Listening
1 Recording 9 Listen and complete the sentences.
Use no more than three words.
1 Megan hates bad service in restaurants and felt the
meal as a total _waste of money _.
2 Tereza would ultimately like to ban mobile
phones _____________________
3 Gary couldn’t believe _____________________
4 Barbara bought a dog a _____________________
5 Len doesn’t get why people are interested in
_____________________
6 Tom raves about the fact that the band’s
_____________________.
2 Recording 9 Listen again and write true (T) or
false (F).
1 One of Megan’s pet hates is being ripped
off when on holiday. _F_
2 Megan regrets not having pushed the boat
out as it was a special occasion. ____
3 Tereza is incredulous at passengers with a
distorted sense of self-importance. ____
4 Gary was most impressed by the tennis
players he had seen at Wimbledon. ____
5 Gary was so thankful for the free tickets
to the final that he paid no heed to them
not being in a choice location. ____
6 Barbara is completely besotted by her
new pet. ____
7 Barbara gains a great deal of amusement
from watching Jimmy’s antics. ____
8 Len considers that his outlook on life is
far from old school.
9 Len mocks the star status of celebrities
who he thinks are in fact non-entities. ____
10 Tom concedes that seeing a band play
live may not be to everyone’s taste. ____
11 The band played for almost two hours
without an intermission. ____
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Grammar
3 Complete the second sentence with no more
than five words so that it means the same as the
first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
1 We didn’t realise we were in danger.
LITTLE
_Little did we realise_ the danger we were in.
2 I’d prefer to go to Spain this year, given the
choice.
RATHER
__________________ to Spain this
year, given the choice.
3 Imagine all your friends being at your birthday
party.
IF
What __________________
at your birthday party?
4 As soon as we heard the news, we rushed out of
the house.
SOONER
__________________
the news than we rushed out of the house.
5 I didn’t sleep well so I woke up in a bad mood.
NOT
Had I slept well, I __________________
in a bad mood.
6 We ought to be going home soon.
TIME
__________________
going home. .
4 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
1_Had_ I realised how underwhelming the journey
2 ____
be, I don’t think I would 3___
even
considered it but as they say, ‘ignorance is bliss’, so
I set off on 4___
own one cold day in December
last year. To start with, my flight was delayed and
then, when I finally arrived, the hotel I stayed in was
nothing 5___
its picture in the brochure. Not
6___
were the rooms tiny 7___
they were
also absolutely filthy and there were cobwebs
everywhere. To be honest, apart from some stunning
views, the trip was a complete and utter 8___
of
money. Next year, I think I 9___
rather stay at
home 10___ go abroad to some unknown
destination that may well disappoint. After all, this
country is every 11___ as beautiful as many
others and in some places, more so.
5 Correct one mistake in each sentence.
1 If only I -haven’t- _hadn’t_ lost my house keys, I’d be
warm right now!
2 During summer holiday, we spent a week relaxing
at my uncle’s cottage by the sea.
3 I would sooner eating my hat than apologise to
that horrible man.
4 At the time did she ask me if she could borrow my
car for the evening.
5 Not while they had returned home did they realise
how sunburnt they were.
6 His latest novel is way more to grip than his first
one ever was – it’s so enthralling!
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Vocabulary
6 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).
1 That film was grossly _b_ . I fail to see what
all the fuss was about or why it got rave reviews!
a) thought-provoking b) _overrated_ c) novel
2 Although he tried to ____ his tracks, the police
quickly succeeded in finding him and took him in
for questioning.
a) defer b) hide c) cover
3 What first ____ you the idea to set up your
own internet advice column for school-leavers?
a) got b) gave c) led
4 So, tell me the truth – how long did it really take
you to get the ____ of doing such incredible
tricks on a snowboard?
a) grip b) grasp c) hang
5 Rob is always saying he’ll get ____ to painting
the lounge but he never does.
a) round b) up c) away
6 Going to Siberia in the middle of winter is crazy, I
know, but it ____ like a good idea at the time!
a) seemed b) appeared c) served
7 I found the detailed exploration of the artist’s early
childhood rather ____ and depressing if truth
be told.
a) charming b) exhilarating c) bleak.
7 Complete the sentences using one word from
box A and one from box B. There are two extra
words in each box you do not need.
A
be being became embark held make
quit serve shot speak travel
B
apprenticeship attention compromises
esteem fame mind perspective
publicity spotlight success track
1 The rangers said never _travel_ off the beaten
_track_ and always tell someone of your plans.
2 Pam is never afraid to _________ her
at meetings and whilst I may not always agree
with her, I do admire her courage and conviction.
3 We weren’t surprised that Antony said he wanted
to go to drama school – he’s always relished
the centre of _________ .
4 Mel’s always been _________ in high
by her colleagues and is loved for her sense of
fun.
5 When Daniel Radcliffe _________ to
as Harry Potter, his life changed forever and he
was recognised wherever he went.
6 In the last series of X-Factor some contestants
an overnight _________ even though they didn’t
go on to win the competition.
7 Wouldn’t you hate to _________ in the
all the time? I’d hate to have no privacy
whatsoever.
8 Relationships are about give and take so to work
in the long term, both parties need to _________
so they can reach agreements together.
9 If you want to_________ become an_________
electrician you usually have to an and learn
the skills of the trade on the job.
8 Complete the sentences with one word.
1 Phil came _up_ with the bright idea of a trial run.
2 Mark has been toying with the ____ of going
round the world since he turned fifty last year.
3 I never really got the hang ____ how to throw
the javelin, no matter how hard I tried.
4 My dad’s always ____ up with innovative
ideas for useful household gadgets.
5 If you don’t stand ____ to bullies, they’ll never
leave you alone.
6 Be careful – you’re not in Denise’s good books at
the moment and if she sees you, she’ll want to
give you a ____ of her mind.
7 Before setting ____ on his climb, Phil
announced it would be his last trip before
becoming a father. .
Function
9 Underline the correct alternative.
1 The journey home this evening was
_absolutely_/undoubtedly horrendous.
2 Definitely/Basically, there isn’t really anything we
can do to improve the situation.
3 Jude’s constant bragging really drives me up the
wall/bend.
4 That was clearly/grossly a truly embarrassing
experience for all concerned. I must apologise.
5 Usain is quite completely/simply one of the most
talented sprinters of our times.
6 It’s clear that Christopher is honestly/completely
out of his depth as a manager. I have no idea why
they promoted him.
.
10 Complete the sentences with a word from the
box and one extra word. There are two extra
words you do not need.
_________________________________
acceptable back concessionsdeal
goals How -mind- queries resolved
sure touch wall What did
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1 What exactly ^ you say you had in -mind- for the
forthcoming charity fundraising event?
2 Her constant moaning is driving me the _______ . I
really can’t take much more!
3 Let me know you have any _______ about the
schedule and I’ll run through it with you.
4 What great news! It looks as though we’ve got
ourselves _______ . Let’s shake on it.
5 Please get _______ if there’s anything else we can
help you with during your visit.
6 If you sponsor our idea, we’ll _______ for you, so
it’s a win-win situation.
7 _______ we could provide financial support rather
than logistical assistance?
8 By the end of day, we need to have _______ the
staffing issue.
9 Well, the terms that you’re suggesting sound
me.
10 I’m _______ I can agree to the proposed
deadlines because they don’t strike me as realistic
or achievable.
11 Right, I’ll need to discuss this further with the
board, so can I get _______ you on this tomorrow
afternoon?.
Reading
11 Read the text and choose the correct answer,
a), b) or c) on page 4.
Follow your dream and the rest will fall into
place
How often do you meet people who are passionate
about what they do? I would imagine that your
answer will be ‘very rarely’. And yet, considering
we spend the major part of our waking existence at
work, it’s surprising how unhappy so many people
are.
When we’re children, we all have dreams and
dreams by their very nature seem unreal and
unattainable but they give us hope and goals. Adults
around us may tell us not to be silly, how could we
possibly think we were good or clever enough to
make those dreams come true. So, after a while, we
might put those dreams to one side because we
believe that adults must know better, but of course
the reality is that they too are the victims of their
own crushed dreams. Real life kicks in and we get
caught up in all the day-to-day stuff of being a
grown-up.
However, for those of you who still have dreams,
here’s a true story. Some time ago a random sample
of 1,500 graduating college students was surveyed
to find out what they would base their career choice
on. The vast majority said that making money was
the first thing and following their dream was
secondary. Only a very small percentage said that
following their dream would come first, with
financial gain second. In a follow-up study on actual
net worth some twenty years later, the results made
for fascinating reading: 101 of the 1,500 had
become millionaires but only one of those
millionaires had come from the group that had put
money first. The other hundred came from the group
that had followed their dreams.
Of course, this study doesn't prove anything
scientifically speaking but it does show that passion
and heart are incredibly powerful energies. People
who do great things have, above everything else, a
purpose that stirs their soul. They have an
enthusiasm and exuberance that will ensure they
achieve what they set out to do despite all the odds.
So, if you have a dream, make sure you harness that
energy and follow wherever it takes you.
1 The author remarks that _a_ .
a) _hardly anyone seems to love their job_
b) few people can imagine being happy
c) most people have lost their passion for life
2 Our dreams can _____.
a) deem our aims as unobtainable
b) transform far-fetched ideas into reality
c) motivate us towards all that we desire
3 There is a wide gap between _____ .
a) a child’s reality and their actual abilities
b) a grown-up’s reality and our younger hopes
c) what we want and what is off limits
4 The college survey aimed to ascertain _____.
a) what guided students’ career choices
b) how many students had unrealistic aims
c) why students were influenced by greed
5 The follow-up study suggested that _____.
a) the millionaires were still unsatisfied
b) success stems from pursuing your dreams
c) those prioritising money fared the best
6 A greater zest for life will _____.
a) make you burn out sooner
b) help you strive for what you truly desire
c) lead to an increase likelihood of defeat.
12 Read the article on page 3 again. Underline
true (T) or false (F).
1 Most people are unfilled by their work. T/F
2 Children’s aspirations are rarely
quashed by the adults that surround them. T/F
3 It is often true that children believe that
adults know what is best for them. T/F
4 As children, we may be chastised for our
expectations in life and might then follow
the lead of those who have shot down
our ideas. T/F
5 1,500 college graduates were given
questionnaires on a random basis. T/F
6 Few of the college graduates had
considered why they had chosen the
career path they were following. T/F
7 101 of the college students surveyed had
become millionaires within two decades
of having graduated. T/F
8 Results showed that the drive for financial
success led to increased wealth. T/F
9 Those graduates who had followed their
dreams were happier but poorer. T/F
10 The study lacks scientific objectivity. T/F
11 The author upholds the notion of
pursuing your dreams. T/F.
Writing
13 Complete the sentences with a suitable
preposition.
1 Those _in_ favour of free university education tend
to be quite liberal-minded.
2 _____ the positive side, the less you earn, the
less you are taxed.
3 We need to take everyone’s view _____
consideration before making our decision.
4 The arguments _____ a shorter working week
are surely quite compelling: more free time, better
family relationships and more productive
employees.
5 _____ contrast to the success of recent
campaigns to raise public awareness of
environmental issues, we are still faced with everincreasing levels of environmental pollution.
6 Those _____ the proposed bypass argue that it
would only serve to take trade away from the
town and therefore harm the local economy as
well as character of the place.
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