Entry Test

KEYS AND SCRIPTS

ENTRY TEST
1 1 I don’t live in a flat. 2 What time does your mum 7 1 Chloe didn’t like dancing. 2 Where did your
arrive home from work? 3 My brother goes to cousins live? 3 We sent lots of texts. 4 Max wasn’t
university. 4 Do your parent’s like cooking? 5 Who at school. 5 I wrote all the new words in my
do you sit next to in class? 6 My friend and I don’t vocabulary book. 6 Did you go to the seaside for
enjoy running. 7 The sports centre opens at 9 am. your holidays? 7 My trainers weren’t in my sports
8 Lacie doesn’t have a shower in the morning. bag. 8 The film began at 7 pm. 9 Did you take a lot
2 Suggested answers: 1 am always 2 sometimes does of photos? 10 They always went camping.
3 hardly ever go 4 never use 5 often meet 8 1 Did you enjoy 2 did 3 was 4 did you go 5 went
6 usually goes 6 did you see 7 visited 8 didn’t see 9 was
3 1 some 2 any 3 any 4 a 5 some 6 any 10 couldn’t

4 1 There are a lot of T-shirts in my wardrobe. 9 1 boring as 2 taller than / as tall as / not as tall as /
2 There are too many socks in this drawer. 3 There not taller than 3 the cleverest 4 easier than
is/’s too little money to buy ice creams. 4 There are 5 fast as 6 the highest 7 the best 8 as sociable
too few players for a match. 5 There is/’s too much 9 farther; than 10 worse than / as bad as
cheese in this sandwich. 10 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 A
5 1 weren’t 2 wasn’t 3 Was 4 was 5 was 6 were 11 Suggested answers: 1 are/’re going to sit 2 ’ll feel
7 was 8 were 9 were 10 wasn’t 3 ’ll get 4 ’s going to break 5 ’ll fall 6 is going to
6 1 went 2 lived 3 had 4 bought 5 made win 7 ’ll be 8 is/’s going to rain
6 studied 7 played 8 stopped 9 tried 10 started

GRAMMAR TESTS
Unit 1 A Unit 1 B
1 1 ✗ (I don’t always keep in touch with my friends.) 1 1 ✗ (I don’t like spending time alone.) 2 ✓ 3 ✗ (She
2 ✓ 3 ✗ (Who do you talk to when you need advice?) doesn’t understand my problem.) 4 ✓ 5 ✗ (Who
4 ✗ (I can see you aren’t listening to me right now.) do you usually ask for advice?) 6 ✗ (They don’t
5 ✓ 6 ✗ (I want to go out with my friends.) usually walk to school with me.)
2 1 Are you feeling happy right now? Yes, I am. 2 Do 2 1 Is she sending her friends messages now? No, she
your friends use social media every day? No, they isn’t. 2 Do you see your best friend every day? Yes, I
don’t. 3 Does Sophie always tell you how she feels/ do. 3 Do your friends often hug you? Yes, they do.
is feeling? No, she doesn’t. 4 Are your friends 4 Is Helena enjoying the party? No, she isn’t. 5 Does
playing video games now? Yes, they are. 5 Does he your sister talk to you when she’s worried? Yes, she
want your advice? No, he doesn’t. 6 Are they having does. 6 Are you listening to what I’m saying? No,
fun at the moment? Yes, they are. I’m not.
3 1 have 2 aren’t 3 is 4 ask 5 don’t like 6 knows 3 1 is 2 go 3 aren’t 4 don’t believe 5 knows 6 tries
7 are/’re making 8 is helping 9 likes 10 hates 7 gives 8 don’t agree 9 ’s helping 10 likes
11 is/’s inviting 12 is saying 11 finds 12 is/’s asking
4 1 have/’ve been; for 2 Have you seen; since 4 1 Have/known; for 2 have/’ve played; for 3 haven’t
3 have/’ve played/have been playing; since 4 haven’t been since 4 has been; for 5 have been; since
known; for 5 have been; since 6 haven’t heard; since 6 haven’t been; for
5 Suggested answers: 1 I’ve already seen the film. / 5 Suggested answers: 1 My computer has/’s just
I’ve seen the film already. What did you think of it? crashed. What happened / What did you do? 2 Have
2 Have they ever been on holiday to the USA? Where you seen Jonas yet? Where did you meet him? 3 I’ve
did they go? 3 The/My computer has/’s just already read the/that book. / I’ve read the/that book
stopped working. Why did it crash? 4 We have/’ve already. What was it about? 4 Have you ever been to
already eaten. / We have/’ve eaten already. When a music festival? Which festival did you go to?
did you eat? 6 1 Have you already spoken 2 played 3 for
6 1 haven’t 2 spent 3 Are you studying 4 has been 4 I have never met 5 Have you eaten 6 Are you
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2 1 How long have they been waiting for the bus?
Unit 2 A (They have/’ve been waiting for it) for 30 minutes.
1 1 They have been travelling along the Amazon since 2 How long have you been interested in wild
January. 2 He has been living in Oban since 2015. animals? (I have/’ve been interested in them) since I
3 People have been migrating for hundreds of years. was a child. 3 How long has Sally been going to
4 Fiona has been learning German for two years. music lessons? (She has/’s been going to them) for
5 Duncan has been working as a police officer since ten years. 4 How long has Aidan been looking for a
he arrived on the island. 6 I haven’t been sleeping job? (He has/’s been looking for one) since the
well for a week. summer.
2 1 How long have they been living in/at their flat? 3 1 ✗ (They have/’ve explored the jungle three times.)
(They’ve been living there) for five years. 2 How 2 ✓ 3 ✓ 4 ✗ (How many texts have you sent
long has Alexa been working in London? (She’s been today?) 5 ✓ 6 ✗ (How long have you been
working there) since September. 3 How long have interested in wild birds?)
we known Katy? (We’ve known her) for six months.
4 1 Nell is the Irish girl who is in my class. 2 Timmy is
4 How long has your class been studying English?
the dog which/that I like best. 3 The Smiths are the
(We’ve been studying it) since last year.
family who live next door to us. 4 Emma is my
3 1 ✗ (Gary has/’s taken 20 photos of wild birds this friend whose brother won the competition. 5 Is it a
morning.) 2 ✓ 3 ✗ (I haven’t liked vegetables since photo of the lake where you camped? 6 Lagos is
I was a child.) 4 ✗ (How many cakes has your sister the city where he was born. 7 Are those the
made?) 5 ✓ 6 ✓ mountains that/which they climbed last year?
4 1 Thomas is a scientist who studies robins. 2 That 8 This is the plant whose flowers are yellow.
is the hotel where we stayed on holiday. 3 I have a 5 Sentences: 2 & 7
friend whose mum is a doctor. 4 Is that the T-shirt
6 1 Where have you put the plants I bought yesterday?
which/that you bought on Saturday? 5 Louis is my
2 Jade is my cousin whose dad is a scientist. 3 How
friend who I met on the trip. 6 Mont Blanc is the
long have the scientists been studying the fungus?
mountain which/that is the highest in Europe.
4 We’ve been waiting for a very long time. 5 That’s
7 There’s a river where we go swimming. 8 This is
the robin which/that/0 I see in my garden every
the place which/that we visited.
morning. 6 They have/’ve liked this film since they
5 Sentences: 4 & 8 were children. 7 How many times have they
6 1 How long has Moira been living in Scotland? / travelled in the desert? 8 Have you lived in the
How long has Moira lived in Scotland? 2 They capital city for a long time? 9 The place where I
have/’ve travelled 2,000 km this year. 3 Lacey is my want to live is Australia. 10 What have you been
friend whose mum’s Irish. 4 Is this the village doing/have you done since we last met?
which/that you visited last year? 5 Robins are birds 7 1 have 2 since 3 just 4 come/got 5 where
which/that live in forests and woods. 6 How many 6 been 7 for 8 has 9 that/which 10 getting
birds have you seen in your garden? 7 They have
been cutting down the trees in the forest for
centuries. 8 Is that the boy that found your phone?
Unit 3 A
9 How many times have they climbed the 1 1 We used to watch television every evening.
mountain? 10 Lots of people have been leaving/ 2 Television programmes didn’t use to be in colour.
have left the island in recent years. 3 How often did you use to buy comics? 4 Families
7 1 have 2 just 3 have/’ve 4 which/that 5 studying used to sit round the television together. 5 There
6 for 7 working 8 since 9 had 10 been didn’t use to be a lot of choice of programmes.
6 What did your sisters use to do in the evenings?
2 1 would meet 2 would your family watch
Unit 2 B 3 wouldn’t go 4 would record 5 would you spend
1 1 Fiona has been watching TV since she got home. 6 wouldn’t phone
2 Matt has been playing the piano since he was five
3 1 They would walk five km to school every day.
years old. 3 Amy hasn’t been feeling well for a few
2 ✗ (refers to a habit) 3 We wouldn’t spend our
days. 4 Robins have been migrating to Britain for
holidays at the seaside. 4 ✗ 5 How many hours of
many years. 5 Daniel and Joe have been going to
TV would you watch a day? 6 ✗ (refers to a habit)
school together since they were at primary school.
6 Pippa has/’s been cooking since 9 am.

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4 1 Patrick was playing rugby yesterday afternoon.
2 Where were you waiting for me? 3 Alice wasn’t
Unit 4 A
studying yesterday evening. 4 How long was Katy 1 1 have to arrive 2 don’t have to take/bring 3 has
watching TV? 5 The students were doing some to buy 4 have to take/bring 5 don’t have to pay
research for their film project. 6 I was worrying 6 have to show
about you! 2 1 can’t 2 don’t have to 3 can 4 Do we have to
5 1 were you doing 2 Izzy was watching videos. 5 has to 6 can’t
3 Ellie was reading a magazine. 4 Rosa wasn’t 3 1 mustn’t 2 don’t have to 3 must 4 must
reading. 5 Damon and Jack were talking about 5 mustn’t 6 don’t have to
football. 6 We weren’t studying.
4 1 I couldn’t speak English very well when I was ten.
6 1 were watching; went 2 were having; arrived 2 We don’t have to go to every training session. 3 I
3 stopped; were dancing 4 lost; was shopping don’t have to finish my project today. 4 They didn’t
5 was blowing; couldn’t have to come to the club with us. 5 Josh could
7 1 would 2 used 3 would 4 was 5 chose 6 could swim (very well) when he was eight. 6 We can leave
7 was 8 watching 9 did 10 not our bikes here – look at the sign. 7 The teacher
didn’t let Sara do the test again. 8 My parents let
me go out on Saturday evening. / I was allowed to
Unit 3 B go out on Saturday evening.
1 1 My parents used to listen to the radio all the time. 5 1 ✗ (You must leave the pitch immediately!) 2 ✓
2 There didn’t use to be so many adverts on TV. 3 ✗ (Stop! You mustn’t touch that! It’s dangerous.)
3 How often did you use to go to the library? 4 Did 4 ✗ (Did they have to play extra time at the end of
they use to read a lot of books? 5 There didn’t use the game?) 5 ✗ (Do your teachers let you use your
to be many homes with televisions in the 1950s. phone in class?) 6 ✗ (He mustn’t/can’t kick the ball!
6 What programmes did children use to watch? It’s against the rules.) 7 ✗ (I didn’t have to do any
2 1 She wouldn’t listen to the radio in the evening. homework yesterday evening.) 8 ✓
2 What would your friends do in the summer 6 1 let 2 have to 3 can 4 makes 5 have to 6 are
holidays? 3 People would go to a friend’s house to allowed to 7 can’t 8 must 9 don’t have to
see a special programme. 4 Teenagers would 10 mustn’t
record music from the radio onto cassettes.
5 Would people talk about the programmes the
next day? 6 British people wouldn’t eat food from Unit 4 B
other countries very often. 1 1 don’t have to bring/take; have to have 2 don’t
3 1 I wouldn’t do any homework at weekends. 2 My have to pay; has to take/bring 3 have to come
friends would often cycle to school with me. 3 ✗ 4 ✗ 4 has to meet
5 ✗ 6 My dad would arrive home from work at 9 pm. 2 1 do we have to 2 can’t 3 don’t have to 4 can’t
4 1 Chrissie was travelling all day. 2 We were 5 don’t have to 6 can
watching a film in the evening. 3 I was thinking 3 1 don’t have to 2 must 3 don’t have to 4 must
about you. 4 Was Joe sleeping all the time? 5 They 5 mustn’t 6 mustn’t
weren’t playing tennis in the morning. 6 What were
4 1 I couldn’t run very fast before I started training.
you doing in the park?
2 Lisa couldn’t play tennis very well when she was ten.
5 1 was happening 2 Samuel and I were watching TV. 3 You had to come on the walk with us. / You did have
3 Andy was sleeping. 4 Becca wasn’t doing her to come on the walk with us. 4 My parents always let
homework 5 Nathan and Mia were listening to me go to clubs. 5 You must/have to decide today.
music. 6 Jamie and I were not cooking dinner. 6 My parents didn’t/never let me stay out late when I
6 1 were having; heard 2 were reading; went 3 saw; was younger. 7 The teacher made me do extra work.
was waiting 4 was looking; found 5 was snowing; 8 We had to put away some sports equipment.
stopped 5 1 ✗ (We mustn’t forget to tell them that we’re going
7 1 used 2 was 3 would 4 used 5 chose 6 was skating.) 2 ✓ 3 ✗ (We mustn’t/can’t use the gym
7 saw 8 did 9 not 10 was today. They’re getting it ready for the competition.)
4 ✗ (My friends didn’t have to wait long for me.) 5 ✗
(You mustn’t touch the ball.) 6 ✗ (Can you ski?)
7 ✓ 8 ✗ (My mum doesn’t let me go to sleepovers.)
6 1 made 2 can 3 doesn’t have to 4 have to
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5 1 I couldn’t see anything. It was dark. 2 ‘Would
Unit 5 A you like anything/something to eat?’ ‘No, thanks.
1 Suggested answers: 1 had hit the window 2 had I’m not hungry.’ 3 Listen, I can hear someone/
eaten the meat 3 had stolen the painting 4 had somebody downstairs. Who is it? 4 Everybody is
sold all the cakes 5 had missed the bus 6 hadn’t excited about the trip to London. 5 He’s so kind. He
closed the window always thinks about everybody/everyone else.
2 Suggested answers: 1 The shop had (already) closed 6 Where are you going? Somewhere/Anywhere nice?
when Kate arrived. / Kate went to the shop but it 6 1 anywhere 2 Had you already read 3 Everybody
had (already) closed. 2 When Paul came into the 4 anybody 5 nothing 6 had 7 had travelled
classroom, the lesson had (already) started. / The 8 anything
lesson had (already) started when Paul came into
the classroom. 3 I had told you about the concert
before you saw the poster. 4 I had decided to buy
Unit 6 A
some new shoes before I went shopping. 1 Suggested answers: 1 If it rains and the sun shines,
3 1 When we arrived at the station, the train had there will be a rainbow. 2 Will we go to the beach if
already left. 2 Had Selina cooked (the) dinner the weather is good tomorrow? 3 What will you do if
before you got home? 3 Had you already read the it rains this afternoon? 4 Alexa won’t get good marks
book before you saw the film? 4 The test was if she doesn’t study more. 5 If you arrive late, we’ll
difficult and we hadn’t studied much before (it). start without you. 6 I will meet you if I have time.

4 1 sent 2 had stolen 3 had he done 4 had worked 2 1 unless 2 when 3 If 4 if 5 unless 6 When
5 wanted 6 had taken 7 had ever stopped 8 had 3 Suggested answers: 1 We won’t go to the beach
always worn 9 had looked 10 had he hidden unless it stops raining. 2 Pollution will get worse
5 1 The police didn’t see anybody/anyone at the unless we reduce carbon emissions. 3 We won’t be
crime scene. 2 What would you like to eat? able to go to school unless it stops snowing. 4 You
Nothing, thanks. 3 Everybody is really worried won’t pass the exam unless you start revising today.
about going out at night. 4 Where do you want to 5 The hurricane will hit the city unless it changes
go? Nowhere. 5 She’s so selfish. She doesn’t think direction. 6 I can’t buy a phone unless I get (some)
about anybody/anyone else. 6 Listen, I think I can money for my birthday.
hear something in the garden. What is it? 4 1 rains; never ride 2 do you go; have 3 feel; eat
6 1 hadn’t eaten 2 Nobody 3 anybody 4 something 4 Don’t wear; think 5 don’t want; don’t go 6 snows;
5 they broke 6 somewhere 7 Had you already always build
8 anything 5 1 may/might be 2 will rain 3 may/might go 4 won’t
win 5 may/might buy 6 will look

Unit 5 B 6 1 unless 2 will it be 3 might 4 will 5 If 6 will

7 start studying 8 becomes
1 Suggested answers: 1 had taken the key 2 had
eaten the fish 3 had stolen the diamond ring
4 had sold all the sandwiches 5 hadn’t closed the Unit 6 B
door 6 had missed the train
1 Suggested answers: 1 What will they do if there’s a
2 Suggested answers: 1 The bus had left when the storm this evening? 2 Lachlan won’t pass the test if
boys got to the bus stop. 2 Lily wanted to play but he doesn’t revise. 3 If there is a red sky in the
the game had already finished. 3 I had already morning, it will probably rain that day. 4 Will we go
invited Harry to the party when you told him about to the mountains at the week-end if it snows? 5 If it’s
it. 4 I had already decided to do a swimming fine tomorrow, we’ll go to the skate park. 6 He will
course before I joined the sports club. help you if he can.
3 Suggested answers: 1 The thief had run away before 2 1 unless 2 when 3 if 4 when 5 unless 6 if
the police arrived. 2 Had the film (already) started
when you got to the cinema? 3 We were hungry 3 Suggested answers: 1 You won’t catch the train
because we hadn’t had any breakfast. 4 Had you unless you leave now. 2 I can’t go out this evening
already learnt to ski before you went on your winter unless mum lends me some money. 3 We won’t go
holiday? for a bike ride unless the sun comes out. 4 The
weather won’t be good the next day unless the sky is
4 1 went 2 had stolen 3 had collected 4 arrested red in the evening 5 Pollution levels won’t fall unless
5 had he hidden 6 hadn’t realised 7 had thought we stop burning fossil fuels. 6 We won’t be able to
8 had become/became 9 looked 10 recognised go home from school unless the storm stops.

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4 1 don’t put; go/are going 2 isn’t; often walk 3 is; you, I wouldn’t worry. 4 If I were you, I’d go to the
never cycle 4 don’t want; don’t ask 5 do you go; hospital for an x-ray. 5 If I were you, I’d eat more
have 6 feel; don’t go oranges. 6 If I were you, I’d start training.
5 1 may/might have 2 won’t be 3 may/might hit 4 Suggested answers: 1 I could drive the car if I were
4 will lose 5 won’t snow 6 may/might eat 18. 2 I won’t eat anything unless I feel better.
3 You’d look really cool if you had purple hair. 4 We
6 1 it rains 2 unless 3 might 4 rains 5 may
won’t go running tomorrow if it rains. 5 Lexi won’t
6 start playing 7 rains 8 will increase
find a job unless she starts looking for one. 6 If you
won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Unit 7 A 5 1 ought 2 had/’d better/ought to 3 should/had/’d
1 1 ’d/would be; had 2 ’d/would win; entered better 4 should/ought to/had better 5 ought
3 Would your friends go; invited 4 ’d/would see; 6 had/’d better/should/ought to 7 ought
were 5 wouldn’t have; cleaned 6 ’d/would help; 8 shouldn’t
asked 6 1 had 2 Will 3 shouldn’t 4 could 5 ought
2 Suggested answers: 1 If I had a sore throat, I’d drink 6 didn’t 7 were 8 would
warm honey and lemon juice. 2 If I had a burn, I
wouldn’t put butter on it. 3 I would never/wouldn’t
take medicines unless I really needed them. 4 If you
Unit 8 A
ate an apple every day, you’d stay healthy. 5 If we 1 Suggested answers: 1 If Alexa had saved her money,
had dry skin, we’d use hand cream regularly. she could have bought/would have been able to buy a
new bike. 2 If we had/’d paid attention in the lesson,
3 Sample answers: 1 If I were you, I’d rest it and put a
we would have understood the homework. 3 If I
bandage on it. 2 If I were you, I’d drink some orange
had/’d left earlier, I wouldn’t have missed the train.
juice. 3 If I were you, I’d put some cream on it. 4 If I
4 Kayden wouldn’t have won the competition if he
were you, I wouldn’t eat anything. 5 If I were you, I’d
had/’d entered it. 5 What would you have done if you
eat more fruit and vegetables. 6 If I were you, , I’d
hadn’t arrived in time?
take better care of my teeth.
4 Suggested answers: 1 We won’t play football if it rains 2 1 She would have won the race if she had run faster.
2 We wouldn’t have lost the match if the referee hadn’t
this afternoon. 2 Shakti won’t pass the exam unless
sent off two players. 3 The workers wouldn’t have
he studies harder. 3 If you were a millionaire, what
complained if the bosses had given them a pay rise.
would you buy? 4 We could go to the concert if we
4 The dog would have stayed in the garden if you
were over 18. 5 I won’t take the tablets if I feel better
had/’d closed the gate. 5 More people would have
in the morning. 6 You’d look really cool if you had
gone to the concert if the tickets had been cheaper.
short hair.
5 1 ought 2 shouldn’t 3 ought 4 had/’d better/ought 3 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B
to 5 should/ought to/had/’d better 6 had/’d better/ 4 1 were 2 had/’d done 3 hadn’t decided 4 didn’t
should 7 should/ought to/had/’d better 8 ought have 5 had/’d gone 6 could
6 1 had 2 were 3 Would 4 had 5 shouldn’t 6 ought 5 Suggested answers: 1 wishes she were/was slim/
7 would 8 could slimmer 2 wish I hadn’t eaten a lot of cake 3 wishes
he had hit the ball 4 wish we lived in a big house
5 wish they had listened to the instructions 6 wishes
Unit 7 B she had some brothers or sisters/she wasn’t an only
1 1 ’d/would phone; were 2 ’d/would feel; didn’t eat child
3 ’d/would go; had 4 ’d/would play; trained 6 Suggested answers: 1 The witness wishes she hadn’t
5 wouldn’t be; went 6 Would your parents let; spoken to the journalist. 2 If you had/’d asked your
asked parents, you could have come out with us. 3 If I hadn’t
2 Suggested answers: 1 If I had a headache, I’d drink got your message, I wouldn’t have come here
(some) water. 2 If I couldn’t sleep, I’d drink some immediately. 4 Do you wish you were better at sport?
warm milk before going to bed. 3 We wouldn’t go 5 I wish I had/’d watched the match. Apparently, it was
out in the sun unless we had put on sun cream. really exciting. 6 We wouldn’t have missed the
4 I’d take vitamins if I didn’t want to catch a cold. beginning of the film if you hadn’t been late. 7 What
5 If they ate ten portions of fruit and vegetables a would you have done if you hadn’t found your key?
day, they would stay healthy. 8 Would you have accepted the job if they had offered
it to you?
3 Sample answers: 1 If I were you, I’d go to bed early.
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has this window been opened? 7 Where is English
Unit 8 B spoken? 8 Have the photos been uploaded?
1 Suggested answers: 1 George would have bought a 4 1 The painting wasn’t stolen from the museum.
tablet if he had had enough/some money. 2 When 2 Lemons are not grown in the UK. 3 Only a few of the
would they have arrived if the plane hadn’t been late? books were/have been sold. 4 Lots of computers are
3 If Leila had done her homework, the teacher made in China. 5 When was your bike stolen? 6 The
wouldn’t have been angry. 4 What would you have window was broken by the boys. 7 The telephone
done if the computer had crashed? 5 I wouldn’t have wasn’t invented by Marconi. 8 The sick boy hasn’t
played in the match if Ethan hadn’t been ill. been seen in school for three days. 9 Where were you
2 1 The atmosphere would have been better if more born? 10 The building wasn’t designed by a famous
people had bought tickets. 2 He would have passed architect.
the exam if he hadn’t wasted so much time. 3 We 5 1 The missing man hasn’t been seen. 2 When was the
would have agreed with the proposal if it had been fair castle built? 3 The painting was sold for a million
for everyone. 4 Emily wouldn’t have started her online pounds. 4 Nothing was stolen from the flat (by the
business, if her dad hadn’t given her the idea. burglar). 5 When was the sports stadium designed?
5 I would have gone on the school trip yesterday if I 6 The tomb of the ancient king was discovered by a
had/’d remembered to pay the money. young archaeologist. 7 Olive oil isn’t produced in
3 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 B Britain. 8 Was a donation made to a children’s
4 1 was/were 2 knew 3 had 4 could 5 had studied charity? 9 The party food wasn’t prepared by me.
6 hadn’t written 10 Has the car been taken to the mechanic?

5 Suggested answers: 1 wish/wished they hadn’t talked 6 1 was chosen 2 begin 3 were sent 4 showed
in the lesson 2 wishes he was/were fitter 3 wish they 5 have started 6 haven’t been selected
hadn’t eaten all the chips 4 wishes she hadn’t fallen
over 5 wish we had/’d asked for directions 6 wishes Unit 9 B
he had his own room
1 1 present simple passive 2 past simple passive 3 ✗
6 Suggested answers: 1 Do you wish you could run 4 present perfect passive 5 past simple passive 6 ✗
faster? 2 I wish I had/’d gone to the party. I’ve heard it
was great. 3 If you had/’d studied harder, you would
2 1 The statue was sculpted by Rodin. 2 The Eragon
novels were written by a teenage boy. 3 The royal
have got a better mark. 4 If Leo hadn’t phoned, I
palace was built hundreds of years ago. 4 This type of
would have forgotten about the meeting. 5 What
ham is only produced in this region. 5 Oranges are
would you have done if you had broken the lamp?
grown on this farm. 6 The film has been downloaded
6 They wouldn’t have missed the bus if Ed hadn’t been
thousands of times. 7 These two documentaries are/
late. 7 The actor wishes he hadn’t spoken to the
were directed by the same person. 8 The shopping
journalist. 8 Would you have gone on holiday with
mall was designed by two British architects.
them if they had/’d asked you?
9 Portuguese is spoken in Brazil. 10 My bedroom has
been repainted recently.
Unit 9 A 3 Suggested answers: 1 Why has this door been closed/
1 1 past simple passive 2 present simple passive 3 ✗ shut? 2 Was this picture painted by Rembrandt?
4 ✗ 5 present perfect passive 6 ✗ 3 Have the photos been downloaded by all the team
members? 4 Has the letter been delivered (yet)?
2 1 The skyscraper was designed by an American 5 Where was your car made/built? 6 Where is Italian
architect. 2 The castle was built four hundred years spoken? 7 When was the new cinema built/opened?
ago. 3 The song has been downloaded one million 8 Have the rooms been cleaned?
times. 4 This cheese is only made in this area. 5 The
statue was sculpted by Michelangelo. 6 Olives are 4 1 The radio wasn’t invented by Alexander Fleming.
grown in this region. 7 Our house has been repainted 2 When were they born? 3 Not many paintings were/
recently. 8 Frankenstein was written by a young have been sold at the exhibition. 4 The film wasn’t
woman. 9 These two films are/were directed by the directed by an actor. 5 Tea is not grown in Britain.
same person. 10 Spanish is spoken in many countries 6 Lots of electronic devices are made in Asia. 7 The
of Central and South America. cake was made by the girls. 8 The sculpture wasn’t
stolen from the gallery. / The sculpture hasn’t been
3 Suggested answers: 1 Has my parcel been delivered stolen from the gallery. 9 The missing dog hasn’t been
(yet)? 2 Was this picture painted by Picasso? 3 Where seen for a week. 10 Where was your wallet stolen?
was your phone made? 4 Has the classroom been
cleaned (yet)? 5 When was the theatre built? 6 Why

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5 1 Who was the Olympic arena designed by? 2 No- 6 Suggested answers: 1 Louis asked Jake if he was going
one/Nobody was seen near the jeweller’s shop (by the to the concert that day. 2 Katie told Luke that she was
police). 3 The sculpture was sold for thousands of at the sports centre and (that she) would see him there
pounds. 4 Was the headteacher informed by Max? at four. 3 Matt asked Joe what he was doing the next
5 The match was cancelled at the last minute. 6 The day. 4 Lisa asked Jenny if she wanted to go shopping
book wasn’t read by anyone. 7 When was the that afternoon. 5 Lucas said that he had never been
computer invented? 8 Was India discovered by to the USA. 6 Nick asked Max where he had been/
Captain Cook? 9 The stolen painting was found by a gone the Saturday before.
group of children. 10 Where was the treasure hidden? 7 1 Where are you? 2 I’m at home. 3 What are you
6 1 wants/wanted 2 were informed 3 has been shown doing? 4 I’m watching the news on television. 5 Has
4 have begun 5 have been designed 6 haven’t been anything interesting happened? 6 Don’t ask stupid
sent questions! There is some good news. 7 Tell me what it
is! 8 The weather will be good tomorrow!

Unit 10 A
Unit 10 B
1 1 told 2 say 3 said 4 told 5 tell 6 said
1 1 tell 2 told 3 told 4 said 5 say 6 said
2 Suggested answers: 1 ‘I was shocked when I heard
the news,’ Lara said. 2 ‘I’m going to buy a 2 Suggested answers: 1 ‘The situation is calm again
newspaper,’ Henry told us. 3 ‘The economic now,’ said the reporter. 2 ‘I’ve had an earache for a
situation is improving slowly,’ said the reporter. few days,’ I told the chemist. 3 ‘I’m happy to say
4 ‘I haven’t felt well for a few days,’ I told the doctor. (that) the test results are good,’ the teacher told the
5 ‘I’m sorry to say that the test results aren’t very students. 4 ‘I met Ethan but he didn’t tell me
good,’ the teacher told the class. 6 ‘I won’t tell anything,’ I told my friends. 5 ‘I’m not going to go on
anybody your secret,’ Kit told me. the skiing trip,’ Harry said. 6 ‘I won’t tell anybody
your secret, Kitty,’ I said.
3 1 he never looked at news websites. 2 they were
writing an article for the school magazine. 3 Finn 3 1 she had just seen the news about the hurricane.
hadn’t been at school. 4 The teacher hadn’t given 2 he/she was sure they would lose the match. 3 he
them any homework. 5 he had just heard the news was not/wasn’t going to buy any more magazines.
about the earthquake. 6 he/she was sure they 4 Polly had come round to see me. 5 she often read
wouldn’t win the league. 7 she was going to buy a news articles online. 6 they were researching an
sports magazine. 8 Freddie had come round to article for the school magazine. 7 Britney hadn’t
see me. been at netball practice. 8 the teacher had given
them lots of homework.
4 Suggested answers: 1 Ned asked me where I had/’d
gone yesterday. / Ned asked me where I had/I’d been 4 Suggested answers: 1 Nell asked us what we had
yesterday. 2 The journalist asked the man what he done last weekend. / Nell asked us what we were
had seen on his journey. 3 My friend asked us if the doing last weekend. 2 I asked the man what time the
teacher was going to give us a test next lesson. 4 The concert began. 3 The journalist asked the woman
reporter asked the lawyer whether he agreed with the what places she had visited on her trip. 4 Joe asked
decision. 5 I asked the woman what time the match me if the teacher was going to give the class a test
began. 6 The shop assistant asked me which colour I next week. 5 The shop assistant asked me which size
preferred. 7 The policeman asked the driver how fast I took. 6 The police officer asked us if we had noticed
he was driving. 8 Thea asked her friends if they could anything unusual. 7 Theo asked his friends if they
help (her) on Saturday. knew Mr Martin. 8 The reporter asked the actor
whether he had enjoyed making the film.
5 Suggested answers: 1 The headteacher told them to
come in and to sit down. 2 Dad told you not to 5 Suggested answers: 1 The police officer told them not
change the channel on the TV. 3 The police officer to cross the road. 2 The headteacher told them to
told him/her to stop. 4 The IT technician told them give him/her their reports. 3 The doctor told him/her
never to close down the computer without saving their to rest his/her leg and not to walk for two days.
work. 5 The teacher told it/them not to copy in the 4 The tennis coach told her to watch the ball all the
test. 6 Lucy’s mum told her to catch the bus home. time. 5 The teacher told them not to use calculators
7 The sports coach told him to watch the ball and in the test. 6 My friend told me to bring back the DVD
never to look away from it. 8 My friend told me to as soon as I could. 7 Mum told him to help his sister
bring his/her video game back as soon as possible. with her homework. 8 Dad told you never to leave
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6 Suggested answers: 1 Louis asked Jack if he wanted
to play football the next day. 2 Danielle told Kate she
Unit 2 A
was at the swimming pool and (that) she would meet 1 1 river 2 desert 3 path 4 foliage 5 beach
her there at three. 3 Lucy said Jamie hadn’t gone to 2 1 jungles 2 mountains 3 stones 4 trees 5 path
Spain on holiday the year before. (She said) he’d
been/gone to Greece. 4 Maisy asked Jo what she 3 Suggested answers: 1 cliffs (rocks / sand) 2 foliage
was going to do the next day. 5 Laura asked Fiona (fungus) 3 desert 4 lake 5 hill
where she had been/gone the week before. 6 Ava 4 Suggested answers: 1 An area of water with hills or
asked Emily if she was going to the club next Friday. mountains around it 2 A closed area of land on a
7 1 What are you doing, Chris? 2 I’m not doing farm for animals, etc. 3 Tall rocks near the sea
anything and I’m bored. 3 You could come to the 4 Areas of high land, smaller than mountains
cinema with us this afternoon. 4 Which film are you 5 A small river
going to see? 5 We’re going to see Crazy Buddy 3. 5 1 down 2 towards 3 over 4 away from 5 across
6 Don’t go without me! 7 I’ll meet you outside the
cinema at five. 8 Cool. I’ll see you there.
Unit 2 B
VOCABULARY TESTS 1 1 hill 2 valley 3 stream 4 grass 5 lake
2 1 cliffs 2 field 3 Fungus 4 sea 5 forest
Unit 1 A 3 Suggested answers: 1 forest 2 stream/sea
1 1 confident 2 moody 3 generous 4 patient 3 beach/rocks 4 grass 5 valley
5 sociable 4 Suggested answers: 1 A type of forest in the tropics
2 1 stubborn 2 untidy 3 practical 4 reliable 2 A dry, hot area of land 3 Tall, rocky, high land
5 easygoing 4 Small pieces of rock 5 A long piece of ground for
people to walk on
3 1 impatient 2 sociable 3 sensitive 4 patient
5 confident 5 1 towards 2 through 3 around 4 over 5 into
4 Suggested answers: 1 Lily puts away her things and
keeps her room in order. She doesn’t like her things Unit 3 A
in a mess. 2 Robbie enjoys spending time with his
friends. He doesn’t like being alone. 3 Joel doesn’t
1 1 Religion 2 Television 3 Art 4 Crafts
speak much. He doesn’t find it easy to make friends. 2 1 Children(’s) 2 History 3 Travel 4 Crime 5 Film
4 Noor has sensible ideas and always knows what to and Television (TV) 6 Self-help
do. 5 Dezi is never late and he always does the 3 1 Sport 2 Hobbies (and Crafts) 3 Art (and
things he says he’ll do. Architecture) 4 Biography 5 Fiction (A–Z)
5 1 unfriendly 2 unhappy 3 insensitive 4 unreliable 4 1 by the 2 cooked 3 Mum’s good 4 turn over a new
5 inexperienced 5 on the same 6 wears his heart on his 7 a wild
goose 8 night owl 9 an open 10 be cruel to be
Unit 1 B
1 1 untidy 2 kind 3 practical 4 reliable 5 cheerful Unit 3 B
2 1 moody 2 shy 3 creative 4 patient 5 sociable 1 1 Hobbies 2 Self-help 3 Film 4 Architecture
3 1 kind 2 generous 3 easygoing 4 confident 2 1 Fiction 2 Sport 3 Cookery 4 Biography
5 cheerful 5 Hobbies and Crafts 6 Art and Architecture
4 Suggested answers: 1 Vikram is very calm and he 3 1 History 2 Self-help 3 Children(’s)/Fiction
never gets angry if people are slow. 2 Rose’s things 4 Travel 5 Crime
are always in a mess. She never tidies her room. 4 1 brought to 2 heart on your sleeve 3 turn over a
3 Jonas is always smiling and happy. He rarely new 4 cooking the 5 on the same 6 read a
complains. 4 Izzy thinks about other people and person/people like a 7 an open 8 be cruel to be
helps them. 5 Max feels certain he can do things 9 night owl 10 by the book
well. He never worries about his abilities.
5 1 untidy 2 unsociable 3 inexperienced 4 impolite
5 unkind

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Unit 4 A Unit 6 A
1 Suggested answers: 1 Football, netball, basketball, 1 1 weather 2 emissions 3 fossil 4 layer 5 climate
baseball 2 cycling, boxing 3 cricket, baseball 2 1 d 2 b 3 e 4 a 5 c
4 students’ own answers
3 Suggested answers: 1 petrol, coal, oil, diesel, gas
2 1 a board (surfing) 2 gloves (skiing) 3 stick 2 hotter summers, less rain, less snow, warmer
(hockey) 4 net (tennis) 5 a bat (baseball) 6 racket temperatures
(badminton)
4 1 as ice 2 like thunder 3 fair-weather 4 chasing
3 1 players; team 2 shuttlecock; racket 3 courts; rainbows 5 ill wind
pitches 4 score; throw 5 bat/helmet; gloves
5 Suggested answers: 1 Lightening never strikes twice
4 1 golf course 2 basketball court 3 goalkeeper in the same place. 2 I’m as right as rain (now).
4 swimming pool 5 snowboard 3 We got wind of a concert. 4 A game breaks the ice
at a party. 5 We’ve weathered the storm. / Every
Unit 4 B cloud has a silver lining.
1 Suggested answers: 1 netball, tennis, badminton
2 tennis, badminton 3 swimming, surfing Unit 6 B
4 students’ own answers 1 1 disaster(s) 2 fossil 3 change 4 global 5 layer
2 1 a helmet (cycling) 2 a racket (table tennis) 2 1 c 2 e 3 a 4 d 5 b
3 clubs (golf) 4 wetsuit (surfing) 5 small ball (golf,
cricket, baseball) 6 goggles (skiing) 3 Suggested answers: 1 earthquakes, floods,
hurricanes 2 hurricanes, droughts, floods
3 Suggested answers: 1 gloves; goggles; skis
2 wetsuit; (surf)board 3 players; team 4 pitches; 4 1 a face 2 or shine 3 as cold 4 -weather friend
courts 5 throw; hit 5 (always) chasing
4 1 rugby pitch 2 boxing ring 3 wetsuit 4 bus stop 5 Suggested answers: 1 We got wind of a party on
5 tennis court Saturday. 2 Leah’s leg is as right as rain now. 3 It’s
difficult for me to break the ice. 4 Every cloud has a
silver lining. 5 My team have weathered the storm.
Unit 5 A
1 1 burglar; burglary 2 shoplifter; shoplifting
3 hacker; hacking 4 murderer; murder Unit 7 A
2 Suggested answers: 1 buys and sells drugs 2 breaks 1 Any five words from:
into a bank and steals money 3 kills people for head: cheek, mouth, forehead, chin, eye, hair, ear,
political reasons 4 breaks and damages things in lip, nose, throat, neck, teeth
public places 5 makes copies of artworks or money lower body: foot, toe, knee, leg, bottom, ankle
6 illegally takes control of a ship 2 Suggested answers: 1 toothache 2 twisted ankle
3 1 joyrider 2 trickster 3 Muggers 4 thieves 3 bruised 4 (deep) cut 5 flu
5 hacker 6 kidnappers 3 Suggested answers: 1 aspirin tablets 2 nasal spray,
4 1 held back/down 2 ran off 3 broke into 4 held cough syrup, ointment 3 burn cream, cold water
up 5 pay back 4 rest 5 rest, cream, ointment
4 1 take your temperature 2 take (some) blood
Unit 5 B 3 did/took an X-ray 4 take 5 put a plaster

1 1 robber; robbery 2 kidnapper; kidnapping

3 forger; forgery 4 mugger; mugging Unit 7 B
2 Suggested answers: 1 enters computer systems and 1 Any five words from:
steals information 2 breaks into a house and steals face: cheek, mouth, forehead, chin, eye, teeth, ear,
money and possessions 3 steals things lip, nose
4 intentionally kills a person 5 steals from a shop upper body: back, head, shoulder, neck, elbow,
6 pretends to be another person or deceives people hair, chest, hand, stomach
3 1 forger 2 killer 3 vandals 4 drug dealer 2 1 backache 2 a headache 3 a cold 4 a burn
5 terrorist 6 pirates 5 stomach ache
4 1 blew up 2 hold over 3 locked up 4 turned in
5 held out
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3 Suggested answers: 1 paracetamol tablets
2 bandage, rest 3 ointment, cream 4 plaster,
Unit 9 B
disinfect it 5 paracetamol tablets 1 1 fork 2 tin opener 3 spoon 4 colander 5 cheese
grater 6 juicer
4 1 take 2 to put 3 take my pulse 4 do; tests
5 gave me an injection 2 1 cutlery 2 tea pot 3 knife 4 tin opener 5 kettle
6 pepper mill
3 1 built 2 directed 3 painted 4 invented
Unit 8 A 5 designed
1 1 equality 2 election 3 acceptance 4 ban 4 1 A 2 D 3 C 4 D
5 discrimination 6 commitment
5 Sample answers: 1 Can you make me a cup of
2 1 tolerance 2 politics 3 racism 4 diversity coffee, please? 2 I’m making progress with my
5 discrimination 6 vandalism history project. 3 Have you done the ironing yet?
3 1 Council 2 speech 3 results 4 candidate 5 seats 4 We did nothing yesterday.
6 campaign 7 Minister 8 voting
4 Sample answers: 1 a character with special powers Unit 10 A
2 a person who doesn’t believe in something
1 Suggested answers: Choose from: newspapers
3 being against war/conflict 4 a very rich person
(national/local), radio news, TV news, news
who has several million pounds 5 being in support
websites, social media, national newspaper
of democracy
websites, magazines, magazine websites
2 Suggested answers: 1 Send information by radio
Unit 8 B signal for others to listen to; radio 2 Publish an
article online, or a message on social media; social
1 1 vandalism 2 tolerance 3 acceptance 4 racism media/website 3 Send out information to a wide
5 politician 6 diversity
group of people on social media or in newspapers
2 1 equality 2 discrimination 3 winner 4 election and magazines; social media, newspapers and
5 acceptance 6 commitment magazines 4 Produce writing on paper by machine;
3 1 membership 2 Union 3 issues 4 vote 5 ban newspapers, magazines 5 Let other people look at
6 prejudice 7 winner 8 campaign something; TV news, social media, news websites

4 Sample answers: 1 a very big shop with a lot of 3 1 broadcast 2 printed 3 shown 4 circulates
products 2 something that involves people from 5 have been posted / are posted
different cultural backgrounds 3 when a person 4 1 library 2 magazines 3 sympathetic 4 actually
doesn’t pay money 4 a person’s signature 5 pretend
5 against the government
5 1 published 2 transmitted 3 Fake 4 baiting
5 sites
Unit 9 A
1 1 tin opener 2 knife 3 teapot 4 coffee maker Unit 10 B
5 kettle 6 salt and pepper mills 1 1 national newspapers 2 radio news 3 magazines
2 1 spoons 2 juicer 3 (cheese) grater 4  cup 4 television/TV news 5 news websites
5 colander 6 salt mill 2 Suggested answers: 1 tweet: send a short message
3 1 invented 2 designed/built 3 directed 4 sculpted on social media; Twitter 2 broadcast: send
5 written programmes by radio signal/TV/digital for people to
watch; radio, television 3 publish: make
4 1 C 2 B 3 D 4 C information available to the public; newspapers,
5 Sample answers: 1 How many mistakes did you news websites, social media
make in the test? 2 We made a meal for our friend’s 3 1 transmits 2 published 3 broadcast 4 shown
birthday on Saturday. 3 I’m thinking of doing an art
course this summer. 4 Who does the cleaning in 4 1 sensible 2 really 3 arranged 4 rumours
your house? 5 camera
5 1 article 2  circulated 3 broadcast 4 posted
5 printed

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READING SKILLS TESTS

Units 1–2 Units 5–6
1 1 report 2 school writing competition 3 teachers, 1 1 D 2 A 3 C 4 B
other students 2 Suggested answers: 1 It’s changing because of natural
2 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A changes in weather patterns and the results of human
3 Suggested answers: 1 Finding out about the national behaviour. 2 It depends on energy and creates
origins of the population of Australia. 2 Until the late greenhouse gases which cause global warming. 3 They
17th century, only Aborigines lived there. Now they will have to move away from the coasts and find safer
are only 5% of the population. 95% of the population places to live. 4 They may have to eat different food
are immigrants or relatives of immigrants. 3 Because because the change in temperature might affect the
they thought they were typical of most Australian crops that farmers can grow. 5 They feel more
families. 4 To link their family research to migration aggressive. 6 People lose their homes and possessions
trends through history. 5 They are friends, they have and they might steal to survive. 7 They would like to
already worked together, there was a good mix of find out how the weather influences people’s behaviour.
personality types, they were reliable and hard- 8 They might do this because everyone’s behaviour,
working, they shared information and helped other including criminals, changes according to the weather,
group members. They enjoyed working on the especially in extreme weather.
project. 6 One of his ancestors was a criminal from 3 Suggested answers: 1 How long have people burnt
Britain. 7 In the 1960s because the government /been burning large quantities of fossil fuels?
wanted to encourage migration to Australia. 2 What will happen if we don’t stop global
8 To co-operate, share and be patient. warming? 3 How will farming / food / diets
4 1 F 2 F 3 F; O 4 F; O change if water becomes less available? 4 What
health problems might there be? 5 What happens
when natural disasters occur?
Units 3–4 4 Suggested answer: People’s lives will probably
1 Football change because of climate change. They might have
to find new places to live when rising sea levels and
2 Suggested answers: 1 Fever Pitch 2 Nick Hornby extreme weather destroy their homes. High
3 Autobiography / Sport 4 growing up 5 the life of a
temperatures and drier weather mean farmers will
football fan 6 It’s a story about a young boy’s
have to change the food they produce. As a result,
obsession with football and the way it affected his life.
people will eat different food.
7 UK film adaptation of the book 8 USA re-make of
the UK film about an obsession with baseball
3 1 E 2 C 3 A 4 D 5 B Units 7–8
4 Suggested answers: 1 It’s an autobiography and you 1 1 D 2 E 3 A 4 B Sentence C is not needed.
don’t need to like football to enjoy it. 2 The 2 1 C 2 D 3 B 4 D 5 C 6 A 7 B 8 C
reviewer is very positive, saying it makes you think
and laugh. 3 There aren’t any chapters, instead 3 1 C 2 B 3 B 4 A
there are match reports in time order. 4 He grows 4 Suggested answers: 1 They are confusing and
from being an 11-year-old boy into a young man. people don’t know what to believe. People should
5 He wanted to have a common interest with his be free to live their lives as they like. 2 She wishes
son. 6 Football was an escape from his real life at a she had known about the importance of diet when
difficult time. 7 It sold more than one million she was younger. 3 He thinks people should take
copies (and there are two films based on it). 8 It responsibility for their own health so that the
isn’t about the boy as a child or teen but only as a government can spend more money on people with
grown-up and concentrates on his relationship with serious illnesses. 4 He wants to be free to choose
his girlfriend. 9 The American film is set in Boston, how to live his life. 5 She understands that good
not London, and baseball is the sport instead of health is important. She tries to stay healthy so that
football. she can enjoy her life.

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3 1 F 2 NG 3 T 4 F 5 T 6 F
Units 9–10
4 1 F 2 F 3 O 4 O 5 O 6 F
1 C
5 Suggested answers: 1 Lots of tall new buildings have
2 Suggested answers: been added (to the London skyline). 2 They said
Building City Problem that there were too many tall buildings and that
1 St Paul’s London The architect had to they were changing the appearance of the city.
Cathedral redesign the building 3 He told them that the tower would be the tallest
five times. building in the world. 4 Because it was the only
2 The Eiffel Paris It was ugly and would place in Paris that didn’t have a view of the Eiffel
Tower ruin Paris. Tower. 5 They said it would be difficult to display
3 The New It looked like a wash pictures on curved walls. 6 They don’t usually like
Guggenheim York basin; difficult to hang them at first because people tend to resist change.
Museum pictures because of
curved walls

SPEAKING SKILLS TESTS

Unit 1 Unit 4
Student A Student A
1a Hi, how are you? What have you been up to? 2 1 What equipment do you need? How do you play
I’d better be going. Have a nice day! it? How do you win a game? 2 What do the players
Student B have to do? What mustn’t players do? What can
players do? What can’t players do?
1b It’s good to see you. How are things with you?
It was great to see you! Bye, take care. Student B
1 1 What equipment do you need? How do you play
Unit 3 it? How do you win a game? 2 What do the players
have to do? What mustn’t players do? What can
Student A players do? What can’t players do?
2 1 What’s it about? 2 Where does it take place?
3 When is it set? 4 Who are the characters? 5 What Unit 9
happens (next)? 6 Why did you like it?
Student A
Student B
2 1 What’s it made of? 2 What size is it? 3 What’s it used
1 1 What’s it about? 2 Where is it set? 3 When does it for? 4 What does it look like? 5 How does it work?
take place? 4 Who are the characters? 5 What
happens (next)? 6 Why did you think of it? Student B
1 1 What’s it made of? 2 What size is it? 3 What’s it used
for? 4 What does it look like? 5 How does it work?

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LISTENING SKILLS TESTS

Unit 1 SCRIPT [1.03]
1 Kitty: Photo A Nathan: Photo B Nathan Good question. I think it’s because we
understand each other. I can talk to you about
2 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 B 6 C
lots of different things, good and bad, and I
SCRIPT [1.02] think you know how I’m feeling.
Pres. Welcome to Shared Conversations. Today we’re Kitty Definitely. We always spend our time talking
listening to Kitty and Nathan talking about their about things, right? I always discuss my
friendship. problems and worries with you and you always
give me good advice. I know I’m very talkative
Kitty You’re definitely my best friend, Nathan. You
but I enjoy spending time with you quietly, just
always have been!
chatting about things.
Nathan Yes, we’ve been friends since before we were
born – almost [laugh].
Kitty That’s right. You see, our mums were friends. In
Unit 2
fact, they still are friends. You could say that our 1 C
families are friends.
Nathan True. Our families often do things together, like SCRIPT [1.04]
celebrating birthdays, going out and that sort of Pres. Imagine your parents bought a jeep, took you
thing. out of school and you all set off on a journey
Kitty And sometimes holidays too. Do you remember round the world. Not possible? That’s exactly
that holiday we had in Spain? what Martin and Debbie Carter did six years
ago. Their children Daniel and Kate are here to
Nathan Yes, that was really good fun. We had a great
tell their story.
time!
Daniel, how old were you when you started
Kitty Anyway, we’ve grown up together, more or less. overlanding? ‘Overlanding’ is the name for
Nathan We’ve always been to the same schools, but these long trips across countries by car.
we’re in different classes now. Daniel I was only nine, so I’ve been travelling for a long
Kitty I don’t think we really have the same interests, time now. [fading].
though. I’m really into sport – swimming,
netball, athletics. You don’t like sport much, 2 Mum 4 Dad 2 Kate 3 Daniel 1
right?
Nathan No, I don’t. Music’s my thing. Music lessons and
3 1 T 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 F 6 T 7 F 8 F 9 T
playing with my band. So, when people say you 4 1 old were you 2 you kept the photo diary since
need to share the same interests as your 3 what about you 4 language ever been 5 have
friends, that’s just not true. you learnt from
Kitty No, it isn’t. We haven’t got the same
personalities, either. You’re easy-going and SCRIPT [1.05]
patient whereas I’m very energetic but a bit Pres. Imagine your parents bought a jeep, took you out
impatient and sometimes moody. So why are of school and you all set off on a journey round
we best friends? the world. Not possible? That’s exactly what
Nathan Good question. I think it’s because we Martin and Debbie Carter did six years ago. Their
understand each other. I can talk to you about children Daniel and Kate are here to tell their story.
lots of different things, good and bad, and I Daniel, how old were you when you started
think you know how I’m feeling. overlanding? ‘Overlanding’ is the name for
Kitty Definitely. We always spend our time talking these long trips across countries by car.
about things, right? I always discuss my Daniel I was only nine, so I’ve been travelling for a long
problems and worries with you and you always time now.
give me good advice. I know I’m very talkative … Pres. Have you ever met any other families
Nathan That’s true! overlanding?
Kitty mm … er … but I enjoy spending time with you Kate Yes, we aren’t the only family that live like this!
quietly, just chatting about things. Daniel But we’ve never met a family that has been
travelling for as long as us.
3 1 question 2 understand 3 different 4 feeling Pres. So what’s it like spending so much time with
5 Definitely 6 discuss 7 advice 8 talkative 9 quietly your mum and dad?

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Daniel It’s been a brilliant adventure! We’re a family 4 1 D 2 A 3 F 4 B 5 E C is not used.
but we’re also a team and each person has
different responsibilities. SCRIPT [1.06]
Kate That’s right. Dad’s very practical. He’s the car Tess
mechanic and he repairs things. He’s also the I’ve always loved reading. When I was little, my mum
cook. Mum’s the person who plans the journeys and dad used to read us stories a lot. Mum would take
and chooses the places to go. She writes our my brother and me to the library once a week. I can
blog and she also helps Daniel and me with our remember it really well. We would choose our books
projects. and then we’d join some other children to listen to a
Pres. What’s your job, Daniel? story. Now I read mostly fiction – all types of novels.
Daniel I’m the official photographer and artist. I’m I read at any time of the day but my favourite time is
keeping a photo diary. reading in bed before I go to sleep.
Pres. Have you kept the photo diary since the Sanjay
beginning of the trip? I read a lot but I don’t usually read fiction. The only
Daniel No, I was too young then! I’ve been doing it for novels I read are for English lessons at school. Some
about four years. Every day, I take photos of all of the books we read are OK but I don’t enjoy them
the things that we’ve done and seen. much. I’m really into science and technology. I like
Pres. And what about you, Kate? finding out how things work, so those are the sort of
Kate I’m the scientist! I’m interested in nature and books I read. At the moment, I’m reading about the
I’ve been taking photos of all the trees, foliage invention of the first aeroplanes. I’ve also read some
and fungus we find. Then I do the research and biographies about famous scientists and their
tell the others. discoveries. There’s loads of stuff on the internet
about science and technology, so I read blogs and
Pres. That’s really interesting, but have you been to
articles, too.
school since the start of your trip?
Daniel That’s the question people always ask us! Alissa
We’ve been to school in some of the countries Reading isn’t really my thing. I never sit down and
we’ve visited. When we stop in one place for a read a novel. Obviously, I have to read for school, but I
few months, we go to the local school. don’t like the classics and the sorts of books the
Pres. Has language ever been a problem? teachers give us to read. They’re boring. I mean, I like
Kate Not really. We’ve met lots of people who speak stories but I prefer watching films. In fact, I watch lots
English, luckily. of films. I used to buy magazines but I was spending
too much money on them, so I stopped. Now, I read
Pres. What have you learnt from your travels?
online: social media, blogs and all that sort of thing.
Daniel I think we’ve learnt more from visiting different
countries than from lessons at school! Rowan
Kate Our parents want us to see how other cultures I enjoy a good fantasy novel, but I can’t say I spend a lot
live. They think that this is the best way of of time reading books. I used to read more when I was a
learning about the world. We haven’t passed a child because my parents were always encouraging me
lot of exams but we’ve learnt so much from our to read. They used to buy me books and take me to the
experiences. local library. In the holidays, when I’ve got some time,
I really enjoy a good fantasy story and I sometimes
Unit 3 download an ebook and read it. To be honest, I now
spend more time playing fantasy video games.
1 1 Rowan 2 Alissa Abby
2 Suggested answers: 1 The library 2 Any time of day, I love reading and most of last weekend I was reading
but especially in bed 3 Science and technology, – but not the books of my choice! I’m studying English
biography 4 School books 5 They were too Literature, French and History, so there’s a lot of
expensive 6 When he was younger 7 Because she reading to do. I have to read novels in English and
likes reading French and books about history too. One of the reasons
3 A I don’t read as much now as I used to. B I read that I chose these subjects is because I like reading, so I
factual information in print books and online. C My mustn’t complain! This means I don’t have much time
favourite genres are biography and fiction. D I’ve for the books I want to read at the moment. I’m making
been a keen reader of fiction all my life. E Reading a list of novels to read when I’ve got time – but I’ve no
is an important part of my study. F I prefer to read idea when that will be!
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Unit 4 Girl Team sports are dangerous. Players fall over;
they get hit by the ball. Look at our class, Max
1 1 The boy likes them 2 The girl hates them broke his arm playing rugby and Jenna’s hurt her
2 Suggested answers: 1 outdoor exercise, teamwork foot playing volleyball.
(skills), (feeling of) friendship, competitive, working Boy You’ve got a point there, but you have to take
together, training, (personal) fitness, dangerous, risks in team sports and occasionally people get
take risks, team mates, support, help 2 fitness, hurt. Actually, you learn to take risks because you
gym, dance, yoga, workouts, music, personal know your team mates will support and help you.
progress, positive 3 I hate … (it); [team sports are] Everybody says that’s an important life skill and
the best; I don’t understand why …; I know it’s team sports are a really useful way of teaching it.
important … OK, but; … are a good way …; it’s … You don’t learn about risk-taking in a gym!
brilliant; I don’t think …; I think …; I understand … Girl That’s true. In a gym, you learn to take care of
but; what I’m saying is …; I’ll never change my mind. your body and not get injuries.
4 You’ve got a point there; That’s true; Exactly; Not true! Boy But where’s the fun in a gym? Repeating the
3 For: the boy; Against: the girl same boring exercise by yourself.
4 1 A, D 2 A, C Girl Not true! You can go with your mates and a good
workout to music is real fun and it makes you feel
5 Suggested answers: 1 She doesn’t enjoy them really good! Anyway, I understand that people
because she doesn’t like team sports. 2 He feels like you love team sports but what I’m saying is
brilliant. 3 She thinks it’s negative. 4 Yes, but the that there should be more variety in PE lessons.
boy says it’s a good way to learn about taking risks.
Boy Well, perhaps they could let students choose
5 Let students choose between team sports and
between team sports and alternative exercise. Then
individual sports.
people don’t have to do sports they don’t enjoy.
SCRIPT [1.07] Girl Exactly.
Girl Oh no. There’s PE this afternoon and we’re playing Boy It could be an idea – but I’ll never change my
hockey this week. mind. I’ll always choose team sports!
Boy What’s the problem? Hockey’s good fun.
Girl Maybe for you, but I hate it. Actually, it’s not just
Unit 5
hockey, I hate all team sports. 1 1 B 2 D 3 C 4 A
Boy What?! You can’t be serious! Team sports are the 2 Suggested answers: 1 The T-shirt 2 The girl’s
best. mum /mother 3 In the park / children’s play area
Girl You say that because you enjoy them but there 4 The snack machine 5 As workmen 6 He was
are lots of students, boys as well as girls, who busy 7 About 11 o’clock 8 A lot
don’t like team sports. And I’m one of them. 3 1 Hair accessories 2 To walk his dog 3 Vandals
I don’t understand why we always have to play 4 Watches, diamonds and rings 5 Outside the
team sports in PE lessons. I know it’s important library
to keep fit and do physical exercise, but there are
lots of other types of exercise – dance, yoga and SCRIPT [1.08]
gym workouts, for example. 1
Boy OK, but team sports are good outdoor exercise Man Come in here, please. Can I see what you’ve
and they’re a good way to learn teamwork skills. got in that bag?
You get a great feeling of friendship when you Girl Yes. It’s a T-shirt and this is the receipt. I paid
belong to a team and when you win, it’s such a for it.
brilliant feeling! Man OK, fine. Have you got anything else in the bag?
Girl That’s another thing, team sports are very Girl Um, er … these hair accessories.
competitive and I don’t think that’s a good thing. Man Have you paid for those?
I think competition can become very negative Girl Um, er, no. I … er … forgot … I’d forgotten
because you are always trying to be better than they were in my bag. I was looking at them
other people. In individual sports, you try to and then my friend called me to look at
improve all the time and make your own something and, er … I suppose I … er … just
personal progress. I think that’s more positive. put them in the bag.
Boy Actually, the team works together to improve Man I see.
and get better results. In training sessions, we Girl Are you going to phone the police?
work on our own personal fitness too, you know. Man Not yet. I’m going to call your mum first.

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Policew. Can you tell us exactly what you saw, Mr Tanner? 4 1 F 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 T 6 F 7 T
Man Yes, I certainly can! I was in the park with my
dog yesterday evening. We were walking past SCRIPT [1.09]
the children’s play area when we saw this 1
gang of vandals! Pres.  There are a lot of problems on the roads today
Policew. Vandals, Mr Tanner? after last night’s storm. The bridge over the river in the
Man Yes. There were four teenagers in the nearby village of Appleby is closed, so traffic has to go
children’s playground. along the alternative route, which is causing delays.
Policew. Were there any children there? Strong winds have blown down trees in the central park
Man No, there weren’t – fortunately. The teenagers but Wesley Road is now open again. A fallen tree had
were running around and shouting. blocked the road earlier this morning but workmen
have now removed it. The major problem in the city
Policew. Well, that’s not exactly a crime, Mr Tanner.
centre is flooding. The roads around the main square
Man (indignant sniff) Just wait, then they went over
are all closed. Police are directing all traffic away from
to the snack machine. They tried to break the
the area. Please don’t go to this area of the city unless
glass with stones and then they used
it’s absolutely necessary.
something to try to get the money out. They
2
damaged the machine.
Girl Look at the weather! We can’t go to the beach
Policew. Thank you, Mr Tanner.
today, it’s too windy.
3
Boy That’s a shame! It isn’t very warm either.
Pres.  Thieves stole 10 million pounds’ worth of rings,
Girl The weather forecast says it’s going to stay like
watches and diamonds from a shop in the Mayfair
this all day. So, what shall we do?
district of London this morning. The two thieves arrived
at the shop dressed as workmen and said they’d come Boy How about a bike ride?
to replace a window. They started work immediately. Girl What? In this weather? If we go out on our
The shop owner was busy with a customer and he bikes, it’ll be really hard work in this wind.
hadn’t seen the workmen putting all the jewellery in the Boy That’s true.
window display into their bag. The workmen left the Girl But I don’t want to stay at home all day.
shop to get something from their van, so they said, but Boy I know … we could go to that new swimming
they didn’t return. When the customer left the shop, the pool. It’s indoors and it’s got a leisure pool with
owner discovered the theft and called the police. a waterfall!
4 Girl Cool. Perhaps we can go to the beach tomorrow!
Boy Good morning. I want to report a crime. 3
Policew. Right. What’s happened? Pres. Now I’ll hand you over to Steve for the weather.
Boy Someone has stolen my bike. Steve Hello, there. Well, we’ve all had a little bit of rain
Policew. Are you sure your bike’s gone? You didn’t today but tomorrow looks as if it’ll be better.
leave it somewhere else? In all regions, the day will start cloudy with low
Boy No, no. I’m absolutely certain. temperatures of about seven or eight degrees
Policew. Where exactly did you leave the bike? Celsius. The sun will come out in the south and
Boy Outside the library in Park Street. west by midday, but areas in the north and east
Policew. What time was this? might have to wait until the afternoon to see
the sunshine. The afternoon will be dry and
Boy I went into the library at about a quarter to
sunny everywhere with a light wind at the
eleven and I came out about half an hour later.
coasts. Maximum temperatures will probably
Policew. So this has only just happened? reach sixteen to seventeen degrees Celsius. The
Boy Yes. I looked around to see if I could find my evening will be fine, but there’s a possibility of
bike and then I came straight here. rain on the north coast.
Policew. There have been a lot of bike thefts recently.
4
We think there’s a gang at work in the town …
Woman Did you hear the storm last night?
Man I certainly did. The thunder woke me up.
Unit 6 Woman And all that heavy rain too. We haven’t had a
1 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B storm like that for years!
2 Suggested answers: 1 The weather 2 Recording 3 Man Apparently, the village shop is flooded.
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Woman Really? Well, we’ve got a broken window. The Ellie No, that’s the great thing … everyone runs at
wind broke a branch off the apple tree and it hit their own speed. Volunteers time each runner
the window. There was glass all over the and put the times on the website.
kitchen floor and the rain had come in too. Pres. So, you can see your progress.
Man That’s terrible. Ellie Yes, that’s right. It’s great fun – you get to meet
Woman I’ve phoned a builder about a new window but people and there’s always a happy atmosphere.
he probably won’t come until Monday because Pres. Are there any disadvantages?
he’s got a lot of work repairing storm damage. Ellie Only the weather! There are runs throughout
Man Well, if I can do anything to help, let me know. the year, so in the winter you might get a bit
wet or cold.
Unit 7 Pres. Right ... now what’s the other activity?
Ellie Group training. Once again, you’re in your local
1 2, 4 park but this time with a group of people and an
2 Fact file 1 instructor.
1  (organised) run(s) 2 outdoor 3 trainers Pres. So, you’re running, stretching and doing
4 everyone 5 progress 6 (the) winter exercises, and that kind of thing?
Fact file 2 Ellie That’s right. A good instructor will do a variety of
7 group training 8 instructor 9 bike / cycle exercises and make it fun.
10 (very) motivating 11 individual attention Pres. Do you need any special equipment?
3 Suggested answers: 1 They feel like going outside Ellie No, only comfortable clothes and trainers. Some
and getting fit. 2 Because you feel more relaxed in instructors include cycling, so you might need to
a natural environment (and there are general health take your bike, but that’s all. Group training is
benefits). 3 It’s every week. / On Saturdays. 4 They great fun and it’s very motivating. If you do it
run 5 km. 5 They do a variety of exercises in a park regularly, you’ll certainly get fit.
in a group with an instructor. 6 You’ll certainly get fit. Pres. Are there any disadvantages apart from the
weather?
SCRIPT [1.10] Ellie The only negative I can think of is the fact that
Pres. Now that spring’s here, we’re all thinking about you don’t get any individual attention.
getting out there and getting fit for the summer. Pres. Great, thanks Ellie ...
Ellie That’s right. When we see the sunshine, we all
want to get outside. Unit 8
Pres. So, would you recommend outdoor activities
and not indoor ones, like the gym?
1 1 T 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 T
Ellie Yes, I would. But the important thing is to do 2 1 d 2 c 3 f 4 b 5 a
some exercise, and if the gym is the only option E is the extra option.
you have, do that! 3 Suggested answers: 1 England 2 The / A United
Pres. What’s the advantage of being outdoors? Kingdom 3 (Her) Welsh culture 4 French people
Ellie The fresh air! Then the outdoor environment called her English, not Welsh. 5 (For) four years 6 He
– grass, trees, sky, birds – make us feel more wasn’t old enough. 7 It’s separated from the other
relaxed and calmer. The general health benefits countries by the sea. 8 To get to know the rest of the
of exercising outside are greater – and a few UK. 9 They don’t know it’s divided into two countries.
drops of rain won’t hurt you! 10 Because of Ireland’s history of emigration.
Pres. Fine. So, we’re outdoors. What exercise can we do?
Ellie There are two activities I’d like to recommend. SCRIPT [1.11]
They’re both open to everyone of all ages and Speaker 1
levels of fitness. English or British? Good question. When it comes to sports,
Pres. Great – that’s what we want! like rugby and football, I definitely support England. When
Ellie First, organised runs in your local park every it’s Team GB – that’s when England, Wales, Scotland and
Saturday morning. It’s outdoor exercise; it’s free Northern Ireland all play together in one team, there’s no
and it’s all organised by volunteers. Go along problem! I think I feel British first. I recognise the Union
with a group of friends or by yourself and run five Jack as my flag more than the red cross of Saint George
kilometres round the park. All you need are a and my family is a bit of a mix. One of my grandfathers was
good pair of trainers. born in Scotland and my mum’s family came from Wales
Pres. Is it a race? originally. I like the idea of being part of the United
Kingdom – you know, it’s England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland all together. Some people talk about it
breaking up, but I hope that doesn’t happen.
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Speaker 2 3 1 F 2 A 3 C 4 G 5 E B and D are not needed.
I was born here in Wales and when people ask my 4 Suggested answers: 1 He reviews kitchen gadgets. /
nationality, I say I’m Welsh, no question! My family has He is the Gadget Inspector. 2 He thinks it’s
lived in Wales for centuries and we speak Welsh at disgusting. 3 Because people think food looks
home. I’m very proud of my Welsh culture – the food, disgusting on the diet plate so they won’t want to
the poetry and the festivals. When my class went on an eat it. 4 Opening / cutting them 5 Because
exchange trip to France, the French would call us coconuts are difficult to open: they are very hard
‘English’ all the time. We didn’t like that and we and they contain water. 6 He thinks it looks like a
explained the difference between Wales and England! coffee pot with a long handle. 7 It was hard work.
The trouble is, Wales is a small country with a small
population and I think people outside the UK don’t SCRIPT [1.12]
really know very much about it. Pres. Now it’s time for The Gadget Inspector. What
Speaker 3 weird and wonderful kitchen gadgets have you
I live in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. My dad’s found for us this week, Rajiv?
Scottish but my mum’s English, so I think I feel British Rajiv Well, it’s been a good week in the kitchen shops
first. But I also feel Scottish because Scotland is my so I’m going to talk about two gadgets today.
country and I’ve spent most of my life here – except for Pres. Great. So what are they?
four years when we lived in Manchester. I love
Rajiv This is a diet plate.
everything about Scotland but I don’t want Scotland to
be independent from the rest of the United Kingdom. If Pres. A what?
I had been old enough to vote in the referendum, I Rajiv A diet plate. You use it if you’re on a diet. It helps
wouldn’t have voted for an independent Scotland. I you to control the quantity of food you eat.
know Scotland was an independent country until 1707 Pres. Mmm, I see. And what’s this?
but I hope it stays in the UK now. Rajiv Can’t you see? It’s a coconut grater!
Speaker 4 Pres. Of course it is! We’ll start with the diet plate, I think.
I come from Northern Ireland. My country is separated Rajiv Right, well, it’s a white plate and it’s made of
from the rest of the United Kingdom by the sea but plastic. It looks like an ordinary plate but in the
you don’t need to show your passport when you travel centre, there’s a section that is the same shape
between Northern Ireland and the rest of Britain. Do I and size as a stomach.
feel British or Irish? Well, both! My Irish culture is very Pres. A stomach! That’s revolting!
important to me. I’ve chosen Irish as one of my Rajiv Look, there are even two canals where the food
subjects at school and I’m proud that I can now speak goes in and out of the stomach!
the language a bit. But I also feel British. We use the Pres. So far, so disgusting! Right, so I’m on a diet
same money as the rest of Britain here in Northern and I can only eat the food that I can put in this
Ireland and lots of other things are the same here too. stomach?
I want to go to university in England or Scotland Rajiv Right!
because I’d love to have the opportunity to find out Pres. Have you tried it?
about the rest of the United Kingdom. Rajiv Yes, I have, unfortunately. I used this plate for all
Speaker 5 my meals on one day and the result was …
I live in the Republic of Ireland, or Eire, which is its Irish I felt extremely hungry all day. Only a very small
name. My country isn’t in the United Kingdom but often portion can be put on the plate.
people from other countries don’t seem to know that Pres. I think it’s horrible! It looks disgusting! I wouldn’t
the island of Ireland is actually divided into two different want to eat anything from this plate.
countries. I’m Irish so I haven’t got British nationality. Rajiv So you’d lose weight quickly! Success!
Next year, I’m going to study in France on the Erasmus Pres. I think we’d better move on to the coconut grater.
programme and I’m really excited about that. Irish
Rajiv Now the biggest problem with coconuts isn’t
culture is famous all over the world because of our
grating them. It’s opening them. They are
history of emigration. When I tell people I’m from
incredibly hard and they’re full of water – my
Ireland, they’re always very interested and ask me lots of
kitchen was covered in water and bits of coconut
questions about my country, the music and the culture.
when I did it. The coconut has to be cut in half
before you can use the grater.
Unit 9 Pres. Now this grater is about the size of a coffee pot.
In fact, it looks like a coffee pot with a long
1 Gadget 1 C Gadget 2 B
handle.
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Rajiv It’s made of metal and there’s the grater where Emma I’ll try not to miss any more. I know they’re
the coffee would come out. You stand the grater really important. In fact, I realise I’m behind
on the table. Hold the half coconut and put the the others now.
grater in it. Turn the handle and the grater spins Mr Stevens Remember, you can always come to the
round. And, hey presto, you have perfectly grated music room at lunch break if you need some
coconut on your plate! extra help. As you know, the violin isn’t my
Pres. That sounds complicated. instrument, but I’d be happy to listen to you
Rajiv It is! It’s hard work, but freshly grated coconut is and help you practise for the concert.
absolutely delicious! Emma Yes, sir, thank you.
Mr Stevens Good, I’m glad we’ve got that straight.
Unit 10 I’m sorry I had to speak to you about it.
1 Suggested answers: 1 She might want to stop Dialogue 2
playing in the school orchestra, but she can’t Boy Hey, you’re home early. What’s up with
decide. 2 She feels uncertain about what to do. you? You look a bit down.
2 Suggested answers: 1 T 2 T 3 F (She agrees and Emma Yeah. I am a bit. It’s the school orchestra.
says she will try to improve.) 4 F (She’s fed up with Mr Stevens spoke to me after the practice
it.) 5 T 6 F (He says she has to play in the concert today.
and she can decide if she wants to leave the school Boy That’s not like you! You used to be really
orchestra after that. She actually says she still keen on your music. Come to think of it, I
enjoys playing the violin.) haven’t heard you playing your violin
3 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 B 6 A round the house much recently …
Emma To be honest, I’m a bit fed up with the
4 Suggested answers: 1 Can I have a word with you? /
school orchestra. I mean, I still like music
Is everything all right? / Will you do that? / Have you
and playing the violin, but it’s the school
been going to practices? 2 What’s up with you? /
orchestra … I don’t know … I’d like to
Is there a concert coming up? 3 (well), cheer up!
stop, but I can’t decide what to do.
4 down / no way / yeah / I mean / it’s no big deal;
I’m fed up with … 5 down, be keen on, fed up Boy Is there a concert coming up?
(with), disappointed, feel (a bit) better (about) Emma Yeah, worst luck. That’s the problem. It’s
quite soon – in about three weeks, I think.
SCRIPT [1.13] Boy Have you been going to practices?
Dialogue 1 Emma Sometimes, when I’ve felt like it, but I’ve
Mr Stevens Can I have a word with you, Emma? missed a lot and I haven’t learnt my
pieces very well. That’s why Mr Stevens
Emma Yes, Mr Stevens.
spoke to me. I said I’d work really hard
Mr Stevens Is everything all right? to catch up with the others. He even said
Emma Yes, er … yes, it’s fine. I could do extra practice at lunch break
Mr Stevens You’ve missed quite a lot of practice – huh, no way!
sessions recently. Boy Well, cheer up! You’ve got to do the
Emma Yes, I know. I’ve been busy with my school concert. I mean, the others are relying
work. on you, and so is the teacher. But when
Mr Stevens And I don’t think you’ve learnt the pieces that’s over, you can decide if you want
for the concert very well. to stop playing in the orchestra or not.
Emma No, er … I need to practise more. It’s no big deal.
Mr Stevens You’re one of the best musicians in the Emma Except Mum and Dad don’t know what’s
orchestra, Emma. You used to practise a lot been happening … That’s another thing.
and you were always one of the first to They’re going to be really disappointed
learn your pieces. if I say I want to leave the school
Emma Yes, sir. I know. orchestra.
Mr Stevens The concert is in three weeks, so you’ve got Boy Don’t worry about that. Mum and Dad
plenty of time to practise and learn your were OK with me when I stopped piano
pieces. Will you do that? lessons.
Emma Yes, sir. I need to work hard on those pieces Emma I suppose so. Anyway, thanks, I feel a bit
and I’ve got a bit more time now. better about it now.
Mr Stevens Good and I hope you’ll start coming to
practices regularly from now on.

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centre yesterday. 4 When I was a child, I used to
CUMULATIVE TESTS love fairy stories. 5 Little Samuel can read and he’s
only four. 6 You don’t have to pay to use the
library – it’s free. 7 Would the teacher read stories
Units 1–2 to the class at primary school? 8 Drivers mustn’t
1 1  present continuous 2 present perfect continuous pass red traffic lights. 9 We were playing tennis
3 present perfect 4 present simple 5 past simple yesterday afternoon when it started to rain. 10 Did
Suggested answers: 6 Are you getting up? 7 We’ve Robert use to live in Italy?
been learning English for two years. 8 He’s climbed 3 1 saw 2 went 3 Did you get 4 chose 5 can 6 Do
a mountain. 9 I always see my friends on Saturdays. you have to 7 had to 8 gave 9 did it cost
10 She met her best friend at primary school. 10 didn’t have to 11 used to go 12 closed
2 Suggested answers: 1 Have you phoned Ava yet? 13 must 14 met 15 was looking 16 put / was
(tense; yet / already) 2 At the cinema I saw the girl putting 17 disappeared 18 was feeling 19 saw
whose brother won the prize. (tense; relative 20 were laughing
pronoun) 3 We always go out with our friends on 4 1 used to play 2 must show 3 made me read
Saturday evening(s). (tense; preposition of time) 4 were watching 5 weren’t allowed to 6 would
4 I haven’t seen my cousins for a long time. (tense; sleep 7 don’t have to 8 was coming out
for / since) 5 How long are you staying with us?
(question word; tense) 6 ‘What are you doing under 5 1 used to love 2 used to / would watch 3 were
the table?’ ‘I’m looking for my pen.’ (tense; tense) enjoying 4 ✓ 5 ✓ 6 ✓ 7 ✓ 8 was talking 9 was
7 Peter has cycled 50 km since this morning! (tense; showing 10 ✓
preposition) 8 The students haven’t ever visited the 6 1 Can you come / Are you coming 2 don’t let 3 Do
national park. (tense; ever / never) 9 We have / ’ve your parents let 4 mustn’t 5 do you have to 6 Do
known our friends since we met at scouts. (tense; your parents make 7 mustn’t / can’t 8 have
tense) 10 Has Alex found his phone yet? (tense; 9 mustn’t 10 didn’t let
position of yet) 7 1 to 2 must 3 let 4 can’t 5 can 6 than 7 There
3 1 lived in Canada since 2 has never sent emails 8 been 9 since 10 However 11 have 12 go
3 friend who lives 4 has already lived 5 have been 13 playing 14 used
travelling for 6 students whose marks are 8 1 Last year, I used to watch lots of films. 2 You must
7 finished / ended one week 8 has gone to the / not take these books out of the library. 3 Do all
has left for the 9 has known Louis since 10 long skiers have to wear a helmet? 4 I was going home
have you been playing / long have you played / long when I fell off my bike. 5 When the teacher came
ago did you start into the classroom, the students were reading.
4 1 met 2 ‘ve been 3 have 4 who 5 already seen
5 1 C 2 A 3 D 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 B 8 D 9 C 10 A Units 1–6
11 B 12 D 13 A 14 C 15 D
1 Suggested answers: 1 events in the finished past;
6 Suggested answers: 1 Present simple: Gemma is the The mugger stole all their cash. 2 a past event that
course leader. Sometimes Damon doesn’t work very happened earlier than a past simple event; They
hard. 2 Present continuous: They are building a had gone to the cinema when the burglar broke in.
shelter. They aren’t cutting wood today. 3 Past 3 to talk about facts and give advice; If there aren’t
simple: The course started on 10th July. They any clouds, the earth loses heat. 4 cause and effect
cooked their dinner on a fire but it was disgusting. in the present / future; If people close their
4 Present perfect: They’ve been on the course for windows, it’s more difficult to enter their homes.
two days. They haven’t identified any birds. 5 future possibility; We might buy an eco-home.
5 Present perfect continuous: They’ve been building
a shelter. They’ve been doing a bush craft course
2 1 ’ll 2 did 3 had 4 Did 5 had 6 didn’t 7 hadn’t
8 had 9 had 10 ✗ 11 didn’t 12 Have 13 don’t
since 10th July.
14 had 15 won’t 16 ✗ 17 Did 18 didn’t 19 Do
Units 1–4 20 might
3 Suggested answers: 1 there anyone / anybody in
1 1 past simple 2 past continuous 3 used to + 2 have a headache, I take 3 go out unless you finish
infinitive 4 would + infinitive 5 can/can’t 6 have to
4 arrived, the vandals had run 5 anything from / at
7 must 8 don’t have to 9 must 10 mustn’t
the 6 might go 7 goes shopping, she (always) buys
2 1 We spent a day at the London Olympic Park last 8 reduce pollution, the air won’t 9 had the party
summer. 2 All travellers have to scan their tickets 10 comes out when / after you put
to enter this area. 3 I lost my wallet at the sports

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4 Suggested answers: 1 Do you want anything to eat? Text 3
2 Everyone / Everybody is really happy. 3 We did 15 was / were taught 16 affects / will affect
nothing. / We didn’t do anything. 4 I can’t find my 17 wouldn’t benefit 18 had 19 learnt 20 could /
phone anywhere. 5 Is anyone / anybody interested would save
in the environment? 6 I want something to drink. / 6 Suggested answers: 1 When does Freya take
I want to drink something. 7 We didn’t want to go medicine? 2 When did she last have a cold?
anywhere. 3 What would happen if she took medicines for a
5 1 c 2 a 3 b 4 e 5 f 6 d common illness? 4 What was the winning
candidate’s reaction to the result of the election?
6 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 D 5 A 6 A 7 D 8 C 9 A 10 B
5 What was the main problem during the election
7 Suggested answers: 1 When wild animals live in campaign? 6 Why do young people wish they could
cities, they change their habits. 2 How many times study finance? 7 Why do some adults say teenagers
had burglars broken into the flat? 3 If birds can’t wouldn’t benefit? 8 What would / might inspire
find their normal food, they eat anything they can teenagers to become interested in finance?
find. 4 When we got to the café, our friends had
already finished their lunch. 5 An animal might
7 1 B 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 C 7 D 8 A 9 C 10 A
attack someone if it is afraid. 6 When the bear had 8 1 I wish I were 18. 2 If you rested / had a rest, you
caught the fish, it ate it. 7 How many photos had would feel better. 3 You’d / had better leave now.
Anna already taken? 8 The forger had copied the 4 What would you do if you were me? 5 Do you
painting so well, the experts thought it was the regret not going to the concert?
original. 9 What will you do if you find a snake in
the forest? 10 If someone / somebody destroys the
natural habitat of animals, they go to live in the cities.
Units 1–10
1 1 am / is / are + past participle 2 was / were + past
participle 3 have / has been + past participle
Units 1–8 4-6 students’ own answers 7 past simple 8 past
1 1 present simple 2 present simple / imperative continuous 9 past perfect 10 past perfect
3 present simple 4 will / won’t + infinitive 5 past 11 would + infinitive 12 was / were going to +
simple 6 would / wouldn’t + infinitive 7 past infinitive 13-18 students’ own answers
perfect 8 would / wouldn’t have + past participle 2 Suggested answers: 1 a lot of recyclable paper is
9 facts and advice 10 real and possible situations needed 2 grass and leaves were used 3 The paper
11 real and hypothetical situations 12 hypothetical is cut 4 (all) the paper has been cut, it is put 5 It is
situations in the past left 6 the wet paper / it is broken up with a spoon
2 Students’ own answers: Zero conditional: The light 7 the pulp is put 8 A (rectangular) filter is filled 9 it
comes on if / when you open the door. is covered with a cloth and (it is) pressed 10 the
First conditional: If it rains, we’ll stay at home. filter is put in a warm place
Second conditional: If I were rich, I’d travel round 3 1 Have you read 2 have been put 3 was travelling
the world. 4 tweeted 5 arrived 6 were waiting 7 Did he play
Third conditional: If he had studied harder, he’d 8 sang 9 Did he talk 10 didn’t have
have passed the exam. 1 Amy asked Ben if he had read the story about the
3 1 were / was 2 ought 3 should 4 to 5 better piano at St Pancras station. 2 Ben said no / Ben
6 shouldn’t 7 wish 8 should 9 had / ’d 10 ought said (that) he hadn’t but (that) he knew (that) pianos
11 should 12 had / ’d had been put in various places in London for people
to play. 3 Amy told him / said (that) the day before,
4 1 ’d / had better / should / ought to phone 2 we
John Legend, the American musician, had been
won’t go 3 should everybody vote in 4 shouldn’t
travelling / had travelled on the Eurostar into
have fizzy drinks 5 you click here, the picture
London and (that) he had tweeted a question about
6 heard her alarm, she wouldn’t 7 had a (more)
the piano at the station. 4 Ben said (that) he bet
popular candidate 8 wish I were / was on 9 were
(that) that news had circulated really quickly!
you, I would / ’d support 10 wishes he had gone
5 Amy said (that was) too right and (that) when he
5 Text 1 had arrived 6 lots of fans had been waiting for him
1 takes 2 hasn’t happened 3 get 4 hasn’t had near the piano. 7 Ben asked if he had played it/the
5 took 6 wouldn’t get piano. 8 Amy said yes, of course (he had) and (that)
Text 2 he had sung for eight minutes. 9 Ben asked if he
7 hadn’t expected 8 didn’t know 9 had / ’d known had spoken to the fans. 10 Amy said (that) he
10 would have voted 11 hadn’t voted 12 weren’t hadn’t had time, not even for selfies.
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4 1 said to the students that 2 grapes are grown in 6 1 was 2 do 3 were 4 However 5 already 6 by
3 was stolen while 4 has still not been / still has not 7 after(wards) 8 Some / Many 9 had 10 was
been 5 I had done the day 6 told / asked me not 11 From 12 that / which
to use 7 them to bring their swimming 8 she 7 1 I told him I had heard the news on the radio.
wouldn’t go to 9 they were leaving the next 2 English is spoken all over the world. 3 She asked
10 was told about if she could leave early. 4 Laura pretended to be ill
5 1 have just seen 2 is trending 3 was posted 4 has on the day of the exam. 5 Their house was
been / was hit 5 have been blown / were blown designed by a famous architect. 6 Luckily the
6 have been damaged / were damaged 7 was statue wasn’t damaged in the fire. 7 The decision
rescued 8 don’t think 9 has changed 10 is was made by the headteacher. 8 Leo said he hadn’t
broadcast 11 has 12 find done anything / had done nothing all day.

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