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1 Complete the sentences with the correct words. Use the letters to help you.
1 I ate too much and now I have a s .

2 We walked up to the p of the mountain.

3 Raj was unhappy and u because he argued with his best friend.

4 A this is a big city, it’s quite safe.

5 You mustn’t m any mistakes on the application form.

6 My leg really h – I broke it last week.

7 T your time – you don’t need to hurry.

8 Can I have some tomato s on my burger, please?

2 Complete the sentences with the correct words. Use one word in each gap.
1 My sister always sets for work very early.

2 It’s very dark in here. Could you turn the light, please?

3 I’m feeling bit nervous about my exam.

4 I have a headache and a sore throat well.

5 There are too cars in this city. There are traffic jams everywhere.

6 my opinion, bike lanes are a good idea.

7 I’ve known Margita I was eight years old.

8 The trains are crowded, but they usually leave and arrive time.

9 Have you finished your work ? We’re waiting for you.

10 Please use a black pen to in the form.

3 Read the sentences and write the correct words.

1 This meat comes from a cow.

2 This part of a tree is usually under the ground.

3 This is a stone or metal model of a person or an animal.

4 The roads are always very busy at this time of day.

5 You eat this with milk, usually for breakfast.

6 You can see this at the end of the day, when it starts to get dark. It’s pink or orange.

7 These are red and green and show cars when to stop and go.

8 This is a person travelling to or from work.

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4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 If I see Bogdan tomorrow, I him about the tickets. (ask)

2 You shouldn’t when you’re tired. (drive)

3 Cyclists mustn’t use this pedestrian . (cross)

4 This cake is delicious, but I’m sure it’s very . It has a lot of sugar! (health)

5 I’m quite that my children eat too many sweets. (worry)

6 The meat tasted awful because it was . (burn)

7 I’m feeling very about work. (stress)

8 I my new job two weeks ago. (start)

5 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the words given in brackets.

1 There’s too much salt in this soup.

This soup is . (salty)

2 I can’t go to the beach tomorrow because I’m working.

If I wasn’t working tomorrow, to the beach. (could)

3 If we hired a car, we could drive to the lake.

If we hired a car, we to the lake. (able)

4 This is the first time I have ever ridden a horse.

I a horse before. (never)

5 You must tell your uncle tomorrow.

You your uncle tomorrow. (have)

6 You can continue your projects next week.

You can with your projects next week. (carry)

Score out of 40

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6 Complete the text with the words in the box. There are five words that you do not need to use.
and because delighted disgusting enough ever for fresh have
however  if little much never out quite since sweet time were

Café review: Photo Coffee, Bridge Street

by coffeedrinker29
Have you 1 drunk a selfie? Well, if you visit Photo Coffee on Bridge Street, you can!
First, take a photo using the tablet in the café, then order your drink. A special machine will print your
selfie on top of your coffee! You don’t 2 to take a photo, but you’ll need to choose
from a library of pictures 3 you don’t take one.
The café has been open 4 about two months and yesterday, I decided to try it. When
I arrived, the café was very busy 5 there weren’t 6 chairs or tables
for the customers. The café had also run 7 of cakes, so I ordered a coffee and a fruit
salad.
Most of the customers seemed 8 with their drinks, but I was disappointed. There was
too 9 sugar in the coffee, so it was really 10 . The fruit salad was
11 tasty, but it wasn’t very 12 . The photo on my drink also
disappeared really quickly. I suggest buying a cold drink if you want your selfie to last longer.
Photo Coffee is a fun place to visit – my friends and I had a good 13 there.
Score
14 , I think it’s too expensive and the coffee isn’t great. I’d go somewhere else if I
15 you!
out of 15

7 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Clever litter bins to reduce waste

Litter 1 (be) a problem in big cities for a long time. Bins in busy areas get full very
quickly, but there 2 (not be / enough) space on the pavement for bigger ones.
In 2015, the city of Santa Marta, Colombia 3 (introduce) ‘smart’ litter bins
called Clean Cubes. The bins contain a tiny computer. When the bin 4 (get) full, the
computer sends a message to a mobile app. Then the app tells a driver to empty the bin. Drivers don’t
have 5 (check) every bin, so they can work more quickly.
Since 2015, the bins 6 (save) the city money. The technology is becoming more
popular and several other cities 7 (already / buy) Clean Cubes. We asked
a Facilities Manager to tell us more.
How long 8 (you / have) these bins at your university?
We 9 (just / start) using them, so it’s early days. However, we
10 (already / reduce) the amount of time we spend collecting rubbish.
Do you have any advice about Clean Cubes?
Well, this is one of the simplest systems I 11 (ever / use), but if the drivers
didn’t pay attention to the app, the system 12 (not work). You must
13 (make) sure the drivers understand this.
Score
Do you think every university should 14 (buy) Clean Cubes?
Definitely! They are 15 (extreme) easy to install and they make a big difference.
out of 15

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Discover Canada’s Bay of Fundy

If you’re looking for somewhere exciting to visit, why not try the Bay of Fundy?
Fundy is on the Atlantic coast of North America, between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in Canada. The Fundy National
Park opened in 1948 and it protects about 130 kilometres of coastline.
The scenery in this area is extremely beautiful, with incredible cliffs, caves and beaches. The Bay of Fundy is famous for its
tides – the way the seawater in the bay rises and falls each day. The waves here can make the seawater rise up to sixteen
metres in six hours. The tides here are much higher than those along the rest of the Atlantic coast.
The Fundy National Park offers lots of activities to keep visitors busy. The bay has a large population of whales and
dolphins, so it’s a great place to watch these beautiful animals. Visitors can also play golf or tennis, try water sports like
kayaking, or go hiking in beautiful hills, forests and valleys. You could also explore the national park by car. There are
some great towns and attractions along the Fundy Coastal Drive and you definitely won’t have to worry about traffic jams!
One place everyone should visit is Hopewell Rocks. These huge rocks have been here for millions of years and, over time,
the wind and the ocean have changed their shape. In fact, this effect is still happening today: in 2016, one of the biggest
rocks broke in half, damaging a walking path and changing the landscape. You can learn more about the rocks and the
natural history of the area at the visitors’ centre, or go on a tour with one of our expert guides. According to local stories,
the rocks were once men, and angry whales turned them into stone!
If you are interested in birds, August is the best time to visit Fundy. During this month, thousands of birds stop here on
their journey south for the winter. In early August, visitors can also enjoy the St Stephen’s Chocolate Festival – if you love
chocolate, this is the festival for you!

8 Read the text. Are the sentences true (T), false (F), or is there not enough information to decide (N)?
Write T, F or N in the box.

1 The Bay of Fundy is right next to the Atlantic Ocean.

2 The tides on other parts of the Atlantic coast are lower than in Fundy.

3 You can see a lot of ocean wildlife if you visit Fundy.

4 Visitors can go sailing in the Bay of Fundy.

5 The roads in the Fundy National Park are very busy.

6 The writer really recommends visiting Hopewell Rocks.

7 Only the sea can change the shape of the rocks at Hopewell.

8 The scenery in Hopewell Rocks changes every year.

9 Guided tours are available at Hopewell Rocks. Score

10 Many birds come to Fundy in August. out of 10

Total score out of 80

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