Listening

1 Track 9 Listen and underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).

1 Freddie's new salary will be   c  .

a) €40,000 b) €18,000 c) €80,000

2 Caroline thinks Freddie's new job will be in          .

a) England b) Rome c) Cambridge

3 Freddie has to move to Rome because           .

a) he'll travel all over the world

b) the European sales office is there

c) the schools are better there

4 Caroline is worried about the children going to school in Rome because           .

a) they don't have any friends there

b) there aren't any good schools in Rome

c) they don't speak Italian

5 Freddie thinks their parents will come to visit them in Rome because           .

a) they can drive there

b) it's very easy to fly from England

c) they like Italian food

6 When Caroline goes to Rome, she can           .

a) learn Italian

b) get a new job

c) work online

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2 Track 10 Listen to the phone call and complete the notes.

Apollo Travel

Name of customer: ¹  Robert Travis  

Destination: Corfu

Dates: 15^th to ²           September

Breakfast included: ³Yes/No

Total price: € ⁴          

Fly from: ⁵                     airport

Flight leaves at: ⁶                     p.m.

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Pronunciation

3 Track 11 Listen and pay attention to the underlined sounds. Underline the word with a different sound.

1 wife science   business   exercise

2 lettuce plumber brother cousin

3 keen cricket peas niece

4 broccoli cough onion squash

5 salary map fashion staff

6 daughter caught audience aunt

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Vocabulary and grammar

4 Rearrange the letters and write the last word in each group.

1 consultant trainer courier tplio   pilot  

2 artist sculpture exhibition apignitn                

3 chemistry science languages tyihsor               

4 tram underground balloon pihs                

5 backache flu antibiotics slipl                

6 rugby judo snorkelling oflg                

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5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in CAPITALS.

1 He's always late. He isn't a very good   employee  . EMPLOY

2 It's never too late to learn a                      instrument. MUSIC

3 Your daughter gave a very good                      in the school play. PERFORM

4 He wants a personal                      because he doesn't have time to go to the gym. TRAIN

5 You're so keen on computers, you should be an IT                     . CONSULT

6 I always wanted to be a                      when I grew up. SCIENCE

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6 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).

1 You   b   hang out with those boys.

a) might not b)   shouldn't   c) should

2 What time            he getting the train tonight?

a) did b) is c) are

3 She's never been keen on           .

a) fly b) to fly c) flying

4 I heard that they            got back together.

a) have b) has c) didn't

5 He wants            something more interesting with his life.

a) to make b) doing c) to do

6 You must stop            your health in that stressful job.

a) to risk b) risking c) to risking

7            he collect stamps at primary school?

a) Did b) Have c) Were

8 Mark lost his job because he            too much time off.

a) has b) was having c) was spending

9 Don't look up every new word in that book or you            enjoy reading it.

a) won't b) may c) will

10 She spent all day            the most delicious meal.

a) to do b) to cook c) cooking

11 Carl has to work late tonight so I            see him.

a) am going to b) might not c) mustn't

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7 Complete the sentences using the words in CAPITALS.

1 You can't make mistakes in the exam. MUST

  You mustn't make mistakes in the exam.  

2 She hates making decisions. STAND

She                                                             .

3 I quite like working under pressure. MIND

I don't                                                            .

4 We haven't eaten out since July. WEEKS

We                                                             .

5 Matt's going to phone me later. PROMISE

Matt                                                        .

6 My grandparents were eating when I arrived. LUNCH

My grandparents                                                        .

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8 Find and correct the mistakes in the questions below. Then write short answers.

1 Did you saw   see   the Monet exhibition in Paris last year?

  No, I didn't.  

2 Is he going to made a speech at the conference?

Yes, he                .

3 Do we have to wearing a school uniform?

Yes, you                .

4 Have they written to you since recently?

No, they                .

5 Was she working as a fashion designer when you've seen her in Paris?

Yes, she                .

6 Will I to deal with customers in this job?

No, you                .

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9 Make questions with the prompts. Then match questions 1-6 to answers a)-f).

1 Which director / make / the film ET?

  Which director made the film ET?     e  

2 Where / they / get / know /each other?

                                                                                

3 Who / give / her / that watch?

                                                                                

4 What time / he / arrive / tomorrow?

                                                                                

5 Whose book / win / the Man Booker prize / in 2008?

                                                                                

6 Which subject / study / when you / be /at university?

                                                                                

a) Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger.

b) At about six in the evening.

c) I did Computer Technology.

d) Her boyfriend did.

e) Steven Spielberg.

f) I think they worked in the same office.

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10 Complete the travel advice with ONE word in each gap.

First, don't forget ¹  to   check your passport one month before you travel. Only ²                week, a friend of mine missed her plane to Rome because her ³                was out of date. It took two days to get a new one ⁴                she had to buy another flight to meet up with her friends in Rome. They ⁵                having a great time while she was standing in a passport office queue!

Secondly, it's a ⁶                idea to get to the airport early. Passengers usually have to check in at least two ⁷                before their flight. The last time I travelled, I got to the airport three hours early. There ⁸                no queue and I got the best seat on the plane.

Thirdly, the aeroplane meals might not ⁹                very tasty so take your favourite sandwiches in case you get ¹⁰               .

Finally, avoid sitting by the window. Then you ¹¹                need to climb over the other passengers during the night to go to the bathroom.

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Reading

11 Read the article and underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).

Exercise your brain. Exercise is essential for good health. It keeps the body young and helps the brain to grow. However, physical exercise is no longer enough. Scientists have discovered new ways of increasing our brain power. Take their advice - you'll think faster and you'll be more intelligent.

Watch less TV. When you watch television, your brain usually switches off. If you must do it, try to watch interesting, informative programmes to keep your brain active.

Don't miss breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day. Children who have fizzy drinks and sugary cereals before they go to school get lower marks on tests of memory and attention. Eat baked beans for the best results!

Increase your vocabulary. This will help to make a good impression on those around you. Try to learn five new words every day. Write the words on cards and look at them three or four times during the day. By the end of the year, you will know over 1,500 more words.

Laugh. Scientists have proved that people think more creatively after they've watched a comedy show. They feel more active and interested in life around them.

Learn something new. Study a new language or join a drama club. Doing new activities will stimulate your brain and make it more powerful. If you don't have time for this, try doing crosswords - or brushing your teeth with your other hand!

1 Scientists have discovered that we   a   increase our brain power

a)   can   b) can't c) mustn't

2 Watching cartoons on TV            help to keep your brain active.

a) will b) might c) won't

3 Children will get better marks in tests if they have            for breakfast.

a) cereals b) baked beans c) fizzy drinks

4 It's possible to learn five new words           .

a) every week b) every day c) every year

5 You'll be more creative if you           .

a) laugh b) think c) watch TV

6 Your brain power will improve if you           .

a) brush your teeth

b) go to the theatre

c) learn new things.

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12 Read the poster and the message. Then complete the notes.

Memorial Theatre

North Street

The Magnus Quartet

17-20 June

7.00p.m.

Book early. Call 01647 639403

Admission: £15 and £10

Hi Mack,

Just going to the airport to catch the flight to Shanghai. I'll be back on the 19^th. Can you do me a favour? I forgot to buy tickets for the jazz concert yesterday - I had so much to do. Please get two tickets for the 20th - the more expensive ones. I hope you'll come with me! The phone number is on the fridge in the kitchen. I'll pay you when I get back - promise!

Sally xxx

Name of theatre: ¹  Memorial  

Type of music: ²                    

Time: ³                    

Number of tickets: ⁴                    

Price of each ticket: ⁵                    

Date wanted: ⁶                     June.

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Communication

13 Match sentences 1-6 with a)-f).

1 Where exactly do you come from?   c  

2 I've got this marvellous new running machine.      

3 Why don't we go and see the Cézanne exhibition?      

4 How much time do people spend eating in their lives?      

5 So it's straight on and second right?      

6 How long have you had a sore back?      

a) No, straight on and second left.

b) No, thanks. I can't stand Impressionist paintings!

c) Antalya. It's on the south coast of Turkey.

d) Really? So how does it work?

e) Since I played tennis last week.

f) About 70,000 hours!

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14 Complete with conversation with the words in the box.

don't look getting on back together welcome can't stand seeing her to her started known you month ago thinks

A: Hi, Jim. You ¹  don't look   very happy. What's wrong?

B: Oh, hi, Marcia. Nothing.

A: Come on, Jim. I've ²                     since we were six. I can see there's something wrong.

B: Yeah, well … it's Lindsay. I'm not ³                     anymore.

A: What? I thought you two were ⁴                     so well.

B: We were. But then we ⁵                     arguing about a ⁶                    .

A: About what?

B: I don't know - little things really. And my rugby. She ⁷                     it.

A: How often do you play?

B: Every Saturday - and we train three nights a week.

A: Ah, now I understand! She ⁸                     that rugby's more important than she is.

B: I suppose so.

A: Do you want to get ⁹                    ?

B: Yes! I really miss her. What should I do?

A: You should talk ¹⁰                    . Tell her that rugby is very important to you - but that she's more important.

B: You're right, Marcia. Thanks.

A: You're ¹¹                    , Jim. Good luck!

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Writing

15 Join the sentences using the linking word in brackets.

1 I want to live a healthy life. I do regular exercise. (so)

  I want to live a healthy life so I do regular exercise.  

2 I'm careful about what I eat. I don't eat junk food. I don't eat fatty food. (so / or)

                                                                               

                                                                               

3 I try to eat oily fish twice a week. I eat vegetables every day. (and / also)

                                                                               

                                                                               

4 I do yoga. I may start playing tennis soon. (and)

                                                                               

                                                                               

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16 Write a story about a memorable journey/holiday that went very well or very badly. Use the questions in the box to help you. Write 75-100 words.

When? Who with? Where was it? What happened? Why was it good/bad? Why do you remember it?

  I'll never forget                                                       

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

                                                                                    

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Total:

100

Pre-intermediate Mid-course Test A

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