Grammar

1 Complete the second sentence so that it means 2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the
the same as the first, using the word given. Use sentences.
between two and five words.
1 When we were getting/got off the train, it was raining
1 It would be a good idea to get some petrol or you’ll run hard.
out. 2 I have opened/have been opening the window because
it’s getting really hot in here.
BETTER
3 Who do you think is going to be/will be better for the
You ……………………………………………………………………… or job? Pete or Sally?
you’ll run out. 4 You have to/ought to go home if you’re feeling tired.
2 I thought the painting was beautiful and I had to buy it. 5 By the time Mike arrived, we have finished/had finished
SUCH the meal.
It was ……………………………………………………………………… /5
I had to buy it.
3 My advice is to do lots of revision.
3 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
WERE
If ……………………………………………………………………… do lots of In the speaking exam the examiner asked me how long I
revision. had (1) ……………………… studying English. I told him that I
4 Someone stole our car last night. had started when I was a child but that I (2) ………………………
WAS been studying at this school for three years. I also told him
……………………………………………………………………… last night. and that I had been to the UK on holiday a few times.
5 I’m not good at languages, so I won't take up Spanish He said that my accent was very good, (3) ………………………
next year. is very good to know! Perhaps I ought to have
WERE (4) ……………………… again last year when Mum suggested it.
……………………………………………………………………… languages,
He said that his advice to me would be to try and practise
I would take up Spanish. as much as possible after the exam. If only my brother
6 ‘When did you buy your new phone?’ asked Sally. (5) ……………………… moved from London, I could have gone
I to stay with him.
Sally asked me /5
……………………………………………………………………… new phone.
7 My brother annoys me with all his questions. 4 Complete the text with one or two words in each
ALWAYS gap.
My brother ………………………………………………………………………
If I could travel to (1) ……………………… in the world, I think I’d
me questions.
go on a trip around Europe. I’ve heard about special train
8 We arrived in Paris three months ago.
tickets (2) ……………………… allow people to hop on and off
BEEN
trains. I’d love (3) ……………………… that as I think it would be
We ……………………………………………………………………… three
(4) ……………………… an amazing experience. My aunt told me
months.
that (5) ……………………… done the same when she was
9 I’m sad that I didn’t meet my aunt when she was
younger and that she’d had such a great time.
in England.
WISH /5
I ……………………………………………………………………… my aunt
when she was in England. Total / 25
10 I finished cooking the chicken a few moments ago.
JUST
I ……………………………………………………………… the chicken.

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 Vocabulary
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 7 Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to
the words given. complete the text.
1 Charles Dickens was ……………………… (inspire) to write
I think that we are almost ready (1) ……………………… the
by his terrible childhood in London.
party. I have put the food out on the main table in the
2 I was ……………………… (disappoint) when I came second
kitchen. There are some salads, sandwiches and pies, just
in the race because I had expected to win.
(2) ……………………… really, but I think there will be enough.
3 The assistant was very ……………………… (help) when I
I threw the bread away in the end because it was
asked her to show me some more boots in different
(3) ……………………… – nobody could eat it!
colours.
I’ve selected some music for the evening. I just hope that
4 The story was really ……………………… (excite) and I
the music system doesn’t break (4) ……………………… like it
couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished!
did last time. And I cleaned up in the kitchen as well
5 I’ll have to ……………………… (sit) two of my exams in the
because it was (5) ……………………… after all the cooking.
autumn because my marks weren’t good enough.
6 This phone is ……………………… (use) because the battery
isn’t working. 1 A of B for C to D on

7 Kevin has been ……………………… (artist) since he was a 2 A plates B main courses C snacks D starters

baby and has always loved colours and painting. 3 A cold B raw C fresh D stale

8 I’d like a new bed because mine is getting more and 4 A up B down C off D on

more ……………………… (comfort). 5 A filthy B boiling C lively D clean

9 I was ……………………… (confuse) by Dean’s directions /5

and got completely lost.
10 I was very ……………………… (embarrass) when I realised I 8 Complete the text with these words. There are
was wearing two different coloured socks! three extra words.
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musical • quality • relaxed • slightly

6 Complete the sentences with the correct answer,

A, B or C. I think that friendship is the most important thing in my life.
1 The new student, Leona, is very ……………………… and Personally, I think that it is (1) ……………………… for people to
comes out with us quite often at weekends. have someone that they can chat to about problems.
A shy B selfish C sociable My best friend is called Sandra and we try to spend
2 My grandfather is quite ……………………… now, but he still (2) ……………………… time together doing nice things. When I
goes out for long walks with us. am with Sandra, I feel very (3) ……………………… and I can
A handsome B elderly C arrogant talk about anything that’s worrying me or on my mind.
3 I’m ashamed to say that I don’t always warm Sandra is (4) ……………………… older than me, but not much.
……………………… before exercising. She was born in January and I was born in May, but in the
A up B at C through same year. We are quite different though, because I love
4 I can’t ……………………… tickets for the concert this week science, maths, while she is very (5) ……………………… and
because I’ve just bought a new laptop. plays the piano and the violin.
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5 Yuki has got a lovely, positive personality. He’s always
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A patient B lazy C cheerful

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 Reading
9 Read the article about stress. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the best
sentences (A–H) to complete the article. There are two extra sentences.

Are you stressed?

Most people experience a period of stress in their lives at some time. This is perfectly normal and there are different types
of support available. Here are some ideas to help you deal with those difficult times.

Running
We all know about the physical benefits of running, but the mental effects, such as clarity of thought and relief from stress,
are just as important for good health. Running sends blood to the brain and makes it easier to think clearly.
(1) ……………………… If you’re feeling stressed, go for a jog. The effect is even better when you run well. How to do it? A good tip
is to watch an eight-year-old running. Their steps are springy; the foot gets off the floor quickly and comes down lightly.
You should take notice of what your brain is telling you. (2) ……………………… You’ll discover how good it makes you feel once you
get the hang of it.

Sleeping
It is all too easy for those who can ‘hit the pillow and go out like a light’ to tell you to just stop thinking about things. If you
are a worrier, you can’t just stop worrying, and this can affect your sleep. So, obey the basic rules: try to go to bed and get
up at the same time every day, and allow some time to relax before bed. (3) ……………………… This should ideally be in the same
place, at the same time every day. Give yourself 15–20 minutes to think about your worries and write a to-do list. Try
drinking some warm milk and whatever you do, switch off your phone! And if you’re worrying about not sleeping and not
being able to cope the next day, remember that sometimes our bodies actually need less sleep than we think.
(4) ………………………

Writing
Writing down the things that are worrying us can be very therapeutic. It is a way of setting a thought free. Once it’s on the
page or screen, we can read it, reread it, delete it or think about it. It can help us look at a problem more objectively.
(5) ……………………… Try it: take one of your worries, such as a conversation or argument that has troubled you, and write what
you wish you’d said or the words of support you'd hoped the other person might say to you. Writing a blog may have
replaced diaries, but they are both a means of presenting your thoughts. (6) ……………………… Try some of these suggestions and
you may find that your stress levels will begin to go down. But don’t forget – a certain level of stress in the body is good for
you!

A Running robotically on a treadmill with a blasting MP3 E Writing allows us to use both the logical and creative
player won’t get those happy hormones working. parts of the brain.
B Although we’re told to get eight hours, six to seven F A hot drink before bedtime aids relaxation and sleep.
hours is fine, so you may be getting more than enough G The style doesn’t need to be of a prize-winning
sleep for your body to function well. standard to have value!
C Tune into your feet and not the MP3 player. H As for your worries, give yourself a ‘worry period’.
D Running in the cold is better for your circulation than
running in warm weather.
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10 Read the article again and choose the best Use of English
answers, A, B, C or D.
12 Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to
1 Running helps clarity of thought because complete the email.
A blood travels more slowly to the brain.
B blood travels faster to the brain. Hi Patrick,
C the brain helps you run faster. What a day! I was going to have a really (1) ……… Saturday,
finishing off some homework and doing various things (2) ………
D the fresh air helps you think better.
the house for Mum. Well, that was the plan! Alison phoned and
2 To find out how to run you should
persuaded me to go shopping in the new mall with her.
A join a gym. Disaster! I (3) ……… all the money I earned from helping Mum in
B watch how children run. the house! Not on clothes, you’ll be pleased to hear! You know
C listen to music. I’ve recently taken (4) ……… tennis? Well, there was a pair of
D buy an MP3 player. amazing (5) ………………… in the sale, so of course I had to get them,
3 People who get to sleep easily do the following: and a new (6) ……… as well. I’ll be using both on the (7) ………
A hit the pillow first. tomorrow, so you can see them! I also bought a few things for
school. I got a new dictionary and some pens, but although I
B get into bed and make lists.
spent a lot, I don’t think I (8) ……… my money.
C get into bed and don’t worry.
After that, Alison told me that her brother was in the
D make lists and then get into bed. (9) ……… of the new play at the Apollo Theatre, so of course I
4 If you have problems getting to sleep, you should went along with her in the evening. But the tickets cost me £30!
A allow yourself a short time to worry. I definitely need (10) ……… some more if I’m going to go to the
B not worry at all, but start writing a list. Killers gig with you next month! Hope your weekend was good!
C allow yourself as much time as you need to worry. Best wishes,
D get up very early so that you are tired at night. Josie

5 The author suggests than you can write 1 A relaxed B relaxing C relax D relaxation
A in a notebook. 2 A around B at C inside D to
B in a blog. 3 A lost B cost C spent D earned
C in a diary. 4 A down B up C in D off
D on a computer or on paper. 5 A clubs B gloves C goggles D trainers
6 The benefit of writing is that it helps you to 6 A net B racket C boots D skates
A order your thoughts. 7 A pitch B pool C slope D court
B prepare arguments for tomorrow. 8 A spent B wasted C saved D used
C improve how you express yourself. 9 A list B cast C programme D lyrics
D improve the speed of your writing. 10 A earn B earning C to earn D to earning

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11 Read the article again and answer these questions.

Listening
1 What are two mental benefits of running?
………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..……….. 13 Listen to two people talking about an experiment
involving mobile phones. Are these statements True
2 What are two rules about sleeping well? (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?
………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..
1 The experiment was to see when teenagers
3 What is a common myth about sleeping? used their mobile phones the most. T/F/NM
………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..……….. 2 Grant’s experience wasn’t as bad as he had
imagined it would be. T/F/NM
4 How can writing be therapeutic?
3 During the week, Grant started to imagine things. T/F/NM
………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..……….. 4 For a while, Marian felt very isolated. T/F/NM
/4 5 Marian’s attitude made her friends angry. T/F/NM
6 Marian’s reaction changed during the week. T/F/NM
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14 Listen again and complete the sentences with two or three words in each gap.
1 The presenter explains that the aim of the experiment 4 Marian found the beginning of the week difficult, but by
was to find out how much teenagers relied on their the middle of the week, she wasn’t missing
……………………… . ……………………… her friends.
2 Teenagers had to try living without mobiles for
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thought he ……………………… his mobile ringing.

Writing
15 Write a reply to Josie’s email in Exercise 12 and say what you did over the weekend.

Write 150–180 words.

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Speaking
16 Compare and contrast the photographs. Make brief notes about how the people are feeling before you
begin.

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