Practice Tests for the

Russian State Exam

Elena Klekovkina Malcolm Mann

Steve Taylore - Knowles

MACMILLAN

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В—хние в СЪрник тестов для подготовки к государственному экзамену по

языку.

пклю•кется в том. чтобы помочь и Успешно слать единый по английскому языку ( Ы Э).

С— в себя 20 тестов. каждый из которых состоит

К— —дествуег серия упражнений. которые к выткхлнению заданий соответству юших

Мы настоятельно рекомендуем вам проделать у—жжния того. как вы приступите к выполнению —иний.

сборник лестн сугражаег содержание и формат ЕГЭ мглийскому языку

Структура единого государственного экзамена по английскому языку

Единый государственный экзамен по английскому языку состоит частей. Первая часть. письменная. включает в себя чинре разделс «Ау:шрование». «Чтение». «Грамматика и лексика».

-Пж•ьмо-. Вторая часть, усмая. включает раздел «Кворение».

 проведения экзамена на одного человека (без учета  ожидания и ш№груктажи) 167 мины“. Первая часть хмтся минут. њгорая — 12 минут.

Ра.»ел 1: Ау)ирование

ДЕ— состоит из 14 тестовых заданий. У вас будет прослушать каждый текст дважды. что поможет вам лучк спраыпыя с поставленными задачами. Рекомендуемое выполнение кианиГ1 Раздела не более 25 минут. зца_нии (В 1 ) вы услышите пять коротких ч»пттически.х высказываний. Ваша киача — установить схот—тстык• между услышанными текстами и предложениями. выражают их основное содержание.

части радела (зщцанпя А 1-А6) вы услышите диалог. Вл необходимо ксгановитъ соответсгвие утверждений сохржаникз прослушанного текста.

• В третьем части раздела (задания A7-A13) вы услышше  Тетерь вам нужно будет (Угнетить на семь вопросов по со.ХРА"НИЮ диалога, выбрав правильный огвег из трех

2: Чтение

Данный раздел включает 9 запаний. Рекомендуемое время на вьининение кианий Раздела 2 нс Гипсе 30 минут.

 заиние (Ю) состоит из шести небольших по объему текстов. Ваша задача — установить соеугвегслмие между тексгами и пре.иожениями. которые могуг служить загтовками к этим

• Второе задание (ВЗ) представлено одним [в двух медов утражнении.

• ГКрвый вил упражнений состоит из шести утверждений и одного. двух или трех текстов. Ваша з:иача — установить скогве:спше между угнержленињми и содержанием текстов.

• Второй вил упражнений включает в себя семь коротк»х текстов и шесть вопросов. Вам нужно *'становить соответствие между вощух•ами и текстами. В каждом тексте ны нагнетт «угнет. т«иько на один вопрос. В задании один гекст лишний.

• Третья часть раздела (задан11я А 14-А2Ој содержит достаточно (Яиьшой по 061.eMv текст, Вам нужно (угнетать на семь вопросов по его содержанию. выбирая правильный «угнет из челнрех

Ра.зДел 3: Грамматика и лексика

Лапный раздел состоьп• из 23 талий. Рекомендуемое время на ньшшнение з:ианий Раздела З —40 мину.

• Первая часть раздела (зиания В4-В11 ) содержит тексг с восемью пропусками. Каждому пропуску сосугветттвует слово, выделенное жирным шрифтом. Вам необходимо преобразовать слова таким образом, •гобы они  и лексически содержанию текла.

• Вторая часть раздела (зиания В 12-1318) Состоит из текста с семью пропусками. Каждому пропуску слово. вьше.ленное жирным шрифтом. Вам необходимо изменить форму слова таким образом, чтобы оно соответствов&ло содержанию текста.

• Третья часть рамела (задания А21-А28) содержит текс-г с восемью пропусками, Вам необходимо заполнить пропуски; выбрав правгшьный ответ их четырех ире,иоженных.

РазДел 4: Письмо

ДанныЙ раздел состмгт• из двух заданий. Рекомендуемое время на вып«хлненис заданий Раздела 4 не более 60 минут.

• В первом з:цании (С 1 -) вам [тредлатисгся написать письмо личного характера. Объем письма не лолжен превышать слов. На выполнение задания отводится около 20 минут.

• Во втором  вам необходимо составить письменное высказывание с хјсментами рассуждения по лре№юженной теме.

Объем высказывания не должен превыш:ггь слон. Предлагаемый поможет вам успешно справиться с лим заданием. На вьптнснис задания отводится около Щ) минут.

РазДел 5: Говорение

Данный раздел состою из трех заданий. Перед началом ответа вам дается 10 минут. чтобы ознакомиться с заданиями. Время устного ответа — около мины-г.

Ланная часть экзамена начинается с вступительной беседы между экзаменуемым и экзаменатором-соГ«сдником с целью знакомства. за которог следут- три экзаменационных задания.

• Первое задание (СЗ) — двухминутное монологическое высказывание по предложенной теме. Предложенный план высказывания поможет вам успешно справшъся с •лмм видом з:иания. Вам могут знать Олин или два вопроса по теме высказывания.

• Второе задание (С4) предполагает диалог с целью обмена фактической информацией. Вам решить проблему и сообщается. какую информацию вам нужно 11кхлучить у экзаменатора, чтобы решить лу проблему, Вы з:щдасле вопросы экзаменатору и получаете необходимую информацию. На основе полученной информации вы Ло,'1ЖНЫ сделать определенный ВЫВОЛ или принять соответствующее решение.

• Третье задание (С5) предполагает диалог с целью обмена оценочной информацией. Вам некая проблема и несколько вариантов ее решения. Ваша задача — обсудить предложенные варианты решения проблемы с экзаменатором и найти оптимальное решение.

Мы н:цеемся. •гго работа по нашему пособию будет и иъггересна для вас.

Желаем вам успеха на экзамене!

Elena klekovkina alcolm Мапп

Steve

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Contents

Section 1 Listening: first task

A Look at the first task on page 6. Match the statements A-F to the following speakers.

I 'I need to find other people to play with.' Statement

2      'I don't understand why people find sport so interesting.' Statement

3      'I think it would be exciting to be in a

                Formula 1 race.'                Statement

4      'I like to see people working together in sport.'    Statement

5      'Sally, Jackie and I play tennis almost every weekend.' Statement

6      'I like to do sport to get exercise and stay healthy.' Statement

Section 2 Reading: first task

B Quickly read the six texts on page 8 and answer these questions.

Which text is talking about .

1     a way of reading for people who can't

                see?                                                Text

2     the differences between plavs on radio and on TV?         Text

3     people using radio to communicate 20 years ago?     Text

4     how people commumcated before radio was invented? Text

5     a danger caused by using mobile phones?

Text

6     using our hands and faces to communicate? Text

C Find words and phrases in each text which have a similar meaning to these words and phrases.

Text 1

1 something you see often

2         talking in a friendly way

3         worried           

Text 2

4         not able to see

5         created          

Text 3

6         included        

7         say how we feel         

8         not telling the truth  

Text 4

9         not professional          

10     communicate with   

Text 5

Il kinds                                         

12     send out           

Text 6

13     started (a fire) 

14     learn information      

15     far away          

Section 3 Grammar and vocabulary: first task

D    Quickly read the first text on page 12 and answer these questions.

I In which country can you find the platypus?

2     Does the platypus live in other countries?

3     XXhen did Europeans first see the platypus?

4     Is the platypus a rare animal?   

5     Do we know a lot about the platypus?

E    

Section 5 Speaking: first task

G Look at the Student Card for Task I on page 15 and make notes to complete the table.

Section 4 Writing: first task

F Label the different parts of this letter by writing the appropriate letter in each space.

A   Put Love, or Best wishes, and then put my first name.

B    Put Dear and my pen friend's first name, followed by a comma.

C    Write my address and the date here.

D   Say goodbye and tell my pen friend to write back.

E    Make more suggestions and give further advice.

F     Say hello and thank my pen friend for their letter.

G   Make my first suggestions and give some advice.

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2H Which of these statements do you agree 3       Idisagree with? Explain why.

              4                                                                             1 'Young people watch too much TV.'

                5                                                                           2 'You can learn a lot by watching

6                                                                                                                                                                           television.'

7                                                                                                                                                                           3 'Most programmes for children are very good.'

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A.      She enjoys watching team sports.

B.      She wants to join a team to play a sport.

C.      She thinks sport is a good way to keep fit. D. She likes playing sports with her friends.

E. She would like to try a dangerous sport. F. She thinks watching sport is boring.

       Al      The tourist has a limited amount of time in the area.

                            l) 13ep110               2) HeBepH0                3) B TeKCTe He cwa3ŽIH0

       A2    Most visitors to Montford Hall go by taxi.

                             1) BepHO               2) HeBepH0                  3) B 'rewre He cK'd3'dH0

       A3      The guide recommends a restaurant to the tourist.

                             l) BepHO               2) ne13epH0               3) B -reKcTe He CKa3t1HO

       A4    The tourist wants to enjoy the good weather.

                              l) BepHO                  2) HeBepH0                    3) B -rewre He CKa3t1HO

            You have to pay to enter the Rose Gardens.

                              l) BepH0               2) HeBepHO              3) B -reKCTe He CK[BŽIHO

       A6     The tourist has a large garden at home.

                             1) BepHO               2) HeBepH0                3) B •reKCTe He CKagaH0

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1)  to do the Advanced Pottery course.

2)  to choose a different course.

3)  not to do a course at all.

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A.     POOR COMMUNICATION

B.      HELPFUL METHOD

C.      PAST HOBBY

D.     BODY LANGUAGE

E.      ENJOYABLE GAMES

F.       HEALTH PROBLEMS

G.     MORE IMAGINATION

mobile phones have become a common sight everywhere. Walk past any café and chatting on their phones or sending text messages. However, some people are the signals these phones send out mav be bad for our health. They worry that holding your head might have an effect on your brain. So, it may be a good idea to use your when you can.

someone, only a small part of our meaning is in what we say. Some people say that our message is contained in our words. We use our hands to express ourselves and to show that we are listening or to show how we feel. Our faces and our hands can that we might want to hide, like the fact that we are lying, for example.

use the Internet and e-mail to communicate with each other cheaply and quickly.

however, this wasn't possible. In those days in Britain, some people used amateur people all over the country, and even around the world. They had special radios in sent out radio signals. They contacted each other to exchange news about their lives weather, or even to play games such as chess.

5      One of the most interesting types of radio programme is radio drama. Although some radio stations only broadcast music, some also produce plays for their listeners. Many people prefer listening to a play on the radio to watching it on TV because thev can be more creative. On TV, the programmemakers

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'I'm so proud of you!' he said. 'Do you want to try a higher rock face now?'

'You bet!' I said, 'The higher, the better!'

A14 When Uncle Alan saw Anna's disappointment, he realised that I) he should have brought a present with him.

2)              he really was her favourite uncle.

3)              she thought he had forgotten to bring her a present. 4) he had to take her somewhere the next day.

AIS    Anna had frequently told her parents that I) Lamerton Adventure Park appealed to her.

2)              she had never been abseiling before.

3)              Uncle Alan's birthday presents were unforgettable. 4) abseiling sounded like a very interesting activity.

A16    Isabelle made Anna

I) admit how little she knew about the park.

2)   feel totally secure and comfortable.

3)   think about previous enjoyable experiences. 4) realise that abseiling would be easy.

A17    When Anna saw the equipment, she

I) understood immediately what abseiling was.

2)   tried hard to guess what it would be used for.

3)   asked Isabelle for an explanation.

4)   still didn't understand what she would be doing.

A18 Uncle Alan didn't stay at the top of the rock face because 1) he wanted to see Anna when she reached the bottom.

2)   he had to hold the rope at the bottom.

3)   the rope had fallen over the edge by mistake.

4)   he thought she would be safer without him up there.

A19    As Anna started to lean back, she 1) felt extremely frightened.

2)   wondered if she was a coward.

3)   knew she had to risk the danger.

4)   remembered the first time she'd done this.

A20 After reaching the bottom, Anna

I) thought she had achieved enough for one day.

2)   wanted to abseil down a more difficult rock face.

3)   made a bet with her uncle about the height of the rock.

4)   felt relieved to be on the ground again with her uncle.

                       Pa3neJ1          rpaMMaTHKa aeKCUKa

    A21                   l) took                      2) jumped              3) seized               4) had

    A22                   l) by                         2) forward              3) up                     4) off

    A23                   1) spent                  2) paid                  3) passed             4) taken

    A24                  I) dreaded              2) distrusted         3) depressed       4) disappointed

    A25                   I) theme                2) topic                 3) point                4) subject

    A26                 1) attacked              2) smashed           3) knocked          4) struck

    A27                  1) live                       2) go                       3) move                4) continue

    A28                  I) false                     2) fake                   3) artificial            4) forged

                                       Pa3neJ1      TIWCbMO

You have 20 minutes to do this task.

This is part of a letter from your English pen friend.

Write soon,

Love,

Tom

Write back to Tom answering his questions.

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

You have 40 minutes to do this task.

Comment on the following statement.

Many people think that we should explore space and visit other planets. However, some people say that space exploration is a waste of time and money.

What can you say for and against exploring space and visiting other planets?

     Write 200-250 words.                                                Use the following plan

1.   Introduction (State the problem).

2.   Arguments "for".

3.   Arguments "against".

4.   Conclusion.

Pa3aeJ1       IòBopeHne

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STUDENT CARD

Task I (3—3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on television. Remember to say:

•      what your favourite television programmes are

•      if your taste in television programmes has changed over the years and why

•      when you watch television

•      if you watch television with or without your family or friends

You have to talk for 1.5—2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

STUDENT CARD

Task 2 (1.5—2 minutes)

You are visiting a town and you are at the tourist information office. You would like to

find a hotel close to the town centre. You can pay £30 per night only.

Before making a decision, ask the tourist information guide about: • the hotels available

•     where the hotels are  the cost

The teacher will play the part of the tourist information guide and will speak first.

Remember to:

•     be active and polite

•     get all the information you need

•     decide on the hotel to stay at

STUDENT CARD

Task 3 (3—4 minutes)

You and a friend are planning to do a course for one evening each week at a local college. You are discussing which course to go on. You can do:

•     basic car maintenance

•     cookery

•     Mandarin Chinese for beginners

•     photography

•     local history

The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

•     discuss all the options  take an active part in the conversation and be polite  come up with ideas  give good reasons  find out your friend's attitudes and take them into account  invite your friend to come up with suggestions  come to an agreement

Section 1 Listening: first task

A   Look at the first task on page 18. The people will all be talking about clothes. In pairs or as a group, make a list of the words and phrases you would expect to hear when someone is talking about clothes.

B   Look at the headings A-F again. Match each statement 1-6 below with a heading that has a similar meaning.

I I really enjoy shopping for jeans and tops, even if they are expensive.

2      You've got to make sure you feel good in the clothes you're wearing.

3      Fashion isn't important to me at all.

4      The clothes I used to wear were totally

different.

5      What I wear depends on where I am and what I'm doing.

6      1'd never wear anything that didn't look nice.

Section 2 Reading: second task

C Read the two texts in the second task on page 21. Find words and phrases in the texts which have a similar meaning to these words and phrases.

First text

I a place where someone lives

2         king or queen

3         at the moment

4         a person who lives in a place

5         kind, type, sort

6         the garden, land, etc that surrounds a building

Second text

7         from then until now

8         which still exists

9         wrongly

10     called

11     real      

Section 3 Grammar and vocabulary: second task

D    Read the text with questions B12-B18 on page 24. For each gap, decide what kind of word (noun, adjective, etc) fills the gap. B12 B13

B14

B15

B16

B17

B18

E     Complete the table. Include negative adjectives where appropriate.

Section 4 Writing: second task

F     Read the second task on page 26. Decide whether the statements below are: arguments supporting the behaviour and attitude of teenagers (S), arguments against teenagers' behaviour and attitude (A) or irrelevant arguments (I).

1    In my opinion, the vast majority of

teenagers are extremely hard-working.

2    1 personally believe that teenagers today are much more considerate and caring than young people were thirty years ago.

3    Getting a part-time job is a good way for a teenager to make some extra money.

4    Teenagers today are much more likely to swear in front of their parents and teachers.

5    At my school, for example, there are very few discipline problems.

6    Most teenagers understand that they have to work hard at school in order to get a good job when they are older.

7    Teenagers nowadays often prefer to watch

television and play computer games rather than do their homework.

8    Those people who criticise teenagers should think back to their own childhood.

9   

10   According to some experts, exams are not the best way to test how much a teenager knows about a subject.

G    In pairs or as a group, discuss whether you think teenagers today are generally rude, lazy and badly behaved.

Section 5 Speaking: second task

H   Look at the Student Card for Task 2 on page 27. Answer these questions.

1     What is an after-school club?

a a club for older teenagers who have left school b a club for students which meets after the end of the school day

2    Which of these clubs would not be suitable for you? Explain why.

a Art club — meets on Mondays and Thursdays b Model aeroplane club — meets on

Tuesdays

3    Which of these clubs would be suitable for you? Explain why.

a English club — meets on Wednesdays b Games club — meets on Fridays

Correct each of these direct and indirect questions.

I       Could you tell me what are clubs available?

2     What activities the maths club do?

3     Do you know what activities does the maths club do?

4     the chess club meets?

5     I wonder if you know when does the chess club meet?

                                        Pa3aeJ1           AYAMI)0BaHVfe

A.     I don't care what I wear.

B.      It's important to feel comfortable.

C.      I love spending money on nice clothes.

D.     My taste in clothing has changed. E. Looking smart is very important to me.

Al        The owners of the house are still living in it.

                      l) BepH0                2) HeBepH0                3) B TeKCTe He CKagaHO

A2 The house has both a coal fire and central heating. I) BepHO 2) HergepHO 3) B TeKCTe He CKŽBIIHO

A3       The kitchen is large.

                     I) BepH0              2) HeBepH0             3) B -rek'CTe He cKtuaH0

A4 There's space in the utility room for Mr Robinson's freezer. I) BepHO 2) HeBepH0 3) B TeKCTe He CKti3aHO

AS       The house is the largest in the street.

                      l) BepH0              2) HeBepH0               3) B •rewre He cwagaH0

A6       The owners might be willing to reduce the price.

                      l) BepH0              2) HeBepH0              3) B •rewre He CKa3ttHO

     The manager says he will

I) show Denise exactly what to do.

2)   give Denise a general idea of the job. 3) ask someone else to help Denise.

3)   take someone to the airport.

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                                       Pa3neJ1        I-IrreHne

A.      DIFFERENT SUBJECTS

B.      MANY STUDENTS

c. TWO SECTIONS

D.     DIFFERING OPINIONS

E.      USEFUL FACTS

F.      IMPORTANT LESSON G. EASIER ANSWERS

has been a centre of learning for over 900 years. Today, there are over 16,000 Oxford, but they are not all British. About 4,000 of them come from other there are currently students from over 130 countries studying there. Every student of a 'college'. There are 39 main colleges, and each college is in a different

for a child to learn how to read? Some people believe that children should learn as possible. Because of this, some parents start teaching their children when they old. Other people believe it's better for a teacher at school to teach a class of so many children don't learn to read until they are five or six vears old.

you are onlv allowed to drive a car on a public road if vou have a driving licence. pass a driving test in order to get the licence. In European countries, this test is part is a 'theory' test. You have to answer questions about road safety. The

'practical' test. You are in a car with an examiner, who tells you where to drive and things, such as parking or reversing around a corner.

born? What's the capital of Nigeria? Before the Internet, if we wanted to find out questions, we'd have to look them up in reference books, such as encyclopaedias. If we couldn't find the information in books at home, we'd have to go to a public library. This kind of research would often take a very long time. Now, however, as long as you have a computer connected to the Internet, you can find the answers to questions like these in seconds.

 5 Although people sometimes confuse astronomy and astrology, they are completely different.

Astronomy is the scientific studv of the universe. Astronomers study stars, planets and other things in space, such as comets, and record their findings scientifically. Astrology, which is based on the belief that the position of the planets affects human behaviour, is not a science. It is astrologers who write horoscopes in magazines, telling us what they think is going to happen to us in the future.

6 A guide book can be extremely helpful when you're visiting a place for the first time. Guide books provide loads Of practical information, such as the opening times and entrance fees of the main attractions, and often recommend sights to visit and places to stay. They can also provide interesting information about the history of the place and famous people who lived there.

- Test2

Palace has the official residence of the King or Queen.

Victoria teas the monarch to

Elizabeth 11 and lice in the in the

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queens once Palace of

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No visit to London is complete vvithout a trip to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarch          (currently Queen Elizabeth Il).

Buckingham Palace was built for the Duke of Buckingham in        1703 and, as such, was known simply as Buckingham House.

Its first roval resident was King George Ill, who bought it in 1762, but it was not until 1837, when Victoria became queen, that it became the official royal palace of the British monarch.

Approximately 450 people work at Buckingham Palace, and each year more than 50,000 people enjoy some form of entertainment there — the Queen often holds garden parties and receptions for invited guests. In the 1990s, the palace became even more open, with members of the public being allowed to go on a tour of the 'state rooms'. These are the official reception rooms in the palace, rather than the rooms that the Queen and her husband live in.

In June 2003, a concert of classical music and a pop concert were held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. This was to celebrate Elizabeth's 50th anniversary as queen.

No king or queen has lived in the Palace of Westminster, which is on the north bank of the River Thames in London, since the 1500s. Today, the Palace of Westminster is better known by its other name: the Houses of Parliament.

Although the oldest part of the palace in existence today is over 900 years old, most of the building is less than two hundred years old. In 1834, the palace was almost completely destroyed by fire and had to be rebuilt. Parts of the building were also damaged by bombs during the Second World War.

At one end of the palace is a famous tourist attraction: a tower, often mistakenlv referred to as 'Big Ben'. In fact, its actual name is the Clock Tower, or St. Stephen's Tower, and Big Ben is the large bell hidden inside which rings every hour on the hour.

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Oliver glanced at his watch. There were ten minutes left until the supermarket closed and he was rushing round, quickly dropping things he needed for the weekend into his trolley. He hadn't been in his own flat long and now his mother had invited herself for dinner the following day. He really wanted to impress her with his ability to cope on his own, but he knew that the usual critical comments would soon appear if everything wasn't perfect. He hoped that the three days he'd spent cleaning the place from top to bottom wouldn't be wasted, and he'd even gone so far as painting the front door. His mother wouldn't notice that, though, of course. What she would notice was the dust on top of the pictures, or the old sofa, or one of a thousand other things that Oliver had forgotten about. Still, he was determined to give her a good meal, and maybe that would put her in a slightly better mood than usual.

He checked his shopping list again and bent over to look through his trolley. He mentally ticked off the items and then realised that he still needed eggs. As he straightened up to set off towards the dairy section, there was an enormous collision, a clatter of tins and a loud shriek of pain. When Oliver had recovered his balance, he saw an attractive woman of about nineteen on her knees, putting tins and vegetables back into a handheld basket.

'Why don't you watch where you're going?' she snapped at him over her shoulder. 'Some people just have no manners. Honestly .

'Er ... sorry,' stammered Oliver. 'Let me help you.' He began to pick tins up. 'It really wasn't my fault, though, you know. I was just ... 'The girl grabbed a tin of tuna from his hands.

When he got there, he scanned the lines of customers waiting to pay. There were about a dozen queues, but Oliver couldn't see the girl in any of them. Thinking that she must still be shopping somewhere in the supermarket, Oliver turned to go and find her when he suddenly heard a familiar voice at the front of the queue next to him.

'I'm sure I had it here a minute ago. I want to speak to the manager. I think it's been stolen. It must be someone in this supermarket because I know .

She stopped as she realised that Oliver was standing next to her, holding her purse out towards her.

'Lost something?' Oliver asked.

The girl smiled, then recognised Oliver and frowned, before her expression softened again and she took the purse with a faint smile on her lips. 'Thanks,' she said quietly.

A14    Oliver is anxious to prove to his mother that he

l) has learned a lot about cooking. 2) is capable of living independently.

3) knows she looked after him very well. 4) has learned not to be so negative.

AIS When she visits his flat, Oliver's mother will 1) appreciate the effort he has made.

2)   find something she isn't happy about.

3)   help him do up his flat.

4)   remind him to get new furniture.

A16     The young woman drops her shopping because I) she and Oliver bump into each other.

2)   her basket is too full.

3)   she is frightened by Oliver. 4) she feels pain in her knees.

A17    When Oliver offers to help, the young woman I) forgives him for what he has done.

2)   shows that she doesn't trust him.

3)   thanks him despite her anger.

4)   refuses to listen to his explanation.

A18 Oliver thinks that his mother might give him more independence if he 1) found a friend for her.

2)              had a girlfriend.

3)              told her to stop phoning him. 4) had nicer friends.

A19 When he sees the purse, Oliver realises that 1) he might be accused of theft.

2)   there's no money in it.

3)   he could get his revenge.

4)   it fell into his trolley by accident.

A20    Oliver manages to find the girl because he

l) sees her standing in one of the queues.

2)   knows where she is still shopping.

3)   recognises her voice when she speaks. 4) joins the same queue as her.

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B13       Two          brothers, Josef and Etienne Montgolfier, were         FRANCE responsible for designing the world's first hot air balloon.

      B14      The first successful                             was in 1783, and the Montgolfier          FLY

      B15      brothers immediately became                             throughout the world.            FAME

      B16       The design of hot air balloons is based on the                             law that        SCIENCE

hot air rises. A burner at the bottom of the balloon provides the

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takes off. Its height above the ground is determined by how hot the air

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ETest2

Carol Chadbond leant on the counter by the till, chewing gum, and gazed at the customers in the shoe shop. There were only two: a young girl and her mother. They had been A21 on shoes for twenty minutes, unable to agree on anything. The girl wanted something expensive and fashionable, A22 the mother wanted something cheap and practical. Carol watched them argue and thought how bored she was.

She wished she hadn't agreed to stand in for Julie on a Saturday morning. She could be out with her friends now, drinking coffee and gossiping instead of waiting for people to A23 their minds up. The mother came over with a shoe in her hand.

'I'll go and have a look. Won't be a minute,' she said and went into the storeroom. She quickly found the shoes, then sat on a stool, hoping to waste a few minutes by A25 to look for the shoes. She thought about her plans for that evening. She was looking forward to going to the cinema and seeing her favourite actor's latest film. Realising that she hadn't invited Amy, she got out her mobile and quickly dialled the number. It rang twice before Amy answered.

'Hi, it's me!' Carol said. 'Guess what? I'm at work. Listen, what are you doing later?'

Soon, Amy was telling Carol all about what had happened the night before and who had said what to whom. Forgetting where she was, Carol got more and more A26 in the conversation, crying 'Really?' and 'I don't believe it!' at the more interesting moments in the story. A low cough came from the door of the storeroom. Carol looked up to see the woman customer standing there with a very annoyed A27 on her face. Even worse, the shop manager, Mrs Lewis, was standing right behind her.

'Erm ... I'll call you back,' Carol said into the phone, and hung A28 Somehow, she had the feeling that she might not have to work the following Saturday morning.

Test 2

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You have 20 minutes to do this task.

This is part of a letter from Susie, your English pen friend.

Write back to Susie answering her questions.

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

You have 40 minutes to do this task.

Comment on the following statement.

Some people believe that teenagers today are generally rude, lazy and badly behaved. Other people, however, think that teenagers hare a bad reputation for no reason.

Do you agree that teenagers are often criticised unfairly?

Write 200-250 words. Use the following plan

1.  Introduction (State the problem).

2.  Express your opinion and give reasons for it.

3.  Give other people's arguments and explain why they are wrong.

4.  Conclusion.

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STUDENT CARD

Task I (3—3.5 minutes) Give a 2-minute talk on clothes.

Remember to say:

•      how the weather affects what we wear

•      how men and women sometimes wear different types of clothing

•      what you like and don't like wearing, and why

•      how important being in fashion is to you

You have to talk for 1.5—2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

STUDENT CARD

Task 2 (1.5—2 minutes)

Your school runs after-school clubs for the students and you are thinking of joining one. You are only available for one night a week. You would like to do something that isn't connected to schoolwork.

Before making a decision, ask the teacher in charge of the clubs about:

•      clubs available

•      activities at the clubs

•      days the clubs meet

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the teacher responsible for after-school clubs.

Remember to:

•      be active and polite

•      get all the information you need

•      decide on whether you are going to join a club and, if so, which one

STUDENT CARD

Task 3 (3—4 minutes)

You are planning a two-week holiday with your friend next summer. You and your friend are discussing what kind of holiday you should go on. You can:

•      go camping

•      stay in a hotel by the sea

•      go on a cruise

•      go on a cycling holiday

•      go to a language school in the UK The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

•      discuss all the options  take an active part in the conversation and be polite  come up with ideas  give good reasons  find out your friend's attitudes and take them into account  invite your friend to come up with suggestions  come to an agreement

Section 1 Listening: third task

A   Look at the task on page 31. Match each of the following statements to one of the situations described in questions A7A13.

1    1 think you've just been working too hard.

2    You can feel the excitement in the spectators.

3    This Friday ... we're bringing you the stories you never hear .

4    We actually spent a lot of time in the hotel ...

5    1've already brought the camera back to be replaced once ...          

6    1 mean, the music is pretty ordinary

7    There have been quite a few burglaries around here .

B    For each situation described in questions A7-A13, make a note of three words or phrases you might expect to hear. Then compare your predictions with your partner's.

Al: police / robber / frightened'

AIO:

All:

A12:

A13:

Section 2 Reading: second task

C    Quickly read the text on page 33. Each of the following sentences contains one mistake. Cross out the mistake and write the correct word on the line.

1     The Romans controlled land in Europe, the Middle East and north America.

2     The edge of the Roman Empire was the north of France.          

3     Hadrian's Wall went from Cardiff to Newcastle. 4 The wall took sixty years to build.       

5 Chesters House is on the

         River Thames.                         

D   Find words in the text to match these definitions.

1     groups of people who live together

2     very large         

3     having an advanced culture — 4 gained, got something

5      things such as food, equipment, etc

6      small castles

7      ordinary          

Section 3 Grammar and vocabulary:

second task

E    Quickly read the text in the second task on page 36 and answer these questions.

I Where is Chessington World of Adventures?

2      What animals can you see there?       

3      Which area will very young visitors enjoy?

4      Which ride sounds like the most

         frightening?                             

F     Complete the table. Remember to include negative forms where appropriate.

Section 4 Writing: second task

G   Complete these words and phrases.

Introducing examples

1      example

2instance

3     such

Introducing your first point

4    

5     First    all, .

Introducing further points

6  addition to that, 7 As well  this, .

Introducing contrast

8 On other hand, 9 In spitethis, .

Introducing your conclusion

10  conclusion,

Il To sum

Section 5 Speaking: third task

H   Choose the correct word or phrase to complete these phrases.

1    Getting a book would I should be a good idea because ...

2    One thing we would I should remember is that .

3     Personally, I suggest to get I getting a new pen because .

4    One advantage of get I getting a briefcase is .

5    In my opinion, it would I should be best to get a picture because ...

I      Imagine your teacher is leaving the school. You have collected some money to buy him/her a present. Choose one of the following presents to buy your teacher and explain why you think it would be a good idea. Try to use the phrases from Exercise H.

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A.     I sometimes make a little money from my hobby.

B.      I was introduced to my hobby by a relative.

C.      My hobby's only really fun if I do it with friends.

D My hobby helps me meet new people.

E. It takes a long time to learn to do my hobby well. F. My hobby is only suitable for people who are fit.

Al        The tourist is studying modern art.

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A2       There is a mistake in the tourist's guide book.

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A3       The woman recommends taking a bus.

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A4     The tourist should turn right at the park.

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A5       The man should catch the number 21 bus to get to his destination.

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A6      The Speedmaster card can be used on any local bus for a week.

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2)   give him his money back

3)   replace a damaged item

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has many uses. Most of us use photographs to save special moments for the future, but also learn a lot from them. In the nineteenth century, for example, people argued about of a horse's legs left the ground at the same time when it ran. A man call Eadweard took high-speed photographs of a horse and proved that all four legs were indeed off the same moment.

3     Is your album full of boring snapshots? Taking good photographs is a lot easier than you might think. The secret is to find new ways of looking at an ordinary scene. If vou're taking a picture of a building, what happens if you look up? Or perhaps the back Of the building is more interesting than the front. Photography is about surprises and discovering new points of view.

4     Before buying a camera, it's important to decide what you're going to use it for. Do vou want to take quick photos of your friends and family? In that case, you should go for a cheap camera that you can keep in your bag or pocket, always ready. Do you want to take artistic pictures? If so, you will probably want to spend a bit more on a more expensive professional camera. A little thought now can help you choose wisely.

5     Many people hope to simply pick up a camera, point it and produce great pictures. Photography is a lot easier than it used to be, but it's still easy to get it wrong. Remember that you should have the sun behind you. Too many people take photographs facing the sun and then are surprised when there's too much light! Another thing to avoid is taking pictures of something far away in the dark. Your flash won't help at a distance.

6     When the Englishman William Henry Fox Talbot first pointed his camera at a window in his home, Lacock Abbey, in 1835, he helped to start a revolution. This was the moment he created the first photograph on paper. His ideas, together with those of other pioneers, including the Frenchmen Daguerre and Niepce, changed things forever. Today's world of full-colour images had its beginnings in their experiments.

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I looked out of the window again and then back at the clock. 'Typical Helen!' I thought to myself, wondering what excuse she would try this time. We had had this arrangement for a year now. We took it in turns to drive to work, stopping along the way to pick the other up. It saved petrol and was better for the environment, which was something that Helen claimed to care about, although I had seen her empty her ashtray out of the car window more than once. For me, the main advantage was the stress reduction. If I could avoid battling the city centre traffic a few days a week, I'd put up with any amount of meaningless gossip along the way.

A car horn sounded and I looked up to see Helen waving from her car window and pointing at her watch as if to say, 'Hurry up'. I deliberately sat down out of view and counted to thirty before picking up my jacket and bag and heading towards the car, locking the front door behind me.

'Sorry, Vanessa!' Helen called. 'Justin just wouldn't get ready for school this morning.' If Helen's excuses were to be believed, then Justin was the most difficult child imaginable. He also seemed to be the unluckiest, having suffered from half a dozen different minor illnesses in the last month alone. It was strange that he never seemed to have any problems on mornings when it was my turn to drive.

'Never mind,' I replied, fastening my seat belt. 'We should be okay.' Helen set off and we joined the rush hour traffic.

'I know,' she said. 'It's bad, isn't it? I knew that Peterson was out to get me.'

Carl Peterson was the area manager. The report was the result of a month-long study of the company and we had all been asked to read it over the weekend. I understood why Helen didn't get on with him. Both were determined to get to the top in the company. The difference was that where Helen had no idea how to deal with other people and spent her time finding ways of avoiding blame, Carl was a talented manager.

'I'm sure that's not the case,' I said. 'He's just doing his job.' Helen's lips tightened.

'Hmm,' she said. After a moment, she continued. 'Look. I know I'm not perfect, but it's not my fault. I

Just at that moment, a young child on a bicycle pulled out into the road in front of us. I shouted 'Look out!' and Helen slammed on the brakes and turned the wheel quickly. There was a crunch of metal as we hit the back of the car in front, which had stopped at the traffic lights. The boy glanced over his shoulder before quickly pedalling off. Steam began to rise from under the bonnet. Helen hit the steering wheel in anger and frustration.

'You okay?' I asked.

'Yes, fine,' she replied, and then I saw her expression change from anger to shock and she let her head fall forward onto the wheel. I followed where she had been looking and saw what she had seen. The driver of the other car had got out and was standing by the car, looking at us with a fixed expression. It was Carl Peterson.

A14      When Vanessa thinks 'Typical Helen!' she implies that 1) she feels sorry for Helen.

2)   Helen is often late.

3)   Helen will be in a hurry.

4)   they will be late for work.

AIS      Vanessa mentions Helen emptying her ashtray to show 1) how much Helen's views on the environment have changed.

2)   how their arrangement makes a big difference to pollution.

3)   that she thinks their arrangement is a bad idea.

4)   that she doubts that Helen really cares about the environment.

A16      Vanessa feels that the driving arrangement 1) gives her and Helen a good chance to chat.

2)   makes getting to work more relaxing.

3)   causes arguments between her and Helen.

4)   helps to reduce the amount of traffic on the road.

Al 7      Vanessa waits before leaving the house to join Helen 1) to show that she won't allow Helen to hurry her.

2)  

3)   because she knows they have plenty of time.

4)   because she has to check that the door is locked.

AIS Vanessa believes that Justin

1) gets ill more than other children his age.

2)   is used as an excuse by his mother.

3)   is a difficult child to deal with.

4)   should learn to deal with his problems himself.

      A19       Vanessa thinks that Carl

1)   is jealous of Helen's success.

2)   wants Helen to do his job for him.

3)   is very good at his job.

4)   gives everyone too much work to do.

A20 In the final paragraph, Helen realises that 1) she and Vanessa will be late for work.

2)   she is lucky to be alive.

3)   the boy is badly injured.

4)   she has made her situation worse.

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WRITE

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PERFORM languages.

Chessington World of Adventures is an  theme park, just EXCITE 12 miles from London.

There's something for everyone at the park. Animal will LOVE enjoy the 'Trail of Kings', where you can see gorillas, tigers and lions.

 is the 'Land of the Dragons', a ATTRACT

Very young children will love 'Toytown', where you can go for an

flight on the back of a Flying Jumbo, or drive one of the ENJOY visitors might try 'The Vampire'. On ADVEM'URE

'The Vampire', you ride with your legs hanging down while it takes you high into the sky. If heights make you'The Vampire' NERVE might not be for you. Riding fast high above the park can be a experience!  SCARE

if you live in the heart of the city, there's no reason why you shouldn't A21 gardening. We can't all afford a large garden, but we can all create a space where we can follow the Whether it's a window box, a balcony or a tiny yard, anyone can have the pleasure of looking plants,

window box is a small box of plants that literally sits outside your window. Here, the choice of is what counts. You want a splash of colour all year A23 , so choose flowers bloom at different times of the year. Daffodils, for example, are beautiful spring flowers and will have you looking forward to summer. Their bright colours will also attract butterflies, bringing a of life.

you've got a balcony, you've got a little more freedom. In this case, the key is to  maximum use of the space you've got available. Put taller plants against the of the house, with shorter plants and flowers along the A25  of the balcony.

can also add a water feature; a small fountain creates interest and can have a cooling effect on a summer's day. If your neighbours' balcony is next to yours, why not use a fast-growing plant like to form a natural barrier, giving you more privacy?

of you who are lucky enough to have a small yard can really go to town. Think about how going to use it. Do you want to be able to sit and enjoy the sun? Or do you want to be  to entertain friends and have a barbecue? Divide the yard into separate areas plan each one carefully. Garden furniture is very important. A table that folds in half can give you of flexibility, and chairs that fold away also allow you to change your garden to your mood. As A28  as plants are concerned, choose that don't mind a bit Of shade, unless your yard gets a lot of sun. Yards often have walls that the sun out for long periods and you don't want your careful plans spoiled because a few of your

start to die.

A21                   I) take                      2) set                      3) put                    4) make

A22                 1) on                       2) up                      3) after                 4) down

A23                   I) round                   2) over                   3) along                4) across

A24                  1) get                       2) make                 3) have                  4) do

A25                 1) edge                    2) boundary          3) rim                   4) frame

A26                 I) capable               2) possible            3) able                 4) probable

A27     I) fit    2) suit  3) copy            4) go A28       1) much           2) long 3) few 4) far

                                          Pa3AeJ1         Il"CbMO

You have 20 minutes to do this task.

Write back to Sean answering his questions.

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

You have 40 minutes to do this task.

Comment on the following statement.

Fast food is very popular and saves time for busy working people. However, many experts say that it is not completely healthy.

What can you say for and against fast food?

Write 200-250 words.

Use the following plan

I. Introduction (State the problem).

2.  Arguments "for".

3.  Arguments "against"

4.  Conclusion.

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STUDENT CARD

Task 1 (3—3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on holidays.

Remember to say:

•      why people go on holiday

•      what people usually do on holiday

•      what different kinds of holiday people go on

•      what kind of holiday you enjoy, and why

You have to talk for 1.5—2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

STUDENT CARD

Task 2 (1.5—2 minutes)

You are in a museum. You would like to look round an exhibition for half an hour. The museum charges separately for each exhibition, and you can pay £5 only.

•      exhibitions on at the moment

•      how long it takes to go round them

•      the cost

The teacher will play the part of the museum assistant and will speak first.

Remember to:

•      be active and polite

•      get all the information you need

•      decide on which exhibition to look round STUDENT CARD

Task 3 (3—4 minutes)

Your teacher, Mrs Williams, is leaving the school and your class has collected some money for a present. You and your friend are discussing what present to get her. You can get her:

•      a new pen

•      a new briefcase

•      a picture of the class

•      a book

•      a box of chocolates

The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

•      discuss all the options

•      take an active part in the conversation and be polite  come up with ideas

•      give good reasons • find out your friend's attitudes and take them into account

•      invite vour friend to come up with suggestions  come to an agreement

Section 1 Listening: third task

A   Read questions A7-A13 in the task on page 43. Write a word or phrase from the questions in each gap to complete the sentences.

I (A?) If you give someone encouragement, you give them

2      (A8) If you have a  problem, your problem is to do with money.

3      (A9) The  of something is how much people like it.

4      (AIO) If you are  , you believe what other people say.

5      (All) A  is a period of time in which you do something.

6     
(Al 2) If something is  , it is normal and usual.

                 7 (A13) If things  you, they help you,

B    In pairs or as a group, discuss what you think a life coach might be.

Section 2 Reading: third task

C   Quickly read the text on page 46 and decide if these statements are True or False.

I     Angela is taking part in a game show on TV.

2      Angela is in the final with three other contestants.

3      Angela has the chance to win

4      The task for the final round demands a lot of physical skill.

5      Angela has to guess which door the money is behind.    

 6 When the presenter opens a door, Angela knows she's made a mistake.

7          Angela is allowed to change her mind.         

8          Angela changes her mind.     

9          Angela believes she has increased her chances of winning the money.      

10      At the end of the story, we know

          that Angela has lost.                  

D   Write a word from the box on the line to replace the word in bold.

likelihood • luck • opportunity

I     I wish I'd had the chance to go to university.  

2      There's not much chance that she'll come to the party.

3      It was pure chance that I met her in the street while shopping

         yesterday.                                   

Section 3 Grammar and vocabulary:

third task

E    Read the text with gaps A21-A28 on page 49 and answer the questions.

I     How was Jackson going to

A21  rid of Simon?

Jackson wants Simon to:

a)    leave.

b)   stay.

2 'Could you put me +122 Jackson?'

Simon is asking Jackson for:

a)    financial help.

b)   somewhere to stay.

3     there seemed little evidence to suggest he was 1423  to leave.

The word that fits in the gap probably means:

a)    creating.

b)   planning.

4     Simon seemed to have -424Dear Sally, in so comfortablyWrite back soon!

This suggests that Simon was treating the flat as if:Thanks foryour letter. It wasgreat to hear

b) a) it he was was his a temporary home. guest. We/(done VM passingyour exams! fromyou!

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A.      His best friend's sense of humour appeals to him.

B.      His relationship with his best friend has changed recently. C. His best friend saved him when he was in serious trouble. D. His best friend is also his next-door neighbour.

E.      Communication and support are very important in their relationship.

F.     

      Al     The trousers were too big for the customer's husband.

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      A3     The assistant finally agrees that the new trousers are a different colour.

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      A4    The customer thinks her husband looks good in grey clothes.

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      A5     The customer's favourite colour is green.

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      A6     The customer proves she bought the trousers at one of their shops.

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2)  often work in teams. 3) offer support and advice.

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A.      EXPENSIVE NEWSPAPERS

B.      SERIOUS PROBLEM

C.      DIFFERENT TOPICS

D.      WAYS OF READING

E.       INSTANT INFORMATION

F.       EASIER READING

G.      FAMOUS AUTHOR

main types of newspaper: 'broadsheets' and 'tabloids'. Broadsheets are often larger and are 'serious' newspapers. They present the news in detail, and do not have many private lives of famous people. Tabloids, on the other hand, are much more and scandals involving stars than they are in serious news. They often have very particularly on the front page, and have lots more photographs.

organisation in the UK called the Plain English Campaign. Their aim is to try to get such as government leaflets, written in a style of English that is easy to say that a lot of written English, particularly when it's talking about legal issues, is to British people. They have had a lot of success, and many government departments that the documents they produce are checked to make sure they're understandable.

have contributed much to Russian society and culture for many hundreds of most famous Tolstovs, Count Lev Nikolaevich, better known to the world as Leo in 1828. He was a writer, politician and philosopher, and is now considered to be novelists of the 19th century. Many of his books, including and Peace and are still extremely popular todav. Leo Tolstoy died in 1910.

4      If you're reading a newspaper and you want to find out what's on TV at 8 0'clock tonight, you don't  read every word on the TV page. You ignore all the programmes on earlier in the day, and just look at  the information about programmes on at S pm. With a news report, however, you may read the whole thing through quickly to get a general idea of what it's about. If it looks interesting, you might decide to read it in more detail.

5      When we want to find a company's telephone number, we look in a telephone directory. The

Internet, however, doesn't have a directory of websites, so how can we find the website of a business we're interested in? The answer is to use a 'search engine'. One Of the most popular search engines at the moment is Google. Let's say you want to find a company called Haymarket. You do a quick search on Google, and all the websites which have the word Haymarket in them appear in a list.

6      Many people suffer from some form of dvslexia. This means that their reading or writing ability is not as good as you would expect from their level of intelligence. There are actually manv different types of dyslexia. If you have 'scotopic sensitivity syndrome', for example, you find it difficult to read black print on white paper. Other colours, however, are much easier to read.

I IV[' knou for certain where and zehcn chess teas invented.

2      Will never know for sure why the game is called 'chess'.

3      It is possible that the rules of the game Will change in the future.

4      A man called Charles Darrozt' invented Monopoly.

5      Darroct' 's family helped him make the board game.

6      Parker Brothers also made a version of the game for the UK.

The two-player game chess is one of the most popular board games in the world. It is also one of the oldest, although there is uncertainty regarding where and when chess originated. Several countries claim to have invented the game.

One possibility is that chess was invented in India about 1,500 years ago. Another theory, however, says that the Chinese were playing a form of chess over 800 years before that. We shall probably never know for sure, but we do know where the word 'chess' comes from. It comes from the Persian word shàh, which means 'king'.

The rules for chess have changed several times during the centuries. Many of the modern rules were introduced in the 1 5th century, and minor changes to the game were also made in the 19th century. An international organisation called FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Echecs) is now responsible for making any further changes to the rules.

The enormously successful board game Monopoly has an interesting historv. Although many people believe that Charles Darrow created the game, it is now known that he did not. In the 1920s, there were a number of home-made games in the USA called Monopoly, all very similar to the game we play today. Charles Darrow played one of these games, enjoyed it, and decided to make his own version. He, his wife and his son made the sets by hand and he began to sell them. The game's popularity grew and, in 1935, Darrow sold the game to the American companv Parker Brothers. The UK version of the game, with London street names, was produced by Waddington Games in 1936. In a short space of time, there were versions for cities and countries all round the world. It has been estimated that since 1935 more than 500 million people have played Monopoly.

'Congratulations, Angela! and now you're through Angela was sure that out the sound of her a game show and here 'Stay calm,' she thought 'Okay, Angela,' said Bob, always an element of never missed an episode could win one million A brightly-coloured doors. 'Angela, behind going home today a didn't hesitate to complete

. just your bus fare!'

'That's right! And we

As a mathematician, Angela had come across the very same problem at university. Now, here she was, facing it in real life. She couldn't believe her luck. She knew what not many people know, a fact that seemed to contradict all reason and common sense. She did the maths in her head one more time just to make sure she wasn't mistaken. She wasn't. When she'd picked the first door, she had a one in three chance of being right. Looking at it the other way round, she had a two in three chance of being wrong. Those were not good odds. But one of the wrong doors had now been eliminated, so if she changed her choice to the other possibility, she would double her chances of being right, of winning the million. It seemed impossible, but she knew it was true. 'What are you going to do Angela? Stick with your original choice or switch to the other door?' 'Bob, I'd like to switch, please.'

'Angela's going to switch! Let's get this right, Angela. You now believe — you now hope — the million pounds is behind the right-hand door. Is that correct?' 'The right-hand door, yes,' said Angela weakly.

'Not the middle door?'

'No, not the middle door.'

'What are you going to do if it is actually behind the middle door?' asked Bob.

'Cry, probably!' said Angela. The audience laughed.

'I'm going to open the door you chose, Angela — the right-hand door. Let's hope there isn't a bus ticket behind it. Here we go!'

Time seemed to stand still as Bob outstretched his arm and began to open the door. Angela had never known a feeling like this. Surrounded by so many people, she felt like the only person in the universe. Here was the moment of truth, and she was not sure she could face the consequences, whatever they were.

A14      When she got through to the final, Angela couldn't believe that 1) her heart was beating so loudly.

2)   she'd never taken part in a game show before.

3)   the audience were supporting her so much.

4)   her life might be about to change completely.

AIS    The presenter tells Angela that

I) she will need some luck to win the money.

2)   he won't make an exception for her.

3)   her skill will increase the chances of her winning. 4) there is a small chance her skills will be useful.

A16    When the presenter doesn't finish a sentence, it's clear that 1) the audience has already been told what to say.

2)   the presenter is unsure exactly what to say.

3)   the presenter is well known for saying something. 4) Angela had to complete a well-known saying.

A17    When the presenter opens the first door, I) he knows that Angela has won the money.

2)   he doesn't know which door the money is behind.

3)   he knows which door the money is behind. 4) he thinks she has made a bad choice.

A18        Angela 'couldn't believe her luck' that

1)              her education would help her with this decision.

2)              the presenter was giving her an extra chance.

3)              she'd been in the same situation at university. 4) she knew far more facts than most people.

A19       Angela was absolutely certain that

l) the money was behind the right-hand door.

2)   she could increase her chances of winning.

3)   she had an impossible decision to make.

4)   she had to analyse the problem in a different way.

A20      As Bob began to open the right-hand door, Angela felt 1) there were too many people around her.

2)   knowing the truth was the most important thing.

3)   worried by what the future would bring. 4) annoyed by Bob being so slow.

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B12      Many of our TV and film stars also perform in plays in    FAVOUR the theatre from time to time.

B13      They often see it as an opportunity to do some 'real'         ACT despite the fact that theatre work is not usually well paid.

              B14      Giving a live                               is quite different to performing on film, and PERFORM

BIS in many ways is more and risky. DANGER B16 In the theatre, an actor cannot stop and ask the if they DIRECT can do the scene again. The show must go on whatever happens!

B17 Also, the and response of the audience can affect how the BEHAVE actor feels and performs.

However, a major problem for theatre actors is that doing the same show

                 BIS night after night can become                               after a while.                            BORE

A21                   I) have                     2) get                     3) take                   4) set

A22                  I) in                         2) out                    3) over                 4) up

A23                  1) intending             2) assuming           3) devising            4) conceiving

A24                   l) settled                  2) established         3) launched          4) relaxed

A25                  1) convey                 2) express              3) make                 4) tell

A26                  l) charge                 2) condemn          3) blame              4) accuse

A27                  1) let                        2) sent                    3) threw                4) did

A28                   l) location                 2) position            3) point                 4) site

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You have 20 minutes to do this task.

Write back to Alex answering his questions.

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

You have 40 minutes to do this task.

Comment on the following statement.

Many people enjoy watching television. However, some people believe it can be harmful.

What can you say for and against watching television?

         Write 200-250 words.                                                Use the following plan

1.   Introduction (State the problem).

2.   Arguments "for".

3.   Arguments "against".

4.   Conclusion.

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Task I (3—3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on your favourite subject at school.

Remember to say:

•      why it is your favourite subject

•      what things you do in a typical lesson in this subject

•      what you have learnt by doing this subject

•      whether you want to continue studying this subject in the future, and why

You have to talk for 1.5—2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

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Task 2 (1.5—2 minutes)

You are in a bookshop. You want to buy a book for a friend of yours who is keen on horses. His/her birthday is next week. Your friend already has lots of books about horses, so you want one that's only recently been published. You have only £15 to spend.

Before making a decision, ask the shop assistant about:

•                   books about horses available

•                   when they were published

•                   the price

assistant and will speak first. Remember to:

•                   be active and polite

•                   get all the information you need  make a decision

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Task 3 (3—4 minutes)

It's Saturday afternoon. You and your friend are discussing how to spend the evening. You can:

•                   watch a DVD or video at home  go to a café

•                   go ice skating

•                   play computer games

•                   listen to music and chat

The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

•                   discuss all the options  take an active part in the conversation and be polite  come up with ideas give good reasons  find out your friend's attitudes and take them into account  invite your friend to come up with suggestions  come to an agreement

Section 1 Listening: first task

A   Look at the task on page 54. You will hear an extract from what each woman says. As you listen, match each speaker to a job.

B   As a class, discuss what you think each woman's working life is like. Decide which job you would rather do and explain why.

Section 2 Reading: first task

C Match each of the phrases below to another phrase that means something similar.

Text 4  chefs teach viewers and readers how to cook.

Text 5

You should choose something that is  to prepare for a dinner party.

Text 6

Today, more people  while they

Section 3 Grammar and vocabulary: first task

E Read the first text on page 60. For each gap in the text B4-B11, decide if these statements are True (T) or False (F).

1    (134) We need the passive voice.         TI F

2    (B5) We need the past progressive to express a fact about the past.   TIF

3    (B6) We need the simple past because this is an action in the past. TIF

4    (B7) We need a comparative form using -er.   TIF

5    (B8) This is the future in the past, so we need to use would. TIF

6    (B9) We need the past simple to go with since.           TIF

7    (BI O) We need a comparative form using -cr.            TIF

8    (Bll) We need a verb in the plural because cars is plural.        TIF

D Read the six texts on page 56. Complete each of the following sentences with a word or phrase from the text.

Text 1

Researchers  there are actually five tastes.

Text 2

You have to cook meat to kill all the

Text 3

Being a head chef is a real

F Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Use the words in bold to help you.

1    Since the start of the 20th century, cars very popular.

A  became B have become C were becoming

2    Cars now are muchthan they used to be.

A  quick B quicker C quickest

3    In 1900, Mr Daimler said that in the future evervonea car.

A  drove B will drive C would drive

4    Driving fast near schools more chance of an accident.

A  mean B means C is meaning

Section 4 Writing: first task

G  Look at the first task on page 62. Imagine you are going to write an answer to Sheryl. Write notes to complete this table. Remember that you don't have to tell the truth.

H 

1   Put your address in the top right corner.    Do 1 Don't

2   Start with Dear Sir or

         Madam,.                                   Do 1 Don't

3   Use short forms (I've, it's, etc) in your writing.     Do 1 Don't

4   Use a friendly tone of voice. Do 1 Don't 5 Finish with Yours sincerely,. Do 1 Don't

6     Finish with Love, or Best wishes,. Do / Don't

7     Write your full name at the end. Do 1 Don't

Section 5 Speaking: second task

I Look at the Student Card for Task 2 on page 63. Read this extract from a dialogue and find five mistakes. Underline them and write the correct form above the line.

Shop assistant: Good morning. Can I help you?

Student: Good morning. Yes, I hope so. I'd like buy a computer game for my brother. What computer games you have at the moment?

Shop assistant: Well, we've got one called

Fantasy Island.

Student: I see. My brother's nine years old. What Fantasy Island is like?

Shop assistant: It's an adventure game. You

have to solve easy puzzles to find treasure.

Student: Oh, right. He might like that.

And how much it is?

Shop assistant: It's £25.

Student: Oh. I only have £20. What computer games other do you have?

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A.      Her job gives her the chance to meet people.

B.      She thinks she should be paid more for the work she does. C. Her job doesn't leave her with much free time.

D.      She's thinking of trying to find a completely different job.

E.       She doesn't have a good relationship with the people she works with.

F.       She has to travel a lot for her job.

        Al    The crime took place at 4 pm.

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        A2    The witness called the police on her mobile.

                               1) BepH0               2) HeBepHO                 3) B -reKc-re He cKagaH0

        A3     The witness tried to stop the thief from escaping.

                                l) BepH0                2) HeBepH0                3) B •reKc-re He cKt13t1H0

        A4    The witness knew who the thief was.

                              1) BepH0              2) HeBepH0             3) B -reKc^ere He cKagaH0

        AS     The thief was carrying a torch.

                                1) BePHO                 2) HeBepH0                 3) B TC'KCTe He Ck•a3žlHO

        A6  The police arrived a quarter of an hour after the crime was committed.

                               1) BepHO               2) HeBepH0               3) B TeKCTe He CKt13aHO

    You will hear a man talking about mobile phones. How does he feel about them?

1)   He thinks they are unnecessary.

2)   He thinks they are annoying.

3)   He thinks they cause accidents.

1)    She thinks it is attractive.

2)    She thinks it is untidy.

3)    She thinks it is dangerous.

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A. SIMPLE MEALS B. POPULAR COOKS

c. SAFE COOKING D. NEW DISCOVERY

E.      DIFFICULT JOB

F.       DELICIOUS SNACKS G. CHANGING HABITS

remember is that meat can contain bacteria. You have to be particularly careful chicken and pork, Make sure that you cook them properly. Use a metal skewer or a meat is done or not. The juices from the meat should be clear. You should also be food. Use separate chopping boards for meat and vegetables. The reason for this any bacteria from the meat to find their way onto our vegetables. They might not be the vegetables.

is a real challenge. A head chef has to be part army officer, part artist and part many people working in a busy kitchen, it's not easv to keep control and a head that everyone does their job properly. At the same time, he or she has to create wasting ingredients. It takes years of training to become a head chef and not everyone

or turn on your TV and you can't avoid celebrity chefs. They are famous for the nation how to cook. They each have their own style and their own fans, style of Jamie Oliver to the more formal style of Delia Smith. However, they all have one thing in common: they are all very good at communicating their enthusiasm for food and for

Chaplin 's first performance teas in America.

Chaplin made the first full-length comedy film.

Chaplin stopped making films in the late

1920„

Laurel was famous appearing with Charlie Chaplin.

Laurel's Parents appeared on stage.

Laurel and Hardy became famous for acting together in the early 1920s.

Charlie Chaplin was the greatest comedian of his generation, and probably of all time. He was born in 1889 in England, where he first appeared on stage at the age of five. He travelled to America in 1912 and stayed to work for the Kevstone Film Company. Films in those days were silent, so actors had to find characters that could be recognised immediately on the screen. Chaplin's great character was the little tramp, who appeared in around 70 short films, as well as a number of feature-length comedies. In fact, Chaplin was the first comedian to make a full-length comedy, Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914).

Talking films began to appear in the late 1920s, but Chaplin continued to make silent films until the mid 30s. He was unusual because he not only starred in his films but also wrote, directed and produced them. He even wrote the music for some of his later films. He will long be remembered for bringing enjoyment to millions throughout the world.

Xhen Charlie Chaplin went over to America, there was another comedian on the same boat — Stan Laurel, who was to become famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy. Stan was born in 1890. His mother was an actress, while his father managed a number of theatres. His family moved around during his childhood and he spent some time living with his grandparents. He learned a lot from watching the comedians who performed at the theatres run by his father.

Stan first appeared in a film with Oliver Hardy in 1921, but their fame as a double act didn't begin until 1927. They starred together in dozens of films over the next 30 years until Oliver's death in 1957. Even today, their films bring pleasure to young and old alike.

Things weren't working out now and all his early optimism in his paintings and he was tired of carrying the same pictures from one buyer to the next. The response was always the same: a shake of the head, some comment about portraits not being fashionable these days and a suggestion to try somewhere else, usually somewhere he had already tried. He was beginning to lose hope and was thinking of going back home. It would be difficult, and he would have to face his parents saying 'I told you so', but at least he could find a steady job.

That night, he chose three paintings from the dozens in his flat that he thought showed what he was capable of. He selected a self-portrait he had done a few years before; he thought it showed a thoughtful side to his work. He also chose a portrait of an old man that he had met in a café. It was simple but clear, and Lazlo thought that maybe that was the style they would want for an advertising campaign. The third one was a painting of his mother. It had always seemed to him that that picture captured a lot of feeling that was difficult to put into words. A lot of people thought it was the best portrait he had ever done, and Lazlo knew that if anything was going to impress them, that painting would.

The next morning, he woke early and got ready. He rolled the pictures up, placed them in a large tube so that they wouldn't get damaged and set off towards the bus stop. There was a lot of traffic, but he arrived on time. When he got to the office, he saw that another four people were waiting, each with a large tube of paintings just like his. The secretary asked him to take a seat.

Lazlo sat and waited for his name to be called. He knew that a lot depended on the next half an hour or so. With a job, he could begin to sort out his life, maybe doing his art in his spare time. He knew he would never completely give up on his dream, but he had also come to realise that he had to live in the real world, and talent doesn't pay bills. Without a job, he wouldn't survive the month; he had just about enough for the ticket home. The secretary picked up the phone and had a short, quiet conversation. She turned to Lazlo. 'You can go in now,' she said, smiling.

2)                      art is more important than money.

3)                      following your dream is a waste of time. 4) he has no artistic talent.

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                       1) discusses             2) refers                 3) mentions           4) means

                        1) during                 2) between            3) while                 4) whenever

                       1) growing               2) turning               3) bringing           4) getting

                       1) own                     2) belong               3) share                 4) do

                       1) behaviour            2) attitude              3) mood                4) impression

                       1) put                       2) do                      3) make                 4) set

                       1) turn                    2) come                 3) get                    4) go

                       1) have                     2) take                    3) bring                 4) hold

You have 20 minutes to do this task.

This is part of a letter from Sheryl, your English pen friend.

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

You have 40 minutes to do this task.

Comment on the following statement.

Many students go on school trips. Some people say they are interesting and educational. Other people say that they are a waste of time and children should learn in the classroom.

What can you say for and against school trips? Use the following plan

Write 200-250 words.                                                I. Introduction (State the problem).

2.   Arguments "for".

3.   Arguments "against".

4.   Conclusion.

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Task 1 (3—3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on sport. Remember to say:

•      which sports are popular in your country

•      which sport is your favourite to watch, and why

•      who your favourite sportsmen/women are

•      which sports you enjoy playing, and why

You have to talk for 1.5—2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

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Task 2 (1.5—2 minutes)

You are in a computer shop. You would like to buy a computer game for your younger brother, who is nine years old. You can pay £20 only.

Before making a decision, ask the shop assistant about:

•              computer games on sale at the moment

•              what the games are like  the cost

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The teacher will play the part of the shop assistant and will speak first. Remember to:

•              be active and polite

•              get all the information you need

•              decide on the computer game to buy

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Task 3 (3—4 minutes)

You have a friend called Peter and it is his birthday soon. You and another friend are planning a surprise evening out for his birthdav. You can go:

•              to a fast food restaurant  to a swimming pool