Key Booklet

Unit 1
Grammar
Test (p. 18)
1. I am looking forward to you
soon.
A. see.
B. seeing.
C. knowing.
D. know.
2. My husband is always ......... his
keys.
A. forget.
B. miss.
C. missing.
D. forgetting.
3. I after her house this
summer while she is on holiday.
A. am watching
B. am seeing
C. am looking
D. am sitting
4. The company fve
people in June.
A. are employing
B. is employing
C. hires
D. employs
5. At the moment I for a new job.
A. am looking
B. look
C. am watching
D. watch
6. I am TV as I cook dinner.
A. following
B. seeing
C. viewing
D. watching
7. What you always losing?
A. is
B. am
C. are
D. do
8. When he next going on
holiday?
A. is
B. am
C. are
D. do
9. I am studying for an exam.
A. Always
B. Sometimes
C. Yesterday
D. At the moment
10. I study for exams.
A. always
B. this morning
C. right now
D. today
Vocabulary
Test (p. 20)
Reading
Reading comprehension (p. 22)
1. Why is Lisa looking for a new job?
A. Because she is worried about
unemployment.
B. Because she wants to have
more time with her family.
C. Because she doesnt like her job.
2. What nationality are her
children?
A. American.
B. English.
C. Half American and half
English.
3. What time of year is it?
A. Spring.
B. Autumn.
C. Winter.
4. What are the benefts of a
pressure cooker?
A. Its clean.
B. Its quick.
C. Its quiet.
5. How many of Lisas children have
left home?
A. 0.
B. 1.
C. 2.
6. Who looks after the children after
school?
A. Their mother.
B. Their aunt.
C. Their grandmother.
7. Where is Lisa originally from?
A. Florida.
B. London.
C. Connecticut.
8. Where does Lisa want to go on
holiday?
A. USA.
B. EU.
C. UK.
9. Why is Lisa happy that they are
not travelling this week?
A. Because she is tired.
B. Because she has a lot of work.
C. Because her daughter is
unwell.
10. How does Lisa feel about her life?
A. Very unhappy.
B. Happy.
C. Bored.
Listening
Listening quiz on the present
continuous (p. 22)
1. What are the two women
planning?
A. Shopping.
B. Dancing.
C. Eating.
1. How much does the club normally
cost?
A. 10.
B. 20.
C. 30.
2. Where is Sophie travelling to for
her work?
A. Bond Street.
B. A bar.
C. Mexico.
3. What day are Sophie and Jane
meeting?
A. Saturday.
B. Friday.
C. Sunday.
1. Who has started a new job?
A. Sophie.
B. Jane.
C. Janes friend.
2. How much are the women
paying to get into the club?
A. 0.
B. 10.
C. 20.
3. What time are they meeting?
A. 10 p.m.
B. 11 p.m.
C. 12 p.m.
4. Why is Sophie going to Mexico?
A. To meet a friend.
B. On holiday.
C. To meet clients.
Unit 2
Grammar
Test (p. 28)
1. When you get up?
A. .
B. do.
C. have.
2. She to music every morning.
A. is listening.
B. listen.
C. listens.
3. They always together.
A. eat.
B. eats.
C. are eating.
4. Did you the kitchen
before leaving the house?
A. cleaned.
B. clean.
C. cleans.
5. How often football?
A. do you play.
B. are you playing.
C. you play.
6. We never over the
weekend?
A. studies.
B. are studying.
C. study.
7. My dog usually his bone
before eating it.
A. bury.
B. buries.
C. burys.
8. Why he always arrive late?
A. do.
B. .
C. does.
9. I a car.
A. havent.
B. dont have.
C. doesnt have.
10. Jill television during the day.
A. never watches.
B. doesnt never watch.
C. watches never.
Grammar practice exercise
(p.28)
1 B
2 H
3 A
4 E
5 G
6 C
7 F
8 D
9 J
10 I
10 Always
9 Usually
8 Often
7 Sometimes
6 Every other day
5 Now and then
4 Once a year
3 Hardly ever
2 Once in a lifetime
1 Never
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p. 29)
1. Las tijeras estn en mi escritorio.
The scissors are on my desk.
2. No s dnde estn mis ceras.
I dont know where my
crayons are.
3. Tienes un sacapuntas?
Do you have a pencil
sharpener?
4. Necesitas goma de borrar?
Do you need an eraser/a
rubber?
5. Me puedes pasar el pegamento?
Can you pass me the glue?
6. Utiliza el libro de ejercicios.
Use the exercise book.
7. El cter es peligroso para los
nios.
The craft knife is dangerous
for children.
8. Escrbelo en la pizarra.
Write it on the blackboard.
9. Utiliza la perforadora para
hacer agujeros.
Use the hole puncher to make
holes.
10. El libro est sobre la estantera.
The book is on the shelf.
Reading
Reading comprehension (p. 31)
1. How long does it take Michael
to get ready before he travels to
work?
A. Ten minutes.
B. Half an hour.
C. An hour.
2. Does Michael go straight to the
classroom?
A. Sometimes.
B. Never.
C. Always.
3. What does Michael do as he
listens to the readers?
A. Watches the readers.
B. Corrects other students
written work.
C. Corrects the students spoken
work.
4. Why do some students not go
outside to break?
A. They havent completed
their Christmas holiday stories.
B. They were naughty in class.
C. They dont want to go outside.
5. Does Michael go to the dining
room with the children?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Yes, with help from the other
teachers.
6. What does Michael talk about
over lunch?
A. Shopping.
B. Doing business.
C. School.
7. How does Michael test the
childrens spelling?
A. He drills words.
B. He writes lists.
C. They play word games.
8. What is the last subject of the
day?
A. Spelling.
B. Art.
C. Parents meeting.
9. How long is the childrens school
day?
A. Five hours and ffteen minutes.
B. Six hours.
C. Six hours and forty-fve
minutes.
10. What is Michaels last activity of
the day?
A. Cleaning the kitchen.
B. Playing football.
C. Watching television.
Listening
Present simple tense
listening quiz (p. 30)
1. How old are Chris students?
A. Six years old.
B. Seven years old.
C. Ten years old.
1. What are the benefts of the new
classroom?
A. It is lighter and more relaxed.
B. It is more relaxed and squashed.
C. It is lighter and has more
room.
2. How often does Chris teach his
group?
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Three times a week.
1. What time does Alex fnish work?
A. Two thirty.
B. Three thirty.
C. Four thirty.
2. What do these two teachers
normally do when they have a free
afternoon?
A. Go out for a coffee.
B. Go home and rest.
C. Go home and prepare classes.
3. Will they see each other later?
A. Maybe.
B. Yes.
C. No.
Writing
Correct the mistakes (p. 33)
From: Beatriz Salgado
<bsalgado@hotmail.com>
To: Michael Brownz
<mbrow@yahoo.com>
Date: 22/11/2010 13:48
Subject: Craft class
Hi Michael,
Im preparing the craft class for next
week. I have some suggestions and
I would like to know if you are
agree with them. The children can
make potato stamps and printing
them in cards, gift paper, or fabric.
With the fabric they can do stuff
animals and then we can sell them
at the Christmas sale. What do
you think? If you have more
suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks for all everything Beatriz
Unit 3
Grammar
Grammar pratice exercise (p. 36)
Test (p. 36)
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p. 38)
1. Vivamos con un presupuesto
muy ajustado.
We lived on a very tight
budget.
2. No s cmo te atreviste a hacer eso.
I dont know how you dared to
do that.
3. No me gustaban los lugares
llenos de gente.
I didnt like crowded places.
4. Quera comprar un coche asequible.
I wanted to buy an affordable
car.
5. No me gust la comida
vegetariana.
I didnt like vegetarian food.
6. Ellos pidieron una pizza en el
restaurante.
They ordered a pizza at the
restaurant.
7. Disfrut comprando chollos.
He enjoyed buying bargains.
8. Echaba de menos a mi hermano.
I missed my brother.
9. Fuimos a dar un paseo de vez
en cuando.
We went for a walk every
now and then.
10. Ese restaurante era barato (no
caro).
That restaurant was cheap/
inexpensive.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p. 39)
1. Did the sisters return home on
Sunday night?
A. Yes.
B. No.
2. Did they travel everywhere on
foot?
A. Yes.
B. No.
3. Did they pay an entrance fee at
most of the museums?
A. Yes.
B. No.
4. Did they get to look around all
of MoMa ?
A. Yes.
B. No.
5. What happened while they were
sitting in the park?
A. Someone was pick-pocketed.
B. They lost their bags.
6. What did they do when a tour
group passed by?
A. They joined them.
B. They left the museum.
7. How often are the sales?
A. Once a year.
B. Once a month.
8. Where do the works at the Jewish
museum come from?
A. Everywhere.
B. Where Jews have lived.
9. Had they already left for the
Metropolitan Museum of Art at
10.30?
A. Yes.
B. No.
10. Were they tired when they
arrived home?
A. Yes.
B. No.
Listening
Listening quiz on the past
continuous (p. 40)
1. What does the policeman/woman
ask her to verify?
A. Name.
B. Date of birth.
C. Address.
2. The police ask for details of what
happened between what times?
A. 12.00 and 14.00.
B. 2.00 and 4.00.
C. 12.00 and 16.00.
3. What did she eat at Scarpettas?
A. Noodles.
B. Gnocchi.
C. Scampi.
4. How long did Ms Baker say she
was sitting on the bench?
A. Around an hour.
B. Around half an hour.
C. Around fve minutes.
5. What did she tell the police about
the library that she didnt need to
mention?
A. That she didnt pay for the
tour.
B. That she liked the art.
C. That the tour group were loud.
1 was still making
2 put
3 was frying
4 arrived
5 fnished
6 started
7 rang
8 were placing
9 were arriving
10 realised
11 was serving
12 chatting
13 rearranged
14 placed
15 walked
1 F
2 I
3 G
4 H
5 J
6 D
7 E
8 C
9 B
10 A
6. Why does she have to be in a
line-up?
A. She was seen at the crime.
B. She matches the description
given by a witness in the scene
of pick-pocketing.
C. She was sitting on a park bench.
7. What did the police fnd which
belongs to Ms Baker:
A. A bag.
B. A receipt.
C. A recipe.
8. When is the line-up?
A. Today.
B. Next week.
C. Tomorrow.
Unit 4
Grammar
Grammar practice exercise
(p. 44)
A.
1. I didnt know why they
cancelled the meeting.
(negative)
2. They built the house in just six
months. (affrmative)
3. He took his driving test on a
Saturday. (affrmative)
4. The company interviewed over
100 people before they found
the right candidate. (affrmative)
5. We didnt read the book for
the English course and so we
didnt understand the lesson.
(negative)
6. How many jobs did you apply
for last year? (question)
7. Did you negotiate a good
deal on the price of the car?
(question)
8. I hurt my tooth when I bit into
the sandwich. (affrmative)
9. The child rode her bike perfectly
at the frst attempt. (affrmative)
10. We went for a beautiful walk
in the countryside and ate at a
lovely restaurant. (affrmative)
B.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p. 47)
1. Cundo la conociste?
When did you meet/get to
know her?
2. Ella lo saba todo.
She knew everything.
3. Vend mi casa el mes pasado.
I sold my house last month.
4. Quin rompi la ventana?
Who broke the window?
5. l la llev al aeropuerto.
He took her to the airport.
6. Yo traje unas naranjas.
I brought some oranges.
7. Nosotros dormimos (past tense)
en el saln.
We slept in the living room.
8. Yo le todos esos libros.
I read all those books.
9. l escribi esa carta.
He wrote that letter.
10. Ella nunca vino.
She never came.
11. Qu dijo l?
What did he say?
12. Ellos nunca lo hicieron.
They never did it. They never
made it.
13. Por qu gastaste tanto dinero?
Why did you spend so much
money?
14. l me hizo dao.
He hurt me.
15. Encontr tus llaves en la mesa.
I found your keys on the
table.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p. 49)
1. Why was he sacked?
A. He broke the company rules.
B. He wasnt good at his job.
2. After a day of feeling bad what
did he do?
A. He went for an interview.
B. He searched for jobs.
3. Where did he look for work?
A. In newspapers.
B. Online.
4. In his frst interview what reason
did he give for leaving his last job?
A. The truth.
B. A lie.
5. How did he make money?
A. He worked for a non-proft
organization.
B. At a burger bar.
6. How did he improve his CV?
A. He got more experience.
B. He rewrote it.
7. Who gave him recommendations?
A. Friends from college.
B. New colleagues.
8. How many interviews did he
have altogether before getting a
good job?
A. 4.
B. 5.
9. What did he talk about in his last
interviews?
A. His last job.
B. The publishing industry.
10. In the end was being sacked a
positive or a negative event?
A. Negative.
B. Positive.
Listening
Past simple listening quiz
(p. 50)
1. How old was she when her frst
novel was published?
A. 10.
B. 12.
2. Who helped her publish it?
A. Her grandmother.
B. Her teacher.
3. What was the title of the book?
A. The Dry Lake.
B. The Drive Back.
4. What was the inspiration of the
book?
A. A water restriction.
B. A radio programme.
5. What effect did fame have on her?
A. Very little.
B. It was hard.
6. What type of interview did she
have?
A. Television.
B. Radio.
7. How old was she when the second
book was published?
A. Eighteen.
B. Twenty.
8. Did she go to university?
A. Yes.
B. No.
9. What job did she do?
A. Journalist.
B. Teacher.
10. What is her new book called?
A. The Black Floor.
B. The Backdoor.
Unit 5
Grammar
Grammar practice exercise
(p. 58)
A.
1. I think the croquettes are tastier
than the salmon omelette.
2. That flm was more frightening
than the last horror movie we
watched.
3. Jack is naughtier than his sister Jill.
4. I fnd modern art more unusual
than Renaissance art.
5. The model was more beautiful
than the one we used last week.
6. Australia is hotter than England
most years.
7. The elephant is bigger than
the rhinoceros but not always
heavier.
8. The city is usually dirtier than
the countryside because more
people throw their rubbish on
the streets.
9. Most children fnd Mathematics
harder than Geography.
10. I earn less than a helicopter pilot.
B.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p. 59)
1. Ese lugar es sorprendente.
That place is amazing.
2. Me gusta el caf templado.
I like warm coffee.
3. Nadie es perfecto.
Nobody is perfect.
4. Por qu es el tan misterioso?
Why is he so mysterious?
5. A ella le gusta la msica
romntica.
She likes romantic music.
6. Me gustara vivir en una isla
desierta.
I would like to live on a
deserted island.
7. Esas fores son feas.
Those fowers are ugly.
8. Es un lugar muy poco comn.
Its a very unusual place.
9. El ambiente es mgico.
The atmosphere is magical.
10. No es un libro interesante.
Its not an interesting book
11. La pelcula es increble.
The flm (movie) is incredible.
12. No le gustan las casas modernas
(a ella).
She doesnt like modern
houses.
13. El Caribe tiene un clima tropical.
The Caribbean has a tropical
climate.
14. El restaurante estaba lleno de
gente.
The restaurant was crowded.
15. La comida era fresca.
The food was fresh.
Reading
Reading comprehension (p. 61)
1. What was Natalies problem?
A. She couldnt decide which friend
to visit.
B. She didnt have enough
money to visit both friends.
2. What length of time was she
planning on spending abroad?
A. Six days.
B. Three days.
1 meat
2 watched
3 destroyed
4 drank
5 arranged
6 slid
7 inspected
8 whistled
9 threw
10 brought forward
1 most luxurious
2 most expensive
3 longest
4 best
5 highest
6 latest
7 dirtiest
8 rudest
9 prettiest
10 worst
3. Why was it a diffcult decision?
A. She didnt want to hurt/upset
anyone.
B. She liked both her friends
equally.
4. Which city is bigger?
A. Florence.
B. Rome.
5. Which city has more Renaissance
architecture?
A. Florence.
B. Rome.
6. Which city is the most popular
with tourists?
A. Florence.
B. Rome.
7. Why is it more popular with
tourists?
A. Its better.
B. It has a large variety of
things to see.
8. Which city is easier to get around
quickly?
A. Florence.
B. Rome.
9. Which city is considered one of
the most beautiful cities in the
world?
A. Florence.
B. Rome.
10. Which city does Natalie choose
to visit?
A. Florence.
B. Rome.
C. Neither.
Listening
Comparatives and
superlatives listening quiz
(p. 61)
1. How does the person feel about
their holiday in Costa Rica?
A. It was the best.
B. It was the worst.
2. Why is the country clean?
A. The people are scared to litter.
B. The people are
environmentally aware.
3. Are the winters generally hotter
than winter in Spain?
A. No.
B. By the coast they are.
4. What can you see everywhere?
A. Coffee.
B. Pineapple plantations.
5. Which activity was liked the
most?
A. White-water rafting.
B. Zip-lining.
6. Which activity was the most
frightening?
A. White-water rafting.
B. Climbing a volcano.
7. What did they like more?
A. Seeing a sperm whale and
its baby.
B. Seeing a leopard.
8. Which animals were the most
entertaining?
A. Turtles.
B. Dolphins.
9. Which sea animals were the most
common?
A. Sea snakes.
B. Dolphins.
10. What travel tip was given?
A. Dont go to the north.
B. Dont go during the North
American school holidays.
Unit 6
Grammar
Grammar pratice exercise
(p. 67)
Vocabulary
Test (p. 69)
1. I was more .... after the
explanation than I was before I
heard it.
A. Confused.
B. Confusing.
C. Both.
2. I try not to let .. noises
bother me.
A. Annoyed.
B. Annoying.
C. Both.
3. The weather is ...
A. Depressed.
B. Depressing.
C. Both.
4. Why arent you more ..? I
thought youd be happy.
A. Excited.
B. Exciting.
C. Both.
5. I dont know why everyone fnds
him so ...
A. Fascinated.
B. Fascinating.
C. Both.
6. I try not to get ..
when I cant do something.
A. Frustrated.
B. Frustrating.
C. Both.
7. Who is the most ..... in the
class?
A. Interested.
B. Interesting.
C. Both.
8. ............. everyone is very diffcult
to do.
A. Satisfed.
B. Satisfying.
C. Both.
9. The news of the bomb
.. the nation.
A. Shocked.
B. Shocking.
C. Both.
10. It was clear to see he was a
.. man.
A. Frightened.
B. Frightening.
C. Both.
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p. 69)
1. La pelcula no fue muy
interesante.
The flm/movie wasnt very
interesting.
2. Creo que su historia (de ella) es
fascinante.
I think her story is fascinating.
3. Ellos no estn muy emocionados.
They are not very excited.
4. Puede ser frustrante.
It can be frustrating.
5. Creo que est frustrado.
I think hes frustrated.
6. Esa msica molesta.
That music is annoying.
7. No fue una experiencia muy
gratifcante.
It wasnt a satisfying experience.
8. l no es aburrido.
He isnt boring.
9. l est interesado en tu oferta.
He is interested in your offer.
10. La situacin es deprimente.
The situation is very depressing.
11. No creo que est deprimida (ella).
I dont think she is depressed.
12. Estoy satisfecho con los resultados.
Im satisfed with the results.
13. Ella est molesta con la visita.
She is annoyed with the guest.
Reading
Reading comprehension (p. 71)
1. Did he save the money from his
frst ever job?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. A little.
2. Why did they move to a different
city?
A. For his fathers job.
B. For his job.
C. To be near a pizza restaurant.
3. Why didnt he put the money in
a bank?
A. He didnt trust them.
B. He couldnt take it out when
he wanted.
4. What did he think of the new
neighbours?
A. Friendly.
B. Unfriendly.
C. Kind.
5. What did he used to do with the
dog?
A. Go jogging.
B. Play in the garden.
6. Why did he used to play basketball?
A. Because he was really good.
B. Because he was tall.
7. How did they used to get to
matches?
A. In Freds pick-up truck.
B. In his car.
8. How did his mother feel when he
opened an account?
A. More relaxed.
B. Surprised.
9. What was his childhood dream?
A. To be rich.
B. To own a luxury car.
10. Which word best describes the
narrator of the story?
A. Friendly.
B. Lazy.
C. Hardworking.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p. 71)
1. What has B given up?
A. Drinks.
B. Crisps.
C. Cigarettes.
2. How does the friend feel about it?
A. Proud.
B. Amazed.
C. Doesnt think it will last.
3. What new habit has B developed?
A. Eating crisps.
B. Drinking more.
C. Chocolate.
4. How old was the burger and chip
friend when they started having
cardio problems?
A. 22.
B. 23.
C. 26.
5. What annoying habit did the
fatmate mention?
A. Snoring.
B. Humming.
C. Tapping.
6. What did one of them used to do
as a child?
A. Hit her sister.
B. Copy her sisters movements.
C. Repeat everything she said.
7. What did her mother do to solve
the problem?
A. Feed them in different
rooms.
B. Feed them at different times.
8. Where has this whole
conversation taken place?
A. At one of their homes.
B. In the street.
C. At a bar.
Unit 7
Grammar
Test (p. 78)
1. If you cant sleep try
... a cup of chamomile
tea before bed.
A. to make.
B. making.
1 used to
2 am used to
3 used to
4 get used to
5 used to
6 get used to
7 got used to
8 used to
9 getting used to
10 getting used to
2. My boss offer . in the offce in
New York.
A. to work.
B. working.
3. Dont forget . your
parents when you get home.
A. to call.
B. calling.
4. He agreed . the
work before he went home.
A. to do.
B. doing.
5. I resent you .....I didnt help much.
A. to say.
B. saying.
6. I promised . them
informed of any changes.
A. to keep.
B. keeping.
7. I remember . to him but
I dont remember where.
A. to talk.
B. talking.
8. Would you mind me up after
work? My car broke down yesterday
A. to pick.
B. picking.
9. I admit . the cat out
of the house by mistake.
A. to let.
B. letting.
10. I demanded .... the manager after
the waiter spoke to me so rudely.
A. to see.
B. seeing.
11. She always seems two
steps behind everyone else.
A. to be.
B. being.
12. I fancy a take away
curry tonight, dont you?
A. to get.
B. getting.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary pract. ex. (p. 80)
A.
1. A ella no le gusta ver pelculas
con subttulos.
She doesnt like watching
movies with subtitles.
2. Es un reloj (de pared) de madera.
Its a wooden clock.
3. l no estaba de acuerdo con
su jefe.
He didnt agree with his boss.
4. Es imposible estudiar con tanto
ruido.
Its impossible to study with
so much noise.
5. La amabilidad es importante
cuando se hacen negocios.
Kindness is important when
doing business.
6. Tienes que tener ms cuidado.
You have to be more careful.
7. l no tiene miedo.
He is not afraid/ He is fearless.
8. Peter es muy irresponsable.
Peter is very irresponsible.
9. Eso es muy improbable.
Thats very unlikely.
10. Ella es tan infeliz.
She is so unhappy.
B.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p. 82)
1. Did Claire usually buy glossy
magazines?
A. Yes.
B. No.
2. What did the man do before he
entered the caf?
A. Flirted with some girls.
B. Signed his name.
3. What were Claires coworkers
doing as she was serving the man?
A. Doing taxes.
B. Checking the contents of
the till.
4. Why is midday busy on a Sunday?
A. The serve a meal.
B. They offer extra coffee.
5. Why couldnt she breathe?
A. Because he was firting with
her.
B. Because she was holding her
breath.
6. Why did Claire think he might
not be George Clooney?
A. Because of his looks.
B. Because of his behavior.
7. Why didnt Claire mind who he
was?
A. Because he was kind.
B. Because he was good-looking.
8. How did Claire know what the
best time to surf was?
A. She liked the sport.
B. Her boyfriend surfed.
9. What did he leave Claire?
A. Some money.
B. His phone number.
10. Who set Claire up?
A. Margaret.
B. Melissa.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p. 83)
1. Whats the name of the band?
A. The Green-eyed Monkeys.
B. The Stream-lined Monkeys.
2. How old were they when they
became famous?
A. Twenty-three.
B. Twenty.
3. Where was the frst country they
went on tour to?
A. Japan.
B. Finland.
4. How did they learn their instruments?
A. Self-taught.
B. Classically trained.
5. Why is their music popular?
A. Because they sound like the
Beatles.
B. Its melodic.
6. Where does Fred live?
A. London.
B. Liverpool.
7. Where does he like to go on
holiday?
A. Somerset.
B. Italy.
8. How many years has he been
married?
A. Four.
B. Fourteen.
9. How many children does he have?
A. Two.
B. Three.
10. What is his favourite hobby?
A. Waving.
B. Surfng.
11. Who is the next album dedicated to?
A. Fans.
B. Family.
12. What is the name of the
interviewer?
A. Alex Chable.
B. Alex Cable.
Unit 8
Grammar
Test (p. 87)
A.
1. She can play the violin very well.
Is she a good musician?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
2. I could pass that exam. Has she
passed it?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
3. John may have arrived by now.
Has John arrived yet?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
4. They might win if they listen
to their captain. Are they good
enough to win?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
5. I will complain in the morning.
Has she complained yet?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
6. It would be better if you coloured
it red. Is it as good as it can be?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
7. Shall I get you a refll? Has a
second drink been served?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
8. She should study harder. Is she
studying as hard as possible?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
9. You must carry your passport at
all times. Is an ID card a possible
substitute?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
10. You ought to reserve a table
as lunch time is always busy. Is the
restaurants policy, reservations
only?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not sure.
B.
1. The doctor change
the appointment to Friday if that is
better for you.
A. should.
B. could.
2. Dont hit the dog as it
. bite you!
A. ought to.
B. may.
3. . I get us a drink?
A. Shall.
B. Will.
4. He ... come and visit us over
the weekend if he fnishes his work.
A. might.
B. shouldnt.
5. I . update my
driving license, its expired!
A. cant.
B. must.
6. Peter really . be kinder to
his sister as she is younger than him.
A. should.
B. may.
7. The company ..fnd the
cheapest fight available, its their
job.
A. should.
B. would.
8. I . double-check
the departure time if I were you.
A. may.
B. would.
9. I let you know as soon as
I hear anything.
A. could.
B. will.
10. I ........... speak German if that
helps.
A. should.
B. can.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p.89)
1. Acerca de qu es este libro?
(De qu va este libro?)
What is this book about?
2. Me gusta caminar a lo largo de
la playa.
I like to walk along the beach.
1 D
2 A
3 E
4 F
5 B
6 C
7 K
8 L
9 G
10 H
11 J
12 I
3. El banco est cruzando la calle.
The bank is across the street.
4. l est detrs de m.
He is behind me.
5. No lo vi (a l) durante el invierno.
I didnt see him during the
winter.
6. Me gustara comer fruta en
lugar de cenar.
I would like to eat fruit
instead of having dinner.
7. El gato se meti en la caja
(movimiento de entrar-meterse:
get).
The cat got into the box.
8. Te quiero desde que te vi por
primera vez.
I have loved you since I frst
saw you.
9. Mi padre no es como yo.
My father is not like me.
10. Vamos hacia ese camino.
Lets go towards that road.
Reading
Reading comprehension (p. 90)
1. Can you use the rice cooker at
home?
A. Yes.
B. No.
2. Should you keep it on an uneven
surface?
A. Yes.
B. No.
3. Is it necessary to read the
instructions before using it?
A. Yes.
B. No.
4. What must you do to avoid
electric shock?
A. Keep the plug dry.
B. Wear rubber soled shoes.
5. Can you contact someone if you
need help when using the product?
A. Yes.
B. No.
6. Is there a time limitation fxed to
the warranty?
A. Yes.
B. No.
7. Will LXP fx the product if any
faults are found?
A. Yes.
B. No.
8. Are repairs free of charge?
A. Yes.
B. No.
9. Will you have to pay if the
product is not insured?
A. Yes.
B. No.
10. How can you prove date of
purchase?
A. Showing the product.
B. Showing the receipt.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p. 90)
1. What colour is the frst shirt?
A. Green.
B. Grey.
2. Does she/he think the frst colour
is suitable for her/his friend?
A. Yes.
B. No.
3. Why does he/she recommend
buying the same shirt in different
colours?
A. Because the style suits her.
B. Because its cheap.
4. What shoe options are given?
A. A heel or a fat.
B. A heel or a sandal.
5. What does the friend recommend
when buying shoes for work?
A. Choose something dynamic.
B. Choose something comfortable.
6. How could the wrong shoe
impact work?
A. Upset your boss.
B. Makes you feel less confdent.
7. What does the friend hate people
doing with their hair?
A. Cutting it severely.
B. Playing with it.
8. What does the friend say a short
haircut refects?
A. Control and discipline.
B. Control and dedication.
9. Who says body language
and personal presentation are
important in business?
A. Human research.
B. Human resource.
10. How much of a role do they
play?
A. A little one.
B. A signifcant one.
Unit 9
Grammar
Test (p.95)
A.
B.
1. Have you read the newspaper
..? I want to read it.
A. since.
B. lately.
C. yet.
2. Have you been to that
restaurant again .. you
got food-poisoning there?
A. since.
B. yet.
C. ago.
3. Have you seen Barbara
.., I really miss her?
A. ever.
B. recently.
C. since.
4. Have you .. made
the tea? Its boiling hot.
A. lately.
B. recently.
C. just.
5. Have you been to the cinema
..? I havent been in ages.
A. just.
B. since.
C. lately.
6. I havent spoken to him
. the argument.
A. yet.
B. ago.
C. since.
7. The company has . slowed
down on their recruitment drive.
A. since.
B. recently.
C. ago.
8. We havent had a response to our
advertisement .., but
Im sure well have one soon.
A. ago.
B. just.
C. yet.
9. Im sorry Mr. MacPherson has
.. left the offce.
A. lately.
B. just.
C. recently.
10. I have had a lot of headaches
.. doctor, do you know
what might be causing them?
A. lately.
B. yet.
C. just.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p.99)
1. Quiero agua con gas.
I would like sparkling water.
2. No me gusta la cerveza.
I dont like beer.
3. El flete viene con ensalada.
The steak comes with a salad.
4. Tengo que comprar unas lechugas.
I have to buy some lettuce.
5. Siempre me tomo una copa de
vino tinto con las comidas.
I always have a glass of red
wine with my meals.
6. Me gusta el flete poco hecho.
I like rare steak.
7. La trucha es mi pescado favorito.
Trout is my favourite fsh.
8. Las navidades pasadas
tomamos ostras.
Last Christmas we had some
oysters.
9. Las chuletas de cerdo siempre
vienen con patatas.
Pork chops always come with
potatoes.
10. El jamn bueno suele ser caro.
Good ham is usually expensive.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p.100)
1. Whos usually at home when the
narrator returns from school?
A. Mother.
B. Father.
C. Grandmother.
2. Wheres the narrators
grandfather?
A. At the shops.
B. No longer alive.
C. In his room.
3. Why does the grandmother want
to talk so much?
A. She loves it.
B. Shes nosey.
C. Shes lonely during the day.
4. What was the narrator studying?
A. A science.
B. A humanity.
C. A language.
5. Who arrives home after the
narrator?
A. Father.
B. Mother.
C. Grandfather.
6. Who does the father speak to frst?
A. Mother.
B. Child.
C. Grandmother.
7. Why didnt the grandmother
leave the house?
A. Too tired.
B. Too cold.
C. Too busy.
8. What is the narrator doing in
school at the moment?
A. Sports.
B. Library research.
C. Tests.
9. Why does the father always ask
the same questions?
A. To check homework.
B. Communicate with his child.
C. He feels he should.
10. What has the narrator always
wanted at home?
A. Go to Paris and Rome.
B. Finish exams.
C. Have some space to
themself.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p.100)
1. What is another term or
expression for spotlight, to that
being used in the listening?
A. Fame.
B. Lamplight.
C. Place.
2. What does gross generalization
mean?
A. Silly.
B. To exaggerate something.
C. To assume something.
3. What does to be pushed mean
in relation to the listening?
A. Ade to fall over.
B. Encouraged.
C. Made to work hard at
something.
1 E
2 F
3 C
4 G
5 H
6 I
7 J
8 B
9 D
10 A
4. What does own free-will mean
in the listening?
A. Spirit.
B. An action in a relaxed way.
C. Doing something you want to.
5. What is natural to children?
A. Curiosity.
B. Cleverness.
C. Hard work.
6. What did one of the speakers see
children forced to do?
A. Practice sport.
B. Drink sugary drinks.
C. Eat vegetables.
7. How many hours does the theory
talk about?
A. 1.000.
B. 10.000.
C. 100.000.
8. What level can you reach in a
subject if you have studied for this
time?
A. Advanced.
B. Profciency.
C. Expert.
9. How many hours must you study
a day to achieve the level in 5 years?
A. 4.
B. 6.
C. 3.
10. Will everybody reach an expert
level if they study the correct
amount of hours?
A. No.
B. Yes.
C. Maybe.
Unit 10
Grammar
Test (p.106)
A.
B.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p.108)
1. Ellos estn buscando trabajo
desde enero.
They have been looking for a
job since January.
2. Dnde puedo enviar mi CV?
Where can I send my CV?
3. Cmo te ganas la vida?
How do you make a living?
4. Hay alguna oferta de trabajo
en tu empresa?
Are there any vacancies in
your company?
5. l est en paro.
He is on the dole/ Hes
unemployed.
6. Si sigue as lo van a despedir.
If he continues like that he is
going to get fred.
7. Voy a dejar mi trabajo e irme
de viaje alrededor del mundo.
Im going to quit my job and
travel around the world.
8. Solo quiero trabajar a tiempo
completo.
I only want to work full-time.
9. El turno de noche es de 10 p.m.
a 6 a.m.
The night shift is from 10 p.m.
to 6 a.m.
10. Puedes estudiar si tienes un
trabajo a tiempo parcial.
You can study if you have a
part-time job.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p.110)
1. Had Peter and Karen fnished
university when they started
planning for future work?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Unclear.
2. Whose friend is Sarah?
A. Karens.
B. Peters.
C. Both.
3. What is the frst thing on their
agenda?
A. Sending applications.
B. Listening companies.
C. Ringing companies.
4. Why do they think it is important
to research the company before
sending a CV?
A. To target a suitable company.
B. To be prepared in an
interview.
5. Will they be sending the same
CV and cover letter to all the
companies they are interested in?
A. No.
B. Yes.
C. To some.
6. Will they be writing their cover
letters from scratch?
A. Yes.
B. No.
7. How are they going to practice
their interview skills?
A. Watch videos.
B. Practice on each other.
C. Do some interviews for jobs.
8. What do they need to do to get
their names out and about?
A. Socialise.
B. Advertise.
C. Network.
9. How can volunteering be
benefcial?
A. Good to learn skills.
B. Meet people.
C. For references.
10. Should job hunting be full-time?
A. Yes.
B. No.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p.110)
1. Does the interviewee have any
work experience?
A. Yes.
B. No.
2. What is the interviewees most
recent experience?
A. Working with secondary students.
B. Working with primary
students.
3. Does the interviewee think the
children learn quickly?
A. Yes.
B. No.
4. What does the interviewee fnd
most challenging?
A. Clear instruction giving.
B. Managing energy levels.
5. How do they deal with the
problem?
A. Repeat things a number of times.
B. Mix up activities.
6. If a child doesnt want to join in
what would they do?
A. Let them observe.
B. Force them to.
7. Which two qualities does the
interviewee have?
A. Organizational skills and patience.
B. Organizational and artistic
skills.
8. What is their weakness?
A. Using craft tools.
B. Using technological tools.
9. How does the interviewee know
the children in the school are
happy?
A. They have friends children
in the school.
B. They noticed when they looked
around the school.
10. When will they fnd out if
they have made it to the second
interview?
A. By Friday.
B. By Monday.
Unit 11
Grammar
Test (p.116)
A.
B.
C.
1. If I had a lot of money, I
spend it.
A. were.
B. would.
C. was.
2. If I the job of my
dreams, I would celebrate.
A. got.
B. get.
C. would.
3. I would around the
world if my job required it of me.
A. travelled.
B. moved.
C. travel.
4. I would build my own house if I
the time to do it.
A. hadnt.
B. had.
C. have.
5. If trains more reliable,
people would use them more often.
A. were.
B. werent.
C. wasnt.
6. If plastic surgery were illegal, there
would a lot of underground clinics.
A. are.
B. is.
C. be.
7. Governments change their
policies if they really listened to the
people.
A. were.
B. would.
C. be.
8. Bank CEOs would ... higher taxes
if there were any justice in the world.
A. paid.
B. not paid.
C. pay.
1 E
2 G
3 B
4 H
5 A
6 C
7 D
8 F
1 am going
2 leaves
3 arrives
4 am going to take
5 wont have to
6 am taking
7 will probably get
8 will do
9 am going to talk
10
am going to tell /
will tell
11 is
12
wont eat / am not
going to eat
13 am meeting
14 will celebrate
15 will be
1 E
2 H
3 A
4 C
5 J
6 I
7 B
8 D
9 G
10 F
1 ll be / will be
2 ll be able to / will
be able to
3 ll get/ will get
4 ll use/ will use
5 will change
6 if the economy
deteriorates
7 if fuel prices
increase
8 if governments
dont impose
9 if he rings
10 if it breaks down
9. If the economy were doing well,
there be more jobs available.
A. wouldnt.
B. would.
C. werent.
10. The world be cleaner
if there were better incentives for
producing clean energy.
A. wouldnt.
B. would.
C. were.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p.117)
1. Si tengo dolor de muelas debo ir
al dentista.
If you have toothache you
should go to the dentist.
2. En el Caribe hay muchos lugares
donde puedes bucear.
There are many places where
you can dive in the Caribbean.
3. l fuma y tose mucho.
He smokes and coughs a lot.
4. Si te duele la pierna toma esta
pastilla.
If your leg hurts take this pill.
5. El atletismo requiere mucho
entrenamiento.
Track and feld requires a lot
of training.
6. No a todos los americanos les
gusta el ftbol.
Not all American people like
soccer.
7. Si coges la gripe tienes que
quedarte en casa.
If you get the fu you have to
stay (at) home.
8. Me gustara ir a montar a
caballo.
I would like to go horse riding.
9. El patinaje sobre hielo no es tan
popular como el ftbol.
Ice skating is not as popular
as football (Br.)/soccer (Am.).
10. Alguna gente siempre tiene
dolor de cabeza.
Some people always get
headaches.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p.119)
1. What tempts Sarah into her
brothers laboratory?
A. A water boiling experiment.
B. Drawing pictures.
C. Seeing magic potions.
2. Where was the laboratory
positioned in the house?
A. The top.
B. The middle.
C. The bottom.
3. What does the laboratory look like?
A. Antiquated.
B. Modern.
C. State-of-the-art.
4. Which liquid makes it impossible
for you to be seen?
A. Blue.
B. Yellow.
C. Green.
5. Why are the potions dangerous?
A. They can hurt you.
B. They are evil.
C. Their powers come at a cost.
6. What did Peter do while Sarah drew?
A. Experimented with potions.
B. Some reading research.
C. Helped his sister.
7. When did Sarah decide to return
to the laboratory later?
A. In the laboratory.
B. In bed.
C. When they were back
upstairs.
8. Why didnt she drink the frst two
potions?
A. She didnt like the powers.
B. She was scared of the
consequences.
C. She wanted to buy lots of things.
9. What would happen to her if she
drank the third potion?
A. She would have money.
B. She would be lonely.
C. She would be broke.
10. What did Sarah learn from the
dream?
A. To listen to her brother.
B. Dont touch what you dont
understand.
C. Everything you do has a result.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p.119)
1. How many future possibilities
does the frst speaker consider?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
2. What are they?
A. Result of effort and a dream.
B. What is available and a dream.
C. Result of effort and what is
available.
3. What job would the speaker like
on graduating?
A. Merchandising.
B. Marketing.
C. Media.
4. How many people would they
like to work with?
A. Four.
B. Five.
C. Fourteen.
5. How many interviews do they
have lined-up?
A. Four.
B. Five.
C. Six.
6. Which country would they like to
work in?
A. Lima.
B. London.
C. Los Angeles.
7. Where would their dream
location be?
A. In the mountains.
B. By the sea.
C. In the Polar Regions.
8. What business would they run
there?
A. Adventure activities.
B. Yoga retreat.
C. Artists retreat.
9. How would it be different from
other businesses?
A. Run business courses.
B. Run yoga classes.
C. Run workshops.
10. What would the place produce?
A. Its own book label.
B. Its own record label.
C. Its own energy.
Unit 12
Grammar
Test (p. 124)
A.
B.
1. The man, who is standing
behind the bus, stop is looking
suspicious.
2. The dog that is eating the
bone is going to be sick.
3. My uncle, who lives in Australia,
is coming to visit me soon.
4. The hat that the sales assistant
was wearing is the nicest one
by far.
5. The car, which was bought at
a reduced price, has a faulty
breaking system.
6. The shirt that I put in a hot
wash has shrunk.
7. The table, which stands in the
hallway, is about two hundred
years old.
8. The job interview that I went to
last Friday was unsuccessful.
9. The rain that falls in the
mountains is collected in the
reservoir in the valley.
10. Our house, which we bought
in the 80s, is starting to need
repairs.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice ex. (p.125)
1. Tenemos que recortar los precios
para poder vender.
We have to lower prices in
order to make sales.
2. Cada vez tenemos ms sequas
en el sur de Europa.
We are experiencing more
and more droughts in
southern Europe.
3. Algunos residuos radiactivos no
se pueden eliminar.
Some nuclear waste cannot be
disposed of.
4. La fauna y fora de algunos
pases no est bien conservada.
Wildlife conservation is not
carried out well in some
countries.
5. Los coches contaminan el aire.
Cars pollute the air.
6. Hay muchas especies en peligro
de extincin.
There are many endangered
species.
7. Nosotros reciclamos el vidrio.
We recycle glass.
8. No deberas verter esos residuos
en el ro.
You shouldnt dump that
waste into the river.
9. La mayor fuente de monxido
de carbono es natural.
The largest source of carbon
monoxide is produced by
nature.
10. Puedes encontrar gasolina sin
plomo en toda Europa.
Unleaded petrol is available
all over Europe.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p.127)
1. Why did they choose Tahiti as a
holiday destination?
A. They saw a TV programme
on it.
B. They heard about it from friends.
C. They got a free ticket there.
2. What made the trip so expensive?
A. The season.
B. The fight.
C. The fight and
accommodation.
3. How were they welcomed at the
airport?
A. By a tour guide.
B. With a drink.
C. With a garland.
4. What could they see through the
bottom of their bungalow?
A. The sea.
B. A hole.
C. Rocks.
5. What did the father do everyday
with the children?
A. Snorkeling.
B. Driving around the island.
C. Sunbathing.
6. How big is Tahiti compared to
the other French Polynesian Islands?
A. The smallest.
B. Medium-sized.
C. The largest.
7. What European language do
they speak in Tahiti?
A. Spanish.
B. English.
C. French.
8. What can you fnd in the rainforests?
A. Jaguars.
B. Waterfalls.
C. Local tribes.
1 that/ which
2 which
3 who
4 that
5 which
6 that/ which
7 who
8 whom
9 that/ which
10 whose
9. Which famous artist lived in Tahiti?
A. Gauguin.
B. Picasso.
C. Cezanne.
10. What is special about the sand
on the island?
A. Its clean.
B. Its black.
C. There isnt any.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p.127)
1. What time of day is it?
A. Morning.
B. Afternoon.
C. Evening.
2. What is the meeting about?
A. Local environment.
B. Regional environment.
C. World environment.
3. Who do they say is responsible for
the environment?
A. The local council.
B. All of us.
C. The world.
4. What is the frst issue on the
agenda?
A. Childrens parks.
B. Recycling bins.
C. Graffti.
5. How is the frst issue being solved?
A. More will be made available.
B. Nothing is being done.
C. The national government need
to do something.
6. What do they want to do in
communal spaces?
A. Grow fruit and vegetables.
B. Clean them.
C. Open a new school.
7. How can the people get involved
in the communal spaces project?
A. Go to the council.
B. Go to the park headquarters.
C. Go to the school.
8. What was a big issue in green
spaces?
A. Noise pollution.
B. Air pollution.
C. Water pollution.
9. What will they do about the
green spaces issue?
A. Ban music after 9 p.m.
B. Ban music after 12 p.m.
C. Ban music from public spaces.
10. What is the last point on the
agenda?
A. Drink-driving.
B. Bus timetables.
C. Graffti.
Unit 13
Grammar
Test (p. 131)
1. I hadnt fnished the washing up
by the time the news
A. started.
B. starts.
C. have started.
2. ... to Egypt before
or was that your frst visit?
A. Did you go.
B. Were you.
C. Had you been.
3. Had she ...
friendly I would have helped her.
A. was.
B. were.
C. been.
4. The people .................. hurt
because the grounds offcials
.......... the stadium doors
before the end of the match.
A. werent / had been.
B. were/ hadnt open.
C. werent opened/ didnt open.
5. Technicians had ......................
video cameras in the courtroom
before the trial started.
A. installed.
B. install.
C. made.
6. The castle had been beautiful
before it ... down.
A. burn.
B. burned.
C. broke.
7. ... away her glass
before she had fnished her drink?
A. He took.
B. Did he take.
C. He had take.
8. They had made their frst flm by
the time they ... 17.
A. was.
B. had been.
C. were.
9. .. they hadnt met before?
A. Didnt you know.
B. Knew you.
C. Werent you to knew.
Grammar pratice ex. (p. 131)
Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice exercise
(p.132)
1. Dnde me pueden poner una
inyeccin?
Where can I get an injection/
vaccination?
2. Qu tipo de enfermedad es esa?
What kind of illness/disease
is that?
3. l no sufri un ataque al corazn.
He didnt suffer a heart attack.
4. El mdico no me dio una receta.
The doctor didnt give me a
prescription.
5. Por qu tiene el brazo
escayolado?
Why does he have his arm in
plaster?
6. No s caminar con muletas.
I dont know how to use
crutches.
7. Fue antes o despus del
derrame cerebral?
Was it before or after the
stroke?
8. Ella tendr que ir en silla de
ruedas hasta marzo.
She will have to use a
wheelchair until March.
9. Los nios tienen varicela y no
pueden salir de casa.
The children have chickenpox
and cannot leave the house.
10. Es una herida grave.
It is a serious injury/wound.
Reading
Reading compr. (p. 134)
1. What was Fred woken up by?
A. A person whistling.
B. A cat meowing.
C. A strange noise.
2. What did Fred fnd on his search
around the kitchen?
A. A trapped animal.
B. Nothing.
C. Some fruit.
3. What happened when Fred
returned to bed that night?
A. He saw a ghost.
B. He slept through until morning.
C. He felt the weight of
someone on his bed.
4. Was the old lady always dressed
for bedtime?
A. Yes.
B. No.
5. Who did Fred confde in about
the ghost?
A. The neighbours son.
B. A colleague.
C. His family.
6. Why was the ghost visiting Fred?
A. Because he was making
changes to the house.
B. Because she wanted to tell him
something.
C. Because she wanted him out of
the house.
7. Where did Fred fnd his
information about ghosts from?
A. The Internet.
B. The library.
C. His family.
8. Why didnt Fred tell his family?
A. Because he didnt want to scare
them.
B. Because they didnt believe
in ghosts.
C. Because they would think he was
crazy.
9. Did the ghost return after Fred
shouted at her?
A. Yes.
B. No.
10. What did Fred eventually
decide to do to solve the problem?
A. Call a ghost-buster.
B. Talk to the ghost properly.
C. Sell the house.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p.135)
1. When did the story take place?
A. Five days ago.
B. Five months ago.
C. Five years ago.
2. What day of the week was it?
A. Saturday.
B. Sunday.
C. Monday.
3. Who was coming for lunch?
A. Friends.
B. Family.
C. Work colleagues.
4. What did the narrator offer to do?
A. Help in the kitchen.
B. Collect eggs.
C. Do her homework.
5. What was the weather like?
A. Raining.
B. Very cold.
C. Windy.
6. Where did the narrator look for
eggs frst?
A. The tractor barn.
B. The chicken coop.
C. The barn storeroom.
7. How many eggs had the narrator
found before climbing the ladder?
A. Two.
B. Four.
C. Six.
8. Were there any eggs in the barn
storeroom?
A. Yes.
B. No.
9. What did the doctors do?
A. Bandaged the arm.
B. Put the arm in plaster.
C. Cleaned the cuts.
10. What did the mother do?
A. Shouted.
B. Gave a lecture.
C. Cooked scrambled eggs.
Unit 14
Grammar
Test (p.138)
A.
1 had just had
2 hadnt worked
3 hadnt been
4 had heard
5 had fnished
6 had received
7 had discovered
8 had risen
9 hadnt asked for
10 hadnt submitted
1 D
2 F
3 A
4 B
5 H
6 E
7 C
8 G
9 J
10 I
B.
1. Im . my teeth
polished on Friday.
A. have.
B. had.
C. having.
2. They are having their house
. next week.
A. repaint.
B. repainting.
C. repainted.
3. They . having
the car repaired because it is too
expensive.
A. are.
B. is.
C. arent.
4. We wont .
having our hair cut this Friday.
A. are.
B. be.
C. being.
5. Are you having your photo
. for your passport?
A. made.
B. done.
C. taken.
6. If they are having their
horoscopes read I want to have
mine .. too.
A. arranged.
B. shown.
C. done.
7. He . having his
voice recorded for a radio show.
A. is.
B. are.
C. be.
8. I am having my temperature
. because I feel sick.
A. made.
B. done.
C. taken.
9. I having my dog
washed by a professional because I
can do it myself.
A. m not.
B. amnt.
C. arent.
10. Are we having our work .?
A. gone over.
B. evaluated.
C. regarded.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary pract. (p. 139)
1. Estoy seguro de que no van a
rechazar tu propuesta.
Im sure they arent going to
turn down your proposal.
2. l se agarr de la barra y no se
cay.
He held onto the bar and he
didnt fall (down).
3. No inventes tantas historias.
Dont make up so many
stories.
4. Lo echaron de la festa porque
estaba borracho.
They kicked him out of the
party because he was drunk.
5. Cundo se enamoraron?
When did they fall in love?
6. Siempre que cedes hay un
problema.
Whenever you give in there is
a problem.
7. Su (de l) madre le rega por
llegar tarde a casa.
His mother told him off
because he came home late.
8. Ellos no se parecen a m.
They dont look like me.
9. Van a derribar ese edifcio.
They are going to knock down
that building.
10. Cuidado! Hay un perro
peligroso ah.
Look out! There is a
dangerous dog there.
Reading
Reading comprehension
(p. 141)
1. Where was Erika staying while
her house was renovated?
A. In a hotel.
B. In a rental property.
C. In her new house.
2. Was Erika having all the work
done by professionals?
A. Yes.
B. No.
3. What room was she having built
to replace the terrace?
A. A larger living room.
B. A sun lounge.
C. A bigger kitchen.
4. Was Erika doing some of the
painting?
A. Yes.
B. No.
5. How soon did the builders start?
A. Immediately.
B. After 3 months.
C. After she had cleaned the living
room.
6. Did she stop working while she
was having the work done?
A. Yes.
B. No.
7. What was happening when
Claire called?
A. The old foor was being ripped out.
B. The house was being painted.
C. The new foor was being laid.
8. Why couldnt Erika put up her
own curtains?
A. She didnt know how.
B. She had to drill holes.
C. She didnt want to do it.
9. Why didnt she change the tap?
A. She was wasting time
trying.
B. It was less mess to get a
professional.
C. She liked the plumber.
10. How long did the entire
renovation take?
A. Three weeks.
B. Not much time.
C. It still isnt complete.
Listening
Listening compr. (p.141)
1. What was the person having done?
A. A website designed.
B. A brochure designed.
2. What did they want the site to do?
A. Stand out.
B. Stand up.
3. Who did they speak to at the
business forum?
A. Entrepreneurs.
B. Work colleagues.
4. What was wrong with bright colours?
A. Doesnt look right.
B. Doesnt send the right
subconscious message.
5. What might the frst impression be?
A. Nice and cheerful.
B. Bright and beautiful.
6. What might the second
impression be?
A. Crazy.
B. Chaotic.
7. What did they decide to choose?
A. Something classy.
B. Something classic.
8. What did they disagree on?
A. What information to include.
B. Where things should be.
9. How did the website designer help?
A. Made it friendly.
B. Made it user-friendly.
10. What is an important aspect for
the customers?
A. Navigating the site quickly
and effciently.
B. Finding contact details.
Unit 15
Grammar
Test (p.146)
1. The car...while we were watching.
A. is washed.
B. was washed.
C. is being washed.
2. Cheese ........... in Holland.
A. are made.
B. were being made.
C. is made.
3. The company director .
for stealing company assets.
A. was fred.
B. is fred.
C. was being fred.
4. High winds .......... for the
coming weeks.
A. is predicted.
B. were predicted.
C. are predicted.
5. warnings before the
recent foods?
A. Were/given.
B. Are/being given.
C. Was/given.
6. sushi in Japan?
A. Is/aten.
B. Is/ate.
C. Is/eaten.
7. Citizenship to the immigrants.
A. wasnt granted.
B. werent granted.
C. wasnt grant.
8. Her new haircut by her husband.
A. isnt noticed.
B. wasnt noticed.
C. werent noticed.
9. The cars after a fault
in the braking system.
A. were recalled/was noticed.
B. was recall/were noticed.
C. were recalled/ is noticed.
Grammar pract. (p.146)
Vocabulary
Vocabulary pract. (p.147)
1. Apenas puedo ver esa seal.
I can barely/hardly see that
sign.
2. Hicimos muy poco.
We did very little.
3. Casi no puedo hablar.
I can hardly/barely speak.
4. l no es lo sufcientemente bueno.
He is not good enough.
5. Ests haciendo tanto por ella.
You are doing so much for her.
6. Es mucho ms bonito (beautiful)
de lo que esperbamos.
It is far more beautiful than
we expected.
7. (l) lo dijo a medias.
He partially/sort of said it /
He only told us the half of it
8. Es incluso ms caro que el tuyo.
It is even more expensive than
yours.
9. (Ella) ni siquiera me prest
atencin.
She didnt even pay attention
to me.
10. l estaba completamente seguro.
He was completely sure.
Reading
Reading compr. (p.149)
1. Why hadnt Ann attended
Margarets wedding anniversary?
A. She didnt want to go.
B. She had her own family party.
C. She had a family emergency.
2. Was there a choice of main
course at the party?
A. Yes.
B. No.
1 was founded
2 was dreamed
3 is based
4 are found
5 is accredited
6 is believed
7 are sourced
8 are made
9 are handled
10 will be increased
3. How many meat dishes were
offered?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
4. When was the cake served?
A. At the beginning of the party.
B. With dessert.
C. After dessert.
5. What was the theme of the
party?
A. Roses.
B. Weddings.
C. The number ten.
6. What kind of music was there at
the party?
A. Disco.
B. Pre-recorded.
C. Live.
7. What was a surprise for
Margaret?
A. The party.
B. The video.
C. The music.
8. Was the party inexpensive?
A. Yes.
B. No.
9. What happened in the Bahamas?
A. They went there on a trip.
B. They saw some pictures from
there.
C. They were planning a holiday
there.
10. Why will Ann have to wait for
her anniversary party?
A. She hasnt been married many
years.
B. She isnt married.
C. She doesnt have a boyfriend.
Listening
Listening comprehension
(p.150)
1. What was his frst job?
A. Car washer.
B. Dish washer.
C. Waiter.
2. How old was he?
A. Fourteen.
B. Fifteen.
C. Sixteen.
3. What was his second job?
A. Trainee reporter.
B. Trainee camera-man.
C. Trainee photographer.
4. When was he posted abroad?
A. In 1986.
B. 1968.
C. In 1996.
5. Where was he posted?
A. Ghana.
B. Guinea.
C. Liberia.
6. How did he feel about his job?
A. Frightened.
B. Excited.
C. Invigorated.
7. Who did he work for?
A. His boss.
B. No-one.
C. A chief.
8. What did he write about?
A. Just sport.
B. General news.
C. Politics.
9. What was the most interesting
story he covered?
A. A concert.
B. A football match.
C. A coup de tat.
10. Did he ever feel that life was in
danger?
A. Always.
B. Sometimes.
C. Never.
Unit 16
Grammar
Test (p.154)
A.
B.
1. I will go to France at Easter. She
said she .......to France at Easter.
A. would go.
B. would be going.
C. will goes.
2. I dont like listening to Heavy
Metal music. He said he
listening to Heavy Metal music.
A. doesnt likes.
B. didnt like.
C. wouldnt like.
3. They said, We love eating out.
They said that . eating out.
A. we loved.
B. they loved.
C. they were loving.
4. We know who wrote the letter.
They said that they . who wrote
the letter.
A. knows.
B. known.
C. knew.
5. He is going to release his new
album next month. They told us he
. to release his new
album the next month.
A. was going.
B. will.
C. is going to be.
6. Can I have a little cake? The girl
if she ...have a little cake.
A. asked/could.
B. said/would.
C. replied/should.
7. Ill tell you the quickest way to
get here.
She said she . them the
quickest way to get .
A. was going to tell/here.
B. would tell/there.
C. was telling/near.
8. She asked, Have they been
studying hard for the exam?
She asked if they hard for the
exam?
A. were working.
B. has been studying.
C. had been studying.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary pract. (p.155)
1. Son unos tos muy simpticos.
They are very nice guys.
2. Yo no tena (nada de) dinero.
I didnt have any dosh.
3. Deja de quejarte! Stop whining!
4. No tuvieron una discusin.
They didnt have a row.
5. Voy a mirar la televisin.
Im going to wash the tube.
6. Esta mesa est un poco bailona.
This table is a bit wonky.
7. Este corte de pelo es muy hortera.
That haircut is really naff.
8. Esa observacin fue muy estpida.
The remark was very silly.
9. Tiene negocios muy dudosos.
He has some very dodgy
businesses.
10. Mis amigos vienen hoy.
My buddies are coming today.
Reading
Reading compr. (p.159)
1. What type of video were they
going to watch?
A. Horror.
B. Reality.
C. Comedy.
2. Does Keith think that extra-
terrestrial visits are fctional?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Maybe.
3. What is a conspiracy theory
based on?
A. A real event.
B. Fiction.
C. Gossip.
4. What description of conspirators
is given?
A. People who carry out an illegal act.
B. People who get caught doing an
illegal act?
C. People who organize an
illegal act?
5. Did they fnd aliens?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Maybe.
6. Who did the balloon belong to?
A. The military.
B. The aliens.
C. The text doesnt say.
7. What does cover-up mean in the
context of the reading?
A. To obscure from sight.
B. To hide evidence.
C. To apply make-up.
8. Has Roswell been the topic of
much discussion?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Maybe.
9. Did they change their minds
about what flm to watch?
A. Yes.
B. No.
10. What did Melinda want to watch?
A. A childrens flm.
B. A flm about Roswell.
C. A comedy.

Listening
Listening comprehension
(p.159)
1. What was the name of the radio
programme?
A. Worries abroad.
B. World studies.
C. World stories.
2. Where was the student studying?
A. Paris.
B. London.
C. Madrid.
3. Why did the friends think sticking
with the familiar was a good idea?
A. No added pressures.
B. It was easy.
C. There would be no language
problems.
4. Why did the student want to
study abroad?
A. They liked a challenge.
B. They wanted to get away from
home.
C. The course was the best in the
world.
5. What was the frst thing they
needed to do?
A. Go to a party.
B. Move into accommodation.
C. Enroll on the course.
6. Why was the student accepted
on the courses they had chosen?
A. Because they had passed
the English exam.
B. Because all courses were open to
everyone.
C Because they were paying extra.
7. What did the lady at the help
desk give him?
A. A book.
B. A timetable.
C. A folder.
8. Where did the student go next?
A. To the student Union.
B. To the cafeteria.
C. Home.
9. Who did he meet in the line?
A. A guy from his student halls.
B. A friend from back home.
C. A professor.
10. What did the student feel as he
walked to his new residence?
A. Anxiety.
B. Fear.
C. A feeling of belonging.
1 E
2 G
3 H
4 C
5 J
6 D
7 B
8 I
9 A
10 F