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H. Q. Mitchell
Marileni Malkogianni
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INTERMEDIATE B1
extra
material
student’s book
Introduction
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Extra Material
There are three different sections with extra
photocopiable material to be used by teachers
according to their students’ needs:
1. Vocabulary and Grammar
2. Reading
3. Speaking
All sections can be used by the whole class or be given
to different students according to their needs in order
to work independently. There is also an Answer Key to
all sections.
CONTENTS
Extra Material
Vocabulary and Grammar - Module 1 ..................................... 3
Module 2 .................................... 5
Module 3 .................................... 7
Module 4 .................................. 10
Module 5 ................................... 12
1 Vocabulary and Grammar
There are eight worksheets with extra practice in
Vocabulary and Grammar corresponding to each
module. This section has been designed for students
who might need extra practice in Vocabulary and
Grammar. It is recommended that teachers assign
these worksheets after students have revised the
vocabulary and grammatical items dealt with in the
corresponding modules in both the Student’s Book
and the Workbook. The worksheets may be done in the
classroom or given as homework.
2 Reading
There are eight Reading worksheets corresponding
to each module. They are based on cross-curricular
and cross-cultural information and include a variety
of tasks. They are meant to be given to students for
extra practice, in order to develop their reading skills
and subskills. These worksheets deal with a range of
stimulating topics, so teachers can use them to further
motivate their students. The worksheets may be done
in the classroom or given as homework.
Module 6 .................................. 14
Module 7 ................................... 17
Module 8 ................................. 20
Key to Vocabulary and Grammar .......................................... 23
Reading - Module 1 ....................................................................... 26
Module 2 ....................................................................... 27
Module 3 ...................................................................... 28
Module 4 ...................................................................... 29
Module 5 ...................................................................... 30
Module 6 ........................................................................ 31
Module 7 ....................................................................... 32
Module 8 ....................................................................... 33
Key to Reading ................................................................................. 34
Speaking - Module 1 ........................................................................ 35
Module 2 ...................................................................... 36
Module 3 ....................................................................... 37
Module 4 ...................................................................... 38
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3 Speaking
There are eight Speaking worksheets corresponding
to each module. They consist of a variety of types
of speaking activities including pair work activities,
games, group work activities, etc. They may be used
to practise speaking skills as well as to revise the
Vocabulary, Grammar and Functions dealt with in each
module. It is recommended that these worksheets
should be done in the classroom.
Module 5 ...................................................................... 39
Module 6 ...................................................................... 40
Module 7 ....................................................................... 41
Module 8 ....................................................................... 42
Key to Speaking (suggested answers) ............................... 43
Vocabulary & Grammar Module 1
Vocabulary
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A. Complete with the correct preposition.
C. Circle the correct words.
1. I was thinking that next weekend we could try
our new car. Why don’t we go away
somewhere?
2. Mary is going to take part
a cooking
competition and I’m sure she’s going to win first
prize. She’s the best cook I know.
3. Why don’t you try
this dress? I think that
this colour is going to look great on you.
4. Now that you’re moving we should keep
touch. Come and visit any time you want.
5. Who’s going to pick Charlie
from school
today? Can you make it, Alice?
6. I need a couple
days off work to have
some rest.
7. The bank is over there
your left, next to
the post office.
1. No, I’m not Ben’s sister. I’m Ben’s wife, certainly /
actually.
2. These two people can’t get along because they are
from two completely different sites / cultures.
3. I always focus / wonder where Kate finds all that
money she spends. She doesn’t get paid that well.
4. She must have a serious reason / company for being
late. Angie is never late for work.
5. After the accident the doctor said that Peter was
arguing / suffering from shock.
6. When I was a child I used to fight / socialise with
my brother all the time.
7. I like my new place. There’s even a cinema nearby /
similar.
8. I have a very busy schedule / stuff today, so I don’t
think I can pick you up from the airport.
B. Complete with the words in the box.
1. Using public transport is more
for
me because I don’t need to look for a parking space
every day.
2. I don’t like going out on New Year’s Eve. The streets
are so
, that you can’t even walk.
3. I like Allan’s style. He always wears
clothes.
4. Earthquakes are not very
in my
country.
5. This is a(n)
competition and the
winner gets a scholarship to the School of Fine Arts.
6. Bill hates his job because it’s very
.
He does the same thing every day.
7. Now that John and Mary got married they want to
move to a more
neighbourhood.
They can’t stand the city centre.
8. The poor child was terrified because he realised he
was all
in the shopping centre.
He couldn’t find his parents anywhere.
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international monotonous alone
crowded trendy
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A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. Could you tell me
while I was out?
a. who called
b. who did I call
c. did you call
d. you called
2. Brenda
to wake up early in the morning until she started working. Now, she wakes up at 7 every
morning.
a. used
b. didn’t use
c. uses
d. is used
3. Can you tell me where
a good Italian restaurant?
a. can I find
b. I find
c. did I find
d. I can find
4. Who
to your birthday party?
a. did you invite
b. invited
c. you invited
d. invites
5. Paul used
climbing some years ago, but he gave it up when he got married.
a. going
b. goes
c. to go
d. went
6. What time
on Fridays?
a. is the train leaving
b. does the train leave
c. the train leaves
d. the train is leaving
7. Last week I
a terrible headache and didn’t go to work.
a. have
b. am having
c. used to have
d. had
8. I
to work, but today I took the bus.
a. usually drives
b. am used
c. usually drive
d. am driving
9. What
for Jake’s birthday?
a. you bought
b. you are buying
c. didn’t you buy
d. did you buy
10. My parents
Rome in two months.
a. visited
b. visit
c. are visiting
d. used to visit
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B. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple, the Present Progressive or the Past Simple of the
verbs in brackets.
1. Susan
(usually / read) books in her free time. In fact, she
(prefer) reading books to watching TV. Last month she
(read) three books.
2. Kate can’t see anyone right now. She
(have) a meeting with her boss.
They
(try) to decide who they want to hire for the sales assistant job.
Mike
(leave) the company last month.
3. A:
you
(come) with me or not? Make up your mind.
B: No, I
(not think) so. I
(watch) that film two days ago with
David. I
(not want) to watch it again.
4. I can’t talk to you, Linda. I
(do) my homework at the moment. I
(not have) time to study yesterday.
C. Write questions for the answers given. The words in bold are the answers.
1.
4.
This is David’s mobile phone.
2.
5.
Oliver bought a new flat.
3.
This dress costs 80 euros.
6.
Alice applied for a new job.
4
We went to the cinema last night.
My grandfather suffers from cancer.
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A. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes each sentence.
1. The plane is going to
in half an hour. Hurry up!
a. put on
b. take off
c. turn on
d. turn off
2. Why are you
? Is anybody sleeping?
a. protecting
b. whispering
c. recognising
d. searching
3. The entire village was destroyed when the
erupted.
a. lightning
b. volcano
c. storm
d. avalanche
4. I can’t
that box on the top shelf. Can you get it for me, please?
a. panic
b. blow
c. reach
d. destroy
5. Bryan looks really
? What’s wrong?
a. loud
b. main
c. ancient
d. upset
6. They can’t afford the
of spending two weeks by the sea.
a. ground
b. pain
c. strength
d. luxury
7. Don’t tell anybody. This is a(n)
!
a. secret
b. danger
c. stress
d. award
8. We should take him to hospital immediately. He is
.
a. thick
b. entire
c. wounded
d. powerful
9. The roof of our house
during the earthquake and everything was destroyed.
a. appreciated
b. considered
c. rewarded
d. collapsed
10. He doesn’t have the
to lift such a heavy box. He’s too young.
a. strength
b. situation
c. feather
d. pressure
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Have you got any
words that I can explain?
KNOW
2. The art gallery was full of very expensive
.
PAINT
3. Jane’s performance was really
. She’s a great actress.
IMPRESS
4. David is extremely
with kids. He will become a great father some day.
PATIENCE
5. I am sending you this e-mail in
to your request.
RESPOND
6. The stadium was full of
last night. It was a great match and our
team won! We had a good time.
SPECTATE
7. There was only one
of that horrible plane crash this morning.
SURVIVE
8. I don’t know how you manage to look so
every time you give a
presentation. I wish I could be like that!
CONFIDENCE
A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. As Melanie was driving, she
to music.
a. listened
b. listens
c. was listening
2. My wife recently gave birth to twins, so now we need a
car.
a. biggest
b. the bigger
c. bigger
3. That’s the café
we are supposed to meet Nora.
a. which
b. where
c. who
4. The solution to this problem is
than you may think.
a. complicated
b. most complicated
c. the most complicated
d. is listening
d. bigger than
d. whose
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5. Steward was getting ready to go to bed when he
someone shouting.
a. was hearing
b. heard
c. was heard
6. Your English is getting better and
.
a. good
b. the best
c. better
7. The boy
is walking down the street is my brother, Adam.
a. that
b. which
c. where
8. When I
Matthew at the party yesterday, he didn’t speak to me.
a. saw
b. am seeing
c. was seeing
9. In my opinion, Prague is
city in Europe.
a. the most beautiful
b. more beautiful
c. beautiful
10. Ann
her first car in 1987.
a. bought
b. was buying
c. is buying
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d. did he hear
d. better than
d. whose
d. didn’t see
d. most beautiful
d. buys
B. Complete the text with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
People refer to Agatha Christie as ‘The Queen of Crime’ because she (1)
(write) many crime
novels, short stories and plays. While Agatha Christie (2)
(serve) as a nurse during World War I,
she (3)
(learn) a lot about poison. Later, she (4)
(use) this knowledge in
her stories. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, (5)
(come out) in 1920. One of the
characters in that book was the detective Hercule Poirot. This character (6)
(appear) in another
25 novels. In 1930, while Agatha Christie (7)
(travel) in the Middle East, she
(8)
(meet) Sir Max Mallowan. They (9)
(get) married that same year.
She (10)
(go) on a lot of trips with her husband in the Middle East. These trips
(11)
(give) Christie ideas for some of her famous books. In 1952, she (12)
(write)
The Mousetrap. This (13)
(be) one of the most popular plays ever and it (14)
(receive) The New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award in 1955.
C. Join the sentences using who, which, where or
whose.
1. That’s Sally Brown. Her seven brothers and sisters
all live abroad.
2. The leather jacket was very expensive. I didn’t buy it.
3. That new actor is very talented. I saw his new film
last week.
4. Mike works at a restaurant. Famous people often
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5. Tina was talking on the phone with Angie. She’s
her best friend.
D. Complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given.
You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.
1. Gary’s car is faster than Nigel’s.
as
Nigel’s car
Gary’s.
2. Carla is not as talented as Sophie.
less
Carla is
Sophie.
3. If you keep eating a lot, you’ll get fat.
more
The
, the fatter
you’ll get.
4. Jane is more sociable than Annie.
so
Annie isn’t
Jane.
5. Both Ryan and Heather cook well.
as
Ryan cooks
Heather.
6. Of all my subjects, I think Physics is the
most boring.
least
Physics is
my subjects.
7. Vicky doesn’t dance as gracefully as
Rebecca does.
less
Vicky dances
Rebecca.
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1. chill
2. get
3. grab
4. be
5. chat
6. take
7. keep
a. online
b. off to work
c. a bite
d. bored out of my mind
e. fit
f. it into consideration
g. out
1. Kate spends a lot of her free time
with her friends.
2. Kim joined the gym because she wants to
.
3. Let’s
before we go
out. We’ll be really hungry by dinner time.
4. I couldn’t stand watching that film.
I
. I think I fell asleep
at some point.
5. I have been working long hours lately and I’m
really looking forward to the weekend. I only
want to stay at home and
.
6. Sam, I
. Do you need
anything from the supermarket? I’ll stop by on
my way back home.
7. Ben is a vegetarian.
when you start cooking for us tonight.
B. Circle the correct words.
1. Charlie looks a lot like that man over there. Are
they relaxed / related?
2. It’s a very interesting and socialising / stimulating
book. I think you’ll love it.
3. This vest / slope looks really old-fashioned. I don’t
think you should wear it.
4. It’s very cold outside. Why don’t you wear your
gloves / goggles?
5. I have to admit / provide that Peter’s wife is the
most polite person I’ve ever met.
6. Liam is working as a bank customer / clerk but he
doesn’t like his job at all.
7. Mike is never essential / punctual. He always
shows up late when we have an appointment.
8. They didn’t hire / require Jane because the
manager didn’t think she was suitable for that job.
C. Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the words in the box.
helpful
sociable
reliable
suitable
1. You can definitely trust me. Everybody knows that
I’m a very
person.
2. These clothes aren’t
for
the job interview. You need to wear something
more formal.
3. Thank you very much. You’ve been really
. I owe you one!
4. Tom is very
. Everywhere
he goes, he always makes new friends and
everybody likes him.
rehearsal
member
staff
uniform
5. Would you like to become a
at the sports club in our neighbourhood?
6. My husband has to wear a
at work. He’s a police officer.
7. The manager thanked his
for their effort and he gave them a very good
bonus.
8. The school band has arranged to start
for the end-of-school
party.
appearance
behaviour
position
costume
9. They couldn’t locate the
of the ship because of the bad weather conditions.
10. I didn’t like the film very much, but the
were amazing.
11. All performers should pay attention to their
. They should look good
so that people like them.
12. Kids, you should know that good
is always rewarded.
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A. Match the two columns. Then use the
expressions to complete the sentences 1-7.
Make any necessary changes.
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INTERMEDIATE B1
A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. This chocolate cake is delicious!
I have another piece?
a. Need
b. Could
c. Might
d. Must
2. I
left my keys at home. They’re not in my bag.
a. must have
b. can have
c. would rather have
d. need to have
3. You
be back by 10 o’clock, otherwise we’ll be late for the meeting.
a. can
b. may
c. can’t
d. must
4. Where’s Harry? He
at home. I called and there’s no answer.
a. can’t be
b. must be
c. has to be
d. needs to be
5. It’s raining again. You
take your umbrella with you.
a. had better
b. don’t have to
c. would rather
d. need
6. You
bring the books today. I don’t need them right away!
a. mustn’t
b. have to
c. needn’t
d. don’t have
7. Julie
put her coat on because it was very cold outside.
a. had to
b. must
c. might
d. can’t
8. Stephanie studies hard. She
be a very good student.
a. rather
b. can’t
c. doesn’t have to
d. must
9.
I have a glass of water, please?
a. May
b. Might
c. Can’t
d. Need
10. She’s driving carelessly. She
have an accident.
a. must
b. could
c. would rather
d. had better
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. Sam went to Mexico city five days ago.
Sam
been
for five days.
2. It’s the first time my parents travel abroad.
My parents
Steve and I
never
abroad
for
now.
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seven hours.
4. My father started working for this company ten
for this
How
since last week.
had
your mobile
phone?
8. Eric started having English lessons two months
ago.
has
years ago.
company for ten years.
been
7. When did you buy your mobile phone?
3. I started working at nine o’clock and it’s four o’clock
My father
ten.
6. Neil was ill last week and he is still ill.
Neil
before.
I have
5. Steve and I became friends when we were ten. since
Eric
has
for two months.
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C. Complete with the Present Perfect Simple, the Present Perfect Progressive or the Past Simple of the
verbs in brackets.
(1)
you
(ever/hear) of anyone getting paid to stay in bed for up to two
months? Too good to be true? Well, it is! A team of space scientists (2)
(want) to investigate
the changes that take place in the human body during long space journeys so they (3)
carrying out a series of experiments a few months ago. They (4)
(start)
(put) advertisements in
several newspapers for volunteers who were willing to spend 60 days in bed. They were expected to eat, drink,
watch TV and even have a shower while lying down! Dr Vladimir Tursunov, one of the scientists that
(5)
people (7)
(9)
(10)
(be) involved in the project since it (6)
(apply) when they (8)
(start), said: ‘Thousands of
(see) the advertisement in the paper. It
(be) really difficult to decide which ten would be the most suitable. The participants
(already/be) exhausted because of all the intense medical examinations. Now, however,
they have all the time in the world to relax...’ . Alfred, one of the participants in the programme,
(11)
(lie) in bed for 32 days. ‘At first I (12)
(find) it hard, but now I
(13)
(become) quite used to it. Plus, the money is really good; how many people do you
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Vocabulary & Grammar Module 4
Vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. The
have already finished the roof. The house is almost ready.
2. Can you give me a
of the person who took your bag?
3. You should quit smoking. Aren’t you aware of its
effects?
4. They couldn’t find a plane ticket to go back home and they didn’t know what to do because
they didn’t have an
.
5. These painkillers are very
against headache. Here, take one.
6. We can also prevent environmental
by recycling.
7. Some scientists believe in the
of life on other planets.
8. My uncle feels very tired and he’s thinking of getting early
.
9. He works for a company as a market
.
10. I’ve put on a lot of
lately. I need to go on a diet.
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B. Choose a, b or c.
1. The local community is organising tree-planting and other
projects this year.
a. generation
b. conservation
c. protection
2. The government is trying to find a plan to preserve the world’s
forests.
a. tropical
b. global
c. unique
3. All animals live better in their natural
.
a. habitat
b. predator
c. hazard
4. Could you
this document, please?
a. ruin
b. sign
c. plan
5. Deer can be the
of tigers or lions.
a. reptile
b. mammal
c. prey
6. A lot of our country’s
live below the poverty line.
a. creatures
b. insects
c. residents
7. Put the
in the pot and water them. They’ll soon grow.
a. seeds
b. yard
c. stones
8. Although she’s in her mid 70s, she’s full of
.
a. community
b. energy
c. agency
9. The ancient ruins
many visitors every year.
a. cover
b. attract
c. damage
10. More than 10 people were killed in the
caused by the heavy storm last night.
a. flood
b. pond
c. climate
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C. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. I’m really happy you made it. I didn’t want you to miss
on this party.
2. According
the recipe, we should peel the potatoes first and then boil them.
3. If you want to leave, you can go right now
all I care.
4. You don’t need to show
your new clothes every time you see somebody. It’s annoying.
5. The President announced that war must be avoided
all costs.
6. Everyone who is
favour of this idea please raise your hands.
7. Do you know how dinosaurs died
?
8. Jane felt upset and lonely, so she went out in search
Kate and Paul, who were out having fun.
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B. Expand the notes into sentences. Use
Conditional Sentences Type 1 and Type 2.
1. if / you / not finish / homework / you / not be
allowed / go out / tonight
2. if / I / have / enough money / buy / new / sports car
3. you / not pass / test / unless / you / study harder
4. if / you / eat / all / that / chocolate / you / get / sick
5. if / I / be / you / I / buy / blue one
6. if / he / not / hurry / miss / bus / and / be / late /
school
7. we / go / swimming / tomorrow / provided / weather /
be / good
8. if / he / can / do / that / alone / he / not ask /
your help
C. Read the text below and decide which answer
a, b or c best fits each gap.
Each month, we introduce you to talented girls and
guys who want to become famous. This month,
meet the Fab 2! Mark Birch and Alison Pratt are
classmates. They have written (1)
songs
together and they’ve already made a CD! 'Our music
is a mix, really', says Alison. ' (2)
ethnic,
(3)
hip-hop and (4)
dance. We've got
so (5)
different influences'! The two work
very well together. ‘Alison comes up with
(6)
ideas and then we decide what we’re going
to do', explains Mark. 'Yes', adds Alison. 'We don't
have (7)
set ideas about what we want our
songs to be like. I come up with the basic tune and
the lyrics, then Mark writes the music. He plays the
guitar, the keyboards and the drums'! Alison sings
but she doesn't play (8)
musical instrument.
1. a. a few
b. a little
c. plenty
2. a. A few
b. A little
c. Lots
3. a. lots
b. some
c. plenty
4. a. many
b. a lot
c. lots of
5. a. many
b. much
c. lot of
6. a. no
b. some
c. any
7. a. some
b. any
c. no
8. a. some
b. no
c. any
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A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. By this time next year I
English for nineteen years.
a. will teach
b. am going to teach
c. will have been teaching d. am teaching
2. Don’t worry! I
everything in no time!
a. fix
b. ’ll fix
c. going to fix
d. ’ll be fixing
3. When your mum
, young man, I’ll tell her everything.
a. will call
b. is going to call
c. calls
d. is calling
4. Henry
a shower as soon as he finishes cleaning his room.
a. will have had
b. will have
c. will be having
d. has
5.
you
with your husband to Sydney next Monday?
a. Will...be travelling b. Do...travel
c. Will...have travelled
d. Will...have been travelling
6.
Jeffersons always have a pool party in July.
a. b. The
c. A
d. An
7. Paul needs to buy
umbrella because he lost his old one.
a. b. the
c. a
d. an
8. Kevin is learning
Spanish because he wants to visit Mexico.
a. b. the
c. some
d. any
9. Tonight Laura
TV as always.
a. will have watched
b. will be watching
c. watches
d. she will watch
10. Liz
to Finland next year.
a. is going to move
b. will have been moving c. moves
d. going to move
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Vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the words in the
box.
intact
dazzling
enormous
swallow
remote
crime
fingerprints
scatter
victim
alien
1. The police managed to arrest the murderer
because of the
they
found on the door.
2. I have a sore throat and I can’t
anything. It really hurts.
3. The
of the theft gave a
detailed description of the thief.
4. The police are still looking for the man who
commited the
.
5. My parents want to move to a(n)
area when they retire.
They want some piece and quiet.
6. Nobody liked my cake. Lots of people came to
the party but most of it was left
.
7. Wow! Your room is
. You
definitely have space for a double bed in here.
8. I can’t stand kids! They
their toys everywhere and the house is always a
mess.
9. Kate, you look
in this
dress. I’ve never seen you so beautiful before.
10. I had a weird dream last night. Something about
a(n)
attack to Earth. I
should stop watching sci-fi films.
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5. It’s a real miracle / mystery how he managed to
survive that severe heart attack. The doctor said
that he was really lucky.
6. The tower was commonly / originally used as a
prison. Now it’s a museum.
7. I’m not cooking anything for tomorrow. There
are some leftovers / scraps from the party.
8. I was born in a suburb / citizen near the city
and we moved here only when I had to go to
school.
9. There must be a link / queue between that
strange guy we saw on the street last night and
the burglary.
10. I was against / about to go to bed when the
phone rang and Paul told me all about Peter’s
accident.
C. Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the words in capitals.
1. When I travel abroad, I like tasting
dishes.
2. The police are investigating the
which took place
BURGLAR
yesterday.
3. It’s not healthy to put your food in plastic
CONTAIN
.
4. I had forgotten my passport, so the
clerk asked me for some other
IDENTIFY
.
5. How can I help you? You look really
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B. Circle the correct words.
1. The peasants / prisoners farm their own land, so
that they have something to eat.
2. This house has a very spooky / spectacular
atmosphere. I can’t stand living in it.
3. My uncle is the owner / murderer of the Italian
restaurant on Bellview Road.
4. Could I speak to Mr Taylor? It’s urgent / elegant,
please!
TRADITION
CONFUSE
6. The old man’s murder still remains
. The police haven’t
EXPLAIN
arrested any suspects yet.
7. Please, fasten your seat belt for your own
.
SAFE
8. A lot of people were left
after the earthquake.
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Grammar
INTERMEDIATE B1
A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. Paula
for about an hour when she realised she was going the wrong way.
a. drove
b. had been driving
c. has drove
d. has been driving
2. The children
for school before Fay started tidying up.
a. have left
b. were leaving
c. have been leaving
d. had left
3. Tim said that they
late that night.
a. were arriving
b. have been arriving
c. are arriving
d. must arrive
4. Mr Taylor announced that he
in New Zealand the following week.
a. is
b. would be
c. will have been
d. was
5. Jake
after we had left from the restaurant.
a. called
b. was calling
c. had been calling
d. had called
6. Chris reminded me
to send the e-mails that day.
a. to not forget
b. not forget
c. not to forget
d. to have forgotten
7. The children’s father told them
to their room immediately.
a. go
b. to go
c. went
d. had gone
8. I
around town for hours before I found a cosy café to have my coffee.
a. have walked
b. had walked
c. had been walking
d. have been walking
9. Ben asked Julie what she was doing
.
a. tonight
b. today
c. this night
d. that night
10. She wanted to know
exchange some money.
a. could she
b. if she could
c. she could
d. whether she
C. Rewrite the sentences using Direct Speech.
1. I left the office. Then I realised my
briefcase was still on my desk.
after
2. The thieves ran away. A while later
the police arrived.
by the time
3. Laura finished her assignment. Then
she gave it to the teacher.
when
4. Mark typed up his story. A while later
his computer broke down.
before
5. Lucy did the shopping. Then she had
coffee with Tina.
after
1. Kelly told her parents that she wanted to become an
actress.
‘
’
2. Jan suggested trying to finish the project by Friday.
‘
’
3. Peter told Tom that he couldn't be there on time.
‘
’
4. Mary told us that she had never met Larry's brother
before.
‘
’
5. Charlie said that he would be working all day that day.
‘
’
6. My father told me that if I lied again, I would get into
serious trouble.
‘
’
7. My sister wanted to know what time Brian was meeting us.
‘
’
8. The policeman ordered me to give him my passport.
‘
’
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B. Join the sentences. Use the Past Perfect
Simple and the time linkers given.
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Vocabulary
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INTERMEDIATE B1
A. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes each sentence.
1. I’m really hungry. Why don’t we
a pizza?
a. book
b. charge
c. order
d. request
2. I can’t
to buy a new car. I’ll just have to keep using the old one.
a. afford
b. appeal
c. cross
d. beam
3. Everybody should have
of speech, so that they can express their opinion.
a. reduction
b. requirement
c. freedom
d. transport
4. He was aware of the fact that he had a(n)
illness. The doctor told him that he only had three more
months to live.
a. economical
b. natural
c. national
d. terminal
5. Mike was
to buy a present for Angie’s birthday but he forgot.
a. exposed
b. supposed
c. organised
d. refreshing
6. I’d like to make a 500-euros
, please.
a. bottom
b. counter
c. campsite
d. deposit
7. When I saw that strange man outside our door I didn’t have any other
but to call the police.
a. fare
b. route
c. choice
d. wing
8. Having your house painted can be
. Why don’t you paint it yourself?
a. repeatedly
b. frequently
c. monthly
d. costly
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B. Match the two columns to for phrases.
1. conference
a. cheque
2. business
b. card
3. air
c. rental
4. package
d. room
5. traveller’s
e. control
6. boarding
f. conditioning
7. passport
g. tour
8. car
h. centre
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C. Match the words with the correct definition.
1. interior
a. a number of things that are different from each other
2. flexible
b. to cause something to exist again
3. restore
c. the inside part of something
4. vegetarian
d. something easily carried or moved
5. accountant
e. the suitcases and bags somebody takes with them when they travel
6. variety
f. something that bends easily without breaking
7. portable
g. a person whose job is to keep financial accounts
8. luggage
h. someone who never eats meat or fish
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INTERMEDIATE B1
A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. Everyone came to the party
the weather was very bad.
a. despite
b. because
2. Cindy
d. so that
c. is thinking
d. has thought
to have moved abroad.
a. thinks
3. In
c. even though
b. is thought
of the fact that he was wearing a seat belt, Henry was injured in the accident.
a. spite
b. order
4. Nellie
d. due
a farewell present by the president of the company.
a. has given
b. was giving
5. He took the car
a. so as
6. You
c. though
c. was given
d. gave
he could get to work faster.
b. so that
c. because
d. due to
tomorrow about the progress of the project.
a. will inform
b. inform
7. Paula doesn’t want to speak to James
a. due to
8. Three men
a. was robbed
b. because of
d. will be informed
she’s upset.
c. because
d. so that
c. were robbed
d. have robbed
c. to send
d. be sent
c. going to be sent
d. is sent
the bank yesterday.
b. robbed
9. All the documents must
by tonight.
a. send
b. have sent
10. My father is
the money I need.
a. going to send
c. have informed
b. will be sent
B. Circle the correct word.
At our house, mealtimes are very important. Let’s take dinner for example. Dinner (1) always serves /
is always served at 7:00 pm and everyone (2) must attend / must be attended. It's the time when the entire
family gathers around the table and we (3) can spend / can be spent some time together. My mother starts calling
us at about a quarter to seven. We (4) have learnt / have been learnt not to be late, because, once my mother
(5) is started / starts yelling, her voice (6) can hear / can be heard all over the neighbourhood! We always enjoy
was like. I really enjoy this tradition myself, and I hope my family (8) keeps / is kept it up for many years to come.
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the food that my mother (7) has cooked / has been cooked and afterwards we usually talk about what our day
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INTERMEDIATE B1
C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word
given.
1. Although he wasn’t feeling well, Clive went to work yesterday.
Clive went to work yesterday
despite
well.
2. Carol feels tired because she has a busy schedule lately.
Carol feels tired lately
due
schedule.
3. It was dark but we went swimming anyway.
although
We went swimming
dark.
4. As we didn’t have a map with us, we got lost.
We got lost
because
a map with us.
5. Pam wants to go on a diet to lose some weight.
Pam will go on a diet
order
some weight.
6. Ann has a university degree but she can’t find a job.
Ann can’t find a job
though
a university degree.
7. We’ll get home early tonight in order to have some
that
time to relax.
We’ll get home early tonight
some time to relax.
8. David studied hard, but he didn’t pass the test.
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spite
hard.
Vocabulary & Grammar Module 7
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the words in capitals.
1. If you need some advice on how to eat healthily,
you should see a
. DIET
2. Ready made food is not very
. You should cook your
own food.
NUTRITION
3.
is one of the problems of
modern society.
POOR
4. You’ve made a great
of songs for the party. Everybody had a great time.
SELECT
5. Paul is a very funny person. He always provides gr
eat
for all of his friends.
AMUSE
6. We should always find time for
.
RELAX
7. In
, I would like to thank
all of you for coming here tonight. CONCLUDE
8. This song is
to the lead
singer’s wife.
DEDICATE
B. Circle the correct words.
1. Wow! Your hair looks really different. That’s a
gorgeous / radical change I must say.
2. Why don’t you take your cardigan / anklet with
you? It’s quite chilly tonight.
3. Did you hear that entertainment / announcement
about our flight? Is there a delay?
4. Don’t make a secret / promise that you can’t keep.
5. I think it’s more convenient / relevant to pay by
credit card than in cash.
6. One of the great features / whereabouts of this
mobile phone is that it has a GPS which you can
use while driving.
7. I don’t usually eat spiky / spicy food. It’s not that
good for my stomach.
8. The scientists are analysing / exchanging the
results of their experiment.
9. Sam works as a fashion projector / stylist in a
very popular magazine.
10. We should help Mary to find a conversation /
solution to her relationship problems with Peter.
INTERMEDIATE B1
C. Complete with the words in the box.
confusion
company
consist
concerned
breath
temper
discourage
dye
download
methods
1. What colour are you going to
your hair?
2. There’s still
about the
number of people killed during the earthquake
last week.
3. James lost his
and
started breaking everything that was in his way.
4. I never buy CDs. I usually
the songs I like from the Internet.
5. What does your diet
of?
Is it easy to follow?
6. Discussing problems with students is one of the
most effective teaching
.
7. John can hold his
for more than two minutes underwater. He’s
amazing.
8. Well, you didn’t do very well in this test, but
don’t let that
you. You’ll
do better next time.
9. Jane works as a secretary at a publishing
.
10. Many people are
about
global warming.
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Grammar
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INTERMEDIATE B1
A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. I may
the film before, but I’m not sure about that.
a. see
b. be seen
c. have seen
2. Linda
by her brother.
a. cleaned the car
b. had the car cleaned
c. had cleaned the car
3. You were lucky. You
have got hurt!
a. should
b. must
c. may
4. Matt suggested
to the beach.
a. go
b. to go
c. going
5. Did you remember
the rubbish out before you left the house?
a. take
b. to take
c. to have taken
6. Going out alone so late at night was risky. You
more careful.
a. should have been
b. must have been
c. can be
7. This exercise is too difficult for me
.
a. doing
b. to do
c. do
8. Tom
every month for only €10 at the shopping centre.
a. has his hair cut
b. cuts his hair
c. cut his hair
9. Chloe
reached the door handle. She’s too short.
a. can’t have
b. can have
c. could have
10. I may
my wallet at home.
a. to have left
b. left
c. leaving
d. saw
d. has cleaned the car
d. could
d. to have gone
d. took
d. might be
d. have done
d. has had his hair cut
d. might have
d. have left
B. Circle the correct words.
If you plan (1) to visit / visiting a foreign country alone, that is without a guide or a group and you’re not sure
what to do, don’t worry. Here are some useful tips. To begin with, you can (2) discover / discovering interesting
places and sights by just (3) walk / walking around. If, on the other hand, you hate (4) get / getting around on
foot, you can (5) to rent / rent a car or a motorbike, but make sure you have your passport and your driving
licence with you. When you decide to go (6) shopping / to shop, remember (7) to look / looking around first
before you buy anything, to make sure you don’t miss any bargains! If you feel like (8) to go / going out at night,
ask some locals to recommend the most popular clubs and avoid (9) to choose / choosing places that are not
recommended. Finally, if you get sick, don’t risk (10) take / taking any medication without going to a doctor first.
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C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word
given.
1. A technician set up Ron’s computer yesterday.
had
Ron
by a technician yesterday.
2. My ticket is going to be delivered by the travel agency.
have
I’m going to
by the travel agency.
3. My mother told me to clean my room.
made
My mother
my room.
4. I haven’t got enough money to go on holiday this year.
I can’t
afford
this year.
5. You should get someone to fix the broken window.
.
6. I can’t wait to see you again.
I
forward
you again.
7. Nathan will go to the dentist tomorrow to check his teeth.
Nathan
by the dentist tomorrow.
8. Joanne became a teacher three years ago.
Joanne
checked
started
three years ago.
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fixed
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Vocabulary & Grammar Module 8
Vocabulary
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INTERMEDIATE B1
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A. Choose a, b or c.
1. After Jane lost her dog, she is really
. She loved him so much.
a. pleasant
b. grateful
c. miserable
2. The prisoner managed to
by using a knife he had hidden in his pocket.
a. escape
b. separate
c. assure
3. We were walking for hours when we finally reached a(n)
farmhouse, so there was nobody we could ask
for help.
a. uncontrolled
b. uninhabited
c. lighthearted
4. J.R.R. Tolkien is a
author. The Lord of the Rings books have become a huge success.
a. regarding
b. concerning
c. bestselling
5. Only experts can understand the
of a murderer.
a. discovery
b. telepathy
c. psychology
6. I always read the
of a book or its back cover before I decide to buy it.
a. plot
b. ranch
c. blurb
7. Harry Potter is the most famous
among children.
a. author
b. wizard
c. twin
8. After the death of her sister, Alice is a bit down in the
. We need to do something to cheer her up.
a. dumps
b. turns
c. bones
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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the words in capitals.
1. I’m really stressed out with this
. I hope I do well because
I’ve studied very hard.
EXAMINE
2. Many people are
of how harmful smoking is. That’s why they
don’t quit.
AWARE
3. The
in this film is a girl who
works as a secretary but she loses her job.
HERO
4. The archaeologists were excited because they
discovered an ancient
in the area where they had been working for a
year.
CIVIL
5. Neil found out that Alan had given away his secret
and he felt
.
BETRAY
6. The situation is really
.
I can’t explain it.
COMPLICATE
7. What would be your
if a
stranger came towards you screaming?
REACT
8. Ryan can’t be the
of our
football team. He’s not a very good player.
LEAD
C. Circle the correct words.
1. I had a really dizzy / vivid dream last night. I
still feel very upset.
2. I have a really bad cough. My cheek / chest
hurts, too.
3. You need a descriptive / definitive title for this
article, so that the readers get the point of it.
4. I think we should start the cooking process /
distress before all the guests arrive.
5. Tom is the most miserable person I know. He
just sits back and mopes / starves all the time.
6. The children were very noisy, so the neighbour
threw a blister / bucket of water over them to
make them stop.
7. Come on, Charlie! Stop beating about the bush
/ heart and tell me the truth.
8. I want to reject / transfer some money from my
account to my husband’s account. Can you help
me, please?
A. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.
1. If you had left without permission, you
into serious trouble.
a. got
b. didn’t get
c. would have got
2. I wish I
you some more money, but I don’t have much myself.
a. could lend
b. would lend
c. lent
3. We would have seen Tom if he
late.
a. were
b. weren’t
c. wouldn’t be
4. If Brandon
me, I would never have finished on time.
a. had helped
b. hadn’t helped
c. was helping
5.
Tina and her sister are allergic to cats.
a. Both
b. None
c. Either
6. I wish I
on the beach since it’s too hot today.
a. am
b. had been
c. were
7. If we had been more careful, we
an accident.
a. will have
b. had
c. didn’t have
8.
Peter or his sister take the dog out for a walk.
a. Both
b. Neither
c. Either
9. Neither Beth
Ryan told the truth.
a. both
b. nor
c. or
10. Sam wishes he
that job abroad last year.
a. would accept
b. had accepted
c. accepted
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d. have got
d. will lend
d. hadn’t been
d. would help
d. All
d. would be
d. wouldn’t have had
d. Nor
d. and
d. accepts
B. Complete the blanks with all, both, either, neither, none.
1. Mike: Do you want to travel by boat or by plane, Sharon?
Sharon: I don't mind at all.
is fine just as long as we get to the island!
2. Lucy and Ron are very good at chemistry. They
took part in an international chemistry
competition and won prizes.
3.
of my friends have a car, so they
use the underground quite often.
4.
Robert and I want to go out but
of us have money, so we're staying at home.
5.
Robin nor Kelly wanted to work on Saturday.
6. Ken: Why did Martin and Paul have a fight?
Sean: I don’t know. I haven’t spoken to
of them since Tuesday.
7. Kim has three older brothers and
of them are doctors, like their father.
8. Chris: How are we going to get there?
Josh: We can
walk or take a taxi.
9. We’ve got two TVs, but
works properly. We’ll have to buy a new one.
10. Jean: Which of the two dresses would you choose?
Josh:
. They’re
terrible.
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INTERMEDIATE B1
C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word
given.
1. Adam didn’t know that you were coming, so she left.
would
If Adam had known that you were coming,
left.
2. Dylan didn’t get the job because he was very nervous.
Dylan would have got the job if
been
nervous.
3. I would appreciate it if you didn’t play the guitar while I’m working.
I
play the guitar while I’m working.
4. It’s a pity you can’t drive.
If
only
drive.
5. How was I supposed to call you since I didn’t have your phone number.
I
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had
keep me company.
8. Don’t speak with your mouth full! It’s disgusting!
If only
might
if we had asked them to join us.
7. I’d love to have a pet to keep me company.
I wish
called
if I had had your phone number.
6. We didn’t ask the boys to join us. That’s why they didn’t come.
The boys
wish
with your mouth full!
didn’t
Module 1
Vocabulary
A.
1. out
2. in
3. on
4. in
5. up
6. of
7. on
B.
1. convenient
2. crowded
3. trendy
4. common
5. international
6. monotonous
7. peaceful
8. alone
C.
1. actually
2. cultures
3. wonder
4. reason
5. suffering
6. fight
7. nearby
8. schedule
Grammar
A.
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. d
8. c
9. d
10. c
B.
1. usually reads, prefers,
read
2. is having, are trying,
left
3. Are… coming, don’t
think, watched, don’t
want
4. am doing, didn’t have
C.
1. Whose mobile phone
is this?
2. What did Oliver buy?
3. Who applied for a new
job?
4. Where did you go last
night?
5. How much does this
dress cost?
6. Who suffers from
cancer?
Module 2
Vocabulary
A.
1. b
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. d
6. d
7. a
8. c
9. d
10. a
B.
1. unknown
2. paintings
3. impressive
4. patient
5. response
6. spectators
7. survivor
8. confident
Grammar
A.
1. c
2. c
3. b
4. d
5. b
6. c
7. a
8. a
9. a
10. a
B.
1. wrote
2. was serving
3. learnt
4. used
5. came out
6. appeared
7. was travelling
8. met
9. got
10. went
11. gave
12. wrote
13. was
14. received
C.
1. That’s Sally Brown
whose seven brothers
and sisters all live
abroad.
2. I didn’t buy the leather
jacket which was very
expensive.
3. That new actor, whose
new film I saw last
week, is very talented.
4. Mike works at a
restaurant where
famous people often
eat.
5. Tina was talking on
the phone with Angie,
who is her best friend.
D.
1. isn’t as fast as
2. less talented than
3. more you eat
4. as sociable as
5. as well as
6. the least interesting of
7. less gracefully than
Module 3
Vocabulary
A.
1. g
2. d
3. c
4. b
5. a
6. f
7. e
1. chatting online
2. keep fit
3. grab a bite
4. got bored out of my
mind
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5. chill out
6. am off to work
7. Take it into
consideration
B.
1. related
2. stimulating
3. vest
4. gloves
5. admit
6. clerk
7. punctual
8. hire
C.
1. reliable
2. suitable
3. helpful
4. sociable
5. member
6. uniform
7. staff
8. rehearsals
9. position
10. costumes
11. appearance
12. behaviour
Grammar
A.
1. b
2. a
3. d
4. a
5. a
6. c
7. a
8. d
9. a
10. b
B.
1. has been in Mexico
2. have never travelled
3. been working for
4. has been working
5. have been friends since
6. has been ill
7. long have you had
8. has been having
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C.
1. Have … ever heard
2. wanted
3. started
4. put
5. has been
6. started
7. applied
8. saw
9. was
10. have already been
11. has been lying
12. found
13. have become
Module 4
Vocabulary
A.
1. builders
2. description
3. harmful
4. alternative
5. effective
6. pollution
7. existence
8. retirement
9. researcher
10. weight
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B.
1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. b
10. a
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C.
1. out
2. to
3. for
4. off
5. at
6. in
7. out
8. of
Grammar
A.
1. c
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. d
8. a
9. b
10. a
B.
1. If you don’t finish your
homework, you won’t
be allowed to go out
tonight.
2. If I had enough money,
I would buy a new
sports car.
3. You won’t pass the
test unless you study
harder.
4. If you eat all that
chocolate, you’ll get
sick.
5. If I were you, I would
buy the blue one.
6. If he doesn’t hurry,
he’ll miss the bus and
be late for school.
7. We’ll go swimming
tomorrow provided
that the weather is
good.
8. If he could do that
alone, he wouldn’t ask
for your help.
C.
1. a
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. c
Module 5
Vocabulary
A.
1. fingerprints
2. swallow
3. victim
4. crime
5. remote
6. intact
7. enormous
8. scatter
9. dazzling
10. alien
B.
1. peasants
2. spooky
3. owner
4. urgent
5. miracle
6. originally
7. leftovers
8. suburb
9. link
10. about
C.
1. traditional
2. burglary
3. containers
4. identification
5. confused
6. unexplained
7. safety
8. homeless
Grammar
A.
1. b
2. d
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. b
8. c
9. d
10. b
B.
1. After I had left the
office, I realised my
briefcase was still on
my desk.
2. The thieves had run
away by the time the
police arrived.
3. When Laura
had finished her
assignment, she gave it
to the teacher.
4. Mark had typed up
his story before his
computer broke down.
5. Lucy hade coffee with
Tina after she had done
the shopping.
C.
1. I want to become an
actress.
2. Let’s try to finish the
project by Friday.
3. I can’t be there on
time.
4. I’ve never met Larry’s
brother before.
5. I’ll be working all day
today.
6. If you lie again, you’ll
get into serious trouble.
7. What time is Brian
meeting us?
8. Give me your passport
immediately.
Module 6
Vocabulary
A.
1. c
2. a
3. c
4. d
5. b
6. d
7. c
8. d
B.
1. d
2. h
3. f
4. g
5. a
6. b
7. e
8. c
C.
1. c
2. f
3. b
4. h
5. g
6. a
7. d
8. e
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B.
1. is always served
2. must attend
3. can spend
4. have learnt
5. starts
6. can be heard
7. has cooked
8. keeps
C.
1. despite not feeling
2. due to her busy
3. in spite of being
4. because we didn’t have
5. in order to lose
6. even though she has
7. so that we have
8. so that he passes
Module 7
Vocabulary
A.
1. dietician
2. nutritious
3. Poverty
4. selection
5. amusement
6. relaxation
7. conclusion
8. dedicated
B.
1. radical
2. cardigan
3. announcement
4. promise
5. convenient
6. highlights
7. spicy
8. analyzing
9. stylist
10. solution
C.
1. dye
2. confusion
3. temper
4. download
5. consist
6. methods
7. breath
8. discourage
9. company
10. concerned
Grammar
A.
1. c
2. b
3. d
4. c
5. b
6. a
7. b
8. a
9. a
10. d
B.
1. to visit
2. discover
3. walking
4. walking
5. rent
6. shopping
7. to look
8. going
9. going
10. taking
11. having
C.
1. had his computer set
up
2. have my ticket
delivered
3. made me clean
4. afford to go on holiday
5. have the broken
window fixed
6. am looking forward to
seeing
7. will have his teeth
checked
8. started teaching
Module 8
Vocabulary
A.
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. c
6. c
7. b
8. a
B.
1. examination
2. unaware
3. heroine
4. civilisation
5. betrayed
6. complicated
7. reaction
8. leader
9. neither
10. Neither, both
C.
1. he would not have
2. he hadn’t been
3. wish you didn’t
4. only you could
5. would have called you
6. might have joined us
7. I had a pet to
8. you didn’t speak
C.
1. vivid
2. chest
3. descriptive
4. process
5. mopes
6. bucket
7. bush
8. transfer
Grammar
A.
1. c
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. d
8. c
9. b
10. b
B.
1. Both
2. both
3. None, all
4. Both, neither
5. Neither
6. either
7. all
8. either
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Grammar
A.
1. c
2. b
3. a
4. c
5. b
6. d
7. c
8. b
9. d
10. a
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Reading Module 1
INTERMEDIATE B1
Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose a, b, or c.
What a view!
Dubai is certainly one of the most well-known cities in
the Middle East. Located in the United Arab Emirates, it is
a glittering jewel of a city in the otherwise sandy desert.
One of the reasons the city ‘glitters’ is because of its
extravagant construction projects. It’s certainly easy to
call Dubai a ‘tall’ city, because it has some of the world’s
tallest buildings.
Burj Khalifa is one of the tallest man-made structures
in the world. Construction began in 2004 and the building
opened in January 2010. Burj Khalifa is an amazing 828
metre high building! Most of the really tall skyscrapers are
only used as office buildings, but Burj Khalifa has also
got residential flats! The skyscraper is groundbreaking in
many ways. It is the building with the most floors (180),
the highest swimming pool in the world, the highest
observation deck, and the first Armani hotel anywhere in
the world. The hotel takes up 15 floors in the lower part of
the building. Burj Khalifa also has the highest lift system in
the world, as well as the fastest. You can take any of the
57 lifts from the first floor and be on the 124th floor in about
60 seconds. The building can hold around 35,000 people
at a time! There are also several ‘sky lobbies’ where people
can see the amazing panoramic views for many kilometres
from special digital binoculars.
Burj Khalifa is located in a part of the city known as
Downtown Burj Khalifa. This area is a large-scale real
estate project that includes parks, hotels, entertainment
venues and beautiful man-made ponds and fountains. In
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1. Why does Dubai ‘glitter’ in the desert?
a. because of its location
b. because it’s in the middle of the desert
c. because of its unique buildings
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2. Why is Burj Khalifa special?
a. because of its height
b. because of what it is used for
c. both of the above
3. What is different about Burj Khalifa compared to
other skyscrapers?
a. There are only offices in the building.
b. People can also live there.
c. It offers panoramic views of the city.
fact, the same people who
made the Dubai Fountain,
also made fountains for
resorts and casinos in Las
Vegas. The fountain has got
lights and can shoot water
almost 150 metres into the
air. It’s over 275 metres
long; that’s more than the
length of two football fields!
It’s so large that people
can see it from about 30
kilometres away on a clear
day. Also, in Downtown
Burj Khalifa there is the
Dubai Mall, the largest
shopping mall in the world.
Nearby is the Burj Al Arab
hotel, the world’s second
largest hotel. This magnificent hotel sits on a man-made
island and looks like a ship’s sail. Dubai has got other tall
hotels too, including the Rose Tower, a 72-storey building
(333m) and the world’s tallest building used exclusively
as a hotel. In fact, Dubai boasts four of the world’s five
tallest hotels. With Rose Tower in the first place, Burj Al
Arab in the second, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel and
The Address Downtown Burj Khalifa following in the list, it
must be hard to decide which to visit. No matter where you
go, the view is great!
4. What isn’t true about the Dubai Fountain?
a. You can see it from very far away.
b. It was created by people who made similar
structures.
c. You have to pay to visit it.
5. What is special about the Burj Al Arab hotel?
a. It is near the Dubai Mall.
b. It is built on an island which is not natural.
c. It’s on a boat.
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Five sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-F the one which best fits
each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence, which you do not need to use.
More than just a pet
Have you ever thought that your pet has the potential to be a hero? Think about it the next time you are
playing fetch with your dog, or you watch your cat sleeping. Your beloved pet might just be the next hero on
the evening news.
DOGS
These animals are more than just man’s best friend. Sometimes they are even used during
times of war. (1)
Today, dogs are commonly used in search and rescue missions. This is
particularly the case during disasters when the dogs help to find missing people. There are a
couple of ways that dogs can find missing people, but they all involve the dog’s sense of smell.
Some dogs are trained to ‘airscent’. They raise their heads to the air and try to locate a person
by the smell carried in the air. These dogs are trained to sniff out a general human scent, not a
specific person. They are also used by the military and police as ‘bomb sniffing’ dogs, because
they can smell certain chemicals used in explosives.
Another type of search method is ‘trailing’ or ‘tracking’. (2)
In these cases, the dogs
are usually searching for someone specific and have an item that belonged to the person they
are looking for so they can know what the person’s specific scent smells like. Some dogs can be
used for specific types of searches. For example, some dogs are trained to find people under
water or snow, or people who are. Some animals are even trained to give a response to their
handler when they find a person. (3)
They also have different reactions when they find the
scent of the person, but not the person themselves. The dog and the handler need to have a
good relationship so that the handler can understand these cues from the dog.
PIGEONS
These birds have a very long history as tools of communication. Several ancient civilisations
used pigeons to carry messages, such as the Persians, Greeks and Romans. (4)
Pigeons
were an effective way to communicate information in modern times, too. Before inventions like
the telegraph and phone, pigeons would carry time sensitive information like financial and stock
news. In fact, stock information travelled from London all the way to Paris by way of the carrier
pigeon! In the 1800s, the Pigeon Post was created to carry small pieces of mail and news long
distances. The official mail system meant that each pigeon was registered by their government,
just like a postal worker is today. The pigeon post even had its own stamps!
A. The dog might jump up in the air if they find a person alive, or sit down if they find someone who is dead.
B. They were also a crucial part of military strategy during war because pigeons were used during nearly every
major war in history.
C. He is the most famous military dog.
D. Many dogs received medals and were even promoted to the rank of an officer for their services.
E. The Greeks used pigeons to spread news of the winners at the Olympic games and the Romans used them to
send messages about the outcomes of battles.
F. Dogs that use this method smell the ground and look for clues like footprints and broken twigs or grass.
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Pigeons weren’t just famous letter carriers. (5)
Homing pigeons were widely used for
carrying secret messages from one unit to another, across very long distances. The pigeons were
able to travel from country to country and relay the messages with no trouble. The pigeons carried
their messages in many dangerous places with extreme weather conditions, like deserts, the
frozen arctic and jungles and many pigeons were injured while carrying through their messages.
However, this didn’t stop them from getting home and completing the mission successfully. For
this reason, many pigeons received medals for their service. One of the medals, the The Dicken
Medal, was created specifically for animals which perform heroic acts during wartime.
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Read the text and decide if the statements below are true, false or not mentioned. Write T, F or NM.
BILLION DOLLAR IDEAS
Mark Zuckerberg is best known as one of the creators of the
highly successful social networking site, Facebook. Zuckerberg had
been interested in computers from a very early age. He created
his first computer program when he was in high school. In fact, he
became so well-known, that both AOL and Microsoft asked him to work for them but Zuckerberg decided
that he would rather go to college, so he went to Harvard. It was while he was at Harvard that he and
his roommate created Facebook.
The idea of Facebook came from the actual facebooks that many colleges use with students’ names
and pictures. Zuckerberg took the idea of the college yearbook, and computerised it so that it was on
the Web. The idea spread to other colleges across the US and became very popular in a short amount of
time. Since Facebook started in 2004, the website has added many new and exciting features including
games and applications. Today, Facebook has over 400 million users worldwide, and Zuckerman has
proved himself quite the businessman, becoming a billionaire in his early twenties. There is even a film
based on the creation of Facebook starring Justin Timberlake.
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YouTube is a very popular video sharing website created by Chad Hurley,
Steve Chen and Jawed Karim in 2005. In only about a year and a half of the
site being online, the creative team sold it to Google for almost 2 billion
dollars, making the three founders billionaires in their mid-twenties.
The company was founded in a small office above a pizza restaurant and
a Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California. The three founders created
the website because they wanted an easy way to share large video files
with each other online. At that time, it was impossible to send such a large
file through e-mail and there weren’t any other free websites that existed
which allowed posting videos. It’s well-known that YouTube started with
just one video: Me at the zoo. It’s a short clip of founder Jawed Karim at
the San Diego Zoo that can still be found on the site today. This early post
paved the way for all other videos to come and showed that anyone could
upload simple moments from everyday life for the whole world to see. The
website grew very fast, and within the first 8 months of operation, more
than 65,000 videos were uploaded every day. YouTube is so popular that
its daily bandwidth cost is around one million dollars. It’s currently number
four in the list of the most visited websites and has an estimated one
billion views per day all over the world. Today, the YouTube offices have
moved from a tiny office above a couple of restaurants to its own large
office building in San Bruno, California. Now, YouTube is as popular as ever,
and getting better each day.
1. Mark Zuckerberg started working for Microsoft when he was a college student.
2. Mark Zuckerberg graduated from Harvard.
3. Mark Zuckerberg acted in a movie about his life.
4. YouTube was created by a group of people.
5. The founders of YouTube spent about one million dollars for their new office.
6. YouTube’s first video is no longer on the site.
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Five sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-F the one
which best fits each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence, which you do not need to use.
Work
or play?
These days, people are very concerned about how they can help the environment. Agritourism
is a great way to give back to the environment, and have fun at the same time. (1)
Its main goal
is for the tourist to become a part of the land and local culture without damaging it. Popular venues
for Agritourism are farms or ranches. (2)
Few tourist destinations offer an eco-friendly option
for visitors. This makes Agritourism a popular option for people who want to make a change to the
environment.
People who choose farms or vineyards for their holiday destination get to relax in the natural
splendour of the area, but also do work that is meaningful and rewarding. (3)
In fact, on many
farms you can also take some fruit and vegetables home with you. Or, if you do arts and crafts, such as
carving a wooden statue, you get to keep it. (4)
When choosing a ranch, tourists get to learn a lot about how to take
care of animals, like cows or horses. Many ranch owners love having
agri-tourists. (5)
Last but not least, agri-tourists become more health
conscious and have the opportunity to find out where the food they
consume comes from.
A. It gives them a chance to show people what they do on their ranches, as well as having them help out with the
tasks they have to do.
B. This way, people are able to experience nature and farm animals first-hand.
C. Sometimes tourists also organise exhibitions with some of the things they make during their holidays.
D. Some of the activities include planting flowers and vegetables, landscaping, picking fruit from trees and doing
arts and crafts.
E. Agritourism is a branch of ecotourism where people go on holiday that do as little harm to the environment as
possible.
F. Other common activities include tasting local food and recipes, going hiking and horse riding, as well as
learning about local environmental issues.
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Agritourism helps
promote local
economies and boost
tourism, but the main
factor is that it is a
very ‘green’ way of
holidays that does
little harm to the
environment.
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Reading Module 5
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Five sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-F the one which best fits
each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Can you believe it?
Ripley’s Believe it or Not! is an entertainment franchise started in 1918 by
Robert Ripley. The line ‘believe it or not’ comes from the doubt that people had when
they first saw Ripley’s strange collections. 1.
He loved travelling all over the world and finding strange
things. He took a lot of photos and made many notes and drawings to remember the strange things he saw.
Common topics in Ripley’s! were amazing sports records, little known facts about far away destinations
and other items that readers of the comic had sent in to Ripley to read about. 2.
Typically, it might be
something like an odd looking vegetable, a strange trick a person could do, or an animal with odd markings
on its fur. Ripley even managed to find strange and unbelievable creatures, like a ‘mermaid’ or a farm
animal with an extra leg or two heads.
Ripley took these descriptions and pictures and drew his own images and printed
them in his comic. 3.
After that, he also started a cartoon for children and several
TV programmes that had famous hosts who presented a variety of the strange material
that Ripley loved to talk about so much. He even was the first person to publish a very
early drawing of the dog that inspired the comic character ‘Snoopy’ created by the
cartoonist, Charles Schulz, who wrote the Peanuts Comics. 4.
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Today, the Ripley’s company owns 35 museums in cities all over the world,
called ‘odditoriums’. 5.
One of the most impressive is the museum in Panama
City Beach, Florida, which is shaped like a giant boat that’s sinking into the water!
Ripley’s also owns cinemas, and many other entertainment venues. They even own
several aquariums, and, in fact, the Ripley’s aquarium in Gatlinburg, Tennessee has
the longest underwater tunnel in the world.
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A.
He told Ripley about his amazing dog that did strange things, like eating pieces
of glass without getting hurt.
B.
Several of the museums look as though they are breaking into pieces because of an
earthquake.
C.
Ripley would be very happy to see that his company, Ripley Entertainment has done so well.
D.
The comic was so popular that, eventually, he started a radio show of the same name.
E.
These could be any sort of strange or interesting item from all over the U.S.
F.
Ripley started the company by creating a comic book where he talked about and showed
pictures of odd artefacts.
Reading Module 6
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Read the text and decide if the following statements are true, false or not mentioned. Write T, F or NM in
the boxes.
IT’S A HYBRID WORLD
The wave of the future in automobiles is definitely the hybrid. Hybrids are vehicles
that use a combination of petrol and battery power to run, making them very fuel efficient
and better for the environment. Hybrids use much less petrol than a regular car and emit
virtually no toxic air, which is a vast improvement for anti-pollution measures. This feature
is also good for people with respiratory problems and other illnesses. Hybrids conserve
energy. For instance, when the car is stopped, it shuts down everything that isn’t essential
to save the battery power, and when the owner wants the car to ‘wake up’, they simply hit
the accelerator. This unique feature makes a hybrid an extremely quiet car to be in, which
is one of the first things people notice when riding in one.
A well-known hybrid car is the Prius. The Prius, made by Toyota was introduced in
Japan in 1997, and after that they were released worldwide. Today, these fuel-efficient cars
have become a common sight on roads. Other companies have made competing versions
of hybrid cars, such as the Honda Insight, and the first hybrid SUV, the Ford Escape. One
of the newest vehicles to join the hybrid family is the Persu hybrid. The Persu is a threewheeled vehicle, making it stand out from the rest of the hybrids. The Persu drives like a
car, but looks like a motorbike. There is a driver’s seat with a passenger’s seat directly
behind it and a small boot space. The Persu can achieve an amazing 120km per
gallon, which outperforms almost every car on the market at the time of speaking.
Right now, other kinds of vehicles are being developed with hybrid
technology. Just a few include ships, buses, military vehicles, trains
and even some types of aircraft. It’s definitely an exciting time for
developments in the automotive industry.
2. Hybrid vehicles use environmentally-friendly petrol.
3. Most people with health problems prefer to buy hybrids.
4. You can start the engine of a hybrid by just hitting the accelerator.
5. When the Prius was first released, a lot of Japanese people bought it.
6. One type of hybrid vehicle looks like a motorbike.
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1. Hybrids don’t need a lot of fuel to run.
7. SUV was the first hybrid vehicle which had three wheels.
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Reading Module 7
INTERMEDIATE B1
Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose a, b, or c.
In the palm
of your
HAND
People love gadgets. In today’s modern world, it seems like there is a gadget for
everything. Gadgets are getting smaller and smaller and you can control almost
everything you need right from your hand. The following are a couple of the most
popular gadgets that people are crazy about.
KINDLE
The Amazon Kindle is an electronic reading device created by amazon.com in 2007.
The Kindle is about the same size of a small paperback, but the big difference is
that, instead of having only one book with you, in this gadget you can store around
1500 or 3500 books, depending on which model you have. Users can purchase the
‘book’, or file of the book’s text from Amazon’s website for a small fee. You download
the file and load it on your Kindle. At first, there were only around 80,000 digital
titles available for downloading but today, there are over 300,000. Users can also
subscribe to magazines and newspapers for a monthly fee, some as low as 0.92
euros per month. The Kindle has got web capabilities, so users can surf the Net
while reading, as well as listen to MP3s. Today, many authors are promoting the
Kindle by releasing chapters of their novels or entire novels for free to download for
a Kindle device. In this way, the Kindle online store is becoming a lot like the iTunes
store, with its special promotions and features.
1. Which of the sentences is true about the Amazon
Kindle?
a. Users download books using the Amazon Kindle.
b. Users can store up to 1,500 books in the Amazon
Kindle.
c. The Amazon Kindle comes in various models.
2. What does the word its in the last line refer to?
a. The Kindle online store.
b. The iTunes store.
c. Amazon’s website.
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3. Why is the Flip Ultra more well-known than other
models of Flip Video?
a. Because the rest of the models are tiny.
b. Because the Flip Ultra has got more accessories.
c. Because the Flip Ultra has got a digital camera.
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4. How do the various Flip Ultra models differ?
a. Only some of them have got a USB stick.
b. Some of the models haven’t got the bicycle helmet
attachment.
c. Some models don’t use the regular AA batteries.
5. Why do people like using the Flip Videos?
a. Because they can control the future.
b. Because they are not very complicated to use.
c. Because they can share their videos on YouTube.
FLIP
VIDEO
The Flip Video is a very small
digital camcorder made by
Pure Digital Technologies. The
earliest model of the Flip Video
came out in 2006, but the Flip
Ultra, released in 2007, is much
more well-known. The Flip
Ultra is popular because it is
so small and light which makes
it extremely easy to carry. The
camera also comes in a variety of colours and has
got many accessories, including an underwater case
(for shooting underwater video), a tripod and even
a bicycle helmet attachment for those who want to
shoot a video while cycling. Some models come in High
Definition format and use recyclable batteries, while
other models use regular AA batteries. Each camera
has a hidden USB stick that pops out to connect it with
a computer easily, eliminating the need for any cables
or wires. Depending on which model you choose, you
can have a storage space of up to 8 gigabytes, which
allows for several hours of video footage. Flip Videos
are popular because they are so easy to use and are
compatible with many online networking sites and
video-sharing sites like YouTube. Gadgets like these
show us that the wave of the future will be controlled
right from our hands!
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Reading Module 8
INTERMEDIATE B1
Read the texts and write C for Carrie,
J for John, D for Daniel, or N for none.
WACKY PHOBIAS!
We asked and you responded: tell us your strangest phobias!
We know a lot of people are afraid of heights or closed spaces,
but what are some really weird things to be afraid of?
John - Koumpounophobia
Ever since I was little I have been afraid of
sharks. I know that a lot of people are afraid
of sharks, and that’s not a strange phobia, but
I am actually just afraid of pictures of sharks. I
can’t open a National Geographic or any other
wildlife magazine without getting nervous. It’s
even worse when the shark has its mouth
open in the picture. I feel like the shark can
still bite me. One time, while I was reading a
magazine in the library, I turned the page and
there was a big picture of a shark! The worst
part is that when my hand turned the page,
my fingers were actually touching the picture.
I screamed and threw the magazine across
the room. Everybody laughed and I was
really embarrassed. Oddly enough, sharks in
aquariums or zoos don’t bother me at all.
Daniel - Oneirophobia
Have you ever known anyone
who was afraid to go to sleep?
Well, now you have! That’s a
little misleading though, as I’m
not actually afraid of sleeping,
I’m afraid of dreaming. It’s not
like I’m afraid of nightmares
or something, I just don’t like the idea of dreaming at all. It
feels like you completely lose control of your own mind when
you’re dreaming, and I don’t like that, even if it’s a good dream.
Usually, when I go to bed and I feel myself
starting to fall asleep, I get a panic attack,
1. My phobia is food-related.
and my heart starts racing. Sometimes I even
feel like I will be sick! It is a serious problem,
2. I’ve visited a therapist to help me deal with my phobia.
because it’s very unhealthy to go without sleep.
3. My phobia influences what I wear.
I’ve tried everything to make myself really tired
when I try to sleep, drinking warm milk, herbal
4. My phobia made me feel very uncomfortable once.
sleeping aids, even therapy! A friend suggested
5. I have tried to cure my phobia.
hypnotherapy, so I think I will try that. I really do
want to sleep, it’s just impossible.
6. I’ve had a couple of accidents because of my phobia.
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Carrie – Selachophobia
I am absolutely terrified of buttons. I don’t
mind wooden buttons or something like
that, it’s the plastic ones I can’t stand.
Unfortunately, most of the buttons out there are made of plastic.
I can’t look at them, I hate touching them, I don’t even like talking
about them! Most people think it’s really hard to live without
buttons, but it’s actually not. I dress quite casually anyway, so I
just wear T-shirts and stuff. It used to really upset me as a child,
watching my grandma sew a button on a shirt. She would always
hold it in her mouth, as she was getting ready to sew it on. That
used to drive me crazy! I thought it was the most disgusting thing
in the world! The worst is when I see a button that has a little
bit of the thread that’s loose and hanging down. That makes me
want to run out of the room!
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Key to Reading
Module 1
Module 7
Module 2
Module 8
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b
1. D
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. B
Module 3
1. F
2. NM
3. F
4. T
5. NM
6. F
Module 4
1. E
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
Module 5
1. F
2. E
3. D
4. A
5. B
Module 6
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1. T
2. NM
3. NM
4. T
5. NM
6. T
7. F
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INTERMEDIATE B1
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b
1. N
2. D
3. J
4. C
5. D
6. N
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Speaking Module 1
INTERMEDIATE B1
Talk in pairs. Look at the brochures and discuss where to spend Saturday afternoon.
Consider the following:
activities
food
transport
cost
opening hours
daily
Hours of Operation:
10 am – 5:30 pm
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Entry fee: Adults:
Children (4 to 12 years old):
Restaurants: no
Get there by public transport: yes
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A
P
rollercoasters,
water rides, a haunted house and lots more...
Hours of operation:
Mon - Sun: 10 am – 10 pm
Entry fee: 25
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Restaurants: yes
Get there by public transport: no
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JUNGLE
PARK
Climb up
and swing
from trees
in the jungle!
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Speaking Module 2
INTERMEDIATE B1
Work in pairs. Make up a story using the pictures and the words/phrases below and your imagination.
Then, tell your story to the rest of the class. Start like this: It was a sunny day and Paul was in his car
with his family. They wanted to spend a weekend in the countryside.
2
1
?
4
3
?
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blood
rescue
crash
unconscious
panic
ambulance
trap
pull
nearby
truck
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Speaking Module 3
INTERMEDIATE B1
Talk in pairs. Look at the pictures and discuss the following questions. You can use
some of the words and expressions in the boxes.
Have you ever had a job interview?
What do you think an applicant should do before an interview?
What skills should a good applicant have?
suitable outfit
eye-contact
nervous
self-confidence
take into consideration
available
experienced
fluent
personality
punctual
qualified
reliable
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JOB INTERVIEW
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I believe that an applicant has to…
In my opinion, an applicant needs to…
Applicants had better…
They could also…
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Speaking Module 4
INTERMEDIATE B1
Talk in pairs. Imagine that Jeff, Kelly, and Shannon are going to do some volunteer
work this summer. Look at the posters, and talk about which volunteer work is
suitable for each person.
Neighbourhood Park
We work in all kinds of weather, rain or
shine, so be prepared.
Only at weekends, for about three
hours per day.
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A he
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Help take
care of our
animals in
your free
time.
Our facilities
are state of
the art and
safe.
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Be a pa l
loca
of the
an up
park cle !
crew
Work the
hours YOU
want on the
days that
are convenient for you.
Jeff
has two dogs at home,
likes other animals
likes nature
can only work weekends
Kelly
loves reading
very sociable and easy-going
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available all seven days
of the week
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Shannon
goes hiking all the time
very active outdoors
would like to have schoolrelated work
g room!
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re
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Read to ch
you want.
read what
to
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Speaking Module 5
INTERMEDIATE B1
Have you read about or have you experienced anything strange? Talk to your partner
about it. You can use the ideas in the box for your narration.
feelings
sight
sounds
clues
opinion
mystery
spooky
make out
Well, I remember once, ...
I was at...
I’ll never forget that...
I’ve never felt so... in my life.
I think it was...
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place
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Speaking Module 6
INTERMEDIATE B1
A. Look at photographs A1 and A2 showing ways of travelling. Compare the
photographs and discuss the following questions.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of travelling by either of these means of transport?
Which means of transport would you prefer?
A1
A2
comfortable
convenient
crowded
tiring
organised
costly
safe
restrict
economical
B. Look at photographs B1 and B2 showing different seasons people go on holidays. Compare the
photographs and discuss the following questions.
What are the differences between going on a winter holiday and going on a summer holiday?
Which season would you choose to go on holiday?
B1
B2
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appealing
ideal
refreshing
variety
sit back
be exposed to
relaxing
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From my point of view…
What is more…
I think that… without a doubt.
I believe that… is more/less…
than…
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Speaking Module 7
INTERMEDIATE B1
Imagine that your college or school is remodeling the library. Look at the following
pictures and discuss how useful each thing would be to the library and the students.
Talk in groups. Use the vocabulary and phrases given.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of each item?
Who might these things appeal to more?
distracting
convenient
useful
unnecessary
relaxing
expensive
donation
chatting
study
helpful
café
Wi-fi connection
new desks
TV
new computers
In my opinion...
I think... this is better/worse...
Some people won’t need this...
This is useful for...
We shouldn’t have this because...
We need this because...
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comfortable chairs
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Speaking Module 8
INTERMEDIATE B1
Talk in pairs and take turns being Student A and Student B. Imagine yourself
in these situations, and how you would have reacted. Ask for and give advice
using the words/phrases in the box. Then, swap roles.
Situation 1: You cheated on a test/paper and failed the class.
Situation 2: You yelled at your brother/sister for something they didn’t do.
Situation 3: You lied to a friend about something.
Situation 4: You accidentally crashed your car into another one and drove away.
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apologise
truth
I have a problem with...
I’d like your help/advice...
What should I do...
Can you help me....
prepare
forgive
return
I think you should...
If I were you, I would...
Why don’t you...?
It might be nice to...
You should...
ask
insurance
Key to Speaking Module 1
new
destinations
INTERMEDIATE B1
Aim: to practise the Present Simple and indirect questions
• Have Ss work in pairs. Explain to Ss that they should look at the brochures of the two places and they should
discuss about where to spend their Saturday afternoon.
Example
A: Where do you want to go this Saturday?
B: The Jungle Park is a good idea. It opens every day and it only costs 18 euros.
A: Oh, yes. We can climb up a tree and feel like we’re in the jungle. I like that.
B: Yes, but could you tell what we’re going to eat?
A: Right. There are no restaurants there. Well, we can eat afterwards. I don’t mind.
B: OK, then.
Key to Speaking Module 2
Suggested Answer
It was a sunny day and Paul was in his car with his family. They wanted to spend a weekend in the countryside.
Suddenly, as he was driving, a truck blocked their way. Paul tried not to crash into it but, unfortunately, the car
got out of the road. It fell into a lake. Paul’s older son was hurt. There was blood all over his head and he was
unconscious. Paul got out of the car, but the rest of the family couldn’t. They were trapped. He used his mobile
phone to call for help so that somebody can come and rescue them. His wife and his younger son were in a panic
and they were crying. Fortunately, a man came from a nearby petrol station and he helped Paul pull his family
out of the car. Half an hour later, the ambulance came and took them to hospital.
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Aim: to practise the Past Simple and the Past Progressive, speculate about the missing parts of a comic strip
and narrate a story.
• Divide Ss into pairs and explain to them that each pair should try to imagine what happened in the pictures
with the question marks. Tell them that there are no right or wrong speculations.
• Then, using the words in the box, they should try and narrate the story with: ‘It was a sunny day and Paul was
in his car with his family. They wanted to spend a weekend in the countryside’. Remind Ss that they should be
using the Past Simple/Past Progressive along with linking words.
• Choose a few pairs to tell their version of the story.
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Key to Speaking Module 3
new
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Aim: to practise the Present Perfect and must, have to, need, would rather, had better, may, might, could.
• Have Ss talk in pairs and ask each other the questions in the box.
• Explain to Ss that they can use some of the words and the phrases in the two boxes.
Example
A: Have you ever had a job interview?
B: Yes, I have.
A: What do you think an applicant should do before an interview?
B: I believe that an applicant has to find a suitable outfit for the interview. What do you think?
A: In my opinion, an applicant needs to…
Key to Speaking Module 4
Aim: to practise Future tenses and conditional sentences.
• Have Ss work in pairs. Explain to Ss that they should look at the advertisements and the profiles of the three
people. Then, they should decide which volunteer work each person is suitable for.
Examples
A: I think that Jeff would be a very good volunteer if he worked for the animal shelter because he has got two
dogs and he knows how to take care of animals.
B: I agree. And he’ll be able to work at weekends because that’s the only time he’s available.
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A: I think that if Kelly becomes a volunteer at the library, she’ll love it because she loves reading and she’s very
sociable and easy-going.
B: I agree. And she won’t have a problem with the working hours.
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A: I think that Shannon is going to be the perfect volunteer for the Neighbourhood Park because she is very active
outdoors.
B: I agree. And if she starts working there, she’ll be able to go hiking all the time.
A: In my opinion, an applicant needs to…
Key to Speaking Module 5
new
destinations
INTERMEDIATE B1
Aim: to practice and discuss topics and ideas given in the module.
• Explain to Ss that they have to talk about a strange experience they have had.
• Draw Ss attention to the box and tell them that they can use some of the words in it or their own ideas.
Example
A: Well, I remember once, I was in the park, reading my book under a tree and relaxing. There was a strange man
sitting near me. He was looking at me and smiling. I thought I knew him so I stood up to go and say hi. The
moment I turned around he was gone. I asked the children who were playing nearby where the guy went, but
they looked surprised. ‘There wasn’t anyone here’, they said. I think it was just my imagination.
Key to Speaking Module 6
Aim: to compare means of transport and types of holiday and discuss advantages and disadvantages.
• Divide Ss into groups of four.
• Ask them to look at the pictures and identify the different means of transport (underground, bus) and the types
of holiday (holidays in the mountains, holidays by the sea).
• Explain to Ss that they should take turns to ask and answer the questions.
Underground
Benefits
• Ideal for avoiding traffic
• Convenient for short/long distances in the city
centre
• Comfortable means of transport
• No need to look for a parking spot
• Organised schedule
Drawbacks
• Costly means of transport in comparison with the
bus
• Restricted places to go by the underground
• Crowded during rush hour
Bus
Benefits
• Economical
• No need to look for parking spot
• Safe
Drawbacks
• Not very comfortable
• Tiring if you have to wait at the bus stop for a long
time
• Crowded during rush hour
B
Winter holiday
• Ideal for people who like winter sports and cold
weather
• Variety of outdoor activities (hiking, skiing,
snowboarding, climbing, etc.)
• Sit back and enjoy the wild scenery (close to nature)
• Relaxing especially if you sit close to a fireplace
• Exposed to weather if you choose to do various
sports
Summer holiday
• Appealing to sea lovers
• Variety of water sports (swimming, diving, water
skiing, paragliding, etc.)
• Sunbathing
• Sit back and enjoy the tropical scenery
• Refreshing
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A
Benefits and/or drawbacks of the respective means
of transport:
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Key to Speaking Module 7
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INTERMEDIATE B1
Aim: to practise and discuss topics and ideas given in the module.
• Have Ss work in groups. Explain to Ss that they should look at the pictures of the items the library should have.
Then, they should discuss the questions in the box.
Example
A: In my opinion, we need a Wi-fi connection for the library because it’s useful for the students who want to do
research for their projects.
B: I agree. And I think new computers will be helpful, too.
C: I don’t agree. We can have the old ones upgraded.
Key to Speaking Module 8
Aim: to practise how to ask for and give advice
• Tell the Ss that they should choose a situation and describe their problem to their partner and then their
partner must tell them what they should do. Students should then change roles so that the other student can
practise giving advice.
Suggested answers
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Situation 1
A: I have a big problem with my school and I’d like
your help.
B: What’s the problem?
A: I cheated on a test and I failed the class.
B: First of all, if I were you, I wouldn’t have cheated.
I’d feel guilty now.
A: I know. It was stupid of me. But what should I do
now?
B: I think you should find your teacher and talk to
him/her. You should apologise.
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Situation 2
A: Can you help me with a problem I have?
B: What’s the problem?
A: Well, I yelled at my brother/sister for something
he/she didn’t do.
B: If I were you, I would talk to him/her and ask
him/her to forgive me.
Situation 3
A: I have a problem with my friend, (Tom).
B: What’s the problem?
A: I lied to him about something.
B: Well, to begin with, you shouldn’t have lied to your
friend.
A: I know. What should I do, then?
B: It might be nice to tell him the truth and apologise
for lying to him.
Situation 4
A: I’d like your advice on something.
B: Of course. What’s wrong?
A: Well, I accidentally crashed my car into another one
and drove away.
B: I think you should find the owner of the other car
and explain what happened. Also, if I were you,
I’d call my insurance company for some professional
advice.
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