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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

GRAMMAR

1 Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous

forms of the verbs in brackets.
Example: I don't eat meat any more, but I did when I was a child. (not eat)
1 What ________________ this weekend? (they / do)
2 I can't talk now. I ________________. (pack)
3 What _______________ for? We need to get on the train now! (you / wait)
4 Sorry but we ________________ what you're saying. (not understand)
5 You don’t look very happy. What ________________ about? (you / think)
6 ________________ sightseeing or relaxing on the beach? (you / prefer)
7 Karim ________________ on Mondays or Fridays. He's part-time. (not work)
8 According to the timetable, the bus ________________ outside the university. (stop)
9 We ________________ to take insect repellent. The mosquitoes are vicious. (need)
10 Brenda ________________ a swim in the pool at the moment. (have)

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2 Underline the correct word(s).
Example: I'm going to stay at Zoe / Zoe's tonight.
1 Dmitry and Mila's / Dmitry's and Mila's wedding was a wonderful occasion.
2 I wonder what that sister of your/ of yours is doing right now.
3 What’s Denis / Denis' phone number? Can you remember?
4 We went to Elsa's / Elsa house for dinner last night.
5 Raoul is a very good my friend / friend of mine.
6 Sunita finally bought a place her own / of her own.
7 I can’t stand looking at other people’s / peoples’ holiday photos.
8 The film's end / end of the film was very disappointing.
9 She would like to start her own / she own business.
10 I always go to the same hairdressers / hairdresser's.

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Grammar total 20
VOCABULARY
3 Complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap. They are all related to
shops.
Example: A department store sells a wide variety of items.
1 A Do you ever shop at ch________ st________?
B Sometimes, but I prefer going to small local shops.
2 Beder says you get the best men's haircut and shave at the Turkish b________ in
West Street.
3 The o________-l________ sells wine and other drinks.
4 When our washing machine stopped working, I took my dirty clothes to the l________.
5 We bought our new house through a local e________ a________.
6 If you want to buy fresh fish, you should try that f________ on the high street.
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4 Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

Example: I've printed out our booking confirmation so we can show the hotel when we
arrive.
visa driving licence booking confirmation
1 A Where are you off to?
B I’m going ________. See you later.
shops shopping to the shopping
2 Shoe shops nearly always seem to be ________ Ben's size. He has very big feet.
out from out to out of
3 A I like your dress. Is it new?
B Well, it's second-hand, actually. I got it in a ________.
pound shop craft fair charity shop
4 That's a really good price. I think I'll buy it before the shop ________ of my size.
sells out looks round closes down
5 A Can I help you?
B Yes, I'm ________ this T-shirt in blue.
looking round looking for trying on
6 This glass souvenir is fragile so we need to ________ it carefully before putting it in the
suitcase.
wrap roll fold
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5 Complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap. They are all related to
holidays.
Example: You’ll need your towel to get dry after swimming.
1 Harry didn't pack any swimming t________ . He had to buy some as soon as we
arrived so he could use the pool.
2 I applied for a v________ to visit Cuba but I'm still waiting for a reply from the passport
office.
3 I always pack a f________ k________ in case the children fall over and hurt
themselves.
4 I usually buy a g________ before I go. I can look at the maps and plan which places to
visit.
5 I remembered my charger but not the a________ so I can't charge my phone.
6 Your skin is very pale so it's especially important to put on s________..
7 Put those big bottles of shampoo in your w________ and pack it in the suitcase.
8 Most people book holidays online now. Not many go to a t________ a________.

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Vocabulary total 20

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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

PRONUNCIATION

6 Match the words with the same sound.

clothes shoes suitcases sunscreen

their headphones your adaptor

Example: magazines clothes

1 our washbag ________
2 toothbrushes ________
3 razor ________
4 her earphones ________
5 chemist's ________
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7 Underline the stressed syllable.

Example: sta|tion|er's
1 green|gro|cer's
2 sun|gla|sses
3 un|der|wear
4 py|ja|mas
5 ba|tte|ries

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Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50

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Reading and Writing B

READING
Read the article about a trip to Ayers Rock. 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.

The wonders of Down Under – day six

After a bumpy overnight coach journey from Alice Springs down through the Red
Centre of Australia, here we are on day six of our backpacking tour at one of the
highlights of any tourist's visit to the country: Ayers Rock. 0 C This amazing
sandstone rock is two and a half times the height of Sydney Harbour Bridge at nearly
350 metres high. That's taller than the Eiffel Tower.
There are several ways to get close to this incredible place but, of course, we aren't
wealthy enough to afford a helicopter flight at $250 per person. 1 Sadly, that was
out of our budget range too so we abandoned that idea when we were planning.
In the end we decided on a trek on foot guided by a local expert. 2 It ticks the box
of having low environmental impact and is also respectful to the indigenous people.
We had no intention of giving in to the urge to climb the rock. This is highly offensive to
the Anangu people for whom it's a sacred and important cultural site. Fortunately, the
numbers of tourists wanting to make the ascent have fallen recently. 3 I think it's a
real shame that a few visitors don't respect polite requests by the Anangu to stop.
Anyway, I'm writing this blog back at our tent at the Ayers Rock Resort, looking out at
the stunning red rock of Uluru. The walking tour was fairly easy but lasted around four
hours. Thank goodness Sally put her walking boots on for once instead of flip-flops.
We spotted some vicious-looking ants on the trek and snakes are common too. 4
There are so many flies around here that it would be pretty unbearable without it.
During the trek, our aboriginal guide, Yarran, really impressed us with brilliant
storytelling and historical knowledge. When we approached the base of Uluru, I
definitely felt it was a special place. 5
Yarran came back to the campsite with us and on the way, he taught us how to find
things to eat in a survival situation. They call this kind of food 'bush tucker'. And one
thing I've learned is that it's quite common for kangaroo meat to be included in the list.
Anyone for a kangaroo burger?

A We're pretty sure that as well as being the least expensive way to explore the area, this
was probably the most ethical.
B Here's a top tip: insect repellent is essential.
C It's also known as Uluru which is the name used by the traditional owners, the Anangu
aboriginal people.
D Another, more environmentally-friendly, option which appealed to us was a sunrise camel
trek across the sand dunes.
E Even so, some persist in 'going up'.
F We spoke in hushed voices and I think we were all aware of a spiritual connection with
nature.
G There is really only one place to stay overnight in the Outback.

Reading total 15

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Reading and Writing B

WRITING

Write an email to a friend telling him / her about a holiday you have just had
(140–180 words). Include the following information:
• say where you went on your holiday
• say who you went on holiday with and what you did together
• describe the best or worst thing that happened on your holiday

Writing total 10

Reading and Writing total 25

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Listening and Speaking B
LISTENING

1 Listen to the podcast about shopping. Choose the correct answer.

1 The podcast aims to teach listeners ___
A how to buy less.
B how to find what they want to buy for less money.
C how to earn more money.
2 According to the presenter, shopping in local independent shops is ___
A cheap.
B not eco-friendly.
C quite expensive.
3 The presenter says that buying second-hand clothes ___ .
A has advantages for the environment.
B helps you keep up with high street fashions for less.
C is only OK if the items have been worn just once.
4 According to the presenter, when you buy online and pay a delivery charge, it ___.
A doesn't make the total cost as high as in the shops
B makes the total cost too high.
C often isn't necessary.
5 One problem with outlets is that ___
A they only stock one size.
B some of the items are damaged.
C some sizes may be in a limited quantity.
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2 Listen to five people talking about shopping experiences. Which speaker…?

A made a mistake with their purchase
B has to send something back
C has had a delivery problem
D has changed their mind about what they bought
E had the wrong item delivered to them
F wasted money buying something online

Speaker 1 
Speaker 2 
Speaker 3 
Speaker 4 
Speaker 5 
5
Listening total 10

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SPEAKING

1 Make questions and ask your partner.

1 / you prefer/ shopping / local shops / online? Why?
2 What / the best thing you / ever / buy as a present?
3 / you / go / holiday / every year? Why/ Why not?
4 Who / you usually go / holiday with?
5 How long / you prefer / go on holiday? Why?
Now answer your partner’s questions.

2 Listen to your partner talking about holidays. Do you agree with him / her?

3 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree or disagree. Give
reasons.
‘The most important thing for a good holiday is the hotel or accommodation.’

Speaking total 15
Listening and Speaking total 25

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