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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A

GRAMMAR

1 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Example: They gave Noor the job immediately.
Noor was given the job immediately.
1 They show classic movies in this cinema every Friday night.
Classic movies ________________________ in this cinema every Friday night.
2 Maria has sold her aunt's necklace for a large amount of money.
Maria's aunt's necklace ________________________ for a large amount of money.
3 You have to switch off your phone inside the library.
Phones ________________________ inside the library.
4 They were restoring the West Door at the time we visited St Paul's Cathedral.
The West Door ________________________ at the time we visited St Paul's
Cathedral.
5 Do you mind people asking you personal questions?
Do you mind ________________________ personal questions?
6 Someone shot John F Kennedy in 1963.
John F Kennedy ________________________ in 1963.
7 Helmets were worn when soldiers went into battle.
Soldiers ________________________ when they went into battle.
8 They have to close the building because it is unsafe.
The building ________________________ because it is unsafe.
9 You can't disturb the boss when he's in a meeting.
The boss ________________________ when he's in a meeting.
10 When are they going to repair the door?
When is the door ________________________ ?
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2 Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

Example: I have in put had air-conditioning
I have had air-conditioning put in.
1 Would whitened you to teeth have your like
Would ____________________________________
__________________________________________?
2 My have need to cleaned their carpets parents
My ______________________________________
__________________________________________.
3 Amelie repaired her to have computer had
Amelie _______________________________________
__________________________________________.
4 I’m my professionally photo taken having son's
I’m _______________________________________
__________________________________________.
5 We’ll our soon kitchen replaced have
We’ll ______________________________________
__________________________________________.

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6 My eyes had optician's tested at her that mother
My _______________________________________
__________________________________________.
7 I’ve friend by nails done a my had
I’ve _______________________________________
__________________________________________.
8 When dyed her did get hair Anita
When ______________________________________
__________________________________________?
9 They renewed have passports had their recently
They ______________________________________
__________________________________________.
10 Carl changed tomorrow is the locks having
Carl ______________________________________
__________________________________________.
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Grammar total 20
VOCABULARY

3 Complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap. They are all related to
keeping fit, hair, and beauty treatments.
Example: I don’t like my hair all the same colour. I prefer highlights.
1 Treat yourself to a m________ – your hands will look good afterwards.
2 When it's too icy on the roads to train for the race, Nikki uses her r________ machine.
3 Of course Lisa's tan is f________. She never goes out in the sun.
4 My feet felt like new after the p________. It was worth the money.
5 All soldiers have to have a b________ cut. That's why Juan's hair is so short.
6 Samantha was bored with having dark hair, so she had it bl________.
7 My teenage son’s fr________ is so long that he can’t see where he’s going.
8 A I thought Abril had curly hair.
B She does but she's just had it s________.
9 Gabriela had her hair p________ up when she got married, and looked very elegant.
10 My little niece always has her long hair in b________ on either side of her face.
11 I have a razor for every day but sometimes I like having a professional s________ at
the barber's.
12 Your p________ isn’t straight. Where’s your comb?
13 The skin on my cheeks feels so soft since I had that f________. It was a great
treatment.
14 Subhi has strong arms because he lifts w________ at the gym.
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4 Complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap. They are all related to
history and war.
Example: The soldiers retreated, which means they moved back rather than forwards.
1 William of Normandy d________ Harold's army and took his place as king.
2 A soldier wears a h________ to protect his head.
3 A fight between soldiers on different sides is a b________.
4 In the past, to protect their bodies, soldiers could carry a s________.
5 An a________ was a soldier who used a bow and arrows.
6 Many wars have started when the army of one country has i________ another country.

6
Vocabulary total 20
PRONUNCIATION

5 Cross out the silent consonant in each word.

Example: answer
1 doubt
2 island
3 column
4 castle
5 listen
5

6 Underline the stressed syllable.

Example: hair|dress|er's
1 gal|le|ry
2 ae|ro|bics
3 ex|er|cise
4 e|quip|ment
5 po|ny|tail
5
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50

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Reading and Writing A

READING
Read the web review of a historic building in France. Five sentences have
been removed. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap
(1–5). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Chateau de Saint Fargeau

This summer we were staying with friends near Dijon in eastern France and we had visited
the Museum of Fine Arts which is housed in a magnificent palace, dating back to the 14th
century. On this trip I think our hosts were surprised and pleased at how interested we
seemed in French history and architecture and they told us that there was another historic
site that they were sure we would enjoy. 0 A

As you approach the Chateau de Saint Fargeau, you are met by a classic fairytale French
castle. 1 Below the roof are row upon row of windows, set in red stone and beyond the
castle you can see a large lake and horses grazing in the fields.
Being history-lovers, we were excited to find out about the origins and development of the
castle. Fortunately for us, there was a knowledgeable guide as well as our French friends to
tell us all about it. There has been a castle on the site since the tenth century but the current
building was constructed in the 1400s. It's a large building with five sides and a huge central
courtyard and it was mainly used as a residence for the wealthy owners and their guests to
enjoy hunting in the local area. 2 Despite this small disappointment, it was still a beautiful
example of the architecture of the time and we enjoyed exploring the chapel and the stables.
3 The only furniture was long wooden tables and benches down the centre of the huge
room and I could imagine great dinners and celebrations here, watched by the stags heads
which were mounted on the walls.
We thanked the guide as we left and our friends took us to a local restaurant to enjoy a
traditional evening meal together. 4 As darkness fell, we were shown to places in an
enormous outdoor seating area. 5 We now know that every weekend during the summer
an incredible historical re-enactment takes place, involving around 600 people, 50 of them on
horseback. The scenes begin in the 1400s with Joan of Arc in shining armour, charging in on
a white horse to defeat the English at Orleans. Then they continue through different periods
of history right up to the World War Two.
By the time we were treated to the final fireworks display, our hands were red from
applauding and you can be sure our friends were congratulated on finding us such a perfect
way to spend one evening of our holiday.

A It was about an hour away and probably the best journey I've ever been taken on.
B I suppose the historian in me was hoping that it had been the site of an important battle
or event in French history but it didn’t seem to be the case.
C Then to our surprise, instead of driving home, they turned the car back towards
Chateau de Saint Fargeau.
D My favourite part was the great hall, with suits of armour on display and swords and
shields decorating the walls.
E It is true to say that my love of history has taken me all over Europe.
F It has a dark grey roof stretching outwards to pointed round towers at each corner.
G We were totally unprepared for the amazing show which then started with hundreds of
actors in costume appearing from different directions.

Reading total 15

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Reading and Writing A

WRITING

Write a positive or negative review of a hair or beauty salon, gym or spa for a
review website (140–180 words).
Include the following information:
• say where and what the place is
• describe the facilities, activities and/or treatments on offer
• explain why you recommend or don't recommend this place
Writing total 10
Reading and Writing total 25

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Listening and Speaking A
LISTENING

1 Listen to an interviewer, Michael Berry, talking to Hassan, a personal trainer

working at a London gym. Choose the correct answer.
1 While researching fitness in the UK, Michael discovered that___
A gym members have average levels of fitness.
B gym membership is inexpensive.
C more people than he expected are gym members.
2 The aim of Michael's visit to Supergym is ___
A to discover what you get for your membership fee.
B to find out about hiring a personal trainer.
C to learn how to improve his fitness.
3 According to Hassan, you need to book spinning classes ___
A as they are extremely popular.
B on some days of the week.
C because there aren't enough bikes.
4 Supergym doesn't have a pool because ___
A swimming isn't a good way to exercise.
B it isn't as popular as going in the steam room.
C the building is too small.
5 The interviewer's opinion of joining a gym at the end of the interview ___
A hasn't really changed from the beginning.
B is much more positive than at the start.
C is extremely negative.

2 Listen to five people talking about treating themselves. Match each person
to what they say. Which person says they…?
A enjoy the treat on a weekly basis
B feel guilty about the treat
C wouldn't enjoy having the treat alone
D believe the treat is beneficial for their health
E don't think the treat is suitable for everyone
F think their treat is good value for money
Speaker 1 
Speaker 2 
Speaker 3 
Speaker 4 
Speaker 5 
5
Listening total 10

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Listening and Speaking A

SPEAKING

1 Make questions and ask your partner.

1 What kind / exercise / you / do / stay healthy?
2 / most people / your country / fit? Why / Why not?
3 / you like / have / your photo taken? Why / Why not?
4 What / most important / historical event / your country?
5 Have you ever / visit / historical site / another country or city?
Now answer your partner’s questions.

2 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree or disagree. Give
reasons.
‘Gyms and sports facilities should be free for people on low incomes.’

3 Listen to your partner talking about health. Do you agree with him / her?

Speaking total 15
Listening and Speaking total 25

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