Grammar
1 Complete the movie review with the correct Haddon’s book was meant to (7) …………………………..…...
active or passive form of these verbs. There is for an adult audience but Haddon’s publisher decided
one extra word.
(8) …………………………..…... widen the target audience and
award • hear • learn • see • set • use made it available to children as well. In a survey in
Britain, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-
Hello readers, I (1) …………………………..…... (use) this review Time (9) …………………………..…... voted by readers in the
website for two years now and every time I trust the top five all time ‘happy endings’. In 2012 the book was
critics’ reviews and go watch a movie, I end up adapted for the stage and has (10) …………………………..…...
disappointed. In this time, I (2) …………………………..…... performed in London and Mexico.
(learn) to ignore the critics’ reviews and go with the user
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reviews, as they seem to be more accurate. So, here is
my review of the James Bond movie Spectre.
The film takes place in five countries and the opening 3 Choose the correct alternatives to complete
the text.
scene, a memorable five-minute action sequence,
(3) …………………………..…... (set) in Mexico. The film is not Scientists recently carried out an experiment where they
the worst, or the best, but will certainly keep the fans made people (1) to imagine/imagine/imagining the
happy. Already the film (4) …………………………..…... (award) process of eating their favourite food. They expected the
a Guinness World Record™ for the biggest explosion in people (2) to think/thinking/think of eating sweets and
a film. If you like James Bond, I recommend chocolate, but many favoured savoury alternatives. The
(5) …………………………..…... (see) this film but if you want people ‘ate’ their favourite food for 20 minutes and were
something original, you had better search elsewhere. then offered the real thing. 60% of the people refused
/5 (3) eating/to eat/eat the food offered to them and
requested alternative options. 30% didn’t feel like
consuming anything and 10% managed
2 Complete the review with one word in each
gap. (4) snack/to snack/snacking on the same food they had
imagined in life form. Scientists suggest people
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (5) to use/use/using these techniques to help reduce
This award-winning novel (1) …………………………..…... obesity in adults and children.
written by Mark Haddon in 2003. The book describes In a parallel experiment two different groups of people
the life of Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year- (6) put/were put/putting in a room full of food. One group
old boy who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome. The could not smell the food. The result was that the group
book is written in (2) …………………………..…... first person who (7) would/were able/could to smell, ate the food
(3) …………………………..…... Haddon. The author is aware quicker and in greater quantities. This could mean that
that he is not (4) …………………………..…... expert on the people with (8) a/an/the heightened sense of smell are
subject of autism; nevertheless, he believes his early more likely (9) become/to become/becoming obese, or
experience of working with children with disabilities that individuals with a weak sense of smell
helped him to write the book. (10) might to/could/tend develop eating disorders.
At the start of the book, Christopher finds the
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neighbour’s dog, Wellington, dead in the neighbour’s
front garden and, (5) …………………………..…... to find out
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what has happened, he takes it upon himself to
investigate the case. He writes his daily findings in a
book which turns out (6) …………………………..…... be The
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
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Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct alternatives to complete 1 A take on B take up C take in
the text. 2 A hit on B came up C picked up
One of the most common fears that people name in 3 A did B made C took
surveys is the fear of public speaking. Researchers 4 A due to B on behalf C on the strength
have come to the (1) mind/conclusion that the reason for 5 A major B most C majority
this lies in our past. (2) Surprisingly/Obviously, there is 6 A make out B pick out C hear out
no physical risk in public speaking. However, there is a 7 A hair B nerves C leg
risk, a perceived risk, that if one doesn’t do well one will 8 A gaffe B witty C sticky
be rejected by the group. This fear affects singers, 9 A pick up B look up C take up
musicians and other (3) actors/performers in exactly the 10 A hand B look C shoulder
same way. In the past, if you were expelled from the
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group it would probably mean that you would die.
(4) Consequently/Surprisingly, the fear of public
speaking has a certain logic. Rejection by all your peers 6 Complete the article with the correct form of
the words given.
could (5) mean/lead a social death. In fact, people often
Walking high
describe a poor performance as ‘dying’ on stage.
Lance Laurence is one of the world’s most famous
/5 tightrope walkers or, to be more precise, high-wire
walkers. You may have seen him at the end of the
5 Complete the text with the correct answer, A, news, (1) …………………………..…... (fear) crossing the
B or C. Grand Canyon on a high wire or recently
Two years ago, I moved to London and I was looking to (2) …………………………..…... (success) crossing a wire
(1) ………………. a new hobby. I wanted to meet people between two balloons. His stunts are spectacular and
and I wanted to keep fit. Finally, I (2) ………………. the idea quite (3) …………………………..…... (stress) to watch. When I
of salsa dancing, which was very popular at the time. I met Lance, my first (4) …………………………..…... (impress)
(3) ………………. some research on the Internet and was not what I had expected. He actually has a quiet,
(4) ………………. of some reviews on the website of one almost unassuming personality, and he speaks calmly,
company called Just Salsa, I decided to take some with each word (5) …………………………..…... (careful) thought
lessons. I was very nervous when I arrived as the out. I asked him about the danger that he faces.
(5) ………………. of the other people were younger than ‘There is a lot of (6) …………………………..…... (ignore) about
me. I headed to the back of the room while the instructor what I do,’ he explained. ‘In fact, it’s one of the safest
explained everything. Unfortunately, I couldn’t sports in the world as for all my major stunts I have a
(6) ………………. what the instructor was saying, so I got a safety cord. The only real danger is if my
bit closer. Suddenly, the man said, ‘I need a volunteer,’ (7) …………………………..…... (equip) fails.’ I asked Lance
and looked at me. ‘You. What’s your name?’ what his future plans were. He surprised me again. ‘I do
‘John,’ I replied. what I do not for entertainment but to raise
‘Right, John, you can demonstrate the next move.’ (8) …………………………..…... (aware) of certain issues, such
I thought he was pulling my (7) ……………….. He wasn’t as global deforestation or climate change, so ultimately I
and proceeded to pick a girl out from the crowd called would like to enter the political arena and push for
Jenny. So, Jenny and I had to demonstrate the move in (9) …………………………..…... (environment) change.’ Given
front of the whole group. We held hands and the the ease in which Lance seems to do the impossible, I
instructor made some (8) ………………. remark and wouldn’t (10) …………………………..…... (estimate) his
everyone laughed. It was so embarrassing. Fortunately, chances of success in politics.
I was able to (9) ………………. the moves relatively easily. I
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then started going to a salsa club and instead of people
giving (10) ……………….. , they asked me to join in. Total / 25
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Reading
7 Read an article about the sense of smell. Choose the best answers, A, B, C or D.
The incredible power of smell
Whenever I smell sunscreen, it brings back vivid memories of my last summer holiday. One whiff and I can almost feel the
warm breeze on my skin, hear the sounds of children playing on the beach and taste the salty sea air. Just talking about
summer or looking at my holiday photos doesn’t have the same effect on me. For my mum, it’s the aroma of fresh
strawberries that does it, transporting her back to her grandparents’ farm, where she used to enjoy strawberry picking as
a child. The effect I’m describing is sometimes called the ‘Proustian phenomenon’ after the French author, Marcel Proust.
In his book, Remembrance of All Things Past, Proust describes a character eating a certain kind of cake which reawakens
a childhood experience of eating the same cake at his aunt’s house on a Sunday. But what makes our sense of smell so
effective at triggering memories in this way?
The answer may be found by looking at the anatomy of the brain. The olfactory bulb in our noses, which is responsible
for our sense of smell, is linked directly to the hippocampus, a part of the brain which processes information. The
hippocampus plays an important role in creating memories and damage to it often leads to memory loss. The senses of
sight, hearing and touch don’t travel through this area of the brain, which could explain why the experience of seeing or
hearing the word for something is nowhere near as evocative as the smell of it.
Research shows that smell can bring back unpleasant memories as well as pleasant ones. In one experiment carried out
at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, participants were shown videos of an upsetting nature about news events while
background music was played, coloured lights were shone on the wall and the room was filled with the smell of
blackcurrant. A week later, they were asked what they could remember of the films while exposed to either the same
lights, music or smell. Those who were given the smell or the lights remembered more details about what they had
watched and found the memory of it more disturbing than those who were played the music, suggesting that smells and
visual cues are more effective than music at triggering memory.
As well as unlocking memories of the past, smells also have the power to influence our emotions in other ways. People
who want to sell their house are often encouraged to brew coffee or put fresh flowers in a vase on the principle that
these aromas will create pleasant associations in the minds of potential buyers. On a larger scale, the perfume industry
makes billions of pounds a year by cleverly exploiting the idea that a particular scent can make you feel a certain way.
Scientists also believe that smell is an important factor in attraction between human beings. In the same way that
animals use their sense of smell to attract a mate, research suggests that people’s body scents may include genetic
information about themselves which potential partners instinctively respond to. It is thought that if someone has a
different genetic profile to ourselves, we are more likely to be attracted to them by their smell. In this way, any offspring
we produce will combine both sets of genes to have a more effective immune system.
In view of the above, it comes as no surprise to learn that the loss of smell – otherwise known as anosmia – can be
traumatic. Not only is smell the gateway to memory and emotion, but without it the sense of taste does not function
properly. In some cases, people are born with anosmia, but more often it happens as the result of an accident in which
the olfactory bulb is damaged. Whatever the cause, most sufferers agree that the effects are devastating, making them
feel disoriented and isolated from the world around them. ‘People think the sense of smell isn’t as important as being
able to see and hear, but it is. I can no longer sense the changing seasons in the way that I used to or even enjoy drinking
a cup of coffee any more,’ says 34-year-old Amber Vale, who lost her sense of smell as the result of a head injury three
years ago. On the simplest level, she says, our sense of smell allows us to enjoy the little things in life like the scent of
woodsmoke on a winter’s day or the aroma of an apple pie baking in the oven. ‘When you have it, you take it for granted,
but without it you cannot fully experience the world around you.’
1 The ‘Proustian phenomenon’ refers to … 2 If your hippocampus doesn’t work properly, you might
A pleasant memories from the past. have problems …
B memories of childhood. A with vision.
C the memories of a famous French writer. B picking up sounds.
C remembering past events.
D memories that are awakened through smell.
D identifying things through their feel.
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3 The experiment referred to in paragraph 3 suggests 9 Read the text again and answer the questions.
that … 1 What experience brings back childhood memories for
A some memories are more upsetting than others. the character in Remembrance of All Things Past?
B what you see when you experience something can …………………………..…..…………………………..…..………………………
remind you of it later. 2 Which three of the participants' senses were stimulated
C smells are less effective than music at bringing back in the experiment described in paragraph 3?
memories. …………………………..…..…………………………..…..………………………
D the sense of smell is stronger than the other 3 Why might it be a good idea to make some coffee for
senses. someone who is interested in buying your house?
4 According to the writer, smell is important … …………………………..…..…………………………..…..………………………
A when persuading people to buy things. 4 How is anosmia usually caused?
B when you drink a cup of coffee. …………………………..…..…………………………..…..………………………
C when choosing flowers.
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D when trying to work out a person’s tastes.
5 According to the article, what kind of person makes the Total / 16
best partner?
A Someone with similar genes to yours.
B Someone with different genes to yours. Use of English
C Someone with a good immune system.
10 Complete the second sentence so that it means
D Someone who wears the right perfume.
the same as the first using the word given. Use
6 What senses does anosmia affect?
between two and six words.
A sight and hearing
B hearing and smell 1 It's really important that you collect
C touch and taste your brothers from school.
D taste and smell FORGET
You must …………………………..…..…………………………..…..………
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2 I was on the point of leaving the house when the phone
8 Read the article again. Are these statements True rang.
(T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned
ABOUT
(NM)?
I …………………………..…..…………………………..…..………………………
1 The 'Proustian phenomenon' only applies to …..….. the house when the phone rang.
food smells. T/F/NM
3 ‘I ate all the food on my own,’ said the boy.
2 An injury to the olfactory bulb could cause
someone to lose their memory. T/F/NM BY
3 The hippocampus affects our understanding The boy said he …………………………..…..…………………………..…
of the things we see. T/F/NM ..…………………………..….. himself.
4 Men and women who like the same smells 4 It wasn’t worth buying the book in the shop because it
are more likely to have children together. T/F/NM was cheaper online.
5 Very few people permanently lose their sense
POINT
of smell. T/F/NM
6 Amber Vale misses her sense of taste as well The book was cheaper online, so …………………………..…..…
as smell. T/F/NM ………………………..…..………………..….. in buying it in the shop.
5 Anya asked whether she should bring something to the
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party but was told that it wasn’t necessary.
HAVE
Anya asked, but was told that she …………………………..…..…
………………………..…..…………………………..….. bring anything to
the party.
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6 Maybe Alex forgot that we had a match today. 9 Cyclists are not allowed to ride on the pavement.
MIGHT MUST
Alex …………………………..…..…………………………..… Bicycles …………………………..…..…………………………..…..……
..…………………………..….. that we had a match today. ……………………..….. on the pavement.
7 This pen works much better than all the others.
10 ‘Did you remember what to bring?’ the teacher asked
NEARLY
Johnny.
The other pens don’t …………………………..…..………………
WHAT
…………..…..…………………………..….. this one.
The teacher asked Johnny
8 I wish I had thought of that idea.
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COME
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Listening
11 Listen to five speakers talking about their experiences with sales staff. Match the speakers 1–5 with the
best answer (A–H). There are three extra answers in each task.
TASK ONE TASK TWO
How did each speaker feel initially? What is each speaker saying about their experience?
A anxious A I should have trusted my instincts.
B confident B I didn’t listen to good advice.
C hopeful C I soon realised what was happening.
D disappointed D I was deceived by an advertising slogan.
E very surprised E I couldn’t fix my mistake.
F delighted F I benefited from someone’s inexperience.
G hesitant G I was on the point of signing a contract
H bored H I made a good friend.
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3 Speaker 3: …………………………..….... 8 Speaker 3: …………………………..…....
4 Speaker 4: …………………………..….... 9 Speaker 4: …………………………..…....
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Writing
12 Read the notice below from a student magazine. Write your article.
Articles wanted
We would like you to write an article about the best place you have travelled to on holiday.
Include a detailed description of the place, what you did there and why you loved it.
Write 275–300 words.
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Speaking
13 Work with a partner to do the task below.
Here are some things that people do to get to know a city when they go on holiday. First talk to each other about the
advantages and disadvantages of these options and then decide which activity would help you get to know the city best.
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