Q3 - LESSON 1 Student’s name:........................................ Class: 8C .............

Corrector’s name: .....................................

LISTENING
Questions 1 – 3. Listen to the telephone conversation between a student and the owner of a paragliding
school and answer the questions below. Choose the correct letters A-D.
Example: Which course does the man suggest?
A. 2 day B. 4 day C. 5 day D. 6 day
1. How much is the beginner’s course?
A. $190 B. $320 C. $330 D. $430
2. What does the club insurance cover?
A. injury to yourself B. injury to your equipment
C. damage to other people’s property D. loss of personal belongings
3. How do the girls want to travel?
A. public transport B. private bus C. car D. bicycle

Questions 4 – 7. Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
TELEPHONE MEMO
Name: Maria Gentle
Address: C/o Mr. & Mrs. (4) …………………………………………… (5) ……………………………………………
Newcastle
Fax no: 0249 (6) ……………………………………………
Type of Card: (7) ……………………………………………

Question 8. Circle TWO letters A-G. Which TWO of the following items must people take with them?
A. sandals D. shirt with long sleeves G. sunglasses
B. old clothes E. soft drinks
C. pull over F. hat

Question 9. Circle TWO letter A-G. Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the
paragliding school.
A. camping D. backpackers’ inn G. cheap hotel
B. youth hostel E. caravan park
C. family F. bed and breakfast

Question 10. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer.
Which weekend do the girls decided to go?
……………………………………………………………………

A. PHONETICS
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. many B. open C. money D. ink
2. A. sense B. send C. collision D. seat
II. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
3. A. develop B. exactly C. determine D. interest
4. A. experience B. favourite C. subject D. primary
5. A. interview B. background C. scientific D. secondary

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B. GRAMMAR
I. Choose the sentence closest in meaning to the conditional.
6. If it’s 11 o’clock, Sandra is sleeping.
A. Sandra will sleep at 11 o’clock.
B. It is 11 o’clock now so Sandra is asleep.
C. Sandra wants to sleep at 11 o’clock.
7. I went to Kim if I had a question.
A. In the past I asked Kim for advice.
B. In the future I will ask Kim for advice.
C. Now I ask Kim for advice.
8. See me if you’ve done page 26.
A. Speak to me before you finish page 26.
B. Speak to me as you do page 26.
C. Speak to me after page 26 is finished.
9. If you should find my gloves, put them in the cupboard.
A. There is a good chance of finding my gloves.
B. There is a small chance of finding my gloves.
C. There is no chance of finding my gloves.
10. If it hadn’t been for John, the party would have been a disaster.
A. John saved the party.
B. John made the party a disaster.
C. John didn’t go to the party.
11. If you tell Mike, that’ll be great.
A. Mike will be glad to hear you.
B. It is possible for you to tell Mike.
C. Please tell Mike.

II. Make conditional sentences by putting the words in the correct order.
~ I / joke / a / if / laughed / nobody / told
…Nobody laughed if I told a joke…
12. Dad / driving / gets / Mum / if / nervous / is
Mum ..........................................................................................................................................
13. if / staying / meet / in / you / are / let’s / London
If ...............................................................................................................................................
14. wanted / it / I / bought / if / something / I
If ...............................................................................................................................................
15. too / now / we / it / be / might / go / late / don’t / if
If ...............................................................................................................................................
16. she / if / needs / party / Clare / is / the / a / dress / going / nice / to
If ...............................................................................................................................................

III. Underline the correct word or phrase.

17. This time in six months I’ll be at university unless / if I decide to take a year off first.
18. We’d better leave early tomorrow unless / in case there’s a lot of traffic when we get to Doncaster.
19. You can watch the film as long as / in case you promise to go straight to bed when it finishes.
20. Let’s go to Mirabella’s tonight unless / if you haven’t been there before.
21. Unless / So long as I’ve still got my health, I don’t mind how poor I am!
22. Do what you like provided / unless you don’t make any noise.
23. I’m not going to worry unless / as long as she hasn’t called by midnight.
24. People are always friendlier when the sun is / was shining.
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 25. It may be a good idea to take extra money even if / in case the museum isn’t free.
26. If I were prime minister, I will / would increase taxes immediately.
27. Arsenal are doing well - they will / would win the group stage if they don’t / didn’t lose their next match.
28. Suppose / When Abba played together again, do / would you go to see them?
29. We will get to the airport in time if / unless there isn’t much traffic on the motorway.
30. Provided this illness has / doesn’t have time to develop, it is very easy to treat.
31. I know it’s unlikely, but will / would you accept the job if they offer / offered it to you?

IV. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

32. A: My mobile phone hasn’t been working lately.
B: If I ………………………………. (be) you, I………………………………. (get) a new one.
33. A: If you ………………………………………. (not / help) me, I ……………………………………….
(never/pass) the driving test.
B: I was glad to be of assistance.
34. A: Can I go to the cinema tonight?
B: OK. As long as you ………………………………………. (do) your chores first.
35. A: If you ………………………………………. (go) to the chemist’s, ………………………………… (you / get)
me some vitamin tablets?
B: No problem.
36. A: Unless you ………………………… (practice) regularly, you ………………………………………. (not /
become) a good golf player.
B: I know. I’ll try my best.
37. A: That bag seems too heavy for the old woman.
B: If I were you, I ………………………………………. (offer) to carry it for her.
38. If he hadn’t read the notice in the newspaper, George ………………………………………………… (never
/ apply) for the job.
39. Suppose you ……………………………………………….………. (lose) your house keys, what
………………………………………. (you / do)?
40. If Alan …………………………………………… (not / wake up) late, he would have arrived at work on time.
41. I ………………………………………………… (go) to the gym providing I have time after work.

C. VOCABULARY
I. Write one word in each gap.
Many people dream (42) ……………………………. living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing
experience for those who (43) ……………………………. the courage to leave their family and friends and settle
(44) ……………………………. in a new place. However, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of:
culture shock.
Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we (45)
……………………………. up that we are not sure how to deal with it. Societies are organized in many different
ways, and we can often be (46) ……………………………. aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries.
Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to (47)
……………………………. on with local people and to (48) ……………………………. friends. They might not
approve (49) ……………………………. things you do or might object (50) ……………………………. things you
say. You might even be banned (51) ……………………………. doing things in another country that are perfectly
legal in your own.
(52) ……………………………. you were to move to a country such as Singapore, say, you might find some
of the laws very strict. There, people can be forced (53) ……………………………. pay a large fine just for dropping
litter.

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 Eventually, though, most people who live abroad (54) ……………………………. in love with their adopted
country and learn to accept its differences. It does (55) ……………………………. real courage to make such a
big change to your life, but many people agree (56) ……………………………. it is worth it in the end.

II. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary
57. My ……………………………………… (FRIEND) with Harriet is one of the most important things in my life.
58. Many parents complain of their children’s ……………………………………………. (OBEY), but I think they
were probably exactly the same.
59. Don’t listen to Mary - she’s just ……………………………………………. (JEALOUS) of you.
60. We all watched ……………………………………… (NERVE) as Mark made his speech of thanks.
61. Don’t you think that we should make sure that …………………………………………… (ABLE) people have
the same rights as everyone else?
62. Terry is really …………………………………… (ARGUE) and is always looking for fights with other people.
63. Hasn’t anyone ever told you that it’s very ……………………………………………. (POLITE) to interrupt
when other people are talking?

III. Choose the correct answer.

64. This fascinating book covers some of the most …………. crimes of the twentieth century.
A. unknown B. hidden C. covered D. infamous
65. The government should do more for …………. people.
A. usual B. ordinary C. everyday D. typical
66. Ivan tells me he really …………. himself at your barbecue last week.
A. pleased B. played C. enjoyed D. interested
67. I know we had an argument, but now I’d quite like to ………….
A. look down B. makeup C. fallout D. bring up
68. Harry and Sam both denied that the fight was their ………….
A. blame B. cause C. criticism D. fault
69. The curtain went up, the …………. grew silent and the actors on stage began to speak.
A. crowd B. congregation C. jury D. audience

IV. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
70. I promised my mum that I would work hard this year. made
I ……………………………………………………………………….. that I would work hard this year.
71. My parents allowed me to go out even though it was very late. let
My parents ……………………………………………………………………….. even though it was very late.
72. Margaret and I have had an argument, so we’re not talking to each other. out
Margaret and I ………………………………………………………………., so we’re not talking to each other.
73. Nobody approved of the new law when it was introduced. approval
The new law didn’t ……………………………………………………………………….. when it was introduced.
74. I didn’t want to have an argument, so I changed the subject. mood
I wasn’t ………………………………………………………………… an argument, so I changed the subject.
75. Tina was depressed because she couldn’t make friends at summer camp. inability
Tina was depressed because ………………………………………………………… friends at summer camp.

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D. READING
The people below all want to join a sports class. There are descriptions of eight classes. Decided which
class would be the most suitable for the following people. For 76 - 80 write the correct letter A-H.
76. Chloe enjoys team sports but doesn’t want to play in competitions. She needs a morning class.
She doesn’t have much money and can’t afford to buy expensive equipment.
77. Mike isn’t very fit. He would like to get fitter, but he finds exercise boring. He’s looking for an
evening class that is different every week. He’d also like to see how he is improving over time.
78. Sofia loves sport but is recovering from a serious injury. She wants to train in the afternoon
with someone who understands her injury and can give her advice on exercises she can do
at home.
79. Jack is very fit and is planning a challenging 200 km run. He wants to train at least twice a
week and would like some personal training too. He wants to train indoors and outdoors.
80. Tara takes sport seriously. She plays hockey and tennis and wants to improve her skills and
take part in competitions. She isn’t free from Monday to Friday.
SPORTS CLASSES
A. Sport for life
Weekly sessions in seven different sports, including squash, tennis and basketball. Do your favourite sport or try
new ones each week. Classes take place on Thursdays 3-4 pm and Sundays 2-3.30 pm in Green Park and in the
Park Gym. We don’t believe in winners and losers, just having fun!
B. Top training
Our club offers individual training sessions in the gym, with a personal trainer. The class is ideal for people who
enjoy training alone and are keen to improve their fitness, or people who have particular difficulties with their
fitness. Classes: every morning 9-11 am.
C. Active plus!
This is a great class for people who enjoy playing sport with others in an informal way. Choose from a range of
sports, including 5-a-side football and hockey. Classes are on Saturdays from 9-11 am. We provide balls, hockey
sticks, etc. and a monthly report on how your fitness is improving.
D. Water-cise!
Have fun and get fit at your local sports center! Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 pm. No two classes
are the same! We organize regular competitions and also offer individual fitness checks every month, plus the
chance to gain progress certificates.
E. Fitness for All
If you’re looking for a gentle, low-cost exercise class, Fitness for All offers exercises to improve your strength and
confidence slowly. Our trainers are qualified to help with individual problems and can give you extra ideas to try
outside the class. No equipment necessary. Classes: every Tuesday from 2-4 pm.
F. Sport for all
This class is for people who want to take up a sport such as football or tennis for the first time. It’s a great way to
get fit in the fresh air. Classes start with training exercises, followed by a game or small tournament. Classes:
every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 pm. All equipment provided.
G. Rising stars
We believe sports are for winners! We offer training from professional sports coaches to help you become a more
successful player. Choose from a range of team and racket sports. Players are encouraged to join local and
national leagues. Classes: every Saturday and Sunday, or book an individual lesson with one of our trainers.
H. Go for it!
This is a class for people who want to push themselves so they can compete against other people or themselves!
Training takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Classes involve a one-hour run in the park, followed
by weight training in the gym. Individual coaching and advice on improving fitness at home are also available.

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Corrector’s name: ................................
HOMEWORK

I. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

42. If Karen ………………………………………………… (not / have to) finish an essay tonight, she
would come to the cinema.
43. If you ……………………………………………… (wear) your raincoat, you wouldn’t have got wet.
44. Unless the weather ……………………………………………………………………… (improve), we
………………………………………………… (not / go) camping this weekend.
45. Only if David ………………………………………… (arrive) home soon, will we go to the cinema.
46. But for one mistake, Brian ………………………………………… (get) all the questions correct on
the test.

II. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each answer.
MONEY
What is money? The pound, the dollar or the euro are actually just (6) ……………. a gram or a
kilometre. The difference is that you can exchange money for something (7) …………….
A ten-pound note may buy a book, a huge bag of sweets, or a (8) ……………. of cinema tickets. But
the note itself is only a printed (9) ……………. of paper which costs almost nothing to make. Thousands
of years (10) ……………., people didn’t have money as we know (11) ……………. There were no banks
(12) ……………. even shops. In those days, Mr. Green the farmer exchanged the corn he (13)
……………. grown for Mr. Hive’s honey.
This was an exchange arranged between two (14) ……………., each of whom had something that
the other wanted. But in time, most societies invented their own ‘currencies’ (15) ……………. that people
could exchange more. The different currencies began to join together, which is why (16) …………….
everyone uses the same currency in their country.

6. A. like B. as C. similar D. same

7. A. other B. else C. another D. apart
8. A. couple B. double C. few D. several
9. A. slice B. part C. side D. piece
10. A. since B. past C. before D. ago
11. A. them B. it C. some D. that
12. A. or B. neither C. and D. but
13. A. did B. was C. had D. has
14. A. jobs B. people C. things D. goods
15. A. for B. by C. because D. so
16. A. tomorrow B. today C. recently D. soon

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LISTENING
You will hear long talks or conversations. Each talk or conversation will be followed by three or
more questions. Choose the best answer to each questions.
1. What is the teacher mainly discussing?
A. The solar system
B. The sun
C. The planets
D. The galaxy
2. Why does the teacher talk about the outer planets?
A. To compare them with the inner planets
B. To focus on their compositions
C. To note their quick rotations
D. To stress how far from the sun they are
3. What is another name for the inner planets?
A. The Venusians
B. The Jovians
C. The terrestrial planets
D. The gas giants
4. According to the teacher, which planet has the most moons?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune
5. What can be inferred about Saturn?
A. It is nearly as large as Jupiter.
B. It is considered a gas giant.
C. It has a core that is rocky.
D. It orbits the sun in fewer than ten years.

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