Advanced Unit test 4
5 Complete the sentences using one word from
box A and one from box B.
A
capital child economic environmental
freedom gun human illegal
B 2 My preference/favourite would be to sell all our
awareness control development
immigration labour of speech
punishment rights
1 Illegal immigration; namely the breach of border
regulations, may be prompted by civil war or
racial persecution.
2 Undemocratic nations do not allow their citizens
and often punish those who speak out against the
ruling party.
3 State-owned enterprises have been found to
promote more sustainable
in rapidly changing nations such as India.
4 In 1965 Great British abolished
for murder. However, it wasn’t until 1998 that the
death penalty was completely prohibited for all
crimes.
5 After recent mass shootings, many people are
demanding reforms to the laws governing
in the USA.
6 Amnesty International, the world’s largest
grassroots organisation,
was established to protect those facing injustice or
abuse due to their beliefs.
7 The company stands accused of using
after underage workers were discovered during an
unannounced inspection of the factory.
8 Programmes to increase
need to bring home to people the reality that
looking after our planet is in everyone’s interests.
7 10 Far preferred/better to have the courage to tell
6 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).
1 The detective assessed the situation and decided it
was safe to leave the premises.
a) estimated b) asserted c) assessed
2 It’s vital to always consider both the benefits and
the _____ of any business proposal so you can
predict what problems might occur.
a) defects b) pros c) drawbacks
3 _____ the points I’ve just made in mind when you
discuss whether to accept my offer or not.
a) Take b) Bear c) Hold
4 He knew he was in quite a _____ when his car
skidded uncontrollably on the icy forest road.
a) hardship b) predicament c) catastrophe
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7 Underline the correct alternative.
1 This would be by much/far the best option for me
if you don’t mind. It’s just so much more practical
and a lot more feasible given the financial and
time constraints.
shares in their company and to reinvest the money
in one which takes a more ethical stance on their
business practices.
3 Without a shadow/shade of a doubt, I’d trust
Simon implicitly with any confidential
information that we give him. I know him to have
absolute integrity.
4 I’d sooner/prefer eat that old, black leather shoe
that the dog likes chewing on than spend another
evening listening to that tedious couple droning on
and on about themselves and how much money
they have.
5 Made the decision/Given the choice, I’d definitely
emigrate to a warmer country and preferably one
where innovation is whole-heartedly recognised
and supported by the state.
6 If I ever found myself in that situation again, I’d
probably leg/run it at the first chance I had and
then call the police once I knew I was in a safe
place.
7 No way do/would I ever consider mentioning any
of my ideas to him again – not before airing them
at the management meeting, that’s for sure. I can’t
believe he presented my proposal as his own!
8 If push comes to shove/jump, I’ll just explain that
it can’t have been you she saw because you were
with me at the hospital the whole night and never
once left my side.
9 I’d just as soon/sooner stay in with you and order
a takeaway as spend the night in town with your
boring colleagues, who you don’t even like.
the truth and face the consequences than to be a
coward who cannot be trusted.
11 If it was up to/was for me, I’d sack the lot of
them for gross negligence rather than allow them
to keep all their excessive perks.
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Grammar
1 Complete the second sentence with no more
than five words so that it means the same as the
first. Use the word in capitals.
1 You can’t leave your car here.
ALLOWED
You aren’t allowed to leave your car here.
2 I didn’t dare open the door because it was so dark
outside.
COURAGE
I didn’t
the door because it was so dark outside.
3 It wasn’t necessary to go to the airport so early.
NEED
We to
the airport so early.
4 You should focus more at work if you want to get
that promotion.
BETTER
at work if
you want to get that promotion.
5 Is it compulsory for passengers to wear seat belts?
HAVE
seat
belts?
6 My dad made me have piano lessons as a child.
FORCED
My dad
piano lessons as a child.

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2 Complete the sentences with the correct passive

form of the verbs from the box.
compose destroy give
know make renovate

1 Did you know that The Flight of the Bumblebee

was composed by Russian-born Rimsky-Korsakov
for his opera, The Tale of Tsar Saltan?
2 It that hop flowers, which come from
a plant traditionally used in the making of beer,
are soporific and will therefore help you sleep
better.
3 Our house at the moment so there’s
mess and dust everywhere and hardly any space to
sit down and relax.
4 How many people at your company
redundant so far this year as a result of
restructuring?
5 Lee’s parents were very proud of him when he
a medal for bravery.
6 According to current estimates, thousands of
homes are thought in the recent
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5 Complete the second sentence with no more Vocabulary

than five words so that it means the same as the
first. Use the word in capitals. 7 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form
of the words in brackets.
1 We’ve got two cars and they’re sports cars.
BOTH 1 The investigating team agreed that a miscarriage
We’ve got two cars, both of which are sports (carry) of justice had indeed occurred.
cars. 2 Having read all the positive reviews, I’d have to
2 Fred lost his temper so I walked out of the room. say that in my opinion the restaurant was
POINT completely (rate).
Fred lost his temper, I 3 The cottage, which had been (habit)
walked out of the room. for nearly a decade, was in a very poor state of
3 Isn’t that the man with the son who’s in prison? repair.
WHOSE 4 This is the only one of its kind in the whole world
Isn’t that the man ? so it’s (place) and, therefore,
4 We’ve got two computers but they’re not working. priceless.
NEITHER 5 Although she was given the best treatment money
We’ve got two computers, could buy, her condition continued to
. (generation).
5 Erik never goes back to the big, old house in the 6 Abbey Road has been (mortal) by
village. He was born there. the music of the Beatles and will always have a
WHERE place in the history of the 60s music scene.
Erik never goes back to the big, old house in the 7 The (establish) march was a
village . peaceful affair that aimed to demonstrate how
6 I may have to work late so I’ll call you if I do. disgruntled the general populace were at the
CASE government’s mismanagement of the economy.
I may have to work late,
call you. 6

5 8 Complete the sentences with the words from

the box. There are three words you do not
6 Correct two mistakes in each sentence. need.

1 It’s the a pity that your sister, whose who lives in
Hawaii, can’t make it to your wedding.
2 To approach the car from the front, I looked at the
two front tyres, both of whom were flat.
3 A big group of people, many whom were from the
village, watched in horror as the huge waves
crashing against the side of the small boat.
4 It looks me as though I’ll be late as there’s a
five-miles tailback on the motorway.
5 Since when are you interested in visiting old,
beautiful Egyptian ruins?
6 I could hardly believe when my leather brown coat
was stolen from work. I really thought it was a
safe place to have left it.
7 Adam went on a twenty-miles-long run, the result
for which was that he slept all afternoon.
8 It’s not coincidence that he ran away on the night
of the arson attack and isn’t seen or heard of since.
9 For her birthday I baked a chocolate, large rich
cake, who I then decorated with gold leaf.
8 People take their siesta then, to avoid the midday
congestion convictions deserted
freedom gaudy infrastructure
innocence punishment unexposed
uninhabitable vicinity
1 Some proponents of capital punishment are
suggesting it should be brought back for crimes
such as terrorism.
2 Although all the rooms were painted in bright,
colours and clearly hadn’t been changed since the
seventies, we saw the potential it had.
3 Government cuts will mean that much-needed
improvements to the existing will have to
be curtailed for the time being.
4 In our legal system, previous are not
made public during a court case so that a fair
hearing can be given to the defendant.
5 A new initiative to tackle homelessness aims to
create homes from currently old
buildings.
6 Ironically, the prosecutor’s use of CCTV footage
provided proof of the defendant’s .
7 Don’t be surprised if the town square is
completely in the middle of the day.
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8 If you were in the at the time, how is it

that you claim to have seen nothing of the
incident?

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9 Complete the sentences with one word.
1 The judge severely condemned the man for having
taken the law into his own hands.
2 His lawyer said the only course of action left to
him was to appeal the sentence he’d
been given.
3 It was shocking to see how run-
grandfather’s farmhouse had become in the years
since his accident.
4 This government will not tolerate those
individuals or gangs who are known to mete out
their own type of rough . the aim of the project itself is to build up a support
5 The police were amazed that someone had the
gall to out a robbery of that scale in
broad daylight.
6 Fortunately, education systems and local action
groups are working to improve environmental
, so most citizens nowadays do know about the
issues that are affecting our planet.
7 Amnesty International has always been a fierce
defender of and advocate for human
worldwide.
8 If we are to minimise cultural misunderstandings
in relation to gender, we need to bear in
the role that women play in other societies.
7 developers of their own resources, are keen to share
Function
10 Replace the incorrect word in the sentences.
1 Instead of going on holiday in the summer when
everyone is doing the same thing, I’d much prefer
sooner wait until the autumn when it’s cooler and
quieter everywhere, wouldn’t you?
2 Taken the choice, I would much rather travel
everywhere by public transport than by car. It’s so
much cheaper and less stressful.
3 Without a shadow of a dilemma, the economic
situation is most definitely worsening as people
are having to economise more and more.
4 No doubt would I speak to my parents like that! In
my opinion, you were totally wrong to disrespect
them in that manner.
5 I’m afraid it’s totally out of the situation for you to
take unpaid leave right now. We’re incredibly
busy and must have completed this order by the
end of the month.
6 When push comes to jump, you really find out
who your true friends are and which people are
there when you most need help.
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phrases a)–m) below. There are two options
you do not need.
I’d first like to give 1 f information. We’re a
group of teachers who have taught all around the
world so we’ve built up a network of contacts. To
2
, we’re going to talk briefly about our plan
to create an online material bank and discussion
forum for teachers around the world.
The 3 our proposal is to obtain sufficient
funding for us to get this project off the ground, and
network for teachers, which in effect will be created
by them, for them.
OK, what 4 initially is to create lesson plans
and relevant materials which can be used for set
levels or stages and will cover a broad range of
curriculum subjects. We’re 5 with a menu of
lesson options linked to each subject and provide
information on the level and age that the materials
would be most suitable for. What 6 that
these materials are added to by other teachers who
send in their own plans and resources, which we
then publish on the site.
We know that this 7 because we’ve spoken
to many other teachers around the globe who, as
their ideas and this site will provide them with this
opportunity. It will give rise to many benefits: in
8
, teachers all around the globe will have a
platform for sharing resources and ideas. This in
turn will mean they have other ways to supplement
their own banks of teaching materials. Secondly,
there is 9 of increasing collaboration
between other nations and cultures. We will be
setting up subject-orientated discussion forums too
so that teachers may ask questions and discuss
aspects as they wish to.
So, to 10 , we’re looking to provide an
opportunity for greater international cooperation
between teachers and for best practice to be shared
in a more informal manner. You can be a part of this
by helping to provide start-up funds for our site.
Is there 11 clarification?
a) the long-term benefit h) going to come up
b) idea is feasible i) that’s our plan
c) sum up j) start with
d) main objective of k) the first instance
e) looking to come down l) we plan to do
f) you some background m) anything needing
g) we’re proposing is
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Reading
12 Read the email and choose the correct
answer, a), b) or c).
Dear Maggie
How are you and the boys? I hope everything’s
going well and you managed to sort out that
misunderstanding with Jack. I’m sorry I didn’t get to
see you before I left but things were a bit frantic –
you know me, leaving everything until the last
minute.
I’m sitting on the balcony of my hotel room,
overlooking the clear blue waters of the Black Sea.
A few sailing boats are drifting by but otherwise
there is just limitless blue as far as the eye can see.
The sun is high in a cloudless sky while seagulls fly
past on the warm, gentle sea breezes.
This is Sozopol, a picturesque Bulgarian seaside
town. May is a very good time to be here because
it’s not yet high season. I don’t think you’ve been to
Bulgaria, have you? I’ve wanted to come here for a
long time as I’ve read so much about the country
and we only see a very one-dimensional picture on
those awful property programmes on television.
All the streets here in the centre of the old town are
cobbled and very narrow. The buildings are made of
wood and stone and most of them have overhanging
balconies so you could almost jump from one house
to the next! You get the feeling that time has
somehow stopped here. Many of the buildings are in
a poor state of repair but the shabbiness adds to the
charm. Just next door is a traditional restaurant with
a huge terrace. The vines are heavy on the trellises
that cover the outdoor area and offer shade from the
heat of the sun. It’s so atmospheric and peaceful.
There are, of course, the inevitable and ubiquitous
shops selling tourist stuff but if you’re a little more
adventurous you can find some fabulous glass and
ceramics. This must be a haven for the local artists
as the environment is certainly very inspiring. I’m
going to buy a couple of paintings for the new house
and perhaps some glassware as well.
My eyes have certainly been opened though. I
would hesitate to come here at the height of the
tourist season as it must be heaving. You know me
and my dislike of crowds!
Anyway, tomorrow I’m heading inland to explore
the mountains. I don’t know whether there’ll be any
reception there but if there is, I’ll write to you again
next week.
Love,
Fiona x
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1 Fiona was c Maggie before she went on
holiday.
a) thankful that Jack made up with
b) glad she managed catch up with
c) apologetic for not seeing
2 Fiona decided to visit Sozopol .
a) because Maggie recommended it
b) when it wasn’t at its busiest
c) as she’d only heard good things about it
3 The houses are .
a) built pretty close together
b) well maintained
c) charming because of the way they’ve been
modernised.
4 The nearby restaurant .
a) has a bright and sunny terrace
b) is always bustling with people
c) serves traditional cuisine
5 More curious visitors .
a) might be surprised by the lack of shops
b) can discover the work of local artisans
c) won’t be able to resist the tacky souvenirs
6 Fiona imagines that Sozopol might be .
a) her kind of place when busy
b) quite an interesting place in the summer
c) best to avoid in the peak season
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13 Read the letter again. Underline true (T) or
false (F).
1 Fiona admits she’s not one to keep on top
of things. T/F
2 She’s writing on a calm, still day. T/F
3 In May, Sozopol is just entering the
busiest time of year for tourism. T/F
4 Fiona’s knowledge of Bulgaria comes
solely from reading guidebooks. T/F
5 She thinks the country is largely
misrepresented by TV programmes. T/F
6 The old town is full of character. T/F
7 The author remarks that all the local
buildings are dilapidated and in need
of attention. T/F
8 Fiona’s hotel is located close to an eatery
that has a wonderfully relaxed ambience. T/F
9 You have to be prepared to look beyond
the obvious, typical souvenirs to find
more interesting local products. T/F
10 Fiona feels that this place must really
attract and influence artists in the area. T/F
11 Fiona doesn’t recommend visiting in the
summer because of the heat. T/F
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Writing
15 A description: Choose a place you know well
14 Underline the correct alternative. and write a guidebook entry in 200–250 words.
1 In effective/conclusion, if we’re to tackle social Include at least three of the topics below.
inequalities, we need to first understand what the  architecture
principle barriers are to employment among the  food and drink
worst off.  history
2 The isolation of elderly people within our  location
communities illustrates very clearly one of today’s  nearby attractions
most important issues/causes, that is, the  the people
disintegration of our local communities and the
loss of traditional family values.
3 Of course there should be a limit imposed on the
number of climbers ascending Mount Everest,
given the impact they are having on the natural
environment. One possible reference/solution
would be to restrict the number of climbers
allowed access to the mountain per season.
4 One of the positive consequences/anecdotes of the
proposed bypass through an area of natural beauty
was that the community came together in protest
and became more of a cohesive unit.
5 Some people are obsessed with sharing everything
they think or do on social networking sites. This
refers/represents a growing problem in terms of a
lack of attachment to reality and of meaningful
engagement with the society in which we live.
6 The recent social unrest has caused/led to a rise in
vandalism, an increase in policing levels and
general public dissatisfaction.

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Listening 3 Recording 6 Listen and answer the questions

below.
1 Recording 5 Listen and underline the correct
answer, a) b) or c). 1 How many people’s details were sold?
50 thousand__________________________
1 Michael is concerned about ___. 2 Which two organisations did the article say the
a) the impact of a diminishing birth rate details were bought from?
b) recent government policies introduced _____________________________________
c) the likelihood of a population surge 3 What are the aims of the cold callers?
2 Sharon feels that . _____________________________________
a) animals can only survive in captivity 4 How has the government responded to the
b) wild animals are in danger of annihilation situation?
c) endangered species are well cared for _____________________________________
3 Ray believes that . 5 Who is able to buy personal details so long as this
a) the race for alternative fuels is in full swing will be of benefit to people’s health?
b) bio-fuels will last indefinitely _____________________________________
c) oil supplies will never be completely depleted 6 According to the first speaker, what can people do
4 Penny says the dominant issue . to protect their personal health records?
a) is access to potable water supplies _____________________________________
b) should be global warming
c) is how to predict extreme weather conditions 5
5 Alfie considers that .
a) signs warning of smog need to be erected
b) air quality is deteriorating
Grammar
c) people need re-educating about their health
6 Ellen says that . 4 Underline the correct alternative.
a) she would not be interested in having a robot
1 Despite/Even if never having finished school,
b) she might miss doing everyday chores
Dean went on to establish a very successful car
c) we’re losing core capabilities
manufacturing company. He’s a billionaire now.
5
2 Difficult as it may/ought to be, it’s time to address
the controversial topic of teenage pregnancies and
to discuss effective ways to tackle the issue.
2 Recording 5 Listen again and write true (T) or 3 In some countries, anyone who is able to vote
false (F). ought/is compelled to do so. Failure to vote in a
general election has serious consequences.
1 Michael claims that only government
4 In an attempt to reduce traffic congestion in the
intervention will tackle the problem. T
capital, it’s been announced that cars must
2 Sharon is depressed by the stark reality
be/have now been banned from the central zone
facing many animals in the wild.
during peak hours.
3 Ray argues that the media has a positive
5 Isaac will probably/is due to be late to the match
influence on how we view the situation
tomorrow. He said something about having to take
regarding energy production.
the children to their grandmother’s first.
4 Penny asserts that water is now more
6 One effective way to tackle the issue of juvenile
precious than oil.
delinquency is to introduce/will be introducing
5 Alfie believes that punishing industries
community programmes which help develop
which pollute is the only way forward.
family relations and improve parenting skills in
6 Ellen is convinced that humans will be
troubled families.
replaced by robots one day.
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2: 2 Having wandered/Wandering
Unit test 5 3 Standing 4 Not wanting
1: 2 have the courage to open 5 Visited 6 admired
3 We need not have gone OR didn’t/did 7 Not meaning 8 Not being
not need to go 9 doing 10 Having eaten
4 You’d/had better focus more 11 Knowing
5 Do passengers have to wear 3: 2h) 3a) 4e) 5c) 6f)
6 forced me to have 4: 2 reappearance 3 dramatically
2: 2 ’s/is known 3 is being renovated 4 disinfectant 5 deceptively
4 have been made 5 was given 6 incomprehensible
6 to have been destroyed 5: 2 unwind 3 mind 4 hair 5 time
3: 2 beans 3 cat 4 game 6 off
5 himself, himself 6 doors 6: 2 risk-averse 3 deliberately
4: 2 commonly held, perception 4 unsupervised
3 debunked, the myth 5 over-protectiveness
4 uncover, the truth 6 mollycoddle
5 disprove, a myth 7: 2d) 3l) 4b) 5i) 6g) 7m) 8j)
6 conventional wisdom 9e) 10a) 11f)
5: 2b) 3c) 4d) 5a) 6c) Unit test 8
6: 2 protect 3 scoops 4 investigative
5 injunction 6 whistle-blowing 1: 2 were 3 to call 4 was 5 to have
7: 2d) 3j) 4m) 5h) 6b) 7k) 8c) 6 walking 7 wasn’t 8 to explode
9g) 10i) 11a) 9 meant 10 have 11 were
2: 2 I think so much.
Unit test 6 3 My brother loves eating cheesecake
1: 2 won’t have 3 will be doing and so does the rest our family love it.
4 will have eliminated 5 will take 4 Do you Remember what you said to
6 ’s/is going to rain me when we first met?
7 ’re/are meeting 5 Pat forgot to buy bread and she also
8 is going to be finished 9 to see forgot to buy cheese so we haven’t got
10 will (probably) regret anything for lunch.
11 isn’t/is not going to study 6 I’ll help you later if you want (me to)
2: 2 as 3 Despite 4 Although help you later.
5 though 6 In spite of 7 These shoes are too tight and those
7 Whichever 8 Even though 9 if shoes are too big. What a shame!
10 however 11 Difficult 8 So, have you ever been to Venezuela?
3: 2h) 3d) 4g) 5a) 6e) 9 Hi, do you fancy a beer?
4: 2d) 3c) 4b) 5c) 6d) 10 Well, I like both but I prefer the first
5: 2 official 3 command 4 barrier one of the two.
5 mind 6 dead 11 When he asked me if I had everything
6: 2 appeal 3 mouth 4 passing I needed I replied ‘I think I have
5 imagination 6 chord everything I need so, thanks.’
7: 2 stems from 3 originated 3: 2b) 3d) 4b) 5c) 6d)
4 can be traced back 4: 2 safe, sorry 3 picture, thousand
5 attributed to 6 has brought 4 sight, mind 5 practice, preach
7 gave rise 8 led to 9 caused 6 home, heart
10 started by 11 have resulted 5: 2d) 3h) 4f) 5a) 6g)
6: 2 pushed 3 hands 4 herself
Unit test 7 5 in 6 pass
7: 2 Having told said, That makes perfect
1: 2 about travelling is that
logic sense
3 I want to know is
3 looking for at, I’d never made thought
4 yesterday that we booked
4 I know how what, That’s very truth true
5 couldn’t/could not get in was
5 Has anyone achieved managed,
6 didn’t/did not realise was (that)
Though Mind you
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My other passion is animals. When I was
growing up, my parents were always
taking in waifs and strays that they’d
found abandoned. We’d get home from
school and we’d never know what we
might find in the bath or in the garden so
I’m used to all kinds of exotic creatures.
I’m currently planning to go to Borneo to
work at an orang-utan sanctuary for two
months over the summer.
It’d be great to meet like-minded people,
especially when I start travelling as it’s
the best way to get to know a country. I
look forward to hearing from anyone out
there who’s interested in getting to know
me and who has similar interests.
Achievement test 2
1: 2a) 3c) 4f) 5b) 6g)
2: 2F 3F 4T 5T 6F
3: 2c) 3b) 4a) 5c) 6a)
4: 2b) 3c) 4a) 5a) 6b) 7b) 8c)
5: 2 at which point
3 whose son is in prison
4 neither of which is working
5 where he was born
6 in which case I’ll/I will
6: 2 To approach Approaching, whom
which
3 many of whom, crashing crashed,
4 me, five-miles-tailback five-mile
tailback
5 are you have you been, old beautiful
beautiful, old
6 hardly believe it when, leather brown
brown leather
7 twenty-miles-long twenty-mile-long,
for of
8 not no, isn’t hasn’t been
9 chocolate large rich large rich
chocolate, who which
7: 2 overrated 3 uninhabited
4 irreplaceable 5 degenerate
6 immortalised
7 anti-establishment
8: 2 gaudy 3 infrastructure
4 convictions 5 uninhabitable
6 innocence 7 deserted 8 vicinity
9: 2 against 3 down 4 justice
5 carry 6 awareness 7 rights
8 mind
10: 2 Taken Given 3 dilemma doubt
4 doubt way 5 situation question
6 jump shove
11: 2j) 3d) 4l) 5h) 6g) 7b) 8k)
9a) 10c) 11m)
12: 2b) 3a) 4c) 5b) 6c)
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10T 11F
14: 2 issues 3 solution
4 consequences 5 represents
6 led
15: (sample answer) (214 words)
Famed throughout the world for its
stunning architecture and fairytale
atmosphere, Prague is quite simply a
beautiful city with a long, colourful
history. Situated in the centre of Europe,
it flanks the two banks of the Vltava
River. On one side, you will find the Old
Town with its quaint, winding cobbled
streets leading up to the Castle complex
which houses St Vitus’ Cathedral,
churches, museums and the President’s
residence, as well as Golden Lane,
home to Franz Kafka. On the other side,
you will be able to enjoy the finest shops
and restaurants that the city can offer.
For those who prefer green spaces,
parks are plentiful, both wild and
manicured. From the Castle hills,
terraced with old vineyards, the views
over the terracotta roofs are reminiscent
of Tuscan landscapes, while further
afield you are reminded of the
Communist era when high-rise blocks
dominated the skyline.
After a day’s sightseeing, where better to
relax than at one of the many street
cafés and bars, where you can enjoy a
plate of the local speciality, which of
course comes with dumplings, washed
down with a glass of pleasantly chilled
Czech wine or beer. Conclude your
evening with a visit to the opera, ballet or
a classical concert in one of the many
local churches.
Achievement test 3
1: 2b) 3a) 4a) 5b) 6c)
2: 2T 3F 4F 5F 6T
3: Suggested answers:
2 The health service & online
pharmacies 3 to sell health-related
products or to con people
4 It has updated regulations to further
restrict access to personal data
5 Insurers 6 Nothing
4: 2 may 3 is compelled
4 have now been 5 will probably
6 is to introduce
5: 2 ought 3 In 4 to 5 on
6 spite 7 is 8 be 9 spite
10 have 11 going
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6: 2 It was compulsory (for us)

3 have been built
4 might have seen what happened Achievement test 4
5 weren’t/were not allowed to stay 1: 2d) 3c) 4b) 5g) 6f)
6 will be walking 2: 2a) 3c) 4b) 5b) 6a)
7: 2b) 3a) 4d) 5c) 6c) 7b) 3: 2F 3T 4T 5F 6T
8: 2 slip 3 danger 4 risk 5 present 4: 2a) 3b) 4b) 5a) 6b)
6 game 7 beans 8 chord 5: 2 What 3 was 4 to 5 Tired
9: 2 behind, closed doors 6 point 7 changed 8 would
3 by word, of mouth 9 meant 10 had 11 going
4 disproved, the myth 6: 2 he who 3 wasn’t I I wasn’t
5 offensive, language 4 Dreamt Dreaming 5 are were
6 protect, its sources 6 to get getting
7 uncovering, the truth 7: 2 set off 3 suffer from
8 taking out, an injunction 4 take (your mind) off
10: 2b) 3b) 4c) 5c) 6a) 5 let (your hair) down
11: 2e) 3c) 4a) 5d) 6 deal with
12: 2 put 3 on 4 back 5 saying 7 date back
6 how 7 has 8 brought back
13: 2C 3A 4D 5B 6E 9 take (time out) from
14: 2T 3F 4T 5F 6F 7T 8F 9T 8: 2 clearance 3 evasive 4 electrify
10F 11T 5 trustworthy 6 meaningless
15: 2 decline 3 soared 4 increase 9: 2 vain 3 time 4 take 5 sorry
5 dropped 6 risen 6 shift 7 come 8 world
16: (sample answer) (219 words) 10: 2 surely 3 Suppose 4 absolutely
I’ve always enjoyed a challenge, so 5 How 6 couldn’t
when I was asked whether I’d like to take 11: 2d) 3k) 4e) 5j) 6m) 7i) 8c)
part in a charity fundraising trek to 9b) 10a) 11f)
Everest Base Camp, I needed no 12: 2T 3F 4T 5T 6NG 7NG 8T
encouragement but immediately said 9T 10F 11NG
yes. It was only after the euphoria had 13: 2c) 3b) 4a) 5b) 6b)
died down that I realised just how much 14: 2 danced enthusiastically to…
I’d taken on. Not only did I have to raise 3 I have a hazy recollection…
funds, but I also quickly came to the 4 has an unquenchable thirst…
conclusion that I would have to set 5 I distinctly remember…
myself a very rigorous training 6 to a screeching halt…
programme to make sure that I’d be fit 15: (sample answer) (235 words)
enough for the adventure of a lifetime. Welcome
The sights and sounds of those majestic The Brava Language School welcomes
Himalayan mountains surpassed all new students. We hope that you will
anything I could have dreamed of. At first enjoy your stay with us and enjoy
we walked through lush, green fields and learning English in a relaxing and friendly
forests, with blue skies overhead and environment. Our highly qualified
thundering rivers by our side. This was teachers and staff will ensure that you
truly a paradise but as we climbed higher get the most out of your stay with us, so
and higher, the air became thinner and make sure you check the notice boards
walking harder. The trees disappeared regularly.
and colour did as well. We were Accommodation
surrounded by grey rock, an inhospitable Host families within a radius of five miles
terrain at the best of times. The sense of of the school provide accommodation of
relief as we all stood at Base Camp was the highest standard. You will have your
quickly replaced by a sense of urgency own bed/study room with en-suite
to get back down to civilisation. Despite bathroom and you will be given breakfast
the pain and cold, I wouldn’t have missed and an evening meal every day.
that experience for the world and am
now looking forward to my next
challenge.

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Facilities and Activities
All our classrooms are equipped to the
highest standards to ensure you receive
the best tuition. We also have an
excellent library and IT centre for self-
study. Our team of organisers will
arrange activities throughout your stay,
so whether you’re interested in the great
outdoors or cultural events, we are sure
you will find something to suit you and
your interests.
Local places of interest
You will find a comprehensive list of
venues and events in your welcome
pack. We provide a ticket booking
service, so do come to reception and we
will organise everything you need
whenever you plan to go exploring on
your own.
Fees
Please check on our website for our
current pricing policy. Fees vary
according to the time of year, type of
course (general, business, exam) and
length of stay.
Achievement test 5
1: 2 in public places 3 his luck
4 few weeks ago
5 celebrity gossip/celebrities’ lives
6 (up and) dancing
2: 2F 3T 4T 5F 6T 7T 8F 9T
10T 11F
3: 2 I ’d/would rather go
3 if all your friends were
4 No sooner had we heard
5 wouldn’t/would not have woken up
6 It ’s/is time we were
4: 2 would 3 have 4 my 5 like
6 only 7 but 8 waste 9 would
10 than 11 bit
5: 2 During the summer,…
3 eating eat my …
4 At the no time…
5 Not while until…
6 to grip gripping…
6: 2c) 3b) 4c) 5a) 6a) 7c)
7: 2 speak, mind 3 being, attention
4 held, esteem 5 shot, fame
6 became, success 7 be, spotlight
8 make compromises
9 serve, apprenticeship
8: 2 idea 3 of 4 coming 5 up
6 piece 7 off
9: 2 Basically 3 wall 4 clearly
5 simply 6 completely
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10: 2 driving me up the wall
3 if you have any queries
4 ourselves a deal
5 get in touch
6 we’ll make concessions
7 What if we could
8 By the end of the day…need to have
resolved
9 sound acceptable to me
10 I’m not sure I can agree
11 get back to you
11: 2c) 3b) 4a) 5b) 6b)
12: 2F 3T 4T 5F 6F 7T 8F 9F
10T 11T
13: 2 On 3 into 4 for 5 In 6 against
14: (sample answer) (204 words)
One of the things I love most about
travelling is the opportunity to visit
museums and galleries, and this week
has been no exception. ‘All We Need’ is
a truly extraordinary exhibition dealing
with life in the 21st century from an
environmental, political, spiritual and
materialistic point of view.
Housed in a huge, abandoned industrial
factory, the cavernous halls are home to
different facets of life today, ranging from
leisure to romance, water to food. Quite
simply, each installation is a feast for all
the senses. When you are confronted,
for example, by traditional symbols of
love such as roses and diamonds, and
you are then asked to reflect upon how
they end up in your country, it all
becomes rather disturbing.
An afternoon is not enough time to
absorb all of the information on offer. I
came away with sensory overload,
unable to speak for some time due to all
of the disturbing images, statistics and
sound bites that I’d taken in.
If the aim of ‘art’ is to educate and
entertain, then ‘All We Need’ is the
perfect example. I would urge anyone
interested in the future of our planet to go
along with an open mind and prepared to
be challenged.
Mid-course test
1: 2b) 3c) 4g) 5e) 6f)
2: 2F 3T 4F 5T 6T
3: 2a) 3b) 4c) 5a) 6c)
4: 2 having 3 to have 4 has been
5 is now 6 having 7 is
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5: 2 is supposed to call us
3 I wish you’d/you would
4 If only Selma was/were
5 I would have
6 ’s/is considered rude to tip
7 whom we always relied
8 would have been able
6: 2 had 3 mislaid 4 heard
5 Had 6 have taken
7 to imagine
8 traditional wholemeal
7: 2 closed 3 thought 4 hands
5 freedom 6 capital 7 give
8 keep 9 down
8: 2 figure, out 3 beating, around/about
4 appealing, against 5 brought, to
6 specialised, in 7 bear, in
9: 2 inquisitive 3 uninhabitable
4 mismanaged 5 disproved
6 evocative 7 preconceptions
10: 2b) 3b) 4a) 5c) 6b)
11: 2 objective 3 plan 4 feasible
5 instance 6 long-term
12: 2 ask 3 what 4 doubt 5 would
6 better
13: 2d) 3b) 4e) 5f) 6c)
14: 2F 3T 4F 5T 6F 7T 8F 9T
10F 11T
15: 2 ever since 3 In fact 4 originally
5 however 6 meanwhile
16: (sample answer) (204 words)
You cannot walk down any main street in
any city of the world now without coming
across a fast food outlet. In fact, you will
most probably be spoilt for choice:
pizzas, burgers, chicken, kebabs or fish
and chips, the list is endless. One thing
that they all have in common, however,
is a certain lack of nutritional value.
Much has been written about a worrying
increase in the number of obese people
in countries of the developed world. On
the one hand, this has been put down to
a sedentary lifestyle with most people
working or playing at computers for
hours every day, but on the other hand,
we can attribute the increase to the
ready availability of fast food.
There is no doubt that the levels of
saturated fats, salt and sugar in fast food
are higher than recommended in a
normal diet, but surely we cannot lay the
blame for being overweight solely at the
door of the burger. We need to take
responsibility for our eating habits.
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In conclusion, I would say ‘everything in
moderation’ is the best way forward. The
occasional burger won’t do you any harm
but fast food should not be a major part
of any diet.
End of course test
1: 2c) 3f) 4g) 5b) 6d)
2: 2F 3T 4T 5T 6F
3: 2a) 3a) 4b) 5c) 6c)
4: 2 was built 3 Having studied
4 missed 5 Deemed
6 have been levied 7 Not wanting
8 ’ll/will have been married
5: 2 What Betty found difficult was
3 wishes he’d/he had taken
4 be seeing Lars tonight
5 was to have taken over
6 Despite the availability of
7 No sooner had we returned
6: 2 ’d/had 3 would 4 did 5 without
6 nowhere 7 last 8 where 9 time
7: 2 advocate 3 out 4 civil
5 passing 6 alarm 7 back
8 worth 9 came
8: 2 ’re/are working, into
3 to weigh, up 4 to figure, out
5 embarking, on 6 hankered, after
7 haven’t/have not got, round
9: 2 understatement 3 miscarriage
4 independence 5 unsupervised
6 misbehaviour 7 aspirations
10: 2 guess 3 concerned 4 leeway
5 evidence 6 luck
11: 2h) 3d) 4b) 5g) 6a)
12: 2a) 3c) 4b) 5b) 6c)
13: 2c) 3b) 4a) 5c) 6a)
14: 2T 3F 4T 5F 6F 7F 8T 9T
10F 11T
15: 2 There has been a gradual decline in
the quality of language teaching.
3 The level of unemployment among
young people has rocketed.
4 The number of teenagers leaving
school without qualifications has risen
sharply.
5 The value of property in the U.S. has
fallen steadily since 2010.
6 Some people believe (that) there has
been a gradual decline in the value of a
university education.