Extra Sessions

Marina Pavón Extra Sessions
Session Contents Homework Date

Session 1 Speaking: Discussion & Photos Writing: Article
Reading Part 2, 4 & 5 Reading: Part 3
Listening: Part 1 & 2 (B2)
Session 2 Speaking: Discussion & Part 4 Questions Writing: Email

Listening Part 3 & 4 (B2) Reading: Part 5&6
Reading Part 1 & Part 6 (2)
Session 3 Speaking: Photos & General Questions Writing: Email & Article
Listening Full Test Reading Part 2
Writing: Email Listening Part 3
Session 4 Speaking: Photos &Discussion Writing: 2 Emails
Reading Part 4 & 5 Listening Part 2 & 4
Listening Part 1&3
Session 5 Speaking: Discussion &Part 4 Questions Writing: 2 Articles
Listening Full Test Reading Part 4
Reading Part 6 Listening Part 1
Session 6 Speaking: Discussion &Part 4 Questions Writing: Email & Article
Listening Part 2 & 4 (B2) Listening Part 3 (2)
Reading Part 2 & 3 Reading Part 5
Session 7 Speaking: Discussion & Photos Reading Full Test
Listening Full Test
Reading Part 5
Session 8 Speaking: Discussion &Part 4 Questions Writing: Article
Reading Full Test Reading Part 6 (2)
Listening Part 3 Reading Part 2
Session 9 Speaking: Discussion &Part 4 Questions Writing: Email & Article
Reading Part 4,5 & 6 (B2) Listening Part 3
Listening Part 2 & 4 Reading Part 3
Session 10 Speaking: Photos & General Questions Listening Full test
Listening Part 1,3 & 4
Reading Part 2 (2)
SESSION 1
Speaking Part 2
Candidate A, here’s your photo. It shows a couple.
Speaking Part 3
A young man would like to do something to help the environment. Here are some things he
could do. Talk together about the different things he could do to help the environment and say
which would be the best.
Reading Part 2
The people below in 1-5 all want to do a course. Look at the descriptions of eight course (A-H).
Decide which course would be most suitable for each person.
1 Martina is an accomplished photographer looking for an enjoyable

course where she can improve her skills. She loves taking pictures
outdoors and is only free at weekends.
2 Manuel has painted for 10 years and wants to learn about the work of famous painters from
the past. He is looking for a day-time course that will help him
improve his painting skills.
3 Maria is 32 and she would like to do computer studies in Manchester. She

wants to do a part-time course which includes theory and practical skills. In
her spare time she paints and draws.
4 Claude would like a course where he can learn the basic concepts of
drawing. He works in the morning but is free at weekends. He is most
interested in drawing portraits but does not need a qualification.
5 Sally is 25. She wants to take up an activity that will give her a lot of
contact with other people. She is very talented and likes performing.
A) ITB and computer courses B) NTB

Full-time courses A Photographic Adventure
This full-time course is designed to help you improve Based in the heart of The Pembrokeshire Coast
your digital skills you use in everyday life. These skills National Park, NTB aim is to provide holidays that are
will help you to use computers confidently and 'a true photographic adventure'. With knowledgeable
effectively in both your working and personal life. This and friendly guides, tours visit some of the most
course is suitable for those who want to study in the beautiful spots in England and provide great
evening. opportunity for all abilities to take some amazing
pictures.
C) 3D Studio D) Adam Elliot Studio
Part-time courses Renaissance Painting Workshop
3D Studio has a fun 34-week photo challenge. All During this workshop students will be taught the
courses are led by a professional photographer who classical methods of oil painting used by Italian and
has specific skills to teach you. By learning with 3D Flemish masters of the late 16th and early 17th
Studio you will be taken to the best places and venues centuries. This workshop is suitable for students of all
in the countryside. The course takes place on levels of experience. Classes are on Monday and
Saturdays, 3.30-6.00 p.m. Wednesday from 9-11 a.m.
E) Santa Reparata F) The Art Academy
Supplementary Art Course Open Life Class
The main aim of this short course is to provide an This is an informative, intensive and fun weekend
introduction to one of the most fascinating period of course, which teaches essential drawing skills.
the Italian Art. The one week painting course is Through various drawing approaches including life
suitable for absolute beginners. Classes are from 6.30- drawing, portraiture and still life, you will learn to
9.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. understand texture, line, measurement and
composition.
G) The Open University H) Jennifer Collins Theatre School
Computing and IT Musical theatre courses
Our Adult courses give you the chance to boost your The aim of this course is to provide participants with
confidence and develop your work skills. This cutting- the opportunity to train to the highest standards for a
edge course will prepare you for progression to professional career in Dance and Musical Theatre. We
further study in computing and software offer a chance to meet new friends in a very happy
development. Full-time and part-time courses are environment.
available.
Reading Part 4
Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question (1-5), choose the
correct answer (A-H). There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.
APRIL FOOLS' DAY
The first day of April is known in England as April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day. The idea is to play
tricks with other people, to try to make them believe things that are completely untrue. (1)
________. Although most of the tricks are far from original or have been used for a long time,
they succeed again and again.
The simplest jokes can involve children who tell each other that their shoelaces are undone.
(2) ________Sometimes people are told that their jackets have been torn or they are sent on a
false business errand. (3) _______ They produce sensational news on television, radio as well
as in the press. (4) _________ Those who continue to play jokes in the afternoon are April fools
themselves.
Several theories have been put forward about how the tradition began. (5) _________ So, the
origin of the "custom of making April Fools" remains uncertain and unknown.
A) Children stick paper fish to their friends’ backs. E) Why do we do this, and where did it start?
B) The media also join in. F) Unfortunately, none of them are very interesting.
C) April Fools' Day is not a national holiday. G) Then they cry out “April Fool!” when the victims
glance at their feet.
D) Both children and adults play all kinds of H) In the UK the jokes and pranks should stop by
practical jokes then. noon.
Reading Part 5
For questions 1-9, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each
gap.
GENEALOGY
Genealogy is a (1) _________ of history. It concerns family history, (2) ___________ than the
national or world history studied at school. It doesn’t merely involve drawing a family tree,
however – tracing your family history can also (3) ____________ in learning about your roots
and your identity. The internet enables millions of people worldwide to (4) ____________
information about their family history, without great (5) _____________.
People who research their family history often (6) ________________ that it’s a fascinating
hobby which (7) ___________ a lot about where they come from and whether they have
famous ancestors. According to a survey involving 900 people who had researched their family
history, the chances of discovering a celebrity in your past are one in ten. The survey also
concluded that the (8) ______________ back you follow your family line, the more likely you
are to find a relation who was much wealthier than you are. However, the vast majority of
people who (9) _________________ in the survey discovered they were better off than their
ancestors.
1. A band B set C branch D series
2. A instead B rather C except D sooner
3. A cause B mean C result D lead
4. A accomplish B access C approach D admit
5. A fee B price C charge D expense
6. A describe B define C remark D regard
7. A reveals B opens C begins D arises
8. A older B greater C higher D further
9. A attended B participated C included D associated
Listening Part 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 How will the girl get to school on Monday?

2 What did the boy do at the adventure camp?
3 Where is the girl’s bag?
4 what time does the television programme start?
5 What will the weather be like tomorrow?

6 Which scarf does the girl buy?
7 What should the students bring to class next week?
Listening Part 2
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best
answer (A, B or C)
1 You hear a woman talking about her job. How does she feel about it?
A It’s boring.
В She likes it.
С She finds it difficult.
2 You overhear a man telling a friend about a film he saw recently. What type of film was it?
A a romance
В an action film
С science fiction
3 You hear a man telling his colleague about his holiday. What was the problem with it?
A He became ill.
В He argued with his partner.
С He couldn’t see all the things he wanted to see.

4 You overhear a conversation in a supermarket. What are they discussing?
A returning an item
В breaking an item
С buying an item
5 You hear an advertisement on the radio. What is being advertised?
A a festival
В a new music album
C a cake
6 You overhear a woman talking on the phone about her new boss. What is she worried
about?
A losing her job
В being given extra work to do
С her boss is inexperienced
7 You hear an actor talking on the radio about his new film. What does he say about preparing
for the role?
A He had to learn a new skill.
В He did lots of research.
С It was physically challenging.
8 You overhear two people talking about a car. Why are they talking about the car?
A It’s the man’s first car.
В It’s a brand-new car.
С It has broken down.

Homework: Writing Article
You see this announcement in an English-language magazine
ARTICLES WANTED!
Learning a language
What’s the best way to learn a language? Is it to have classes with a teacher? Or is going to a
country where they speak the language better? Why?
The best articles answering thee questions will be published next month.
Write your article in about 100 words.
Homework: Reading Part 3

Read the text and the questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C
or D.
JACQUES COUSTEAU: A REMARKABLE MAN
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was an explorer, ecologist, filmmaker, inventor and conservationist. He

was a man, who spent nearly his whole life underwater exploring the hidden depths of the
ocean and who did more to educate the world about the mysteries of the deep sea than any
other scientist before or since. He was born in June, 1910 in the village of Saint-André-de-
Cubzac, in south western France.
Jacques was a sickly boy and spent much of his time in bed, reading books and dreaming about
a life at sea. In 1920, Jacques' family moved to New York, and he was encouraged to start
swimming to build up his strength. This was the beginning of his fascination with water and the
more he learnt through his own experiences, the more passionate he became about "looking
through nature's keyhole". Nevertheless, his career in underwater exploration came about by
accident. After entering France's naval academy and travelling around the world, he was
involved in an almost fatal car accident that left him seriously injured with two broken arms.
He began swimming in the Mediterranean Sea to strengthen his arm muscles as part of his
recovery process and rediscovered his love of the ocean. Cousteau developed a pair of
underwater breathing apparatus to allow him to stay underwater for long periods of time. His
experiments led to the development of the first Aqua-Lung which was a great commercial
success. During World War II, he worked for the French Resistance and experimented with
underwater photographic equipment. He helped to get rid of German mines and was awarded
the Legion D'Honneur and the Croix de Guerre medals for his bravery. In 1942, he filmed his
first underwater film Sixty Feet Down. It was 18 minutes long and was entered in the Cannes
Film Festival.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A teach readers how to make films
B explain how Jacques-Yves Cousteau has made a lot of money
C introduce readers to the filmmaker Jacques-Yves Cousteau
D describe particular films directed by Jacques Cousteau

2. Being a child, Cousteau had ....
A strong will
B bright mind
C heart attacks
D delicate health
3. In a car accident he ...

A burnt both of his arm
B broke his extremities
C injured his leg
D hurt his eyes
4. Cousteau developed underwater breathing equipment

A to extend his underwater investigations
B to gain fame
C to achieve commercial success
D having no certain goals
5. During World War II Cousteau collaborated with ...

A Polish resistance movement
B German antifascists
C American troops
D underground resistance fighters in France
SESSION 2
Speaking Part 3
Your friend wants to start writing stories in their free time but needs the best place to do it.
Here are different places where she can write her stories. Talk together about the different
locations and say which would be the most convenient place.
Speaking Part 4
- What kind of novels do you enjoy reading?
- What do you think about the film adaptations of some novels?
- What makes you hook to a book?
Listening Part 3
You will hear a teacher talking about a camping trip. For each question, fill the missing
information in the numbered space.
CAMPING TRIP
Coach leaves at (1) ____________ on Monday morning.

Bring:
- One bag or case
- A (2) ________
- Warm clothes
- (3) __________ things
- Pocket money to spend on souvenir and (4) ___________
Catch a bus outside (5) _____________ to Southport.
Friday p.m.: Check notice board in (6) __________.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a travel writer called Anna Bryant, who is talking about what to
do when visiting other countries. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
1. Before travelling to another country, Anna always tries to
A watch people practising their traditions.
B talk to someone from that country.
C do some background reading.
2. How does Anna feel about her language skills?
A regretful that she didn’t pay more attention at school
B confident that she can communicate fairly easily
C amazed by how many languages she has acquired
3. Anna says that when visiting someone in their home
A it’s fine to let them know you’re anxious.
B it’s a good idea to copy how they behave.
C it’s advisable to find out what to do in advance.
4. How did Anna feel when she made a mistake?
A annoyed that she had forgotten some advice
B grateful that her host was sympathic
C amused by her own behaviour
5. How did Anna overcome culture shock when she lived abroad?
A by studying the culture carefully
B by getting to know local people
C by establishing a routine
6. How did Anna feel when she was at the Lantern Festival?
A astonished that she had never heard about it
B anxious to remember every moment of it
C eager to participate in it
7. What does Anna say about the book she is writing about culture?
A She is disappointed in her progress so far.
B She is keen to get feedback from people she knows.
C She is unsure about including her own experiences.
Reading Part 1
For each question, choose the right answer.
A Go to the office if you have lost a floppy disc.
B Make sure all schoolwork is given in on a floppy disc to the office.
C If you have found a floppy disc, please leave it at the office.
A Lost locker keys can be replaced for a charge of 6€
B You cannot collect your locker key until you have paid a 6€ deposit.
C We cannot return your 6€ deposit if you lose your locker key

3
A Hannah has got a purple ‘Fast Boys’ T-shirt and wants one in another colour.
B Hannah would rather have a purple ‘Fast Boys’ T-shirt if possible.
C Hannah only wants a ‘Fast Boys’ T-shirt if it’s a purple one.
4 What has changed about Class 5’s party?
A the time
B the place
C the refreshments
5 Mum is writing to
A tell Becky to stay at home to see her aunt.
B ask Becky to tidy the house before she leaves.
C remind Becky to go to her aunt’s house.

6 The school fitness centre will
A change its opening hours at the end of August.
B have shorter opening hours until the end of August.
C open again to students at the end of August.
Reading Part 6
For questions 1–9, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use
only one word in each gap.
KEEP ON LEARNING!
It doesn’t matter (1) _________ you are still at school

or in full-time employment, making the effort to learn
new things is very important. Most of us have a few
subjects on (2) ______we focus. These may be
associated (3) ________ our study or job, or sometimes
a hobby. (4) ______ it is obviously important to
develop a deep understanding of (5) ______ matters to
us most, it is equally worthwhile to extend our range of
knowledge beyond what we are familiar with, and that
is true at (6) __________ age.
So the best advice is to find the time to (7) _________

on new challenges and learn new skills outside the areas where we feel most comfortable.
People often choose subjects (8) ________ as new languages, computer skills, or painting. If
you can’t get to a class, then you can go online. Online courses can easily (9) _______ found
and learning online means you put in as much time as you want each day.
Homework: Writing Email
Read this email from your English-speaking friend Lisa and the notes you have made.
From: Lisa
Subject: Film Night
Hi,
I hope you’re well. How are studies going? Great!
I’m thinking of inviting a few friends round this Saturday to watch a film. Is there one you’d
like to see?
Lisa can decide
I’ll get some snacks as well to make it feel like a party. You can bring something too if you
like. I will bring…
I was planning to start at 18:00. Is that too early? Let me know if this is a problem and we
can start later.
Tell Lisa
Write back soon!
Write your email to Lisa using all the notes in about 100 words.

LIGHT POLLUTION
We are all familiar with air pollution, (1) _________ if we live in busy cities and suffer with
pollution from factories and heavy traffic. But many of us don’t take light pollution (2)
_______. Compared to the skies of our grandparents, the night isn’t (3) _______ as dark as it
used to be because the use of artificial lighting has increased. As a result, this can create
problems for migrating birds, which are not able to use the moon and stars to (4) _______
their journey.
In addition, light from our neighbourhood, whether that is street lighting, (5) _________ lights
or passing cars, can also (6) ________ our own sleep patterns. And of course, the night sky is
harder for us to see unless we go to parts of the world free of artificial lights.
1 A really B especially C because D when
2 A seriously B real C mainly D important
3 A just B quite C equal D same
4 A fly B leave C set D complete
5 A danger B security C guard D guarantee
6 A make B create C influence D do

For each gap, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
THE TOWER OF LONDON
I hope you like the photos of our holiday. My favourites are the ones (1) _________ the Tower
of London. The big black birds you can see in one of the photos are called ‘ravens’. The story
goes that if ever these birds leave, the Tower will fall along with the country. (2) ________ are
always supposed to be (3) ________ least six but the Tower keeps seven or more, just to be
safe! The guide explained that it was King Charles II (4) _______ ordered this when he was
warned of the dangers of killing the birds.
They don’t want the ravens to fly away so one of their wings is ‘clipped’. We were told that this
doesn’t hurt them at all but that it stops them flying away. All the birds are given names and I
was surprised (5) ________ learn that the oldest one they’ve had was called Jim Crow, who
lived (6) ________ he was 44 years old.
SESSION 3
Speaking Part 1
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- Tell me about your family
- What did you do last weekend?
Speaking Part 2
Candidate A, here’s your photo. It shows people watching TV.
Listening Part 1
For each question, choose the correct answer
1. When does John offer to come?
2. What did the woman enjoy doing at the party?

3. What will the weather be like in the morning?
4. What time does the tour of the hospital start?
5. What isn’t the daughter having for her birthday?
6. What size does the man want?
7. What are the police checking for next week?

Listening Part 2
1. You will hear two friends talking about a film. What does the woman say about it?
A It's only suitable for young people.
B The director doesn't usually make action films.
C It has already been on TV.
2. You will hear two friends talking about someone the woman lives with. They think it
would be a good idea
A to ask him to leave.
B to remind him to do the washing-up.
C to leave him a note of things to do.
3. You will hear a woman telling a friend about a holiday she is going on. How does she
feel about it?
A She is worried it might be expensive.
B She doesn't think she will be lonely.
C She doesn't like doing long walks.
4. You will hear two friends talking about meeting a relation at the airport. To help the
person find him, the man has decided
A to take a sign.
B to wear something colourful.
C to email her when she arrives.
5. You will hear two friends talking about getting to the train station. The man thinks
A the bus will take a long time.
B a taxi is too expensive.
C the train will be late.
6. You will hear two friends talking about a new laptop. What does the man say about
the old one?
A He took it to work for a while.
B It was slow to start.
C It stopped working.
Listening Part 3
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or
a date or a time. You will hear a radio presenter called Erica talking about how we can help the
environment.
HOW TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

Remember that when we're (1) ___________ we always have the choice to buy something
somewhere else.
Take (2) _________ with you the next time you go shopping.
Recycle unwanted things by giving them to (3) ______________.
See how you might be able to help with (4) ________________ problems where you live.
Ask your friends to help you clear rubbish and litter from (5) ___________ and streets in
your area.
Try car-sharing with your (6) __________ if you work in the same area.
Listening Part 4
For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear an interview with a woman called
Sally Wainwright, who recently started singing classes.
1. Sally explained that
A people kept telling her to try something different.
B she didn't enjoy art classes.
C she had never been to a singing class.
2. Sally wanted to sing because
A her husband wanted her to.
B her mother told her she would love it.
C she didn't want to feel embarrassed about singing.

3. What does Sally say she likes about the group?
A The people are very kind.
B You don't need to show you can sing well to join.
C You only sing on your own if you want to.
4. What does Sally say about the first session?
A She had problems with her car.
B She felt better after talking with the organiser.
C She was asked to stand at the back.
5. Since she has been singing with the group
A Sally now sings with her children.
B Sally has achieved all her goals.
C Sally is more confident about singing on her own.
6. What does Sally say about singing?
A It can make you physically stronger.
B She is sure it is good for her health.
C She ends a session feeling cheerful.

Writing Email
Read this email from your English-speaking friend Kelly and the notes you have made.
Write your email to Kelly using all your notes in about 100 words.

Read this email from Ms Daniel and the notes you have made.
Write your email using all the notes in about 100 words.
You see this notice in an English-language magazine.
Articles Wanted!
WHAT KIND OF HOLIDAY DO YOU ENJOY?
Have you got a favourite place you go to?
Are there things you like to do on holiday?
Write an article answering these questions and we will put it in our magazine!

The people below all want to watch TV tonight. Read the eight descriptions of TV programmes.
Decide which programme would be the most suitable for each person.
1 Musa is spending the evening with friends from his sports club. They
want to learn something useful and see a programme with plenty of
action.
2 Sam would like to be a famous rockstar one day. He loves listening

to music from abroad and hearing new bands that aren’t so famous.
He isn’t keen on competitions.
3 Aisha wants to watch a competition, but she´s bored with celebrities.

She’d prefer to see something where normal people can take part.
4 Paveen is looking after her eight-year-old cousin Maya, who is crazy

about animals. They both want to watch something funny, and Maya’s
parents like her to watch educational programmes.
5 Danny loves watching series, and he’d like to watch something that hasn’t
been on television before. He especially enjoys science-fiction shows that
have famous actors in them.
Saturday Night TV Guide
A Celebrity Challenge B The Colony

This great quiz show includes celebrity Switch on to the first part of this exciting
competitors who try to answer questions. new thriller. It is set in a galaxy far away
Although these famous people come from where humans who escaped the destruction
the world of music or theatre, the questions of Earth are now living. They learn to live
are on any topic such as art, sport or history. with the aliens and deal with dangerous
Test yourself as you watch. All you have to wildlife. It stars Oscar-winning actress. Tania
do is download the app and if you beat the Green. If you are interested in future worlds,
rest, there are fantastic prizes. this is one to watch.
C Sunny D Reporter Jack
This brand-new cartoon series follows the This week Jack travels to the north of the
adventures of a group of penguins who play country to meet a group of athletes for the
ice hockey. This sport takes them around the next World Games. They explain new
world to compete, and each week there is an training techniques for young people who
original song performed by the polar bear want to succeed in field or track events. You
fans. An amusing series that helps children can also see the most exciting moments in
learn about other cultures in an entertaining recent races.
way, but older watchers will also enjoy it.
E Star Time F Universe

This most popular weekly talent show on TV If you are a technology lover, then don’t
is now in its third season. Will a singer, a miss this special programme. We are all
dancer or a gymnast win this week? From 6 slightly scared about how much robots can
to 60 years old, the performers have three control our lives, but here you will learn how
minutes to give their best, they have often they work and how we can control them.
travelled from other countries to take part in You can send a message to the experts and
the show. get instant on-screen answers.
G Saturday Escape H Show Night Special
Imagine yourself skiing down a snowy Continuing our even series, this week’s
mountain or parachuting from a plane. Well- programme brings you a live concert held to
known TV journalist Tiger Tom accepts a celebrate World Music Day. Some well-
new challenge every week. This time it’s known stars, as well as bands you’ve never
bungee jumping, and you can experience the seen before, will come together on stage.
jump moment by moment as he has a mini- Musicians from over 30 countries will
camera attached to his helmet. Meanwhile perform, and between songs they give tips
his commentary about the experience will on how to begin a career in music.
keep you laughing even though it’s scary.
Homework: Listening Part 3
You will hear a girl called Lydia giving a talk about a project she has been involved in on healthy
eating. For questions 1–10, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
THE HEALTHY EATING PROJECT
Lydia says an alternative name for healthy eating is having a (1) _____________.
Lydia compares the food we eat to (2) _______________ for our bodies.
Lydia says people do not need to avoid certain foods such as (3) ___________________ .
Lydia says the food pyramid describes the foods we ought to eat and their (4)
_____________.
Lydia offers to provide listeners with (5) ___________________ which contain fruit and
vegetables.
Lydia points out that (6) _________________ is a non-food source of one vitamin.
Lydia says that (7) ________________ is an example of a snack we needn’t avoid.
Lydia says the action of (8) ____________ salad items doesn’t burn more energy than the
food provides.
Lydia gives the example of (9) _______________ as a drink that is useful for our bodies.
Lydia explains that some people think (10) ________________ is a substitute for eating
healthily.
SESSION 4
Speaking Part 2
Candidate A, here’s your photo. It shows a crowd of people
Speaking Part 3
Your friend has moved to a new town and wants to make some new friends. Talk together
about the different activities your friend could do to meet new people and say which would be
the best.
Reading Part 4
Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct
answer. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.
SWEETS – AN ANCIENT PRODUCT
In a cave near Valencia in Spain there are paintings of people climbing trees to collect and eat
the honey from bees’ nests. Experts have studied these and reached the conclusion that they
are eight thousand years old. (1) ____________ . And that’s not hard to understand because,
for most people today, eating sweets is a very enjoyable thing to do.
The next time that sweet foods appear in history is around four thousand years ago in India.
We know this from ancient texts that were written at that time in the Sanskrit language. (2)
________. Sadly though, no-one knows exactly what they tasted like. We also know that then
ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all loved sweets, which they made by rolling fruits or
nuts in honey. However, we now know that sugar was available in ancient Rome. (3) ________.
For this reason, sugar wasn’t used for making sweets but for adding to medicines.
In Europe in the Middle Ages (the 6 th – 16th centuries) the price of sugar meant that only very
rich people could afford sweets. (4) ________. They could earn lots of money from having their
own shop or from working in the palaces of kings and queens. Sweets were made by hand
using boiled sugar or an ingredient called marzipan. It was common at the time to create
sculptures of animals, castles, trees and even people. Some of the sculptures were huge and
were presented to guests at formal dinners.
The kinds of sweets we recognise today were first made in the nineteenth century. The
development of factories meant that sweets could be made in very large quantities. (5)
_______. The kinds of things they were able to buy were boiled sweets, chewing gum, toffee
and chocolate.
A Sweet-makers were considered to be B Sugar comes from a plant which is known
highly skilled professionals. as sugarcane.
C These pictures show that people in ancient D People believed this ingredient could cure
times loved eating sweet things. various illnesses.
E Chocolate from Central America came to F They have a lovely taste and give us lots of
Europe in the 1500s. energy.
G This affected the price, and sweets H The documents describe sweets which
became popular with ordinary people. were made using milk and sugar.
Reading Part 5
HOUSES THAT CAN TURN AROUND
Would you like to live in a house that follows the direction of the sun in winter and provides
shade when it’s really hot? This is fast becoming a (1) _______, as more architects around the
world are designing buildings that turn around. Known as ‘rotating houses’, these homes are
the (2) ________ solution for anyone who’s ever (3) ______ like waking up to a different view
from their bedroom window. And many of these houses are controlled by motors no bigger
than washing machines.
Luke Everingham lives in a rotating house built with glass, metal and natural (4) _______ such
as wood. The house is an eight-sided shape and there are eight rooms inside. Luke uses a
remote control in the living room to (5) ________ his house turn. It takes thirty minutes to
complete a full circle, so you can’t (6) _________ its turning unless you focus on an object
inside.
1 A fact B truth C reality D habit
2 A great B perfect C good D fantastic
3 A thought B dreamt C wanted D felt
4 A materials B ingredients C contents D parts
5 A make B cause C achieve D force
6 A find B compare C tell D learn
SILK
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be (1) _________ into textiles. The
protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is (2) _________ by certain insect larvae
to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the
mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori, which is reared in (3) _________.
The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fibre,
which (4) __________ silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing
different colours.
Silk is produced by several insects, but, over the years, only the silk of moth caterpillars has
been used for textile (5) ___________, although there has been some (6)_________ into other
types of silk.
Silk is mainly produced by the larvae of insects undergoing (7) __________ metamorphosis,

but some insects such as webspinners and raspy crickets produce silk (8) ________ their lives.
1 A stitched B woven C knitted D crocheted
2 A produced B manufactured C invented D offered
3 A chains B cells C prison D captivity
4 A encourages B tempts C allows D forces
5 A fabricating B constructing C assembling D manufacturing
6 A scrutinising B probing C research D interrogation
7 A complete B entire C thorough D intense
8 A through B entirely C completely D throughout
Listening Part 1
1. Where will the woman go camping this summer?
2. What’s the view from the apartment block?
3. Which activity did the woman help with?

4. Where will the friend meet before going to the theatre?
5. Where is the problem in the apartment building?
6. What did the woman do in the park?
7. Where in the city will they eat tonight?
Listening Part 3
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words, or a number
or a date or a time. You will hear a woman called Lara McGee talking to a group of students
about her job.
LARA MCGEE – DIGITAL ARTIST
When she was a child, Lara wanted to be a (1) _________.

Lara decided to become a video game artist following a suggestion from her (2) __________.
Lara studied (3) _________ at university.
Lara got her first job from an advertisement on the (4) _________.
Lara thinks that the best thing she has done is a (5) ________ game.
Lara would like a job in the (6) ______ business next.
Read this email from your English-speaking friend Alex, and the notes you have made.
Hi
Thank you so much for inviting me to your housewarming party. I’d love to come! Great!
I’m looking forward to seeing your new home. Please could you tell me how to get there?
Explain to Alex
Shall I bring something to eat or drink? I could make a cake or some pizza if you like.
No, because… And finally, what should I wear? Is everyone going to wear smart or casual clothes? Please
let me know!
Tell Alex
See you soon,
Alex
Write your emails to Alex using all the notes in about 100 words.

You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best
answer (A, В or C).
1. You hear a woman talking about a young man. What is her relationship to him?
A his mother
В his teacher
С his neighbour
2. You hear a man talking about a house. Why did he decide not to buy it?
A It was too expensive.
В It wasn’t big enough.
С It was too far away.
3. You hear someone talking about a concert they went to. How did they feel about the
concert?
A It was too short.
В She enjoyed it.
С The music was disappointing.

4. You hear somebody talking about a trip they are about to take. Why are they going?
A on business
В on holiday
С for a family wedding
5. You hear a television quiz programme. How much does the contestant win?
A nothing
В ten thousand pounds
С two thousand pounds
6. You hear somebody buying a train ticket. What kind of ticket do they buy?
A a single
В a fixed return
С an open return
7. You hear a young woman talking about her decision to leave home. Why did she
decide to leave home?
A because of her relationship with her parents
В to be nearer to work
С because she wanted to live with a friend
8. You hear a radio advertisement. What is it advertising?
A a soft drink
В a holiday
С a pizza restaurant
You will hear an interview with a member of a sporting association. For questions 1-7, choose
the best answer (A, В or C).
1. Where does the sport originate?
A South Africa
В Britain
С Ireland
2. What does he say about the ball?
A It’s made from leather.
В It’s made from wood.
С It’s the same as a tennis ball.
3. How many points is a goal worth?
A three
В two
С one
4. How many kilometres an hour can the ball travel?
A 115
В 150
С 110
5. One of the rules of the game is that you
A cannot hold the ball in your hand.
В can only carry the ball using the hurley.
С must use the hurley to pick the ball up from the ground.
6. What does Sean say about the best hurling players?
A They earn too much money.
В They earn no money.
С They aren’t as skilful as they were in the past.

7. What does he say about the fans of the game?
A They are aggressive.
В Rival fans sit together.
С They come from the nobility.

SESSION 5
Speaking Part 3
A teacher in a city school wants her students to learn more about nature. Talk together about
the different ways the children could learn about nature, and say which would be the most
interesting.
Speaking Part 4
Answer some of these questions:
- How would you improve the way of learning at schools? What would you change?
- Tell us about a good teacher you had during high school
- What’s your opinion about the educational system in your country?
Listening Part 1
For each question, choose the correct answer
1. Where will the man and the woman go for the weekend?
2. Where is the girl at the moment?
3. Where did the family spend the first night of their holiday?
4. Which place did the woman like the best?

5. Where will the boy meet his friends?
6. What will the family do this afternoon?
7. Where will the coach pick up the visitors?
Listening Part 2
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best
answer (A, B or C).
1. You hear a woman calling a friend. What is she doing?

A confirming an arrangement
B complaining about a delay
C apologising for her behaviour
2. You hear a man and a woman talking about a film they have just seen. What is the
man’s opinion of the film?
A It is longer than necessary.
B It has a weak storyline.
C Its actors are disappointing.
3. You hear a woman describing a music festival. What did she like best about it apart
from the music?
A the wide selection of food stalls.
B the amount of space at the location.
C the various free activities on offer.
4. You hear a man and a woman discussing a skiing holiday they have just been on. What
did they both dislike?
A the amount of snow
B the times of the flights
C the facilities of the hotel
5. You hear this conversation in a hotel. The woman has come down to reception
A to ask for another room
B to order some food
C to complain about the service
6. You hear this radio report about a football match. What happened at the match?
A Some fans ran onto the pitch
B A player was badly injured
C The referee stopped the match
7. You hear part of an interview on the radio. Why did the man give up his job?
A to recover from stress
B to reduce his expenses
C to move somewhere quiet
8. You hear a woman talking about an evening course. What does she enjoy most?
A doing maths
B watching films
C having coffee
Listening Part 3
You will hear part of a talk about advertising jingles. For questions 1- 10, complete the
sentences with a word or short phrase.
THE COMMERCIAL JINGLE
One example of the contents of a basic jingle is a (1) _________
The first modern jingle in 1926 advertised a (2) _____________
The rules on radio advertising in the 1930s forbade the use of (3) ____________ of goods
during peak listening periods.
The programme about a family began with a jingle for a (4) ______________, which was the
first of its kind in the USA.
In the 1950s, jingles were often created by (5) ______________
When the jingle became less popular, advertisers started to use (6) ____________
From the late 1980s, commercials have had to reflect a complete (7) ____________
Payments from advertisers have covered earnings lost due to (8) ________________ of music.
According to some psychologists, music that has a (9) ___________ to the listener is easier to
remember.
An 'ear worm' is up to (10) ______________ long.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a boy called Liam Banks, who helped to organise a local
environmental project called a clean-up day. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B
or C).
1. When did Liam decide to get involved in cleaning up his town?

A when neighbours asked him to join in
B when he studied the environment at school
C when the local council asked for volunteers
2. How did Liam feel while he was looking for volunteers?

A surprised by the amount of support he got
B concerned about how to inform people
C pleased to be offered free materials
3. On the morning of the clean-up, Liam felt
A admiration for the people of his town.
B respect for the other organisers.
C delighted at the number of reporters there.
4. How did Liam feel when he was cleaning the pond?
A upset at the thought of animals being harmed
B angry at the people who had left rubbish there
C worried about how to make sure it stayed clean
5. What disappointed Liam and the other organisers on the day?
A volunteers complaining about the work
B not having time to meet all the volunteers
C forgetting to arrange food for volunteers

6. How does Liam feel about his involvement in the clean-up?
A proud that he has made a positive difference
B keen to organise further environmental projects
C confident he can improve things on a wider scale
7. What advice does Liam give about becoming environmentally friendly?
A Make small changes in behaviour.
B Read about issues affecting the Earth.
C Look out for local environmental events.
Reding Part 6
For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use
only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
(0) ABOUT
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRIENDSHIP
It is undeniable that friendship is important for just (0) _________everyone. Individuals with
several close friends are usually happier than those (1) _________. Good friends often know
things that family members may not be aware of, even (2) _______ they have lived together
for years.
This is probably (3) __________ when in the company of a good friend we share our secrets
and dreams. Friends turn to one (4) __________ for suggestions on how to solve their
problems. There is a tendency (5) ________ close friends to be very honest, sometimes saying
things the other person may not want to hear!
Good friends stick together, and the best relationships may last a lifetime. It is (6)
_______surprise that most friends have similar personalities, which reduces the risk of conflict.
However, people don’t always have an accurate picture of (7) __________ their true friends
are. Research shows that in a surprising number of cases a person someone considers a good
friend doesn’t feel the (8) ________about them.
You see this notice in an English-language magazine.
Articles Wanted!
Wildlife
Tell us about a time when you saw some interesting wildlife!
Would you rather see animals in the wild in their natural environment, on a TV
documentary, or in a zoo? Why?
The best article will win a prize

answer. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.
A For this reason they are trained to find drugs or B That’s why they make good pets.
search for people.
C These senses are used by different creatures for D Having this ability protects their young.
different purposes.
E This shows the others exactly where to go. F For example, humans show how they feel about
another person by kissing or shaking hands.
G Clearly, some of them have used it in the past. H This included identifying colours, shapes and
sizes as well as showing feelings.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Pet owners know very well that animals can communicate with humans and with each other,
but scientists still find it difficult to explain how this happens.
Animals communicate through sounds, smells, movements and touch. (1) ___________ For
example, to tell a member of their species about food, or warn them of danger, or even just to
play.
No one has ever proved that animals can really talk, although a famous parrot called Alex was
trained to recognise and show knowledge about different objects. (2) ____________ He also
learnt and could say many English words, such as ‘I love you’, which he said to his trainer every
night. Other birds cannot make human sound, but they clearly use different noises or songs
when they are in danger or want to attract a partner.
We also know that animals produce different smells or chemicals in order to communicate
information to each other. They will use these to mark their territory or to say where there is
food. Dogs are well-known for having a good sense of smell. (3) _________ They also get to
know other dogs by smelling them first before they become friends!
Scientists have known for some time that when a bee has found a rich source of food, it goes
back to its hive and performs a kind of dance. (4) __________ They don’t need the bee that
found the food to actually take them there.
Finally, a lot of animals use different parts of their body to communicate. (5) ________
Elephants will do something similar as they link their trunks to show friendship.

1. Where is the poster now?
2. What do the man and the woman need to buy soon?
3. Where did the man put the key?

4. What are the girl’s parents going to bring her?
5. What does the woman’s home look like?
6. Which piece of furniture belonged to the first owner of the house?

7. Which flat will the man and woman rent?
SESSION 6
Speaking Part 3
A town has a large public building that is empty. The people in the town want to use the
building. Here are some ideas for how to use the building. Talk together about the different
ways the people of the town could use the empty building and say which would be the best.
Speaking Part 4
- Which things would you change in your city?

- Should cinema tickets be cheaper?
- Do you like your city?
Listening Part 2
For each question, choose the correct answer:
1. You hear someone speaking about an activity. Why does she like the activity?
A) Because it's very demanding.
B) Because young people do it.
C) Because age is not a restriction.

2. You hear an architect speaking about her work. What problem does she describe?
A) Getting blocked on an idea.
B) Getting new ideas.
C) Applying the ideas she has.
3. You hear someone speaking about an event in nature. What is she doing?
A) Explaining why a problem exists.
B) Describing a situation.
C) Trying to persuade someone to do something.
4. You hear someone talking about a night out in a restaurant. What is the speaker
saying?
A) She will never go back.
B) She will tell her friends about it.
C) She is going to be nice to someone.
5. You hear someone having a conversation. How does the woman feel?
A) Irritated.
B) Worried.
C) Excited.
6. You hear someone speaking about cooking. What is important to her?
A) Knowing what she has to cook.
B) Knowing where things are.
C) Knowing the quality of the ingredients.
7. You hear someone in business talking about expanding. What problem is she
describing?
A) Getting the right price.
B) Getting the right location.
C) Getting a good location at the right price.

8. You hear someone talking about a sporting activity. What is she describing?
A) Why she took up the activity.
B) Why she enjoys it.
C) Why other people would enjoy it.
Listening Part 4
You will hear part of a radio programme called What’s On talking about new events. For each
question, choose the correct answer.
1. The competition this year is to find the best
A actor
B dancer
C singer
2. You can enter the competition if you
A send your entry by post.
B less than five miles from the city centre.
C phone any time after Saturday.
3. To find out more about the theatre group, you should phone
A the theatre.
B Saint Paul's School.
C the secretary of the group.
4. What is different about the arrangements at the sports hall this week?
A The closing time is later than usual.
B It is not possible to hire the football pitch.
C All activities must be booked in advance.
5. What information are we given about the new swimming pool?
A It will open next month.
B It will be free for one week.
C It is bigger than the old one.

6. What are we told about the rock group Switch?
A They were all born in Westfield.
B They all live in Westfield.
C They are doing two concerts in Westfield.
Reading Part 2
For each question, choose the correct answer. The people (1-5) are going to visit Paris and are
looking for a guidebook to the city. Below are reviews of eight guidebooks (A-H). Decided
which guidebook would be the most suitable.
1 Jack is a student, so he wants to spend as little money as possible in Paris

and would like to explore the city on foot. He’s also keen to learn a little
French.
2 Emily is looking for things to do in Paris with her six-year-old daughter. She needs to choose
some accommodation and would like to know how to use the city’s public
transport.
3 Ray wants to visit Paris with his wife Carole, who uses a wheelchair. They want
a guidebook that recommends good restaurants as well as giving details about
well-known paintings on display.
4 Ali wants to know about driving in Paris and about making trips outside the
city. He’d also like suggestions about the best places to listen to music.
5 Katarina wants to see as much as possible in just two days. She’d like to
discover about the history of the city, and also wants some ideas on where to
buy stylish clothes and shoes.
A SEE PARIS B PARIS… AND MORE

This is a great guidebook if you want tips from local If you’re going to Paris for only a few days, but don’t
people about where to eat out and go shopping, as want to miss anything, this guidebook is ideal. There are
well as helpful information about places suitable for tours suitable for everyone, including families and
disabled visitors. And with its clear descriptions of the children, as well as the elderly. You’ll also find
contents of famous museums and art galleries, it is restaurant suggestions – however much or little you
especially good for lovers of culture. want to spend. And for those with more time, there are
also ideas for trips outside the city.
C PARIS: A VISITOR’S HANDBOOK D GUIDE TO PARIS
This guidebook contains some excellent walking tours, Whatever recommendations you need – restaurants,
together with information about the city’s history and concert halls or clothes stores – you’ll find them here.
information on when to visit its attractions at a And anyone who needs to travel to around Paris, on
discount or for free. There’s also a section with basic foot, by public transport or car, will find this book very
words and phrases to help you communicate in helpful. There’s also useful information about places to
French, as well as some detailed maps. visit in the areas surrounding Paris.
E PARIS FOR EVERYONE F TRAVELLER’S PARIS
The author of this guide is a travel write who uses a This guidebook is highly recommended whether you’re
wheelchair, so there’s plenty of information for visiting Paris to buy designer clothes, look at famous
visitors who want to know which locations they can paintings, eat fine food, learn the French language, or
access, including tips on accommodation, transport just walk around looking at the sights. It also includes
and sightseeing. And for anyone who wants to some useful advice about driving in the city centre.
practice speaking with locals the book includes some
excellent language tips.
G PARIS, CITY OF LIGHTS H ALL ABOUT PARIS
Written by an architecture expert, this will tell you You’ll find everything you need to know here about
everything you need to know about Paris from ancient getting around by bus and underground (metro). There
Roman times up to the present. There are suggestions are suggestions for activities for every age group. It also
of tours taking in all main sights, suitable for the has lots of information about where to stay, from
longest or the shortest of trips, along with tips to help simple student hostels to the finest hotels – there’s
you find good food, good music and the latest something for everyone.
fashions.
Reading Part 3
BEING SPECIAL
Everybody likes to feel that she or he is special. Sadly, many of us grow up believing that we're
not special at all. We wish that we could be more attractive or better at sports. We wish we
had more money or more beautiful clothes. Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, or the Cowardly
Lion from The Wizard of Oz, we think we're not good enough just as we are. In the film, The Tin
Man wishes he had a heart. The Scarecrow wishes that he had a brain, and the Lion wants
courage. Eventually, each of them realizes that he already has what he wants.
Nearly all parents want us to be the best we can be. They occasionally attempt to encourage us
to do better by comparing us to others. They mean well, but the message we usually get is that
we're not good enough. We start to believe that the only way we can be special is by being
better than somebody else, but we are frequently disappointed. There will always be
somebody out there that is better than we are at something. There are a lot of people around
who may not be as intelligent as we are but who are better at sports. Or they may not be as
handsome, but they have more money. It is unthinkable for us to be better than everybody
else all the time. Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, we all need what we
believe will make us better people.
What we don't understand is that often we already have inside us the very things that we look
for in life. Our parents often forget to tell us that we are special, that we are good enough just
as we are. Perhaps no one told them when they were growing up, or maybe they just forgot.
Either way, it's up to us to remind them sometimes that each of us, in our own way, is special.
What we are is enough!
1. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?

A to talk about your family problems
B to explain the importance of being yourself
C to describe how intelligent we are
D to suggest how people can change their way of life
2. This essay was most likely written by ...
A a young person
B a coach
C a teacher
D a parent
3. What does the writer say about our parents?

A They always tell us that we are good enough.
B They never forget to tell us that we are special.
C They always tell us that we are special.
D They frequently forget to tell us that we are special
4. The author of this essay believes that ...
A we are all good enough just the way we are
B the richer you are, the better you are
C intelligent people are more special than others
D not everyone can be special
5. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A What Makes You Laugh?
B What Makes You Happy?
C What Makes You Special?
D What Makes You Stronger?

Read this email from your English-speaking friend Alex and the notes you made.
Write your answer to Alex’s email using all the notes in about 100 words.

SESSION 7
Speaking Part 2
Candidate A, here’s your photo. It shows a group of people
Speaking Part 3
Finn is going to spend a fortnight in a summer camp. In the summer camp, he can enjoy
different sports during the evenings, but he has to join in one of them before arriving. Talk
together about the different activities he could choose and say which would be the most
enjoyable.
Listening Part 1
1. Where did the boy leave his phone?

2. Which photo are they looking at?
3. How much did the boy pay for his football socks?
4. What does the girl pencil case look like?
5. What do they decide to watch on TV?

6. What event did the girl see at the weekend?
7. What should the students write about for homework?
Listening Part 2
8. You will hear a boy telling a friend about his holiday. What did he most enjoy about it?
A the sort of people he met.
B the up-to-date accommodation.
C the range of organised activities.
9. You will hear a girl telling a friend about a volleyball match she played in. how does she
feel about it?
A satisfied with her own performance.
B grateful for the support of her teammates.
C impressed by the skills of players on both sides.
10. You will hear two friends talking about a website they use for homework. What do
they agree about it?
A how simple it is to use.
B how much you can learn from it.
C how clearly things are explained on it.
11. You will hear a girl telling a friend about a musical show she went to. What did she
think of it?
A the story wasn’t realistic enough.
B the music wasn’t very well played.
C the jokes weren’t particularly funny.
12. You will hear two friends talking about some homework. What is the girl doing?
A explaining how she approached it.
B suggesting that they do it together.
C admitting that she didn’t understand it.
13. You will hear a boy telling a friend about a book he read. What did he like best about
it?
A the age of the characters.
B how exciting the story was.
C what it made him think about it.
Listening Part 3
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a date or a
number or a time.
You will hear a boy called Josh giving a presentation about quad biking.
QUAD BIKING
Josh says that the size of the quad bike’s (14) ____________ is the best thing about it.
Josh spent (15) ______________ learning how to drive the quad bike safely.
For Josh, driving through a (16) __________ was the most challenging part of the session.
Josh was pleased that the weather was (17) __________ on the day he went.
The quad biking centre is on the road that goes to the (18) ____________.
To book a session, go online at www. (19) ____________.com

Listening Part 4
For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear an interview with a girl called
Mandy Thomhill, who is talking about her school’s radio station.
20. Mandy explains that her school’s radio station

A can only be heard in the school building.
B is sometimes played during classes.
C was the first one in her home area.
21. How did Mandy get involved with the radio station?
A She suggested the idea originally.
B She responded to a request for help.
C She was chosen by a member staff.
22. How did the students learn to operate the equipment?

A The company that made it gave them training.
B They studied the instructions very carefully.
C They found somebody able to show them.
23. What does Mandy say about preparing for her programme?
A Most weeks it doesn’t take long.
B She never feels she spends enough time on it.
C She doesn’t like it when she has to interview someone.
24. How did Mandy feel about her first live broadcast?
A It was embarrassing to make mistakes.
B It was much easier than she expected.
C It was hard to think of things to say.
25. What does Mandy say about the radio station and studying?
A It makes it hard to finish all her homework on time.
B She’s able to keep the two thing separate.
C It’s taught her some relevant life skills.
Reading Part 5
For each gap, choose the correct answer.
CAVE PAINTINGS IN AUSTRALIA
A cave containing (1) ________ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National
Park, Australia, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (2) __________least 3,000 years old.
(3) ___________is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by
someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (4)
___________ a long time before researchers could visit it.
The exact location of the site has to be (5) ___________secret. This is to (6) _________the
cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (7) _________how easy it is to (8)
_________ paintings.
The paintings show people and animals, (9) __________ birds, lizards and other Australian
animals that can (10) _________ be seen today. According to researchers, (11) __________
its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.
1 A over B up C ahead D above
2 A at B to C of D in
3 A which B how C why D what
4 A took B finished C lasted D spent
5 A set B controlled C kept D remained
6 A escape B miss C prevent D avoid
7 A catch B realise C dream D feel
8 A upset B damage C waste D injure
9 A consisting B adding C including D involving
10 A still B yet C already D ever
11 A by B until C after D on

1 A) This toy is only suitable for children over
three years old.
B) This toy only works with adult supervision.
C) This toy is only for small children.
2 A) Monika has stayed in the hotel before.
B) Penelope has already visited the hotel

Monika is staying in.
C) Monika and Penelope are planning

to go to the hotel next year.
3 What does this notice say about
Swansea University students?
A) They don’t have to pay to

use the library resources.
B) They can use the library

resources only if they ask the
staff.
C) They don’t need to get permission to use the library resources.
4 A) It is best to keep the

medicine in the freezer.
B) Keep the medicine away from

heat and direct light.
C) You shouldn’t take the

medicine after 10th January
5 A) Do not ride your bicycle around the

corner.
B) These railings may damage your bike’s

chain.
C) Do not lock your bike up to railings.

The people below in 1-5 are all looking for a place to go on holiday. Look at the descriptions of
eight places (A-H). Decide which place would be most suitable for each person.
1 Alan and Mike would like to spend some time in a seaside town
where they can do water sports and be taught some basic diving
using an air tank.
2 Jim is studying architecture and prefers holidays where he can follow

this interest. He also wants to try some thrilling outdoor activities.
3 Sue needs a rest after working hard, but she wouldn't like to go to
the seaside. She wants to find a holiday that combines opportunities to
meet friendly people and visit more than one country.
4 Alice wants to go on a short break which will give her the opportunity
to relax and think about her appearance and her health.
5 Rahul would like to go to Australia but he has very little money. He

wants somewhere with a good beach and a lot of activities.
A) Catalonia B) DVT
Baobab Travel Dive Worldwide
Catalonia is an ideal destination for adventure and With resorts around the Canary Islands, we have a
family activities. Bordered by the mountains and the variety of scuba diving sites for you to choose from.
Mediterranean Sea, Catalonia offers a beautiful and We are all professional divers ourselves and
diverse location for this incredible multi-activity understand what makes a perfect diving holiday. DVT
holiday. dive centres are available for adults and children 12
years and above.
C) Jana Holidays D) Virgin Travel
Ecuador and Colombia Multi-destination holidays
Experience Ecuador and Colombia in under two The beauty of a multi-center holiday is that it allows
weeks. A mixture of Andean landscapes, colonial you to fit more of what you love into a single trip. You
cities, the coffee zone, and welcoming locals. Begin can shop yourself in Los Angeles, then unwind on the
in Bogota, where our local guides can take you on a beach in Florida. It's the perfect opportunity for
walking tour to La Candelaria to explore beautifully anybody who wants a jam-packed trip.
preserved colonial buildings and other important
sites.
E) Absolute Travel F) Escape Holidays
The Spanish Pyrenees Aussie
A multi-activity adventure holiday in Spain that will The best way to get a good deal in this tropical
see you explore the Spanish Pyrenees with several paradise is through a dream package holiday that
guided tours – walking, climbing, rafting and bundles accommodation with airfares, meals, and
canyoning. We'll also visit Zaragoza, which is a activities. The beaches in Sydney are beautiful, with
treasure trove of cultural and historical gems. the world-famous Bondi Beach just a short bus ride
Tourists will find many magnificent buildings and from the city centre.
ancient Roman ruins.
G) First Choice H) Carnar Diving & Watersports
Spas - Costa del Sol & Andalucia Snorkelling Holidays
There are eight classic spas in lovely natural The crystal clear waters of the Caribbean offer many
surroundings in Andalucía. Most of them are near or snorkelling opportunities, including the dive sites of
in beautiful villages and are located at the source the Bahamas. Between July and November, huge
of natural spring waters. Beauty treatments include numbers of whale sharks gather to feed on plankton
a range of scrubs, masks, peels, wraps, and and krill around the shallow waters of Mexico's
massages. Yucatan Peninsula.
Read the text and questions below. For each question, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
The End of TV?
Tom Collins offers his opinion
I keep reading articles that argue the TV is dead. According to this view, people are spending
far more time using the Internet for their entertainment and for information. As a result, they
argue the TV is becoming less and less important in our lives. The time we spend watching
videos online is certainly increasing but I don't think this is a reason to believe we should be
saying goodbye to the television.
The TV is still a very popular way a lot of us get our entertainment at home. It offers us the
chance to see top musical artists, great films and documentaries and sometimes, thanks to
important live events, it has the power to bring the whole country and all ages together in a
way the Internet never could. How often do thousands or even millions of friends or families
sit down at the same time to watch something together online?
Some people argue that the TV offers a poor quality of programmes on the many channels we
now have. It is certainly true that many of the channels do nothing more than repeat old
shows or offer cheap, low quality programmes. However, I would argue that a lot of content
on the Internet isn't particularly great. At least TV shows have professional people checking
the quality of shows, which a lot of content on the web doesn't.
I agree that it is easy to keep up-to-date with the latest news on the Internet, even though
much of it is not true or certainly can't be trusted. I enjoy sitting down to the news on TV in the
evening, knowing that I am more likely to believe the information than the things I read online.
Anybody can post information on the Internet and a lot of it is opinion rather than fact.
So I don't think we should be so quick to say goodbye to the TV. In fact, I think it has many
more years left in it! I certainly won't be swapping my TV for the latest laptop and will continue
to enjoy relaxing in front of it in the evenings.
1. The author thinks that
A TV is no longer important.
B people are spending more time watching videos on the Internet.
C people spend too much time on the Internet.
D people don't have time to watch TV.
2. What does the author say about TV?
A It's the only way to see important live events.

B It is more popular than the Internet.
C It can attract huge audiences for live events.
D It is more popular with certain age groups.
3. The author thinks that
A nothing on the Internet is checked.
B it is cheaper to make programmes for the Internet.
C some programmes are shown again and again on TV.
D there are too many channels on TV.
4. The author says that compared to the Internet,
A TV news is more reliable.

B people don't give their opinion on TV.
C TV news is not up to date.
D TV news can always be trusted.
5. What might the author say about the TV?

A "Eventually, mobile phones and laptops will replace it."
B "It will remain a popular form of entertainment."
C "We need fewer channels and better-quality programmes."
D "It's not as important as it used to be."

answer from the choices. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.
THE OLYMPIC FLAME
Every four years, the Summer Olympic Games kick off with an elaborate opening ceremony.
(1) _____________. However, preparations and celebrations for the Olympic Games start long
before the opening ceremony. (2) ________________. After that, there is a relay that carries
the flame to the host city.
(3) __________________. This place is where the ancient games were held. One requirement
for the Olympic flame is that it must be created using only sunlight and a mirror. Once the
flame is lit, the first runner begins the great relay among the ruins of an ancient Olympic
stadium. (4) ______________.
At the end of the relay, the flame is used to light a giant pot. (5) ________________.
A After that, the touch is taken by car B This ceremony is to welcome the athletes from
every competing nation.
C The Olympic Torch is lit at a ceremony in Olimpia, D Then the runner leaves the ancient city to head on
Greece. the long journey to the host city.
E The games begin in the ancient city. F Before it is lit, there is a special ceremony.
G The light, a symbol of the Olympic spirit, burns H The beginning of the Olympics is the lightning of the
throughout the games. Olympic torch.

For each gap, write the correct word. Use only one word.
THE OUTDOOR CENTRE
The centre is not (1) ________ private club; it is an organisation (2) _________ aim is to

provide outdoor sport and recreation facilities (3) _________ all members of the public. Group
visitors (4) ______________ requested to inform the centre (5) ___________ advance of their
intended visit.
Windsurfing — One-day course
Beginner windsurfing courses are offered (6) __________ Saturdays and Sundays when the
weather is good enough. Learning to windsurf is a (7) __________ of fun. The excitement (8)
___ you sail across the water for the first time is (9) ________ easily forgotten. Boards with
small sails are available for beginners.
One-day adventure course
This is an opportunity you (10) ________ been waiting for. Come and try sailing, climbing,
surfing and archery. (11) _________ course is intended to introduce outdoor activities to
adults in a fun, leisurely manner. You do not (12) _________ to be extremely fit or to have had
previous experience of the activities. (13) __________ you need is to be interested.
SESSION 8
Speaking Part 3
Your friend's family have invited you to go horse riding with them in the countryside next
weekend. Talk together about what you should take with you in your backpack and decide
which would be the most useful thing to take.
Speaking Part 4
- Have you ever ridden a horse?

- What’s your opinion about circus that have animals?
- Do you think it is necessary to protect the domestic animals?
- Would you ever become vegetarian?
Reading Part 1
For each question, choose the right answer.
Reading Part 2
Reading Part 3
Reading Part 4
Reading Part 5
Reading Part 6
Listening Part 3
SESSION 9
Speaking Part 3
A town is planning to celebrate its anniversary with a festival. Here are some activities the
festival could include. Talk together about the different activities the festival could include and
say which would be the most popular.
Speaking Part 4
- Talk about the most important festival in your town.
Reading Part 4
Reading Part 5
Reading Part 6
Listening Part 2
Listening Part 4


SESSION 10
Speaking Part 1
Speaking Part 2
Listening Part 1
Listening Part 3
Listening Part 4
Reading Part 2
ANSWER KEY
Session 1
Reading Part 2
1C 2D 3G 4F 5H
Reading Part 4
1D 2G 3B 4H 5F
Reading Part 5
1C 2B 3C 4B 5D 6C 7A 8D 9B
Listening Part 1
1A 2B 3C 4C 5B 6A 7B
Listening Part 2
1B 2B 3B 4B 5A 6B 7B 8B
Homework Reading Part 3

1C 2D 3B 4A 5D
Session 2
Listening Part 3
1 7:45 2 sleeping bag
3 swimming 4 drink(s)
5 Post Office 6 (college) entrance hall
Listening Part 4
1A 2B 3A 4B 5C 6C 7C
Reading Part 1
1C 2C 3B 4B 5B 6A
Reading Part 6
1 if/whether 2 which/that 3 with
4 Although/ Though/ While 5 what 6 any
7 take 8 such 9 be

1B 2A 3B 4D 5B 6C
1 of 2 there 3 at
4 who 5 to 6 until
Session 3
Listening Part 1
1B 2C 3B 4C 5C 6B 7A
Listening Part 2
1B 2A 3B 4B 5A 6A
Listening Part 3
1 shopping 2 plastic bags
3 charity shops 4 environmental
5 rivers 6 neighbour
Listening Part 4
1C 2C 3B 4B 5A 6C
1D 2H 3E 4C 5B
Homework Listening Part 3
1 balanced diet 2 fuel
3 fat(s) 4 quantities
5 recipes 6 sunlight
7 chocolate 8 chewing
9 coffee 10 (doing) exercise / (playing) sport(s)
Session 4
Reading Part 4
1C 2H 3D 4A 5G
Reading Part 5 Houses
1C 2B 3D 4A 5A 6C
Reading Part 5 Silk
1B 2A 3D 4C 5D 6C 7A 8D
Listening Part 1
1B 2C 3C 4A 5B 6C 7B
Listening Part 3
1 painter 2 sister 3 IT
4 radio 5 football 6 music
Listening Part 2 Homework
1B 2C 3B 4A 5C 6A 7A 8A
Listening Part 4 Homework
1C 2A 3A 4B 5C 6B 7B
Session 5
Listening Part 1
1C 2B 3C 4A 5A 6B 7C
Listening Part 2
1A 2C 3C 4B 5C 6A 7B 8A
Listening Part 3
1 company name 2 (breakfast) cereal
3 direct promotion 4 dessert
5 (famous/well-known) songwriters 6 pop songs
7 lifestyle 8 downloading
9 (strong) emotional connection 10 thirty seconds
Listening Part 4
1B 2B 3A 4B 5C 6B 7A
Reading Part 6
1 without 2 though/if/when 3 because 4 another
5 for 6 no/little 7 who 8 same
1C 2H 3A 4E 5F
1B 2C 3C 4B 5B 6A
Session 6
Listening Part 2
1C 2A 3B 4C 5A 6B 7C 8C
Listening Part 4
1C 2B 3C 4A 5B 6B
Reading Part 2
1C 2H 3A 4D 5G
Reading Part 3
1B 2A 3D 4A 5C
1 October 2 blue 3 password
4 bus stops 5 75 6 biketopia
1B 2C 3D 4A 5C 6B
SESSION 7
Listening Part 1
1A 2B 3B 4A 5C 6C 7B
Listening Part 2
8A 9B 10 B 11 A 12 A 13 C
Listening Part 3
14 (wide) tyres 15 30 minutes
16 (small) river 17 foggy
18 airport 19 whitlocks
Listening Part 4
20 C 21 B 22 C 23 A 24 B 25 C
Reading Part 5
1A 2A 3D 4A 5C 6C 7B 8B 9C 10 A 11 B
1A 2B 3A 4B 5C
1B 2E 3C 4G 5F
1B 2C 3C 4A 5B
1B 2H 3C 4D 5G
1a 2 whose 3 for 4 are
5 in 6 on 7 lot 8 when
9 not 10 have 11 this 12 have
13 all
SESSION 8
Reading Part 1
1C 2B 3A 4A 5B
Reading Part 2
6D 7F 8C 9A 10 H
Reading Part 3
21 C 22 D 23 A 24 B 25 D
Reading Part 4
1B 2G 3A 4D 5F 6C

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Session Contents Homework Date

Session 2 Speaking: Discussion & Part 4 Questions Writing: Email

1 Martina is an accomplished photographer looking for an enjoyable

3 Maria is 32 and she would like to do computer studies in Manchester. She

A) ITB and computer courses B) NTB

APRIL FOOLS' DAY

1. A band B set C branch D series

2. A instead B rather C except D sooner

3. A cause B mean C result D lead

4. A accomplish B access C approach D admit

5. A fee B price C charge D expense

6. A describe B define C remark D regard

7. A reveals B opens C begins D arises

8. A older B greater C higher D further

9. A attended B participated C included D associated

1 How will the girl get to school on Monday?

3 Where is the girl’s bag?

4 what time does the television programme start?

5 What will the weather be like tomorrow?

7 What should the students bring to class next week?

В She likes it.

С She finds it difficult.

В He argued with his partner.

С He couldn’t see all the things he wanted to see.

5 You hear an advertisement on the radio. What is being advertised?

В a new music album

A losing her job

В being given extra work to do

С her boss is inexperienced

for the role?

A He had to learn a new skill.

В He did lots of research.

С It was physically challenging.

A It’s the man’s first car.

В It’s a brand-new car.

С It has broken down.

Homework: Reading Part 3

JACQUES COUSTEAU: A REMARKABLE MAN

Jacques-Yves Cousteau was an explorer, ecologist, filmmaker, inventor and conservationist. He

1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A teach readers how to make films

B explain how Jacques-Yves Cousteau has made a lot of money

C introduce readers to the filmmaker Jacques-Yves Cousteau

D describe particular films directed by Jacques Cousteau

3. In a car accident he ...

4. Cousteau developed underwater breathing equipment

5. During World War II Cousteau collaborated with ...

Coach leaves at (1) ____________ on Monday morning.

1. Before travelling to another country, Anna always tries to

A watch people practising their traditions.

B talk to someone from that country.

C do some background reading.

2. How does Anna feel about her language skills?

A regretful that she didn’t pay more attention at school

B confident that she can communicate fairly easily

C amazed by how many languages she has acquired

3. Anna says that when visiting someone in their home

A it’s fine to let them know you’re anxious.

B it’s a good idea to copy how they behave.