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Vocabulary
1.
does not / doesn’t belong to
what time it finishes.
A.
2.
am used to studying
You see, I have to be
up at eight tomorrow
B:
1.
source
3.
is of no value
2.
significant
4.
is thinking of/about accepting
3.
affairs
5.
4.
represent
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morning.
A: Well, it’s a two-hour documentary
do not / don’t often go
5.
triangle
1. c
6.
drop
Reading
7.
tell
1. d
2. a
2. a
and it starts at six.
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. c
4. c
5. b
C.
3. d
4. a
5. c
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1
effective
2.
global
3.
friendly
4.
informative
exhibition centre. You know, I saw
5.
appealing
some photos online earlier at home
6.
thoughtful
7.
memorable
8.
pleasant
D.
What time does the documentary
finish?
5
A: Really, so which language
have you decided to learn?
1.
A: The International Food Festival is not
far from here, is it?
B:
Oh… OK, so that means I can have an
B:
business trips to Rome have really
No, it’s just a five-minute walk to the
inspired me.
A: I felt the same about Chinese after
travelling to Hong Kong last year.
from last year’s food festival. There
were dishes from all over the world
B:
It’s just… given my Brazilian roots, I’d
rather focus on my Portuguese right
for people to try.
now.
A: Sounds great. Let’s ask for the check
and get going then.
Well, I’d love to learn Italian… all these
A: Yeah, I think you should.
1.
spontaneous
2.
mingle
3.
ambitions
4.
liking
5.
awkward
6.
appreciate
7.
envious
be desired. I had it the last time I was
A: Did you take public transportation?
8.
glance
here. The coconut chicken with rice,
B:
9.
deliberately
however, was amazing.
2
What language is the man going to
start learning?
A: What are you going to have?
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B:
Either the noodle soup or the Thai
A: Did you rent a car in Paris?
fried rice.
B:
Where are they now?
10. emphasised
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What will the woman probably
order?
A.
most of the important sights of the city.
A: Well, the noodle soup leaves a lot to
B:
Maybe I’ll give that a try then.
No, it was too expensive, but we saw
No, we took a hop-on, hop-off bus
tour. It was great.
How did the man see the city
sights?
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annoys, is decreasing
3
2.
doesn’t mind
A: I think I’ll buy this vase.
Vocabulary
3.
am attending
B:
It’s beautiful. I might even buy the
A.
same one for my daughter.
1.
assess
2.
gifted
3.
determined
4.
challenging
5.
enrol
6.
cooperation
7.
of
1.
4.
are thinking, don’t think
5.
goes
6.
is visiting
7.
look
8.
arrives
B.
A: It’s the last one, I’m afraid. What about
these chocolates? They’re locally
produced.
B:
Nah, she’s on a diet. Perhaps this here
would be a better choice.
A: Perfect. You can’t go wrong with
1.
the
2.
a, the
What will the woman probably buy
for her daughter?
B.
3.
4.
the, an
4
C.
5.
the
A: Do you want to watch the Egyptian
1.
identification
6.
-
Art documentary this evening?
2.
stimulating
jewellery.
1. d 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. b
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B:
early night.
B.
2. a
It depends on
y
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1. d
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te
to
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because of all the equipment we need
you make up your mind. You
4.
beneficial
to buy.
wouldn’t want to miss out on a great
5.
Participation / Participating
6.
assistance
7.
8.
Involvement
there would be an extra cost when
4.
I signed up. Perhaps we should
A: It was great to see everyone again at
mention it to the teacher during the
annoyance
D.
opportunity.
A: I couldn’t agree more. I didn’t realise
next lesson.
B:
the graduation ceremony.
B:
Yes, the venue was perfect for the
We could, but what’s the point? The
occasion. However, I was surprised at
equipment is necessary, I’m afraid.
how many people didn’t attend; there
1.
achievement
2.
peer
3.
curriculum
4.
obvious
5.
Attendance
go with your original suggestion
I found it very disappointing… I was
6.
intriguing
before we decide. Let’s bring up the
hoping to see everyone again and
7.
enhance
issue during the class next week.
catch up.
A: Maybe taking a different course is a
B:
Perhaps… although I think we should
8.
struggle
A: OK.
9.
motivate
2.
After working in education for the last 30
Grammar
years, I’ve taught hundreds of children,
1.
and the fact is no two are the same.
1. Have you heard
2. signed
2.
B:
Oh, don’t worry. We can arrange to
A: Yes, you’re right. What did you think
of the reception dinner afterwards?
B:
Each one has their own way of learning
and different factors motivate different
students. As a teacher you must be aware
Now that was absolutely horrible to
be honest. I couldn’t eat anything
except the bread.
5.
3. hasn’t taken
of that and adapt your teaching methods
4. has already started
accordingly. This can only be achieved by
5. ’ve been waiting
knowing your students well. That way, you
6. tried
know what works for each one of them
individually and are in a better position
falling behind, and it’s not always
7. broke
to help them. Otherwise, I’m afraid you
easy to catch up.
8. left
3.
from our course.
A: I was thinking the same thing. In fact,
meet up with everyone soon.
10. capable
A.
must have been at least ten missing
better option.
9. Have you studied
10. ’ve been reading
run the risk of disadvantaging students…
A: Well you’ve missed several important
lectures recently, and two of your
essays were handed in late. You’re
B:
I know… but I’m finding the course
although I admit, it’s not always easy with
and all the work overwhelming. I
large classes. Of course, that doesn’t mean
can’t seem to get organised.
B.
that it is not possible.
1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. d 6. a 7. c 8. d
3.
same time is not easy. Don’t worry,
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A: Did I mention that I’ve been offered a
I’ve attended every lecture so you
1.
too many people
2.
bound to rain
3.
have you been learning
4.
give the manager an explanation
5.
haven’t seen Natalie for
B:
Reading
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. a 5. c
place at a university in Madrid?
can take a look at my notes. In the
No! Congratulations, that’s excellent
meantime, make a list of all the
lectures you’ve missed.
news. Nowadays, it’s crucial to have
something on your CV that makes
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1. a 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. a
A: Well, working and studying at the
Good idea, thanks… that would be
you stand out. It’s so competitive out
really helpful. Maybe we can meet
there. You accepted the second you
later at my place.
found out, didn’t you?
A: Not exactly… I’m still uncertain about
B:
B:
A: Great.
6.
what to do.
As a geography student, field work is
Really, why’s that?
a crucial part of the course as it allows
A: It’s such a big decision, and I don’t
us to put theory into practice. It’s
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know anything about the city or
more hands-on learning and should be
1.
the local culture. I just don’t know
stimulating … but I have to say, the recent
A: How are you finding the photography
whether it’s right for me.
field trip I went on was far from that. I’m
course?
B:
B:
I understand. Perhaps you should
not saying I wanted to spend the entire
I’m thinking of dropping out actually.
contact the university and get
trip working, but it wasn’t demanding at
It’s turning out to be very expensive
answers to your questions before
all. We spent more time wandering around
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the local town shopping than anything
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not to mention how these children have
else. There was a huge problem with the
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. A
almost no material possessions. I was
very affected by this and I did feel quite
know what was going on half the time,
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and of course this resulted in not a great
deal being achieved. We only did about
I’ve always been interested in charity
work, so when I qualified as a dentist,
half the stuff I had expected.
I wanted to put my skills to good use
Module 3
and help those most in need. I was lucky
Vocabulary
project for recently qualified dentists in
A.
poverty-stricken countries. I spent three
1. b 2. d 3. c 4. d 5. a
weeks at the local hospital of a small town
6. b 7. c 8. b 9. c 10.d
providing free dental care to the town’s
B.
children. It was exhausting. I worked non-
1. a 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. b 7. d 8. c
stop for 21 days, with no time off. A total
C.
of 2,000 children came to the hospital
1.
frowned
2.
assumed
3.
playful
4.
stared
5.
open-handed
6.
tongue
7.
bumped
8.
9.
enough to be accepted onto a volunteer
for free treatment during that time, and
I treated about 500. Of course, this isn’t
actually a lot for a town that has a total
population of 6,000 children, but there
wasn’t enough time to see everyone.
In this day and age, it seems unbelievable
emotional at times. This is why it was such
a pleasure to be able to give some of the
children clothes and other small gifts that
we had collected. It was a sight for sore
eyes to see their happy faces.
Looking back, I feel that meeting so many
inspirational people helped me realise the
benefits of this kind of voluntary project,
and I’m now involved in organising similar
projects for dentists all over the world.
Although the children themselves were
a huge inspiration, not to mention the
parents, I have to say it was my manager
at the hospital that I truly felt encouraged
by. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone as
motivated to improve services locally. He
genuinely cared about his patients in a
way I haven’t seen before.
that a child doesn’t own a toothbrush or
Module 4
has never visited a dentist, but for many
Vocabulary
inherited
children this is reality. Unfortunately, the
A.
tight-fisted
healthcare available is inadequate and
1.
regarded
10. heart
consequently children end up having
2.
return
Grammar
many problems. I believe that poverty
3.
itinerary
A.
and lack of education cause this problem;
4.
pays
5.
overlooks
6.
fasten
1.
found, had been looking
often parents are not able to afford to
2.
was preparing, was reading/read
take their children to the dentist and no
3.
was surfing, rang
education is provided on how to look after
4.
was, hadn’t gone
one’s teeth.
5.
had finished, arrived
The locals went to extraordinary lengths
B.
to show their appreciation during our
1. a 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. a 6. d 7. a 8. b
time there. We received countless thank
Use of English
1.
is about to start
2.
were going to go / were planning on
going
3.
the time Rita returned from
4.
to come up with
5.
first time Ryan had tried
1. a 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. a 6. d
C.
1. b 2. d 3. c 4. d 5. c 6. b 7. b 8. a
you cards from children or a drawing
D.
they had prepared. There was quite an
1.
presence
art collection covering the surgery walls
2.
suitability
by the time we left. But what took us by
3.
panoramic
surprise was the reaction of the parents.
4.
rush
They were so thankful and they expressed
5.
allergic
this by cooking food for all the dentists,
6.
run
7.
resolve
8.
postpone
9.
hospitality
which they brought to the hospital at the
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end of each day. It was wonderful.
1.
Despite it being a busy few weeks, we had
five hundred / 500
B.
2.
(a) lack of education
the opportunity to see the local town and
3.
cooking (food)
even treated a few children at home. It
4.
material possessions
was during these visits that I really began
Grammar
5.
(small) gifts
to understand the poverty that children
A.
6.
manager (at the hospital) / hospital
experience. It was a real shock to see how
1.
will be flying
manager
basic some of the living conditions were,
2.
does she arrive
10. advisable
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3.
will have finished
Endless complaints! I just wish I had never
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4.
’ll pick
gone on that trip.
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5.
’ll prepare
Speaker 3
A.
6.
will have been travelling
We had time to kill so we decided to go
1. c 2. d 3. c 4. c 5. c
7.
come
for a stroll around the town. I wanted
6. c 7. a 8. b 9. d 10. a
8.
’ll probably be
to do some souvenir shopping, so I was
B.
will have cooked
excited about seeing what the shops had
1.
into
10. get
to offer. However, I have to say, I was left
2.
with
B.
speechless by the way we were treated
3.
in
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. a 5. b
by some of the shop owners. I said to
4.
on
5.
with
6.
on
didn’t understand me. I had a similar
7.
down
encounter in a restaurant. The waitress
8.
with
was so moody and, I have to say, a little
9.
in
aggressive when I told her that we weren’t
10. to
ready to order yet.
11. out
Speaker 4
12. on
9.
6. a 7. a 8. c 9. b 10. d
Use of English
1.
no mention of
2.
are going to put Terry
3.
unless you drop him (off)
4.
in case you go
5.
going to call off
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1. F 2. A 3. D 4. H 5. C
one in a very polite manner, ‘Could you
gift wrap this for me, please?’ and he
deliberately ignored me pretending he
Probably a camping trip in October was
C.
Reading
not the best idea. The British weather
1.
re-energised
1. a 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. c
is so unpredictable. Although I don’t
2.
pressure
usually mind a bit of rain when camping,
3.
dedicate
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sometimes it can be quite pleasant, but
4.
eliminate
Speaker 1
that particular holiday was a nightmare.
5.
alleviating
We were on a tight budget that year
Not only did it rain non-stop, but it was
6.
transform
so we decided to book an all-inclusive
freezing, too. And the worst thing that can
holiday; that way we didn’t have to think
happen to someone happened: I came
7.
excuse
about how much we were spending
down with a terrible cold and was totally
8.
effort
on food every day. It seemed like a
unprepared. I had nothing to relieve the
sensible decision at the time. However,
symptoms. My holiday ended before it
A.
the food they served at the hotel left a
started.
1. need to
Speaker 5
2. have to
We’d been putting money aside all year
3. should
so we could take the children on their
4. needn’t do
first cruise. We were all so excited.
5. cant
everything. We dined out every evening
Unfortunately, though, what was
6. should
and spent a fortune.
advertised as a 5-star luxurious cruise
7. can’t
Speaker 2
around the Mediterranean ended up being
8. Will
the worst holiday we’ve ever experienced.
B.
lot to be desired. The meat was always
undercooked and generally the food was
bland and tasteless. It was surprising as
the rest of the facilities were far from
disappointing. Of course, this ruined
A couple of years ago, I wanted to take
a break from my studies and decided to
First of all, my daughter had an accident
go on a package holiday to Barcelona.
on the first day, almost breaking her wrist.
Everything was perfect apart from the
However, I have to say the main drawback
constant complaints made by one of
was the fact that the children were bored
the older members in the group. He just
stiff as there was absolutely nothing for
wouldn’t stop. The weather was either too
them to do. We were expecting at least
Grammar
1. d 2. c 3. c 4. b 5. c
6. d 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a
Use of English
1.
can’t (possibly) get by
2.
must have cut down
3.
could/might have brought
warm or too cold for him. The museums
a swimming pool or maybe a ping-pong
were either expensive or tiring or just
table, but no, nothing at all. It was very
4.
need/have to take part in
not interesting for him. The restaurants
dull.
5.
has/needs to contribute to
6.
ought not to follow
were never up to standard for him. Ugh!
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Perhaps it was the push I needed
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1. b 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. b
as it made me evaluate my life and
Vocabulary
Reading
make important changes. Now I’m
A.
1. b 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. d
crazy about fitness; I go to the gym
1.
abrupt
daily and I’m very careful about my
2.
red
diet. I completely cut out sugary
3.
prey
foods. Of course, I couldn’t carry on
4.
reptiles
5.
in
A: This week, on Celebrity Hour, our
with my cookery show, so I changed
guest is celebrity chef Gina Robinson,
the focus of my interest and have
who first shot to fame for her hugely
been advising the stars on health and
popular cooking programme Sweet
fitness ever since.
Tooth. Gina welcome to the show.
B:
A: So you’re not planning another series
Hi, thanks for having me.
of Sweet Tooth then?
A: Gina, you’re well-known for your
B:
homemade cream cakes and triple
1. a 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. c 6. a 7. a 8. d
D.
hectic
reality
3.
content
4.
habitat
The problem is that many chefs
5.
feed
cook mouth-watering yet unhealthy
6.
narrates
dishes and they need to think more
7.
wing
carefully about how this affects
8.
serene
the audience. With conditions like
9.
poaching
all the unhealthy stuff. However, I
obesity, heart disease and cancer on
10. rewrite
became very interested in health and
the rise, it’s important that TV chefs
Grammar
fitness, and left the world of desserts
start cooking healthier dishes. I think
A.
behind me to start a new career as
they have an important role to play
1.
weren’t taken
a nutritional advisor to celebrities.
in helping to shape society’s eating
2.
are being improved
So now, instead of promoting sugary
habits. After all, it’s only by adopting
3.
are cared
foods loaded with calories, I’m a
a healthier diet that we can avoid
4.
has been destroyed
supporter of healthy options and
these illnesses.
5.
can learn
6.
educate
7.
will further benefit
8.
are going to be designed
the viewers eat. People watch these
shows and then rush out to the
you’re involved in now is totally
supermarket to buy the ingredients.
different. Tell us about it.
Yes, it’s quite a contrast. Well, as
you pointed out, my previous work
as a celebrity chef was focused
on cooking sweets, cakes and
puddings from around the world,
A: So what’s the best thing about your
regular exercise.
job?
A: That’s quite a big change. What’s the
B:
reason behind it all?
Now I’m able to influence people in
Well, it all relates to my own personal
a positive way. I promote healthy
experience. Last year, completely
living and encourage people to keep
out of the blue, I suffered a heart
in shape. It’s very nice to see the
attack. I couldn’t believe it. I was
benefits people experience when
only 42 at the time. Anyway, I had
they adopt a healthier lifestyle. Even
no choice but to turn my life around
though it has its difficulties, it’s a
and adopt a healthy lifestyle. I was
great job and I get to make a real
a bit overweight and rarely did any
difference.
physical activity and my diet was
A: So what’s next for you?
terrible - being involved in the TV
B:
show meant that I was exposed to
unhealthy high-fat food constantly. I
suppose it was only a matter of time
before my health suffered.
A: It must have been a difficult time.
B:
C.
2.
your series Sweet Tooth - but what
B:
1. d 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. a
1.
chefs have a big impact on what
chocolate desserts - we all loved
B:
Absolutely not. I think celebrity
B.
I have a new cookery book coming
B.
1.
work this morning.
2.
wanted her cake to be tasted by
everyone.
3.
is known to have been caused by the
hurricane.
4.
was made to get out of his car by the
police officer.
5.
is hoped that more ways to help
out in September about vegetarian
protect the environment will be found
cuisine. I also have a charity
(by scientists).
marathon coming up, so I’m training
6.
is thought to be a strict teacher.
for that.
7.
needs to be cleaned up before
A: OK, we’ll have more about Gina
It was, and it could have all been
was being installed when I arrived at
Robinson right after the break...
prevented; my lifestyle was to blame.
anybody comes.
8.
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could have been picked up by Larry
from school earlier.
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global problem of overfishing. Not only is
6.
1.
said to have been packed
food being taken away from other marine
A: So, what did you think about the
2.
can’t bear being treated
life, but it’s causing an imbalance in the
3.
was seen losing his
ecosystem. I’m not suggesting we give up
B:
eating fish completely, but we must take
A: But don’t you think it’s a bit unlikely
4.
5.
aren’t allowed to go
the criminals will be caught
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1. b 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. a 6. b
research the lecturer presented?
more interest in where the fish we eat
that eye colour is linked to the type of
comes from. Unfortunately, many fishing
boats are exploiting the seas by fishing
personality a person has?
B:
more than they should be or by using
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methods that cause damage to the natural
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C
habitat. I think being more aware of this
will make a difference because people can
I thought it was fascinating.
Well, having blue eyes myself I could
totally relate to what the speaker said
about people with blue eyes being
sweet and kind.
A: Ha, ha. The whole thing just seemed
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make informed choices about the fish they
1.
buy.
Hi, Rita. It’s only me, Sally. Anyway, I’m
4.
calling about the weekend. Do you
I’ve been interested in the impact that
remember the art exhibition that Lesley
colours have on people’s feelings for
and I were planning to go to, the one
several years now, and as an interior
exhibiting works from Picasso’s Blue
designer I enjoy helping my customers
Period? Unfortunately, she can’t make
make choices about which colours are
it now because she has to work over the
better suited to their environment and
weekend. Anyway, the ticket is all yours
personality. For example, painting the
Vocabulary
if you want it. I know how much you love
walls blue could make you feel calmer,
A.
Picasso. It will be so much fun and if you
so I might advise a customer to paint a
1. meaningful
like, we can grab a bite to eat before it
bedroom or a bathroom this colour. Of
2. involvement
starts. Let me know as soon as you can.
course, it’s important to remember that
3. rewarding
OK, talk soon. Bye.
each shade of a colour can have a different
4. accomplishments
2.
impact. For example, lighter shades of
5. ambitious
A: So, how are things going since your
blue can have the opposite effect and may
like a waste of time to me.
B:
Well, I’m a little sceptical about the
fact that blue eyes are not associated
with intelligence. Anyway, I found it
very interesting on the whole.
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6. adventurous
sister moved in with you?
make a person feel uneasy or nervous. So
It’s nothing like I expected. Actually,
it’s my job to offer advice and really make
it’s been terrible.
sure customers get the most out of their
8. enjoyable
A: Why, what happened?
environment.
B.
B:
Well, she’s so untidy and never does
5.
1. c
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. b
the washing-up after cooking. It’s
A: Well, I think I’ll just buy the blue dress
6. a
7. d
8. c
9. c
10. a
B:
really annoying. I had never realised
and the matching bag. I have so many
11. a
12. d
13. a
14. c
15. d
she was so messy.
pairs of shoes at home; better not to
16. b
17. b
18. a
19. b
20. c
waste money on things I don’t really
Grammar
A: Perhaps you should talk to her and
need.
1. a
2. c
3. a
4. d
5. b
Yes, but we only ever get invited to a
6. b
7. d
8. c
9. d
10. a
into an argument with her. Perhaps
wedding once in a blue moon. Why
11. d
12. d
13. c
14. d
15. d
it’s better to wait and see if things
not spend a little extra?
16. c
17. c
18. a
19. c
20. b
tell her how you feel.
B:
7. challenging
I could but I really don’t want to get
improve. She might start being more
B:
A: Maybe… I do like the shoes, to be
tidy and considerate. I’m just trying to
honest. OK, the entire outfit it is. I
be patient.
want to look my best after all.
A: Perhaps, but ignoring the problem
B:
it.
might just make things worse. It’s
better to just resolve it as soon as
A: Really? OK, put it back on the shelf in
possible.
3.
I feel very strongly that more should
be done individually to help reduce the
Oh, look here…. the bag has a stain on
B:
Use of English
1. few books were sold
2. in case you come
3. is allowed to leave
4. is about to begin
that case. Unfortunately, it’s the last
5. have dropped out of
one.
6. is believed to have been
OK, let’s pay for these and head home.
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I’m tired after all this shopping.
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3. d
4. c
5. e
Writing
Open answer
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1
A.
it first.
1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
Where will the man go next?
5. d
6. c
7. b
8. d
5
B.
A: Can I take your order?
1. shocked
B: Sure. I’d like the chicken with the roast
2. served
A: Hi Jean. Could you do me a favour?
potatoes and my friend would like the
B: Sure.
steak and some salad.
A: I’m afraid there are no roast potatoes
A: I’m going swimming later and I need
my goggles. Could you bring them to
left. Would you like some salad to
the coffee shop?
accompany it?
B: No problem. Anything else?
B: I don’t really like salad.
A: I think that’s it. I have my swimsuit and
A: I would also recommend the fried rice
my towel.
or vegetable soup.
B: Shampoo?
B: I prefer the soup.
A: It’s okay, they have that in the showers.
What is the man’s friend going
to eat?
B: I’ll be there in an hour.
Grammar
computer lab and I have to go and get
3. Having been told
4. Walking
5. running
6. Wanting
7. Having responded
8. Not feeling
9. Having been ripped
10. being
Use of English
1. (after) having gone over
2. (after) having ripped off
What has the man forgotten to
bring with him?
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3. whose name is Betty
2
Vocabulary
4. announcement made by the president
A: Guess what!
A.
B: What is it?
1. criticism
A: Marina just turned up at my apartment.
I was tickled pink. I hadn’t seen her for
three months.
2. reflected
3. misinformed
4. through
B: Is she going to stay with you?
5. alter
A: For a week!
/ announcement (which/that) the
president made
5. fell out with
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1. d
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. d
Reading
1. c
2. f
3. a
4. g
5. b
6. e
B. 1. a 2. b 3. d 4. a 5. d 6. a 7. d
B: That was unexpected.
C.
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1. inedible
We all know that breakfast is the most
3
2. countless
important meal of the day, but how do we
A: I’m about to book the train tickets.
3. defenceless
know if the food we’re eating is actually
Should we book the 10 or the 11 o’clock
4. disappear
good for us? Studies have shown that
train?
5. unbelievable
several health foods which are advertised
How did the woman feel when
Marina appeared?
B: I need to be back in time for Mike’s
6. judgement
graduation and that’s at 12 o’clock.
7. convincing
A: Well, since the train ride is about an
hour, we won’t make it in time if we
take the 11 o’clock train.
B: I guess we’ll have to take the earlier one
then.
What time are they going to leave?
4
are we simply being misled by the food
industry to believe certain products are
8. mislead
healthy when they’re not? I would argue
D.
yes, and the truth about some foods may
1. enlarged
surprise you.
2. construction
Let’s take orange juice that you get from
3. displayed
the supermarket as an example. The very
4. interrupted
name leads us to believe it’s healthy - it’s
5. readily
A: I’m late for history class.
as nutritious are, in fact, the opposite. So,
B: Where have you been?
6. nutritious
A: The English teacher kept us a while
7. economical
a fruit, so it must be good for us, right?
That’s what the advertisements claim.
What they fail to say is that it’s loaded
with sugar and chemicals, perhaps just
after class to give us more details about
8. temporarily
as much as a carbonated drink. It’s also
an assignment.
9. necessity
highly processed and flavouring is added
10. manipulated
to enhance its taste. In fact, schools have
B: Don’t worry. You’re just five minutes late.
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D.
for a copy and look over it beforehand.
their restaurants because of this. I guess
1. clue
In court, only respond when asked to
the only way to avoid all these horrible
2. mistook
and speak loudly enough for the whole
chemicals is to squeeze your own oranges
3. harsh
courtroom to hear. If you do not speak
at home.
clearly and loudly, the jury might think
4. evidence
The nutritional value of cereal is also
questioned. Some of the more ‘healthy’
you are uncertain about what you are
5. overrated
saying. As a result, they may not take your
6. moving
testimony into consideration when it’s time
7. spy
to reach a decision. Give simple answers to
8. confide
the questions and if you make a mistake,
showed that a bowl of a so-called ‘healthy’
9. vandals
correct yourself immediately.
cereal contained more sugar than a slice
10. illustrations
It can be very challenging giving evidence
of chocolate cake.
Grammar
in front of a jury because, any evidence
Both cereal and orange juice are the
A.
given, will be tested in detail by the
number one choice for many at the
1. d
2. a
3. c
4. a
breakfast table. We choose them because
5. b
6. d
7. c
8. a
we’re led to believe they’re good for
B.
us, but in reality they’re nothing more
1. were, would hire
than junk food in disguise. In my view,
2. hadn’t left, wouldn’t have stolen
action must be taken to prevent the food
Understanding the process in court, what
3. had discussed
is expected of you and how to do it will
4. had visited
help you feel less anxious and make you a
5. took
better witness.
6. had known
Don’t let the lawyer rush you for an answer.
2. What does the speaker imply
about carbonated drinks?
7. didn’t have to, hadn’t said
If you don’t understand a question, you
Use of English
can ask for it to be repeated or to be
3. How have some schools
responded to the orange juice
debate?
1. wish I had made
4. What does the speaker say
about cereal?
4. high time you took
so. Witnesses sometimes feel pressured to
5. ’d/would rather we didn’t
answer, leading to someone being falsely
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convicted. If you don’t recognise any
1. uncertain
possible suspects in a group of photos,
2. correct yourself (immediately)
for example, then that’s what you have
3. aggressive
to say. The perfect situation is when an
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4. pressured (to answer)
eyewitness is able to offer something
Vocabulary
5. scar or burn
A.
Reading
1. for a change
1. c
cereals actually contain more sugar than
those which are sugar-coated, not to
mention the high salt content. One study
industry from misleading us like this and
harming our health without us realising it.
1. What is the speaker’s opinion
about the food industry?
5. What does the speaker mean
when he says: ‘...they’re nothing
more than junk food in disguise.’
suspect’s lawyer. Their aim is to find out
whether or not an eyewitness is telling
the truth and whether his/her account is
reliable. However, often the tactics used
to establish this can be very aggressive.
asked in another way. Never argue with
the lawyer asking you questions, even if
2. had kept an eye on
they are rude to you. If you don’t know the
3. would not have got
2. a
answer to a question or aren’t sure, say
unique about appearance such as a scar or
burn; anything that makes a suspect stand
3. c
4. a
5. b
out is more credible in court.
2. without warning
3. without exception
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4. make, for sure
An eyewitness statement is a crucial piece
5. have
of evidence often used to help convict a
suspect. This is why, as part of the criminal
6. making
justice system, we must have confidence
7. did
that the story provided is as reliable as
B.
1. b
2. d
3. a
4. c
5. b
6. c
C.
Module 9
Vocabulary
A.
1. deterioration
2. jot down
possible. So, what are the factors that make
3. significance
a good witness in court?
4. Alternatively
Firstly, before you appear in court, go over
5. regarding
B. 1. d
1. d
2. a
3. d
4. b
the facts of the case. If you have given
5. c
6. b
7. a
8. b
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1. capabilities
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Speaker 1
2. creativity
How we acquire language is something
her exams with flying colours, and without
that has fascinated me for years,
putting in much effort. On the other
particularly when learning a foreign
hand, my son was totally different. He
language. My research has focused on
was motivated, but he just never seemed
5. originality
how age may play an important role
to make any progress in the language. It
6. intelligence
in this. Theories suggest that learning
was always so strenuous for him. I really
7. similarities
a second language may be easier the
don’t know how to explain it. I suppose
8. activities
younger we are. The ability of the human
that some peoples’ brains work differently;
mind to process new words, and therefore
while some have what it takes, others
learn new words, changes as we age. Let’s
struggle. It’s a shame this never crossed
3. majority
4. awareness
D.
1. of
say there’s a cut-off point. Researchers,
2. with
however, disagree over the age of this cut-
3. with
off point, so it’s difficult to say after what
4. for
age learning a foreign language might
5. for
start to become more difficult.
Speaker 2
6. in
I’m finding that learning Spanish is far
7. with
more demanding compared to when I
Grammar
learnt German. It doesn’t really make
A.
sense. If anything, German should have
1. to become
been more difficult, as the grammar is
2. waking
more complex, but I’m just not picking it
3. to bring, to cook, eating
up as easily. It seems to me that age plays
a factor in language learning. You see, I
4. to send
My daughter excelled in Italian, passing
my mind at the time. I put him under a
lot of unnecessary pressure, and forced
him to take extra lessons, but in the end it
made no difference.
Speaker 5
I was around 12 when my family moved
from Russia to Australia. I was faced with
the challenge of learning English, a task
which seemed extremely difficult at the
time. It was a huge adjustment, so to
make things easier, I was determined to
learn the language as quickly as possible.
I did this by trying to speak English as
was about ten when I started German,
frequently as possible and spent hours
5. Putting, to save
and learning new vocabulary was a piece
studying at home. It took a while to build
6. to react, yelling
of cake. In fact, thirty years later, if I don’t
my confidence, but I got there in the end.
7. to go
hear a word several times, I can never
In fact, it came naturally after a while.
8. find, trying, consulting
remember it. Words slip my mind all the
The important thing is not to give up and
time. I need to be realistic about whether
always keep your goal in mind.
B.
1. I’m going to get / I’ll get a neighbour to
it’s possible to achieve the same level of
fluency.
Speaker 3
2. had the gardener plant
Module 10
From my experience as a foreign language
Vocabulary
3. had my hair cut
teacher, I’ve found that older learners
A.
4. get Bill to pick me up
are more motivated when learning a
1. b
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. have my secretary call you
foreign language. I guess the problem
5. d
6. b
7. a
8. c
take care of them
6. had his laptop and flat-screen TV stolen
with children is that they don’t always
want to be there in the same way that
7. get your eyes checked
Use of English
B.
adults do. On the other hand, children
1. b
2. b
3. c
4. d
6. d
7. c
8. d
learn remarkably fast; their minds are like
5. a
1. get the window fixed
little sponges. They just seem to absorb
C.
2. interested in playing
the information fed to them more easily.
1. firm
3. get round to making
It’s not always as straightforward with
2. scam
adult learners. Although they tend to be
4. cross my mind to ask
more focused in class and more organised
5. to keep/bear in mind
with homework and assignments, they
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1. B
2. G
3. A
4. C
5. E
3. c
4. e
5. b
Reading
1. a
2. f
3. aims
4. pension
often need more time to make progress.
5. flexible
Of course many adults do learn a foreign
6. jobless
language, and learn it well; I just believe it
7. code
might be a little easier for the little ones.
8. commutes
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D.
Unfortunately, many small businesses fail
B.
1. over
to ever take off. It might sound obvious,
1. d
2. b
3. a
4. b
2. in
but a realistic idea that will appeal to
5. d
6. c
7. b
8. d
3. through
people is a must. Time and again, no
C.
4. out
research is conducted to establish
whether there’s a need for a product.
5. on
Without a need, a company will go out
6. out
of business quickly, regardless of how
7. over
effective the management is.
8. down
Grammar
A.
Running out of funds is another
problem, but if you’re organised and
1. shoreline
2. dispose
3. post-match
4. pose
5. migraine
6. shortage
have considered your business plan, this
7. endanger
doesn’t need to happen. For example,
8. preseason
you need to know how many members of
9. ban
staff you can afford to employ. A business
10. insufficient
1. when she was going to get a raise.
is more likely to survive if you choose
D.
2. which book I preferred.
something you have passion for. It is this
1. protective
3. to switch off the lights when she left at
that guarantees the enthusiasm needed
2. destruction
1. b
2. c
3. c
4. a
5. d
6. c
7. b
8. c
B.
the end of the day.
to make a business successful, because
4. not to leave her there alone.
you’ll want to carry on doing it for the
5. if/whether I would attend the seminar.
next 20 years or so.
6. not to drive so fast when it is/was
Of course, in business, while caution is
raining.
important, don’t be scared to take a few
7. if/whether we had heard a strange noise
the previous night / the night before.
8. to come in an hour earlier the following
day.
9. that if she were the president of the
company, she would expand it.
10. to go to Mr. Jackson’s office.
Use of English
1. apologised for breaking
risks. All successful entrepreneurs have
3. money would be taken out
4. know whether Ted was going
5. conservationists
Grammar
A.
2. d
3. d
4. a
5. b
would never have made it to the top. It
6. d
7. c
8. d
9. a
10. c
could of course have a negative outcome,
B.
but don’t let that put you off; it’s to be
1. to
expected sometimes.
2. most
1. What does the speaker believe
is necessary for a business to
succeed?
3. for
3. Why is a business plan
important?
5. if I knew where Albert
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4. extinction
1. b
taken their fair share, otherwise they
2. What does the speaker state as
a reason many businesses never
succeed?
2. what had brought on
3. pollution
4. as
5. the same
6. so
7. although
Use of English
1. even though they had/were having
4. How does having passion for a
business idea help?
2. out notes in order to
5. d
4. in spite of having
5. b
5. What does the speaker say
about taking risks?
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Listening
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As an entrepreneur I’ve managed to build
Vocabulary
up a successful multinational organisation.
A.
I’ve had a few opportunities along the
1. pre-teach
2. c
1. b
Reading
3. b
2. b
3. d
1. c
4. b
4. a
way, but in the beginning I had no office,
no workforce, no huge amounts of cash,
3. drive as badly as
5. the least interesting
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b
6. c
7. c
Reading
1. d
2. c
3. b
4. d
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. b
10. a
2. word
3. up
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It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, I
4. distracting
A: Today in the studio we have a special
think these are the things needed to make
5. blame
guest with us, conservationist Anna
a business work.
6. extend
Charms, who will be telling us about
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tiger conservation in India. Welcome
tiger habitats and wildlife corridors
and honey production. There have
Anna.
in India. Corridors in nature have
even been cases where whole villages
B: Thank you, Tom.
the same function as corridors in
have agreed to relocate in order to
A: First of all Anna, how did you become
buildings. They allow tigers to move
secure a proper habitat for tigers. We
from one habitat to another. A species
are cautiously optimistic.
involved in tiger conservation?
B: My mother’s side of the family live in
does not survive as well if it is limited
to isolated habitats. When tigers
can migrate and produce young
Ranthambore National Park. When I
visited them as a child, I was taken to
the National Park and saw tigers for the
first time in my life. I never forgot the
experience. It was incredibly exciting.
Later, as an animal biology student, I
became aware of the threat to tigers
with animals from other areas, this
increases genetic diversity. Diversity
a PhD in Ecology & Conservation. On
completing it, I started teaching, until
five years ago, when I was offered a
chance to work for a tiger conservation
project in India.
A: How many tigers are left in the wild
and why are they under threat?
A.
to disease. Variety means strength
1. targeted
and health. Our other main focus is
2. urgent
protecting the tigers themselves which
3. devastated
depend on for survival. We hope that
eventually the population of tigers
only about 3,200 tigers left in the wild,
perhaps as few as 3,000. The number
changes hugely if we count tigers
captive tigers in Texas, mostly privately
owned. However, what is significant
is the numbers in the wild, partly
because it is a sign of the state of the
ecosystem. One of the main reasons
it’s not about preventing the death
7. cons
of every individual animal. After all,
8. light
nature is made up of predators and
B.
prey. What we try to maintain is the
1. d
the ecosystem.
A: What about the communities near tiger
habitats?
Growing human populations with road
building, housing development and
agriculture have reduced tiger habitats
significantly.
them being unique animals?
beautiful presences in the jungle. They
are the top predator of the food chain
and by keeping the population of their
prey in balance, especially plant-eaters,
7. neighbourhoods
financial support when cattle or
2. whatsoever
humans are attacked. Of course, we
3. Seldom
try to prevent attacks by finding ways
4. membership
5. neglect
6. indicate
villages to discourage tigers from
7. leadership
coming too close.
8. sponsor
efforts?
B: Actually, they are very positive once
balance. If tigers became extinct, the
tigers and especially when we listen
ecosystem of the forests they live in
to their difficulties and work together
would collapse.
with them. Locals who earned a
programme you are working on.
D.
1. obstacle
they understand the importance of
B: One of our primary goals is to restore
8. contribution
Our organisation provides immediate
they keep the whole ecosystem in
A: Anna, tell us about the conservation
3. freedom
6. acceptable
A: How are locals responding to your
7. d
2. powerless
cut back and tigers are, therefore,
coming into human areas. For example,
6. b
1. insecurities
5. hardships
pushed closer and closer to villages
5. a
C.
is especially true when forests are
we install solar lights at the edge of
B: Tigers are not just dramatic and
4. c
locals have conflicting interests. This
to limit tigers getting to livestock or
A: Why should we save tigers, apart from
3. a
4. friendship
threat to human life and their cattle.
their habitat because of deforestation.
2. d
that live around tiger habitats, as
where humans live. This is a serious
that tigers are under threat is loss of
5. publicise
6. or
B: We work closely with the communities
in captivity. There are about 3,000
4. reassuring
will become stable. In conservation,
diversity of species and a balance in
B: It’s shocking! There are estimated to be
Vocabulary
is what makes species more resistant
also means protecting the prey they
and after graduating, I applied to do
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Grammar
A.
1. d
2. a
3. c
4. b
B.
1. not only, either, or
2. either, or, neither, nor
living by hunting tigers have been
3. both, and
introduced to other ways of earning
4. none, all
a living, such as growing mushrooms
5. whether
5. d
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supervising us and showing us what to
B.
1. only did Teresa come to
do. I did a lot of digging and in the final
1. desirable
2. no way is Peter
stages helped paint the classrooms. It was
2. consideration
3. no account should you talk
hard work, as we were working outdoors
3. diversity
and I wasn’t used to the heat. However,
4. nor Frank’s ideas came in
it was extremely satisfying when the
5. does Jeff use his computer
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2. C
1. H
Reading
1. c
2. g
3. E
3. f
4. G
4. a
5. e
school was finally finished. Of course, we
5. A
6. b
also had a lot of fun. I met a lot of great
people from all over the world, many of
4. freezing
5. discomfort
6. countless
7. distance
whom I keep in touch with now that I’m
8. memorable
back home. We’ve become good friends
Grammar
and are even planning our next volunteer
1. a
2. c
3. c
4. d
5. b
trip together.
6. a
7. d
8. b
9. d
10. a
Speaker 4
11. c
12. d
13. d
14. c
15. b
To become a volunteer firefighter, I had to
16. c
17. d
18. a
19. b
20. a
friend Carol who volunteers there. The
first pass a fitness test. The test involved
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kitchen offers unemployed and homeless
lifting 30 kg, dragging about 80 kg and
people free meals of soup and bread
1. was not as spicy as
crawling through tight spaces wearing
twice a day. Soup is good because it’s
2. for not helping / for not having helped
full firefighting gear. I didn’t pass the
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Speaker 1
I heard about the soup kitchen from my
warm and with bread it’s a filling meal.
It’s also easy to make in huge quantities.
Cooking soup for sixty people is a lot
simpler than I thought it would be! It just
takes a lot of teamwork, of course. That’s
why there are quite a few volunteers.
Between us we cut up the vegetables, stir
the soup, wash up and of course serve
the people who come into the kitchen. We
try to create a warm atmosphere to make
them feel welcome and at home.
Speaker 2
I love swimming and last year got an
annual pass for my local leisure centre. I
noticed that every Thursday the pool was
reserved for two hours. When I asked,
I discovered that there were sessions
for people with physical disabilities. I’ve
been volunteering with the group for
a few months now and I really enjoy it.
They provided training in the beginning
in how to operate the equipment that
gets people in and out of the water and
how to support swimmers in the pool.
It’s a great feeling when swimmers tell
3. in spite of being / in spite of having
physical test the first time, but as I was
really determined, I worked out at the
gym for a few months and passed the test
the second time. Then I had to complete
a training programme. So far, I’ve been
called once to help put out a small forest
been
4. hadn’t lost my patience
5. would have put off
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1. b
fire in New Forest.
Reading
Speaker 5
1. B
that swimming is helping to improve their
general ability to move.
Speaker 3
2. D
3. c
3. D
4. b
4. B
5. A
5. a
6. C
Writing
Four hours a week I volunteer at the
Boston Children’s Hospital with my best
Open answer
friend, Sally. We play with the children,
help families feel more comfortable
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during their child’s stay and answer the
1.
phone, but mainly we are there with
A: I heard that Danes are the happiest
people in the world.
a friendly smile, trying to reduce the
stress for patients and families. I’ve met
B: Well, I’m not surprised. The country
some amazing children and really enjoy
is pretty wealthy and Danes are well
my time there. However, it can be very
looked after by the state, although
difficult and sad though, when a child is
I’ve never been there to get first-hand
suffering a lot. Of course, some days are
experience.
especially fulfilling. Yesterday, we made
A: It’s not just that. Apparently, it’s all to
decorations with the kids and hung them
do with genetics. Danish genes help
up around the hospital. You should have
seen how happy they were!
them be happy.
B: Genes or no genes, I’d be happy if I
lived in Copenhagen. It’s the best city
you how much they relax and enjoy the
sessions and especially when you learn
2. b
for cyclists. Did you know that Denmark
Final Test
is the first country in the world with an
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actual cycling embassy?
A.
2.
1. c
2. c
3. a
4. c
5. a
changing experience. I was involved in
6. d
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. c
accommodation is available from Saturday
a project building a school in Senegal.
11. b
12. d
13. c
14. b
15. a
10 January. You can move in from this date
There were professional builders
16. c
17. d
18. a
19. b
20. b
onwards. The official welcome from the
Going to Africa to volunteer was a life-
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A: That’s the whole point. You’d lose
at 3 p.m. in the main hall. Between Monday
interest if it were simple. I just loved the
12 January and Monday 19 January, you
way the art theft was presented.
will be able to register at your college, as
B: Yeah, that was nice.
well as sign up for the courses you are
A: So, which clues did you follow?
interested in. This is also a chance to have
B: We hardly had any evidence to work
any queries answered. Of course, you are
also welcome to ask me if you are not sure
about something. I wish you a successful
and enjoyable first year.
on!
A: There was enough. You just found
it tough because the story was
unpredictable with lots of twists. Joe
3.
and I found the thief before our time
Hullside Leisure Centre is a multi-purpose
venue with dry and wet leisure facilities.
was up.
B: You’ve said so a million times. We ran
The Hullside gym, at ground level, has a
out of time.
variety of equipment, such as treadmills,
A: Well, better luck next time.
weight training machines and bench
presses. In addition, one floor up, there is
a special free weights area for exercising
and strengthening your muscles. On
the top floor, there is an Olympic-sized
sky view swimming pool, perfect for
working a great range of muscles as well
as improving and maintaining stamina,
speed, agility and strength. The staff are all
fully qualified and are happy to help you
with your workout and give you advice.
4.
A: Did you see the programme about
plastic surgery on TV last night?
B: I caught most of it. It was pretty
interesting. I had always assumed that
people had plastic surgery to make
themselves look more desirable. I didn’t
realise that so many are suffering from
depression, believing there’s something
wrong with their appearance.
A: It made me think that some of the
surgeons are rather unethical because
they don’t try to help their clients find
self-acceptance.
B: That’s true. Most of them seem mainly
interested in making a profit from a
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client. I also think that the media sets
unrealistic standards for how people
should look.
A: Let’s not blame the media for
everything.
5.
A: So, what did you think about the
mystery room? Wasn’t it brilliant?
B: I admit it was very original, but also
very challenging.
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