EVE ee) GRAMMAR 1 Complete the sentences with one word. 1 |___have left my mobile phone in the supermarket because | didn’t have it with me when | was there 2 thave no interest getting promoted. 3 The problem leaving work at fives that ‘end up getting stuck in a traffic jam. 4 If people are bullying you at work, you. talk to your boss orto the personnel manager. 5 What would you have done if ack asked you to help? 6 When will you done all your homework? 7 You didn't lose your wallet atthe airport, your 8 Is been abit windy today, __it? 9 There were many people there that we couldn't see the stage. 10 —____eally annoys me isthe fact that he never even rang. Ga 2 Complete the text with the correct form ofthe verbs Inbrackets. The Storm ‘The storm suddenly © (blow) in from the east just as we (cura) the boat round to head back to the harbour. if ‘we __ (not be) 50 far from home, ¢ {not feel) so concerned. However, we ‘were miles out at sea ‘The day's fishing » (be) poor. We [not catch) many fish even though ‘we’______ (fish) in one ofthe richest fishing ‘grounds in the North Atlantic. | noticed that the captain §_ dark clouds (go) white. The number of (gather) overhead (begin) toll me with teror. Go VOCABULARY 3 Complete each sentence with one missing word. 1 The winds were strong eater, but have naw started to ease 2 Thieves broke priceless painting 3 Arsonists centre lastnight. 4 Wehaven't been treated authorities 5 There's been cancelled 6 | got____ redundant last month. Now tm unemployed ‘the art gallery and stole a fire to two cars inthe city respect by the point in going. The match has 2m ourcomss 7 My baby's in September. That's only a month away. can't walt. 8 | got _—____up by sportscar that drove right infront of me. 4 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. 1 It was _____down on the way homme, and we got absolutely soaked. a throwing pouring. ¢ raining 2 Im worried about. very little money in my account. a doing making c going gaining 3 By not following procedures, the centre is the risk ofa serious accident. a running > making c riding d having 4 Share prices are. Isa disaster! They have never fallen as fast as ths before 4 falling overdrawn. |have a soaring plunging cranking d peaking 5 mgetting. the job training from my company. ain bfor con dat 6in ‘this product is both inexpensive and extremely useful along bshort large small 7 We'e going to a party atthe weekend, Can you come? a gather b treat c throw d gain 8 We had a short weekend. inthe Lake District three relaxing days away, a break —b snap c travel d leave 9 Andy turned at Sarah's house at midnight, looking realy angry over bup cc atross_ od down 10 Sues so emotional she's always into tears. 2 breaking b crying 11 Always read the. bursting 4 turning print beforesigning a contrac. small b short c high dlow 2 | broke my leg last week, and I've had it. plaster since, 200 bb through c in over LISTENING 5a Ellisten tothe radio interview and decide i these sentences are true (Y) or false (F). 4 Currently, iz works fr Digital Land en a science programme, TF 2 Lia thinks thatthe sound of your voice isan Important aspect of being a good radio journalist. T/F 3 Lizoften interviews wel-known people on. the radio. TF 4 In L2's opinion, there is no difference between being a reporter on TV or on the radi, Te 5 In her first job, Liz got pald only a small ‘amount of money. TIF 6 Because of the long hours, Uz didn't rally enjoy doing her fist job very much, TF‘5b Ed Listen to the interview again and write answers to ‘the questions. 1 What makes a good radio reporter, in Li's opinion? 2 According to Liz, in what ways are TV and radio reporting similar? 3. What did Liz earn In her first job on radio at university? SPEAKING 6 Talk about one ofthe following topics. * atime when you experienced really bad weather ‘+ your current job— where you work and what you do + the trip ofa lifetime ~ describe a memorable trip you have had Gs READING 7 Read the text and choose the correct option (a b to complete each sentence. 1 Historically, the weather worldwide used to be 2 allot more severe than today. 'b much easier to predict than now. € less of threat than its now, 2 The climate scientists’ report argues that a every place on the planets at some risk from extreme weather everts, b the danger from extreme weather events is the same everywhere, ‘€ wealthy places are in just as much danger as poorer parts of the word 3 The report has made use of research into the way 2 temperatures are slowly rising around the world, 'b examples of very severe weather have risen © ice-caps are melting and sea levels ae rising. 4 According tothe text, the report a suggests that there are few viable solutions tothe problems we face b gives reasons why many patenttal solutions will not be successful tries to suggest solutions even though that isn't its ‘main purpose. 5 The report provides an example of how {3 nations with money and good facilities might prevent extreme weather events b itis possible to reduce the number of casualties ina disaster with good planning. € Bangladesh has been unable to find any solution to weather problems. ‘Oana Geographic esning apart oF engage Leaning Extreme weather events are hereto stay ‘An international panel of climate scientists has issued ne of the strongest warnings yet that global warming is likely to lead to a period of much more severe weather conditions than we have historically been used t. Storms, droughts and heatwaves will be so extreme that countries around the wot are being urged to start making costly preparations The report warns that although the areas ofthe world at greatest risk ate poor and densely populated, no corner ofthe globe wil escape the threat. taises concerns about whether it continues tobe realistic to inhabit «certain coastal regions or low-lying areas where, the report claims, itis only a matter of time before a major event will cause a significant loss of fe ‘What mates this report different from many others is. that itis based on research into the rise in the number ‘of extreme weather events rather than into the gradual tise of world-wide temperatures, the melting of ice-caps and the rise of sea levels. The gradual effects of global warming are disturbing, but, f anything, the danger posed by the increased possibilty of accasional natural disasters isan even greater concern, ‘The major aim of the reports to highlight risk, but it also attempts to offer solutions if we accept that recent extreme weather events are nature's way of sending an advance warning, then there is no reason why we can't take action naw to reduce the horrific loss of life and catastrophic damage to property that curtently takes place everytime an extreme weather event occurs. Suggested solutions include building better flood defences, designing housing that will nt collapse ‘during extreme weather events, ané prohibiting further Construction on land that i is not safe to build on, ‘The report. no doubt, paints a worrying picture. However Its research offers some hope forthe future. In highlighting the actions of countries which have already taken measures to limit the damage caused by extreme weather events the report is optimistic that solutions can be found. According to the report, Bangladesh, a county that is often associated with poverty, has successfully developed measures to resist tropical ‘clones to such an extent that the numberof people ‘who died ina recent disaster was limited to 4,000. in 1970, a comparable cyclone killed over 300,000. This s a lesson for us all. Extreme weather events are hereto stay, land we should be preparing ourselves to resist them. WRITING 8 Write one ofthe following. + areport on trends in your country relating to the number of people learning English or traveling abroad ‘+ anemall toa friend describing your study or career plans ‘+ a letter of complaint toa carrental company, complaining about the problems you had when {you rented a car from themGEVEWaos GRAMMAR 1 Complete each sentence with one word. 1 Jack had already. sitting there for an hour when everybody else arrived 2 I wish Sally call home sometimes, 3 I've brought an umbrella in. itrains ater 4 You won't pass the course you worka lot harder 5 I bought a small crewdiiver repaiethe ‘witch that's broken, 6 Isuggest You'l love the Food. ‘uy the new italian restaurant, 7 Jamie insisted bringing his own, sleeping bag. 8 Emily apologised leaving the lights on allweekend, 9 My mum ime do my homework even ‘though | didn't want todo it, 10 We won't having a meeting on Tuesday after al. a 2 Complete the text with the correct forms ofthe verbs Inbrackets. Pop-up shops ‘The fist pop-up shop (open) by a company called Vacant in California in 1999. The shop (fll with inexpensive niche products, and customers, who {tell about the ‘opening on social media, * (tur) up in large numbers. Then, as soon asi 2 (cel) all ts stock, it closed, and moved toa new location It was so successful that the compary wished it® (try) opening Pop-up shops before. since then, pop-up shops * (open) all over the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. In the future, more and more companies (try out the idea Ca VOCABULARY 3 Complete each sentence with one word or prefix. 1 Vimtired. Let's allt want to go home, 2 Amanda's parents always let her get her way. She's very spoilt. 3 The company had to write. dollars when the economy collapsed. millions of 4 Welive ina -detached house 5 He was qualified for cheating. 6 katy it She often goes to the gym. 7 Government acts in bid 8 There has been 3 call ‘government cortuption. 9 Weset. the business in March. That was when we started selling our new products, 20 We need to sel all our old stock save park an enquiry into 238 ourcomes 4 Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. 1 I'm going through a patch at the ‘moment. Everything seems to be going wrong. agrey — blong c rough d dead 2 [Link] Jimmy have split 1'm surprised. They had been going out together for five years, 2 up bout down d over 3 Sharon ran huge debts on her creditcard aor bup c down d under 4 Ie like to out a bank oan. want to borrow money to buy a car. a pull draw c take bring 5 He placed a bet at. cof ten to one a odds bevens —ceams — stakes 6 ——__the chocolate and pour it over the ice a Squeeze b Steam c Melt Peel 7 When the supermarket opened, _____ the small ocal shops out of business. a stopped b put took brought 8 The company has decided to outinto different markets a branch b push —_c gather d collect. 9 We're going to plough all the money. Into the business a away —b back c along beyond 20 ttisn't easy to keep. with new orders, aout bup caver d after LISTENING lLsten to the interview and choose the correct 1 Paola Chelliniis known as a cook 2 all over the world bb but only in her own country. C who prepares international dishes. 4 because she's on TY, 2 Paola has written a her frst cookbook, ba cookbook for student beginners. © a cookbook that her students asked for. 4 more than three cookbooks. 3 According to Paola, people who cook at home should 3 develop new techniques. bbe good at knowing what to add to food and when. try a wide variety of different recipes. 4 use traditional ingredients in food. 4 In Paola’ opinion, a you should avoid buying salad, b knowing what fish to buy can be challenging. © you should take a butcher's advice on meat when you can. 4 you should always test vegetables by smelling them. 5 Paola says that 2 there are diferent cuts of meat available these days. people know more about food than they used to € people are better at cooking vegetables these days. 4 we have lost the ability to cook food well ‘Nationa Cengaphie teaming a part f Cengage LeaingSPEAKING 6 Talk about one ofthe following topic, ‘+ arecent major life event a marriage, change of job, ete «ive advice toa friend who has lost his or her job and Isindebt * invite 3 business colleague to a conference that you ate planning to attend at the end of this month READING Ta Read the text and decide if the sentences ate true (1) orfalse (A). 1 What is different about geniuses is that they thinkin a unique way. TIF 2 Experts in psychology have only recently begun to look into what makes a genius TF 3 Geniuses are abe to learn more information than people with ordinary brain, TF 4 Having an IQ over 200 doesn't mean that an individual isa genius, TF 5 Average people prefer to think about problems in a way they have been taught. TIF 6 Geniuses are better than average people at applying what they have studied to solving problems, T/F 7b Write complete sentences to answer the questions. 1 What examples does the writer give of things that very intelligent people, who aren't geniuses, can do? 2 What techniques or resources do average people use totry to work out puzzles or problems? 3 In what way are geniuses more creative in the way that they approach problems? What makes a genius? The thing about geniuses s that they don't think ike you and me. They make connections that nobody else had ever thought of, and come up with ideas that are completely original So, what makes a genius, how de they think, and cantthe rest of us lear to think just ike them? For decades, psychologists have investigated genius, and they have discovered that it snot the sare as hhaving high inteligence or being able to learn more ‘than most. In fact, being a genius s more about being creative in thought than being incredibly smart about brainstorming ideas, not learning facts. There are clever people in the world who can score over 200 in an 1. test; or solve complicated brain teasers, and there are highly-educated academics who have produced brillant research into areas of science that ate beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. However, none of this ‘makes anyone a genius. t's how they think, not what they know, that sets geniuses apart [ENaona Gengraphiclearing a pr of Cenge Ler ‘When faced with a puzzle or 2 problem, what most people of average inteligence all tend to dois attempt to work ‘out the expected conventional response. in a maths clas, for example, when asked to work out fractions oF ‘equations, average people try to apply what they have learned to finding the answer. By contrast, geniuses apply their minds to rethinking the problem or working. ‘out as many different solution tothe problem as they Can. Albert Einstein once explained this way of thinking briliantly when he said that if asked tofind a needle in a haystack, most people would stop when they found the needle, but that he wouldn't stop untilhe had found all theneedies Most of us solve problems by relying on past experience and knowledge, and we focus on finding the mest obvious ‘and natural solution. Geniuses, though, are creative in their thinking. They are wiling to explore all approaches to 2 problem, and to consider less obvious solutions in new ‘ways. Often this means forgetting about what you think yu know, and looking at a problem in an original and unconventional way. So, fyou wish you'd been the one tothink up the Theory of Relativity, my advice isto start thinking differently from now on, C09) WRITING 8 Write one ofthe following. + a formal email [Link] online book company that has failed to deliver a book you ordered + an essay with the title: Things | wish 'd known when | was 15 + arecipe for your favourite dish ary UTM eT 4 __ofthe students did well inthe tests a bey b Each © Much 5 We were supposed the boat back to the GRAMMAR other side, but we missed it a take b totake « taking 11 Choose the correct options (a,b, cor d) to complete 6 We'lltake warm coats Itgets cold later. the text. a incase provided unless 7 Her plan isa recipe disaster fil The lives ofthe ich in Ancient Rome undoubtedly go wrong. 2 ‘the majority of people in Ancient a of from fey, Rome were poor, itis the lives ofits wealthier 8 Ive been waiting here. Citizens that fascinate us today. In recent years, a since40——b anhourago all morning ‘many of their villas” by archaeologists, ‘minutes and they have made a number of fascinating discoveries. Rich Romans had one-storey homes +__of ick, with red roofs, and balconies inwards towards the attractive courtyard, * ‘often had a fountain or statue at its centre, The wealthier the Roman, ‘more they spent on protection. Many were”____worried about" burgled orkiled that they had thick walls around thelrvilas and ‘employed guards \_keep watch through the night. They had bedrooms, bathrooms and offices. really amazes me is how similar their homes were to those of rich people in warm countries today. La Although b Despite c Incase 4 Provided 2 a havebeen excavating _b have excavated Cc havebeen excavated d have to excavate 3 a make bb was made making d made 4a face b to face « facing d faced 5 a which b where who whose 6 aso bas c the d much Taso enough such ¢ too Babe b tobe « being d forbeing 9 a complete b really © absolutely extreme 10 a build b built building 6 tobulld lato bso « for as watt b What This That 2 Choose the correct option (a,b orc) to complete each sentence. 1 Frythe rice afew minutes, 2 after b for c until 2 Wewere forced: a heavy fine a pay » paying to pay 3 Iwisht leave, but it's already midnight. 2 mustn't bhaventto —c didr'thaveto Ca 43 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 She —____ot see) me, did she? 2 May tremind you all (fasten) your seatbelts? 3 I really wish you {be) quit! You never stop talking! 4 When they get here, theyll be hungry. They (not eat) al day. 5 There's ne hope of — {find} anyone alive, 6 You___ (should / vist the castle while you ‘were in Warwick 7 You_____ (must / feel) proud of Graham when he won. 8 The food. (serve) outside right now. Let's hurry or we won't get ary, 9 |__ not recagnise) Paul ft hadn't already seen the photo of him. 20 Jenny denied (steal) the money, VOCABULARY 4 Complete each sentence with one word. 1 Itlooks ___one of Picasso's ealy works. 2 It’s one of the most. -down cites in this region, Mary houses need repair. 3 Have you ever taken ina parade? 4 The company isin danger of. bankrupt 5 tworked. a sweat on the exercise bike. 6 On match point, Hewett served a____ fault 7 don't know how the criminals got of ry personal details. 8 Rising crime rates have run parallel with a fallin tourists, 9 So,___ sum up what ve said, the more you ‘work, the better your prospects. 20 Im not up. going out Let's watch TV. 11 Jeffrey got caught by the police after he went red light. 22 Amy has set. her own company, selling kitchenvvare5 Circle the word that cannot usually be used to describe the topic. Lart 2 abstract = b runny «traditional 2 books a catchy b atmospheric © gripping 3 rich cities a affluent grand «deprived 4 fitness a flexible » filthy € uncoordinated 5 rain 4 pouring b easing « stunning 6 crimes a minor b serious clumsy 7 having and losing jobs a redundant b sweaty promoted 8 feeling i a sore bupliting stiff ca 6 Choose the correct verb to complete the sentences. 1 In business news, chemical companies Blixo and Furness have tofform a new, larger company. a setup b merged 2 It's really nice ifyou. pour it ver the ice cream, « taken over the chocolate, then a melt bo peel steam 3 You've 'a break after working so hard this month, 2 bet b staked © earned 4 We__ outa mortgage in orderte Buy.a house. 4 took b brought’ §—cgot 5 My throat has — Lupandi've gotarash a suffered b swollen « thrown 6 Itwas serious. | didn't the funny side of itatall a see b wateh « lookat 7 [hate my job.t'm going to in my notice, 2 place bihand move 8 Stop the mickey. | hate the way you laugh at me all the time, a putting taking ¢ fetching 9 Government polices haven't___ much difference to our standard of living a made b given done a parade through the town centre threw c held cP esning 3 part Cengoe Learning LISTENING 7 EXlisten to the interview and choose the correct ‘option for each sentence. 1 The presenter says that Andy a works as a Zookeeper in North America b only works with large mammals like lions. works with a range of species including mammals and birds, Is directly responsible for just a few species 2 Andy says that ona typical day {he might start and finish at different times, bb he always carries out operations in the morning hee has no idea how many hours he is going to work. dhe usualy doesn't get home until midnight 3 What Andy finds most challenging about his job is a performing difficult operations on some of the larger animals, b trying to diagnose problems in some of the rare, stranger animals {having to check and compare all the data he is sent by others d trying to meet the dietary needs of such a wide range of animals. 4 Andy says that if you want to be a vet in a z00. 3 you should expect the process ta be long b there isa clear route that everybody has to follow, € it involves working ina lot of different 205 4 you don't actually need to take a veterinary degree 5 In his career, Andy has. 2 treated pets and farm animals, » done some of his studies while working at a 200. taught at a veterinary school had a variety of jobs to pay for his courses. SPEAKING 8 Talk about one ofthe following topics. ‘compare two sports that are popular in your country * present reasons for and against the idea af working part-time while studying fulltime *+ describe your job or the job you would like to haveREADING Lucky Laszlo Homeless and unemployed, Laszlé Andraschek was on his way to attend a workshop for recovering alcoholics in Budapest when he decided to buy a lottery ticket ata ‘allway station shop. He picked six numbers at random, and handed over the list to the shop assistant, who handed it back, reminding him that he had to choose seven numbers, not six. Feling irritated, and wishing. that he hadn't bothered to stop and waste his money, ‘Andraschek selected one more number= the number 24 He headed onwards, towards Budapest. hi tcket in his. pocket, but all thoughts that he might win anything were far from his min. |Afew months later, a large donation was made to a hostel for the homeless in Hungary, and journalists were quick to track down the man responsible for such 1 generous gift. Against all odds, Andraschet’s lottery ticket had contained the luckiest of numbers, and he had won over two milion euros. In one ofthe most ‘sudden rags to riches stores in history, Andraschek had been transformed overnight from being penniless to being fabulously wealthy. To his credit, however, he hadn't forgotten his previous struggles, hence the generous gift to the hostel. ‘When interviewed, the 55:year-old seemed to stil be in shock that he had been so lucky. He revealed that he had spent some of the money on himself and his family, bt hadn't really been sure what to buy. As well as buying flats for his three children, he had bought 2 luxury car, However, as neither he nor his wife had. passed their diving test, he had given the car to his children all of whom had licences. He announced that he was planning a trp to tay, a country he had always dreamed of visiting, but he stil hadn't got round ‘to-applying fora passport, something he had never previously possessed Having strugglee with alcoholism, Andraschek finally ‘gave up crinking five years ago, and now says that he has no excuse for returning to his former habit. He hopes to help others with similar problems by using 2 partof his winnings to establish a foundation for addicts and for women who have been the victims of domestic abuse News of Andraschek’s remarkable stor has Focused attention on the plight of homeless people In Hungary, ‘a country where 30,000 people sleep rough each night. n a bid to clean up the streets, authorities have recently passed a law banning sleeping on the streets, ‘law which many consider unfair Activists argue that ts punishing people with nowhere else to go, subjecting them to fines ar imprisonment, rather than finding a long-term solution to the problem, Perhaps [Andraschek's story will provide hope for people down ‘on their luck, and his generosity will provide some ‘support for those in need '9 Read the text and decide if each statement is true (7), false (F) or not given (NG). 1 Atthe time he bought the lottery ticket, Lis ‘Andraschek had neither a job nor a place tolive T/FING Andraschek bought the winning lottery ticket at a railway station in Budapest At first, the shop assistant refused to accept his list of numbers because he had selected ‘too many. T/FING 4 Andraschek selected the number 24 because ithad a special significance for him. T/FING Although he kept the lottery ticket, Andrascheck T/FING never realy expected ta win anything. T/F/NG 66 Andraschek gave money to the Hungarian hostel before the media and public knew he had won the lottery T/FING 7 Andraschek spent most ofthe money on his children, TIEING 8 Andraschek has planned a return totaly |ustas soon as he has his passport. T/EING ‘9 Hungarian authorities have recently begun, tofine homeless people sleeping rough in their country. THF ING 10 Andraschek has taken a keen interest in the plight of homeless people in his country. T/ ENG WRITING 10 Write one of the following. ‘+ an email toa fiend inviting them to a special event that you have organised ‘* ashort story entitled The Best Day of My tife ‘+ an opinion essay about this statement: The fottey is the best way of aising money to support the arts and sport in my country. Discuss. fo Geographies, x part of Cengage earingEee etd GRAMMAR 11 Complete the text withthe correct option (a,b cord). ‘The lives ofthe poor in Ancient Rome When we think of Ancient Rome, we to think of emperors and gladiators, parades and battles. The ity, however, was a place \__a wide variety of people from all walks of life lived. Indeed, two thousand years ago, there were over a milion people » In Rome, and\__of them were » — poor. n recent years, archaeologists © research into the lives of ordinary people in Ancient Rome, and they have used new techniques analyse the findings from excavations that ® right in the heart ofthe city Poorer people often lived in one- or two-storey apartments *___around the sides ofa central courtyard. There was privacy Inside the house, and, in the summer, it was __ hat that people slepton the roofs ____issurprisingsthat the realty ofthe lives of the poor in Rome was so different from our traditional view of the imperial city, 2a most b tend c use 6 often 2a who b that whieh d where 3a live b lived «living d tolwe 4. much b most mostly each 5 a absolutely bb real c extremely 4 complete 6 a have been carrying out _b were carried out © are carrying out d caryout Taso b for cto das B a have made b are making have been made d make 9 a buling »b were built « built 4 te bulla 103 no bb nelther © none 4 nothing a teo bb enough cso such 32 a What bit This 4 That 2 Choose the correct option (a, b orc) to complete each sentence. 1 Don't throw the water away, you wil need it ater. aas bso ¢ for 2 Winning the lottery enabled her own house a Jan buy buanbuying —c lanto buy 3 Iwish) help you a could b must ¢ would 4 Let's askthe, neighbours if they want to pay for a new fence a both b other our 5 You shouldn't itifficut a find b finding « tofind 6 We haven't got equipment 2 hardly ary b many © much 7 There was alot of damage my car a of from cto 8 Weve, decided where ta [Link] our holidays a yet b ever already 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 bwish | (have) a flat nearer to the city centre, 2 By this time next week, (leave) London Vibe in New Vork by then 3 There's no pointin (tidy) up. do it later 4 You ____ (not tel) simon about the plans for his birthday party, will you? 5 Sandra promised. 6 We really feel sleepy now. 7 In the future, 2 lot more mobile phones (manufactur). 8 The government urged people them at the next election, 9 | pot wet because umbrella, 10 f|___ (see) Katen later, time the meeting starts (send) a postcard (shouldn't / eat) so much, (vote) for (forget) my VOCABULARY 4 Complete each sentence with one word. 1 The person inthe painting looks ithe has been upset by something. 2it’san and-coming area of town, fullot theatres and restaurants 3 At the festival, the children dressed in Colourful costumes. 4 The headteachers too soft ____ bad behaviour inthe school. 5 After the race, live felt really of breath 6 The coach called a time- because his team was losing, 7 Nobody was hurt even though the bomb went In a crowded store. 8 The government lost power asa result poor economic figures. 9 —__short, think things will improve. thank your fo listening. 10 How often do you 11 Patrick turned clubbing these days? in a clown costume, 12 The company has broken We made ‘more than we spent this year,5 Circle the adjective that cannot usually be used to describe the topic. 1 films a deprived 2 pop songs a catchy 3 colours a bold b subtle « affluent: 4 paintings 2 intimate conventional 5 poor areas of cities gripping uplifting b grand commercial b up-and-coming a deprived rough «abstract 6 places with no people a overwhelmed b isolated « deserted 7 heat a bolling humid ¢ muddy 2 jobs 3 uncoordinated b menial rewar 6 Choose the correct verb to complete the sentences. 1 Tim calling to about the arrangements for next month's conference. a enquire confirm —_c arrange 2 The railway company apologised forthe public about the new timetables, a uninforming » misinforming ¢ disinforming 3 Allour money was stolen but we were able to it back on the insurance aextend blend dlaim 4 deny has ligaments in his leg and can't play rugby at the moment. a broken torn « sprained 'S While driving abroad, my dad got ______up by a lorry, which very nearly hit him, a cut got turned 6 When did you last aparty? a catch twist «throw 7 He's always. his foot in it~ atways saying the wrong thing, a bringing putting « taking 8 The police have ilions of dollars in rugs during a well planned raid a seed b grabbed caught 9 Have you ever ‘on afloat? a driven ® ridden © carried 10 In the picture, she. by something. tohave been upset » looks © impresses, LISTENING 7 [sten to the radio interview and choose the best ‘option for each sentence. Only one option is cortect. 1 The presenter says that Amy has always been a driving instructor. ' worked in insurance before becoming a driving instructor. always wanted to be a driving instructor. d became a driving instructor after trying a number ‘of other jobs, 2 One reason why Amy became a driving instructor was that 2 it was the first steady job she found after leaving school b she was really bored in her current job. € at the age of 38, she felt too old to do her current jo. d she wanted todo the advanced driving test. 3 To become a driving instructor, you have to a pass three separate tests do a course that lasts two years. « take a practical driving test three times. 4 passall the tests first time, 4 After becoming an approved driving instructor, Amy a Joined one ofthe major driving schools in the UK. b decided to work on her evn went into business with friends and relatives, 4 looked fora steady, regularly-paid job. '5 What Amy really ikes about her job is. 2 working regular hours b planning what to doin the fessons. © helping people improve improving her own sls SPEAKING 8 Talk about one ofthe following topics. + describe and recommend a film you have seen recently + advise a colleague on ways of getting fit * talk about what you wish you had known when you were young, oa craic ering, pat of Cengage eaningREADING Student accommodation crisis, Inthe heart of London's trendy, up-and-coming east end, not far from Brick Lane, whichis famous for its Indion restaurants, stands the tallest, largest student accommodation block ever bull Thirty-three storeys high, it provides shared apartments for over a thousand students, and, among other luxuries, offers broadband in every room, chill-out rooms with comfy sofas and huge flat-screen TVs, a gym and a spal t's a farcry from the filthy bed-sits in run-down areas that students are supposed to live nin the public imagination, at least. Indeed, what more could today’s modern student want From a flat? There is a drawback, though, and one that ilustrates the growing problem that most students in the UK now face. fa student and two of his or her mates wanted to rent.a flat inthe block, it wauld set back each of them ‘over £14,000 a year. That's almost €20,000! it may be an extreme example, but ft ust goes to show how pricey itis these days for students to pay for somewhere to live, especialy inthe capital, where house prices have rocketed in recent years. ‘An organisation that keeps a check on the cost ofiing for students has noted that rental costs have risen by 25% since 2004, and that, even during the recession, the cost of rentals continued to keep climbing, tt seems that students, some of the east well-off members of society, ae paying much more than they should for what ought to bea basic need. Many British students choose to study ata univecsity far from home, of atleast far enough away that they need to find accommodation well away from mum's cooking, and this adds to the problem. The number of young people seeking accommodation is enormous, and the number of flats very limited, The costs are particulary high in 1a student's second year at university. Most colleges have enough student accommodation oftheir own to house first-year students in halls of residences, but they expect almost all their students to move out for their second year, leaving them in the cut-throat world of the private rental sector Based on an analysis of rental properties in eties across the country, experts argue that second-year students are paying close to £65 a week just to live, a cast which is incredibly difficult to maintain without a job, benefits ‘or generous parents. Effectively It reduces students {rom poorer families to poverty, and discourages many rom going to university altogether. Even students from average backgrounds are increasingly being forced to face up to huge debts after they finish university. ‘There is an accommodation crisis for students in the UK whichis making it harder and harder to pursue a university education, ‘Navara Geograph erring pat fCenpgeeoring 9 Read the text and decide if each statement i true (7), false (F or not given (NG). 1 The 33-storey student accommodation block houses restaurants as well asa gym anda spa. 2 The writer says that most ordinary people expect students to be lving in poor quality housing. TEEN 3 The new block near Brick Lane is the most ‘expensive student accommodation in the UK. TIFING 4 I slkely to cost students more to rent somewhere to live in London than in any. T/EING other British city. TFING 5 Although rental costs fel for everybody, Including students, during the recent recession, they have now started to climb rapidly again, T/FING 6 In recent years, there has been a rise in the ‘umber of British students who choose to leave thelr parents’ home in order to attend university. Iti likely that students will pay more for ‘accommodation in their second year at university than they will in their fist year. T/F/ NG. 4 Amajority of British students tend tolive In university. owned accommodation throughout T/FING their stay st university, T/FING 9 ‘tis possible that some students are not applying to go to university because of the high accommodation costs THFING 10 The poorer student's background, the higher ‘the amount they wil ave to pay back after their studies ae over. TIEING (aa WRITING 110 Write one of the following. 1. formal letter to your bank manager asking to borrow ‘money fora project 2 a description of how your home town has changed in the last ten years 3 a for and against essay on this question: What are the ‘ros and cons of studying arts rather than sciences at university? ca