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Vocabulary 5 __________ about the teenagers on

the island.

1 Complete the sentences with a type of film Harry There’s also a film from a video game
or TV programme. in the cinema this week – it’s a 6
__________ , about the Tomb Raider
1 I love being frightened at the cinema and
video game. It’s a really exciting
I often go to watch _____________ .
story.
2 I saw a _____________ last week. How the Score __/6
couple met and fell in love was beautiful.
3 My favourite TV programme to watch is a
_____________ . I love to guess who will win.
4 Do you want to see that _____________ ?
The one about the woman who can
become invisible, and saves the world.
5 There’s a great _____________ you should
watch. It’s about people who go to Mars
in the future.
6 I enjoy watching _____________ on TV and
seeing what happens with the characters
in each episode.
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2 Complete the dialogue with the words in the

box. There are three extra options.

action game cartoon cookery programme

drama series role-playing games romantic
film strategy games superhero film thriller

Julie Have you heard about the new video

games out this week? I want to play
the new
1 __________ . You have to fight your
opponents and move fast to get to
the end.
Harry Are there any new 2 __________ ? I love
solving puzzles and making
decisions.
Julie Yes, there are, and if you like 3
__________ , there’s The Hunter – you
develop your character and do
quests.
Harry There are also new games about TV
programmes! There’s one about a
4 __________ . You are the chef, and
you prepare food for your restaurant.
Julie Really? There’s a video game of that
animated series as well, you know,
the

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3 Complete the sentences with the correct 7 a talent show c musical

preposition. b drama series d science-fiction film
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visiting new places.
2 My best friend isn’t really interested
__________ reading books. She usually
reads comics.
3 I’m not a big fan __________ pop songs. I
really like classical music.
4 My parents aren’t really __________ video
games, but they take us to game
conventions when we ask.
5 My cousin is mad __________ Harry Potter.
She loves the books and films!
6 My brother isn’t really good __________
playing football, but he’s on the
basketball team!
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4 Choose the correct answers to complete the

text.
What’s my typical weekend? On Friday, I
usually watch a 1 __________ on TV and then I
try to make the same food if it’s not too
complicated. Sometimes, I go to my
favourite 2 __________ , a traditional pizza and
pasta place, and I practise speaking 3
__________ with the waiter! On Saturday, I get
my school books and
4 __________ , and when I finish, I play 5
__________ on my video console, usually a
football one. I like doing exercise so I 6
__________ with my friends – they have running
machines and a yoga class I like. Then, in
the evening, I watch a 7 __________ on TV. I
like the dancing programme.
1 a cookery programme c cartoon
b superhero film d horror film
2 a school c restaurant
b sports centre d park
3 a Turkish c Japanese
b Italian d Portuguese
4 a finish school c make my bed
b have a shower d do homework
5 a sports games c strategy games
b role-playing games d construction
games
6 a watch TV c hang out
b listen to music d go to the gym

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Grammar 2 What book __________ you __________ at the

moment?

5 Write the correct word using the verbs in the

box.

have have got (not) like teach (not) travel

visit

1 I __________ my grandmother on Sundays.

2 They __________ by train, they get the bus.
3 She’s a French teacher, and she __________
at the local school.
4 Does he __________ lunch at school or at
home during the week?
5 My friend __________ a pet turtle.
6 She __________ strawberries; she prefers
melon.
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6 Order the words to write sentences and

questions.
1 the park / often / rides / bike / he / in / his
_________________________________________

2 never / buys / my uncle / online / clothes

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3 usually / parents / once / to the theatre /

my / go / a month
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4 do / a museum / you / how / go to / often ?

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5 do / homework / when / do / you / your ?

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6 play / she / at school / does / volleyball ?

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7 Write the sentence in the present simple or

the present continuous using the verbs in
the box.

go play read send study watch

1 I __________ to karate practice once a

week.

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3 Right now, we __________ Ancient Rome in

history class.
4 My mum __________ TV every day; she’s not
really into TV.
5 She __________ hockey today; she hurt her
foot.
6 Does your sister __________ you a message
every day?
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8 Choose the correct answers to complete the

dialogue.
Tony 1 __________ lots of sports centres in
your town?
Emma Yes, we 2 __________ two, and the one
near my house 3 __________ every
Sunday.
Tony Great, I go swimming every day. I
love
4 __________ .
Emma They have ‘cinema in the pool’ events
in the holidays. Every day this week,
they
5 __________ Spider-Man. Do you want
to go on Saturday?
Tony Yes, I 6 __________ . What a good idea!
Emma Great! 7 __________ do you want to
meet?
Tony Let’s meet at the pool at five o’clock.
1 a There are c Is there
b Are there d There is
2 a haven’t got c do have
b has got d have got
3 a open c is opening
b opens d doesn’t open
4 a it c him
b them d me
5 a show c shows
b are showing d is showing
6 a does c doing
b do d don’t
7 a Where c Why
b Which d What
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Reading 10 Read the article. Are the sentences T (true),

F (false) or is there NI (no information)?

Video games – a positive 1 Some people think that video games

promote violence. T/F/NI
influence?
2 Role-playing games could help people
Many teenagers are learn languages. T/F/NI
‘gamers’ – they have video
3 Sports games help motivate people to
consoles at home and are
play sports.
mad about playing
T/F/NI
different games, often for
many hours. What effect 4 Playing video games can make your hand
do these games have on to eye coordination worse. T/F/NI
teenagers? For some people, video games have a bad 5 There is evidence of a connection
reputation – some believe that they are difficult to stop between video games and violence.T/F/NI
playing or that playing violent games can encourage
violence, but these days many people say that playing 6 Experts say gamers can have over two
video games can also teach teens useful skills that could hours a day of screen time. T/F/NI
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Let’s start with strategy and role-playing games. In 11 Read the article again and answer the
these games, players have to collect information, solve questions.
problems, plan, make decisions and negotiate. All of
1 What is a ‘gamer’?
these are very useful skills outside of video games and
can help with our schoolwork. _________________________________________

What about sports games? Some people say when gamers

2 Why do some people think video games
play sports games, they are more likely to become
can help teens in the classroom?
interested in playing ‘real’ sports and the games help to
teach sports techniques. Playing video games can also help _________________________________________
improve hand to eye coordination which is useful in sports!
3 Which video games can help with learning
Now, what about the negatives? Some parents worry
to solve problems?
that video games could make teenagers angry and
violent. Video games, like films in the cinema, have a _________________________________________
recommended age rating that parents can use so that
teens don’t play games that have strong violence or bad 4 What other entertainment uses age
language. ratings?

Gamers sit down for a long time when they play, get less _________________________________________
exercise and have more screen time. It’s important to take
regular breaks, and experts recommend that gamers don’t 5 Why should people take regular breaks
have more than two hours of screen time in a day. from playing video games?
Remember, this includes TV and tablet screen time, as
_________________________________________
well as video games!

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lots of skills, but it’s important that you play games for
your age and don’t play for too long! 12 Answer the questions.
1 How can video games have a positive
9 Put a tick (✓) next to the best subtitle for the effect? Give two examples.
article. _________________________________________
1 How to switch off your video game ⃣
2 Can video games be good for us? ⃣ _________________________________________

3 Video games aren’t good for us. ⃣

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2 Do you agree with the article? Say

why/why not.
_________________________________________

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Listening c He has special powers in the water.

13 Listen and answer the question.

What positive things does Dan say about the
movie? Give three examples.
_________________________________________

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14 Listen again. Are the sentences T (true), F

(false) or is there NI (no information)?
1 The director of Aquaman is from the USA.
T/F/NI
2 Dan prefers the Aquaman comics to the
film.
T/F/NI
3 King Orn wants to start a war. T/F/NI
4 There aren’t many comedy moments in
the film.
T/F/NI
5 Dan isn’t very keen on the actor that
plays Aquaman. T/F/NI
6 Dan recommends the movie for people
who are into superheroes. T/F/NI
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15 Choose the correct answers to complete the

sentences.
1 Why was Dan interested in seeing the
movie?
a He doesn’t know anything about
Aquaman.
b His friend said it’s great.
c He’s into the comics.
2 What does Aquaman need to find?
a King Orn
b a weapon
c some lost treasure
3 What special powers does Aquaman
have?
a He has the power to see the future.
b He has the power to fly.

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4 Why does King Orn want to start a war? Ben
a He doesn’t like the people on land.
Adi
b The people on land have the trident.
c Because of the pollution in the sea.
5 What fantasy elements in the film does
Dan enjoy? Ben
a the fantasy special powers
Sure. What 2 __________ you like to
watch? How about a romantic film?
I’m not really in the mood for that now.
I’d
3 __________ watch something more
exciting.
OK, would you prefer to 4 __________ a
science-fiction film?

b the fantasy sea animals Adi Yes, that’s a better idea, it 5 __________
more interesting than a romantic film.
c the fantasy weapons Great!
6 What would Dan change about the film? Ben Great! Let’s watch that.
a He wants more information about the Score __/5
past of Atlantis.
b He wants more special effects. 17 Work in pairs asking for and giving advice in
the Speaking task from your teacher.
c He wants more comedy.
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Speaking
16 Complete the dialogue with one word in
each gap.
Adi Do you 1 __________ watching something
at the cinema later?

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Writing
18 Write a review of a film or a video game that
you enjoy.
Write 90–110 words.

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Score
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Teacher’s comments:
Vocabulary __/25
Grammar __/25
Reading __/15

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Speaking __/10
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TOTAL __/100

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