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TESTS KEY

TEST 1 A (Module 1) TEST 1 B (Module 1)

A 1 than 5 hustle 9 up A 1 put 5 the 9 come


2 like 6 the 10 come 2 like 6 of 10 traffic
3 warden 7 put 3 hustle 7 with
4 as 8 of 4 as 8 than

B 1 B 3 C 5 C 7 B 9 A B 1 A 3 B 5 A 7 A 9 C
2 A 4 B 6 A 8 B 10 C 2 B 4 C 6 C 8 B 10 B

C 1 better than 4 to watch C 1 get on 4 more than


2 many shops 5 get on 2 as reliable as 5 (only) a few
3 the most intelligent 3 to cook

D 1 to 2 of 3 with 4 for D 1 of 2 for 3 to 4 with

E 1 e 2 c 3 a 4 d 5 b E 1 e 2 d 3 b 4 a 5 c

F 1 A 3 B 5 A F 1 B 3 C 5 B
2 C 4 C 6 B 2 A 4 B 6 A

G 1 B 3 A 5 A 7 A 9 C G 1 A 3 C 5 B 7 C 9 D
2 D 4 C 6 D 8 B 10 B 2 B 4 D 6 A 8 A 10 C

H Suggested Answer H Suggested Answer


Dear James, Dear Ms Marsaud,
Thanks for your recent letter. I’m sorry to hear I am writing to apply for the position of chef which I
that you’re having trouble losing weight. I’m writing saw advertised in Tuesday’s edition of the Daily Star.
because I have a few suggestions that might help I am a twenty-five year old chef. I speak fluent
you. French. At the moment, I am working at a small
First of all, you could try leaving the car at home French restaurant in Oxford. Before that I worked as
and walking to work. This would be good exercise a chef at the Ritz Hotel. I worked there for three
and you’d also burn off calories. Also, I suggest that years. I am creative and energetic, as well as reliable.
you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and less junk I hope that you will consider me for the position. I
food. In addition, you could join a fitness club or even am able to attend an interview at any time.
take up a sport. In this way you’d lose weight and Yours sincerely,
also feel much healthier. Paul Smith
Well, I hope that my advice helps you. Write back
soon and tell me if these ideas work. I’m sure they
will!
Love
Katie

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TEST 2 A (Module 2) TEST 2 Β (Module 2)

A 1 been 5 up 9 on A 1 when 5 order 9 been


2 across 6 already 10 order 2 on 6 ride 10 tour
3 the 7 rides 3 across 7 already
4 tour 8 when 4 The 8 up

B 1 B 3 B 5 C 7 B 9 C B 1 C 3 A 5 A 7 C 9 A
2 A 4 C 6 A 8 A 10 A 2 B 4 C 6 B 8 B 10 C

C 1 better/more than 4 old enough C 1 have been learning 4 has never been
2 haven’t seen 5 have been learning 2 better/more than 5 haven’t been
3 have never been 3 tall enough

D 1 on 2 by 3 to 4 from D 1 to 2 on 3 from 4 by

E 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 e 5 b E 1 b 2 c 3 e 4 a 5 d

F 1 C 3 B 5 B F 1 B 3 C 5 C
2 B 4 C 6 B 2 C 4 B 6 A

G 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 T 5 T G 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 T

H Suggested Answer H Suggested Answer

An Exciting Adventure Dear Sarah,


I have just got back from a holiday with my friends
I had the most exciting experience of my life last in Spain. It was a great place and we had a really
month when I went on a picnic with my friends, Tom fantastic time.
and Ann. We stayed in a beautiful hotel near the sea. We
When we got into the car everything seemed to tried the local food. It was delicious. We visited
be perfect, but soon the car broke down. Luckily, museums and saw some interesting exhibits. We
Tom fixed it and we set off again. At the beginning of went swimming and sailing too. We had a picnic on
the journey the weather was good, but then it started the beach and we made some friends. We also
to rain heavily. When we arrived at the woods, it bought lots of souvenirs and took lots of photos.
stopped raining but we realised that we had forgotten It was a relaxing holiday and I had the time of my
a blanket. We sat on the wet grass. Then, while we life. I recommend going to Spain.
were having a picnic near the river we saw a bear. Love,
We were terrified. Fortunately, the bear didn’t see us. Peter
As soon as the bear went away we breathed a sigh
of relief.
We all went home exhausted. It was an exciting
adventure I will never forget.

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TEST 3 A (Module 3) TEST 3 B (Module 3)

A 1 newsagent’s 5 match 9 getting A 1 getting 5 for 9 have


2 in 6 into 10 old 2 match 6 old 10 too
3 have 7 be 3 in 7 newsagent’s
4 too 8 for 4 be 8 into

B 1 A 3 C 5 B 7 B 9 C B 1 B 3 A 5 C 7 C 9 C
2 B 4 C 6 A 8 B 10 C 2 A 4 B 6 B 8 A 10 B

C 1 may/might be late 4 should buy C 1 should take up 4 might be late


2 don’t have/needn’t 5 am looking forward 2 is too small 5 don’t have
3 is too small 3 am looking forward

D 1 in 2 by 3 in 4 by 5 on D 1 on 2 by 3 in 4 in 5 by

E 1 e 2 b 3 c 4 d 5 a E 1 c 2 d 3 e 4 a 5 b

F 1 Peters 3 4th 5 4 o’clock F 1 Peters 3 4th 5 4 o’clock


2 garden 4 37 6 June 2 garden 4 37 6 June

G 1 T 3 F 5 T G 1 T 3 F 5 T
2 F 4 T 6 F 2 F 4 T 6 F

H Suggested Answer H Suggested Answer


Dear Susie, Dear Simon,
I hope that everything is OK. I am away on a two- I hope that everything is OK. I am away on
week holiday. Christmas holidays.
I’m staying in London with friends. I’m staying in a I’m staying in York with friends. I’m staying in a
big house near the city centre. London is great and nice flat near the city centre. York is a beautiful city
there are lots of lovely shops. Also, the food is and there are lots of old buildings. Also, the shops
delicious. The nightlife is wonderful and the people are great and the food is delicious. At Christmas
are friendly. people give gifts wrapped in brightly-coloured paper.
Write back soon. They also decorate trees and sing carols.
Love, Write back soon.
David Love,
Mary

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TEST 4 A (Module 4) TEST 4 B (Module 4)

A 1 up 5 dairy 9 was A 1 go 4 pulled 7 dairy 9 by


2 much 6 go 10 pulled 2 was 5 up 8 much 10 with
3 bar 7 by 3 of 6 bar
4 with 8 of
B 1 A 3 C 5 A 7 A 9 C
B 1 B 3 A 5 C 7 B 9 B 2 C 4 B 6 B 8 C 10 B
2 C 4 C 6 A 8 A 10 A
C 1 is no/ isn’t any 4 unless you
C 1 if you do 4 had gone 2 had parked 5 if you do
2 you don’t 5 not many 3 aren’t many
3 are no/aren’t any
D 1 for 2 in 3 of 4 of
D 1 of 2 for 3 of 4 in
E 1 e 2 c 3 a 4 b 5 d
E 1 d 2 e 3 a 4 c 5 b
F 1 B 3 C 5 B
F 1 A 3 A 5 C 2 A 4 A 6 C
2 C 4 C 6 B
G 1 B 3 C 5 B 7 D 9 A
G 1 B 3 B 5 B 7 D 9 B 2 D 4 A 6 C 8 B 10 D
2 D 4 A 6 D 8 B 10 D
H Suggested Answer
H Suggested Answer Marco’s is a traditional Italian restaurant located
Skiing is a popular activity with lots of people. on Brown Street in the city centre.
However, there are advantages and disadvantages It offers a large variety of tasty food. The menu
to consider. includes traditional pasta and the servings are huge.
There are many advantages to skiing. To start The service is fast and the staff are polite and
with, it is fun. It is an exciting activity and a great friendly. The decor is modern and the interior is very
form of exercise. In addition, it helps you keep fit nice with lots of soft lights and colourful plants. The
while being in the fresh air. It makes you feel good music is soft and relaxing and the atmosphere is
and you also meet people. romantic.
On the other hand, there are disadvantages. To Also, the prices are reasonable. I would
begin with, you need expensive equipment and you recommend it because it offers great food in a
can only ski during the winter. Also, you have to go relaxing atmosphere and good value for money.
to a ski resort which can be far away. It can also be
dangerous if you fall.
On the whole, I believe that although skiing is
expensive and dangerous it is a unique experience.

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TEST 5 A (Module 5) TEST 5 B (Module 5)

A 1 Although 5 weather 9 of A 1 had 5 who 9 opera


2 would 6 off 10 had 2 would 6 of 10 have
3 have 7 who 3 up 7 fiction
4 fiction 8 opera 4 on 8 Although

B 1 A 3 B 5 A 7 C 9 B B 1 C 3 B 5 C 7 A 9 C
2 C 4 A 6 C 8 B 10 A 2 B 4 A 6 B 8 C 10 B

C 1 only I had 4 if/whether they were C 1 going to have 4 only I had


2 who was 5 they would deliver 2 who was 5 if/whether I was
3 going to have 3 he would repair

D 1 for 2 on 3 at 4 at 5 between D 1 at 2 on 3 between 4 for 5 at

E 1 a 2 b 3 d 4 e 5 c E 1 e 2 d 3 c 4 a 5 b

F 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 A F 1 C 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C

G 1 A 3 B 5 D 7 C 9 A G 1 C 3 A 5 A 7 D 9 A
2 D 4 C 6 A 8 B 10 D 2 A 4 B 6 C 8 D 10 A

H Suggested Answer H Suggested Answer


Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Clare,
I am writing to complain about a jacket and a How are you? Thank you for your e-mail. I’m
jumper which I bought from your catalogue last writing to tell you about a great film I saw last week at
week. the cinema.
Unfortunately, when the order arrived I realised The film was called Troy and it was an action
that the jumper had a hole in it. Also, when I tried on adventure film. Brad Pitt played Achilles who was a
the jacket I noticed that it had a button missing and great hero. Diane Kruger played Helen of Troy. Paris,
was not the size I had asked for. a prince of Troy, falls in love with Helen and takes her
I am returning the clothing and I would appreciate to Troy. The Greeks sail to Troy and start a war. I
a full refund. I look forward to your reply. liked the action scenes, the brilliant acting and the
Yours faithfully, great costumes.
Sarah Green Troy is a fantastic film and fun to watch. Don’t miss
the chance to see it. Write soon and tell me what you
think of it.
Yours,
Henry

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TESTS KEY

EXIT TEST (Modules 1-5)

A 1 than 5 up 9 fits G 1 B 3 C 5 C 7 B 9 B
2 been 6 ever 10 go 2 A 4 D 6 D 8 C 10 B
3 had 7 mood
4 muscle 8 tour H Suggested Answer
Football is a very popular sport which lots of
B 1 C 3 C 5 C 7 A 9 C people play, but there are pros and cons to consider.
2 B 4 A 6 B 8 B 10 B There are many advantages. Firstly, it keeps you
healthy. It is an outdoor activity played in the fresh air
C 1 have never eaten 4 you don’t and you can have fun with your friends. What is more,
2 looking forward to 5 going to have it helps to encourage team spirit. Also it offers
3 forget to post pleasure to people when they watch it on TV. It is
also cheap and you don’t need much equipment to
D 1 on 2 by 3 by 4 to 5 in play.
On the other hand, there are certain
E 1 b 2 d 3 a 4 e 5 c disadvantages. It is sometimes dangerous, so you
can hurt yourself badly. In addition, there is often
F 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 C violence at football matches.
All in all, football is good fun and good exercise,
although sometimes it is dangerous.

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