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He is a very sociable / sensible person who loves meeting new people in his free time.
Elena enjoys reading detective stories with complicated but interesting schemes / plots. moving / thrilling ilms that are very emotional. I go to the cinema regularly and like to see giving / running a concert in my home town and I hope to see her. My favourite singer is demonstration / exhibition of eighteenth-century art at the city gallery. I really enjoyed the up painting because she wanted to make better use of her free time.took / setRachel
in a cooking competition.place / partJacob decided to take
in the stadium cheered for their team.viewers / spectatorsThe 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. 2
Lately, I’ve really got Many people are addicted I’m really excited My best friend is brilliant I’m very keen 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition and your own ideas. 1b
cooking; I wish I could do it as well as her! Antonia is brilliant
playing computer games.
Some people can become addicted her daughter's progress in her ballet class. Maria is quite pleased
starting tennis lessons next week. John is very excited
jazz recently.
I used to prefer rock and folk music, but I've really got architecture and loves visiting old castles. My father has always been fascinated taking up scuba diving, but it's an expensive hobby. I'm interested
science iction ilms, but the rest of my family loves them. I'm not very keen 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
about at by in into on to with
Hobbies and leisure
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You have to choose the correct word (A, B, C or D) for each gap. In this part, you read a text with eight gaps in it.
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D absolutely D means D reach D reacts D catch D aspects D concern D refused
C fully C source C achieve C stimulates C grab C qualities C effort C denied
B completely B cause B succeed B renews B capture B forms B care B contradicted A utterly A reason A manage A motivates A seize A characteristics A trouble A rejected 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
. All in all, it's a highly absorbing hobby.
(8) transform the way you look at the world. You start to see details that in the past you used to miss of great satisfaction for you. Photography can also (7)basis. When you inally do it, it will be a
to take really good pictures on a regular
However, a lot of practice is required before you (6) your imagination because you are always in search of ideas for original and out of the ordinary photos. special moments that you want to remember forever. In addition, it (5) it allows you to (4) the subject and investing in what might be quite expensive equipment. So why take up photography? Firstly, of to do some research, exploring the technical (3) photography means taking the (2) that such pictures can be surprisingly good these days. Serious though it cannot be (1)
. And I don't mean taking photos on your mobile phone, Photography is a hobby with wide (0)
The joy of photography
D attraction C interest B appeal Example answer: B A taste 0 Example:
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travelling? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of exploring less well-known places when Do you usually go to places where there are lots of tourists, or do you go to less well-known places? Where do you usually go on holiday? 3. 2. 1.
In pairs, ask and answer the following questions. 3
light to Spain.
We decided to take a charter / programmed / scheduled is the best way to go sightseeing. voyage / trip / cruiseA river On the way to Scotland we sat in the front coach / carriage / cabin of the train. was much more expensive than Anna expected. fare / fee / ticketThe train
bags / luggage / suitcases and took the early train. Giorgio packed his two
the bus and it left almost immediately. The family boarded / got on / embarked
from the top of the hill.view / scenery / outlookI enjoyed the beautiful
to the jungle. We went on a travel / trip / journey 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Choose the alternative for each sentence which is NOT correct. 2
the walls of this palace.
Many important events have happened the caves and showed us their interesting features. the mountain range, there is a huge lake. Our guide led us In the distance,
the river. It was really relaxing taking a walk
to the campsite. It was getting late so we decided to head
the city.
In Rome there are kilometres of tunnels the city and was impressed by how beautiful it was. I went for a tour
the crowd of tourists outside the castle. Luke saw his friends 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
along among around back beneath beyond through within
Travel and holidays
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the word that you think best its the gap. Try each word (A, B, C and D) in the gap and decide which is correct. If you are not sure, choose Look at the words before and after each gap. Read through the whole text irst.
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knowledge awareness D C understanding experience B 8 A
meet agree D it C B please 7 A
attach D fasten C stick ix B 6 A
concern D involve C consist B possess 5 A
sense D mood impression C feeling B 4 A
disturbed D offended C interrupted B bothered 3 A
opinion D reputation approval C favour B 2 A
D proit C aim B point 1 A worth
of a different culture.
always the same: to have a special, often unique (8) the arrangements are made for them. However people choose to get off the beaten track, the hope is their particular needs, and all (7)guided tours to unusual locations. Such tours are designed to make decisions about what to do depending on how they feel. Other travellers prefer to spend money on to a rigid plan, but Travelling off the beaten track may be done by some students who don’t (6) some risks.
unfamiliar experiences, even taking (5)
of adventure, a good holiday must by the crowds that are usually found in such locations. But for others who have more of as places of beauty and historic importance. Furthermore, they are not particularly (4)
a (3)
(2)a great
of travel is to visit cities such as Paris or Venice that have
For many people the whole (1) choosing instead to explore less well-known places when travelling. to the experience of avoiding famous tourist attractions and (0)The expression ‘getting off the beaten track’ is used to
Off the beaten track
D mention C refer B indicate
Example answer: C A represent 0 Example:
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My family’s planning The weather is likely My friends and I really enjoy I’m considering I can’t stand 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
(lose) against a very weak and inexperienced team. We knew we were unlikely
(enter) a golf tournament next month. (join) his local gym even though his friends were all members. My mother is considering Leo refused
(win) the inal game despite being exhausted. (go) for long runs in the hills near her home. The squash player managed Nicole really enjoys
(take up) skiing next year. (do) the extra training session because I felt so tired afterwards. (play) football; she prefers athletics. Lucas is planning I regretted Elena can’t stand 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets, -ing or to + infinitive.
2b
2a
I did a course to develop / expand / progress my tennis skills. beat / won / succeeded every team they played this term. The school football team
gymnastics once a week in the new gym. make / do / play
The class hit / beat / shot the ball really hard and it went into the net. Clara
tennis at a local club when he has some free time.
Tony plays / practises / makes keeping / going / making it is very important if you sit at a desk all day. Most experts say that plenty of exercise every week because I walk to work! I go / take / make I play / practise / go jogging every morning before work. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentences. 1
Sport
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When I was at primary school, I enjoyed to play basketball.
Look at the sentence below. Then try to correct the mistake.
Get it right!
relect consider D C wonder review B 8 A
level D range C amount extent B 7 A
tendency custom D trend C B habit 6 A
slight narrow D tight C thin B 5 A
contradiction distinction D contrast C B opposition 4 A
prospect D estimate view C B outlook 3 A
overcome pass D C overtake B exceed 2 A
D guided C directed B conducted 1 A controlled
on what might have happened if they had trained harder, or done things , these indings are not surprising. Silver medallists who were close to victory differently. will almost certainly (8) To a certain (7)
in the research that shows
such a person will feel signiicantly happier. second but inished a long way behind the winner. There is a (6) defeat, may not celebrate their silver medal. This reaction differs sharply from the athlete who comes , the athlete who everyone assumed would win with ease, but then suffers a (5) (4)In
of achieving anything.
experts and journalists who believed they had absolutely no (3) their expectations and so naturally they will be delighted. They may also enjoy surprising (2) on the emotional responses of those inishing second. For certain individuals, a silver medal may some research psychologists recently (1) athletes must accept second place. A team of However, not everyone can win, and often talented dream of winning a gold medal at the Olympics. their Every ambitious athlete hopes to (0) Coming second: pleasure or pain?
Example answer: C
D succeed C fulil B inish A complete
0 Example:
gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each For questions 1–8, read the text below and
