Answer Key

1A Be happy! to Brazil last year. 10 Who do they 9 a.m. 7 The company is supposed
la 2 a lie-in; people round for dinner work with? to give us holiday pay. 8 You
3 exercise; yoga 4 concerts; gigs mustn’t leave work before 4 p.m.
1C Join the club! 4a 2 How are you able to work long
b 2 tidy up the flat 3 visit relatives
1 2 EMBARRASSED 3 NERVOUS hours when you have a family?
4 chat to friends online
4 RELAXED 5 DISAPPOINTED 3 Should we be under a lot of
2 2 Who do you chat to online? pressure at work? 4 Are you
3 Who do you eat out with? 4 Who 6 CONFUSED 7 GLAD
8 STRESSED allowed to wear informal clothes at
phones you the most at weekends? your work? 5 Do we have to take
5 What do you do on Sunday 2a 2 with 3 with 4 about 5 at
6 by 7 about 8 in time off in the summer? 6 Are we
mornings? 6 How many museums supposed to take all our holiday
did you go to last year? 7 How b 2 DS 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 F 7 T
before December?
many gigs have you been to in the 8 DS
bb5c3d6e2f4
last month? 8 How often do you
have people round for dinner? 1D Nice to meet you
2B Street food
3 2 How often do you have people la 2 isn’t 3 doesn’t 4 hasn’t
round for dinner? 3 How many 5 haven’t 6 didn’t 7 don’t
gigs have you been to in the last 8 haven’t P
month? 4 What do you do on b b I don’t need to go tomorrow E
Sunday mornings? 5 Who phones c They haven’t got any children A
you the most at weekends? d We didn’t see him yesterday HKT\L N J H i F A C
4a 2 do 3 did 4 - 5 is 6 does e He hasn’t been here before f You
H
7 do 8 - haven’t told him yet g Clare doesn’t
b 2 They prefer to go out on Saturdays. eat beef h It isn’t going to rain
2 2 aren’t you 3 don’t they 4 didn’t \X Q u c
3 She ate out at least five times.
4 Andy cooks. 5 She is going to see they 5 isn’t he 6 isn’t it 7 don’t
her best friend’s new band. you 8 haven’t we
6 Hardly ever. 7 They get up early 3 3 We’re going home soon, aren’t we?
because their children are up by 4 You haven’t met our neighbours, E (FJ
seven. 8 Andy’s mum lives in Brazil. have you? 5 You didn’t drive here, O N SJCA VoC A DoJR
did you? 6 It’s warm outside, isn’t
1B Love it or hate it it? 7 He wants something to eat, 2 2 Boil 3 Barbecue/Grill
doesn’t he? 8 You don’t know Sam, 4 Stir fry/Fry 5 Bake
la 2 a 3b 4 f 5 g 6 j 7 h 8c
do you? 9 He’s got the address, 3a 2 ’m heating up
9 d 10 i
hasn’t he? 10 You’ve tried the 3 are not helping 4 are you making
b A 1,2,6, 9 B 3, 10 C 4, 5, 7, 8 pizzas here, haven’t you? 11 He 5 ’m working; ’m not eating
22a 3c 4c 5b 6a 7a 8c isn’t working this weekend, is 6 is growing
3 2 lived 3 felt 4 went 5 have been he? 12 I’m not late, am I? b 8 Does he know I’m here? 9 The
6 had 7 ’m booking 8 live 4 2 Everyone wants to go to a gig Spanish and Italians cook more than
4 2 never 3 none 4 neither of tonight. 3 They’re going to have the British. 10 Over 60 million
5 hardly ever 6 love a lie-in tomorrow. 4 I often lose people live in the UK. 11 He doesn’t
5 2 He doesn’t think the computer’s against my brother when we play work on Fridays. 12 I don’t think so.
got a virus. 3 We are using the tennis. 5 He’s worked here since c a 4 b 3, 5 c 1, 6 dll
latest software. 4 We always used last year. 6 I’ve been to France e 9, 10 f 8, 12
our computer to do serious things. and I thought it was beautiful. 4a 2 is increasing 3 are appearing
5 There are many/lots of computers 7 I can’t bear Paul and Sally’s dog. 4 know 5 see 6 smell 7 cook
at my school. 6 Diane hasn’t 8 Nobody wants to come. 8 Are you feeling
repaired my laptop. 7 All of my
colleagues can type quickly. 8 Both 2A Slow down! b 2 sells 3 is becoming 4 have
of our parents can use computers. 5 cost 6 love 7 is waiting 8 hope
1 2 h 3 f 4c 5 j 6 b 7e 8 i
9 He needs a computer at home. 9 d 10 g 2C Sleepless nights
10 I didn’t understand anything
he said.
2 2 have to 3 ’re not allowed 1 2 He’s fast asleep. 3 My sister fell
4 ought 5 should 6 Are you asleep at her desk the other day!
6 2 I go swimming about three times allowed 7 supposed 8 Can
a week. 3 Who works with you? 4 He often wakes up early, but he
9 ’re allowed to 10 be able to finds it easy to get back to sleep.
4 How many countries have you
11 must 12 ought 5 I haven’t had nightmares for a long
been to? 5 In the past, I walked to
school. 6 I think you are correct. 3 2 You ought to take a week off. time. 6 My brother is a light
7 I play a lot of tennis in my free 3 I’m not able to meet you tonight. sleeper. 7 My grandparents often
time. 8 I’ve lived in London for 4 You’re not allowed to work at have a nap after lunch. 8 She’s had
three years and I love it. 9 I went weekends. 5 You don’t have to wear trouble sleeping recently.
a tie. 6 You must arrive before
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2 two 3 2 travelled/been travelling 3 stayed 18 asked 19 wanted 20 wasn’t
3 2 exhausted 3 fantastic 4 terrified 4 felt/been feeling 5 tried 6 had joking 21 painted
5 terrible 6 impossible 7 looked after/been looking after 3 2 used to do; started; was 3 used
4 2 eight 3 scientist 4 stayed in bed 8 kept/been keeping 9 published to be; preferred 4 lost; was; used
5 Marco 6 likes 10 had 11 finished 12 explored/ to get 5 used to present 6 used to
5 2 extremely/incredibly 3 hot been exploring play; was; released
4 really/absolutely 5 filthy 4 3 How many hotels have you worked
6 furious in? 4 How many times have you 4B Modern adventurers
been on a package holiday? 5 How 1 2 ADVENTUROUS
2D What’s the matter? long has he been taking work home? 3 DETERMINED
1 2 c 3b 4b 5a 6 How many times have you got a 4 ORGANISED 7 RELIABLE
taxi to work? 7 How long have 5 TALENTED 8 GENEROUS
2 2 e 3d 4b 5a you been studying English? 8 How
3 2 Why don’t you 3 I’ve tried that 6 SENSIBLE 9 SENSITIVE
long have Tony and Maureen been 10 AMBITIOUS
4 Yes, I see what you mean 5 Have married?
you tried 6 Well, it’s worth a try 2 2 had sold out 3 hadn’t driven
5 2 have you been getting around 4 hadn’t heard 5 had left
7 I’m sorry to hear that 8 I’d take
3 haven’t been 4 has been shining 6 hadn’t done 7 had been
9 that’s a good idea 10 I can see
5 ’ve been going 6 hasn’t taken 8 hadn’t known
why you’re upset 11 You ought to
7 Have you known 8 haven’t 3a 2 stayed 3 got back 4 hadn’t
12 might try that
travelled 9 ’s been standing
tidied up 5 was 6 had arranged
3A The tourist trade 3C Voluntourism 7 hadn’t set 8 had arrived 9 was
1 2 setting off 3 see you off 4 gone b b, d, e
1 2 adventurous 3 comfort 4a 2 had been 3 had lost 4 got
away 5 checked in 6 put up with
4 confident 5 health 6 honest 5 had found 6 saw 7 got back
7 look after 8 get back 9 pick 7 patience 8 popular 9 tourist
me up 8 hadn’t taken
10 traditional
2 2 Have (you ever) worked 3 Have bal b 4 c 5 d 2 e 6 f3
2 2 adventure 3 activity 4 healthy
(you ever) looked after 4 have (just) 5 popular 6 tradition 7 patient
got back 5 have (already) checked 4C Unusual days out
8 comfortable
out 6 have (already) dealt I2c3e4b5f6d
3 2b 3a 4c 5c
3 2 Wendy and Carl have already seen 2a 2 adjective 3 adjective
our new house. 3 We’ve run 3D A trip to India 4 verb 5 verb 6 noun 7 noun
a bed and breakfast for three b2a3a 4b 5a6b7a
years. 4 How long have you lived 1 1 of 2 about/by; with 3 at; by/
about 4 about; by/with 32F3F 4T 5F6T
here? 5 / 6 We set off hours ago,
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but we’re stuck in traffic. 7 Z 2a 2 What else is worth seeing?
8 Have you checked in at the hotel 3 What about places near the sea? 4D It’s only a game!
yet? 9 This is the second time I’ve 4 Have you got any other tips?
stayed at this hotel. 10 They got 5 What’s the best place to hire a car? 1 2c 3 e 4b 5a
back at six o’clock this morning. b 2 What’s the best place to hire a car? 2 2 He tends to be rather noisy in class.
4 2 ’ve always loved 3 didn’t take 3 What else is worth seeing? 3 On the whole, most of our students
4 ’ve worked 5 joined 6 ’ve 4 What about places near the sea? are hard-working. 4 Generally
been 7 ’ve never felt 8 ’s learnt 5 Have you got any other tips? speaking, my children are quite
9 haven’t cooked 10 ’ve dealt 3 2 ’d recommend 3 sounds polite. 5 My teenage son can
with 11 couldn’t 12 have we wonderful 4 ’s the best 5 wouldn’t be a bit arrogant. 6 Perhaps
eaten 13 have drunk 14 ’ve go 6 to know 7 Do you know any some of them can be a bit mean at
roasted 15 has complained 8 bother 9 really useful times. 7 He’s not very friendly, is
10 And is there 11 should go to he?
3B Lonely Planet 12 And what about 13 It’s probably 3 2 Men aren’t very considerate at
la 2 go on 3 get best 14 Have you got any times. 3 Perhaps they can be rather
15 You really must 16 I’ve heard untidy. 4 Generally speaking, most
b b, c business class; together d, e, f a women like shopping. 5 They tend
package holiday; a guided tour; a trip to be a bit sensitive at times.
4A Musical experiences
g, h, i a taxi; off a train; into a car 6 On the whole, they tend to be
2 2 Marta has been giving guided 1 2 see 3 play 4 are 5 download
light sleepers!
tours since she was 16. 3 I’ve been 6 go 7 playing
4 2 had 3 has 4 would 5 is
looking forward to my holiday for six 2 2 went 3 threw 4 was holding 6 had 7 would 8 is; has
months. 4 Cambridge University 5 were finishing 6 had 7 was 9 would; had 10 -; has
Press has been publishing books 8 wore 9 wore 10 were/was
since 1584. 5 We’ve been going out playing 11 was 12 died
together since I was 18. 6 He’s been 13 queued 14 were waiting
living in this house for two months. 15 ordered 16 sent 17 was staying
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5A Our new home 3 2b 3a 4b 5a b 2 When I finish an exercise, I check
the answers immediately. 3 If you
1 5D Things I need live to be 100 in the UK, you get a
1 2 glass 3 leather 4 cotton letter from the Queen. 4 When I’m
older, I’ll start saving some money.
5 cardboard 6 plastic 7 metal
5 When this bus stops, will you help
8 wool 9 wood 10 paper
me with these bags? 6 If he doesn’t
2a 2 A 3D 4 B 5 F 6 E feel better soon, we’ll have to call
b2F 3 A 4 D 5 C 6 E the doctor. 7 When you get up in
3 2 Do you mean 3 what they’re the morning, do you listen to the
called 4 They look like 5 It’s stuff radio? 8 When you finish a meal,
for 6 the word for 7 it’s made of do you always do the washing-up?
8 You mean 9 You use 10 It’s a 4 3 shouldn’t I mustn’t tell 4 should
type of 11 you’re looking for (they) tell 5 can (you) expect
12 What’s it called 13 for cleaning 6 should / must remember 7 listen
14 they’re made of 15 You use them 8 don’t expect
5 2 in case 3 if 4 if 5 in case
6A Make up your mind
6 if 7 in case 8 if
1 2 made 3 made 4 do 5 done
6 made 7 makes 8 done 6C Touch wood
2 2 I like him because he makes 1 2d 3 f 4b 5c6e
3 2 as close 3 similar 4 much less me laugh. 3 Have you done the 2 2 DS 3 T 4 F5T6F7F
5 far 6 the least 7 worst 8 little washing? 4 I’m doing a course 8 DS
9 most at an evening school at the moment.
4 2 least favourite 3 interesting 5 Do you want more time to make 3 2 e 3 a 4 f 5d 6c
4 noisier 5 cheaper 6 largest up your mind? 6 Would you mind
6D The village festival
7 lightest 8 furthest/farthest doing the washing-up with your
9 more fashionable 10 biggest brother? 1 2b3b4c
11 better 3 2 Will you do me a favour if I help 2 2 I’m not sure that’s a good idea.
you do your homework? 3 You 3 Have you thought of/about selling
5B A load of old junk won’t pass if you don’t do any work. refreshments? 4 Can I make a point
4 What will you say if she doesn’t here? 5 I suggest we charge adults
1 2 gone 3 taken 4 tidied 5 sort
to enter the festival. 6 We could
make up her mind soon? 5 They
6 put 7 coming 8 clearing
will never learn if they are allowed to have some live music. 7 What a
9 throw
behave so badly. great idea! 8 May I make a
2a 2 e 3a 4 d 5c 42a3e4h5f6c7b8d suggestion?
b2b 3a 4 d 5 e 3 2 What about 3 not a bad idea
5 2 releases 3 ’ll put 4 check
3 2 ’ll 3 ’ll 4 ’re going to 5 makes 6 Will; get 4 We could 5 not sure about that
5 ’re looking 6 ’ll sort it out 6 I suggest 7 it’s definitely worth
6 2 unless 3 when 4 as soon
7 ’m going to work 8 Can I just say 9 How about
as 5 until 6 after 7 before
4 2 What are you going to do with all 8 if 9 until 10 unless 10 like a good idea 11 could work
those old clothes? 3 I’m playing 7 2 Unless you tell me about the 12 we should do that 13 Have you
cards so I’ll be back late. 4 Yes, it’s problem, I won’t be able to help. thought 14 What a
going to be a big change. 5 I’ll call 3 Unless your employees have time to
you this evening about the meeting. relax, they won’t work well. 4 She 7A Have a go!
6 I’ll tidy it up before they come back. should be here later, unless she makes la 2a 3c 4 e 5 f 6 d 7 i
5 2 Are you going 3 ’ll find 4 ’ll be I another excuse! 5 We’ll have to get 8g9h
’s going to be 5 ’ll need a loan unless you start making more b 2 mess up 3 go wrong 4 take part
6 ’m (definitely) not going to listen I money. 6 He’ll continue to make in 5 do my best 6 encourage
(definitely) won’t listen 7 ’ll sell the same mistakes unless we do my child 7 dream of 8 have the
8 won’t get 9 ’m tidying I’m something. opportunity 9 make the most of
going to tidy 10 ’ll help 11 ’m
2 2 to work 3 understand 4 to be
meeting 12 ’ll give 13 ’m seeing 6E Fear of failure 5 to do 6 to go 7 to be 8 to run
14 are (you) going to tidy 15 ’ll do
1 2 itself 3 ourselves 4 himself 9 working 10 meeting 11 to
5C Birthdays 5 themselves 6 yourself control
7 yourselves 8 myself 3 2 My young son knows how to use
1 four 2 2 goes 3 go 4 book 5 get a tablet computer well. 3 James is
2 2 to understand 3 to choose 4 to 6 call 7 ’m 8 sends good at making the most of his days
celebrate 5 to celebrate/celebrating 3a 2 When 3 If 4 When 5 When off. 4 I could walk when I was ten
6 to rent 7 enter 8 feel 6 If 7 When 8 When months old. 5 My mum hasn’t a
9 to tell 10 be clue how to download a song onto
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her phone. 6 I managed to achieve to websites and there wasn’t a World recycle plastic. 4 I’m a bit too tired
all my goals this year. 7 I’m no Wide Web. 6 It has existed for to go out tonight. 5 Oliver has
good at making cakes. 8 We receive a long time but there haven’t been hardly any teeth, but he’s only six
emails, but we aren’t able to send more than a few thousand users. months old. 6 Loads of children
any. 9 I find it difficult to get to recycle things at school. 7 There’s
sleep at night. 10 Karen has no 7D Can you tell me ... ? only a little olive oil in the cupboard.
idea how to run a business. 11 I’m 8 There’s no time left.
hopeless at meeting deadlines. 1 2 a, b 3a 4b 5a
2 2 f 3a 4b 5 d 6c 6 2 hardly any 3 Lots of 4 any
7B What would you do? 5 loads of 6 a few 7 a little
3 2 how to install this software 3 Do 8 much 9 a bit of 10 hardly any
you think we can meet 4 where the
1 11 plenty
bathrooms are 5 if Ali still works
there 6 how long the meeting will 8C Dangers at sea
last
4 2 Can you tell me your name? la 2c 3a 4b 5c 6b
3 Have you any idea what time you’ll b 8 less 9 im 10 un
be here? 4 Do you know if she’ll 11 under 12 over 13 dis 14 ir
still be able to meet me? 15 re 16 un
5 Could you tell me what time the 22 DS 3F 4 F 5 T 6 DS 7 T
meeting was booked for? 6 Do 8 DS 9 F
you know who you spoke to? 7 Do
you think the meeting could be 8D A hiking trip
2 2 delete 3 copy me in 4 printed
there? 8 Have you any idea how la b That’s really useful, thanks,
out 5 scan 6 back up; store
long it takes to get there? c I wouldn’t listen to Mike if I were
7 installed; crashes
3 1 weren’t 2 would; had you. d Whatever you do, don’t go
8A Angry planet
3 didn’t; wouldn’t 4 wouldn’t; in August, e I hadn’t thought of
backed 5 Would; got 6 didn’t; la 2 flood 3 landslide 4 lightning that, f Do you think it’s a good
would save 7 I bought; would 5 forest fire 6 earthquake idea to go camping with kids? g It’s
8 would spend; were 7 tsunami 8 tornado a good idea to take plenty of games
4 2 would you do 3 / 4 you b 2 tornado 3 forest fire 4 flood in case the weather’s bad. h Don’t
installed 5 / 6 wouldn’t be 5 tsunami 6 earthquake sleep in the same tent or else you’ll
able 7 / 8 had 7 drought 8 landslide get woken up really early!
5 2 would like; were 3 did; wouldn’t 2 2 been seen 3 be known b 2 c 3d 4 b
have to 4 wouldn’t wake up; took 4 change 5 are killed 6 is c5f6g7h8e
5 weren’t able to; would (you) get affecting 7 reach 8 be caused 2 2 Whatever you do, don’t forget (to
6 Would (we) be; lived 7 didn’t 3 2b 3 a 4 b take) walking boots. 3 It’s a good
meet; would lose 8 tidied up; 4 2 have been given 3 were used idea to buy some spare batteries.
wouldn’t get 4 were added 5 is used 6 won’t 4 Make sure you charge your phone
6 2 I wouldn’t get stressed if I didn’t be used 7 will be called 8 are not before you leave. 5 Don’t forget
have to take work home. 3 If he repeated 9 were removed 10 have to text me when you get there.
took part in more activities, he would been removed 6 Watch out for snakes.
enjoy school. 4 I would enjoy 3 2 Do you know if Argentina is hot
cooking if I wasn’t terrible at it. 8B Recycle! at this time of year? 3 Can you tell
5 If I could remember my password, me who sells maps around here?
1 2 a bag of 3 a tin of 4 a box of
I’d be able to use my computer. 4 Do you think I should book a hotel
5 a can of 6 a carton of 7 a jar of
6 I would help you if I knew how to before I go? 5 Have you any idea
8 a packet of
do this. why it’s so expensive?
2 2/ 3 a bag of potatoes 4 a
7C Social networking carton/tin of soup 5 / 6 a jar of 9A Get healthy!
honey 7 / 8 a jar of jam
1 2 b 3c 4a 5a 6b 7a 3 2 There aren’t any boxes. 3 There’s 1 2 operating 3 doctor 4 A&E
8b9b a lot of paper. 4 There aren’t many 5 specialist 6 GP 7 ward
2 2a 3 an 4 the 5 - 6 the tins. 5 There’s a lot of rubbish. 8 attack 9 asthma 10 migraine
7 a8-9— 10 the 11 - 6 There are a lot of bottles. 7 There 11 allergy 12 prescription
12 - 13 a 14 a aren’t many jars. 8 There isn’t 13 chemist’s
3 2 He uses an app for his phone. much bread. 9 There aren’t any 2 2 whose 3 where 4 who/that
3 She added her old schools, places cans. 10 There are a lot of cartons. 5 whose 6 when/that 7 which/
she’s worked and some old photos. 4 2a little 3 a little 4 a few that 8 who/that 9 where
4 Sometimes people only send their 5 a few 6 a little; a few 7 a few; 32a 3 e 4 h 5c 6 g 7 i 8 f
invitations to friends on social a little 9 j 10 d
networking sites. 5 In 1985, 5 2 We’ve got plenty of time to get 4a 30 4 S 50 60 7 S 80
computers used telephones to connect there. 3 Only a few people I know b 3, 5, 6, 8
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5 2 I’m going on a retreat which/that 9C Human behaviour hair and a striped shirt. 3 Erin
I think you’ve been on. 3 She’s is Maisie’s twin. She’s got straight
the woman who/that runs an 1 blonde hair and a flowery dress.
organic fruit shop. 4 I think it’s 4 Alice is in her mid-50s. She’s got
very interesting that you decided to shoulder-length hair and a light
become a surgeon. 5 I regularly jacket.
get migraines which/that are really b A Erin B Alice C Chris D Oscar
painful. 6 He’s got a disease which/ 2 1 b Jay’s hair is shoulder-length
that I’d never heard of. and wavy, c Fern’s hair is long
and curly. 2 a Alice has got light
9B Good news, bad news trousers, b Chris has got a plain
lA2g3d4b5f6c7e 2 2 However 3 Although jacket. Oscar has got a striped jacket.
B 2d 3b 4 f 5c 6 g 7 e 4 In spite of 5 Even though 3a 2 The girl with the ponytail could
2 2 I’ve just been offered another 3 2 To be polite or to hide how we be Ruby. 3 Jo could be stuck in
job. 3 Have you just changed the are really feeling. 3 In shops, traffic. 4 Joel might be coming to
TV channel? 4 Her new record still because it is generally considered the party later. 5 Stephen must be
hasn’t been released. 5 The Prime good customer service. 4 They leaving in a minute. 6 The children
Minister hasn’t said anything yet. opened 100 shops, invested almost may prefer to stay at home. 7 The
6 Scientists have already discovered a billion dollars and left eight years weather can’t get any worse.
some causes of migraines. 7 Have later. 5 Because Germans found 8 Simon can’t be working there any
you been paid for that survey yet? fake smiles annoying rather than more.
8 You still haven’t told anyone. polite. 6 Because robbers get b2F 3 T 4 T 5 T 6 F 7 T 8 F
9 I’ve just been on holiday. 10 Has frightened when someone gives them 4a 2 must 3 may 4 could 5 can’t
Tim already paid off the loan? a friendly smile. 6 must 7 might 8 must 9 can’t
3 2 Underground drivers have just gone b 3 Phoebe must be having a baby
on strike again. 3 50,000 students 9D At the doctor’s soon. 4 Leo could/may/might be
have just taken part in a peaceful 1 1 runny; sneeze 2 poisoning; Phoebe’s grandfather. 5 Chris
demonstration against fees. 4 This sick; diarrhoea 3 Paracetamol; can’t be staying at the party until
app has been downloaded over ten painkiller; pill 4 symptom; late. 6 Phoebe and Leo must
million times already. 5 The forest asthma; wheezy 5 infection; get on well. 7 Erin and Maisie
fire has not reached any major towns antibiotics; virus could/may/might be chatting about
or cities yet. 6 Around 100 people 2 2 d 3 e 4c 5b 6 f Oscar. 8 Jay can’t be retired yet.
have already been reported as 3a b getting c taking d suffering
missing. 7 The pay offer has just 1OC I do!
e getting f a week g take them
been accepted by the teachers. 8 We h some antibiotics i another 1 2c 3 e 4a 5b
still haven’t heard any more news appointment j a prescription
about the singer Billy Young. 2 b pointed out c going up d get out
b2b 3d 4c 5 e of it e put it off f split up
4 2 Many people have already been
C 6 j 7 h 8 g 9 i 10 f g looked up h came across i get
ordered to leave their homes. 3 The
over it j had come up with
floods have destroyed thousands of
1OA The anniversary 32F3F4T5F6F7T8F
homes in the country. 4 Her
condition has been described as 1 2 lost 3 got in 4 gave
1OD Do you mind?
serious. 5 The software company 5 left 6 called 7 kept in 8 get
has just been bought by Google. 9 from 10 ’m 11 know 12b3a4a
6 Most trains after 6 p.m. have 2 2T3F4T5T 2 1 No, do whatever you like. 2 May/
already been cancelled. 7 They 3 2b 3b 4 a, b 5 a, b 6a Can; Yes, help yourself. 3 Is it OK
haven’t called off next Wednesday’s 4a 2d 3 f 4 h 5b 6a 7 e 8 g if; Of course./I’m afraid I’m watching
strike yet. 8 Police have confirmed this. 4 Would you mind if; Actually,
that no one has been arrested yet. b 2 wasn’t supposed to be big, but
3 was going to have a party that I’d rather he didn’t. 5 Could/May;
5 2 have had 3 hasn’t been seen weekend, but 4 was supposed to I’d rather you didn’t./Yes, sure.
4 has been 5 has; published 6 Do you think; Yes, of course.
invite him, but 5 was supposed to
6 have shocked 7 have; been 3a 2 Do you think I could have a
end at nine, but 6 was going to give
charged 8 has been released them anything, but 7 were going glass? 3 Is it OK if I make some
9 haven’t told 10 have; heard to meet in the morning, but 8 was coffee? 4 Can I look round your
II has been taken 12 have supposed to get in touch with Diana, garden? 5 Would you mind if I
described 13 has been but checked my email? 6 Do you mind
finished 14 has; been released if I have a shower?
15 has; received 1OB Who’s that? b 2 Yes, of course you can. 3 Yes, of
course it is. 4 Go ahead. 5 Sorry,
la 1 Oscar is in his late 50s. He’s got
you can’t 6 No, not at all
glasses and he’s going bald. 2 Chris
is in his mid-30s. He’s got short dark
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11A Any messages? 11C Undercover 12B Important moments
1 2 sorts 3 was 4 organised 1 a la 2 h 3b 4 d 5 f 6a 7 i 8c
5 working 6 did 7 spend 9e
2 2 to make 3 her not to do 4 being
8 going 9 get
5 to help 6 to let 7 speaking ba 5, 8, 9 b 3, 4, 7 c 1, 2, 6
2 2 problems 3 deadlines 4 shifts 8 to do 9 to allow 2 2 get in touch with 3 got into
5 overtime 6 responsible
3 1 Because on the programme a boss trouble 4 got here 5 getting
7 department
works undercover in his/her own around/to get around 6 got the job
32b 3b 4 f 5 e 6 d 7a company - his/her real identity is 7 getting older 8 getting rid of
4 2 sorted out as many problems as kept secret. 2 Because her company 3a 1 have arrived 2 would have;
she did 3 she had been in charge runs a lot of restaurants. 3 Because got 3 hadn’t; wouldn’t have
of the company for a month last she hadn’t had enough training. 4 wouldn’t have; ’d 5 hadn’t;
May 4 she had organised two 4 Hard-working, cheerful, polite and wouldn’t have 6 wouldn’t have;
conferences by herself 5 she kind. 5 Because speaking to Head hadn’t
couldn’t stand working shifts any Office meant speaking to herself. b lb Yes 2a No b No
more 6 she had done a lot of unpaid 6 The rule that says employees must 3a No b Yes 4a No b Yes
overtime last month 7 she had to give tips of over £10 to the company. 5a Yes b Yes 6a Yes b Yes
spend more time with her family
8 she was going for an audition next 4 2 would never have met; hadn’t
11D It’s my first day
week for an acting job 9 she would been 3 had got; would have got
get in touch after the audition la 2d 3b 4 e 5 f 6c 4 wouldn’t have seen; hadn’t bought
b Ask someone to repeat information: 1,2, 5 hadn’t encouraged; wouldn’t have
5 2 told her he didn’t have to work
5 Check information: 3, 4, 6 become 6 wouldn’t have been; had
tonight, so he was going to pick up
2 b9c5d3e7f6g8 let 7 had got; would have cancelled
the children from school 3 told
h 4 i 2 j 10 8 would have left; had failed
Simon that the dentist wasn’t well
(that day) so Simon had to call to 3 2 give it to 3 say that 4 is that 5a 2 had 3 split up 4 went 5 took
rearrange his appointment 4 told 5 tell me 6 I didn’t 7 are you 6 started 7 got 8 asked
them she would be at home that talking 8 do you mean 9 what did b 2 would have; hadn’t had 3 hadn’t
afternoon if they wanted to ring you say 10 is that 11 is your got; wouldn’t have gone out 4 had
her 5 told them he wasn’t coming to gone; would have been 5 wouldn’t
the meeting that day because his wife 12A I wish! have taken; had been 6 hadn’t been;
had just had a baby wouldn’t have 7 wouldn’t have
la 2 I ’m not really into clubs. 3 I asked; hadn’t got on 8 hadn’t given;
reckon there’s a simple solution. would (never) have been
11B How did it go?
4 I’m sick of having no money.
1 2 b 3b 4c 5a 6a 7c 8b 5 I don’t feel up to it tonight. 6 I’m 12C Superheroes
9 c 10 a He 12 b broke until the end of the month.
2a 2 b 3g 4 j 5 e 6 h 7c 8 f b b I’m not really into clubs, c I don’t 1 2 enjoyed 3 created 4 relaxed
9 a 10 d feel up to it tonight, d I’m broke 5 careful 6 embarrassing
b 2 if I 3 would; didn’t get until the end of the month, e I’m 7 pollution 8 harmful 9 harmless
sick of having no money, f I reckon 10 preference 11 entertaining
4 had looked 5 my last job was
there’s a simple solution. 2 2 protect the people of Yeovil
c 7 They asked me if anyone in my
2 2 I can’t be bothered to do the 3 The Good Samaritan 4 the USA
family lived in the UK. 8 They
asked me how many people I knew washing-up tonight. 3 Are you off? 5 help the homeless 6 Liberia
in Edinburgh. 9 They asked me if I 4 Why are you hanging around? 7 teach people to use water safely
would email them my referee’s phone 5 I could do with a shower. 3 lc 2a 3c 4b
number. 10 They asked me how 3 2 didn’t rain 3 could 4 was/were
long I was planning to stay in the UK. 5 were staying 6 were doing Reading and Writing
3 2 She told Carlos to use plenty of 7 could 8 didn’t have to Portfolio 1
vocabulary. 3 She told Carlos 4a 2 I could get hold of my son 1 a Anna b Anna’s mum c travelling
not to get nervous. 4 He told 3 I wasn’t going away next week in the USA
Carlos to speak clearly. 5 He told 4 I knew how to drive 5 I didn’t
22b 3b 4a 5b 6c
Carlos to listen to the questions have to leave early 6 I wasn’t so
tired 3a 2 article 3 pronoun and be
carefully. 6 He told Carlos not to be
4 preposition 5 pronoun
late. 7 He asked Carlos if he could b a could b could c would meet; 6 pronoun
check the time of his exam. 8 He didn’t d could; would be able
asked Carlos if he could tell him the e could; could f wouldn’t; were b b6c3d2e5f4
questions later. able to 4 2 In 3 I 4 I have 5 Have you
c 2 e 3b 4 f 5 d 6c 6 We have 7 It is 8 We are
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Reading and Writing 7 2 The book tells the story of a young Reading and Writing
Portfolio 2 boy who has no parents. 3 The Portfolio 7
main character in the book is Jack.
1 a A, E b B cC d F eD 4 The story takes place in Buenos 1 2D 3 B 4 A
2 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 DS Aires, Argentina. 5 It would make 2 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 DS 6 T
3b 2 n/s 3 vgc 4 ono 5 p/w 6 eves a good film because the book is so 7F 8F
7 Tues 8 Tel. no. exciting. 6 The title, Loyal, refers 3 1,3, 4,7
c 2 Avenue 3 April 4 for example to the relationship between the man 4a First; Then; Next; Meanwhile;
5 as soon as possible 6 including and his dog. Finally
7 Road 8 minutes b 1 Then; Next 2 Finally
4 Possible answers Reading and Writing 3 Meanwhile 4 First
A Cookery course Portfolio 5 5b a 4 b 6 c 5 d 1, 3
3 hours p/w on Sat morning. 12c 3a 4b 5b 6a 7a8c 6a 1, 4, 7
Call Alex b Possible answers 2 Check the channel
22F 3F 4T 5T 6T7F
Tel. no. 07900 900684 (after 7 eves) for Have a Go! (I think it’s Channel
B Double room to let. 3b b 3 c 5 d 6 e 8 f 1 g 7 h 4
C a 1 b 3, 8 8). 3 Change the channel on the
£200 p/w incl bills PVR. 4 Press the record button
n/s only 4a 2 Hope you have 3 Can anyone tell twice.
Contact Margie at me 4 We’d rather 5 We’re so
grateful for 6 Would you like 7 2 Make sure you lock all doors
m.parks@drummondwallis.net and windows. 3 Remember that
C Television for sale 7 What happened was that 8 Don’t
the oven will stay hot for up to
2 months old - vgc forget
30 minutes. 4 Avoid using the
£250 ono b 2 It’s Mum and Dad’s anniversary phone in heavy rain. 5 Don’t
Pick up only from Carston Ave. tomorrow - don’t forget to buy them forget to take your suit to the dry
Call Tom on 07900 900174. a card. 3 Can anyone tell me where cleaner’s. 6 Whatever you do, don’t
the station is? 4 I’m so grateful for
press the button on the left.
Reading and Writing the birthday present you sent! Hope
Portfolio 3 you have a good time on holiday. Reading and Writing
5 Would you like to come to a
la 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 T concert with me on Friday? I’d rather Portfolio 8
b 2 - because the writer is American go with someone than go alone. la Letter 1: F, D
22b 3a 4b 5c 6b 7a 5a 1 c 2 a 3 b Letter 2: E, A, C
3a 1 UK 2 US 3 UK b a letter 2 b letter 1
b 2 color 3 apologize 4 center Reading and Writing
22 DS 3 T 4 T 5 DS 6 T
5 traveler 6 through Portfolio 6 7 T8F9T
4a 1 You should start a new paragraph 1 a Barry b Phil Marsden c Nicole 3 1 A, F 2 C, D 3 B, E
for each subject. 2 You should use 4a 1 Furthermore; Moreover
full forms instead of contractions.
2 2 T 3 F 4 DS 5 T 6 T
7 F 8 F 9 DS 2 Although; However; even though
3 You should use Yours sincerely in
3a 2 I’ve always felt that 3 I have no b 1 even though 2 however
British English if you know the name
doubt that 4 As far as I’m 3 in addition, furthermore, moreover
of the person you are writing to.
b 2 14th March -* March 14th concerned 5 As I see it 6 I’m 5a students should be told three or
3 colour —► color 4 Yours faithfully positive that 7 To me 8 I strongly four bins, which are emptied
—► Yours truly (although in email B believe that regularly the park should be closed
the correct American English ending b 1,3, 6, 8 at night crisp and sweet packets that
would be Sincerely yours, as Richard c As far as he’s concerned As they see have been left in my front garden
knows the name of the person he is it We strongly believe that when I am not worrying about hitting
writing to) 4 2 She’s convinced that she’ll win. a pedestrian or being attacked
3 I’ve always felt that everyone Nothing has been done about this
Reading and Writing should be able to afford a house. b 1,3
Portfolio 4 4 He has no doubt that we will find 6 2 Even though 3 Furthermore,
life on other planets. 5 I’m positive 4 Even though/Although
1 b that I saw him earlier. 6 As she sees 5 Moreover 6 In addition/
22c 3a 4b 5b 6c it, housework is a waste of time. Furthermore 7 However
3 b2 cl d 3 7 To me, children spend too much 7 2 The road must be repaired.
4 2 b, d 3 a time in front of their computers. 3 Recycling bins aren’t used
5 2a 3b 4f 5 d 6c 8 As far as my brother’s concerned, regularly. 4 The bins are never
6 2 attracted 3 am (also) learning children shouldn’t get pocket money. emptied. 5 A lot of glass is recycled.
4 takes 5 describes 6 is 7 is 6 I was told that the lights would be
8 are 9 will love 10 am going to replaced.
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 Answer Key
Reading and Writing Swedish but I’m actually Brazilian!
Portfolio 9 4 My dad is one of the funniest
1 Suggested answers: C, d, f, h people I know. 5 He looks like
his father, doesn’t he? 6 She looks
2 2 Yes, she does. 3 Developing good in that dress.
training programmes, giving advice
and training to instructors. Reading and Writing
4 To develop her skills in a full-
time position with more Portfolio 11
responsibility and work as part of a 1 b4c6d2e-f-g3h5
team. 2 2a 3c 4b 5a
5 She ran in this year’s London
3b 1 present 2 past
Marathon. 6 Her CV. 7 Probably
hard-working, organised and quite c past
ambitious. 4a 2 had (obviously) met 3 were
3 2B3E4A5C walking 4 smiled 5 knocked
6 were talking 7 was 8 Are (you)
4a bl c 4 d 3 e 6 f 2
feeling 9 had heard 10 couldn’t
b 1 to; on; for 2 At; as 3 from; to b Because the woman he had talked to
4 in; for 5 As; from 6 to; from
was his interviewer.
5a A, C, E, B
b A I am working full-time as a Reading and Writing
receptionist ...; My responsibilities Portfolio 12
range from meeting visitors ...
B I look forward to hearing from 1 a Steven b Mia
you. 2 2 DS 3T4T5F6 F
C I am interested in medical issues 7 T 8 DS
...; I had a temporary position as a 3bS cBdMeS
secretary in the Wellington Hospital. 4a 2 h 3b 4 f 5c 6 g 7e 8d
D I am writing in reply to your
bb1 c8d7e3f4 g6 h2
advertisement on The Times website
for a receptionist ... 5 A Everyone says that babies change
E As you will see from my CV ... your life; And they’re right!; But
every day I think how lucky I am ...;
Reading and Writing I can’t believe that I didn’t make this
decision ...
Portfolio 1O B I lay in bed, thinking about my
1 2,3,4 life; But while I was making it ...;
2 Suggested answers 2 Fiona noticed Two weeks’ holiday for me and
Kate’s shoes. Then they noticed they a friend ...; If I hadn’t had it, I
were wearing the same dress. wouldn’t have made ...
3 They both like bright clothes.
4 Kate is tanned and looks Spanish
or Italian; Fiona looks English. Kate’s
hair is short and dark; she’s tall and
looks like a model. Fiona has long
blonde hair; she isn’t tall, and doesn’t
look like a model. 5 Kate is more
confident and more disorganised than
Fiona. 6 Kate is always ready with
a cup of tea and advice.
3 b 3 cl d 2
4b a 3 b 4 c 2
5a 2 I look intelligent because I wear
glasses! 3 We have a similar taste
in music. 4 Can you tell me what
she looks like? 5 Paul is the most
talented person I know. 6 Jean and
Kate have a similar taste in films.
7 I look like my sister. 8 He is the
worst driver I know.
b 2 My brother and I have a similar
taste in cars. 3 People think I look

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