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Total FCE is a complete preparation course for the Cambridge ESOL First Certificate in English FCE (B2
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Language Maximiser
CONTENTS
Unit
Topic
Education
& The Mind
page 4
People & Success

page 8
Society & Equality

page 12
Entertainment &
Sociability
Vocabulary
Grammar
Exam Practice
Education
Collocations: adjective +
noun
Confusing words
Phrasal verbs
Present Simple
Present Continuous
Articles: a/an/the/zero
U4: Key word

transformations
L3: Multiple matching
W2: Letter
Phrasal verbs
Describing appearances
Idioms
Past Simple
Past Continuous
U1: Multiple-choice cloze

R1: Multiple choice
W2: Article
Idioms
Society
Suffixes
Present Perfect Simple

Present Perfect
Continuous
Questions tags
U3: Word formation

L1: Multiple choice
W2: Essay
Entertainment
Idioms
Confusing words
Used to or usually
Adjectives & prepositions
U2: Open cloze

R3: Multiple matching
W2: Email
The weather
Idioms
Linkers of cause and
effect
Future forms
U4: Key word

transformations
L4: Multiple choice
W2: Letter
Compound nouns
Idioms
Clothes
Zero, first and second

conditionals

R2: Gapped text
W2: Email
Sports & sports equipment

Expressions related to
feelings
Modal verbs to express

ability and permission
U4: Key word

transformations
L2: Sentence completion
W2: Article
Crime and legal issues

Idioms
Past Perfect Simple

Past Perfect Continuous
Be/get used to + verb +
-ing
U3: Word formation

L3: Multiple matching
W1: Compulsory task
page 16
The Environment &

New Technologies
page 20
Fashion & Status

page 24
Sport &
Competition
page 28
Crime &
Punishment
page 32
Activities in the FCE exam style are labelled R (Reading), W (Writing), U (Use of English), L (Listening) and S (Speaking).
The number of the part is also given. e.g. L3 = Listening paper part 3.
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A
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Unit
Topic
Vocabulary
Grammar
Exam Practice
Food & Food Issues
Kitchen equipment
Food idioms
Modal verbs of certainty

and probability
Prepositions
U4: Key word

transformations
R1: Multiple choice
W2: Report
Gerund vs infinitive
Prepositions

L1: Multiple choice
W1: Compulsory task
page 40
Collocations: verb + noun

Animal idioms
Linkers of sequence and
addition
Work & Job

Satisfaction
Work or job
Work
So, such or such a
Relative clauses
U2: Open cloze

W2: Letter
Linkers
Phrasal verbs
Collocations
Third conditional
Wish, if only, would
U3: Word formation

W2: Essay
Collocations: noun + noun

Festivities
Nouns with off, up & out
The passive
U4: Key word

transformations
L4: Multiple choice
W2: Email
Family and friends

Phrasal verbs
Indirect speech
Indirect questions

W2: Email
Travel
Modal verbs
Prepositions
U2: Open cloze

R2: Gapped text
W1: Compulsory task
Health
Phrasal verbs
Have/get something done

Round-up
U3: Word formation

W2: Email
page 36
10
11
Nature & Endangered

Species
page 44
12
Youth Culture &

Changing Values
page 48
13
Festivals &
Globalisation
page 52
14
Family & Friends

page 56
15
Travel & Ecotravel

page 60
16
Health &
Happiness
page 64
Additional Exercises
Additional Speaking Practice
Practice Test 1
Practice Test 2
Tips for Exam Preparation
Sample Answer Sheets
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UNIT
Education & The Mind

1 Choose the correct verb form to complete
the sentences.
Write them in the crossword.
1 Dont turn the television off! I watch/m

watching it.
2 When I get home from school I often
crash/m crashing out on the sofa.
3 To memorise new vocabulary, she makes/s
making mind maps.
4 When Im under pressure, I go/m going
jogging with my personal stereo.
5 Oh look! It snows/is snowing! I love/m loving
it when everythings clean and white.
6 I text/m texting my friend because Im going
to be late.
7 Shes such a patient person. She never
complains/s complaining.
8 Im fed up with my hair. I look/m looking for
a new colour and style in this magazine.
2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form

Present Simple or Present Continuous.
0 I cant believe it! An orange pullover!

gives
My aunt always .
(give) me these
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
3 Which word is missing in each of the sentences?
absurd birthday presents!

While the decorators . (paint) my
room, I . (share) my sisters
bedroom.
I . (think) using mind maps
. (help) you to organise your
thoughts.
. James . (wear)
glasses? I . (not remember)
Lets have an ice cream before we
. (go) into the cinema. The film
. (not start) until 8.30.
This apricot . (taste) rather bitter.
Perhaps it isnt ripe.
Susan cant go out now, she .
(do) her homework.
Whats the matter with Tamara?
She . (cry).
What time . the ferry .
(leave)?
S
O
R
3
4
5
6
8
10
Across
1 ......... is a school subject in which you learn
about drawing and painting.
2 After the firm went bankrupt, the family fell
on hard ......... .
4 A ......... question is one that seems very
difficult.
5 He ate such a ......... breakfast that he felt
full all morning at school.
9 The school is located in a ......... street in
the old part of the city.
10 A person who has an ......... mind is never
bored.
Down
0 Dont talk about his exam, its rather a
sore
......... point.
1 If you have an ......... with someone, you fall
out with them.
2 They arrived at school late because the bus
was held up in heavy ......... .
3 My parents have always had a .........
influence on my values and ideals.
6 If you cant ......... the key ideas in a
subject, you wont make progress.
7 As it was an all-boys school, they hadnt
expected their teacher to be a ......... .
8 When a strong ......... is blowing, its better
not to go to school by bike.
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4 Are articles needed in the gaps in these
sentences? Put either a, the or (zero article).
1 ...... books I like reading best are ones that

deal with ...... impossible friendships.
2 ...... tea without ...... sugar is undrinkable in
my opinion.
3 ...... houses on this street all belong to ......
professional people who earn lots of money.
4 ...... coffee they serve in ...... new street caf
is ...... special blend of organically-grown
beans.
5 ...... practice in ...... general conversation is
essential when you are learning ...... foreign
language.
6 ...... students who watch films in ......
language they are learning pick up lots of
useful expressions.
7 ...... people say that ...... English are reserved
but Im not so sure that this is ...... truth.
8 ...... coughs are often resistant to ......
antibiotics.
6 Put one of the words from the box in each gap in

the sentences.
out
up
on
after
off
for
1 The course Andrew chose turned to

be harder than he imagined.
2 When my friends went on holiday, they
asked me to look their dog.
3 James hated working for an employer so
he set his own company.
4 After a hard days work, I like working
in the gym.
5 Close your eyes! The planes taking .
6 Its always a good idea to look
words you dont know in the dictionary.
7 Be careful of that dog. It went me
last time I went near it.
8 Jack is very tall and slim. He takes
his father.
9 The traffic was very heavy and James
turned late at the dentists.
10 Put your jacket if you feel cold at
the concert.
5 Choose the word to complete each sentence.

1 His low marks in the test caused him a lot
of embarrassment/embarrassing.
2 Im looking for a course which is more
challenge/challenging than my present one.
3 My friends would like to find
accommodate/accommodation near the
college.
4 The students will soon begin a two-year
apprentice/apprenticeship with a travel
company.
5 A good employee/employer should
consider the welfare of his staff.
6 Brenda won a scholarly/scholarship to
study ancient history at a famous university.
7 I dont understand your line of reasoning
its logic/illogical.
8 Students often complain that their studies
are too theoretical/theory.
9 If youre boring/bored with your course, you
should change to something else.
10 The art teacher gave us a really fascinating/
fascinated handout about street art.
7 Match the subjects of study (1-10) with the piece

of equipment (A-J).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
geography
fashion design
art
maths
chemistry
medicine
languages
physics
sports science
biology
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
calculator
test tube
weights
stethoscope
dictionary
telescope
easel
globe
skeleton
dummy
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UNIT
Use of English Part 4

For questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word
given. Here is an example (0).
0 Helen often fell out with her brother when they were teenagers.
ARGUED
often argued with
Helen ...
her brother when they were teenagers.
1 Which school subject did you like best?
FAVOURITE
Which ... school subject?
2 Sammy likes to listen to music when hes doing his homework.
ENJOYS
Sammy ... to music when hes doing his homework.
3 Which of the lectures you went to interested you most?
THE
Which was ... lecture you went to?
4 Dans handwriting is so untidy that his teacher cant read it.
SUCH
Dan has ... that his teacher cant read it.
5 Sally cant wait to start her university course.
LOOKING
Sally is ... her university course.
6 Do you know who this laptop belongs to?
LAPTOP
Do you know ... this is?
7 Tanya prefers studying by herself to studying with friends.
OWN
Tanya prefers to ... rather than with friends.
8 The last time Corinne saw James was the day they graduated from High School.
SEEN
Corinne has ... the day the graduated from High School.
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Listening Part 3
2A You will hear five students talking about the subjects they study. For questions 1-5, choose from the list
(A-F) the subject which each speaker studies. Use the letters only once. There is an extra letter you do not
need to use.
A Geography
Speaker 1
B Physics
Speaker 2
C Biology
Speaker 3
D IT
Speaker 4
E Maths
Speaker 5
F Chemistry
Writing Part 2: letter

Write an answer to the question below. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.
Your pen friend wants to learn your language and is going to spend six months living with your family and
going to school/college with you. He/she has asked for a few details about the school timetable, the
subjects you study, your teachers and anything else he/she needs to know.
Write your letter (120-180 words).
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UNIT
People & Success

1 Complete the sentences by choosing the correct
verb form Past Simple or Past Continuous.
1 I played/was playing a computer game instead

of working and my boss shouted at me.
2 We waited ages for Andrew and when he
finally turned/was turning up, we went into
the restaurant.
3 When Mark found/was finding a new job, it
made/was making a big difference to his life.
4 A waiter told me that he once served/was
serving a thousand pizzas in one evening,
but I think he pulled/was pulling my leg.
5 While we decided/were deciding whether
to buy the chocolate cake or the fruit tart,
somebody else bought/was buying both of
them.
6 Lily just sank/was just sinking her teeth into her
apple when the telephone rang/was ringing.
2 Use a phrasal verb from the box to complete the

gaps in the sentences. Remember to use the
correct verb form.
set about put on come up with set off

turn out drop off cut down do up
1 I think George is a successful because he is
always able to new ideas.
2 The band a great show at the
stadium last night.
3 My friend kicked me under the table
because I during the lesson.
4 Now that weve got an office for our new
company, we must finding
some staff.
5 If you cant give up eating junk food altogether,
you should at least try to .
6 Whenever I on a journey,
I always make sure I have a bottle of water
with me.
7 At first Grace seemed shy, but when we got
to know her, she to be really
outgoing.
8 When Brad first got that old motorbike, he
it so that it
looked as good as new.
3 Expressions 1-8 all appear in the Reading

passage on page 20 of the Students Book. Match
them with a definition (A-H).
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
do everything possible to achieve

involve somebody/something in
use hand signals to make a driver stop
have a positive effect on something
what someone has to do now
feel forced to do something
the main obstacle to something
speak to everybody who might help
Have no choice but to
The sticking point.
Do the rounds of
Flag somebody down
Go to great lengths to
Make a difference to
Next on the agenda.
Get somebody/something on board.
4 Complete the sentences using words from the box,

which describe clothes or general appearance.
baggy casual dyed loose ripped

scruffy smart tight trendy
tight
0 Sometimes jeans feel
after
they have been washed.
1 clothes have lost all their
shape.
2 A T-shirt has been changed to
a different colour.
3 clothes are unwashed and
uncared for.
4 clothes are ones you wear on
informal occasions.
5 Many teenagers like to wear
jeans with holes in them.
6 If you lose weight, your clothes often feel
on you.
7 If you follow fashion, you tend to choose
clothes.
8 clothes are both fashionable
and suit you.
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People & Success

5 Put each of the clothes and accessories in the box into the correct category, according to where they are
worn. There are some examples to help you.
coat shoes
shorts hat
skirt waistcoat overalls tracksuit baseball cap T-shirt sweatshirt dress

trainers jumper hood pullover scarf pyjamas tie shirt jeans boots
trousers suit socks sandals
1 whole body
2 from neck to
waist only
3 from waist to
ankles only
4 on feet
5 on head
coat
shirt
trousers
shoes
hat

For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Voluntary Work
Lots of young people want to travel and see for themselves what life is like in cultures very different from their own.
And once they have visited a new region, and 1 to know its way of life, many of them feel that they would like to
2
something back, by helping local people. The result has been the development of what is sometimes 3 .. as
voluntourism.
The idea is nothing new. It has been possible to 4 a holiday or a travel experience with voluntary work for a long
time. Some people choose to do work in the area of nature conservation, 5 others prefer to work with local
people, 6 teachers for example, or acting as sports coaches
with local children.
What is new, 7 , is the choice of both destinations and types of
project which are available. A number of companies have spotted
the 8 demand for such trips and have specialised in 9
them up for people who might not have had the resources to do so
on their own. In this way, young peoples dreams of not only visiting
other cultures, but also of being useful to them, can 10 . a
reality. 11 .. a recent survey, around 50,000 British people now 12
part in such schemes each year.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
been
present
known
unite
during
collaborating
despite
growing
setting
change
In addition to
form
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
got
leave
named
combine
meanwhile
advancing
however
springing
doing
turn
According to
take
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
found
provide
called
join
likewise
assisting
although
enlarging
making
become
Apart from
gain
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
felt
give
spoken
add
whilst
cooperating
therefore
boosting
putting
pass
Instead of
play
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UNIT
Reading Part 1
You are going to read an extract from a novel. For questions 1-7, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you
think fits best according to the text.
line 12
line 37
As Chelsea walked out of the school gates, she felt a sudden rush of adrenaline. So that
was it it was over. She could see some of her classmates hugging each other, some in
tears, some looking regretful. She had no time for such emotions. It wasnt as if they were
all leaving town theyd be meeting up often enough just not in that building.
The school principal had just given them a very predictable lecture on the theme of
success. Shed stressed upon them the need to make the most of their lives and uphold
the reputation of the school. Chelsea wondered if those two things were always the same.
She rather fancied making a success of her life in a way that would do the opposite at
least in the principals eyes.
Chelsea had never shone academically. She was, it seemed, destined to be average,
not unnoticed by her teachers, but not singled out for praise either. But then why should
she be? Shed noticed that some of her friends played up to the teachers, showing how
keen they were so as to get more attention. She didnt blame them, but had no such
ambitions herself.
But success could come in other ways. Maybe she would become a celebrity made
famous overnight by a television appearance, or if her name became linked romantically to
that of a star. Chelsea was a fan of reality TV, but had never felt the urge to take part
herself. And anyway, she didnt feel that fame and success were one and the same thing.
On the contrary, she was looking for some other kind of success in her life.
When she got home, the house was pleasantly empty. She wondered if she was meant
to be getting the meal for her family, then remembered that they would all be out that
theyd agreed to do their own thing. It was a shame, cooking was something she didnt
mind doing. Shed said something about an end-of-year party with her mates and her
mother had smiled pleased to think that her daughter was joining in.
She went to her bedroom and pulled out the magazine article. Shed read it a number of
times and kept it folded in the back of her dictionary for safe keeping. Her mother would
never look there. It wasnt that the article was something to hide it wasnt offensive or
unsuitable in any way. It was just that she had a habit of seeking out anything that made
the place look untidy, and disposing of it without checking what it was.
The principals words had brought the contents of the article back to her mind in a
startling way. What was success? Matt Allen was her kind of hero. According to the article,
Matt had spent his twenties doing odd jobs in restaurants and factories, making enough
money to fund his passion, which was music. One summer, needing to make some money,
hed bought an ice cream cart and sold ice cream on the beach.
At the end of the season, he was left with a lot of stock, so he announced on a college
radio show that he would be giving it away. Quite a crowd gathered in the college car park
and queued for up to half an hour for the very ordinary ices. Even this didnt spoil the fun,
however, and everyone left smiling. Matt realised that this was what he wanted to do with
his life and had been doing it ever since.
Matt now travels to rock music festivals in different places in an ice cream van. Once
there, he gives away ice creams to whoever wants one. He has made a name for himself,
become a feature of these events, has even managed to make a living out of it although
Chelsea wasnt quite sure how something to do with sponsorship she imagined. She felt
inspired every time she read the article, and now after hearing the principals opinions, was
even more so. This was the kind of success she wanted.
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People & Success

1 How did Chelsea feel about leaving school?
A sorry to be leaving her classmates
B excited about what the future might hold
C worried that she wasnt sharing her friends emotions
D sad to think she wouldnt be entering the building again
2 In the second paragraph, we learn that Chelsea
A had never thought about success before.
B had been surprised by what the principal had said.
C didnt agree with everything the principal had said.
D didnt really think that her school had a good reputation.
3 The phrase played up to (line 12) means
A tried to gain favour.
B responded badly to criticism.
C made a nuisance of themselves.
D did exactly what they were told.
4 In the fourth paragraph, we learn that Chelsea
A was particularly keen on football.
B enjoyed watching reality TV programmes.
C had always wanted to appear on television.
D was more interested in fame than in success.
5 How did Chelsea feel when she got home?
A upset to find herself alone
B sorry that she hadnt agreed to go out
C worried that she had lied to her mother
D disappointed not to be preparing a meal
6 Chelsea had hidden the article in a dictionary because her mother
A might have thrown it away.
B would have disapproved of it.
C would have asked her why shed kept it.
D might have wanted to talk to her about it.
7 The words even this (line 37) refer to the fact that
A the ice creams werent special.
B people had to wait to be served.
C the ice creams cost nothing to buy.
D people reacted favourably to the ices.
Writing Part 2: article

A magazine for learners of English wants readers to send in articles on the topic Your Favourite Cartoon
Character. You have decided to take part. In your article, say why you like the character, describe his or her
appearance and personality, and say why you think he or she is popular with people of your age.
Write you article in 120-180 words.
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UNIT
Society & Equality

1 Choose the correct verb form to complete the
sentences.
1 Im really hungry, I only had/have had an

apple for lunch.
2 A: Oh no, I lost/have lost my car keys!
B: You had/have had them when we
were/have been in the bank.
3 Sheila didnt hear/hasnt heard from Robert
since he moved/has moved to London.
4 How long did it take/has it taken you to
download those songs last night?
5 Its great to see you again! You didnt
change/havent changed at all.
6 I didnt know/havent known you lived next
door to David. Did he invite/Has he invited
you to his house yet?
7 Im afraid I never got/have never got used to
sleeping with the window open.
8 My alarm didnt go/hasnt gone off this
morning, so I overslept/have overslept and
got to work very late.
2 Put the verbs into the correct form Present

Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Continuous.
From:
To:
Dave
Tom
Hi Tom,
How are you? What 1. you .
(do) recently? I 2. (not hear) from you for
such a long time.
Im fine. I 3. (exercising) quite a lot for the
past couple of months and I already 4.
(lose) quite a lot of weight. I now have half an hour
before lunch, so I thought Id write to you.
My brother 5. (do) his homework on the
computer all morning. But hes now taken our dog to
the vet because it 6. (limp) for several
days. I hope its OK.
. you . (see) any good films
lately? That one you recommended about the man
who went to Alaska was brilliant. I 8.
(watch) it three times!
7
Anyway, write to me soon with all your news.

Dave
3 Use one of the suffixes in the box to complete

each unfinished word so that it is correct in the
sentence. You may have to make some spelling
changes to the word.
-ness
-ful -ance -ly -less -dom

-hood -ity -ism -ship
0 Rachel dropped the eggs, and not

ly
surprising..,
they all broke.
1 The leader gave a power.. speech in
which he talked about free.. and
brother.. .
2 There was a certain amount of sceptic..
when the cancelled bands fans were told
that their ticket money would be refunded.
3 The celebrity put in an appear.. at the
charity event, although nobody had
expected him to turn up.
4 This old CD player has outlived its
useful.., Im afraid. Im going to throw it
away.
5 The charity is helping home.. people by
providing hot meals and shelter for the night.
6 It seems that people who wear glasses or
contact lenses are in the major..
nowadays.
7 If you ask teenagers what they value most,
many of them will say friend.. .
8 Janies willing.. to go babysitting
surprised me. I think she bad.. needs
the money!
4 Match expressions 1-5 with their definitions A-E.

A
B
C
D
E
1
2
3
4
5
make the best out of

take a backseat role
take note of
live from day to day
do ones best
consider important and remember
think only of the present and not worry
about the future
make every effort
find the positive aspects in
not push yourself forward
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Society & Equality

5 Look at these groups of words. In each group,
cross out the word that does not fit the set.
1 society community household group

equality
2 acquaintance flatmate stranger friend
colleague
3 obstinate open-minded optimistic
sociable talkative
4 neighbour sister great-aunt
stepbrother cousin
5 party celebration event festival
network
6 vaccination operation injection aspirin
check-up
7 opportunities dismissal chance
prospects possibilities
8 listen agree promise apologise offer
7 Complete each phrase with a question tag.

1 The boys enjoyed the film, ?
2 You wouldnt open my letters,
?
3 He realises how stupid he has been,
?
4 Social workers often have to take difficult
decisions, ?
5 Mary didnt take offence at my comments,
?
6 Im next in line for dismissal,
?
7 Shes been stealing food from the fridge
again, ?
8 People can never be sure about what the
future holds, ?
8 Complete each phrase with a response in which

you:
6 Below are 15 words connected with society. The
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r t c iv il i s a t i o n y l i m a
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have been written backwards! Can you separate
them into individual words?
a) say something is the same for you and

b) say something is different for you.
0 I like chocolate.
So do I. Do you?
(a) ...................................
I dont.
(b) .............
1 Ive got a new skateboard.
........................................................................
2 Id love to see a solar eclipse.
........................................................................
3 I really regret not getting a summer job.
........................................................................
4 Im thinking of buying a laptop computer.
........................................................................
5 I slept very badly last night.
........................................................................
6 I have to top up my mobile frequently as I
make so many calls.
........................................................................
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UNIT

For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end
of some of the lines to form a word that fits the gap in the same line.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Facebook
social
Facebook is an example of what is known as a 0..............-networking
website. Users of the website join what is 1................. a group of friends
who send messages to each other. Users can 2................. their personal
profiles, and notify friends about their 3................. and interests. Users also
get the chance to join networks that are organised according to things such
as geographical 4................., workplace, etc., and so make new friends who
share their interests.
Facebook began in a small way as a site for students at Harvard University
in the USA. The website was named after the books that Harvard students
were given by the university with the 5................. of helping them get to
know each other better at the start of the 6................. year.
Facebook was the brainchild of a computer-science student at the university
called Mark Zuckerberg, who developed the idea together with a group of
roommates. 7................... of the website was initially limited to students at
Harvard, but later spread to students at other educational institutions in
North America, including high schools, until. 8................. anyone over the
age of thirteen was given 9................. to join. The website then became a
10
................. phenomenon, with over 300 million active users worldwide.
14
SOCIETY
ESSENTIAL
DATE
ACTIVE
LOCATE
INTEND
ACADEMY
MEMBER
FINAL
PERMIT
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Society & Equality

Listening Part 1
3A You will hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
1 You hear a young man who lives in London talking about life in the city.
What does he like best about it?
A the friends hes made there
B the free-time activities hes enjoyed there
C the way his attitudes have changed living there
2 You hear part of an interview with a doctor who works for an international charity.
What does he regard as the hardest part of his work?
A being away from his family
B working long hours
C poor facilities
3 You hear two friends discussing a film they have just seen.
What did the man think about it?
A It was very true to life.
B The camerawork was impressive.
C You were made to think about serious issues.
4 You overhear a woman talking to a man.
What is she doing?
A complaining about something
B explaining why she did something
C making a suggestion about something
5 You hear the weather forecast on the radio.
What will the weather be like on Sunday?
A wetter than Saturday
B colder than Saturday
C windier than Saturday
6 You overhear two university students talking about the society in which they live.
What do they agree about?
A the need to keep taxes low
B the need to provide free healthcare
C the importance of having a strong economy
Writing Part 2: essay

You have recently had a discussion in your English class on the subject of social-networking websites and virtual
friendships. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinion on the following statement.
There are more positive aspects to social networks and virtual friendships than negative aspects. Do you
agree? Say why or why not.
Write an essay using 120-180 words.
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UNIT
Entertainment & Sociability

1 Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb
using usually or use(d) to. Some of the sentences
are negative or interrogative.
4 Read the clues and complete the crossword.

The first word has already been written in.
A
C
T
O
R
1 I ............... (ride) my bike to school but it was

raining this morning so my dad took me in
the car.
2 I ............... (write) a lot of emails to my friends
and relatives, but now I just text them.
3 If theres a thunderstorm, our dog ...............
(hide) under the table.
4 If students are rude to the maths teacher,
she ............... (make) them do extra
homework.
5 Years ago, people ............... (go) to the
dentists much except to have their teeth out
when they were rotten.
2 Put the correct preposition in each gap,

following adjectives.
1 You should write about a topic which is

related ........... your course of study.
2 Im not worried about meeting my new class,
but Im terrified ........... the new subjects Ill
be studying.
3 The friends were very keen ........... the idea
of travelling around Europe by train.
4 My friend is brilliant ........... making up
stories. She makes them sound so real!
5 Cream is full of cholesterol. Thats one
reason Im not very fond ........... it.
3 Underline the correct form in the following

sentences.
1 I had just passed my driving test and I went

furthest/further/more far than Id ever driven
before.
2 I think short hair makes you look
older/oldest/most old.
3 Did you know that your birthday is on the
same day than/as/of mine?
4 Out of all my teammates, Jamie is the one
who plays more/so/most confidently.
5 I dont eat half as much as/so many as the
rest of my family thats why Im so slim.
10
11
12
Across
3 The technical name for the clothes the
actors wear on the set.
9 A type of film that makes your feel frightened.
10 A type of film which portrays the future
imaginatively. (two words)
11 The bad guy in the film, who usually comes
to a bad end.
12 These increase the visual impact of a film.
(two words)
Down
1 This person plays a role in a film.
2 You often have to wait in one of these to
get into the cinema.
3 A film which is well known and of a high
standard.
4 The film is projected onto this.
5 This person usually solves a crime in a film.
6 This is a particularly exciting type of film,
often about spies.
7 This is a word used for the main character
in a film.
8 This is where you buy your ticket at the
cinema. (two words)
10 This is a part of the cinema where you sit
and watch the film.
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5 Use one of the phrases from the box to complete
the gap in each sentence. There is an extra
expression which you do not need to use.
the town red hair down scared stiff

hair stand on end in a cold sweat
up the wrong tree out of the loop no wonder
1 If you think Im upset about what he said to
me, youre barking . .
2 Its . your car stopped in the
middle of the road. There was no petrol in it!
3 The very idea of having my wisdom teeth
taken out brought me out . .
4 Teenagers need to belong to a group,
otherwise they feel . .
5 Im absolutely . of spiders,
especially the ones with long legs!
6 Why dont you relax and let your
. for a change.
7 Ive got absolutely nothing to do this evening,
so why dont we go out and paint
. .
8 When Jeremy described his encounter with a
poisonous snake in the jungle, it made my
. .
6 Confusing words. Decide which word in italics is

more appropriate to the context.
1 Lets watch the football on channel/canal 3.

2 He gave me some really sensitive/sensible
advice, which I shall certainly take.
3 Today my class went to the theatre instead
of going to school. It was fun/funny.
4 Im exhausted, I think Ill lay/lie down for a
few minutes.
5 I dont think the credit crunch will seriously
effect/affect us.
6 Could I lend/borrow your new DVD for a
couple of days?
7 I want to remember/remind you all that the
coach is leaving fifteen minutes earlier than
scheduled.
8 Could you bring/take some chocolate cake
when you come to my party, please?
9 Every year I find that theres been a
raise/rise in the price of the season ticket.
10 Mary looks quite slim, but shes
now/actually overweight.

For questions 1-12, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in
each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
The Role of the Stuntman

of
Action films tend to be full 0...........
violent and dangerous
1
scenes. And, despite the .. that special effects are used
to create an impression of excitement and danger, some of
these scenes have to be shot 2.. real, using real people.
When these scenes 3.. being filmed, one rule is uppermost
in the directors mind the main star mustnt get hurt. But, of
course, the main star is generally involved in the most exciting
scenes. That is 4.., although some stars do their 5.. stunts, most are supported by actors known
6
.. stunt doubles. These are people 7.. look very similar to the star, dress in the same costume
and 8.. that persons place during the filming of the most dangerous scenes.
Their job is to take calculated risks. So, for example, they replace the star in the car that crashes in
9
.. anything goes wrong with the stunt. Everything is carefully calculated and planned by the
technical people 10.. the set, but nonetheless, real accidents can happen.
Stuntmen and women generally have 11.. background in the martial arts and are very fit people. As
might be expected, they are very well paid, which is only fair because 12.. they did get injured, then
that could easily be the end of their career.
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UNIT
A Good Night Out

We spent four reporters out to sample the delights
of a night out in our town
A Amy
It was my first visit to the
multiplex. The type of movies I
like tend to show at the smaller
independent places, but I tried not
to have preconceived ideas. In fact,
the place had some definite plus
points. Reserving a seat on the
website was easy and I was able to
see a couple of trailers for other
films. There was quite a good
choice of different films on offer
actually, and though very little of it
was to my taste, one of the blockbusters came with
rave reviews so I went for that. Once inside screen
four, where my choice was being shown, I was amazed
at the cosy intimate feel that the compact sloping
seating managed to achieve. A good architect had
obviously been at work. My view was not impaired by
the heads of those in front and my knees werent hard
against the seat in front.
C Clare
I had never been to see a show on
ice before, so I didnt really know
what to expect. Youre told to wear
a coat, of course, and I was glad Id
had the warning because its a big
expanse of ice youre right next to.
The building itself is extremely
large and although the show uses
the whole of the arena, there were
plenty of empty seats on the night
I went, so the atmosphere wasnt
that great. The place attracts a
mixed crowd, more so than Id imagined, and there
was a nice laid-back feeling in the foyer as we waited
to go in beforehand. The waiting area is a bit cramped,
however, and I wasnt tempted by anything on offer at
the bar, though the prices seemed reasonable enough,
if coke and popcorn are your thing. As it was so cold,
it would have been nice if they had had some hot
snacks as well as cold ones.
B Barry
I remember going to The Grand when I was a kid but
then I hadnt actually been along since its
refurbishment. Clearly quite a lot has been invested in
bringing the place into the 21st century, but I was
surprised how dated it still looked inside. Id booked
on the Internet, so it was a bit of a let down finding I
still had to queue. My seat upstairs in the gallery was
not cheap, and the view of the stage was not exactly
brilliant. I think the economics of the theatre must
rule out adequate seating. I had to fight with the
person sitting next to me to keep my elbows on the
armrest, and I couldnt really relax. The show I saw
was a musical, which was fun, but the sound didnt
exactly fill the place, and at times I couldnt really
make out what was being said in the dialogue between
the songs. Id also suggest taking your own drinks and
chocolates those from the bar cost almost as much as
the seat.
D Darius
There is something about the idea of a comedy club
that had always put me off. A whole evening listening
to people telling jokes didnt seem like a very exciting
prospect to me, but I was mistaken. I guess theres
something about being in a group of people that
makes you laugh even if the jokes arent that funny
anyway thats what I found myself doing. The place
itself is not what youd call smart, and could do with a
good lick of paint, but it attracts a predictably young
crowd and so its quite lively. The only drawback is
that its a bit off the beaten track though, so you need
to either drive or take a taxi. We took a taxi, which was
a bit of a nuisance, and a little expensive, and I was
amazed to find theres no chance to book any taxis
online. Anyway, all in all Id recommend it for a fun
night out, even if Im not sure whether Ill be going
back myself.
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Reading Part 3
Read the article in which four people are talking about entertainment venues they have visited.
For questions 1-15, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.
Which person
admired the design of the venue?
appreciated the atmosphere in the waiting area?
found the location of the venue inconvenient?
found the seating uncomfortable?
noticed that the refreshments werent too expensive?
thought the venue needed redecorating?
thought the place looked rather old-fashioned?
usually prefers another type of venue for this type of entertainment?
was disappointed at having to wait to be seated?
was grateful for some useful advice?
10
was impressed by the booking service?
11
was influenced by a positive recommendation?
12
was surprised by the composition of the audience?
13
was surprised by how enjoyable the performance was?
14
was critical of the acoustics?
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Writing Part 2: email

You want to see a film tomorrow with your friend. Youve seen two trailers of films you think youd both like.
Write an email to your friend giving a brief outline of each film so that (s)he can choose one of them, also give
details of where they are on, what time youd like to go, and where to meet.
Write your email in 120-180 words.
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UNIT
The Environment &

New Technologies
1 Use a verb form with a future meaning to
complete these sentences. Choose from the
Present Simple, Present Continuous, be going to
or will + base form.
1 I think I ......................... (paint) my bedroom

walls purple. But maybe my mum
......................... (not like) the idea
very much.
2 Whats the matter? You look as if you
......................... (faint).
3 A: What are your plans for the weekend?
B: Well, I ......................... (go) shopping on
Saturday afternoon, then I .........................
(have) my hair done for the party later.
4 If the plane ......................... (leave) on time,
it ......................... (be) a miracle!
5 My brother ......................... (take up) hanggliding, and I ......................... (watch) him!
6 Ive just noticed that weve run out of
chocolate spread, so I .........................
(buy) a jar on my way home from school.
7 I .......................... (never speak) to you
again if you dont apologise for the awful
things you said about me behind
my back!
8 Ive got dreadful toothache so Ive made an
appointment with the dentist. I ....................
(see) him on Monday at 5 oclock. I hope it
......................... (not hurt) too much!
9 I dont know why you buy that expensive
food for your cat. Look! Hes sniffing it but
he ......................... (not eat) it.
10 I dont think Henry .......................... ever
(find) a job if he doesnt smarten himself
up a bit!
2 Use a future verb form (will be + -ing or will have

+ past participle) to complete these sentences.
1 I dont want to go to that party. Everyone

........................... (dress up) and I dont want
to look stupid!
2 In two weeks time, I ........................... (finish)
my course and the diploma will be in my
pocket!
3 I wonder what we ........................... (do) this
time next year.
4 The taxi driver at the airport ...........................
(hold) a card with your name on it.
5 If you come back in an hours time,
I ........................... (pack) my bags and we
can leave.
6 When I sell the car at the end of the year, it
........................... (do) approximately 10,000
kilometres.
7 By the time youve made up your mind about
where you want to go, everyone
........................... (leave).
8 Next time you see me, I ........................... (not
wear) these braces on my teeth any more.
3 Match phrases A-G to their definitions (1-6).

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
break new ground

put a severe strain on
up ones efforts
get something off the ground
not bargain for
keep your hair on
meet a target
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
E be challenged by something unexpected

try even harder
achieve an objective
dont get angry
cause stress and suffering to
make an important discovery
start something and make it progress
successfully
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The Environment & New Technologies

4 Match each word with a picture.
breezy chilly cloudy fine foggy humid
icy lightning showery snowy
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
5 Underline the correct word in italics in these

sentences.
0 Last year there was a downpour/whirlwind

on the beach with lots of umbrellas and
deckchairs being lifted into the air.
1 Could you close the window, please?
Theres a terrible draught/current/gale
coming onto my shoulders.
2 Its not wise to go skiing in late spring
because the warm temperatures can cause
snowstorms/avalanches/landslides which
nobody can predict.
3 Near my home there is a health spa which has
been built around some hot fountains/
sources/springs where people take the waters.
4 A long period of flooding/drought can have
catastrophic effects on agriculture, with
crops drying up and dying in the fields.
5 On the way home, we were caught in a
blizzard/drizzle/rainbow and had to stop the
car because we couldnt see well.
6 Floods/Hurricanes/Thunderstorms are frequent
in tropical countries; they uproot trees, lift off
roofs and batter vehicles and buildings.
6 Choose a linking word or expression from the

box that fits in each gap.
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
10 ...............................
...............................
as a result of consequently because of

due to the fact that despite the fact that
in spite of in case as long as however
1 I lay awake in bed for hours ........................
I was desperately tired and in need of a
good nights sleep.
2 Ill work overtime ........................ you pay
me for it.
3 We didnt fasten the stable door properly
and ........................ the horses all escaped.
4 Mandy caught a terrible cold ......................
being warmly dressed and having taken
lots of vitamins.
5 Oscar didnt enjoy the party ........................
he didnt know anybody there.
6 I didnt find the T-shirt I wanted to buy,
........................ I managed to locate the
new club Id heard about.
7 I took my MP3 player to the dentists
........................ I had to wait ages to go in.
8 We couldnt take the ferry to the island
........................ the gale force winds.
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UNIT

given. Here is an example (0).
The construction of the new factory was cancelled because of complaints from local people.
RESULT
as a result of
The construction of the new factory was cancelled .................................
complaints from local people.
Gina works as an environmental adviser to the government.

LIVING
Gina ................................. as an environmental adviser to the government.
When I was a child, the summers always seemed much hotter and longer.
USED
When I was a child, the summers ................................. much hotter and longer.
Robbie doesnt think that wind farms are very effective.

BELIEVE
Robbie ................................. effectiveness of wind farms.
The companys speciality is making environmentally-friendly products.

SPECIALISES
The company ................................. making of environmentally-friendly products.
The alternative energy exhibition is opening in two weeks time.

UNTIL
It is two weeks ................................. of the alternative energy exhibition.
The high winds caused the postponement of the football match.

BECAUSE
The football match was ................................. the high winds.
Take a coat because it might rain later.

CASE
Take a coat ................................. later.
How is the weather in New York at this time of year?

LIKE
What ................................. in New York at this time of year?
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The Environment & New Technologies

Listening Part 4
4A You will hear a local radio interview with a student called Myra Spillane,
who is talking about her interest in the environment.

For questions 1-6, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
1 Myra first got interested in eco-friendly clothing thanks to

A the course she is studying.
B an invitation from a friend.
C family connections in the business.
2 What did Myra enjoy most about the Natural Fibre Festival?
A the people she met there
B clothes she was given there
C a place she visited whilst there
3 Which natural fibre has impressed Myra most?
A bamboo
B cashmere
C banana leaves
4 What does Myra say about cotton?
A It is not as pure as people think.
B One type is environmentally friendly.
C She has decided never to wear it again.
5 What does Myra say about second-hand clothes?
A They are good for the environment.
B She prefers not to wear them herself.
C Only buy those made from natural fibres.
6 In the future, Myra plans to
A learn how to recycle certain fabrics.
B design clothes using recycled fabrics.
C sell clothes made from recycled fabrics.
Writing Part 2: letter

Write an informal letter to a friend in which you describe a particularly disastrous meteorological event which
took place recently in your area. Talk about where you were, how you felt and what you did, and describe the
damage which was caused.
Write 120-180 words.
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UNIT
Fashion & Status

1 Choose the correct verb form in italics
to complete the sentences.
1 I grow/will grow/would grow orange and

lemon trees on my balcony if had one!
2 If youd like to see my portfolio, I sent/Ill
send/Id send a selection of photos to you
by email.
3 The tops you knit are gorgeous. If you
try/tried/would try to sell them, Im sure
youd make a fortune!
4 You will never be/are never/would never be
able to sell those designs to the younger
market if you dont use different materials.
5 The fashion show will be held outdoors unless
the weather turned/will turn/turns bad.
2 Write the correct form of the verb in the spaces.

1 If you . (wear) that weird outfit to the
party, youll be extremely uncomfortable.
2 Your jeans . (look) better if you
shortened them a bit.
3 I dont like these buttons down the front of
my jacket. I . (prefer) a zip.
4 If I . (put) a stud in my nose, do you
think my boss would mind?
5 Youd look much trendier if you . (get)
yourself a new hairstyle and colour.
3 Correct the following sentences by putting an

apostrophe in the correct place where needed.
1 Have you seen Philippas new coat?

Its gorgeous!
2 I cant find the childrens anoraks. Its raining
hard so theyll need them.
3 Did you go to James and Annas
house-warming party last night?
4 Londons reputation for small trendy
boutiques persists, in spite of the advance of
shopping malls.
5 The models heels were so high that they
tripped on the catwalk.
6 The womens fashion department is on the
first floor, next to the sports sector.
4 Match words 1-10 to words A-J, to form

compound nouns.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
car
concert
designer
dress
gold
shop
shopping
street
washing
winter
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
singer
label
necklace
park
wardrobe
window
hall
mall
market
machine
5 Use one of the expressions from the box

to complete each sentence.
make a statement about keep up with trends

learn all there is to know about
have staying power set tongues wagging
a dream come true the darling of
spring to mind
1 When Cindy returned to London, she
became .. the jet set
thanks to her chain of exclusive boutiques.
2 You really need to have a high income if you
want to .. in the field
of ski wear and equipment.
3 Im going to take a course in fabric design so
that I can .. the
properties of materials.
4 His designs .. so Im sure
hell still be popular many years from now.
5 If clothes and hair are supposed to
.. you, then George is
a prim and proper office worker.
6 His behaviour .. and
soon the whole of Leeds knew how he
earned his living.
7 My new sewing machine is
..; it can do hundreds
of different stitches and designs.
8 If the right answer doesnt
.. immediately when
youre doing an exercise, go on to the next
question.
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Fashion & Status

6 Read this email and write one of the words in the box in each space.
stuff
From:
Jamie
To:
Micky
studs
zip
stripes
scarves
shirt
jeans
jacket
trainers
laces
collar
Hi Micky,
Hows it going? Hope youre well.
stuff . I bought some new clothes yesterday at that new designer shop on the
I wanted to tell you about my new 0............
corner of Oxford Street you know the one. Well, I got a black leather 1................ which is really great! Its got a
2
................ up the front instead of buttons and 3................ on the pockets. Then I got a pair of blue 4................ which
are really quite ordinary, but fine for relaxing in. I also needed a new pair of 5................ for walking and running, so I
got some of those too. Theyre great, with white 6................ on the sides and silver 7................ . Then my friend said I
needed a 8................ to go with the jeans, so I found one thats dark blue with a white 9................ . I dont often wear
10
................, but I found one thats long enough to go round my neck three times, and is really warm.
See you on Saturday,
Jamie

For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an
example at the beginning (0).
Whats in a Logo?
A an important date
The first of January 2009 0.........
in one mans life. Tim Farnham, a journalist from
London, went on 1......... television and burned
most of his possessions, 2......... sports equipment,
a mountain bike and lots of expensive 3......... of
clothing. Tim has just written a book and this was a
way of 4......... attention to the fact, in the hope that
people would rush out and buy it.
5
......... Tims TV appearance was a publicity stunt,
there is a serious message behind the book itself.
Why do we spend so much money on branded
goods? Are products with a designer label
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
marked
true
enclosing
items
achieving
Despite
value
fit
fashionable
post
permitting
soon
giving
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
lived
actual
including
objects
taking
Although
deserve
stand
known
make
allowing
long
thinking
necessarily any better than those without one?

And are they really 6......... the extra money we
spend on them? Tim spent a year living without
branded goods in order to find out.
According to Tim, branded goods help us to know
who we are and where we 7......... into society. By
wearing a well- 8......... logo on our polo shirt or
sports bag, we 9......... out a signal about our
dreams and aspirations. It is also a way of 10.........
other people with similar ideas know that we are
like them. In other words, we use brands as a
means of self expression. Tim admits, however,
that this is not really such a bad thing as 11.........
as we dont make the mistake of 12......... it too
seriously.
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
passed
live
containing
issues
gaining
However
worth
match
recognised
show
letting
well
having
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
earned
real
holding
instances
attracting
Instead
merit
get
trendy
send
agreeing
far
taking
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UNIT
What does it take to be a fashion model?

So how easy is it to become
And remember, you may
a fashion model, and how
think you look wonderful,
do you go about getting
but youll be competing
into the industry? Its a
with lots of other young
question that Im often
people who look just as
asked by young people.
good if not better. Theres
Having family connections
nothing people in the
in the fashion business does
business like less than a
help, of course, as does
model who appears proud
some experience of being a
or conceited.
photographic model, but basically if you have the right
It will stand you in good stead.
qualities and attitude, theres no reason why you

shouldnt stand a chance.
You will, of course, need to put together a portfolio of

photographs at the beginning. The photos themselves
One myth needs to be dispelled straight away, however.
can be quite simple, and dont need to be taken using
Youve probably heard stories of young people being
expensive digital equipment.
spotted on the street by a talent scout, and before they
this doesnt mean wearing incredible costumes or the
know it theyre being offered an incredible modelling
latest styles, because you want people to notice you,
contract.
If youre really serious about
But
not the things youre wearing.
getting into modelling, you need to do a bit more than

just hanging out in the right places hoping to be seen.
Then youll need to get in touch with one of the many

modelling agencies.
These are
So what do you need to do? First of all, you need to take
specific days and times when young hopefuls are
great care of your appearance. You should feel
encouraged to come in and show what they have to
comfortable about looking, and acting, like a model even
offer. If they like what they see, the people at the
if your not in front of the camera.
Top
agency will put you on their books.
models never have a bad hair day and never turn up in

scruffy old clothes youve got to look the part
Once youre with an agency, offers of work should
twenty-four seven, because you never know who
follow. Then, youll be able to develop your portfolio
might see you.
with actual examples of the work you have done. This

usually takes the form of what are called tear sheets
If youre unsure how to make the best of your
literally pages torn out of magazines that show
appearance, then consulting an expert could be a
shoots and advertisements you have appeared in.
good move. This could be a make-up artist, a

hairdresser or someone who will advise you about
your whole look.
After all, if you
Most agencies will give you some sort of training free

of charge or for a small fee.
Most of
feel more confident about your appearance, this will
all, remember that being successful as a model is not
come across at photo shoots and auditions when
usually the result of a lucky break or being in the right
youre trying to make a good impression, and offers
place at the right time it actually comes as a result of
of work could follow.
lots of hard work and dedication.
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Fashion & Status

Reading Part 2
You are going to read an article about becoming a fashion model. Seven sentences have been removed from
the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence
which you do not need to use.
.A You will probably have to pay for such help, but it could be a good long-term investment.
B This means making the effort to look good whatever the occasion.
C These events will give you the chance to build on those initial successes.
D Take advantage of any thats on offer because modelling is a very competitive business.
E So make a point of being friendly and polite whenever you meet any of them.
F Most of these have what are known as called open calls.
G Make sure these shots really show you at your best, however.
H Although this does happen occasionally, to be honest, the chances of it happening to you are pretty slim.
Writing Part 2: email

You are going to a fancy-dress party with your
boy/girlfriend. Youre both going to wear
fantastic costumes.
Write an email to a friend you met on a study
holiday in the UK and tell him/her about where
the party is going to be held, who will be there,
and how youre going to dress up.
Write your email in 120-180 words.
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UNIT
Sport & Competition

1 Match the sports with the equipment and venue.
Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
SPORT
EQUIPMENT VENUE
0 Ev tennis
1
hockey
2
baseball
3
skiing
4
football
5
swimming
6
cycling
7
horse-riding
8
golf
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
boots
clubs
hard hat
goggles
racket
stick
bat
helmet
poles
i pool
ii track
iii course
iv pitch
v court
vi racecourse
vii ground
viii field
ix slopes
3 Underline the correct word in italics in each

sentence.
1 The football match ended in a(n)

draw/result/equal.
2 We were sure it was a goal but the
umpire/arbiter/referee declared it out.
3 Our team was defeated three zero/nought/nil.
4 When Bradley came first in the 100 metres,
the audience/public/spectators went wild.
5 Football supporters/viewers/watchers often
have to be closely monitored at matches as
their behaviour can get out of hand.
6 Peter was awarded/rewarded/presented a gold
medal for his amazing win in the high jump.
7 Although Margaret didnt win the marathon,
she came second and so was the
loser/runner-up/defeated.
8 No one was more surprised than Gloria when
she broke/split/fractured her own record.
4 Choose the verb form from the box that best

completes each sentence.
could cant couldnt was/were able to

wasnt/werent able to be able to
2 Now complete these sentences using some of

the words from exercise 1.
1 ............ are worn by divers as well as by

skiers.
2 A golfer usually has a bag on wheels to keep
his ............ in.
3 Not only cyclists wear a ............,
motorcyclists wear one too.
4 A ............ is used in squash and badminton
as well as in tennis.
5 ............ players carry a stick with them
throughout the match.
6 ............ and table tennis both use a piece of
equipment called a ............ .
could
0 When I was about four, I ..
understand my grandmother who was
Greek, but Ive forgotten it all.
1 Our school had an excellent playing field and
we .. hold county
championships there.
2 We .. contact him. Weve
been trying for hours. Maybe hes switched
off his phone.
3 I was so upset because I forgot to take my
camera to the match and ..
take any photographs.
4 Although our local champion was a fast
swimmer, he .. beat the
record holder.
5 I used to .. stay
underwater for several minutes, but I
.. do it now.
6 I was an amazing child. I ..
read at three and play the piano at four.
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Sport & Competition

5 Match the expressions (1-12) with the definitions
(A-L).
sentences.
NO!
NO!
NO!
NO!
NO!
Why?
But...
We could...
What
about...?
Do you
think...?
Expressions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
6 Now use the expressions to fill the gaps in these
he wouldnt take no for an answer

feel uptight
nerves get to me
I havent looked back
I cant be bothered to
bad news
moans and groans
have loads of get up and go
have loads of stamina
drive oneself into the ground
I cant wait
Im a great fan of it
Definitions
A complaining
B Im happy with the new situation
C I had to give in to his wishes
D work/train so hard as to become ill
E Im very keen on it
F be full of energy and initiative
G I havent got the energy or will to
H be very nervous or upset
I looking forward to something very much
J I am overcome by nervousness
K be able to resist for a long time
L a very negative person/situation
1 You write to the insurance company.

......................................... do it and besides
youre better at writing letters.
2 Its fine to train hard and reach the top, but
to ......................................... is surely stupid
and counterproductive too.
3 Im fed up with your .....................................
If you dont want to take on the
responsibility of coaching the team,
then say so!
4 Its my birthday next week and
..................................... to seeing what
presents I get.
5 People often .........................................
when they first start a sport or a job, but
with time, if theyre not really dedicated,
they soon lose interest.
6 If you want to take up mountain climbing,
youll have to .........................................
because even when you feel you cant go
on, you have to.
7 Just before the match started, I began to
......................................... and told the
coach I didnt want to play.
8 Thomas is ..................................... of
surfing and so spends most of his free time
at the beach.
9 I really love my piano lessons, but
whenever I have to take play in public,
......................................... and I make a real
mess of it.
10 Im just sorry I didnt get introduced to golf
earlier because since I took it up, I must
say ......................................... .
11 Our new teammate is really
................................. he thinks hes better
than the rest of us and makes sure we
know it!
12 I told him again and again that I didnt want
to try deep-sea diving, but ...........................
and I ended up in the boat in a wetsuit.
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UNIT

given.
0 Although his leg was hurting, Jon managed to finish the race.
FACT
the fact that
Despite ........................................
his leg was hurting, Jon managed to finish the race.
1 After playing in the match, Declan felt completely exhausted.
OUT
Declan felt ........................................ after playing in the match.
2 Fiona always enjoys playing tennis, even though she rarely wins.
SPITE
In ...................................... she rarely wins, Fiona always enjoys playing tennis.
3 This is the third time that Rita has attempted to break the world record.
ALREADY
Rita ........................................ the world record three times.
4 Going to the gym seems pointless to me.
POINT
I cant ......................................... to the gym.
5 The match wont go ahead if the weather doesnt improve slightly.
UNLESS
The match wont go ahead ............................ slightly.
6 Ben was the only player on the team not to score a goal that season.
ALL
Apart ............................................ on the team scored goals that season.
7 On the day of the marathon, you couldnt park in that street.
ALLOWED
On the day of the marathon, parking ................................... in that street.
8 Skydiving should only be attempted by people who are very fit.
LEVEL
Only people with a good ...................................
should attempt skydiving.
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Sport & Competition

Listening Part 2
5A You will hear a student called Ewen Enderby telling his classmates about the sport of kitesurfing.
For questions 1-10, complete the sentences.
KITESURFING
Ewen says that kitesurfing was first developed in

Ewen estimates that more than
now take part in the sport annually.
Ewen says that his favourite type of kitesurfing is called

Ewen says that recent improvements in equipment have made kitesurfing
Ewen says he recently bought a basic board and kite package for around
euros.
Ewen says that his most essential piece of equipment is a

designed specially for the sport.
which was
Ewen advises people starting in the sport to buy whats called a
at a club.
Ewen says that kitesurfing is good for developing muscles in the

body.
and upper
To minimise risk of injury, Ewen recommends studying local

Next month, Ewen plans to take part in the
conditions.
10
Writing Part 2: article

You have been asked by the editor of your local newspaper to write an article about a sports match held at
your school. Describe the visiting team and their past record, then talk about the event itself and what students
said about it.
Write you article in 120-180 words.
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People & Success

Society & Equality

U4: Key word

U1: Multiple-choice cloze

Present Perfect Simple

U3: Word formation

U2: Open cloze

U4: Key word

Zero, first and second

U1: Multiple-choice cloze

Sports & sports equipment

Modal verbs to express

U4: Key word

Crime and legal issues

Past Perfect Simple

U3: Word formation

The Environment &

Fashion & Status

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Food & Food Issues

Modal verbs of certainty

U4: Key word

U1: Multiple-choice cloze

Collocations: verb + noun

Work & Job

U2: Open cloze

U3: Word formation

Collocations: noun + noun

U4: Key word

Family and friends

U1: Multiple-choice cloze

U2: Open cloze

Have/get something done

U3: Word formation

Nature & Endangered

Youth Culture &

Family & Friends

Travel & Ecotravel

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Education & The Mind

Write them in the crossword.

1 Dont turn the television off! I watch/m

2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form

0 I cant believe it! An orange pullover!

3 Which word is missing in each of the sentences?

absurd birthday presents!

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Education & The Mind

1 ...... books I like reading best are ones that

6 Put one of the words from the box in each gap in

1 The course Andrew chose turned to