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Listening 6 What has the boy got?

1 Recording 11 Listen to six conversations and

tick the correct answer, a), b) or c). headache flu stomachache

1 What time does Jim start work?

a) b) c)
9.15 8.15 7.00

7 Where can Sheila eat her sandwiches?

a)  b) c)
office staff room park

2 Who is visiting Steve for the weekend?

a) b) c)
his his his
sister brother cousin
8 What is there in the staffroom?

a) b) c) food a cafe a fridge

a) b) c)
3 What will the weather be like tomorrow?

wet dry hot

9 What did the woman lose?

a) b) c) purse present credit card

a) b) c)
4 How long did the woman stay in New York?

2 days 3 days 4 days

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a) b) c)

5 How did the woman get to Washington?

By train By car By plane

a) b) c)

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3 That’s the good/better/best film I’ve ever seen!

2 Recording 12 Listen and write true (T) or false
(F). 4 You can’t/have to/shouldn’t buy stamps in a
pharmacy.
1 Ben can’t go to the theatre tonight. T
5 We might/should/shouldn’t take the underground.
2 There’s been a problem at the office. It’ll be quicker than a taxi.
3 Ben didn’t have flu when he got up. 6 You have to be really quietly/quiet/quieter. Your
dad’s on the phone.
4 He took two aspirins because he had a

sore throat.
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5 Ben says his arms hurt.
Vocabulary
6 Ben doesn’t want to go home because
6 Match verbs 1–8 with words and phrases
he’s got an important meeting. a)–h).

7 He decides to take some flu medicine 1 go b a) better, tired

and stay at the office. 2 feel b) running, home

8 Maggie is going to go to the chemist’s. 3 watch c) a drama, the sun rise

4 get d) housework, exercise

7 5 stay e) fit, stung

Grammar 6 do f) a conversation, work

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form 7 have g) in, at a hotel
of the verbs in brackets.
8 start h) dinner, stomachache
1 Last night we watched (watch) TV.

2 They usually (eat) out on Saturday night.

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3 In this class we (study) superlatives.

4 Last Sunday I (go) for a walk.

7 Underline the correct alternative.
5I (love) going out with friends. 1 What time do you go to/in bed?

6 Lisa (visit) many different countries. 2 She has a daughter/son. His name is Adam.

3 He goes swimming twice/twice a week.

5 4 Your book’s above/under the table.

5 I lost my phone two days ago/last.

4 Underline the correct alternative.
6 The film was really quiet/boring and I fell asleep.
1 I see/saw/’ve seen him at work yesterday.
7 He’s not very old. He’s only in/on his forties.
2 We have to run or we ’ll/won’t/can be late.

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8 They dance really good/ well. I’d love to dance

like that!
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7 10 Complete the conversation with the phrases

in the box.
8 Match words 1–7 with definitions a)–g).
do you think how about it about
1 a tip e a) when your head hurts
let’s see should be there’s a want to
2 souvenir b) you can buy medicine here
what about what’s on what time’s who’s
3 a desert c) good for the environment
1
Man: What about seeing a film tonight?
4 a carton d) something kept to remember
a place or an event Woman: Good idea. What do you 2 see?

5 a pharmacy e) extra money for good service Man: I don’t know. 3 ?

6 green f) a container used for yoghurt Woman: Erm . . . 4 brilliant new comedy
with Mr Bean.
7 a headache g) a very dry place
Man: No thanks. I don’t feel like seeing him.
5
Woman: the new Coen brothers’ film?
6
Man: What’s 6 ?
Function
Woman: It’s a black comedy like all their films. It
9 Match sentences 1–6 with responses a)–f). 7
really good.
1 Can you tell me the way to the station? d
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Man: in it?
2 Let me open the jar for you.
Woman: George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
3 What did you do last night?
Man: Really? 9 that then. 10
4 Do you think I’d like this band? it on?

5 Why don’t we go to the zoo? Woman: Hold on. I’ll check on the computer.

6 Can you ask him to call me? Man: 11

we should phone and book
tickets?

Woman: Don’t worry. They’ll have lots . . .

a) Nothing special. How about you?

b) Of course, sir. What’s your number?

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c) No, I don’t think it’s your kind of music.

d) Yes, straight on and second left.

e) That doesn’t sound very interesting.

f) That’s very kind of you.

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Reading
11 Read the article. Decide if the statements
are true (T) or false (F).

Three things to do before you leave the

planet!

1 Visit Tuvalu

Tuvalu in the Pacific Ocean is the fourth-

smallest country in the world. Sadly, it’s also
only 4 metres above sea level at its highest.
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levels, Tuvalu might
be the first country to disappear under the
waves. The islands are a paradise of beautiful
tropical beaches and palm trees. Why don’t you
go there before they disappear? Take a plane
from Fiji, stay in one of Tuvalu’s four guest
houses and have a drink in its one bar. Go now,
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1 Tuvalu is a country of islands. T 12 Read the text again and underline the correct
answer, a, b or c.
2 There are lots of places where you can
have a beer or a fruit juice. 1 Tuvalu is one of the smallest countries .

3 Rafflesia grows in deserts. a) on our planet

4 It isn’t very easy to find. b) in the Atlantic Ocean

5 You can’t learn how to be happy. c) less than 4 metres high

6 People in Denmark were sadder thirty 2 There are not many on Tuvalu.

years ago. a) beaches

b) palm trees

5 c) places to stay

3 The Rafflesia flower .

a) is heavy

b) has a beautiful smell

c) is very easy to find

4 People see a Rafflesia flower.

a) are unable to

b) think it’s lucky to

c) hardly ever

5 can make us happier people.

a) Being lucky

b) Our genes

c) Moving to a new house

6 To become happier you need to .

a) move to Europe

b) do things for other people

c) stop working

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G H

13 Match sentences 1–6 to notices A–H. You do

not need all the notices. Please Children
leave bags under six eat
1 Children can swim for £2.50. D free 2–5p.m.
at the desk
2 It’s cheaper to buy a shirt today.

3 You can’t take your bags with you.

4 You don’t have to pay for lunch for your

five-year old child in the afternoons.

5 You have to stop here. 5

6 You shouldn’t speak in here.

15 Write a story beginning or ending with: I’ll
never go there again. Write 60–80 words.
A B

Lunch served Danger!

12.00–2.00 Do not swim here.

C D

Please be Swimming Pool

quiet in
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room.
Adults – £4.00

E F

Stop! €8 each shirt.

ONE DAY ONLY

Train crossing

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Total: 100

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