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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.
1. I don't like his attitude. He is always his big house and expensrve car.
) What's all that noise? Would you mind teiling me what's here?
B. Comptete the text with the correct word. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.
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all very excited about the festival this year because we are having a
morning; it's fun and everyone designs their own costume. There are always many bright and beautiful colours and
no two costumes are (7) . The person with the best costume wins 11000. There is also
a (8) competition which I'm planning on entering this year. Overall, the festival is a great
l. The town offers all sorts of accommodation / transportation: hotels, rented rooms, etc.
2. It's too late to fincl a ticket for that concert. You should have bought one two months at least / in advance.
5. A1l the participants for the festival please gather / collect at the main entrance.
6. I've asked Sandra to give me the recipe / fee for that Mexican dish.
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A. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d.
B. Form nouns from the verbs in the box to complete the sentences.
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D. Expand the notes into sentences usingtheActive or Passivevoice.
1. I feel a hero after rescuing that boy from the river last night.
a. alike b.likely c. unlike d.like
Z. must remind everyone that the national bus strike continues tomorrow.
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a. Last but not least b. At last c. At least d. In advance
4. Opponents to the building of a new airport are holding a protest starting at midday'
5. The football captain held the high above his head and danced around the fieid.
a. trophy b. contest c. proceeds d. reward
l. A perform ance of Midsummer's Night Dream in the Palace Gardens every year'
a. is held b. has been holding c. holds d. will hold
a. was making to read b. made to read c. was made reading d. wps made to read
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5. Karen had to
the invitation because she
will be in Canada at that time.
6. I would be very surprised
if Tom
before midnight.
6. Scientists consider
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A. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.
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l. The ofbeing a celebrity is that it is not always easy to know who your real friends are.
1 Sardines and other oily fish are said to be to one's health.
J. Travelling through Europe will you to other cultures.
4. A: Did you have an argument with David?
B: Not really, I prefer to say we had a(n) of opinions about football!
5. The Olympic Stadium will be the for the three-day music festival.
6. Although he hasn't won any championships so far, Chris is a very athlete.
7. It would be nice to have a new school, but the local authorities insist that it's just not to build one at the
moment.
8. After her poor exam results, Beth has made a decision to concentrate on her studies this summer.
B. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap.
The London Underground was opened in first of this type of transportation system in the world' On the
1863 and was the
(r) hand, it carries millions of Londoners and (2) to and from some of the most famous
landmarks in the world, such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Madame Tussaud's. On the other hand, though many may
not realise it, its users (3) another wonderful experience as they go up and down its countless escalators.
This is because of 'Poems on the Underground', (4) is one of Britain's most successful public art projects.
'Poems on The Underground' (5) in its 21st anniversary with a number of poetry
1986 and ceiebrated
readings by both famous celebrities (6) ordinary users of the underground. In its attempt to bring culture
to the people, it follows in the (7) of poets such as William Blake, W.H. Auden and Louis MacNeice.
Poetry readings and poster displays of poems are in fact not the only celebrations (8) by London
Underground, Arts Council England and the British Council. Art and music have also been (9) in recent
years, as commuters have been exposed (10) original paintings and live music performances on the
platforms. Some stations have even been turned into temporary (11) for concerts. So, ifyou find yourseif
in London, (12) some research and then check out what is happening underground'
l. Why don't we
-____- at pete's house for dinner?
) We're going to watch the display on Independence Day.
3. Is it necessary to for William's dinner party? I hate wearing formal clothes!
4. There will be a big celebration to mark the King and
eueen's 50th wedding
5. All the women at the wedding were dressed in expensive dresses.
6. The operation longer than the doctors had expected.
7. Tension has been between the two countries and it seems that war is inevitable.
8. After the beautiful wedding ceremony' the couple, along
with some of their closest friends, went to a nice restaurant for a
quiet
9. We're having a get-together after work at Bob's Grill House.Would you like to join
us?
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in the crime. BB
2. The teacher didn't let us leave before finishing the test.
\\e before finishing the test. AILOWEI)
J. Don't :ake photoeraphs in the museum.
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words which you do not need to use'
A. Comptete the sentences with the words in the box. There are three extra
success and will (6) all of humankind. Without giving too much away) a rocket is
(8)
(7) with five astronauts on board, but returns to Earth with five
from a distant Planet, and the fate ofthe Earth is in great danger.
of li fe.
artificial intelligence'
4. I came across / indicated some interesting information regarding
than 60 countries'
5. The concert was transmitted / initiated live by satellite to more
'Top Secret''
6. A note was attached / featured to the letter which said
gather information on our solar
7. A team of scientists will send a very unmanned / sophisticated satellite into space to
system.
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l' Nathan came round / cameinto a rot of money when his grandfather died.
2. fasmine didn't study enough and as a resurt / in relation she didn't pass the test.
3' It's annoying when you come about / come up with silly
excuses for the things you,ve done.
4. The residents of the town weren't in / on favour of pulring
down the old theatre.
5' with the exception I regard' ofAlfred, everyone else is coming on the excursion at the weekend.
6. Their family has come up with / up against many difficulties
lately.
7. I couldn't possibly talk in / on behalf of rhe president.
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1. There were a lot of people at the concert but Ralph managed to find |enny' DESPITE
3. I put the ice cream in the freezer because I didn't want it to melt. SO
4. These are the glasses I wear when I work in ihe garden. FOR
6. Karen was very tired but she still did all the housework. ATTHOUGH
E. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately comptetes the sentence.
2. You have been given permission to but not participate in this investigation'
a. notrce b. observe c. remark d. regard
6. The where the couple is spending their honeymoon is being kept secret from the paparazzi.
a. spot b. site c. location d. position
7. The captain told the soldiers to wait for his before attacking'
a. svmbol b. gesture c. slgn d. signal
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A. Complete the sentences with the correct idiom. There are two idioms which you do not need to use.
C- Rnrfu Bil se!iltence in two ways using have something done and get somebody to do something.
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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra wordsi
phrases which you do not need to use.
J. I found a part-time job handing out for a gym that's opened in the neighbourhood.
5. Many clothing shops have to face from the cheaper factory outlets that are opening all
over the country.
10. Good advertising is able to how people think and make them believe that they need
a product.
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, including the word given.
l. I wrote down his telephone number because I didn't want to forget it. THAT
I wrote down his telephone number forget it.
4. Someone has stolen my bag and now I'm very upset' STOLEN
and now I'm very upset
5. The children hid the cake they had made because they wanted to surprise their mother. ORDER
The children hid the cake they had made their mother"
A' complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases
in the box. There are two extra words/
phrases which you do not need to use.
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A. Read the text below and answer the questions 1-15 on page 73. Write A-E in the boxes.
Alo According to legend, birthday parties came about as a way of keeping evil spirits away from people on the anniversary
,( olh.ir birth. On this day, people were considered to be vulnerable because it marked a change in their life. When
surrounded by family and friends, however, the person was safe. Lighted candles were associated with
prayer, a way of asking the gods for goodwill. Now it is common in many countries to have a birthday
cake with candles on it. The birthday child makes a silent wish and then blows out all the candles
at once. Parties are an excuse to have a good time and get presents. Guests may also sing'Happy
Birthday,' a song that was written by two teachers from the United States in 1893 and has now been
translated into dozens of languages.
There are endless variations on the birthday party. Birthday presents are another theme with many
In Egypt, many people attend birthday parties, so variations. In many cultures, the birthday child
there are often two cakes, one with candles and one is given the key to the house at a certain age. This
without! Other kinds of food include sesame sticks ,yi",bolir., their right to come and go as they please.
and sandwiches. In Australia, the weather is usually Sometimes it is a real key, and sometimes it might
warm so parties are held outside. Children eat a be made out of pastry. At parties in Russia, gifts are
: sweit talled 'fairy breidi a'piede of buttered bread hung from a clothesline and guests get to pick which
,, covered with tiny sprinkles. Russian children might one they want. In Denmark, however, presents are
get a bi rthday pie instead of a cake, with a greeti ng placed around the children's beds, so that they see
o carved into the crust. them when they wake up on their birthday.
Not surprisingly, birthdays often rnark when a child comes of age, though what that age is varies grgatly. Girls from
several counJries in I.atin America look forward to their 'quinceanera', a ball that is held when a girl turns fifteen.
The girl wears a beautiful formal dress, usually pink or white. Her family may spend a lot of money on a lavish party
and invite many guests. During the celebration, she changes her shoes from flat heels to high heels, symbolising the
transition ftom adolesdent to woman. Other birthday traditions are more humorous. If a German man turns 30 and
is not married, his friends sprinkle rice on the steps of the city hall. He has to sweep the steps untii he is kissed by a
' single woman. The task can be made harder by giving him only a toothbrush to sweep with.
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talks about a culture that celebrates birthdays more in later life? ffi,
explains the reason why cakes have candles on them?
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talks about a place where birthday parties don't necessarily have a cake with candles? AD
describes a peculiar way to distribute gifts? go
taiks about how a change ofwhat one is wearing can represent the transition into adulthood? Eu
reveals an amusing custom which is supposed to help someone find a wife? m
reveals the composers of a very popular song?
reveals how children in one country enjoy a pleasant surprise on the morning of their birthday?
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explains why birthdays are celebrated more at particular ages?
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reveals the origins ofbirthday celebrations?
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mentions an unusual gift that symbolises entering maturity?
describes an extravagant birthday celebration for teenagers?
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describes various alternatives for birthday cakes?
C. Here is part of a letter you have received from an English-speaking D. You have had a class discussion on
friend. advertising. Your teacher has asked
you to write an essay, giving your
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Do advertisements inform the public
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shoppers to buy products they don't need?
Write your tetter (120-180 words). Write your essay (120-180 words).