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Introduction
In this test booklet youll find: All the Tests consist of:
The skills tests include KET-type exercises which reflect the These tests may be photocopied freely for classroom use. They
format of the KET exam. may not be adapted, printed, or sold without the permission
of Oxford University Press.
Listening tests
All the Listening tests re-use listenings from the Students
Book. Some students may remember the contexts of the
listenings, but they are very unlikely to remember the
detail, and the listening exercises are KET-type tasks which
are different from the tasks that students have already done.
Answer key
The Answer key for the tests starts on page 72.
WR ITI N G 10 MAR KS
Task completion
The task is fully completed and the answer easy to understand.
4 marks
Grammar
The student uses appropriate structures to achieve the task.
Minor errors do not obscure the meaning.
3 marks
Voc abular y
The student uses a sufficient range of words and phrases to
communicate the message clearly.
3 marks
S P EAKI N G 15 MAR KS
Pronunciation
The students intonation, stress, and articulation of sounds
make the message clear and comprehensible.
5 marks
3 ______ your brother play the guitar? A havent got up B arent getting up
A Does B Has C Is C dont get up
4 My mum doesnt like ______ to work. 16 This is ______ interesting book. Have you read it?
C do you do A Are B Is C Be
8 We ______ to Rome and then we drove to Florence. 21 She hardly ______ travels abroad.
Hi Yukimi
My names Helen and I live (live) in London. I play the piano and
3 4 5
I 1 _________ (love) jazz. What about you? 2 _________ you
_________ (like) music? Im a student but its the summer holi-
days, so now I 3 _________ (not study), I 4 _________ (work)
in a restaurant. I 5 __________ (need) the money because Im
going to visit Japan next year! I 6 __________ (not speak)
Japanese very well, so I 7 _________ (have) some lessons.
6 7 8
8
_________ you _________ (learn) any languages at the
moment?
Write soon
Helen
__________
touch 1 __________ 2 __________
3 4 5
5
6 7 8
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
P R O N U N C IATI O N
7 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: address
1 abroad
2 grandfather
3 unfriendly
4 opposite
5 intelligent
5
2 Read this information about Tim and answer your 2 Read this information about Amy and answer your
partners questions. partners questions.
3 Now ask about the person in your partners 3 Now ask about the person in your partners
information. information.
name?
age?
name?
age?
job?
personality?
job?
personality?
hobbies? hobbies?
why
4 panic
5
8 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: together
4 _________ 5 _________ 6 _________
1 imagine
6 2 salad
Vocabulary total 20 3 album
4 interview
5 musician
5
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
5
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
1 Read the extract from a travel book. Tick () A, B, A True B False C Doesnt say
or C. 8 Alessandro was a taxi driver.
A True B False C Doesnt say
I arranged to stay in a farmhouse outside a village in
9 When the car broke down, Alessandro phoned a
southern Italy. My itinerary said that the plane arrived in Italy
mechanic.
at five oclock in the afternoon and it was a thirty-minute
drive from the airport to the village. I wanted to get to my A True B False C Doesnt say
destination before it got dark, so I could have a drink, watch 10 There was no food for the writer at the farmhouse.
the sunset, and enjoy an evening meal!
A True B False C Doesnt say
The problems began at Heathrow airport. My plane was
three hours late. I walked around the airport, looked in the 10
shops, and drank coffee in the cafs. I didnt eat anything.
That was a mistake! When the plane finally took off, they
2 Read the text again and answer the questions.
gave me a cold, tasteless meal which I couldnt eat. 1 What three things did the writer want to do that
evening?
We arrived in Italy in the early evening. The sun was setting
as I was collecting my bags! I missed it completely! I went to __________________________________________
the desk to find my hire car and thats when I discovered the 2 Why didnt he eat on the plane?
next problem. The receptionist couldnt find my name on the
__________________________________________
computer and there were no more cars. There were no buses
or trains to the village, and the taxis were on strike. 3 Why didnt he see the sunset?
The receptionist felt sorry for me. She phoned her brother, __________________________________________
Alessandro, who agreed to take me to the village. Alessandro 4 Why didnt he travel to the village by bus?
arrived in a very old car and we set off. Fifteen minutes
__________________________________________
later we broke down. I was tired, depressed, and very,
very hungry. Luckily, Alessandro was a mechanic. After an 5 When did he get to the farmhouse?
hour, he fixed the car and we started driving again. __________________________________________
It was nearly midnight when we arrived at the farmhouse. 5
A man opened the door and smiled. Come in, he said. We
waited for you. I sat with a group of the friendliest people Reading total 15
Ive ever met and had an absolutely wonderful meal.
WR ITI N G
Example: It was the writers first trip to Italy.
A True B False C Doesnt say Write about a journey you really enjoyed. Answer
these questions.
1 He bought some souvenirs at Heathrow airport.
1 Where did you go?
A True B False C Doesnt say 2 How did you travel?
2 He had a snack at the airport. 3 Who did you talk to during the journey?
4 What did you see during the journey?
A True B False C Doesnt say 5 Why did you enjoy the journey?
3 He complained about the meal on the plane.
A True B False C Doesnt say A journey I enjoyed
4 He planned to walk to the village from the airport. I went
1 Read the extract from a travel book. Tick () A, B, A True B False C Doesnt say
or C. 7 The receptionist asked a friend to help the writer.
A True B False C Doesnt say
I arranged to stay in a farmhouse outside a village in
8 Alessandro had a fast new car.
southern Italy. My itinerary said that the plane arrived in Italy
at five oclock in the afternoon and it was a thirty-minute A True B False C Doesnt say
drive from the airport to the village. I wanted to get to my 9 When the car broke down, Alessandro was surprised.
destination before it got dark, so I could have a drink, watch
the sunset, and enjoy an evening meal! A True B False C Doesnt say
10 The writer had an evening meal.
The problems began at Heathrow airport. My plane was
three hours late. I walked around the airport, looked in the A True B False C Doesnt say
shops, and drank coffee in the cafs. I didnt eat anything.
That was a mistake! When the plane finally took off, they
10
gave me a cold, tasteless meal which I couldnt eat. 2 Read the text again and answer the questions.
We arrived in Italy in the early evening. The sun was setting 1 What three things did the writer want to do at the
as I was collecting my bags! I missed it completely! I went to farmhouse?
the desk to find my hire car and thats when I discovered the
__________________________________________
next problem. The receptionist couldnt find my name on the
computer and there were no more cars. There were no buses 2 Why didnt he like the food on the plane?
or trains to the village, and the taxis were on strike. __________________________________________
The receptionist felt sorry for me. She phoned her brother, 3 What was he doing when the sun was setting?
Alessandro, who agreed to take me to the village. Alessandro
__________________________________________
arrived in a very old car and we set off. Fifteen minutes
later we broke down. I was tired, depressed, and very, 4 How did he travel to the village?
very hungry. Luckily, Alessandro was a mechanic. After an __________________________________________
hour, he fixed the car and we started driving again.
5 When did he eat his evening meal?
It was nearly midnight when we arrived at the farmhouse.
__________________________________________
A man opened the door and smiled. Come in, he said. We
waited for you. I sat with a group of the friendliest people 5
Ive ever met and had an absolutely wonderful meal.
Reading total 15
P R O N U N C IATI O N
7 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: exist
1 always
2 although
3 complete
4 father
5 secret
5
1 Read the article about people who work in airports. A drive B put bags onto trucks
Tick () A, B, or C. C ride on the trucks
4 John likes _____.
Airports are amazing mini-cities where there are
hundreds of different jobs you can do. We spoke to
A working at different times of the day
three people who do very different things. B carrying heavy things
Sarah May, 34, terminal duty manager C the people that he works with
I started on the information desk and I did that for two 5 Tessas job at the airport is her _____.
years. Most of the time people were friendly, but
occasionally I had to deal with some difficult questions A first job B second job C third job
and some very angry people. Last year, I became a 6 Tessa enjoys her job because _____.
terminal duty manager. Now I deal with all kinds of
A there is always something different to do
things, including passenger complaints, visits by the rich
and famous, heating failures, cleaning contracts, and B she always has a lot to do
health issues. In fact, I spend a lot of time walking
around and talking to people on my mobile.
C she likes working in a big place
6
John Hammond, 23, baggage handler
Doing this job means Im very fit, because I have to
2 Write S for Sarah, J for John, or T for Tessa.
carry bags and suitcases and put them onto the baggage Example: Who has to talk to passengers? S
trucks. The best thing about my job is the people
I work with. We have a lot of fun at work. The worst 1 did a different job at the airport before?
thing is the shift work. I hate working at night and very 2 wants to find a new job?
early in the morning. I dont think Im going to do this 3 is well-educated?
job for ever, but Ill probably look for something else
in the airport because I think its a really exciting place 4 speaks on the phone a lot?
to work. 5 has a very physical job?
Tessa Reed, 28, airport engineer 6 organizes visits from well-known people?
I studied engineering at university and worked in an 7 makes sure the airport is clean?
office for a few years. I was quite bored, so when I saw
an advert for an engineer at Heathrow airport, I decid- 8 works at unusual times of the day?
ed to apply. There are all kinds of things to deal with 9 gets very tired?
here ventilation, heating, escalators, lifts my job can 9
be very busy sometimes. So many things can go wrong!
Im usually very tired when I get home, but I enjoy
Reading total 15
doing different things each day.
WR ITI N G
Example: Sarah enjoyed her work on the information
Your penfriend writes to you and asks a lot of questions.
desk _____. Write a letter and answer the questions.
A all the time B most of the time
How are you / your family?
When are you coming to stay?
C none of the time
1 Sarah started working at the airport _____.
Are you going to fly or get the train?
What time will you arrive?
A last year B two years ago Do you want to go to the beach for a few days?
C more than two years ago Dear ,
2 Sarah doesnt talk about_____.
Thanks for your letter. Im
A security
B dealing with passengers problems 10
C well-known passengers Reading and Writing total 25
1 Read the article about people who work in airports. A start work early B drive the trucks
Tick () A, B, or C. C put suitcases onto trucks
4 John often _____.
Airports are amazing mini-cities where there are
hundreds of different jobs you can do. We spoke to
A works at different times of the day
three people who do very different things. B works in different parts of the airport
Sarah May, 34, terminal duty manager C goes out with people from work
I started on the information desk and I did that for two 5 Tessas job at the airport is _____.
years. Most of the time people were friendly, but
occasionally I had to deal with some difficult questions A her first job since university B sometimes
and some very angry people. Last year, I became a boring C Her second job since university
terminal duty manager. Now I deal with all kinds of
6 Tessa enjoys her job because _____.
things, including passenger complaints, visits by the rich
and famous, heating failures, cleaning contracts, and A each day is different
health issues. In fact, I spend a lot of time walking
around and talking to people on my mobile.
B she likes being busy C she likes airports
6
John Hammond, 23, baggage handler
Doing this job means Im very fit, because I have to 2 Write S for Sarah, J for John, or T for Tessa.
carry bags and suitcases and put them onto the baggage
trucks. The best thing about my job is the people Example: Who has to talk to passengers? S
I work with. We have a lot of fun at work. The worst 1 would like to do something else at the airport?
thing is the shift work. I hate working at night and very
early in the morning. I dont think Im going to do this 2 is often tired?
job for ever, but Ill probably look for something else 3 needs to be physically strong?
in the airport because I think its a really exciting place
4 organizes visits from well-known people?
to work.
5 had a good education?
Tessa Reed, 28, airport engineer
I studied engineering at university and worked in an 6 uses the phone a lot?
office for a few years. I was quite bored, so when I saw 7 is involved in keeping the airport clean?
an advert for an engineer at Heathrow airport, I decid- 8 has had two jobs at the airport?
ed to apply. There are all kinds of things to deal with
here ventilation, heating, escalators, lifts my job can 9 works different hours?
be very busy sometimes. So many things can go wrong!
9
Im usually very tired when I get home, but I enjoy Reading total 15
doing different things each day.
WR ITI N G
Example: Sarah enjoyed her work on the information
Your penfriend writes to you and asks a lot of
desk _____.
questions. Write a letter and answer the questions.
B most of the time
A all the time
C none of the time
How are you and all your family?
When are you coming to visit?
1 Sarah started working at the airport _____. Are you going to drive or get the train?
What time will you arrive?
A one year ago B two years ago Do you want to stay with us or travel around?
C a long time ago
Dear ,
2 Sarah doesnt talk about _____.
Thanks for your letter. Im
A keeping the airport clean
B problems with security
10
C well-known visitors
Reading and Writing total 25
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NAME NAME
2 Answer your partners questions about Zoes plans. 2 Ask your partner about Zoes plans.
Saturday
Saturday a.m. Who? Where? What time? What do?
Saturday p.m. Where? What time? What wear?
meet Jill / in town / 10 a.m. (shopping and pizza)
Sam s party / 9 p.m. (wear new jeans)
Sunday a.m. What?
Sunday p.m. Who? Where? What time?
Sunday 3 Answer your partners questions about Billys plans.
sleep all morning
meet Ann / swimming pool / 1 p.m.
Saturday
meet Tim / in park / 9 a.m. (football training)
3 Ask your partner about Billys plans. meet Sally / outside cinema / 7 p.m.
Sasha
VO C AB U L ARY
2 Complete the dialogues with just, already, or yet. belt top shorts T-shirt hat
boots pyjamas cap shoes
Example: Ive just made some coffee. Would you like
some? No thanks. Ive just had a cup.
1 Have you finished that book 1 _________?
Ive 2 _________ read the last page. I finished it two
minutes ago!
2 Ive 3 _________ seen this film. It was on TV last
month. Dont tell me the ending! I havent seen it
4 _________! __________
belt 1 __________ 2 __________
3 I havent written to Paul 5 _________. What about
you? Ive 6 _________ written five times!
6
__________
coat 1 __________ 2 __________
__________
pyjamas 1 __________ 2 __________
3 __________ 4 __________ 5 __________
5
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
Example: This is the first article in the series. Describe a place you have visited. Answer the questions.
A True B False C Doesnt say
1
2
Where is it?
When did you go there?
1 Ellie didnt go sightseeing. 3 What can you do there?
A True B False C Doesnt say 4 What can you see there?
5 What are the best / worst things about the place?
2 She bought one item from a boutique. 10
A True B False C Doesnt say Reading and Writing total 25
2 Look at the list of Marys jobs for the day. Answer 2 Has Mary done her jobs for the day? Ask your
your partners questions. Use already and yet. partner these questions.
Things to do today
make / bed? clean / kitchen floor?
do / washing up? finish / English homework?
Make bed
Do washing up
Clean kitchen floor
Finish English homework
phone / mum?
Phone mum
3 Look at the list of Jacks jobs for the day. Answer
your partners questions. Use already and yet.
3 Has Jack done his jobs for the day? Ask your Things to do today
partner these questions.
tidy / room? fix / computer?
Tidy room
Take dog for walk
FixMakecomputer
lunch
take / dog / for a walk?
e-mail / brother?
make / lunch?
E-mail brother
4 They have to / dont have to be home early. Theyre interested excited happy
very young. 2 She __________ a lot of time watching TV.
5 We mustnt / dont have to buy tickets entrance has spends does
is free. 3 Id __________ to go out this evening.
6 You cant / must go to the party. Its too late. mind think like
6
4 Ive __________ talking to him.
done stopped dreamed
5 He doesnt __________ driving.
want mind good
6 Im __________ of studying law.
hoping thinking spending
7 We __________ going to the beach.
need love want
8 I __________ to go to the supermarket.
need mind think
8
2 Of couse I can ride a bike, its not very / really easy. 1 /"Intu/ __________
4 Im not very / a bit worried about the exam. Ive 3 /"@Uv@/ __________
done a lot of work. 4 /@"krQs/ __________
5 Hes a bit / really motivated because he wants to get a 5 /raUnd/ __________
good job. 5
6 Hes really / a bit friendly. He talks to everybody. Pronunciation total 10
6 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
6 Complete the phrases with play, go, or do.
Example: play football
1 __________ skiing
2 __________ basketball
3 __________ karate
4 __________ tennis
5 __________ judo
6 __________ cycling
6
Vocabulary total 20
P R O N U N C IATI O N
7 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: difficult
1 decide
2 escape
3 forgotten
4 possible
5 interesting
5
2 Come _____! Its lovely to see you. 1 Yukios really / a bit friendly. She talks to everybody.
3 Go _____ the bridge and take the first turning on 2 Hes a bit / really motivated because he wants to get a
the left. good job.
4 He walked out _____ the house and never came 3 This exercise is not very / incredibly hard. We cant
back. do it!
5 You cant drive_____ the Channel Tunnel, you have 4 I find listening exercises a bit / very difficult.
to take your car on the train. 5 This question is bit / quite complicated.
6 She came _____ the living room and sat down. 6 Of couse I can ride a bike, its not very / really easy.
6 6
5 Complete the phrases with play, go, or do.
Example: play tennis
1 __________ cycling
2 __________ judo
3 __________ skiing
4 __________ football
5 __________ karate
6 __________ basketball
6
1 Read the article and tick () A, B, or C. A met a lot of English people B spent a lot
of money C spoke a lot of Italian
How many ways are there to learn a language? 7 Sasha learned German _____.
Do you want to learn a language? We interviewed three people who A at work B in Germany
learned a language in very different ways.
C at a language school
June is 36 and a mother of two. She went to evening classes.
8 When she was in class, Sasha spoke _____.
I gave up working when I had my first child, but a year ago
I joined a French evening class. At first, it was quite difficult. We A a lot of English B German all the time
had to speak French all the time in the classroom and I didnt
understand anything. Also, when you only have one lesson a week,
C in different languages
8
you have to do a lot at home. I studied when the children were in
bed and I listened to French tapes in the car. At the end of the year I 2 Write J for June, T for Tim, or S for Sasha.
could speak French quite well.
Tim is 23. He went to Italy to learn Italian. Example: Who is planning a trip abroad? S
When I finished university, I wanted to travel and learn a 1 studied for a year?
language. I already knew a bit of Italian, so I decided to go there.
I didnt want to do formal lessons, so I bought some tapes and 2 has a job?
listened to them before I went. I travelled around the country for six 3 can now speak three languages?
months. Its the only way to learn! I didnt have much money, so I
worked in bars. That meant I met a lot of people and learned a lot of
4 didnt take any lessons?
Italian. I also had a great time. Id definitely recommend it. 5 couldnt understand anything at first?
Sasha is 29. She did an intensive course in London. 6 had lessons all day?
I studied French and Spanish at university and got a job with
7 thinks its a very good way to learn a language?
computers. I missed learning a language, so I asked my boss for a
7
months holiday and enrolled on an intensive German course in
London. We did six hours of lessons every day, so it was quite hard Reading total 15
work. We all communicated in German. The problem was when I
went home, I spoke English again. The course was fun and I learned
a lot, but Id like to do a course in Germany next time.
WR ITI N G
Read the advert and write a formal e-mail telling the
Example: When Junes first child was born she _____.
language school what course youd like to do.
A worked in the evenings
B continued working C stopped working
The English School Brighton
1 June found learning a language _____. Learn English by the sea in Brighton.
A easy B boring C hard We do one-week, two-week, and six-week courses
2 She did a French class _____. with accommodation in flats or with an English family
A once a week B every evening We organize trips to London and Oxford
1 Read the article and tick () A, B, or C. A spent a lot of money B spoke a lot of
Italian C met some English people
How many ways are there to learn a language? 7 Sasha wanted to learn a new language because she
Do you want to learn a language? We interviewed three people who _____. A enjoyed travelling B liked learning
learned a language in very different ways.
languages C wanted to please her boss
June is 36 and a mother of two. She went to evening classes.
8 While she was learning German, Sasha spoke _____.
I gave up working when I had my first child, but a year ago
I joined a French evening class. At first, it was quite difficult. We A English all the time B German all day
had to speak French all the time in the classroom and I didnt
understand anything. Also, when you only have one lesson a week,
C English in the mornings
8
you have to do a lot at home. I studied when the children were in
bed and I listened to French tapes in the car. At the end of the year I 2 Write J for June, T for Tim, or S for Sasha.
could speak French quite well.
Tim is 23. He went to Italy to learn Italian. Example: Who Didnt take any lessons? T
When I finished university, I wanted to travel and learn a 1 can now speak more than one language?
language. I already knew a bit of Italian, so I decided to go there.
I didnt want to do formal lessons, so I bought some tapes and 2 had lessons once a week?
listened to them before I went. I travelled around the country for six 3 got a job for a short time?
months. Its the only way to learn! I didnt have much money, so I
worked in bars. That meant I met a lot of people and learned a lot of
4 thinks its a very good to learn a language?
Italian. I also had a great time. Id definitely recommend it. 5 wants to learn more?
Sasha is 29. She did an intensive course in London. 6 had lessons every day?
I studied French and Spanish at university and got a job with
7 had problems at first?
computers. I missed learning a language, so I asked my boss for a
7
months holiday and enrolled on an intensive German course in
London. We did six hours of lessons every day, so it was quite hard Reading total 15
work. We all communicated in German. The problem was when I
went home, I spoke English again. The course was fun and I learned
a lot, but Id like to do a course in Germany next time.
WR ITI N G
Example: When Junes first child was born she _____. Read the advert and write a formal e-mail telling the
language school what course youd like to do.
A worked in the evenings
B continued working C stopped working
The English School Oxford
1 June didnt find learning a language _____.
Learn English in Oxford.
A interesting B difficult C easy We do one-week, four-week, and eight-week courses
2 She had a class _____. with accommodation in flats or with an English family
A every evening B one night a week We organize trips to Stratford-upon-Avon
C every day E-mail us to find out more.
B when the children were resting in the day Why are you writing?
Who are you?
How old are you?
Where are you from?
C when the children were at school Paragraph 2
4 Tim went to Italy because he _____.
A knew the country well B wanted to do a
Whats your level of English?
How long do you want to study?
course there C spoke some of the language Paragraph
Where do you want to stay?
3
5 Before he went he _____.
A practised at home What other information would you like? 10
B didnt study at all C had some lessons
Reading and Writing total 25
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NAME NAME
love / do / at weekend?
not like / do?
Doesnt like: get up / early
Doesnt always remember: clean / bath
not always remember / do?
__________
get up __________
if 1 __________ 2 __________
5 __________ 6 __________
7 __________ 8 __________
8
Vocabulary total 20
Are you terrified at the thought of getting on an A True B False C Doesnt say
aeroplane? Do you worry about spiders every time you go 6 People with phobias sometimes have problems
into the bathroom? Would you rather walk up 100 steps breathing.
than get into a lift? If the answer is yes to any of these or
similar questions, you may have a phobia!
A True B False C Doesnt say
If you have a phobia, dont worry. Youre not alone. Its 7 Some people see the object of their phobia every day.
estimated that about 10% of the worlds population have a
phobia about something. The fear of flying, the fear of
A True B False C Doesnt say
heights, the fear of being in closed spaces or being in open 8 The writer has a fear of heights.
spaces are some of the most common phobias people
have. However, there are hundreds of other unusual
A True B False C Doesnt say
phobias too, which are just as bad. Did you know that 9 Yoga can help you relax.
some people have a fear of clowns? Can you believe that A True B False C Doesnt say
some people are afraid of fish and that others are scared
of garlic? Then theres the fear of falling in love, the fear of 10 Doctors cant help people with phobias.
rain, the fear of the moon, and the fear of the stars! The A True B False C Doesnt say
list is endless.
For most people who dont have phobias, these ideas 10
are difficult to understand. Even people with phobias
usually know that theres no real danger. However, they
cannot control their fears. When some people think about
2 Answer the questions.
the object of their phobia, their heart starts beating very 1 How many people have phobias?
quickly and they find it difficult to breathe. This is a natural
__________________________________________
reaction to fear, but it can make life difficult if it happens all
the time. 2 How do most people feel about phobias?
So if you have a phobia, what can you do about it? In __________________________________________
some cases, you can simply avoid the situation. If you have
a fear of heights, dont climb a mountain! However, in 3 What physical reaction do some people have?
other cases, its not so easy. What can you do if youre __________________________________________
terrified of vegetables? Some people try relaxation
4 What can people with phobias do to relax?
techniques such as yoga or meditation. Some find that
physical exercise can help. Others change their diet and __________________________________________
stop having alcohol, coffee, and other unhealthy things. 5 What changes do some people make to their lives?
Many people find writing about their phobia helps them
understand what is happening to them. But if none of __________________________________________
these ideas help you, go and see your doctor. He or she 5
may suggest psychotherapy, or even hypnosis.
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Example: The writer thinks you may have a phobia if WR ITI N G
youre frightened of more than one thing.
Write a biography of a famous person. Include as
A True B False
C Doesnt say much of this information as you can:
1 According to the article, everybody has a phobia.
A True B False C Doesnt say
where / when born?
alive / dead?
2 The writer thinks that unusual phobias are worse married?
what / famous for?
than common phobias.
A True B False C Doesnt say what / you like about him/her? 10
3 The writer thinks that some phobias are silly. Reading and Writing total 25
A True B False C Doesnt say
Are you terrified at the thought of getting on an A True B False C Doesnt say
aeroplane? Do you worry about spiders every time you go 6 If you have a phobia, it can change the way your
into the bathroom? Would you rather walk up 100 steps heart beats.
than get into a lift? If the answer is yes to any of these or
similar questions, you may have a phobia!
A True B False C Doesnt say
If you have a phobia, dont worry. Youre not alone. Its 7 It isnt easy to avoid a lot of phobias.
estimated that about 10% of the worlds population have a
phobia about something. The fear of flying, the fear of
A True B False C Doesnt say
heights, the fear of being in closed spaces or being in open 8 The writer doesnt have any phobias.
spaces are some of the most common phobias people
have. However, there are hundreds of other unusual
A True B False C Doesnt say
phobias too, which are just as bad. Did you know that 9 Writing about your phobia can help you to
some people have a fear of clowns? Can you believe that understand it.
some people are afraid of fish and that others are scared A True B False C Doesnt say
of garlic? Then theres the fear of falling in love, the fear of
rain, the fear of the moon, and the fear of the stars! The 10 The writer doesnt think hypnosis will help.
list is endless. A True B False C Doesnt say
For most people who dont have phobias, these ideas 10
are difficult to understand. Even people with phobias
usually know that theres no real danger. However, they
cannot control their fears. When some people think about 2 Answer the questions.
the object of their phobia, their heart starts beating very
1 What are four of the most common phobias?
quickly and they find it difficult to breathe. This is a natural
reaction to fear, but it can make life difficult if it happens all __________________________________________
the time. 2 How do some people feel about their phobias?
So if you have a phobia, what can you do about it? In
some cases, you can simply avoid the situation. If you have __________________________________________
a fear of heights, dont climb a mountain! However, in 3 What happens when people are afraid?
other cases, its not so easy. What can you do if youre
terrified of vegetables? Some people try relaxation __________________________________________
techniques such as yoga or meditation. Some find that 4 What changes can you make to your food and drink
physical exercise can help. Others change their diet and which might help?
stop having alcohol, coffee, and other unhealthy things.
__________________________________________
Many people find writing about their phobia helps them
understand what is happening to them. But if none of 5 Why do some people do yoga?
these ideas help you, go and see your doctor. He or she __________________________________________
may suggest psychotherapy, or even hypnosis.
5
Example: The writer thinks you may have a phobia if Reading total 15
youre frightened of more than one thing. WR ITI N G
A True B False
C Doesnt say
Write a biography of a famous person. Include as
1 According to the article, nobody really has a phobia. much of this information as you can:
A True B False C Doesnt say where / when born?
2 The writer thinks that common phobias are worse alive / dead?
than unusual phobias. married?
what / famous for?
A True B False C Doesnt say what / you like about him/her?
3 The writer doesnt believe some people who say they 10
have phobias.
Reading and Writing total 25
A True B False C Doesnt say
2 Read the information about the history of the 2 Ask your partner about the history of the
hamburger and answer your partners questions. hamburger. Use the present or past passive.
Use the past or present passive.
when / first hamburger dish / introduce / in America?
what / call?
The Hamburger
19th century: first hamburger-style dish introduced in when / first hamburgers / sell?
when / Big Mac / introduce?
America / called Hamburg-style beef
1920s: hamburgers first sold in America how many / hamburgers / eat / in America / today?
1940s: first Macdonalds restaurant opened
1968: Big Mac introduced 3 Read the information about the history of trainers
Today: millions of hamburgers eaten in America and answer your partners questions. Use the past
or present passive.
3 Ask your partner about the history of trainers. Trainers
Use the present or past passive. trainers first appeared in America
where / trainers / first appear?
who / invent?
invented by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight
1964: their first company opened
when / first company / open?
companys name / change to?
1968: company changed its name to Nike
Today: millions of trainers sold every year
how many trainers / sell / today?
3 This films boring. Turn __________. 4 This shirt isnt big too / enough / very.
off it it off 5 He has too many / too much / too money. He cant
spend it!
4 What time did __________?
6 I usually have a few / little / enough milk in my tea.
get up she she get up
7 Did you go somewhere / anywhere / anything nice
5 This dress is nice. Put __________. on Sunday?
it on on it 8 You eat too much / little / many sweet things.
6 I dont want these jeans. Give __________. 8
them away away them
Grammar total 20
6
VO C AB U L ARY
2 Complete the dialogues with one word. 4 Complete the phrasal verbs.
Example: Im not English. Neither am I. Example: The test will be over in ten minutes. Please
check your work.
1 Ive seen an elephant. So __________ I.
1 He gave __________ smoking last week.
2 I didnt enjoy the film. Neither __________ I.
2 Im going to look __________ some information on
3 I dont like tennis. __________ do I. the Internet.
4 I like music. __________ do I. 3 Turn the television __________. Its too noisy!
5 I can speak German. So __________ I. 4 Can you find __________ about flights to Paris,
6 I went to Poland last year. So __________ I. please?
5 I stayed __________ really late last night and now
6
Im tired.
6 You need to fill __________ a form if youwant to
join the sports club.
7 This rooms a mess! Put __________ those clothes!
8 Matthew doesnt get __________ with his sister.
They argue all the time.
8
1 Read the article about sleep and tick () A, B, or C. A not to read in bed B to read more exciting
books C to read books she didnt usually read
Six months ago, Jane Walker felt moody and irritable. She 7 Jane also tried _____.
couldnt concentrate and the quality of her work was getting
worse. She knew she wasnt getting enough sleep, so she
A relaxing exercises B listening to tapes
decided to see a sleep therapist. in bed C speaking to friends
I have a very stressful job. Six months ago, I often worked 8 Jane felt better _____.
until midnight, drove home, had something to eat, went to
bed, and then got up at five in the morning. I decided to see A immediately B after a few days
a sleep therapist. She said I needed to have a regular
sleeping pattern, with seven or eight hours sleep every
C after a short time
night. This meant I had to go to bed at the same time every 9 She started to _____.
night and get up at the same time even at weekends. I
decided to go to bed at eleven and get up seven.
A work longer hours
At first I had problems getting to sleep, so my sleep B produce better work C dislike her job
therapist gave me a few ideas. I often used to go to the 10 Now, Jane _____.
gym late in the evening. However, this is a bad idea because
exercise can wake you up. So I started going for a walk or A never goes to bed late B often reads scary
swimming at lunchtime instead. books C sometimes breaks the rules
My therapist also suggested that I should create the right
atmosphere in my room for sleeping. Bright light tells the 10
brain that its time to wake up, so I bought some heavier
curtains and made sure my room was nice and dark. She
told me not to fill my brain with exciting thoughts last thing 2 Answer the questions.
at night. I like reading thrillers, but I put them away and read 1 Why did Jane use to go to bed so late?
romantic stories instead! I also bought a relaxation tape and
listened to it in bed. __________________________________________
After about a week I was more relaxed during the day and I 2 Why should people sleep in the dark?
had better concentration. The result was that I did more
work and it was better quality, too. These days, I try to stick __________________________________________
to my sleeping schedule. However, it doesnt always work. I 3 How did Jane create a better atmosphere for sleep?
sometimes go to bed after midnight at the weekend and I
occasionally watch the odd scary movie! __________________________________________
4 Why did Jane start reading romantic stories?
Example: Jane went to see a therapist because her __________________________________________
moods were affecting her _____. 5 How did Jane feel after changing her lifestyle?
A social life B work
C health __________________________________________
1 Jane used to go to bed straight after _____. 5
A working B travelling C eating Reading total 15
2 The therapist advised Jane to _____.
WR ITI N G
A go to bed at a regular time
B get up earlier C go to bed earlier How do you feel about exercise? Write two paragraphs.
3 Exercising late in the day _____. Paragraph 1 the good side:
1 Read the article and tick () A, B, or C. A to change the sort of books she read
B to only read during the day
Six months ago, Jane Walker felt moody and irritable. She C not to read romantic stories
couldnt concentrate and the quality of her work was getting
7 Jane also tried _____.
worse. She knew she wasnt getting enough sleep, so she
decided to see a sleep therapist. A an exercise tape B watching TV
I have a very stressful job. Six months ago, I often worked C listening to tapes in bed
until midnight, drove home, had something to eat, went to
bed, and then got up at five in the morning. I decided to see
8 After _____, Jane began to feel better.
a sleep therapist. She said I needed to have a regular A a day B about a week C a few weeks
sleeping pattern, with seven or eight hours sleep every
9 She started to _____.
night. This meant I had to go to bed at the same time every
night and get up at the same time even at weekends. I A enjoy her work more B dislike her work
decided to go to bed at eleven and get up seven.
At first I had problems getting to sleep, so my sleep
C do better work
therapist gave me a few ideas. I often used to go to the 10 Now, Jane _____.
gym late in the evening. However, this is a bad idea because A always goes to bed really early
exercise can wake you up. So I started going for a walk or
swimming at lunchtime instead. B often breaks the rules
My therapist also suggested that I should create the right C sometimes goes to bed late
atmosphere in my room for sleeping. Bright light tells the 10
brain that its time to wake up, so I bought some heavier
curtains and made sure my room was nice and dark. She
told me not to fill my brain with exciting thoughts last thing 2 Answer the questions.
at night. I like reading thrillers, but I put them away and read 1 What did Jane often use to do after midnight?
romantic stories instead! I also bought a relaxation tape and
listened to it in bed. __________________________________________
After about a week I was more relaxed during the day and I 2 What happens if your bedroom isnt dark enough?
had better concentration. The result was that I did more
work and it was better quality, too. These days, I try to stick __________________________________________
to my sleeping schedule. However, it doesnt always work. I 3 What change did Jane make in her bedroom?
sometimes go to bed after midnight at the weekend and I
occasionally watch the odd scary movie! __________________________________________
4 Why did she stop reading thrillers?
Example: Jane went to see a therapist because her
__________________________________________
moods were affecting her _____.
5 In what way did things change for Jane?
A social life B work
C health
__________________________________________
1 Jane used to go to bed _____.
A at 5 a.m. B after midnight 5
C without eating Reading total 15
2 The therapist advised Jane to _____. WR ITI N G
A go to bed later B have more sleep How do you feel about exercise? Write two paragraphs.
C get up earlier Paragraph 1 the good side:
3 Exercising in the evening _____.
A can make sleeping more difficult
How often do you do exercise? What do you do?
Is it improving your health?
B doesnt change the way you sleep Paragraph 2 the bad side:
C can help you sleep better How often do you feel like not doing it?
Does it really make a difference?
4 Jane decided to exercise _____. 10
A before work B during the day Reading and Writing total 25
C at weekends
5 The therapist told Jane to make her room _____.
A darker B brighter C more exciting
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NAME NAME
2 Read about Hannah and answer your partners 2 Ask your partner about Hannahs typical weekday.
questions.
morning / evening person?
What / do / before work?
HANNAH MORNING PERSON
Typical weekday:
What time / start / finish work?
Where / go / lunchtime?
Morning Evening What / do / evenings?
go to bed early?
6:00 a.m. go for run read / something romantic
8:00 a.m. start work listen / CDs
3 Read about Mick and answer your partners
lunchtime go to gym eat / healthy food
questions.
4:00 p.m. finish work 10:00 p.m. go to bed
MICK EVENING PERSON
Typical weekday:
3 Ask your partner about Micks typical weekday. Morning Evening
morning / evening person?
what time / wake up?
9:00 a.m. wake up
10:00 a.m. start work
go out with friends
watch / thriller on TV
what time / start / finish work?
where / go / lunchtime?
lunchtime stay at work eat / fast food
6:00 p.m. finish work 1:00 a.m. go to bed
what / do / evenings?
what time / go to bed?
2 Complete the sentences with one word. 4 husband wife uncle brother
5 fly mosquito dolphin wasp
Example: Where does Ben live? 5
1 Put ______ your coat. Its cold outside.
2 I ______ do my homework now, Ill do it later.
3 I went to France ______ learn French.
4 Have you read the newspaper? No, not ______.
5 How ______ do you do exercise? Every day?
6 What ______ you do if he doesnt ring?
7 ______ it was a cold day, she didnt have a coat.
8 A post office is a place ______ you buy stamps.
9 She ran ______ of the house.
10 I dont like fish. ______ do I.
10
earned did won 1 Youll have to go ______ the road, the cinemas on
the other side.
12 Im not ______ good at maths.
2 ______ the channel. This programmes boring.
very incredibly bit
3 Work ______ pairs.
13 That skirt looks nice. Would you like to ______
it on? 4 ______ your bed and tidy your room before you go
out.
take wear try
5 Lets ______ John to dinner.
14 The plane made an emergency landing, but ______
no one was hurt. 6 Shall we ______ sightseeing tomorrow?
immediately luckily suddenly 7 Can you ______ the dog for a walk?
14 7
Vocabulary total 40
__________
ears __________
again 1 __________
2 __________ 3 __________ 4 __________
2 ______ your bed and tidy your room before you go aunt uncle cousin
out. 9 Linda ______ me she had finished her homework.
3 Youll have to go ______ the road, the book shops said told replied
on the other side. 10 The opposite of noisy is ______.
4 Lets ______ Harry and Isabella to dinner. safe quiet clean
5 Can you ______ the dog for a walk? 11 They drove ______ the tunnel.
6 ______ the channel. This programmes boring. through under across
7 Write ______ the words. 12 My boyfriends really ______. He always gives me
7
presents.
mean lazy generous
6 Write the prepositions.
13 They ______ a really good time on holiday.
Example: Ill see you tomorrow at work. Dont be late! spent did had
1 I often argue __________ my brother. 14 Can you turn ______ the TV? I want to watch the
2 The dog jumped __________ the river. film.
3 How long did you wait __________ a bus this on in off
morning? 14
4 Shall I tell you __________ the film?
5 Were going to the cinema _____________ Sunday. 8 Underline the odd word out.
6 The ball went __________ the wall and we lost it. Example: husband wife uncle brother
7 What music do you listen __________? 1 fly mosquito dolphin wasp
8 Is your birthday __________ October? 2 sheep chicken camel pig
8
3 trousers socks shoes trainers
4 funny friendly kind crowded
7 Complete the sentences with the correct word.
5 fingers legs hands arms
Example: My sister is my uncles niece. 5
niece granddaughter nephew Vocabulary total 40
1 The plane made an emergency landing, but ______ P R O N U N C IATI O N
no one was hurt.
immediately luckily suddenly 9 Underline the stressed syllable.
2 That skirt looks nice. Would you like to ______ Example: builder
it on? 1 exist
take wear try 2 university
3 He came first and ______ a great prize. 3 journey
earned did won 4 almost
4 Im not ______ good at geography. 5 nothing
very incredibly bit 6 pyjamas
5 I ______ on really well with my parents. 7 prefer
do get make 8 promise
6 My brothers birthday is ______ 14th February. 9 e-mail
in at on 10 butterfly
10
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NAME
__________
shirt __________
arms 1 __________
2 __________ 3 __________ 4 __________
2 Listen to the TV programme and complete the 2 Listen to the TV programme and complete the
information. information.
Sofia Coppola Sofia Coppola
1
She was born in ________ in New York. Lost in Translation came out in 1________.
She left school and became a/an 2________. She was born in New York in 2________.
She studied fine arts and 3________. She studied fine arts and 3________.
She directed her first film in 4________. Then she became a/an 4________.
In 5________ she directed Lost in Translation. In 5________ she made her first film.
5 5
Listening total 10 Listening total 10
Speaking total 15 Speaking total 15
Listening and Speaking total 25 Listening and Speaking total 25
2 Read the information about a holiday you had and 2 Ask your partner about their holiday.
answer your partners questions.
Where / go?
What / hotel like? Your room?
Barbados Facilities?
food / good / expensive?
Luxury Holiday Hotel all rooms with sea views Facilities?
Private swimming pool, gym, sauna beach / near hotel?
What activities / do?
Excellent meals included
Minutes from private beach
3 Read the information about a holiday you had and
Snorkelling / windsurfing / diving answer your partners questions.
What / like?
Facilities?
Beautiful countryside
Washing / cooking facilities
How far / beach?
easy / get to shops? 30-minute drive from beach
GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
1 1 C 10 A 19 C 2 1 C 10 C 19 C
2 B 11 B 20 A 2 B 11 C 20 A
3 A 12 A 21 B 3 A 12 A 21 A
4 B 13 C 22 C 4 B 13 B 22 A
5 A 14 B 23 B 5 B 14 B 23 B
6 B 15 C 24 A 6 A 15 A 24 A
7 B 16 B 25 B 7 C 16 B 25 C
8 A 17 C 8 C 17 C
9 B 18 C 9 A 18 A
WRITING
SPEAKING SPEAKING
Students own answers. See marking
See marking guidelines on p.3. See marking guidelines on p.3. guidelines on p.3.
GRAMMAR
SPEAKING SPEAKING
1 1 already 4 already
2 yet 5 yet See marking guidelines on p.3. See marking guidelines on p.3.
3 just 6 just
2 1 more expensive 4 most exciting 5 Grammar, Vocabulary and 6 Grammar, Vocabulary and
2 the friendliest 5 the biggest Pronunciation Pronunciation
3 harder 6 more generous
3 1 have been 5 didnt stay GRAMMAR GRAMMAR
2 Have you booked 6 drove 1 1 cant 4 must 1 1 d give 4 ll be
3 went 7 travelled 2 dont have to 5 must 2 ll stay 5 wont go
4 have been 8 Have you ever 3 mustnt 6 dont have to 3 wouldnt speak 6 didnt have
been
2 1 around 4 of 2 1 might 4 should
2 in 5 through 2 should 5 might
VOCABULARY 3 over 6 into 3 shouldnt 6 should
4 1 doing 4 make 3 1 talking 5 dancing 3 1 were 5 wouldnt
2 took 5 saves 2 to tell 6 to buy 2 Would 6 dont
3 takes 6 change 3 Swimming 7 closing 3 get 7 ll
5 1 unhealthy 4 interesting 4 to learn 8 to spend 4 could 8 d
2 far 5 clean
3 empty 6 impossible VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
6 1 cap 5 belt 4 1 really 4 quite 4 1 eagle 4 sheep
2 top 6 boots 2 really 5 quite 2 mice 5 bull
3 shoes 7 shorts 3 incredibly 6 really 3 lion 6 chicken
4 hat 8 T-shirt
5 1 go 4 play 5 1 get lost 5 get home
2 do 5 do 2 get a letter 6 get up
PRONUNCIATION 3 go 6 play 3 get an e-mail 7 get fit
7 1 impossible 4 argument 6 1 love 5 need 4 get a job 8 get married
2 already 5 especially 2 mind 6 like 6 1 waiting 4 wear
3 comfortable 3 interested 7 enjoy 2 met 5 lend
8 1 shoes 4 blouse 4 thinking 8 spends 3 made 6 looks like
2 shirt 5 belt
3 pyjamas PRONUNCIATION PRONUNCIATION
7 1 round 4 towards 7 1 translation 4 information
4 Reading and Writing 2 over 5 into 2 conclude 5 aspirin
3 through 3 crocodile
READING 8 1 interesting 4 decide 8 1 move 4 meet
1 1 C 5 B 8 B 2 forgotten 5 possible 2 borrow 5 push
2 A 6 A 9 C 3 escape 3 if
3 B 7 C 10 B
4 A
5 Reading and Writing
2 1 Sightseeing and fashion shopping.
2 In the boutiques. READING
3 She was disappointed.
4 Around the old gates of the city. 1 1 C 4 C 7 B
5 She was enjoying the nightlife too 2 B 5 A 8 C
much. 3 A 6 B
2 1 S 4 T 6 S
2 J 5 S 7 J
3 T
WRITING
8 Reading and Writing
7 Grammar, Vocabulary and Students own answers. See marking READING
Pronunciation guidelines on p.3. 1 1 B 5 A 8 B
2 B 6 A 9 C
GRAMMAR 3 A 7 C 10 C
1 1 Did use to 4 used to 7 Listening and Speaking 4 B
2 didnt use to 5 didnt use to 2 1 drive home, eat, go to bed
3 used to 6 Did use to LISTENING 2 Your brain tells you its time to wake up.
2 1 is harmed by pollution 7.11 (2 marks per answer) 3 She bought heavy curtains.
2 are preferred by our school 1 American 4 Tippex 4 They can be too exciting and stop you
3 was won by a teacher from our school 2 1903 5 bullet-proof vests sleeping.
4 was painted by Van Gogh 3 55 million 5 She was more relaxed and she had
5 is played by Orlando Bloom better concentration.
6 was built by my father before I was born
SPEAKING
3 1 havent seen 5 spoke WRITING
See marking guidelines on p.3.
2 moved 6 ve known Students own answers. See marking
3 have lived 7 ve been guidelines on p.3.
4 s worked 8 didnt study
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