Units 1-2 Self-Assessment A relieved B interested C exhausted D proud

Exercise 1. Vocabulary - Fill in the correct word. 10. She passed out but we …………… her round.
1 Do you think I should ……………………. for this job? A brought B look C looked D came
2 Lawyers require a university …………………….. Exercise 3. Communication - In pairs use the prompts to act out the dialogue.
3 "What are you ……………………. for?" "My watch." A B
4 Policemen can work night ……………………. . Hello! / I speak / Bob? Who / call?
5 The river ……………………. its banks and flooded the area. It / be / Steve hang on / second?
6 Are you interested in a part-time or ……………………. -time job? OK Sorry / Bob / go out
7 Joan broke ……………………. when she heard about the terrible occident. I / call back? Sure / you want / leave / message?
8 The doorbell is ringing. Can you please ……………………. the door? No / that / be OK / I call later Bye
9 The driver lost ……………………. of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. Bye
10 Mr Perkins works ……………………. a teacher in our school. Exercise 4. Read the story and fill in the missing sentences from the list. There· is one sentence
11 John ……………………. the 7:45 train to work. which you do not need to use.
12 The policemen interviewed everyone who ……………………. the accident. A. Then, the pilot announced that they would have to make an emergency landing.
13 Where ……………………. you when the earthquake started? B. She was going to visit her aunt and uncle in Spain.
14 A porter is a person ……………………. carries luggage. C. Kate smiled and went back to sleep.
15 She was walking ……………………. it started raining. D. When the plane finally stopped, the passengers cheered.
16 Have you got experience ……………………. all levels? E. Soon, the plane was high above the clouds and Kale felt relaxed and happy.
17 John is always late ……………………. work. F. The air hostesses were walking down the aisle.
18 ……………………. Ben start work at 9:00 every day? Air Adventure
19 That's the man ……………………. son lives in Brazil, Kate felt very excited as she climbed the steps boarded the plane. It was the first time she
20 The police were ……………………. patrol all night. had ever travelled alone and she was looking forward to the adventure. 1……………
21 A lot of jobs, such ……………………. teaching, require extensive training. She found her seat and made herself comfortable. She felt a little nervous when the air
22 Where ……………………. they go on holiday last year? hostesses told the passengers what to do in an emergency, but once the plane had taken off, she soon
23 The police use dogs to ……………………. down criminals. forgot her worries. She gazed out of the window in amazement as the English countryside grew smaller
24 Jane was sleeping ……………………. Tony was reading. and smaller beneath her. 2…………… She her eyes and, before long, she was fast asleep.
25 John is working in the garden at the ……………………. . Suddenly, a loud roaring noise woke her. She opened her eyes and looked around in panic. 3
26 It was a frightening experience. I'm still ……………………. . …………… They looked scared, but they spoke calmly to the passenger and told everyone not to be
27 The car burst into …………………….. afraid. "What’s happening?" Kate asked. "There’s a small problem with one of the engines," replied
28 The train drivers are ……………………. strike. one of the air hostesses. "It’s nothing to worry about."
29 They both gave us a ……………………. welcome. Nevertheless, Kate was worried. The roaring sound grew louder and louder and the plane
30 Mary couldn't ……………………. her way in the dark room. began to rock from side to side. Some of the passengers screamed. 4 …………… Kate fastened the
Exercise 2. Grammar - Circle the correct item. seatbelt and gripped the edge of her seat tightly as the plane went down.
1. The train …………… soon after it left the station. The plane hit the earth with a loud bump and raced along the ground. Kate saw trees and
A tracked B slammed C swerved D derailed plants rush past her window. 5…………… Everyone was relieved that the worst was over. Kate smiled
2. Steve works with …………… beginners. as she got onto the bus which would take her to the nearest airport. "Travelling alone really is an
A fully-trained B absolute C experienced D good adventure!" she thought.
3. She left the building an hour ……………. . Exercise 5. Writing (a narrative) - Use the notes, to write a short story entitled "A train accident"
A lost B then C before D ago (120-180 words). Use the notes below as well as your own ideas.
4. Fifty people were on …………… when the plane crashed. Introduction
A track B air C deck D board (Paragraph 1) early Friday afternoon - train station - Tony Smith - look forward to visiting brother in
5. The boat was …………… from side to side. Leeds
A rocking B waving C sinking D crashing Main Body
6. Paul never …………… to work. (Paragraph 2) Tony sit - comfortable carriage - half an hour later - hear loud explosion - train stop -
A walking B walk C is walking D walks people cough crawl towards door
7. John froze in …………… when he saw the tiger. (Paragraph 3) bang from outside - door break open - firefighters help people out
A fright B shock C horror D panic Conclusion
8. Is Ann …………… living in Manchester? (Paragraph 4) Tony shocked but happy - safe at least
A then B still C yet D already
9. They were …………… to see their son was OK.
 Units 3-4 Self-Assessment 8 Peter is ………… taller than John.
Exercise 1. Vocabulary - Fill in the correct word. A less B more C much D as
1 Jane lost her credit …………………. while on holiday. 9 He hasn't called ………….
2 You must …………………. your seat belt before take-off. A since B yet C already D still
3 When she called, Laura …………………. already left. 10 You can walk its ………… streets and narrow alleys to reach the castle.
4 …………………. the lime they got home, Steve had finished cooking, A local B traditional C elegant D cobble
5 Good morning. I'd like to …………………. a room for two nights, please. Exercise 3. Communication - Fill in the missing questions.
6 Helen was tired. She had …………………. typing letters all morning. A: Good morning, madam?
7 Take an umbrella in …………………. it rains. B: I'd like 10 book a room, please.
8 There are a lot of shopping …………………. which are open daily. A: 1) ……………………………………………………………. ?
9 Why don't you get on the ………………….list for another flight? B: A week.
10 Tokyo is one of the …………………. expensive cities in the world. A: 2) …………………………………………………………….. ?
11 Have you seen her?" No, she hasn't …………………. up yet." B: A Single, please. 3) …………………………………………... ?
12 My house is much bigger …………………. yours. A: That's £ 480, breakfast included.
13 The Smiths aren't here. They have …………………. to Italy. B: 4) ………………………………………………………………. ?
14 Cairo has a desert …………………. with hot days and cold nights. A: Certainly. Which credit card?
15 We haven't seen her …………………. March. B: Visa. Here you are.
16 Check if there is an alternative …………………. via Paris. A: Thank you. Could you fill in this card, please?
17 If you are interested …………………. culture, Poland is the best place for you. Exercise 4. Read the article and mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).
18 Why don't you rake a few days …………………. ? The magic of India
19 Jane is going to be late. She …………………. the bus. Have you been having trouble deciding whether to go or a city holiday? The best solution
20 Put on some insect repellent to …………………. the insects away. to combine the two and go to India. Why not begin your holiday in New Delhi, the nation’s busy
21 The services of a doctor are available …………………. guests. capital? As a first-time visitor, you can expect to be shocked by your first impressions of this fascinating
22 You can take …………………. in lots of activities during your stay there. city. The noisy mixture of car horns and street sellers loudly advertising their goods, as well as the sight
23 Your trip will be the experience of a …………………. . of street children begging at the traffic lights, often puts tourists off. However there is much more to
24 She offered to help but he turned her …………………. . New Delhi than this.
25 Room service, how can I …………………. you, sir? New Delhi is rich in historic sights. One of the most these is the Red Fort, where you can
26 This is the trendiest shop I've …………………. been in. visit the bazaar at the entrance and gaze at the beautiful red sandstone architecture of the fort itself.
27 If you are …………………. good shape, go on a mountain climbing excursion. Another building which you certainly shouldn't miss is the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This presidential home
28 "How …………………. have you been studying Chinese?" "Two years." with 340 rooms is surrounded by acres of attractive gardens. If you want a break from sightseeing, the
29 Sally is still in Paris, stuck …………………. the airport. best thing you can do is visit Connaught Place. In this shopping centre, you can buy beautiful clothes
30 They went on a safari holiday …………………. a jeep. in the many boutiques or have a delicious meal in one of the restaurants.
Exercise 2. Grammar - Circle the correct item. When you have tired yourself out exploring New Delhi, you can spend the second half of
1 Don't do it; you won't get ………… with it. your holiday in Goa. Don’t forget to head for Palolem Beach, as this is the ideal spot for enjoying the
A up B away C over D round spectacular Goan sunset. The beach is on a quiet island, so you will be guaranteed a peaceful and
2 The trip ………… a visit to a safari park. relaxing time. If you want to check out the local wildlife, there are a number of sanctuaries around the
A offers B includes C lets D allows resort. Visit the Bondla Sanctuary and see lions and snakes. You can even have an elephant ride!
3 One can admire the ………… view from the top of the mountain. India’s major cities and beach resorts offer many truly magical experiences. Travel to India and enjoy
A breathtaking B natural C traditional D ethnic a holiday with a difference.
4 ………… the waiter was at fault, he didn't even apologise. 1. A lot of companies film advertisements in New Delhi……..
A Although B Even C However D Despite 2. There are a lot of old buildings in New Delhi……..
5 The ………… river passes through the picturesque countryside. 3. The bazaar outside the Red Fort is made of sandstone……..
A congested B winding C bending D deserted 4. Rashtrapati Bhavan has 340 acres of gardens……..
6 Empanada is one of Chile's national ………… 5. Connaught Place is the best place for sightseeing…….
A food B plates C tastes D dishes 6. Palolem Beach is the perfect place to get a tan……….
7 The car broke down, so he had to turn on his ............... lights. 7. You can get close to wild animals in Goa……….
A warning B breakdown C departure D hazard
 Units 5 – 6 Self-Assessment A don't have to B mustn't C needn't D aren't allowed
Exercise 1. Vocabulary - Fill in the correct word. 8 Ben's mum always makes him ……. to bed early.
1 How would you like your steak; medium, rare or …………….. ? A to going B go C going D to go
2 It was …………….. nice weather that we went to the beach. 9 Let's make lasagne with cheese ……. .
3 "I'd like a glass of water, please!" "Still or …………….. , sir?" A bake B ingredients C flakes D sauce
4 …………….. up or else we'll be late for the performance. 10 There's very……. sugar left.
5 What shall we have for …………….. : fruit salad or ice cream? A a few B a little C little D few
6 Actors …………….. hours practising their roles. Exercise 3. Communication - Put the dialogue in the correct order.
7 "Something smells good! What's …………….. , Ann?" "Roast lamb."  May I take your order, sir? …….
8 They've set …………….. their business in Spain.  Prawn cocktail would be fine. …….
9 Are there …………….. sandwiches left?  And what would you like to drink? …….
10 Have you decided …………….. the menu for the party yet?  Yes, please. …….
11 Do you …………….. going to the opera tomorrow?  Excellent choice, sir. And what would you like follow? …….
12 Put the iron down. You'll burn …………….. .  What would you like to start with? …….
13 It was …………….. cold that we turned the heater on.  I'll have a gloss of sparkling water, please. …….
14 There is a man glaring …………….. you. Do you know him?  Sirloin steak and a baked potato, please. …….
15 Watch out! You're …………….. to fall.  Thank you, sir. …….
16 Can you please let me know the date …………….. advance? Exercise 4. Read the text and cheese the best heading for each paragraph. There is one heading
17 " …………….. I use the telephone?" 'Yes, of course." which you do not need to use.
18 John is allergic …………….. seafood. A. New food types B. Possible dangers C. The future is here
19 Statues are made …………….. marble. D. Towards a healthier life E. Added goodness F. The easy way
20 We won't go to the pony …………….. you come with us. Functional Foods
21 There's going to be a second concert …………….. to public demand. ……… For most of us, the idea of soup which stops us getting ill, or crisps which relax us
22 …………….. C is good for our bones and teeth. seems like something from a science-fiction film. However these are not foods of the future. In fact,
23 Could you get hold …………….. some tickets? they are part of new group of food products known as 'functional foods', and they may already be on
24 I'd …………….. to come to your party. your supermarket’s shelves.
25 We also need a …………….. of toothpaste. ………. In today’s world, we all know that our diet affects our hearth and more people are
26 …………….. you work hard, you'll get a promotion. watching what they eat. Food companies are taking advantage of this fact. They have already started
27 I'm …………….. I can't make it to your party. Sorry. to use ingredients in their products which will offer extra health benefits to their customers. For
28 "…………….. we go to the cinema instead?" "I'd love to." example, orange juice already contains vitamin C, but now you can buy orange juice with added
29 The lights are on. Sally …………….. be at home. calcium to strengthen your bones and teeth, so it's even better for you than ever before.
30 Broccoli is …………….. in Vitamin C. ……… However, food companies are not only producing food which improve our health.
Exercise 2. Grammar - Circle the correct item. They are also adding ingredients to their products which are designed to make our daily lives easier.
1 John likes pizza with lots of ……. cheese. For instance, there is now a chewing gum which can improve your memory and help your brain to
A mashed B grated C diced D scramble process information more quickly. Also, if you lead a busy life, try St John's Wort crisps. They make
2 He finally gave ……. and let her drive the car. you feel relaxed and less stressed!
A in B up C away D out ……… Of course, there are people who believe that functional foods are a bad idea. They
3 The ……. cheered when Barcelona won. claim that products such as these can be dangerous, as people may end up taking more vitamins than
A visitors B audience C guests D spectators they need and may damage their bodies as a result. Health experts recommended that people check the
4 You can use olive oil to treat ……. wounds. labels on these products carefully to ensure that they do not take more than the recommended doses of
A fewer B lesser C major D minor vitamins and minerals.
5 I'll never forget ……. Venice. It was like dream to me. ……… Nevertheless, functional foods are becoming increasingly popular and supporters feel
A to visiting B to visit C visiting D visit that it won’t be long before there are foods which prevent cancer protect eyesight and much more.
6 Could I have ……. cherries, please? With hundreds of different products already available, it looks as though we will all soon be eating the
A a few B a little Cony D lot of food of the future.
7 You ……. enter restricted areas.
 Units 7-8 Self-Assessment A wiped out C flooded
Exercise 1. Vocabulary - Fill in the correct word. B contaminated D dumped
1 …………………….. we going to the theatre tonight? 8 They are …………………….. road near the forest.
2 I'm fed …………………….. with the situation. We must do something. A moving C building
3 He …………………….. on the wet floor and broke his leg. B producing D creating
4 Sorry, I won't do it. I think it's a …………………….. of lime. 9 You need to call the surgery for a(n) …………………….. .
5 Deforestation is one of the environmental …………………….. under discussion today. A cast C appointment
6 The room was filled …………………….. smoke. B date D location
7 You'd better …………………….. attention to what he says. 10 Everyone got carried …………………….. with the celebration
8 Jim's got blond hair,…………………….. he? A away B off C on D over
9 You have to ....... your turn like everyone else. Exercise 3. Communication - Use the table to ask for and give advice on the following situations.
10 The air quality is below recommended . • Your friend has a cold.
11 If you swim in here, you are sure to …………………….. a disease. • Your friend has got a headache.
12 Tina …………………….. to run three miles a day when she was younger. • Your friend has got stomach ache.
13 This door must …………………….. kept locked. Asking: Could/Can you give/offer me some advice? What would you do in my place?
14 Ultraviolet …………………….. can cause cancer. Giving: Why don't you ...?; You should ... ; How about …?; The best thing you can do is (to) ... ;
15 Smog and factory smoke …………………….. air pollution. What you really need to do is (to) …; If I were you, I'd …; My advice is to …;
16 "Al called on hour ago." "…………………….. he? I'll call him then." Have you thought of ..?
17 The organisation is committed …………………….. helping those in need. Accepting: Yes, that’s a good idea; I’ll take your advice; Thanks for your advice; I’ll do as you say.
18 The booklet was produced …………………….. cooperation with the government. Exercise 4. Reading - Read the article and match the headings. There is one extra heading which
19 The robber was caught …………………….. the police. you do not need.
20 She couldn't …………………….. up her mind which dress to buy. A World of Difference
21 "My feet ……………………..” "You should soak them in worm water." 0-E Health, wealth and happiness are what we all aim for our lives. Unfortunately, many of us
22 I hole seeing animals living …………………….. captivity. are lucky if we one or two out of the three. Worse still, there many more people around the world
23 "This is difficult, …………………….. it? I'll help you, then." who have little of achieving any, but there are some things we do to change this.
24 She didn't call, …………………….. she? 1 - …….. One of the things we can do is sponsor a child who poor or hungry. Sponsoring a child helps
25 The ozone …………………….. is being destroyed by aerosol sprays and other chemicals. to break cycle of poverty, despair and hopelessness they and many other children in the Third World
26 Tony said that he …………………….. be back in an hour. face today. If just one person decides to help another person, he or she can make a world of difference.
27 Have the posters …………………….. delivered yet? For as little as £16 a month (that's 50p a day) we can give a child a future full of hope. This money
28 Look at your room. It's a total …………………….. helps provide food, clean water, medical care and education for boys and girls who really need it.
29 There are special programmes which try to preserve endangered ………………….. from extinction. 2 - …….. Investing in a child's life in this way will not only help the child, but also the family and the
30 Why don't you …………………….. on your red skirt and T-shirt? They look nice on you. community in which they live. It's obvious that clean water, decent .healthcare and educational
Exercise 2. Grammar - Circle the correct item. opportunities will benefit everyone in the area.
1 Hold on minute! I'll put you …………………….. to the manager. 3 - ……… Child sponsorship is different from other kinds of aid programmes because it focuses on
A off B through C out D in the personal relationship between the giver and the receiver. They exchange letters, gifts, photos and
2 I've got a(n) …………………….. nose. I think live got a cold. more. The journey to see your adopted child is certainly worth the effort.
A runny C itchy 4 - …….. World poverty and hunger are huge problems that will not go away by themselves. Many
B blurred D aching things will have to happen to make any changes, but I believe that if each of us starts now by doing
3 The volcanic …………………….. killed thousands of people. something to help, then these changes will start to take place.
A waste C radiation Sponsoring a child is an easy and cheap way for each of us to make a difference in the life of
B explosion D eruption a poor and hungry child.
4 People have been…………………….. their rubbish in the lake for years. A. Make a new friend.
A picking C pumping B. The lucky ones.
B dumping D polluting C. Every little helps.
5 The council has published a new set of …………………….. on recycling. D. A little goes a long way.
A guidelines C solutions E. Three wishes.
B schemes D suggestions F. Make a difference.
6 The air is …………………….. polluted by exhaust fumes.
A to be B been C be D being
7 Our rivers are being …………………….. by industrial waste
 Units 9-10 Self-Assessment A fired B painful C hurl D aching
Exercise 1. Vocabulary - Fill in the correct word. 8 Keep …………… the pace, will you?
1 The news came as a ………………….. to them. A off B up C on D out
2 Tim is not very …………………. at board games. He prefers team sports. 9 Sarah takes …………… her father. They are very much alike.
3 If you …………………. been more careful, you wouldn't have caused such a problem. A out B in C after D up
4 Satellites …………………. signals all over the world. 10 …………… you work hard, you'll be fired.
5 If I …………………. you, I'd talk to him. A If B When C Unless D Only
6 I think it's too late for Arsenal to even the …………………. Exercise 3. Communication - Put the dialogue into the correct order.
7 …………………. a noisy car! ……. Could I please leave a message with you?
8 His invention changed the …………………. of history. …….. Microcomputer Co, Steven speaking. How can I help you?
9 You look very tired. You'd better …………………. a rest. …….. Jeremy Philips.
10 We play ten-pin bowling in a bowling …………………. . …….. Thank you very much.
11 Jane goes to the gym to keep in ………………….. …….. I'm really sorry Mr Philips, but the line is engaged at the moment.
12 If I had enough money, I …………………. move to a bigger house. …….. Could I speak to Mrs Peters, please?
13 “I've missed the bus.” “…………………. have I.” …….. Certainly Mr Philips. Oh, Mrs Peters is free now. Hold on a minute and I'll put you through.
14 He told us not …………………. miss the target. ……. Could I ask who is calling?
15 She asked him …………………. he had ever been to York. Exercise 4. Reading - Read the article and choose the correct answer.
16 If …………………. I hadn't missed the last bus home. Reach for the stars
17 Columbus …………………. America. What is success? It could be many thing and often means different things to different people.
18 I …………………. I hadn't failed my exams. For example, money, fame, academic achievement, overcoming a physical disability or discovering the
19 Jenny came …………………. this ring as she was tidying up the attic. secrets of the universe. A person who has achieved any of these could be considered successful, so if
20 The team is ready to compete …………………. the best. one person has accomplished all of them, what word would you use to describe him? Well, there are
21 What do you do …………………. a living? two actually - Stephen Hawking.
22 Peter is jealous ………………….Jonathan's talent. Stephen Hawking is a theoretical physicist. This means that he works on the basis laws that
23 …………………. fresh these flowers are! rule the universe. He has made some remarkable discoveries and has published his findings in books,
24 Joining the army proved to be a turning …………………. in his life. and magazines. Stephen has received numerous awards and medals and is a member of many Royal
25 She is dedicated …………………. her studies. Societies. He is highly educated and has twelve honourary degrees. He even holds the post of Lucasian
26 He achieved success beyond his wildest …………………. Professor of' Mathematics which previously belonged to Isaac Newton. All this by someone who has
27 The plane had already taken …………………. when we arrived at the airport. motor neuron disease, is confined to a wheelchair and can’t speak without the aid of computer!
28 Alexander Fleming …………………. penicillin. When talking about his illness, Stephen describes it as little more than an inconvenience.
29 ''I've never failed a test." "…………………. have I." Recently, when asked if he would still have been involved in Physics if he hadn't been disabled, he
30 We've …………………. out of sugar. Can you buy some? simply said that the only difference would be that he would have worked more with numbers, and
Exercise 2. Grammar - Circle the correct item. equations. When we consider how one man has excelled, in call areas of life despite being severely
1 John …………… into lots of money when his uncle died. disabled, we learn that we can overcome almost any difficulty to achieve our goals. Success is within
A ran B turned C came D brought our reach, we just have to go for it!
2 The gym has got highly …………… staff. 1. What is the writer trying to do in this text?
A equipped B qualified C latest D lively A explain what success is
3 I think we're …………… a losing battle. B show how disabled people can live a full life
A practising B fighting C arguing D facing C show how people, can overcome misfortune with determination
4 …………… Tom and John are here. D show how Hawking's illness has destroyed his life
A Both B None C Neither D Either 2. Why would somebody read this text?
5 Mozart was a…………… composer. A to learn about what can be achieved B to learn about physics
A visionary B gifted C genius D confident C to learn about disabled people D to learn about success
6 Competition always …………… out the best in me. 3. What does the writer think of Hawing?
A comes B finds C takes D brings A he pities him B he admires him
7 Have you got …………… muscles? Go to 'Relax Zone'. C he doesn’t understand him D he envies him