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Succeed in A2 Key (KET) Revised Exam Format 8 Practice Tests

Detailed explanations of the answers for all the Reading tasks. Page 2

Audioscripts for the Listening Paper of the tests.

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The answers to the questions of the Listening tasks are underlined.

Writing Tutor with Model Answers, Suggested Structure, Useful Vocabulary

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and Writing Ideas for each of the 16 writing tasks in this book.

Speaking Tutor, for tests 1-8, with guidance for every part of all
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the Speaking tasks of each test.

Answer Key for the 8 Practice Tests and the Vocabulary Exercises. Page 47

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 Explanations for the Answers
of the Questions in the Reading Paper
her hobby. The only family she talks about is a TV programme
Test 1 'about a family that grow all their own fruit and vegetables'.
C is incorrect as Alex stopped an activity with the rest of his
Reading family 'I didn't like skiing with the rest of my family' and
PART 1- Questions 1-6 'tried snowboarding instead' so snowboarding is an activity
1.0 C is correct as the competition is only 'Open to all students that he does alone.
aged between 10 and 17 years old'. For this reason, B is 11.0 Alex says that he has 'to travel a lot and that is very
incorrect as not all students can take part. A is incorrect expensive' when he goes snowboarding, and because it
as the reading competition is for 3 hours as it 'Starts at costs so much, he says 'I think I am going to find a new
9 am. Finishes 12pm', but the notice does not refer to the hobby very soon'. A is incorrect as Greg does not talk about
library opening times. the cost of his hobby. In fact, many of the stamps in his
2.A A is correct as Emma says in the message that she knows collection were collected from stamps on 'letters and
James will 'finish work at 8' so he won't be able to leave postcards' sent by his uncle and others were given to him
work before then. B is incorrect as Emma is describing an by his grandfather 'who collects stamps and he helps me to
offer where you can 'buy two meals for the price of one' make my collection bigger' so Greg doesn't have to spend
so the food is not free. C is incorrect as Emma asks James too much money on his hobby. B is incorrect as although
out in the evening to a fast food restaurant 'Shall we go Susie suggests that buying flowers for her garden can be
at 8.30 pm?' expensive as she is 'saving the money to buy some
3.0 The notice says that there are 'No buses on Saturday beautiful flowers' the money she will spend she gets from
and Sunday'. A is incorrect as it is stated in the notice that selling the plants she grows, so she doesn't spend any
'There will be two trains an hour for the extra people' but personal savings.
it does not say that this is because passengers prefer the 12.B Susie says that because 'gardening is really hard work...
train to the bus. B is incorrect as according to the notice, I don't need to go to the gym'. A and C are incorrect as
'Platform One will be used', referring to the name of the neither Greg nor Alex refer to their hobby as being 'healthy'.
platform itself rather than saying how many platforms will Also Greg collects stamps so his hobby could not be
be used as suggested by 'one platform'. described as making him 'healthier' as it is not a physical
4.B Jim asks Anna in the message to 'tell the teacher I will be activity like Alex's or Susie's hobby.
late'. A is incorrect as Jim tells Anna in the message that 13.A Greg says that 'because of my stamp collection...it has
he 'will wait for the next one', 'one' referring to another made me really good at geography. Actually I am top of my
bus. He does not say that he will wait for Anna. C is geography class'. B and C are incorrect as neither Susie nor
incorrect as Jim tells Anna that he 'will ...not walk' but 'will Alex talk about their school or going to school.
wait for the next one' (bus).
5.0 The notice says that 'All chocolate' is 'S0% off'. A is PART 3 - Questions 14-18
incorrect as the offer with 'Special prices' is 'Monday to 14.0 Tanya says that her parents wanted her to 'get a job that
Wednesday only'. B is incorrect as the notice states that it is pays lots of money' (para.1). A is incorrect as Tanya says
'£1.50 for 2kg of sweets', 'for' meaning 'selling for' and it is that 'neither of my parents wanted me to act' (para.1). B is
£1 for 1kg' of sweets' so 2 kg of sweets are only S0p not incorrect as Tanya's parents wanted her 'to go to university'
£1.50 more than 1kg. then 'get a job' (para.1) not that they wanted her to get a
6.B In the message Marina tells Susan she 'lost' her school job at the university itself.
bag, her 'neighbour found it and returned it' and where 15.B Tanya says that 'one of my friends had a drama teacher
her homework was, 'still at school. It wasn't in the bag'. come to her house and her parents let me do the lessons
A is incorrect as the bag was found by a neighbour 'Our with her' (para.2). A is incorrect as Tanya says that her
neighbour found it (the school bag) and returned it'. C is mother 'didn't have time to teach me' (drama) (para.2) and
incorrect as the message is really to tell Susan about her C is incorrect as when Tanya 'started primary school, my
lost bag, as the message begins with this information school didn't teach drama' (para.2).
'I lost my bag...'. Also, the message only says that Susan's 16.A According to Tanya, Mrs Burton told her 'I have never
homework is 'still at school' so we don't know if she has seen such a good actor at your age. You could be famous
finished it. one day' (para.3) and because of this it made Tanya 'believe
that I could do what I wanted to do' (para.3). As Mrs Burton
PART 2 - Questions 7-13 encouraged Tanya to act, telling her 'she could be famous',
7.B Susie says that she grows 'too much food so I sell some B is incorrect. C is incorrect as Tanya only tells us about how
of it'. A is incorrect as Greg does not refer to money at all Mrs Burton encouraged her to act, and not about her
when talking about his hobby. C is incorrect as Alex only teacher saying that she should ask her parents' permission
refers to money to say how 'expensive' his hobby is, as he to do so.
has to travel to go snowboarding and has to 'save' his 17.A Tanya says that when she decided to go to drama
money to do it. school, her father warned her 'In the future you will wish
8.0 Alex says 'I am going to find a new hobby very soon'. that you had listened to us' which made her 'feel very sad'.
A and B are incorrect as neither Greg nor Susie talk about (para.4) so for this reason, C is incorrect. B is also incorrect
stopping their hobby. Greg started his hobby 'many years as although Tanya felt bad after her dad's warning and says
ago' so he must like it and is unlikely to give up. Although that 'I almost changed my mind' (para.4) because of it, she
Susie finds her hobby 'really hard work' sometimes, she didn't.
doesn't talk about stopping it. 18.0 Tanya says that 'my whole family agrees that I made all
9.B Susie says she 'only started gardening as a hobby a few the right decisions...and my parents are very happy for me'
months ago'. A is incorrect as Greg started his hobby 'many (para.5). A must be incorrect as if they thought she was a
years ago' and C is incorrect as Alex started his hobby when bad actor, they wouldn't be happy about her choice of
he 'was very young'. career. Also because Tanya is 'famous' it is also unlikely that
10.A Greg says that his grandfather 'collects stamps and he her parents would think she was a bad actor. B is incorrect
helps me to make my collection bigger'. B is incorrect as as Tanya's family are happy she is successful although they
Susie does not refer to her family or any help she gets with gave her the wrong advice.
SUCCEED in Cambridge A2 KEY 8 Practice Tests EXPLANATIONS of the ANSWERS

Here it refers to the swimming pool that belongs to the hotel.

PART 4 - Questions 19-24 27. lots. Lots is used with of with countable and uncountable
19.B take part (v) is a 2-part verb (it is made from 2 words, nouns to show that there are many of something. Here it
a verb, take and a noun, part). It means to be part of an refers to the speaker's photographs. Where of is not used,
event. Here it describes the athletes who compete in the many can be used instead to describe countable nouns, like
Olympic Games. Neither try nor turn can be followed by photographs.
the word part so both are incorrect. Try (v) means to do 28. a. Shame is a noun. Usually when you refer to a noun for
something new or difficult. It should have an object or verb the first time, you use a or an. However shame is an emotion
after it (e.g. try something new or try playing tennis) so A is and like other abstract nouns cannot be preceded by a or an.
incorrect. Turn (v) means to change your head/body to face In this case though, you can put a before the word shame to
a different direction or to move an object in a circular make the expression a shame which means a pity and refers
movement. Turn should be followed by an object (He to the fact that Sally couldn't go to Bali with John.
turned his head) or a preposition (She turned around) so 29. as. As well means also or too. Here it refers to Sally who
C is incorrect. John thinks will, like himself, like the place he is describing.
20.A watch (v) describes the activity of looking at something 30. here. Wish you were here is a set phrase which is used to
for a long time, e.g. a TV programme. Here it refers to say that the writer misses someone. Here John is saying that
people looking at the Olympic Games on TV. Visit (v) means he misses Sally.
to go to a place in order to look at it, or to a person in order
to spend time with them. Olympic Games that follows the
missing gap here is not a place or a person to go to; is an
event that people watch, so B is incorrect. Look (v) is when
Test 2
you pay attention to something you see, like a person or Reading
thing but not a TV programme or event, so C is incorrect. PART 1- auestions 1-6
Also it needs to be followed by the preposition 'at'. 1.B The advert says that there is a '10% Discount for students'.
21.B ago (adv) When a time given is in days, weeks, months A is incorrect as the only offer at the weekend is for a 'free
or years, 'ago' is used after the time period to show it is a phone case with every phone on Saturday', not a cheaper
past, finished event. Here it is used to describe the start of phone. C is therefore also incorrect as the free gift is available
the Olympic games. Since (adv) is used to describe events only on Saturday.
that are not finished and so A is incorrect. Past (adv) We 2.0 Fred is telling Jeremy that he is 'going to visit a university'
use past as an adverb to say what the time is when it is a
and asks Jeremy 'Do you want to come with me?'. A is
particular number of minutes after an hour. e.g. It's five
incorrect as Fred has not taken his exams yet as he says he
past three. Past is also used with the past simple as an
wants to 'be a student' 'If I pass my exams'. B is incorrect as
adjective to refer to a period of time. Also it is always used
Fred tells Jeremy that he is going to visit a university 'this
with a preposition e.g. He was the fifth climber to die on
Friday' and not next week.
these mountains over the past two days.
3.A The wedding lunch will be 'at the restaurant next door'
22.0 changes (v) When something changes, it doesn't stay
to the church. B is incorrect as guests are told not to arrive
the same. Here the text is describing how each year, the
before 11.am 'no earlier than 11a.m.'. C is incorrect as
number of Olympic sports played, is never the same.
guests are told to 'leave presents in the hall'; not the church.
Becomes (v) means to begin to be something different. It
4.A Pricilla tells Elvis 'I have never flown before'. B is incorrect
needs to be followed by an adjective or noun, not just a
as the flight is a 'one-hour', so one and not a couple of
time reference (year to year) so A is incorrect. Improves (v)
hours. C is incorrect as she says her 'mum said it's a small
means to make better. A person, not a thing can improve
plane' that she will fly in.
something, so improve cannot be used here when sport is
5.B The normal opening hours of the shop are from '7a.m to
being described, so B is incorrect.
7p.m' but since 'From 1st July' the shop 'will open at'6a.m'
23.B snowboarding (n) is a winter sport where someone
this will be an hour earlier than the usual opening time. A is
stands on a board to travel over the surface of snow. As
incorrect as a post office is one of the services offered at the
other winter sports are described here as examples of what
shop. C is incorrect as the notice states that there is 'no
happens at the Winter Olympics, this is the only possible
frozen food' sold at the shop.
choice here. Windsurfing (n) and sailing (n) are summer
6.0 The price of the trip is '£50 online' but 'f40 if you pay
sports, the first, using wind and a board to travel over the
in cash' so some students can buy the trip more cheaply
sea's surface and the second using a wind-powered boat,
by not paying for the trip online. A is incorrect as under
so both A and C are incorrect choices.
'Information' it is written that the school office is only open
24.0 success (n) is something good that you have achieved.
in mornings 'any morning this week' and not on Wednesday
Here it refers to working as a team to achieve a good result.
'except for Wednesday'. B is incorrect as the online price of
A business (n) is a company that makes money. You can talk
the trip is shown on the notice, so it isn't necessary to pay at
about teamwork in a business, which means working
the school office. Also, the notice doesn't say where the
together with other people to make money or being part of
students can pay for the trip in cash.
a team in a business (business team) but you cannot use
the word business after team, so A is incorrect. Rest (n)
PART 2 - Questions 7-13
describes time that you take to relax after a period of work.
7.B When Maria baked a birthday cake 'It was the first time
It cannot be used with the word team and does not make
that she had ever cooked anything'. A is incorrect as in the
sense, as it would not be an important part of the Olympics
so B is incorrect. text about Charles it does not say that Charles is a beginner
in art. It is also very unlikely since drawing and painting are
PART 5 - Questions 25-30 learned skills and since we know that Charles is a 'very
(0) my. My is a pronoun used to show that something belongs good artist' who has 'won a competition...held for students
to the person speaking. Here it is referring to the speaker's all over the United Kingdom' he can't be a beginner. C is
parents. incorrect as the text says that Spiros 'has been writing
25. going. Going is used with to when describing a future stories for many years'.
plan. Here it is used to describe a future plan to play beach 8.0 Spiros stays that 'he will always write stories' and 'he is
volleyball. sure that he will become a rich and famous writer in the
26. has. The verb have is used with got to show possession. future'. A and B are incorrect as neither Charles nor Maria
talk about what they want to do in the future.
SUCCEED in Cambridge A2 KEY 8 Practice Tests EXPLANATIONS of the ANSWERS
9.A For an art competition 'Most students painted a famous someone else to be head of her company. C is incorrect as
building or a beautiful landscape' but we are told that the text only refers to Sophia wanting 'company during the
'Charles however, surprised everyone by painting a day in the office' and not that she wants to work from
traditional Sunday roast dinner'. B is incorrect as Maria another office.
baked a cake for a competition but we are not told that she
did anything unusual or different to the other people who PART 4 - Questions 19-24
entered the competition. C is incorrect as although Spiros is 19.0 way (n) can describe a road or path but can also mean
different to most young people because he 'hates the how you do something. In this case, the second meaning is
internet and generally technology' he hasn't done anything used in the text. Here it refers to how you can enjoy a
different to other people of his age in the past. holiday by going camping. A plan (n) is a decision to do
10.B To learn how to bake a cake, Maria 'found out on the something that you will put into action later. In the text a
internet what she needed to buy and what to do'. A is general statement is made about the benefits of camping
incorrect as the text does not refer to Charles using a and there is no reference to a personal decision made
computer to win a competition. C is incorrect as Spiros about camping, so A is incorrect. A path (n) refers to a way
'hates the internet and generally technology' and so would or road and since an actual road or way is not referred to
not have used a computer in the writing competition. here, B is incorrect.
11.0 Spiros 'hates the internet and generally technology'. 20.B rest (n) is a break and here refers to time spent relaxing
A is incorrect as the text does not say if Charles likes or while enjoying nature. Stuff (n) is an uncountable noun,
dislikes the internet. B is incorrect as Maria is happy to use referring to many things or objects and cannot therefore
the internet as she 'found out on the internet what she have a or an before it, so A is incorrect. Also, here it does
needed to buy and what to do' to bake a cake. not make sense as you cannot have a stuff. A tour (n) is a
12.A Charles 'won a competition that was held for students all short trip taken with a guide and usually with other
over the United Kingdom'. B is incorrect as the competition tourists. When camping outside you would not be taken
was to 'bake a birthday cake for the headteacher' of Maria's on a tour with tourists so C is incorrect.
school, so Maria was the best in her school; not the country, 21.A carry (v) means to take something in your arms or on
when she won the competition. C is incorrect as Spiros won your back from one place to another. Here it refers to taking
a competition that 'was open to anyone in his city'; not all water in a rucksack with you when going on day trips.
the country. Move (v) means to push or pull something into a different
13.B 'Maria's prize was a cooking lesson with a TV chef'. position and not keep something with you all the time, so
A is incorrect as the only reference to something famous is B is incorrect. Travel (v) refers to when a person or people
'a famous building' which was the subject of many students' go long distances using transport and does not refer to an
paintings for an art competition. C is incorrect as the text item being taken with someone, so C is incorrect.
says that Spiros hopes to be 'a rich and famous writer' not 22.0 map (v) is a drawing of an area, which helps you find
that he will meet someone famous. your way. This is why it is described as being useful in the
text 'if you get lost'. A menu (n) is a list of the food that you
PART 3 - Questions 14-18 can eat in a restaurant. A menu cannot help you find your
14.A Sophia 'comes from quite a poor family and when she way, so A is incorrect. A kit (n) is a box or container in which
was a child her parents couldn't buy her things that her you put a set of tools or objects which are needed for a
friends had' (para.1). B is incorrect as it says in the text that particular job. You can only have a kit of actual objects,
Sophia's parents 'couldn't buy her things' because they not something abstract, like an area, so B is incorrect.
didn't have money, and not because they didn't want to. 23.B sure Make sure is a phrase which means to check
C is incorrect as the text says that Sophia couldn't 'have the something is OK. Here it refers to checking that a fire is
things that her friends had' not that her friends laughed at away from other things. Safe (adv) can be used with make
her being poor. but you need to put an object after make i.e make the area
15.0 When Sophia started to buy second-hand things 'It safe so A is incorrect. Right (adv) can also be used with
started as a hobby' (para.2). A is incorrect as Sophia 'quickly make but it also needs an object after make i.e make
started to make money' when she was selling second-hand something right so C is incorrect for this reason and also
things, so it was easy; not difficult to sell things. B is because it is used to talk about correcting a mistake, not
incorrect as Sophia 'only started to earn a lot of money' making an area safe.
after she had 'spent more time buying and selling things' 24.B throw (v) refers to using your hand and arm to send
so she did not get a lot of money at first. Also, it says that something through the air, like a ball. Here it refers to
she earned a lot of money, not that she 'became rich'. putting rubbish into a bin by releasing it from your hand
16.0 Sophia says 'I believe there will be enough time for me into the bin. Let (v) means to allow someone to do
to have fun in the future' (para.3). A is incorrect as Sophia something and cannot describe an action done by
believes that although 'university life would be fun... someone, like putting rubbish into a bin. Also, immediately
I believe there will be enough time for me to have fun in after let you need an object and a verb which relates to that
the future', so she doesn't feel a need to go to university. object which is missing here, so A is incorrect. Fall (v) refers
She also thinks that a future without going to university will to someone or something dropping through the air. You
be 'fun' so B is incorrect. cannot 'fall' an object or person, as the object or person
17.B When she won the competition, Sophia 'felt that she can only fall by itself or themselves so C is incorrect.
had done something that none of her friends had done'
(para.4) A is incorrect as Sophia 'couldn't believe it' when PART 5 - Questions 25-30
she won the competition (para.4). Also, since she 'hadn't (0) on. The preposition on is put before a day of the week to
even heard of the competition' (para.4) it is impossible that describe when something is happening. Here it is referring to
she knew she was going to win it. C is incorrect as although a party.
Sophia couldn't believe she had won the competition, it 25. lot/few. Lot, few are used before plural countable nouns
does not say in the text that she didn't understand why she (lot can also be used before uncountable nouns) to refer to
had won it. how many things or people are being referred to. Here, lot
18.B 'Now she is planning to find one or two people to work and few refer to how many friends are going to the party.
for her in the next few weeks as there is too much for her A lot refers to many people, and a few, to not many people.
to do on her own' (para.5) A is incorrect as the text says 26. to. When one verb follows another one, the second verb
that she is 'her own boss' (para.5) so she would not look for can take the ing form of the verb or an infinitive (with or

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SUCCEED in Cambridge A2 KEY 8 Practice Tests EXPLANATIONS of the ANSWERS
without to). Since here the verb following like is not in the ing 9.B The text describes Fast Drive as a game where 'Players are
form and there is a gap before the verb come, to must be rewarded for driving on the wrong side of the road, driving
missing. into other cars or motorbikes, and creating problems all
27. me. After 'Call', an object is needed. Since Mark is asking over a city'. A and C are incorrect as the games these texts
Robert to contact him on his telephone number, the object describe have a good effect on the player. In A the game
pronoun me is needed. described 'helps the player to think carefully so that they
28. with. This preposition shows that something or someone can make the best decision' and that 'This will probably
is going with someone somewhere. Here it refers to the music help them in the real world' and in C the game 'is all about
playlists or CDs that Mark is asking Robert to take with him to becoming friends with your dinosaur and it is like going on
the party. an adventure with a loved family pet'.
29. not. This is used to make a statement/command or ques- 10.A The player in the game described here has to 'build and
tion negative. Here it is used to tell Robert that he must re- look after a city' and 'be sure that the city and its people
member to bring a funny hat. have everything they need to live'. B is incorrect as the
30. hope. The verb hope is used to show a wish, here that player is 'creating problems all over a city' instead of
Robert can come to the party. It is often used at the end of helping people. C is incorrect as the text says that in the
letters in set phrases like 'I hope to see /hear from you soon'. game you need to become 'friends with your dinosaur',
but it does not say that you help anyone.
11.A This text says that when people play Star City it 'will
Test 3 probably help them in the real world'. B is incorrect as the
game will probably be bad for players and not help them as
Reading 'Players are rewarded for driving on the wrong side of the
road...creating problems' and that games like this 'can
PART 1 - Questions 1-6 make...children want to drive in such a way in real life'. C is
1.0 The notice states 'Adults: £10' for museum entry and incorrect as the text does not say how this game can help
'Adults: £2 extra' for entry to the 'special Science Exhibition', you by becoming friends with a dinosaur.
which means that adults pay a total of £12 to see the 12.0 The text says that sometimes the game 'might be a bit
exhibition. A is incorrect as the notice says 'Children: free' boring'. A is incorrect as the game is not described in the
for entrance to the special Science Exhibition, but entrance text as boring. It is unlikely that it would be, as 'There are
to the museum is £5 for children. B is incorrect as the lots of problems and difficult things for the players to do' in
science exhibition is 'Monday Only: 10a.m to 2p.m'.
the game. B is incorrect as like A, the text does not say the
2.A In the message, Bob tells Simon 'We are visiting the factory game is boring. Because it is called 'Fast Drive', has 'lots of
on Monday'. B is incorrect as Simon and Bob 'will go back to dangerous driving in it' and also has an 'online part' which
the office for lunch' after the factory visit and not eat lunch
allows players to hear other online players, it is unlikely to
at the factory. Since Bob and Simon will return to their office be boring too.
after the factory visit on Monday, C is incorrect.
13.A 'Players must be above eighteen years old to play'. B is
3.B The notice says that there will be a 'concert next Friday'.
incorrect as the text warns the reader that some of the
A is incorrect as Stuart says that you can 'send an email to
players may be 'new teenage drivers', so the game is not for
stuart@roczzz.eu' to contact him. C is incorrect as the
adults only. C is incorrect as the game is described as
concert is described as a 'Rock' concert for people who 'like
'perfect for children aged between 10 and 14'.
rock music'.
4.0 Helen tells Emma in her message that 'there is a film on TV
PART 3 - Questions 14-18
I want to see' so she is not planning to go out. A is incorrect
14.B Shaun says that he did the Challenge 'to get money for
as Helen is inviting Emma in the message to watch a film on
my local children's hospital' (para.1). C is incorrect, as
TV 'there is a film on TV I want to see. Do you want to join
although the hospital did help Shaun's brother, Shaun did
me?', so we do not know what Emma's reply is and if she
the challenge to help the hospital itself rather than pay his
will want to accept the invitation. B is incorrect as Helen tells
brother's hospital bill. A is incorrect as Shaun says the local
Emma in the message 'The film I want to see isn't on' so she
hospital 'helped my brother when he was very sick', so as
isn't asking Emma to go to the cinema.
his brother's illness was in the past, he must be well now.
5.B The notice tells people to 'Only swim between the green
15.A According to Shaun, the first mountain 'wasn't as bad as
signs', so this area must be safe. A is incorrect as people
I thought it was going to be'(para.2). For this reason, B is
should call 999 'If you see someone in trouble' not if there
incorrect. C is incorrect as the guide is always with people
are no signs. C is incorrect as people can 'swim between the
doing the challenge and 'shows you where to walk' (para.2)
green signs'.
rather than only helping when people get lost.
6.0 Jane has written in her notes'6p.m. buy pizzas' and '7p.m.
16.0 Shaun describes being frightened by the weather but
guests arrive' so the guests will arrive after she has ordered
there were no serious problems 'It was raining and there
the hot food. A is incorrect as Jane has written in her notes
was a heavy thunderstorm. I was very afraid. No one was
'prepare...sandwiches', so there will be cold food at the
hurt but we did get very wet' (para.3). A is incorrect as
party. B is incorrect as Jane has written 'invite friends from
although they did all 'get very wet' Shaun says he 'was very
university', so the people coming to the party are people
afraid' (para.3). B is incorrect as although the weather was
she knows from university; not from work.
bad 'No one was hurt'. (para.3).
PART 2 - Questions 7-13 17.B Shaun says that for the challenge, you need '...good
7.B Fast Drive 'has an online part that allows for chat, so each walking boots, trousers and jacket and a hat for the sun'
player will hear everything that other online players say'. and that the clothes 'must be comfortable' (para.4). A is
A and C are incorrect as each text describes how 1player incorrect as Shaun says '... you need a small bag' to take
plays the game and does not mention other players or with you (para.4). C is incorrect as although Shaun say that
listening to them. you need 'a hat for the sun', 'it doesn't matter what your
8.0 The text describes the game as 'all about becoming clothes look like'.
friends with your dinosaur'. A is incorrect as the text does 18.A Since Shaun said that he 'was very afraid' (para.3) on his
not refer to anyone except the player who is playing the walk because of the weather and that he enjoyed the walk
game. B is incorrect as the text says that the player is in 'even though it rained' (para.5), B cannot be the correct
contact with other people when playing the game, but answer. Also, because he 'didn't have many people to talk
these people are not described as 'strange' or 'friends'. to' (para.5), C must also be incorrect. Therefore, as Shaun

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thought the places he walked were 'really beautiful' and Here Jenny is referring to her family going on holiday in July.
says that he 'loved looking all around me, on the mountains' 27. of. A lot of is a set phrase, which can be used before
(para.5) the countryside must be what he most enjoyed. countable nouns to mean many or uncountable nouns to
mean much. Here the phrase a lot of is used before the un-
PART 4 - Questions 19-24 countable noun, shopping, to show how much shopping
19.B kinds (n pl) describes types of something. Here it refers Jenny and her mum plan to do.
to categories of sport. Sides (n pl) describes the vertical 28. they. Before a verb, a subject or subject pronoun is re-
parts of a shape or object, or in sport, it describes the quired. Since Jenny is referring to her dad and brother as the
teams that are competing against one another. Since you subjects doing an action (taking a boat out) the subject pro-
can have sides in a team but not of sports, A is incorrect. noun (3rd person plural), they is needed here.
Parts (n pl) refers to bits of a complete object and cannot 29. like. Would you like is a set phrase, which is used when
refer to types of games or sports which are being described inviting someone to do something. Here, Jenny is inviting Kate
here, so C is incorrect. to go on holiday with herself and her family.
20.0 equipment (n) is an uncountable noun which is used to 30. We. As Jenny is referring to herself and Kate, and they are
describe tools or things you need to complete a job or do the subject of an action (going to the beach), the 1st person
a sport. Here it refers to the things you need to play hockey, plural, we is required.
such as a club or helmet. Occupation (n) is a countable
noun that is sometimes used instead of the word 'job'. You
cannot 'need' an occupation or require it to play a sport.
Also, after lot of a countable noun should be plural, so Test 4
a
A is incorrect. Furniture (n) describes items like chairs,
tables, etc. that you put in a room to make it more Reading
comfortable to live in. You do not need furniture to play PART 1- Questions 1-6
sport, so B is incorrect. 1.B John says in his email that he 'can't come to work today'
21.B few (determiner) In the previous sentence we read as 'I need to go to the doctor this morning'. A is incorrect as
about some sports that need a lot of equipment. This John will 'go to the doctor this morning' instead of going to
sentence starts with the word However so we understand work. For this reason C is incorrect too.
that we need to find a word to make a concession. So B is 2.0 The notice says that there will be 'some more (tablets)
correct here as we also need a determiner that can be on Friday'. A is incorrect as although people can look at the
followed by a countable noun (things). Many (determiner) website for information, they are also told they can 'ask one
is incorrect as it is a synonym; not a word that has the of the shop assistants for information'. B is incorrect as the
opposite meaning to a lot of. notice says the shop has 'sold all the tablets'.
Less (determiner) is also incorrect as although is the 3.B The festival is described as being a '3-day event Starting
opposite of a lot of that we need here we use less when it on Friday'. A is incorrect as people going to the festival are
is followed by an uncountable noun. told to'bring...lots of water'. C is incorrect as 'Everyone is
22.0 stadium (n) A stadium is a large area with seating that is welcome!' to the festival. The notice only refers to one farmer
either partly open to the sky or closed over with a roof. It is (Farmer Bob) on whose farm the festival will take place.
used to play games like football and basketball and seats 4.0 The notice tells people to 'not swim in' the lake as it 'is
many people or spectators. Here it refers to a place people very dirty'. A is incorrect as people are told to 'not give food
go to watch sport instead of watching it on TV. A station (n) to the ducks!' in the park. B is incorrect as the park 'closes
is where buses or trains depart from and so is not at 7pm in the summer'.
somewhere you would go to watch sport, so A is incorrect. 5.B Margaret tells Bill that she is 'very excited' because her
A stage (n) is what actors or musicians perform shows 'uncle is coming to visit'. A is incorrect as Margaret has not
upon. As stages are not used to watch sport, B is incorrect. seen her uncle 'since Christmas'. C is incorrect as Margaret's
23.A each (determiner) refers to every person or thing in a uncle will come and visit 'for ten days' and Margaret has not
group or collection of things. Here it refers to all the seen him for a very long time ('since Christmas').
countries in the world. All (determiner) also refers to every 6.0 The advert says that from the house it is only '5 minutes'
person or thing in a group or collection of things but it walk to get the train'. A is incorrect as there is a 'Small
needs to be followed by the plural of a noun if it is garden at the back' of the house; not the front. B is incorrect
countable, so B is incorrect. Whole (determiner) refers to a as there are '4 bedrooms' and '2 bathrooms'.
total amount and can refer to people or things. However, it
needs the before it when whole is followed by a countable PART 2 - Questions 7-13
noun that is singular, so C is incorrect. 7.0 Sue compares her life with that of her parents in the past.
24.0 popular (adj) means someone or something that is liked She says that working in an office is easier as information is
by many people. In the text, it is used to refer to how some available on the internet. 'When my parents were young,
sports are liked better than others. Classical (adj) means they had to go to the library if they wanted to know about
traditional and is used to describe music or dance but not something for a project. I can be comfortable in my office
sport, so A is incorrect. Helpful (adj) means someone or and do all my work'. A and B are incorrect as Karen and Peter
something that can help. But this doesn't make sense with do not say anything about working in an office.
the following or the previous sentences that are about 8.A Karen says '...my best friend lives in Germany'. B is incorrect
sports that people prefer to play. as Peter talks about people who are '...in different countries'
but these are not friends, and are 'people that I have not met
PART 5 - Questions 25-30 in real life'. C is incorrect as Sue does not talk about her best
(0) for. When you are thanking someone, you explain why you friend at all or about someone who lives in a different country.
are thanking them, by using the preposition for after thank 9.B Peter says 'Sometimes my friends at work think that I
you. Here Jenny is saying a thank you to Kate because she was should stop playing because games can make you do bad
sent a letter and a photo. things in real life'. A is incorrect as Karen does not talk about
25. to. 'I can't wait to ...' is a phrase that means to be very ex- work colleagues. C is incorrect as although Sue talks about
cited about something and eager to do or experience it. her office 'I can be comfortable in my office' she does not
26. in. When you want to say that something happened or say anything about the people who work with her.
will happen during a certain month, or year, you use the b0.0 Sue says 'I'm not really interested in playing games on
preposition in before the month or year you are referring to. the internet although most of my friends are'. A is incorrect

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as Karen talks about her best friend 'my best friend lives in
PART 4 - Questions 19-24
Germany' but does not say they are different. B is incorrect
19.8 study (v) means to gain knowledge by reading books
as Peter talks about 'my friends at work' but only to say they
and going to lessons or lectures. You can study alone or at
warn him not to play games.
school, college or university. In the text it refers to Cicely
11.0 Sue says 'I am learning German on the internet'. A and B
Williams going to university to learn about the subject of
are incorrect as Karen and Peter do not talk about speaking
medicine. Prepare (v) means to get something ready.
another language.
Medicine can be prepared for a patient's use by a dispenser
12.B Peter says 'I also play games with people that I have not
in a chemist, but not at a university, so A is incorrect.
met in real life'. A is incorrect as Karen only talks about
Know (v) means to have knowledge of something. Since if
speaking to her best friend on the internet, not new people
you have knowledge of a particular subject you wouldn't go
'...my best friend lives in Germany...so we talk on the
to university to study it, C is incorrect.
internet nearly every day'. C is incorrect as Sue talks about
20.A interested (adj) The preposition in always follows the
the internet and friends but only to talk about the
word interested when something of interest is described.
differences between herself and friends she already has
In the text it describes how health problems are what
'I'm not really interested in playing games on the internet
interest Cicely Williams.
although most of my friends are'.
21.B listen (v) means to hear something or pay attention to
13.A Karen says how internet calls save her money when she
what someone is saying. Here it describes the difficulty
talks to her best friend who lives abroad 'It would be very
Cicely Williams had in getting people's attention when
expensive if we talked to each other on the phone but it
talking about her ideas. The preposition to always follows
doesn't cost anything to talk on the internet'. B is incorrect
the verb listen, when the object of the verb is described
as Peter only talks about how 'The internet is a great way to
e.g. listen to music. Hear (v) means to receive a sound
have fun' and meet people. C is incorrect as Sue talks about
through your ears. It doesn't mean that you are showing an
why she likes the internet: 'I can find information about
everything'... 'I am learning German on the internet. There is interest in what is being said so A is incorrect as the text
a fun website where you can learn words...' but she does describes how Cicely Williams wanted people to pay
attention to what she was saying and not just hear what
not say the internet saves her money.
she was saying. Also, hear is followed by an object not the
PART 3 - Questions 14-18 preposition to, so it is incorrect for this reason too.
14.A 'Katie Stagliano was only twelve when she thought of a Believe (v) means to have the opinion that someone is
way to help give food to poor people in her city. Katie had telling you the truth about something or to have trust in
been watching a cooking programme...' (para.1). B is what they say. Although in the text it could refer to people
incorrect as Katie was watching a programme with her mum having trust in Cicely William's ideas, believe is always
when she got the idea how to help poor people '...she followed by the preposition in not to, so C is incorrect.
thought of a way to help give food to poor people in her city. 22.0 became (v) means someone or something changed into
Katie had been watching a cooking programme with her something else. Here it refers to Cicely Williams going from
mum' (para.1) C is incorrect as Katie was watching the being someone who is unknown to someone who is
programme with her mum 'who works as a waitress in a famous. Began (v) means that someone or something
restaurant' (para.1). She didn't get her idea from the started to do something. Began needs to be followed by an
restaurant itself. object e.g. she began her work or a verb in the infinitive or
15.0 The text says that Katie '...grew a ten-kilo cabbage in her ing form (the meaning of the verb stays the same). Since
garden. That cabbage was big enough to make food for 275 began is followed by neither an object or a verb, A is
people at her local soup cafe' (para.2). A is incorrect as there incorrect. Arrived (v) means to reach the place you want to
is no reference to a kitchen, in the text. B is incorrect as go to. It needs to be followed by a preposition and/or a
Katie grows cabbages and vegetables in her garden to feed place e.g. she arrived at the office/she arrived home and so
people who go to the local soup cafe, not to people who B is incorrect here.
come to her garden. 23.A sick (adj) means unwell. In the text it refers to Williams'
16.0 Katie says 'When I saw how many hungry people had work stopping children from becoming unwell. Broken (adj)
soup from my cabbage I thought that it doesn't have to be means damaged or destroyed. It can only refer to a thing
difficult or expensive to help people' (para.3). A is incorrect and not a person, so B is incorrect. Terrible (adj) means
as Katie says how feeding the poor 'doesn't have to be very bad. It describes unpleasant things, experiences or
difficult' (para.3); not that she makes difficult meals. B is people. You can become a terrible person but you can't get
incorrect as Katie talks about free meals being available to terrible, so C is incorrect.
other people, not her family 'local soup cafe where people 24.B way (n) A way can describe a road or path but can also
who are hungry can go and get free food' (para.2). 'We don't mean how you do something. In this case, the second
make any money but everyone takes food for free' (para.4). meaning is used in the text. Here it refers to how Cicely
17.B Katie talks about her business and her 'vegetable Williams helped sick babies in Africa. A path (n) refers to a
gardens' where '... food can be grown and given to the poor. way or track and since an actual track or way is not referred
We don't make any money but everyone takes food for free' to here, A is incorrect. A road (n) is a way used by cars or
(para.4). A is incorrect as Katie says 'We don't make any other vehicles and since a transport route is not described
money' (para.4). C is incorrect as Katie refers to 'We' when here, C is incorrect.
talking about growing food 'We grow lots of fruit and
vegetables' (para.4).
18.A Katie says she '... wants to ask people to open more of PART 5 - Questions 25-30
these gardens all over the country.', 'I want them to be (0) My. Alexis is referring to something that is hers (her hotel
looked after by young people like myself' (para.5). B is room) and so the possessive pronoun my is needed before
incorrect as Katie wants 'gardens all over the country'. C is room.
incorrect as Katie's plans to open gardens everywhere is to 25. of. The prepositions of over, above, under can be used
help young people 'understand how important it is to help after the noun, view to describe what is being seen. A view of,
other people' (para.5) and she is not planning to grow food describes a general view, and a view over, above and under,
to sell to shops. the position from which someone is looking at a view. Since
only a general view of the sea and not Alexis' viewing point of
the sea is described, of is correct here.
SUCCEED in Cambridge A2 KEY 8 Practice Tests EXPLANATIONS of the ANSWERS
26. go. A verb is needed after a subject pronoun, and since go
is always placed before swimming to describe the action of PART 2 - Questions 7-13
7.B Josh says that he goes to the cinema '...on Thursdays
travelling or walking to a place where you can swim, go is the because it's half price for students'. A is incorrect as Michael
correct answer here. does not talk about special offers on cinema tickets. C is
27. too. Too means as well or also. Alexis is describing how incorrect as although Mark talks about wanting to go at the
she eats fresh fish at a restaurant and also cake. The adverb weekend to the cinema because 'there are special ticket
too is always placed at the end of a sentence when it means offers' he does not say that these offers are for half price
as well. tickets. Also he can't buy the tickets on offer anyway as he
28. also. Also means too or as well. Alexis is telling Rachel says 'I have a weekend job'.
that she bought a dress, a ring and a present as well. Too can- 8.A Michael says 'I go to the cinema about once a month
not be used here as it must always be placed at the end of the usually on a Saturday'. B is incorrect as Josh says he likes to
sentence when it means as well so the only possible option 'go on Thursdays' to the cinema 'because it's half price for
here, is also. students' and says 'I never go at the weekend'. C is incorrect
29. it. It refers to either the subject or object of an action as although Mark says he 'would prefer to go at the weekend'
when the subject or object is a thing or an animal. Here it to the cinema he can't as he says 'I have a weekend job'.
refers to a thing which is a painting which Alexis thinks Rachel 9.B Josh says that sometimes he goes to films which 'are for
will love. The painting is the object of the action. adults' but the cinema staff ' usually find us in the middle
30. take. Take is the verb used with photo to describe the ac- of the film and ask us to leave'. A is incorrect as Michael
tion of using a camera to capture an image. As Alexis says she does not talk about leaving a cinema early in the middle of
will be visiting the local museum, she will be taking photos of a film. C is incorrect as although Mark says that sometimes
the exhibits there. at the cinema there are '...a lot of bad films that I don't
enjoy watching' he doesn't actually say that he leaves
before the end of these films.
Test 5 10.0 Mark says that watching films that help him 'learn about
history, geography and science...helps me with my homework'.
Reading A and B are incorrect as neither Michael nor Josh talk about
PART 1- Questions 1-6 their schoolwork or how films help them with it.
1.B The notice says that 50% discounts are 'From 29th May 11.A Michael says 'I prefer the American police films because
to 6th June'. A is incorrect as the half price discount on there are faster cars. I like the action in the police films...'.
B is incorrect as Josh only talks about liking 'Funny films'
swimsuits is for part of May and June and for this reason, which are 'the best because I love to laugh a lot...: C is
C is incorrect, too. incorrect as Mark says that he likes 'films about true
2.B The coffee shops opens lam Monday to Friday 'Monday- stories' and ones 'which show different places around the
Friday: From 7am...' and Saturday and Sunday 'From 7am...:. world' rather than action films.
A is incorrect as the coffee shop closes one hour later at 12.B Josh says that he goes with his brother to watch some
weekends; not earlier than weekdays: 'Monday-Friday...to funny films: 'my brother takes me to see them'. A is
2pm', 'Saturday & Sunday...to 3pm'. C is incorrect as 'Coffees incorrect as Michael's parents never go with him but he
and snacks' is written on the notice so food is available as always goes with a friend 'My mum and dad don't like going
well as coffee. to the cinema...So they never come with me, but that's OK
3.A On the notice advertising cinema tickets, it is written because I always go with my friend Jane: C is incorrect as
'Buy one and get one free'. B is incorrect as the offer on Mark doesn't talk about going with anyone to the cinema.
tickets for buy one get one free is '...for students and over 13.0 Mark says that after watching 'films which show different
65s', so over 65s pay less than the normal ticket price. C is places around the world' he will 'look at the places on Google
incorrect as the offer on tickets is for 'over 65s' which refers maps'. A is incorrect as the only time Michael talks about
to an age group not how many people are in a group. Also, going online is to say that his parents 'prefer watching films
there are no free tickets, as you have to pay for one to 'get online'. B is incorrect as Josh doesn't talk about going online.
one free'.
4.A Anna has invited Sophia to her party as Anna says in her
PART 3 - Questions 14-18
14.B In the text the surprising strength of '8-year-old Celismar
message 'Don't forget that today is my birthday party. How
Guzman' which you don't realise 'until you see her in the
are you getting to my home?' Sophia's brother is also invited
water' is shown by the writer repeating her age 'And no,
as Anna says 'please tell your brother to come with you...'.
B is incorrect as Anna asks Sophia 'Will your father drive you that 8 is not a mistake' and then writing it in capitals 'She is
'E-I-G-H-T!'. A is incorrect as nowhere in the text does it say
here (Anna's home)?' So Sophia must be going in her dad's;
that Guzman dislikes water. It is also very unlikely as she
not brother's car, to Anna's house. C is incorrect as Anna is
'started swimming as a hobby'(para.2) and now is 'National
inviting Sophia's brother to her party in the message '...tell
Swimming Champion in her age group' (para.2) and she also
your brother to come...', so we do not know if he wants to
'took part in the Junior Olympics' (para.4). C is incorrect as
come or not.
the opposite is true. Guzman 'doesn't look strong at all. That
S.0 The notice says at the bottom 'Information: Mr Black at
is until you see her in the water' (paral).
200 50754'. A is incorrect as the notice says that the job is
15.A In the text it says that 'the world of swimming' is
for 'Saturday all day & Sunday mornings'. B is incorrect as
'...already her life'. (para.2). B is incorrect as although
the job is 'At Jason's Garage' and the price to wash your car
'Guzman started swimming as a hobby...lt's already her life'.
is £5 per hour'.
(para.2) The fact that swimming is more important than just
6.B In her email, Jinnie tells Ms Brown that her 'art classes
a hobby is also shown by the fact that she has 'already won
finish at the end of June' and asks Ms Brown, 'Do you know
a gold medal in the National Swimming Competition' (para.l)
where I can work?' A is incorrect as Jinnie tells Ms Brown
and 'been named National Swimming Champion in her age
'I want to find a job where I can practise my French' and asks
group in her country' (para.2) although she is only 8 years
Ms Brown to help her find a job that will help her do this
old and 'has been swimming for only 18 months'. C is
'Do you know where I can work?'. She doesn't ask Ms Brown
incorrect as Guzman's success in swimming competitions
to teach her French. C is incorrect as Jinnie tells Ms Brown at
and the fact she is so serious about it, becoming
the beginning of the email 'My art classes finish at the end
'a champion' and having 'to practise a lot to get there'
of June' so she does not need this information from Ms Brown. (para.3) shows swimming isn't just for fun. Also, the text
does not say she swims with her friends.

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16.0 Betz, Guzman's coach; says that Guzman 'had to practise replaces the name of something that is unknown in
a lot' to be a champion (para.3). As she had to practise hard questions e.g. What is that? It is used at the beginning of a
to be good, A is therefore incorrect. B is incorrect as in the question. Since a question is not asked here and the gap-fill
text, Betz says that Guzman 'didn't start as a champion' is not at the beginning of the sentence, B is incorrect.
(pa ra.3). 24.0 visit (v) means to travel somewhere to see someone or
17.A The text says that when Guzman '...took part in the something and stay with that person or at that location for a
Junior Olympics ... she improved her time by 4 seconds.' short period of time. Here it refers to the people who go to
(para.4). B is incorrect as Guzman 'came home with four see the Eden Project. Arrive (v) means to get to where you
gold medals and one silver medal' (para.4) from the Junior are travelling to but does not describe spending time at a
Olympics. C is incorrect as Guzman said after the Junior location, which is what is meant here, so A is incorrect.
Olympics 'I did really well in all the races'. Also, she said When arrive is followed by a noun which is the name of a
'I am second in the whole United States for my age group' location, the noun should be preceded by the preposition
(para.4). at (home is an exception) e.g arrive at the office and since
18.0 In the text, Guzman says 'Both of my parents were this is not the case here, A is incorrect for this reason too.
athletes. Sport is what my family does' (para.5). A is Travel (v) means to go somewhere using transport, but does
incorrect as when Guzman is asked 'So what comes next...?' not describe spending time somewhere, so B is incorrect.
She replies 'I want to win in the next Olympics' (para.5). B is Also travel should be followed by the preposition to + noun
incorrect as Guzman only refers to her parents to say that to describe going somewhere and so B is incorrect for this
both were athletes; not to say that she wants to swim with reason too.
them at the Olympics.
PART 5 - Questions 25-30
PART 4 - Questions 19-24 (0) about. About is used as part of a fixed phrase with How
19.B popular (adj) describes something or someone that is and a verb in the ing form, to make a suggestion, here to go
liked by many people. Here it refers to the Eden Project, a to the cinema.
tourist destination. Useful (adj) and helpful (adj) refer to 25. at. At is placed before a time to show when something
something or someone that can help, when completing a happens. Here it refers to when Ghostbusters 3 will be shown
task. Since no task is referred to here, A and C are incorrect. at the cinema.
20.A over (prep) can mean above or covering an area. Here it 26. be. After the modal verb must, an infinitive without to (a
has the second meaning, and refers to plants that are bare infinitive) is necessary. Here the verb be is used with
collected in many places in the world. In (prep) describes must to talk about something that is very likely to be true
someone or something that is inside a building or area. based on evidence. Here it refers to the difficulty of making
Since where plants are found is not being described here, friends because normally it is not easy in practice.
but instead the area over which they are collected, B is 27. By. By is part of a fixed expression by the way when in a
incorrect. Above (prep) means positioned over something. conversation, the speaker changes the subject and says some-
Again as where the plants are found is not being referred to, thing new. Here Paul uses this expression to change the sub-
C is incorrect. ject from Sarah to his dad and getting a lift to the cinema with
21.B look (v) Look like is used when comparing a person or his friend, Maureen.
thing that shares a similar appearance to something or 28. why. Why is used in questions. Here it is used to make a
someone else. Here, the two areas of the Eden project are suggestion when placed before not. The suggestion is to in-
being compared to 'two big glass balls'. Seem (v) is usually vite Sarah to the cinema.
used to describe how someone or something appears to be 29. give. Give someone a lift is a fixed expression which
to the observer e.g. she seems anxious. It is more the means to drive someone somewhere in a car. Here it refers to
opinion of the observer than something that other people Paul's dad driving Paul, Maureen and possibly Sarah, to the
can observe e.g. a physical structure. Since the writer is cinema.
trying to describe to the reader the appearance of the Eden 30. me. After the verb let, an object pronoun is used, fol-
Project's two buildings, A is incorrect. Show (v) means to lowed by the infinitive of a verb, without to (the bare infini-
display something to someone. Here a comparison is being tive). The phrase is used to ask permission. Here Maureen is
made between the Eden buildings and two glass balls and asking Paul if she can pay for the tickets, so the object pro-
no-one is displaying anything to anyone else so C is noun when talking about herself, is me.
incorrect. Show is also never followed by the adverb like
so it is incorrect for this reason, too.
22.A bridge (n) is a structure that is often raised and joins two Test 6
points, usually two banks on either side of a river. Here it
refers to a walkway in the trees that connects two areas in Reading
the Rainforest area of the Eden Project. A river (n) is a body PART 1- Questions 1-6
of water between two river banks. As the text refers to 1.0 In the advert it says that the 'Summer Job' is from
something that is wooden and which can be walked upon, 'Monday to Saturday'. A is incorrect as the advert says that
B is incorrect. A ruler (n) is something with which you for the job 'You will take orders and make sandwiches' so
measure a straight line. Usually it is made of wood or plastic. in the job there is contact with customers. B is incorrect as
Although there is a description of something wooden in the the advert says that 'For the months of July and August we
text, C is incorrect as the thing described in the text, can be are looking for people to work for us'.
walked on. Also, the text doesn't refer to anything being 2.6 Martin says in his message to Freddie 'Why don't you come
measured so C is incorrect for this reason too. to my home?'. A is incorrect as Martin tells Freddie 'I'll order
23.0 which (pronoun) refers to a thing that may be the object pizza' but doesn't ask Freddie what pizza he wants.
or subject of a relative clause. Using which prevents C is incorrect as Martin is inviting Freddie to watch; not play
repetition in a sentence of what was previously referred to. football, asking him 'Why don't you come to my home and
Here it replaces the word garden which is the subject of the watch the football match tonight?'
clause 'which is home....in the UK'. Who (pronoun) refers to 3.A The advert says that the 'Teen Summer Camp' is for 'Ages:
a person who may be the object of subject of a relative 12-16'. B is incorrect as the advert says that there are two
clause. Like which, it is used to prevent repetition of the dates for the Teen Summer Camp, which are '10th-20th
name of the person previously referred to. Since there is no August, or, 20th-30th August'. C is incorrect as 'water sports'
reference to a person here, A is incorrect. What (pronoun) are one of the activities offered at the camp.

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4.B 'Entrance: £2.00' is written on the advert for the running school lessons' (para.1).
competition. A is incorrect as it says on the advert that 'All 15.A Carol wanted to 'be a famous singer, like Madonna or
money earned will be given to people who need help'. C is Lady Gaga' and says 'I hadn't thought about being in a
incorrect as the advert only says that there are 'Prizes' and group' (para.2). In fact, when her teacher '...wanted to put
doesn't say what winners will get. The prizes will be given to her in a group with three other girls. She told her parents
'the first 10 runners; not £10.00 as one prize to the first runner. she wasn't happy because no one would know her as a
5.A Olga says in her message that it's her 'sister's birthday' and singer on her own' (para.3). B is incorrect as in the text it
she wants 'to buy her that new magazine, Fashion Buzz' and doesn't say what Carol's friends thought about her singing.
asks Tommy 'Can you please buy it...?' B is incorrect as Olga The text only refers to the fact that Carol 'didn't have any
is asking Tommy to buy her sister's present instead of her friends who sang or played the guitar or drums' (para.2). C is
and says 'I'll give you the money' so she isn't asking him to incorrect as Carol says in the text that at the beginning
lend her money and is just paying him for the magazine. 'I hadn't thought about being in a group' (para.2). Also, later
C is incorrect as she is only asking Tommy to buy her sister's when her 'teachers wanted to put her in a group' Carol 'told
present. her parents she wasn't happy' (para.3).
6.0 In the advert it says that the'Helpline' is for'24hours/ 16.B When Carol's teachers wanted to put her in a group,
7days a week'. Since the helpline is open all day, every day, Carol 'wasn't happy because no one would know her as a
A is incorrect. B is incorrect as the advert says you should singer on her own' (para.3). As Carol wasn't happy to be in
'call: 1265' 'If you are in danger'. a group, A is therefore incorrect. C is incorrect as in the text
it says that Carol's parents just 'wanted her to be happy'
PART 2 - Questions 7-13 and not that Carol thought they would be happier if she was
7.0 The text says that 'Every Tuesday and Thursday' Phil 'plays in a group.
tennis at school'. A is incorrect as in the text it does not say 17.B In the text it says that Carol 'spent some time with the
that Jack does any sport, only that 'Jack loves watching other girls and saw that she could have lots of fun with
football' and that 'He goes to see his favourite team play them. So she decided to sing with them' (para.4). A is
every Saturday'. B is incorrect as Edward only 'plays cricket incorrect as Carol's teachers 'wanted to put her in a group
for his village club every Saturday during the summer'. with three other girls' (para.3) but they didn't make Carol
8.B In the text it says that Edward 'last year...went to India sing with the group. C is incorrect as Carol had always
with two friends to watch the World Cricket Games'. A is wanted to sing alone 'I hadn't thought about being in a
incorrect as Jack only travels around his country to watch group' (para.2) and she was unhappy when she thought
football, which happens when '...his team plays against 'no one would know her as a singer on her own'(para.3) so
another team in another city. This means he has to travel by that means she must have always thought that she was
coach'. C is incorrect as although Phil's 'favourite sport is good enough to sing alone.
tennis... He never goes to watch a game outside his city'. 18.A It says in the text that 'Carol loves singing in the group for
9.0 Phil's 'favourite sport is tennis' but he 'never goes to watch other reasons' (para.5) and explains that as a group they
a game outside his city'. A is incorrect as Jack will sometimes 'have been to so many wonderful places and different
travel to watch football matches when '...his team plays countries' (para.5). B is incorrect as although 'all the girls are
against another team in another city. This means he has to making a lot of money. However, Carol loves singing in the
travel by coach'. B is incorrect as 'last year' Edward 'went to group for other reasons' (para.5). C is incorrect as Carol says
India with two friends to watch the World Cricket Games'. 'I miss my parents but the other girls are like my new family
10.A 'Sometimes his team plays against another team in and this helps me not to feel sad' (para.5).
another city. This means he has to travel by coach. He never
travels on his own because his brother goes with him'. B is PART 4 - Questions 19-24
incorrect as the text does not refer to Edward's family or to 19.B where (pronoun) refers to the location of something.
Edward watching matches with them. The only people that It is used in a relative clause to prevent repeating a location
he has gone to watch a match with, are two friends: 'last when it has been referred to before in a sentence. Here, it
year he went to India with two friends to watch the World replaces the word 'London'. Which (pronoun) refers to a
Cricket Games'. C is incorrect as the text does not refer to thing that may be the object or subject of a relative clause
Phil's family or Phil watching matches with them. and its use prevents repetition in a sentence of what was
11.B In the text it says that sometimes Edward plays sport on previously referred to. Here there is no need to prevent
his computer: 'If it rains, he goes to his friend's house and the repetition of the name of a thing, but of a location,
plays cricket on the computer'. A and C are incorrect as so A is incorrect. Who (pronoun) refers to a person who
neither text refers to computers or Phil or Jack using them may be the object or subject of a relative clause. It is used
to watch their favourite sport. to prevent repetition of the name of a person previously
12.A Jack goes to watch football every Saturday and 'The referred to. Since there is no reference to a person here,
stadium is very large and can get very noisy with thousands B is incorrect.
of people shouting and singing'. B is incorrect as the text 20.B opened (v) is the past tense of and when used to
open
does not say that the place where Edward watches cricket is talk about a business, it can refer to allowing customers to
full of people. In fact, Edward says that 'the people who enter a shop at the beginning of a working day or it can
watch this game are usually very quiet' which suggests that mean to start a business. Here the second meaning is used,
there aren't many people around him. C is incorrect as Phil referring to McQueen's fashion business. Closed (v) is the
does not talk about other people around him when he past tense of close and when used to talk about a business
watches a tennis match. it can refer to shutting a shop door and stopping business at
13.0 It says in the text that Phil '...will start having classes with the end of a working day or it can mean to end a business
a tennis coach'. A and B are incorrect as neither text refers permanently. Since neither meaning is used here, A is
to sport lessons or classes. incorrect. Sold (v) is the past tense of and describes
sell
exchanging something you have for money. Since McQueen
PART 3 - Questions 14-18 decided to work on his own, he would not sell his own
14.0 'I started singing to other people in church when I was business, so C is incorrect.
eight' (para.1). A is incorrect as Carol says 'I sing all the time 21.A customers (n pl) are people who buy something from a
at home', (para.1) not that she started singing at home. B is business. Here the text is referring to the people who
incorrect as Carol didn't want to sing at school in front of bought McQueen's clothes. Managers (n pl) are people
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rich and famous are being discussed it is obvious they 'Everyone is welcome to...sing' at the concert, not that only
wouldn't work for McQueen and manage his business. good singers can come. C is incorrect as the event is
So B is incorrect. Workers (n pl) are staff who work for a described as 'the greatest music event in our town'.
business. Again, as the rich and famous are being referred 3.0 Latifa tells Tim 'Please tell me if you like your new school'
to, it wouldn't make sense for them to become McQueen's and wants to know if he has 'made any friends'. A is
staff so C is incorrect. incorrect as Latifa knows that Tim has changed school, and
22.B articles (n pl) are texts written on a particular subject for that is why she asks him if he likes his 'new school'. B is
a newspaper or magazine. Here the text is referring to incorrect as Latifa is asking about Tim's school and friends
articles written in magazines and newspapers about and says nothing about herself.
McQueen's clothes. Books (n pl) are stories based on truth 4.0 In the advert, it says that 'John Preston gives lessons in
or works of fiction that are written by individual writers and your home. Only on weekdays...'. A is incorrect as John
sold in bookshops. They are not written by magazine and Preston asks to be paid '£15.00 per hour' but it doesn't say
newspaper staff and so A is incorrect. Films (n pl) are visual on the notice if the lessons last for more than one hour, in
stories that are acted by actors and actresses and shown at which case, they would be more than £15.00. B is incorrect
the cinema or on TV. Films are not written, only filmscripts as it says on the notice that Maths lessons are offered to 'All
and also not by newspapers or magazines, so C is incorrect. levels: Beginners to Advanced'.
23.0 pleasant (adj) refers to a person or thing that is nice. 5.A Emily asks Pedro in the email 'Shall we go to the pool
When referring to a person it can also mean polite. Here it party?' B is incorrect as Emily says that her brother will 'take
is used to describe McQueen who was often not pleasant us... by car', although they 'will need to come back by train'.
or polite to journalists. Angry (adj) means very annoyed or C is incorrect as Emily's brother will take her and Pedro by car.
upset. A person can be described as angry, but you cannot 6.B On the notice, it says that 'food and drinks' are 'Included
be angry to someone so A is incorrect. Afraid (adj) means in entrance'. A is incorrect as although the party is 'On
scared and is followed by the preposition of when Friday' it 'Starts at 7.00pm'. C is incorrect as the notice tells
describing the thing or person that makes someone scared, people to 'Write down your name at Mr. Brown's office from
so B is incorrect. Monday to Wednesday'; not only on Wednesday.
24.B old (adj) is used when referring to someone's age. The
word old is placed after someone's age in years. Here it PART 2 - Questions 7-13
refers to the age of McQueen when he died. Aged (adj) 7.B 'Jane loves going on holiday to places which have a lot of
refers to someone who suddenly has become older in their old buildings ... She, especially, likes looking around old
appearance. It does not describe the actual age of someone castles and learning about how people lived hundreds of
so A is incorrect as McQueen's age is being referred to, not years ago'. A is incorrect as the text does not refer to Sarah
his appearance. Young (adj) refers to someone who is not liking old places or history, only that she 'likes holidays by
old or middle-aged. It can refer to someone's appearance or the sea where she can rest all day'. C is incorrect as the only
general age group, not their specific age, so C is incorrect. thing we learn about Gemma's interests is that she 'is a
great fan of dangerous sports' and 'every time she goes on
PART 5 - Questions 25-30 holiday, she likes doing some very dangerous activities'.
(0) to. To here is part of the verb have to, which is in the past 8.0 In the text, it says that Gemma 'is a great fan of dangerous
tense here. It is used to talk about something you are obliged sports' and 'every time she goes on holiday, she likes doing
to do. Here it refers to Sandra going to her sister's wedding. some very dangerous activities'. A and B are incorrect as
25. How. How is used to begin questions which ask about the neither text refers to either Sarah or Jane doing dangerous
way in which something is or was done. Here it is used to ask activities.
about Vicky's lesson and if it was good or bad. 9.A In the text it says that when Sarah is on holiday, At
26. an. This goes before a noun which begins with a vowel. lunchtime she only has a sandwich and some orange juice'.
The article is used when talking about something that has not B is incorrect as when Jane eats a meal 'she will always go to
previously been referred to in conversation/writing. Here the restaurants...'. C is incorrect as the text does not refer to
noun is exam. what or when, Gemma eats at lunchtime.
27. that. That is used as part of a set phrase 'to make sure 10.B Jane '...hates eating burgers and other unhealthy snacks'.
that' which means to try and create a positive outcome to an A is incorrect as when Sarah is on holiday in the evening she
action. Here it refers to passing an exam. and her friends 'have supper at a local or a fast food
28. about. About is used in questions to ask for more infor- restaurant'. C is incorrect as it does not say in the text what
mation about someone or something. It is placed before the Gemma likes or dislikes eating.
person or thing of interest which here is Ralph Mathers. 11.A Sarah '... usually travels with her friends'. B and C are
29. getting. Getting is part of the verb phrase to get married. incorrect as the texts do not say anything about Jane or
Here the present continuous form is used to talk about a fu- Gem ma's friends or if they go with the girls on holiday.
ture plan to marry someone. 12.0 It says in the text that 'once' Gemma 'ended her holiday
30. as. As is used as part of the phrase, as soon as. The phrase in hospital and was taken home in an ambulance'. A and B
is used when someone needs something done quickly. Here, are incorrect as the texts do not refer to any problems that
it refers to Sandra wanting Vicky to reply quickly to her email. either Sarah or Jane had on holiday.
13.A On holiday, Sarah '... likes to go to bed early in the
evening and wake up late in the morning'. B and C are
Test 7 incorrect as neither text refers to how long either Jane or
Gemma sleeps on holiday.
Reading
PART 1- Questions 1-6 PART 3 - Questions 14-18
1.B The notice tells people to: 'Place all your rubbish in the 14.B In the text Archie says: 'My parents didn't let me have a
rubbish bins when you leave'. A is incorrect as dishes, and computer so I used to go to my cousin's house and play
therefore food, must be allowed on the beach as people are games on his computer' (para.1). A is incorrect as Archie
told 'do not leave dirty dishes...on the beach'. C is incorrect played on his cousin's computer at his house, so the cousin
as since people are told not to 'leave...plastic bottles...on the only had one computer. C is incorrect as Archie says that if
beach' plastic can be taken onto the beach. his parents had known about his visit to his cousin they
2.B The notice advertises 'Free entrance for schoolchildren' 'would have been very angry' (para.1).
to the concert. A is incorrect as it says on the notice that 15.A Archie says in the text that 'My cousin Freddie showed

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me how to play games that older children usually play and fire) and since there is no reference to a danger from which
he said that I was much better than most of his friends who items need to be rescued, A is incorrect. Owns (v) refers to
were three years older than me' (para.2). B is incorrect as having something that belongs to you. Someone can own a
Freddie encouraged Archie to play computer games because collection of furniture and other items but a thing, such as
Archie says Freddie 'showed me how to play games'. C is a collection referred to here, cannot own something else,
incorrect as when Archie told Freddie he wanted to ask his so B is incorrect.
parents for a computer he told him 'to wait another year at 22.B space (n) is an area that is available for use. Here it
least' (para.2). . refers to a play station where children can play. A box (n) is
16.0 Archie says 'Then I started to have computer lessons at a square or rectangular container with stiff sides and
school. That was when everything changed. I learned how to sometimes a cover. Here we need a word that describes a
make programmes and I started to make my own games... place that children can visit and learn new things. So A is
From that time, I knew that making games was all I would incorrect. A circus (n) is a place where people or animals
ever want to do' (para.3). A is incorrect as when Archie perform, usually inside a large tent. Since the Little Play
started computer lessons at school he then started to make Station is somewhere children can learn about railways'
his own games. B is incorrect as when he started computer the Station cannot be a circus so C is incorrect.
lessons he then got his 'cousin's help' (para.3) to make his 23.A through (prep) describes a movement that goes into
own games so he didn't stop going to his cousin's house as and out the other side of something or the action of getting
he needed his cousin's computer. information by doing something like reading or playing
17.A In the text, Archie says, 'I didn't say anything to my (e.g. she went through the instruction booklet). Here the
parents for a long time...Then one evening it was parents' second meaning is used, where children learn about
day at my school and my computer teacher told them that railways by playing. Against (prep) has several meanings.
I had a brilliant future making computer games' (para.4). For example, it can describe the position of someone or an
B is incorrect as Freddie's parents didn't know about Archie object that is using the support of something or can be
and Freddie making computer games 'Freddie's parents used to describe being in disagreement with an idea or set
didn't know what we were doing either' (para.4). C is of beliefs e.g. I'm against fox hunting. However, no meaning
incorrect as it doesn't say in the text that Archie's cousin, of against fits here so B is incorrect. To (prep) is used before
Freddie, told Archie's parents about their computer games. a verb to show that it is in the infinitive. Here after the
It is also unlikely as even Freddie's parents didn't know word to there is the word play but in this sentence play is
about the games. used as an noun; not as a verb. Also to is used after many
18.0 Archie says 'Now I am 20 and I enjoy student life...as verbs of agreeing, needing, and wanting to do something,
soon as I leave university...' (para.5). A is incorrect as Archie or it is used in phrases where there are reported orders and
is now at university but Archie says that in the future 'two requests, or it is used after some adjectives or nouns. None
computer companies...want me on their team' (para.5). B is of the meanings of to fits here so C is incorrect.
incorrect as Archie says 'I don't have much time to make 24.B visit (v) means to go on a journey/trip to see someone
games now' (para.5). or something and spend time with that person or looking
around the place you have travelled to. Here it refers to
PART 4 - Questions 19-24 going to see the National Railway Museum and spending
19.A part (n) refers to something that belongs to, but is not time there. Go (v) means to move from one place to
attached to a whole thing. Here it refers to the National another. Since go only refers to movement, not a purpose
Railway Museum which belongs to the Science Museum for going somewhere, A is incorrect as the people referred
Group, but is a separate building and Museum in itself. Part to in the text don't just travel to the museum, they also stay
can be used without an article, as it is used here. A field (n) there to look around. Also, the preposition to should follow
is a large area of grass, sometimes used for animals like go and since this is missing here this is another reason why
sheep or cows. Since an article like the or a is needed A is incorrect. Arrive (v) means to get to where you planned
before the singular form of the noun, and a reference to a to travel to. Since the people are not just getting to the
field does not make sense here, B is incorrect. A flat (n) is museum but also looking around it too when they get
a small self-contained living area inside a larger building there, C is incorrect. Also arrive cannot be followed by a
containing several other such living areas. An article is personal pronoun so it is incorrect for this reason as well.
needed before the singular form of the noun so C is
incorrect for this reason and because a museum is referred PART 5 - Questions 25-30
to here and this cannot be described as a living area. (0) some. Some is used before nouns when someone is de-
20.0 tells (v) means to pass information from one person to scribing an unknown amount of something or something that
another in conversation or writing. Here it refers to can't be measured e.g. some people don't eat meat. News is
information about the story of rail transport in Britain an uncountable noun and so can be preceded by some.
which is made available to visitors to the National Railway 25. me. After the verb tell the object pronoun is necessary
Museum. Tell needs an indirect object (the person who is when it is not followed by a noun (compare the sentences:
told information and a direct object (what is told to the she told them to sit down/she told the girls to sit down). Here
person). Here the indirect object is the visitor (understood the person who is told the news, is the person who is writing
by the reader) and the direct object, the story of rail the email, so me is the only possible option here.
transport in Britain. Discusses (v) means to talk about a 26. the. The is used before certain nouns (e.g. well-known
problem or situation or ideas with one or more people. mountain ranges, rivers), when referring to something that
Since no-one is speaking here and only the story of rail has already been previously mentioned and when the su-
transport is referred to, B is incorrect. Says (v) is used to say perlative (the best the greatest) is used. Here a superlative
that someone is making a statement. Since no-one is best is used so it needs to be preceded by the.
speaking here, A is incorrect. Also says is not followed 27. your. Your is used to show that the person that someone
directly by an object so again, it is an incorrect choice here. is addressing owns something or is personally connected to
21.0 includes (v) means to make part of a whole, or group. something. Here, Tom is addressing Helen and asking her for
Here it refers to furniture and other things from railway news about herself so your is placed before news.
buildings that form part of a big collection. Saves (v) means 28. what. What can be used to refer to a thing or things
keep something for future use or to rescue something from which the speaker/writer has not yet identified at the time of
danger. Only the second meaning can be used referring to speaking or writing. Here what is used to talk about some-
objects like furniture (e.g. rescuing furniture from a house thing that has happened which is then explained by Helen af-
terwards I got an A in maths!
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29. got. Got is the past tense of the verb get and can mean
receive something e.g. she got a birthday present, achieve 10.0 Nick's school '...has a lot of land with three football fields,
something e.g. he got a job or change in some way e.g. she one rugby field and one cricket field. The school also has
got tired. Here it shows that Helen achieved an A in maths. two very large swimming pools, one inside the school and
30. as. As is used to show that someone or something is per- the other one outside'. A is incorrect as at Peter's school
forming a certain role e.g. he works as a pilot or use e.g. I use 'There isn't a lot of outdoor space which means there isn't
this basket as a wastepaper bin. Here the first meaning is enough room for students to play sports outside'. B is
used to show that Helen will have the job title of engineer. incorrect as students play sports indoors at Ken's school in
'another building next to the school where different sports
can be played...There are no outdoor sports'.
11.A Peter lives in a house which is 'only a five-minute walk to
school'. B is incorrect as Ken 'rents a house which is far away
Test 8 from school so he goes there by bus'. C is incorrect as Nick
'lives at the school' where he works.
Reading 12.0 As Nick 'lives at the school' where he works, he is there
PART 1 - questions 1-6 24 hours a day. A is incorrect as Peter lives in a house which
1.B The programme is 'Every Monday, Wednesday and is 'only a five-minute walk to school' so he doesn't stay at
Friday'. A is therefore incorrect as the programme is not on the school all the time. B is incorrect as Ken 'rents a house
Tuesday and Thursday or at the weekend. C is incorrect as which is far away' from the school where he works, so he
the programme shows 'people that take care of animals'. doesn't stay at his school 24 hours a day.
2.0 Peter tells John that at the Food Festival, he wants 'to try 13.0 At Nick's school 'parents have to pay a lot of money to
the food from Japan and Korea'. A is incorrect as Peter is send their children there'. A and B are incorrect as nowhere
asking John if he likes French food 'I think you like French does it say in these texts how much parents pay to send
food, don't you?' and not if he wants to go to a French their children to these schools.
restaurant. B is incorrect as Peter has sent John a message
asking 'Are you going to the Food Festival?'; not about
travelling and he only refers to Japan to say he wants to try PART 3 - Questions 14-18
the food from Japan at the festival. 14.0 'These days Anna.... spends her days selling pet food,
3.A The tours are at'10am, 11am and 3pm'. B is incorrect as toys and just about everything an animal could need'
the adult ticket is £10 and the child ticket is £6, not £5 as it (para.1) A is incorrect as '...Anna Collins has stopped working
would be if it were half price. C is incorrect as there are only as a doctor' (para.1) B is incorrect as Anna only walks her
3 tour times in the day. own dog when she's not working; she isn't paid to walk
4.B The notice tells people 'Please book your day off more other dogs: 'In her free time she walks her dog' (para.1).
than seven days before you want it'. A is incorrect as the 15.B When Georgia was a child 'She had wanted a cat when
'office is on the top floor' so it is upstairs; not downstairs. she was little but they all agreed that a rabbit was a much
C is incorrect as the office is 'opposite the coffee shop'. better pet for a little girl' (para.2). A is incorrect as Georgia
5.0 Paul asks Kim in his message to her 'Please can I come to only got a dog recently'Georgia...was very happy when they
your house on Saturday afternoon and practise on your finally got a dog two years ago' (para.2). C is incorrect as
piano?' A is incorrect as Paul is telling Kim that he needs Georgia '...had wanted a cat when she was little' but she
'a piano to practise on' because the 'school is closed'; not didn't get one as 'they all agreed that a rabbit was a much
because there is a problem with the school piano. B is better pet' (para.2).
incorrect as Paul wants to go to Kim's house and asks in the 16.0 Jack says that at his animal shelter they 'always try to
message 'Please can I come to your house on Saturday find them (animals) new homes with kind people' (para.3).
afternoon...?' A is incorrect as Jack never refuses an animal shelter 'We
6.A The television is £150 cheaper now. The 'Before' price is never say no if an animal needs our help' (para.3) B is
£300 and the 'Now' price is £150. The washing machine is incorrect as it doesn't say that the shelter is full, in the text
only £100 cheaper than it was before and the fridge is only and in fact as Jack never refuses shelter to an animal, there
£50 cheaper than it was before. B is incorrect as the notice can't be only one place left for an animal.
says that the Electric Appliance staff 'can take your appliance 17.0 Georgia says that she '...finds it difficult when a new
to your house for free'. C is incorrect as the notice says that animal that someone has left on the street or hurt in some
'Special prices end on Saturday'; not that appliances are half way comes to them' (para.4). A is incorrect as it doesn't say
price. in the text that Georgia feels sad when animals leave the
shelter. In fact as she 'understands that the animals they
save need a good home' (para.4) and she thinks 'it's a good
PART 2 - Questions 7-13 thing if they don't have too many animals to look after'
7.B 'Ken works at a very big school with over eight hundred (para.4) it suggests that she is happy rather than sad, when
students and forty teachers'. A is incorrect as Peter's school animals leave to go to new homes. B is incorrect as Georgia
'is very small'. C is incorrect as Nick works 'at a school in the is happy when '...they don't have too many animals to look
countryside' which would be smaller than a city school like after'.
Ken's. 18.A It says that 'every weekend' when Georgia's 'friends go
8.A Peter 'lives with two other teachers in a guest-house'. B is shopping she goes to her Saturday job. She helps collect
incorrect as the text says that Ken 'rents a house' but it eggs from the chickens and gives water to the cows'
doesn't say that he lives with other people. C is incorrect as (para.5). B is incorrect as in the text it only refers to
the text says that Nick 'lives at the school' but does not refer Georgia's school, to talk about her plans when she leaves
to anyone else living with him. school 'Georgia wants to work with animals when she leaves
9.8 Ken works in a school where the teachers 'have different school' (para.5). C is incorrect as every weekend Georgia's
nationalities'. A is incorrect as the text does not refer to the friends go to the shops but Georgia goes to work '...every
other teachers who Peter works with. C is incorrect as the weekend when her friends go shopping she goes to her
text only says that the other teachers who Nick works with, Saturday job' (para.5).
are good ones, like Nick. The text does not refer to their
nationalities. 'He is a very good teacher like most of the
teachers who work there'.
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do in life or for a long period. Dogs cannot help people in
PART 4 - Questions 19-24 their careers so C is incorrect. Also, you can help someone
19.0 most (adv) is used to form the superlative of the
with their career but not to do their career so C is incorrect
adjective popular. Adjectives of more than 2 syllables are
for this reason too.
formed with the + most and the adjective required to form
the superlative. Here, the superlative of popular is used to
describe the pets that people like most. Adjectives of 1 or 2
syllables in their superlative forms can be grouped together,
PART 5 - Questions 25-30
e.g. the tallest, tidiest girl in class or adjectives of more than
(0) On. On is used before days of the week to describe when
3 syllables in their superlative forms can be grouped
something will happen. Here it describes when Artemis ar-
together e.g. the most beautiful, intelligent girl in the class rived with her family in Spain.
but the superlatives of 1 or 2 syllables adjectives cannot be
25. ever. Ever is used with the present perfect for emphasis
grouped together with those of 3 syllables e.g. the best when talking about experience. Here Artemis is talking about
popular is incorrect. For this reason best or biggest cannot going to Spain and wants to emphasise that it's the first time
be followed by popular as the best and biggest are formed
she's been abroad.
from 1 and 2-syllable adjectives respectively and the last
26. my. Artemis is talking about herself and her age group, so
from a 3 -syllable adjective, so A and B are incorrect.
the possessive pronoun my is used when referring to her age
20.B after (prep) Look after is a 2-part verb, meaning to care group.
for. Here it refers to caring for dogs as pets. When for 27. say. The verb say is used with goodbye as a fixed phrase,
follows look, it forms the 2-part verb look for, meaning to to say goodbye. Here Artemis is saying farewell to the friends
search for someone or something that is lost. Here there is she made in Spain.
no reference to dogs being lost, so A is incorrect. When out 28. about. The preposition about is used to introduce the
follows 'look' it forms the 2-part verb look out meaning to topic of conversation. Here Artemis is telling her friend that
be careful or to look from the inside of a building, out of a the topic of conversation will be her holiday when she next
window. Since look out, used as a warning should be sees her.
followed by for' (in statements, not commands) or by 'of' 29. If. If is used here to suggest that something is possible.
when describing looking at the view beyond a window, Here it suggests that Dylan might have news to tell Artemis. If
A and C are incorrect. Also the two meanings of look out do is used with the present simple here (have) as part of a first
not fit with the text here so they are incorrect for this conditional.
reason too. 30. from. From is used to say that something or someone will
21. part (n) refers to a piece of a whole thing or unit. It can be arriving from somewhere. Here it is used to refer to news
refer to an abstract thing like a company or organisation. that will hopefully come from Dylan.
Here it refers to a dog being part of the family unit. It is not
necessary to use an article before this noun always, as is
the case here. Type (n) describes a set or class of people or
things. You cannot become a type and also the word type is
always defined by a general; not specific group e.g. pugs
are a type of dog; not a type of the family, so B is incorrect.
Piece (n) describes something that is a slice or part of a
whole thing such as a cake. It can describe abstract things
like music (a piece of music) but not a family so C is incorrect.
22.B even (adv) is used to suggest that something is
surprising or unexpected. Here it refers to the unexpected
benefit of dogs helping people to make friends.
Still (adv) describes a situation that is continuing. Here the
suggestion is that making friends is unexpected rather than
something that started earlier on and is still true now so
A is incorrect. Instead (adv) is used to suggest or describe
another choice when your first choice is not possible
e.g. There are no trains today so you'll have to get a bus
instead. Here, making friends is described as a benefit; not
a second choice because something else was better, so C is
incorrect.
23.0 chat (v) means to speak about ordinary, everyday things
with someone to pass the time. Here it refers to dog
owners speaking to other people with dogs. Tell (v) means
to give someone information. Here the text does not refer
to dog owners giving other dog owners information.
Also tell needs to be followed by an object pronoun or
person; not with, so A is incorrect. Say (v) means to
pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion,
or suggestion, or to state a fact or instruction. We use the
preposition to with the verb say e.g. say something to sb
or about e.g. say about something.
24.B work (n) refers to jobs and general tasks that people
have to do. Here it refers to dogs that can help blind people
and the police do jobs that these people themselves cannot
do alone. Business (v) refers to an organisation that exists
to make money. Dogs cannot help people to do this, so A is
incorrect. Also, you cannot do a business only help
someone with their business so A is incorrect for this
reason too. Career (n) is the job that someone decides to

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Succeed in Cambridge A2 KEY - Practice Tests AUDIOSCRIPTS
I know we usually travel by train but a coach will be much faster this
TEST 1 time. (7) The coach leaves at 8.30 am so we must have everyone on
This is an A2 Key English Listening test. There are five parts to the test.
it by 8.20 at the latest. Please try not to be late.
You will hear each piece twice. We will now stop for a moment. Please
We are going to meet at 8 o'clock (8) outside the library. This is the
ask any questions now because you must NOT speak during the test. building opposite the gym.
(9) You can have your own snacks with you and you can buy water
Part 1 and drinks at the museum. No food will be served during our visit.
Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds
(10) Tickets cost £9.50 but as we are a large group, we get a £3 dis-
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds
count, so that's £6.50. Make sure you bring the money at the time
Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds
of the visit if you haven't paid already.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
1 What time is the man's plane leaving? Pause 10 seconds
That is the end of Part Two.
F: What time shall I drive you to the airport?
M: Well, I should be there by 11.00 pm.
Part 3
F: I don't think you need to be that early. That means you will wait
Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds
for two hours!
For each question, choose the correct answer. Look at questions
M: Ok. Let's leave at 11.30. It's only half an hour to get to the
11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds
airport, (1) so I'll have an hour to get to the plane by 13.00.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds You will hear Lee talking to his friend Paula about going to the
cinema.
2 How much does their meal cost? B: Hi Paula. I've got some free tickets so some of us are going to the
M: Well, (2) £50 is expensive for such a small meal! cinema. Are you free tonight?
F: I told you that this is an expensive restaurant! G: Yes, I'd love to come with you. Who else is coming?
M: I know! But we only got a salad and some chicken. The chicken B: I wanted to ask Sarah and her brother but as he's sick, they wouldn't
alone was £35. come - (11) so there'll be three of us from my basketball team and
F: Well, it could be worse. My sister paid over £70 here last week! you.
But they did have a great time! G: So who gave you the free tickets?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds B: (12) 1 saw a school friend on Monday and he told me about a
competition on an online magazine. Who'd think I'd win?
3 What type of house is the woman looking for? G: (12) Lucky you!
M: Let's have a look in the house advertisements, shall we? B: And we can also get some crisps and drinks but (13) no free ice
F: I looked last night. All the houses are either too big or apartments. cream or chocolate unfortunately.
M: (3) 1 think I saw exactly what you want on the internet last night. G: So what are we watching?
It had a lovely garden. B: A popular adventure film's on but (14) I'd rather watch Mandy
F: Well, if it's a one-bedroom house that isn't expensive, I think it'll Down's new film.
be great! G: She's my favourite actress. (14) She makes everyone laugh. I also
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds like love stories but...
B: No, thanks. We'd better watch something we'd both like. Shall we
4 What does the man need to buy? meet at 7 outside the cinema? (15) That'll give us plenty of time
F: Can I help you, Sir? Are you looking for summer clothes? Our before the 7.30 film.
T-shirts are on sale. G: (15) 1 think we should be there at around 6.30 to have time for a
M: Um. No, actually I'm looking for something a bit warmer. coffee too.
F: Well, the trouser department is here, and (4) upstairs is the B: Ok! See you there.
jumper department. My colleagues will be there to help you. Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
M: (4) OK. I'll go upstairs then. Thank you for your help. That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Part 4
5 What was the weather like at the weekend? Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds
F: Hi Jim! Did you have a good weekend in the countryside? For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds
M: Great, thanks. The weather couldn't have been better!
F: Oh, I thought (5) the forecast was for a cloudy rainy weekend in 16 You will hear a woman talking to her friend about her new car.
the South. Why did she sell her last car?
M: (5) Yes, but luckily they were wrong. I spent the whole weekend M: So, you've got a new car, Susan?
outdoors! Not like the last time we were there when it snowed all F: Yeah, do you like it?
day. M: It's great!
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds F: Thanks! I was always late with my old car. It kept breaking down.
That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds (16) 1 had it for 14 years.
M: And you always had to repair it, didn't you?
F: (16) Yeah. I really needed something newer.
Part 2 Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word 17 You will hear two friends talking about the man's future plans.
or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now. You have What is the man going to do?
10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds F: So do you think you've decided?
M: I loved football at school, but it isn't useful for job searching. I've
You will hear a teacher talking to a group of students about a trip.
always dreamt of living in Spain and my friend Luis told me there are
M: I know most of you are interested in going on tomorrow's class
quite a few jobs there. (17) So I guess knowing Spanish will help a
trip so here's everything you need to know about it.
lot. I even thought about going back to university but I couldn't find
As our last visit to The Arts Museum was so popular, (6) I'm glad to
anything I really liked.
say we're going to The Music Museum this time.
~ Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
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18 You will hear a couple talking about a video.
What's the video of? TEST 2
F: Look how happy Lindsay is. They are jumping into the pool and
laughing... Part 1
M: Look, she's racing with Sam (18) to get to the cake first... Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds
F: She really enjoyed it. (18) 1 can't believe she's 12 already. For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds
Remember the summer in Italy? Well, I didn't think we could Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds
have a better time than that.
M: But we certainly did. 1 Who is the woman's teacher?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds F: Oh, look Tom! It's my English teacher over there. I hope he doesn't
come this way.
19 You will hear a woman calling a friend. What's her problem? M: Oh, you mean that man with no hair?
F: I feel awful! (19) 1 got stuck in traffic. There are no buses today. I F: No silly! The one standing next to him, (1) the man with a beard.
couldn't find Harry's phone number so I'm calling you. Do you M: (1) Oh, the other one not wearing glasses?
happen to know if there's any other way to his house? Oxford Street F: (1) Yes, that's him. I haven't finished my project yet. I think he'll
is too busy and I'm afraid I'll get lost if I turn into Madison Road. be mad if he sees me here.
(19) Please start without me. Call me back, will you? Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
2 Which pet does the man have?
M: Oh dear! I forgot to buy food for your fish. I told your mother I
20 You will hear a woman talking to her friend about a present.
What did she get? would, as (2) 1 was going to the pet shop for Ricky's biscuits.
M: Did you get anything nice for your birthday, Mia? F: I think John is going back to the store in the afternoon to get a
new bed for his cat. Maybe he could help you.
F: Well, John got me the best present this year. We're going over
to his parents' house tonight. His whole family is going to be there. M: Ok I'll call him and then (2) I'll take Ricky for a walk.
I think he's going to give me a ring. Anyway, look... Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
M: (20) Oh, that's lovely! Dresses always look great on you!
F: He knows what colour I like and it matches my favourite boots. 3 What is the woman going to order?
M: I'm so hungry! I'm going for a sausage and some chips! The
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
burger here is great, too!
That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds
F: I'm on a diet! I really shouldn't be eating fast food but I'm so tired
of eating salad.
M: Oh come on! Have the same as me. It's delicious.
Part 5 F: (3) Well, I guess I'll have the burger, if you don't mind.
Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Look at questions 21-25 now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds
4 What will the woman buy today?
M: Can I help you Madam?
You will hear Sam talking to her friend Paul about a play.
F: Yes. I would like to buy a shirt for my husband.
What will each person help with?
M: For work, Madam? Or do you want something for the summer?
G: We're getting ready for our end-of-the-year play.
F: (4) Well, something for our summer holidays with stripes would
B: Oh, what are you doing this year, Sam?
be perfect for now. But I'm definitely coming back for work clothes
G: I'm helping with the lights. I want to make sure there'll be no
in the autumn as I see you have wonderful shirts of all sorts.
mistakes.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
B: You'll do great.
G: (21) Marco suggested having some dancers but Ms Jones said no.
5 When will they go to the festival?
(21) So he's finding people to sing in the play.
F: So when are we going to the festival? Monday could be ok for
B: I see.
both of us.
G: (22) Mary did great work as an actress last year but (22) she is
M: It is but the festival is on until Sunday.
deciding what everyone's going to wear this time.
F: (5) What about Friday? I guess it will be less crowded than
B: (23) Robert did that last time, didn't he?
Saturday.
G: Yes, but (23) he's helping with the music now. We need some
M: (5) I'm not sure as I have to work late.
students to play instruments at the play.
F: (5) Don't worry. I can pick you up any time you finish.
B: Is (24) Ivanna helping, too?
M: (5) Ok then.
G: Yes, (24) she's deciding on who's going to act in the play.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
B: Oh, will she be good at that? She took great pictures last time.
That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds
G: Well, she says she likes this now.
B: Ok then, (25) so who's selling tickets?
G: I thought I was going to do that but, as I'm helping with the
Part 2
Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds
lights, (25) Diego is.
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word
B: I guess I should get one from him then.
or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
You have 10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds
That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds
You will hear a man leaving his friend a message about a car.
You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
M: Hi Emir! It's Samuel here. Remember you asked me to look for a
Pause 5 seconds
good car for you? Well, I think I have found one. The ad was on the
You have one more minute. Pause 1minute
college notice board outside the library and I met the woman selling
That is the end of the test.
it at the cafeteria.
The car she's selling is really cheap. She bought it for £5,600, she
was asking for £4,800 but as no one's been interested in it, (6) she'll
give it to you for £4,200.
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The car's quite new. She's only had it for almost a year. (7) She 18 You will hear a woman talking about sailing.
bought it on the 13th of August last year and she wants it gone by How did she learn to sail?
the 30th of the month. F: When I said I wanted to learn how to sail, my friends got really
She says (8) you can call her on 675509872. I think you should call excited and said we'd go on sailing trips together... John told me
her soon or she'll sell it to someone else at this price. about a YouTube sailing channel. Anna suggested taking lessons but
If she doesn't answer, (9) try emailing her at sophieturner@ as they were expensive, I didn't. (18) 1 tried and tried and after a
mail.com. That's S-O-P-H-I-E-T-U-R-N-E-R. couple of months I sailed a boat on my own.
(10) She's free to meet in the evenings as she's usually in class in the Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
mornings. I'm sure you'll find time that suits you both. Let me know
what you think. 19 You will hear a woman talking about her day at work.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds What did she like best?
That is the end of Part Two. Pause 10 seconds F: Work was great today! First, we had a meeting where our boss
talked to us about the company's future plans. We are making an
advertisement about our new smart phone these days and he's
Part 3 really happy about it. (19) He asked me to think of a person to star
Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds in the ad. How exciting! I'm going to meet a celebrity. That's why I
For each question, choose the correct answer. Look at questions love this job.
11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds

You will hear Mona talking to her husband Ken about their holiday. 20 You will hear two friends talking about a flight.
F: I'm so happy I went with you on the camping trip. Why didn't they rest?
M: We really enjoyed it, didn't we? (11) I loved swimming in the M: What a flight! I can't believe we are back from our holiday.
lake. I didn't even mind that we didn't go windsurfing. Maybe next F: Me too. It felt like a long time till we landed. (20) Those kids
time we can go fishing too. didn't stop laughing out loud.
F: Yeah, (12) 1 wasn't sure I was going to like camping but now I know M: I'm sure their parents felt really uncomfortable, especially when
how exciting it is. It makes me unhappy thinking we didn't do it the girl sat in my seat.
sooner. F: Well, I don't know about you but I need some sleep.
M: I knew you'd love it. Wasn't it fun having barbecues? And the Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
day we bought fish and fried it? Amazing! That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds
F: (13) But having egg for breakfast every day was a bit boring.
M: Yeah, we should think of something else next time. (14) And you
should remember to pack a jacket and a sweater too. I was afraid Part 5
you'd catch a cold. Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds
F: It's ok. I always take some medicine with us just to be sure. For each question, choose the correct answer.
M: (15) 1 know but how would you sing when we were around the Look at questions 21-25 now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds
fire if you were sick? What a special night, even better than the day
we swam in the lake. You will hear Tyler talking to his sister Sandra about the sports his
F: I loved the long walks we went on in the countryside. friends want to try. What sport does each friend want to do?
M: They were OK. B: Hey Sandra, today my friends and I talked about which sports
F: I can't wait to do it again! we'd be interested in.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds G: And what do you want to do, Tyler?
That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds B: You know how much I like horses, so I'd love to learn how to ride.
G: Great! So what does (21) Daniel want to do?
B: (21) He loves the sea. His uncle has a boat and he's asked him to
teach him how to sail.
Part 4 G: That's nice. I thought he'd like to surf.
Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds B: No, he's scared. And (22) Barbara likes winter sports. She usually
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds skis on the mountains but she's thinking of trying something a bit
different.
16 You will hear two friends talking about the weekend. What did G: Well, (22) Hasan could teach her how to snowboard.
the man do on Saturday? B: (23) 1 guess and I could teach him how to ride a bike. That's what
F: So did you have fun at the weekend? he wants.
M: Well, Saturday was busy. I woke up early because I had to finish G: Good idea. What about (24) Ingrid? Does she still want to learn
that project for work (16) but my daughter wanted me to drive her how to play tennis?
into town to meet her friends. I thought I had some time to go to B: Sandra, she never wanted to play tennis.
the supermarket but then Sarah called me and said we shouldn't be G: Oh, right. (24) It was table tennis, wasn't it?
late for lunch. B: Yes, and she's going to start practising with (25) Charles.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds G: Oh, and does he want to try anything new?
B: Well, (25) he's meeting his friends at the park tonight to skate.
17 You will hear a boss talking to an employee about work. Why G: Great!
didn't the man come to the office yesterday? Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
M: Mrs Gibbs, can I talk to you about the meeting? That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds
F: Of course, Sam. You missed it yesterday. Are you feeling better?
M: Oh that isn't the reason I wasn't here. (17) Wendy called in sick You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
and I had to go to our store in Brighton. Pause 5 seconds
F: Oh, why didn't George go? You have one more minute. Pause 1minute
M: Actually, he's in Greece for the summer. Anyway... That is the end of the test.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
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The Christmas party is on the twenty fourth of December, (6) but we
TEST 3 have to let Mr Fowler know we're taking part by the 15th of December
so that leaves us just a week to decide. (7) Mr Fowler is expecting to
Part 1 receive videos of the people wishing to enter the competition. I
Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds
thought we could send the video from our summer holiday but then
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds
I remembered the one from Annie's birthday last year. It's much better.
Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds
(8) 1 also found out about a website we could practise on.
It's www.singpros.com. That's spelt S-I-N-G-P-R-O-S.
1 What did they have for lunch?
Anyway, if you're interested (9) we could meet after work at the
F: I'm feeling really hungry! What's for dinner tonight?
West Cafe to talk a bit more about it. It's just opposite the street
M: You ate all that food at lunch! You can't be hungry!
from the post office next to the cinema. So meet you there?
F: Come on. (1) I just had a bit of pizza! You ate most of it! I should
(10) It would be great if we won first prize. That's £180. Even second
have ordered fish and chips. I wouldn't be so hungry now.
prize sounds good at £120.
M: Ok, I guess it wasn't a lot. How about pasta?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
That is the end of Part Two. Pause 10 seconds
2 What did the man want to do at the weekend at the start?
F: Let's do something together this weekend.
Part 3
Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds
M: Um. (2) Well, I had arranged to play football with the guys on
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Saturday.
Look at questions 11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds
F: Well, this weekend you can forget it! I want to go out. I can't stay
in another day! How about the circus? You will hear Mei talking to her friend Haruto about an art exhibition.
M: The circus? That's next weekend. There's a new movie playing. G: Hi Haruto. I went to an art exhibition yesterday!
How about that? B: Did you go with your mum? I know she loves art. Or was it a class
F: Ok then. I'll book tickets online. trip?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds G: Neither, (11) my friend Paul who lives next door asked me to go
with him and his family.
3 How are they going to travel on holiday? B: Didn't it rain on Saturday?
M: I've been thinking... How about changing our holiday plans a bit? G: I thought it would but no. (12) There were clouds in the sky but it
F: Don't tell me you don't want to go to Scotland! It's all booked! was warm.
M: No! Don't panic! (3) But how about driving rather than going by B: I don't really like exhibitions. Some paintings look strange.
train? G: (13) 1 know but I think the paintings were better than the
F: I guess we could, but not by coach. (3) But as my car is too small, photographs. But what was really special were the videos.
let's take yours. B: You'd never see me going to an art exhibition any day soon!
M: Ok then, I should call the railway company. G: You know I'd do anything to avoid finishing my project. I was not
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds keen on the idea. (14) 1 usually find such events a bit boring but
since it was about modern art I thought I'd give it a try.
4 What time is the party? B: So any plans for next week? I know it's your birthday.
F: Hi, Tom! Are you coming to Gill's party at the swimming pool in G: Well, I wanted us to watch Lee Jones sing live at the local park
an hour? but then (15) 1 heard of an art and music festival at the nearby town.
M: I am but isn't it at a quarter to one? That was the time on the B: (15) Sounds better than the singing competition we took part in
invitation at least. last week...
F: Oh, (4) it's been changed to half past one as the cake will arrive Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
later than we thought, at around a quarter past one. That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds
M: Lucky you told me. I was on my way there!
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Part 4
Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds
5 What are they doing today?
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds
M: (5) Would you like to go swimming today?
F: That sounds like a good idea but we haven't played tennis for a 16 You will hear a woman talking to her friend about her holiday.
longtime. And the coach wants to know if we're going to basketball What didn't she like?
practice tonight. M: Hi Diana! Did you enjoy your holiday?
M: (5) 1 know but today it's so hot that the only thing I'd like to do is F: It could have been better, actually.
go to the beach. M: (16) Wasn't the hotel good?
F: (5) Ok but next time I decide what we'll do. F: It was fine and the breakfast they served was ok too. (16) It was
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds iust too far away from the main square.
That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds M: But didn't you have a car to get around?
F: I did but the car park was far and there was traffic all day.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Part 2
Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds 17 You will hear a couple talking at a restaurant.
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word Why won't the woman order a drink?
or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now. M: Would you like some wine?
You have 10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds F: I'd love some but I can't.
M: Don't tell me you've got a stomach ache again... I've got some
You will hear a woman leaving her husband a message about a medicine with me you could take.
competition. F: Actually, no... (17) But I guess I should tell you we need to get the
F: Well Peter, I have a great idea. Why don't we enter the singing kids' room ready soon.
competition at the office Christmas party? It's perfect for us as we M: Are you serious? That's great news. (17) 1 can't wait to be a dad!
can bring the children too. Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
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18 You will hear two friends talking outside a shop.
Why is the man unhappy?
TEST 4
M: (18) Well, I understand that he was trying to sell that smart
phone but he shouldn't have pushed me so much.
Part 1
Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds
F: He really knew what he was talking about so was trying to get
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds
you to buy it with all this information he kept giving you.
Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds
M: I know but did you see the prices? I couldn't buy anything in
that shop, anyway.
1 What day will they meet?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
F: How about dinner sometime this week? There's a great new
restaurant in town.
19 You will hear a woman talking on the phone.
M: Good idea. What's today? Thursday? Because I think I've got an
What is wrong with the dress?
appointment with the dentist.
F: Good morning. I'd like to return a dress. (19) 1 need a bigger size,
F: (1) Actually it's Tuesday. So is tonight good for you then?
I'm afraid. Other than that, it's great. I thought that, since it was
M: Well, I can't on Wednesdays, as I'm working late, (1) so tonight is
cheap it wouldn't look good on me or the colour wouldn't be like
probably best. I'll call you later...
the picture but it was ok. Anyway, is it still available?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
2 How much does the woman pay for the ticket?
20 You will hear a man talking to his wife about her handbag.
F: Hello. Do you have cheap tickets for Paris for tomorrow?
What is the problem?
M: The cheapest is £104, Madam, but I'm afraid they're all sold out.
M: Not again! I never seem able to find anything in here... (20) Why
F: Oh well, I guess I'll have to pay the standard price of £180, then.
do you have to carry such a big bag? And what is that? A book?
M: Actually, we have a special offer of a £40 discount this week. (2)
What do you need a book for at the supermarket? I'm telling you
So that's £140 rather than £180, Madam. Now, if you would just...
I've lost my keys...
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
F: Well, if you stop being in such a hurry, then I could help you. Give
me my bag. See... Here they are... 3 What job does the man do?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds M: Well, my job at the hotel is very difficult at times. Sometimes the
That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds customers have problems with our staff; especially with our waiters
and waitresses.
F: What about the receptionists, then? Do they ever have any
Part 5 problems with the guests?
Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds M: Sometimes yes, but not that often. (3) If anyone needs my help,
For each question, choose the correct answer. they call me and I come right away from my office.
Look at questions 21-25 now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
You will hear Angela talking to her friend Liam about some films 4 What are they watching tonight?
she's watched. What does she say about each film? M: What's on TV tonight?
F: There's a new film about the life of a famous doctor.
B: Hi Angela, have you watched any good films these days? I'd love M: That sounds really interesting. But I think (4) there's also a dance
to rent a DVD tonight. competition.
G: You should get Lost and Found. It's amazing. It has some great F: Oh, yes. What about The Men in Blue? It's a film about the lives
songs, too. of police officers.
B: What about (21) Happy Place? I've heard it's really good. M: Let's watch that next Saturday online, when Jin is here. (4) So
G: Well, (21) the film isn't anything special, but the actors are great, what about now? The competition?
especially the young girl. F: (4) Yes. I think Jin will love The Men in Blue.
B: I see. Didn't you also watch (22) Kids Rock? Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
G: I did. (22) 1 really enjoyed it except for the last part. It was really
strange. 5 What is the weather like now?
B: Oh, ok. Klaus suggested watching (23) Dangerous People. M: (5) Look how great the clouds look in the sky!
G: You could, but you know (23) 1 think adventure films are horrible. F: They do look nice but I prefer the sun. It makes me happy!
B: That's because you're scared to watch something new. But you M: (5) Well, it looks like it's going to rain in a few minutes so no
watched (24) Sunny Summer too. Isn't that an adventure film? clear sky today.
G: Yes, but (24) it will have you laughing all day. The star is so funny. F: I hope so. It hasn't rained in a while and the trees need some
Oh, I almost forgot... The (25) Pop Star is on. water. It'll be sunny at the weekend anyway.
B: Not another teen comedy... Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
G: Well, (25) it's not the usual love story. It's a clever film with lots That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds
of exciting facts about the singer's life.
B: Hm, that doesn't sound boring!
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Part 2
Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word
That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds
or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now.
You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
You have 10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds
Pause 5 seconds
You have one more minute. Pause 1minute
You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists about
That is the end of the test.
their plans for the day.
M: Good morning, everyone. I'm John, your tour guide.
Tomorrow we are going to leave at 9.00 am. (6) Please make sure you
are all at the hotel entrance at 10 to 9. The bus will pick us up from
there.
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I will have all your tickets and you can leave your passports behind. 18 You will hear a couple talking about a new car.
(7) But don't forget your cameras. How will they find out how much it costs?
We will go to the Palace first. Then, we will have an early lunch at a F: (18) 1 wonder how much this car is.
nice restaurant in Hyde Park, next to the lake. (8) There is a good set M: I've already been on the company's website but there was no
menu for £9.95. If you want a drink, you can have anything you like information on it. Maybe we could call your friend John. He knows
for £2.50 at the nearby cafe. Then, in the afternoon, we will go to the everything about cars.
London Eye and the British Museum. After that, you are free to go F: I guess but wouldn't it be better to ask the car company?
shopping until 8.00pm. (9) For the best shops in London visit M: I know... (18) Their manager gave an interview to "Car Wheels".
www.shopspots.com. That's spelt S-H-O-P-S-P-O-T-S. I'll get it from the shop.
(10) At 8.00 we will meet again at the end of Piccadilly Street to Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
return to the hotel for dinner. That's P-I-DOUBLE C-A-D-I-DOUBLE L-Y
Street. I hope you enjoy your day... 19 You will hear two friends talking about a group tour.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds Why will they book a Monday tour?
That is the end of Part Two. Pause 10 seconds F: How about going on that group tour to the city centre today?
M: You know I like to relax on Sundays. Plus today it's too hot to be
outside all day.
Part 3 F: What about tomorrow then? Maybe there's a discount (19) on
Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds weekday tours.
For each question, choose the correct answer. Look at questions M: No, there is no discount, but I guess (19) it'll be easier to get
11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds around when the streets aren't so busy.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
You will hear Amir talking to his colleague Sarah about a company
event. 20 You will hear a woman calling her boss.
M: Hi Sarah, you are coming to the dinner party, aren't you? What does she need to do first?
F: (11) Yeah, now that it's on the 3'd. My daughter's birthday is on F: Hi Mr Johnson. Your secretary told me you need me to come and
the 29th of May so she's having her party on the 1st of June. meet you at the airport to welcome the Japanese business people.
M: Oh ok, what are you wearing? Not your little black dress again. (20) I'll be there as soon as I finish with Sean, the new guy. I am
F: Maybe my new blouse and a skirt? showing him around the building in 20 minutes. I'll tell your
M: (12) Why not the blouse with the brown suit? secretary to call you to let you know I'm leaving. Thanks.
F: We'll see. Now, I've got some great news! (13) 1 talked to Mr Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Larson and he told me he was giving away plane tickets to the That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds
employee of the month. I could take John to Paris.
M: I hope you get them. Booking that appointment with Gin
Sanders was quite a success. Part 5
F: I know. So are you taking the kids to the party? Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds
M: No, I asked my mum to look after them. For each question, choose the correct answer.
F: Me too. (14) It'll just be me and my husband. Look at questions 21-25 now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds
M: Great! You have to be there by 8.00 to take some photographs.
(15) 1 will get to the office at 7.00 as Mr Larson wants me to talk to You will hear Richard talking to Anya about the weather this week.
the others first. I suggested calling them the night before but he said What was the weather like each day of the week?
no. B: Wasn't the weather strange this week? I can't believe it was so
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds hot on Monday that we went to the lake for a boat ride.
That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds G: (21) Tuesday was nice too.
B: (21) Yes, it wasn't as hot as Monday but there weren't any clouds
in the sky.
Part 4 G: It was nothing like (22) Wednesday, was it?
Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds B: No, (22) there was so much wind we couldn't stand outside. I
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds didn't even go to basketball practice.
G: And (23) Thursday was even worse.
16 You will hear a woman talking to a colleague. B: That's right. I wouldn't mind some light rain but (23) there was
Who is she waiting for? thunder all day.
M: Hi Ann, (16) why are you waiting outside the office building? G: But (24) Friday was much better.
F: (16) My husband is picking me up today because I need him to B: Maybe for you but (24) 1 couldn't see where I was going. It made
drive me to the dentist in the city centre. it really hard to ride a bike.
M: I see. Do you think you could take my friend Fay with you, too? G: Who would have thought the weather would change so much on
She's meeting someone from the office in Oxford Street. (25) Saturday, then?
F: Yeah, why not? B: I know. When I woke up and looked out of the window (25)
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds I could not believe everything was white.
G: Let's hope the weather gets better next week.
17 You will hear a man phoning his wife. Why is he phoning her? B: I wouldn't mind if it stayed as it is. No school for me...
M: Hi Sheila. I'm still at work at the moment. If it's ok with you, I'd Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
like to go to Paul's house after work because we want to work on
our project together. Ok? (17) And his wife said you and the kids That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds
could come along later in the evening so that all of us can have You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
some dinner together. Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds You have 1 more minute. Pause 1 minute
That is the end of the test.

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 When you hear the bell, get up from your desks (6) but you mustn't
TEST 5 run anywhere. Leave all your things behind ... yes, that includes
bags, phones, everything.
Part 1 Then, (7) follow the arrows to the nearest fire exit. You will not have
Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds
time to wait for friends or pick things up. There will be no talking,
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds
(8) just move out of the building quickly and quietly. Do not use the
Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds
lifts, take the stairs instead.
Now I am going to tell you where the main meeting points are.
1 What time does Mary start work today?
Everyone on Floor One goes to the park opposite the main building.
M: How about going to the cinema later?
(9) Floor Two, go to the gym. Floor Three, go to the car park behind
F: I'd love to but I'm working nights this week. (1) I start at half-past-
the gym. OK. Got that?
eleven.
(10) Now, the practice will be tomorrow between 9-1.15! Remember,
M: Well, we could go to the early film. It finishes at ten thirty, and we'll continue to work from 2 to the end of the day as usual.
it's only a ten-minute drive from work.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
F: If I'm at work by 11.OOpm, then yes. That gives me half an hour
That is the end of Part Two. Pause 10 seconds
to get changed before I start work.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds

2 When is the school play?

Part 3
Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds
B: Hi Sue! Is everything ready for the play?
For each question, choose the correct answer.
G: Yes! (2) Today is our last meeting with the teacher! The great
Look at questions 11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds
thing is that (2) I'm missing Friday's Maths class!
B: Lucky you! (2) So the big day is tomorrow, then? Is it playing on
You will hear Linda talking to her friend Alex about her new job.
Sunday too?
F: Alex, I'm so excited. I started my new job on Monday.
G: (2) No. Only tomorrow. I hope you can come! Wish me luck!
M: Congratulations! So do you drive there every day?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
F: No need. (11) It's a 10-minute walk and if it rains, I take the bus.
There's a bus stop just outside the office.
3 Where did Shivrang and his friends stay on holiday?
M: You're lucky! I spend so much time and money driving to work,
F: Hi Shivrang! Did you enjoy camping?
but that's not my problem. (12) Now you have left the office, I have
M: Actually, there was a big storm when we arrived and we couldn't
no one to talk to. Everyone's so boring.
sleep in the tent.
F: I know. That's one of the main reasons I left and the money, of
F: Oh no! So, did you stay in a guest-house?
course. £19,500 was good (13) but £22,500 is better and I save
M: (3) We found a very modern hotel that had a room for all four of
another £3,000 as I'm closer to home.
us. A guest-house would be cheaper but there weren't any available
M: Do you still answer calls and send emails?
in the area.
F: (14) 1 do but I also have to be with the manager when he's in a
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
meeting. It's tiring but so much better than sitting at my desk all day.
M: Well Linda, I'd love to do that. I wish Ms Pearce would give us
4 What are they going to do tomorrow?
something new to work on.
B: Shall we meet the others at the skatepark tomorrow?
F: Why don't you talk to her?
G: You know I love going there but it's going to be too hot tomorrow
M: She'd never change her mind. (15) 1 think I'd better do what you
to do something outdoors.
did.
B: We could play basketball in the sports centre.
F: I couldn't agree more...
G: I still think it will be too hot. (4) What about going to the beach?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
B: (4) Ok, good idea. I'll borrow my brother's surfboard.
That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds

5 Where was the woman's phone?

M: What's wrong, dear?
Part 4
Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds
F: I've lost my phone, Liam. I think I left it on the kids' bookshelf this
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds
morning.
M: (5) Look! Here it is. Mary must have taken it again and left it on
16 You will hear a man talking about a film.
the sofa. Shall I put it back on the bookshelf?
Which part didn't he enjoy?
F: Please leave it on the little table in our bedroom and I'll take it
M: Well, the film I watched last night was really interesting! The
with me when I get ready.
main actor's opening words were brilliant. (16) During the next half
M: OK, fine.
hour everything seemed to go a bit slower as the actor tried to
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
show us how life in African villages is. Probably it also felt that way
That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds
because of the music. But towards the end it just kept getting better
and better...
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Part 2
Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds
17 You will hear two friends talking about a festival.
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word
What did the woman think of it?
or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now.
M: I think that art festival we went to yesterday was really terrible.
You have 10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds
I can't believe you made me agree to go.
F: Really? (17) 1 think it was really interesting. We saw things we'd
You will hear a manager talking to his colleagues about fire
never seen before, like that street artist.
practice.
M: I guess it may be interesting for you because you love art.
M: Hello everyone. Now this will take just a minute. As you know
F: Well, what can I say? (17) Normal shows seem awful to me...
tomorrow we are having a fire practice so today I need to tell you
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
what to do.

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18 You will hear a couple talking about a trip to town.
Why are they going to town?
TEST 6
F: Are you ready to leave?
M: I just need to have a snack before going. Driving makes me
Part 1
Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds
hungry.
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds
F: Ok, but don't be late! Your mother is going to wait for us outside
Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds
the department store at 4 and (18) the play is on at 5. That doesn't
leave us much time.
1 Where will Murat meet his friends?
M: Don't worry we'll be on time.
F: So Murat, have you decided what to do on your birthday? Are we
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
meeting at the cafe?
M: Well, perhaps we could do something outdoors. How about the
19 You will hear a coach talking to his players.
local pool?
What is he telling them?
F: The weather won't be good on Sunday. (1) Maybe we should stay
M: Listen carefully everyone! The match against the Tigers is tomor-
in.
row at 7; not 6 as our last game. The Tigers are a stronger team than
M: (1) Ok, I'll make sure I have enough snacks and drinks and I'll invite
the Captains so I need you to do your best. (19) 1 know we usually
everyone for a games night at my house. I'll ask John from the cafe
finish practice around 4, but since this is our last one before the
for some help, too.
match we'll probably stay until 5 or more.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
2 What film will they see?
20 You will hear a man talking to his friend about his neighbour.
F: How about going to see a film?
Who is his neighbour going out with?
M: Great idea! There's that new movie about a train journey through
M: (20) You must have met my neighbour, Mary. She used to work
Siberia.
with James in town. She was his assistant before moving here. So I
F: I was thinking of a nice love story.
was at Antonio's Italian restaurant last night and (20) 1 saw her with
M: We saw one last week! (2) We could see that film about the
my cousin, Roger. I hadn't seen him since our aunt invited us to her
family that lives alone in Alaska.
new place. Anyway, they've been seeing each other for some time
F: (2) Ok, yes, that's a better idea than your first one. Anyway, next
now. I'll tell you more about it at work.
time I choose!
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds
3 What did the woman buy?
G: I am so tired! I've spent all day trying to buy a present for mum!
Part 5 B: Did you get something in the end? I usually buy her a scarf.
Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds
G: She's got loads of those! I wanted to buy her sunglasses but they
For each question, choose the correct answer.
were all too expensive ... (3) and then I saw these gloves.
Look at questions 21-25 now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds
B: (3) Hey! Those are nice! They will keep her really warm. She's got
a pair of sunglasses anyway!
You will hear Jennifer talking to Jin about how their friends were
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
feeling this weekend. What problem did each friend have?
G: I guess I was lucky. I was just feeling a bit down after a busy week.
4 What's for dinner?
B: I know. Did you hear about (21) Sebastian?
M: Mmm... Something smells good!
G: (21) Yes, he fell off his bike and broke his arm. He was in a lot of
F: Yes. I thought I'd do something different from the usual chicken
pain and now he can't write. Luckily, he didn't break his back or his
dish I make for dinner.
leg.
M: Please tell me you're not making soup, are you? It's too hot for
B: And (22) Olivia is hurt, too.
soup!
G: Yes, she tried to carry some heavy boxes and now (22) she can't
F: (4) 1 was thinking a nice Italian pasta dish. How does that sound?
walk without her back hurting. At least she didn't break anything
Or would you rather I roasted some chicken?
like Sebastian.
M: (4) No, pasta will be perfect, dear.
B: And I think (23) Matthew had a temperature.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
G: He didn't but the doctor said he should have some soup.
B: Did his stomach hurt?
5 What needs fixing in the kitchen?
G: (23) No, just for the cold. What about (24) Aisha?
F: Can you phone the Home Fix Company for me?
B: (24) She had to go to the dentist and now she's in less pain.
M: Sure. What's the problem? Not that sink again?
G: That's good to hear. (25) Aren't you feeling any better Jin?
F: Not this time. I need to make a birthday cake tomorrow and (5)
B: I thought I was getting better but I'm still sick.
I can't turn on the oven.
G: You don't look like you still have a cold.
M: Okay! Don't worry. The number is on the fridge, isn't it? I'll
B: I don't. (25) Some of the medicine hurt my stomach. Now I can't
phone now. Maybe they'll give us a discount this time. It's only a
eat anything.
week since they came in for the sink.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds
That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds
You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
Pause 5 seconds
You have 1 more minute. Pause 1 minute
That is the end of the test.
Part 2 17 You will hear a woman talking to a man who works at
Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds a restaurant. What is the woman looking for?
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word F: Hi. My family and I had lunch there an hour ago. We were sitting
or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now. by the window. (17) 1 think I've dropped my wedding ring as I was
You have 10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds taking off my gloves. Could you have a look? Oh, no need to... Sorry... I
had taken it off and put it in my handbag while I was in the bathroom...
You will hear a man telling people about a new cinema. M: That's ok Madam. Have a good day.
M: Village Cinema is opening on the 1St of June and will stay open for Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
the summer till September 15th. So I am here to tell you everything
you need to know about us. 18 You will hear a woman talking about cooking.
The cinema is located opposite Green Park at the corner of Oxford How did she become better at it?
and White Street. If you choose to get there by the underground (6) F: While I was studying away from home, I needed to learn how to
you'll find the cinema on your left next to the playground. If you cook. My mum always said that if I needed help, she'd be there for
get here by car, (7) you can park at the Williams car park about 5 me but her advice never seemed to work for me. I had heard of a
minutes' walk from the cinema. I repeat, that's spelt: W-I-DOUBLE popular chef with his own YouTube channel (18) but what I realised
L-I-A-M-S. Parking is £9.00. after watching a few videos was that I had to do it on my own. And
Programmes for the month can be picked up at the ticket office or that's when I started to improve.
viewed online at www.villagecinema.com. On weekdays, films are Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
shown from 6 to 11.00 pm and (8) on Saturdays and Sundays from 4
to 12.00 pm. Adult tickets cost £9.99. (9) Tickets for children under 19 You will hear a man talking about his hobbies.
the age of 12 cost £6.99. You can also buy group tickets for 10 for Which hobby has he stopped doing?
£85. M: I'm so excited. Sandra has finally agreed to go to the farm with
(10) For more information and special offers call us on 5644300. me on Sundays. It's so much fun growing and picking fruit and
We'll be happy to help. vegetables. (19) She never used to come with me when I brushed
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds and rode the horses so I got tired of being on my own. She only likes
That is the end of Part Two. Pause 10 seconds going to the stadium sometimes to watch our favourite team play.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds

Part 3 20 You will hear a man talking about a department store.

Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds What's new at the department store?
For each question, choose the correct answer. M: Good morning everyone. The sales are on at our clothes depart-
Look at questions 11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds ment. Get your new swimming costume at 50% off. Now, at the food
and drinks department (20) a juice bar has just opened. Taste their
You will hear Gustav talking to a shop assistant about some new
delicious drinks today. Finally, for those who want to buy a new
clothes.
bicycle or repair their old one, visit Tom's Bikes on the second floor.
M: Good morning! I'm looking for some new clothes.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
F: Certainly. Let me show you some jeans. They never go out of fashion.
That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds
This is our most popular design.
M: Oh, thanks. (11) I know most people love jeans but I'd like
something more comfortable, like this pair of trousers, maybe? Part 5
F: Of course. We have them in black and blue. Which one would you Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds
rather try on? For each question, choose the correct answer.
M: I'm afraid neither. (12) 1 find brown matches my shirts better. Look at questions 21-25 now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds
F: I see. (13) We've got these shorts in that colour. But I'm not sure
you could wear them with a shirt. You will hear Luis talking to his sister about some places they
M: That's true but since they're my size I'd like to try them on, please. could go to. What problem is there in each place?
F: Of course. You should also know that they're on sale. They were G: Hey Luis! How about doing something this afternoon? Would you
65 pounds but are now down to 45. (14) Oh sorry, 55 that is. like to play tennis at the local court?
M: I don't carry that much with me but I guess I could come back on B: I'd love to but it's going to rain.
Saturday. G: Well, let's do something indoors. (21) The pool is open at weekends.
F: Unfortunately we'll be closed then. So either later today or on B: (21) No way! Last time I went there the water was green! I'm sure
Monday. they haven't cleaned it yet!
M: Well, I have to go to work in the afternoon and on Fridays we G: There's always (22) the cafe in Elm Square. Let's go for a coffee.
always work late, (15) so it'll have to be after the weekend. B: That's not a good idea on a Saturday! (22) It's full of people! It
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds will take ages to get a seat!
That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds G: Hey! (23) 1 heard there's a good film at the cinema.
B: Sorry, I can't do that this week. (23) It's £8 a ticket and I've got no
Part 4 money left.
Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds G: OK. Well, that leaves (24) the park, but I'm not sure it's warm
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds enough to spend so much time outside.
16 You will hear two colleagues talking together. B: (24) We'd catch a cold. (25) Why don't we stay in? I'll make us
How did the woman come to work today? some coffee and we can listen to music!
M: You're in early. Did you drive here today? G: (25) Well, that's not exciting at all, is it?
F: (16) Actually there were no problems on the underground! Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
M: That doesn't happen often.
F: I know. That's why at first I was thinking about driving as usual. That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds
M: Well, I walked here today. The streets were so busy I would never You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
be here on time if I took the car. Pause 5 seconds
F: Lucky you! You live so close to the office... You have one more minute. Pause 1 minute
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds That is the end of the test.

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Succeed in Cambridge A2 KEY - Practice Tests AUDIOSCRIPTS
(6) Courses start on the twentieth of June so you can choose any
TEST 7 date that suits you until August the 15th. Most students choose
Part 1 courses in the middle of July as the weather's better then.
Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds (7) Courses are available for students who are between eighteen and
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds twenty five years old. (8) But to work there as an assistant during
Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds your studies you have to be at least twenty two. You don't need to
be good at sports or other languages (9) but they need you to speak
1 What did Anastasia have to do yesterday? good English. That's because all classes will be in English.
M: Hi Anastasia. You look tired. What did you do yesterday? Each day you'll get some homework and during your time there
F: (1) I helped my friend Gill do the housework and washing a car is you'll need to do two group projects, one each week.
no easy task. (10) If you're interested, you need to email me at iessviones
M: I know. That's why I only water the plants. ~mail.com, that's J-E-DOUBLE-S-Y-J-O-N-E-S, telling me why you'd
F: Well, that sounds more relaxing. I wish I had done that. (1) But at like to go.
least washing a car is better than picking up the rubbish. Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds That is the end of Part Two. Pause 10 seconds

2 Where does the woman hurt?

M: Are you alright? Part 3
F: I don't feel too good! Since lunch, actually. Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds
M: Have you got a headache again? Or was it the food? A bit too For each question, choose the correct answer.
heavy? Look at questions 11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds
F: Well, actually the food was not so good but that's not it. (2) 1
think I need to go to the dentist. Something's wrong. Anyway, I'd You will hear Monica talking to her brother Pierre about a website.
better take some medicine before I get a headache too. F: I found out about a website that helps you improve your English.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds M: Who told you about it? Sarah from work?
F: (11) Actually I saw an advert during my favourite TV programme,
3 When is the event? English Fun, the one we used to listen to on the radio.
M: Hi! The boss asked me to send invitations for the office dinner M: I got tired of it. It got so boring.
party. Are you coming? F: (12) It's funny you should say that, but the online radio shows are
F: That's in November, right? I'm not sure if I can. nothing like that. (13) Their clever advice has really helped me.
M: (3) Actually it was going to be on 30th November but now it's on M: (13) We should tell Ms Jessica about it. My cousin has a lesson
the 30th of this month! with her today. So do you spend a lot of time on it?
F: Oh, OK. (3) Today's the 13th October so in two weeks, right? F: On Friday I was on it for an hour and a half, (14) yesterday about
M: Yes! So is it ok with you now? three quarters of an hour and today maybe I'll find an hour to read
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds some articles.
M: Are there articles too?
4 What sport are they going to watch now? F: Yes, on different levels and some of them also have a video. If you
F: I'm bored. Let's watch something on TV. are not sure about your English level, you can ask an online teacher.
M: Well. It's sports hour. (4) How about some football? M: (15) The only way I'd read an article is if I were to watch some-
F: We watched Real Madrid play against Manchester United last night. thing about it. So I'm going to contact a teacher on the website and
(4) I'm not watching another match! Let's watch a basketball game. get started.
M: (4) Sorry no basketball tonight. There's volleyball or football F: Great!
now, so I guess the choice is made. But a great basketball game is on Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
tomorrow. Let's not miss it! That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds

5 How much did the girl pay for her coffee? Part 4
B: Let's go to that new cafe on the corner for some coffee! Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds
G: No way! I went last week. (5) 1 paid iust under £3.00 for a coffee! For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds
B: You are joking! I paid £2.00 in London yesterday, and I thought
that was too much! 16 You will hear two friends talking. Where are they?
G: There's the cafe by the cinema! My brother paid £1.00 for coffee M: We were so lucky we got these last-minute tickets.
and a biscuit there. He said it's really good. F: Yeah. (16) But a flight home would be much faster and more
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds comfortable than a train ride. We should have booked earlier,
That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds it was too expensive.
M: It could be worse! Last time we had to catch a bus home. It took us
9 hours to get back and we were too tired to go to work the next day.
Part 2 Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word 17 You will hear a woman talking about her friend.
or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now. What does her friend want?
You have 10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds F: (17) 1 spoke to my friend Delilah, the doctor, and she seemed a bit
worried to me. (17) Her son told her that he was interested in
You will hear a teacher talking to a group of students about a becoming a football player when he finishes school. He's really good
summer course. at football and his coach tells him he could play for an important
F: Most students in this college study in Brighton Summer School team one day. (17) 1 guess Delilah always hoped he would like to do
during the summer holidays and really enjoy it. So I'm going to tell what she does.
you a bit about their summer school. Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds

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18 You will hear a police officer talking to a man.
What's the problem?
TEST 8
F: Good morning Sir! (18) May I see your driving licence? Part 1
M: Of course. (18) 1 just got it last month. Now, look at the instructions for Part One. Pause 5 seconds
F: (18) Well, that explains it. Please stay away from motorways for For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 2 seconds
some time. You almost had an accident back there. Look at question 1. Pause 5 seconds
M: But I wasn't going fast.
F: Going fast is not the only reason why someone may have an 1 When is the Christmas office party?
accident. Have a good day! M: I'm trying to decide when to do the meeting with the English.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds I was thinking of Friday.
F: Not a good idea. The Christmas party is that weekend.
19 You will hear a woman talking to her son about school. M: Oh! You mean everyone will be getting ready for it?
What is she telling him? F: Exactly! (1) It's also Mr Johnson's birthday on Saturday and his
F: (19) 1 know after your dad lost his job, you've been trying to help assistant is thinking of surprising him with a cake. (1) And the
us by working in the cafe in the afternoons but I'm really worried following day is the office party. So we'd better think of a different
about your school work. (19) Your teacher has called us and she date.
wanted us to tell her why you are always so tired. (19) 1 explained Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
but she said she wasn't sure you should keep doing this and I think I
agree with her. 2 What will the boy do at the youth club on Fridays?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds B: Hi! I'd like to join the youth club. What do you do here?
G: Loads of things: singing, reading, games, sports. What do you enjoy?
20 You will hear two colleagues talking at the office. B: I like reading and art.
Why is the man tired? G: Well, we have reading classes on Wednesdays at 4.00. Oh, (2)
F: Hey Omar, you look really tired. Did you stay up late to finish the and Fridays is great for you! There's a music class at 6.00 and right
talk we had to prepare? after a painting class.
M: Actually, (20) my train was delayed so I didn't get home until B: (2) Well, I'm not that good at singing so the other two classes
after 10. At least I did most of the work at the station and the rest on seem great.
the train. Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
F: Well, you are done with it now. I still have to write another 200
words. 3 What is the woman going to get her sister for her birthday?
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds F: It's Dina's birthday on Saturday. I'm going to get her a present
That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds tomorrow.
M: She likes photography, right? (3) So I guess you'll get her a
camera!
Part 5 F: (3) Actually she takes most photos on her phone, but yes, she
Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds needs one.
For each question, choose the correct answer. M: OK. You get that and I'll buy her a book on photography. I think
Look at questions 21-25 now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds she'll love it.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
You will hear Sophia talking to her friend about the presents that
she got on her birthday. What did each person give her? 4 Where has the girl left her trainers?
B: Did you have fun at your party Sophia? F: Have you seen my trainers? They're usually in the cupboard
G: Yes, I got so many great presents. I got this keyboard from my under the stairs, but they aren't there now.
mum. She knew I had trouble typing on my old computer. M: You were wearing them yesterday.
B: What did (21) your Dad get you? F: Yeah, I drove to the gym so I had them on.
G: (21) He bought me this. Now I can call and text all my friends. M: Ah yes, I remember! I saw them outside the bedroom window.
B: That's great but I thought you wanted a new laptop. F: Those aren't mine, John. Oh wait... (4) My gym bag is still in the car.
G: I did, but what (22) my grandpa got me is even better. I can now Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
carry my new tablet around more easily.
B: What about (23) your sister? She was thinking about signing you 5 How much are the concert tickets?
up for music lessons. M: Your favourite group is playing at the stadium next week.
G: I know but (23) she arranged for us to see our favourite singer F: I know! But I've heard the tickets are £14.45 each!
live. M: No way, not even famous groups charge that much! You must have
B: And what did (24) Lucas get you? heard something wrong! Maybe £5.00 is closer to it! Let's look it up!
G: (24) This lovely golden heart to wear around my neck. F: Yes. Here we are. You were right. (5) They are lust under £5.00.
B: Oh, it's pretty. And it matches (25) your aunt's present. That's great, we are definitely going!
G: Yeah, it does. Oh... (25) I think I should try it on my middle finger. Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
B: Yeah, it's better that way. That is the end of Part One. Pause 10 seconds
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Part 2
That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds Now look at Part Two. Pause 5 seconds
You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet. For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word
Pause 5 seconds or a number or a date or a time. Look at questions 6-10 now.
You have one more minute. Pause 1minute You have 10 seconds. Pause 10 seconds
That is the end of the test.
You will hear a woman leaving her colleague a message about a
meeting.
F: Hi Vladimir, it's Sonia from work. We missed you today at the
office. So next Monday we're having the meeting for the new office
design. Mr Fowler asked everyone for ideas.

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(6) So we must make notes and then email them to Mr Fowler. On What has changed?
the day of the meeting we'll also give a short talk based on our F: Hi everyone. You know the English writing class starts on Monday
notes in front of everyone. Our talk shouldn't be longer than at 5.00. I expect everyone to be here at 4.00 at the latest. We need
3 minutes (7) as the whole meeting should take no more than 45 you to pay for your books before class so remember to bring 15
minutes. That will give all of us some time to talk and then around pounds with you. (18) Mr Johnson, and not Mr Williams, will be
15 minutes for us to decide on the best ideas. here with you during these four weeks. Thank you.
(8) If you need help, you can go online at www.officedes.com. That's Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
O-DOUBLE F-I-C-E-D-E-S.com. It's got great ideas for small offices.
Oh, I almost forgot. (9) Could you talk to Anna and let her know 19 You will hear a woman talking to her friend about her house.
about this as I'm already late for my tennis class. What's the problem with the house?
Make sure you are ready by Friday the first of October so that we'll F: I thought I could easily sell the house. It's a three-bedroom
have the weekend to go over our ideas (10) before Monday the 4°'. house, perfect for a family. And if you ask me, it's quite cheap for a
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds house in such a good neighbourhood. (19) 1 understand that the
That is the end of Part Two. Pause 10 seconds house was built in the 1980s but still I think that no one could find a
more comfortable place for their family.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
Part 3
Now look at Part Three. Pause 5 seconds 20 You will hear a man talking about a job. Why didn't he get it?
For each question, choose the correct answer. M: I can't believe I didn't get that job. I am always on time and I
Look at questions 11-15 now. You have 20 seconds. Pause 20 seconds have a lot of experience working as a manager. There aren't many
people who can do this job as well as me. You have to work long
You will hear Sammy talking to her boyfriend Joshua about a trip hours and most people don't want to do that. (20) It's such a pity
to London. that there was so much traffic the day of the meeting.
M: Are you excited about London, Sammy? Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
F: Yes and no. (11) It's such a pity you have to work. That is the end of Part Four. Pause 10 seconds
M: Your sister is going to be with you and that girl from your office.
F: But you could drive us there. (12) Now we'll be stuck on the train.
Too bad going by air was so expensive. Part 5
M: So have you booked a room? Now look at Part Five. Pause 5 seconds
F: Yes, at a hotel in the city centre. There's a bus stop just across the For each question, choose the correct answer. Look at questions 21-25
street and the underground's near. But I still have to find out more now. You have 15 seconds. Pause 15 seconds
about the city.
M: Don't worry. (13) There are many online London guides. You will hear Daniel talking to his English teacher about his holiday.
F: (13) 1 hope I don't forget to get one of those. When did you last Where did he go on each day of the week?
go to London, Joshua? F: Did you enjoy Italy, Daniel?
M: Just a year ago. Sammy, you'll love the local dishes and the B: Yes, Miss. We visited lots of great places. On Monday we went
people. (14) But the sights are amazing. for a walk by the river and took some photos from high above.
F: But isn't it expensive to visit them? F: So what did you do (21) on Tuesday?
M: If you book before getting there, no. That way you'll also avoid B: (21) We saw where the king and queen used to live many years
waiting. London sights get really crowded. (15) But for me, the only ago. We also walked in the gardens.
thing that can ruin a day in London is rain. F: Great! Did you see any paintings (22) on Wednesday?
F: Let's hope for some sun, then. B: My sister was bored so (22) we watched a play instead.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds F: What about (23) Thursday? I know you wanted to see some
That is the end of Part Three. Pause 10 seconds animals.
B: I did but when we got there it was closed, so (23) we visited a
place where they make chocolate. The building is 100 years old.
Part 4 F: Did you drink any hot chocolate, too?
Now look at Part Four. Pause 5 seconds B: Yes, (24) the next day we sat in a lovely cafe in the city centre
For each question, choose the correct answer. Pause 5 seconds square. People walked by all day.
F: And (25) on the last day of your holiday?
16 You will hear a woman talking to her friend about her new boss. B: We were really tired on Saturday so (25) we iust went for a walk
What does the woman like about him? among the trees.
F: Our new boss came to work this morning. He looks like our friend Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
John, but he isn't half as funny as him. Anyway, he told us he has
just finished university and he's happy to share his ideas with us. That is the end of Part Five. Pause 2 seconds
M: Well, that's good. You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
F: (16) Yeah, he seemed to be glad to work with us. Not like our last Pause 5 seconds
boss. I was worried every time I had to talk with him. You have one more minute. Pause 1 minute
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds That is the end of the test.

17 You will hear a man talking about a basketball match.

How did he feel after the match?
M: I had been waiting for that match for a month. I had trained
really hard. It was so tiring going to practice every day. I thought
we could easily win. Then, our best player got sick. That made me
worry but we all did our best. (17) Now, I'm iust mad. I can't believe
we lost. We were better than them.
Pause 5 seconds Now listen again. Repeat Pause 5 seconds
18 You will hear a teacher talking about a lesson.

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Writing
Tutor

Speaking
Tutor
 Writing Tutor
Part 6 - Question 31
You want to go to the cinema on Saturday with your English friend Adam. Write an email to Adam.
Write 25 words or more.

Part 6 WRITING TUTOR

SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31
Writing Tips for Part 6
• Hi Adam,
Read the instructions carefully.
• Look at WHAT TYPE of message you are sending.
Would you like to come to the cinema with me
• Make sure WHO you will send the message to.
on Saturday? There's a really funny comedy
• Look at WHAT you need to put in the message and think on, and I know how much you like comedies. If
about what you are going to say.
you want to see it, I'll pick you up from your
• You must write some text for ALL THREE instructions. house at 5pm. Let me know today.
• Write your message on a different piece of paper and when
you are happy with it, write it on your answer sheet. Tom

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas

• Ask Adam if he wants to go to the cinema with you Useful Vocabulary
on Saturday.
* Use phrases like:
• Say what film you want to see, and say something Would you like to...? What about going to...?
about the film. * Use vocabulary relating to films:
• Say how you can get to the cinema. funny, scary, comedy, horror film
* Use phrases like:
get there by bus/by train, walk there,
cycle there, pick you up

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32
Writing Tips for Part 7
• Read the instructions carefully. Jane met Dan outside. The weather was bad.
Jane was holding an umbrella because it was
• Look at the three pictures and decide what is happening in
each of them. raining a lot. Then they decided to go inside and
• Think about what information you will need. play chess. The weather was still bad. It was still
• You must use information from all three pictures. raining. Then they felt bored playing chess and
they decided to go to the cinema.
• Write your ideas on a different piece of paper before writing
on the answer sheet.

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas

Useful Vocabulary
• Write where the children were and what they were doing
* Use words relating to weather:
in the first picture.
rain, rainy, windy, wet umbrella, bad weather
• Write about the weather.
• Write what they were doing in the second picture. * Use phrases like:
• Write what they decided to do in the end. it was raining hard/heavily/a lot
* Use phrases like:
they went inside, they decided to play chess
/play a board game/go to the cinema

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TEST 2
Part 6 - Question 31
Read the email from your English friend Avril.
Write an email to Avril and answer his questions. Write 25 words or more.

Part 6 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31

* Use phrases like: Hi Avril,

you (don't) need to, come back, do homework
Thanks for doing this. Sorry for not being
* Use phrases like:
at home. My grandma wasn't well so we
thanks for, sorry for, see you tomorrow, see you
all went to her house. You don't need to
at school
come back. I've already done my home-
work, so I don't need the book. See you
at school tomorrow.
Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas
Adam
• Say thank you to Avril.
• Explain why you were not at home.
• Tell Avril that you (don't) need him to come back.
• Say if you have done your homework and if you need
the book.

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary
SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32
* Use phrases like:
pick up the rubbish, go to the dentist,
Harry picked up the rubbish from the gar-
have an appointment, go back home
den. Then he went to the dentist. Probably
* Use words/phrases relating to cooking:
he had an appointment with her. Then he
prepare the vegetables, prepare/cook dinner,
went back home and helped his mother to
make a soup
cook. He was cutting mushrooms. Maybe
* Use words like:
they were making a soup.
First, Then, Next Maybe, Probably, Finally

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas

• Give the boy a name.
• Write where the boy was, and what he did/was doing
there.
• Write where the boy was in the second picture.
• Write why the boy was in the kitchen, in the third picture,
and say what he was doing there.

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TEST 3
Part 6 - Question 31
You want some help from your English friend Patrick. Write an email to Patrick.
Write 25 words or more.

Part 6 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31

* Use phrases like: Hi Patrick,

have a problem, be in class, come to my/your house
* Use words/phrases relating to homework: How are you? I have a problem. I can't do my
difficult, don't understand, maths, homework, maths homework because I wasn't in class
do homework, have a problem with my homework yesterday. Can you please help me? If it's OK
with you, I can come to your house tonight.

Thanks,
Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas Petro
• Tell Patrick what your problem is with your homework.
• Ask him to help you.
• Say where you could meet.

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary
* Use phrases like:
SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32
go on a school trip, by coach, be alone, get lost
* Use vocabulary relating to school trips:
Sophia and her classmates were going on a
bus, coach, train, visit travel, museum,
school trip by coach. She was holding her
old/beautiful things, classmates
schoolbag in her hands. They visited a mu-
seum. Sophia was holding a piece of paper
in her hands. Maybe she was reading she's
Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas reading some information about what they
saw. Then Sophia was in another room and
• Write where the girl was, and what she was doing there.
she was alone. Maybe she got lost.
• Write who the other children were.
• Write where the girl was in the second picture. What kind
of place was it? Write what she was doing there.
• Write where the girl was in the third picture. Say why you
think she was alone there.

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TEST 4
Part 6 - Question 31
You want to go shopping on Monday with your English friend John. Write an email to John.
Write 25 words or more.

P;
Part 6 WRITING TUTOR

SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31

Useful Vocabulary
Use phrases like: Hi John,
I'm going shopping, I'd like to go shopping, I'd like to buy
Use vocabulary relating to shopping: How are you today? Hope you are feeling better.
a pair of shoes/trainers/trousers, clothes, shop, market, You said you wanted a pair of trainers. I'm going
town centre shopping on Monday. Why don't you come with
me? I want to buy a pair of trainers too. I can
Use vocabulary relating to transport:
meet you at the train station at 5 pm if that's OK
by car, by train, by bus, cycle, ride a bike, walk, on foot
with you. Let me know.

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas Mohammed

• Ask John how he is.

• Tell John that you are going shopping on Monday to buy
something.
• Ask him to come with you. Say that he can buy
something too.
• Tell John how you can get there.

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary
* Use phrases like: SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32
school project, do homework, school library,
find information A teacher wrote the topic of a school
* Use vocabulary relating to school: project on the board. Mary and Nick
school, teacher, board, project, homework, facts, were trying to think about famous
books, online, library
sights to write about. Then they decided
to go to the school library to find more
information about their school project.
Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas
• Write what the teacher asked the students to do.
• Write what the students were thinking about in the
second picture.
• Finally, write why they decided to go to the library.

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TEST 5
Part 6 - Question 31
You are going to move to a new town where your English friend Alfie lives. Write an email to Alfie.
Write 25 words or more.

Part 6 WRITING TUTOR r

v. a

Useful Vocabulary SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31

* Use phrases like: Hi Alfie,

some good news, move to a new town / move to your town
* Use phrases relating to meeting someone: I've got some good news. We're moving to your
we can meet at the station/outside my house town, on the 2nd of August. You see, my dad's
Why don't we meet at...? Would you like to meet at...? going to work as a teacher in one of the schools
there.
What day is best for you?
Can we meet at the first weekend after the 2nd of
August? Let me know.

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas lemma

• Tell Alfie that you have some good news / you are moving
to his town.
• Explain why you are moving.
• Ask him if he wants to meet you / when he can meet you.

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary
* Use vocabulary relating to preparing for a trip: SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32
choose, clothes, jacket comfortable, phrase book, Paul was trying to choose what clothes
language, phrases he would take with him on his trip. Then
* Use phrases relating to travelling/trips: he read a book to learn some important
go on a trip, go on a tour, tour guide, phrases in the local language of the
give information, a group of people/students country he was going to. Finally, he went
to the coach station. There, he met the
tour guide and his group. The tour guide
gave them some information, and Paul
Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas
listened carefully.
• Give the boy a name. Say why he was preparing his clothes.
• Then say why he was reading the (French) phrase book.
• Say that he went to the coach station, who he met, and
what he did there.

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TEST 6
Part 6 - Question 31
You want to go to the sports centre with your English friend Jane. Write an email to Jane.
Write 25 words or more.

Part 6 WRITING TUTOR

SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31
Useful Vocabulary
* Use phrases like: Jane,
Would you like to ... ? Can you come to...?
Why don't you come to ... ? Would you like to come to the sports centre
on Saturday? I thought maybe we could play
* Use vocabulary relating to sports:
tennis together. There is a tennis coach too
play football/basketball/volleyball/tennis,
and he's very good. After that, we can go to
go to the gym, exercise
the cafe there. They make very nice coffee.
* Use phrases like:
after that then, next, finally, after the tennis, Sarah
after the gym, afterwards

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas

• Ask Jane if she would like to come to the sports centre
on Saturday/Sunday...
• Tell her what you can do there.
• Say that you will do something nice afterwards,
for example, you will meet friends or go to a cafe.

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32

* Use words relating to talking:
talk about (a problem), discuss (a problem), Peter and John were talking about some
decide (to do something) dogs that are hungry in their neighbourhood.
* Use words and phrases relating to dogs and their food: Then Peter bought some dog food from a
be/feel hungry, be/feel happy, buy dog food, shop. One hour later, Peter and John gave
give food to the dogs food to the hungry dogs. The dogs were very
happy.

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas

• Give the boys names and say what they were talking
about. Explain why.
• Then, say what the boy in picture 2 bought.
• Finally say what the boys did in picture 3 and how the
dogs felt.

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TEST 7
Part 6 - Question 31
Read the email from your English friend Michael. Write an email to Michael and answer his questions.
Write 25 words or more.

Part 6 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31

* Use vocabulary relating to holiday:

Hi Michael,
travel, go there by car/train/coach/plane/boat,
hotel, camping
Here is some information: I went to London with
* Use can use adjectives like: my cousin Mary. We went there by plane. We
amazing, interesting, fantastic, great, wonderful stayed in a small hotel near the London Eye. We
saw a lot of interesting places. It was an amazing
experience.
Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas
Tim
• Say where you went on holiday last year.
• Say who you went with, and how you got there.
• Say what you did there, and if you liked it.

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary
* Use vocabulary relating to studying: SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32
do homework, study, write, do maths, read English
* Use phrases like: Kim was doing her homework. When she
take a photo, take photos, return home, go back home, finished her homework, she went to the
draw a picture, paint a picture park to meet her friends. She took a photo
of them. Then she returned home and she
drew a picture of a man that she probably
saw in the park.
Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas
• Give the girl a name. Say that she was doing her
homework/studying.
• Then say where she met her friends, and what she
did there.
• Finally, say what she did when she went back home.

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TEST 8
Part 6 - Question 31
Read the email from your English friend Paul. Write an email to Paul and answer the questions.
Write 25 words or more.

Part 6 WRITING TUTOR

SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 31
Useful Vocabulary
Hi,
* Use phrases like:
Thanks for inviting me to the barbecue. I
thanks for the invitation, thanks for inviting me to,
love burgers and chicken but I don't like
I like/don't like
fish. And as you know my favourite drink is
* Use vocabulary relating to food/drink: orange juice. I can come to your house
meat fish, vegetables, fruit dessert water, juice after 6 pm. Is that OK with you?
I will bring a dessert.

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas Tim

• Thank Paul for inviting you.

• Say what food you like / don't like, and say what you would
like to drink.
• Say when you will be able to get there.
(Offer to bring something)

Part 7 - Question 32
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.

I Part 7 WRITING TUTOR

Useful Vocabulary
* Use phrases like: SAMPLE ANSWER - Question 32
invite somebody to the cinema, ask somebody
to go to the cinema Jane was talking on the phone with her friend
What about going to the cinema? Would you like Vicky. Vicky invited her to go to the cinema.
to go to the cinema? Then Jane's mum was in her room. She was
holding Jane's test. She was shouting at her
* Use vocabulary relating to school tests:
because she got a bad mark. She probably told
do a test, do well, good/bad marks
Jane that she couldn't go out. Then Jane
* Use phrases like: stayed at home and she did her homework.
stay in, can't go out, stay at home

Suggested Structure & Writing Ideas

• Give the girl a name. Say that she was talking to a friend
[give her a name] on the phone.
• Say what they were planning to do.
• Say that her mother came into her room. Explain the problem.
• Say why the girl had to stay in.

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 Shopping
PRACTICE TEST 1 la. Match the questions with their answers.
Part 1
Phase 1 About you
04; 1. What things do you like buying?
2. Where do you usually go shopping?
1a. Complete the gaps.

work student I'm study

~a 3. How often do you go shopping?
4. Who do you like going shopping with?
from Spain live name's
a. I usually go to the shopping centre because it's not far
from my home.
1. George.
b. I like going shopping with my friend John as he always
2. My George. carries the shopping bags for me.
3. I as a waiter. c. I usually go shopping every Friday after work.
4. I come Spain. d. I like buying clothes and shoes.
5. I'm from
1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.
6. I in a small town near Athens.
7. I at University of Edinburgh.
Extended Response
8. I 'm a at St George's college.
2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.

lb. Now write sentences about you. going sells inside both
My work cheap open sweets
(name).
I (work/studies).
I live (town). My favourite shop is in the town centre and it (1)
I come (country). ice cream. I like (2) there with my friends on
Sundays after cinema. I really like banana ice cream. It also
sells cakes and (3) Everything in that shop is very
Phase 2
(4) and fresh. There are many tables that you can
Friends sit (5) or outside the shop. It is (6)
la. Match the questions with their answers. every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (7) adults and
children like this place. People that (8) there are
1. How often do you see your friends?
very kind and helpful.
2. What do you enjoy doing with your friends?
3. Where do your friends live?
4. When do you usually see your friends?
Part 2
Different hobbies
a. I usually see my friends at weekends. Phase 1
b. Most of my friends live near my house. 1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only.
c. I enjoy playing basketball with my friends. a. I like playing video game and I usually play with my cousins
d. I meet my friends every Monday after school. when I visit my aunt's house.
b. I don't like dancing. It's enough difficult. Can you dance?
1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4. c. I don't like collecting stamps, I prefer doing another things.
Do you enjoy collecting stamps?
Extended Response d. I enjoy learning to play guitar at home.
e. I don't like take photographs. What about you?
1. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. f. I'm not sure what I can tell about this picture.
like large youngest very g. I really like picking up stamps.
always is lives kind h. I enjoy playing video games in my own.

a.
My favourite friend's name (1) Haruto. He
(2) next to my house. He's very nice and b.
(3) He's also a (4) good student c•
and he (5) helps me do the homework. He's got d.
a (6) family. He's got two sisters and two e.
brothers. He's the (7) of all. I really (8) f.
him. g•
h.
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2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences. 2. Do you prefer doing your hobby indoors or outdoors?
Then, tick the sentences that you agree with. a. I like going out with my friends because we have a
great time together.
I agree b. I don't like staying in, it's boring. When I have free time,
1. I think that taking photographs is fun I go out and do different hobbies, like playing basketball.
because d
c. I love staying indoors, so when I have free time, I stay
2. I don't think that taking photographs is in and learn how to play the piano.
fun because d. (other)
3. Playing video games is interesting
because
4. I don't think that playing video games
is interesting because
5. Dancing is useful
6. I think that it isn't hard to learn to play
the guitar,
PRACTICE TEST 2
7. Some people think that learning
to play the guitar is hard Part 1
8. I think that collecting stamps is Phase 2
expensive
Food
la. Match the questions with their answers.
a. you look at them after some years you remember bad
things.
1. What do you usually have for breakfast?
b. if you don't like going to the gym.
c. but I think that those people have never played a 2. What do you like drinking with your meals?
musical instrument on their own. 3. Where do you have lunch on weekdays?
d. you can always remember the places you have visited. 4. When do you usually have dinner?
e. but you also need to have talent.
f. if you play a lot you can also learn many new words a. Every day I have dinner at about 8 o'clock.
from a foreign language. b. On weekdays I have lunch at the office.
g. because you have to pay a lot of money to buy some of c. I like drinking a glass of water with my meals.
them. d. I usually eat an apple and a banana.
h. you always do the same things.

2b. Now compare your answers with your partner's answers.

lb. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.
Example:
1 think that taking photographs is fun because you can always Extended Response
remember the places you have visited. What do you think?
- Well, 1 agree/disagree because ... 2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.

college have the moment

2c. Now complete the box about your favourite activity.
they started was me
My favourite hobby is because
I love mushrooms. I remember how it (1) I was
in (2) first year of (3) and I
Phase 2 (4) sick. But my friend Dina made (5)
Choose the right answer(s) for you. Then, compare your answers with eat mushroom soup! I will never forget that (6)
your partner's answers. it was delicious! 1 (7) loved mushrooms since then.
1. Do you prefer doing your hobby alone or with friends? I even like the way (8) look.
Why?
a. I like doing my hobby with my friends because it's
more exciting doing things with other people.
b. I like doing my hobby with my friends because we can
do whatever we want.
c. I don't like doing my hobby alone. It's also safer if I am
with other people, like my friends.
d. I like doing my hobby on my own, because I can do all
the things I want. When my friends are there, we find it
difficult to agree.
e. (other)
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Going out 2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences. Then, tick
the sentences that you agree with.
Ia. Match the questions with their answers.
I agree
1. When do you usually go out? 1. I think that beach holidays are
2. What do you like doing when you go out? expensive because d
3. Who do you go out with? 2. I don't think that beach holidays
4. Where do you usually go when you go out? are expensive because
3. Skiing is dangerous because
a. I usually go out with my friends as well as my colleagues. 4. I don't think that skiing is dangerous if
b. I usually go to the cinema or to the local cafe. 5. Holidays in the countryside are boring
c. I usually go out on Friday evenings. 6. I think that holidays in the countryside
d. I like meeting my friends or visiting art galleries. aren't boring
7. Some people think that camping
lb. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4. holidays are fun
8. I think that city holidays are very
interesting,
Extended Response
2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. a. if you want you can sleep in a tent near the sea as most
of the time the weather is very good.
take concerts especially share b. if the countryside is far away from a town centre.
time the when stage c. but I think that those people don't know the dangers
about camping.
I like sports, (1) tennis. So (2) I go out d. hotel prices near the sea are very high during the
summer months.
I usually go to (3) tennis club and I play tennis with
e. but you need to have some friends with you to have fun.
my friends. We have a great (4) I also like going to f. if you have an accident, it's difficult to find a doctor in
music (5) and listen to my favourite singers singing the mountains.
on (6) I always (7) photos of them that 1 g. because you can do many things such as shopping,
sightseeing etc.
(8) with my friends on Facebook.
h. you have the right equipment with you as well as a
teacher to help you.
Part 2
2b. Now complete the box about your favourite job.
Different types of holidays
Phase 1 I like best, because
1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only.

Phase 2
a. I'm not sure what's in the picture. It could be big city.
Choose the right answer(s) for you. Then, compare your answers with
b. I'd like to visit an island during my holidays. And if the your partner's answers.
weather will be good, I can go swimming.
c. The other problem is that I'm scared for skiing. 1. Do you prefer going on holiday with your family or with
your friends? Why?
What about you?
a. I like going on holiday with my friends because we play
d. I think skiing is difficult, is it?
games together.
e. Do you like walking the countryside?
b. I like going on holiday with my friends because I can go
f. It's not clean what's in the picture.
to bed what time I want.
g. Would you like to visit a big city in future?
c. I don't like going on holiday with my parents. They
h. I don't really like camp. don't let me stay out late at night.
d. I like going on holiday with my parents, because I can
a. do all the things I want to as they always pay
b. everything to me.
e. (other)

C. 2. Do you prefer winter or summer holidays? Why?

d. a. I'm the type of person who loves summer holidays.
e.
I like hot weather and swimming in the sea.
b. I really like summer holidays because I can go camping
f. without getting wet.
g• c. I enjoy skiing so I prefer winter holidays in the mountains.
h. d. I don't really mind if I have good friends or family with me.
e. (other)

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Part 1
Phase 2
Shopping Extended Response
1a. Match the questions with their answers. 2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.
1. What do you like buying?
on is in acts
2. Who do you go shopping with? well stars born favourite
3. What's the best thing you've bought this year?
4. Where do you usually go shopping? My (1) actor (2) called Mathew Hanks.
He's (3) known all over the world. He was
a. I usually go to the shopping centre because it's not far
(4) in California (5) 1989. He's one
from my home.
b. I usually go shopping with my cousin Teressa. of the greatest Hollywood's (6) He's got something
c. The best thing that I've bought this year is my new tablet. in his look, that makes you sit (7) the chair without
d. I like buying clothes and shoes. moving when he (8)

lb. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.
Part 2
Extended Response Different types of transport

2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. Phase 1

1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only.
ago pair much for
realised have last to
a. I'm not sure about this picture. Do you think it's train?
of trainers (2) week. I went b. Do you usually travel with car to go to work?
I bought a (1)
but they didn't c. I don't mind travel by bus if we have to go far away.
to the shoe shop two weeks (3)
the colour I wanted. They said that they d. I like using boats to travel to another countries, because
(4)
boats are comfortable.
needed (5) order them and that I would have to
e. I don't usually use my bicycle to go to work because is so
wait (6) a week. I liked them so (7) that
slow! What about you?
I agreed to wait. But when I bought them 1 (8) that
f. I have to take the bus or the train to get to work and
they were not comfortable at all. I think this is the worst thing I don't like them, especially when are late.
I've ever bought.

a.
Films
1a. Match the questions with their answers. b.
C.
1. What kind of films do you like watching?
d.
2. Where do you like watching films?
3. Who do usually watch films with?
4. What kind of films does your best friend like? e.

a. Ann, who is my best friend, likes watching comedies. f.

b. I watch films with my best friend because we like the
same films.
C. I really like horror films.
d. I like watching films at the cinema.

lb. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.

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Succeed A2 KEY

in
2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences.
Then, tick the sentences that you agree with. PRACTICE TEST 4
I..
I agree Part 1
1. Travelling by train is expensive in my town Phase 2
2. I don't think travelling by boat is boring
Music
3. Travelling by car is fun because
Ia. Match the questions with their answers.
4. I don't think that cycling is dangerous
5. I think that travelling by bus is cheap 1. What kind of music do you like?
2. What time of the day do you usually
a. if you travel with friends, especially if you have some listen to music?
snacks with you. 3. Where do you listen to music?
b. but it can be cheaper if you get a travel card. 4. How often do you listen to music?
c. it's your car so you can stop wherever and whenever
you want. a. I listen to music before I go to bed at night.
d. if you wear a helmet. b. I listen to music every day except Mondays because
e. but sometimes you have to wait a lot at the bus stop. I have a lot of work to do.
c. I like pop music.
2b. Now compare your answers with your partner's answers. d. I usually listen to music in my bedroom.

Example:
- Travelling by train is expensive in my town but it can be cheaper lb. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.
if you get a travel card. What about your town?

2c. Now complete the box about your favourite thing to do at a party. Extended Response
2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.

I enjoy using the car most because told they stage is

song with gives them

My favourite musician's name (1) John Parker.

Phase 2 He's a singer, dancer and (2) writer. I like his songs
Choose the right answer(s) for you. Then, compare your answers with very much. Every time I listen to (3) I feel excited.
your partner's answers. A lot of strange stories are (4) about John. It's
1. Do you prefer to travel alone or with your friends? Why? difficult to decide if (5) are true or not. John
a. I prefer travelling with my friends because we talk never (6) interviews and very few times you'll see
a lot while travelling. him (7) other people, except on (8)
b. I like travelling with my friends, especially if we go far
away, because I know that I have someone to help me
Hobbies
when I have a problem.
c. I don't like travelling alone. It's also safer if I am with la. Match the questions with their answers.
other people, like my friends.
d. I like travelling on my own, because I can do all the 1. What do you like doing in your free time?
things I want. The other problem is that when my 2. What do you like most about your hobby?
friends travel with me, it's too noisy. 3. When do you usually practise your hobby?
e. (other) 4. How long have you had this hobby?

a. I really like collecting very unusual things.

2. Which is more fun, riding a bicycle or walking? Why? That's the best part of it.
a. I'm the type of person who loves cycling. b. I've started to collect things since I was a student.
b. I really like walking especially when the weather is c. I collect old things, like stamps, coins and old toy cars.
sunny. d. Anytime really, but at weekends I have more time so it's
c. I don't know how to ride a bike so I prefer to walk. better.
d. I don't really mind.
e. (other) lb. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.

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 s
Extended Response
2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. a. there is a large variety of new models that you have to
choose from.
time can afraid if b. you go shopping with some friends.
at to age instrument c. especially if they are with you. They want to buy
everything they see in a shop.
d. last week I paid only 3 pounds to buy 10 kilos of pears.
Actually, I want to learn how to play a musical (1)
e. because there aren't as many people as in the market.
maybe the guitar or the piano. I like seeing other people of my f. if you don't know what suits you fine.
(2) play a musical instrument and I want to start too.
However, I'm (3) that I'll not be so good (4) 2b. Now compare your answers with your partner's answers.
that because I don't have (5) for practice.
Example:
I also need (6) find a good teacher. I think that - I think that buying things from the market is cheap. What do you
(7) I learn to play the guitar then 1 (8) think?
- 1 don't really agree ...
play music at my friends' parties.

2c. Now complete the box about your favourite hobby.

Part 2 My favourite place to buy things is
Buying things from different places because
Phase 1
1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only.

a. I'm not sure what's in the picture in the middle of page.

Phase 2
What do you think they sell?
Choose the right answer(s) for you. Then, compare your answers with
b. When I was a child I enjoyed going to toys stores.
your partner's answers.
c. Do you like buying vegetable?
d. What kind of clothes do you like to buying? 1. Do you prefer going shopping alone or with friends? Why?
e. I don't like going shopping. Usually buy things online.
a. I like going shopping alone because I know better than
anyone else what suits me fine.
a. b. I like going shopping with my friends but they say that
b. they don't have enough time.
C. c. I prefer going shopping with my friends, because I
don't have a car but they do.
d.
d. I enjoy going shopping alone because I can spend as
e. much time as I want to a shop.
e. (other)

2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences. Then, tick
the sentences that you agree with.
2. Is it easier to buy things from shops or online? Why?
I agree a. I love going to the shops to buy things and I don't mind
if the shop is big or small.
1. I think that buying things from the
market is cheap. For example, d b. I prefer department stores because they sell lots of
different things.
2. I think that choosing a mobile phone
is interesting because c. I like shopping online because you can buy things
cheaper than in the shops.
3. Going to the supermarket is boring,
d. I don't really mind - I like both.
4. I don't think that buying toys for
e. (other)
children is easy,
5. Buying clothes can be fun if
6. I think that buying clothes isn't fun

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 Extended Response
PRACTICE TEST 5 2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.

Part 1 excited as my is
told magazine book so
Phase 2

l
Holidays Two weeks ago I read on a (1) that (2)
1a. Match the questions with their answers. daughter's famous singer (3) coming to our town
for a live concert. When 1 (4) her she asked me to
1. Where do you usually go on holiday? (5) tickets online (6) soon as possible
2. What time of the year do you usually go on
because she wanted (7) much to see him live.
holiday?
Of course I did it and now she's really (8)
3. Where did you go on holiday last year?
4. How long did it take you to get there?
Part 2
a. It took us more than one day because the weather Different places to visit
was bad.
Phase 1
b. I went to London last year.
c. I usually go on holiday on Greek islands. 1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only.
d. I usually go on holiday in summer.
a. I'm not sure who's in the picture. It could be a museum or
a castle.
1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4. b. I'd like to visit a zoo so I like animals.
c. The other problem is that I don't like art. What for you?
d. I enjoy looking beautiful pictures in the art gallery.
Extended Response e. Do you like visiting castle?
2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. f. It's not clean what's in the picture.
g. I don't like visit a lake.
slowly sky wheel were h. I'd like to visit a museum as soon as possible. I've never
ago takes because many been to a lake ago.

I really enjoyed visiting London two years (1) a.

I think that I'll always remember my time there. I visited the b.
C.
London Eye. It is a very big (2) We had a ride on it
we saw so (4) places d.
and it was great (3)
e.
from high up. A ride (5) 30 minutes, because the
f.
wheel moves (6) We (7) lucky because
g•
it was a clear day, and the (8) was blue! I also made
h.
some new friends.
2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences. Then, tick
Reading the sentences that you agree with.
la. Match the questions with their answers. I agree
1. I think that visiting a zoo is fun because c
1. What do you like reading in your free time?
2. I don't think that visiting an art gallery
2. Where do you usually read?
is expensive because
3. When do you usually read? 3. I don't think that visiting a museum is boring
4. Which is your favourite book? 4. Visiting a lake isn't interesting especially
5. Visiting a castle isn't useful but
a. I like adventure stories.
b. My favourite book is Jane Eyre. a. most of the weekdays there are ticket discounts.
c. I usually read books on the train while I'm going to work. b. if you don't like walking in the countryside.
d. I usually read books in the evening or just before I go to c. you can see a lot of animals.
bed. d. because you can learn a lot of useful things.
e. some of them have beautiful gardens around them that
are fantastic.
1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.

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2b. Now compare your answers with your partner's answers. Extended Response
Example: 2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.
- 1 think that visiting a zoo is fun because you can see a lot of was hours at left
animals. What do you think? club time visited to
- Yes, 1 agree ...
2c. Now complete the box about your favourite place to visit. Yesterday I went to the tennis (1) after work and I
played tennis for about two (2) Then 1 (3)
I prefer visiting
my brother at his house as it was his birthday. 1 (4)
because his home (5) 9 p.m. and I went back (6)
my home. 1 (7) very tired but I had a great (8)
Phase 2 both at the tennis club and at my brother's house.
Choose the right answer(s) for you. Then, compare your answers with
your partner's answers.
Birthdays
1. Do you prefer visiting places with friends or family? Why? 1a. Match the questions with their answers.
a. I like visiting places with my friends because we can do 1. What do you do on your birthday?
all the things we want.
2. What gifts do you usually get?
b. I like visiting places with my parents because I can do
3. What presents would you like to get on
everything that I want as they always pay for me.
your next birthday?
c. I like visiting places with my parents because it's safer
4. Who is usually with you on your birthday?
to have someone to look after you.
d. (other) a. On my birthday, I usually have a party at my house.
b. I'm usually with my friends and colleagues on my birthday.
2. Do you prefer visiting places in your country or in C. My friends usually bought me clothes for my birthday.
another country? d. On my next birthday I'd like to get a new camera.
a. I like visiting places in my country because there's
beautiful countryside. 1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.
b. I like vising foreign countries and meeting new people.
c. I like traveling a lot and I never mind if the place is in Extended Response
my country or not. 2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.
d. (other)
dark pair games roasted
to went had that

Last Saturday 1 (1) to my friend's Dina's party. We

PRACTICE TEST 6 (2) a great time. We listened (3) music and we
played board (4) We ate (5) chicken with
Part 1 potatoes. We also ate a delicious cake (6) Dina made
for her birthday. She was wearing a nice, (7) dress
Phase 2
and I was wearing a new (8) of jeans and a T-shirt.
Daily life
1a. Match the questions with their answers. Part 2
Different places to eat
1. What time do you get up on weekdays? Phase 1
2. What do you usually do at weekends? 1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only.
3. What do you usually do after dinner? a. Do you like eating at fast food restaurant?
4. How long do you spend texting your friends b. Yes, I do, but I prefer eating with my family at home
every day? because my mum cook healthy food.
c. My family and me have a picnic quite often, and we all
love it because we eat lovely food and we also play games.
a. Evey day I text to my friends for about an hour.
d. Do you like eat at work?
b. I do my homework at the weekend. e. I really like eating by sea. What about you?
c. I get up at 7 o'clock on weekdays.
d. I watch TV after dinner. a.
b.

C.
lb. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.
d.
e.
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2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences. Then, tick
the sentences that you agree with. PRACTICE TEST 7
I agree
Part 1
1. I don't think that eating at a fast food
restaurant is expensive C Phase 2
2. I think that having a picnic in the park Your home
is fun because Jy
la. Match the questions with their answers.
3. Eating at home is cheap and
4. Eating at work is boring if 1. What do you like about your home?
5. In my opinion, eating by the sea is 2. Which room do you spend most time in?
relaxing
3. In which room do you usually have dinner?
4. Would you prefer to live in a smaller home?
a. it's also good for the family to be together.
b. you can play games and do other activities in the a. I usually have dinner in the kitchen.
fresh air. b. I like my home because it has a big garden.
c. but the food isn't really good for you. c. I'd prefer to live in a bigger not a smaller home.
d. but you can eat there only if the weather is good. d. I spend most of my day in the living room watching TV.
e. you have to eat on your own. If you eat with your
colleagues, it's not.
1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.

2b. Now compare your answers with your partner's answers. Extended Response
Example: 2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps.
1 don't think that eating at a fast food restaurant is expensive
but the food isn't really goodfor you. What about you? noise that sleep lot
- I don't really agree ... the furniture worst neighbours

2c. Now complete the box about the sport that you like best.
I like my home a (1) , but there are some things

I prefer eating (2) I would like to change. For example, I don't

like (3) living room. I need to buy some new
because
(4) Also, I don't like our (5) They
always make a lot of (6) and my children can't do
their homework or (7) very well. I think this is the
Phase 2
(8) thing about my home.
Choose the right answers) for you. Then, compare your answers with
your partner's answers.

1. Do you prefer eating with family or friends? Why?

Friends
a. I prefer eating with friends because we can eat fast food.
b. I don't like eating with my parents because they don't la. Match the questions with their answers.
let me eat fast food.
C. I like both. 1. What do you like about your friends?
d. (other) 2. Where do you usually see them?
3. When do you usually see your friends?
4. What's your best friend like?
2. Do you prefer to eat indoors or outdoors? Why?
a. I prefer eating at a good restaurant or at my friends'
a. I usually see my friends every day after work.
home.
b. I like my friends because they always help me if I have
b. I don't like eating in the countryside because there are a problem.
a lot of insects. c. My best friend is Maria. She's very nice and kind.
c. I think that both can be fun if you have good friends d. I usually meet my friends at the tennis club.
with you.
d. (other)
1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.

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Extended Response 2b. Now compare your answers with your partner's answers.
Example:
2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. - I think that playing volleyball is fun because you can play
with your friends or with your school team. What do you think?
do concerts other near 2c. Now complete the box about your favourite way of travelling.
long same clever together

My favourite sport is
My best friend is John. We are the (1) age. We met
each (2) for the first time at a cafe (3) because
my office. He's very (4) and helpful. He always
helps me do my projects. I and John (5) a lot of
Phase 2
things (6) We play tennis at the tennis club, Choose the right answer(s) for you. Then, compare your answers with
we go for (7) walks in the park or we go to music your partner's answers.

(8) we both like rock music. 1. Do you prefer doing sports alone or in a team?
a. I think it's fun if you play in a team.
b. I think that both can be fun if you like the sport you
are doing.
Part 2 c. I don't know, it depends on the person.
Different sports d. (other)

Phase 1 2. Do you like watching sports? Why?

1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only. a. I like playing; not watching sports, because I like
exercising.
a. Do you know how this sport is? Is it volleyball?
b. I find it useful to watch sports on TV because you can
b. I like playing volleyball because it is a good team sports. become better at a sport in this way.
What about you? c. I don't like playing sports. I prefer watching them
c. I don't like playing tennis because prefer team sports. on TV.
Do you like playing tennis? d. (other)
d. I'm too scared to try skiing. And I don't like cold weathers.
What about you?
e. I really enjoy swimming but not all of my friends likes it.
a.
b.
C.
PRACTICE TEST 8
d.
Part 1
e.
Phase 2
Transport
la. Match the questions with their answers.
2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences. Then,
tick the sentences that you agree with.
1. What types of transport do you usually use?
I agree 2. How long does it take you to get to work/
1. I think that playing volleyball is fun school?
because d 3. How do you go to the shops?
2. I don't think that running is boring 4. What type of transport do you usually use
3. I think skiing is dangerous on weekdays?

4. I think that swimming is easy a. My work is just a five-minute walk from my house.
5. Playing tennis can be hard if b. I usually use the train.
C. On Mondays I take the train as there is a lot of traffic
on the roads.
a. but my friends don't find it interesting. d. I usually go to shops on foot.
b. but my friends say that it is safe if you have lessons.
c. if you swim in a pool. 1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4.
d. you can play with your friends or with your school team.
e. you don't have the right equipment.

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Extended Response 2a. Match the numbers with the letters to form sentences. Then, tick
2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. the sentences that you agree with.

few kind miss wait I agree

sometimes windows only station c
1. I think that cooking is fun if
Train is my favourite (1) of transport. Trains have 2. I think that tiding your clothes is
big (2) to see outside while you're travelling. important because
Also, you don't have to (3) a lot in the train 3. I don't think doing the washing-up
(4) If you (5) one you can take is boring
another one in a (6) minutes. The (7) 4. I think that looking after pets is
thing I don't like about trains is that (8) they are pleasant
overcrowded. 5. I think that gardening is difficult.
For example,

Jobs a. you can always find what you want to wear very quickly.
1a. Match the questions with their answers. b. if you love animals.
c. you have someone with you for help.
1. What job would you like to do in the future? d. because it doesn't take a lot of time.
2. What do you like about your job now? e. during windy weather you have to pick up a lot of
3. What's the worst part of your job? rubbish from the grass.
4. What kind of work don't you like?
2b. Now compare your answers with your partner's answers.
a. I'd like to work as a pilot.
Example:
b. I don't like working as a waitress. It's very tiring. - 1 think that cooking is fun if you have someone with you for help.
c. The worst part of my job is my colleagues. They're What do you think?
too boring.
d. I like my job because I earn a lot of money. 2c. Now complete the box about your favourite thing to buy.

1b. Now work with your partner. Ask and answer questions 1-4. My favourite job to do at home is
because

Extended Response Phase 2

2. Use the words in the box to complete the gaps. Choose the right answer(s) for you. Then, compare your answers with
your partner's answers.
send from earned end
longer secretary customers on
1. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Why?
Last summer I worked as a (1) at my brother's a. I like cooking my meals on my own because I always
office. I had to write letters and (2) emails to his cook healthy food.
(3) answering their questions. It was a part-time b. I like my mother's meals. She cooks delicious soups.
job. I usually worked (4) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. c. I don't like to cook on my own because it takes me a lot
But sometimes I stayed (5) because I had a lot of of time.
work to do. 1 (6) some money that I spent to go d. (other)
(7) holiday at the (8) of the summer.

2. Would you prefer to work in an office or do the housework?

Part 2 Different jobs people do at home
Why?
Phase 1 a. I prefer to work in an office as it is less tiring than the
1. Correct the sentences. Each sentence has one mistake only. housework.
a. I'm not sure what's in the picture. It could be girl working b. I like being at home and do the housework.
in the garden. What do you think?
b. I don't like cooking because it take a lot of time. c. I don't really mind - I like both.
What about you? d. (other)
c. I like tidying my clothes as well as my sister clothes.
d. Would you like looking after a pet?
e. I don't like doing washing-up.
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.

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28. a 29. as 30. here 14.B 15.A 16.0 17.B READING - PART 2 6. local 7. at least
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READING - PART 1
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LISTENING - PART 3 28. they 29. like 30. We 19.B 20.A 21.B 22.A A 12.0 13.A 4. from 5. Spain 6. live
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LISTENING - PART 5 singpros 9. cafe 10. 180 LISTENING - PART 1 23.A 24.B
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TEST 2 LISTENING - PART 4
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VOCABULARY EXERCISES 25. E 15. A a. I like playing video
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TEST 6 20. B
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READING - PART 3 VOCABULARY EXERCISES b. I don't like dancing. It's
Ex. A: 1. B 2.A 3.8 21.H 22.0 23.E 24.F
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Practice Test 2 e. I don't usually use my that I don't like art. What Part 2- Phase 1- Ex.1:
Part 1- Phase 2 - Food bicycle to go to work be- about you? a. Do you know what this
Ex.1.a: l.d 2.c 3.b 4.3 cause it is so slowl What d. I enjoy looking at sport is? Is it running?
Ex.2: 1. started 2. the about you? beautiful pictures in the I like playing volleyball
3. college 4. was 5. me f. I have to take the bus art gallery. because it is a good team
6. moment 7. have or the train to get to e. Do you like visiting a sport. ...
8. they work and I don't like castle? I don't like playing tennis
them, especially when f. It's not clear what's in because I prefer team
Going out: Ex.la: 1.c 2.d they are late. the picture. sports. ...
3.a 4.b g. I don't like visiting a I'm too scared to try ski-
Ex.2: 1. especially Ex.2a: 1.b 2.a 3.c 4.d lake. ing. And I don't like cold
2. when 3. the 4. time 5.e h. I'd like to visit a mu- weather. ...
5. concerts 6. stage seum as soon as possible. I really enjoy swimming
7. take 8. share I've never been to but not all of my friends
Practice Test 4 a lake before. like it.
Part 2- Phase 1- Ex.1: Part 1- Phase 2- Music
a. I'm not sure what's in Ex.1.a: 1.c 2.a 3.d 4.b Ex.2a: 1.c 2.a 3.d 4.b Ex.2a: 1.d 2.a 3.b 4.c
the picture. It could be a Ex.2: 1. is 2. song 5.e 5.e
big city. 3. them 4. told 5. they
b. I'd like to visit an island 6. gives 7. with 8. stage
during my holidays. And Practice Test 6 Practice Test 8
if the weather is good, I Hobbies: Ex.la: 1.c 2.a Part 1- Phase 2 Part 1- Phase 2
can go swimming. 3.d 4.b Daily life Transport
c. The other problem is Ex.2: 1. instrument Ex.1.a: 1.c 2.b 3.d 4.a Ex.1.a: 1.b 2.a 3.d 4.c
that I'm scared of skiing. 2. age 3. afraid 4. at Ex.2: 1. club 2. hours Ex.2: 1. kind 2. windows
What about you? 5. time 6. to 7. if 3. visited 4. left 5. at 3. wait 4. station
d. I think skiing is diffi- 8. can 6. to 7. was 8. time 5. miss 6. few 7. only
cult, isn't it? 8. sometimes
e. Do you like walking in Part 2- Phase 1- Ex.1: Birthdays - Ex.la: 1.a
the countryside? a. I'm not sure what's in 2.c 3.d 4.b Jobs - Ex.la: 1.a 2.d 3.c
f. It's not clear what's in the picture in the middle Ex.2: 1. went 2. had 4.b
the picture. of the page. ... 3. to 4. games Ex.2: 1. secretary
g. Would you like to visit b. When I was a child I 5. roasted 6. that 2. send 3. customers
a big city in the future? enjoyed going to toy 7. dark 8. pair 4. from 5. longer
h. I don't really like stores. 6. earned 7. on 8. end
camping. c. Do you like buying veg- Part 2- Phase 1- Ex.1:
etables? a. Do you like eating at a Part 2- Phase 1- Ex.1:
Ex.2: 1.d 2.a 3.f 4.h d. What kind of clothes fast food restaurant? a. I'm not sure what's in
5.b 6.e 7.c 8.g do you like buying? b. Yes, I do, but I prefer the picture. It could be a
e. I don't like going shop- eating with my family at girl working in the gar-
ping. I usually buy things home because my mum den.
Practice Test 3 online. cooks healthy food. b. I don't like cooking be-
Part 1- Phase 2 c. My family and I have a cause it takes a lot of
Shoping Ex.2a: l.d 2.a 3.e 4.c picnic quite often, ... time.
Ex.1.a: l.d 2.b 3.c 4.a 5.b 6.f d. Do you like eating at c. I like tidying my clothes
Ex.2: 1. pair 2. last work? as well as my sister's
3. ago 4. have 5. to e. I really like eating by clothes.
6. for 7. much Practice Test 5 the sea. What about d. Would you like to look
8. realised Part 1- Phase 2 you? after a pet?
Holidays e. I don't like doing the
Films: Ex.la: 1.c 2.d Ex.2a:l.c 2.b 3.a 4.e washing-up.
Ex.1.a: 1.c 2.d 3.b 4.a
3.b 4.a Ex.2: 1. ago 2. wheel 5.d
Ex.2: 1. favourite 2. is 3. because 4. many Ex.2a: 1.c 2.a 3.d 4.b
3. well 4. born 5. in 5. takes 6. slowly 5.e
6. stars 7. on 8. acts 7. were 8. sky Practice Test 7
Part 1- Phase 2
Part 2- Phase 1- Ex.1: Reading - Ex.la: 1.a 2.c Your home
a. I'm not sure about this 3.d 4.b Ex.1.a: l.b 2.d 3.a 4.c
picture. Do you think it's Ex.2: 1. magazine 2. my Ex.2: 1. lot 2. that
a train? 3. is 4. told 5. book 6. 3. the 4. furniture
b. Do you usually travel as 7. so 8. excited 5. neighbours 6. noise
by car to go to work? 7. sleep 8. worst
c. I don't mind travelling Part 2- Phase 1 - Ex.1:
by bus if we have to go a. I'm not sure what's in Friends - Ex.la: 1.b 2.d
far away. the picture. It could be a 3.a 4.c
d. I like using boats to museum or a castle. Ex.2: 1. same 2. other
travel to other countries, b. I'd like to visit a zoo be- 3. near 4. clever 5. do
because boats are cause I like animals. 6. together 7. long
comfortable. c. The other problem is 8. concerts
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Self-Study Guide
The Self-study Guide includes:
• Detailed explanations of the answers for all the Reading tasks.
• Audioscripts for the Listening Paper of the tests.
The answers to the questions of the Listening tasks are underlined.
• Writing Tutor with Model Answers, Suggested Structure, Useful Vocabulary
and Writing Ideas for each of the 16 writing tasks in this book.
• Speaking Tutor, for tests 1-8, with guidance for every part of all the Speaking tasks
of each test.

• Answer Key for the 8 Practice Tests and the Vocabulary Exercises.

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