New matrix intermediate tests

New Intermediate OXFORD EXA M SUPPOR T O XF OR D Tests Lynda Edwards with Kathy Gude Test 1 Reading Read the text and match headings a–f to paragraphs 1–5 There is one heading you not need a b c d e f Silence preferred A divided country Living together A change of home Room for all the family A welcome for all The north and south Life in the north and south of England can be very different, not least because of the people who live there Whether as a result of climatic, historical, geographical or economic reasons, or simply by chance, people from the north and people from the south can be quite different from each other and this can be interesting for visitors to this country The northerners have a reputation for being friendly, open and direct They will not hesitate to start a conversation with a stranger and it is said that their doors are always open A northerner will tell you exactly what he thinks, whether good or bad However, in some areas, the dialect or strength of accent sometimes makes understanding difficult for people new to the region On the other hand, southerners are known to be more private people They like their own space and are much more reserved in general It is true that you can travel on a crowded train in the south of England and not speak to one person for the whole journey One theory is that the people from the south are quite shy Another is that they are simply colder than their neighbours further north Today, many people from the south are moving to the north to benefit from lower house prices and a lower cost of living in general It is also still possible to find unspoilt areas to live in, in the beautiful moors and villages of the north, far from the overpopulated south For the northerners, the move south to find work in this area of greater opportunity is more difficult, but this is happening more and more often these days An unwelcome result of this moving population is that extended families can be separated More positively, however, southern and northern people are living side by side and perhaps the great historical divide will become less obvious as the years pass New Matrix Intermediate Name: Class: Vocabulary Underline the correct adjective in each sentence If his young daughter watches too much television in the evening, she gets very outgoing / excitable and doesn’t want to go to bed When he was younger he loved having conversations with anybody He was very talkative / direct Now it’s difficult to get him to say anything I like her honesty She always says exactly what she thinks! She’s so arrogant / direct Their dog tries to attack anyone who comes to the house I don’t know why he’s so aggressive / excitable My father is very tolerant / traditional He doesn’t like new things My sister’s lucky She’s very outgoing / excitable and can speak easily to anyone I really dislike arrogant / direct people who think they know better than everyone else These days you need to be outgoing / tolerant People have so many different opinions Please be reserved / serious for just a moment I know you think this is funny, but it is important 10 My grandfather is quite reserved / serious He doesn’t like to show his feelings very much 10 Fill in the gaps with up, in or up with He’s built a good relationship with the neighbours over the last few months Teenagers make the majority of those who go to fast food restaurants He put a lot of research before deciding where to open his new business Hotels bring a lot of money to the local economy They had to put a great deal of noise when they lived near the motorway Complete the sentences using these adjectives • easy-going • friendly • affectionate • sensitive • nervous Emma is a(n) child She always kisses her mother when she leaves for school I’m much too I often cry when I watch sad films Jenny is a very person She doesn’t like to be in the house alone at night Mr Brent is a(n) teacher He doesn’t mind if we give in our homework late When I moved to my new house, the neighbours were really and often asked me in for coffee © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Grammar Speaking Underline the correct form of the present tense in each Asking for and giving information sentence Preparation time: minute Work in pairs They have / are having problems with their computer at the moment Jenny is always borrowing / always borrows money from me I’m fed up with it I am thinking / think that’s a great idea Let’s it! Who is Mike talk / is Mike talking to over there? Where’s Janet? She is playing / plays tennis My brother is working / works in New York for the summer I haven’t decided which university to apply for I still think / am still thinking about it What is that new ice cream tasting / does that new ice cream taste like? Read the roles below You have about minutes for your conversation Student A You want to some unpaid work helping elderly people in your area Your friend already does this work Ask him / her: • what sort of help is needed • the qualities you should have to this work • if you need your own transport You speak first Student B You some unpaid work helping elderly people in your area Your friend wants to the same Answer his / her questions giving the following information: Fill in the gaps with the correct form of these verbs • write • eat • want • own • work • travel • train Anthony Masters is a famous British chef who two restaurants in London He regularly to different countries to find new recipes and appears on television every Saturday morning in his own cookery programme Right now he hard in New York, where he some chefs for his new restaurant there He says that food is his life and he (always) ! However, he to lose a little weight so he a book of diet recipes which will help him as well as others! • visit and talk to people in their own homes, e.g shopping, cleaning • a person should be caring, hard working, calm • need own transport as homes far apart Wait for your partner to speak first Writing You are on a language course in another country Write a letter (120–150 words) to your brother / sister telling him / her about a new friend you have met Include information about his / her: • • • • physical appearance personality interests nationality and family 10 Total © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE 50 New Matrix Intermediate Test Reading Read the text and choose the best answer, a, b, c or d Did you really? How can we be sure that our memories are real? Some experts say that memories that we think are real are, in fact, sometimes not true at all We all know that our memories can play tricks on us How many of us remember the summer holidays of our childhood as longer, hotter and sunnier than they really were? But how can we invent a memory that never happened? A man from Bristol remembered watching a fire at a house in his street when he was five years old He can describe the scene, the darkness, the flames and the fire fighters He can even remember the smell of the smoke and the feeling of panic around him Later in life he learned from his family that he didn’t see the fire at all He was staying with his grandparents at the time He had been told about the fire and pictured it so clearly in his mind that he really believed he had been there He would have even passed a lie test! Something similar can happen to us quite often when we read a book and our imagination creates pictures of the characters and scenes from the story Later we can be unsure whether we have seen the film that was made from the book or not So, how reliable are our memories? Maybe they aren’t as reliable as we think The writer of the article believes that sometimes a we lie about the details in a past event b people trick us with their stories of the past c we think we remember an event someone told us about d our minds invent memories to make our lives more interesting According to the writer, a we preferred life when we were children b childhood memories can sometimes be exaggerated c the summer weather was much better in the past d our memories of our childhood are very real According to the article, the man from Bristol a couldn’t see the fire because of the smoke b panicked when he saw the flames c forgot everything about the fire d didn’t see the fire The man from Bristol learned the truth a from his grandparents b when he was five c from a fire fighter d when he was older New Matrix Intermediate Name: Class: In the writer’s opinion, a filmmakers don’t make very good films from books b our imaginations are better than a filmmaker’s c sometimes we’re not certain if we’ve seen the film of a book d films can be very similar to our ideas from the book Vocabulary Complete the sentences with these words • meaning • brain • concentration • mind • remind • senses • memory • explanation • remember • observation I’m afraid I can’t where I put your book For many children, at school is difficult as they are always thinking of something else Why is there water all over the floor? I’d like a(n) , please Could you tell me the of this word, please? I’ve forgotten my dictionary Terry had to have an operation on his , but he’s fine now There’s an interesting TV programme on tonight about the , especially sight and hearing is important for artists They need to look carefully at people and places to get ideas I’ve made up my – I will go to the party! My grandfather has an excellent He often tells us stories about when he was a young child and that’s 80 years ago! 10 Please me to go to the bank later I mustn’t forget 10 Underline the correct word in each sentence The police have a suspect / witness for the murder, but they don’t have enough evidence to arrest him yet There is a ransom / reward for anyone who can give information about the crime Jessica was stopped for speeding / fraud in her new Ferrari The judge / witness decided there should be a new trial Mike wasn’t punished for stealing the CDs, because it was his first sentence / offence © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Complete the phrasal verbs by filling the gaps with up, off, or out Writing A friend of yours from England is going on holiday to Did you find the times of the trains? I’m really tired We set at six this morning He made the story of the fire I won’t have to walk My brother will drop me on his way to work Shall I buy the red or the blue shoes? I can’t make my mind Grammar Underline the correct modal verb in each sentence You shouldn’t / don’t have to eat so much cake It isn’t good for you We could / had to go to the bank yesterday We needed a loan! They can / should see Central Park from their hotel window You mustn’t / can’t write in that library book I couldn’t / didn’t need to phone Carol I found the information on the internet Steve should / could go to the doctor His back problem might be serious I need to / must use the computer this evening Is that OK? I couldn’t / didn’t need to run very fast when I was a child because I had weak ankles Jake’s only two – please help him He can’t / may not it on his own 10 Silvia was such a clever baby She could / had to speak when she was one! 10 Complete the email with these modal verbs • can • mustn’t • had to • can’t • have to Hi Susan We’re having a terrible holiday! The hotel is really awful Our room is on the tenth floor and we use the same place that you went to last year Write a letter (120–150 words) to your friend giving him / her some advice on these things • • • • • the weather clothes to take best places to visit during the day best places to visit at night transport and prices 10 Total 50 Speaking Asking for and giving information Preparation time: minute Work in pairs Student A You are a police officer Student B is a witness to a burglary which happened at Ash Road last night Ask him / her about the following: • where he / she was and the time • what he / she saw • what the burglar looked like and what he / she was wearing You speak first Student B You live at 9, Ash Road You witnessed a burglary last night at number 8, the house opposite yours Answer the police officer’s questions Tell him / her: • • • • where you were when you saw the burglary what time this was what the burglar did what the burglar looked like and what he / she was wearing Wait for your partner to speak first the lift because it’s out of order We close the windows at night because of the noise from the road and we only get sandwiches in the restaurant because the chef’s got food poisoning! Robert got sunburnt yesterday so we take him to the doctor He go on the beach for three days or he’ll be very ill I hope you’re having a better week than we are! Love Patty © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE New Matrix Intermediate Test Reading Read the text and decide which sentence, a or b, best summarises paragraphs 1–5 a It takes a long time for changes to happen to the body b Changes to the body can cause us a lot of problems a Teeth problems today are often a result of changes in eating habits b Our ancestors used their teeth for eating hard meat a Our backbones are still adapting to walking on two legs b We have problems with our backs because we don’t walk properly a Mankind is getting fatter because we not hunt and exercise like our ancestors b Our body system of storing fat needs to change a Health problems will become fewer in the future b We will have stronger bodies in the future Today’s problems, a result of the past? Many of the medical problems people have today are a direct result of how the body has changed and is still changing to suit different lifestyles The changes in both the body and lifestyle happen extremely slowly and will continue as long as mankind exists Common medical problems today concern teeth, bones and weight Many of these have happened because of evolutionary changes to the body, not because of bad diet or a lazy lifestyle, as a lot of people think Millions of pounds are spent every year to help teenagers who have too many teeth in their mouths In the past, our ancestors needed more teeth and large, strong jaw bones so that they could tear the meat from animals’ bones With our modern diet this is no longer necessary Our jaw bones are getting smaller and unable to hold so many teeth and this produces overcrowding The teeth themselves are also changing The teeth which we used for tearing are not as sharp as they were before Another common medical problem today is back pain The spine, the bones in our back, is still getting used to the fact that humans walk on two legs This was a new way of moving It is easy to damage the back, but this important part of our skeleton is likely to become stronger and stronger in the future It is a well-known fact that we are getting fatter but this is not only because we eat the wrong foods and not get enough exercise When our ancestors lived by hunting and gathering food, there were times when there was plenty to eat and times when there was very little The body developed a system to store fat for the times when there was no food Our bodies are still storing fat which we not use because, in general, food is always available Now we try medicines, diets and even operations to lose the unnecessary fat New Matrix Intermediate Name: Class: The body is quite wonderful in the way that it adapts to change and in the future perhaps we will have fewer teeth, a stronger backbone and less stored fat on our bodies I hope it’s soon Vocabulary Complete the sentences with these words • descendants • average person • couch potato • mankind • height • staple diet • ancestors • hunter-gatherers My came from Africa Rice is an important part of the in Asia I hope our will live in a more peaceful world There is a minimum for some jobs; police officers, for example The survival of may depend on how well we protect our planet The sleeps for about eight hours a night If you stay in and no exercise, you’ll become a Before agriculture was invented, ate a lot of meat and different wild plants Complete the sentences with these verbs • put • fall • give • take • try • let We were going to try the new restaurant but the high prices us off In Japan people usually off their shoes when they enter a house Our teacher will not up with Jenna’s rudeness for much longer Mike promised to help me with this work and now he says he won’t He’s really me down Sarah might have to go to London on Friday I hope our plans to see a film in the evening don’t through You should up cycling It’s a good way to exercise Mum didn’t on the dress in the shop and now she’s upset because it’s too tight I must up cream cakes I’m putting on too much weight © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Complete the sentences with these nouns • journey • trip • tour • voyage When we went to Rome last year our friends took us on a of the city While you’re in England you must take a to Oxford It’s a lovely place to visit That new film about the of a spaceship to another galaxy is really boring I love a long train There’s time to read, sleep and look out of the window Writing You have been asked to write a short entry for a book about historical buildings in your country Choose an interesting old building in your area and write about it (120–150 words) Include: • • • • when and why it was built a short description of the building what life was like for the people who lived or worked in it why it is interesting today 10 Total Grammar Speaking Fill the gaps with the correct past form of the verbs in Photo discussion brackets I 10 (meet) my fiancé while I (live) in Italy last year Dawn (not speak) to her new boss before She (be) very nervous I (wait) to see the doctor, when Mark and Julie (come) in Ken (have) an interview at 10 o’clock this morning, and this afternoon they (offer) him the job What (you do) at the office so late last night? I (see) your car in the car park I (not want) to disturb my grandmother because she (sleep) The waiter (take) my plate before I (finish) The last time Jan (see) Ray he (work) for a car company Carrie (see) the film before, but she (go) with Phil to see it again last weekend Peter (drive) to the airport when he (hear) a strange noise at the back of the car 10 Underline the correct past verb forms It rained / was raining when I arrived in Paris I didn’t bring / hadn’t brought an umbrella so I got very wet while I was waiting / had waited for a taxi to take me to my hotel The taxi driver was very friendly and was driving / drove me round the centre of the city to see the famous sights I never went / had never been to Paris before and I thought it was beautiful in spite of the rain © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE 50 In pairs, Student A look at photograph 1; Student B look at photograph Take it in turns to ask and answer about the photographs Student A: ask B • what is in the photo • why it was safe for these children to this • where he / she liked to play when he / she was young Student B: ask A • what the photo shows • what he / she thinks it was like to buy things there • where he / she likes to go shopping and why New Matrix Intermediate Test Reading Decide which sentences a–f fit into gaps 1–5 in the article There is one sentence you not need a This movement is also welcomed by many employers, who see it as a way of getting greater experience in the workplace b What is also important is choice, variety and job satisfaction c To them it is an old idea which doesn’t fit the modern job market d Such work offered a secure income, and jobs were generally not something to be enjoyed e Many teenagers today not like long periods of training and more and more are going straight into work after finishing school f With an increasing number of new and exciting jobs becoming available, and the possibility of retraining at any age, doors will always be open A job for life The idea of having one job for the whole of your life has disappeared from the minds of the 21st century young adults who are thinking about their futures In the past, people were often proud to spend a lifetime working for the same employer They progressed within the company, retired with a gift for long service, and then lived on their pensions Today’s young people not see their working lives in the same way It is now common to change jobs regularly A survey has shown that in the USA the average male has had nine jobs by the age of 32 There are also fewer pressures on young people to choose their future careers at an early age, a choice they may be unhappy with later Work today is not only about earning money to support It seems a healthy ourselves and our families step forward that a wrong decision taken as a school leaver does not mean a lifetime of boring or unsuitable work Job satisfaction is no longer at the bottom of the list New Matrix Intermediate Name: Class: Vocabulary Complete the gaps in the text with these words • expand • fastest-growing • suit • talent • good • satisfaction • open up • demand • create • soar Information technology is the industry in the world today As a result, there is a high in schools for teachers of this subject Experts say that many schools will their information and communication technology departments over the next few years and the government will have to hundreds of new jobs for specialist teachers Job opportunities in computer technology continue to and good qualifications in computer skills will a huge number of future career possibilities School students who are at languages often have a for computer programming A job with computers will also people who are logical thinkers Working in this industry can bring a large amount of job 10 10 Complete the sentences with these adjectives • commercial • previous • complex • minimal • dramatic Starting their own business will mean a change to Sharon’s and Jeff’s lifestyle The owners of the shop sold fruit and vegetables, but the new owners want to sell clothes My parents are only going to make changes to their new house – it’s in very good condition They will have to pay special taxes because it’s a building We’re starting a new at school to make and sell healthy snacks © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test 4 Replace the words in italics, with the correct phrasal Writing verb Two months ago you ordered two CD-ROMs from English • work out • come up against • count on • bring about • be up to She’s not feeling well enough for a long journey She’s still recovering I know I can rely on Mark He’s always there when I need him When we moved house last year it was very simple We didn’t have to deal with any problems Don’t worry We’ll manage to find an answer to the problem The internet will cause a lot of changes in education over the next ten years Grammar Underline the correct verb form in each sentence Pat works so hard she’ll pass / she’s passing the exam easily If you want to get the bus, you’re having to go / you’ll have to go soon The film starts / is going to start at 6.30 Don’t be late! I’m going to cook / I will cook a special meal for Frank’s birthday tomorrow He’s asked for a curry We can go out as soon as Katie will arrive / arrives Will you help / Are you going to help me with my project? I’m afraid I’m not very good at using the computer I think they’ll win / they’re winning the next election with a large majority Gordon will meet / is meeting his mother at the airport this evening Have you heard the good news? Mandy will have / is going to have a baby 10 Anne’s sorry she can’t come to the theatre She’s visiting / She will visit her mother tonight 10 Learning Publications to help you improve your English vocabulary and grammar Only the vocabulary CD has arrived and it is not the level you ordered Write a formal letter of complaint (120–150 words) to the company In your letter: • • • • • confirm you have received the vocabulary CD explain why you are writing say how long you have waited say what you expect to be done use a suitable ending 10 Total 50 Speaking Photo discussion In pairs, Student A look at photograph 1; Student B look at photograph Take it in turns to ask and answer about the photographs Write the correct future form of the verbs in brackets to complete the gaps The Oxford Summer School _ (open) this year on the July and will continue until September This summer, students _ (able to) choose from a wider range of courses than in previous years There (also be) the chance to practical courses, such as photography and gardening, in addition to the language and literature courses which are offered every year Student A: ask B • what the photo shows • what the people are doing • what effects this problem has on the environment We also promise an exciting variety of social events These (start) with the party on the first evening and _ (include) outings to the theatre, sports, and trips to places of interest We look forward to seeing you in July Student B: ask A • what is in the photo • what the result of this problem is • what solutions are used to solve the problem © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE New Matrix Intermediate Test Reading Read the text and match headings a–f to paragraphs 1–5 There is one heading you not need a b c d e f They’ve got what they wanted Simply not true It’s not forever Some sacrifices Always recognised The money’s good ‘It won’t change me!’ ‘Fame won’t change me.’ How many times have new celebrities said these words? Young footballers, singers who have just won top TV competitions, actors appearing in extremely successful films, and even young people who have married into royalty Do we believe them? Not for a moment Class: Vocabulary Choose the best word, a or b, to complete the sentences Kerry made a big when she gave up her job to travel round the world with James a humiliation b sacrifice parents often make their children things they don’t really want to a Pushy b Talented My sister has been a(n) actress for years but she wouldn’t like to it as a job a amateur b professional He’s a(n) success now His music is bought all over the world a top-ranked b international Tom is a a pushy child but he doesn’t want to be famous b talented It is almost impossible not to be changed by fame It is not like a coat that you can take off when you get home from work It is also something that these people have usually been actively hoping for, for a long time They wanted it, they’ve got it and they’re going to enjoy it The new soccer star doesn’t like being followed by journalists He likes his a privacy b sacrifice Being in the public eye is exciting People stop celebrities everywhere they go, even in supermarkets, and ask for an autograph For the rest of us the only time we sign our names in shops is to pay the bill Unlike them, we can’t get the best table in the best restaurant simply because of who we are We probably wouldn’t even be able to afford the bread there anyway! Of course the lives of people like this must change The price celebrities have to pay for this change in lifestyle is significant No more privacy, no more walking down to the shops with no make-up or messy hair and no more quiet holidays on the beach But, this is all part of the job of being famous and whether it’s in a good way or a bad way, one thing is certain … fame does change a person However, as we know, fame does not last forever unless you are like Marilyn Monroe So, I suppose the stars have to enjoy it while it lasts and then experience an even more difficult change when the recognition and money stop They say that in our lives we all have fifteen minutes of fame I think I’d like to be famous for a little longer than that – despite the problems! 10 Name: New Matrix Intermediate I know Helen’ll get to the top She’s wants to succeed a professional b ambitious and really tennis players in the USA earn a lot of money but they have to work hard a International b Professional A well-known soap opera actress suffered public when she forgot her lines on live television a humiliation b defeat 10 My nephew is a(n) swimmer, and will probably win the national competition a international b top-ranked 10 Replace the verbs in italic with these verbs • sum up • set up • hold • raise • pick If you want to start a business, you often need to borrow money from the bank We didn’t collect enough money to build a new swimming pool for the school They’re going to organise a memory competition next week Can you choose a student to welcome our visitor, please? At the end of the meeting, Mary will quickly summarise the main points © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Name: Progress test Reading Class: Vocabulary Read this article about memory and decide whether statements 1–5 are true or false according to the text Write T or F in each box Complete the sentences with these adjectives • sensitive • ambitious • excitable • affectionate • talented • amateur • tolerant • minimal • commercial • easy-going Use it or lose it As people get older, they often begin to be aware of problems with their memories Sometimes, older people can remember every detail of their childhood but not what happened last week or why they have gone into a particular room This suggests that it is short-term not long-term memory that is affected Apparently, an eightyyear-old has only slightly fewer brain cells than a teenager, so it is not that people lose memory but they find it more difficult to recall things The way to help improving our memory is to keep using it If we give ourselves memory tasks such as trying to remember lists or telling someone the story of a book or film we have just read, we keep the brain active and remember more easily If we want to fix something in our memories, we must concentrate on it and want to remember it We see and hear so much in our lives that the brain cannot store everything for instant recall For example, if we find a phone number in the telephone book we remember it for 10 seconds or long enough to dial the number, but a few minutes later, it has gone It is still in our memory somewhere but is not easy to recall So, concentration and practice will keep our brains busy and keep our memories in better shape Little Harry is so He always gives his grandmother a kiss and a hug I have been very of your behaviour, but now this rudeness must stop John is going to teach his dog to be calmer She’s very and jumps up at people all the time This report is excellent I’ll only have to make changes A lot of successful people are also Be careful how you tell Beth about what’s happened She’s so and gets upset very easily I had no special training and I don’t sell my paintings I’m only a(n) My son has a lovely singing voice I don’t know why because neither his father nor I are very at music Nothing worries my father very much He’s such a(n) person 10 We will have to sell part of the business I don’t want to but it’s a(n) decision 10 Choose the best word, a or b, to complete the People often can’t remember what happened a long time ago Young people have the same amount of brain cells as their grandparents It is a good idea to memorise things for practice We sometimes forget a phone number before we can use it In our brains we have a memory of everything we experience sentences is very important if you want to be a scientist You have to notice what is around you a Observation b Concentration Mr Green has offered a to anyone who finds his lost dog a ransom b reward The injured man says the other driver caused the accident, but the police can’t find a No other cars were involved a suspect b witness Janine’s came from Norway She looks quite Scandinavian, doesn’t she? a descendants b ancestors The thief was of average , very thin and had long, dark hair a height b weight 12 New Matrix Intermediate © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Progress test The to Rome was terrible The rain was so heavy, we had to drive really slowly a journey b trip Look at the sky It a is going to rain We’ve decided that we for the exam together Do you want to join us? a will revise b are going to revise Without better Paul won’t make any progress in chess He should think more carefully about each move a observation b concentration They’ve got the tickets and they Saturday a will fly b are flying There’s a(n) for cottages in the countryside because people who live in cities want holiday homes there a demand b order I’m sure Tom a is winning 10 Hurry up! You a will miss the present continuous, past simple, past continuous and past perfect tenses Hi We (have) a great time skiing in Switzerland It (snow) when we arrived and the mountains looked just like this picture Yesterday Janet (ski) down a slope when she (fall) and hurt her ankle I thought she (break) it, but she hasn’t Love Katie off on out up with out Grammar Choose the correct future form, a or b, to complete the the bus b are missing Complete the postcard using the verbs in brackets Use complete these sentences My neighbours have parties every night I can’t the noise for much longer I got all my bills together and exactly what I had spent on my flat – it was more than I thought My parents wanted to stay at that lovely hotel by the river, but the high price (them) I must what time Denise is arriving so that I can meet her at the station My brother’s doing the same maths course I did, so now he me to help him with his homework the writing competition b will win 10 Make phrasal verbs and use them in the correct form to put find count work put to New York on I football tonight because my ankle hurts a don’t play b am not playing They made a great for their daughter when they moved to a smaller house in order to pay for her to go to college a humiliation b sacrifice 10 When you live in a village, it’s difficult to get much Everybody seems to know everything about each other a privacy b concentration 10 at any moment b will rain Listening Listen to a radio programme about animal communication and put the following statements in the order you hear them in the recording a Chimps can make up signs for new words b Chimps can’t physically produce words as we c Professor Kelso has been doing research with chimps for over two decades d One chimp invented a new sign for a fruit e Chimps want to communicate Total 50 sentences I Jane at 7.30 outside the cinema We arranged it this morning a will meet b am meeting The train a is leaving at 9.00, so please don’t be late b leaves I want to speak to Mrs Field as soon as she a arrives b will arrive the new quiz programme on television tonight? a Are you going to watch b Are you watching © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE New Matrix Intermediate 13 Test Reading Read the text and circle five from statements a–i which reflect the content of the text The written word Given how much time we seem to spend talking to each other, it is surprising to learn that most of our communication is not face to face, or even voice to voice It is done in writing The method used is not pen and paper, but electronic Texting on mobile phones and sending emails are ways of communicating that were unthought of twenty years ago, yet here at the beginning of the twenty-first century they have become the most popular form of correspondence Why is it that so many people now prefer to send a text message or an email than to use the telephone to speak to each other? One reason is clarity When texting or writing an email you can ‘say’ exactly what you want to say and the other person has to ‘listen’ They cannot interrupt you or distract you You have time to organise your thoughts, correct mistakes or change ideas You can also get directly to the point without spending time on the social formalities A second reason is convenience A written message can be read when it is convenient for the reader, whereas a phone call cannot always be answered or may interrupt other activities The written message can also be re-read and easily stored if necessary It is also convenient for the sender, who can even take part in a text conversation while doing other things at the same time! Thirdly, of course, it is fun! Having a text conversation or chatting on the net involves finger skills, speed and the use of a specialised language which continues to change and develop to allow speed to increase The use of such a code has its attractions What is a little frightening is that electronic communication means that people have to leave their houses or physically speak to others less and less often There is the chance that we might gradually lose the social skills we need to talk to each other and become more and more isolated in front of our computers with our mobile phones beside us a We communicate with each other in writing more than any other form of communication b It is difficult to learn the special language used in text messages c Receiving a phone call can disturb what you are doing d The language of text messages is changing so that messages can be written more quickly e The rise of electronic communication was predicted many years ago 14 New Matrix Intermediate Name: Class: f Writing text messages can harm the fingers g You have time to think about what you want to say in an email h It is useful to be able to keep phone messages i There is a danger that people will forget how to communicate face to face Vocabulary Complete the sentences with these words • dress rehearsal • frown • hand movements • body language • eye-contact • posture • clutched • facial expression • first impression • handshake If you don’t want to speak to someone, don’t make Practise what you are going to say before an important event by having a Remember, your shows people how you are feeling before you open your mouth to say anything Don’t It makes you look angry You could tell Emma Sharpe was nervous She her handbag on her knee throughout the interview Jackie has very good and always holds her head high When we first met, Mike made a good He seemed intelligent and confident The interviewee tried to appear calm but his said something different He kept playing with his tie You can learn a lot from a person’s How they sit and move can tell you many things 10 The interviewer had a very strong I couldn’t stop tears coming to my eyes 10 Underline the correct adjective in each sentence Laura lay in bed listening to the footsteps getting closer She was terrified / nervous The police were very cool / cautious about approaching the escaped prisoner because he was holding a gun If I don’t have enough time to my work, I get nervous / stressed I always get cautious / nervous before an exam but I think it helps me concentrate He’s so cool / relieved Nothing worries him © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Replace the words in italic with these adjectives You may have to change the word order • rare • confident • apprehensive • ridiculous • familiar I was very worried about going back to work after the accident Those birds are quite uncommon You don’t see them very often That’s a crazy idea Don’t even think about it That man seems to have a face I’ve seen before I wonder where we met My boss is very sure of himself He knows he’s a good manager Grammar Underline the correct verb form in the following dialogue Sue Mike Sue Did you tell / Have you told your parents our news? I’ve phoned / I phoned them at about 10, but they haven’t answered / didn’t answer What about your parents? I’ve already spoken / I already spoke to them They haven’t been surprised / weren’t surprised, and they’re very happy about our engagement Writing You have decided to buy a new laptop called the PZ61 from Comco Before you buy one you want to find out more about these items: • • • • screen size weight software programs included cost Write a letter (120–150 words) to Comco to request more information 10 Total 50 Speaking Giving a short presentation You have about minutes to present one of the following topics to the class The advantages and disadvantages of using email Children should be taught computer skills from their first year at school Give your opinion Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous tense The engineer (try) to repair this computer for an hour, but it still doesn’t work (you see) Ben today? I need to ask him a couple of questions Jean (want) to learn to sing and now she’s got the chance (we ask) Janine and Philip to the party? Do you know why Calvin (use) the internet so much recently? Patrick (not reply) to my email yet I think he’s still on holiday Jane (not talk) to Pat since they had an arguement My cousin (learn) to drive for two years! She still won’t drive in the city centre (you ever eat) snake? Some people say it’s very good for you! 10 How long (Mr Smith be) a teacher? He’s still very nervous 10 © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE New Matrix Intermediate 15 Test Reading Each of the sentences a–e fits into a gap in the extract from an article about Barbados Decide where each sentence best fits a These are actually long, hanging branches and leaves b The Barbadian dialect has been made the national language and traditional festivals have been reintroduced c Its history, however, has involved many different cultures d During that time the country became extremely important for sugar production and slaves were brought here from Africa to work in the sugar fields e These people were taken from the island as slaves by the Spanish in the early sixteenth century A Caribbean island paradise? Barbados is an island in the Caribbean which has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world Today it has its own special identity Amerindians, Africans and Europeans have all left their mark on this tiny island It was first settled by Amerindians from Venezuela who farmed, fished and made pottery The island was rediscovered by the English 20 years later and named ‘Barbados’ probably because of the special trees which grow there and seem to have long ‘beards’ Barbados remained part of the British Empire for several hundred years until it achieved independence in 1966 After slavery was abolished in 1834 the Barbadians had a long fight for equality They were finally given independence, and after a long history of British influence, they have been trying to find These feature local their own identity costumes, music, dance and food and drink Today, Barbados is well known for its tourism and its rum, a drink which is exported all over the world Vocabulary Complete the sentences with these words • visitors • homeland • settlers • adopted country • asylum seekers • illegal immigrants • refugees • residents • emigrants • inhabitants Name: Class: The USA is the of many Australian film stars often work in dangerous conditions with very poor pay and without any official papers Thousands of came across the border to escape the war in their country The of my street have complained about the noise from the new nightclub The first in Barbados were farmers While she was in hospital my grandmother had a lot of Sometimes there were too many to sit round the bed 10 There are many British in France and Spain because the weather and lifestyle are so good 10 Complete the sentences with these adjectives • keen • unmistakeable • tough • uneventful • disturbing The story about the ghost kept me awake all night Emma practises the guitar every evening – she’s very Shakespeare’s style can’t possibly be confused with any other writer When we moved to Spain, we found life difficult It was really for the first year Nothing much happened during the journey – it was rather Complete the sentences with one of these verbs in the correct form • get • keep • come Jack up with an excellent idea at the meeting yesterday You’re running too fast – I can’t up with you When life gets stressful it’s good to away for a few days Don’t worry about money We can by on my salary for the next couple of months Vince off the bus at the stop outside the library and walks to work from there every morning Although Ewa moved to Italy when she got married 50 years ago, she has never forgotten her Julia helps with their applications to stay in this country Many are in danger if they return to their own countries The United Kingdom has about 59 million 16 New Matrix Intermediate © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Grammar Speaking Put the verbs in brackets in the correct passive form Asking for and giving information Have you heard that a painting (steal) from the City Art Gallery last night? Hazel No! Which one? Mark Your favourite – the Van Gogh The alarms didn’t go off because the wires (cut) Hazel What about the security cameras? Surely everything (recorded) 24 hours a day? Mark Well, apparently it (discover) this morning, that no film (put) in the security cameras, so there’s nothing to watch Mark Student A You are interested in buying a new electronic dictionary called ‘English in your pocket.’ Ask the shop assistant (Student B) some questions to find out the following information about the product • • • • its purpose how it functions good points its price You speak first Student B Rewrite these sentences in the passive form You are a sales assistant in a shop A customer (Student A) asks you some questions about a new electronic dictionary advertised as ‘English in your pocket’ This information will help you answer the questions The interviewer was asking the Prime Minister an important question when the lights went out The Prime Minister Someone had broken my kitchen window My kitchen window Someone stole my car from the car park My car They’ve identified the murderer as Martin James Martin James Manet didn’t paint that picture That picture Someone will find the missing report The missing report They are going to hold the concert in the park The concert Someone is meeting me at the airport I They collect the rubbish every Monday morning • • • • new translating machine speak into microphone, translation on screen small, voice responsive, accurate £250 Wait for your partner to speak first The rubbish 10 They are repairing the television now The television 10 Writing You read this in a magazine ‘Have you ever had a really interesting or strange experience while on holiday? Write a story about it for our competition.’ You decide to enter the competition Write your story in about 200–250 words 10 Total © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE 50 New Matrix Intermediate 17 Name: Test Class: Reading Read this extract from an article about risk takers and decide whether statements 1–5 are true or false according to the text Write T or F in each box The of becoming a millionaire are not very high a statistics b chances Addicted to risk For some people risk is essential to their lives They like uncertainty and excitement, whereas others are happy to follow a known path, preferring security and safety to the unexpected For the risk takers, dangers and challenges give them a feeling similar to that of drinking alcohol or taking drugs It can be said they have become addicted to risk They are prepared to risk their health, money and even their freedom The search for more and more extreme sports continues and people are constantly trying to enter the record books How long can a person spend under water and how deep can that person go? How many days can someone live without food, or even water? There are people who spend their lives trying to answer questions like these Others risk what money they have to make more, either at the casino or in business We often criticise the casino addicts for risking their money through gambling, but praise the business risk takers for their courage These people cannot stop whatever they achieve because they can always see the next goal to aim for Risk taking can even attract people to crime Getting away with a crime can become a way of life The risk here is being caught and punished However, without risk takers our world would not be the same It would be less exciting, less competitive and it should be remembered that if pioneers, inventors and explorers had not lived on the edge, life today would be completely different Most people like to take risks Taking a risk is not like taking drugs Some people risk their lives trying to break records We often admire gamblers Some risk takers have done good things for the world Vocabulary Choose the correct answer, a or b 18 Your teacher will a measure your work at the end of term b assess The riskometer a assesses the risk of doing something b measures New Matrix Intermediate Can you the height of these books to see if they’ll fit in the bookshelf? a assess b measure It’s that it will rain later today a believable b likely On a was? a scale Is there any a likelihood of 1–10, how good did you think the film b measure of receiving the money today? b certainty 10 The show that more people extreme sports today than ever before a consequences b statistics 10 Make expressions with words from each column and use them to complete the sentences in make on work at top speed good shape out a run for it top form When the police arrived the thieves had to Our football team haven’t played so well for ages They were and won the match easily The ambulance driver went all the way to the hospital If I don’t every day I put on weight Michelle’s been training regularly for six months and I think she’s for the competition Replace the words in italics with these expressions We should always consider the a consequences b reasons It is possible to make a between predictions and actual results a comparison b scale • put you through to • call you back • get in • hang up • held up Please don’t put the phone down, I need to ask you some more questions I shall connect you to Mr Parker He’s responsible for that department If you’re delayed for any reason, please let us know of our actions © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test Mrs Atkinson will phone you as soon as she finishes her meeting Thank you for calling Does Steve ever arrive at work before 10 o’clock? Writing You have decided to go on the holiday advertised below Write a letter (120–150 words) to a friend telling them about it Grammar MOUNTAIN BIKING IN PERU Combine these pairs of sentences to make one sentence Experience adventure in the Andes mountains in Peru using either a defining or non-defining relative clause Janet’s father works at the bank He’s very clever Janet’s father That’s the restaurant We had a meal there on my birthday That’s the restaurant Ruth bought a new car last week It’s broken down already The car My best friend went to England last year His name is Alex My best friend We took a ferry to France It had five restaurants The ferry The hotel was very old and beautiful It was by a lake The hotel I spoke to a man on the phone He told me to call back later The man My grandmother took a trip on a helicopter She is seventy-five My grandmother I wrote a story for the competition It won first prize The story 10 I chose a pair of trainers They were the most expensive I chose 10 Fill the gaps with who, which, where, or (to show no relative pronoun is needed) I read an article in the newspaper yesterday was very interesting It was about a woman had lost her memory for five years The woman, loved dangerous sports, had jumped with a parachute from a plane and had landed badly Fortunately, the field she landed in had long grass and she didn’t break any bones However, she hit her head caused her to lose her memory © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Join us for a 14-night camping trip in some of the most challenging mountain conditions in South America Bikes, tents and all food are included in the price Bring a sleeping bag and arrange your own flight to Lima We will collect you at the airport and drop you off there at the end of the trip 10 Total 50 Speaking Asking for and giving information Student A You would like to be a driving instructor Your friend (Student B) does this job and you ask him / her some questions about it Ask about the following: • • • • • good points about the job bad points dangers qualities you need how well paid You speak first Student B You are a driving instructor and your friend (Student A) is thinking about doing the same job Answer his / her questions using this information: • meet a lot of people, like cars and driving, good when people pass • hard work, long hours • some people are dangerous drivers • must be patient, good driver, calm • not very well paid but OK Wait for your partner to speak first New Matrix Intermediate 19 Name: Test Class: Reading Read the following article about polar bears and decide whether statements 1–5 are true or false Write T or F in each box Successful protection The beautiful white polar bear, which lives in the cold arctic climate, is a relatively new species – only 150,000 years old It is a descendant of the brown bear which moved north in its search for food Over time the bear changed shape and developed different teeth and a white coat to adapt to life on the ice Like many other beautiful animals it was hunted by man until the decreasing number of bears started to concern the five countries they live in Norway, Canada, the United States, the Soviet Union and Denmark (Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark) took action in the 1960s to protect the polar bear Thanks to their efforts, the polar bear population is firmly established again Norway and the Soviet Union made hunting completely illegal Canada regularly checks the number of bears and limits the amount of hunting The United States and Greenland both allow a certain number of bears to be killed each year by people who are native to the areas (such as Eskimos) and depend on the bear to support their lives Canada and Norway both have protected areas where the bears can live in safety from hunters In 1973 the five countries signed an international protection agreement Today there are new fears Russia is worried about illegal hunting and also believes that the bears are in danger from oil spills from ships in the rivers that lead to the Arctic Ocean Poisons have been found in the bears This is possibly a result of water pollution which passes along the food chain, as animals hunt and are hunted by other animals The poison gets stronger by the time it reaches the bears The steps taken to protect these animals have, so far, been successful and are a good example of how international concern and co-operation can prevent species from becoming endangered It is hoped that the new dangers the bears face can be dealt with as effectively The brown bear is the ancestor of the polar bear The number of polar bears today is increasing Some hunting is still legal Water pollution is a danger because the bears eat animals which are poisoned The polar bear is no longer endangered Vocabulary Complete the sentences with these words and phrases • in the wild • tranquillised • cages • jungle • conservation • hunters • national parks • endangered species • trucks • natural disasters The giant panda is one of the best loved – we must protect them have killed enormous numbers of elephants in Africa Some animals can no longer be found because they live in specially-protected areas Before moving heavy animals, they need to be first with a special gun Many people believe it is cruel to keep animals in There are many in the USA where animals can live freely but are still protected happen all over the world, but some areas are at greater risk than others Large animals can be transported in when they have to be moved Countries often work together on projects 10 Protecting animals in the can be a problem because there are few paths or roads through it 10 Underline the correct word in each sentence The forest fire was a disaster / accident in which hundreds of animals were killed For many people in the poorer areas of the country it is a struggle / training to live Luckily, no one was badly hurt in the car disaster / accident Did you consider / realise Dave was standing behind you while you were talking about him? This bracelet is fabulous / precious to me It was my grandmother’s Replace the words in italics with one of these phrasal verbs in the correct form • bring about • wake up • settle into • wear off • come round I’ve been tired all morning The sleeping tablet I took last night has taken a long time to lose its effect I open my eyes every morning at six o’clock exactly 20 New Matrix Intermediate © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test The film about the terrible life of bears in cages was responsible for a change in the law When you get a new cat it can take several days for it to become familiar with its new home He became conscious two hours after the operation Writing Write a composition of 200–250 words with the title: If you had enough money to travel anywhere in the world, which three places would you visit and why? 10 Grammar Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence I’m not a teacher because I don’t have the qualifications If I I’m studying Maths because I like it If I Going for a walk depends on the rain stopping If the rain Rita might lose her job because she doesn’t work very hard If Rita I’d like to buy a big present for him but I haven’t got enough money If I Ben wants to go to the cinema but it depends on his girlfriend feeling well enough If Ben’s girlfriend You must slow down We might get a fine for speeding If you I’d like to buy a new car, but I need to sell my old one If someone I’m at work so I can’t sunbathe in the park If I 10 I can’t give you a lift because my car’s at the garage If my car Total 50 Speaking Stimulus-based discussion: crime today Preparation time: minute Work in pairs You have 3–4 minutes to have a discussion based on these headlines, photographs and questions Violence on streets increasing NEIGHBOURS JOIN TOGETHER TO FIGHT CRIME MORE POLICE ON OUR STREETS Security cameras don’t stop the thieves Complete the sentences using the verbs in the brackets in the correct form and could or would when necessary Lucy’s parents are going to Spain on holiday, but she has to go to school She wishes she (go) with them I’d love to buy that black dress I wish I (have) the money We need to leave now I wish you (hurry up) Marcus always forgets things He wishes he (not have) such a bad memory Shona gets embarrassed when she’s in Nick’s yellow car She wishes it (not be) such a bright colour © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Questions What the photos show? Why you think people commit crimes like these? Which crimes concern you most? What can ordinary people to stop crime? What other ways are there to reduce the crime rate? New Matrix Intermediate 21 Test 10 Reading Read the text and circle the best answer, a, b, c or d The speed of life How much faster can life become? Will people be able to cope, both physically and mentally? The original idea of time-saving devices is to make certain tasks and activities quicker and easier, but over time, these devices have brought about dramatic changes to our lifestyle that are not necessarily good for us in the long term We can see this particularly in the field of communication The mobile phone, one of the most popular, affordable and available means of communication has given us freedom and speed We have the freedom to phone when and from where we like Because of this, information passes between people without the need to meet face to face Mobile phones have also greatly increased the speed of life We can communicate business ideas from a car park or even from the bath! Accidents can be reported immediately and getting injured people to a hospital more quickly saves lives Time is saved in so many ways, some of them very simple While waiting for someone in a café – you can phone them from your table to give them directions, again saving valuable time However, in spite of increasing our freedom in many ways, we are beginning to see a restriction of freedom in other ways Business can now be conducted on the train to work and this journey is no longer relaxing It is the office Business done here means more time for more business later on In addition to this, we can now be contacted even when we don’t want to be Many people cannot bear to switch off the phone in case of emergency and if you switch it off, you’ll later be asked why! Mobile phones are just one way we can see that faster is not necessarily better, but life moves on and we shall manage The question is – what will be the eventual cost? Time-saving devices have a changed our lives for the better b not really changed our lives at all c changed our lives in both good and bad ways d changed how we think about tasks Mobile phones allow us to a have cheaper phone bills b phone from anywhere we like c see and hear the person on the phone d send messages very quickly Because of mobile phones a we can talk to our friends from the bath b business partners often meet in car parks c there are more accidents d we don’t waste so much time 22 New Matrix Intermediate Name: Class: According to the writer, in today’s world a we don’t have so much free time b train journeys are more interesting than before c we don’t need to spend so much time in the office d we have more work to The writer concludes that in the future a we may see negative results from a faster pace of life b we’ll never get used to the increased pace of life c it will be better to things more quickly d life will be very expensive Vocabulary Complete the text using these words • acquire • calmly • idyllic • doze • hustle and bustle My parents recently bought a(n) cottage in Spain It has a balcony where they can in the afternoons In the mornings they can watch the of the local market while they sit drinking their coffee They managed to the cottage six months ago after searching for two years They love living in Spain Complete the sentences with these adjectives • appalling • optimistic • amazing • impressed • desirable Did you hear that story about the cat that travelled 200 miles to find its owner? The apartment for sale near the river is in an extremely street We’d never be able to afford it The doctors are that our neighbour will make a full recovery It was a(n) film I was so bored I left before the end The judges were so by Peter’s performance that they awarded him first prize Complete the phrasal verbs with these words • on • in • out • up • after David refused to take part the race The college takes extra teachers every summer People from all over the world have sent suggestions for the new TV series The hotel is losing money and unfortunately can’t keep all the waiters I gave eating chocolate for two weeks Clare wanted to rent a flat of her own but she ended living with her aunt When the children were young, Kim’s husband stayed at home to look them © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Test 10 Robert pulled the race at the last minute because he had hurt his ankle Jo took her new job as assistant director on Monday 10 The robbers carried their plan and stole two million pounds from the bank 10 Writing You see this job advertisement in the local newspaper Write a letter of application addressing the points mentioned in the advertisement (120–150 words) Are you a caring person? Malford West Centre for the homeless needs you Grammar We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring young person to join our team running the centre Rewrite the statements in reported speech using these • • • • reporting verbs • recommend • promise • complain • suggest • tell • agree • admit • confess • add • explain ‘Both the meal and the service were appalling,’ she said She ‘Meg, I’m going to a job interview today,’ said Susan Susan ‘I would also like to say that I have never seen such good work,’ said the Sales Director The Sales Director ‘Let’s go to the football match on Saturday,’ said Mike Mike ‘Try the restaurant in Silver Street,’ said Jane Jane ‘I think your conclusions are right John,’ said the teacher The teacher ‘I stole the necklace,’ said the boy The boy ‘Don’t worry Ben, I’ll definitely help you with the essay.’ said his brother Ben’s brother ‘I’m late home because I went to the supermarket,’ said Pat Pat 10 ‘OK You’re right I was in the café at o’clock,’ said Mark Mark 10 Do you get on well with people of all ages? Do you have good organisational skills? Do you have any experience of looking after others? Are you responsible and reliable? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, we would like to hear from you 10 Total 50 Speaking Photo discussion In pairs, Student A look at photographs 1, Student B look at photographs Take it in turns to ask and answer questions about the photographs Change the following statements into reported questions ‘What are you reading, Janet?’ asked Julian Student A: ask B • • • • ‘Do you often travel to London?’ the teacher asked the class what he / she can see in the photo what issues are shown in the photo what action the government should take how he / she copes in this situation ‘How many times have you been to Scotland?’ James asked Bill Student B: ask A ‘Have you ever been skiing?’ Ben asked his uncle • • • • what the photo shows what problem the photo shows how the person could protect himself how this situation could be avoided ‘Will you give me a lift tomorrow afternoon?’ Tom asked his mother © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE New Matrix Intermediate 23 Name: Progress test Reading Each of the sentences a–e fits into a gap in the text about body language at interviews Decide where each sentence fits best a Another piece of advice is to develop a firm handshake – weak handshakes never impress b These actions should be kept to a minimum during a job interview c It is simply unfortunate if the interviewer happens to be left-handed d In general men have an advantage when it comes to revealing nervousness through body language e Keep your chin up and try to look either at the desk or at the interviewer Tips for body language during interviews There are several crucial points about body language to They tend to sit still, whereas be aware of women often move their arms a lot or cross their legs and swing the top leg, or clutch at their handbags Keeping control of facial expressions is the most difficult art to master Try to nod occasionally when questions are being asked, but avoid looking like a toy dog with a nodding head Never look at a point just above the interviewer’s head – it will make him or her nervous But wait to have your hand shaken by the interviewer rather than making the first move If you are carrying a bag when you enter the room, it is very important to keep it in the left hand to make handshaking easier 5 Vocabulary Complete the sentences with these adjectives • apprehensive • confident • unmistakeable • impressed • uneventful Our new Spanish teacher seemed very by how much we had already learned Larry was about asking his boss for more time off She hadn’t been very happy about it last time I wasn’t looking forward to such a long plane journey with my sister’s young children, but it was and went very well Dave thought Sheila was away on holiday, but as he entered the office he heard her voice Although Mary spoke quietly and was quite nervous during the interview, she was about her ability to the job 24 New Matrix Intermediate Class: Replace the words and phrases in italics with the correct form of these phrasal verbs • pull out of • bring about • hold up • give up • wear off • get by • work out • come up with • keep up with • take part in I try to exercise five times a week My brother thought of a great idea for the party Sandy walks too fast for me to go at the same speed as her When you’re out of work you have to manage to live on a smaller income The car broke down in the city centre but luckily it was moved quickly so it didn’t delay the traffic The dentist gave me an injection so I didn’t feel anything, but it lost effect quite quickly Great changes in communication have been made possible by computers Kirsty couldn’t enter the marathon because she was ill Several countries have already left the international discussions about the environment 10 You mustn’t stop trying You’ll succeed in the end 10 Underline the correct word in each sentence He never stops to consider the reasons / consequences of his actions I hope the new parking fees don’t upset the residents / refugees in this area It is likely / believable that more endangered species will be protected by government action The forest fires were a(n) accident / disaster for the country Most staff have worked in this company for a long time, so I’d be nervous / cautious about introducing big changes, if I were you © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Progress test Rewrite this dialogue in reported speech Grammar Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in Anne Mark brackets Use the simple past or present perfect, in a passive form, if necessary Anne I1 It (just read) the most fantastic book (write) by an American woman who (spend) a year living in the Arctic I (always want) to travel to colder countries and I (try) to find a good travel book about the Arctic for ages Do you like living in London? I preferred Paris When are you going back to America? I’ll be moving back in six months I’ve had a really good time in England Complete the sentences with who, which, where or (if no relative pronoun is needed) The letter, had already been opened, was on the table The birthday present I sent to my sister got lost in the post On Saturday, I met an interesting man had spent 10 years in Australia They stayed at the hotel the story of ‘Mungo’ was filmed I’m sorry, but the assistant I spoke to gave me the wrong price Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form, and add could or would if necessary I wish I (go) to Italy with you but I’ve got to be at work that week If I (have) a newer car, I would drive it through Europe on holiday I wish you (see) me now! I’m lying on a beach in the sunshine If I finish my work in time, I (visit) you on my way home If Martin did more exercise he (not be) so overweight 5 Listening Listen to a radio programme about an author and choose the correct answer a, b or c Today, the author, J.K.Rowling a lives in Edinburgh b writes fairytales c has an expensive house Before she became famous she a went to university abroad b was an English teacher c had two children She wrote her first book a while her daughter was still a baby b using a computer c while working in a café The Harry Potter books are so successful that they a have won four awards b are sold in 30 countries c have been published in 33 languages Her latest book is unusual because a all the new copies of it were destroyed in a flood b so many people ordered it before it was published c booksellers sold more of it than any new book before Total © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE 50 New Matrix Intermediate 25 New Matura Great Clarendon Street, Oxford ox2 6dp Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide in Oxford New York Auckland Bangkok Buenos Aires Cape Town Chennai Dar es Salaam Delhi Hong Kong Istanbul Karachi Kolkata Kuala Lumpur Madrid Melbourne Mexico City Mumbai Nairobi São Paulo Shanghai Taipei Tokyo Toronto acknowledgements The authors and publisher are very grateful to the many teachers and students who provided invaluable comment and feedback in the production of the New Matrix series With special thanks to Barbara Czarnecka-Cicha, Warszawa The publishers would like to thank the following for their kind permission to reproduce photographs and other copyright material: Alamy Images pp (factory chimneys/ Phototake Inc.), (cleaning up a beach / Jonathan Plant), 21 (smashed phone box / Janine Wiedel Photo library), 23 (traffic jam on M25 / Robert Harding Picture Library Ltd.), 23 (cyclist in London / Janine Wiedel Photography); 21 (man breaking into a car / Digital Vision); p7 photographs supplied by the author oxford and oxford english are registered trade marks of Oxford University Press in the UK and in certain other countries © Oxford University Press 2006 The moral rights of the author have been asserted Database right Oxford University Press (maker) First published 2006 20010 2009 2008 2007 2006 10 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, without the prior permission in writing of Oxford University Press, or as expressly permitted by law, or under terms agreed with the appropriate reprographics rights organization Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the scope of the above should be sent to the ELT Rights Department, Oxford University Press, at the address above You must not circulate this book in any other binding or cover and you must impose this same condition on any acquirer Photocopying The Publisher grants permission for the photocopying of those pages marked ‘photocopiable’ according to the following conditions Individual purchasers may make copies for their own use or for use by classes that they teach School purchasers may make copies for use by staff and students, but this permission does not extend to additional schools or branches Under no circumstances may any part of this book be photocopied for resale Any websites referred to in this publication are in the public domain and their addresses are provided by Oxford University Press for information only Oxford University Press disclaims any responsibility for the content www.oup.com/elt A000366