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GRAMMAR
Complete the text with the correct present or present perfect form of the verbs in brackets. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
The real Shelly Smith
Shelly Smith (16) (win, just) her third Grammy award; this time for the best song. Her fast- paced pop music is known all over the world and she regularly (17) (entertain) her fans with her electrifying concerts. She (18) (visit, already) every continent and she plans to do at least eighty concerts this year. Not only that, but currently she (19) (record) her fifth album, which will be released later this year. The most incredible thing about Shelly is that she is still only twenty-five years old.
There is no doubt that Shelly (20) (enjoy) the sort of lifestyle that many people can only dream of. She’s got an amazing voice, a modelling career and she’s worth millions. On stage she sings high energy pop hits, but in her free time (21) (not listen, usually) to pop music. Instead, her real interest is jazz music. Although few fans will be aware of it, she (22) (sing) in a little-known jazz group for the last five years. In contrast to her pop act, Shelly’s jazz group only performs small concerts, usually to less than 100 people.
Shelly tends to stay at home with her family when she (23) (not work). Although she has a flat in New York, she (24) (not stay) there often. In fact, she (25) (not visit) New York since last year. Shelly’s family all live in Manchester where she was born and together they (26) (buy, just) a large house there. There’s enough room for her parents and sister and she (27) (spend) her time with them whenever she can. Shelly stays in touch with her old friends and she (28) (go) out with them when she’s at home.
At the moment, Shelly (29) (plan) to stop entertaining her fans. In fact, her diary for next year is already full of concert dates. However, Shelly (30) (say, recently) that she would like to stop touring in the future and move back to Manchester. We hope it’s not too soon!
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VOCABULARY
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 It’s perfectly (understand) that Jack doesn’t want to lend you his bike.
2 It would be (sense) to wear a raincoat. It’s looking very cloudy outside.
3 It was a very (memory) holiday. We some awesome sights.
4 I don’t think that programme is very (suit) for young children.
5 Greta was (respond) for making the sandwiches for the picnic.
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Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
6 Exams can be very relaxing / stressful so it’s important to find ways to relax.
7 You need to take the strap / sticker off your T-shirt. It has the price on it!
8 The government has started a campaign / charity to warn people to drive more carefully.
9 I gave up on / got into that space documentary because it was so boring.
10 We carried out a charity / survey to find out what young people like doing in their free time.
11 If you have an interview, you should always wear something casual / smart.
12 Marty has got a pool at his house so don’t forget your raincoat / swimsuit.
13 The mountain walk was really scary / tiring. I went straight to bed when I got home.
14 If you get a pet, you must care for / help out it.
15 I like to pull my hood / sleeve up when it’s cold. It keeps my head warm.
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2ND EDITION for SchoolsPre-First Class:
B1+
UNIT 1: LANGUAGE TEST B
USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the second sentence so that that is has a similar meaning to the fi rst sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and fi ve words, including the word given.
31 I fi nd it annoying that Hector leaves his books all over the fl oor. ALWAYS Hector his books all over the fl oor – it’s so annoying!
32 I’ve had some help from my brother with my geography project for the last few weeks. OUT My brother has with my geography project for the last few weeks.
33 Lena isn’t a regular player in our netball team. REGULARLY Lena for our netball team.
34 It has been about a year since I last saw her. FOR I about a year.
35 We started to live here last Christmas. BEEN We last Christmas.
36 Their aeroplane landed in New York a few minutes ago. JUST Their aeroplane in New York.
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Read the article and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fi ts each gap.
A good handbag is an essential (37) for many people nowadays. It’s the ideal way to carry your most important possessions: keys, money, sunglasses, etc. People (38) used bags for thousands of years, but the modern handbag only appeared a few hundred years ago. Before that, many people carried purses which they attached to their belts. These were smaller and only (39) for carrying small amounts of money. These were used by both men and women, but when pockets were invented, most men gave (40) using them. Soon aft er that, women started carrying purses with a small (41) which they could attach to their wrist. Since then, styles have changed many times. They can be worn across the shoulder or carried in the hand. Some of them have metal buttons to close them and others have (42). They are also made from all sorts of materials. Leather became especially popular (43) it is strong and lasts a long time. Although handbags are not always expensive, the most (44) ones can costs thousands of pounds.
37 A accessory B dress C outfi t D set 38 A had B have C haven’t D hadn’t 39 A enjoyable B responsible C memorable D suitable
40 A at B o ff C on D up 41 A bow B hood C strap D wig 42 A earrings B hair clips C stickers D zips
43 A because B due to C owing to D so 44 A sensible B fashionable C comfortable D understandable 8
Total: 50
UNIT 1: LANGUAGE TEST B
2ND EDITION for SchoolsPre-First Class:
B1+
READING
You are going to read an article about how four young people spend Saturday morning. For questions 11–17, choose from people A–D. The people may be chosen more than once.
Which person/people: 11 thinks it is necessary to get some exercise on Saturday mornings?
12 would prefer not to get up early on Saturday mornings?
13 doesn’t have the same free time as some of their friends?
14 always looks forward to Saturday mornings?
15 does an activity because of someone’s advice?
16 doesn’t get paid for the work they do on a Saturday morning?
17 enjoys being outside when it’s quiet?
18 practises sports during the week?
19 was unhappy about starting their activity at fi rst?
20 thinks they will benefi t from their activity in the future?
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Read the article again and answer the questions in your own words.
21 What does Stuart think is good about the classes on Saturdays?
22 Why doesn’t Nadia spend much time at home aft er she goes jogging?
23 Why does Amelia think it’s important to relax at the weekend?
24 What does Tom fi nd diffi cult about saving up money?
25 Which person can’t choose what they do on a Saturday morning? Why?
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Total: 50
UNIT 1: SKILLS TEST A
2ND EDITION for SchoolsPre-First Class:
B1+
The weekend starts here ...
A Stuart
Unfortunately, I can’t just do what I want because
I have to go to school. It’s not usual for children
to have school on Saturdays, but mine does things
diff erently. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are
free so we can play sports, but there are classes on
Saturdays instead. We have four and a half hours of
lessons and this year we’ve got History, Science and
Maths. The classes are all right and the teachers make
an eff ort to make them interesting. The problem is
that we’re all exhausted by Saturday and it’s really
hard to pay attention in class. All of us have got
friends who go to ‘normal’ schools and we know that
they’re out having fun. If I had the choice, I would
have extra classes during the week instead. I’m sure
we would get more work done that way.
B Nadia
I can never wait for Saturdays to arrive. After a whole
week of sitting at my school desk, I have to get out
and use up some energy. For me, Saturday morning
is all about sports and having fun with my friends.
I usually get up around seven thirty and go for a jog
around the park. I know it’s early, but I love that part
of the day. It’s so peaceful because most people are
still in bed at that time. After that, I go home and
have some breakfast. I don’t stay there long though
because I usually play football with my mates.
We play in a local league and we have matches most
Saturdays. We don’t take it too seriously, but we enjoy
having a good run around and chasing after the ball.
By lunchtime, I’m usually exhausted and I go home
for a rest!
C Amelia
In general, I prefer to keep my Saturday mornings
free. We’re expected to work hard at school and we
get a lot of homework. Therefore, it’s important to
relax at the weekend. My perfect Saturday would be
staying in bed late and then playing computer games
with my friends. However, I’ve been working as a
volunteer on Saturdays for the last month so I don’t
have much free time. I’m helping out in an animal
sanctuary where we rescue dogs and cats that haven’t
got a home. I have to do diff erent jobs like cleaning
the cages, feeding the animals a nd taking the dogs
for walks. I must admit that I don’t like getting up
so early on Saturday. However, it’s worth it because
those poor animals need someone to care for them.
D Tom
I’ve been saving up for a holiday with my friends, but
it hasn’t been easy. My parents give me a little money
every week, but I usually spend that in no time.
When I asked my dad for more money, he encouraged
me to earn the money instead. He said I could do
little jobs for the neighbours on a Saturday morning.
At the beginning, I was disappointed because I
didn’t want to lose my free time. Then I realised that
if I didn’t work, it would be impossible to save any
money. Basically, I’ve started washing the neighbours’
cars and cutting the grass in their gardens. It’s not
exactly hard work and it’s not so bad really. I like
talking to the neighbours and they pay me quite well.
Although I’ve lost my Saturday mornings, at least I’ll
be able to go on holiday with my mates.
UNIT 1: SKILLS TEST A
2ND EDITION for SchoolsPre-First Class:
B1+
Gold experience b1 teachers resource book
Asignatura: English assignments (English 7415)
Universidad: St Patrick's English School
