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6 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B ENGLISH FILE

Pre-intermediate

G R AM MAR
1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the 5 I won’t / wouldn’t scream if I saw a ghost.
verb in brackets. 6 If we don’t / didn’t leave now, we’ll be late.
Example: If Dad were here, he’d take (take) you to the 7 If I get an interview, I’ll / would buy everyone a drink.
station.
8 If I won the lottery, I’ll / ’d buy a new house.
would give(give) a lot of money to my
1 If I was rich, I _________ 8
family.
will stay (stay) in tonight if she has a test Grammar total 20
2 She _________
tomorrow. VO C AB U L ARY
would not speak
3 If I didn’t like her, I _________ (not speak) to her. 4 Underline the odd word out.
will be
4 If he rings me, I _________ (be) very happy.
Example: gorilla tiger rabbit elephant
won’t (not go) to the beach if it’s cold.
5 We _________
don't have (not have)
6 I’d travel around the world if I _________ 1 eagle bear camel goat
would dind’t 2 swan cow spider mice
young children.
would , pasado simple (did/ didn’t) - 2 condicional 3 shark dolphin lion whale
will / presente simple (do/ does/ don’t, doesn’t) 1 condicional
6
4 duck eagle swan sheep
2 Complete the dialogue with might, should, or 5 mosquito bull butterfly wasp
shouldn’t. 6 horse giraffe pig chicken
Katie What are you going to do when you finish 6
university?
George I might live abroad for a year. I’m not sure yet.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct phrase
Katie Which country? with get.
George might
I haven’t decided yet, but I 1 __________ go to
Italy. Example: Alison’s main way of communicating is via her
Katie should
Yes, you 2 __________ definitely go to Italy! It’s a
computer. She usually gets hundreds of emails
a day.
really nice country.
George Yeah, but I can’t speak Italian. married in the church in their
1 They decided to get _________
Katie shouldn't worry about that. You’ll soon
You 3 __________ grandmother’s village.
learn. fit
2 The only way to get _________ is to do exercise.
George But I’d like to learn some Italian before I go. up
3 The children got ________ late this morning and were
Katie should
You 4 __________ have lessons then. late for school. anxious/ stressed
George 5 might
Yeah, but lessons __________ be expensive. angry
4 She got very _________ after the accident. She started
Katie 6 should
Well I think you __________ go. You’ll have a shouting and her face went bright red.
great time and I can visit you!
5 I couldn’t get a taxi on Saturday night so I had to wait
6 home
for a bus. I got _________ really late.
a job as a management consultant last
6 Jane got _________
3 Underline the correct form. year. She’s doing very well.
Example: She’ll pass the exam if she works / worked letters in the post but it doesn’t
7 I love getting _________
harder. happen very often now. All my friends use email.
lost
8 We got _________ in the city centre. We finally found
1 If I was / were you, I’d stop smoking.
the hotel after an hour and a half.
2 Will / Would you go to the gym if you had more time?
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3 If we get / got a taxi, we’ll arrive on time.
4 If they had more money, they can / could go on
holiday.

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6 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B ENGLISH FILE

Pre-intermediate

P R O N U N C IATI O N
6 Underline the correct word(s). 7 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: He’s a famous actor. He earns / wins a lot of Example: decision
money.
1 translation
1 I hate waiting / hoping for buses in the rain. 2 conclude
2 Yesterday I met / knew my aunt from America for the 3 crocodile
first time.
4 information
3 I’ve made / done a lovely cake for my son’s birthday.
5 aspirin
4 Are you going to wear / carry your new dress
5
tomorrow?
5 I never borrow / lend people money.
8 Match the words with the same sound.
6 She’s so pretty. She looks / looks like her mother!
6 if move borrow push story meet

Vocabulary total 20 Example: fish if

1 bull __________
2 bag __________
3 horse __________
4 tree __________
5 boot __________
5

Pronunciation total 10

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50

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6 Reading and Writing B ENGLISH FILE

Pre-intermediate

R EAD I N G
1 Read the article and tick (✓) A, B, or C. 5 Gorillas sometimes sleep in trees.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
Mountain Gorillas 6 Gorillas often fight each other.
Alison Hammond is writing a series of articles about A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
animals in danger for Nature Magazine. This week, she 7 They never fight hunters.
tells us about mountain gorillas. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
What would you do if you saw a mountain gorilla? Most 8 There aren’t any mountain gorillas in zoos.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
people would probably be very afraid and run away!
That’s because gorillas have a very frightening
appearance. Firstly, gorillas are huge. They can grow up 9 There are only three places where you can find
to two metres tall and can weigh more than 200 kilograms mountain gorillas in the wild.
(male gorillas weigh twice as much as female gorillas). A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
Secondly, gorillas can make a lot of noise. They can roar, 10 People usually don’t touch the forests where gorillas live.
bang their chests, and show their teeth. In fact, these
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
aggressive displays are very rare and male gorillas only do
it when they are protecting their families. 10
The truth is, gorillas are incredibly intelligent, gentle, and
social animals that stay together in small family groups. 2 Read the text again and answer the questions.
The leader is the largest male, called the silverback.
That’s because of the beautiful silver fur on its back. They 1 For what two reasons would most people run away
spend almost all of their time on the forest floor, eating from a gorilla?
and sleeping. They are mainly vegetarian, although they ___________________________________________
eat some insects. Young gorillas often play together. 2 When do gorillas usually attack people?
They run about and climb trees. At night, the animals
___________________________________________
make a nest to sleep in. The lighter gorillas nest in trees.
The heavier gorillas make nests on the ground and the 3 What do silverbacks look like?
babies sleep with their mothers. Gorillas rarely attack ___________________________________________
humans. They only fight when something or someone 4 What will happen if a hunter tries to take their babies?
attacks them or their young. In that situation, they will
fight to the death. Hunters looking for baby gorillas may
___________________________________________
have to kill a whole family to get what they want. 5 What do people want to do with the forests?
Sadly, there are fewer than 650 mountain gorillas left in ___________________________________________
the wild, which means they are an endangered species. 5
These gorillas only live in the mountain jungles of The
Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Reading total 15
They are endangered because people hunt them for food
and for trophies. They are also threatened by war, and WR ITI N G
humans cut down their forests for farmland, fuel, and
housing. Life for these gentle giants isn’t peaceful. You are going to visit your penfriend’s country. Write an
email telling him / her your plans and asking for advice.
Include the following information (100–150 words):
Example: The writer would run away if she saw a gorilla.
Paragraph one
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ ✓
Explain the reason for your email
1 Female gorillas weigh more than male gorillas. Paragraph two
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ Ask for advice – best time of year / places to visit / best way
2 Gorillas never make a lot of noise. to travel about
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ Paragraph three
3 There is only one leader in a group. Explain any plans you already have, e.g. the main place
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ you’ll visit
Writing total 10
4 Gorillas are completely vegetarian.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ Reading and Writing total 25
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6 Listening and Speaking B ENGLISH FILE

Pre-intermediate

LI STE N I N G S P EAKI N G
1 Listen to the conversation. Tick (✓) A or B. 1 Answer your partner’s questions.
1 If they go to the theatre, they won’t have to drive far.
Now ask your partner these questions.
A True ■ B False ■
What would you do if …
2 If they go the cinema, they’ll eat before seeing the film.
A True ■ B False ■ •a bear attacked you?

3 If they go to the Grand Hotel, they’ll eat at the French •you saw a snake?

restaurant. •you lost your passport on holiday?

A True ■ B False ■ •you forgot your best friend’s birthday?

4 If they go to the French restaurant, Sophie won’t wear

•you were late for an important meeting?

her jeans.
2 Tell your partner about your problems.
A True ■ B False ■
5 If they stay in, they’ll eat pizza. • You aren’t very fit.

A True ■ B False ■ • You don’t

Your boyfriend / girlfriend has left you.

5 • You’ve gotunderstand your homework.

• You want toanspeak
important exam on Monday.

2 Listen to five people asking for advice. Choose the • another language.

most likely advice for each speaker.

3 Listen to your partner’s problems and give advice.
Speaker 1 ■ Use these ideas with should:
Speaker 2 ■
Speaker 3 ■ • ask for / money

■
• apologize / teacher
Speaker 4
■
• buy / nice present
Speaker 5
• find / another job
A
B
You should phone the owner of the flat.
You should tell the police.
• the truth
tell /
Speaking total 15
C You should go to the chemist’s.
D You should talk to the shop manager.
Listening and Speaking total 25
E You should phone your boyfriend.
5

Listening total 10

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