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READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze

ABOUT THE TASK

In Reading and Use of English Part 1, you read a short text They may also test your understanding of verb patterns,

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with eight gaps. for example whether a verb is followed by an infinitive

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There are four multiple-choice options for each gap. or a clause.
You choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap. The gaps may also test your understanding of
complementation, for example which preposition certain
The gaps can test your knowledge of differences in precise
words are followed by.

Use the Exam Trainer in class or for self-study

meaning between similar words, of collocations, or of
Some gaps may test your knowledge of phrasal verbs an
Use Test and Teach sections.
words that occur in fixed phrases.
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READING AND USE OF ENGLISH — Part 1

Multiple choice cloze (1 hour)
Use the Exam Trainer Presentation tool for each page.
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze

ABOUT THE TASK

In Reading and Use of English Part 1, you read a short text
with eight gaps.
There are four multiple-choice options for each gap.
You choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap.
The gaps can test your knowledge of differences in precise
meaning between similar words, of collocations, or of
words that occur in fixed phrases.
They may also test your understanding of verb patterns,
for example whether a verb is followed by an infinitive
or a clause.
The gaps may also test your understanding of
complementation, for example which preposition certain
words are followed by.
Some gaps may test your knowledge of phrasal verbs and
linking words.

Use Exam Trainer Teacher’s Notes for Warmer and ABOUT THE TASK to
Each question is worth one mark.

Practice task How did you do?

TEST

start the lesson.

1 Read the first paragraph of a text about an animal 2 Check your answers.
called an octopus. Choose the correct answer (A, B,
C or D). There is an example at the beginning (0). 3 Read the five answers for Ex 1 again, including
the example.

THE OCTOPUS: 1
2
Which answer tests your knowledge of a phrasal verb?
Which answer tests your knowledge of the patterns of
an extraordinarily talented animal words that typically follow a vocabulary item?
3 Which answer tests your knowledge of a fixed phrase?
Octopuses are far from the one-hit wonders of the animal
kingdom, having (0) C the world’s oceans 4 Which answer tests your knowledge of collocation?
for the past 300 million years. They are especially well 5 Which answer tests your knowledge of precise meaning?
known for their astonishing intelligence and ability to

Students carry out the Practice task and try the reduced length task to
change colour in order to blend in with their surroundings.
4 Look at the four sets of words in context. What do you
notice about how each one is used? Then look at the
The (1) majority of species live in
gaps in the text in Ex 1 again. Can you see why the
surface waters but a small number are found in the ocean
answers are correct?
depths. They have an amazing ability to squeeze into
1 The vast majority of the population agreed with the

become familiar with the task type.

and through the smallest of holes and spaces, and live
government’s policy.
a largely (2) existence, only meeting
up with others of their species to breed. Octopuses are, An enormous number of people came out to watch
the fireworks.
for the most (3) , predatory animals.
Their diet is largely (4) up of small fish, The announcement attracted an immense amount of
publicity.
crabs, shellfish and worms.
A gigantic statue appeared in the empty square overnight.
0 A existed B resided C inhabited D dwelt 2 A lone figure appeared on the horizon, slowly moving
1 A vast B enormous C immense D gigantic nearer.
2 A lone B solitary C lonely D unsociable James liked the solitary life that living on the island
necessitated.
3 A measure B amount C share D part
Leanne felt lonely once the children had gone.

Students carry out How did you do? activities and reflect on the task they
4 A made B taken C built D put
Fiona felt unsociable that evening so decided to stay in.
3 The reviews serve as a measure of how good this film is.
No amount of persuasion could convince Martin to
change his mind.

have just completed.

We’ve had our fair share of bad weather lately.
Good luck had a part to play in the team’s success.
4 The team is made up of both men and women.
No one has taken up my offer of a lift to work.
The new teacher really helped to build up her confidence.
A shopping centre is being put up where the old factory
used to be.

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Use Exam Trainer Teacher’s Notes to go through the How did you do?
activities.

READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze

Students carry out the Strategies and skills activities. Strategies and skills

TEACH
Fixed phrases
Gaps in Reading and Use of English Part 1 texts are often
filled by words that are found in fixed phrases.

1 Use the nouns in the box to complete the fixed phrases

in the sentences below.

balance desire hesitation horizons

notice power room things

Use Exam Trainer Teacher’s Notes to provide guidance

1 All considered, third place in the
competition was perhaps a fitting result.
2 I don’t know why the concert was cancelled at such short
. Collocations
3 As an actor, it’s not always possible to strike a Gaps often test knowledge of collocations: words that

on how to approach each task.

between work and home life. naturally go together. Many of the collocations are formed
4 Max had a burning to be famous from with verbs. It is important to learn as many of these as
a young age. you can.
5 Kelly did everything in her to get a deal
with a publisher. 3 Choose the verb which best completes each sentence.
6 There was definite for improvement in 1 She told her daughter to close her eyes and
Danny’s performance. a wish.
7 The judges had no in awarding the A get B make C do D have
prize to Olivia Hanrahan. 2 The teacher asked the students to
8 Reece decided to expand her by note of the new lesson times.
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze applying for work in other countries. A take B use C put D write
3 Fiona Max making the dinner and went
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the complexities of the plot. 4 Playing the piano really naturally to
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2 Seven shows in one week really had / took / put / made some people.
just the verb or the particle. the gap.
their toll on Gina’s health. A appears B develops C arrives D comes

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singer even broke / smashed / cracked / split a few 5 I can’t always the difference between

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swimming .

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Before class Why not try? C1

ADVANCED Grammar

Video: About C1 A photocopiable activity from

1D Perfect and continuous tenses — This is me
1 Talk about one of the 2 Talk about one of the 3 Talk about one of the
following: following: following:

Advanced: Overview, the Digital resources.

A something you have A a place you have visited A Something that will have
changed in your house many times in your town/ changed in your home
recently city town/city by the time you
B something you are B a place you are visiting in have retired
changing in your house your town/city in the near B Something that is

About C1 Advanced:
at the moment
C something you will have
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze changed in your house in
the next year
future changing in your town/
C a place you have been city
visiting in your town/city C Something that has
since you were a child changed in your town/
city in the last ten years

Use of English, About C1

ABOUT THE TASK 4 Talk about one of the 5 Talk about one of the 6 Talk about one of the
following: following: following:
In Reading and Use of English Part 1, you read a short text They may also test your understanding of verb patterns, A a tradition the people in A something you have A something you’ve been
with eight gaps. for example whether a verb is followed by an infinitive your country will still be been planning to do for a spending a lot of time on
or a clause. upholding long into the while

Advanced: Reading and

B something you are
There are four multiple-choice options for each gap. future B something you planned spending a lot of time on
You choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap. The gaps may also test your understanding of B a tradition the people in to do in the past, but at the moment
complementation, for example which preposition certain your country have started never did C something you will be
The gaps can test your knowledge of differences in precise upholding in recent years C something you have spending a lot of time on
words are followed by.
meaning between similar words, of collocations, or of C a tradition the people always planned to do in the future

Use of English Part 1. words that occur in fixed phrases. Some gaps may test your knowledge of phrasal verbs and in your country have that you will have done
linking words. stopped upholding by this time next year
recently
Each question is worth one mark.
7 Talk about one of the 8 Talk about one of the 9 Talk about one of the
following: following: following:
A something in your life A a group or society you A something you have
Practice task How did you do? you have wanted to give are part of in your town/ done for your community
TEST

up recently city that you are proud of

1 Read the first paragraph of a text about an animal 2 Check your answers. B something in your life B a group or society you B something you are doing

Less time
you are giving up have been part of since for your community that
called an octopus. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C something in your life you were young you are proud of
C or D). There is an example at the beginning (0). 3 Read the five answers for Ex 1 again, including you will have given up in C a group or society you C something you will have
the example. 20 years’ time will be part of in the near done for your community
future in five years’ time that will

THE OCTOPUS:
Ask students to complete the first
1 Which answer tests your knowledge of a phrasal verb? make you proud

2 Which answer tests your knowledge of the patterns of

an extraordinarily talented animal words that typically follow a vocabulary item?
3 Which answer tests your knowledge of a fixed phrase?
Octopuses are far from the one-hit wonders of the animal

practice task at home and do How

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kingdom, having (0) C the world’s oceans 4 Which answer tests your knowledge of collocation?
for the past 300 million years. They are especially well 5 Which answer tests your knowledge of precise meaning?
known for their astonishing intelligence and ability to
4 Look at the four sets of words in context. What do you

did you do? activities in class.

change colour in order to blend in with their surroundings.

Quick homework
notice about how each one is used? Then look at the
The (1) majority of species live in
gaps in the text in Ex 1 again. Can you see why the
surface waters but a small number are found in the ocean
answers are correct?
depths. They have an amazing ability to squeeze into
1 The vast majority of the population agreed with the

Pearson Practice English

and through the smallest of holes and spaces, and live
government’s policy.
a largely (2) existence, only meeting
up with others of their species to breed. Octopuses are, An enormous number of people came out to watch
the fireworks.

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for the most (3) , predatory animals.

App activities.
Their diet is largely (4) up of small fish, The announcement attracted an immense amount of
publicity.
crabs, shellfish and worms.
A gigantic statue appeared in the empty square overnight.

of pace
0 A existed B resided C inhabited D dwelt 2 A lone figure appeared on the horizon, slowly moving
1 A vast B enormous C immense D gigantic nearer.
2 A lone B solitary C lonely D unsociable James liked the solitary life that living on the island
necessitated.

Video: About C1 Advanced:

3 A measure B amount C share D part
Leanne felt lonely once the children had gone.
4 A made B taken C built D put
Fiona felt unsociable that evening so decided to stay in.
3 The reviews serve as a measure of how good this film is.

Overview, About C1 Advanced:

No amount of persuasion could convince Martin to
change his mind.
We’ve had our fair share of bad weather lately.

Use of English, About C1 Advanced:

Good luck had a part to play in the team’s success.
4 The team is made up of both men and women.
No one has taken up my offer of a lift to work.
The new teacher really helped to build up her confidence.

Reading and Use of English Part 1. A shopping centre is being put up where the old factory
used to be.

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SPEAKING — Part 1 Interview (1 hour)

SPEAKING – Part 1 Interview

ABOUT THE TASK Strategies and skills

Use the Exam Trainer Presentation tool for each page.

In Speaking Part 1, the examiner asks you some questions
about you and your opinions.
This allows you a little time to settle into the test before
you do more challenging tasks.
It tests your ability to use general social and interactional
language.
The first few questions ask for information about you.
The following questions ask for your opinions about
everyday topics.
The examiner will ask you and your partner questions
TEACH
Tell the examiner if you don’t understand any of the Extending your answers
questions, but remember that you can only ask for
repetition, not explanation. TIP: If you practise adding phrases to your answers
Listen to what your partner says, because you can which allow you to give reasons and add information,
comment briefly on this if the examiner then asks you the this will encourage you to say more.
same question.
You shouldn’t talk to your partner in this part, so remember
not to interrupt them, or agree or disagree with what they
are saying.
You should give interesting answers, but don’t speak for

Use Exam Trainer Teacher’s Notes for Warmer and

individually. too long.
This part of the test takes about two minutes.

Practice task 5 What did you most like about the area where you grew up?

ABOUT THE TASK to start the lesson.

TEST

A I think it’s one of the best places in the world. I love it.
1 S01 Listen to these Speaking Part 1 questions. B I liked the city, the different facilities there, and I also
Think about the best way to respond to them, then loved the beach, the landscape and the climate.
answer them. C I really liked the fact that it’s a small city – not so
big that it’s stressful, but big enough that you have
everything you need and can get to know people 1 Complete the responses to Part 1 questions with
How did you do? quite well. the words in the box.
2 Read the questions from Ex 1 again and some answers 6 How important is it for you to earn lots of money?
to them (A–C). Choose the best answer for each A For many people it’s very important, which is addition fact hard opportunity other plan
question. why they get jobs that guarantee they’ll make
a lot of money, even though they might not be 1 It’s to choose just one place, but if
1 Where are you from? I had to, I’d say that visiting Japan would be top of
that interested in the work. For others, it’s the job
A Venezuela. It’s in South America. satisfaction that’s more important than the salary. my list. It seems like such an interesting country in so

Students carry out the Practice task and get familiar

B I’m from a city called Bucharest, which is the capital city
of Romania.
C I’ve lived the whole of my life in a large city called
Valencia, which is on the south-east coast of Spain.
It has a population of around two million people.
B I want to make enough to be able to live on, of many ways: the landscape, the people, the cities –
course, but I’m not especially interested in getting everything!
rich for the sake of it. Particularly if it means doing 2 On the one hand, there wasn’t a great deal to do
something I don’t really enjoy. in the area where I grew up because it was a small
C Not very. The field I’m aiming to work in isn’t very well village, but on the hand, it was very

with the types of questions asked in the interview.

2 What do you do?
A Well, I work and then in the evenings I usually I go out
with my friends. I play quite a lot of sport too, especially
at weekends.
B I’m a receptionist.
C Currently, I’m studying for a degree in politics and
history at university, and I also work part-time in a café
at weekends.
3 How long have you been studying English?
A I started when I was eight years old, I think, and studied
it all through secondary school, so for about ten years
now – I really enjoy it.
paid, so it’s quite fortunate really.
7 Which famous person would you most like to meet?
A I think it’d be pretty interesting to meet an astronaut
like Tim Peake or Chris Hadfield. I’d want to know
how it felt being in space and whether they were
scared or not during the mission.
B I’d be worried about being disappointed. I mean,
what if your hero turned out to be someone you
didn’t actually like very much?
C Cristiano Ronaldo, I guess. I love football and he’s the
best player.
8 What do you hope to be doing in ten years’ time?
safe as there weren’t any busy roads at all.
3 I have several news apps on my phone that I use
to get notifications about interesting stories. In
to that, I watch the news on TV in
the evening as it tends to go into more detail.
4 Given the , I’d definitely learn how
to scuba dive. I’m fascinated by what lives under the
water and I think seeing it first-hand rather than on
documentaries would just be amazing.
5 If everything goes to , I’m going to
study mechanical engineering at university. Once I’ve
finished that, I’ll find a really good job with a major

Use Exam Trainer Teacher’s Notes to follow the

B I have classes twice a week, on Monday and
Wednesday evenings, and each one lasts for two hours,
so four hours a week in total.
C Nine years altogether.
4 What do you most enjoy about learning English?
A My dream would be to have my own fashion design company, either here or in another country.
company. I’d like to specialise in men’s fashion.
6 I’d say that the person I admire more than anyone
I don’t know how realistic that is, to be honest, but else is my dad, due to the that,
that’s ideally what I’d like to be doing. despite balancing a demanding job with family life,
B I’ll probably be teaching English somewhere, maybe he’s always so positive, which is not something many

process through the How did you do? activity.

A We often have class discussions and debates in English in another country. I hope so. people manage.
about lots of different topics, most of which are really C Ten years is a long time to think into the future,
interesting. They’re usually very lively and great fun to especially as I quite often don’t know what’s going to 2 What question do you think each person was
take part in. happen next week! answering?
B I really need it for my job. The people I email and talk
to don’t speak the same language as me so we use 3 What is wrong with the other answers in Ex 2? 3 In what way does each speaker extend what they say?
English instead.
C Definitely not writing or grammar exercises!
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SPEAKING – Part 1 Interview

Students carry out the Strategies and Strategies and skills Adding examples

TEACH
Extending your answers 4 Choose the correct option to complete the responses to
Part 1 questions.

skills tasks.
TIP: If you practise adding phrases to your answers
which allow you to give reasons and add information,
this will encourage you to say more.
1 I use lots of different methods for keeping in touch with
friends, actually. For instance / As well as that, I spend an hour
or so a day on social media.
2 We went to some really interesting places while we were
there, then again / such as the royal palace and the gardens.
3 I didn’t especially enjoy joining in the sports like / as football
and tennis that my friends used to play.
4 A lot of the things we do in class, perhaps / say, giving
presentations and reading out our work, are really good for
developing my confidence.

Giving reasons
SPEAKING – Part 1 Interview

7 Complete the answers to the questions using ideas of your own.

Give examples, reasons and other information.
Asking for repetition
Use Exam Trainer Teacher’s Notes to 5 Complete the sentences with the words for giving reasons
in the box.

due grounds owing reason

If you have not heard or fully understood a

provide guidance on how to approach

1 Is there a film you’ve particularly enjoyed seeing recently? question, you can ask the examiner to repeat it. result seeing start view
1 Complete the responses to Part 1 questions with
Yes, the one I’ve most enjoyed in the last few weeks was … the words in the box.
TIP: Remember that the examiner can 1 Richard couldn’t climb the mountain to
2 What would your ideal holiday be? being very unfit.
only repeat the question to help you, not
Well, my favourite type of holiday is … addition fact hard opportunity other plan

each task. Pick and choose which sections

rephrase it. 2 Valerie gave up learning English for the that
3 How important is it to have friends who share the same interests as you? she didn’t have time.
1 It’s to choose just one place, but if
I think it’s fairly important, but … I had to, I’d say that visiting Japan would be top of 3 They didn’t go for a picnic as planned to the
10 Match the beginning of a request to
4 Would you say you’re a well-organised person? my list. It seems like such an interesting country in so wind and rain.
repeat the question (1–6) with its ending
(a–f) to make phrases you can use to ask many ways: the landscape, the people, the cities – 4 In of how much work he had to do, Marcin
I’m not sure I’d exactly describe myself as that, but …

to focus on in class depending on the

everything! decided to start work early.
for repetition.
TIP: It’s good to think about the types of questions you may be asked, 2 On the one hand, there wasn’t a great deal to do 5 The level of the river was lower than usual as a
1 I’m sorry, but would you mind
but never rehearse answers. It shouldn’t sound like you prepared them in the area where I grew up because it was a small of the recent dry weather.
before the exam. 2 Could you please village, but on the hand, it was very 6 Gina refused to go on the that it was too
3 I’m not sure what you Practice task safe as there weren’t any busy roads at all.
TEST

strengths and weaknesses of the group.

dangerous.
4 I’m afraid I 3 I have several news apps on my phone that I use
8 S02 Listen to some students responding to the questions in Ex 7 1 Look at the pictures below. They show pairs of people performing in different situations. 7 I’m unlikely to get the job as I don’t have any
5 Sorry, but is it possible to get notifications about interesting stories. In relevant experience.
and compare your answers with theirs. Compare the pictures, and say why the people might have chosen to perform in these
to that, I watch the news on TV in
6 I beg your pardon, but situations and how the people might be feeling. 8 I can’t go to the cinema tonight. I’ve got too much homework
the evening as it tends to go into more detail.
Using a range of language for a .
a to repeat the question, please? Talk about them on your own for about a minute. 4 Given the , I’d definitely learn how
It is important not to repeat words too much, and to use a range of language. b saying that again, please? to scuba dive. I’m fascinated by what lives under the There are other ways of adding reasons using a single word.
• Why have the people chosen to perform in these situations? water and I think seeing it first-hand rather than on
c I’m afraid I didn’t catch what you said.
9 Replace one of the highlighted words in each sentence with the words • How might the people be feeling? documentaries would just be amazing. 6 Complete the answers with ideas of your own.
in the box. d repeat the question, as I didn’t hear it
5 If everything goes to , I’m going to
properly? 1 What new things would you like to learn in the future?
study mechanical engineering at university. Once I’ve
accomplish affordable exceptionally hysterical illustrate e didn’t hear the question – sorry! finished that, I’ll find a really good job with a major I’d really like to learn more languages since …
imaginative immediately substantially f said, I’m afraid. company, either here or in another country. 2 Which of your teachers at school will you always remember?
6 I’d say that the person I admire more than anyone I’ll never forget my music teacher at secondary school as …
1 Transport where I live is quite cheap. It’s cheap to travel anywhere in
else is my dad, due to the that, 3 How important to you is it to have a healthy lifestyle?
the city. EXAM TASK despite balancing a demanding job with family life, It’s extremely important to me because …
2 I admire her because she’s extremely hard-working, and also she’s
TEST

he’s always so positive, which is not something many

extremely generous. S03 Read and listen to the questions. people manage. 4 If you could try any sport you’ve never done before, what
3 Some days it feels as though I achieve very little when I actually achieve Answer them so that they are true for you. would you choose?
a lot. 2 What question do you think each person was I’d definitely choose … as …
First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
4 I like to be creative in my free time. I’m actually quite a creative person. answering?
• Where are you from?
5 I like keeping fit a lot more than I used to, so I do a lot more exercise
than before.
• What do you do there? 3 In what way does each speaker extend what they say?
• How long have you been studying English?
6 It’s hard to explain what I mean, so perhaps it’s better to explain it with
• What do you most enjoy about learning 89

Students can either complete the Exam task

an example.
English?
7 The last film I saw was very funny indeed. Everyone in the cinema clearly
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8 I got a job just after leaving university, and then got my first flat just group of friends, or just one or two? (Why?)
after that. • What’s the best thing about the town or city

in class or record their responses at home

you live in? (Why?)
• Who was the biggest influence on you when
you were a child? (Why?)
• Would you prefer to have a job you really

using what they have covered in class to help

enjoy or one which pays very well? (Why?)
• Do you think you spend too much time on
the internet?
• How do you hope to use your English skills

them give the most comprehensive answers.

in the future?
• Is there a festival or celebration you
particularly enjoy? (Why?)
• What’s the most interesting aspect of trying
new things?
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Before class Why not try?

C1 Vocabulary
ADVANCED

1B Sneaky speeches

Video: About C1 Advanced: A photocopiable activity from the

Speaking, About C1 Digital resources.
all things be inclined to
a step too far at the forefront
considered think

Advanced: Speaking Part 1, SPEAKING – Part 1 Interview capture the

public’s attention
come to blows
about
get cold feet
get stuck for
words

C1 Advanced Speaking Strategies and skills

ABOUT THE TASK
TEACH

In Speaking Part 1, the examiner asks you some questions Tell the examiner if you don’t understand any of the Extending your answers
about you and your opinions. questions, but remember that you can only ask for

Test 1, Part 1.
This allows you a little time to settle into the test before repetition, not explanation. TIP: If you practise adding phrases to your answers
you do more challenging tasks. Listen to what your partner says, because you can which allow you to give reasons and add information, in the same
get stung by in retrospect let alone
this will encourage you to say more. breath
It tests your ability to use general social and interactional comment briefly on this if the examiner then asks you the
language. same question.
The first few questions ask for information about you. You shouldn’t talk to your partner in this part, so remember
The following questions ask for your opinions about not to interrupt them, or agree or disagree with what they
everyday topics. are saying.
You should give interesting answers, but don’t speak for out of your play on roll off the while I’m on the
The examiner will ask you and your partner questions
too long. comfort zone ignorance tongue subject
individually.
This part of the test takes about two minutes.

Less time Practice task 5 What did you most like about the area where you grew up?
TEST

A I think it’s one of the best places in the world. I love it.
realise an exceed my
1 S01 Listen to these Speaking Part 1 questions. B I liked the city, the different facilities there, and I also pose a threat to release tension
ambition expectations

Ask students to complete the first Think about the best way to respond to them, then
answer them.
loved the beach, the landscape and the climate.
C I really liked the fact that it’s a small city – not so
big that it’s stressful, but big enough that you have
everything you need and can get to know people
How did you do? 1 Complete the responses to Part 1 questions with

practice task at home and do How

PHOTOCOPIABLE © Pearson Education Limited 2020 2
quite well. the words in the box.

Quick homework
2 Read the questions from Ex 1 again and some answers 6 How important is it for you to earn lots of money?
to them (A–C). Choose the best answer for each A For many people it’s very important, which is addition fact hard opportunity other plan
why they get jobs that guarantee they’ll make

did you do? activities in class.

question.
a lot of money, even though they might not be 1 It’s to choose just one place, but if
1 Where are you from?

Pearson Practice English

A Venezuela. It’s in South America.
B I’m from a city called Bucharest, which is the capital city
of Romania.
C I’ve lived the whole of my life in a large city called
that interested in the work. For others, it’s the job
satisfaction that’s more important than the salary.
B I want to make enough to be able to live on, of
course, but I’m not especially interested in getting
rich for the sake of it. Particularly if it means doing
I had to, I’d say that visiting Japan would be top of
my list. It seems like such an interesting country in so
many ways: the landscape, the people, the cities –
everything!

App grammar activity.

Valencia, which is on the south-east coast of Spain.
It has a population of around two million people.
2 What do you do?
A Well, I work and then in the evenings I usually I go out
2 On the one hand, there wasn’t a great deal to do
something I don’t really enjoy. in the area where I grew up because it was a small
C Not very. The field I’m aiming to work in isn’t very well village, but on the hand, it was very
paid, so it’s quite fortunate really. safe as there weren’t any busy roads at all.
7 Which famous person would you most like to meet?

Need something extra or a change

with my friends. I play quite a lot of sport too, especially
at weekends.
B I’m a receptionist.
C Currently, I’m studying for a degree in politics and
3 I have several news apps on my phone that I use
A I think it’d be pretty interesting to meet an astronaut to get notifications about interesting stories. In
like Tim Peake or Chris Hadfield. I’d want to know to that, I watch the news on TV in
how it felt being in space and whether they were the evening as it tends to go into more detail.
scared or not during the mission.

of pace
history at university, and I also work part-time in a café
at weekends.
3 How long have you been studying English?
A I started when I was eight years old, I think, and studied
4 Given the , I’d definitely learn how
B I’d be worried about being disappointed. I mean, to scuba dive. I’m fascinated by what lives under the
what if your hero turned out to be someone you water and I think seeing it first-hand rather than on
didn’t actually like very much? documentaries would just be amazing.
C Cristiano Ronaldo, I guess. I love football and he’s the

Video: About C1 Advanced:

it all through secondary school, so for about ten years
now – I really enjoy it.
B I have classes twice a week, on Monday and
Wednesday evenings, and each one lasts for two hours,
5 If everything goes to , I’m going to
best player.
study mechanical engineering at university. Once I’ve
8 What do you hope to be doing in ten years’ time? finished that, I’ll find a really good job with a major
A My dream would be to have my own fashion design company, either here or in another country.
company. I’d like to specialise in men’s fashion.

Speaking, About C1 Advanced:

so four hours a week in total.
C Nine years altogether.
4 What do you most enjoy about learning English?
A We often have class discussions and debates in English
6 I’d say that the person I admire more than anyone
I don’t know how realistic that is, to be honest, but else is my dad, due to the that,
that’s ideally what I’d like to be doing. despite balancing a demanding job with family life,
B I’ll probably be teaching English somewhere, maybe he’s always so positive, which is not something many
in another country. I hope so.

Speaking Part 1, C1 Advanced

people manage.
about lots of different topics, most of which are really C Ten years is a long time to think into the future,
interesting. They’re usually very lively and great fun to especially as I quite often don’t know what’s going to 2 What question do you think each person was
take part in. happen next week! answering?
B I really need it for my job. The people I email and talk

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to don’t speak the same language as me so we use
English instead.
C Definitely not writing or grammar exercises!
3 What is wrong with the other answers in Ex 2? 3 In what way does each speaker extend what they say?

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