A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

There are two extra words which you do not

need to use.

adoring donate elaborate celebrity confess encourage haunted legendary maintain

1. Many young people dream of becoming a(n) one day.

2. The old castle outside the village is believed to be

3. Mary's husband bought her a diamond ring for their wedding anniversary.

4. I must that I never thought your idea could actuallywork.

5. Edwin Booth's performance in Hamletis

6. They've decided to money to various charities.

7. My parents have always me in whatever I wanted to do.

B. Comptete the text with the correct form of the words/phrases in the boi.

soak up acquisition astronomical extravagant estate secluded invest purchase

Harry had been playing the lottery for twenty years without much luck. Then one day, as he listened to the National
Lottery numbers being read out, he let out a shout of joy. He had the winning numbers and he'd just won a(n)
(1) amount of money, t50,00,000. The first thing Harry wanted to
(2) was a bigger house because he, his wife and their three children all lived in a small
terraced house. Now that Harry was a millionaire he could afford to look for something really
(3) , so he bought a 60 acre (4) . Harry expected to attract a lot
of media attention after winning the lottery, so he thought this (5) estate would be perfect for
him and his family. Harry's next (6) was a luxury yacht, on which he planned to sail around

the world and (7) the sun in tropical seas. Harry also decided it would be wise to
(8) the rest of his money so he hired a financial advisor to take care of that.

C. Circle the correct answer.

1. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mountains, rivers and moats / vineyards.

2. You shouldn't maintain / boast about your money.

3. Come on, take a perk / peek inside and tell me what you see.

4. Look at all these cars! I can't believe how jam-packed / elaborate the streets are today.
5. Designer clothes are another relief/ indulgence ofthe star.
6. We must all contribute / jet off to the efforts to relieve the victims of the hurricane.
7. The doctor spotted / pointed out that her lifestyle is to blame for all her health problems.

,:&.
 *7
6) Student's Book pp.88-89

A. Choose the best answer o, b, c or d.

1. When difficulties we shouldn't give up trying. 5. a child is difficult nowadays.

a. lift b. rise c. raise d. arise a. Raising b. Lifting c. Rising d. Arising
-,. -
l. Al Capone was a gangster. 6. Is footbail the most sport in the world?
a. famous b. notorious c. favourite d. popular a. favourite b. notorious c. famous d. popular

-3. The rock star made a generous to UNICEF. 7. The police are offering a(n) for any information
a. payment b. reward c. donation d. income
about last week's crime.
-1. Have you heard that Ionathan the lottery? a. income b. reward c.- salary d. donation
a. won b. earned c. invested d. gained
8. Oh dearl I should go on a diet. I've ten kilos.
a. gained b. invested c. won d. earned

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

confide introduction differ attract adventure duy luxury impress

i. The method that they were using wasn't working, so the research team decided to try a completely
approach to the problem.

:. He prepared weli for the exam and feels that he will pass.

Peter is not verv ; he doesn't iike taking risks.

L The book includes a(n) chapter with comments from other writers.

_i. Becky looked very in her new blue dress.

6. We stayed at a(n) hotel in Barcelona; it had a spa centre, an infinity swimming pool and our
room was magnificent.

Many visitors go to St Petersburg to admire the city's architecture.

8. This airline flies to London Heathrow so we won't have a problem getting a flight for any
day this week.

C. Complete the sentences with who, whom, which, where or whose.

1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was the author wrote the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

2. That's the journalist articles always cause a lot of discussion.

3. The box in I keep my jeweilery was made in China.

4. The village Paul grew up is very small.

5. The man to you were talking at the party is from fapan.

6. Claire was the only student in my class passed the test.

7. That's the caf6 we were supposed to meet Nora.

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 D. Join the sentences usingthe correct relative pronoun/adverb.
1. The journalist will interview the old man. The old man's house was broken into last night.

2. We visited the town. We were born there.

3. People believe that the old house is haunted. The old house is on Park Avenue.

4. I invited Mr Robinson to my house for dinner. He lives next door.

5. Susan went to a famous cookery school. She's an excellent chef'

6. That's Sally Bror,r.n. Her seven brothers ali live abroad.

7. I spoke to the assistant manager last week. He was very helpful.

E. Read the text and comptete the gaps with the correct form of the words in capitals.

The Mercury Prize is a (l) music prize awarded YEAR

for the best album from the UK or Ireland. Past winners have included

Dizzee Rascal in 2003, Franz Ferdinand in2004 and The Arctic Monkeys 1n

2006. The (2) of a Mercury Prize is important for ACQUIRE

artists as they instantly become front page news in most of the

(3) newspapers. However, for music lovers and DAY

celebrities alike, the award night has (4) HISTORY

importance. On this night some of the biggest names in the music world

are invited to perform and their (5) have 1ed CONTRIBUTE

to some (6) performances from artists such LEGEND

as Amy Winehouse and the Klaxons. The Mercury Prize winning night

is particularly (7) to music companies as the ATTRACT

winners become huge celebrities overnight, which means

ADDITION
(8) as
record sales. As a result, record labels such

Sony and EMI spend (9) amounts of money on ASTRONOMY

(10) and special events. PUBLIC

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 ffi
6" ) Student's Book pp. 90-91

A. Choose the correct answer o, b, c or d.

1. Lucy a very interesting film on TV last night. 5. The celebrity's sudden divorce attracted a lot of
a. gazed c. stared a, announcement c. publicity
-
b. glanced d. watched b. advertisement d. commercial
l. Peter can't stand the _ of blood. That's why he didn't 6. I don't like peopie at me; I find it rude.
become a doctor.
a. staring c. gazing
a. sight c. scene
b. glancing d. watching
b. show d. image 7. The ambulance arrived quickly at the ofthe accident.
l. Children come closer. I have a(n) to make.
a. sight c. scene
a. advertisement c. commercial
b. show d. image
b. publicity d. announcement
8. After the crash, a group of_ gathered to see what
i. ihere weren'l many_ at the stadium yesterday. had happened.
a. audience c, viewers a. onlookers c. viewers
b. spectators d. onlookers b. audience d. spectators

3. Complete the sentences with the present or past participle of the verbs in the box.
wear sit chew make thrill sell write

by the fact that he was accepted at Harvard, Mario started jumping up and down.
Do you see that man a blue jacket? He's my Science teacher.
The boy next to lames is my brother.
Laura always buys clothes in France or Italy.
These letters by the new secretary are full of spelling mistakes.
The painting by Christie's is an original Picasso.
The man gum was an undercover police officer.

Join the sentences below by using a participle clause.

The hikers went straight to bed when they arrived at their campsite. They were exhausted by the hike up the mountain.

l. \Vhile I was walking in the park, a woman stopped me. The woman was holding a red umbrella.

-l' Robert was discouraged by his poor exam results. He decided to spend more time studying.

-1. Carrie was moved by the film. She started to cry when the heroine was killed.

5. fenny was thrilled with the new shoes she bought. She wore them to the dinner party last night.

6. The windows were replaced" They had been shattered by the explosion.

7. I was flicking through a magazine.I came across an interesting article on fashion trends.

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you do not
A. Comptete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. There are two extra words which
need to use.

anniversary privacy influence remarkable capture estimate

pubiicity expose intrusion ambitious selfless

l. They've decided to go to Hawaii to celebrate their 25th wedding

2. Her fortune is to be somewhere between 30 and 40 million euros.

3. The film the hearts ofeveryone who saw it.

4. Many Hollywood stars complain about the lack of in their lives.

5. A lot of today's music is by the music of the 1960s.

6. Colin's attitude to helping others has damaged his own health.

on holiday to get away from the constant of the scandal.

7. Paul has gone

8. The of an enemy plane into their air space has set off a war'

9. He has a(n) abilitv to bring out the best in others.

B. Read the text betow and comptete the gaps. use only one word in each
gap.

Being a rock star is normally something (1) brings fame. Yet, manf'

have achieved the status of rock iegend or icon have been uncomfortabie with the idea
of being so

the iimelight. Iohn Lennon, ]im Morrison and Kurt Cobain, (4)
Rolling Stones or
privacy deeply unsettled them, seem to make up an alternative tradition from that of groups such as the
phenomena such as Madonna. Sometimes the pressures and stress (5) fame become so unbearable for

some stars that they abandon their careers and disappear from the public eye. One
such example is that of Syd Barrett,

was probably the (7) creative member of the English psychedelic band Pink Floyd'
he was. (9) his fans
In 1968, Barrett disappeared for two years' no-one knowing (8)

and the media immediately set about trying to find him, Barrett avoided the media.
Many songs have been written about
was recorded in 1975, was
him, and Pink Floyd's very successful album 'Wish You Were Here', (10)
(11)
dedicated to him. The character of 'Pink' in Pink Floyd's film 'The Wall' is also based
a way to (12)
Being famous isn't easy. While some love the attention, others seem to need to find
escape from the powerful pressures ofsuccess'
 P) Student's Book pp. 94-95

A. Comptete the [etter with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra words/phrases
which you do not need to use.

wonder discount appreciate include budget have a look deadline

come up with concert guess admire put you up respond

Dear George,
How are you? I hope well. I'm writing this ietter because I need your help. Our teacher has asked us to do a

project about famous people. The problem is I can't (1) anyone. I just can't think of a celebgity that I
. I know you love watching films and reading about what celebrities are up to so I would really
it if you could give me some ideas. Maybe you could (4) at some of your

magazines and suggest who you think would be a good celebrity to write about. Can you make sure to (5)

some information about how they got started in show business? I have quite a tight (6) so, if possible,

could you please let me know by Friday?

Also,I (7) if you would like to come to the Madonna (8) on the

27th. As we are on a tight (9) we can use our student cards to get a (10)
and, of course, since you're coming all the way from Glasgow, I will (11) for the night.

Take care,
Sam

B. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammaticalty correct sentence.

1. The man to our teacher was talking is my father. 6. Nadia il'as taken to hospital after a car accident.

a. who c. which a. beinginjured c. having injured

b. whom d. that b. injuring -in

d. injuring

2. doot Paul found a small box on the doormat. 7. Our company employs more than 80 people, most of
a. Opened c. Opening are computer literate.
-the
b. Have opened d. Been opening a. which c. who
b. whose d. whom
3. The village we usually spend our holidays is
picturesque, 8. Terribly by the news, the woman burst into
a. which c. to which tears.

b. where d. in where a. shocked - c. shocking

b. have been shocked d. was shocked
4. That sweater for me by my sister was quite
expensive. 9. None of us knew the reason for he was fired.

a. bought c" buying a. that c. where

b. was bought d. was buying b. which d. why

5. Have you seen the bracelet I left here a while 10. by a stranger, Karen ran to the nearest police
ago? station.
a. whose c. where -a. Had foilowed c. Being followed
b. that d. when b. Following d. Had been following

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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not
need to use.

participation option revlew outing renowned prop attend captivate appeal

l. Pablo Picasso was a(n) painter ofthe 20th century.

2. The of all the students in the show at the end of the year is important.

J. What kind of art to vou most?

4. I'm afraid we have no other but to surrender.

5. My family and I went on a(n) to Cambridge.

6. The actor managed to the audience with his performance.

7. I can't have lunch with you today as I have to an rmportant meetrng.

B. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.

company combination element unique

premiere aim enrichment

My friend Pauline is very interested in dance, so when she found out that a world
famous dance (1) was coming to our town, she was overjoyed.

She asked me if I would like to go with her to the (2) of their

show. I have to admit I don't know much about dancing, so I asked her for some
more information. She told me that their work is (3)
and very exciting. This is because they use a (4) of many
different dance moves and other cultural (5) to charm the
audience. Pauline read an interview with one of the lead dancers in the company
and he said that their (6) was to give the audience something

different that they would enjoy. They also hope their work will contribute to the
lurther cultural (7) ofsociety. In the end, I decided to go
along to the show and I have to admit it was fantastic!

C. Circle the correct answer.

l. You should focus solely / incredibly on your work.

2. Peter ejected i sprayed paint on the front door.

3. His new novel received mute / rave reviews.

4. We don't need to incorporate / draw this survey into our report.
5. The glimpse / preservation of a country's traditions is essential.

6. All I can say is that this film is out of the ordinary / in essence.

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s
#) Student's,BooKpp:'98-99

A. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

1. It's so of Brian not to arrive on time. 4. Don't anything from the scene of the crime.
a. common b. regular c. natural d. typical a. launch b. eject c. remove d. take off

2. This book _ of twelve units. 5. After hearing her tragic story, I was left
a. involves b. consists c. includes d. contains a. silent b. speechless c. mute d. noiseiess

3. The committee will publish their _ on the state of 6. The celebrity's fortune is to be about five
the economy next week. million dollars.
a. report b. regard c. review d. preview -
a. respected b. appreciated c. estimated d. calculated

B. Complete the sentences with in or out of and the words in the box.

work advance breath fashion valn control order shape

1. Edward has been jogging for two hours, so now he's

2. Please make sure everything is For tonight's dinner party.

1 I can't believe all that hard work Louise did was
1. Ted had better join a gym. He's really

5. Ifyou buy the tickets , you get a 20olo discount.

6. This boy is totally . Someone needs to teach him some discipline.

7. i love this colour and it's this summer.

8. Josh has been for two weeks now If he doesn't get a job soon, he'll have to borrow more
money from his parents.

C. Expand the notes into sentences using the full infinitive, the bare infinitive or the -ing form.

1. it / be I too I late / go / shop

L I i not know / where / hang / new painting

3. Ken / be / first / student / finish / write / composition

{. Len / regret / talk / her / in that manner

5. I / never / forget I hear I this song / first time

6. there / be / no point / in / fix / the machine

7. not I hesitate / ask / my / help

8. my friends / persuade I me I go / cinema / with them

 D. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.

l. I can't go on holiday this summer. I haven't got enough money. AFFORD

2. He couldn't ope n the window even though he made a huge effort. TRIED

Even though he

3. 'Let's go to the beach,' said Matt. SUGGESTED

Matt

4. I don't usually travel by plane because I'm afraid of flying. AVOID

I
5. No one finished the assignment before Charles. TO

Charles

6. Did you take the rubbish out before you left the house? REMEMBER

Did

7. The boys said they hadn't broken the window. DENIED

The boys

E. Choose the correct answer o, b, c or d.

1. I'm sorry but I am not willing any money in the 6. Andrew, please stop It's really annoying.
stock market. a. to shout c. having shouted
- -.
d. shouting
a. risk c. to risk b. shout
b. to risking d. risking his driving licence.
7. The policeman demanded
2. I avoid junk lood as much as possible. a. to see c. see
-
a. eat c. to eat b. seeing d. having seen
-
b. eating d. to eating
8. Sheila can t heh whenever she watches romantic films.

3. It was really nice of you my birthday. I didn't a. crles c. to cry

-
expect it. b. cry d. crying
-
a. having remembered c. to remember
9. is a great way to keep in shape.
b. remember d. remembering
c. To cycle
a. Cycle
4. It's no use me about the incident because I -b. Cycling d. To be cycling
wasn't there. like
10. I m sorry, but I don't feel out tonight.
a. asking- c. to ask
a. golng c. having gone
b. ask d. to asking
b.go d. to go
5. Unfortunately, I don't remember you before.
a. meeting c. to meet
-
b. meet d. to have met

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#) Student's Book pp. 100-101
A. Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d.
1. Yesterday, I read an interesting review by a famous 4. The of tourism has helped the local economy.
film a. popularity c. freedom
a. actor c. director b. exposure d. growth
b. adviser
- d. critic 5. Do you know who the music for that film?
2. The for the festival will be the Central Stadium. a. invented c. emerged
a. sponsor c. producer b. distributed d. composed
b. venue d. building 6. He decided to rob a bank out of sheer
3. This company was in 1970. a. boring c. bored
a. founded c. found b. bore d. boredom
b. boomed d. composed 7, Do you knowwhen the US gained its from Brrtain?
a. rndependent c. independence
b. dependence -
d. dependent

B. Match the jobs on the left with the sentences 1-12 that refer to each iob.
muslclan _ 1. I hope that my next role will be in an ancient Greek tragedy.
director 2. Please hold the line while I connect you.
actor 3. I strongly recommend that you re-examine the company's organisation.
producer 4. Some of us just splash some oil colours onto a canvas and then call our work a masterpiece.

aomDoser 5. I'm the fastest in the office - about 90 words a minute.

adliser 6. It will take me an hour or so to fix the lights.
politician 7. My discovery could be as important as penicillin.
:cientist 8. In today's meeting with the Prime Minister, we discussed the coming election.
artist 9. If I ever want to get a job in that orchestra' I have to improve a lot.
n-oist 10. I have spent the day in the studio making remixes of some early Rolling Stones songs.
electrician 11. What a dayl Some of these stars just don't do what I tell them to do!
operator 12. I must face the truth that I will never write anything as good as Mozart did!
-
C. Circte the correct answer.
i, Fiona may / couldn't have been promoted but we don't ptt6ry yet.
l. You might not / needn't have carried all those books yourself. I could have helped you.

-i. -{ndrew made a mistake. He shouldn't / mustn't have trusted that man.
-1. \ou may/ought to have informed us earlier about the change of pians.

5, Peter must / can't have seen Alice at the party last week. She's in Paris.
r. \lona might/needn't have cooked all that food. After all, some of the guests didn't come.
-. Elsa can / must have gone to the doctor. She wasn't feeling well.

D. Rewrite each sentence using con't, might (not), must, should, shouldn't or needn't + have + past participle.
i. It was a mistake to lie to your teacher.

L Tt rvas unnecessary for you to buy me flowers.

-i. I'm sure that Thomas hasn't visited this museum before.

-{. Sheena possibly hasn't woken up yet.

5, I'm sure Aiex took your mobile phone by mistake.

6. There was no point in hurrying to catch the bus.

i. Perhaps Walter and Kim stayed at home last night.

8. Roger was supposed to have finished his project last week'

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 ffi t Sildent's Book pp. 102-1(}8 i

A. Complete the text with the correct word/phrase.

appeal money appreciate submit

raise theatrical performance
extra-curricular broaden weather conditions
Last week there was an interesting announcement at my school. The PTA, who often organise the

(t) activities at my school, decided that this year we would (2) for

a new computer lab. They wanted to know what we, the students, thought would be the best way to collect the money. We

had to come up with something that would (3) to as many people as possible and also take into

consideration the (4) if it were to be held outdoors. They told us that we had to
(s) our ideas in two weeks. Many ideas were put forward, like talent shows and concerts. In the

end, we decided to have a(n) (6) for two reasons. It would (7)

young people's horizons, and our teachers and parents would surely (8) lt.

B. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in capitals.
losris the action-packed adventure series which
has thrilled audiences since its release in 2004. After the
devastating plane crash of Oceanic Air flight 815, the
disorientated survivors find themselves on an island in
the Pacific Ocean. Each episode in the series features a

(l) of a main storyline, one which takes COMBINE

place on the island, plus another storyline from a different
point in the character's 1ife. The characters soon realise
the (2) of all of them is needed if they are PARTICIPATE
- to stay alive and be rescued. They also make the
going
shocking discovery that there are other peopie living
on the island known as 'The Others'. 'The Others' send
various-spies to the survivors' camp in order to gather
information about them and discover their
(3) The survivors also discover that the WEAK
original inhabitants of the island were a group of
and other people who set up a project SCIENCE
@)
called the Dharma Initiative. In order to ensure their
(5) -. , the characters must find inner strength SURVIVE
when faced with the numerous dangers on the island.
- of them long to be rescued, but others, such as the
Many
character ]ohn Locke who is played by the
(6) ---: Terry O'Quinn, gain an unexpected ACT
sense of (:7) purpose on the island. The FREE

creators of the series are J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof

and the (s) are Abrams, Lindelof, Bryan PRODUCE
Burk, Jack Bender and Carlton Case. The (9) -_.--- COMPOSE
-andfor the show is Michael Giacchino. The
of the sorindtrack
show continues to grow in (10) and has POPULAR
won several-important TV awar<ls.

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 ffi ) Shdent's Book pp. t04.l0b
A. Comptete the text with the words/phrases in the box.

make up convincing characters curl up episode identify overall soap operas weep
People from all over the world enjov watching (l) on TV. The writers of these shows have to
be creative and try to (2) stories that will appeal to ordinary people. They do this by creating
(3) with whom the viewers can easily (4) . In order for the show
to be successful, the characters must be (5) and the audience should become caught up in their
t orld. Every day, at the same time, many people (6) on their sofas to rvatch their favourite
characters face the troubles in their life. Each (7) is usually packed with melodrama but there is
also an element of comedy. There is often a dramatic climax at the end of a season, which makes the audience want to
,8) . The plot lines ofsoap operas are often exaggerated but at their core they are about the

hopes and dreams of ordinary people. (9) , these programmes comfort people and provide them
rvith entertainment.

B. Circle the correct answer.

1. It's difficult for George to keep up / on with the rest of the class,
2. The film is set / broadcast in medieval England.
3, Sheila can't represent / justify an1, of her actions.
-{. Glen has got such a(n) irrelevant / vivid imagination.
5. We watched a(n) award-winning/ high rating film on DVD.
6, The cast / plot of his new novel is truly fascinating.
i. Would you ever take part in a sitcom / reality show?

C. Read the text and decide which answer o, b, c or d best fits each gap.

-{ave you ever looked at a piece of food and thought it looked so (1) _ that it should be art? If you haven't, there
.s at least one person who has: Carl Warner, a(n) (2) photographer who specialises in optical illusions. Mr
'\\'arner has created a set of photos called Foodscapes, (3)
are beautiful pictures that look more like paintings.
',\'hat is so special about these landscapes? They are made (4) of food! For a (5) photo shoot,
-'\hrner
painstakingly constructs each scene over the course ofseveral days. He photographs them in layers so that he can
-apture the food when it's at its most fresh. This might (6) taking a picture of the 'grass' one day, then making
- so forth. After he has finished shooting, he uses a computer
-he 'houses' the next day, and finishing with the 'trees' and
:rogram (7) the different layers, and then all of the (8) of the photo come together to form
-ue final masterpiece. Warner has many tricks up his sleeve when it comes -=- to creating these edibie realistic environments.
ne has used literally everything in his kitchen, and he spends hours in the produce section of supermarkets as he tries
9) =-- -all
the perfect vegetable to shoot. He likes to use broccoii for trees, fresh herbs for grass and bushes, cold cuts and
:hin slices of salmon for rivers and seas, and even loaves of bread or potatoes for mountains! His inventive techniques and
,:rtistic style have made him (10) all over the world. Advertising agencies, in (11) _ , Iike to use his
images for food campaigns. Warner's pictures are truly stunning works of art, which any food or art lover would be sure to
12).-!
1. a. vivid -b. convincing c. good d. specific
2. a. renowned b. fashionable c. ordinary d. common
3. a. which b. who c, whose d. that
4. a. alone b. soleiy c. truly d. ordinarily
5. a. normal b. regular c. typical d.long
6. a. contain b. consist c. include d. involve
7. a. combining b. to combine c. combine d. to combining
8. a. elements b. pieces c. parts d. bits
9. a.lo choose b, choosing c. choose d. to choosing
10. a. unique b. independent c. popular d. raved
11. a. especially tr. particular c. specific d. exact
12. a. expose b. appreciate c. estimate d. respect
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gaps 1-7 in
A. Read the articte betow about celebrities and the jobs they did before they became famous. Complete the
the articte with the sentences A-H. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Ffow,To
Their
..AN l
movie screens across the globe, but for most celebrities, the journey to
faces may grace magazine covers and
$%'
stardom was a long and difficult one. Before they were famous, superstars were ordinary P9q.
living ordinary lives' but

they all had one thing in common: the determination to make their dreams come true. ffil'l
When
Hollywood is full of inspirational success stories, and the tale of Charlize Theron's rise to fame is no exception'
a knee injury put an abrupt end to Charlize's ballet career, the South African-born beauty
decided to give acting a try' In

1994, she flew to Los Angeles with just a few doliars in her pocket and started attending auditions. unfortunately'
charlize

failed to land a single acting job and the almost penniless actress considered calling it quits. Charlize's
mother encouraged
the cheque,
her to persevere and sent her a cheque to help her pay her expenses, but, when a bank teller refused to cash
Charlize became furious and kicked up quite u furr. ffij]l Within a few months, the actress was on her way to becoming

a star.

Before he became known as the whip-wielding archaeologist Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford, the movie
star, was

Harrison Ford, the carpenter. Though Ford had always had an interest in acting, he had struggled to break into the
business,

Lucas asked him to make

and decided to focus on carpentry instead. The actor's lucky break came when producer George
Wars and he asked
some cabinets for his Los Angeles home. At the time, Lucas was holding auditions for the movie Star
Ford to help read lines with the actors. ffit--f Lucas was so impressed with Ford's abilities
that he cast him in the lead role. The film was a hit, and Ford's career went from strength to
strength.
|ohnny Depp has starred in a number of box-office successes' including
Edward

Scissorhands, Finding Neverland and Pirates of the Caribbean,bttt few people know that he

began his career as a singer. ffii: -i During a trip to Los Angeles, Depp was introduced to

Nicolas Cage, who persuaded him to pursue a career in acting. Depp auditioned for' and won'
a small role in the 1984 horror film A Nightmare on EIm Streer Three years later, he
landed a

part in the hugely popular television series 2l lump Street. W-

Jennifer Aniston may be one of the most recognisable faces in 1!1
world' but there was a time

when the Friendsstar worked as a waitress to support herself. ffii - However, it wasn't until
Friendscame along that Iennifer found real success. After a ten-year run, the popular comedy
series came to an end, and Jennifer moved into film. Ironically, Jennifer has played a waitress
in
three of her movies, and her character, Rachel Green in Friends also worked as a waitress at one
point.
Though they now earn huge sums of money and enjoy their pick of film roles, things weren't
always so rosy for actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Friends since childhood, the
pair took

acting lessons together and struggled for years to make their mark in the film worid' After
numerous smali roles and failed auditions, Damon and Affleck decided to take a different
approach: they wrote a film script and persuaded a top studio to allow them to star in the
movie. ffii-- i
next time you're in a coffee shop, pay closer attention to your waiter or waitress;
So,

the person bringing you your cappuccino might very well be the next Hollywood
sensationl
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A. It seems that his performance was quite exceptional.

B. She took part in a number of theatrical performances before being offered a roie in a feature film.

C. She attended auditions between shifts and was cast in a few minor television roles.

D. The f|lm, Good WiIl Hunting turned out to be an enormous success and won two Academy Awards, including Best
Original Screenplay.

E. She caught the eye ofa talent agent standing in the queue behind her, and he promptly gave her his card.

F. He performed with a number of small bands but was forced to take a job as a ball-point pen salesman to make ends meet.

G' Film success followed, and he is now one of the most highly-paid actors in Hollywood.

H. That, combined with hard work and a little bit of luck, has helped turn unknowns into household names, proving that
in life anything is possible.

B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the
word given. You must use between two and five words, inctuding the word given.

1. I hadn't heard from Robert for years and yesterday I received an e-mail from him.
Yesterday I received an e-mail from Robert, wHo
from for years.
2. Unfortunately, I watched TV the whole afternoon and I didn't study for the test.
Unfortunately, the whole afternoon, HAVING
I didn't study for the test.
3. The houses that were damaged by the earthquake were repaired.
The houses were repaired. DAMAGED
4. It wasn't easy for us to find all the information we needed.
We all the information we needed. DIFFICULTY
5. I'm sorry, but I must tell you that you have not been chosen for the team.
I that you have not been chosen for the REGRET
team.
6. The village where I used to spend my summer holidays is abandoned now.
The village spend my summer holidays is WHICH
abandoned now.
7. It's possible that they didn't know about the meeting.
They about the meeting. MIGHT
8. It was a mistake for you to accept his offer.
You his offer. ACCEPTED

C. A local arts magazine is asking for reviews with the title 'Amusing tetevision series'. You decide to write
a review for the magazine. Describe the programme and say what you think about it. Woutd you recommend the
programme to other people?

Write your review (120-180 words).

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