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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A
GRAMMAR

1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Example: I usually get up (get up) at seven o’clock.
1 Tod is watching (watch) TV at the moment.
2 The sports hall doesn’t clean (not clean) on Wednesdays.
3 Ella had (have) blonde hair, but now she’s quite dark.
4 He will look for (look for) a job next month.
5 What was he finding (find) when he opened the door?
6 She did not go out last night; she went home after work.
7 I’ve gone (go) to the USA five times. How about you?
8 When we arrived, they had already left (leave) – the house was empty.
9 They are not listening (not listen) to the teacher at the moment.
10 Have you ever seen (see) a giraffe?
11 She met (meet) her new boss last week.
12 Happy anniversary! How long have you been (be) married?
13 I don’t think it will snowing (snow) this week. It’s too warm.
14 He was cooking (cook) lunch when we arrived, so we offered to help.
15 We left the cinema because we had seen (see) the film before.
16 Pizza is made (make) with flour, oil, tomatoes and cheese.
16

2 Complete the sentences with one word.

Example: Where do you live?
1 How much bread do you eat?
2 I don’t do the washing up now. I’ll do it later.
3 A chemist’s is a place where you buy medicines.
4 A I don’t like Chinese food.
B Neither do I.
5 Put on some shoes. We’re going outside.
6 We walked away of the shop, because the music was too loud.
7 Although it was a warm day, she wore a big winter coat.
8 I went to Rome to learn Italian.
9 What will you do if it rains this afternoon?
10 A Have you heard the news?
B No, I haven’t __________.
10

3 Underline the correct word(s) in each sentence.

Example: Have you finished that book yet / just?
1 You must listen to your teacher. She’s trying to help you.
2 This is the best museum I’ve ever visited.
3 This bike’s more expensive than mine.
4 He’s eaten too many cakes, and now he feels ill!
5 You don’t have to wear a uniform at work if you don’t want to.
6 You don’t do enough housework. I have to do it all!
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7 We had a boring weekend. We didn’t have anything to do.
8 You should try on this shirt. I think it’ll look great on you.
9 They might go to the beach tomorrow – if the weather’s hot.
10 Wait! You walk more quickly than me.
11 Who painted this picture? It’s great!
12 She told us she was busy this weekend.
13 Walking in the country makes me feel great.
14 If I didn’t have to, wouldn’t go to that conference.
14
Grammar total 40

VOCABULARY

4 Underline the odd word out.

Example: funny friendly kind safe
1 fly mosquito dolphin bee
2 palace statue receipt castle
3 talkative polluted crowded dangerous
4 sightseeing ironing camping sunbathing
5 jeans leggings tights gloves
5

5 Complete the sentences with the correct word.

Example: My mum’s sisters are my aunts.
aunts cousins uncles
1 David told me he wanted to get a burger.
told said replied
2 We had/spent a really good time at the festival.
spent had did
3 My brother is my aunt’s nephew.
niece grandson nephew
4 Put your lights on. We’re going to drive through a tunnel!
through under across
5 The opposite of crowded is empty
clean safe empty
6 Kate’s really generous. She always gives me presents.
mean lazy generous
7 Can you turn on the TV? I want to watch the news.
on in off
8 Is he looking forward to the party?
after for forward
9 Those jeans look nice. Would you like to try them on?
take try wear
10 Enter our competition now! You could win a great prize.
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win earn make
11 Our new school year starts on 5th September.
in on at
12 We haven’t got much money so we aren’t going to buy the flat.
because so although
13 He _gets on really well with his sister.
does gets makes
14 I’m not very good at languages. I find them difficult.
bit quite very
14

6 Write the opposite.

Example: fail pass
1 borrow lend
2 generous mean
3 interesting boring
4 remember forget
5 find lose
6 dangerous safe
6

7 Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

Example: What music do you listen to?
1 Be careful when you jump in the swimming pool.
2 I’m not sure if I can come camping. It depends on my work.
3 Did you wait long for your train?
4 Harry’s worried about his driving test tomorrow.
5 Leo fell in love with his girlfriend soon after they met.
6 Can you pay back the tickets today?
7 Please write out me soon, and tell me all your news.
8 What time did you arrive to school? Were you late?
8

8 Complete the sentences with one word.

Example: Write down the words.
1 Can you take the dog for a walk?
2 I’m taking this watch back to the shop. It doesn’t work.
3 Work in pairs to do this next exercise.
4 Don’t run across the road! It’s dangerous.
5 Let’s go, Fred, to the party on Saturday.
6 Shall we go surfing tomorrow?
7 Don’t be so much noise! I’m trying to study.
7
Vocabulary total 40
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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A
PRONUNCIATION

9 Match the words with the same sound.

day church museum ideas gym hear

father arms job learn take used

1 here ideas _hear

2 train day take
3 car father arms
4 bird church learn
5 jazz job gym
6 you used museum
10

10 Underline the stressed syllable.

Example: e|mail
1 no|thing
2 af|ter|noon
3 un|com|for|ta|ble
4 pre|fer
5 buil|der
6 u|ni|ver|si|ty
7 de|li|cious
8 jou|rney
9 pro|mise
10 bu|tter|fly
10
Pronunciation total 20
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 100
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Reading and Writing A
READING

1 Read the article and tick () A, B, or C.

The woman who can remember every day

of her life
As part of our series on extraordinary people, this week we find out about Rita
Howard, a woman with a very unusual talent.

What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you
woke up this morning? If someone asked you these questions, you probably
wouldn’t find it too hard to answer. But how about remembering the same
information for this date last year, or even ten years ago? Most of us find it easy to
remember what happened on the most important days of our lives, but soon
forget the little details of the other days, weeks, months and years. We often
imagine that, without this regular ‘forgetting’, our brains would be too crowded with
memories and thoughts. For Rita Howard, however, it’s as easy to remember a day
thirty years ago as it is to tell us about yesterday.

Rita can choose any date from her 68 years and say where she was, what she was
doing, and what day of the week it was. For years, she had no idea that this
amazing memory was anything special. She was a hard-working student who
always did well at school. Then later she became a historian, a job where she had
many opportunities to use her ability to memorize all the facts she’d ever learned.
Even so, it was only six years ago, when she was in a research project, that
scientists actually told Rita she had hyperthymesia – an unusually good memory of
her own experiences. Only around 20 people worldwide have the condition.

‘People began to imagine that I knew everything,’ says Rita. ‘Whereas, of course, I
only know everything about my own life!’ Another common idea is that Rita has far
more memories than everyone else. ‘In fact, we all have a similar number,’ she
comments. ‘I’m just far better at finding and using mine than other people.’

As Rita reached retirement age, she wondered if her memory would get worse.
Three years later, however, it’s just as good as ever. ‘Will that always be the case?’
she asks. ‘Who knows? I know all about the past, not the future!’

Example: This is the first article in the series.

A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
1 Most people don’t find it difficult to remember recent events.
A True +  B False  C Doesn’t say 
2 People find it easier to remember their own lives than world events.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say + 
3 We generally think that it’s useful to forget small things.
A True + B False  C Doesn’t say 

4 Rita Howard is best at remembering things which happened a long time ago.
A True  B False+  C Doesn’t say 
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Reading and Writing A
5 When she was young, Rita thought everyone had an excellent memory.
A True + B False  C Doesn’t say 
6 People noticed her ability to memorize information when she was at school.
A True  B False + C Doesn’t say 
7 People expect Rita to know about things that she hasn’t experienced.
A True + B False  C Doesn’t say 
8 Everyone’s brain has as many memories as Rita’s.
A True +  B False  C Doesn’t say 
9 Rita is working as a historian.
A True +  B False  C Doesn’t say 
10 Age hasn’t changed Rita’s abilities.
A True + B False  C Doesn’t say 
10

2 Read the text again and answer the questions.

1 Which two details does the writer give as examples of things that are easy to
remember?
What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you
woke up this morning?
2 What kind of information do most people forget quite quickly?
Our brain often forget the little details of days(months,weeks,ages). Also about
events, wich were long time ago.
4 What kind of student was she?
She was hard-working student and did well at school.
5 What did she expect to happen after she finished working?
That she will retire and her memory will be worse.
5
Reading total 15

WRITING

Write a short tourist guide for your favourite town (100–150 words). Write
about these things.
 The location
 The town’s history
 The things the town is famous for
 Activities and sights for tourists
 The best places to eat and stay
 Advice for a successful visit
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Reading and Writing A
My favorite town in Russia is Sochi. I didn’t use to like this place. But I found many
interesting things to do. It is located on Black Sea and around the mountains. It is
exciting to see this nature.
There isn’t much architecture, but in the some places it saves the traditions. You can
find it if you walk away from center city. The city is famous not only its Sea. During
the war years there were a lot of hospitals where were treated the soldiers. There is
the monument, which talks about this time. In our days it is the capital of resort in our
country. You can choose entertainments you prefer. For winter holidays skis are
great. In summer you can enjoy the see and beaches. Active people like climbing up
the mountain, for example «Ahun», go to waterfalls, and also visit an excursions.
Lazy people can afford the relaxing on the beach.
Food is very tasty. The best kebab is here. Also you can buy a lot of fruits you have
never eaten in your city.
For a successful visit I advise you to book the number in a hotel in good time. And
discuss about price before you will arrive.

Writing total 10
Reading and Writing total 25
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Listening and Speaking A
LISTENING

1 Listen to the conversation. Tick () A or B.

1 The book group is on at the wrong time for Tom.
A True  B False 
2 Tom has just bought a new camera.
A True  B False 
3 Tom’s course is all done on a computer.
A True  B False 
4 The college is near a cinema.
A True  B False 
5 Sally wants to study on the same evening as Tom.
A True  B False 
5

2 Listen to five conversations about travel. Match them with sentences A–E.
Conversation 1 
Conversation 2 
Conversation 3 
Conversation 4 
Conversation 5 
A There were too many people.
B The staff weren’t polite.
C The city wasn’t very clean.
D A friend has some advice.
E The hotel is too expensive.
5
Listening total 10

SPEAKING

1 Ask your partner these questions.

1 Have you ever been to a fair or festival? What was it like?
2 When did you last go to a new town? Where was it? Did you enjoy it?
3 What did you do for your last birthday?
4 What are you doing this weekend?
5 If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be? Why?
Now answer your partner’s questions.

2 Read the information about a tower you visited, and answer your partner’s
questions.

Birdsey Tower
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Listening and Speaking A
Entry £12 (adults), £7 (children, 5–15 years)

Special offer: children free on Thursdays

Climb the tower for fantastic city views

Visit the tower museum to discover the city’s

interesting history.
Excellent meals at nearby Tower Restaurant
Tower shop, extra activities for teacher,
playground for young children

Open Monday to Saturday, 10.30–5.30pm

3 Ask your partner about their visit to a castle.

• When / go?
• Who / go with?
• What / like?
• facilities?
• How / food?
• How / money / spend?
• What / best thing?
Speaking total 15
Listening and Speaking total 25