TEST 2

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1: How did the boy get to the appointment?

Girl: Tony! You’re late! Where have you been?
Boy: Sorry I missed the bus. I was trying to decide whether to wait for the next bus or get a taxi
when I saw my sister on her __________ across the street. Luckily she gave me a lift, because
she works near here.
Girl: What a coincidence! You were very lucky to meet her.
Boy: Yes, I was, indeed: she also had a spare __________ with her.

2: What time are they leaving for the concert?

Boy: So, what are the plans for tomorrow’s concert?
Girl: The concert starts at eight forty-five but we should get there at half past eight. The
__________ leaves at a quarter to eight so I’ll meet you in the school __________ at half past
seven. Don’t be late, please!
Boy: I won’t. See you tomorrow!

3: What’s Mark doing this weekend?

Lucy: Hi Mark, shall we go to the cinema on Saturday?
Mark: Sorry, Lucy. I’m going to the mountains with my __________. I spent last weekend
helping Mum to __________and clean the house, so I decided to take a break and enjoy myself:
I love __________. We can go to the cinema next weekend if you want.
Lucy: OK then, we’ll go next weekend! Have fun in the __________!

4: Which photograph are they going to send?

Boy: Which picture do you want to send Laura?
Girl: Oh, please not this one: I look __________in it.
Boy: But it’s the only one with both of us standing in front of that amazing __________.
Girl: Why don’t we send her this one: the tower is awesome, isn’t it?
Boy: Well, you’re right: this one is better... All right then, shall we go and visit the old
__________ now?
Girl: Sure, let’s go.

5: Where is the boy going on holiday?

Girl: Where are you going on holiday this year? I’m going to Rome with my grandparents.
Boy: Sounds great! I wish I could visit a historic city of Europe, too. __________, my sister is
still too young I’m sure she’d get bored. Last year we spent a week on a farm by the lake and
she really enjoyed it; that’s why we’ve already booked a hotel at the __________..
6: What did Tracy forget to buy?
Dad: Did you get all the things I wrote on the list, Tracy?
Tracy: Yes, Dad! Here’s everything: bread, milk and cheese. That’s all, I think. I didn’t buy the
eggs because there are already a __________..
Dad: Where’s the lettuce? You know Mum only eats fruit and vegetables.
Tracy: Oh no... well… ! The shops are closed now, so I’ll go and get some tomorrow: I guess
she can have some __________ and a banana for dinner.

7: What will the weather be like on Thursday?

Gina: Harry, have you heard about the weather for the weekend? They say it will rain!
Harry: No, it won’t this weekend! It will be sunny and warm again. The __________ will be
around twenty-two degrees for two days. But don’t __________ this lovely weather to last,
though: they say next week will begin with lower temperatures, with dry and cloudy days until
Thursday, when we’ll probably need our umbrella again.
Gina: Oh, dear! I can’t stand the rain anymore!

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8: You will hear two students talking about a new teacher.

Daniel: I’ve just finished my first lesson with Mr Watkins.
Lara: Is that the new Science teacher? The tall one with short brown hair and glasses?
Daniel: No, that’s the Maths teacher; he’s been in this school since I was in year one. Mr
Watkins is quite young but he’s bald.
There is he! Can you see him? It’s the guy talking to that __________woman with short curly
hair.

9: You will hear a boy asking his grandmother about her childhood.
Grandson: So, Granny, what was it like when you were a child?
Grandma: Well, we were very poor so we used to have meat very rarely, though I didn’t really
mind that since I never liked it very much. I remember on Christmas day my father took us to
the restaurant and then we could order our favorite dishes. Mine was boiled beef and
__________.
Grandson: Poor you! I hate cabbage.
Grandma: Actually, I’ve always loved this traditional Irish dish and I still do it when I invite
my friends every time they ask me. I will never forget the roast potatoes my grandma used to
make, though. Unfortunately, mine have never been ________________those. It’s a pity she
didn’t teach me how to make them. I wish I could taste them again.

10: You will hear a conversation between a girl and her father.
Girl: There it is! I thought it was in my pocket __________....
Father: Well, you are always leaving it everywhere. You should put it back in your wallet every
time you use it. What was it doing on the desk near the remote control?
Girl: I left it there when I got back from school: I was carrying my schoolbag, so I forgot to
pick it back when I __________ the bus.
Father: Be careful, you may get a 20 pounds fine if you don’t have it when you travel.

11: You will hear a teacher talking to her students about a school trip.
Teacher: Our coach trip will stop in the village for a couple of hours, so, you’ll have time to see
the monument at the end of the road. There’s also a street market in front of the
__________.with colorful stalls selling spices, handkerchiefs and other local _________ goods.
Student: Sounds great. It’s my dad’s birthday tomorrow and he’s fond of cooking, so I’ll get
him some spices from that stalls!
Teacher: Actually, I wouldn’t suggest buying them there: they’re are quite __________. Why
don’t you buy them at the little shop near the coach station?

12: You will hear a girl asking for directions.

Girl: Hello, I need some information.
Woman: Sure, how can I help you?
Girl: I’m a bit late and I’m afraid I’ll miss my train to London. It will take too long to get to the
station by bus; it only runs every 10 minutes.
Woman: Well, the quickest way to the station is __________ the park: you’ll have to walk
round a little lake, but that way it’ll take less than 10 minutes. When you get out of the park, go
through the __________ past the bus station and you’ll reach __________ 2. That’s where all
the trains for London stop. So you should get there in time to get on your train.
Girl: Thank you!

13: You will hear two teenagers talking about a lesson.

Lucas: I’m so __________I missed class yesterday. What was Mrs Foster’s lesson about?
Maggie: It was about the effects of pollution and _______________.
Lucas: Yeah, I know. Lots of animals and plant species will __________ unless we do
something to stop destroying our planet.
Maggie: Mrs Foster also said that the destruction of __________has caused a lot of floods in
many different geographical areas.
Lucas: It sounds as a very interesting lesson.
Maggie: Yes, it was.
Lucas: And I’m very worried about our planet.
Maggie: Me, too.

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Woman:
Hello, everyone. I’m going to give you some __________ about our weekend hike before we
leave tomorrow morning. Please, make notes as there are many things you must remember.
Our coach will be in front of the school’s ________________at 6.30 a.m.; I know it’s really
early, but do not be late as the journey’s quite long. We’re going to __________.at a quarter to
seven.
You mustn’t bring more than one backpack because there isn’t enough room on the __________
and you don’t need too much luggage anyway. We will provide for tent and meals for
everybody, but don’t forget to bring your own sleeping bags.
The weather __________ says it will be chilly until tomorrow night, so you need to pack warm
clothes; however, it will be sunny on Sunday so bring your _______________as you might
need them when we get to the lake around midday. Please remember that we will spend most of
our weekend hiking in the countryside so you don’t need to bring too much money: 10 pounds
will be enough for you to buy snacks and drinks when we stop in the little villages during our
tour. Anyway, if you want, you can bring some __________for Sunday afternoon: those who
feel like shopping for __________.an take a bus to the nearest town, which is called
Leavenworth and is __________. kilometres from the campsite. You can take the bus in front of
the newsstand behind the campsite and get there in half an hour.
If you decide to go to Leavenworth remember you’ll have to be back to the campsite by five
thirty. You mustn’t forget your __________: if you have any problem you can text or ring me on
__________..

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Interviewer:
Today I’m with Erika Mandel who has been a fashion __________ since 2018 when she
became popular with her blog Think Pink!. So, Erika: can you first tell us who __________
fashion trends in your opinion?
Erika:
Well, today’s fashion industry is based on what journalists, stylists and __________.like or not
and new professional figures – such as bloggers, influencers and editors - have been created in
recent years. However, it’s not easy to tell the difference between each role, but I think there is
room for everybody.
Interviewer:
Erika, what is a blogger?
Erika:
Well, the easiest way to describe one is as someone who __________for their website: it might
be photo based or made up of written posts, but the common element is that in both types the
viewers can understand what the blogger likes or dislikes. Fashion bloggers have a point of
view and they present fashion in personal way.

Interviewer:
Why do some bloggers lose popularity?
Erika:
The most popular fashion bloggers and __________ have made a lot of money advertising
products or supporting designer labels. However, the future of blogging is unsure – and some
bloggers are closing their websites because they can’t __________competition from Instagram
and other social media.
Interviewer:
Erika, can you tell us something about teen influencers?
Erika:
Influencers are slightly different from bloggers: they don’t always have blogs and they
__________.work on social media. They’re paid to attend fashion shows, events, and
__________ because fashion companies want to have them there. Today, a teen influencer's
__________ depends on how many followers they have; however, the followers must be
between 12 to 20 years old. Fashion companies pay teen influencers to wear their clothes on
social media.
Interviewer:
Finally, Erika, could you tell us about editors: who are they?
Erika:
Editors are easier to define than bloggers and influencers. A fashion editor has to describe the
fashion __________ according to a magazine’s ideas on the subject. They might write articles
about new trends or the people who models for popular celebrities. In the past, editors used to
hold the front row positions, but they are now as important as influencers and bloggers. A
fashion __________ may work freelance or work for a single magazine or newspaper.