Practice Test

Name: ________ Class: __________
First Expert Module 1 test

1 Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Keeping (1) _____ touch with people is so simple these days. With the technology now available, we can
get hold (2) _____ people all over the world at any time using mobile phones, email and online social
networks. Even creating a new friendship or contact is as easy as sending (3) _____ an invite and only
takes a minute. Technology now allows us to go (4) _____ and be connected wherever we are or to chill
(5) _____ at home and still feel in touch with the world around us.
At the same time though, technological communication is in some ways also taking (6) _____ face-to-face
communication. Many people now spend more time on the internet or their phones, connecting with others
in a virtual environment than physically meeting up or staying (7) _____ them in their homes in the real
world. However, perhaps one of the biggest challenges with modern communication is keeping (8) _____
with technology. It changes so quickly that trying (9) _____ all the latest devices or sites is virtually
impossible. The other one is creating the opportunity for our children to grow (10) _____ knowing how to
talk to people face-to-face.
1 A of B in C on D at
2 A on B for C from D of
3 A about B out C for D of
4 A for B by C out D from
5 A out B over C by D off
6 A out of B out by C over from D over for
7 A by B from C about D with
8 A into B up C by D about
9 A on B for C over D out
10 A up B by C out D about
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2 Read the sentences and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
1 Today is a _______________ rainy day and also rather windy. PARTICULAR
2 He has a very _______________ way of dressing and so is easy to spot in a crowd. CHARACTER
3 The moment the sun _______________ behind the clouds, we began to feel cold. APPEAR
4 It took us hours to hang all the _______________ for the party around the room. DECORATE
5 Although there a lot of _______________ between the twins, you notice the differences the more you
talk to them. SIMILAR
6 How much freedom and _______________ do teenagers in your country have? INDEPENDENT
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3 Read the text and choose the correct answers in italics.
These days, my grandmother’s dog, Meg, is (1) not nearly as easy / far easier / nearly as easy to look after
as she always (2) seems / is seeming / will seem to be asleep in front of the fire. It (3) isn’t mattering /
doesn’t matter / didn’t matter what time of day it is, (4) you’ll never come / you’ll never be coming /
aren’t coming round and have her run up to you with her tail wagging. Years ago, my grandmother
(5) would to / used to / didn’t take her out for a walk twice a day but now they are (6) a lot older /
not nearly as old / just about the oldest, they both (7) are preferring / will prefer / prefer to stay inside and
relax. I remember when Meg was a young puppy, she (8) used to / was / will run around all the time. In
fact, from the moment she woke up, she (9) will sit / was sitting / would sit by the door expecting to go out
for a walk.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

Continuing education
Many students decide to go to university when they are (1) _____ secondary school. They usually have
help deciding the subjects they want or need to (2) _____ . The subjects they choose, as well as the grades
they (3) _____ in their exams, are important. For example, you must study mathematics to do an
accounting (4) _____ . There is a lot of competition to get a place on (5) _____ courses, so universities set
(6) _____ entry requirements. This means that students have to (7) _____ all their exams with particular
grades. Those who fail to do this sometimes decide to (8) _____ their final school exams in order to get
higher grades. Others take time out of (9) _____ and later in their life (10) _____ for a course as a mature
student. In this situation, the entry requirements differ.
1 A doing B going C attending D taking

2 A attend B revise C get D study
3 A get B pass C make D take
4 A education B licence C study D degree
5 A higher B continuous C undergraduate D graduate
6 A strict B up-to-date C better D bright
7 A make B pass C skip D get
8 A revise B resit C do D skip
9 A assessment B school C university D education
10 A pay B attend C apply D resit
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2 Read the sentences and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
1 Employees work harder when they feel valued _______________ the company they work for.
2 Have you ever _______________ part in a school play?
3 How long _______________ she been studying at university?
4 I’ve been waiting for this letter _______________ days!
5 Can you play _______________ piano or any other musical instrument?
6 I’m a teacher. I very much enjoy _______________ with children.
7 There never seems to be _______________ time to relax these days.
8 We haven’t been to _______________ USA since the summer.
9 It will be a _______________ weeks before we get our results – at least three, they say.
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3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.
1 She usually does her homework when she gets home.

AT
She tends ______________________________ home.
2 There is almost nothing to watch on television tonight.
HARDLY
There ______________________________ to watch on television tonight.
3 Tom started to play rugby when he was a teenager.
PLAYING
Tom ______________________________ he was a teenager.
4 He says he can attend an interview at any time.
AVAILABLE
He says he ______________________________ an interview at any time.
5 Mary resigned last week.
RESIGNATION
Mary handed ______________________________ last week.
6 My English teacher has a lot of passion for the subject.
VERY
My English teacher ______________________________ the subject.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
1 They weren’t _____ off by the terrible weather and continued with the race.
A made B stuck C put D got
2 He’s _____ a shy person and rarely speaks in public.

A fairly B rather C very D pretty
3 It’s incredible that the plague wiped _____ nearly half of London’s population.
A by B out C over D off
4 The Petronas Towers in Malaysia are totally _____ in structure.

A unique B strange C rare D unusual
5 How important is it to _____ in local community projects?

A support B restore C protect D invest
6 The tiger is one of many animals in _____ of becoming extinct.

A terror B fright C danger D risk
7 Some people were surprised by the lack _____ running water and electricity.
A of B from C by D in
8 The moment we left the hotel, a _____ storm began.

A torrential B tropical C strong D hard
9 Heavy _____ of wind have been hitting the west coast.

A gales B gusts C hails D breezes
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1 It’s the _______________ aspects such as tenses that I find the hardest. GRAMMAR
2 Many of the city’s _______________ are now moving into the new development. INHABIT
3 A new online help site has been created to help _______________ of anxiety and stress. SUFFER
4 Who do you think is the most _______________ athlete in the world? IMPRESS
5 When learning grammar, remember there are always _______________ to the rule. EXCEPT
6 His latest piece of art has been _______________ created from recycled everyday objects.
IMAGINE
7 What are the main responsibilities of any _______________ ? GOVERN
8 Remember to use a range of linking _______________ when writing an essay. EXPRESS
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3 Read the sentences and choose the correct answers in italics.
1 We had better leave / to leave / leaving now. We don’t want to miss our train.
2 Any pupil caught talking during the exam was made stay / to stay / staying behind after class.
3 Only one person managed to get the answers very / fairly / completely correct.
4 We began to offer a daily special in the hope of / to / for attracting more customers.
5 I really wanted see / to see / seeing that film. What a shame it’s no longer showing at the cinema.
6 He couldn’t help notice / to notice / noticing the strange smell in the room.
7 I’ll never forget see / to see / seeing the look of surprise on her face when she opened her present.
8 I was amazed she had time to stop talk / to talk / talking to me with her busy schedule.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 Markus took to skiing like a _____ to water.

A fish B duck C boat D shark
2 Swimming is the best way to lose any weight you have _____ on in the winter.
A added B gained C taken D put
3 Can you imagine putting yourself _____ the pain of running a marathon?
A through B into C in D over
4 I have never played tennis on a grass _____ . Have you?

A pitch B court C field D ground
5 When they heard the football _____ , they went wild.

A grades B marks C results D figures
6 They _____ three–all the first time in their first match against each other.
A shared B equalled C drew D made
7 We decided to sign _____ for the trip to Ecuador and added our names to the list.
A up B on C over D in
8 Snowboarding started to _____ as a winter sport in the 1970s and 1980s but has become even more
popular since then.
A get out B take off C come out D go off
9 What do you think the most dangerous sport was in _____ times?
A old B aged C antique D ancient
10 When his father decided to retire, Jason took _____ the role of director.
A after B over C off D by
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1 The film _______________ already started when we arrived at the cinema.

2 What _______________ you doing at 3 p.m. last Saturday?
3 There’s _______________ space for a table in the kitchen – it’s too small.
4 There were very _______________ people at the event due to the bad weather.
5 We were really _______________ by the film. We had expected it to be brilliant.
6 Before he moved to Bristol, he had _______________ living in France.
7 She’s _______________ turning up late, which is very annoying at the best of times.
8 Have you got _______________ idea of how to get to the university from here?
9 They were driving to the airport _______________ they heard about the strike.
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the word given.
1 After an hour of waiting, he finally turned up.

BEEN
I ______________________________ an hour when he finally turned up.
2 Jo worked from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
STILL
Jo ______________________________ midnight.
3 They arrived and then, a bit later on, I went to the station.
TIME
They ______________________________ I got to the station.
4 He heard the news and phoned me immediately.
SOON
He phoned me ______________________________ heard the news.
5 I think this book is rather interesting.
QUITE
I think it’s ______________________________ book.
6 First she read the letter and then she replied to it.
HAD
She ______________________________ she replied to it.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 To _____ you the truth, I’m just not interested in that kind of music.
A speak B tell C say D give
2 Fortunately, he had _____ up all his files before his computer broke.
A stored B backed C kept D saved
3 After you log _____ to the system, you’ll be asked to create a password.
A off B out C over D on
4 He said he had no _____ of applying for the manager’s position advertised.

A reason B potential C intention D choice
5 Having access to running water and electricity is something many people _____ for granted these days.
A take B make C get D have
6 Although her foot hurt, she carried _____ running and succeeded in completing the race.
A by B over C on D in
7 We didn’t believe that they had cooked the meal _____ .

A by their own B on their own C by themself D on themselves
8 He’s the perfect person to _____ us on this project as he has lots of experience in these matters.
A equip B exist C include D assist
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1 Our course tutor explained the _______________ aims of the course on our first day. EDUCATE
2 Scientists are constantly making new_______________ about the universe. DISCOVER
3 We had no idea who the so-called _______________ were. CELEBRATE
4 His sudden _______________ surprised us all. APPEAR
5 Have you made any _______________ for the reception yet? ARRANGE
6 The museum displays a lot of _______________ exhibits to get visitors directly involved.
INTERACT
7 As there was _______________ evidence against them, they all went free. SUFFICIENT
8 Yesterday she learnt to swim and swam her first _______________ of the pool. WIDE
9 He apologised for _______________ reversing his car into mine. ACCIDENT
10 A weak economy has resulted in reduced _______________ for many. PROSPER
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the word given.
1 The concert will begin in a moment.

ABOUT
The concert ______________________________ .
2 It won’t help if you worry about your exam results.
POINT
There’s ______________________________ about your exam results.
3 He’s going to learn some French before he moves to Canada.
WILL
He ______________________________ some French by the time he moves to Canada.
4 She didn’t want anyone’s help mending the bike.
MEND
She wanted ______________________________ herself.
5 I had planned to go out but changed my mind because it started to rain.
GOING
I ______________________________ but then it started to rain.
6 Are you planning to get a taxi home?
BE
______________________________ a taxi home?
7 They had an argument weeks ago and now they don’t talk to one another.
EACH
They stopped ______________________________ weeks ago, when they had an argument.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 She has always been very ______________ and enjoys keeping up with the latest trends. FASHION
2 We were given some really good _______________ on restaurants to try out. RECOMMEND
3 It was a _______________ performance and got us through to the next round of the competition.
SATISFY
4 They’ve spent the last week in _______________ and are ready for the opening night. REHEARSE
5 From the disappointed expression on his face, he was clearly _______________ by their behaviour.
IMPRESS
6 Don’t _______________ his abilities – he’s a lot better than you think. ESTIMATE
7 It was her _______________ of character that enabled her to succeed against all odds. STRONG
8 Make sure you go to the main square and watch the _______________ – those guys are amazing!
PERFORM
9 The proposed plan was completely _______________ – it made no sense at all. LOGIC
10 Although they were _______________ , they had a lot of enthusiasm. EXPERIENCE
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1 That’s the person whom / which / who stole my bag!
2 Have you ever been back to the house where / that / who you grew up in?
3 Whose / Who / Which phone is this? Is it yours?
4 A lot of people had already arrived, neither / much / many of whom I’d worked with before.
5 He was tired for / of / at having a long commute to and from work each day.
6 She made no comments on / in / for the political situation in her country.
7 I was so touched when my parents said they were proud for / at / of me as they rarely give any praise.
8 He got used to playing / can’t get used to playing / used to play tennis professionally when he was in
his twenties. Now he’s a lawyer.
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1 His style of playing tends to _____ to those who enjoy more traditional jazz.
A delight B appeal C satisfy D interest
2 Do you think reggae is a more popular _____ than hip hop these days?
A mode B type C trend D genre
3 To succeed in the world of journalism, you have to be up-to-date with _____ affairs.
A modern B current C present D contemporary
4 Fortunately, we had managed to _____ tickets for the performance in advance.

A program B join C book D enrol
5 We were really _____ you. Where have you been?

A worried about B fussed over C concerned of D troubled in
6 Please stop _____ politics. We are here to have a fun night out!
A speaking B talking C saying D telling
7 I’m sorry for the delay _____ getting back to you.

A over B for C on D in
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 They were enjoying their holiday so much that they _____ staying an extra week.
A applied for B finished by C resulted in D ended up
2 You have to sign _____ for the skiing trip to Italy – it’s going to be fantastic!
A over B up C in D on
3 The waiter was incredibly friendly. I think we should leave him a generous _____ .
A reward B fee C bonus D tip
4 If you’re going for a job interview, you’ll have to _____ in your shirt! You can’t have it hanging it out
like that!
A tuck B pull C take D push
5 How often do you get the chance to dress _____ for a special occasion?
A on B up C in D over
6 I’ve seen a very elegant three-quarter _____ coat I’d like to buy but it’s rather expensive.
A sized B height C length D tall
7 He’s a successful businessman who’s had a dramatic _____ on the prosperity of the town.
A importance B benefit C influence D control
8 She always _____ ages getting ready to go out.
A uses B spends C wastes D makes
9 He is a real fashion _____ and always has to follow the latest trends.
A victim B mark C target D prey
10 How do you manage to remember all your lines by _____? You must have an incredible memory!
A mind B head C thought D heart
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1 I’m going to get a new passport as this one is no ______________ valid.
2 Business ______________ be good if you’re taking on new staff.
3 He had expected it to be cold at the time of year but in ______________ it was rather mild.
4 When I was a child, I was never allowed ______________ stay out late.
5 Many people ______________ reported to have complained to the council.
6 The new out-of-town shopping mall has taken a lot of business ______________ from the town centre.
7 She must ______________ had her hair cut – she looks completely different!
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the word given.
1 They wouldn’t let us on the flight without a boarding pass.

ALLOWED
We ______________________________ on the flight without a boarding pass.
2 You shouldn’t bring food or drink into the library.
SUPPOSED
You ______________________________ food or drink into the library.
3 It wasn’t necessary to wear formal clothing to the event.
HAVE
We ______________________________ formal clothing to the event.
4 I forgot I had to call them before I left home.
OUGHT
I ______________________________ them before I left home.
5 We stood the whole journey and didn’t notice the empty seats until we left the train.
NEED
When we left the train, we realised that we ______________________________ the whole journey.
6 The article says that the employment rate is declining.
SUPPOSED
The employment rate ______________________________ declining.
7 I’m sure they were delighted with the beautiful present you bought them.
MUST
They ______________________________ delighted with the beautiful present you bought them.
8 I’d love to meet up with you tomorrow but I’ve got to go to the dentist.
WISH
I ______________________________ with you tomorrow but I’ve got to go to the dentist.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 When the boss said that the company was going to close and we would all lose our jobs, it came as a
complete _____ to everyone.
A delight B appeal C shock D interest
2 He said it was out of the _____ for me to take a holiday during the forthcoming inspection.
A question B order C answer D subject
3 Who do you _____ better with: your mother or your father?
A get on B grow up C move in D talk at
4 She was completely taken by surprise when he suddenly got down on one knee and _____ to her.
A requested B appealed C invited D proposed
5 They _____ against going out for the day as the weather was appalling.
A chose B opted C decided D determined
6 He was _____ by the news that his brother had been arrested by the police.
A lost B stunned C anxious D knocked
7 They managed to _____ her to join them that weekend.
A agree B persuade C invite D suggest
8 I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to _____ your feelings.
A injure B break C bruise D hurt
9 They asked me whether I would prefer to _____ line dancing or salsa.
A make B play C do D dance
10 When he was given the chance to take _____ a musical instrument at school, he opted for the trombone.
A up B on C over D in
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1 He said he hoped he ______________ have time to visit us in the summer.
2 They congratulated her ______________ passing her final exams.
3 If I can get ______________ work early, I’ll meet you at the station.
4 They asked me ______________ to walk so fast.
5 The festival was called ______________ at the last minute because of flooding in the area.
6 On ______________ of the company, I’d like to thank you for all your hard work.
7 It took Emily a long time to get ______________ her and Henry splitting up.
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the word given.
1 She arrived late and said sorry to everyone.

APOLOGISED
She ______________________________ late.
2 ‘I’m paying for the meal and I’m not going to argue about it,’ he said.
INSISTED
He ______________________________ for the meal.
3 ‘Have you ever lived abroad?’ she asked me.

IF
She asked me ______________________________ abroad.
4 ‘Do you want to stay in or go out?’ I asked him.

WHETHER
I asked him ______________________________ stay in or go out.
5 ‘We may need to book our flights tomorrow,’ she said.

NEXT
She said we might need to book our flights ______________________________ .
6 ‘I got fired yesterday,’ he admitted.

BEFORE
He admitted that he had ______________________________ .
7 I can boil an egg but that’s about it when it comes to my cooking skills.
KNOW
I ______________________________ an egg but that’s about it when it comes to my cooking skills.
8 ‘Will you be able to join us for dinner?’ she asked us.

ABLE
She asked us ______________________________ to join them for dinner.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 We were very impressed ______________ the way she dealt with the reporter’s questions.
2 How far is ______________ from your home to the cinema?
3 Wow! That carpet must have ______________ a fortune! It looks really, really expensive!
4 How much do you to tend to spend ______________ food each month?
5 Unfortunately, my parents totally disapprove ______________ my choice of degree subjects.
6 He always ______________ a point of leaving a generous tip when waiting staff are chatty and helpful.
7 In her will, she left all her money ______________ an animal rescue centre.
8 If you get caught stealing from your employers, you shouldn’t be surprised when you get the
______________ !
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1 Their organisation supports ______________ people in the community. ABLE
2 A local company showed its ______________ by sending us a cheque to cover our set-up costs.
GENEROUS
3 No one had expected us to receive so many ______________ as a result of the news coverage.
DONATE
4 They had a meeting to discuss the most effective form of ______________ to use. PUBLIC
5 This experiment produces a lot of ______________ , so we need to keep the windows open. HOT
6 There were so many alternatives that I didn’t have a clue which one to _____________ . CHOICE
7 The engineers put forward their plans on how to best ______________ the bridge. STRONG
8 Most online shopping sites use cookies to track the ______________ of visitors to their online shops.
PREFER
9 My sports teacher recommended that I joined the regional ______________ team. ATHLETE
10 He was particularly ______________ and hated waiting for anything or anyone. PATIENCE
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1 If he won’t arrive / doesn’t arrive / isn’t arriving in the next ten minutes, I’m going home.
2 She says she will / should / might quit her job unless she receives a pay rise.
3 If you went out with him, you will enjoy / might enjoy / will have enjoyed yourself.
4 I wouldn’t eat / had eaten / will eat that if I were you. It doesn’t look very fresh.
5 If you hadn’t stayed out so late last night, you would have overslept / wouldn’t oversleep /
wouldn’t have overslept this morning.
6 If we were rich, we wouldn’t have thought / didn’t think / hadn’t have thought twice about buying
that car.
7 Everyone have / Everybody has / Every one of my neighbours have been very kind to me since I won
the lottery.
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 Unfortunately, there isn’t _______________ room for everyone, so we’ll have to make two trips.
2 She is _______________ a friendly person that you can’t help but like her.
3 How much? That’s far _______________ much for such a small painting!
4 It looks _______________ they’re not going to make it to the open evening.
5 Did Jamie tell you that he’s found a job _______________ a waiter?
6 In spite of _______________ out cheese and sweet food, he’s still not lost any weight.
7 She _______________ the determination to finish the race and ended up quitting after only an hour.
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1 He was on his way home when / while / as I saw him.
2 As / Because / Owing to the fact that it had been snowing heavily all night, the roads were blocked.
3 She can’t get a job no matter / even though / in spite of having done brilliantly at college.
4 Because of / Since / Due to he comes from New Zealand, he supports their national rugby team.
5 We generally go for a long walk at the weekend in order that / just as / so as to unwind and get some
fresh air.
6 She is regarded / believed / declared as being the most knowledgeable person on the subject.
7 The doctor advised him to wind / turn / cut down on the amount of food he ate.
8 I picked up / came out with / took on a bug that was going around work and was off sick for a week.
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1 We felt increasingly ______________ by the lack of news. FRUSTRATE
2 You can tell they have a very ______________ relationship by the way they look at each other.
MEAN
3 For some people, the thought of arriving late can lead to a great deal of ______________ .
ANXIOUS
4 Their dog has a very mild ______________ and never barks at anyone. TEMPER
5 Scientists are studying whether optimism is ______________ determined or not. GENETICS
6 People who eat nuts every day are said to have ______________ lives than those who don’t.
HEALTH
7 She’s always been very ______________ , so we had no worries about her living on her own.
DEPEND
8 You need to drink more water or you’ll become ______________ . HYDRATE
9 Are you ______________ to all types of shellfish or just prawns? ALLERGY
10 Whenever he felt ______________ , he would watch his favourite comedy show because it always
cheered him up. MISERY
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Name: ________ Class: __________

1 They have a great ______________ ; people often think they’re married. RELATE
2 He’s very _______________ and always has a clear idea of what he wants. DECISION
3 It is completely _______________ for you to drive home and then have to drive back here for
the party! LOGIC
4 Once they get _______________ for their design, they’ll be able to start building the prototype.
APPROVE
5 The newspaper apologised for _______________ covering the story. ACCURATE
6 It _______________ rains on the first day of the festival. VARIETY
7 One minute he was there on stage and the next he had magically _______________ . APPEAR
8 She was awarded an honorary degree in _______________ of her outstanding achievements in the
field of economics. RECOGNISE
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1 I’m not sure _______________ she has already left or not.
2 It crossed my _______________ that he knew an awful lot about the secret services.
3 He was so charming he could have most people _______________ out of his hand within minutes
of meeting him.
4 _______________ a doctor, she knew exactly how to treat the man’s wounds.
5 _______________ feeling incredibly nervous, he went on stage and introduced the next act.
6 _______________ trying to start the car, the key broke in the ignition and she was left with half a key
in her hand.
7 I wrote to them, _______________ questions about the facilities at the hotel.
8 Without _______________ , it was the most hilarious play I’d ever seen.
9 ______________ passed my theory test, I could now book my actual driving test.
10 The details for these clients _______________ updating as they have now moved to new premises.
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1 It goes _____ saying that he is the greatest entertainer of our time.

A with B without C on D for
2 The characters were well-played but the plot was rather _____ .
A convincing B appealing C predictable D original
3 He worried that the deadline for the article would not be ____ .
A hit B matched C met D answered
4 They refused to _____ our help even though it was clear they needed it.
A accept B admit C welcome D receive
5 Coming up with a _____ name that would attract the customers we were aiming our product at was
easier said than done.
A mark B label C brand D logo
6 The figures for the report _____ before Wednesday’s board meeting.
A are needing to be confirmed B need to confirm
C needs confirming D need to be confirmed
7 Working as a(n) _____ correspondent meant she had travelled widely but rarely stopped to see
the sights.
A external B foreign C cosmic D offshore
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Name: ________ Class: __________
First Expert Progress test 1 (Modules 1–2)

Grammar and vocabulary
the word given.
1 The only subject Tina doesn’t enjoy is drama.

APART
Tina enjoys all subjects ______________________________ drama.
2 She never remembered to pick me up from school.

ALWAYS
She ______________________________ to pick me up from school.
3 He has a few more essays to write than I do.

MANY
I don’t have ______________________________ to write as he does.
4 They are much better at basketball than me.

NEARLY
I’m ______________________________ them at basketball.
5 My dad finds driving at night more tiring these days.

IS
These days, my dad finds it ______________________________ at night.
6 Tom doesn’t run nearly as fast as Jim.

RUNNER
Jim is ______________________________ than Tom.
7 She started to enjoy reading when she was a young child.

HAS
She ______________________________ she was a young child.
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2 Read the text. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that
fits in the gap in the same line.
A rural childhood
As children, my brother and I were (1) _______________ running free in the countryside CONSTANT
near the village we lived in. In the (2) _______________ , we used to leave the house VACATE
early in the morning and spend (3) _______________ hours exploring the woods and END
fields nearby. We felt totally at home in the countryside and were (4) _______________ EXTREME
glad we had so much freedom; freedom it seems our city cousins didn’t have.
When we were playing, we never thought about the possible (5) _______________ we DANGEROUS
faced and would swing from tree to tree without a worry in the world. Perhaps this was
because in our village, children were (6) _______________ to play outside as this was EXPECT
what kids in the country did. I’m not saying our parents were never (7) ______________ CONCERN
about our safety. However, they were (8) _______________ with us going out on our COMFORT
own and playing with other children or simply exploring the natural habitat by ourselves.
In those days, it was (9) _______________ for all adults to keep an eye on what all the CUSTOM
village children were up to. So, if we misbehaved, we would still get told off – just not
by our parents. Of course, our parents always found out in the end and this
(10) _______________ us from behaving badly. After all, no one wants to be told off COURAGE
by an (11) _______________ parent. EMBARRASS
/11

The music began the moment the bride and her father started walking (1) _____ the aisle. The groom looked
excited and nervous at the same time. When it got to the part where the bride and groom (2) _____ rings, a
lot of us clapped and a few people cried with happiness. We all went outside for photos before going to the
reception. The (3) _____ where it took place was beautifully decorated with balloons and flowers. The
bride’s father was the first to stand up and (4) _____ a toast to the married couple. But the funniest part was
yet to come. The (5) _____ man, an old friend of the groom’s, was great at telling jokes and the speech he
(6) _____ was hilarious. It had us laughing for ages!
1 A across B down C along D in

2 A shift B transfer C award D exchange
3 A shelter B marquee C tent D registry
4 A propose B tell C speak D address
5 A greatest B chief C best D leading
6 A took B had C did D made
/6

Listening
4 ► 01 You will hear part of a radio interview with a student called Leanne Wilson, who is
talking about her first weeks at university. Listen and and complete the summary using words
you hear. Use two to four words to complete each gap.
The first year at university

When Leanne first arrived at university, she felt excited but also anxious as she (1) ___________________ .
While making course-mates is important, she advises new students to join a range of clubs and societies so
they can (2) ___________________ of people.
Looking back on her first weeks at university, she wishes she had gone out more. She now realises that
those first weeks are designed for new students to (3) ___________________ themselves. This helps them
to make friends and settle into their new surroundings.
For her, the decision to live at home or not is a personal one. As she wanted to be more independent, she felt
living in student accommodation was the (4) ___________________ for her to do.
As not every student will have time for a part-time job, she suggests reducing costs by sharing
(5) ___________________ , eating cheaply and going to charity shops. The holidays can then be used as an
opportunity to work and save money.
When it comes to taking notes in lectures, don’t worry about writing down everything said. Normally,
students have access to (6) ___________________ afterwards. The lectures are essentially a brief
overview of a particular aspect and should help students understand which areas they need to
(7) ___________________ .
Her final piece of advice is to become disciplined and to gain a balance between your studies and social life.
This is really important as it will stop you becoming (8) ___________________ when the work piles up.
/8

Reading
5 Read the article below. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?
1 Adam, Richard and Jon met through working in advertising. _____
2 They created a clear business plan before they started their business. _____
3 After receiving positive feedback from the public, they left their jobs. _____
4 They were fortunate in gaining an investor at the last minute. _____
5 Most surprisingly, no additives are used in their smoothies. _____
6 The three partners take a very traditional approach to running a business. _____
7 A lot of money was spent on advertising. _____
8 Looking after staff is the key to a successful business, according to the three partners. _____
/8
These men are Innocent!

Back in 1998, three 26-year-olds, Adam Balon, local shops to stock their product, which they
Richard Reed and Jon Wright, made up their minds delivered personally in their grass-covered minibus.
that it was time they either left their well-paid jobs in
Their airy office in London, affectionately known as
management consultancy and advertising and went
‘Fruit Towers’, is open plan, the ‘grass’ floors, table
into business together or stopped talking about it.
football games, beanbags and casually dressed trendy
What kind of business they wanted to set up they
young staff representing the fresh feeling Innocent is
weren’t quite sure but it was something they had been
trying to create. But alongside all this quirkiness is an
discussing ever since they were at university together.
impressive business. New recipes created in the high-
Deciding that the way forward was to make it easier
tech kitchen are tried out on the people in the
for busy people to be healthy, the trio bought some
surrounding office buildings, although new product
fruit and made smoothies, which they then tested on
ideas, however fashionable, are rejected if they go too
people at a small jazz festival in London. ‘We put up
far away from their main aim: making a natural,
a large sign asking, “Should we quit our jobs to make
healthy, great-tasting drink. Their confidence that a
these smoothies?” and put out one bin saying “Yes”
quality product will sell itself appears to have paid
and another saying “No”.’ The ‘Yes’ bin filled up
off; despite minimal advertising, Innocent currently
immediately with empty bottles and the next day they
sells more than two million smoothies per week.
resigned from their jobs.
Aside from the greenery, one of the first things you
However, launching Innocent smoothies did not
notice about Fruit Towers is how happy everyone
happen overnight. Experts in the food industry told
there seems to be. The three partners were convinced
them that their product was too expensive and without
that success relies on the well-being and happiness of
the use of additives, the drinks wouldn’t last long.
the people who work there, so as well as financial
Even more worryingly, the numerous banks they
incentives like company shares, healthcare and extra
approached were not too keen on financing them and
bonuses, the staff are motivated by snowboarding
it wasn’t until their savings were about to run out that
trips, scholarships to enable them to pursue outside
a wealthy businessman took a leap of faith and
interests and studies, and a wide choice of social and
invested in the business. Ignoring most of the advice
sporting activities. Innocent employees are positive,
they’d been given, Innocent then went on to create a
motivated and proud of where they work, which is
range of drinks made from 100 percent fresh fruit and
why the company has won numerous awards over the
nothing else. Careful production and high-tech
years, including Guardian Employer of the Year and
packaging gave the drinks the longest possible shelf
top place in the Sunday Times’ ‘Best small companies
life but they stuck to their beliefs by ‘not messing
to work for’ list.
about with them’ at all. The next step was to persuade

Writing
6 Read the informal letter and choose the correct answers in italics.
Hello Jo,
I (1) understand you wish to have / hear you’re looking for a pen friend. So am I! (2) Let me tell / I should
like to tell you a bit about myself and my family.
My name’s Marisa and (3) I live in / I’m an inhabitant of Cadiz, Spain. I used to work full-time as a primary
school teacher but last year I started my own business. I make cakes for birthdays and other special
occasions. (4) Right now / At this moment in time I teach part-time because of my business. In the future I
want to stop teaching completely and work entirely for myself.
I live at home with my parents, which is lovely. We’re very close and my mum’s cooking is wonderful.
(5) I’m lucky as / I feel fortunate that I don’t need to do much housework, so I have more time for my
business.
I have a younger sister, Emi, who is about to start university. She’s going to study philosophy. We get on
really well and (6) look pretty similar / have a similar appearance. We both enjoy sailing and share a love
for the sea.
How about you? What do you like doing? Do you ever get the chance to travel? It would be great to meet
up one day. Maybe (7) the possibility would arise for you to / you could visit Cadiz next summer?
(8) At the next opportunity / Next time I write, I’ll (9) send you a photo / forward you a photograph of me
and my family.
Well, that’s all for now.
(10) Best wishes / Yours sincerely,
Marisa
/10
TOTAL: /50

Name: ________ Class: __________

the word given.
1 I didn’t learn to drive until I was thirty-one.

STARTED
I ______________________________ I was thirty-one.
2 We had wanted to visit the museum for ages.

FORWARD
We had been ______________________________ the museum for ages.
3 I don’t think I invited Sean and Ellie to the party.

REMEMBER
I ______________________________ Sean and Ellie to the party.
4 The concert began and then he turned up.

TIME
The concert had ______________________________ he turned up.
5 When she went vegetarian, she no longer ate meat or fish.

STOPPED
She ______________________________ meat and fish when she became a vegetarian.
6 She lived in Tanzania, then she moved to Canada.

BEEN
She had ______________________________ she moved to Canada.
7 Virtually no one attended the reunion.

ANYONE
There ______________________________ at the reunion.
8 I managed to put my umbrella up and then it immediately stopped raining.

SOON
______________________________ my umbrella up, it stopped raining.
9 I wished I hadn’t given him my phone number.

REGRETTED
I ______________________________ him my phone number.

10 He simply doesn’t care how he looks.
PRIDE
He takes absolutely ______________________________ his appearance whatsoever.
11 She was supposed to arrive earlier but she didn’t – it was so typical of her.
ALWAYS
She was ______________________________ .
12 I’m bored of my job – I think it’s time to get a new one.

THINKING
I ______________________________ a new job.
13 The event was cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales.

FEW
As ______________________________ bought tickets, the event was cancelled.
14 ‘That coat’s mine!’ she exclaimed.

BELONGS
‘That coat ______________________________ !’ she exclaimed.
15 She doesn’t live very far from the main train station.
PRETTY
She lives ______________________________ to the main train station.
/15
We (1) had relaxed / had been relaxing / were relaxing by the water’s edge when we heard someone
shouting our names. We (2) were looking / looked / had been looking up and were really surprised. Our
cousin Sven (3) had waved / had been waving / was waving to us from a canoe that was heading our way.
We (4) had rushed / rushed / had been rushing to meet him. It turned out his mum had heard we were also
staying on the island, so he (5) had been looking / had looked / was looking for us for hours!
/5

1 As he was running for a charity which was _____ to his heart, he felt even more determined to
complete the race.
A warm B near C next D close
2 Living _____ had improved dramatically since their last visit to the village.
A situations B settings C conditions D circumstances
3 The group decided that the most effective way to ____ awareness of the issue was to get on television.
A lift B extend C raise D rise
4 These temples were built by the Aztecs and date _____ to the 1400s.
A before B back C ahead D up
5 On completing her fifth atlantic race, she decided to _____ herself a new challenge.
A set B make C fix D accept
/5
Listening
4 ► 02 You will hear part of an interview with Jay Carter, a writer who went to the Amazon
to research and write an article on tropical birds. Listen and choose the correct answer
(A, B or C).
1 Jay stayed longer in the Amazon because

A he became fascinated by monkeys.
B he came across a rare tropical bird.
C he fell in love with jaguars.
2 What did he say took a while to become accustomed to?

A the noise of the animals at night
B the lack of light
C the size of the insects
3 His first viewing of a jaguar left him breathless because

A he was terrified it was going to attack him.
B it was such an amazing creature he became emotional.
C it took him completely by surprise.
4 A male jaguar will usually have a territory of

A about 117 kilometres.
B about 170 kilometres.
C about 1,000 kilometres.

5 Of the all the unusual foods he tried when living in the forest, the one he least enjoyed eating was
A alligator.
B monkey’s brains.
C spider.
6 The people living in the Amazon

A hold jaguars in high regard.
B see jaguars as potential prey.
C consider jaguars to be a threat.
7 Recent deforestation has led to jaguars being

A seen as a source of food for cattle.
B bred in captivity.
C shot by landowners.
8 Which of the following is not mentioned as a threat to the jaguars’ survival?

A vicious attacks by farmers’ dogs
B the loss of their natural habitat
C armed landowners wanting to kill them
9 So as to promote the threats faced by jaguars, Jay now

A gives interviews on both radio and television.
B travels all over the place to give lectures on the subject.
C helps teachers and lectures understand how their students can become involved.
/9
Reading
5 Read the article on the next page. Choose the most suitable heading (A–H) for each paragraph
(1–6). There are two extra headings which you do not need to use.
A Swimming at both ends of the world
B Down to the basics
C We can all break barriers
D A thirst for cold firsts
E The origins of an ambition
F A unique survival technique
G Taking the first plunge
H Keeping plans close and personal
/6

In at the deep end
Lewis Pugh wants to conquer some of the most (4) ____
inhospitable, dangerous places in the world in his
‘The first dive in Antarctica was an unforgettable
own unique way – by swimming through them.
experience. You get a terrible headache and your
(1) ____ breathing speeds up until you can’t control it. Then
the skin gets terribly burned. After five or ten
Brought up on a diet of stories about Ernest
minutes, you start losing the feeling in your fingers
Shackleton, Captain Cook and Sir Edmund Hillary,
and toes,’ says Pugh, known as ‘the Polar Bear’
Lewis Pugh’s childhood dreams were filled with his
because of his ability to swim in temperatures which,
heroes’ ground-breaking expeditions to the Poles,
physiologically, should be impossible. Like the seals
Australia and Mount Everest. The son of a Royal
and polar bears that live in these freezing conditions,
Navy officer, Pugh was 17 before he learned to swim
Pugh has to insulate his body by putting on 15 kilos
but he took to it literally like a duck to water and
before a swim in order to up his fat levels. However,
from then on the future law student decided he would
it is his unique ability to raise his core body
combine his passion for adventure with his other
temperature by as much as two degrees in
love: swimming. Just one month after his first lesson,
anticipation of the water by the power of his mind
Pugh decided to do something normally reserved for
that has made him a medical phenomenon.
experienced athletes: the five-mile crossing from
Robben Island to Cape Town in water of 16 degrees (5) ____
Centigrade.
It is incredible enough that anyone would choose to
(2) ____ put themselves through the experiences he does,
especially as, to raise the game, he wears only
Twenty years ago, a large chunk of the world’s
swimming trunks, a cap and goggles. So what drives
waters had still not been swum, so Pugh decided that,
him? ‘Sometimes we set boundaries for ourselves in
at the same time as studying maritime law, he’d
life or, even worse, we allow others to do so. In many
spend as much time as he could going around the
cases, these boundaries are just in our mind and need
world to collect ‘firsts’. Some of these achievements
to be pushed away. If you get frightened of sharks
are impressive because of their distance, like the
and things like that, it will paralyse you. You have to
longest cold water swim (204 kilometres down
do maths problems or think about something else,
Norway’s longest fjord). Others would make anyone
otherwise you will fail.’ He insists that everyone,
tremble with fear: swimming round the southernmost
however ordinary, is capable of extraordinary things
tip of Africa in shark-infested waters. But for Pugh,
if you can do this.
each challenge has to be greater than the last.
(6) ____
(3) ____
Swimming down the Thames in London might seem
In August 2005 Pugh made worldwide headlines
a little tame in comparison, until you realise that this
when, ignoring the threat of polar bears, he broke the
was the full length of the river – 325 km in 21 days –
world record for the most northern swim, as he
in a heatwave. He used this as a publicity opportunity
plunged into the near-frozen waters of the Arctic near
for a concern very close to his heart: to educate
the North Pole and swam for a kilometre. Four
passers-by about ways of preventing global warming.
months later he went on to do the same for the most
He remains tight-lipped about future plans. ‘It may
southern part of the Antarctic. This time there were
be that I’ll quit the aquatic world for a change,’ he
icebergs around, the water was at freezing point and
told us. ‘But trust me: no matter what I do, it’ll be
it was snowing.
something that no one has ever seen before.’

Writing
6 Complete the article with the words and phrases in the box. There are more words and phrases
than you need.
after a while apparently as in every place but this time can you imagine how
further to the left have you ever thought how would you
it was the just imagine luckily naturally when
On reaching the beach

(1) ____________________ about hiking through we could afford. So, we had to make a choice: get
a jungle in tropical heat? I went on such a trek a a bus back to our hostel or find another way to get
few years ago and it was out of this world! to the beach.
Before setting out, we were simply a group of We decided to head back to the park entrance. So
travellers seeking access to a beach that was we found ourselves once more in the same
located on the coast of a national park to the south position. Alas, there was still not a soul there
of where we stayed. Our guide book said it was an (7) ____________________ we spotted a path
amazing place, home to the most incredible running to the right of the entrance hut. I don’t
wildlife, so (2) ____________________ , we were remember how long we followed that path but I do
very excited! recall that the sun was hot and the undergrowth
increasingly resembled a jungle. We didn’t see a
After an hour on the bus, we arrived and walked to
soul for hours! (8) ____________________ , we
the main entrance. (3) ____________________
eventually came across a sign saying ‘Beach: 45
our disappointment on finding it unmanned! It was
minutes’ and so on we walked. Worryingly, after
getting pretty hot by this point, so we decided to
more than 90 minutes walking, we were still in the
get a drink at a nearby café and work out what to
jungle and no beach was in sight.
do next. (4) ____________________ we’d been,
(9) ____________________ , we spotted another
the people were incredibly friendly. They
sign. This said ‘Beach: 40 minutes’! Naturally, we
suggested we got a bus to the next village along
were a bit confused but we carried on walking.
the coast and hired a boat there.
(10) ____________________ relieved we were
(5) ___________________ , we could get a boat to
when, an hour later, the trees started to thin out and
take us directly to the beach we were trying to get
we heard the unmistakable sounds of the sea? I
to. It seemed the best option at the time, so off we
don’t remember exactly how tired I felt at this
headed. Unfortunately, (6) ___________________
point but I do remember the beach. It was just like
we eventually found a boatman willing to make the
paradise and well worth the walk!
trip, what he wanted us to pay was far more than
/10
TOTAL: /50
Name: ________ Class: __________

1 Read the text. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that
fits in the gap in the same line.
A greater understanding
New (1) _______________ are being made all the time in science and medicine, DISCOVER
(2) _______________ in the field of human biology and specifically, PARTICULAR
(3) _______________ . How features of human appearance as well as other GENE
(4) _______________ are passed on from one generation to the next is now better CHARACTER
understood. Previous assumptions are constantly being (5) _______________ and INTERPRET
fresh evidence is being (6) _______________ each and every day. COVER
The (7) _______________ of scientific and technological advances are far-reaching. IMPLICATE
Through learning which human features are (8) _______________ , scientists are DETERMINED
now able to study how our genes affect how we look, our behaviour and also analyse
the genetic links to our ancestors.
A greater (9) _______________ of the role of our genes in relation to health is UNDERSTAND
also very (10) _______________ . These days, tests can be undertaken to check on SIGNIFY
the (11) _______________ of certain genes which put an individual at greater risk EXIST
of, for example, having a heart attack or (12) _______________ cancer. Who DEVELOP
knows what else may be discovered in the years to come?
/12

I’m so excited about visiting my cousin. It (1) is being / will be / will have been the first time I’ve seen her
for three years and this time she (2) will be living / is going to live / will have been living in a different city.
She recently moved away from her parents’, (3) which / who / where live in Eisenstadt, and is now living
(4) on her own / by her own / on herself. She’s renting a small apartment in Vienna, (5) that / where / which
is one of my favourite capital cities. There is so much to see and do there that I know we (6) are being /
will be being / will be really busy. Just think: this time next week we could be (7) on the point of selecting /
about to selecting / on the verge to select our first delicious cake at Café Central!
/7
1 His latest exhibition is open to various _____ and is considered as rather thought-provoking.
A insights B conclusions C interpretations D understandings
2 Hundertwasser’s architectural designs were far more environmentally conscious than those of his
_____ .
A complements B contemporaries C correspondents D equivalents
3 It was completely _____ to carry out road repairs during the rush hour.
A inpractical B impractical C unpractical D dispractical
4 This article offers new _____ into understanding how stress affects human behaviour.
A awareness B conclusions C ideas D insights
5 Did you know that kiwi fruit are _____ with vitamin C?
A packed B stocked C crowded D occupied
6 She was so absorbed _____ her book that she didn’t notice me until I sat down beside her.
A for B on C in D into
7 The Finnish have come _____ an unusual way to de-stress. It’s called ‘mobile phone throwing’.
A into B up with C by D on with
/7

Listening
4 ► 03 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Listen and choose the correct
answer (A, B or C).
1 The speaker asks her friend to

A lend her a brochure for the ballet.
B call the booking office.
C check on when the performances are.
2 What is the speaker talking about?
A a film
B a book
C a play
3 Why is the speaker complaining?
A Because she’s not happy with her room.
B Because the hotel is fully booked.
C Because the bar is too noisy.
4 The two speakers
A agree that the film was a disappointment.
B both felt that the main actress was good.
C were surprised at how good the film was.
5 Why does the speaker want the CD?
A Because she bought it as a gift.
B Because she hasn’t played it yet.
C Because her son wants to borrow it.
6 The speaker’s main criticism of the exhibition is that
A there’s no order to how it’s organised.
B the amount of background information given is overwhelming.
C he found the scale of it to be exhausting.
7 What do the speakers say about the band’s new album?
A It has the same feel as their last one.
B It’s quite surprising and fresh.
C It resembles their first album in some ways.
8 The first speaker feels frustrated about
A the lack of film showing at his local cinema.
B the time it takes to book a seat online.
C the way older people’s needs are largely overlooked.
/8

Reading
5 Read the article on the next page. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?
1 Genetically, it is believed that all humans originate from less than 100 individuals. _____
2 It was once thought that blood was the means by which family characteristics were
passed on. _____
3 Research has shown that newborns are most fascinated with people’s eyes. _____
4 Throughout time, the human concept of beauty has continually changed. _____
5 According to Susan Greenfield, our brain’s capacity is not fixed as it is a living

organism which grows when cared for. _____
6 Steven Pinker considers that a human’s ability to competently use language to

communicate is completely spontaneous. _____
/6

Four classic science books
Oliver Mansell reviews four books, all of which are must-reads for people who want to learn more
about themselves.
A In the Blood: God, Genes and Destiny, by Steve C Brain Story, by Susan Greenfield
Jones When she was Director of the Royal Institution of
This is the book for anyone who wants to understand Science, Susan Greenfield’s main objective was to
the thinking behind theories of DNA. Did you know, encourage the greater public understanding of
for example, that whoever our parents may be, we scientific ideas. In this book, she introduces us to the
are all united by ‘the basic stuff of life’, which inside of our heads and shows the kind of enthusiasm
contains our genes? And did you know that most of about the brain that other writers reserve for fine art
the population of the world may have descended or football. The idea of ‘intelligence’ worries her,
from fewer than 100 people? Other discoveries like however, because this suggests that a person’s ‘brain
these are still being made almost every week, which power’ is pre-determined. She agrees with those who
is why genetics is at the forefront of 21st-century insist that the brain, which is capable of amazing
science. Before they’d heard of genes, people things, is constantly developing, and gets better and
believed that family traits were carried in the blood. better with age, providing you look after it. Although
Today we know that they were wrong. Issues like this book develops the ideas introduced in her
these are among those discussed in this thrilling book previous one, The Private Life of the Brain, it clearly
by Professor Jones. As with his earlier books on had television audiences in mind (there was a tie-in
other subjects, you will find it hard to put down. series on BBC 1) and as a consequence, it is rather
shorter on detail, focusing instead on one or two
B The Human Face, by Brian Bates with John interesting examples.
Cleese
This fascinating book collects together the findings D The Language Instinct, by Steven Pinker
of various scientific studies concerning the human Where does our feeling for language come from?
face. One of these has shown that 30 minutes after How do we learn to speak it so effortlessly? Why is it
birth, when our eyes can hardly focus, we gaze at so hard for adults to learn a foreign language?
faces rather than anything else. And it seems that we Cleverly structured, with many amusing anecdotes,
continue to be fascinated with them all through life. linguist Steven Pinker’s book examines why we use
There have been a number of psychological tests language and where this ability comes from. His
designed to investigate beauty but their conclusions personal belief is that language is as instinctive to us
only prove what the Ancient Greeks always knew: a as flying is to geese and that we use it to great effect
beautiful face is one with regular features. So maybe in order to communicate. He illustrates his theory
this is not the book to buy if you want new facts but with examples of language taken from various
it does provide some fascinating insights into how sources, including children’s conversations, pop
faces have developed over the years and whether one culture and politicians’ speeches. Pinker has packed
can judge a person by their appearance alone. his book full of original ideas; it does not make for
Although rather serious in places, the book is packed light reading but it will nonetheless appeal both to
with eye-catching photos, making it an ideal birthday specialists and anyone who finds language and
present even for the most reluctant student of human beings fascinating in the widest sense.
science.

Writing
6 Complete the review with the words and phrases in the box. There are more words and phrases
than you need.
as the show started both have you ever heard I must admit that judging from this
my only reservation on stage since they the only thing the set began with
what an incredible without doubt you really should
The incredible Muse

(1) ____________________ of Muse? It is one of Britain’s best rock bands and is made up of three school
friends. (2) ____________________ , they are one of the best bands to see live and even played at the
closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. You may remember them from that – they played
Survival, the official song of the Olympics.
(3) ____________________ , the band member you notice most is Matthew Bellamy, who is the lead
singer and also the lead guitarist. He’s got real stage presence and is an eccentric performer, which makes
seeing them perform live such a special event. (4) ____________________ voice he has too! He’s most
definitely one of the best singers of our time. (5) ____________________ Chris and Dominic, the other
two band members, are fantastic musicians too, and as all three members of the bands play a variety of
instruments, each song is different.
Anyway, I really must tell you about their last concert, which was held at the O2 Arena in London.
(6) ____________________ , Matthew went straight into Hysteria, which, as one of their best songs, really
got the fans going. The lighting, effects and set were stunning and you really had that feeling of being
completely swallowed up by the music and what was going on.
(7) ____________________ I wasn’t so happy about was the quality of the sound. It echoed a bit at times
and (8) ____________________ I had problems hearing all the lyrics but once the band was into its second
song, nobody really noticed or cared.
(9) ____________________ live concert, they will be the best live rock band for many years to come. So,
if you haven’t heard their music, (10) ____________________ buy some of their albums or try and catch
one of their shows. In my opinion, their best albums to-date are The Origin of Symmetry and Absolution.
But don’t take it from me. Find out for yourself!
/10
TOTAL: /50

Name: ________ Class: __________

the word given.
1 Those parking spaces are for residents only.
PERMITTED
Only residents ______________________________ in those spaces.
2 ‘Can you meet me after work?’ he asked me.
IF
He asked ______________________________ him after work.
3 When Lizzie lived at home, she had no choice but to help with the housework.
MADE
Lizzie ______________________________ with the housework when she lived at home.
4 It’s possible that he didn’t get our message.
MAY
He ______________________________ our message.
5 Yesterday Jeff was the best player and won the game.
ABLE
I ______________________________ beat Jeff yesterday.
6 ‘He stole my phone!’ she said.
OF
She ______________________________ her phone.
/6

2 Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
Somewhere different
Are you wondering where to go for your next holiday? Well, you (1) _______________ to think outside the
box and consider somewhere off the beaten track. I myself would strongly (2) _______________ the Faroe
Islands. If you know (3) _______________ about these picturesque islands, let me tell you more. They’re
located in the North Sea, about 300 miles above Scotland and between Iceland and Norway. Although they
have their own government and flag, they are considered as part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Their main
livelihood is fishing, which explains the delicious seafood on offer everywhere. I’ve (4) _______________
there a number of times now and can say with my hand on my heart that the people are the friendliest I’ve
ever met. What’s (5) _______________ , if, like me, you love nature, you’ll be in your element. So, if a
relaxing break somewhere different is what you (6) _______________ in mind, look no further!
/6
1 Don’t forget we ought to meet / had better meet / are supposed to be meeting Kate at 12.00.
2 You don’t need to / can’t / had better not wash the dishes. I have a dishwasher.
3 It may / couldn’t / must have been him you saw at the cinema. He was with me last night.
4 When I asked her why she hadn’t answered my call, she said she had had / had been having / must
have had lunch with her boss.
5 I will / can / might be able to take the day off. I’ll have to check and get back to you.
6 He told / refused / suggested me to go home.
/6

Listening
4 ► 04 You will hear a journalist called Simon talking about the psychology of hobbies. Listen
and complete the sentences using words you hear. Use two to four words to complete each gap.
The psychology of hobbies

1 Simon says that if you know what, for example, the man sat on the same train enjoys doing in his free
time, you can guess a lot of things about ___________________ .
2 Simon believes that the hobbies people choose can show us if they are ___________________ or
would rather be on their own.
3 Simon thinks that famous people often choose hobbies which give them a break from being
___________________ the rest of the time.
4 Simon suggests that actors may choose activities like board games because these games take their
___________________ acting and reduce their nerves while waiting around on set.
5 Simon remarks that the Dalai Lama is completely ___________________ when fixing things like cars
or clocks.
6 Simon reveals that rock star Bill Wyman loves searching for buried treasures with a metal detector
and is ____________________ archaeology.
7 Simon is particularly interested in finding out more about the hobbies of ___________________ .
8 Simon explains that a North Korean leader once ____________________ because he wanted her to
make films for him.
9 Simon says that the hobbies chosen by many leaders suggest they have ___________________ .
10 Simon has discovered that many people who you might otherwise consider as normal actually have
a(n) ___________________ .
/10

Reading
1 Although Sonya is diminutive in size, she is a very determined woman. _____
2 She has gained the nickname ‘the Black Widow’ because she is able to
eat quicker than her much larger male competitors. _____
3 Sonya has always known of her competitive nature. _____
4 The first record she broke was at the World Hot Dog Eating
Championship. _____
5 The author enjoyed being a spectator at competitions such as the one

where competitors ate crab cakes. _____
6 Sonya’s way of managing her weight when not competing is to eat

only once a day. _____
7 Whilst Sonya does a lot of exercise to burn calories, this cannot be

said for most of her competitors. _____
8 Research shows that these eating competitions can seriously affect

competitors’ health. _____
9 According to the author, when you see the abundance of food at an

eating competition, it’s hard not to think about the people facing
starvation around the world. _____
10 Eating competitions originally began as a way to stop food being wasted. _____
11 The author found that most people he spoke to viewed competitive

eating positively. _____
12 Sonya admits that she is only into these competitions for the money. _____
/12

The craze for competitive eating
Crab cakes, hot dogs and chicken wings. We meet Sonya Thomas – the woman who has taken the male world
of competitive eating by storm – and watch her in action.
When you first see Sonya Thomas, you wonder her to keep very slim. The same cannot be said for the
whether she might be blown away by the breeze. Yet majority of contestants, who tend to be absolutely
she is a tough nut. Unlikely as it may seem, this tiny huge! And while it is true that there has been no
woman, who weighs no more than 46 kilos, is a conclusive evidence that competitive eating causes
top-ranked competitive eater, holding over 40 eating health problems, there have been instances in Japan of
records, including 162 chicken wings in 12 minutes people choking while speed-eating and ending up in
and 52 eggs in five minutes. Known as ‘the Black intensive care, which is why paramedics are always
Widow’ (after the female spider which destroys the on hand during competitions and why competitive
males of the species), she routinely humiliates hulking eating is no longer shown on television in that
men three times her size as she wolfs down her food, country.
leaving them watching her in bewilderment, unable
to keep up. Watching these competitions, you don’t have to be
unduly sensitive to find yourself thinking that the
There’s something about being paid to eat large amount of food consumed here would represent the
quantities of (usually fast) food in a short time period difference between life and death for a substantial
that speaks volumes about consumerist values in number of people in the world’s poorest countries. I
21st-century western society. And yet Sonya was born discovered that this so-called sport dates back
and raised in South Korea. After emigrating to the decades, to events held at country fairs, where the
US, she took a job at Burger King but it wasn’t until idea was simply to dispose of left-over food.
she saw the World Hot Dog Eating Championship on However, unlike Japan, which has been a stronghold
television that she finally found a channel for the of the competition since the 1990s, it has only taken
competitiveness that had always been part of her off in a big way in the US fairly recently. The US
nature. Sonya signed up for the competition holds around 150 eating events a year and there are
straightaway and ended up breaking the record for the those who are convinced that it will get bigger, even
fastest-eating female. becoming part of the Olympics. The majority of
people that I spoke to, though, regarded it as a sign of
In the competition I saw, she was trying to break her the decay of society and an example of stupidity
own record for eating 40 highly calorific crab cakes in rather than sport.
12 minutes and I wondered how anyone, let alone a
slightly built woman, can put away that many in one Despite that, Sonya still hopes that one day in the
sitting. The competition is, without question, the most future she will be thought of in the same way as an
disgusting thing I have ever seen and I heard someone international sports star. She also tells me –
in the crowd mutter, ‘What the hell are these people completely straight-faced – that she studies video
doing to themselves?’ It’s a good question. At that footage of her rivals’ performances for clues to
competition, Sonia would consume around 11,000 improve her technique, and claims that even if there
calories in her quest for the $1,500 first prize, and put were no money involved, she would still compete,
on around four and a half kilos in the process. But both for the sheer joy of winning and the opportunity
despite this, her policy of undereating – only one meal to become a celebrity.
every day – and regular running or walking enables

Writing
6 Complete the essay with the words and phrases in the box.
another major advantage however, in my view in my opinion last but not least on the other hand
one of the main advantages some people believe then there are to sum up what’s more
The pros and cons of using computers

Nowadays many people are accustomed to using computers in their daily lives. Whilst there are advantages
to their use, some people argue that computers have a negative impact on both human behaviour and health.
(1) ____________________ of using a computer is that through the internet, it can be an efficient means of
communicating worldwide and offers people a choice of formats with which to send messages or
information at any time of day. (2) ____________________ , computers and the memory devices which we
can connect to them allow us to store huge amounts of data and consequently save us an enormous amount
of space. (3) ____________________ is that people can obtain information on any subject through surfing
the internet and can also spread information to others.
(4) ____________________ , as people increasingly opt for computer-based communication mediums such
as email or social networks, less and less time is spent interacting face-to-face. (5) ____________________
that this is changing our society and our behaviour towards others. The virtual world is becoming more
important than our actual community. (6) ____________________ the health risks to consider: sitting in
front of a computer for hours on end can lead to eye strain, headaches, backache and other such problems.
(7) ____________________ , keeping up with the latest technology is an expensive pastime, as too is paying
for the electricity needed to fuel computer usage.
(8) ____________________ , there are strong arguments both for and against computer usage.
(9) ____________________ , computers are very useful tools and can make our lives easier and our working
practices more efficient. (10) ____________________ , people do need to ensure that they make time for
non-computer-orientated activities and also for speaking to people in the real world. It is also very important
to take regular breaks when using a computer so as to reduce the associated health risks.
/10
TOTAL: /50

Name: ________ Class: __________

the word given.
1 She asked if she could borrow my car the next day.

MIND
‘______________________________ I borrowed your car tomorrow?’ she asked.
2 During the meeting, the management committee agreed to make improvements to the facility.
IT
During the meeting, _____________________________ improvements will be made to the facility.
3 Her car was being repaired but I didn’t know that, so I didn’t offer her a lift.
OFFERED
If I had known her car was being repaired, I ______________________________ her a lift.
4 We understand that the stolen jewellery has been recovered.

UNDERSTOOD
The stolen jewellery ______________________________ recovered.
5 He didn’t do very well at university and now he regrets it.

WISHES
He ______________________________ at university.
6 My mum said she would unplug the television if I didn’t turn it down.
IF
‘ ______________________________ the television down, I’ll unplug it,’ my mum threatened.
7 A new police initiative has been introduced to stop older people becoming victims of petty crime.
PREVENTING
A new police initiative is aimed _____________________________ becoming victims of petty crime.
8 Tom Jones sang this song with Shirley Bassey.

WAS
This song ______________________________ Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey.
9 Provided you arrive at mine before 7 a.m., I’ll take you with me.
LONG
I’ll take you with me ______________________________ at mine before 7 a.m.

10 I don’t like the weather – it’s not very sunny.
WISH
I ______________________________ sunnier.
11 My assistant will take you there.

BE
You ______________________________ my assistant.
12 She made him apologise for the damage he had caused.

MADE
He ______________________________ for the damage he had caused.
13 Very few people seem to be concerned about the weather warnings.

HARDLY
______________________________ to be concerned about the weather warnings.
14 I want to visit you next year but I probably won’t be able to.
COULD
I ______________________________ you next year.
/14
1 When told she wasn’t pulling her weight, she angrily exclaimed that she did her _____ share of
the work.
A right B fair C just D equal
2 If you were to _____ the sack, what would you do: go travelling or look for another job?
A have B receive C make D get
3 How much are you willing to _____ in our company?

A lend B deposit C invest D bid
4 What were you thinking _____ ? Now it’s not going to be a surprise, is it?
A on B for C of D from
5 It’s no good complaining _____ things if you’re not going to take any action.
A on B of C for D about
6 Stop staring _____ them. You’re being far too obvious and it’s really not good manners.
A at B by C on D for
/6

1 He was ______________ to give me further information and put the phone down on me. WILL
2 After the accident, her life changed ______________ . DRAMA
3 A ______________ number of residents complained about the proposed rent increase. SIGNIFY
4 It’s completely ______________ ! There’s absolutely no way I’m getting involved! THINK
5 He was charged with the ______________ of an unlicensed weapon. POSSESS
/5
Listening
4 ► 05 You will hear eight extracts in which people are talking in different situations. Listen and
choose from the list (A–H) what the main focus of each extract (1–8) is.
1 _____ A an exchanging for an unwanted item

2 _____ B a complaint being made
3 _____ C a new business trend
4 _____ D someone considering doing a course
5 _____ E the potential problems of home delivery
6 _____ F a board game for all ages
7 _____ G finding out how to get somewhere
8 _____ H someone trying to make arrangements
/8
Reading
5 Read the article on the next page. Choose the most suitable heading (A–G) for each paragraph
(1–5). There are two extra headings which you do not need to use.
A Chilling out with the hot and tacky

B Open your eyes to the world
C Charging up my spirit of adventure
D Holidays at home
E A great time in fantasy land
F Larger than life legends
G A never-ending fairground ride
/5

Welcome to the USA
Television comedian and writer Dom Joly explains why he’s happiest across the water.
(1) ____ world. Nothing quite beats sitting on the terrace of
the Tides hotel, watching the beautiful people glide
It was the summer of 1987 and I’d taken a train
by. One breakfast, I was joined by the rapper Ja
from Toronto to New York. I’d just left school and
Rule and his pet lion: only in Miami, only in the
this was my first big solo adventure. I was almost
USA.
dizzy with excitement as the train slowly pulled
into Grand Central station, very early on a clear- (4) ____
skied New York morning. I can still remember
People warned me about Los Angeles. ‘Nobody
hesitantly pulling my little black suitcase through
walks anywhere, it’s not a real city, it’s all so
the breathtaking central hall of the station; it was
fake.’ Once again, they were right. It is those
like stepping onto the set of a thousand familiar
things, and you need to embrace them
movies. There was something unique about the
wholeheartedly to enjoy the place. My first time in
place – an energy that you could almost touch. All
LA, I was there for meetings with a film company
around me, New Yorkers rushed from destination
and they really pushed the boat out. A stretch
to destination as though their lives depended on it.
limousine whisked me in air-conditioned
I remember feeling out of place, as if I wasn’t
splendour to a famous hotel where Johnny Depp
really there, that I was floating high above the city.
was having a drink in the garden. It really was a
(2) ____ fairytale. Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu – such
familiar places to me through a thousand and one
I drifted out of the station into the metropolis that
films and TV shows. Every sharp-suited executive
is New York. It was a world of huge shadows – the
at every meeting promised me the earth was mine.
sun blanked out by the sheer enormousness of the
It was a merry-go-round of broad smiles and green
Manhattan skyline. I rode the Staten Island ferry
lights. Of course, nothing came of any of this but I
boat, conquered the Empire State building, roller-
was living the cliché – the American dream.
skated in Central Park. It was like meeting one of
your childhood heroes and finding out that not (5) ____
only did they not disappoint but they were far, far
One of the most common insults thrown at
cooler than you’d ever dared hoped. From that
Americans of late is that they are insular,
moment on, I’ve been obsessed but to begin with,
disconnected from the world, with apparently only
I, like most visitors, only really flirted with the
20 percent of the population in possession of a
USA – just visiting the cosmopolitan cities around
passport. To us this seems unthinkable. When you
her edges.
travel in the States, it all makes sense. There’s not
(3) ____ that European need to travel ‘abroad’ when it’ll
take you a lifetime to discover your own country.
I first went to Miami by chance. I had to film there
To me, the USA is like a candy store and I’m the
and I wasn’t really looking forward to it. To me,
sweet-toothed kid waiting at the door, eager to
Florida was all about tasteless neon lights and
sample new treats. I want to go to Hawaii and
hideous theme parks. In a way, I was right. That’s
learn to surf, go to Texas and become a cowboy
part of its appeal. This is, after all, the only city in
and then there’s ... . I’ve been there more times
the world where a yellow Ferrari makes sense. The
than to any other country and I’ve only scratched
gorgeous combination of fabulous climate, art-
the surface. Every time I look out of a window,
deco architecture and Cuban–Hispanic influence
outside is the USA.
instantly made it one of my favourite cities in the

Writing
6 Read the article and choose the correct answers in italics.
Off around the world

(1) For / To / With my mind, winning a round-the-world ticket would be the most incredible prize I could
ever win. (2) The view / way / thing I see it is that you’d only get this kind of opportunity to travel once in a
lifetime and (3) because of / despite / whereas this, it surely would be the ultimate adventure.
I’ve always (4) wanted / hoped / managed I’d travel more but once you start working, the dream of
travelling the world becomes, it seems, harder to obtain. So, the first thing I would do if I were to win
(5) so / such / such an amazing prize would be to quit my job. (6) First / Next / After, I’d ask my best friend
if she’d like to go on this adventure with me and (7) after / after that / next to, I’d make a list of the places
I’d most like to visit and compare it with her list. (8) At last / Finally / After all, we’d decide which places
are ‘favourites’ and those which are ‘maybes’ and start planning our route.
(9) Absolutely / Therefore / Of course, we’d have to decide which destinations we’d want to fly to and then
which modes of transport we might take elsewhere. Or maybe not – maybe, (10) apart from / because of /
despite choosing the airports to go to, we’d decide to be more spontaneous and simply see where we’d end
up. (11) After all / After that / Afterwards, life itself is an adventure and when you travel, you never know
who you’ll meet next and what opportunity will present themselves. (12) Despite / Because of / In addition to
this, I might actually just suggest that my friend and I simply book our first flight and keep the others open.
/12
TOTAL: /50

Name: ________ Class: __________

the word given.
1 We set off to meet her as we didn’t know her flight had been cancelled.
KNOWING
______________________________ her flight had been cancelled, we set off to meet her.
2 It looks like it’s going to rain – just look at those black clouds heading our way.
IF
It looks ______________________________ to rain – just look at those black clouds heading our way.
3 Someone has to take the dog out for a walk twice a day.
BE
The dog ______________________________ out for a walk twice a day.
4 She got high marks in her finals but didn’t get a place at the university she most wanted to go to.
SPITE
She didn’t get a place at the university she most wanted to go to ______________________________
high marks in her finals.
5 Having had my first driving lesson, I can’t wait to have my next one!
THAT
______________________________ my first driving lesson, I can’t wait to have my next one!
/5
1 We were _____________ with the level of service and complained to the manager. SATISFY
2 What would you say are your most prized _____________ in the world? POSSESS
3 He was praised for his _____________ to motivate difficult students. ABLE
4 Her _____________ was obvious as she sat tapping her fingernails on the table. PATIENT
5 The acting was fantastic although the storyline was rather _____________ . PREDICT
6 Their appearance at the airport was completely _____________ and left me speechless. EXPECT
7 In these uncertain times it helps to understand how to manage financial _____________ . SECURE
8 Her news was so _____________ that she spent ages convincing us she wasn’t joking. BELIEVE
/8

A longer break
All the flights were cancelled (1) ______________ to the fact that it had been snowing so heavily
overnight. This kind of situation could have resulted (2) ______________ considerable disappointment had
we been going on holiday. (3) ______________ , in this instance we were actually rather pleased by the
delay, as strictly (4) ______________ , it merely extended a holiday we were really enjoying – even
(5) ______________ , of course, we did need to keep checking on updates.
/5
Listening
4 ► 06 Listen to a nutritionist called Penny Flack talking about the effects of health and diet in
some countries around the world. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?
Eating for health

1 A quarter of Europeans and Americans are now said to be obese. _____
2 American politicians have been discussing how to tackle the causes and
consequences of obesity. _____
3 Penny believes advertisements encourage adults to eat unhealthily. _____
4 Penny finds it incredible that less is spent on school meals than prison meals. _____
5 The World Health Organization has issued guidelines to control low-fat products
in supermarkets. _____
6 High-fat cheese and meat is causing the French to become obese. _____
7 If your dinner is heavier than your lunch, you are far more likely to gain weight. _____
8 Heart disease is becoming more common in Japan and Greenland. _____
9 The fat originating from fish benefits our psychological well-being as well as our
physical health. _____
10 Scientists have discovered that a number of spices used in Indian cooking can
improve brain health. _____
/10

Reading
5 Read the article on the next page. Match the sentence beginnings (1–10) with the sentence
endings (A–J), based on information given in the text.
1 Dickie stopped any possibility of conversation _____
2 Tom was wondering when might be the best time _____
3 An intense mix of emotions built up in Tom _____
4 On more than one occasion _____
5 Since being rejected _____
6 It would work out perfectly if _____
7 Taking over Dickie’s persona _____
8 The hardest part would be _____
9 Tom gained satisfaction from _____
10 By pretending to pass out, _____
A would allow Tom to receive regular funding from his father.
B Tom has considered murdering Dickie.
C Dickie’s death could look like an accident.
D by pretending to be asleep.
E Tom managed to avoid Dickie seeing his weird facial expression.
F to steal Dickie’s ring.
G any attention or concern Dickie grudgingly showed him.
H and made it difficult for him to breath.
I to kill Dickie without endangering his own life.
J Tom no longer harboured any feelings of guilt.
/10

The Talented Mr Ripley
Dickie said absolutely nothing on the train. Under a pretence of being sleepy, he folded his
arms and closed his eyes. Tom sat opposite him, staring at his bony, arrogant, handsome face,
at his hands with the green ring and the gold signet ring. It crossed Tom’s mind to steal the
green ring when he left. It would be easy: Dickie took it off when he swam. Sometimes he
took it off even when he showered at the house. He would do it the very last day, Tom
thought. Tom stared at Dickie’s closed eyelids. A crazy emotion of hate, of affection, of
impatience and frustration was swelling in him, hampering his breathing.
He wanted to kill Dickie. It was not the first time he had thought of it. Before, once, twice or
three times, it had been an impulse caused by anger or disappointment, an impulse that
vanished immediately and left him with a feeling of shame. Now he thought about it for an
entire minute, two minutes, because he was leaving Dickie anyway and what was there to be
ashamed of any more? He had failed Dickie in every way. He hated Dickie because however
he looked at what had happened, his failing had not been his own fault, not due to anything
he had done, but due to Dickie’s rudeness! He had offered Dickie friendship, companionship
and respect, everything he had to offer, and Dickie had replied with ingratitude and now
hostility. Dickie was just shoving him out in the cold.
If he killed him on this trip, Tom thought, he could simply say that some accident had
happened. He could – he had just thought of something brilliant: he could become Dickie
Greenleaf himself. He could do everything that Dickie did. He could go back to Mongibello
first and collect Dickie’s things, tell Marge any story, then set up an apartment in Rome or
Paris, receive Dickie’s cheque every month and forge Dickie’s signature on it. He could step
right into Dickie’s shoes. He could have Mr Greenleaf Senior eating out of his hand.
The danger of it, even the inevitable temporariness of it, which he vaguely realised, only
made him more enthusiastic. He began to think of how. The water. But Dickie was such a
good swimmer. The cliffs. It would be easy to push Dickie off some cliff when they took a
walk but he imagined Dickie grabbing at him and pulling him off with him and he tensed in
his seat until his thighs ached and his nails cut red into his thumbs. He would have to get the
other ring off, too. He would have to tint his hair a little lighter. But he wouldn’t live in a
place, of course, where anybody who knew Dickie lived. He had only to look enough like
Dickie to be able to use his passport. Well, he did, if he –
Dickie opened his eyes, looking right at him, and Tom relaxed, slumped into the corner with
his head back and his eyes shut, as quickly as if he had passed out. ‘Tom, are you OK?’
Dickie asked, shaking Tom’s knee. ‘OK,’ Tom said, smiling a little. He saw Dickie sit back,
with an air of irritation, and Tom knew why; because Dickie had hated giving him even that
much attention. Tom smiled to himself, amused at his own quick reflex in pretending to
collapse, because that had been the only way to keep Dickie from seeing what must have
been a very strange expression on his face.

Writing
6 Complete the article with the words and phrases in the box. There are more words and phrases
than you need.
as far as I’m concerned I also loved I found I strongly recommend

in the end indeed it’s full of not surprisingly the best thing about
the old city of Cadiz there was also to be honest when
What a place! I recently spent a week in the old city of Cadiz in the south of Spain and
(1) ____________________ , it was the best holiday I’ve ever had!
(2) ____________________ the old city is that it’s very compact and (3) ____________________ small
and winding cobbled streets. (4) ____________________ the main tourist sites easily and sometimes they
would magically appear at the end of one of the myriad of Havana-like streets. I discovered so many
galleries and monuments as I wandered around the tight-knit collection of colourful balconied houses!
(5) ____________________ , the sun shone constantly and the water that lapped against the city’s outer
walls sparkled enticingly.
(6) ____________________ the old city because it was relaxing and full of charm. The people were
incredibly friendly and there was a warmth to the place that was quite unique. (7) ____________________ ,
finding places to relax was easy. There were numerous cafés situated in beautiful squares where you could
sit and listen to a guitarist playing music of the area. (8) ____________________ a large sandy beach to the
east of the city, just next to the long stone walkway that took you out to explore San Sebastian’s Castle.
(9) ____________________ I became hungry, finding a café or restaurant offering a fine and inexpensive
selection of delicious local dishes was simple. (10) ____________________ , I truly was spoiled for choice
when it came to food.
So, with all it has to offer, (11) ____________________ you visit the Old City of Cadiz.
(12) ____________________ , it’s the locals that give the place its wonderful atmosphere and they
certainly do make you feel very welcome.
/12
TOTAL: /50

Name: ________ Class: __________
First Expert Quick entry test

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
1 My sisters _____ horror films.

A are liking B like C aren’t liking D doesn’t like
2 What _____ ? Is it that CD you bought yesterday?

A do you listen B do you listen to C are you listening D are you listening to
3 This restaurant is _____ in town.

A easy the best B easy the better C easily the best D easily the better
4 I’ll have to _____ the time – I have to pick up Johan at seven.

A look an eye on B keep an eye on C see an eye on D get an eye on
5 _____ a motorbike?
A Did you ever ride B Did you ever ridden C Have you ever rode D Have you ever ridden
6 My laptop isn’t working, so _____Tom’s.
A I used to B I’ve used C I’ve been using D I’m used
7 I usually go to work by _____ bus.

A– Ba C an D the
8 He was told it was time he _____ on his own two feet and took responsibility for himself.
A stood B took C made D went
9 Although it was the summer, the sea water was _____ cold.
A incredibly B absolutely C totally D a bit of
10 Please remember _____ me when you get home.

A call B to call C for to call D calling
11 They agreed _____ the following day.

A meet B for to meet C to meet D meeting
12 They had a very _____ discussion on the political situation in their country.
A stormy B icy C strong D heated
13 _____ I was doing my homework, my dad was cooking dinner.

A When B As C As soon as D By the time
14 Fortunately, we didn’t have to buy _____ to begin with.

A much equipment B many equipments C an equipment D a few equipments

15 Don’t forget there _____ people joining us later, so we need a bigger table.
A is a few B are a few C is few D are few
16 The moment he turned professional, his sporting career really took _____ .
A up B to C on D off
17 Do you think Heather _____ the test tomorrow?

A shall pass B will pass C is passing D would be passing
18 Their train _____ by the time we arrive at the station.

A was to leave B will be leaving C may have left D is leaving
19 The topic of a pay rise came _____ unexpectedly during our conversation.
A across B over C up D in
20 Is that the restaurant _____ they cook your meal at the table?
A which B where C when D that
21 There were a lot of people at the reunion, many _____ I recognised instantly.
A of who B of those C of which D of whom
22 Would you like to be involved _____ our next theatrical production?

A on B in C into D for
23 We _____ so late in the evening – it’s a new custom for us.

A used to eat B are used to eating C didn’t use to eating D aren’t used to eating
24 Please _____ your mind and tell me what you think the real issue is.
A say B speak C talk D tell
25 Look, you really _____ pick me up – I can get a bus home.

A mustn’t B aren’t supposed to C don’t have to D had better not
26 You _____ park in these spaces without a permit.

A can’t B couldn’t C needn’t D don’t have to
27 You’re _____ luck! I have one pair of tickets left for tomorrow’s concert.
A on B of C in D out of
28 She _____ turn up soon or we’ll have to leave without her.

A ’d better B should C may D needn’t
29 My aunt always wears _____ blouses.

A beautiful Italian patterned silk B beautiful patterned Italian silk
C Italian patterned silk beautiful D Italian beautiful silk patterned

30 They accused him _____ in the final exam.
A to cheat B for to cheat C of cheating D for cheating
31 She offered _____ me from the airport.

A collecting B collect C to collect D for to collect
32 He succeeded _____ his driving test on his last attempt.

A in passing B to pass C passing D for passing
33 How long have you been _____ yoga?

A making B doing C playing D going
34 If I had known you were in the country, I _____ to meet up with you.
A had arranged B will have arranged C would arrange D would have arranged
35 I’ll buy the tickets tomorrow if I _____ time.

A have B am having C will have D would have
36 He won’t come _____ he is repeatedly asked.

A whether B as long as C only if D even if
37 A number of people _____ on my new hairstyle.

A has commented B have commented C is commenting D has been commenting
38 Who did you _____ ?

A borrow the money from B lend the money from
C borrow the money of D lend the money of
39 In order to create more jobs in the coming year, businesses _____ offered tax relief.
A have B were being C may be being D are being
40 If only we _____ the house an hour earlier!

A left B leave C had left D would leave
41 She seemed resigned _____ the fact that she wouldn’t be able to go to university.
A from B to C for D by
42 Sorry, Madam, but you can only take _____ one item of hand luggage on this flight.
A on B in C to D off
43 _____ it was late, I decided to take a taxi.

A Because of B Despite C As D Whereas
44 It looks _____ it’s going to start raining in a minute.

A if B as if C as D as like

45 _____ they were tired, they still came to the party.
A However B Although C In case D In spite of
46 Every winter he comes _____ a really bad cold.

A down to B down with C out with D out for
47 _____ to cross the icy street, she slipped and fell.

A Trying B Despite trying C Although trying D In trying
48 _____ a driver’s licence, I knew how to drive the vehicle.

A After having B On having C Having D Having done
49 I can take your car to the garage in the morning but it’ll _____ later on.
A need collected B need to be collected C need to collect D need to collecting
50 To everyone’s _____ , he picked up the guitar and started playing it like a professional.
A amaze B amazed C amazing D amazement
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Name: ________ Class: __________
First Expert Full entry test

1 My sisters _____ horror films.

A are liking B like C aren’t liking D doesn’t like
2 What _____ ? Is it that CD you bought yesterday?

A do you listen B do you listen to C are you listening D are you listening to
3 This restaurant is _____ in town.

A easy the best B easy the better C easily the best D easily the better
4 I’ll have to _____ the time – I have to pick up Johan at seven.

A look an eye on B keep an eye on C see an eye on D get an eye on
5 _____ a motorbike?
A Did you ever ride B Did you ever ridden C Have you ever rode D Have you ever ridden
6 My laptop isn’t working, so _____Tom’s.
A I used to B I’ve used C I’ve been using D I’m used
7 I usually go to work by _____ bus.

A– Ba C an D the
8 He was told it was time he _____ on his own two feet and took responsibility for himself.
A stood B took C made D went
9 Although it was the summer, the sea water was _____ cold.
A incredibly B absolutely C totally D a bit of
10 Please remember _____ me when you get home.

A call B to call C for to call D calling
11 They agreed _____ the following day.

A meet B for to meet C to meet D meeting
12 They had a very _____ discussion on the political situation in their country.
A stormy B icy C strong D heated
13 _____ I was doing my homework, my dad was cooking dinner.

A When B As C As soon as D By the time
14 Fortunately, we didn’t have to buy _____ to begin with.

A much equipment B many equipments C an equipment D a few equipments

15 Don’t forget there _____ people joining us later, so we need a bigger table.
A is a few B are a few C is few D are few
16 The moment he turned professional, his sporting career really took _____ .
A up B to C on D off
17 Do you think Heather _____ the test tomorrow?

A shall pass B will pass C is passing D would be passing
18 Their train _____ by the time we arrive at the station.

A was to leave B will be leaving C may have left D is leaving
19 The topic of a pay rise came _____ unexpectedly during our conversation.
A across B over C up D in
20 Is that the restaurant _____ they cook your meal at the table?
A which B where C when D that
21 There were a lot of people at the reunion, many _____ I recognised instantly.
A of who B of those C of which D of whom
22 Would you like to be involved _____ our next theatrical production?

A on B in C into D for
23 We _____ so late in the evening – it’s a new custom for us.

A used to eat B are used to eating C didn’t use to eating D aren’t used to eating
24 Please _____ your mind and tell me what you think the real issue is.
A say B speak C talk D tell
25 Look, you really _____ pick me up – I can get a bus home.

A mustn’t B aren’t supposed to C don’t have to D had better not
26 You _____ park in these spaces without a permit.

A can’t B couldn’t C needn’t D don’t have to
27 You’re _____ luck! I have one pair of tickets left for tomorrow’s concert.
A on B of C in D out of
28 She _____ turn up soon or we’ll have to leave without her.

A ’d better B should C may D needn’t
29 My aunt always wears _____ blouses.

A beautiful Italian patterned silk B beautiful patterned Italian silk
C Italian patterned silk beautiful D Italian beautiful silk patterned

30 They accused him _____ in the final exam.
A to cheat B for to cheat C of cheating D for cheating
31 She offered _____ me from the airport.

A collecting B collect C to collect D for to collect
32 He succeeded _____ his driving test on his last attempt.

A in passing B to pass C passing D for passing
33 How long have you been _____ yoga?

A making B doing C playing D going
34 If I had known you were in the country, I _____ to meet up with you.
A had arranged B will have arranged C would arrange D would have arranged
35 I’ll buy the tickets tomorrow if I _____ time.

A have B am having C will have D would have
36 He won’t come _____ he is repeatedly asked.

A whether B as long as C only if D even if
37 A number of people _____ on my new hairstyle.

A has commented B have commented C is commenting D has been commenting
38 Who did you _____ ?

A borrow the money from B lend the money from
C borrow the money of D lend the money of
39 In order to create more jobs in the coming year, businesses _____ offered tax relief.
A have B were being C may be being D are being
40 If only we _____ the house an hour earlier!

A left B leave C had left D would leave
41 She seemed resigned _____ the fact that she wouldn’t be able to go to university.
A from B to C for D by
42 Sorry, Madam, but you can only take _____ one item of hand luggage on this flight.
A on B in C to D off
43 _____ it was late, I decided to take a taxi.

A Because of B Despite C As D Whereas
44 It looks _____ it’s going to start raining in a minute.

A if B as if C as D as like

45 _____ they were tired, they still came to the party.
A However B Although C In case D In spite of
46 Every winter he comes _____ a really bad cold.

A down to B down with C out with D out for
47 _____ to cross the icy street, she slipped and fell.

A Trying B Despite trying C Although trying D In trying
48 _____ a driver’s licence, I knew how to drive the vehicle.

A After having B On having C Having D Having done
49 I can take your car to the garage in the morning but it’ll _____ later on.
A need collected B need to be collected C need to collect D need to collecting
50 To everyone’s _____ , he picked up the guitar and started playing it like a professional.
A amaze B amazed C amazing D amazement
/50

1 All close friends and family were invited to the wedding _______________ . RECEIVE
2 In the first lesson we discussed the most _______________ events from our lives. MEMORY
3 They set a new world record for the longest _______________ broadcast on radio. CONTINUE
4 After _______________ attempts, he managed to complete the final level of the game. COUNT
5 Improvements in _______________ have reduced the spread of infection in the ward. CLEAN
6 Many people choose particular breeds of dogs because of their _______________ behaviour.
AFFECTION
7 The hotel was _____________ quiet for a summer weekend. WORRY
8 He said he was _____________ in becoming an archaeologist in the future. INTEREST
9 How do you know if you have made the right _____________ ? DECIDE
10 The school was very proud of their hockey team’s latest _____________ . ACHIEVE
11 Few people believe that the film was really based on _____________ . REAL
12 The film was so _____________ that a number of people got up and walked out. DREAD
13 He should have become a _____________ . He’s always making people laugh. COMEDY
14 Apparently, colourful _____________ sweaters are in fashion this winter. WOOL
15 He gave the _____________ that they had never met before. IMPRESS
16 If you ate more healthily, you’d feel more _____________ . ENERGY
17 What would you say your main _____________ are – is there anything you really hate? LIKE
18 They found the final stage of emigrating to be an incredibly _____________ experience. EMOTION
19 The article suggested that milk could _____________ our health. DANGER
20 Her comment seemed completely _____________ after such a sad event. TASTE
21 If you put your foot on the _____________ , the car will go faster. ACCELERATE
22 People tend to get _____________ before an exam or interview. ANXIETY
23 After speaking to my friends about my problem, I stopped feeling _____________ . MISERY
24 The politician’s explanation was _____________ and few people believed him. CONVINCE
25 Their __________ idea to help improve road safety won them awards. IMAGINE
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Mount Roraima
If you are (1) _____________ in reading about adventures, perhaps you (2) _____________ already read
Arthur Conan Doyle’s book The Lost World. It is based on a mysterious place in South America. In this
place, animals from our prehistory still exist and strange plants grow. Whilst many (3) ____________ the
creatures in the book are extinct in our modern world, the place (4) _____________ the adventure takes
place does exist. Conan Doyle based the story (5) _____________ accounts written by the first two
European explorers (6) _____________ climb a magical place called Mount Roraima. This mountain,
otherwise known as a table mountain or tepui, is the (7) ___________ of its type in the world, at 2,723 m.
To local communities, it is considered to be a place of mystery and legend.
Mount Roraima (8) _____________ located in the Conaima National Park in Venezuela and is positioned
at a natural border with Guyana and Brazil. (9) _____________ you want to visit it, you have to climb it
from the Venezuelan side – (10) _____________ is no other route. You will also (11) _____________ to
hire a guide as part of an organised six-day hike as you are (12) _____________ permitted to go there
(13) _____________ yourself. To be fair though, six days is not nearly (14) _____________ time. Not if
you really want to experience this magnificent mountain and (15) _____________ surroundings. During
the first few days, you will walk (16) _____________ woods and rivers, and over flatlands and hills. As
you walk, you will get used (17) _____________ seeing the impressive Mount Roraima in the distance and
to its left, Mount Kukenan. (18) _____________ the time you eventually reach Mount Roraima, it might
seem (19) _____________ if climbing its almost vertical slope is impossible. After reaching the top, you
will realise that though it was (20) _____________ fairly difficult climb, it was well worth the view. As
you look out from the top of this table mountain, all you will be (21) _____________ to see is the
incredibly beautiful savannah that surrounds it. When you explore (22) _____________ mountain top
itself, you will also see waterfalls, rivers of pink quartz crystals and even some natural jacuzzis among the
lunar-like landscape. You will also come (23) ___________ unusual plants and wildlife (24) ___________
are found nowhere else on earth. In short, you have visited (25) _____________ of the most incredible
places on earth.
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Name: ________ Class: __________
First Expert End-of-course test

Getting back to basics

In the technological age we now live in, you might find it quite surprising that more and more people are
deciding not to (1) _____ . Instead, an increasing number of us are opting for a simpler and cheaper way of
living, and (2) _____ which essentially makes them happier. Those who (3) _____ this step feel they are no
longer spending increasing hours at jobs which may bring them (4) _____ or no satisfaction, but which
they do in the hope (5) _____ able to keep up with spiralling living costs. By simplifying their lives and
reducing their costs, these people find they have a lot more time (6) _____ to pursue their own interests,
which is something that many people now seem to have great difficulty (7) _____ .
(8) _____ , a change in lifestyle and attitude is a good idea when you (9) _____ how many sick days are
taken each year by people who become ill through overwork or through the ever-present stress they have to
handle in their jobs. You (10) _____ be a genius to figure out that companies must waste a (11) _____ deal
of money on sick-pay. We should also (12) _____ mind that as life expectancy (13) _____ , our working
life will also be extended. So, unless we (14) _____ some balance in our lives, we may fail (15) _____
retirement. So, the next time you (16) _____ late or counting the number of hours you have before you can
go home, (17) _____ thinking about how you could simplify your life? Just (18) _____ what you might do
(19) _____ you came home after work and still had hours left to do things you really fancied (20) _____!
1 A work for life B work to live C live on work D live for working
2 A effectively B also C one D that
3 A will take B took C were taking D have taken
4 A a little B little C a few D few
5 A for being B to be C of being D for be
6 A with B for C away D off
7 A in achieving B to achieving C on achieving D for to achieve
8 A Not surprisingly B Fortunately C Whilst D Since
9 A count on B figure in C take in D work out
10 A mustn’t B don’t have to C needn’t to D can’t
11 A big B large C massive D great
12 A bear on B bear in C take on D take in
13 A increase B increases C increasing D are increasing
14 A are gaining B will gain C gain D would gain
15 A reaching ever B to reach ever C ever reaching D to ever reach
16 A are working B working C will work D should work
17 A why not starting B why not start C why don’t start D why not to start
18 A guess B reckon C imagine D know
19 A when B if C while D unless
20 A about doing B for doing C to do D doing
/20
the word given.
1 He very often interrupts me when I’m speaking.

KEEPS
He ______________________________ when I’m speaking.
2 She’s not here – she’s at her friend’s for the weekend.

WITH
She’s not here – she ______________________________ her friend for the weekend.
3 I prefer the rooms in this hotel – they’re really nice.

LOT
The rooms ______________________________ in this hotel.
4 I had an accident and as a result, I now have problems walking.

BEEN
Since I had the accident, I ______________________________ problems walking.
5 Not all the stereos were on special offer.

OF
Only ______________________________ were on special offer.
6 A lot of people like his music.

POPULAR
He is a(n) ______________________________ .
7 I made an attempt to get a ticket for you but they had sold out.
TRIED
I ______________________________ a ticket but they had sold out.
8 She arrived late at the station and missed her train.

TIME
______________________________ at the station, her train had left.
9 There aren’t enough job opportunities for school leavers these days.
LACK
There ______________________________ job opportunities for school leavers these days.
10 He waited for her and she arrived over an hour late.

HAD
He ______________________________ over an hour when she arrived.

11 I have less than a month to go before my university graduation.
WILL
By this time next month, I ______________________________ from university.
12 She studies with him and he studies with her.

EACH
They study ______________________________ .
13 My father’s horse was the fastest.

BELONGING
______________________________ my father was the fastest.
14 They don’t eat raw fish – they’re not accustomed to it.

USED
They ______________________________ raw fish.
15 Any time she visited her grandfather, she could do as she pleased.
LET
Her grandfather always ______________________________ she wanted.
16 If he was at home, his coat would be here.

BE
He ______________________________ at home – his coat’s not here.
17 ‘I want to go out,’ he said to me.

TOLD
He ______________________________ to go out.
18 ‘And where are you going?’ she asked him.

KNOW
She ______________________________ was going.
19 It was very difficult to obtain any information on the proposed development but in the end I did.
MANAGED
I eventually ______________________________ information on the proposed development.
20 ‘Please take your seats, ladies and gentlemen,’ the man told us.
TO
The man ______________________________ seats.
21 I would like to be outside in the sun rather than sat in this classroom.
SITTING
I wish ______________________________ in this classroom – I’d rather be outside in the sun!

22 It is necessary to check everyone’s identification before they pass through customs.
BE
Everyone’s identification ______________________________ before they pass through customs.
23 This hotel costs a lot more than I can afford.

STAY
This hotel is much ______________________________ at.
24 He stayed in so as to make sure he didn’t miss her call.

FEAR
He didn’t leave the house ______________________________ miss her call.
25 Last week someone stole their car.

STOLEN
They ______________________________ last week.
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1 What were your first _______________ when you saw him? IMPRESS
2 She was bursting with _______________ to tell us what had happened. PATIENT
3 _______________ , I found someone who knew where my long-lost sister might be living.
ORDINARY
4 When he said, ‘_______________ is a lie, women are better,’ we couldn’t help laughing. EQUAL
5 We were completely _______________ with the hotel – we’re certainly not going back next year!
SATISFY
6 The police found no _______________ evidence which linked the man to the crime. CONCLUDE
7 He smiled at her in _______________ . How did she always know when he needed her help?
APPRECIATE
8 I do wish my boss would stop _______________ everything I do! CRITIC
9 Can you imagine how an astronaut must feel when they travel _______________ through space?
WEIGHT
10 He wanted to take some time off so he could relax and _______________ his batteries. CHARGE
11 Her article was really _______________ and had us laughing. ENTERTAIN
12 After receiving hundreds of _______________ , they had to reconsider their plans. COMPLAIN
/12
Listening
4 ► 07 You will hear Mike, a leading journalist, being interviewed about his job. Listen and
choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
1 What did Mike initially plan to study at college?
A English and creative writing
B business
C business journalism
2 What used to be a common way into journalism?

A gaining a college diploma, then joining a newspaper
B finding a reporter that would take you on as a trainee
C getting a job with a newspaper and learning from experience

3 In his first real job as a crime reporter, Mike remembers that the police
A took some persuading before they would allow him to report on even some events.
B let him report on any event he wanted to once he had gained their trust.
C were so suspicious of reporters that they limited the number of jobs he could join them on.
4 Mike explained that when Prince Charles was at university, reporters

A would try and persuade his bodyguards to give them information on what he got up to.
B used to constantly follow him in order to get a really good story.
C respected his need for privacy and allowed him space to enjoy himself.
5 In Mike’s opinion, if you want to be a good journalist, above all you need to be
A the type of person who can communicate with everyone and anyone.
B dedicated to the job and able to work in difficult circumstances.
C committed to creating a well-written story.
6 When talking about how the job has changed, Mike said that
A he now loves the job more than ever.
B the work has become less people-orientated.
C technology has made the job a whole easier.
7 What advice would Mike give now to anyone thinking of becoming a journalist?
A If you want a really well-paid job which is full of excitement, do it!
B If you don’t mind working long hours and competing for stories, go for it!
C If you enjoy working with others and are happy working whenever you need to, go for it!
/7
Reading
1 Psychologists believe that people who are determined to improve themselves have a greater tendency
towards happiness. _____
2 Research has demonstrated that our genes play a crucial role in determining how happy we are. _____
3 It is our character which dictates what makes us happy. _____
4 According to Dr Isaac, if you tend to focus on external aspects, you are more likely to be happy.
_____
5 Being a team player is almost as important as having financial security when it comes to happiness.
_____
6 Psychologists believe that through recognising when we have negative feelings, we can train
ourselves to become happier. _____
/6

The secrets of true happiness
Lollie Barr reviews some recent research.
Everybody knows someone with a happy nature: This is why Dr Isaac believes we need to study
the cheerful type of person with a positive attitude, happy people and learn how to be like them. Such
who will always say a glass is half full rather than people, for example, seem to find satisfaction in
half empty. It’s the person who is not easily put off activities which are meaningful and give a feeling
when things go wrong and who appears to lead a of personal achievement. They also tend to be
happier life as a result. Such people may be interested in things other than themselves. This
healthier too, since there seems to be a link could be through their day-to-day work, for
between happiness and good health. But what is example, or by caring for others less fortunate, or
the secret of happiness? And how can we achieve by having some kind of spiritual focus to their life.
it?
Happy individuals also tend to relate to other
Psychologists define this feeling of well-being as people and are able to give and receive affection.
‘when thoughts and feelings about one’s life are That’s why being part of a social group, such as a
mainly positive’. The key seems to be contentment family, a community or a club adds to their overall
with what you already have, emotionally, sense of well-being. They are, therefore, more
materially and professionally. The more people try likely to belong to things like sports teams, choirs
to keep up with others, for example, the more and political parties. Researchers at Harvard
likely they are to be dissatisfied with life. There University have found that people involved in such
will always be someone else with more than you, activities were happier than those who were not,
so trying to compete can often lead to frustration and that this had nothing to do with how well-off
and anxiety. people were financially.
David Lykken, Professor of Psychology at the Another factor in happiness appears to be physical
University of Minnesota, is a leading specialist in activity. Exercise improves a person’s mood and
happiness. As a result of studying 300 sets of gets rid of tension. But there must be a balance
twins, he now believes that happiness is more than between activity and rest because stress results in
50 percent genetically determined. He also unhappiness. To avoid this, it is important to pick a
believes that we each have our own fixed sport or activity you enjoy and which you do when
‘happiness point’, a level we always return to, you want to, rather than when you think you
whatever happens to us in life. In other words, no should.
matter how happy or unhappy an individual event
But mental activity can be just as important.
may make us, this is just a temporary state.
Psychologists believe it’s possible to train yourself
But it is not necessarily the case that we are stuck to recognise happiness and, therefore, feel the
with the level of happiness we were born with. benefits of it more often. The key is not taking
This is because although a person’s temperament your feelings for granted but rather learning to
is not easily changed, their character can be. The celebrate them and noticing times when you are
former determines what kinds of thing will make happy. It is claimed that the more you recognise
someone happy but not how much pleasure that when there’s a decision to be made about how you
person obtains from them. The latter develops in feel, the better you’ll become at choosing
response to the experiences a person has during his happiness over misery.
or her life.

Writing
6 Read the essay on the pros and cons of being self-employed and working at home. Find and correct
the mistakes in grammar, spelling or punctuation. There are 30 mistakes in total.
These days, an increased number of people are becoming self-employed and chosing to work at home
whilst there may be number of advantages to doing this, the drawbacks do not always understood or
acknowleged.
The main avantage of working in this circumstances is that you often have a lot of autonomy and therefore
enjoy flexibleness in terms of when you work. This can means that you are able to coordinate other
activities around your working life far more effectedly. What’s more, once you are becoming accustomed to
working in your own space and alone, you are generaly better able to focus on work and therefore become
more producive. Additionally, you may be fortunate enough to don’t have to spend much or any time to
attend meetings or performance reviews.
On the other side, in order to do a living when self-employed and based at home, a great deal of discipline,
organisational skills and motivation is required after all, you will only get paid for the actual work done
rather than for being at work on a physical sense. You will also need to work hard to ensure that you have a
suficient quantity of work coming in all the time to susstain yourself. Another disadvantage is that you will
not be entitling to either holiday or sick-pay, so you will have to be careful of your money and build up
reserves to finance breaks or a lost of earnings through ill health.
To sum off, whilst being self-employed and working from home may be considered from some to be an
easy and careful way of working, it is far from it. On my view, whilst the advantages do outweight the
disadvantages, this way of working would not suiting everyone.
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What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed and working from home?

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed and working from home?

What factors seem to contribute to happiness according to the text?

What factors seem to contribute to happiness according to the text?

Name: ________ Class: __________

First Expert Module 1 test

1 Today is a _______________ rainy day and also rather windy. PARTICULAR

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First Expert Module 2 test

1 A doing B going C attending D taking

2 Have you ever _______________ part in a school play?

3 How long _______________ she been studying at university?

4 I’ve been waiting for this letter _______________ days!

5 Can you play _______________ piano or any other musical instrument?

6 I’m a teacher. I very much enjoy _______________ with children.

7 There never seems to be _______________ time to relax these days.

8 We haven’t been to _______________ USA since the summer.

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1 She usually does her homework when she gets home.

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First Expert Module 3 test

2 He’s _____ a shy person and rarely speaks in public.

4 The Petronas Towers in Malaysia are totally _____ in structure.

5 How important is it to _____ in local community projects?

6 The tiger is one of many animals in _____ of becoming extinct.

8 The moment we left the hotel, a _____ storm began.

9 Heavy _____ of wind have been hitting the west coast.

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7 What are the main responsibilities of any _______________ ? GOVERN

8 Remember to use a range of linking _______________ when writing an essay. EXPRESS

3 Read the sentences and choose the correct answers in italics.

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First Expert Module 4 test

1 Markus took to skiing like a _____ to water.

4 I have never played tennis on a grass _____ . Have you?

5 When they heard the football _____ , they went wild.

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1 The film _______________ already started when we arrived at the cinema.

1 After an hour of waiting, he finally turned up.

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First Expert Module 5 test

4 He said he had no _____ of applying for the manager’s position advertised.

7 We didn’t believe that they had cooked the meal _____ .

1 The concert will begin in a moment.

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First Expert Module 6 test

10 Although they were _______________ , they had a lot of enthusiasm. EXPERIENCE

2 Read the sentences and choose the correct answers in italics.

1 That’s the person whom / which / who stole my bag!

3 Whose / Who / Which phone is this? Is it yours?

6 She made no comments on / in / for the political situation in her country.

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4 Fortunately, we had managed to _____ tickets for the performance in advance.

5 We were really _____ you. Where have you been?

7 I’m sorry for the delay _____ getting back to you.

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First Expert Module 7 test

1 I’m going to get a new passport as this one is no ______________ valid.

2 Business ______________ be good if you’re taking on new staff.

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