Listening

1 UT Track 11 Listen to an interview about a scientist working in Antarctica. Decide whether each
statement is T (true) or F (false).

1 Russell has written a blog about Antarctica.

T/F

2 George attended a medical training course in the

UK.

T/F

3 The temperature in Antarctica never reaches

more than zero degrees.

T/F

4 During the winter months, George sometimes

feels lonely.

T/F

5 George gets quite a lot of free time in Antarctica.

T/F

2 UT Track 11 Listen again. Match sentence beginnings 1–5 with sentence endings

A–G. There are two extra sentence endings which you do not need.

1 In December 2015, George Fisher decided

to

2 Before leaving for Antarctica, George needed

to

3 Despite the dangers, George was happy to

4 In the summer months, George can

5 In his free time, George has been able to

_________________

A travel to different parts of Antarctica.

B take part in different sports activities

C write a blog about his time in Antarctica.

D survive without food or water.

E practise finding his way around without using

any technology.

F dive into the water under the Antarctic ice.

G learn to play a musical instrument.

Grammar

3 Correct the underlined mistakes in each sentence.

1 Patricia asked me did I want to go to the cinema with her to see the latest X-Men film.

2 The driver said I must have a ticket before I could get on the bus.

3 Jenson told me he is going to study really hard for his final exams.

4 Mrs Owen asked us what are we going to talk about in the next meeting.

5 Christophe said he has been waiting for his friends to arrive all that morning

4 Read the first sentence and complete the second sentence using reported speech and the verb in
brackets in the correct form.

1 ‘Have you been to the new art exhibition?’ Jody said to me. (ask) Jody_________ to the new art
exhibition.

2 ‘You should have a rest. You look tired.’Tricia said to Laura. (suggest) Tricia____ because she looked
tired.

3 ‘Will you be travelling alone?’ asked the travel agent. The travel agent_________ travelling alone.
(enquire)

4 ‘I’m not going with my sister!’ said Franz. (explain) Franz____________ sister.

5 ‘You’re always picking on me!’ Rebecca said to me. (complain) Rebecca_______________

5 Rewrite the direct questions as indirect questions.

1 What time does the concert start?

I was wondering_______________ .

2 Did my daughter pass all of her exams?

Could you tell___________________ all of her exams?

3 Have you ever travelled abroad before?

I’d be grateful if you could tell me________________ abroad before.

4 How long did you spend on your project?

I’d like to know__________________ on your project.

5 Why didn’t you call me straightaway?

Could you tell me______________________ straightaway?

6 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the words in the box.

know | mind | tell | think | wonder

Hotel receptionist: Good morning Mrs Irving. How are you today?
Mrs Irving: Well, I didn’t sleep very well I’m afraid. In fact, I was (1)____________ if I

could change my room.

Hotel receptionist: I’m sorry to hear that. Could you (2)_____________ me what the problem is?

Mrs Irving: There was a lot of noise coming up from the street. It seemed to go on all night. Do you

(3)____________ where it was coming from?

Hotel receptionist: I think it’s from the factory at the end of the street. There are people coming and
going

all night.

Mrs Irving: I see. So, do you (4)______________ I could change my room?

Hotel receptionist: Let me see ... Would you (5)______________ taking a room at the back of

the hotel?

Mrs Irving: Not at all, if it means that I’ll be able to sleep better.

Hotel receptionist: Very well. You can have room 303 and I’m sorry for the inconvenience.

Reading

Voluntary work abroad A Are you looking for a different experience before starting university? (1)___ It
is a great opportunity to experience a different culture while making a contribution to the community.
Not only that, but there is the added bonus that you can get valuable experience in jobs such as
teaching, nursing and engineering. This will look great on your CV and help you decide if that career is
really for you. B (2)____ ‘I was building affordable homes for people in Nepal,’ explains Uma, 19. ‘I spent
two weeks working in a small Nepalese village and I helped build homes for two families. I felt that we’d
really made a difference to their day-to-day lives.’ Volunteering abroad, as in Uma’s case, can have a
positive impact. This is especially true when volunteers leave something useful behind when they go,
such as housing, school buildings, better health conditions or language skills. C However, before deciding
to enrol on an overseas volunteer programme it is important to weigh up the benefits for you and the
local community. An important consideration, which is easy to overlook, is how much time you can
offer. If you can only spare a few weeks, you need to be realistic about what you can achieve. For
example, if you are planning on teaching English to school pupils, you will probably need to spend
several months working with them in order to see real progress. ‘I was teaching English to primary
school kids in Ecuador,’ explains Connie, 19. ‘At the end of the two weeks, I was disappointed because
they couldn’t speak much more English than when I arrived. To be honest, I wish I’d chosen a different
project like building a classroom. (3)____ ’ D It is important to consider whether the project you are
working on will have a sustainable impact on the local community. (4)____ It also means that you should
take environmental considerations into account. There are a number of voluntary organisations which
are aware of the value of sustainable development and they will work out long-term objectives with the
local people. ‘The organisation I chose had close ties with a village in central Africa,’ says Jon, 18. ‘They
had worked out a five-year plan to improve the water supply using solar-powered water pumps. It made
me proud that my work would have long-lasting benefits.’ E When considering voluntary work abroad,
think carefully before deciding what to do. (5)____ However, the people who need the most help are
often not in the most exotic places and there might not be much to do in your free time. Therefore, if
your intention is to make a real difference, you need to make your decision by thinking about what you
can offer. You need to ask yourself what skills you can contribute and how much time you can give.
Once you’ve decided what you can offer, look for a respected organisation which is committed to
making a long-lasting contribution to the local community. If you do these things, volunteering abroad is
sure to be a positive experience for everyone.

7 Read the article and then write the correct letter (A–E) to complete the descriptions.

1 . In paragraph ______the writer explains how voluntary work may lead to professional work
opportunities in the future.

2 In paragraph_____ the writer gives the example of someone who was not satisfied with their
contribution.

3 In paragraph______ the writer provides an example of a volunteer who has worked on a construction
project

аbroad.

4 In paragraph____ the writer mentions an organisation that works on development goals with the local

community.

5 In paragraph____ the writer summarises things to take into account before doing voluntary work
abroad.

8 Read the text again. Choose which sentence (A–F) fits each gap (1–5). There is one extra sentence
which you do not need.

A It would have been finished when I left and the villagers would be using it now.

B This means asking yourself whether your contribution will continue to make a difference in the future.
C If you are, you might consider voluntary work abroad in the summer holidays.

D Despite being a worthwhile experience, it is not easy to find opportunities for voluntary work abroad.

E It can be tempting to choose a project based on its location or the opportunities for sightseeing.

F Many people who’ve had the chance to volunteer abroad will tell you how rewarding the experience
was, both for them and the people they worked with.

Vocabulary

9 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 Everyone on the plane was going on holiday, so all the commuters / passengers were in a good mood.
2 We could only get / reach the hostel by walking up a steep hill.

3 I seem to spend all my money on travel / trip to and from school. It’s so expensive.

4 The route / journey which I explained to you will be much quicker than the motorway.

5 You should buy your flights as soon as you can. The fares / fees are going up quickly.

10 Complete the sentences with the correct

form of the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need.

check | drop | head | pick | see | set | turn

1 Look at all these people. They seem to be________ for the football stadium.

2 The hotel receptionist said we had to_____________out by ten o’clock in the morning.

3 There was a massive traffic jam so we__________ around and went back home.

4 I asked the taxi driver to____________ me off at the train station but he took me to the bus station

instead!

5 You should have time to get to school provided you____________ off now.

11 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box and a preposition.

do | keen | look | separate | upset

1 In case we get__________ each other during the concert, text me and let me

know where I can find you.

2 Andrew’s very_____________ losing his phone. I hope he finds it.

3 What do you think we should_____________ food for the party?

Shall we just get crisps and snacks?

4 I’d been____________ to meeting Wanda for a long time, so it was wonderful when

I finally met her.

5 I’ve never been___________ sushi. I prefer my fish to be cooked.

12 Complete the text with the correct words (a, b or c).

My parents have been really busy this year so we didn’t manage to get (1) ___in the summer. Therefore,
when my dad suggested a weekend break, it sounded like a great idea. We decided to take the train to
Valencia and we were all really looking (2)___ to it. We would get our train on the Friday evening and
come back on Sunday morning. It was a three hour (3)___ each way but we’d still have twenty-four
hours
there. We got to the station with plenty of time and picked up our tickets from the ticket office. Then we
went to the (4)___ to wait for our train. However, the train didn’t arrive. We waited and waited and
eventually an announcement said that all the trains were cancelled. We couldn’t believe it! We thought
about getting a train the next morning but there was no (5)___ in doing that. We ended up spending
another weekend at home!

1 a) up b) off c) away

2 a) ahead b) forward c) over

3 a) trip b) excursion c) voyage

4 a) platform b) entrance c) gate

5 a) plan b) point c) reason

Speaking 13 Complete the dialogue with the words in the box. There are two words which you do not
need.

honest | kind | question | see | sure | tempted | thought

Teacher: What would you like to do on your next holiday?

Student I haven’t really (1)__ about that because I’ve been so busy at school. Let’s (2)___ … I’d be (3)___
to say that I’d like to go on a beach holiday somewhere warm. I could spend time swimming and
sunbathing and it would be really relaxing. To be (4)_____ though, I always feel like I should use my
holidays better. I’m the (5)____ of person who wants to see the world and experience different cultures,
so I’d probably prefer to go somewhere different.

14 Answer the interview questions with one or two sentences.

Remember to:

• extend your answers with a short explanation

• give examples where necessary

• use phrases to talk about preferences

1 Would you like to go on an adventure holiday? Why (not)?

2 Would you rather go on holiday with your friends or your family?

3 Would you be interested in doing voluntary work abroad?

4 Which form of transport do you prefer when you go on holiday?

5 Do you prefer to stay near home or travel far away on holiday?

Use of English

15 Write a form of the word in capitals in each gap to complete the text.

Farm holidays

Nowadays many British families are fed up with crowds of tourists, bad food and

expensive days out. Instead they are considering the benefits of staying in the UK, and

looking for an experience which is far more (1) ___and rewarding. One type of MEANING

holiday which is becoming more popular is the farm holiday. Part of the appeal is the

peaceful surroundings but it’s also the number of (2)___ which attracts people. ACTIVE

Apart from going walking or fishing, there is also the chance of (3)___ out on HELP

the farm.

(4)___ in farmyard tasks, such as feeding the animals, collecting the eggs and PARTICIPATE

milking the cows, is usually encouraged. Some farms also organise bird and nature

watching excursions. Many parents now see this type of holiday as a (5)____ VALUE

educational experience for their children. It’s also an opportunity for Mum and Dad to

switch off from their busy lives.

16 Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word
given. Use two to five words, including the word given.
1 ‘I won’t help you if you keep talking to me like that,’ Owen said to me.
WOULD
Owen said _________if I kept talking to him like that.
2 ‘We’re hoping to go on holiday for a few days,’ said Sally.
AWAY
Sally said she___________ for a few days.
3 ‘Tidy your room at once!’ said my dad.
ORDERED
My dad________ room at once.
4 There were so many people at the concert that we couldn’t find Jim and Daisy.
CROWDED
The concert___________ people that we couldn’t find Jim and Daisy.
5 ‘Is it OK if we pay the bill and leave the hotel in the afternoon?’ we asked the receptionist.
CHECK
We asked the receptionist______________ of the hotel in the afternoon.

17 Rewrite the sentences using the appropriate form of get to make them more informal.
1 My dad’s wallet was stolen while we were on holiday.
My dad___________ while we were on holiday.
2 They’re____________ boarding the plane fifteen minutes late.
They’re the plane fifteen minutes late.
3 My mum made me promise not to tell my dad about the surprise trip.
My mum_____________ promise not to tell my dad about the surprise trip.
4 I wonder if they’ve arrived at the airport yet.
I wonder if they’ve______________ the airport yet.
5 We’ve just left grandma’s so we should return to our house in time for dinner.
We’ve just left grandma’s so we should ____________________ to our house in time for dinner.
18 Look at the writing task and write your email.
You have received an email from a friend asking about your holiday. Write a reply.
From: Patrick
Subject: Unusual holidays
I’m writing a blog post on unusual holidays. I know you went on an unusual holiday so I’d like to include
your story. Where did you go? What made it so unusual? Tell me all about it!
Remember to:
• talk about where you went, what you did and why it was unusual
• describe your holiday in detail
• write an informal email in a chatty, conversational style
• check your spelling and grammar