Wishes Workbook

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LEVEL B2.1

Student'~

Book

Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley

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Acknow~edgements

Authors' Acknowledgements

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Contents

~~~D~ Sports & Entertainment ... p. 4

(111:~~15) Food, Health and Safety ... p. 20

~~~~:~w Travei Time ... p. 36

t~Jin3 Environmental lssues ... p. 52 (~m'0:V Modern Living ... p. 68

A Key Word Transformation ... p. 84 B Word Distractors ... p. 89 C Word Formation ... p. 93 D Prepositions ... p. 99 E Phrasal Verbs ... p. 1 02

Module I Comparatives and Superlatives ... p. I OS Relative Clauses/ldentifying and Non-ldentifying Relative Clauses ... p. I 06 Present Simple and Present Continuous/Stative Verbs ... p. I 08 Present Perfect/Present Perfect Continuous ... ,... p. I 09 Past Simple/Past Continuous/Past Perfect ... p. I I I Past Perfect Continuous ... p. I 12 Module 2 Reported Speech ... p. I I 3

Reported Statements/Questions ... p. I 14 Reported Orders/Commands/Requests/Suggestions ... p. I I 5 Future Simple/Be going to/Future Continuous/Future Perfectl

Future Perfect Continuous ... p. 118 lnfinitive ... p. I 19 Tenses of the lnfinitive/-ing form ... p. 120 Summary of Functions of Moda! Verbs ... p. 122 Module 3 Quite - Rather - Fairly - Pretty - Very/Be/Get used to - Used to - Would ... p. 125 The definite article the ... p. 127 Module 4 lnversíon ... p. 128 The Passive ... p. 130 Type 0/1/2/3 Conditionals ... p. 132 Mixed Conditionals/Wishes/Unreal Past-had betterlwould rather ...

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p. 133 M()ct.IJI~ ~ There - lt ... p. 135 AII/Both/Neither/None/Whole/Either/Every ... p. 136 Causative Form ... p. 137 Concession/Ciauses of Result/Ciauses of Purpose ... p. 139 Far- Every- Each - Much - Too - Even -A bit - Any ... p. 141 Quantifiers ... p. 142

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Appendix I Phrasal Verbs ... ,·... p. 143 Appendix 11 Verbs,Adjectives, Nouns with Prepositions ... p. 148 Prepositional Phrases ... p. ISO

Reading & Vocabulary

Reading

You are going to read à text. For questions 1-8, choose the answer, A, B, C or D, which you think fits best according to the text.

My parents always said I was born to be a sportsman. They said that even when I was in nappies, I wasn't happy unless I was kicking or throwing a ball. My first memory is of Dad and me playing football in our back garden. I recai! 5 my mum sitting down on the grass under the summer sun cheering me on as I clumsily kicked a football into the goal net my dad was 'defending'. The sense of achievement when I scored my first goal stuck with me, and my life has revolved around football ever since.

As I grew up, I dreamed of becoming a football player. During class, I tried to stay focused on my studies; I knew that few people became professional sportsmen and it was crucial to get a good education. But I devoted every spare second to my passion. At break times, I could be found in the playground practising ball skills, and almost as soon as the bell rang at the end of the school day, I was playing five-a-side games at the local playing fields. I knew that if I wanted to become a success, I would have to put ali my energy into the game.

My big break carne when I was 18. Leicester City FC offered me a place in the squad. lt was there that I leamed the true value of teamwork. I played with a fantastic group of guys there and we worked toward one common goal -to win! I learned that every person has their own individual talents, and a great team brings these talents together. We enjoyed great success at Leicester, and I was lucky enough to become one of the UK's top scorers! I was transferred to Everton and, while I was sad to leave my fellow team-mates, I was excited about working with new people and making new friends. My time at Everton was an outstanding experience. While I was there, I scored 38 goals in 52 games. lt wasn't long until I was on a new journey, this time across the sea to Spain to play for FC Barcelona. I was nervous at first, but it turned out that there was no reason to panic.

I felt great pride when I stepped into the stadium and onto the pitch in Barcelona. Many footballers dream of playing for such a glorious team! lt was a wonderful time for me. Not only did we beat our archrivals, Real Madrid, but we also fought our way through to the UEFA finais where we defeated Sampdoria and became European Champions. As you can imagine, the proudest I felt was when I played for

.

What is the writer's first memory?

A throwing a ball with his father

B running around his garden in his nappy

C

scoring his first goal

D sitting in the garden with his mother

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MODULE 1

my country, England, in the World Cup. The toumament raises the levei of competitiveness for every player. Not only do you

have to be mentally prepared, but you have to be at the peak 4!

of physical fitness - so, as you can imagine, it didn't help that I had to play the toumament with my left arm heavily strapped up! But I was determined not to let one injury stop me and played anyway! Because we were a strong team, we got to

the quarter finais, and I scored six goals during the entire 5 t

competition and won the 'Golden Boof award!

Football has taken me around the world, from England to Spain to Japan! I have become fluent in two other languages and have experienced other culturas. Since

retiring, I have worked as a ~orts commentator andas a 5!

writer. l've even done some TV advertisements, but l'm not quite an Oscar winner! l've become quite the all-round sportsman - l've even played for Leicester Cricket Club. My career provided me with many happy memories that I wouldn't change for the world. Plus, l've played many fun 61 games of footy!

2 What was the writer's attitude towards hi education?

A He believed it was important to get a goo·

education.

B He didn't like concentrating on his studies.

C

He would rather have practised his ball skills.

3 What did the writer learn at Leicester City FC?

A that the only thing that matters isto win

B the importance of working as part of a team

C how to show people his individual talents

D that it was his big break in football

4 How did the writer feel about his time at Everton?

A He was sad there and missed his old team-mates.

B He always felt nervous when he was playing.

C He found it to be a wonderful experience.

D He would have preferred to play for Barcelona.

S In line 38, the writer refers to a 'glorious team'. Who is h e referring to?

A Real Madrid B Barcelona C Sampdoria

D England

6 What two things are required of a World Cup player?

A competitiveness and physical fitness

B determination and physical fitness

C determination and mental fitness.

D physical and mental fitness 7 What impression do we get of

the writer's attitude towards his acting skills?

A He thinks he is good enough to win an Oscar.

B He doesn't think he is very good at acting.

C He expects them to improve.

D He thinks he might win an Oscar. 8 How does the writer seem to

feel by the end of the text? A He has some regrets, but he is

mainly happy.

B He is very happy that he can speak two other languages fluently.

C He is happy he can play more cricket and try new things. D He believes that he has had

many great experiences in his life and has no regrets.

Vocabulary

Choose the correct word.

She felt a great ... of achievement when she qualified for the national championships.

A sensation B spirit C sense D feeling 2 Can you ... when you scored your first goal in a match?

A remind B memorise C picture D recall 3 The veteran figure skater said her whole life . . . around the ice

rink.

A turned B revolved C evolved D circled 4 David Beckham's father . . . of becoming a football star when he

was young.

A wished B hoped C dreamed D fancied S A successful athlete needs to ... a lot of time to training.

A devote B concentrate C apply D invest 6 lt's not easy to ... a success in the world of sports.

A develop B become C turn D have 7 Professional footballers have to ... ali their energy into their job.

A give B spend C provide D put

8 A good chess player knows how to stay ... on the game. A centred B focused C trained D attentive

9 Golfers tend to travei a lot and ... other cultures.

A learn B acquaint C experiment D experience I O H e has dedicated his whole life to rugby and he wouldn't ... it

for the world.

A alter B exchange C change D vary Fill in: comrnentator; competitors, rival, referee, runner-up, spectators, trainet~ umpire.

More than 30,000 London marathon.

took part in this year's 2 The safety of . . . should be the priority at ali

sports events.

3

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Norman was . . . in three events and took home three silver medals.

4 Manchester United and Liverpool are two well-known ... teams.

S Some tennis players tend to argue with ~e ... . during matches.

6 The . . . shouted into the microphone with joy as the whistle blew and England took the cup.

7 The . . . was criticised for allowing an off-side goal during last night's match.

8 France's . . . has promised to make major changes to the team for next week's match.

--_;- Fill in: break, piaying, physical, professiona!, S·co:e, spons, wp, w:r.. . ... a goal _{S ... times} 2 ... an award _{6 ... commentator}

3 ...

scorer _{7 ... player} 4 ... fitness _{8 ... fields}

Listening

Part 1

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You will hear · people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A, B or C.

You hear a director talkingo What did h e make? A a feature film

B a comedy C a documentary

2 You hear a woman talkingo How did she travei to France?

A by train B by car and boat C by plane

3 You hear sports news on the radioo What happened to the rugby player?

A He was sent offo B He was injuredo

C The manager wanted to substitute himo

4 You hear a man talking on the radioo What is his job? A artist

B magician C clown

Part 2

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You will hear an interview with a man called Graham Wetherby who is a well-known gadget expert. He's here to talk to about the future of entertainment.

5 You hear a woman talking about her sono What woul he like to be?

A a professional musician B a doctor

C an acrobat

6 You hear a man talking about a tripo How did he gE h o me?

A by motorbike B in his wife's car C by taxi

7 You hear two people talking about a filmo What doe the man think about it?

A lt's inaccurateo B lt's boringo C lt's excitingo

8 You hear a girl talking about a sporto How does she fe• when she plays the sport?

A self-confident B stressed C relaxed

Graham says that Brits spend over 9) o o o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o•· o o. a year on gadgets.

Some gadgets are so compact they fit into small 10) .... o ... o ..

Graham doesn't believe that the 11) ···o·o···o industry is suffering from these electronic substitutes. Gadgets are a means to entertain people in their day-to-day 12) .... oo···o···oooooo• .

The latest device in high-tech entertainment allows you to play 13) ···o···oo····o····o sports. The first sport Graham mentions is 14) ... o

· Virtual sports can be played by cormecting a gadget to your 15) ·o·o···o o · The virtual tennis game comes with its own virtual 16) ···o··· .

·. Graham tells us that there is something for 17) .... o.o•o••o··· in this electronic device. The virtual sport that Graham personally likes and plays ali the time is 18) ... o.•o··· .

Part 3

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You will hear five different people talking about

what they do in their free time. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to which person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

A The person needs it to forget the more difficult Speaker I

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19 things in life.

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20 B The person is addicted to it.

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The person had never expected to like it so much. _{Speaker 3}

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21 D The person can't explain why they like it so much.

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E The person sees it as a form of relaxation. 22 F The person sees it as a social event. Speaker

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ll) You will hear an interview with the famous European footballer Ryan McCiair, who is leaving the UK and going to the US. For questions 24-30 choose the best answer,A, B or C.

Ryan wants to promete football in the US because

A it has become a very popular game there.

B

there is not much interest in the game there. C he can encourage their growing interest in the game.

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How does Ryan feel about the criticism he has received? A lt may damage his career.

B

lt can be upsetting. C lt amuses him.

26

What difference does Ryan see between football in Europe and the US?

A Europeans have become bored of football. B The US has a fresher approach to football. C Football is a more athletic game in the US.

27 Why does Ryan think the amount of travelling he-will do won't be a problem?

A because he'll be travelling less often that he used to B because he doesn't get tired easily

C

because he is used to travelling and is very fit

28

What does Ryan say about the beginning of the new season?

A He is worried about being injured again.

B He will definitely be fit enough to

play. 1

C

He will do what the doctors tell him.

29 How does Ryan think the move will affect his son?

A lt is a good opportunity for him. B lt could be upsetting for him.

C

lt will be an exciting holiday for

him.

30 What does Ryan expect from his new team mates?

A to be welcomed warmly B to be respected as a star

C to be treated the same as other team members

Reading

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Vocabulary

Reading

Vocabulary

] You are going to read an article about the various ways

people get to work. For questions 1-1 5, choose from the people (A-O). The people may be chosen more than once.

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Fill in: belt, budget, class, luggagE metro, pass, public, slow, trafilc, wod<ing. Make sentences usini! them.

Which person/people ...

originally worried that he/she wouldn't be able to travei? is concerned with the environment?

followed a friend's advice?

think their choice of transport is inexpensive? are dissatisfied with their means of transport? mentions the time their journey takes? travei overseas frequently for their jobs? doesn't use their preferred means of transport? is sometimes inconvenienced by a delay? makes a suggestion?

mentions a situation that was getting worse? praises developments in the transportation industry?

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David Mulcahy is a high-powered stock broker. He

owns a beautiful flat in London's exclusive Notting Hill

area. As well as a delightful home, David owns a brand

new Mercedes convertible, the car of his dreams!

"The only problem," David says, "is that I never get to

drive it to work!"

Due to increasing problems with traffic jams in the

capital, the Mayor of London has recently imposed

heavy charges on people who want to drive their

vehicles into the city centre.

"I refuse to pay

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to get in and out of the centre, so

instead I take the tube!"

. 'The tube', which is London's metro system, is a

cheaper alternativa, but David still thinks it's far too

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expensive.

"A day pass on the tube is around

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So, I pay over

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00 each month, just to get to and back from the office!

Ali means of transport are too costly in this city". H e

goes on, "I wish I could drive my car to work, but it .

seems that the car of my dreams is turning out to be a

complete waste of money!"

. ... airlines 2 economy ... . 3 day ... . 4 conveyor ... . 5 hand ... . 6 heavy ... . 7 . . . transport 8 ... service 9 ... hours I O ... system

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Childress is the director of a large

~ultmatlonal

organisation. Her commute is quite

d!fferent to that of others. While most people get on the bus, Rachei takes the ChannelTunnel (or'Chunnel') Yes, she lives in England but works in France! · One of Rachel's dose

~riends

suggested that she shoul_d either move to France or give up her active role m the company, as it would be too difficult to

t~av:l

back and forth to France every day. But she

d1dn t think so ...

"Well, l'm a mother of two and I didn't want the kids to have

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change schools at their age, so I thought it

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best lf I got the 'chunnel'. lt's a brief 35 minute JOUrney and I manage to avoid ali thos~ horrible long

queues!" '

The 'chun I' · '

I 60 k I ne tram can accelerate to speeds of up to - m h, so Rachei can even get to work faster than

some of her friends who wo.rk in London!

She_ says, "lf it wasn't for this marvellous feat of engmeering, I wouldn't know what to do."

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:_) Choose the correct word. Where is the person in each sentence?

1 h ave to get my summer clothes out of the wardrobe, packlload my suitcase and then 1'11 be ready to go on holiday!

2 Ali passengers/riders are kindly reminded to fasten their seatbelts before take-off.

3 Due to a traffic congestion/traffic jam on the road, l'm going to be late with my delivery.

4 The police set up a checkpoint on the runway/motorway. S Going on safari was a fantastic idea - this truly is the

adventure/outing of a lifetime.

6 1 find this the best way to journey/commute to work -although there are lots of people, it's cheap and reliable.

7 We had an overnight sea crossing, so we decided to book a cabin/carriage.

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Benjamin Goldstein is a naval architect and his job requires him to travei

to many parts of the world to oversee projects that h e is responsible for.

"I was offered this job as soon as I finished getting my qualifications and I

almost turned it down, because I didn't think I would be able to stand ali the

travelling. I thought it would be just too tiring and that I'd be constantly

suffering from jet lag. Fortunately, a good friend of mine, who also does a lot

of travelling, gave me tips on how to cope with it and I've never regretted

accepting the job."

He says,

"If

you keep yourself fit and make sure you get plenty of rest before

and during long flights it isn't actually that bad. And good nutrition helps, too."

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Although his company pays for ali his business trips, Ben points out that

"air

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travei prices have gone down a lot in recent years and it is actually the most

affordable way to travei, not to mention the quickest."

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Judith Kettering made a blg move

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other country. She wanted to decided that she wanted to start a n:w h I e lnd on the aeroplane to Greece and,

teach English to foreign children, so s e oppe

since then, she has never looked b.ack. ' one thin that annoys me it's the traffic "l'm so happy here in Athens, but lf there s g

jams!" h .

bl. rt is her only c olce.

judith can't drive, so pu IC transpo . 't's so slowl" . . et the bus, but sometlmes I .

"I must admit that lt IS very cheap to g 45 minutes !ater than the time She claims that, sometimes, buses have been up to

stated on theschedule. f ffic ,·ams' and it's caused me a I . s because o tra I

"l've been late for work severa time lot of bothed"

She has a proposal though .. · · . . h ds would be clearer and

b . d of dnvmg, t e roa '11

"lf more people got on the us mstea . ' b' f an 'earth child' wke me, you

8 Could I have a boarding card/ return ticket for the Piccadilly Line, please?

9 We've just booked a package deal/special offer to the Costa Del Sol.

I O Before we began the passage/ voyage, our bags had to be checked by Customs officials.

1 Complete the sentences with

-_ã the verbs in the list in the

correct form.

My uncle Pat's a civil engineer, and he has to ... a lot of building projects.

2 Formula I cars can ... . to speeds of over 300 kmp/h. 3 I think Jane ... a big

move by going to work abroad. 4 The shoe factory closed down

because it wasn't ... . efficiently.

S The planners contacted us early because they ... . an interesting proposal.

6 The noise pollution around my hotel really . . . me a lot of bother.

Fill

in: journey, trip, travei, cruise, tour, voyage, flight.

He went on a two-day ... . to his village.

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2 The ... from England to China was long and tiring. 3 They went by ship to Australia. The

... took almost a month.

4 BA . . . 508 from Madrid to London will be taking off in fifteen minutes.

S The band went on a three-month ... of Europe. 6 They went on a two-week ... · · ... round the Mediterranean.

services could run more efficiently. Plus: lf you r:

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fight against ai r pollution!" know that getting on the

bus.~o~~r

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7 lf you want more information on . . . in Australia, contact our agent.

Speaking

Part 1

@ Talking About Yourself (monologue)

• Would you rather stay in to watch a frlm or go to the cinema? Why? • Talk about a frlm you have recently seen at the cinema.

• What do you think makes a good film?

Part 2

~ Comparing Pictures (monologue)

similarity/difference is .. whereas .. .

• ... while ... on the one hand ... on the other hand .. .

• expensive tickets • rhythm easy to follow

cultural experiences • relaxing, exciting • casual/formal dress

Candidate A: The photographs show two different kinds of music concert. Compare the photographs, saying which kind of people might be in the audience at each concert.

Candidate 8: Briefly say which of the two concerts you would prefer to see and why.

• special effects • action packed

• hilarious,light-hearted, thrilling

• good for ali the family

Candidate 8: The photographs show two different kinds of films. Compare the photographs, saying what you enjoy about these kind of films.

Candidate A: Do you like adventure films? Why?

Part 3

• Speculating and Making a Oecision (pairwork)

Two of your ten year-old cousins are visiting from the UK. They h ave said that they would like to do something fun in your local town. Look at the pictures below. In pairs, discuss:

• the different places you can take your cousins to, considering the advantages and disadvantages of each type of entertainment.

• which two activities would be the most interesting for them.

Part 4

a Oiscussion Based on Part 3 (pairwork) • How often do you go out with your friends?

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• What do you and your friends do 10r entertamment. • What types of entertainment are popular in your country? • How popular is theatre with young people nowadays?

Keylanguage Speculating

lt would be a good 1dea to ... • I don't really think/feel ... • l'm (not) sure ...

• That sounds like a great idea ... but ...

Reading

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Vocabulary

Reading

, You are going to read an article about a famous pop band. Seven sentences have been removed

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from the article. Fill in the gaps ( 1-7) using the sentences (A-H) provided. There is one sentence

which you do not need to use.

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The Beatles were an English pop band from Liverpool whose · . · ·

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~-:- members included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and

~. ~~:J / Ringo Starr. They are one of the most commercially successful and critically

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acclaimed bands in the history of popular music.

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The Beatles are the best-selling musical act of ali time in the United States of America. They charted 20 Number One singles in the US, a number even greater than Elvis Presley, which is why they are regarded as the greatest rock and roll group ever. In the United Kingdom, The Beatles released more than 40 different singles and albums that reached Number One.

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Their song "Yesterday" is the most covered song in history, appearing in the Guinness Book ot

World Records with over three thousand recorded versions. lt is also the most played

song in the history of international radio.

In the mid-1960s, The Beatles led what is known as the "British lnvasion" into the United States, paving the way for other British bands to cross the Atlantic and achieve success. Their extreme worldwide popularity led to the coining of the term "Beatlemania' describing the fan frenzy of young teenaged girls towards the band.

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Consequentl the band stopped touring in 1966 for reasons ranging from safety concerns to frustratil that no one could hear ar was listening to their music.

The Beatles' influence was not only limited to music though.

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Probably the fi1 example of their influence was their haircuts. In 1964, men and boys in the US simply d not wear their hair long, and comparatively speaking, the Beatles' hair was nothing le~ than scandalously long. Nevertheless, many teenagers began to emulate the Beatles' styl by growing their hair long- and usually getting into trouble for it!

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lronically, the Beatles did not start any of these fashion trends, but their unparalleled popularity allowed them to reach a vast audience.

Sadly, the group broke up on April 1 O, 1970 when Paul McCartney announced his

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Fans, during this period, were hoping that the band would eventually reunite, although these hopes were destroyed by the murder of John Lennon in New York City in December 1980.

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The Beatles were inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a band during their first year . of eligibility in 1988. Then, they made it into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004.

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Queen

Elizabeth knighted Paul McCartney in March 1997. H e dedicated his knighthood to fellow Beatles George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon, and the people of Liverpool. For almost

50 years, The Beatles have influenced music, culture, politics, and society; their longevity proving that their popularity is well-founded and

A This commercial success was repeated in many other countries, and it is estimated that by 1985,The Beatles had sold over one billion records and tapes worldwide.

B In fact, they revolutionised the music industry and touched the lives of ali who listened to them in deep and fundamental ways.

C

The three surviving members of the band sang together again in 1994 and were ali involved in the creation of the Beatles anthology in 1995. O Young people began to imitate the

band's style of dress, donning Nehru jackets and psychedelic prints.

E

The Beatles were originally called the Quarrymen, a name derived from Quarry Bank Grammar School, attended by John Lennon.

F

Throughout the 1970s, the band members pursued solo careers with varying degrees of artistic and commercial success.

G Their clothes, styles, and statements made them trend-setters.

H During live concerts, their music was often inaudible due to the deafening screams of female fans who got excited by the mere appearance of the band.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the verbs in the list in the correct form.

Many of today's great artists claim to have been greatly ... . by their predecessors.

2 He could not have ... . fame without the support of his family. 3 Before he began to sing the love song

on stage, he ... it to his wife.

4 The band's record was ... . three weeks late, but it received rave reviews.

5 The advent of television ... . news coverage.

6

Through their hard work and perseverance, the anti-smoking lobby is slowly but surely ... the way to a ban on smoking in movies.

7 The members of the former rock and roll band announced that they are . . . for one night only for a benefit concert.

8 He is . . . his father's success as a footballer, something he has been striving to do since he was a child.

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. Since the environmental group could not sway the politicians to help, it decided to focus its efforts on the film . . . .

A business B industry C actors D releases 2 The film ,was successful because it appealed to a wide ... of

viewers.

A range B extent C span D group 3 His decision to sing only sad or depressing songs has had a very

negative ... on his album sales.

A impression B burden C impact O result 4 He thought that just because he was famous, he couldn't get into

... for breaking the law.

A hardship B problems C trouble D difficulties

5

Even the reign of some of the greatest entertainers of ali time, like Elvis Presley, eventually came to a(n) ... .

A end B finish C elos e O stop

6

Even though the two teenagers were ... entrance to the rock concert, they could still hear it.

A restricted B forbidden C barred O denied

7 Even though h e no longer played in public, he was still ... as the greatest violinist of ali time by his peers.

A judged B regarded C believed O held 8 When he told his parents that he wanted to . . . a career in

acting, they were very distraught.

A pursue B hunt C chase O endeavour

9 They wanted to . . . a performance by the opera singer, but tickets were not available.

A visit B frequent C appear O attend I O He couldn't believe his brother's film No. I at the box

office.

A attained Bachieved C got I D reached

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Fill in the blanks with the corresponding words: solo, grow, book, well-founded, group, live, fashion, commerc!al, deafening, acclaimed.

Make sentences using them. ... hair 2 . :. . . popularity 3 ... trends 4

5 ... .

career tickets

6 ...

band 7 ... members 8 ... screams

9 ...

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Use of English

Part 1

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Read the text below and decide which answer, A, B, C or D, best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

m

im Burton's modem classic,

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'Edward Scissorhands', has finally made its O) way onto the stage! Theatre producer, Matthew Bourne, brings us a theatrical adaptation that is guaranteed to 1) . . . your breath away! 2) ... . contemporary dance, spectacular scenery and a heart-warming storyline, this comic fantasy is a 3) . . . treat for the imagination.

steps out into his local community. Edward's strange appearance is in complete contrast to the play's white-fenced, suburban 7) . . . . What follows is a sweet and gentle story with a hidden depth; the struggle to 8) . . . past people's physical appearance and focus on their inner beauty.

some claiming that it is his be: work to date! Many original] questioned Bourne's plans t 10) . . . Burton's masterpiec in to a dance production. Howeve: he has managed to bring togethe a brilliant cast of 11) ... . unknown actors, who use moder dance to breathe new 12) ... . Bourne's latest production has

been well 9) . . . by critics,

into this gothic fairytale.

The part of Edward Scissorhands is 4) . . . by Sam Archer. Edward is a young man 5) ... . by a lonely inventor to keep him company, but sadly, the inventor dies, leaving Edward incomplete. At first, Edward lives in isolation but then decides he doesn't want to be 6) . . . all his life, so he

Part 2

O A course I A catch 2 A Joining 3 A true 4 A presented 5 A created 6 A single 7 A situation 8 A see 9 A collected 10 A spin I I A previously 12 A form

@

way

B

grab B Connecting B right B played B devised B lone B surroundings B distinguish B obtained B turn

B

earlier B life C route C take C Combining C real C staged C discovered C sole C setting C spot C accepted C revolve C prior C air D road D make D Mixing D valid D shown D produced D lonely D scenery D observe D received D circle D formerly D sense Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

P~ease

Fasten Your seatbeits

Michael Whitman, known to most of his

passengers O) as 'Captain Mike', is an airline pilot for

Omega Airlines. He claims that flying may well be the most rewarding career 13) ... is. Although

the pay is fantastic, that isn't the 14) ... .

important thing to Mike. What he really laves is the happiness his job brings. 15) ... he was a young boy, he has wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become a pilot.

"I remember when my father used to come in

from work," Michael recalls, "h e used

to

entertain me

16) . . . stories about his trips. He always made the job 17) ... so magical, and I knew that flying planes was what I wanted to 18) . . . with my life." Michael studied and worked at a small flight school in Palmerston North, in New Zealand. After lots of practice and many

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exams, he finally beca~e a fully-qualified pilot.

lmmediately 19) . . . they had put hir

through training, Omega assigned Mike the task

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flying passengers to and from Amsterdam. "My firE take-off was such a nerve-wracking experience There I was, a person 20) ... had dreame1 of flying for so long, with real people on my plane! But Michael need not 21) ... worried- th1 flight was a success and it's ali gane perfectly eve since 22) ... .

"I get to see the world from a ·tatally uniqw

perspective, and I get to take people t<

23) . . . dream destinations. Not only doe: my job bring joy to me, 24) ... it also help: bring joy to others. What more could a person asl for?"

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_) Read the text below. Use the word given in capitais at

the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

NBC Camps is the largest basketball camp in the world. The

O)

organisation offers intensive training to 'hoop addicts' in 19 25) ... throughout America and Europe.

The camp isn't only for advanced players.The course is also 26) ... for newcomers to the sport. Campers are divided into leagues according to their age and skill, and play 5-on-5 games against one another. But it's not just about playing.The camps are just as much about personal 27) ... as they are about 'improving your game'. Campers are taught that when playing a 28) . . . sport, it is important to work together. Camp Directors say that only when players work as one, with one common goal, can they really give a first class 29) ... Harrison Cole, a student on the programme, said, "l've learned many lessons, but most

30) ... ,

l've learned that a team player needs to be honest and 3 I) . . . to others."

The camp is a wonderful, 32) ... environment for the young people who want to learn more about ' this 33) ... sport. The trainers are experienced sportsmen who provide the youngsters with the 34) ... they need. The camps are a fantastic opportunity for the kids to develop as people and athletes.

ORGANISE LOCA TE BENEFIT DEVELOP COMPETE PERFORM IMPORTANT RESPECT SUPPORT EXCITE ENCOURAGE

Part 4

:~ Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, using the word given. There is an example (0).

O Promise me that you won't be long and 1'11 wait for you.

LONG 1'11 wait for you as long as you promise not to be long. 35 You are bound to be tired after the

run.

DOUBT There's ... . tired after the run. 36 Lauren was the only one who didn't

swim well.

APART Everyone ... . Lauren.

3 7 She wants to stay in instead of visiting her cousin.

RATHER She ... . visit her cousin. 38 lt was unfair that he told Steve off.

DESERVE Steve ... . told off.

39 lt was hard to find a job in London. DIFFICULTY . He ... .

a job in London. 40 lt's John's duty to deal with this.

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RESPONSIBLE Jolin ... . with this.

41 There probably won't be any trains today.

UNLIKELY lt is ... . any trains today. 42 Mike drove us into town.

DRIVEN We ... . Mike.

Writi ng

Stories

a) Read the story and number the events

in the order they happened.

The Snake lt was getting late, and I needed to run some errands before the shops closed. I quickly put in the last load of dirty laundry, grabbed my purse and headed

for the car. Cindy, my daughter, was already there waiting for me.

As I opened the back door for Cindy, I noticed that she had sneaked her bag of toys in with her. I didn't have time to take them back inside the house, so I

just buckled her in the backseat of the rusty old car and off we went. Luckily, there wasn't any traffic, so 1 was definitely going to make it there on time.

While driving, I could hear a hissing sound. I looked in the rearview mirror to see if Cindy was ali right. She was playing contently with her toys. "Why do snakes make a hissing sound, Mummy?" Cindy asked. "What do you mean?" I said as I turned to look at Cindy. To my shock and amazement, there was a garden snake slithering across the back seat near Cindy!

1 quickly brought the car to a screeching halt and jumped out! As I opened the back door, the snake slithered out and disappeared into the tall grass on the side of the road. I was scared to death but relieved that Cindy was fine.

D

She opened the door for her daughter.

D

They heard a hissing sound.

D

She left the house.

D

She stopped the car.

D

The snake got out of the car.

D

They went off.

D

She saw a garden snake in the car.

D

She ran out of the car.

b) Give the story a different ending.

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Replace the words in bold in the text below with suitable ones from the list.

o attractive o various o large o overjoyed o tiny o delightful o numerous o quick

Jane had a(n) 1) fast ride into town from the airpor

lt looked like a(n) 2) nice place and she was lookin

forward to her stay. She booked into a 3) very bi

hotel on the sea front, dropped her bags in the roor and rushed out, eager to explore. She was impresse

by the 4) many stalls and boutiques along th

seafront that sold 5) different local products. Sh came across a very 6) beautiful woman who wê

selling necklaces made from 7) very small bead:

She had never seen this type of jewellery before an

was 8) happy. lt was a great start to a holiday.

I 5 ... ..

2 ... . 6 ... .. 3 ... . 7 ... .. 4 ... . 8

3

Fill in the gaps with the adjectives and adverbs in the list.

o enormous o serious o trembling o fragile o har o sleepless o fiercely o intense o quickly o nervou

A 1) . . . wind was blowin 2) ... , and 3) ... .

hailstones were pounding against th

4) ... ~ ... tent when Sal and Debbi

woke up. They looked 5) . . . é

each other and understood that they were going t have a 6) . . . night if the weathE continued like that. s'al knew if they stayed in th

tent, they would be in 7) ... .

trouble. He looked at Debbie and told her with 8) . . . voice they would have t escape from the 9) ... storm. S< opened the flap of the tent and 1 O) ... .

ran to his car parked nearby. He

drove

the carne'

to the tent and helped Debbie in. Their nightmar was over.

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Fill in the gaps with the adjectives: lonely, delighted, furious, í-rightened, proud. We had done it! We'd played a long, difficult game

and eventually won the championship. Everybody, especially the fans, were . . . .

4 The announcement came over the radio - the

hurricane had gane. I was still ... , but at least I knew it was over.

2 I couldn't believe he'd broken my brand new digital S Ali my friends set off on the school trip to Hungary.

camera! I was ... ! As I saw the bus leave, I felt . . . .

3

Mrs. Jones said she was very impressed with my

science project. I felt very ... . After ali, I had worked hard on it.

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a) Match the beginnings ( 1-3) to the endings (A-C). Which of the following techniques h ave been used in each?

• using direct speech • creating atmosphere by describing the weather, people, etc • asking a rhetorical question • describing other people's reactions/feelings • addressing the reader directly • describing your reactions/feelings

ITD

"Do you ever feel like someone is watching you?" I asked anxiously. Jim tumed around to answer me but noticed someone, or something, in the shadows. "What is it?" I nervously stuttered.

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John felt terrified as the plane shook. His eyes tumed to see other fearful passengers nearby. Suddenly, the lights went off and they heard, "This is the captain. Please fasten your seatbelts."

[ [ [ ] The sun was shining brightly in a cloudless sky as we trekked _ though the Himalayan mountains. I wasn't sure of our location, so I searched my bag for the compass and map. Nothing. I looked desperately but found nothing.

b) Rewrite the first pair using another technique.

A He was right, I get frightened too easily! Only I could be scared of a coat hanging on the back of a door! B As we Iay down tired from the heat,

hungry and in need of water, we heard a sound. Andrew looked up into the sky. "It's the rescue helicopter!" he cried. We ali felt relieved.

C There was a sigh of relief as light returned. Who would have known that a short thunderstorm could cause so much panic?

[ _{Read the descriptions. Which}

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Put the adjectives in the correct order.

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senses are used?

The boys couldn't wait to play football with their (leather, white,

1

Sit down and feel the clear water new) ball.

splashing at your feet as the tiny, 2 During his short trip, Daniel bought a (Greek, large, golden)

warm grains of sand run through vase that he thought would look perfect on his mantlepiece.

your fingers. 3 On Saturday night, Helen and I went to see a (black and white,

wonderful, French) film.lt was fantastic.

2 Lie down on your towel, dose your 4 Have you seen my mobile phone? lt's a (rectangular, thin,

eyes and relax as you hear the metallic) 'Nokia'.

waves gently lapping at the shore.

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_{Jenny bought a (lightweight, titanium, fantastic) mountain bike}

last week.

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Vocabulary

Choose the correct item. Many thousands of people took charity event. A after B place C part D up in the

2 Winning the European Cup was our greatest A attempt

B effort

C act

D achievement 3 lt is believed that sports help us to ... .

A relax C rest

B calm D ease

4 People under the age of 18 won't be ... to the club.

A agreed C let

B admitted D permitted

5 lt was a great ... that we didn't get to the finais, but at least we can say we did our best. A failure C regret

B

disappointment

D

dissatisfaction

6

Americans spend more than I 00 hours ... to work each year, according to research.

A attaining C reaching B moving D commuting

7 They are going on a(n) ... of Europe, starting in France and ending in Latvia.

A expedition C tour

B

travei

D

journey

8 Get plenty of sleep because we're going to set ... early in the morning.

A off C in

B

on

D

up

9 I wish the seats on aeroplanes were more ... . - l'm getting backache.

A restful C convenient B comfortable D relaxing

I O lf you get ... at the next stop, you'll see the museum on your right.

A in C off

B

up

D

on

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I I The film is being shot on ... in Tijuana, Mexi• A location C position

B

destination

D

place

I 2 Cate Blanchett's . . . of Queen Elizabeth 'The Golden Age' was outstanding.

A character C role B image D portrayal

13 Some of Britain's most successful actors will ... in the play.

A producing B directing

C performing D staging

14 The magician obviously has a lot of ... , bu think he needs some new tricks!

A genius C talent

B

brilliance

D

gift

15 Huge . . . are expected at the premiere Cameron Diaz' new film.

A viewers B spectators

C audiences D onlookers

16 The new leisure centre has excellent spor

A appliances B resources

C conveniences

D facilities

I 7 The game will be . . . for an hour because ti other team is stuck in traffic.

A postponed C transferred

B

cancelled

D

suspended

I 8 You need to have lots of ... and be able to tal criticism if you want to become a top sportsman. A conduct C attitude

B

discipline 1

D

manner

19 Could you tell me what time the plane to Nicos . ... , please?

A goes up B goes off

C takes up

D takes off

20 I preferred the first ... of this film rather th< the remake.

A variation C type B interpretation D version

Grammar

! Choose the correct item.

She isn't as ... Jenny. A faster than C fast as B fast like D fastest of

2 l'm sorry, but the manager . . . to another customer right now. ls there anything I can help you with?

A is talking C has talked B talks D has been talking 3 l'm going on a month-long holiday to the

Caribbean!

... ? I bet you're so excited!

A Can you really C Are you really

B

Did you really

D

Have you really

4 "l'm very confident ... our chances of getting the cup considering our recent performances!" said Si r Alex.

A for C about

B

with D on

5 H e got off the tube at Waterloo Station ... his cousin was waiting for him.

Awho C which

B where D why

6 We ... the movie when, suddenly, there was a power cut at the most exciting moment.

A watched C had watched B were watching D had been watching 7 Eric and Dan ... two tickets for the rock

festival yesterday.

A had been buying C were buying B had bought D bought

8 lt's far ... to travei by bus than it is by car.

A as expensive C least expensive B most expensive D less expensive

9 Chris ... playing for two hours now, he needs a rest!

A had been C is

B has been D will have been

I O

When you arrive at the Pyramids, you will be m~t

by a local guide ... will show you around the si te.

Awho B whose

C which

D where

I I l'm sorry, sir, you're too late. The bus ... . twenty minutes ago.

A was leaving C had left

B

had been left

D

left

I 2 I think it's ... to read a book than watch a movie.

A good C well

B better D best

13 She ... on her computer ali morning. A has worked C is working B has been working D works

14 They ... . to meet up with old friends next weekend.

A going B go

C are going D have gone 15 Jimmy doesn't like sailing at ali!

I can see that. He ... he's going to be sick! A looking like C is looking as if B look like D looks as if

16 What do you think about going to see the new Michael Moore documentary?

To be honest, l'm not ... on documentaries. I prefer comedies!

A

keen B good

C eager D enthusiastic

17 lt's 46°C today. This is ... weather we've ever experienced.

A hot C the hottest

B hotter D hottest

I 8 Ann and Peter . . . of the hotel when a man approached them.

A were checking out C will

c~eck

out B are checking out O have checked out

19 Katie

...

every time we play a game o f

badminton.

Awins C won

Bis winning O has been winning 20 She's obsessed . . . Johnny Depp - she has

posters of him ali over her walls!

A to C with

B for _{D at}

Reading

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Vocabulary

Reading

Read the following article about a health problem. For questions t-8, choose the answer, A, 8, C or which you think fits best according to the text.

As a growing boy, I don't think anyone would have called me health-conscious. I was typical of my peer group - the odd fizzy drink, trips to meet friends at the local fast food restaurant. 5 However, I was lucky to have a mother who made sure I ate well. She enjoyed cooking and ali our meals were varied and delicious!

At the age of eighteen, I moved to a university far from home and suddenly had to look after myself. I really missed my

1 O mum's home-cooked meals. She had sent me away armed

with recipes, but I never wanted to cook when I got back to the flat, after a hard day of lectures. For this reason, it wasn't long before my friends and I discovered our local hamburger bar, just two roads from our home. lt was so easy to get our 15 dinner there and, compared to our few attempts in the kitchen, the food tasted great. Visiting on the way back from classes became a regular habit.

After a couple of months, I started to notice some changes in myself; I was getting acne and my clothes were getting tight 20 and uncomfortable. I was also very lethargic and friends complained that I would get irritable, often for no good reason. At first, I didn't pay too much attention to it ali, I wasn't surprised that the stress of university was taking its toll. However, over the weeks that followed, I was getting colds and headaches on 25 a regular basis. My health seemed to be deteriorating, but everyone else appeared to be coping. I started to question if I was cut out for university.

I decided to listen to friends' suggestions to visit a doctor. I went along and, after a five-minute discussion of my unhealthy 30 eating habits, she referred me to a nutritionist. I have to admit I was a little sceptical; I could accept that my acne and weight gain might result from the foods I ate, but the moods,

What does the writer mean when he says h e was not 'health conscious'? (tine 2)

A he did not worry much about the food he

consumed

8 he ate lots of unhealthy foods

C he didn't understand that some foods were unhealthy

O it

was

normal for people his age to eat fast food

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headaches, colds - surely diet couldn't cause these too? Nonetheless, I made the appointment and soon found I had underestimated the importance of diet. I was told that the food I ate was high in fat but low in goodness. The lack of fruit, vegetables, and other food groups in my diet wasn't balancing this out and my body was struggling to keep up with the demands I was putting on it. She explained that if I continued to eat so unhealthily, I would be at risk of obesity and diabetes. Apparently, obesity was now an epidemic in America, and England was following suit. Fast food seemed to be a serious health hazard.

Some simple blood tests revealed that I had an iron deficiency, so to combat this and my generally rundown system, the nutritionist made me a personalised plan of nutritious meals to prepare and listed the vitamins I needed to supplement my diet with. She was very stern when giving me the advice. She told me not to expect it to be easy, since it is now believed that the body becomes addicted to a junk food diet. l'd never heard this claim before and was completely taken aback. There was a lot to do to get back on track. After four weeks, I could really see a difference. The headaches and colds had completely disappeared and the acne and weight gain were well on the way to being rectified. A few relieved friends were also pleased to have their happy flat mate back! lt took time to leam about food and prepare decent meals. But it soon tlecame a habit, just like my unhealthy lifestyle had. My energy leveis were really high and maintaining my grades was no longer a massive struggle. l'm not saying that everyone should abstain from fast food completely, but we should ali be health conscious. Once you experience the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, you won't want to see another hamburger again!

2 Why did the writer start to eat fast fooc meals at university?

A because it was easy and convenient

8 because the restaurant was dose to his flat

C because they tasted better than his own cookin~

3 As time progressed, what began to concern the writer?

A He was getting ill on a frequent basis.

B Other people were aware of his unhealthy diet.

C He wasn't sure he could succeed at university.

D He was the only person who was struggling.

4 Why wasn't the writer

enthusiastic about seeing a nutritionist?

A Because his friends had forced him into it.

B He was doubtful that they could be of help.

C He felt the doctor made her decision too quickly.

D He didn't agree that diet could cause many of his symptoms. S Why does the writer call fast

food a 'health hazard'? (line 43) A Fast food has a high fat content. B Obesity is a serious problem in

America.

C The food he ate was not nutritious.

D A poor diet can result in ill health. 6 On visiting the nutritionist, what

did the writer find surprising? A The amount of effort it would

take to get better.

B That fast food can be addictive. C That his body wasn't getting

enough iron.

D The nutritionist's stern manner. 7 The writer found the new

healthy eating plan to be A good at first, but he developed

bad habits.

B a success, something that everyone should do.

C a little difficult but worth the effort.

D good, it quickly got rid of ali his symptoms.

8 How does the writer's attitude towards diet develop over the course of the article?

A He has become totally against eating fast food.

B He pays attention to the food he eats.

C He thinks it is too hard to maintain a balanced diet. D He believes healthy eating is

too time-consuming.

Vocabulary

Choose the correct word.

She is a terrible hypochondriac; she never goes anywhere unless she is .... -.. with pills and potions.

A armed B charged C filled D covered 2 Your doctor can . . . some medicine to ease the pain.

A offer B order C give D prescribe 3 Junk food has very little . . . value.

A nutritional B dietary C healthy D medicai 4 Children need to be encouraged to brush their teeth until it becomes

a ... habit.

A customary B normal C regular D typical S Anorexia nervosa has both psychological and physical ... .

A signs B markers C symptoms D symbols 6 Some people meditate to . . . their stress leveis.

A lessen B reduce - C help D lighten 7 Dan keeps in . . . by exercising on a regular basis.

A form B shape C condition D health 8 Not everybody realises that you can become . . . to common

substances such as coffee.

A captivated B addicted C bound D obliged 9 Scurvy is a disease that is caused by a ... ofvitamin C in the diet.

A weakness B shortage C flaw D lack

I O lt was such a hot summer that ice-cream vendors found it hard to keep up with . . . .

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A request B demand C appeal D charge Complete the sentences with the verbs in the list in the correct form.

deteriorate cape refer underBsti:nai:o: ba!anc2

reveal combat supplement recür; 103::2h

Because she does not eat any animal products at ali, her doctor has advised her to ... her diet with vitamin pills. 2 An x-ray examination ... that he had cracked two of

his ribs.

3 When her doctor saw how much her condition had ... , he sent her to hospital immediately. 1

4 He has . . . from eating cheese ever since he discovered he was allergic to it.

S Doctors claimed that the government . . . the seriousness of the flu outbreak.

6 Scientists are constantly searching for new ways to ... . disease.

7 My father was . . . to a skin specialist when he developed a black mark on his neck.

8 She . . . her young son on her knee as she gave him his medicine.

9 Although he still cannot walk because of his broken leg, he is · · · well with the situation.

I O I promise we will do our best to . . . the problems you have been having with your new cooker.

Listening

Part 1

(((()ll) You will hea.r people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A, B or C.

You hear a young woman talking. Why does she take supplements1

A To stop her from getting colds.

B Because her mother insisted. C Because she doesn't eat red meat.

2 You hear a man talking about an allergic reaction. What was his opinion about eating wild mushrooms1 A He was apprehensive about eating them ali along.

B

He was opposed initially, but trusted the camping

manual.

C He was ok at first, but won't eat them again. 3 You hear a conversation between Sophia and another

person. Who is Sophia talking to/ A A friend.

B A professional. C A relative.

4 You hear a restaurant owner speaking on his local radio station. What is the purpose of his message1 A He is trying to encourage people to eat ltalian food.

B He is promoting the re-opening of a local restaurant. C He is notifying people of a celebratory event at

his restaurant.

S You hear a talk by a representative of a holiday hotel. What is the topic of her talk1

A Keeping safe in the sun.

B How to get help in an emergency. C How to recognise sun-related illnesses.

6 You hear two people talking about acupuncture. Why does the woman think it is a good technique1 A lt has been scientifically proven.

B lt is a popular treatment. C She has found it effective.

7 You are listening to a radio show that is discussing weight loss programmes. What is the speaker's aim1 A To stop people from following fad diets.

B To promete normal eating habits. C To promete a new book.

8 You hear someone talking to a friend about a holiday. What is her attitude1

A She is regretful. B She is excited. C She is enthusiastic. MODULE 2 1

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will hear an interview witt doctor who organises a group for peo with diabetes. For questions 9-1 8, complc the sentences.

The group was set up because ofl

~_ _9...~.1

_ _ _ _ _ for information.

People can come and share

~-II_O...l.l

_ _ _ _ _ ___.l' people who understand.

Meetings are held on

~..ll_l...~..l

_ _ _ _ _ ___.l

evenin~

The topics for the meetings are chosen

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A jtlj

advises on how to ac recipes for diabetics. '

Question and answer sessions help patients underst

114 I I in research.

Dr Michaels describes a trip to the ~~,-S

...

I _ _ _ _ as an example of the group's social activities.

The group would like to encourage

._11_6...~..1

_ _ _ _ _ to come to meetings.

The group is promoted using leaflets distributed

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Dr Michaels aims to establish

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