Advanced English C.A.E RICHARD WALTON SERIES EDITOR: Sue O'Connell 42843 Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow CM20 2JE England and Associated Companies throughout the world Essex www.longman-elt.com © Richard Walton 1994, 1999 right of Richard Walton to be identified as author of this Work has been asserted by accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 The him in All rights reserved; no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Publishers First published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd 1994 This edition published by Pearson Education Ltd, 1999 Fourth impression 2000 ISBN 582 32571 Minion Set in 11/13.5 Printed in Spain Author's for putting would to Sue O'Connell for keeping the book 'focused' and staying positive: and to Roberta up with also like to material Estella acknowledgement Many thanks I by Graficas and it all thank the students and staff of St Clare's, Oxford for their help in piloting the for their support The publishers are grateful to the following for permission to reproduce copyright material: Ltd for an adapted extract from 'Special Agents' by Andrew Jones in vol No 1, September 1977 and an extract from 'Thinking about family life' by David Morgan in SOCIOLOGY REVIEW vol No 4, 1998; British Airways for an extract from an article by David Hewson in BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS LIFE July/ August 1998; BBC WILDLIFE MAGAZINE on behalf of the authors, for extracts from 'Mystery of the dying frogs' Philip Allan Publishers SOCIOLOGY REVIEW by Tim Halliday & 'Small is beautiful' by Jonathan Porritt in BBC WILDLIFE MAGAZINE October 1997 p29 & pp21-22; Brockman Inc on behalf of the author, for an extract from THE RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD CHIMPANZEE by Jared Diamond; Guardian Newspapers Ltd for a slightly adapted extract from 'Office Politics' by Guy Browning in THE GUARDIAN WEEKEND 6.6.98; Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd for and advertisement for a desk editor in THE INDEPENDENT 13.10.93; Penguin Books Ltd for an adapted extract from BETTER READER, FASTER READER by Manya and Eric De Leeuw (Pelican Original) Copyright © Manya and Eric De Leeuw, 1965 We have been unable to trace the copyright holder of the from Mr Gerald Murphy to information which would enable us to heritage beat' by Nigel Paige, Anne Burchell Designed by Annette Peppis Illustrations Project Managed by Dave Francis letter 'Pick THE INDEPENDENT so Strawberry Fields for the and would appreciate any Contents I Dictionary skills Language Matters Use Your Head - Abbreviations; parts of - Relative clauses Relative pronouns; different speech; tenses; dependent prepositions endings; reduced relative clauses; Grammar - like, as and alike Comparison - Comparatives and spite of; Conditionals 0, 1,2; despite/in although/but - Word order Can you split Prefixes - under and over Writing - Informal letter Phrasal verbs Phrasal verbs - superlatives, as it up? 35 fill in the gaps I Chance to See Last Relative clauses - Punctuation; - Tense and structure; different meanings Expressing the future - Degrees of comparison Quantifiers Linking and logical devices - addition, Linking and logical devices - cause and each/every, either/neither purpose and time concession, contrast result, Word formation Spelling Discourse cloze Wordcheck - Collocations Emphasisers Writing - Formal Error correction Review writing Wordcheck - The environment Severe Weather ii The Ages of Man 41 Vocabulary - Collocations; Idioms and Grammar - metaphors past simple or present perfect; present perfect Contrast links simple and continuous; stative vs dynamic Collocations verbs Prepositions Dictionary used to vs be/get used letter Progress Test Three to ; Emphatic structures have/get something done, passives for formal Reported speech effect Expressions with make and mixed conditionals Dependent prepositions Dependent prepositions Wordcheck - Weather Discourse cloze Writing - Article Wordcheck - Age Spelling - That can't be right! Grammar - Review of passives and Time Eaters 16 Vocabulary - Register and no matter causative Compound style The Grammar - will vs going to; skills future time the make/cause, effect Grammar - passive; -ing forms; prepositions conjunctions + -ing; -ing or and infinitive?; -ing fill 29 Phrasal verbs and continuous - Phrasal verbs with up; in other words; three-word phrasal verbs Progress Test Two Mind Your Manners 55 building; adjectives skills - Collocations; metaphors infinitives; cleft Editing for phrasal verbs Phrasal verbs Wordcheck - Collocations Dependent prepositions Writing - Information sheet Collocations with do/make/have/get Structural cloze Word formation Wordcheck - Relationships modals/modal perfects; passives; linkers; participle clauses; -ing forms - emphatic structures -ing or infinitive?; -ing forms, with or without to Wordcheck - Studying and examinations 61 of -ing forms and sentences and introductory conditionals; structures after verbs; Review of tenses Writing - Report Register cloze - Air travel Writing - Formal letter 86 Tenses Writing - Report writing Union 14 Testing Times infinitive and mixed conditionals 10 State of the Word formation Review of grammatical and syntactical structures - Tense forms and time; vs pronunciation; pronunciation Grammar - Review stress 50 - verb + noun; verb + adverb; + noun Dictionary skills - Opposites - prefixes; synonyms and antonyms; phonetics; spelling Reference links Word Word Expressions of concession Writing - Character reference Type Past simple vs past continuous; past perfect simple Dictionary adjective Globe Trotting Grammar - Vocabulary - Collocations Cohesive devices 80 and reciprocal Lexical cloze Modal verbs 25 object, reflexive and idioms Collocations One Mind and Body Pronouns - letter Inversion after negative introductions Progress Test Wordcheck - Character and personality and relaxation Fire Phrasal verhs Dependent prepositions Stress in the gaps; nouns; -ing adjectives Word building - Verb formation Wordcheck - 2nd, 3rd 46 etc Writing - Informal 20 3; 1st, Past tenses for hypothetical situations modal verbs Cause and Wordcheck - Phrasal verbs Grammar - The Stress Conditionals - Conditional - comparatives clauses; guess the ending; present tenses, structure; different Past tenses adjectives of character - Tense and meanings Structural cloze Personally Speaking 75 Collocations and idioms Phrasal verbs letter 71 Living Dangerously - Connotation; parts of speech; metaphors and idioms; collocation; word formation (derivations); register; pronunciation and stress Writing - Formal relative clauses with prepositions Phrasal verbs complete the sentences as, I Editing skills Progress Test Four 93 Answer Key 98 it SB = Student's Book Use Your Head Dictionary I skills Tenses Complete the following sentences with the correct form I.I Abbreviations Give two examples for each of the following dictionary abbreviations The first Then fill in the name of the you have used See the example of the verbs in brackets tense one has been done for you Dan hates doing PREP ADV SING CONJ Sorry to keep you PRON N [U] or UNCOUNT hope they the end of next month, PL ADJ V 10 with, from Hi, Laura Long time no ? PASS I meanings, a dictionary can tell a Just think, this 11 Where on I hope this to build a new government new - grant, (can seriously ill - (be before ) time next month here for I ) a sandwich? No lunch, thanks, I (have - ) you earth those (buy- ) on a sun-drenched beach time tomorrow, (sit ) I We through the realised we were forest for lost! in Italy two or three hours (walk- ) Parts of speech Dependent prepositions Complete the following sentences by putting the correct preposition in the space provided The first one has been check your answers done If you take the fast train, you should be there Many it car got stuck fast in the wet sand so we just When we could Some prisoners began it started raining, we all ran inside as fast asleep I should be integrated a task properly if impossible to attend something else her children's Kelly has great confidence It's a good idea to make notes if you want to remember reading a fast to protest against the got home, the children were already It's abilities fast as appalling conditions By the time social responsibility you're worrying left there Moral and into every child's schooling religions require their followers to fast at certain times of the year The for you in under an hour 6pm ) We last year? shoes? They're awful! each of the sentences below Use your dictionary to ) between and just 10 work by phonetic script Decide the grammatical function of the word fast in the (workDoes anyone want when we (finish ten years! you: 12 the building - ) good monolinApart from spelling and - part of speech - pronunciation - if you can recognise - word stress - /n't3:n/ or /nt3m/ - word formation - collocations - useful phrases the word is used in ) Julia ever her trip to India gual dictionary an essential tool you (wait- you last Saturday? (do Good news everybody! will find How long What Using a dictionary you it ) sincerely gymnasium with learner, How see ?(go- As an advanced - present the washing-up (hate simple) Unfortunately, what you're it many university courses provide students they really need the basic study not skills USE YOUR Jack took early retirement as he was losing his grip Apparently, an interest in reading in later go and see the doctor with that rash 17 I'd 18 We should be able to 19 Should life is how much your closely related parents unless read to you as a child Ron usually primes himself plenty of black coffee before starting the night I find commit very hard to it if you the job HEAD play tennis , on Friday afternoon of course in the neighbourhood, feel free to call in 20 shift I'd play a lot work historical dates more sport so if I much to memory 10 your Lack of sleep can seriously interfere Conditionals ability to think rationally Although you cannot use Grammar conditional sentences, there This 2.1 and Grammar, SB page 14 Conditionals 0, Focus on I OK, OK, me back next week What would you I'll money lend you the If your car miles woollen clothes in hot water, Quite frankly, I think you're going to I know he's hardly ever , tell him I the around these days but back in touch is late, if you how on time? spoke to me my video I'd 12 Should cat, it one has been done for you very hard-working U2J Lucy lived in Mexico Joe's parents wanted for three years, him to be a doctor Sue passed all like that, apply for that job as an interpreter We made ourselves 10 all understood the special offers its feet if A not doing any revision B of not speaking any Greek C contact our publicity officer D I'm going to take a big pullover in case very cold those headaches all the more often 15 Provided no more objections, we'll continue with the next point on the agenda 16 Suppose on a desert island, how would you survive? time if you wore your I r~] I I I I I I I I Jack and Ruth sent at all their daughter to a private place further information, please I'm sure you I of drinking six cups of strong, black ten miles away 14 I B on always better Russian 13 I I they lived almost opposite the coffee camera on condition that I of her exams state school properly you drop a first what you might have heard, You can borrow If is my boyfriend 10 Column A with Column B then add an appropriate linking teachers can help students learn, a his face Joan can't get off to sleep at night unless If hot drink dishes half of the sentences in exam to get But supposing our train the airport fail harder unless wash the A they shrink first their endings in word or phrase The you I'll long as you pay from anywhere? clear the table, Study Box, SB page as can 2.2 despitelin spite of; although/but Match the if after if in most one time when you to express willingness or volition: is e.g If you'll Complete the following conditional sentences with suitable phrases Look at the example given '// is glasses but she's not very imaginative E I F she only speaks a few words of Spanish refused to buy any encyclopaedias G I H students must learn for themselves just couldn't stay awake he wanted to learn to write plays I J there is no quick and easy way to learn a language USE YOUR I HEAD much Phrasal verbs He 3.1 Word Their Look, don't keep complaining to order In some, but not all, is two years ago! wrong Make steak any corrections that you think are necessary See the example given If there are Quick, I for me? You don't have to Think over it and give you going 'Are Could you look 'Yes, 'I about If it your underdone, send ! 'Did you believe that story about a long-lost brother?' 'No, not a word of 'What did little it I'm sure she was making let swimming phone jot Jack's Patrick think of his first visit to me an answer right me know tomorrow like a duck to water!' away You don't have to give me an answer right now Think for a while 10 The form was so complicated that she had to ask her to the party next Friday?' this article the pool?' 'Oh, he took I'm really looking forward to you think of Can you haven't got a pen number down is me any words you don't understand, look *up(them)in your dictionaries but he takes in the way he behaves company has gone bankrupt and they only set of the sentences below the word order of the phrasal verbs and objects doesn't look like his father it.' through and accountant to me what tell 11 I've for her fill been given this algebra problem to solve before it? don't think we'll be able to play the match tomorrow morning and I just can't work in all this rain.' 'No, let's put off 'Mrs McCarthy, it 12 until tomorrow.' I've got your husband on the 13 put down It Harry's family always believed in his innocence and stood by 10 'I see you're 'Yes, 3.2 him throughout still just couldn't the smoking, murder Can you split it up? Grammar, SB page CORRECT - OK, you read out them down it.' pronoun (it, don't know That cheese I was phone numbers and I'll jot just looking in the fridge me, either before or after Where's the remote control? I the I still don't understand this word and I've just in the dictionary! As they didn't have anywhere to stay, we put Nina fainted in the heat and we had to bring with smelling the particle See the example provided 14 15 place he's never trial In the following sentences add a particle to complete the them, etc) in the man and for the night ^ Focus on phrasal verb and an appropriate object for another it Chris.' but I'm really trying to give up him looked I left line.' 'OK Put him through.' was such a good book His wife really got had gone off so I threw salts USE YOUR Prefixes - under and over 4.2 Fill in formation, SB page 20 at the example provided 4.1 There was See the example provided far too smaller than average or normal (adj) fail to guess or understand the real cost, size or difficulty of something (v) not express an idea fully or adequately weak and unhealthy due charge too having too few people for the amount of work (adj) not cooked for long enough (adj) wearing clothes that are not attractive or formal enough 10 for make too little money (v) something (v) lacking the money, education, possessions fail to appreciate something 12 give too is little how skilful, and I at birth a bit The she's office is an of the time so is some people will is I'm hopeless at preparing pasta to I always cook and we end up three days or throwing it away is so either eating I 11 To say we were surprised by the news of his can't stand meat that blood oozing out of oversized have to at present 10 undersized will promote the new sports trying to which are of photographic film (v) Opposite it made redundant The council I put on rather an is that it it for has it find his songs very repetitive I think he's really be honest arrest would be an 12 but an hour as a singer, to for a bit important someone or Word were suit? think 45 minutes how much (v) light to a piece my photos just a mistake facilities, opportunities that the average person has (adj) was be use of something (v) all well take I'd allow an event (adj) little and Calling his behaviour criminal It to lack of food (adj) for The baby was weight light Don't you think you're a barbecue in that much overexposed the spaces below with words beginning with under and their opposites Look I Now complete these sentences using any of the words from Word HEAD Many of the suffering 13 It's a very children were clearly from various good and diseases restaurant But be warned, they tend to 14 Although she came from an family background, she went on to become one of the most highly paid lawyers in Britain 10 11 12 USE YOUR HEAD Writing - Informal letter has been In the following and style One there are mistakes of layout the other nustakes There are also missing phrases Fmd letter, marked for you and complete the missing phrases Andy Kulbacher t 3ramley KoadQB) Burnville &V2 66Z 20— 23rd Oct, Dear it friend, was very nice to after such a long (1) to hear that you've settled time (2) down of in your new job Valencia and are getting Into the local know, I'm before although still now working at the same language school as I'm in charge of marketing our courses more responsibility So it's a happens, I'm coming to Valencia next month and (3) Europe! lot favour! I and English language schools information in desperately need the names, this country and send me (5) I {&) you could go through all the local information Flease don't if when local I if It As and can't seem to get that sort of (4) yellow pages in lots of travelling addresses and phone numbers of the directors of all the way llfel As you it in you can't manage it, I can always get there , we must definitely meet up when see you soon I'm over (7) Looking forward to hearing from you Yours sincerely, Andy USE YOUR HEAD Word 6 formation Complete the following grid, paying particular word attention to whether the required grammatically is positive (+) or negative (-) See the examples provided efficient (adj respond (verb +) benefit +) (noun +) complex (adj +) Wordcheck - Collocations Complete the sentences below by adding the correct verbs in the most suitable form from the box The one has been done first for you efficiency (noun +) parrot report undergo irresponsible (adj -) circulate assimilate set yourself (noun +) I (adj +) produce offer (noun +) consult jot intellect conceive (verb +) (noun -) If deceive (verb +) (adj +) It's anxious (adj +) (noun +) honesty (noun +) (adj -) 10 explain (verb +) (noun +) 11 photograph (noun +) (adj +) 12 attend (verb +) (adj -) chew over down prove (adj +) you don't know where it is, hard to try consulting an atlas information when feeling anxious Several students volunteered to psychological tests Details of the new last grant were in the edition of the college magazine 13 psychology (noun +) (adj +) Don't even try and write everything Just 14 invest (verb +) 15 appear (verb +) (noun +) (noun-) It's the main points important to clear targets in your study programme 6.2 Now complete the following sentences with suitable someone else's words when writing your own notes The teacher said mnemonics can help you memorise things and to the point he memorised various phrases the students, came up with in other words from the exercise above 16 A 'cheat' is someone who behaves and 17 is a popular that people are monarchists This 18 is all British languages simply not true! Sara refused to provide the police with any sum 10 The effects Children often about their of taking regular exercise first day all of I 12 at school memory and got top of her arguments left us all The in a of confusion like to relax with a good detective story - nothing too demanding or 24 poor examination results helpful to listen to classical music when I'm So-called 'sleep learning' has failed to of our memories does not necessarily deteriorate with age effects to the learning process The findings of the tests journal 'Psychobabble' in class, she her exams The state 23 it any beneficial feel a great deal a virtually grades in 22 and Although Rita was often had find no explanation a problem 21 I of money are both physical 20 The headteacher could for such of such a large for the 19 in a way There Don't make the mistake of simply were in the USE YOUR HEAD Error correction Parts of speech Underline the unnecessary words in each of the following sentences and identify which part of speech Remind me We really need an it is to telephone to See the example given my sister before the end of the day information about preposition flights to Skopje The modern life is complicated enough without more rules and regulations They hope to can arrive before the start of the conference Hadn't she been suggested creating two part-time jobs? If Prague which you don't know the answer, why don't you ask to the teacher? is a city I've always wanted to visit Paul was in the hospital for three months after the accident The shark which pushed silently through the seaweed and attacked the unsuspecting swimmers There was an ominous silence as they entered into the room 10 8.2 Error correction most In lines of the following text there grammatically incorrect or it does not is fit one unnecessary word It is either in with the sense of the text For each numbered line, find the unnecessary word and then write it in the space provided Some lines are correct Indicate these with a tick (/) The first two lines have been done for you Mapping the mind's word processor An area is deep in the frontal half of the brain used to left process language has been pinpointed by a Dr Julie Fiez, will who one day help first to new brain-imager reported the work, believes brain-imagers show ihajkhe causes of problems ( like dyslexia and determine strategies to overcome language in difficulties The new imaging technique shows that the parts of the brain which #1£J working harder' because 'of blood flow has increased When some people being studied were asked to lift their left index finger Whir* they have heard a specific tone, word, syllable or vowel Others were asked only to listen without doing anything The was seen to be used only show they had heard of the specific sound, brain's left frontal region when subjects had to rather than just listened but this one appears to Many regions are involved in listening be involved when parts of a sound have to be analysed to make up a decision, for instance pronounce the words io 'lead' and 'tears' how to correctly in tfi^ different contexts PROGRESS TEST FOUR Word formation For questions 1-15, read the two texts below Use the words in the boxes to form one word that same numbered spaces with an example The in the texts fits in the exercise begins (0) Graphology One good turn Graphology On (0) A is the study of aspects of people's fix graphologist would claim to be able to you by looking how you cross your 't's way to the all-important job interview at St Cake's, Rupert handwriting to reveal their (1) (2) his at or dot your car, had foolishly stopped to help which was barely This meant he arrived such things as 'is an old shirt or whether and deserves another and had late He went room with jacket into a waiting margins indicate There were three other candidates or subordination, whereas increasing margins show Angular joins between will power and Many people are, of course, quite its show strong of (6) claims to 'read' people's When compared with the results of cool, calm and collected able to hide their Rupert suddenly as contempt and sweating, on the chair into the interview looking old ABLE DISMISS RELY no- man 10 11 12 man for 80!' he as sat, dirty them! After Rupert was room As he entered, a finally called familiar- Mr Chester, the of the old Rupert smiled Maybe he would get the job all! ROAD SOLEMN REPEAT SPEAK SEEM 14 COURAGE NIGHTMARE 15 KNOW 13 him greeted him, 'Ah, with the in-depth (15) Rover after felt he imagined a in front of thirty interminable minutes, WRITE PERSON CATEGORY SECURE GENEROUS at scene with the interviewers barely shown indicator of true character was smile The other three were, of and (12) completely (13) established psychologists' tests, graphology has been and a poor who at his clothes course, immaculately dressed (14) to be generally (7) rule to no-one! his and was led there, amazement Clearly, the (11) one and speak to adapt a certain (5) graphology and characters (4) letters are said to marks on great (9) stared in (10) oil into reception your words slope backwards or forwards Decreasing (3) someone (8) 97 I Answer Key ANSWER KEY 4.2 Use Your Head I undersized overdressed I underestimate (Suggested answers only) I now carefully, but, moreover house cat, cats, houses information, luggage tall, mine hers, funny sleep, 10 was kidnapped, were arrested catch overstatement underdone/undercooked 12 undernourished underused overstaffed 13 overcharge overestimate 11 understatement 10 overrated 14 underprivileged Layout and style mistakes 1.2 adverb verb adjective adverb noun adverb 1.3 going - present continuous 's it perfect simple able - - were you doing future simple Burnville they will have finished - future present perfect continuous Had past continuous 23rd Oct, 20- Dear Paco, have been working - future perfect continuous had - present perfect simple 10 did you buy - past simple 11 '11 be sitting - future continuous 12 We had been walking - past perfect continuous simple '11 ^.(Tt)was very nice to JL_ 've just , see Looking forward on (about) in from you with on with to 10 with Missing phrases: 2.1 broke down/ran out of petrol (should) see him you use/look after 18 13 hear from you wondering) I'd slap if I 14 wouldn't get/have 19 you be/find yourself Anyway Hope 7 deceitful A despite/in but Although H Despite/rn spite of spite of Although C In spite I G J complexity 19 beneficial 10 Despite/In spite of E spite 14 investment I wonder (was I'd be to photographic misconception intellectual 10 explanation dishonest 13 psychological 12 inattentive 15 disappearance 17 misconception B in hesitate to say no/worry hope to/I anxiety 11 photographic 2.2 was/am glad beneficial 20 didn't (always) have Although F I could ask/I need (want) to ask you a (terribly/really/very) grateful 16 you were shipwrecked/stranded rains/'s raining it have I 111 spoke/could speak gets/turns it you work wash get to 10 lands it 15 there are/you have were/was we will 12 you require (any) to hearing Best wishes, to I you soon 1.4 to about 17 BV2 6BZ be '11 been - past perfect Julia ever Andy Kulbachcr 2@BramleyRoad have you been waiting - 16 deceitful 18 explanation dishonest disappearance psychological 20 anxiety 22 complexity 23 intellectual 21 inattentive 24 efficiency 3.1 OK think put it off it over OK put OK it look through this article down OK 10 give it assimilate up yourself 3.2 11 for to 13 it it it up it it out/away after over/about 14 them up 10 it him it 15 her in/out it up 11 it it out back it 12 over it produce 4.1 underuse, overuse underrate, overrate 100 down set 10 chewing over 12 circulated been (be) understate, overstate The (definite article) can (modal which (relative which (relative pronoun) to (preposition) the (definite article) 10 into (preposition) undercharge, overcharge 8.2 undercooked (underdone), underdressed, overdressed 1/ that in 10 underprivileged, overprivileged 9/ 10 of 11/ 12/ overcooked (overdone) jot offer 8.1 pronoun) understaffed, overstaffed reported prove an (indefinite article) round undernourished, overnourished undergo up verb) underestimate, overestimate parroting 12 underexpose, overexpose 11 that of 13 up When 14 the have 8/ ANSWER KEY ^ Severe Weather i.i 3H 4F 21 OK or aging 6A 7C 8G 9B 5] 10 13 played D swimming studying OK paid 10 tried 14 OK 15 panicked kidnapped OK dying 11 arguing 12 referred 7.1 1.2 foggiest stormy sunny showering hail 10 cloud floods frosty storms both possible (got (only) be (only) (only) get (only) - more probable) was (only) Get (only) both possible getting get 10 both possible 2 while/whereas yet while/whereas but 7.2 in contrast/on the other hand while/whereas be required Although manager the hold standstill advantage hint give accompanied by will cheque guarantee card a should be addressed to be notified before the end of the month should be received within ten working days role granted be not allowed inside the cathedral is will be paid (if) money for has not been the post (is) lost in 10 must be accompanied by an adult on stand-by warned against admission of under illusions cleared of into action increase in 10 fitted with to tears into back from to off about into by into 10 to (Model answer) 14 i 10 North Parade i R T 20— N F G A R E L L u R A am writing to c express H T N R T E S N P T H H H H R T E E T Z 15 Z R E M A o E M F C Y L B Z Sir, 16 L 13 ~~G my concern about the appalling state of the road outside my house Indeed, the road is in such bad repair that my nextdoor neighbour recently had I L Loxley S E Town Council Dear 17 N V A n The Chairman A R T 12 Loxley 15 April S w |n |d i N S w N B U N the misfortune to get the back wheel of her car stuck in one of the enormous potholes outside my gate She was not only most distressed by the incident but also had to pay for a breakdown truck The damage to pull her car out to the road surface is ^ Time Eaters j clearly the result of the we had with ice and however, was two months ago and still period of extremely cold weather snow That, nothing has been done, despite the inspected by a member fact that the i.i road was of the council immediately after the weather improved I must, therefore, promptly the council to take appropriate action to I like this are rectified in the future look forward to hearing from you more large meal 1 legal, stealing/theft formal, wise/prudent dated, go out with 10 informal, 12 informal, trick/deceive I 13 medical, collar bone 14 informal, language 1.2 collar bone Language meal/dinner somewhat Overweight 12 going out (together) Yours informal, mad/crazy/insane dated, radio formal, despite (the fact or thing mentioned) insist that the council takes steps to ensure that situations formal, write informal, quite/rather/somewhat have the road repaired as soon as possible Moreover, must urge informal, fat/overweight OK 13 cuts 10 write OK 11 despite OK 14 stealing faithfully, Fred Smith B how much H which A what how C when E J how G who 10 D whose I what 101 ANSWER KEY 2.4 3.1 '11 have (have also possible) '11 get 're not going to rain isn't/'s remember probably won't going to crash have '11 'm just going to stay 3.2 sightings following 14 fittings 13 beings 12 spellings reading airing 10 awakening setting carving 1 hearing 15 recording 2.5 as/When/Once When/Once/As soon as 10 Once/ When/ As soon as As soon until After until By the time while 2K if 13 3.3 (Suggested answers only) you've finished bed worn has exam you bank manager we get go leave the car here 8M 9D 4A/0 5H 6L 7E 31 0/A 14 F enlarge you're seeing the 've finished the there to showing saying 10 'm going to sneeze get '11 15 smarten endangers popularised cannibalised B 11 12 C summarise purify horrified 10 lengthening 14 terrorising 13 enforce 12 lessen 11 clarify ION 15 heightened off 3.4 forever using 're know doesn't seem, always gives 10 rescues, gets 11 are you 's going 's leaves always leaving 's 're writing having meet come must have taken might have left could/might/may have got could swim was able to swim could/might/may have told couldn't find 10 be able to run, can't even run 1 mightn't/can't have realised 12 can cause 13 couldn't have been 14 Can you see, might/could/ may well be 15 could have been 16 can't be 17 hasn't been able to hear 18 might/may bite ^ - with for through - over in 7«*-on 8e»-into in at - in at - with to lOfef-on 12 serves, returns, goes living 3.5 be able to Stress modify provide answer calm, doing take 10 attends organise receive 6.1 rush mull over dizzy focus vulnerable result boosted 6.2 2E 3F 5H 4J 7A 8D 9G 61 Progress Test i - i« 10 B One i C result H caused source/cause 11 J K L cause result result D result A effect E F 10 G because 12 B due lead Driving carelessly a bath who 13 matter 17 understaffed Watching Listening to the radio Doing Swimming Reading TV Having 10 Biting your nails Having over as 12 where (Suggested answers only) Living abroad which While/ As going would/might 14 queuing 18 result spite 10 without 19 under 11 good 16 apologising 15 until 20 unless/although 2 ringing up/phoning lead to down up rounded off/finished off not / weigh up / with let 2.2 of going about seeing seeing 11 pressing about accepting of stealing taking ingoing 15 after for inviting 12 for forgetting coming 13 of telling 16 for getting 18 while taking operating/using in doing for breaking at 10 of being 10 When 19 In spite of eating intensified 2.3 to cut to tell worrying, to to win 14 the 14 smoking, breathing dreadful 11 15 are / 16 as it 15 being, to 17 risking, 18 promising, to help, getting H 2A 3F 4E 5B 6D sleepless desperate undergo 14 scientifically to realise 10 relying/depending, to stand 16 to take, fixing/ repairing/adjusting getting, leaving/parking 102 working, having 12 wondering, coming/getting know so 13/ safety 10 ineffective 13 recognition 11 to pass, playing smash torrential endless/unending seeing for 12/ 14 by ailments drinking up 17 while/when 20 before overtaking telling 11 overworked 12 particularly 15 harmless ANSWER KEY ^ ~y~ (Corrected mistakes numbered and shown Globe Trotting i as soon as/immediately/once Owing/Due OK during to 10 delete however As well as/In addition to Since/As OK 11 OK so that Weren't you working, had got, became was going went, left lived, were always having was hoping was living, was published 10 saw, was blowing, were gathering 1 were lying, was working 12 rang, Devon heard, Dear I 14 worked, HN3 2CC Mr Jefferies (1) was most interested Independent' and 15 was, always went, really loved, often rained (5) up had been blowing skidded 16 had tied wearing 20 had 14 was had been 12 (had) possible up 15 was 18 opened 19 jumped up would I would 17 was pulling made up up gang up up whether pets are allowed up round 10 speed up split/break look it know in up we which parts of the my friends away from (8) also like to well-behaved dogs drink like (6) to (9) to rent a cottage for six I up I know and I are large cities as would be possible six months and and I have three if it filling swum 'The (3) in (4) to obtain further country your cottages are located as 3.1 brush your advertisement interested (7) in staying as far 11 (had) braked managed 13 (had) (2) in am writing didn't find was lying (had) called 10 (had) appeared driving In particular, had been held up explained I information about your country cottage holidays 2.2 turned 8VR May 20- Randolph Jefferies 20 The Green Hinton 2.1 went Redland Road 21st 12 in order to/so as to/to 13 never understood, always got bold) Barford BF2 was living, met picked, put in people for up to my friends as are planning to take with us should, therefore, be (10) most/extremely/terribly grateful larger, if you more (11) would send me full details of your and any brochures you may isolated cottages 3.2 have on to dropped off to build up taken aback pulled up stubbed out go through with pull out 10 started up 11 pulled over 12 jumped out of 13 shot off Thanking you in advance for your help I look forward (12) hearing from you as (13) soon as possible looked 14 pulled to Yours (14) sincerely, 15 ripped off off Sandy Melville 3.3 away with with up up with to on with out for forward to up on off 10 round to paid G The latter B Another E O o O A o Ooo H the above F this C which that hostess, take-off boarding card such Oo / / (give) O o o Lavatories 0O0O O oo terminal up (turned) out (sorted) out 10/ 11/ 12/ 13/ o O check in standby turned (out) / / (making) for 14 (stick) to 15 (write) off 16/ shrugged hiding promote tongue take way lead soul 10 put delay, take off 103 ANSWER KEY ^ Language Matters i.i OK Greg and Sally had their wedding reception in? The gentleman you spoke to last time is no longer with the company OK OK The reason the Not only, but also Isn't that the hotel accident happened has never been clarified you were picture OK referring to? Is this the 10 That's the car we Moreover/Furthermore to/ As well as/Besides as if/as though In addition Although/Even though/Though Even if yet in spite of/despite 10 However 11 nevertheless 12 whereas/while 6.2 stopped OK patrolling happier OK studying debatable accommodation forgetting 10 doubtful were thinking of buying 1.2 lb whose mayor was arrested for corruption? c which/that was almost completely destroyed during the war? d where Richard Burton was born? 2a whose author I can never remember Times last lived in the name week? China b which/that was reviewed of? c (which/that) I you lent in term? last The who 3a was 16? b (who/that) the restaurant c whose boyfriend wants 4a (which/that) you wanted to have until she OK OK OK absolutely/completely/totally very/ extremely absolutely/completely/totally very/extremely OK 10 absolutely/ completely/totally 1A 2D 3C 4B 5A 6D 7B 8C 9A 10A 12 D 13 C 14 B 15 C B 11 sacked for being rude to customers? to go and off? b which/that had to be invented to make the year longer? c live in Italy? when most people ^ The Ages of Man get married? i.i 1.3 2 yes no yes no yes no no yes 10 yes I used to (play) used to being G B 'm used 1.4 wasn't used to working taken back/brought back/returned obeying given/treated with taken/stolen/removed, parked/left in found at 1 in dug up (on)/discovered at (on)/unearthed 10 painted in/with cooked booked by/reserved by left/allowed at (on)/ (on) at brought into/imported into 12 left as seen steal, alike, like as alike As like took, wrote, was was so/as intelligent as country northerly/northernmost as much more frequently than driver as as/so live most northern/most as time as careful a as 've 's 14 's Has 've finished, has just living, since, got 12 did you been learning, for been published have you had 10 hasn't haven't repaired for 10 the heaviest 3.2 5H 6E 7K 81 9D 10 L A 11 've 15 smoked, gave broken 12 did you 've been Have you been suffering, won 1 've taken, Has Maisy phoned, said 13 have you eaten 14 using, since, haven't found 15 's been eating, since 4J used to Did you ever 12 2C 3F H happened, seen went, did you think 1 1.3 a D get 10 it live buy happened did you see, haven't seen mountainous used to up, hasn't touched like the most carefully didn't did you 3.1 better 5C'd been got used to J A to get F used to drink 10 has been were 13 witnessed, get 1.2 did you live washed to didn't use to did 've been B 1.4 3.3 'm thinking as blind as a bat as flat as a as fresh as a daisy kitten proud as slippery as as stubborn as a as a peacock 1 as dry as a bone pancake mule an as eel weak as thin as a rake as strong as an ox as a 10 as tastes surprise 10 seem 14 suppose looks don't think realise definitely smells 'm not feeling/don't feel 11 remember 12 need doesn't 13 'm seeing 15 promise 12 as deaf as a post 2.1 (Some variations are possible) slightly older than than exactly half as a little/slightly shorter than three times as per day than times as many hours much (money) as 12 slightly less exercise than per day as about half as much much more slightly taller than with a positive lot of hair, neutral strange, negative pleasant, positive amusing, small, neutral great deal as more 10 over five exercise than 2.2 noun adverb adjective 10 adjective 2.3 hard-headed = practical and unemotional when making difficult decisions 104 dangerous, negative slightly fewer hours much (money) 11a as ANSWER KEY = expression of commiseration when someone 12 hard luck fails ^ Personally Speaking something in up = not having enough money to buy essential things - hard headed = nut informal expression for someone who is 15 hard 13 hard 14 doesn't exist i big-headed broad-minded thin-skinned tight-fisted short-tempered level-headed physically or mentally very strong (or thinks they are) - hard of hearing - heavy sleeper - hard liquor 16 doesn't exist 17 doesn't exist 18 doesn't exist = money 19 hard cash (* = Suggested answer only) more/less interesting, more/less likely cheques or credit in notes or coins, not their English 22 23 B H 24 25 C D 26 27 E 28 A 29 J 30 F tick put off Verbs not needing to add the part of the body: 21 wink away from 23 nod 10 picking out 29 pout 24 shrug 30 clap 2.5 33 used 34 usefully 35 Users 2.6 37 wrestling 38 knick-knack oOoo oO Oooo 42 photographer 41 guitar comb 40 sword 39 Oooo 44 calculator 43 difficulty spread/put F is up face fight worked out back on to out steer fall if Maurice threatened they didn't give/unless they gave Hilary insisted that Saturday I that Terry's it house was swore he'd never seen the The mountain guide warned them not (because him could be dangerous) He to still couldn't (s)he'd question/to repeat his/her question the service in the restaurant assistant suggested in the fog remember if it until the and 15 make you make 're it? going to/'ll E 12 are I 14 The shop (should) wait The doctor advised have already is made to be gathered 10 to be 14 collected (is) made put 11 is treated 15 will be 4.3 (Suggested answers only) to die play on the grass to have more realise how bad to open his suitcase 10 lose accidents to give up the situation really was leave the room to learn my temper 12 repeating the slow 13 to speak the language Jack to eat I was/am glad to hear you had a good time - apart from the sunburn! I hope you've got over it and are feeling better (by) Anyway, the reason (why) I'm writing having a party on Saturday is that now Kim and I are 19th to celebrate the end of our exams take it? are being destroyed were sprayed are both 12 are just shaken time 1 will be/are taken be picked been picked smoking 13 George complained that was incredibly manager got there more exercise at the college mind might be better to/that it A should not I has been/is automated money before go walking boasted/claimed she was the best tennis player if 10 are used C for was Leonardo or Michelangelo who painted/had painted the Mona Lisa 10 Julian announced/told us/informed us that he and Nina were getting married the following year 1 Jemima Dr Bianchi asked Dr McPherson K have been H are harvested £5,000 go/went to Dave's party with her on mentioned Mr Penfold sale Silvia could be bought/obtained J was/used to be spoken will probably be sent Karen admitted she'd scratched the car the police will be/will 4.2 variations are possible) Colin promised he'd/to repair the back door last/that weekend tell used to be/were extracted/taken be exposed B regarded (Some D was invented out/pulled out simplified o Oo o 45 original less eked out wiped out/eradicated L 36 buoy down 4.1 32 usable 31 useless to *more G closer, farther/further, ^thicker The harder something is to *fhe less they practise 10 The more stressful the situation 20 hard-hearted = not caring about other people's feelings 2.4 less easy/easier, less clearly more humid, worse nervous cards 21 more wine, more/less highly would make make make it you it? I know it's rather a long way (for you) to come but I was wondering if/whether you'd like to stay the whole weekend We both hope you'll be able to make it Can you let me know if you're coming (or not) by next Friday? C 2F 3G 4A 51 Hope to hear from you soon restless (the others describe toddler prodigy stamina infant middle-aged early teenager The hidden word: seventies something) longevity is someone with a strong desire to impatient (the others describe someone who not aware of or doesn't care about other people's feelings) diligent (the others describe someone who communicates 105 ANSWER KEY well with other people) who finds calm (the others describe someone difficult to talk to it others describe other people) someone who concentrates charming (the others describe mistakes) pleasure) feels/is feeling someone you can dynamic carefree (the make so as not to someone who should/ought to/must have (need) to do/needn't put 12 11 to have to ask '11 14 '11 had can't 13 should to discuss be allowed/ able to build to/couldn't make, 10 don't have be allowed/able to build, Need we discuss/Do we need have kept (the others describe 15 weren't allowed to use place your faith in or trust) : 1C 2D 3C 4A 5C 6B 7C 8D 9B 10A 12D 13B 14C 15A B 11 promise noia j question/point 13 made experience jokes does ease 10 date 11 priority deeply profusely give 14 blunder 15 12 pay move 3.2 Progress Test Two uproariously bitterly for much/far able used 10 must bit/little 14 coming 11 while been long 12 would 13 like managed 15 as prior engagement stood by turned out social climber handed down 10 flatly unkind remark kind invitation warm welcome 10 firm handshake, sunny fond farewell family get-together wedding reception 12 close friend 13 relaxed 14 candle-lit dinner singles out 4.1 surprisingly seaside linguistically defensive standby farther/further 10 restless 13 sensitivity 11 talkative 14 unfeeling twice poorly immobile irrational irrelevant unreliable 10 misbehave useless 14 impolite uncomfortable 12 discomfort 11 illogical non-smoker insoluble disrespect 13 misspell 16 non-resident 15 illegible 12 depth 4.2 15 resistance 18 clever/intelligent - stupid/unintelligent - plump/fat 20 useful/convenient - 17 rude - polite 1 atmosphere stick to distant relative smile warmly bitterly 3.3 i categorically heartedly 19 thin over/at least too/as well about for cover/pay for get been driving piece put/write useless/inconvenient get/hire/rent/pay 4.3 10 cost 2/0:/ /A/ 4/ae/ 3/i/ 6/3:/ lv>l Iw.l la-.l D 2B 3C 4A 5B 6C 7D 8B 9A C 13 D 14 A 15 C 10 B 11 B 4.4 9D 12 10 S 12 D 13 D D 14 15 S 16 D 17 D 18 4.5 E 2H 31 A^ 4C 5G 6B Mind Your Manners when she lit Not a soul did we see all day No sooner did/had put the phone down than it rang again So quietly did he speak that I didn't hear a thing he said Not a (single) game did they win all season Such is life Only after she'd been speaking to him for ten minutes did she realise who he was Not only did Kate spill wine on the carpet, but she also broke six glasses 10 Never (before) had I seen such a gigantic fish! another /Af/ hi /au/ /au/ rough thorough bough though enough borough drought dough h:l /Of/ /u:/ thought cough through nought trough would have applied for that job anywhere near/nearer London Jane lived If Louis hadn't If a detective picture, leave didn't have to change needn't have rushed must have/have to have/need to have Can/Could/May/Might I ask will be allowed/able 106 mentioned it to me in the City if she in passing, I had wouldn't have found out may plough tough i Hardly had she stubbed out one cigarette US hadn't recognised Ronald wouldn't be him from an identikit in prison Harry wouldn't have beaten me at tennis if he hadn't cheated/been such a terrible cheat! to travel If you hadn't left the map in the car, we wouldn't be lost! D ANSWER KEY We might have been able to fix the car when it broke down we had known anything about engines I would have prepared something special if I'd known they if were coming Punctuality serious inaccessible Introduction location/position 10 stale/not fresh 14 poorly 15 impolite supply 11 16 advance Union State of the 10 Report on the new 'Bambo' pushchair poor state childish resources furniture 13 bland 12 variety (Model answer) repairs/maintenance i.i The aim of this report 'Bambo' pushchair is to find out is It is mothers and fathers how good the new based on interviews with 150 to have seeing know understanding give shouting to have 10 to get in six different cities all over Britain 1.2 Observations and comments It was found that the majority of people interviewed had a it's onions the place/country very favourable overall impression of the pushchair In the words of a Mrs Long of Gloucester, comparing 10 the language spoken old pushchair, 'The "Bambo" manageable' and as a comfortable as his Mr little is fantastic - London Blair of boy 'really likes it's it with her and must be It was the Dutch it the going out in it' On 2 have the whole, the following having most people interviewed agree the 'Bambo' has good points: it is light and easy to steer; it is good for carrying shopping on the tray under the baby's seat; it is colourful and attractive to look at; the baby seems comfortable as (s)he has different positions ranging from it is is so light said, we had lying flat to sitting upright; job satisfaction The reason (why) The man film we wanted to see Wasn't it what/it's job satisfaction easy to transport as it takes up very little room when folded There were, however, some negative comments, which were: the opening hinge is often stiff making it difficult to unfold; the wheels themselves are rather small, which means the pushchair often gets stuck in holes on uneven or rough ground; the wheel locking mechanism on the back wheels is too small to be operated by using one's foot, which means one has to bend down to lock it by hand party got make engaged cry making commitment ironing sense the/that gets argument way 10 share falling out make up asking/inviting out break/split stood up up cheating get over on goes for 10 go off in on of with towards with in between 10 about Recommendations It is advisable for 'Bocia' to their current model make the following changes to of Bambo' pushchair: a) make opening hinge easier to operate, b) increase the wheels, c) to make the wheel locking be operated by mechanism size large the of the enough foot Conclusion To sum up, the current model is already well established as one of the best pushchairs on the market However, acting on the recommendations stated above, 'Bocia' should be able to improve the product still further and possibly become market leader 107 ^ ANSWER KEY (Model answer) Chance to See Last i.i Don't let your child's make-believe turn to tragedy! Every year, hundreds of kids under the age of are taken to hospital after swallowing something poisonous Half of these children need to be kept accidentally poisoned when Some hospital in after store 10 was the name he was generally known by the car from said it was guaranteed! The process by which the vast majority of nuclear power is produced is known as 'fission' OK 10 Those kids she looks 'Ginger' But that chap them out on the cupboard where you keep cleaning materials including dishwasher and washing powder • Teach your kids to act safely - not to eat pills or berries and we bought Fit safety locks not to drink from a bottle unless a grown-up says • OK threat OK - or The vegetation on which these animals depend is There's that pen you've been looking for under of reach of children • OK in a locked cabinet chimpanzees 1.2 they think they are eating or you can make Keep all medicines OK comma before comma before which and comma before whose and after dog commas no are MOST OF THESE ACCIDENTS ARE AVOIDABLE! • OK comma before which which drinking something nice Safety checks no commas Be aware of plants and berries which ones are harmful if in it's after are really terrible! 2.1 OK up cut your garden - find out holding dip into sprung up make up cut up carrying out down eaten 2.2 If down cut your child has swallowed something harmful Keep calm and read 01742 • Do this panel carefully If in make your not child will have finished vomit Immediately call the Accident and Emergency department of your nearest hospital or take your child there directly have 13 How many staff will tablets need to know: or berries your child may was held up dip into have is have been living '11 /'s having 14 Shall I going to '11 1 '11 give, 15 's is due to/is be them child has any symptoms is due going to doesn't be flying 12 start, '11 '11 phone Fred going to take/will about to/going to close 're both (of them) have they both lead Neither £1 each (one) I Whether your fall to/is know (very) few words OK OK or Every CD 10 seems Each/Every student but neither of them 12 OK or all little point of them 13 for a few close friends 14 OK 15 OK he/she took going to have 's have finished '11 '11 have swallowed When 10 gets, Fred be taking/is Fred taking has swallowed with you • make up have been completed '11 give/is giving Take the substance, plant or berries you think your child At the hospital the • doubt, phone • • made up 313272 to open, • sprang up up hold (eg vomiting) STAY CALM BUT ACT QUICKLY 1 to or other are 10 often/frequently 14 their nor with in 12 these 11 that like so that/in order that on of/because of instance/example may 15 production limited/limiting household predictable contentedly 10 reliable 13 unable Action 14 considerably warning lonely-hearts agony aunt bride, 10 marital status 11 Spouse Once 1 until/till sooner than 166 14 12 Before First, that 13 Hardly such so 10 As soon as/When/ result Then/Next/ After groom reception old flame 12 heart-throb High Street in applying advertised/I saw advertised 15 brainwave confirmed bachelor so consequently/ therefore/as a that when or No 15 While that, Finally primarily 12 discomfort honeymoon due to/owing to/as a result enjoyment unemotional 11 in case As/Since/Because 6 post/position of My reason been working interested in/looking for 10 of working 1 to hearing to attend from you an offer/give me 131 look forward 12 convenient 14 Yours sincerely, was have worked/ for 15 OLIVIA JAMES widower IF 2B 3A 4H 5D lead-free petrol species Illegal natural habitat 108 conservation policy poaching forest long lifespan 10 national parks fire rare logging rights ANSWER KEY Progress Test Three OK has Dr Harris examined worked I've written had already started OK 101 had been sitting 11 OK 12 had been snowing 13 has crashed 14 were riding 15 has been raining i persuaded/convinced 10 causing 11 when make how what 12 While 14 meantime/meanwhile harder/tougher which/that which/that until 13 After 15 sooner gone out carries out had never seen did you buy 5.1 send off broke out cut off would still have spotted be living, hadn't found hadn't looked, wouldn't would ever have guessed, hadn't been caught would never have got, hadn't been/gone had taken, might/would be living hadn't noticed, would be would have been, hadn't lost wouldn't be, hadn't known 10 'd have been hung/are hunt OK makes the will be cut 13 stops elks eating have calmed 10 costs 14 OK contains excited elks avoid 11 OK are caused listened, 15 would soon become 16 fear 5.2 IE 2B wouldn't be sitting 12 was invented If we hadn't got soaking wet on Sunday, 3H 4A 5G 6D If I knew, I behaviour inadequacy unnecessary incomprehensible (all) 14 impolite 10 unfriendly 10 minutes if the weather's bad on I wouldn't be living in Italy if I hadn't got married to an Italian I would have phoned you your number on Dangerously Living if it late We'll have to cancel the barbecue 15 inoffensive &^ you Sunday 13 embarrassment 12 apologetic II uninterested accomplishments childhood incorrect painful unappreciated I'd tell wouldn't have caught/managed to catch the train hadn't been I we wouldn't have colds (now) if I hadn't lost the bit of paper with it she weren't/wasn't so aggressive, we'd get If If there's a train strike on Monday, I on (much better) might not be able to come i 10 hands reckless expose blackspot 13 corner hand 14 adventure dicing 10 narrow daredevil 11 fire 12 neck 15 den ice We wouldn't The thing I'd really like to try is Inexperience not recklessness him I fire if you and your friends they weren't so reserved hadn't missed the end of the film, I'd know who the was/is a buy new bike 14 We'd have gone to the cinema accidents Nowhere in the entire hotel was there a if 13 If Jimmie passes his exams, his father will/is going to bungee-jumping the greatest cause of is window speak to them more often I'd 12 If murderer have a broken hadn't been playing football in the back yard if we hadn't already seen the film escape! Under no circumstances must visitors approach the cages What most young people need is a sense of danger in their 15 Zoe would have won the race if she hadn't tripped and fallen lives Not a living soul did we see for over two months! It was not until three days after the accident that they were towards on/about for from to to to on 10 in rescued No sooner had she hospital than she left went sky-diving (Model answer) FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT NEW ADVENTURE PARK again! 10 The rush of adrenalin is what I really love when I go skiing cut off put out get 3.1 down put over broke out brought out to cut off that but also the best value for the 3.2 got over broke out Tamford Towers Adventure Park is set to open its doors to the public this Saturday at noon and, take it from me, it's an opportunity you don't want to miss! The park designers have really pulled out all the stops on this one and come up with what, for my money, is the best adventure park ever! Not only put down put out to cut brings out off got over all sorts of special deals Once money and discounts in Dad's pocket with for families on a budget you're inside, there's something for everyone There are ten totally new rides ranging from the Water Splash log-ride, 109 ANSWER KEY which might be a tame bit hair-raising 'Screwball' and the awesome - 'Abyss', for some of you teenagers, to the a type of crazy high-speed spinner which sends you plummeting fallen - to earth 111 was somewhere warm and sunny/the 12 were rich, I'd travel round the overboard weather wasn't so awful my own world in plane over 100 miles an hour! Totally exhilarating and definitely at 3.1 not one for the faint-hearted! insecurity But more there's There's a small zoo with camels, rhinos yet! anxiety awareness beneficial embarrassment dismissive resentful sincerity 10 attentive and, a must-see for younger kids, penguins! Don't miss their (11am and 5pm) Then there's 'Uncle Ted's Farmyard', where youngsters can see and even touch chickens, sheep, cuddly lambs and goats And when they're tired of the feeding times animals, there's a large playground with swings, roundabouts and Mum and Dad need a break from all the And when slides fun, there's a cafe-style restaurant as well as the park's very own pub 12 discontented 16 OK 17 14 13 invulnerable OK 18 insincere OK 15 dishonest 20 unattractive 19 inattentive sets apart down/shut up give up end up clam up shout face up to look into carrying out with beer garden - a popular retreat for fathers in 5.1 need of refreshment And 3.2 don't forget the souvenir shop (full of marvellous things), refreshment kiosks for ice creams and soft drinks are plenty of toilets forget this Saturday - and a huge FREE car park! - be there or be square! OK stamps shrugged his shoulders his feet OK clapping nodded my hands their heads OK yes, there 5.2 So, don't nail heels B 15 10 foot I 11 H thumbs D heart 16 teeth 12 C hand 17 eye J G 13 A teeth 14 E 18 Fears after/when them 12 another 13 10 together other of who which to state/say/indicate to where 11 lies/is 15 out 14 along/together no matter However Much as in spite of Despite the fact that While whatever whichever 10 However hard head-on collision knee-jerk reaction eye contact Mind and Body j|3 i meet outside each other themselves 16 OK 12 OK to you by yourself OK 13 We OK as OK 10 14 seen her given lost me when I'm speaking my temper (this morning) 110 to to left for the station you hadn't/haven't lost your job, what would you then? my number to work tomorrow 11 15 for each other that insurance agent poor/broke/didn't have any money! to each of us didn't interrupt hadn't themselves make us hadn't were didn't have to go back 10 hadn't held on to my belt, I'd have hand signals heart-to-heart talk thumbnail sketch blood circulation earsplitting noise 10 hair-raising story ANSWER KEY powerful premature childhood 10 artistic 14 emotionally 13 importance 12 recovery 11 painful 15 consultation Ms Maria Hempel am I to Ms Maria Hempel's application resident health and fitness trainer at your a have known Ms Hempel First had already been OK would say I Ms Hempel is an excellent her as a professional The only slight criticism has been However, hairstyle I be prepared to adapt her appearance am as sure she Ms Hempel development through seems appropriate Having and nutrition course, which Ms Hempel is need testing OK due to the low major cause of OK mother, who Never having lives in Bath, is No sooner had we arrived OK What we want Not only was is the hotel room OK J K running/walking/wandering to give D flying to look/appear C 1 pay B to 13 leaving/dropping out of L N putting/hiding H to inform M to tell 12 to think A 10 I to G 14 being/getting F 2.2 listening, arguing revising/to revise also punctual, in excellent health, has a good sense of and excellent interpersonal OK being, to get Besides her professional qualities, humour relations with the other leave participating 10 to ban telling show 11 (to) put, paying to be, to get start go, taking 12 to run, to bring 13 to to make, go instructors' team (Model answers) would highly recommend member of your staff a great loss to us here Ms Hempel Should she get the and it will be Present continuous - as a job, it difficult to am working I Present perfect simple - I've already in Dublin this month eaten so I'm not hungry, thanks Present perfect continuous - a replace her Jim Long (15 to take a lived in the countryside realise/understand has continued her professional a health pushing/kicking/ shaking/hitting qualification to her portfolio would be need 1.8 she has just completed successfully, adding another prospective didn't 2.1 would should she be selected for the post I sport, whereas/while/whilst cricket dirty, In short, we OK eaten Despite living/ Although he lived feedback forms have been unanimous in their praise for members of the been can't have It The reason (why) she Furthermore, flown before manage I and foremost, modern teacher of aerobics References to her in our customer over her OK 1.7 for approximately ten years in her capacity as aerobics instructor at the 'Avalon Club', the gymnasium which may/might/could be it establishment I he managed to swim 1.6 writing in support of become in? 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