Evolve 5 1-6 unit quiz

UNIT
1 QUIZ A
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to Julia, Sam, and Max talk about change. Then read the questions and
choose the correct answer.
1 Why doesn’t Julia find it easy to make changes?
A Because her experiences with change haven’t always been good.
B Because she has never been able to cope with changes.
C Because she wants things to remain the same.
2 What happened when Julia went to college?
A She was a little nervous at first, but then she met a lot of people.
B She didn’t feel ready at the beginning, but then she started talking to new people.
C She was very frightened, so she didn’t meet any new people.
3 How has Sam changed?
A He isn’t shy anymore, and he finds it really easy to make changes.
B He does new things every month, but he thinks his life has become too complex.
C He makes himself do something new every month, and he thinks things are better.
4 What is Max’s opinion on change?
A It’s a waste of time.
B It can make us less frustrated.
C It’s always a challenge.
5 What does Max do with his friends?
A Four times a month, they choose one thing to change or try.
B They try new food and change their look every week.
C They try to survive dangerous weekly challenges.
/ 10 (2 points each)
B Choose the correct answer.

EXAMPLE She wants to share an apartment with her friends, but she’s capable / frightened of telling her parents.
1 You should stop resisting / surviving change. There is no way to avoid it.
2 I accept / underestimate that you are busy, but I think that you should come to the dinner. It is important.
3 The preparation for the exams was quite stressful, but I managed to adapt / survive it.
4 I know it’s not the most exciting job in the world, but it’s a grip / step forward toward what I really want to do.
5 We just finished painting the living room and now we’re going to tackle / accept the kitchen.
6 I think we should move. I can’t take / adapt living next door to these neighbors a day longer!
7 Jim says he hates his classes this year. I think he should get a grip / through and stop complaining.
8 If you can’t welcome / cope with hot weather, then you shouldn’t go to tropical countries on vacation!
/ 8 (1 point each)
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C Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
awkward
complex crazy infuriating nerves patience time time-consuming
EXAMPLE I have read the instructions for the application process. But they are so complex that I can’t
understand a word of them!
1 When the crowd started asking difficult questions, she looked as if she was about to lose her .
2 Making bread is quite a process, so I only do this if I have the whole day free.
3 I bought a new smartphone, but it’s a really size and it doesn’t fit in my pocket.
4 My sister watches horror movies on her tablet at night. It gets on my because I can hear them
and I can’t get to sleep.
5 I asked them to take me off the mailing list, but they kept sending me spam mail. It was so !
I hate them!
6 I spent hours in traffic to get there, and then I was able to talk to the doctor for only 15 minutes! What a waste
of !
7 Peter always parks his car in front of our house. It really drives me . Why doesn’t he park it in
front of his own?
/ 7 (1 point each)
D Choose the correct answer.

EXAMPLE It tends to snow / will snow in the mountains around this time of the year.
1 Our neighbors are constantly talking / will talk about moving. If they are so unhappy in this neighborhood,
they should go!
2 Martina tends to tell / tells me that you enjoy spending your vacations in Hawaii.
3 Roger and Alex are always chatting / will chat in class when they shouldn’t be. Their teachers are so patient.
4 The class usually starts / will start at around 5 p.m., and we have a break half way through.
5 If I’m cooking on the weekend, I’ll often make / I’m always making a little extra, just in case we have unexpected
visitors.
6 Clara always looks relaxed when she’s doing / always doing yoga.
7 Mr. Miller is always underestimating / tends to underestimate what his students can do. He should give them
more autonomy in class.
8 In our family, we never watch TV when we will eat / are eating dinner.
/ 8 (1 point each)
E Choose all the correct answers. Sometimes more than one is possible.
EXAMPLE I adore peanut butter. It’s strange because when I used to be / would be / was younger, I hated it.
1 When they were younger, my father used to buy / would buy / bought my mother some flowers every week.
It was so sweet.
2 Last month, I used to pay / would pay / paid a lot for my phone bill, so this month I’m trying not to use my
phone much.
3 When we lived in Canada, we went skiing every winter. I used to love / would love / loved it.
4 This afternoon at the park, I used to eat / would eat / ate two ice creams! What was I thinking?
5 My grandfather used to have / would have / had a turtle, but it died last year. He was so sad.
6 I didn’t use to like / wouldn’t like / didn’t like jazz at all a few years ago, but it’s my favorite kind of music now.
7 Paulo was born in Rio, but he didn’t use to grow up / wouldn’t grow up / didn’t grow up there.
/ 7 (1 point each)
F Read the blog post. Then read the statements and decide if they are True or False.
Anya on the move!
When I was a child, my parents used to take us to the same places on vacation, year after year. After I left
home, I’d dream about traveling abroad, visiting exotic countries, going to a different place on each trip, but,
somehow, I never did. Now I’ve decided it is time to change all this – and to share my new adventures with
you. Welcome to my new blog!
Nepal
Posted June 13th
Day 1
After surviving an endless flight, Mark and I arrived, tired and dirty, at Kathmandu Airport late at night.
We just wanted to get to our hotel and go to bed, but the way there ended up being a little more complex.
The airport was packed with people, and we had to wait for nearly an hour for our luggage. Looking for a
taxi wasn’t less frustrating. There were so many cars and people that it was tricky to see where the taxis were.
When we finally got to the hotel, we couldn’t take it anymore – after a quick shower, it was time for bed.
Day 2
We had a wonderful night’s sleep, but we woke up to some horrible noises. Our hotel is this beautiful,
enormous, historic building, which was sadly a little damaged in the earthquake of 2015. Even now they are
still rebuilding parts of it, and it looks like slow progress – and a lot of loud noises in the morning.
But we also experienced our first Nepalese breakfast: plates of fruit, eggs, and several other dishes that
looked a little mysterious. But the smells coming from every shiny dish was delicious and we enjoyed every
little bit of the food!
After breakfast, we went out in search of a taxi again. This one took us through the streets of Kathmandu,
driving through crowds of people, animals and thick dust everywhere. And then, once we had left the city, we
went through this spectacular scenery of wide valleys and huge mountains, on the way to Bhaktapur. That is
when I realized I had underestimated just how awesome the rest of the world can be!
1 The blog is about Anya’s trips with her family when she was younger. T/F
2 Anya’s experience at Kathmandu Airport was a little annoying. T/F
3 The hotel where Anya stayed in Kathmandu was fairly new. T/F
4 Anya couldn’t resist the smells of the breakfast food. T/F
5 The nature in Nepal was much more beautiful than Anya had expected. T/F
UNIT
1 QUIZ 1A Answer key
A 1 a 2 b 3 c 4 b 5 a
B 1 resisting 2 accept 3 survive 4 step forward 5 tackle 6 take 7 a grip 8 cope
C 1 patience 2 time-consuming 3 awkward 4 nerves 5 infuriating 6 time 7 crazy
D 1
are constantly talking 2 tells 3 are always chatting 4 usually starts
5 I’ll often make 6 doing 7 tends to underestimate 8 are eating
E 1 used to buy / would buy / bought 2 paid 3 used to love / loved 4 ate
5 used to have / had 6 didn’t use to like / didn’t like 7 didn’t grow up
F 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 T
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EVOLVE LEVEL 5, Unit Quiz 1A Audio Script
Julia: Hi, my name is Julia. I’ve had some bad experiences in life, and I think that has made me a little cautious
about making changes. I used to think that I could cope with change well, but then I realized that has
not always been true. For example, when I went away to college, I was very nervous about meeting
people. In fact, I wasn’t really prepared for the experience, or ready to tackle college life and socializing.
Eventually, I got a grip and forced myself to join clubs and talk to new people. It worked in the end, but
it was a slow and painful process …
Sam: Hi, my name is Sam, and I can understand Julia’s situation. I used to be very shy and frightened of
changes, but now I really make an effort to change my life in positive ways. For example, every month
I try to achieve new things. At the beginning of the month, I make a list of things I want to improve or be
able to do. Then, every day, I write notes in a diary to ensure I’m making progress. The process is still a
bit tricky for me, but I think it has been a big step forward.
Max: Hi, I’m Max. I love change! I think that life is too short and it would be a waste of time not to try new
experiences. There are so many new opportunities all the time! Just imagine how frustrating our lives
would be without change! In fact, I just started this challenge with my friends called “Do something
new every week”. Basically, we think of things we want to change or try in our lives, like change our look
or try some new food. Then, every week, we choose one thing and just do it. Anyone who doesn’t is out
of the challenge. So far, everyone has survived and we have realized how much we are all capable of.
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UNIT
1 QUIZ B
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to Mary talk about the lessons she learned about traveling. Then match the
statements (A–E) to the lessons (1–5).
A You will learn more about a culture if you talk to the local people.
B You don’t need as many things as you think you do when traveling.
C A trip should not be a race.
D Find some information about the place before you go.
E The main purpose of traveling is to know a different place.
B Match the sentences.

EXAMPLE My sister has four children, and they A But it’s clear that she’s adapted well to city life!
are all under 10 years old! I B Then I’m going to tackle the rest of the emails.
1 I’m glad you came. I’ve been working all morning, C She’s never frightened of accepting a challenge.
and I’m exhausted.
D I’d really welcome a break.
2 My mother is a very brave woman.
E I underestimated how long it would take me.
3 Living abroad can be a challenge at first.
F I’ve decided to look for a new one.
4 I can’t take the stress of doing this job anymore.
G B
ut if you get through the first few months, it gets
5 I need to write that down. much easier.
6 Maria only moved to this city two months ago. H I’m not capable of remembering it all.
7 I’m not going to finish this on time. I I don’t know how she copes with them all.
8 First, I’m going to have a coffee.
/ 8 (1 points each)
C Choose the correct answer.

EXAMPLE Mariano always taps his finger on the desk when he’s stressed. It gets on my nerves / loses my patience.
1 I’m trying to remember his name, but I can’t! It’s so clumsy / infuriating!
2 This morning the biology teacher was a waste of time / lost his patience with the class, because only two of us
had done the homework!
3 I spent hours cooking a meal for Karen, but then she didn’t come home for dinner. It was so frustrating /
complex.
4 Jon wants to meet at 6 p.m., but it might be a little time-consuming / tricky for me because my previous meeting
ends at 6.15.
5 Dan is very tricky / clumsy. He’s always dropping things and knocking things over.
6 Only the technician can use this machine because it’s complicated and hard to operate / loses your patience.
7 It’s quite a complex / time-consuming question. I’m not sure I understand it. Can you explain?
/ 7 (1 point each)
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EXAMPLE Demetri about the taxes in this country. He can be a little annoying sometimes.
A is constantly complaining B will complain
1 Iago on weekends because he is always too tired.
A won’t meet up B isn’t meeting up
2 I usually listen to music when to work.
A I’m driving B I will drive
3 My son to cope very well with new situations. He doesn’t mind change.
A is tending B tends
4 People me the transportation system in Osaka is complex, but that visitors usually get used to it after
a while.
A will tell B tell
5 Anna Sam for advice when she’s not sure about what to do.
A tends to ask B is asking
6 My daughter loves interior design, and she of new ways to change her house. She just can’t stop.
A thinks B is always thinking
7 I never answer my cell phone when . Otherwise, I can’t concentrate.
A I tend to study B I’m studying
8 I fish rather than meat in the evening. I sleep better if I have a light dinner.
A tend to prefer B am preferring
/ 8 (1 point each)
E Choose the correct answer. Sometimes both options are possible.

My family and I would live / used to live on the coast near Guadalajara. We 1would live / lived in an apartment near
the beach, and we 2would go / used to go swimming all the time.
We 3would have / used to have a dog called Bruno, and he 4used to run / would run for hours along the beach. He
used to live / lived until he was quite an old dog, and I still miss him a lot.
5
When I was fifteen, we 6moved / used to move to Mexico City and, although I love this city, I often think about the
life we 7used to have / would have near the beach.
/ 7 (1 point each)
F Read the email. Then read the statements and decide if they are True or False.
Hi Marianne!
I’m sorry I haven’t written earlier, but I’ve been so busy with the new job and adapting to life in Europe. I used
to think that I would adjust very easily to life abroad, but I realize now that I underestimated just how tricky
it would be. Everything is so different from home – from the type of food they eat, to the time they eat, to
the clothes they wear. And then, of course, there is the weather... Do you remember how I used to complain
about the weather at home? Well, you should see me here. It’s been cloudy every day since I arrived, and I’m
finding it hard to cope with the lack of sunshine.
I’m really enjoying the work, though. The team I work with is a great group of people and they’ve really
made me feel welcome here. The days tend to start later than at home, though, usually around 9.30 a.m. The
first few days, I welcomed being able to get up later as I was still suffering from the time difference and the
long-haul flight, but now it seems like a waste of time not starting earlier. I tend to work much better in the
morning than in the evening, but I guess I’ll survive!
I know that I should stop complaining and just get a grip. I didn’t come here for a vacation after all! And I
know that someday I’ll look back and be grateful for having had this opportunity. I guess that thinking about
you guys and life at home is making me feel a little homesick. Let me know how you’re doing, and I hope your
final exams went well last week.
Take care,
Alicia
1 Alicia finds the change of culture easy to adapt to. T/F

2 Alicia is away from home on vacation. T/F
3 Alicia is getting along well with her colleagues. T/F
4 Alicia enjoys starting work later. T/F
5 Alicia believes that this experience is a step forward. T/F
/ 10 (2 point each)
UNIT
1 QUIZ 1B Answer key
A A 5 B 3 C 4 D 2 E 1
B 1 d 2 c 3 g 4 f 5 h 6 a 7 e 8 b
C 1 infuriating 2 lost his patience 3 frustrating 4 tricky 5 clumsy 6 hard to operate 7 complex
D 1 a 2 a 3 b 4 b 5 a 6 b 7 b 8 a
E lived 2 would go / used to go 3 used to have
1 4 used to run / would run
5 lived 6 moved 7 used to have
F 1 F 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 T
EVOLVE LEVEL 5, Unit Quiz 1B Mary: Audio Script
Hello, my name is Mary Johnson. I have traveled all over the world – for different reasons and in different situations.
And I think I have learned a few lessons about traveling, and I would like to share some of these with you today.
So, lesson number 1. I think the first lesson I learned is that, to really enjoy a trip, we shouldn’t be afraid of the
unknown. The whole point of traveling is to find out about new places and to experience different cultures. Traveling is
welcoming that new knowledge and accepting that there are a lot of things out there for us to learn.
That doesn’t mean, however, that you shouldn’t prepare a little for your trip. I always do some research on the place
I’m traveling to before I go. I tend to check tourism sites, travel blogs, and even guidebooks. But something I learned –
and I guess this is lesson number 2 – is that you should use their information just as inspiration and always adapt their
suggestions into your own personalized routes. Every trip should always be a personal journey.
And … lesson number 3. Pack lightly. Take with you half of what you think you need. On my first trips, I would always
take these heavy bags, even when traveling for just a few days. Now, my luggage is much lighter because I learned that
I can always buy things along the way or wash my clothes at hotels – and that it just drives me crazy to carry clumsy
heavy bags around.
And I think lesson number 4 is … travel slowly. Don’t hurry. Even if you are traveling for work and have a busy schedule,
take some time to just look around, enjoy the culture, and do things at a more relaxed pace than at home. If you can
survive a change of place, you can certainly survive a change of pace.
And, finally, lesson number 5. Don’t be shy, go and talk to the local people. Nowadays, even if you don’t know the local
language, there are great translation apps that can help you communicate. You will learn a lot more about the place
and sometimes even make some new friends and make your trip a much more special experience.

UNIT
2 QUIZ A
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to an interview with Alan. Then read the statements and decide if they are
True or False.
1 Alan had plans to go on vacation with one friend from school. T/F
2 Alan chose to volunteer at the project in Costa Rica. T/F
3 Alan only worked with the whale sharks after June. T/F
4 Alan didn’t think that the experience was completely disappointing. T/F
5 Some of Alan’s vacations were not as pleasant as this one. T/F
B Match the words to the definitions.

EXAMPLE preserve H A to watch and check something or someone carefully over a period of time
1 atmosphere B the outside part or layer of something
2 surface C to finish something so there is none left
3 species D valuable or important natural substances, such as water or gold
4 resources E to send a spacecraft into space or a ship into water
5 monitor F the act of traveling to or searching a place in order to learn about it
6 use up G a group of living organisms that are similar
7 launch H to keep something in a certain state, as it is
8 exploration I the mixture of gases that surrounds a planet; the air
/ 8 (1 points each)
creature
endangered
habitat
origin
plant life
pond
territory volcano
EXAMPLE Some wild animals defend their territory by walking around and watching other animals that
may be a danger to them.
1 Animals living in the wild usually drink water from the nearest .
2 Most of the tourists come here to climb to the top of the and look inside it.
3 Giant pandas are one of the most species on the planet and need to be protected.
4 The temperate forest is the natural of the Siberian tiger.
5 When we think of , we usually think of dry land. But there is also a lot in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
6 Some scientists believe that the of all life was in the ocean.
7 The blue whale is the largest on the planet.
/ 7 (1 point each)

EXAMPLE Personally, I find space exploration more interesting than / to ocean exploration.
1 I prefer to read about marine biology to / rather than space exploration.
2 They understand less / fewer about chemistry than about physics.
3 There are more / less rats here than in any other area of the city.
4 My family tends to prefer dogs to / than cats.
5 It’s harder to make a reservation on Saturday to / than during the week.
6 I don’t think it’s warm enough / warmer than to swim today. Let’s wait until the weather is better.
7 Since we started using electric cars, there is much less / fewer pollution than a few years ago.
8 When I’m on vacation, I like to go sightseeing to / rather than lying on the beach.
/ 8 (1 point each)
E Choose the correct answer.
EXAMPLE Argentina is one of the I have ever visited.
A best places that B most fascinating country C extremely great nations
1 We believe this is the way to protect the sea life here.
A least perfect B totally good C worst
2 The people who work here said that these snakes are of all.
A a little rare B the least dangerous C less common snakes
3 In the summer, the water in this lake is .
A really warm B the most awful C absolutely nice
4 The vacation was ! I’d definitely like to go there again.
A completely interesting B very fantastic C absolutely wonderful
5 They told us that endangered species are found in Ecuador.
A some of the most B the very C least
6 This was the we found here.
A most exotic plant B less beautiful flower than C totally single tree that
7 We didn’t realize that the bear was until we saw the two little bear cubs following her.
A a little huge B female C utterly cute
/ 7 (1 point each)
F Read the online posts. Then complete the sentences with numbers based on
information from the text.
Some people are content to live in places with extreme temperatures; some prefer milder weather. What is
the weather like where you live? Are you happy with it? Or would you prefer to live somewhere else?
Nina Gomez | 2 hours ago
Most people seem to want to live in a hot climate, but I can tell you that there are many disadvantages. I
live in a tropical region, which means that the average temperature all year round is above 70F and that it’s
usually pretty hot and humid. This is why I’m much happier when I travel to areas where the temperatures are
lower and the climate is drier. You can get so much more done in such places!
Sally A | 3 hours ago
I live in Montreal and the weather here varies along the year – temperatures can go down to -14C in January
but reach 26C in July. For me, that is perfect, because I enjoy the variety and, above all, the different seasons.
My favorite is fall because of the colors and the feeling of change in the air. I also think that seasons affect
how we feel, and for me there is something about fall that makes me feel more alive.
Mark Beck | 4 hours ago
Where I live, the winters can be absolutely horrible! And I simply hate cold weather! I find that, during the
winter months, I don’t do very much. I basically stay at home and spend a lot of money on heating. While, in
the summer, I spend more time outside, see more people, play more sports – feel healthier and happier. If it
were possible, I’d live in a place with no winter and where the temperature never goes down to freezing!
Mathias Olsen | 5 hours ago
Well, sometimes the weather we choose is not a matter of preference, but of necessity. After all, the weather
can influence what we wear, what we eat, and even our health. Last year, I found out I had Seasonal Affective
Disorder (SAD). In Norway, where there is very little sunlight in the winter, this type of depression can affect
about 15% of the population. I felt tired a lot and had difficulty concentrating, so I decided that the best
solution was to move to a sunnier place.
1 The percentage of Norwegian people with the problem described in the text is .
2 In the summer, according to the text, the temperature in Montreal can go up to .
3 out of the four people who posted comments seemed happy with the local climate.
4 of the people decided to make a life change because of the weather.
5 One of the people enjoys visiting places where the temperature is lower than .
UNIT QUIZ 2A Answer key
A 1 F 2 F 3 T 4 T 5 T
B 1 i 2 b 3 g 4 d 5 a 6 c 7 e 8 f
C 1 pond 2 volcano 3 endangered 4 habitat 5 plant life 6 origin 7 creature
D 1 rather than 2 less 3 more 4 warm enough 5 than 6 to 7 less 8 rather than
E 1 c 2 b 3 a 4 c 5 a 6 a 7 b
F 1 15% 2 26C 3 1/One 4 1/One 5 70F
Interviewer: Hello and welcome. The topic this week is helping others, and today we have Alan Bart with us to tell us
about a different type of vacation.
So, Alan, could you tell us what you did last summer?
Alan: Well, I graduated from law school last June, and I was starting a job in the fall. So I had planned to spend
the summer on the beach with three friends from college. But then, for different reasons, my friends’
plans changed, and they couldn’t go with me anymore. That was when I decided that I’d prefer to travel
alone rather than staying home the whole summer.
Interviewer: OK, so you decided to travel solo?
Alan: Yes. I’ve always been interested in doing things to help the environment, so I decided to look for marine
conservation projects, for some kind of volunteer work taking care of sea life. I suppose because I’ve
always loved the ocean too!
Interviewer: So, you decided to do something to help animals then?
Alan: Correct. I found some great projects, such as one in Costa Rica that tries to protect endangered sea
turtles, and another, in Belize, that monitors whale sharks – which are an endangered species, too.
Interviewer: They sound like very interesting projects. Which one did you choose?
Alan: I chose to work with the whale sharks in Belize.
Interviewer: Did you see many of them?
Alan: Not really. First, because there are fewer of these sharks nowadays, mainly because of overfishing and
sea pollution. But, also, because the whale sharks usually come to the waters in Belize between March
and June. During the other months, it’s more difficult to come across them in that area.
Interviewer: Oh … Were you disappointed?
Alan: A little, but the work was absolutely fascinating, and I met some really wonderful people. So it was a
fantastic summer in the end.
Interviewer: And would you recommend this type of vacation to other people?
Alan: Absolutely! I think it was one of the most satisfying and productive vacations I’ve ever had!

UNIT
2 QUIZ B
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to the conversation between Jessica and Ruben. Then read the statements
and decide if the information is True, False, or Not Given.
1 Jessica hasn’t checked the information about vacations yet. T / F / NG
2 Jessica’s first choice is less expensive than her second. T / F / NG
3 Ruben has been to Costa Rica a few times. T / F / NG
4 Ruben would prefer to go to Brazil rather than to Malawi. T / F / NG
5 Jessica and Ruben agreed to volunteer for an environmental project. T / F / NG

EXAMPLE We should be careful with the world’s natural resources / species, such as wood and water.
1 The scientists wanted to launch / observe the spacecraft into space, but it was not ready.
2 We should preserve / use up some animals and plants; otherwise, they may disappear.
3 Unfortunately, they didn’t use up / come across anything new while doing the experiment.
4 Today in class we looked at species / satellite images of the Earth.
5 Part of the sun’s energy is absorbed by the Earth’s atmosphere / investigation.
6 The atmosphere / surface of Mars is covered with rocks.
7 Biologists are now launching / observing the plants and animals in this part of the ocean.
8 Scientists are carrying out an investigation / species to find out why this river is so polluted.
/ 8 (1 points each)
EXAMPLE This is a great place for studying frogs and some types of fish.
A volcano B pond C sea life
1 Recycling is just one way to care for the .
A origin B environment C plant life
2 You need to be careful because there are some plants, spiders, and snakes in this area.
A survivor B adaptable C poisonous
3 Plastic pollution has been a serious problem for in all of the oceans.
A sea life B territories C survivors
4 Some birds, like crows and sparrows, can live either in the country or in the city. They are real .
A creatures B territory C survivors
5 Some animals are more than others to extreme temperatures.
A endangered B poisonous C adaptable
6 There used to be other forms of in this forest, before they cut the trees down.
A animal life B environment C sea life
7 As a biologist, I study a variety of – not only plants.
A survivors B forms of life C environments
/ 7 (1 point each)
D Complete the sentences with enough, fewer, less, rather, rather than, than or to.
EXAMPLE I want to study biology in college rather than physics.
1 There are fish in this lake than there were last year.
2 It’s better to take a backpack a suitcase when you are traveling to different places.
3 Is there another room available? I’d prefer a mountain view an ocean view.
4 She prefers sitting at the back of the class sitting at the front.
5 The researcher seemed to know about animal life than plant life.
6 They say the water here is not safe to drink.
7 It’s quicker to travel by plane train.
8 There is oxygen in the air in higher places.
/ 8 (1 point each)
E Choose the correct sentence.
EXAMPLE
A This is the less interesting vacation I have ever been on.
B This is the least interesting vacation I have ever been on.
1
A One of the best way to reduce pollution is with electric cars.
B One of best ways to reduce pollution is with electric cars.
2
A Namibia was the most exotic place that we visited.
B Namibia was the more exotic place than we visited.
3
A Of the three mountains, that one is the highest.
B Of the three, that one is the higher mountain.
4
A Don’t go see the movie! It’s absolutely awful.
B Don’t go see the movie! It’s very awful.
5
A Some totally colorful fish can be seen in this area.
B Some of the most colorful fish can be seen in this area.
6
A These are the most male animals the scientists found.
B These are the male animals the scientists found.
7
A The director was really worried when she heard that the animals had escaped.
B The director was completely worried when she heard that the animals had escaped.
/ 7 (1 point each)
F Read the webpage. Then read the questions and choose the correct answers.
Balinese Cooking School

Although Bali isn’t one of the five largest islands of Indonesia, it is one of the most popular with visitors from
all over the world. Most of you already know about our fabulous beaches or our most active volcanoes, but
few are aware of the rich flavors of our exciting cuisine.
Come to the Balinese Cooking School to learn more about it and explore some of the other unique resources
of our wonderful island!
Where are we?

We are located about 5 km outside Ubud, which is one of the main cities in Bali. The school is in an area
extremely popular among walkers, as it is surrounded by peaceful rice fields and beautiful, lush green trees.
Since there is no public transportation to our school, we offer a bus service that can pick up students at the
major hotels. Just provide us with the name of your hotel when you make the reservation.
What is the program?
• After the hotel pick-up at 7 a.m., we will go directly to one of the local markets. The locals in Bali shop early
in the morning, and this is the best time to select good-quality, fresh ingredients and to taste and smell
an astonishing variety of fruits and vegetables. The market is a fascinating experience and we guarantee it
will be one of your most delicious memories!
• We will take you from the market to the school and, after a typical local breakfast of Balinese cakes, fried
bananas, and other fresh fruit, you will be ready to begin the cooking classes.
• From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you will learn to cook a complete menu of about ten different dishes using
noodles, rice, chicken, fish and, of course, lots of fresh vegetables. Working together in small groups of five
people, you will receive individualized attention and useful tips.
• After that comes one of the best parts of our program: sitting together to enjoy the delicious food you
prepared while listening to traditional Balinese music!
1 What does the text say about Balinese cooking?

A It is completely unknown.
B Not many foreigners know about it.
C You can eat Balinese food on the main islands of Indonesia.
2 How do people get to the cooking school?
A Walking from Ubud.
B By public transportation.
C On transportation run by the culinary school.
3 According to the text, when do students get to the market?
A Before they start cooking.
B Before seven o’clock in the morning.
C After they have had breakfast at the school.
4 What is not included in the program?
A Sharing two meals at the school.
B Lessons on Balinese cooking tools.
C Experiencing other cultural traditions of Bali.
5 How many dishes will the students prepare?
A An average of eleven dishes.
B More than a dozen.
C Between nine and eleven dishes.
/ 10 (2 point each)
UNIT QUIZ 2B Answer key
A 1 F 2 F 3 NG 4 T 5 NG
B 1
launch 2 preserve 3 come across 4 satellite 5 atmosphere
6 surface 7 observing 8 investigation
C 1 b 2 c 3 a 4 c 5 c 6 a 7 b
D 1 fewer 2 than 3 to 4 rather than 5 less 6 enough 7 than 8 less
E 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 a 5 b 6 b 7 a
F 1 b 2 c 3 a 4 b 5 c
EVOLVE LEVEL 5, Unit Quiz 2B Audio Script
Ruben: Hi, Jessica! Have you had time to look through the information on volunteer vacations?
Jessica: Hi there. Yes, I took a quick look, and they all seem pretty interesting. Should we go over them together
now and see if we can find one that we both like?
Ruben: Great idea. OK … here’s the page. So, which ones interested you the most?
Jessica: I think that one of the most interesting is the environmental conservation internship in Malawi. It looks
amazing. I’d love to do something to preserve the environment. You know, something which would
really help the planet.
Ruben: I agree it looks wonderful, but have you seen the price? It’s one of the most expensive. I mean, I know
that we would be doing a lot of good, but that really is too much for my budget. What about the wildlife
rescue center in Costa Rica instead?
Jessica: That was my second choice, actually. The only problem with it is that I’d really prefer to go to Africa
rather than staying in the Americas.
Ruben: But, Jess, they also work with endangered species. And the cost would be so much lower … Also, there
would be another advantage … I have family in Costa Rica, so we could probably stay with them for a
few days after the volunteer work, and then explore a little more. We could see some of the forests, the
volcanoes …
Jessica: Hmm … It does sound tempting, but I’m not sure … Were there any other projects that you particularly
liked?
Ruben: Well, you know how much I love sports. So, obviously, the one that I like best is the sports coaching in
Brazil. Just imagine teaching sports to kids in Rio!
Jessica: I can see that this would be ideal for you, but you know I don’t like sports much … Or wouldn’t be
capable of teaching any of them …
Ruben: Yes, I know. So … What about the Costa Rica one? That was my second option, too …

UNIT
3 QUIZ A
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to part of a talk. Then read the questions and choose the correct answer.
1 What can be inferred about the speaker, Jon Baker?
A He has worked at the university for a long time.
B He has been the only director of the career center.
C He has a lot of experience working with students.
2 What does Jon think about the process of looking for and finding a job?
A It might make some students anxious and nervous.
B It will always be a simple one for successful students.
C It is usually a very boring and time-consuming process.
3 Which of the following does Jon mention the center can do?
A write students’ personal statements
B offer students a job at the center
C prepare students for job interviews
4 What does Jon think students should do before an appointment at the center?
A list their interests, characteristics, and skills
B look for a job they want to do
C prepare their résumé
5 What does Jon suggest students could do on the center’s website?
A check for internship ads
B share some basic information about themselves
C find the directions to the career center
B Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
extrovert left out life of the party reserved show off

socialize speak softly speak up the company
EXAMPLE My friend Julian is a real extrovert . He loves meeting and talking to people.
1 I’m a pretty person. I don’t find it easy to talk to people about my feelings.
2 Sometimes, in big crowds, people can’t hear me because I .
3 If you have something to say, you should really . Don’t be shy.
4 If you want new friends, go out and . It’s the only way to get to know people.
5 I used to spend every weekend with my friend Carolina. But now she has a boyfriend and doesn’t have much
time for me. I feel .
6 Although I don’t have a big group of friends, I enjoy of a few very close ones.
7 Amanda drove her new car to work today. I think she just wanted to .
8 When my brother walks into the room, everyone always wants to talk to him. He’s usually the .
/ 8 (1 point each)
C Match the words to the synonyms.

EXAMPLE fabulous C A annoying
1 disgusting B very beautiful
2 irritating C wonderful
3 bizarre D enjoyable
4 satisfying E very strange
5 tense F anxious
6 uneasy G horrible
7 stunning H not relaxed
/ 7 (1 points each)
D Rewrite the sentences to reduce the relative clauses. When not possible, write an X.
EXAMPLE The manager, who was a very kind man, let us stay for one more day.
The manager, a very kind man, let us stay for one more day.
1 Why don‘t you talk to Tom, who is our lawyer?
2 The presents they gave me for my birthday were amazing.
3 These are the ruins that were discovered by the hikers.
4 Freya, whose last name I can’t remember, designed this jacket.
5 The package, which was expected on Friday, never arrived.
6 Do you know the time when we should be there?
7 Have you seen the dog that the kids found in the yard?
8 We need people who are more confident about the project.
/ 8 (1 point each)
E Rewrite the sentences using a present participle.

EXAMPLE Look! I found these cats, which were hiding behind the boxes.
Look! I found these cats hiding behind the boxes .
1 They had to monitor the animals that lived in the area.
They had to monitor the animals .
2 My mom loves to sit on that couch and read her novels.
My mom loves to sit on that couch, .
3 As a child who lived in the country, I had a lot of pets.
As a child , I had a lot of pets.
4 Could you understand the man who was talking about the play?
Could you understand the man ?
5 Most people at the party were chatting with friends and looked happy.
Most people at the party were chatting with friends, .
6 I sometimes have lunch and watch the news.
I sometimes have lunch .
7 We didn’t talk to anybody who was standing in line.
We didn’t talk to anybody .
/ 7 (1 point each)
F Read the letter. Then read the statements and decide if the information is True, False, or
Not Given.
Dear Mrs. Newman,
I am writing to apply for an internship at the marketing department of Sunny Summer Camps.
As you can see from my résumé, I am currently majoring in Advertising and Marketing Communications. The
program includes courses on media planning, consumer behavior, and advertising and communications
strategy, which are taught by highly-respected marketing professionals and have provided me with both
valuable knowledge and many essential skills.
In addition to my marketing skills, I would also be able to offer your company some useful skills developed
in the field of sport education. While in high school, I had the opportunity to coach one of the local junior
soccer teams. The experience taught me some important lessons on how to interact and communicate with
both children and parents, which I believe could be of great value to your marketing department.
I could also bring with me some personal practical knowledge. I had the opportunity to go to different
summer camps as a child and a teenager, and I can still remember what made each camp either a fabulous
experience or a very bizarre one. It would be an honor to share my views with you and help make your
customers’ experience even more satisfying.
I would be available to work full-time from early June to late August and once a week from September on. I
would also be able to work on some weekends if necessary.
I hope you will consider my application and give me the opportunity of an interview, when we could further
discuss my experience and skills and how these could be of help for your company.
Sincerely,
Brad West
1 Brad is writing to the director of a marketing department. T / F / NG

2 Brad is applying for a permanent full-time position. T / F / NG
3 Brad used to work in the communication department of a sports team. T / F / NG
4 Brad has tried to forget his negative experiences at summer camps. T / F / NG
5 Brad thinks what he has done and learned will be useful for the company. T / F / NG
A 1 c 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 b
B 1
reserved 2 speak softly 3 speak up 4 socialize 5 left out
6 the company 7 show off 8 life of the party
C 1 g 2 a 3 e 4 d 5 h 6 f 7 b
D 1 Why don‘t you talk to Tom, our lawyer?
2 X
3 These are the ruins discovered by the hikers.
4 X
5 The package expected on Friday never arrived.
6 X
7 Have you seen the dog the kids found in the yard?
8 X
E 1 living in the area
2 reading her novels
3 living in the country
4 talking about the play
5 looking happy
6 watching the news
7 standing in line
F 1 NG 2 F 3 F 4 NG 5 T
Presenter: Welcome to our annual Career Week. Today, I’d like to introduce you to our first speaker, Jon Baker. Jon
is a very experienced career counselor and the director of our university career center. He’s here today
to tell you more about the center and how we can help you.
Jon: Good afternoon, everyone. Over the years, I’ve met thousands of students like you, and one thing
I’ve learned is that this is one of the most exciting times in your life. Just think about it: you have
everything ahead of you and so many options to choose from! I know … The process of deciding what
you want to work with, writing personal statements, applying for jobs, going through interviews can
sometimes make you tense and uneasy. But it doesn’t need to. So, how can we help you make this
process more satisfying and successful?
First of all, I would like to remind you that you don’t need to go through the process alone. At the
center, we can advise you about your career choices, help you prepare your résumé, let you know about
potential jobs and internships, and even help you practice for interviews. Just check out our website for
the services we offer and make an appointment to talk to us.
Before you talk to us, though, you might want to start thinking about yourself. Think about what you
are interested in doing in the future, but also what you are like and what you usually enjoy doing now.
Maybe you are thinking about becoming a lawyer, but you also know that you are a more reserved,
introverted person, who is not necessarily the life of the party, but who can speak up when necessary.
This might help you decide later if you really want to be a lawyer and, if you do, what type of lawyer you
would like to be.
You should also give some thought to the knowledge, talents, and skills you have. What are some of
the subjects you know a lot about? Which do you feel like exploring further? What things do you do
particularly well? Which would you be happy to use every day?
Then, once you have listed all this information, I would suggest you use it to answer the questionnaire
available on our website. This would provide us with a basic profile we can discuss at our first meeting
and already show some potential career directions you might want to explore.
Finally, when you come to see us …

UNIT
3 QUIZ B
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to the interview. Then read the sentences and choose the correct answer.
1 Peter thinks / doesn’t think that Anna’s résumé is very interesting.

2 Anna can / can’t work more than one day a week.
3 Anna has / hasn’t been interested in design for very long.
4 In this position, Anna would / wouldn’t work directly with clients.
5 Anna has / hasn’t prepared herself for the interview.

EXAMPLE To be an extrovert / introvert is to be quite shy and to enjoy spending time alone.
1 To be the life of the party / reserved is to be entertaining and popular with other people.
2 To interact / speak up is to talk to other people or do things with them.
3 To attract attention / socialize is to cause people to notice or look at you.
4 To speak softly / feel left out is to think you are not wanted in a situation.
5 To speak up / be reserved is to raise your voice so that you are heard.
6 To socialize / show off is to go to social events and meet and talk to people.
7 To be reserved / the life of the party is to be a quiet person and not share your feelings easily.
8 To show off / enjoy the company of others is to do something on purpose to impress other people.
/ 8 (1 point each)
EXAMPLE That meal was ! I’m never going back to that restaurant.
A disgusting B fabulous C irritating
1 I have an feeling that this exam is going to go badly.
A impressive B uneasy C irritating
2 The view from the top of the mountain was very . We could even see the ocean in the distance.
A satisfying B impressive C uneasy
3 I was just thinking about you when you called! It was really .
A irritating B tense C weird
4 We had a vacation in Cancun with all the family. I can’t wait to go back again!
A fabulous B satisfying C tense
5 When I finish playing the piano and people applaud, it is very .
A satisfying B fabulous C stunning
6 I’ve been studying for hours and worrying about the exam. I feel very !
A irritating B tense C stunning
7 The movie was about these huge insects. They were so . I couldn’t watch most of it!
A uneasy B satisfying C creepy
/ 7 (1 points each)
D Reduce the relative clause to complete the sentence. If not possible, just copy
the clause.
EXAMPLE My mom, who has always been a big fan, asked for his autograph.
My mom, always a big fan , asked for his autograph.
1 Her sister, who you never met, is a world-famous actress.
Her sister, , is a world-famous actress.
2 Those who were late for the show didn’t get a refund for their tickets.
Those didn’t get a refund for their tickets.
3 Cars that are parked by the entrance will be fined.
Cars will be fined.
4 They only contacted the people whose addresses were on the list.
They only contacted the people .
5 This is the museum where my favorite painting is.
This is the museum .
6 The last exam, which was the shortest of the three, was the most difficult.
The last exam, , was the most difficult.
7 These are the ideas that I had this morning.
These are the ideas .
8 My friend Carol, who is a very famous doctor, is the person you should speak to.
My friend Carol, , is the person you should speak to.
/ 8 (1 point each)
E Rewrite the sentences using a present participle.

EXAMPLE They’re waiting for a flight and texting on their cell phones.
They’re waiting for a flight, texting on their cell phones.
1 In the picture, we could see people who were shopping at the stores.
2 This report will be useful for those who live in the north of the country.
3 The audience stood up and clapped when he came back to the stage.
4 Our apartment is always full of neighbors, who chat and drink coffee.
5 We sat at the library and studied for the exams.
6 I could hear the children, who were playing in the other room.
7 They stayed at the club for hours and had lots of fun.
/ 7 (1 point each)
F Read the article. Then read the questions and choose the correct answers.
The benefits of internships

Doing an internship can be a great way of preparing yourself for the world of work ahead. Here are some
benefits one can bring you.
A Making work real
An internship will give you a better idea of what the job will really be like. It’s a great opportunity to try
out work and apply the knowledge learned in college in a practical way, without having to make a big
commitment. You will find out if the job is as you imagined and whether it would suit you. It can also help you
set some important career goals.
B Developing new skills
The experience of interacting with a real team can help develop or improve soft skills such as decision
making, planning, time management, and communication skills, which will be essential later on. Learning to
work with people you don’t know and coping with a new environment might be a challenge, but it will be a
rewarding one and will give you greater confidence.
C Growing your professional network
It is also a fantastic opportunity to get to know other professionals and make new contacts for the future. If
people enjoy working with you, they might offer you a position at the company, recommend you to other
professionals they know, or let you know about vacancies that might interest you.
D Improving your employability
Internships are a great way of building your résumé and making it a little more impressive. You can add the
experience to your résumé and personal statements for future job applications. It will also give you something
specific to talk about in interviews and show off skills you have used or developed in a real work environment.
1 Who is the article written for?

A employers
B college students
C young professionals
2 Which sections of the article talk about the importance of working with other people?
A “Making work real” and “Developing new skills”.
B “Developing new skills” and “Growing your professional network”.
C “Growing your professional network” and “Improving your employability”.
3 Which benefit of doing an internship cannot be inferred from the text?
A It can help you decide which type of work you want to do.
B It might help you find a real full-time job in the future.
C It will help you get a job without having an interview.
4 Which could be considered the author’s opinion about internships?
A a fabulous opportunity
B a necessary challenge
C a satisfying experience
5 Which benefit does the writer think is the most important?
A making work real
B improving your employability
C the text doesn’t say
A 1 thinks 2 can 3 has 4 would 5 has
B 1
the life of the party 2 interact 3 attract attention 4 feel left out
5 speak up 6 socialize 7 reserved 8 show off
C 1 b 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 a 6 b 7 c
D 1 who you never met [can’t be reduced]
2 late for the show
3 parked by the entrance
4 whose addresses were on the list [can’t be reduced]
5 where my favorite painting is [can’t be reduced]
6 the shortest of the three
7 (that) I had this morning [can’t be reduced]
8 a very famous doctor
E 1 In the picture, we could see people shopping at the stores.
2 This report will be useful for those living in the north of the country.
3 The audience stood up, clapping, when he came back to the stage.
4 Our apartment is always full of neighbors, chatting and drinking coffee.
5 We sat at the library, studying for the exams.
6 I could hear the children, playing in the other room.
7 They stayed at the club for hours, having lots of fun.
F 1 b 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 c
Peter: Good morning, Anna. Welcome to Smart Interior Design. My name is Peter Hall, and I’ll be your
interviewer today.
Anna: Nice to meet you, Peter.
Peter: Please take a seat.
Anna: Thank you.
Peter: First of all, thank you for sending us your résumé. It’s a very impressive one, especially for someone
your age.
Anna: Thank you.
Peter: Well, as you know, this is a part-time position, and the hours are all day Friday and Saturday.
I understand you are available on those days.
Anna: Yes, I am.
Peter: Good. Now, I can see from your résumé that you are studying interior design at the Art and Design
Institute. Can you tell me what you like about interior design?
Anna: Well, I’ve been interested in design from a young age. I’ve always loved mixing together different
materials, colors, and styles. I find it very satisfying to think about a space and combine all the different
elements in order to create a harmonious room. I really enjoy designing a place that will make people
feel happy.
Peter: That’s perfect. One of your main jobs would be to help the designers prepare and present the mood
boards. You know, the boards with our suggestions for colors, objects, and styles that show a client our
ideas for the project.
Anna: Oh, that would be fabulous! I have a lot of experience in creating mood boards.
Peter: I thought so. Now, you would also have to interact with some of the clients. How would you feel
about that?
Anna: I would really enjoy that. I consider myself an extrovert, and I love socializing and meeting new people.
That’s another aspect of the profession that really interests me.
Peter: Good to hear that. Now, Anna, what made you interested in working with us at Smart Interior Design?
Anna: I’ve always admired your work. Since the first time I saw some of the stunning projects on your webpage,
I thought I would really enjoy working here. Also, several of your designers have won awards and are
highly respected professionals. I feel I could learn a lot if I had the opportunity of working with them.

UNIT
4 QUIZ A
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to part of a job performance review, where Adrian is talking to his boss,
Rachel. Then read the questions and choose the correct answer.
1 What is something that Adrian thinks he does well?
A improving the relationship between his team members
B recognizing the best members of a team
C communicating with his team in a clear way
2 How have some of Adrian’s team members changed this year?
A Their behavior has become more destructive.
B They have had more problems with Adrian.
C Their attitude has become more positive.
3 What’s Rachel’s attitude to Adrian’s team’s performance this year?
A positive
B unhelpful
C critical
4 What is something Adrian thinks that needs improvement?
A The number of projects he is responsible for.
B Some of his team members’ attitude toward their responsibilities.
C Rachel’s support to his team’s projects.
5 What’s Adrian’s attitude to Rachel’s suggestion?
A optimistic
B pessimistic
C unpleasant
B Match the words to the definitions.

EXAMPLE oversee D A to decide to do or be responsible for something
1 turn to B to help
2 assist C to give something to help
3 build trust D to watch and manage a job or activity
4 contribute E to make it possible for something to happen
5 take on F to try to find help or comfort from someone
6 enable G to develop confidence or belief in someone
7 keep an eye on H t o watch or take care of something/someone so that
nothing happens to them
/ 7 (1 points each)
aspects constructive draw attention point out strengths

think through unreasonable valid weigh the pros and cons
EXAMPLE Before we start the meeting, I’d like to point out that your cell phones should be on silent.
1 Today, I’d like to focus on the positive things about this project. I don’t want to to the things
that need improvement.
2 It’s a great idea, but I need to think about its negative before I can approve it.
3 One of Silvia’s greatest is that she is very adaptable.
4 When you write your essay, please include enough points to support your argument.
5 Before making an important decision, you should what the results could be.
6 This month, Alex has asked for a pay raise, a new office, and Friday afternoons free! I am trying to be patient
with him, but I think he is being extremely .
7 Decisions are never easy to make. You need to of every point.
8 When you give feedback to coworkers, the criticism should be , not negative.
/ 8 (1 point each)

EXAMPLE Even / Only Michael could come up with that idea. He’s so smart!
1 Everyone left so / such quickly that there was no time to say goodbye.
2 Please clean up your room. It will even / only take a minute to do it.
3 There was so / such a tense atmosphere at work today that everyone left earlier.
4 Luciano was the life of the party tonight! Only / Even I noticed – and you know I never do.
5 Helena made so / such interesting points about our options that we hired her.
6 After the discussion, I felt so / such uneasy that I decided to call you.
7 If we could find the money to raise people’s salaries, it would be even / only better.
/ 7 (1 point each)
E Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
another himself itself one another others

the other the others yourself yourselves
EXAMPLE These ideas are much better than the others .

1 A cat cleans daily. They are very clean animals.
2 Students are not allowed to text when they are in class.
3 Emma, you have been in this type of situation . You know it’s not easy.
4 Some twins can tell what is thinking. Isn’t that weird?
5 I know you are disappointed that you didn’t get this job, but I’m sure there will be one for you.
6 may not agree with me, but I thought the movie was amazing.
7 I don’t want you all to work together. I’d like you to do your own work by .
8 Igor decorated the apartment. He didn’t want to hire an interior designer.
/ 8 (1 point each)
F Read the online posts. Then read the statements and decide if the information is True,
False, or Not Given.
Working Blog
Jobs have changed greatly over the years and, as a consequence, the way we work has changed as well. Here are
two successful stories sent by readers who have broken away from the traditional working situation. I hope they can
inspire those of you who are looking for new directions in your work life.
Natalia Gomez, accountant, on job-sharing
I’m an accountant and I’ve been job-sharing for the last six months. I used to work full-time and, although I
enjoyed my job, I used to work very long hours. About a year ago, I got sick and was advised by my doctor to
take some time off work to recover. So I went on vacation and had time to assess my situation. Working long
hours was so stressful that it was damaging my health. I turned to my boss, and she was very understanding
and suggested that I could job-share. So I contacted my friend Luke, who is also an accountant and was
looking for a job. Now, Luke and I job-share, and it’s going very well! Just the perfect work-life balance!
Tyler Hall, editor, on freelancing and co-working spaces
I am an editor and I work on projects for magazines, websites, and advertising agencies. I used to work on a
team at a large book publishing company. I enjoyed the work, but I wanted to have more independence, to
choose the types of projects I worked on, and to do more varied work. So I left my job and set myself up as a
freelance editor. After working alone for a month, though, I realized that I really missed other people and I felt
very isolated and lonely. Then someone mentioned a co-working space downtown. The place is a large office
space, especially for freelancers, divided up into smaller offices and meeting rooms. The rent we pay every
month covers our desk space and bills such as electricity and cleaning. It is just the ideal situation for me: I can
work independently and, at the same time, enjoy the company of others.
1 The blog writer’s attitude toward Natalia and Tyler’s stories is a positive one. T / F / NG
2 Natalia now works fewer hours than she used to a year ago. T / F / NG
3 Natalia’s main reason to job-share was to help her friend Luke. T / F / NG
4 Tyler decided to become a freelancer because he wanted to work alone. T / F / NG
5 Tyler is now a co-worker of the person who recommended the new office space. T / F / NG
A 1 a 2 c 3 a 4 a 5 a
B 1 f 2 b 3 g 4 c 5 a 6 e 7 h
C 1
draw attention 2 aspects 3 strengths 4 valid 5 think through
6 unreasonable 7 weigh the pros and cons 8 constructive
D 1 so 2 only 3 such 4 Even 5 such 6 so 7 even
E 1 itself 2 one another 3 yourself 4 the other 5 another 6 Others 7 yourselves 8 himself
F 1 T 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 NG
Rachel: Adrian, this is your first job performance review at our company, correct?
Adrian: Yes.
Rachel: OK. In this review, we would just like to talk about some of the aspects of your job, things that went well
this past year and things that might need some improvement. So, what about starting with the good
things? Could you tell me what you think is one of your main strengths as a manager?
Adrian: Well, I believe that one thing I’m fairly good at is helping build a good relationship between the
members of my team.
Rachel: How do you think you do that?
Adrian: First, I try to make sure everyone feels they are equals, that no member is better or worse than the
others. I also try to make it clear that each of them has something to contribute – and I believe I always
enable them to do so: to offer their ideas and their views on every project we work on.
Rachel: Those are good strategies. Do you think they have helped your team’s performance this year?
Adrian: I believe so. When I started working with this team, the relationship between some members was
not the best. Some, for example, had a very destructive attitude and were not capable of giving
constructive feedback on each other’s work or helping one another with their problems. This has all
changed, and the relationship is much more friendly and productive now.
Rachel: Yes, I noticed that too. I was really pleased to see how you managed to steer the team toward a much
more positive direction. Congratulations on the good work.
Adrian: Thank you.
Rachel: And which would you say is your main weakness as a manager?
Adrian: Um … I think one of my problems is that I tend to take on too much work, too many responsibilities.
I need to find a way to do my job well without feeling that I have to oversee a dozen projects at the
same time.
Rachel: I’m glad you brought that up. I have also felt that your workload seems a little unreasonable. Do you
think some members of your team could take on some of these responsibilities or, at least, assist you
with some of your tasks?
Adrian: Hmm … That’s certainly a possibility.
Rachel: Good … So, why don’t you think it through and let us know who could help you with some of your
work?
Adrian: OK. I’ll do that.
Rachel: Now, in relation to your projects for the next year …

UNIT
4 QUIZ B
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to the conversation between Sonia and Michael. Then read the statements
and decide if they are True or False.
1 Sonia thinks that some of her projects are too time-consuming. T/F
2 Michael shows an optimistic attitude toward Sonia’s problem. T/F
3 Michael thinks Sonia’s coworkers can only help her with simpler projects. T/F
4 Michael expects Sonia to work a few more hours on her projects. T/F
5 Sonia is very grateful to Michael for his response to her problem. T/F

EXAMPLE I think that a good teacher trust with the students.
A builds B acts as C enables
1 My brother is very protective, and he tries to me away from making bad decisions.
A take B steer C assist
2 Because my parents live abroad, my aunt my guardian and attends all the events for parents.
A acts as B takes on C demonstrates
3 Trust and respect are essential in order to a healthy relationship.
A build B form C take on
4 Ben is a great team member, and he always excellent suggestions at the meetings.
A contributes B turns to C demonstrates
5 If you have any problems, please ask Alan. He’s the person who the project.
A acts as B enables C oversees
6 If you can’t find what you are looking for, please let me know. I’ll be happy to you.
A oversee B assist C turn to
7 Nadya is an enthusiastic student. She always a real interest in the classes.
A builds B takes on C demonstrates
/ 7 (1 points each)
EXAMPLE Every job usually has some good and bad strengths / aspects . You just need to learn to cope with
them all.
1 You should think about the negative strengths / consequences of what you do before acting.
2 I think that Sandra’s suggestion of canceling the project is very destructive / valid behavior and bad for the
team. I don’t understand why she is suggesting this.
3 I need to assess / draw how easy the process would be and how much it would cost us.
4 When making an important decision, you really need to point out / weigh the pros and cons first.
5 Before you start the exam, may I point / think out that you only have an hour to complete it?
6 Unfortunately, one of her consequences / weaknesses is that she works very slowly.
7 If you give criticism, you should always try to give it in a constructive / an unreasonable way.
8 Marcelo refuses to listen to other team members. His attitude is very valid / unreasonable.
/ 8 (1 point each)
D Complete the sentences with so, such, even, or only.

EXAMPLE Everybody knows what happened yesterday. Even the boss heard about it!
1 They are responsible workers that I decided to give them a promotion.
2 Helen would be able to answer this question. Nobody else can.
3 That was a valuable contribution to the meeting that we thanked him.
4 He was really excited about the job. He bought a new suit to wear on his first day!
5 Lucy lay on the beach long that she got sunburned.
6 We have a few days to complete the project, so let’s not waste any time.
7 I was tired after the meeting that I went straight to my hotel room.
/ 7 (1 point each)
EXAMPLE Some people love eating meat, but avoid it as much as possible.
A others B the other C another
1 The players chose the name of the team. What do you think of it?
A each other B by ourselves C themselves
2 What are you going to give on your anniversary?
A ourselves B other C each other
3 Mom said Meg and I can’t go to the party . Could you come with us?
A by ourselves B ourselves C with one another
4 This jar is for tea bags and the is for coffee.
A other B another C others
5 The faucet is broken, but I’m sure you can repair it . We don’t need to call a plumber.
A by ourselves B yourself C itself
6 I wanted to see a movie, but preferred to go for a burger. So, we did what they wanted.
A the others B other C each other
7 One of the reasons I like my job is because it’s challenging. is because my coworkers are great!
A Other B Another C Each other
8 Our team won the championship, so we’re very pleased with .
A themselves B ourselves C the others
/ 8 (1 point each)
F Read the article. Then read the questions below and choose the correct answer.
Team building activities
Being a manager is so much more than just being there in the office every day with your team. You also need
to motivate, build trust, and give support. A very effective way of making the relationship with and among
your employees much better is to use team-building activities. Here are some that have worked extremely
well for my teams.
Ice sculpting
Ice sculpting can be a fantastic way of encouraging your team to plan together, be creative, and work fast.
The session starts with some experts demonstrating how to make an ice sculpture. They then assist your
team to create their own design and to think through every aspect of the sculpture before they begin. The
challenge is then putting the plan into action before that ice melts!
Flash mobbing
This is a great choice if you are looking for a fun and energetic activity to improve your employee’s
confidence in themselves and in one another. In small groups, they memorize and practice a dance routine
to music. When they are ready, the whole team goes out into the streets or a shopping mall to perform their
dance to the public. You will be surprised by how confidently some will show off their talents …
Escape rooms
One of the main benefits of escape rooms is that they force people to communicate and think creatively in
order to solve a common problem. In groups, people follow a series of clues in order to escape from a room.
They have to listen to each other’s suggestions and discuss every decision as a team. I promise you: the team
that leaves that room will not be the same that went into it.
1 What is the main purpose of the article?

A To give employees ideas of activities they can do after work.
B To suggest to managers ways of improving working relationships.
C To inform companies of activities happening in their area.
2 What’s the writer’s attitude toward the three activities mentioned?
A very pleased
B a little frustrated
C extremely curious
3 Why does the writer think that ice sculpting might be helpful?
A Because people always enjoy being creative.
B Because the teams are supported by their managers.
C Because people will work creatively and quickly as a team.
4 What is one of the main benefits of flash mobbing, according to the writer?
A People might start trusting their coworkers more.
B People will exercise and have more energy for work.
C People will use their creative and artistic skills.
5 According to the writer, what does not happen in the escape room activity?
A Team members have to talk to one another.
B Teams need to make decisions together.
C People usually find the solution on their own.
A 1 T 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 T
B 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 a 5 c 6 b 7 c
C 1
consequences 2 destructive 3 assess 4 weigh 5 point
6 weaknesses 7 a constructive 8 unreasonable
D 1 such 2 Only 3 such 4 even 5 so 6 only 7 so
E 1 c 2 c 3 a 4 a 5 b 6 a 7 b 8 b
F 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c
Sonia: Hi, Michael. Can I talk to you for a minute?
Michael: Sure. Anything wrong, Sonia?
Sonia: Well, kind of. I think I have taken on too many projects this month. And I’ve been spending so much
time on some of them that I’m starting to fear that I won’t be able to finish any of them by the deadline.
Even if I continue to work longer hours.
Michael: Hmm. Is there any way the team can help you? Maybe some of us could take on some of your projects,
for example. Would that enable you to concentrate on the more complex ones and finish them all on
time?
Sonia: That would certainly help a lot.
Michael: OK. So, what about having a meeting about this with the others tomorrow? We could then assess the
situation together, decide who can help with each project, and see if we can assist you in any other way.
The team might even be able to contribute with suggestions or solutions to some of the problems you
are having with the more complicated projects.
Sonia: Oh, that would be fantastic. Thank you so much, Michael. I knew I could turn to you for help.
Michael: Anytime, Sonia. After all, it’s my responsibility to oversee this team and make sure everyone is making
the best use of their strengths and not working unreasonable hours.
Sonia: And you do that very well, Michael. We are really lucky to work with you.
Michael: And I’m lucky to work with you all. Now, do you think you could reserve the meeting room and tell
everyone about the meeting?
Sonia: Sure. I’ll do it right away. Thank you again, Michael.

UNIT
5 QUIZ A
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to the conversation between a salesperson and a customer. Then read

the questions and choose the correct answer.
1 Why doesn’t the customer want to spend too much money?
A Because he is waiting for a new model to come out.
B Because he thinks laptops become out of date quickly.
C Because he already has a laptop.
2 What is the customer certainly going to use the laptop for?
A watching movies
B playing video games
C giving presentations
3 Where is the customer probably going to use the laptop most?
A at home
B in his office
C in other people’s offices
4 Why does the customer think only having a USB-C port might be good?
A It wouldn’t go out of date so quickly.
B The computer would be faster.
C The computer would be thinner.
5 Which of the following statements is true?
A The salesperson rethinks her first suggestion to the customer.
B The salesperson is confident her first suggestion to the customer is a good one.
C The salesperson is uncertain about her suggestion to the customer.
/10 (2 points each)
Evolve Assessment Material 5 © Cambridge University Press 2020 Photocopiable UNIT 5 QUIZ A 1
EXAMPLE What frightens me about flying is not being of my surroundings.
A in control
B scared to death
1 When someone is scared, their increases.
A anxiety level
B therapy
2 That man was crying and screaming, but it looks like he’s .
A been rational
B regained control
3 My friends say that I should so that I’m not so frightened of insects.
A be conscious
B try therapy
4 There are courses to help people learn to be more about their fears.
A rational
B scared
5 are a great way of making yourself calmer.
A Anxiety levels
B Breathing techniques
6 Emily is very understanding, and always of what others are thinking and feeling.
A conscious
B regains control
7 Scientists have been trying to this disease for years.
A cure
B calm down
8 I usually about exams the night before.
A overcome
B panic
/8 (1 point each)
C Match the sentence halves.

EXAMPLE My mom is always eager B A to let us go out with friends in the evening.
1 I am against B to help me with my studies.
2 Joana is passionate C about caring for animals.
3 I am dying D to finish this project soon. I think it’s so boring.
4 The bank manager is unwilling E experimenting on animals to create cosmetics.
5 I am more than happy F to assist her if she needs help. Just let me know.
6 Our parents are usually reluctant G of going out this evening because I’m very tired.
7 I have no intention H to lend me the money to buy a new car.
/7 (1 point each)
D Choose the correct conditional sentence.
EXAMPLE
A You love this spaghetti when you should try it.
B Whenever you love this spaghetti, you try it.
C If you try this spaghetti, you will love it.
1 A If you want to get fit, you should try this app.
B When you are going to get fit, you will try this app.
C Whenever you try this app, you will get fit.
2 A I think about going back there when I may feel anxious.
B I feel anxious whenever I think about going back there.
C If I will feel anxious, I think about going back there.
3 A If you speak to Anna, she might help you with your problem.
B You might speak to Anna whenever she will help you with your problem.
C Whenever you will speak to Anna, she helps you with your problem.
4 A You can see the view if you will understand what I mean.
B Whenever you see the view, you have to understand what I mean.
C When you see the view, you will understand what I mean.
5 A You have to make a reservation if you want to eat at this restaurant.
B When you will eat at this restaurant, you should make a reservation.
C You may eat at this restaurant whenever you will make a reservation.
6 A I can speak in public whenever I will panic.
B I panic whenever I have to speak in public.
C When I will panic, I must speak in public.
7 A When they will practice English more often, they want to speak it well.
B Whenever they want to speak English well, they can practice it more often.
C If they want to speak English well, they should practice it more often.
8 A You decide to go to Jamaica whenever I will tell you all about it.
B When I may tell you all about it, you decide to go to Jamaica.
C If you decide to go to Jamaica, I can tell you all about it.
/8 (1 point each)
E Cross out the option that doesn’t work in each sentence.
EXAMPLE As long as / Unless the place is clean, I don’t mind where we stay.
1 We can travel by bus on condition that / unless the seats are comfortable.
2 Providing / Even if everyone is happy with it, we can sign the contract.
3 We can go to the park only / even if you finish your homework.
4 You shouldn’t spend this money only if / unless it is necessary.
5 On condition that / Unless you tell me what is wrong, I can’t help you.
6 You will be fine so long as / even if you remember to drive on the left.
7 I really want to go for a walk tomorrow, provided that / even if the weather’s not great.
/7 (1 point each)
F Read the article. Then read the statements and decide if the information is True,
Community projects
Your time, skills, and money can be essential tools for tackling the challenges faced by your neighborhood.
Getting involved in a community project can be highly satisfying and an effective way to solve local problems
or work for causes you are passionate about.
If you are eager to find a local project to get involved in, there are lots of places where you can get information.
Check out websites for voluntary work, community discussion boards, neighborhood blogs, or even just ask
around your community. However, if you are prepared to start your own project, here are a few ideas.
Food drives
A food drive is a way of encouraging local people to work together for a good cause. First, you might need to
get access to a large space, which will make things easier when collecting a substantial amount of food. Then,
with just some advertising at local stores, schools, and organizations and with the help of some volunteers,
you will be greatly assisting your local food banks or shelters.
Playgrounds
Building a playground for the local children can be another way of improving your community. The
construction needs to be carefully planned: from finding and gaining permission to use a piece of public land
to deciding on the equipment needed. You can either raise funds to buy the equipment or have volunteers
build it with donated materials or even recycled products, such as tires.
Beach cleanups
If you are lucky enough to live in an area near a lake or the ocean, you will probably be conscious of how
important a beach can be for the local community. You will also know that beaches often tend to get dirty.
One way you can help with that is by organizing groups to clean the beaches and recycle the garbage left on
it or washed up from the ocean.
1 The best way to find out about community projects is by talking to neighbors. T / F / NG
2 The writer suggests finding somewhere to store the donations in a food drive. T / F / NG
3 The first step to building a playground is selecting the equipment. T / F / NG
4 The equipment for the playground can be bought or built. T / F / NG
5 The most effective way of cleaning beaches is by using small groups of people. T / F / NG
/10 (2 points each)
A 1 b 2 c 3 c 4 c 5 a
B 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 b 6 a 7 a 8 b
C 1 e 2 c 3 d 4 h 5 f 6 a 7 g
D 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 c 5 a 6 b 7 c 8 c
E 1 unless 2 Even if 3 even 4 only if 5 On condition that 6 even if 7 provided that
F 1 NG 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 NG
Customer: Excuse me. I’d like to buy a laptop, and I think I need some help.
Salesperson: Of course, I’d be more than happy to help you. How much are you prepared to spend?
Customer: Well, I guess I’d prefer not to spend too much. New models come out so quickly that anything I buy will
be out of date before I get it out of the box. But it is going to be mostly a work computer, so it can’t be
too cheap.
Salesperson: Ha ha. OK. I’ll keep that in mind. Now, what are your primary uses going to be? Things like editing video
or gaming are going to require a higher end machine
Customer: Video editing is a little above my skill set, and gaming… Well, like I said, it’s mostly for work.
Salesperson: Got it… And is weight an issue for you?
Customer: Definitely. I’ll be using it mainly to present our products to clients, so I’m looking for something that
I can easily take with me when I travel to visit their offices.
Salesperson: OK, understood. Do you care what kind of data ports it has?
Customer: Hmm… Good question. I really don’t know. I hadn’t thought about that. Do you think it makes a
difference?
Salesperson: Well, some of the newer ones only have USB-C ports. Generally they’re a bit slimmer.
Customer: A slimmer machine does sound nice…
Salesperson: They are nice, but, you know, if you’re really using it to take to clients offices that’s not going to be the
way to go. You never know what kinds of data connections they’ll have and it’d be super annoying if
you needed to connect to a client’s projector or something only find out you had the wrong kind of
data port.
Customer: Oh yeah… I hadn’t thought about that.

UNIT
5 QUIZ B
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to the conversation between two friends, Grace and Henry. Then read
the questions and choose the correct answer.
1 What is probably keeping Henry awake at night?
A He has to study for his exams.
B He thinks he may have failed his exams.
C He got pretty bad grades in his exams.
2 What does Grace advise Henry to do?
A He should try to find a way of relaxing before going to bed.
B He should avoid listening to loud music in the evening.
C He should drink some chamomile tea every night.
3 How sure is Henry about trying the app suggested by Matt?
A He isn’t sure, because he doesn’t like meditation.
B He isn’t sure, because he’s never tried meditation.
C He’s sure he won’t use it, because he doesn’t think it will help him.
4 What does Grace think about Matt’s suggestion?
A She doesn’t think it’s a good one for Henry.
B She thinks it’s a good one, because she loves meditation.
C She likes the idea, because she has tried it.
5 Why does Grace have one of the apps mentioned?
A Because she usually needs to calm down before going to sleep.
B Because she sometimes has problems relaxing.
C Because she has some trouble breathing while sleeping.
/10 (2 points each)

EXAMPLE Pam was conscious / regained control of the fact that her brother was frightened, so she held his hand.
1 He understands that his fear of the dark isn’t rational / scared to death.
2 I know it might sound silly, but I am always rational / scared to death when I travel on a boat.
3 My doctors told me about some anxiety levels / breathing techniques that might help when I get nervous.
4 There’s no reason to be upset or frightened. Just try to panic / calm down.
5 I really want to be conscious of / overcome my fear of heights.
6 My aunt is a very calm person – she never panics / regains control about anything.
7 If you try this therapy / anxiety level, it might help you understand yourself better.
8 Pilots should always be in control / scared to death of their emotions while flying a plane.
/8 (1 point each)
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C Cross out the option that doesn’t work in each sentence.
EXAMPLE My brother is against / has no intention of / is unwilling to using social media. He thinks it’s bad.
1 I am anxious / passionate / dying to visit my parents. I haven’t seen them for weeks.
2 We have no desire / are reluctant / are prepared to go if it rains. We don’t want to get wet.
3 I’m hesitating / dying / eager to see you. I’ll be waiting for you at the airport.
4 I’m unwilling / eager / hesitating to invest money in this project. I don’t think it’s a good idea.
5 The children were reluctant / eager / anxious to open the presents. They were so excited!
6 He was anxious / was reluctant / hesitated to trust anybody. So I had to persuade him.
7 I am more than happy / unwilling / prepared to give you a ride. It’s no problem at all.
/7 (1 point each)
D Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses () in the correct places.
EXAMPLE they want to be nurses they talk to my mom (if, should)
If they want to be nurses, they should talk to my mom.
1 the tickets cost too much I go (if, might not)
2 my sisters like crazy they see a clown (whenever, scream)
3 you hate planes we take a train or bus (if, can)
4 I send you an email I get to the office (when, will)
5 you sign your name here you want to go on the trip (must, if)
6 the neighbors complain they hear the music (if, will)
7 we study together we have exams (whenever, should)
8 some people cry a lot they see this movie (when, may)
/8 (1 point each)
EXAMPLE Even if / Providing your teachers let you take your phone to school, I don’t want you to.
1 Provided / On condition that you study, you’ll pass the exam.
2 I can’t make a cake only if / unless I have some flour.
3 I’ll allow you to go to the party on condition that / unless you’re back home before midnight.
4 You might pass your exams unless / only if you work hard this semester.
5 I don’t mind spending the summer here as long as / unless we can go to the beach every day.
6 I agree to the plan providing / even if you pay for everything.
7 We’ll sell our house only if / unless we find another one to buy.
/7 (1 point each)
F Read the article. Then read the statements and decide if the information is True,
Relax!
Anxiety and worry can cause problems such as insomnia, tiredness, and an inability to concentrate. If you are
constantly anxious and unable to relax, you should seek professional advice. If, however, your anxiety level
only rises on certain occasions, such as before an important meeting or exam, relax. Here are some simple
self-help techniques which can ease your worries.
1 Schedule “worry time”

Worrying about things that may never happen or that we can’t control can be a huge waste of time. Don’t let
concerns get into your thoughts and rob you of time you could be thinking about issues you can actually do
something about. Scheduling a time to worry every day can be a way of limiting how much you worry about
things. Choose a set time and stick to it. 20-30 minutes a day should be enough.
2 Practice breathing
Learning how to breathe well and to control our breathing can be much more complex than we imagine.
However, practice can help us gain control of our breathing – and this will reduce stress and relax your body
and mind.
3 Keep a diary of thoughts

If you write down how you feel when you are worried or stressed, you might be able to identify potentially
irrational, unreasonable behavior or thinking. Writing down your thoughts and emotions can help you find
out why you feel this way, enabling you to recognize patterns of behavior, thoughts, and things that cause
your stress.
4 Cut down on screen time in the evening

Screen time can fill our brains with too much information, which doesn’t help us achieve a state of relaxation.
If you turn off all screens a few hours before going to bed, this allows your brain to gently relax and find peace.
1 The techniques suggested should only be used by people who worry too much. T / F / NG
2 One way of worrying less is actually controlling the time you spend worrying. T / F / NG
3 Breathing correctly may not be as simple as it seems. T / F / NG
4 Writing down our feelings can help us think in a more objective way. T / F / NG
5 We should all leave our mobile devices outside the bedroom. T / F / NG
/10 (2 points each)
A 1 b 2 a 3 b 4 c 5 b
B 1
rational 2 scared to death 3 breathing techniques 4 calm down
5 overcome 6 panics 7 therapy 8 in control
C 1 passionate 2 are prepared 3 hesitating 4 eager 5 reluctant 6 was anxious 7 unwilling
D 1 If the tickets cost too much, I might not go.
2 My sisters scream like crazy whenever they see a clown.
3 If you hate planes, we can take a train or a bus.
4 I will send you an email when I get to the office.
5 You must sign your name here if you want to go on the trip.
6 The neighbors will complain if they hear the music.
7 We should study together whenever we have exams.
8 Some people may cry a lot when they see this movie.
E 1 Provided 2 unless 3 on condition that 4 only if 5 as long as 6 providing 7 only if
F 1 F 2 T 3 T 4 T 5 NG
Grace: Hi, Henry. How are you?
Henry: Oh hi, Grace. OK, I guess. Just a little tired. I haven’t been sleeping much these days.
Grace: Oh, are you still doing your exams?
Henry: No. I finished my exams a week ago, but I’m still not sleeping very well … Of course, when I was doing
the exams, I was anxious about them the whole time. But I thought that, once they were over, my
anxiety levels would go down and I’d be sleeping the whole night again …
Grace: Hmm … Is there anything else that’s worrying you now?
Henry: I don’t know … I guess now I’m worried about not having passed the exams … Some days I panic a
little. What if I did really poorly?
Grace: Oh, come on … You know that hasn’t happened. You are an excellent student! What I think you need is
to calm down. For example, have you ever tried doing something to relax before you go to sleep? Like
listening to calming music or drinking chamomile tea?
Henry: Never. But Matt told me about an app that he uses to go to sleep. It’s a kind of meditation app that
helps you relax. But I’m not sure … I’m a little reluctant to use it because I’ve never tried meditation, and
I don’t know if it would work for me.
Grace: Oh, you should try it! I sometimes use one of those. They usually include some breathing techniques,
which can be really helpful. It’s amazing how being conscious of your breathing can help you calm
down and relax.
Henry: Ha, I didn’t think you had any problems with that. You always seem like such a relaxed person …
Grace: Yeah, I guess you can say I’m usually a relaxed person. But life is not perfect, right? So sometimes I just
need something to help me calm down and regain control. And these apps can be quite effective. Here,
let me show you which one I use. I think there is a free version too.

UNIT
6 QUIZ A
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to an interview with Sam. Then read the questions and choose the
correct answer.
1 Why is Sam being interviewed?
A Because she has just published her first book.
B Because she has written a bestseller.
C Because she is a book reviewer.
2 How does Sam feel about her success?
A She doesn’t consider herself successful.
B She feels it is a little strange and unexpected.
C She thinks she deserves it because she has worked hard for it.
3 What advice does Sam give to people who want to be as successful as she is?
A They should quit their full-time jobs.
B They should ask for advice from experts.
C They should write regularly and not give up.
4 What is true about Sam’s friend Nicola?
A She usually reads a lot.
B She often writes book reviews.
C She used to work as a literary agent.
5 How did Sam get her first book published?
A Someone sent parts of her book to a publisher.
B A critic persuaded her to publish the book herself.
C A friend of hers showed the book to a literary agent.
/10 (2 points each)
B Match the phrases to the definitions.

EXAMPLE do a broadcast H A to be an important item of news in the media
1 catch somebody’s attention B to be well known in a positive way
2 make an appearance C to look for ways to be famous
3 make the headlines D to be noticed by someone
4 have heard of E to know about the existence of someone or something
5 praise somebody F to attend an event, usually for a short time
6 have a good reputation G to say nice things about someone
7 seek fame H to be on a TV or radio program; to put a program on TV or radio
/7 (1 point each)
EXAMPLE Sally always boasts / proposes / estimates about being the best student in the art class.
1 You may argue / estimate / propose that this is the best they can do, but you won’t convince me.
2 I called the airport, and they announced / claimed / denied that they hadn’t found our missing suitcase. I wonder
if they have even looked for it!
3 We are all exhausted. I propose / wear / estimate that we all go home and that we continue this meeting tomorrow.
4 Melanie boasted / denied / insisted that you had told us about the cost of the repair. But I’m sure you haven’t.
5 My brother argued / hoped / swore to me that he wouldn’t tell anyone my secret.
6 The company director was very confident. She denied / estimated / had doubts that the marketing campaign
would definitely increase sales by 15%.
7 The woman stood in front of the judge in the courtroom and denied / estimated / swore stealing from the
supermarket.
8 Did you hear that? They just announced / boasted / claimed that the train will be one hour late! I can’t believe it!
/8 (1 point each)

EXAMPLE I attention, and I crashed the bicycle.
A hadn’t paid
B wasn’t paying
1 We so much at lunch that I’m not hungry at all now.
A ate
B were eating
2 When the fire alarm rang, the physics teacher the lesson on climate change.
A had been finishing
B had finished
3 People on and off the train when they made the announcement.
A had gotten
B were getting
4 Elisa by the time I got to your birthday party.
A had been leaving
B had left
5 Before I the exams back to the students, I had checked the scores three times.
A gave
B had been giving
6 Yesterday I finally joined the gym. I to join for years, but I never seemed to find the time.
A had been trying
B tried
7 When I got to the theater, I noticed that I my wallet.
A had been forgetting
B had forgotten
8 Matt sick for a couple of weeks before he decided to see a doctor.
A had been feeling
B was feeling
/8 (1 point each)
E Complete the reported sentences with the correct pronoun and form of the verbs.
EXAMPLE “You will have a quiz next week.”
Our teacher announced that we would have a quiz next week.
1 “It may be on Tuesday or Thursday. I’m not sure yet.”
He told us that on Tuesday or Thursday, but that he was not
sure yet.
2 “We won’t have enough time to prepare for it.”
We argued that enough time to prepare for it.
3 “It will be easy. You shouldn’t worry about it.”
The teacher insisted that it would be easy and that about it.
4 “I think it might take about 30 minutes.”
He estimated that about 30 minutes.
5 “I hope to finish this topic today so that you can have more time to review.”
He hoped to finish the topic today so that more time to review.
6 “Could we use a dictionary during the quiz?”
Tim asked if a dictionary during the quiz.
7 “No. You must do it without checking a dictionary or your book.”
The teacher said that it without checking a dictionary or our book.
/7 (1 point each)
F Read the story. Then read the statements and decide if the information is True,
When I was younger, I used to audition for any type of role that would allow me to survive as an actor in New
York and give me more varied experience. So I was very happy when I was called to audition for a part in a TV
commercial. They paid relatively well and I had never worked in one.
Before the audition started, we had to answer a questionnaire. One of the questions was about all the types
of skills we had. Could we dance, sing, mime, tell jokes, etc.? They didn’t ask how well we could do these
things or tell us how much experience we should have, so I just checked all the boxes. After all, I had been
trained to do all of them at drama school, so I was not lying.
Then, when the audition was about to start, they announced that we would also have to sing a little, and
that they were giving us a few minutes to choose a song. Any song. I panicked. It was true that I had had
singing lessons at school, but it was also true that my reputation as a singer had been a pretty bad one. But
there was no way out, so I tried to be rational, calm down, and think of a simple song I could deliver in an
acceptable way.
Of course my performance was a disaster. And, although the acting part hadn’t been so bad, I lost all hope of
getting the job. So I won’t deny I was extremely surprised when they called a week later and offered me the
part! It turns out that the role in the commercial was that of a pretty bad singer, so they were actually looking
for someone who could act but not sing. Well, I don’t want to boast, but my singing in that commercial was
absolutely “perfect”.
Thomas R., New York
1 Thomas had acted in other types of commercials before the one he mentioned. T / F / NG
2 Before the audition, Thomas had had some experience with dancing and miming. T / F / NG
3 Thomas was dying to demonstrate his singing abilities at the audition. T / F / NG
4 After the audition, Thomas had some doubts about his performance. T / F / NG
5 In the end, Thomas sang very beautifully in the commercial. T / F / NG
/10 (2 points each)
A 1 b 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 a
B 1 d 2 f 3 a 4 e 5 g 6 b 7 c
C 1 argue 2 claimed 3 propose 4 insisted 5 swore 6 estimated 7 denied 8 announced
D 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 b 5 a 6 a 7 b 8 a
E it might be 2 we wouldn’t have 3 we shouldn’t worry 4 it might take
1
5 we could have 6 we could use 7 we must do / had to do
F 1 NG 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 F
Interviewer: Today we are doing our broadcast from a bookstore where Samantha Foster has been signing copies of
her latest novel. Good evening, Sam.
Sam: Good evening.
Interviewer: Sam, your latest book sold nearly 10,000 copies in the first week and has been highly praised by
reviewers. How does it feel to make the headlines?
Sam: Well, it all feels a little … bizarre, actually. I’ve never really sought fame with my writing, so I still can’t
believe this is all happening to me.
Interviewer: Oh, you certainly deserve it! In fact, several of our listeners are huge fans of your books. And some of
them even asked if you had any advice to someone who is trying to write a bestseller.
Sam: Well, I can’t claim to be an expert, but one thing I would say is: you need to be determined and work
hard. It’s not an easy task, so you have to be persistent and keep writing. I also think you need to treat it
as a job and write every day. You have to put in the hours if you want to succeed.
Interviewer: So, dear listeners, determination and hard work seem to be the secret. Sam, another listener asked how
you managed to have your first book published?
Sam: Ha! I would say that it was all because of my friend Nicola.
Interviewer: Huh … How come?
Sam: Well, uh … I’d been writing my first novel on and off for a couple of years, when I decided to show it to
Nicola. Nicola is not only a voracious reader – really, she will read anything you put in her hands – but
also a very honest critic. And she loved the book and insisted that I should send it to a literary agent
or a publisher. But I was really only writing for pleasure, so I completely ignored her advice and didn’t
do anything. But she did. Without my knowing, Nicola sent a few chapters to several publishers. I only
found out about that when I received an email from a publisher asking to read the rest of the book.
Interviewer: Wow. That must have been quite a pleasant surprise.
Sam: It certainly was.
Interviewer: Well, so I guess we have to thank Nicola as well for making it possible for us to read your wonderful
books!

UNIT
6 QUIZ B
NAME:
DATE:
SCORE: /50
A Listen to the conversation between two friends, Eric and Tanya. Then read the
statements and decide if they are True or False.
1 Eric and Tanya don’t think that Mike and Lauren have been going out with each other for very long. T/F
2 Both Tanya and Eric agree that Mike and Lauren’s wedding will be quite unusual. T/F
3 Eric had already mentioned the wedding in San Diego to Tanya. T/F
4 B
ecause the wedding last year hadn’t been well planned, most of the guests were wearing
very similar clothes. T/F
5 Eric made an appearance on a TV show while he was in San Diego. T/F
/10 (2 points each)

EXAMPLE The reporter really admires her work, and he praised / raised awareness of her acting in her latest play.
1 The jokes in the movie made it so entertaining / an appearance. Everyone loved it!
2 We should catch attention / raise awareness in schools of the dangers of using social media.
3 T hat model did some weird things this past month, but I think it was just because she wanted to have a good
reputation / get publicity.
4 Last night, the host of our TV show was sick, so I got hits / did the broadcast for her. I was so nervous!
5 I don’t know who you’re talking about. I’ve never heard / raised awareness of him. Are you sure he’s famous?
6 I was reading the news this morning, and this article caught my attention / made an appearance. Have you
read it?
7 Look at my webpage! I had a good reputation / got so many hits this week!
/7 (1 point each)
C Match the statements to the reporting verbs.
EXAMPLE “I didn’t do it! I am not guilty.” F A announce
1 “Let me check the schedule. Yes, you’re correct. The train leaves at 7:00.” B insist
2 “I promise I did it. Trust me.” C swear
3 “We have some news for you, guys. We are getting married!“ D boast
4 “ I’m not totally sure about this. I just don’t know if this is the best option to E confirm
choose.” F deny
5 “You really must come to the party. Please come. Really, you’ll love it.” G estimate
6 “ I’m an awesome artist! There’s no doubt that my painting was the best in this H have doubts about
exhibition.”
I hope to
7 “I guess our sales went down about 4% this year. More or less.”
8 “ My wish is that we can go on vacation next month. It’s what I really want to
happen.”
/8 (1 point each)
D Complete the sentences with the Simple past, Past continuous, Past perfect, or
Past perfect continuous of the verbs in parentheses (). Sometimes more than one
form is possible.
EXAMPLE The plane had left / left before we got to the airport. (leave)
1 M
y roommates a movie when I got home, so I had to be really
quiet. (watch)
2 Carmina and I online for a few months before we first met. (chat)
3 W
e on a long tour around Europe last summer and had an
awesome time. (go)
4 My sister is amazing! She a doctor before she was 22. (become)
5 I about buying an electric car for a while before I bought this one.
(think)
6 The last time I checked my blog, over 3,000 people it! (visit)
7 W
e got to the theater pretty late, and the movie . We missed the
entire first part! (already start)
8 O
ne of my friends along the river when that horrible storm started.
(walk)
/8 (1 point each)
E Complete the reported sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
EXAMPLE “The surprise party for Joe will start at 7 p.m.”
Leo said that the surprise party for Joe would start at 7 p.m.
1 “You can’t park your cars in front of the house.”
Carla explained that we our cars in front of the house.
2 “You can leave your coats in this room.”
Leo told us we our coats in this room.
3 “Will you help me organize the food?”
Paul asked if I him organize the food.
4 “We should buy some more fruit.”
June said we some more fruit.
5 “The pizza might need a little more time in the oven.”
Tim believed that the pizza a little more time in the oven.
6 “Leah may come a little later.”
Veronica told us that Leah a little later.
7 “Could you call a cab for me, please?”
Mario asked if I a cab for him.
/7 (1 point each)
F Read the story. Then read the questions and choose the correct answers.
Two years ago, my husband and I booked a vacation in Brazil. Leo and I had spent our honeymoon in Rio and
had had a wonderful time. So we wanted to go back to the same hotel as a special treat for my 40th birthday.
On the day we made the hotel reservation, we had dinner with a couple of good friends, Carl and Steph,
whom we had known since college. We mentioned the trip, and they thought it was a fantastic idea.
(Although Steph made me promise we would celebrate my birthday together at some point.) After all, she
reminded us, the date was very special for the four of us, as we had all met at my 20th birthday party.
A few months after this meal, Leo and I flew to Rio for our vacation. When we arrived at the hotel, we were
starving. So we went straight to our room to leave the suitcases and find a place to eat. When I opened the
door, I was pleasantly surprised. On the bed, there was this beautiful basket with tropical flowers and fruits,
and this card saying “Happy 20th anniversary!” There was also a note inside the card inviting us to dinner at
the restaurant by the swimming pool at 7 p.m.
Since it was not our wedding anniversary, I was definitely not 20, and Leo swore he had nothing to do with that,
we called the front desk. They confirmed we were in the right room and we thanked them for their generosity.
Leo also remembered that the word for birthday in Portuguese is “aniversário”, so we just concluded that the
staff had gotten the translation and my age slightly wrong. And it didn’t matter, really. Twenty or forty, for my
anniversary or my birthday, I was more than happy to enjoy those delicious mangoes and guavas.
We then went for a walk along the beach, unpacked, and got ready for the evening. At 7 p.m. we walked into
the restaurant and the biggest surprise of the day. Waiting for us, at this table with a wonderful view of the
ocean, were Steph and Carl. They had come to celebrate my 40th birthday and the 20 years of our friendship!
Alice, Boston
1 When did Alice and Leo first meet?

A While they were both on vacation.
B When some friends introduced them in college.
C When Alice turned twenty.
2 Why did Alice and Leo choose Rio for their vacation?
A Because they had gotten married there.
B Because they had really enjoyed a vacation they spent there.
C Because they wanted to celebrate their wedding anniversary there.
3 What did Alice and Leo find out when they got to their hotel room?
A That their suitcases were missing.
B That someone had left them some food.
C That there wasn’t a restaurant in the hotel.
4 Why did Alice and Leo call the front desk?
A Because they thought they were in the wrong room.
B To thank the hotel staff for remembering their anniversary.
C To order some fruits they had enjoyed 20 years before.
5 What did Alice realize in their first evening at the hotel?
A That the card they found earlier had been sent by their friends.
B That Leo had invited Steph and Carl to her birthday party.
C That they couldn’t see the beach from their hotel.
/10 (2 points each)
A 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 F
B 1
it so entertaining 2 raise awareness 3 get publicity 4 did the broadcast
5 heard 6 caught my attention 7 got so many hits
C 1 e 2 c 3 a 4 h 5 b 6 d 7 g 8 i
D 1
were watching 2 had been chatting / had chatted 3 went 4 became
5 had been thinking 6 had visited 7 had already started 8 was walking / had been walking
E 1 couldn’t park 2 could leave 3 would help 4 should buy 5 might need 6 might come 7 could call
F 1 c 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 a
Eric: Did you hear that Mike and Lauren have announced that they are getting married?
Tanya: Yes, I couldn’t believe it! It was very unexpected. They’ve only been together for six months! Lauren says
that the wedding is going to be next April.
Eric: April? That’s pretty soon.
Tanya: I agree. But knowing Lauren, it will probably be a crazy event. She knows how to make things pretty
entertaining.
Eric: Hmm … I have my doubts about that. Mike is very traditional, so he’ll probably want a more
conventional wedding – you know, nothing crazy.
Tanya: Yeah … You’re probably right … I don’t think he would be happy with some of the weird weddings we
have been to.
Eric: Ha ha. Definitely not. Just imagine them having a wedding like the one I went to last year in San Diego
…
Tanya: Which one was that? I can’t remember.
Eric: The one we had to dress like superheroes.
Tanya: Oh, yeah! The one you and Amy to went as Batman and Catwoman. You know, I don’t think you ever
told me what the wedding was like in the end.
Eric: Oh, really? It was awesome. People were so creative! The variety of costumes was just incredible.
Tanya: Had they asked each guest to wear a specific costume? Or were you able to choose your own?
Eric: We chose our own, but we had to tell them in advance which one it was going to be. They said they
wanted to avoid too many similar costumes.
Tanya: Wow … They really wanted it to be an event.
Eric: Oh, yeah, they did. And I think everybody would agree that it was a very successful one. It even caught
the attention of a local TV station and they did a short broadcast about it.
Tanya: Really? Were you on TV?
Eric: Nah … I guess Batman and Catwoman were too … conventional for them …

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UNIT

B Choose the correct answer.

D Choose the correct answer.

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B Match the sentences.

C Choose the correct answer.

E Choose the correct answer. Sometimes both options are possible.

1 Alicia finds the change of culture easy to adapt to. T/F

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B Match the words to the definitions.

D Choose the correct answer.

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B Choose the correct answer.

Balinese Cooking School

Where are we?

1 What does the text say about Balinese cooking?

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extrovert left out life of the party reserved show off

C Match the words to the synonyms.

2 The presents they gave me for my birthday were amazing.

3 These are the ruins that were discovered by the hikers.

4 Freya, whose last name I can’t remember, designed this jacket.

5 The package, which was expected on Friday, never arrived.

6 Do you know the time when we should be there?

8 We need people who are more confident about the project.

E Rewrite the sentences using a present participle.

Dear Mrs. Newman,

1 Brad is writing to the director of a marketing department. T / F / NG

Finally, when you come to see us …

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1 Peter thinks / doesn’t think that Anna’s résumé is very interesting.

B Choose the correct answer.

E Rewrite the sentences using a present participle.

5 We sat at the library and studied for the exams.

The benefits of internships

1 Who is the article written for?

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B Match the words to the definitions.

aspects constructive draw attention point out strengths

D Choose the correct answer.

another himself itself one another others

EXAMPLE These ideas are much better than the others .

Natalia Gomez, accountant, on job-sharing

Tyler Hall, editor, on freelancing and co-working spaces

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B Choose the correct answer.

D Complete the sentences with so, such, even, or only.

Team building activities

1 What is the main purpose of the article?

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A Listen to the conversation between a salesperson and a customer. Then read

C Match the sentence halves.

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