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Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________

VOCABULARY
1 Complete the sentences with the correct word from the box.

1 cover function lavish

We went to see this __________ band and it was almost as good as going to see the originals.

2 burst dumped let

Richard and Klara had been seeing each other for six months before she __________ him for
someone else.

3 lavish mortified shattered

Sorry, I don’t want to go out tonight – I’ve just finished a huge amount of work and I’m totally
__________.

4 burst swallow yawn

The server kept bringing more and more delicious treats. I thought I was going to __________.

5 let-down mortified overwhelmed

I was __________ when I realized I’d been pronouncing Doutzen’s name wrong – no wonder she was
annoyed with me.

2 Complete the sentences with the correct word. Use the first letter to help you.

1 This enjoyable s__________ to the author’s first book takes the characters in an entirely new
direction.

2 The politician’s extensive m__________, detailing his four years working in government, reveals a
lot of interesting information.

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3 The problem of people writing their own a__________ is that they sometimes exaggerate or invent
details to make themselves seem more interesting.

4 I enjoyed the author’s comic t__________ on the old genre of a bunch of apparent strangers
gathering in a remote mansion, when a murder is suddenly committed.

5 I liked how the writer didn’t p__________ the main character as a complete hero, but as someone
with a dark side too.

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GRAMMAR

3 Complete the sentences with the correct option from the box.

1 Didn’t have Had not Having not Not having

__________ anything else to do, I decided to download a new game on my phone.

2 Being Had been Was Was being

__________ ill, I decided to stay at home all weekend.

3 Had left Having left Left Leaving

__________ to my own devices, I would probably watch TV all day.

4 became becoming had become was becoming

I used to spend a lot of time with books when I was younger, __________ a better reader in the
process.

5 Face Faced Facing Having faced

__________ with the choice of doing something alone or with friends, I would always go for the
more sociable option.

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DEVELOPING CONVERSATIONS
4 Rewrite the second line of the conversations. Use the words in brackets and any other words.

1 A: The last time I organized a party, only two people turned up.

B: I guess you didn’t have much fun.

That ____________________ much fun. (can’t)

2 A: We arranged a party for Anna’s birthday, but she had no idea it was going to happen.

B: I suppose she was very surprised!

I ____________________ a big surprise! (bet)

A: Tickets for our gig next weekend have nearly sold out.

B: It seems you’re getting more and more popular!

You ____________________ quite popular, then! (must)

4 A: We were dancing until five in the morning.

B: I expect you were shattered.

You ____________________ shattered. (must)

5 A: We’ve invited Enrico to come out with us tomorrow.

B: I think he’s got other plans, so he probably won’t come.

I ____________________ will come, as he may have other plans. (imagine)

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READING
Evening chess club

Faced with a decline in membership of the Chess Club, especially among younger members, we
believe that advertising is essential if it is to survive. The campaign should highlight the following
practical details. Firstly, the club is easily accessible by car or public transport. Secondly, the
membership is affordable for everyone, with discounts available for the elderly and students. Thirdly,
this is a family club and parents are encouraged to bring their children. Advertising literature should
also highlight the following key selling points.

1 Social interaction

Although online chess has become increasingly popular, meeting fellow players face-to-face adds an
extra dimension. Potential members need to be aware that there is an on-site coffee shop. Regular
tournaments stimulate friendly competition, allowing members to meet players from different clubs.
If sufficient interest is generated by an advertising campaign, there might be an opportunity to widen
the scope of the club. It is hoped that in the future it will be possible for members to participate in
weekend tournaments at an international level.

2 Mental health benefits

Having read the latest medical research, we know that chess improves memory and concentration.
Players need to focus not only on their own strategy but also on anticipating their opponent’s moves.
Studies have shown that chess may even offset the risks of diseases such as Alzheimer’s in older
players. Finally, chess is excellent at stress reduction. Given that this is an evening club, it could be
promoted as the perfect way to unwind after a hard day’s work.

3 Skills development

In addition to the above benefits, chess promotes creativity, as players seek to outwit each other.
Players develop problem-solving skills, giving them the capacity to foresee the consequences of their
actions. Chess also develops social skills among younger players, such as having respect for their
opponent. Studies have suggested that regular participation in a hobby such as chess can improve
ability at maths as well as overall performance at school.

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I recommend that separate flyers be targeted at teachers and parents in the area, drawing particular
attention to these advantages.

I recommend that the council invest in further advertising to promote the club. The club would
provide local people with an enjoyable evening activity to complement the area’s existing sports and
social programmes. Increased membership would bring innumerable benefits to the community,
raising much-needed additional revenue for the council’s leisure programme.

5 Read the proposal. Choose True or False.

1 The proposal says that club membership has been falling to the extent that without an advertising
campaign, it may not continue to exist.

True / False

2 The proposal says that the club hopes its members will be able to take part in online tournaments
with players from other countries.

True / False

3 The proposal suggests that the health benefits of playing chess apply mainly to older people.

True / False

4 The proposal suggests that the benefits of the skills which chess develops apply to younger people,
teachers and parents alike.

True / False

5 It seems that the club is organized or sponsored by the local community council.

True / False

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6 Read the proposal again. Match the sections with the comments.

1 ‘It would be really useful if people knew that there’s somewhere they can hang out and eat.’

a. Social interaction
b. Mental health benefits
c. Skills developments

2 ‘I’m not sure we should promote the club as something that can help prevent something so
serious.’

a. Social interaction
b. Mental health benefits
c. Skills developments

3 ‘Yes, learning about fairness and acknowledging the other player’s skills is definitely useful.’

a. Social interaction
b. Mental health benefits
c. Skills developments

4 ‘I think we should keep the focus on this as an evening club, rather than promise members that
they can attend events happening elsewhere or at other times of the week.’

a. Social interaction
b. Mental health benefits
c. Skills developments

5 ‘This is interesting, but we need to make it clear that taking part in an evening club won’t have the
opposite effect – namely taking time away from doing homework.’

a. Social interaction
b. Mental health benefits
c. Skills developments
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LISTENING
7 TR5.1 Listen to the conversation. Match the people to the opinions.

1 I can always convince someone that something is worth reading.

a. The man
b. The woman

2 Graphic novels are not for mature readers.

a. The man
b. The woman

3 It’s best not to read the book too quickly.

a. The man
b. The woman

4 The book is quite serious and hard to read.

a. The man
b. The woman

5 The book is extremely memorable.

a. The man
b. The woman

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8 TR5.1 Listen to the conversation again. Complete the sentences with the words you hear. Write
two or three words for each gap.

1 Rather than a regular book, the woman is recommending a ____________________ to her friend.

2 She says it explores issues such as ____________________, a lover or a friend.

3 Each part of the book explores a ____________________ in the main character’s life.

4 One theme of the book is that we might have missed ____________________ that came into our
life.

5 The central message is that being able to ____________________ depends on knowing that it
doesn’t last forever.

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SPEAKING
9 Read the prompt. Speak for around three minutes.

Imagine you are talking to a friend who has been complaining that there is nothing
interesting to do in their free time. Explain to your friend that reading a book is a great free
time activity. Make notes in your notebook and then talk about reading. Use these ideas to
help you.

 say how reading can be better than going out for the night
 recommend a fun or unusual book that your friend could read
 briefly explain what type of book it is, what it is about and how you feel about it

In your answer, you should include:

 vocabulary for describing books

 participle clauses
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