Isn't asking is not correct because we use the present

Life Vision Poland Intermediate plus continuous with always, forever, etc. to stress that a
Unit Test 8 C present habit is annoying.
Wouldn't ask is not correct because we don't use would
Answer key in the negative or in questions to talk about a habit in
the past.
A Grammar: Habits
1 A B Grammar: Future in the past
2 C 1 was
3 B 2 to
4 A 3 was
5 C 4 ’d, would
6 C 5 going
1 A 6 was
Went is correct because we use the past simple to talk 1 was
about a habit in the past. Was is correct because the past continuous is used to
Is always going is not correct because we use the talk about the future in the past: later, but I’ll call her
present continuous with always to stress that a present now.
habit is annoying.
Usually goes is not correct because we use the present
2 to
simple with a frequency adverb to talk about a habit in To is correct because the expression were about to is
the present. used to talk about the future in the past: when Ed rang.
2 C 3 was
Would visit is correct because we use would + infinitive Was is correct because the past continuous is used to
without to to talk about a habit in the past. talk about the future in the past: she couldn’t join us.
Is always visiting is not correct because we use the 4 ’d, would
present continuous with always to stress that a present ’d is correct because the structure would + infinitive
habit is annoying. without to is used to talk about the future in the past:
Visits is not correct because we use it the present but I did.
simple to talk about a habit in the present. 5 going
3 B Going is correct because the expression were going to is
Used to be is correct because we use used to + infinitive used to talk about the future in the past: then the other
without to to talk about states in the past that are now team scored.
finished. 6 was
Would be is not correct because we use would + Was is correct because the past continuous is used to
infinitive without to to talk about a habit in the past, talk about the future in the past: she couldn’t make
not about a state. training.
Am is not correct because we use the present simple to
talk about a habit or state in the present. C Vocabulary: Understanding topic
4 A
Is always leaving is correct because we use the present
vocabulary
continuous with always to stress that a present habit is 1 qualifications
annoying. 2 application
Leaves is not correct because we use the present simple
to talk about a habit in the present. 3 rate
Would leave is not correct because we use would + 4 candidates
infinitive without to to talk about a habit in the past. 5 employers
5 C 6 salary
Usually have is correct because we use the present
simple with a frequency adverb to talk about a habit in 1 qualifications
the present. Qualifications is correct because it means certificates
Would have is not correct because we use would + and achievements you have or the skills and experience
infinitive without to to talk about a habit in the past. you need for a particular job.
Used to have is not correct because we use used to + 2 application
infinitive without to to talk about habits and states in Application is correct because the verb complete is used
the past that are now finished. with application form. Application form means a
6 C document where you write your personal information to
Didn't use to ask is correct because we use used to + apply for a job.
infinitive without to to talk about habits and states in 3 rate
the past that are now finished. Rate is correct because hourly is used with rate of pay
to mean the amount of money you will earn every hour.

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4 candidates 6 A
Candidates is correct because it means people who Robbed is correct because it means stole money from a
want to apply for a job. person or place, such as a bank.
5 employers Stole is not correct because it means took something
Employers is correct because with former it means from a person or shop without permission and without
people you used to work for. intending to return it or pay for it.
Shoplifted is not correct because it means stole goods
6 salary
from a shop by deliberately leaving without paying for
Salary is correct because it means money you earn from
them.
a job, which can be high.

D Vocabulary: Understanding topic E Vocabulary: Understanding topic

vocabulary vocabulary
1 B
1 B
2 F
2 A
3 D
3 A
4 H
4 A
5 A
5 B
6 G
6 A
1 B
1 B
A large figure of a person in stone, metal, etc. is correct
Burglar is correct because it means a person who enters
because we often make statues of famous people that
a building illegally in order to steal something.
we want to remember.
Vandal is not correct because it means a person who
deliberately destroys or damages public property. 2 F
Shoplifter is not correct because it means a person who Accepting something that you might not agree with is
steals goods from a shop by deliberately leaving without correct because if you listen to someone who has
paying for them. different views to you and do not argue, you show
tolerance.
2 A
Confessed is correct because it means admitted, 3 D
especially formally to the police, that you have done A person who agrees with an idea is correct because
something wrong or illegal, like his crime. supporters of a political group believe in the ideas of
Arrested is not correct because it means stopped by the that group.
police as they believe the person is guilty of a crime. 4 H
Solved is not correct because it means found a way of Behaving in a way that is not fair to people from a
dealing with a problem or difficult situation. different race is correct because behaving differently to
3 A people with a different skin colour is an example of
Committed is correct because it means did something racism.
wrong or illegal. We use it with the crime. 5 A
Stole is not correct because it means took something A person who controls a group of people or a country is
from a person or shop without permission and without correct because hundreds of years ago, kings and
intending to return it or pay for it. We don’t use it with queens were rulers.
the crime. 6 G
Shoplifted is not correct because it means stole goods The state of being forced to work without being paid is
from a shop by deliberately leaving without paying for correct because slavery is against the law in most
them. We don’t use it with the crime. countries.
4 A
Pickpocket is correct because it means a person who F Reading: Recognizing proper nouns
steals money from other people’s pockets and bags,
especially in crowded places. 1 Paragraph B
Burglar is not correct because it means a person who 2 Paragraph D
enters a building illegally in order to steal. 3 Paragraph A
Shoplifter is not correct because it means a person who 4 Paragraph C
steals goods from a shop by deliberately leaving without
5 Paragraph B
paying for them.
6 Paragraph C
5 B
Solved is correct because it means found a way of 1 Paragraph B
dealing with a problem or difficult situation. B is correct because the writer says If it’s peace and
Interviewed is not correct because it means asked quiet that you’re after though, it’s better to avoid going
questions to get information about something. there from November to May.
Arrested is not correct because it means took someone
2 Paragraph D
to a police station because they may be guilty of a
D is correct because the writer says There was this one
crime.
time when I was determined to show how grateful I was
and made him a fisherman’s pie, a typical dish in my
country.

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3 Paragraph A Looks is not correct because it is not used to explain
A is correct because the writer says The trip includes what a picture shows.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, avoiding Seems is not correct because it is not used to explain
the usual tourist hotspots, which are always more what a picture shows.
expensive. 2 C
4 Paragraph C Left is correct because the expression on the left is used
C is correct because the writer says I’m always talking to talk about what you see.
about couchsurfing on this blog because it’s a really Middle is not correct because we say in the middle.
cheap way to stay in places. Top is not correct because we say at the top.
5 Paragraph B 3 A
B is correct because the writer says With its warm blue Looks is correct because the expression he looks like is
waters, it’s also the perfect location for scuba diving used to talk about what you think you see.
because there are loads of different types of fish and Depicts is not correct because we don’t use it with like.
other animals to see underwater. We can say the photo depicts.
Shows is not correct because we don’t use it with like.
6 Paragraph C
We can say the photo shows.
C is correct because the writer says I couldn’t find
anything online, but luckily a cousin of mine, who’s also 4 C
a keen traveller, had been to Koh Rong and introduced Make is correct because the expression if I had to make
me to Chhaya, who was happy to give me his couch for a guess is used to talk about what you think you see.
free. Think is not correct because we don’t use it with guess.
We can say I think.
G Listening: Identifying linking words Suppose is not correct because we don’t use it with
guess. We can say I suppose.
1 B 5 A
2 D Suppose is correct because the expression I suppose is
3 A used to talk about what you think you see.
4 C Must is not correct because it is not used to talk about
what you think. We can say it must be.
5 B
Like is not correct because it is not used to talk about
6 A what you think. We can say it looks like.
1 B 6 C
B is correct because they say I didn’t think it was a good Front is correct because the expression in front of is
idea to get a job before finishing my exams, so I waited. used to talk about what you see.
After I’d finished, I applied for anything that looked fun. Right is not correct because we say on the right.
I ended up getting this job in a cafe. Top is not correct because we say at the top.
2 D
I Speaking: Mediation
D is correct because they say Even though the hours are
long, I love it here. Student's own answer
3 A
A is correct because they say working here is giving me J Writing: Using appropriate word order
some skills that will be useful in the future. For instance,
customer service is an important part of the job. 1 Could you let me know if you are free | know
4 C whether you are free next Saturday
C is correct because they say I picked this job because of afternoon?
my love of movies. 2 We’ve been wondering if we should buy |
5 B wondering whether we should buy a new car.
B is correct because they say Even though sometimes 3 May I ask why you arrived | ask you why you
this job can be really exhausting, it’s still a lot of fun. arrived so early?
6 A 4 Do you happen to know if Alison works | know
A is correct because they say I’m not going to do it whether Alison works on Saturdays?
forever, but I think working here is giving me some skills
that will be useful in the future. 5 I’d be interested to know what the manager
thinks of this idea.
H Speaking: Making notes 6 Could you tell me where you have been all
afternoon?
1 C
2 C 1 Could you let me know if you are free | know
3 A whether you are free next Saturday
4 C afternoon?
5 A Know if you are free is correct because we use Could
6 C you let me know if …? to ask an indirect yes / no
question. The word order in an indirect question is the
1 C same as in an affirmative statement.
Depicts is correct because the verb depict is used to
explain what a picture shows.

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2 We’ve been wondering if we should buy |
wondering whether we should buy a new car.
Wondering if we should buy is correct because we use I
/ We’ve been wondering if … to ask an indirect yes / no
question. The word order in an indirect question is the
same as in an affirmative statement.
3 May I ask why you arrived | ask you why you
arrived so early?
Ask why you arrived is correct because we use May I
ask (you) …? to ask an indirect question, and we repeat
the question word. The word order in an indirect
question is the same as in an affirmative statement.
4 Do you happen to know if Alison works | know
whether Alison works on Saturdays?
Know if Alison works is correct because we use Do you
happen to know if …? to ask an indirect yes / no
question. The word order in an indirect question is the
same as in an affirmative statement.
5 I’d be interested to know what the manager
thinks of this idea.
Know what the manager thinks is correct because we
use I / We’d be interested to know … to ask an indirect
question, and we repeat the question word. The word
order in an indirect question is the same as in an
affirmative statement.
6 Could you tell me where you have been all
afternoon?
Me where you have been is correct because we use
Could you tell me …? to ask an indirect question, and we
repeat the question word. The word order in an indirect
question is the same as in an affirmative statement.

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