Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Match the opposites brand new tight trendy scruffy expensive a b c d e baggy classy out of fashion second-hand cheap Choose the correct item He’s always dressed black A in B with C to I’m going to my hair red A dye B paint C bleach She spends too much money on the latest fashions She’s such a fashion A tribe B victim C trademark © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE I have more things in with my grandparents than my parents A identity B attitude C common 10 I like tops, they look great with baggy trousers A smoky B hooded C flared Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Underline the correct item Wait! John is coming/comes, too I am seeing/see what you mean What are you doing/do you tonight? My sister is working/works in a bank Is the meat tasting/Does the meat taste strange to you? People which/who drive carelessly should be punished Andrew is hooked in/on jazz music That cake smells/is smelling delicious! Mr Blake works at the school that/who is just over the road 10 How is your mum earning/does your mum earn her living? © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Choose the correct item My Dad loves the gardening at the weekends A doing B making C having Why don’t we George to come, too? A ask B asking C to ask Have you got any for the weekend? A schedules B plans C skills In my free time, my friends and I go A skate B skateboard C skateboarding I adore horses A ride B riding C to ride Let’s see a film tonight How does that ? A sound B watch C stand I love playing video games in A theme parks B arcades C cinemas I can’t watching sports on TV A stand B believe C mind Shall we out for dinner? A going B go C to go 10 I have yoga on Fridays A exercises B hobbies © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE C classes Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Underline the correct item I can always turn to my sister She never criticises/argues me This job requires quite/quiet a bit of experience My parents don’t understand me We just don’t fight/communicate I’m going to turn off/turn in the lights now Goodnight! Our teacher is great! She’s very easy-going/strict Circle the correct item A: Do you spend a lot of time with your friends? B: a Yes, they are very sensitive b Yes, I see them nearly every day A: I feel very stressed these days B: a You should learn how to cope with stress b You should share secrets © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE A: Is she marrying Tom? B: a No, she turned him down b No, she turned to him A: Your father is very successful B: a That’s because he’s very nervous b That’s because he’s very determined 10 A: Does your family always come first? B: a Of course b Yes, they’re very attractive Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Match the items collect mow public safe stroll a b c d e the lawn transport neighbourhoods in the park rubbish Underline the correct item Audrey is afraid with/of spiders It’s not unusual/ordinary for a playground to be full of children Owners of gyms should check their equipment slowly/regularly I prefer the country I could never live in a peaceful/stressful city 10 I’m so bad at/with maths © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Underline the correct item The baggage hall/conveyor belt was full of people You can’t be shame/serious That’s awful! My flight was scheduled/issued for tomorrow I know it’s hard/pity to believe, but your luggage has been lost My trip was cancelled because/due to bad weather I’ve never missed/lost my passport I had to fight/ensure my way to the baggage reclaim area The plane has already cancelled/taken off You’ve missed your flight, haven’t you? Poor goodness/you! 10 Are you paying/exchanging your parents a visit? © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Match the items around the sailing across under the in the on a a b c d e boat surface process world the Atlantic Choose the correct item I university and then I became a teacher A had finished B was finishing C finished Luckily, I slowly when the dog ran onto the road A drove B was driving C had driven By the time Suzy got there, James A had already left B left C had already been leaving The reporter for two hours before the president appeared A had been waiting B waited C is waiting 10 On a beautiful spring morning, the sun was shining and the birds A were singing B sung C had been singing © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Underline the correct item A car that can travel in water? Sounds impossible/irresponsible! London still has double-decker/sliding door buses If you need a taxi just wait at the taxi rank/station It’s ineligible/illegal for teenagers who are under 16 years of age to drive in most countries Watch out! That’s the disabled/bicycle lane Circle the correct response A: I’d like a ticket to Victoria Station, please B: a Platform b Single or return? A: Sorry, madam, you’re sitting in the wrong seat B: a No, thank you b I beg your pardon? A: In my opinion, public transport in this country could be better B: a You’re dead right b So I A: Look! He’s here! He’s arrived early! B: a Don’t you dare! b No way! 10 A: I think motorbikes are really dangerous B: a I feel the same way, too b Nor I © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Unit NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Match the items sigh smile roll down shout tow a b c d e the window a car with relief shyly angrily Choose the correct item By the time they reached the top of Mount Everest, they were exhausted A hardly B totally C slightly The wedding was perfect! A slightly B rather C absolutely I bet those designer jeans were expensive, weren’t they? A rather B completely C certainly I was certain that we were driving in the wrong direction A absolutely B slightly C honestly 10 My sister has darker hair than me Otherwise, we look the same A totally B extremely C slightly © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Unit 10 NAME: …………………………………………………………….…… DATE: …………………… CLASS: …………………………………………………………….…… MARK: 10 (Time: 10 minutes) Choose the correct item Let me give you a Protect the environment and it will protect you A lift B tip C project He was charged robbery after they found the stolen money in his house A for B with C to Can I your pen for a minute? A spend B lend C borrow She congratulated him his success A with B on C for Do you know anyone else here Phil? A beside B besides C apart Try not to petrol by driving short distances A lose B waste C spend I’d like to go sailing tomorrow but it depends the weather A with B to C on Remember to stick the speed limits and drive smoothly A for B to C between The meeting has been put until tomorrow morning A off B away C behind 10 Don’t ! You’ll go over the speed limit A brake B cruise C accelerate © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE TESTS KEY TEST A (Module 2) A advance reduce TEST B (Module 2) headline towed solo A belt headline solo advance towed B impossible irresponsible illegal infrequent 10 uncomfortable B thoughtless infrequent illegal 10 irresponsible uncomfortable C 11 spent 12 hardly 13 waste 14 borrow C 11 besides 12 spent 15 besides 13 waste 14 borrow 15 hardly D 16 had been waiting 17 had already left 18 were you doing 19 went 20 visited D 16 was doing 17 had been waiting 18 went E 21 after I had 22 did you see 23 had never travelled 24 had arrived before 25 started playing E 21 visited his grandmother 22 started playing 23 did you go 24 had left before 25 had never been F 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 F 26 27 28 29 totally off ago slightly G 36 b H 41 F 42 F 37 a 43 T 44 F I 51 cancelled 52 engine 30 31 32 33 already up with rather 38 a 45 F 46 T 34 behind 35 away 39 b 47 F 48 T 53 Boarding 54 briefcase 19 had already booked 20 was walking fairly up behind off absolutely rather away totally with completely 40 b 49 T 50 F G 36 a 37 b 38 b 39 b 40 a H 41 F 42 T 43 T 44 F 45 T 46 F 47 F 48 T 49 F 50 F 55 lounge I 51 cancelled 52 engine J Suggested answer It was a sunny morning and I was looking forward to seeing my friends at school So after breakfast I ran out the door to catch the bus As soon as I got on the bus I realised I had left my maths homework on the table I was horrified because Miss Brady is the strictest teacher in school When I told her what had happened she said I had to stay in class during the break to my homework I was all alone with nobody to talk to for the whole break I felt really miserable all day because I didn’t get to see my friends at all 53 Boarding 54 briefcase 55 lounge J Suggested answer My friend Elle and I were on holiday at a great beach resort in Spain It was our first night at the hotel and we were too excited to sleep Suddenly, the fire alarm started ringing We were absolutely terrified and ran outside There was a big fire in the kitchen and the hotel was full of smoke Luckily, the fire brigade put the fire out quickly but our hotel room really smelled of smoke So we decided to sleep on the beach We liked the beach so much that we didn’t sleep in our room at all on holiday It was great fun TESTS KEY TEST A (Module 3) A sketch monitor up-to-date drive improve B 11 12 13 14 job out salary up 10 15 16 17 18 TEST B (Module 3) demanding decade disorganised media conserve earns on gained around 19 won 20 wages A disorganised up-to-date improve demanding conserve B 11 12 13 14 job out earns on 10 15 16 17 18 sketch contact decade media drive salary up gained wages 19 won 20 around C 21 have not played 22 started studying Italian 23 eaten out for 24 start painting 25 did they buy C 21 after I had 22 started taking ballet 23 did Arnold move 24 start working shifts 25 been to the D 26 to study 27 take 28 walking 29 watching 30 have D 26 watching 27 listening 28 to study 29 have 30 walking E 31 used to 32 walk 33 drove 34 used to 35 would E 31 would 32 walk 33 used to 34 used to 35 used to F 36 did you learn 39 has been working 37 read 40 has Brad Pitt been acting 38 Has Peter ever worked F 36 have been studying 39 have been waiting 37 have not (haven’t) finished 40 got 38 has Brad Pitt been acting G 41 F 42 A 43 C 44 D 45 B G 41 E 42 C 43 D 44 B 45 A H 46 F 47 F 48 T 49 T 50 F 51 F 52 T 53 T 54 F 55 T H 46 F 47 T 48 T 49 F 50 F 51 T 52 T 53 F 54 T 55 F I 56 July 57 Ten/10 58 products 59 cans 60 future I 46 July 47 Ten/10 J Suggested answer Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to apply for the job of summer camp coach as advertised in the local newspaper last week I am 19 years old and a student at Regents University, pursuing a degree in Sports Education I am captain of the football team and I play basketball as well I am fluent in English For the past two years, I have been working parttime as an assistant coach at the local sports centre I have been helping to train children between the ages of seven to sixteen in football, basketball and hockey As I play a lot of sport, I am very fit and energetic Also, I enjoy working with children and like the responsibility I am available for an interview at any time and can begin working from the 1st of June Thank you for considering my application Yours faithfully, Simon Evans 48 products 49 cans 50 future J Suggested answer Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to apply for the job of summer camp assistant as advertised in the local newspaper last week I am 18 years old and I am a student at Lowis University I am studying Economics and I am president of the Students’ Union I am also fluent in French and Italian For the past year, I have been working part-time as a sales assistant in a jewellery shop Before that, I also used to work weekends in a supermarket I am always very polite to customers and am hardworking I get on well with people and am very patient I am available for an interview at any time and can begin work at the end of May Thank you for considering my application Yours faithfully, Susan Moran TESTS KEY TEST A (Module 4) A B D 10 B shade engraved Lake grabs bullying 11 12 13 14 15 C 16 entangled 17 enable 18 lengthen D 21 C F A TEST B (Module 4) E A purity root change wound priceless B 23 A 24 B E 26 will take 27 will not 28 going to train 29 is going F 31 off 32 down 33 into 34 up 10 F E engraved lake purity change confided 11 12 13 14 15 C 16 enlarge 17 lengthen 18 endangers 19 brighten 20 endangers 22 B D D 21 A 25 C 30 you be 35 out B A shade bullying grab root wound 19 enable 20 brighten 22 B 23 C 24 B E 26 going to 27 you be 28 going to interview 29 will not F 31 out 32 down 33 up 34 off 25 C 30 is going 35 out G 36 b 37 a 38 b 39 a 40 b G 36 b 37 b 38 b 39 b 40 a H 41 D 42 B 43 C 44 B 45 D 46 C 47 C 48 B 49 A 50 D H 41 C 42 B 43 C 44 D 45 A 46 B 47 C 48 A 49 C 50 B I 51 C 52 A 53 B 54 A 55 C I 51 C 52 A 53 B 54 A 55 C J Suggested answer To: William From: Tina Subject: Homework advice J Suggested answer To: Paula From: Leslie Subject: Problem with parents Hi Paula, How are you? I’m sorry to hear you’re having a difficult time with your parents Well, I have a few ideas that might help the situation Firstly, I really think you should try not to argue with them I’m sure they only want what’s best for you Why don’t you try talking to them calmly? Also, it would be a good idea if you tell them that you’re upset about the exam results, too You should explain to them that you really will try harder but that you need time to see your friends and relax How about making a plan together for when you study at home and when you can go out? I’m sure they will agree Well, give it a try and let me know how things work out Good luck! Leslie Hi William, How are you? You said you’re having some problems keeping up with your homework so I think I’ve got some tips that might help First of all, the best thing to is to organise your time I think it would be a good idea to your homework as soon as you get home from school And why don’t you make a list of what you have to for each subject? I promise you it will make things much easier! Of course, you need to have some time to relax, too, but make sure you’ve done all your work before you go out to play football! Well, give my ideas a try and see how it goes I’m sure you won’t regret it That’s all for now I hope things get better soon Tina TESTS KEY MID TEST (Modules 1-4) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 C B B A B B A A B A B A C C A C C A C A B B A A B 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 A B B A C B A C C A C B B A B C A A A B C C A C A 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 C C B B B A C A C A A A C B B C C A A B B C B C A 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 C C C B B B C B B A C A B A C C C B A A C C A B B TESTS KEY TEST A (Module 5) A widespread criteria impressive TEST B (Module 5) skilled sculptures A criteria skilled widespread B overheat overcharged overdo 10 underdeveloped underestimate B underpaid underdeveloped overdo C 11 bill 12 well-off C 11 cost 12 bill 13 note 14 priced D 16 was built 17 have just been hired 18 be posted E 21 22 23 24 25 anywhere How many no a few anyone 26 27 28 29 30 F 31 not as long 32 more and more 33 the most beautiful 15 cost impressive afford overcharged 10 underestimate 13 priced 14 note 15well-off 19 will be delivered 20 is not cooked D 16 was given 17 was built 18 be handed 19 is being serviced 20 will be delivered friendlier back most out off E 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 34 the better she 35 interesting than no back anywhere out How many some off more friendlier a few F 31 many CDs as 32 not as interesting 33 more and more 34 the most beautiful 35 the stronger he G 36 B 37 E 38 A 39 D 40 C G 36 C 37 F 38 E 39 B 40 A H 41 C 42 A 43 A 44 B 45 D 46 C 47 D 48 B 49 D 50 D H 41 A 42 D 43 C 44 C 45 A 46 B 47 A 48 B 49 A 50 D I 51 (smart) tips 52 (some) stunning 53 prawns 54 (fresh) vegetables 55 catering I 51 (smart) tips 52 (some) stunning 53 prawns J Suggested answer Dear Rachel, How are you? I’m writing to thank you for your letter and to tell you about my shopping trip last Saturday My friend Kirsty and I went to the shopping mall in the city centre It’s a huge, modern building and it’s got loads of great shops in it You can buy DVDs and books and fashionable clothes there First, we went to buy a birthday present for my sister We got her a lovely silver ring She’ll love it Then we went to buy some new clothes for her party next week I got a red, polka-dot dress and Kirsty bought a denim skirt and a black, silk top We’ll look fantastic! That’s all for now Write back soon Love, Tania 54 (fresh) vegetables 55 catering J Suggested answer Dear Jack, How are you? I’m writing to thank you for your letter and to tell you about my shopping trip last Friday My friend Steve and I went to the new department store in the centre It has different shops on every floor It’s great for computer games and sports equipment and cool clothes, too First I got some great PlayStation games and Steve needed some football boots Then we bought some new clothes for the school disco I got some black jeans and a red, checked shirt Steve bought some purple trousers and a plain, white top We’ll be the coolest guys at the disco! That’s all for now Write back soon Bye, Gerry TESTS KEY TEST A (Module 6) A B A C A B D D B TEST B (Module 6) B 10 A A B A D B B D C D B 10 A B 11 honesty 12 friendship 13 nationality 14 marriage 15 reality B 11 curiosity 12 reality 13 friendship 14 marriage 15 nationality C 16 in order 17 so that 18 so that 19 to 20 to C 16 so that 17 to 18 in order 19 so that 20 so that D 21 must not park 22 not (don’t) have 23 must obey 24 might move house 25 should wear a D 21 should see 24 not (don’t) have 22 should take 25 must wear a 23 might start looking E 26 D 27 F 28 A 29 E 30 C E 26 F 27 C 28 B 29 D 30 A F 31 T 32 F 33 F 34 F 35 F 36 T 37 T 38 F 39 F 40 T F 31 T 32 F 33 F 34 T 35 F 36 T 37 F 38 T 39 F 40 F G 41 dress 42 two 43 9:45 44 university G 41 dress 42 two 45 official 43 9:45 44 university 45 official H Suggested answer Hi Jill, I can’t thank you enough for taking me with you on the skiing holiday I wouldn’t have missed it for the world! It was fantastic learning how to ski and it was the most exciting thing I’ve ever done I was a bit scared going up in the chair-lift at first but the view was spectacular And it was great going back to the hotel for hot chocolate after skiing all day, too It was a holiday to remember! Do you fancy coming with me on a horse-riding holiday this summer? Let me know Lots of love, Sharon H Suggested answer Hi Danny, Just wanted to say thanks so much for inviting me on the beach holiday I had the best time ever! I especially enjoyed all the water sports we did I’d never done any before so it was a lot of fun I’m really going to miss hanging out on the beach all day and I’ll never forget what a wonderful time we had Hey, how about going on a camping and hiking holiday with me next summer? Let me know what you think Greg TESTS KEY TEST A (Module 7) A B 12 accurate off fog ray D 13 A detailed up clap out 14 B I Suggested answer When people communicate with each other, they usually want to it in a quick and efficient way For this reason, many believe that sending an e-mail is the best solution However, is sending an e-mail the best way of communicating? Without a doubt, there are many advantages to sending e-mails Firstly, e-mails are much faster than sending letters or even a fax You know that as soon as you have typed and sent the e-mail, it arrives almost instantly, so you can reply right away It’s like having a conversation Also, sending an e-mail is environmentally friendly Since it doesn’t use any paper, it never creates rubbish or waste On the other hand, there are some arguments against sending e-mails For example, you can easily send it to the wrong person Moreover, many people can send you junk mail, which can often have viruses that can damage computers All in all, even though sending e-mails is certainly a quick and efficient way of communicating, not everyone likes using a computer Many people prefer writing letters and believe that it is still the best way to communicate unwind 10 for 11 extinction 15 F 16 E C 17 Lisa told Sandy that she had been working in that company for more than ten years 18 The neighbour told him to keep away from that dog 19 Rob informed Mum that Brenda and Jane would come the next/following day 20 She asked him if he was going to the countryside that weekend 21 They told us that the local funfair was/had been great D 22 will call you 23 was working 24 Do not (Don’t) talk E 27 28 29 30 31 25 you buy 26 are enjoying our Paul will have the car fixed Sylvia is having her nails painted Kelly had her bike stolen The Lees are going to have the house painted Lyn was having her dinner cooked F 32 F 33 A 34 D 35 B 36 E G 37 A 38 C 39 C 40 D 41 B H 42 B 43 C 44 B TESTS KEY TEST B (Module 7) A B 12 for detailed off unwind E 13 B up fog ray clap I Suggested answer Without a doubt, the Internet offers many advantages to both students and teachers For this reason, many people believe that using the Internet in the classroom is very positive However, does using the Internet in the classroom have any disadvantages? Without question, there are many advantages to using the Internet in the classroom To begin with, the Internet can be very educational You can find a lot of useful information that can help you with your homework In addition, it can be entertaining There are many sites that make learning fun by offering different kinds of online games, such as grammar or maths games On the other hand, there are some arguments against using the Internet in the classroom One disadvantage is that it is related to health problems Sitting in front of the computer can strain your eyes Furthermore, some sites are quite dangerous as they are too violent or unsuitable for children All in all, although there are a few disadvantages to using the Internet in the classroom, I would argue that there are more advantages overall It is extremely convenient and a very useful source of information out 10 Snowflakes 11 extinction 14 A 15 F 16 C C 17 Bob informed Dad that Tina and Joy would not leave the next/following day 18 Tom asked who Mary was waiting for 19 Sandy told Kim that she had been living there for more than ten years 20 They told us that the local festival was/had been great 21 She asked him if he was going to the cinema that weekend D 22 are in Spain 23 have already read 24 Do not (Don’t) talk E 27 28 29 30 31 25 you buy 26 was working Sonia is having her nails painted The Cooks are going to have the house painted Carlo and Freda had their flat cleaned Roy was having his dinner cooked Mary had her bike stolen F 32 D 33 F 34 E 35 B 36 C G 37 A 38 B 39 D 40 B 41 A H 42 B 43 C 44 B TESTS KEY TEST A (Module 8) A mind off slipped changed up B 11 explanation 12 action 13 information 10 TEST B (Module 8) remind away back take out A 14 attraction 15 imagination C 16 17 18 19 get played had not (hadn’t) lost would have (would’ve) done 20 would go B 11 description 12 action 13 imagination 10 away back changed slipped out 14 information 15 attraction will have (’ll have) had had been were had entered C 16 17 18 19 20 see had entered had brought had will catch D 26 we had watched 29 would stop 27 unless you hurry 30 I had not (hadn’t) 28 would have (would’ve) called D 26 27 28 29 30 I were you had not (hadn’t) missed would stop would have (would’ve) visited unless you E 31 there’s a good chance 32 They can’t 33 I predict F 36 A G 41 T 37 C 42 F 38 D 43 F 21 22 23 24 25 take off mind up memory 34 He’s certain 35 I’m not sure that 39 B 44 F E 31 I’m not sure that 32 seems that 33 They can’t 21 22 23 24 25 melts would see will have had left get 34 there’s a good chance 35 I predict 40 D F 36 D 37 C 38 B 39 C 40 D G 41 T 42 F 43 F 44 F 45 T 45 T H Suggested answer It was a dark, foggy night as I walked along the port to get to my grandad’s fishing boat I could hear the water gently hitting the sides of the boats but I couldn’t see much because of the thick fog Suddenly, I felt very chilly and I looked ahead of me Through the fog I could see a man waving his arms wildly Then I realised I was really close to the water’s edge and that if I’d taken another step I would have fallen into the freezing, black water I was horrified When I looked up again the man had disappeared I told my grandad what had happened when I got to his boat He told me that the ghost of Captain Jack always appears when a sailor is in danger and that he’d saved my life I was really shocked but very grateful, too H Suggested answer It was a dark, foggy night as I walked along the port to get to my grandad’s fishing boat I could hear the water gently hitting the sides of the boats but I couldn’t see much because of the thick fog Suddenly, I felt very chilly and I looked ahead of me Through the fog I could see a man waving his arms wildly Then I realised I was really close to the water’s edge and that if I’d taken another step I would have fallen into the freezing, black water I was horrified When I looked up again the man had disappeared I told my grandad what had happened when I got to his boat He told me that the ghost of Captain Jack always appears when a sailor is in danger and that he’d saved my life I was really shocked but very grateful, too 10 TESTS KEY EXIT TEST 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 B A B A C A B C A A C B B C B B A B C B C B C B C 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 A B C B B B C A B B C C A C A B C A C B B B A A B 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 11 C A B B C A B C A B C A C B C B A C A C B A C A B 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 B A B B C C B C A C C A C B B A C B B C A C C B B Tapescripts TEST A/B - Listening F: M: F: M: F: Hi! We’re the Bay Collective, a social group who organise and promote activities that take place in the Bay Shire neighbourhood We are all volunteers who meet every Tuesday night at the Town Hall We welcome new members, so if you’re interested in joining, just turn up to a meeting! Now, if you’re stuck for things to this weekend, you’ve called the right place Here’s a list of activities for Saturday April and Sunday April On Saturday April there are three events: At am, the Longs Fitness Centre is hosting a free yoga lesson Discover how relaxing and fun yoga can be and don’t pay a penny At midday, Al Martino’s restaurant is offering Italian cooking lessons for £10 per person; this includes all ingredients and, the best part is, you get to eat your own meal! At pm, the Daffodils are playing at Belmore Park to raise money for the local library For just £2 you get to hear excellent live music and help our library buy new books and computers On Sunday April there is one major event: From in the morning until at night: Clean Up and Clean Out This is the fifth year the local council has organised a clean-up-theneighbourhood event We all want to live in a clean and safe environment and with a bit of help from us all, we can Last year, over 2,000 people volunteered their time to collect rubbish, clean the streets and get rid of graffiti For more information, log onto www.cleanupandout.com That’s all the activities listed of and April If you would like to hear this recording again, press the ‘star’ key on your telephone Otherwise, enjoy your weekend! M: F: M: F: M: F: M: F: M: F: M: F: M: F: M: F: M: F: TEST A/B - Listening F: M: F: M: Next, please Hi Good morning, sir Where are you flying to? Hamburg M: F: Ah And what time is your flight? Eight thirty I’m afraid, sir, that that flight is cancelled You can’t be serious! What’s the reason? Well, there was a small problem with the plane It had some engine trouble So I’m afraid you’ll have to wait until the next flight And what time is that? Eleven forty-five Hmmmm In fact, sir, you won’t arrive very much later with this flight, as the eight thirty flight has a stopover in Munich So, what time will we arrive? At ten to one Hmmmm That’s not too bad I have a meeting in the afternoon, you see Yes, of course Now, sir, boarding is at eleven o’clock from Gate twenty-seven Eleven o’clock? Well, at least I’ve plenty of time to some shopping! That’s true, sir But be careful Gate twentyseven is quite a long way, so if you are planning to go to the duty free shops, make sure that you give yourself plenty of time Yes, I will So I’ll check you in for that flight Could I have your ticket and passport, please? Sure Here you are Thank you Have you any luggage, Mr Andrews? Just this briefcase I’ll take it as hand luggage, of course Are you sure it fits into an overhead locker? Oh yes, yes it does That’s fine, sir Thank you When you finish shopping, you can wait in the departure lounge until your flight is called I’ll print out all the new information for you Here you are Thanks You’re welcome Enjoy your flight Tapescripts TEST A/B - Listening B: Oh Mum! Good afternoon everyone This is radio 4QR Alan Parker speaking, with a very interesting announcement to make! We all know how harmful it is to the environment to throw rubbish away and not recycle, but many of us don’t anything about it! Here’s your chance to make a difference! Next Saturday, 18 July, you are all welcome to the first recycling campaign in our town! Riverside Elementary School is hosting an all-day recycling event It will all begin in the school yard at 10 in the morning You will learn about the benefits of recycling and discover easy ways of recycling household products, as well as have fun with special competitions and games! Don’t forget to bring as much paper, plastic, glass and aluminium cans as you can carry in order to put them in the special recycling bins arranged for the day To participate, just turn up! If you would like to join future events or would like more information, call 1800 324 567 Remember, every step counts when it comes to looking after the environment See you there! Now, stay tuned for the o’clock news with Peter Summers 51 What colour is Sonia going to paint her room? A: I’m really bored with my bedroom so I’ve decided to paint it B: Really? But I think it’s a lovely shade of yellow, Sonia A: Well, I’m sick of it It’s been like this for ages I want something more … I don’t know … happy! B: Why don’t you paint it green like it was before? A: No I’ve already chosen the colour It’s going to be blue this time 52 Which sport does Frank want to participate in? A: There are so many different sports on offer at the new sports centre B: Yes, you’re right, Frank I called in there yesterday and signed up for swimming The pool is huge! A: That’s a good idea, but I don’t think I’ll have time for that B: They have great tennis courts too A: That’s not really my cup of tea I’m more of a football person That’s what I’m going to TEST A/B - Listening 53 What does Tim to relax before exams? A: Oh, I’m so stressed about these exams So much depends on the results B: Well, you’re sure to badly if you get really stressed Try and calm down A: It’s easy for you to say, Tim You’ve finished yours Anyway, I’ve tried everything – exercise, going out with friends to the cinema – nothing works B: Well, when I was doing my exams last year, I was really nervous too, but you know what helped a lot? A: What? e.g What does Marcia’s mum want her to first? A: Marcia, can you come downstairs a minute, please? B: Oh Mum! I’m really busy I’ve got loads of homework to A: I know that, but you should have started doing it earlier It’s your turn to wash the dishes tonight B: Can’t Trevor it tonight? A: He’s tidying his room at the moment Come on! It will take 15 minutes max Then you can your homework afterwards Tapescripts your home Lovely, fresh flowers are great You could even get your florist to create some stunning designs for you And don’t forget to have lots of candles Their soft, warm light will help your guests relax But the most important thing of all is the food! Keep it simple Don’t make anything that is too difficult – it’s a recipe for disaster! Smoked salmon or prawns make a good starter and take next to no time to prepare Remember: variety is the spice of life, so have lots of salad and fresh vegetables to go with your main meal To end your evening, serve a good dessert and some fresh fruit If you don’t think you can manage all this, then you can always call up one of the many catering companies listed in the phone book Have a go! Invite your friends around and be the centre of attention all evening Good luck! If you’d like a copy of our free information leaflet, call … B: A long hot bath the night before I felt great afterwards 54 What does Jennifer like most about the forest? A: Oh, what a fantastic day! This was a great idea of yours, Jennifer, to go for a walk in the forest Just breathe in that fresh air! B: I always come here for a walk on Sundays if the weather is nice It’s just so relaxing, listening to the sound of the breeze in the trees A: I never knew we had such a beautiful forest in our area B: And you should come early in the morning when the birds are singing It’s just magical That’s the best thing 55 What did Mike yesterday? A: Hey Mike, you look really suntanned What were you up to over the weekend? B: I had a great weekend On Saturday, I went white-water rafting That was some experience! A: I’m sure it was Those extreme sports give me a real thrill I’ve even tried bungee jumping It’s brilliant But why are you so tanned? Were you at the beach? B: No Yesterday, I went mountain climbing with the mountaineering club I was out in the sun all day TEST A/B - Listening Frank: Well, it was a fantastic day After four long years of hard work, I was finally graduating Everyone was very excited They had prepared the main hall for the ceremony – that’s the one behind the canteen – and it looked great I guess we all looked rather silly because we had to attend the ceremony in full graduation dress, but I suppose everyone goes through that! I got mine from Paxmans It was really handy because they had a counter at the university on the day Anyway, my parents arrived and went and found their seats I wanted to invite my girlfriend too, but we were only allowed two guests I suppose I owed it to my parents, really, after all the help they had given me Thankfully, my girlfriend didn’t mind! So, there we were, waiting for the ceremony to begin It was supposed to start at 10 am but we had to be sitting down and ready by 9:45 am TEST A/B - Listening Entertaining at home can be great fun but it can be stressful, too Every host wants to treat their guests to a well presented and, it goes without saying, delicious meal I’d like to give you a few smart tips about how to be the host with the most so that you can dazzle your friends and enjoy yourself at the same time! First of all, it’s a good idea to give yourself plenty of preparation time Don’t leave things until the last minute So, your shopping the day before Try to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Tapescripts None of us could sit still! Then the microphone wasn’t working and it took ages to get a replacement We eventually started at 10:15 with a speech by the Dean of the University, Mr Daniel O’Hare Then there were lots of other speeches by the Heads of Faculties But, finally, it was our turn to go and collect our degrees I remember looking at my mum as I got mine and saw the tears streaming down her face She gets really emotional at times like these Luckily, she had stopped crying by the time we went to have the official photos taken They turned out really nice, actually So, all in all, it was a brilliant day 43 What kind of holiday does Nicola want to go on? A: Hi Nicola Have you booked your holiday yet? B: No, I haven’t got around to it Why? A: Well, I’ve decided to go on this great trekking holiday in the mountains Would you like to come with me? B: That’s not really my cup of tea This year, I’m thinking of going on a nice sun, sea and sand holiday A: Won’t you be bored? B: Not at all! After last year’s disastrous camping holiday, I’m only interested in comfort from now on! TEST A/B - Listening e.g What’s the weather going to be like at the weekend? … and now onto the weekend forecast The sunny weather we’ve been having over the past few days is slowly giving way to some heavy clouds We expect low temperatures, around degrees Celsius, but in spite of earlier predictions, there won’t be any downpours From next week, though, this is going to change… 44 What time does the flight leave? A: I’m so excited about our trip to Spain I hope we don’t miss the plane! B: Of course we won’t miss it But we must make sure that we check in at ten to six The flight’s at ten to eight A: Oh, I thought the flight left at ten to ten B: No, silly That’s the arrival time in Madrid! A: Oops! TEST A/B - Listening 42 Which gadget is Sandra NOT going to take on holiday with her? A: Hope you’re all ready and packed, Sandra We have to leave for the airport soon B: Don’t worry, Lee Everything’s under control A: By the way, I heard that there are lots of mosquitoes there I hope you packed the repellent B: That was the first thing I put in my suitcase And because I always get confused over the exchange rate, I’m also taking my converter A: Are the plugs the same over there as they are here? I want to take my hairdryer B: Yes, they are the same so I’m not taking my adaptor Sandy: HEY PAT! HOW ARE YOU ENJOYING THE PARTY? Pat: I CAN’T HEAR A WORD YOU’RE SAYING LET’S GO OUTSIDE… That’s better Goodness! That noise was deafening Sandy: Well, parties are supposed to be noisy, Pat Otherwise I wouldn’t call it a party Pat: I guess so, but I find it really hard to take I don’t like loud noise at all I never go to discos, for example Sandy: Don’t you? I love loud music It sounds so much better when you play it loud I always have my iPod on a high volume Pat: But you’ll ruin your hearing, Sandy It’s hardly worth it Tapescripts Sandy: Oh, lighten up, Pat It can’t be that dangerous to listen to a bit of loud music every now and then Pat: You might not realise it now but… Sandy: WHAT DID YOU SAY, PAT? Pat: I SAID Sandy: I heard exactly what you said, Pat I was only joking My hearing is fine! Pat: Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you when you discover your hearing is really bad when you’re older Sandy: OK Seriously now, I suppose you’re right I’ll turn my iPod down a little in the future