Basics Reading and Writing Answer key

Unit 1 Writing Writing

Reading Exercise 3 Exercise 3

Exercise 1 1 the time had come 1 If you’re looking for

2 Having looked at a few 2 The area lies
She was a social worker. 3 I like most about it 3 wide range of options
4 easy-to-use 4 can learn
Exercise 2 5 really impressed by 5 For people who enjoy
1 aunt 6 downside 6 can also take
2 a couple of time a year 7 the end of the day
3 optimistic 8 ideal for Exercise 4
4 doesn’t really enjoy 1 It might not be the
5 helpful
Unit 3 2 if you’re the kind of person
6 really enjoys
Reading
Writing Unit 5
Exercise 1
Exercise 3
Reading
The writer agrees
1 Mexican Exercise 1
2 tennis Exercise 2
3 medium-height c
2, 4, 5
4 dark curly
5 outgoing Exercise 2
6 arrogant
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1 working computers
7 thoughtful 2 B, C, E
Exercise 3
8 admire 3 no suitable space
9 fun 1 it’s no surprise
2 in my opinion
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while it’s perfectly possible
Unit 2
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4 despite
Exercise 3
5 For example
Reading 1 The purpose of this report is
Exercise 4 to highlight
Exercise 1
a 5 2 Our comments are based on
Its size. It’s very small/compact. b 1 3 The majority of students we
c 4 spoke to
Exercise 2 d 3 4 We would therefore suggest
e 2 5 While we recognise that
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Exercise 4
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Unit 4 A Introduction
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Reading B Portion size
6 F C Waiting time
Exercise 1 D Conclusions

enjoy walking in the countryside

Unit 6
Exercise 2
Reading
1 F
2 F
Exercise 1
3 T
4 T Ask the examiner for
5 T help/clarification.
6 F

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 Basics Reading and Writing Answer key

Exercise 2 Unit 7 Unit 8

1 an important
2 guide
Reading Reading
3 not to think
Exercise 1 Exercise 1
4 doesn’t mean
5 one small 3 The closure of the centre for
6 can affect homeless people.
Exercise 2
Writing 1 T
Exercise 2

2 T 1 November
Exercise 3 3 F 2 there are more people without
1 Are you a student who 4 T jobs
2 the reality is that 5 F 3 all
3 If you prepare an interesting 6 F 4 apply for a job
talk 5 cafe
4 so it’s important to practise Writing
5 ready to face the challenge Writing
6 Don’t speak too fast Exercise 3
7 speak slowly and carefully Exercise 3
8 take the opportunity 1 Many people believe
2 However 1 I wish to complain about
Exercise 4 3 On the one hand 2 extremely disappointed to
4 On the other hand learn
A Prepare 5 To sum up 3 strongly believe
B Practise 6 both points of view 4 I am absolutely convinced
C Take your time 7 Personally 5 I trust that you will
6 I look forward to hearing

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