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Part A • Grammar, Vocabulary and How to …
GRAMMAR
1 Rewrite the sentences adding words that have been
omitted.
1 The event I most dreaded on sports day was the high
jump.
_________________________________________
2 People left without electricity during the storm will be
compensated by the electricity company.
_________________________________________
3 Intended to catch the train this morning but overslept
and missed it.
_________________________________________
4 Traffic warden told us everyone parked in the road
would get fines.
_________________________________________
5 Any people walking through the park between six and
seven yesterday evening have been asked to contact
the police.
_________________________________________
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2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verbs in brackets using will / would.
1 Just switched off lights in Aidan’s room. He __________
(leave) them on when he goes out!
2 When Bea was a child, she __________ (forget) to
brush her teeth unless we reminded her.
3 I’ve tried telling him to study time after time – but he just
__________ (listen).
4 Right now they __________ (enjoying) a nice walk in
the Swedish countryside.
5 I __________ (let) them practise the drums here – my
ears can’t stand it.
6 I __________ (hope) that Sandra has got everything
she needs for the audition.
7 That’s the doorbell. It __________ (be) the plumber
coming to look at the leak in the kitchen.
8 Have a good evening and I __________ (call) you after
the film.
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3 Rewrite the sentences using the word given in
capitals and a dependent preposition.
1 Hanna would make more progress if she had private
Maths lessons. BENEFIT
_________________________________________
2 It’s my fault that the fridge door was left open. GUILTY
_________________________________________
3 When my car was off the road, I had to use public
transport to get to work. RELIANT
_________________________________________
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4 People over seventy-five can get the tax rebate.
ELIGIBLE
_________________________________________
5 The report uses information given by people in last
month’s survey. BASED
_________________________________________
6 The contract has been awarded to a company which
believes strongly in protecting the park’s bio-diversity.
COMMITTED
_________________________________________
7 Energy prices have risen because there has been a
global increase in the price of oil. CONSEQUENCE
_________________________________________
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VOCABULARY
4 Complete the sentences with the correct verbs.
1 My friend c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ my arm tightly when the horror
film reached a very scary point.
2 When a team has failed a task it’s up to the manager to
f _ _ _ _ _ a positive outlook and raise morale.
3 I only had time to s _ _ _ through the report before we
went into the meeting, but I got the main points.
4 I don’t s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to the view that people make
their own luck – life sometimes gives us difficult
challenges.
5 Toothache can make you w _ _ _ _ every time you try to
chew something.
6 The contestants have been n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ down to
three finalists who will battle it out for the title.
7 The director is giving a statement later to r _ _ _ _ _ _
people’s peace of mind regarding recent reports of
redundancies.
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5 Choose the correct words to complete the
sentences.
1 Drive / Force and determination are essential elements
for those wanting promotion.
2 I would suggest you take the path / way of least
resistance and agree with your colleagues.
3 There are many variables / lines that we need to look
at before we present our recommendation to the Board.
4 I think Carlos has more persuasion / clout with the
membership than I do, so why don’t you approach him
with your ideas?
5 Is there a particular knack / gift for unlocking this door?
The key seems to stick for me every time I try.
6 I had to run for the bus this morning and I have to say
that I am not in good form / shape!
7 I’m seriously having second impulses / thoughts about
this new proposal – could I run it past you later?
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6 Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the

box. There are two extra adjectives you do not need.

clear-cut far-fetched far-reaching involved

overwhelmed shrill soothing time-honoured

1 I woke up to the __________ sound of the alarm clock

at 5.30 in the morning.
2 The family has been __________ by the offers of help
that have come in from the community.
3 The final decision was __________ – 19 in favour of the
motion and just one against.
4 My colleague’s excuse for not making the meeting was
__________ and no one believed him for a moment.
5 If you’d like to get actively __________ in our new
campaign, contact Ross McCormick.
6 In __________ tradition the crowd cheered as the
winning team raised their trophy.
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HOW TO …
7 Complete the conversation with the words in the
box.

back big blinded doubt expert extent

going point respect take

A: What’s your 1__________ on the new proposals

regarding the upcoming project?
B: Well, I’m no 2__________ but shouldn’t we be aiming at
investing as little as is necessary at this point?
A: I take your 3__________ but in my opinion, the idea has
a lot 4__________ for it. Let’s be realistic – the returns
should be worth the outlay.
B: This might be true to some 5__________, but they’re
talking about enormous gains and there’s no real
evidence to 6__________ that up.
A: Without a 7__________ we have to look at the figures
very carefully, but a 8__________ plus for me would be
that we can withdraw from the scheme at any point.
B: In that 9__________ I’m with you, but we must not be
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Part B • Listening and Reading
LISTENING
1 [Audio PT4.01] Listen to an extract from a radio
programme and choose the two most appropriate
descriptions (1–5) of the programme.
1 Inner voices – good or bad?
2 Silence your demons.
3 Don’t overthink!
4 Signs of mental trauma.
5 Always listen to your conscience.
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2 [Audio PT4.01] Listen again and choose the best
option, A, B or C.
1 The presenter describes introspection as
A an over-analysis of our choices and actions.
B an internal conversation about options and actions.
C an affirmation of our choices and actions.
2 According to the expert,
A talking out loud to ourselves can influence what we
choose to do.
B introspection can have positive and negative effects.
C having silent conversations with ourselves is not
experienced by everyone.
3 What does the expert believe?
A Self-criticism can hold us back.
B We all need self-analysis to motivate us going
forward.
C Overthinking things can lead us to blame others.
4 What does the expert recommend we do?
A Stop the inner voice completely.
B Imagine someone else is talking to us.
C Address ourselves directly as ‘you’.
/8
3 [Audio PT4.02] Listen to a podcast about
lighthouses and choose the most appropriate
comments (1–5) about it.
1 What an achievement! Can’t wait to see the next series.
2 Well – I never knew that. Thanks, very informative.
3 Really enjoyed the read, and the accompanying
cinematography, too.
4 Ah! My absolute worst nightmare. Wouldn’t catch me
signing up for that.
5 Always wanted to live on an island – what’s not to like?
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4 [Audio PT 4.02] Listen again. Are the statements
True (T) or False (F)?
1 People have recently been moving to urban locations for
work reasons. T / F
2 The media has portrayed lighthouse living in contrasting
ways. T / F
3 A lighthouse-keeper’s basic job has remained
unchanged over the years. T / F
4 Lighthouse-keepers have required regular breaks
because of family commitments. T / F
5 Being a lighthouse technician allowed Scott Tacchi to
indulge his lifelong hobby of photography. T / F
/5
READING
5 Read the article. What is the writer’s opinion of Wim
Hof, A, B or C?
A His methods can change people’s lives.
B He exaggerates his claims.
C Nothing he says is true.
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The Iceman
You may well have heard of the Iceman. Real name Wim Hof,
he recently appeared in a celebrity-packed reality TV show
where a group of famous people were trained, using his special
methods, to be able to withstand icy temperatures, face their
fears and complete challenges that would bring most of us to
our knees. Hof is an extreme athlete with records galore under
his belt. From swimming under the ice to running half
marathons barefoot on ice and snow, he is the living example
of how people can control their body temperature and perform
amazing feats. He is also insistent that his methods and cold-
water challenges have enormous health benefits.
I’m spending the afternoon with him in the village of Stroe in
the Netherlands, an hour from Amsterdam, where he does
weekends and workshops of hypoxic breathing and ice baths.
It’s a filthy day, cold and driving rain, but he comes out
barefoot, in just a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, singing. He
often breaks into song. He sings well and has a big powerful
voice; everything about Hof is big and powerful. And he
explains how he first became interested in the benefits of the
cold. When he was 17, walking in Beatrixpark in Amsterdam
one Sunday morning, he saw the thin layer of ice on the
surface of the canal and felt the urge to take off his clothes and
get in, which is what he did. The sensation he experienced
made such an impact on him that he returned the following
day, and the day after that … The Iceman was born.
When questioned about the benefits of the methods he has
developed, which include a combination of breathing
techniques, frequent exposure to cold and yoga and
meditation, he enthusiastically describes how he can control
his core body temperature and prevent it falling to dangerous
levels of hypothermia when exposed to the cold. He says he
can manage the part of his nervous system that is responsible
for breathing and heart rate, as well his adrenaline, dopamine
and serotonin. He explains that this gives us control over our
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immune systems and our anxieties, and the power to prevent
illness, depression and inflammation.
Hof does have some backup from science. Studies have
provided some evidence that people trained by his methods
found a decrease in inflammation over eight weeks of
breathing and cold-water training. However, there are also
critics who believe that he is bold with his claims and
overstates what his methods can do. They point out the
potential dangers, and Hof agrees that it is vital that his
methods are used carefully and to the letter. Swimming in
lukewarm water after hyperventilating is a definite no-no.
Now it’s my turn. Hof is going to activate my potential, he
says, transcend my limits. What about igniting my awe of my
body, my mind and my beautiful humanity? I want that as well
(I’ve read the book, I’ve got expectations). No problem, he
says. ‘We can do that in one afternoon.’
6 Read the article again. Choose the correct option, A,
B or C.
1 What role did Hof have in the recent TV series?
A he was a contestant facing challenges.
B he competed against other celebrities.
C he trained people to endure difficult situations.
2 On meeting Hof at his home, the writer is surprised by
A where he lives.
B what he is wearing.
C how well he can sing.
3 Hof’s first experience of being in icy water was
A when he swam in cold water for a dare.
B when he had an impulse to jump into a freezing canal.
C when he fell through the ice on a canal.
4 Which of the following is NOT part of Hof’s training
techniques?
A controlling our breathing
B concentration and relaxation
C occasional swims in cold water
5 According to Hof, his techniques can
A enable us to live healthily in extreme conditions.
B slow down any illnesses we pick up.
C help our bodies to fight physical and mental problems.
6 Scientists believe that
A evidence to support Hof’s claims are inconclusive.
B Hof’s methods can help some diseases.
C Hof’s methods are too dangerous for people to try.
7 What does the writer want to do?
A use Hof’s experiences in a book
B experience the methods for themselves
C help overcome some mental issues
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7 Read the text. Which request is the writer
responding to, A or B?
A Calling all dreamers! We are conducting sleep trials to
study different types of sleep cycles and why people do
or don’t remember their dreams. Want to take part?
Send us your reasons.
B We’re collating people’s dream experiences, especially
the more unusual ones. Why do we dream? What do we
dream about? Share your experiences with us.
/1
I vividly recall the time I first experienced a lucid dream. I
usually remember many of my dreams and it can be quite
entertaining to write them down and look back on them
months down the line, maybe try to guess why I dreamt about
a particular person or event or place. Most often I can pinpoint
why certain things happen in my dreams and link them back to
snatches of the events of the previous day or few days, or
maybe concerns that I’ve had, films I’ve seen, people I’ve
spoken to. Sometimes the dreams fulfil wishes I wasn’t even
aware I had! Did I really dislike my new work colleague that
much? Was I jealous of her, or feeling threatened? Thinking
about it, my dreams usually reveal the truth. And maybe acting
out reactions I’m unable to indulge in in real life – my desire
for revenge in this case (I’m not saying how!) – gets stuff out
of my system. Nightmares, thankfully, are a relatively rare
occurrence. They usually tend to manifest as frustration
dreams – you know the type – where you’re trying to phone
someone and you just can’t find the number, or the phone
won’t take the numbers. I do a lot of amateur drama and my
most common nightmare is of being about to go on stage and
having none of the lines in my head, so I’m frantically
searching for a script to look at or take on with me.
Well, I thought I had my dreams sorted until about a year ago,
when I had the first genuinely scary dream I’d ever had. It
didn’t feature monsters or being chased, falling or touching
death in any way, but it seriously frightened me. In the dream,
everything seemed normally dreamlike – nothing to write
home about – mundane stuff, but then I woke up. Or rather I
thought I’d woken up. Turned out I was still in the dream, and
I knew I was dreaming. I was aware that the house I was in
was a dream house and the people I met were dream people
and I consciously wandered round the house trying to wake
up, but however hard I tried to open my eyes, I couldn’t.
That’s when the panic set in – I felt trapped in the dream – as
though I would never be able to wake up again. Of course, I
did eventually, and on doing some research discovered I’d
probably had a lucid dream. These can happen if your deep
sleep cycle is disturbed for some reason, and you go back to
sleep into a lucid dream where you are ‘awake’ and can
control what you are doing. I also checked out ways to wake
yourself up from a lucid dream which included lying down in
your dream and going to sleep, or trying to call out, or simply
setting the alarm clock! Which I have done ever since. One
great thing about this type of dream is that you can do unusual
things, like fly. I tried that in a dream last week, just standing
outside, arms in the air and lifting off. I can still recall the
feeling – it was magic. I didn’t go very high, and not for very
long – I guess I’m a dream amateur, so shall practise again
next time. These weird dreams are way less scary now that I
know I can get out of them.
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8 Read the text again. Are the statements True (T) or

False (F)?
1 The writer records his dreams as part of his therapy.
T/F
2 His dreams usually reflect situations from his daily life.
T/F
3 A dream once gave him an idea about how to exact
revenge on someone who had hurt him. T / F
4 Generally his nightmares consist of his failing to achieve
straightforward tasks. T / F
5 One of his most frightening dreams was of being in a
closed room and unable to get out. T / F
6 A universal feature of a lucid dream is that the dreamer
can fly. T / F
7 Lucid dreams can happen when an alarm clock
interrupts a dream. T / F
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Part C • Speaking and Writing
SPEAKING
1 Listen to your partner talk about their pictures. Ask:
How useful might it be to replace handwriting with
typing on tablets in these situations?
2 Describe and compare the pictures showing people
reading in different places. How important is reading
to the people in the pictures?
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2 Answer your partner’s question.
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WRITING
4 Read the request for an opinion piece. Choose the
correct words to complete the extracts from one
submission.
1 We should also carry / bear in mind …
2 There are strong opinions on two / both sides …
3 Statistics do not evidence / support this view …
4 I would advocate / allow trialling …
5 In choosing a path to follow, more / much depends on
how …
What’s your view?
We are looking for opinions from readers on the following
question.
‘Should the school curriculum include lessons for students of
all ages on looking after our mental health?’
Send us your opinion and we shall include a selection on next
week’s online edition.
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5 Write your opinion piece. Write 200–300 words.
/15
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