4

GET
SET
BACHILLERATO
BATXILLERAT
BATXILERGOA
BACHARELATO

B2 Exam Practice

Alex Paramour
CONTENTS
B2 Exam practice 1 3

B2 Exam practice 2 8

B2 Exam practice 3 13

B2 Exam practice 4 18

© Oxford University Press

B2 Exam Practice 1
Reading 4 Read the film review and choose the correct answer
(A, B, or C).
1 Read the advert and choose the correct answer
(A, B, or C). Given the serious subject of this film, I
wasn’t expecting there to be many laughs.
Yet the director manages to find humour
Zumba even in life’s darkest and most difficult
situations. You will be thinking about this
Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Oakfield Community Centre powerful film for days afterwards.

Have fun and get in shape! Classes cost £6

What does the reviewer say about the film?
each if you pay on the door or £5 if you book
A It was too depressing.
in advance. All ages and levels of fitness are
B It surprised him.
welcome.
C It wasn’t very memorable.

What does the advert say? 5 Read the postcard and choose the correct answer
A You can only attend if you reserve a place. (A, B, or C).
B It costs less if you pay before the class.
Hello from Rome! I can’t
C You shouldn’t attend the class if you’re not very fit.
believe my brother said it
2 Read the text message and choose the correct answer was boring – there’s loads
(A, B, or C). to do here. I’ve never been
so exhausted, but it’s worth
Hi Mario. it. The food is amazing and
My shower isn’t working and the plumber’s mostly really good value,
coming this afternoon. I’d still really like to see although somehow I’ve still
the film but can we go this evening instead? spent all my money.
It’s on at 5.30 and 7.10.
Anna.
Salim

What does Salim say about Rome?

A It’s tiring.
Why did Anna send Mario a text message? B The restaurants are expensive.
A To invite him to the cinema. C It isn’t very interesting.
B To change an arrangement.
C To ask him to mend her shower. 6 Read the note and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

3 Read the website message and choose the correct Mike,

answer (A, B, or C). Please can you tidy up the kitchen and do the
washing-up you left in the sink? I’ve got friends
ERROR
coming round this evening and it looks a total
We are experiencing temporary technical problems with our online mess. They’re coming at seven so please make
payment system. To purchase an item from our website, please call sure it’s done by six at the latest.
08081 570984. Our customer services team is available from 8.30 to Emma
4.30, Monday to Friday.

What is the purpose of the message? Why has Emma left Mike a note?
A To explain how customers can buy something. A She’s asking him to do her a favour.
B To apologize for problems with the website. B She’s telling him to do something.
C To offer customers technical help with the website. C She’s promising to do something for him.

© Oxford University Press 3

B2 Exam Practice 1
Use of English
For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B,
C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example:
0 A pay B make C give D have

Thinking of getting a puppy?

Getting a puppy is exciting but you small child. Who will look (6) it when
need to (0) careful thought to the you’re at work or at school?
practical implications. A dog can live If you are still convinced you want
for fifteen years or more, (1) you need a puppy, think carefully about the
to be capable (2) taking care of it for type of puppy that you get as this
all that time. will depend (7) where you live. Do
Dogs are also expensive. As (3) food, you have enough space for a large or
you will have to pay for insurance and active dog?
vets’ bills. Caring for a puppy also Ask for advice if you’re not sure what
takes (4) a huge amount of time. They type of puppy is best for you. That
can require as much attention (5) a way, you won’t (8) a mistake.

1 A but B therefore C so D however

2 A in B of C to D at
3 A well B well as C for D with
4 A on B out C over D up
5 A than B like C as D of
6 A for B with C after D of
7 A in B of C on D with
8 A do B have C make D commit

© Oxford University Press 4

B2 Exam Practice 1
Listening
1

1 You hear an announcement in a station.

The train to Cardiff will leave …
A from Platform 4.
B from Platform 7.
C on time.

2 You hear two people talking about a friend’s new boyfriend.

The girl says that …
A James is too talkative.
B Alice is too shy.
C James wasn’t very friendly.

3 You hear part of a news report.

Large numbers of people have had to …
A be rescued by boat.
B leave their homes.
C leave their cars on the road.

4 You hear a message on a telephone answering machine.

Suzanne is worried that …
A the thieves will use her credit card.
B the thieves can get into her house.
C she can’t get home.

5 You hear two people talking in a department store.

The customer is …
A making a complaint.
B returning some shoes.
C trying to buy some shoes.

6 You hear part of a wildlife documentary.

The spotted dolphin …
A loses its spots as an adult.
B has no spots when it is born.
C turns a lighter colour with age.

7 You hear two people having a telephone conversation.

Mandy and Tim arrange to meet at …
A Green Park tube station at two o’clock.
B Green Park tube station at three o’clock.
C Piccadilly Circus tube station at two o’clock.

8 You hear a teacher talking about an assignment.

Students will fail the assignment if they …
A forget to email it to the teacher.
B only give it in by email.
C write fewer than 2,500 words.

© Oxford University Press 5

B2 Exam Practice 1
Speaking
1 Ask and answer questions 1–8.
1 What’s your name?
2 Tell me something about the area where you live.
3 I am going to ask you some questions about school. Can you tell me what you
enjoy about school?
4 What are you studying towards?
5 What are you interested in doing after you leave school?
6 Now tell me about the last holiday you went on.
7 Are you interested in travelling more?
8 If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

2 a Read the task below and decide what you want to say.
You and a friend have arranged to go shopping together this afternoon but now
you can’t go. Leave a voicemail message for your friend and:
• apologize for cancelling the arrangement;
• explain why you can’t go shopping;
• suggest something else that you can do together soon.

You now have 20 seconds to think about what you want to say.

b 2 Read the task below and decide what you want to say.
Listen to the message from your friend, who thinks he might have broken his
brother’s computer. Then leave a voicemail message for your friend. In your message
you should:
• tell your friend not to worry;
• ask some questions about what he did to the computer;
• say what your friend should do.

Now listen to the message.

© Oxford University Press 6

B2 Exam Practice 1
Writing
You have 20 minutes to write an email. Write 80–130 words.
You have applied for a photography course at an art college. First, read the email from
Andrew Fothergill, the course director. Then write an email to Mr Fothergill, including
the three notes you have made.

From: Andrew Fothergill

Subject: Introduction to Digital Photography

Dear Applicant,
Thank you for applying for a place on our Introduction to Digital
Photography course. To help us select the best candidates, we would like to
ask you some questions.
Why did you choose to apply to Oakwood Art College?
Say why …
What do you enjoy most about photography?
Give details
How will you use your photography skills in the future?
Talk about your future plans
Kind regards,
Andrew Fothergill

© Oxford University Press 7

B2 Exam Practice 2
Reading
You are going to read a newspaper article. Six sentences have been removed
from the article. Choose from sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–6).
There is one sentence which you do not need to use.

The four-day working week

Who hasn’t longed for a shorter working While some are working fourteen-hour week for public sector workers in 2008.
week? However much we may enjoy our days, others are unable to get their As 25,000 people stayed at home on
studies or our jobs, Sunday night usually careers started and find their place in the Fridays, 900 public buildings closed,
seems to arrive sooner that we’d like. (1) working world. (3) Perhaps the solution saving the state millions of dollars, and
But is the three-day weekend really an is simpler than we suspect: more people three million fewer miles were travelled.
unrealistic fantasy? Not according to some working fewer but longer days. Wouldn’t (5) When the programme ended in 2011,
economists and business leaders, who everybody benefit? it was not because it had failed but simply
claim that a four-day working week could A four-day week might help the planet, because Utah had a change of state
offer a solution to many of the problems too. Think of all the people in full-time governor.
facing the modern world. employment or study who travel to and If the four-day week is the solution to
In 1930, the economist John Maynard from their offices, schools and universities all the world’s ills, why aren’t we doing
Keynes predicted that by the twenty- every day, many of them alone in their it? It may just be a matter of time.
first century, no one would need to work cars. A four-day week could cut the Similar programmes have already been
more than fifteen hours a week. (2) This number of journeys by a fifth. Imagine introduced in the Netherlands, where
is not, of course, what has happened. the impact on air pollution. (4) If people job-sharing is common. (6) With a growing
As productivity has increased, so have had time to shop at their local market and number of countries across the world
consumers’ demands. The gap between cook proper food, perhaps they wouldn’t experimenting with shorter working
the rich and the poor has widened, need to live on microwave meals and weeks, it may be time to question whether
the pace of life has quickened and the takeaways. nine to five, five days a week, is the best
pressure to produce and consume has The theoretical arguments may sound formula after all.
become more intense. convincing, but would it work in practice?
We live in a world where people seem The indications are that it might. The US
to be either overworked or unemployed. state of Utah introduced the four-day

A It might even reduce the amount of plastic packaging that E Workers reported greater wellbeing and almost two-thirds
we throw away. claimed that they were more productive.
B Meanwhile, Gambia’s government has initiated a four-day F The programme was a great disappointment to those who
week to give people more time for praying and farming. had hoped that it might improve workers’ wellbeing and
C All are probably damaging their health, relationships and save money.
mental wellbeing as stress takes over their lives. G It seemed logical that as technology enabled us to
D With five days of work for every two days of rest, it seems produce more things more quickly, we would maintain
that work is destined to dominate our lives and true our standard of living by working fewer hours.
work-life balance to remain an impossible dream.

© Oxford University Press 8

B2 Exam Practice 2
Use of English
For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given at the end of a line
to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
Example:
0 rewarding

Getting into acting

So you want to be an actor? Acting is an exciting and
highly (0) profession, but, as everyone knows, it is reward
also incredibly (1) and getting your first acting role compete
can be extremely difficult. Sally Keegan, a teacher at
a (2) London drama school, gives her tips on how to lead
succeed.
‘Most of all, you need (3),’ says Keegan. ‘You won’t get enthusiastic
anywhere unless you are (4) passionate about acting. genuine
You need to be able to communicate that passion
at every audition and, if you’re lucky enough to be
offered a part, during every (5). Directors are looking perform
for people who stand out from the rest so you need to
be able to think (6) about your role and interpret it in create
an original way.’
Keegan recommends talking to lots of people who
work in theatre or in the film industry.
‘This will provide (7) information about what acting use
really involves. It may seem (8) and in many ways it glamour
is, but not all actors are millionaire film stars and it’s
important to understand the realities of the job.’

© Oxford University Press 9

B2 Exam Practice 2
Listening
3 Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
1 A girl and her mum are talking about a wedding. What does the girl decide to wear?
A B C

2 A man is leaving a phone message for a friend. What time does he want to meet?
A B C

3 A tour guide is talking to some visitors. What is not permitted in the castle?
A B C

4 A boy and a girl are discussing their plans for the evening. What is the girl going
to do?
A B C

5 A computer superstore is advertising a special offer. What is included in the £300 deal?

A B C

© Oxford University Press 10

B2 Exam Practice 2
Speaking
1 You have one minute to give a talk. First read the task,
and decide what you want to say.
You are going to give a talk to your English class about city transport.
Choose two photographs. Tell your class about the advantages and
disadvantages of each method of getting around a city.

By car By underground

On foot By bike

2 4 You will hear six questions. Listen to each question

and then give your answer.

© Oxford University Press 11

B2 Exam Practice 2
Writing
Choose one question, A or B.
A You have 25 minutes to write an essay. Write 100–160 words.
You have been discussing the topic of travel in your English class. Your teacher
has asked you to write an essay. The title of the essay is:
‘Should Western tourists visit poor countries?’
Write your essay.
B You have 25 minutes to write a magazine article. Write 100–160 words.

Write for our

magazine!
In our November issue, we will be looking at the subject
of friendship. What does friendship mean to you? Is
there someone who you consider a true friend? Why?
The best article will be published in next month’s
magazine.

© Oxford University Press 12

B2 Exam Practice 3
Reading
You are going to read an extract from an autobiography in which a man recalls
his first trip to London as a child. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer
(A, B, C or D) according to the text.

My first trip to London was shortly indicated that they knew exactly where stations where I have never got off the
before my eighth birthday. My they were going and what the day train and probably never will.
grandmother had mentioned that would bring. That morning, as I began 65 Looking back now, I realize that my
she was going to do some Christmas 35 the biggest adventure of my life so far, first trip on the Underground was the
5 shopping in Regent Street and, as a I couldn’t have felt less like they did. highlight of the day. It was our visit to
treat, I was allowed to go with her. I never dreamed that years later, this Hamley’s that I had been dreaming
We took an early train from Taunton would become my daily route to work about for weeks. My parents had told
and arrived with all the commuters in and seem as normal as my life in rural 70 me it was the toy shop of every child’s
the middle of the morning rush hour. 40 Somerset was to me then. fantasies and it fully lived up to my
10 As we descended from the train at My grandmother and I followed the expectations. But it is the Tube that
Paddington, we were immediately crowd through the ticket barriers, stands out in my memory, more than
swept into a crowd of businessmen across the central station hall and Hamley’s, or the extravagant Christmas
and office workers hurrying along down some steps to the Underground. 75 lights in Regent’s Street or the burger
the platform in suits, coats and smart 45 My grandmother took me to one side and milkshake I had for lunch, thrilling
15 patterned scarves. My grandmother and lifted me up to look at the brightly and magical as these things were. I
seemed at home straight away. She coloured Underground map on the recall looking into the black tunnel,
had adopted the same confident pace wall. As I looked at its many colourful waiting for a sound or a flash to indicate
and determined expression as the intersecting lines and oddly named 80 that a train was approaching. I can still
commuters, as though she did this 50 Tube stations, I realized how enormous hear those first faint clattering sounds,
20 every day. I trotted along next to her, London was. I experienced the same the train still far away in the distance,
anxious not to get lost in the sea of feeling that I get when I look at the which grew gradually louder until lights
umbrellas, briefcases and rolled up Underground map now, the feeling appeared in the tunnel and the train
newspapers. It was a cold, bright day that the number of places to explore 85 suddenly roared into the station. Most
in early December and winter sunlight 55 was virtually infinite. Having lived of all, I remember that strange mixture
25 shone down through the station’s and worked in the city for nearly 20 of fear, suspense and excitement,
glass roof onto the platform. On the years, I have travelled on all of the which I never again experienced in the
ground, two pigeons pecked at a Underground’s lines countless times. same way but which I have reflected
sandwich in a brown paper bag. The The names of all of its stations are 90 on frequently in my 20 years as a Tube
commuters marched past them, taking 60 familiar to me and I know the map like passenger and will forever associate
30 no notice, focused only on getting to the back of my hand. And yet in spite with London.
their destinations. Their expressions of this, there must be over a hundred

1 When they arrive in London, the boy’s grandmother … 4 ‘in spite of this’ in lines 61–62 refers to the fact that the
A warns him not to get lost. narrator …
B acts as if it is normal for her. A has only been to a few places in London.
C disappears into the crowd. B knows the Tube map very well.
D is frightened by the number of people. C has never been to some areas of London.
2 The narrator mentions the pigeons to suggest that … D had never seen the Tube map before.
A the commuters aren’t looking at their surroundings. 5 What had the boy looked forward to most before the trip?
B the station is dirty. A Seeing the Christmas lights.
C the platform is outside. B Having fast food for lunch.
D he feels hungry. C Going on the Underground.
3 Why does the boy feel different from the other passengers? D Going to a toy shop.
A He can’t walk as fast as them. 6 What do we learn about the narrator now?
B He doesn’t work in an office. A The Tube has always given him the same feeling.
C He can’t predict what will happen that day. B He misses living in London.
D He isn’t smartly dressed. C He often thinks about his first trip on the Tube.
D He finds London frightening.

© Oxford University Press 13

B2 Exam Practice 3
Use of English
For questions 1–8, read the text below and write the word which best fills each
gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example:
0 of

Sydney, New South Wales

Sydney, the capital city (0) the prosperity, as people discovered that its
Australian state of New South Wales, land was suitable (5) sheep farming.
may seem (1) a relatively new city, but More recently, Sydney has become
it is important to remember that before home to people of many different
the Europeans arrived, Aboriginal ethnicities, (6) cultures and cuisines
people (2) inhabited the region for are reflected in the city’s diverse
many thousands of years. restaurants. Sydney is now (7) of the
Europeans first arrived in Sydney in most popular tourist destinations not
1788. It had (3) chosen as a penal (8) in Australia but also in the world.
colony for prisoners because (4) was Visitors come to see its landmarks
no room for them in English jails. 20 – the opera house and the Sydney
years later, free settlers arrived to start Harbour Bridge – and to enjoy its
a new life in New South Wales. The famous beach culture.
region offered the promise of economic

© Oxford University Press 14

B2 Exam Practice 3
Listening
5 You will hear a man called Julian Godfrey, an expert in time
management, talking about how to stop procrastinating.
For questions 1–10, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase
from the recording.

PROCRASTINATING
According to Kelly, it’s (1) … that we should start our revision early.
Kelly admits that she often looks at (2) … when she should be
working on an essay.
Julian says that he procrastinated a lot when he was a (3) … .
Julian knew he wasted time but didn’t know how to (4) … .
According to Julian, we can only change if we understand the
reasons for (5) … .
Yesterday, instead of writing her essay, Kelly bought (6) … online.
Julian suggests that by lunchtime., Kelly could have made a list
of (7) … .
Julian says that perfectionist thoughts are usually (8) … .
Julian’s friend encouraged him to join a (9) … .
According to Julian, we become good at things by (10) … .

© Oxford University Press 15

B2 Exam Practice 3
Speaking
Personal questions
1 Answer the questions.
1 How do you like to spend Saturday afternoons? What do you usually do? Why?
2 What’s your favourite season? Why?
3 Do you enjoy listening to the radio? Why (not)? Why do you think people still listen
to the radio?

Photo work
2 Compare these photographs. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of owning each type of pet?

A B

© Oxford University Press 16

B2 Exam Practice 3
Writing
In your English class you have been talking about farming and food production.
Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using
all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

‘Should people only buy food that is grown

and produced in their country?’

Notes
Write about:
1 the environment
2 the impact on farmers
3 (your own idea)

© Oxford University Press 17

B2 Exam Practice 4
Reading
You are going to read a newspaper report about nutritional information in the
UK. For questions 1–10, choose from the paragraphs (A–D). The paragraphs may
be used more than once.

Will calorie information encourage healthier eating?

A If you knew that the chocolate no attention to calorie information. restaurant menus, more research
cake you were ordering contained However, the scheme may benefit is needed before it is clear whether
over 600 calories, would you consumers’ health in another traffic light labelling encourages
still want it? Or might you think way. It has been suggested that consumers to make healthier
twice and choose something obliging restaurants to make choices.
less fattening instead? That’s the calorie information public might D Opponents of initiatives like
question that is currently being encourage them to reduce the fat calorie information and traffic
debated by health experts in and sugar content of their food. light labelling are sceptical that
the UK. As part of a government With nutritional information out they will change people’s habits.
initiative aimed at combating in the open, restaurants have to Some claim that they could even
obesity and improving the nation’s ensure not only that their food mislead consumers, with negative
health, several restaurant and café tastes good but also that they do consequences for health. They
chains have agreed to print on not alienate health- or weight- point out that it is the overall
their menus the number of calories conscious customers. balance of a person’s diet that
in their products. C A similar issue currently under affects their weight and general
B To help predict whether discussion in the UK is the nutrition health. Furthermore, some
the initiative will be effective, information provided on the front products, such as diet soft drinks,
researchers are looking to New of packaged foods. So-called can be low in calories, fat, salt and
York, where calorie information ‘traffic light’ labels are increasingly sugar while offering few health
has been displayed on restaurant appearing on food products sold benefits. There are, however,
menus since 2008. Over 15,000 by UK retailers, but the scheme reasons to be optimistic about the
New York residents were surveyed is voluntary and is the labelling measures, even if it takes time for
and 15% reported that they system is currently only used for them to have a noticeable effect.
purchased fewer calories as a around 60% of products. It uses Even if only a minority of people
result. The average reduction in colour codes to show whether adopted healthier eating habits,
calorie consumption since the foods contain low, medium or high it would surely still be a positive
measure was introduced was numbers of calories and levels of development, given that the UK
estimated at 106. While it appears fat, salt and sugar. Green indicates faces an obesity crisis which is
to have led some people to healthy levels, orange means that threatening the nation’s wellbeing
reconsider their food choices, its the food should be consumed in and costing taxpayers more every
effect has been far from universal, moderation, and red signals that it year.
with 85% of the New Yorkers should remain an occasional treat.
surveyed claiming that they paid As with calorie information on

Which paragraph … 6 presents reasons why the measures may not improve
1 says how the initiative might benefit customers’ health health?
indirectly? 7 mentions the financial consequences of the population
2 discusses a similar initiative in another country? getting fatter?
3 explains why calorie information is being printed on 8 presents the reader with a hypothetical dilemma?
restaurant menus? 9 suggests that restaurants may have to change their
4 indicates whether the writer is for or against the measures? priorities?
5 explains how nutritional information is communicated to 10 acknowledges that low-fat products are not always good
supermarket shoppers? for you?

© Oxford University Press 18

B2 Exam Practice 4
Use of English
For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence. Use two to five words, including the word in bold. Here is an
example (0).
‘Stop talking!’ ordered the teacher. (us)
The teacher … talking.
0 ordered us to stop
1 We couldn’t see the lions as they were too far away. (close)
The lions … for us to see them.
2 It was a mistake not to drink any water before I went running. (should)
I … water before I went running.
3 I learnt to play the piano from my father. (me)
My father … play the piano.
4 ‘Can I have another biscuit?’ Tom asked his mother. (he)
Tom asked his mother … have another biscuit.
5 If I didn’t think it was true, I wouldn’t say it. (unless)
I wouldn’t say it … it was true.
6 We wouldn’t play outside very often in the winter. (to)
We … outside very often in the winter.

© Oxford University Press 19

B2 Exam Practice 4
Listening
6 You will hear a man and a woman talking about government funding for
art projects. Match opinions 1–5 to the people who say them (the woman, the
man or both). There is one example (0). You now have 30 seconds to look at
the task.
0 The new sculpture in the square looks good.
both
1 The sculpture complements the surrounding architecture.
2 The money should have been spent on education or healthcare instead.
3 Art helps future generations to understand what a society was like.
4 Not everyone enjoys opera.
5 The government should spend money on certain kinds of arts projects.

© Oxford University Press 20

B2 Exam Practice 4
Speaking
Collaborative task
1 a Imagine that the library in your town is trying to encourage more
people to use it. Here are some ideas that they are thinking about and a
question for you to discuss.

provide free
wi-fi
open a café

Why would these

invite authors
ideas encourage to give talks
more people to use
the library?

organize more
offer a wider selection activities for
of music and DVDs young children

Talk to each other about why these ideas would encourage people to
use the library.

b Now you have about a minute to decide which idea would be best.

Discussion
2 Answer the questions.
1 Do you think it would be better to be rich, famous or neither? Why?
2 What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
3 Do you think the media should show more respect towards the private lives of
famous people?
4 Why do you think people like reading about celebrities in magazines?
5 Do you think it would be a good thing or a bad thing to have a famous parent?
6 Is there a famous person that you think is a good role model for younger people?
Why?

© Oxford University Press 21

B2 Exam Practice 4
Writing
Write an answer to one of questions 1–3 in this part. Write 140–190 words
and use an appropriate style.
1 You see this announcement on an English-language website.

Back Forward stop

Articles wanted
‘Why I love the internet’
What would you miss the most if you no longer had
access to the internet?
How does the internet make your life more enjoyable?
How does it make it more convenient?
Write us an article answering these questions.
We will publish the best articles on our website.

Write your article.

2 You have received this email from your English-speaking friend Karen.

Reply Reply to all Print

From: Karen
Subject: Film recommendations

Hi,
I’ve started a film club and next week we want to watch a film
from your country. We’d like to watch a film that’s entertaining but
that also teaches us something interesting about the culture of
your country.
Can you recommend a film that you’ve enjoyed? Can you tell me
why you think it would be a good choice for our film club?
Thanks,
Karen

Write an email replying to Karen.

3 Your local tourist office has asked you to write a report on the best food shops and
markets in your town for English-speaking visitors.
Write your report.

© Oxford University Press 22

1
Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, ox2 6dp, United Kingdom
Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford.
It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship,
and education by publishing worldwide. Oxford is a registered trade
mark of Oxford University Press in the UK and in certain other countries
© Oxford University Press 2017
The moral rights of the author have been asserted
First published in 2017
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored

in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without
the prior permission in writing of Oxford University Press, or as expressly
permitted by law, by licence or under terms agreed with the appropriate
reprographics rights organization. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside
the scope of the above should be sent to the ELT Rights Department, Oxford
University Press, at the address above
You must not circulate this work in any other form and you must impose
this same condition on any acquirer
Links to third party websites are provided by Oxford in good faith and for
information only. Oxford disclaims any responsibility for the materials
contained in any third party website referenced in this work

Photocopying
The Publisher grants permission for the photocopying of those pages marked
‘photocopiable’ according to the following conditions. Individual purchasers
may make copies for their own use or for use by classes that they teach.
School purchasers may make copies for use by staff and students, but this
permission does not extend to additional schools or branches
Under no circumstances may any part of this book be photocopied for resale

D001710

acknowledgements
Alamy Images pp.137 (blue dress/Semen Lihodeev), 137 (bridesmaid/Radius
Images), 137 (green dress/Semen Lihodeev), 137 (swimming pool/Alex
Segre), 138 (traffic/David Davis Photoproductions), 138 (pedestrians/Iain
Masterton), 138 (cycling/Wig Worland); Oxford University Press pp.123 (carer/
Fuse), 137 (alarm clock/Lamb), 137 (alarm clock/Lamb), 137 (alarm clock/
Lamb), 137 (television/Justin Kase); Shutterstock pp.137 (signs/bmnarak),
137 (audience/StockLite), 137 (laptop/You can more), 137 (bag/Gavran333),
137 (printer/Robert Milek), 138 (underground/Bikeworldtravel/Shutterstock.
com), 143 (goldfish/Skumer).

1
D001710

www.oup.com/elt