Where we live Speaking Interview (Part 1) > CB page 6 About the exam: In Speaking Part 1, the examiner asks you and the other candidate questions ‘about yourself These are often about your interests, experiences and plans. You may be asked two or three questions, depending on the time. Strategy: Dor just give a one-word answer or say yes/no. Try to extend your answer into a couple of sentences but be careful you dont go on for too long i © 01 Listen to the questions an examiner asks. Match the examiner's questions (1-6) with the answers (A-E). There is, ‘one extra question for which there is no answer. [A That’sa difficult one. Probably working in America? Ive got to nish my studies first and then Id like to travel and work my way across the USA. B By using social networking sites m on Facebook a ot and, ofcourse, text and email my best mates reguiarly and we meet upa lot too, € Most of the time | tend to stay in my country. We've got some lovely seaside towns and, of course, we have the mountains too. D Let think... Most probably be doing an assignment: Ive got one 10 finish fr my history course and the deaaline is Monday. E _Yes,| used to playa lot of tennis when | was at secondary school belonged toa tennis club then, too. But | gave it up when left and went touniversity. Not enough time, Im afraid Use of English Multiple-choice cloze (Part 1) CB page 7 Ey Match 1-6 with A-F to make collocations. 1 spend A development 2. social B success, 3. personal € time together 4 Ive D alone 5 promote E framework 6 amarkof F economic growth About the exam: Strategy: In Reading and Use of English Part + Read the title and the whole text so that |. you read a text with eight gaps you get an idea of what itis about and choose the best word fiom four + Gotthrough the text stopping at each ‘options to ft each gap. The cowrect gap. Read the four options option may be + Check the words before and after + partofa fixed phrase orcollocation, the gap. fa riiaetha + Choose the best option spateonnet + When you have finished, ead the text + the oly word that fs again with the words inserted to check j grammatically in the gap. that it makes sense.(A,B, Cor D) best fits each gap. So who needs people? eople have always seen themselves as social animals, with living together {as the norm, but increasing numbers are (0)... settling... down as singles. Why is this happening? It’s often presented as indicating the undesirable (2) of society but, actually, the reality is more interesting and less worrying (One reason more people (2) for the single life is they can 6. it but since we are able to do many things that we decide not to do, this financial answer is just one part of the explanation. Another is the communications and technological revolution, which allows people to @ social events when they're living alone. But a key 6) seems to be that today, young people define living alone in 2 positive way, as a (6) of success. They see it as, a way to (7) time in developing themselves personally and professionally, This “means that the whole social framework is being transformed, changing not only how we understand ourselves and our ‘elationships but also the way we build places to lve and @) economic growth. 0 A settling B placng — putting —_D siting 1A damage B breakage € splinter fragmentation 2 A pick B opt C select —_D decide 3 A afford B pay spend provide 4 A getthrough with B putup with C take part in D keep out of 5 Acontingency Bfactor —C enquiry question 6 A mak Brand € label D symptom 7 Acontibute — B make invest. © sunply B A expose Booutiine C uncover promote Grammar perfect and continuous forms ® CB page 8 Eh choose the correct alternative in each sentence. 1. Weve painted the kitchen and its taking such along tie” vere glad its over. 2 By this time next Tuesday !/have lived /'ve lived here for a month. 3) When it gat to sixotclock, it had been raining ft had rained for ‘ten hous. 4 Ive been spending hours on this research and /still havent finished twas hard work 5. Looking back, I've realised why made/tve been making that one mistake last year. 6 We've only studied together fora short time but /ve known/tVve been knowing him for several years Read the article. For questions 1-8, decide which answer Put the verbs in the box in the correct category. agree believe belong care deny feel’ have hear like own prefer smell taste understand want Verbs of feeling Verbs of knowing or thinking Verbs of possession Verbs of communicating Vers of sensing 1 2 3 4 5 Decide if the verbs in Activity 2 are stative (5), dynamic (D) or can be both (8). Decide if one or both sentences are possible in each item. Tick (v) the sentences that are correct. 1A fim notliking living here B ike living here. AA She has a baby, B She's having a baby. A [feel quit il B meeting quite il 4. A Mystomach hurts 8 A 8 A B Idontt My stomach is hurting, need a new place to ive im needing a new place to lve. Who does this car belong t0? \Who is this car betonging to? Eh complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in brackets. VI (smelh something burning, Did you leave the oven on? 2 ke (prefer) to sit at the back and waste time to doing some real work 3 (sce) Carol atthe meeting tomorrow ~ [could ask her then. 4. Imsorry, ve gotto go. My friend (orrive) at the aitport this afternoon! 5 He (think of buying anew flat but he cant really afford it 6 Thisice cream but quite lke (Caste) saltyVocabulary figurative language ® CB page 9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. bark — buzz groan roar stumble swarm thunder screech tremble whine 1. By the time | got into the auditorium, the place with excitement. The award for Best Actor hhad just been announced. 2. The film crew had to drive off quickly asa small herd of elephants______._. across the stretch of grassland, 3. Adog ran across the road and the car toa halt justin front of t 4 Agroup of journalists she came out ofthe airport. 5 Ourtrainer instructions at us continuously for over an hour. was exhausted 6 Myvoice a5 | delivered the speech because | was so nervous. 7 Aspartof the game, six children jumped onto the bed and Rs under their weight. 8 | remember sitting in the dentists waiting room, absolutely round the actress as petified by the (of the drill could hearin the ext room. 9 Myuncle with laughter when | told him about the mistake fd made at work 10. My presentation wasn't very well prepared but | managed 10, through i. Reading Multiple choice (Part 5) > CB page 10 About the exam: In Reading and Use of English Part 5, you read a text and then, answer six multiple-choice questions about it. Each question {jves you four options to choase from, Only one is correct Strategy: + Read the text and the ttle quickly to get an idea of what itis about Then read the questions but do not ook atthe ‘options yet as ths can be confusing Find the section of text thatthe question relates to and reed it carefully Think of the answer without referring tothe options. Find information to support your answer Look at the options and choose the one thats closest to your idea ‘Make sure that there is evidence for your answer inthe text and that it's not just a plausible answer you thinkis right Remember that the cortect option will not be phrased in the same way as in the text i Read the article on the right. What is the writer's main purpose? 11 to persuade other people tolve in Spain 2. toexplain the difficulties of settling down in another country 3 to describe the pleasures ofthe writers current ife Read the article again. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. 1. Whatis most unexpected for the writer? [A the early atval of plane that is usually late B something she subconsciously includes in amessage dificult question she is asked by her family D the respect other travellers give her 2 Feeling comfortable in another country ist easy if [A you are not accepted by the local people. B you are always moving on, youare out of touch with your family. D you have some official problems 3 Thewariter compares her accommodation in Madrid and Patagonia to focus on A expenses, B practicates. heath problems D ethical issues 4 What does the writer say about feeling at home inMagrid? ‘A tint happen quickly. B It depended on finding a good place to live It wasa result of becoming proficient In Spanish, D Itrequired an acceptance ofa slower lifestyle. 5 According to the writer, which aspect of Spanish culture gives both traditional and modern experiences? A sport B food € shopping D nightie 6 The writer believes that expats are often ‘A disappointed by their new life B insecure in the first few months. anxious about their decision to move, unlucky in their choice of destination,Madrid, my home sweet home ii took a iong time, but expat Isabel Eva Bohrer is finally ready to call Madrid her home. ‘Back home!’ Whenever I board and disembark a plane, | make 4 point of texting my family about the status of my travels. The Iberia flight from Munich, where [ grew up, to Madrid, where Thad been living for two years, had been on time. “That's a surprise’, I thought ~ the Spanish airline is notorious for its delays and strikes. Yet when I hit the ‘Send’ button of my phone, was caught even more profoundly by surprise. For the first ime, | had referred to Madrid as my home. ‘AS expats, we are bound to reflect on the notion of home at one point or another. Where is home? For many expats, the concept isn’t black or white. Home involves ‘numerous gray areas, including family and friends, memories, religion, lifestyle, culture and more Havingved soa n ‘the United States, Argentina, Chile, Braail, Switzerland and France, among others, Tknew what it ‘was lke not to feel at home. In ‘the United States, not having a Social Security Number made me ‘an outsider, causing numerous inconveniences, such as not being able to get a phone contract with certain providers. In Brazil, not speaking the language perfectly had made me uneasy as 1 sensed that people talked behind my back. 1m Spain, my blonde hair and fair skin clearly marks me as not native. And yet, over the course of two years, Ihave managed to feelat home in the Spanish capital. My unpretentious apartment in the barrio de Salamanca ~ as opposed to the ‘waterproof tent I had lived in while working on an organic farm in the Argentine Patagonia ~ allowed me to unload my baggage. both physically and mentally. Instead of having to gather wood for the night’ fires, as I had done when hiking in the South American mountains, | could settle down and focus on my professional goals as a writer, But the feeling of home transcends the mere fact of having ‘a somewhat permanent place to live. It is a mental sensation of equilibrium that is achieved over time. For me, feeling at hhome in Madrid has been a slow progressing relationship. The city initially made my acquaintance asa child: I had attended several summer camps to improve my language skils. At age 16, [completed an internship at an architecture firm in the north of the city. And at age 22, the capital and [hit a home run: I came back for good, moving in to my current piso (apartment), Slowly but surely, [learned to ive the Spanish lifestyle. Dealing with cantamnarianas (literally translated as “those who sing tomorrow’) is the quotidian routine here. Sa natural optimist, 1 continue to believe in al the positive aspects of living in # Madrid. If sports ignite yout spirit, Spaniards will welcome ‘you to cheer along ~ the third-straight crowning of the Spanish football team at Euro 2012 was unprecedented, Unparalleled, too, is the nightlife, which wall entheal flamenco lovers and clubbing addicts alike. At8 a.m, you can watch the sun rise with chocolate con churros. In fact, the culinary joys never seem to sleep in Spain. There are tapas bars open at all hours, too many to enumerate. For the best bacalao (cod fish in town, try Casa Labra, and the Bar Los Caracoles near the Rastro flea market for some Spanish escargor. From the azure sky, my glance returned to the SMS on my phone: Glad to hear you arrived safely’ my family had texted back. Though they referred to that particular Munich-Madrid flight, read the message as a more universal interpretation, of the expat lifestyle. AS expats, we undergo a period of ambiguity, in which we always feel like those who have just arrived. But if you give your new destination a chance, It can eventually become your home. Match the adjectives from the article (1-6) with their meanings (A-F). 1 notorious ‘A. never happened before 2 numerous B famous for something negative 3. unpretentious impossible to match or equal 4 quotidian D alarge number of 5 unprecedented E downtoearth, simple 6 unparalleled —-F_everyday Complete the sentences with the correct form of the underlined words in the article. 1 Paul isa nice quy but hes gota load of _____ | don't think he’s got over lasing his second wife yet. twas grateful for your help. The dancers are superb and they . audiences every night 4. Coffee has started to give me indigestion problems and |willhave to give lt up 5 Youneedito phrase the letter carefully so thac there's 10 possibility of aval 6 The that the fim leading actor was siting somewhere in the audience was excting theListening Multiple matching (Part 4) ® CB page 12 About the exam: In Listening Part 4, you hea ive different people taking about the same topic. There are two tasks with eight ‘Options each. As you Isten, you have to choose which option refers to each speaker You hear each ofthe extracts twice Strategy: + Read through al the options for each task + Mark any key words inthe options. + Rememiber you will nt hear the same words in the extract, but a synanym or paraphrase. + Try to do both tasks a the same time and use the second listening to check your answers Match the phrases (1-6) with their paraphrases (a-F). Ican chill out AA Itcan be boring. Ishould try, B ...isa disadvantage, Itcan be rmundane. _€ should make the effort. Imabletothingclearly D fmable to relax The downside is E its my responsibilty. It’s up to me. F Ican get things into perspective: 1 2 3 4 5 6 BB © 22 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about living alone. While you listen, you must complete both tasks. Task 1 For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) what. each speaker values most about living alone. A the chance to relax Speaker! [I] B thelackofresponsiblity Speaker? [2] _] toothers CC theabsence of noise Speaker3. [IT] D theablitytoleainnewskils Speakers [| —] E the freedom to speak Speakers [5] _] their mind the opportunity to think clearly the possibilty of developing new interests H__ the wide choice of friends to spend their time with, an Grammar mphasis with inversion ® CB page 13 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Add any other words necessary. 1 Atnotime (tel) us where she was planning to live. 2 Not only _ (move into} a new flat last ‘month, he changed his job as well. 3° Seldom __(kriow) a better person to share aflat with me, 4 Under no circumstances. without consulting me! (oy) anew fat 5. Scarcely (choose) the new flat than she changed her mind, 6 Hardly _..(finist) painting the flat when my friend spilled coffee over the wall ED Rewrite the sentences using inversion. Start with the words in brackets. 1 She had only just woken up when the builders arrived, (hardy) 2 Thisis the most beautiful house | have ever seen (ever before) 3 They have never told anyone why they decided to move. (at no time) 4. tS not often that | see people living in such poor conditions. rarely) 5 He closed the front door and immediately realised hed left his key inside the flat. (no sooner) 6 You must never open the door to strangers at night (under no circumstances) Task 2 For questions 6-10, choose from the list (A-H) ‘what problem each speaker identifies about living alone. not having a family speaker) [6] _] feeling bored Speater2 [7] getting practical help Speater3. [ST] ‘not eating well Speakers [OT] Speakers [101] having to do housework needing ta meet new people not being able to ask for advice managing financially ranmone>Writing Plan2 Essay (Part |) ® CB page 14 * Introduction: describe problem briefly and say what might happen if nothing is done + Paragraph 1: say why renovation is a good idea but give a drawback, too + Paragraph 2: say why high-rise blocks Could be good in spite of previous problems, * Conclusion: say why both would be Strategy: preferabie to losing countryside and give + ead the input information carefully and ensure that you include final opinion everything thats required You will need to discuss two ofthe thee points given, each a conclusion and give reasons or your opinions About the exam: In Writing Part 1, you write an essay (220-240 words) using information that you are given, and develop and support an argument on a particular topic. The style should be appropriately formal. + Make sure you plen your essay well and balance your arguments by thos! of us are all 4o well aware fhat there is {tying to give pros and cons to different suggestions or options. veal shorlage of affordable hating ik Hmus anc + Write a first draft and check it for accuracy and organisation, cities today. Properties central locations are ‘Also check that you have used a good range of vacabulary and extremely expensive an whether you are, plavoing Yo rent ov ty, the prices are increasing all he Jase. The governed and local camels need to Yale steps to uddlvess this ishe otherwise mony structures in your answer, ED Look at the exam task and the two plans. Then read gece be forced to commute long distances the sample answer and decide which plan the writer ve , has followed. One enswer wight be fo renovate the Homsatds ol existing properties thad currently stand empty, ea This wad eos far less that budding completely ‘Your class has been watching a panel discussion about how the Pe ceriar coarepmeanr alone) problem oflackof housing in towns andes canbe sched. You | Le alae bem ley ave made the notes below. rau down’ Ove obstacle to this, however, i the tact toad the owsers of some of hese emply oF How hoveng probleme in cities even derelict properties ove offew oy to Stoney gonna fence: A poh uin wih ee agin + extend the suburbs af coupnluory purchase orders on properhes + bul high-nse blocks We tiee. ee ert ‘Another option cou be to we the Uinited space avadable to construct modern, bgkise buldings had could honte large nusbers of fais, radber han single dvellage The orga tower bccks Hat becane far ha ad een fae a towns can be solved ‘Some opmons expressed in the documentary “We shovldrit use up ary more countryside because weve lost enough afcen space over the years a5 “Theres no pot bulaing more new hovses when there are besome order fe sey eed soma omy) acon wth 2 ons thn Riek Gree righ-nse budge are ternbe paces to ive and people apcrle tla peas hic, tesmte: elton an fee realy wate them deliged bias had node rage dl ches on the, serve by landicaped gardens and Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the solutions in plenty of green space, conld prove auccesstal your notes. You should explain which solution is better, giving ke conclusion, Heath poicd out that there it mo Feasons 10 support your opinion. You may, fyou wish, make use | ea4y slim fo hi ecen, Fach depen othe mew of mney avirtable to invest. be my opinion, renovation i the most obvious sition and the less tee encroach om the cowdeysde, the better Cf the opinions expressed in the documentary but you should se your own words as faras possible. Write your essay in 220-260 words in an appropriate style, Plant Read the sample answer again and + Introduction: explain the housing problems in your area and find words that the writer has used ‘summarise the three approaches to solving it instead of the words below. + Paragraph 1: say why extending suburbs would not be a ot pings snow hones 2 problem 6 quite + Paragraph 2: say why building high-rise blocks would not © | 3. age 2 -ttficuky 1 good idea 4. solution 8 invade * Conclusion: say why renovating properties would be the ‘Deesarevier: Do the exam task in Activity 1. uThe art of conversation Speaking Long turn (Part 2) ® CB page 16 About the exam: In Speaking Part 2, you will be asked to talk on your own for about a minute. You will be given three pictures relating to a topic and asked to choose two of ther to talk about. You will always have to do three things: compare the pictures and answer two questions, The questions are written above the pictures, o you can look at them again while you're speaking. Strate; + Choose which two pictures you want to talk about and tell the examiner + When you compare the pictures, tlk about their main focus (ea. places, the people, feelings, reactions) and any other relevant points. Do not give ‘a detailed description of each picture. Use phrases like both pictures show... and in both situations: + Remember to address the different parts ofthe task and try to speak for the full minute. © 03 Look at the exam task. Read a candidate's answer and think of possible words or phrases that could fill the gaps. Then listen and check your answers. Look at the pictures. They show people whose jobs requite them to communicate well. Compare two of the pictures and say why the people need to communicate well while doing these jobs and what skill they need to 1 able to do this. OK, I'm going to look at these two pictures ~ the one of the doctor and the one of the politician; at least I'm | he's a politician because he looks as if he's trying to get over some important point or other! Both pictures show, as you say, people who need to communicate well in their jobs. In (2) , both of them have to get across important information but for different reasons. The doctor is trying to explain something to just two people, a mum and child in is surgery, whereas the politician is talking to a whole group of journalists; I'd @) it’s probably just before an lection and he's trying to persuade people to vote for him. The doctor has to make sure that the mum understands what's wrong with her child and also I (4) saying that the doctor has to be careful not to communicate any anxiety to the child. The politician, on the other hand, has to appear confident, convincing and persuasive, and he needs to be a bit creative with the truth sometimes! T don't (5) that all politicians are liars but as (6) they need atleast to be very good actors! n