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Part A • Grammar, Vocabulary and How to … VOCABULARY
GRAMMAR 4 Complete the sentences with words for describing
possessions.
1 Choose the correct words to complete the
sentences. 1 There are lots of copies around, but this handbag is
g _ _ _ _ _ e.
1 Before I went to bed, I turned off / was turning off the
2 My mother i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ d her house from her parents
lights.
when they died.
2 I saw you outside the cinema when I had driven /
3 I have had my dog for many years and he’s very
was driving home from work.
s _ _ _ _ _ l to me.
3 We couldn’t hear anything because the children made /
4 You look really c _ _ l with your new haircut. It’s very
were making a lot of noise.
fashionable!
4 I read / had read the book already, but I was happy to
5 The armchair is a bit d _ _ _ _ _ d, but I’m going to
read it again.
repair it.
5 I was sitting in the garden when you called /
6 I think her necklace must be w _ _ _ h a lot of money.
had called.
7 This car b _ _ _ _ _ _ d to my brother before he gave it
6 We noticed / were noticing a bright light in the sky, but
to me.
we didn’t know what it was.
7 She stayed at home because she caught / had caught /7
a cold.
/7 5 Choose the correct words to complete the
sentences.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 1 I love my denim / steel jacket because it’s so
verbs in brackets. comfortable.
2 The statue is made of cotton / stone so it’s very heavy.
1 They don’t like __________ (spend) their time in the
3 We don’t use plastic / wood cups because they’re bad
house.
for the environment.
2 I need to concentrate on __________ (finish) this
4 There was glass / iron all over the floor when the
exercise.
window broke.
3 She struggles with __________ (study) when her
5 I like to wear cotton / rubber clothes in summer so I
friends are playing outside.
don’t get too hot.
4 I look forward to __________ (see) the next episode.
6 Ships are often made from diamond / steel because it’s
5 It was getting late, but they carried on __________
a strong metal.
(talk).
6 I think Alba will grow up __________ (be) a scientist. /6
7 Let’s stop __________ (eat) our lunch when we finish
this task. 6 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases
8 I remember __________ (leave) my phone on the chair, in the box.
but it’s gone now.
a big fan of appreciate do without dream
/8
give pleasure not for me tastes
3 Match the sentence beginnings (1–5) with the 1 I use my roller skates every day and I couldn’t
endings (a–e). __________ them.
1 The restaurant was nice except ___ 2 The town’s new flower garden will __________ to a lot
2 No one wanted to help me, ___ of people.
3 I’ve read all the books in the series apart ___ 3 He isn’t __________ nature documentaries so he never
4 We’ve visited most European countries except ___ watches them.
5 Marta usually prefers to stay at home, ___ 4 I __________ the help you’re giving me. It means a lot
to me.
a from the first one. 5 My __________ house would have a swimming pool in
b not even my brother. the garden.
c but even she came to the party. 6 Some people like doing extreme sports, but they’re
d for Spain and Portugal. __________. I’d never do them.
e the waiters were very slow. 7 Iona and I don’t have the same __________ in music.
She likes blues, but I like electronic music.
/5
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HOW TO …
7 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases
in the box.
call me back do you think get back to
hang them up lock up take it out to see
you’ll need you would mind would you
1 __________ ask your mother to call me back?
2 I’ve washed your clothes so you can __________ in the
wardrobe.
3 __________ you could meet me on Saturday morning?
4 I left the rubbish bag by the back door. Could you
__________?
5 __________ to unlock the drawer with this key before
you can open it.
6 Can you __________ on this number when you get
home?
7 I wonder if __________ looking after my cat this
weekend.
8 Don’t forget to __________ the house when you go out.
9 I was ringing __________ if you want to go out tonight.
10 Leave a message and I’ll __________ you when I can.
/10
Total: /50
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Part B • Listening, Reading and Writing My favourite room
Two readers tell us about their favourite rooms.
LISTENING Miquel
1 [Audio UT1.01] Listen to five speakers talking about For me, the kitchen has always been the most important room
possessions. Match the speakers (1–5) with the in the house. When I was growing up, I spent a lot of time
statements (A–E). there, hanging out while my grandmother prepared meals on
the big iron cooker. In between jobs, like taking out the
1 Chloe: ___ rubbish or cutting vegetables, I learnt how to cook, and I
2 Jack: ___ found out all the local news from her. I still feel happiest in the
3 Leah: ___ kitchen, cooking my favourite dishes and listening to music, or
chatting with my family. I’ve also got wonderful views across
4 Harry: ___
the fields so it’s great for relaxing after a day at work.
5 Aimee: ___
I’m not a big fan of modern styles so my kitchen is quite old-
A I appreciate the material it’s made from. fashioned. It still has the original cupboards which are made of
B I bought it because of its simple style. wood, although I painted them white. Now the kitchen feels
C I got it to replace something I’d lost. bright and airy in my opinion. I’ve also decorated it with
plants and other decorations and, on one wall, I’ve hung up a
D I’d wanted to get one for a long time.
genuine advertisement for hot chocolate from the 1930s. It
E I didn’t have to pay much for it. belonged to my dad so it’s quite special to me. I hope to get
/5 some more pictures like that because they definitely make the
kitchen more interesting. I know my kitchen isn’t to
everyone’s tastes, but it gives me a lot of pleasure!
2 [Audio UT1.01] Listen again. Are the statements
True (T) or False (F)? Lucy
I’m a travel writer and I used to work in a minimalist office. It
1 Chloe’s chair had been part of the furniture in a coffee
just had basic furniture and no decorations. It never felt like
shop. T / F the right place for a travel writer to be working in. However,
2 Chloe’s chair wasn’t as comfortable as she expected. when I started working from home, I converted my spare
T/F bedroom into a study. It’s not very big so I’ve had to use the
3 Jack doesn’t usually wear jewellery apart from a watch. space carefully, but I think it’s pretty cool. It’s got everything
T/F I need to do my job, but it also reflects my love of travelling
and finding out about other cultures.
4 Jack knew the watch was steel when he bought it. T / F
5 Leah isn’t normally interested in old video games. T / F I’ve got a big desk in there, which I couldn’t do without.
6 Leah thinks her game still works because it’s made of That’s where my computer is, as well as piles of paper and
metal. T / F books. Apart from my desk, I’ve got shelves along one wall
7 Harry lost his old jacket when he was travelling. T / F where I keep my books. I know I’ve got too many and I should
8 Harry had always wanted to have a denim jacket. T / F tidy them up a bit. However, I’ve put off doing it because I
9 Aimee couldn’t hang her clothes up before she got a don’t want to throw any of them away. I’ve also got lots of
decorations made from all sorts of things like leather and
wardrobe. T / F glass. My favourite is a small stone statue which I bought in
10 Aimee’s wardrobe had never belonged to anyone else. Mexico. I keep it on my desk and it brings back memories of
T/F my travels. It gives me a lot of pleasure every time I look at it.
/10
4 Read the article again. Are the statements True (T)
or False (F)?
READING
1 Miquel’s kitchen used to be more important to him. T / F
3 Read a magazine article in which people describe 2 Miquel is able to see the countryside from his kitchen.
their favourite rooms. Are the ideas from the article T/F
(1–6) Facts (F) or Opinions (O)?
3 Miquel replaced the original kitchen cupboards with
1 Miquel took out the rubbish from the kitchen. F / O more modern ones. T / F
2 Miquel’s kitchen is bright and airy. F / O 4 Miquel thinks everyone likes the style of his kitchen.
3 The advertisement in Miquel’s kitchen is special. F / O T/F
4 The office Lucy worked in was minimalist. F / O 5 Lucy didn’t appreciate the office she worked in. T / F
5 Lucy’s study is fashionable and interesting. F / O 6 Lucy has always used the room as a study. T / F
6 There are too many books on Lucy’s shelves. F / O 7 Lucy doesn’t think the desk in her study is necessary.
7 The statue on Lucy’s desk gives her pleasure. F / O T/F
/7 8 The statue on Lucy’s desk reminds her of places she’s
visited. T / F
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WRITING
5 Complete the adverts for selling items online with
the words in the box.
condition includes Italian new used
Garden Statue
1__________ garden statue. Made from stone in the shape
of a little boy. Approximately 1.5 metres tall. Good
2__________ with a little damage at the base.
Price: £75
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Television
Brand 3__________ television, never 4__________.
In original box with all instructions. 5__________ remote
control and all necessary cables.
Price: £250
Location: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
/5
6 Choose four of the items in the box and write online
adverts for them in note form.
handbag jeans ring saucepans table
typewriter violin
Write 100–140 words in total.
/15
Total: /50
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Part C • Speaking
SPEAKING
1 Make questions and ask your partner.
1 What / doing / 7 p.m. yesterday?
2 Which of your possessions / most special?
3 What music / grow up / listening to?
4 Who / usually / takes the rubbish out / your house?
5 Where / go / for / dream holiday?
/5
2 Answer your partner’s questions.
/5
3 Describe the picture to your partner. What are the people talking about?
/10
Total: /20
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