, happy and not serious. Nancy's light-hearted attitude made her very
popular at school.
Reassure (v) — to make someone less worried by telling them something comforting. There was nobody
around to reassure Stacy when the crisis struck.
Jokey (adj) — not serious, funny. Bill is a jokey fellow, and he likes to be known for that.
Circuit (n) — a closed road that is used for racing. Suzuka is the most famous racing circuit in Japan.
Role model (n) — a person you respect, admire and want to be similar too. Fathers often become role
models for their sons.
Impart (v) — to share information with someone, to communicate a message. The words of wisdom that he
would sometimes impart were going to affect my whole life.
Unwavering(n) — never stopping or becoming weaker. An unwavering desire to make money is something
every businessperson could benefit from.
Unruly (adj) — hard to control, independent, not obeying the rules. Joshua is an unruly employee who
never follows company dress code.
Catchphrase (n) — something that is used often by a person and a company and becomes associated with
them. 'Don't give up, no matter what' came to be my footbal coach catchphrase.
Stick at smth — continue doing something hard or difficult. If you won't stick at it, you will never become
a good actor.
n — noun; v — verb; phr v — phrasal verb; adj — adjective; adv — adverb

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Part 1
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (А, В, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an
example at the beginning (0).

Messages from the Stone Age

The incredible pre-historic Chauvet cave art in France is painted in 0 bright colours and dates back to a period
around thirty thousand years ago when early humans first started to create rock art. Although various 1 of this
art have been found in caves in Western Europe, very few people have seen the art at Chauvet because it is located 2
inside an inaccessible underground cave system. Those who have seen it say that it is very impressive,
showing animals 3 horses, rhinos and cows, and that the artwork is good enough to 4 modern
compositions.
The first scientists to 5 the Chauvet paintings missed some other important 6 however. The walls of the
cave are also marked with a series of lines and symbols, that were initially 7 as insignificant. But recent
research has suggested that these marks may represent humankind’s first steps towards the development of writing,
which is 8 people to rethink their ideas about when written communication first started.

0 A bright B fair C keen D sharp

1 A illustrations B models C cases D dense
2 A deep B thick C long D such as
3 A by means of В apart from C as well as D such as
4 A rival В compare C compete D oppose
5 A arrive В reach C meet D know
6 A instances В matters C details D issues
7 A believed В regarded C thought D agreed
8 A resulting B having C making D causing

Part 2
For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each
gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Example: (0) ARE

Swimming with seals

The UK is home to half the world’s population of grey seals and there 0 many local boat trips offering
sightseeing tours out to the islands and sandbanks 9 the animals are most regularly found.
But if you really want to get close 10 the seals and understand something about their way of life, then you
need to go on an underwater seal-watching trip. On these trips, you have the chance to go over the side of the boat
and, equipped 11 a wetsuit, mask and snorkel, spend time in the water alongside the animals.
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Seals are extremely inquisitive creatures and, once you’re in the water, they will swim past you trying to work 12
who you are and 13 you’re doing there. 14 they can appear shy at first, seals soon 15 used
to you being in the water, and will come and play around you. Young pups especially like to 16 contact with
divers, and often use their teeth, gently biting masks, fins and cameras out of curiosity. It can be a thrilling
experience.

Part 3
For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a
word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Example: (0) HEALTHY

Brain games
According to experts, doing puzzles keeps our brains fit and 0 As well as 0 HEALTH
gaining 17 from finding the correct answer to a difficult problem, we give our 17 SATISFY
brains a good workout in the process. To help us do this, all sorts of handheld ‘brain 18 SUCCESS
games’ are now available in the shops, and the most 18 games have sold in their 19 COVER
millions. 20 SOLVE
What’s more, people 19 that the more they play the games, the easier it is to find 21 IMPROVE
a 20 _____ to the problems posed. They see this as proof that there has been an 21 22 SCIENCE
in the power of their brains. Unfortunately, however, this may be a false 23 PERFORM
impression. 24 CERTAIN
Some 22 argue that the brain gets better at any task the more often it is repeated.
In other words, the improvement in the 23 of the brain is something that
happens naturally. So although these brain games are obviously fun to play, it remains
24 whether they are actually helping to boost brainpower or not.

Part 4
For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

Example:
I don't have any free time, so I can't come to the theatre with you.
WOULD
If I come to the theatre with you.
ANSWER: had some free time, I would
25. Brad speaks English better than his parents do.
AS
Brad’s parents don’t he does.
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26. Cycling is not allowed in the park.

SUPPOSED
You in the park.
27. ‘I’m sorry I didn’t let you know I was going to be late, Ann,’ said Jamie.
APOLOGISED
Jamie Ann know that he was going to be late.
28. A heavy fall of snow prevented them from getting home that night.
ABLE
They home that night because of a heavy fall of snow.
29. Ursula was disappointed not to win the competition.
CAME
Not winning the competition to Ursula.
30. I paid far more money for my new computer than I expected to.
SO
I didn’t expect money for my new computer.

Part 5
You are going to read an article about a woman’s career. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
which you think fits best according to the text.

A varied career
Chloe Kelling, a successful model and singer-songwriter, now has a new venture
I arrive for my interview with Chloe Kelling and I’m asked to wait in the garden. I hardly have time to start
looking round at the carefully tended flowerbeds when Chloe appears. Every bit as tall and striking as I’d
expected, Chloe emerges from the house wearing an oversized man’s jacket, a delicately patterned top and
jeans. Chloe is known for her slightly quirky sense of fashion and, of course, she looks great as she makes
her way towards me through the flowerbeds.
‘Let’s talk in my office,’ she says, leading the way not back to the house, but instead to an ancient caravan
parked up next to it. As we climb inside the compact little van, the smell of fresh baking greets us. A tiny
table is piled high with cupcakes, each iced in a different colour. Chloe’s been busy, and there’s a real sense
of playing tea parties in a secret den! But what else should I have expected from a woman with such a
varied and interesting career?
Chloe originally trained as a make-up artist, having left her home in the country at nineteen to try and make
her name as a model in London, and soon got work in adverts and the fashion business. ‘I went to Japan to
work for a short period, but felt very homesick at first,’ she recalls. ‘It was very demanding work and,
though I met loads of nice people, it was too much to take in at nineteen. If I’d stayed longer, I might have
settled in better.’
Alongside the modelling, Chloe was also beginning to make contacts in the music business. ‘I’d been the
typical kid, singing with a hairbrush in front of the mirror, dreaming of being a star one day,’ she laughs.
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She joined a girl band which ‘broke up before we got anywhere’, before becoming the lead singer with the
band Whoosh, which features on a best-selling clubbing album. Unusually though, Chloe also sings with
two other bands, one based in Sweden and another in London, and each of these has a distinct style.
It was her work with Whoosh that originally led to Chloe’s link with Sweden. She was offered a songwriting job
there with a team that was responsible for songs for some major stars, but gradually became
more involved in writing music for her own band.
Although she now divides her time between London and Sweden, her first stay there turned out to be much
longer than she’d bargained for. ‘The rooms are very tall over there and so people have these rather high
beds that you climb up to,’ she explains. ‘I fell as I climbed up the ladder and cracked three ribs. Although
the people at the hospital were very kind, I was stuck there for a while, which was very frustrating.
Sneezing and laughing were so painful at first, let alone singing!’
It was while recovering from her injuries that Chloe hit upon the idea of staging what she calls vintage fairs.
‘It was snowing in Sweden and I wanted something nice to look forward to.’ Chloe had always loved
vintage clothes, particularly from the 1950s, and decided to stage an event for others who shared her
passion. The first fair was held in her home village and featured stalls selling all sorts of clothes and crafts
dating back to the 1950s. It was a huge hit, with 300 people turning up.
‘When I had the idea of the first fair, it was only meant to be a one-off, but we had so many compliments, I
decided to go ahead with more,’ says Chloe. ‘There’s something for all ages and people find old things have
more character than stuff you buy in modern shops. It also fits perfectly with the idea of recycling.’ Looking
round Chloe’s caravan, I can see what she means.
31. In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that Chloe
A usually keeps people waiting.
В is much taller than he expected.
C lives up to her stylish reputation.
D is surprisingly interested in flowers.
32. What do we learn about Chloe in the second paragraph?
A She’s cooked something for her guest.
В She’s expecting some other visitors today.
C She has no room in her house for an office.
D She invites very few people into her caravan.
33. What does Chloe say about her trip to Japan?
A She soon got used to her life there.
В She felt lonely most of the time there.
C She wishes she’d done the work better.
D She wasn’t old enough to appreciate it fully.
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34. In the fourth paragraph, we find out that Chloe

A gave up modelling to become a singer.
В had always had ambitions to be a singer.
C has now left the first successful band she joined.
D sings in three bands that have a very similar sound.
35. Chloe ended up in hospital in Sweden after
A breaking a rib whilst trying to move her bed.
В hurting her leg in a fall from her bed.
C falling off a ladder in her bedroom.
D tripping over in her room at night.
36. What does Chloe say about her ‘vintage fairs’?
A Her main aim is to raise awareness of environmental issues.
В She has responded to positive feedback from customers.
C Certain shops are now showing interest in the idea.
D They are mostly popular with older people.

Part 6
You are going to read an article about a boxer. Six paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the
paragraphs A-G the one which fits each gap (37-42). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.

In defence of women’s boxing

Lucy O’Connor thinks that womens boxing is widely misunderstood
Womens boxing is a new addition to the list of sports included at the Olympic Games. But according to
Lucy O ’Connor, winner of various international competitions, it’s still widely misunderstood - a situation
that Lucy’s hoping to change. After graduating, Lucy took up boxing on the advice of a sports coach, who
thought it would improve her general fitness. But Lucy soon set her sights on competitions and it wasn’t
long before she was boxing at the National Championships, which she eventually went on to win.
As a result of her success, Lucy was accepted on to what the navy calls its ‘elite sportsman’s programme’.
37 . Every day now starts with a run at 7 a.m., followed by a skill and technique session or a strength and
conditioning circuit. Come the afternoon, there are more aerobic workouts, before Lucy gets into the ring
and practises with other elite boxers.
As with all competitors, diet is a huge part of Lucy’s life. Since she first started boxing, she’s had to shed
twenty-eight kilos. Losing the last six, which took her into the flyweight category, required great
determination. 38 . As she explains: ‘I don’t go out to party anymore. Thankfully, I’m married to my
boxing coach, so at least I’ve got some sort of social life!’ Lucy’s husband boxed as a heavyweight himself
and he’s in her corner for all her domestic competitions.
Lucy’s mum works as a buyer at a big department store, and Lucy has been testing out products for the
store’s sports division. Whilst preparing for a recent international championship, Lucy wore a new titanium-based
sports clothing range designed to improve circulation and aid recovery. 39 . But how does her
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family react to her taking part in competitions? ‘Mum tends to admire me boxing from afar, but Dad just
loves it!’
Lucy has clearly answered questions about safety concerns before and cites all the protective gear boxers
strap on before a fight such as hand bandages, head guards, gum shields and much more. ‘Amateur boxing
is not dangerous,’ she says definitively. ‘It’s so safety-orientated and the rules are so stringent it’s actually
difficult to get hurt. We approach it more as a skill and point-scoring exercise, rather than as a fight. 40 . ’
Boxers win points by landing the white knuckle part of their gloves on the opponent’s scoring area -
essentially the upper body and head - cleanly and with sufficient force. In five years of competitive boxing,
Lucy’s suffered only a few bruises and a broken thumb.
And in response to those who think it’s ‘inappropriate’ to see women boxing at the Olympics, Lucy is quick
to point out that women have been competing in martial arts such as taekwondo and judo for years. 41 .
Her biggest concern is that people confuse amateur boxing competitions with professional fights, where the
focus is more on aggression and hurting your opponents. ‘Female amateur boxing is about showing skill,
speed and stamina,’ she says. 42 . ‘I find it so satisfying to be changing people’s opinion.’
A All that hard work certainly paid off and the competition itself brought out the best in Lucy.
В That’s because in order to reach that target, she had to totally rethink her lifestyle.
C Having access to this space-age training kit was certainly an advantage.
D If the sport was more in the public eye, then fewer people would make that mistake.
E Nobody complained about women taking part in those events when it was introduced.
F That’s why I’ve always regarded it as a thinking girl’s sport really.
G What this meant, in effect, was that she was able to train full-time.

Part 7
You are going to read a magazine article about students who travelled around Australia alone during their long
summer vacation. For questions 43-52, choose from the sections o f the article (A-D). The sections may be chosen
more than once.
Which student mentions ...
43. a daily activity that was not enjoyable alone?
44. a good way of keeping travel plans flexible?
45. appreciating not having to waste time organising practical details?
46. becoming more tolerant of other people?
47. feeling better after keeping in touch with others?
48. having doubts at the beginning of a trip?
49. liking not having to agree an itinerary with others?
50. meeting people with a similar outlook on life?
51. missing having someone to help with decision-making?
52. the advisability of going for the best accommodation you can afford?
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Solo travel in Australia

A Phil Morston
I remember sitting in the plane thinking to myself: ‘What have I let myself in for?’. The first few days were
scary: I was all on my own on the other side of the world with nothing planned. But I soon met up with
people to travel with. Of course, some you get on with, others you don’t. Some, for example, had every day
planned out day in minute detail, when in practice things can change and it’s great to have the freedom to go
with the flow. And that’s easy enough to do. You can take the Oz Experience bus down the west coast,
jumping off whenever you want, then catching the next bus when you’re ready to move on again. Being
away for a year, you do occasionally get lonely. To cheer myself up, I’d sit down and write a fortnightly
email home about everything I’d been up to.
В Leila Stuart
Without doubt, you meet all sorts of people when travelling alone. I even made a friend on the plane out
there. Some people are keener to make friends than others, of course, but if someone’s chosen to do the
same type of trip as you, you’ve probably got lots of ideas in common. The advantages of a pre-planned
tour are that you can get an agency to take care of all the arrangements, which can be time-consuming to do
yourself - but it does mean that you’re tied to a predetermined itinerary, which wouldn’t suit everyone.
There’s also the safety aspect in terms of the places you visit often being very remote. If you go off trekking
in the wilds of a foreign country alone, it could be difficult to get help if things went wrong.
C Danny Holt
Travelling solo creates opportunities to meet people. There’s no substitute for sharing the experiences of the
day with a companion, and being alone forces you to seek someone out. I’d never have met so many people
if I’d been travelling with friends. There’s also the wonderful freedom to do what you like, when you like,
without having to convince anybody that it’s a good idea. However, there are downsides; meal times are
something I’ve never really got to grips with in all the years I’ve travelled alone. But my advice would be to
give solo travel a go - it can be very liberating. Maybe try a short trip to begin with, just in case it’s not for
you. Another thing is stay in the nicest places your budget permits. Miserable hostels can really spoil a trip.
And if you really are happy being anti-social, a pair of headphones can ensure the person in the next seat
doesn’t bore you to death on the plane!
D Kerry Winterton
Fun as it is, travelling solo also has its low points, including occasional loneliness and the pressure that
you’re under to make your own mind up about everything. I chose to travel alone because I wanted to do
something different, but I did miss people from home, and sometimes fell out with other travellers I’d
teamed up with along the way. But I learnt to accept that some people have different attitudes to mine; that
you have to put up with irritating people in hostels and accept not having as much privacy as you’re used to
at home. The best thing for me about travelling alone was that it was a brilliant experience that enhanced
my independence and helped me feel more self-assured. I knew I was on my own, which made me make
more effort to speak to people and by doing so I made lots of great friends.
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Answer Keys
Part 1
1 D – examples. Other words do not fit the context.
2 A – deep. Other three variants do not collocate with ‘inside’.
3 D – such as. This expression is the only one that shows examples or introduces a list.
4 A – rival. ‘Compare’ and ‘compete’ require ‘with’ in this context (e.g. ‘compete with something’). ‘Oppose’ would
mean to be against something (negative meaning).
5 B – reach. This is the only word with the meaning ‘to discover, to see for the first time’.
6 C – details. ‘Details’ is the only word that collocates with the verb ‘to miss’. ‘Details’ are usually minor and easy
to miss, while ‘matters’ are more significant. ‘Issues’ means ‘problems or difficulties’.
7 B – regarded. The only option that can be followed by ‘as’. ‘Believed’ and ‘thought’ are normally followed by ‘to
be’: ‘She is believed to be the best specialist in the field’.
8 D – causing. The rest of the options can’t be followed by infinitive. ‘Making’ can look like the correct answer, but
the next part would have to be: ‘making people rethink’.

Part 2
9 where. A relative pronoun is needed here.
10 to. Close is normally followed ‘by’ if we talk about physical distance. ‘Close with’ would mean connection such
as friendship, which is not mentioned in this context.
11 with. ‘Equipped with’ is used when talking about articles of clothing or necessary things, in this case – a mask, a
snorkel and so on.
12 out. ‘To work out’ is a synonym of ‘to find out’ – to understand, to learn the meaning or the reason of something.
13 what. A conjunction connecting two clauses.
14 Although/Though/While. A linking word used to contrast two parts of the following sentence. Remember that
in your answer sheet all of the letters have to be capital, the capitalisation here is to indicate that it’s the first word
of the sentence.
15 get. ‘To get used to’ means ‘to become comfortable with something new.
16 make/have. Both words collocate with ‘contact’.

Part 3
17 satisfaction. Verb to noun transformation.
18 successful. Mind the spelling! Double ‘c’, double ‘s’, one ‘l’.
19 discover. Prefix changes the meaning of the verb to ‘to learn, to find out’.
20 solution. Verb to noun transformation.
21 improvement. Verb is changed to noun. Pay attention to the spelling.
22 scientists. Make sure to pluralise the noun, as suggested by ‘some’ at the beginning of the sentence and the
following ‘argue’.Another difficult word to spell.
23 performance. Verb to noun transformation.
24 uncertain. A prefix is used to make the adjective negative.
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Part 4
25 speak English as well as. A comparison ‘as well as’ is hinted at by ‘as’ in the task.
26 are not supposed to cycle. Passive form of the verb is required.
27 apologised for not letting. Reporting verb with gerund is used.
28 were not able to go/get. Remember that you can’t change the given word, so ‘were unable to go/get’ can’t be
used, even though it is grammatically and contextually correct.
29 came as a disappointment. ‘Come as a disappointment’ is a fixed expression. Be attentive to spell
‘disappointment’ correctly.
30 to pay so much. A comparative expression with ‘so’.

Part 5
31 C. Last sentence of the paragraph: Chloe is known for her slightly quirky sense of fashion. The opposite of A and
B is said in the text. Answer D is not mentioned.
32 A. Second sentence of Paragraph Two: …the smell of fresh baking greets us. Answer B is not mentioned. The
opposite of Answers C and D is stated in the text.
33 D. Last two sentences of Paragraph Three: … it was too much to take in at nineteen. If I’d stayed longer, I might
have settled in better. Answers A and C are not mentioned. Answer B is incorrect as she only felt homesick at first,
not ‘most of the time’ as states in the answer.
34 B. Second sentence: ‘I’d been the typical kid, singing with a hairbrush in front of the mirror, dreaming of being a
star one day,’. The opposite of other answers is stated in the text.
35 C. Paragraph Six: I fell as I climbed up the ladder and cracked three ribs.
36 B.but we had so many compliments, I decided to go ahead with more. Answer A mentions a minor point. Answer
C is not mentioned. The opposite of Answer D is said in the text.

Part 6
37 G. ‘What this meant’ refers to becoming a part of the intensive training programme.
38 B. The ‘target’ is getting to the flyweight boxing. The changes to her lifestyle are described in the next
sentence: ‘I don’t go out to party anymore. Thankfully, I’m married to my boxing coach, so at least I’ve got some
sort of social life!’
39 C. ‘Space-age training kit’ mentioned in sentence C is the special sports clothing from the previous sentence.
40 F. The girl’s sport means that you are unlikely to get hurt. It is implied that women are less likely to participate
in sports that involve physical pain or potential injury.
41 E. ‘Those events’ from sentence E are judo and taekwondo.
42 D. ‘That mistake’ refers to thinking that female boxing is about ‘aggression and hurting your opponents’.

Part 7
43 С.… meal times are something I’ve never really got to grips with in all the years I’ve travelled alone.
44 A.You can take the Oz Experience bus down the west coast, jumping off whenever you want, then catching the
next bus when you’re ready to move on again.
45 B.The advantages of a pre-planned tour are that you can get an agency to take care of all the arrangements,
which can be time-consuming to do yourself.
46 D.But I learnt to accept that some people have different attitudes to mine.
47 A.To cheer myself up, I’d sit down and write a fortnightly email home about everything I’d been up to.
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48 A.I remember sitting in the plane thinking to myself: ‘What have I let myself in for?’
49 C.There’s also the wonderful freedom to do what you like, when you like, without having to convince anybody
that it’s a good idea.
50 B. …if someone’s chosen to do the same type of trip as you, you’ve probably got lots of ideas in common.
51 D.… the pressure that you’re under to make your own mind up about everything.
52 C.Another thing is stay in the nicest places your budget permits. Miserable hostels can really spoil a trip.

Vocabulary
The vocabulary below is meant to help you with the more difficult words. If the word isn’t on the list then you are
either supposed to know it or it is too specific to be worth learning and you don’t have to know it to answer the
question. Symbols in brackets mean part of speech(see bottom of the list). Sentences in italics give examples of
usage for some more complex words and phrases.
And remember — you are not given a vocabulary list(or a dictionary) at your real exam.

Part 1
Date back (phr) — to exist at some time in the past. Russian’s love for potatoes dates back to Peter the Great’s
reign.
Inaccessible (adj) — impossible to reach or get to. I’m afraid the destination you’re interested in is inaccessible –
no trains or cars go there this time of the year.
Insignificant (adj) — not large or important enough to be noticeable. Do not worry about insignificant details,
concentrate on the main picture.
Humankind (n) – all humans as group. Space exploration is thought to be one of humankind’s greatest
achievements.

Part 2
Wetsuit (n) — a suit made of rubber, that is used for diving or surfing. Its main purpose is to keep you
warm. Buying a good wetsuit is important if you’re serious about surfing.
Snorkel (n) — A mask with a breathing tube used for swimming with your face underwater.
Inquisitive (adj) — Curious, asking many questions, willing to learn more. Maria is a young, inquisitive
student who is always eager to learn more about the subject.
Pup (n) — a baby of an animal. We went to the zoo yesterday and saw some cute seal pups there!

Part 3
Workout (n) — a set of physical exercises. My daily workout consists of 20 pull-ups.
Handheld (adj) — One that can be carried around or easily used with one or two hands. Nintendo 3DS is the
most popular handheld gaming console.
Boost (v) — to improve, to make higher or better. A good way to boost company income is to attract new
clients.

Part 5
Venture (n) — an activity that is not guaranteed to be successful; a risky attempt. I’m now looking for
investors to support my new business venture.
Flowerbed (n) — a small area on the ground that is used to grow flowers
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Quirky (adj) — strange, attractive and interesting. This new car has really quirky design.
Den (n) — a place where wild animals make their home. After looking for two hours straight, we finally
found the wolf den.
Homesick (adj) — feeling sad or lonely because you are away from home. If you ever feel homesick, just look
at your friends’ pictures, it ought to cheer you up.
Bargain (v) — if you bargain for something, you ask for it, you expect it or are prepared for it. Spending two
years in a foreign country wasn’t what I really bargained for.
Rib (n) — Ribs are bones in your chest that protect your lungs. Mike fell from a ladder yesterday and broke
two ribs.
One-off (n) — if something is a one-off, only one of this exists. This BMW supercar is a one-off model – they
won’t be making another one.

Part 6
Take up (phr v) — if you take up something, you start doing it regularly. I hadn’t taken up jogging until I
turned 33 years old.
Conditioning (n) — process of improving a personal physical condition. In the army, young people have to
go through difficult conditioning exercising.
Shed (n) — a small building used as a storage space that is usually made of wood. My grandfather used to
keep his motorcycle in the shed.
Whilst (conj) — during the time, at the same time. Similar to ‘while’, but old-fashioned. Whilst you were
sleeping I ordered some pizza.
Gumshield (n) — A piece of plastic shaped after your gums that is used in fighting to protect your
teeth. Tyson hit the opponent so hard that the gumshield flew out of his mouth.
Stringent (adj) — very severe and limiting. Financial regulation in this country are quite stringent.
Stamina (n) — physical and mental strength that allows you to do something for a long time. If you want to
test your stamina, come trekking with us next Saturday!

Part 7
Flexible (adj) — easily changed or adjusted for current needs. Flexible timetable is what every school should
consider.
Itinerary (n) — route of your journey or travel. I want to include some additional places to our planned
itinerary.
Get on (phr. v) — if you get on with someone, you get along well, you are friendly to each other. I’m sorry
that you didn’t get on with Susan.
Go with the flow (phr) — to do something others do; to let situation guide you, to improvise. At first I had a
carefully planned itinerary for our trip, but then I decided not to use it and just go with the flow.
Fortnightly (adv) — every two weeks. A fortnight is a period of two weeks. While you’re away, please send
me letters fortnightly.
Remote (adj) — situated far away from everything, distant. He has always wanted to live a quiet life in a
remote part of the world
Substitute (n) — replacement or alternative. There is no substitute for sports – it is important to exercise if
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you want to live a healthy, fulfilling life.

Get to grips with (phr) — to try and deal with a difficult situation. Once you get to grips with mathematics,
programming becomes much easier.
Liberating (adj) — making you feel free, unrestricting. Moving out of your parents house can feel extremely
liberating.
Miserable (adj) — unhappy or causing unhappiness. Walking in the rain when it’s cold can be really
miserable.
Enhance (v) — improve the quality or strength of something. To greatly enhance your quality of life, I
suggest giving up smoking.