English Download [B1+]: Test book

ContentsStudent’s Score Sheets 4_________________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 1 8________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 2 10_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Progress Test 1 12Quiz 3 16_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 4 18_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Progress Test 2 20Quiz 5 24_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 6 26_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Progress Test 3 28Mid-Year Written Test 32________________________________________________________________________________________Mid-Year Listening Test 36_____________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 7 40_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 8 42_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Progress Test 4 44Quiz 9 48_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 10 50__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Progress Test 5 52Quiz 11 56___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Quiz 12 58__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Progress Test 6 60End-of-Year Written Test 64__________________________________________________________________________________End-of-Year Listening Test 68_____________________________________________________________________________

Quiz 1 Vocabulary Choose the correct answers. 1 It’s nice to your feet up at the end of a 11 Mr Jones, who owns the bakery, is always so . tiring day. I’ve never seen him looking miserable. a be a optional b put b biological c make c cheerful d do d guilty 2 My sister phones her friend every evening and 12 Some people say that are just friends you they about their classmates. haven’t met yet. a gossip a peers b criticise b enemies c accuse c relatives d praise d strangers 3 Do you lend a hand and chores around the 13 Everyone does their share of the housework in house? our family. a run a equal b get b best c make c good d do d fair 4 Mum’s sister Judy is my favourite . 14 What time are you tonight? a relative a going out b enemy b piling on c partner c falling out d stranger d getting by 5 You can’t use that box to store things in. It’s ! 15 Kyle is adopted and has never met his parents. a falling apart a realistic b optional b getting along c biological d personal c falling out d piling up 16 The head teacher the students for doing so well in their exams. 6 Put your clothes straight into the laundry basket; they’re ! a criticised b praised c advised d grumbled a realistic b guilty 17 The whole family gets every New Year for a c filthy party. d optional a by b along c apart d together 7 Mum errands in town, but she’ll be back for 18 We everything and make decisions together in lunch. our family. a is lending b is making a argue b discuss c is running d is getting c gossip d advise 8 You’ve done a very good job! I’m very of you. 19 Grandad is always about the weather; it’s a proud b respectful either too hot, or too cold. He’s never happy. c ashamed d cheerful a criticising b discussing 9 Joey is in the head teacher’s office. He’s been c accusing d grumbling trouble again! 20 My football also teaches sport at the local a doing b getting school. c making d putting a partner b coach 10 Gloria feels when she can’t do her maths c peer d colleague homework. a calm b cheerful c frustrated d guilty8

Grammar 11 ‘ with your grandparents for long this summer?’ ‘No. Just until we move into our new house.’Choose the correct answers. a Are you always staying1 ‘What time Jane tonight?’ b Do you stay ‘Oh, not until 8.30 pm.’ c Do you often stay a are you seeing d Are you staying b do you see 12 I’ll be able come to the party on Saturday because c you see d you are seeing I after all.2 My train at 8 40 am, but there was a delay a am going away b don’t go away today. c am not going away a is usually arriving d go away b doesn’t usually arrive 13 ‘What ?’ c isn’t usually arriving ‘Nothing really. I was just enjoying the view.’ d arrives usually a you think about3 ‘What’s wrong?’ b do you think of ‘The lady has just walked into the café!’ c are you thinking about a about we’re gossiping d you thinking of b that we’re gossiping about 14 Maureen her sister, but they chat on the c whom about we’re gossiping d about who we’re gossiping phone nearly every day.4 ‘Do you share the chores in your house?’ a often visits b is often visiting ‘Yes, I make the beds and do the washing up c is not often visiting d doesn’t often visit 15 January was the month I met my husband. after breakfast.’ a where b when a all the time c that d which b at the moment 16 ‘That delicious! What is it?’ c every day ‘I’m making a chicken pie for lunch.’ d this morning a is smelling b always smell5 ‘How many horses ?’ c smells d is always smelling ‘She’s got three.’ 17 Paul is the colleague I like the most. a your aunt owns a - b why b is your aunt owning c for which d to whom c does your aunt own 18 ‘Have you heard from Tom?’ d your aunt is owning ‘Yes, we Skyped last week. It’s his first trip to Italy6 Claire, , is from a single-parent family. a that is my best friend and he a wonderful time.’ b who is my best friend a has got b is having c is my best friend c has d often has d which is my best friend 19 Mr Netton, yesterday, is my son’s maths7 That’s the hotel my uncle works. a when b that teacher. c which d where a that I spoke to b whom I spoke to8 I can’t believe my eyes! Ingrid the washing up! c to who I spoke d to that I spoke a does b is doing 20 Meeting his relatives in Australia is something c is always doing d always does9 Idon’t know the reason Steve and Jane were Terry has always wanted to do. a that b why arguing. c for d whom a why b which c when d who Quiz 1 910 Mr Jones, daughter is in my class, teaches English. a who’s b whose c whom d who

Quiz 2 Vocabulary 11 I my grandma’s ring after she died and I wear it everyday. Choose the correct answers. 1 The film me because I didn’t realise the main a observed b disappeared character was a ghost! c inherited a confused d investigated b observed c caused d suffered 2 Thomas wasn’t able to his theory about the 12 My dog likes to sleep in the of the oak tree in Bermuda Triangle. our garden. a discover a shadow b prove b shade c solve c strength d affect d power 3 People say that an old man passed in that 13 Kevin sometimes gets into trouble at school cottage and now it’s haunted. because he often plays jokes on his classmates. a down a odd b out b unusual c away c remarkable d about d practical 4 Legend has it that the of a young girl can be 14 There was a knock on the door, but no one was seen at night. there! How ! a myth a remarkable b spirit b haunted c power c bizarre d alien d rare 5 We’ve been the Pyramids in Egypt before we 15 , I think this house is haunted. see them next month. a Just like old times b At times a reading up on c Time waits for no one b reading out d No time like the present c digging up d passing down 16 I’ve told you ; there’s no such thing as ghosts! a at times 6 That was the time I ever saw my necklace. It b no time like the present just disappeared! c time and time again d like old times a latest b odd c rare d last 7 Emily won first for her vampire costume. 17 Howard Carter Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. a price b present a discovered b solved c prize d power c proved d disappeared 8 When Martin got home from his friend’s house, he 18 The party at the haunted house was fantastic! We realised he had left his phone . all the time of our lives. a out b behind a were b had c back d down c danced d did 9 There was lots of delicious food at the Halloween 19 Sandra loves ghost stories. They’re her . party and all the guests . a passion b myth c theory d pain a fell into b fell for c dug in d dug up 20 We heard strange noises at night. It was very . a ridiculous b spooky 10 The police didn’t find any , so how the woman c remarkable d haunted died is still a mystery. a event b strength c effect d evidence10

Grammar 11 Penny and Sam spooky stories for hours last night.Choose the correct answers.1 Grandma ghost stories to us when we stayed a get used to telling b used to tell at her house. c would tell a was reading d were telling b used to reading c would read 12 ‘Who will inherit this house?’ any d reads ‘I don’t know. The old lady who lived here2 ‘What dress up as at Halloween when you family at all.’ were young?’ a didn’t used to have ‘An alien.’ b wouldn’t have a did you used to c didn’t have b did you use to d wasn’t having c would you use to d are you used to 13 ’Do you like your new house?’ .’3 the police officer’s questions at 12 o’clock ‘Not really. It’s spooky, but I expect I’ll yesterday. a get used to it a Is Karen used to answering b be used to it b Was Karen answering c have got used to it c Will Karen get used to answering d be getting used to it d Would Karen answer4 ‘Did your grandad believe in spirits?’ 14 ‘What an unusual book!’ ‘No, he at anyone who did.’ ‘It sure is. I it from Dad’s uncle.’ a used to laugh a would get b is used to laughing b got c got used to laughing c was getting d was laughing d used to get5 ‘Our dog under the bed whenever there was a storm.’ 15 ‘Why didn’t you take an umbrella?’ ‘How strange!’ ‘It when I left.’ a was hiding b is used to hiding a wouldn’t rain b isn’t used to raining c would hide d always hides c didn’t rain d wasn’t raining6 Jason first visited the castle . a all week b last year 16 It was a dark stormy night and the wind . c every month d at times a blew b was blowing7 ‘Does Malcolm like working at the history museum c would blow d used to blow now?’ ‘Yes, he used to it.’ 17 Where were you going I saw you? a would get b was a as b while c was getting d is getting c when d once8 I’m not enjoying this because I watching scary films. 18 Simon sleeping in a dark room so he leaves a a am getting used to b didn’t use to small light on. c am not used to d wouldn’t9 Sarah Winchester the unfinished farmhouse a is used to b isn’t used to in 1884. c didn’t use to d wouldn’t a was buying b would buy c bought d used to buy 19 The archaeologist to Peru at five o’clock this10 The shadow moved down the corridor, up the morning. stairs and disappeared! a went b was going a is used to flying b used to fly c would go d is used to going c was flying d flew 20 Julie, you enjoy the visit to the castle? a are b used c did d was Quiz 2 11

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a-z Vocabulary1 Circle the correct words. Sad, but true The book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee has been made into a film starring Judy Dench as Philomena Lee. The story centres on the 1 remarkable / haunted true story of Philomena’s fifty-year search for her son, Anthony, who was placed with a(n) 2 adoptive / traditional family when he was two or three years old. When the film opens, we learn that Philomena has kept the birth of her 3 optional / biological son a secret from her family and 4 relatives / enemies for the fifty years since she and Anthony have become separated. In the meantime, she has continued to try and 5 affect / solve the mystery of his whereabouts. Because she has little or no 6 myths / evidence to work with, she is unable to 7 discover / confuse what has happened to her son. Luckily, she meets a man, Martin Sixsmith, who agrees to help her 8 investigate / inherit her son’s ‘disappearance’. Unfortunately, the story has a sad ending – it turns out that Anthony has passed 9 down / away and is buried in Ireland. Many people have 10 praised / accused the film and it is definitely worth seeing.2 Complete the words in the sentences. The first letter is given to help you. 1 Joe felt a of himself for leaving his little brother out of the game. 2 I love spending time with Uncle Ed; he’s always so c and happy. 3 Why do people like talking about others? I hate it when people g ! 4 Her parents wouldn’t g so much if she kept her room tidier. 5 I haven’t got any clean clothes. I’ll have to do the l tonight. 6 Some say that a teenager’s p are more important to them than family. 7 Stop arguing with your mother. Don’t m trouble! 8 Bill got a place at university, so his parents are very p of him.3 Complete the sentences with these words. about along apart at by for into of out together 1 Pam has got a new stepdad – I’m happy to say they get really well. 2 Time waits no one; there isn’t anyone powerful enough to control it. 3 It’s Grandad’s birthday on Sunday. Let’s all get and have a party for him. 4 We had the time our life touring that old castle! 5 The book must have been really old; I picked it up and it fell ! 6 Your dad lets you stay out later now. What brought that change ? 7 Tom, will you read your family history so the others can hear it? 8 I didn’t plan to work with single-parent families; I fell it by chance. 9 Did you hear that noise? times, I think this house is haunted! 10 Mr Lee is the only one who works, so the family finds it very hard to get on the money he earns. Progress Test 1 13

Progress Test 1 Grammar 1 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple or the present continuous. 1 Ken a spooky film every weekend. (watch) 2 Why me? It’s very annoying! (you / always criticise) 3 I with my parents right now. (not live) 4 Now I 5 Jack what you mean about the haunted house. I’ll never go in it again! (see) 6 We of writing a mystery about the Bermuda Triangle. (think) 7 My plane more and more frustrated with our two children. (become) 8 Stop shouting at me! You at 5 pm tomorrow. I’ll text you when I land. (arrive) very good friend at the moment. (not be) 2 Circle the correct words. 1 That’s the girl who / which my brother is marrying. 2 The castle, where / which is in Scotland, is haunted. 3 That boy, whose / - biological parents are famous, is my best friend. 4 That’s the year that / when people first heard about Area 51. 5 The reason which / why I don’t watch spooky films is because they scare me. 6 The person whom / to whom I was speaking is one of my colleagues. 7 The house, which / that I’ve just built for my extended family, is in the countryside. 8 That’s the building that / where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived. 3 Complete the sentences with these verbs. Use the past simple or the past continuous. cry dig up find hear land not do not stay solve 1 The historian the rare book he was looking for in the library. 2 The ghost softly when I saw it in the narrow dark corridor. 3 My grandparents with us when I was young; our house was too small. 4 the archaeologist the ancient grave at nine o’clock yesterday? 5 The alien the UFO, opened the door and came down the steps. 6 My brother the laundry while I was cleaning; he was asleep! 7 We were walking down the street when we a loud scream. 8  Marge the mystery of ‘The Lady in White’ she was investigating? 4 Complete the sentences with one word. 1 Peter to be frightened of things like monsters. 2 Dad tell us a scary story every night at bedtime. 3 Are they 4 Sally used to living with their relatives? used to cooking the family meals; she’s been doing it for years. 5 they use to live in Transylvania? 6 We didn’t to want children, but we do now.14

WritingYou have seen this announcement in a new English-language magazine for young people.Can you write a story for our new magazine series?Your story must begin with this sentence:As Jill was looking around the attic, she found an old photo album.Your story must include: • a relative • a family secretWrite your story. (140-190 words) Progress Test 1 15

End-of-Year Written Test Reading Read what four people say about their favourite apps and find the following information. Write A, B, C or D. Which person 1 says the app solves an annoying problem? 2 explains the different ways someone might use the app? 3 says the app has something in common with another one? 4 compares the app to something in the physical world? 5 uses the app in work situations? 6 says that the app can be used to make purchases? 7 mentions that the app became very popular straight away? 8 limits the time they spend using the app? 9 regrets they didn’t know about it until recently? 10 found out about the app from their peers? A B Melanie Woods Sandra Jenkins I’ve really got into Pinterest recently. It’s definitely Like plenty of other women, I love shopping for the app I couldn’t live without. It’s a simple idea, clothes, shoes and accessories and following but so clever. Imagine the kind of pinboard you fashion trends in general, so when some of my might have in your bedroom or in the kitchen, colleagues told me about an app called Wanelo, where you pin things you want to keep. Pinterest is I couldn’t wait to see what it was all about. It the same idea, but on your smartphone. Whenever was started in 2010 by Deena Varshavskaya, you see something online that you like, whether it’s who hated the ordinary shopping experiences a video, a picture, a recipe, or whatever, you Pin it. because of having to visit different places, either You can create boards with different themes, you physical shops or web sites. Her idea was to can also set up group boards with your friends and create a place where users could follow stores share things together, or you can choose to make and see what other users liked, save what they one or more of your boards private. It’s up to you. liked and click to buy. It’s a brilliant concept: You can also follow people and their boards and see similar to Pinterest in that all the content is what they are Pinning. The only drawback is that posted by users, but different because you can it’s really easy to lose track of time. I usually set buy almost everything! I use this app a lot now, my alarm on my mobile to go off after half an hour especially when looking for presents and things or so, otherwise I find that a couple of hours have for the house. I’ll never go back to ordinary gone by without me realising! shopping – I absolutely love it! C D Jason Whitely Jeremy Hartlet Have you ever been in a situation where you Although I’m new to this app, I just love it and what hear a song that you really like, but you have no it has done for me and my students. Haiku Deck lets idea what it’s called or who sings it? Frustrating, me create great presentations quickly and easily. isn’t it? Well, my favourite app puts an end to Students are far more interested in something that that. It’s called Shazam and although I don’t use is presented to them in a technological way than on it very often, I really like it. It can recognise a a traditional whiteboard. My students also use it for tune from just a few bars of music and then it their homework or when they are reporting back to reports back with the title and the artist as well the class after group work. It’s brilliant because it’s as a purchase link to the iTunes store. You can so simple. I can choose from the masses of beautiful also find out other information as well because photos in the app to use as a background to my the app has a number of other features, such presentation or I can use my own. I can also create as details about artist tours, their biographies graphs and tables to present any information clearly and links to YouTube video clips. The app was and I’m free to vary the style of my presentation by launched back in 2008 and immediately made a choosing different fonts and colours. It really couldn’t name for itself among iPhone users. be easier. I only wish I’d discovered it sooner.64

Use Your English1 Read the text below and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap. Students wanted! Are you a UK employer who is interested in 1 hard-working staff, but are worried about the added cost of the usual high 2 ? If you are, then we can help you, while you help an EU student to improve their 3 . Here’s how it works: according to current laws, students from the EU who must 4 work experience as part of their course, are considered trainees and not employees. This means that you, the employer, can save money because these students ask for 5 money than a regular employee would. In addition, these students, many who speak several 6 , can help your UK company develop business in other European countries. There are thousands of students looking for job placements – temporary and permanent – that can fill almost any position that you might have for them. At present, we have a wide range of customers that include 7 that help those in need, information technology companies that set up 8 and install computer systems, and tourism-based businesses that 9 accommodation for tourists and travellers. We’ve got your attention now, 10 ? Why not contact us today? We’re sure to have the perfect student for your business! 1 a applying b hiring c quitting d retiring 2 a benefits b perks c robotics d salaries 3 a journals b horoscopes c qualifications d interviews 4 a own b win c do d make 5 a less b least c more d most 6 a traditions b languages c cultures d concepts 7 a bonuses b editors c charities d bloggers 8 a web pages b food banks c soap operas d text messages 9 a exchange b pack c renew d arrange 10 a shall we b won’t it c haven’t we d isn’t it2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. 1 One of the of your job is to make sure that all your projects REQUIRE are completed on time. SECRET 2 Dad is being very about where he is taking Mum on holiday this year; he wants it to be a surprise. RECEIVE NATION 3 This is a great TV: the is clear and the sound is amazing. LOCATE 4 The flag of England, which is called St George’s Cross, REPRESENThas been in existence since the 13th century. ASSIST 5 This is the where the new nuclear power plant will be built. RESIDENT SKILL 6 A from the travel company called today about our trip ADVENTURE to Scotland. 7 With your , we can make the new nursing home the best in the country. 8 You can’t build a factory here because it is a area. 9 workers, if they can find jobs, are usually paid very low wages. 10 This holiday, which includes rock-climbing and kayaking is aimed at tourists. End-of-Year Written Test 65

End-of-Year Written Test 3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Do not change the word in bold. Write between two to five words. 1 Karen collects money for charities and volunteers at the youth hostel. COLLECT Not money for charities, but she also volunteers at the youth hostel. 2 I think building a halfway house is a good idea, but I’m not sure. IT ? Building a halfway house is a good idea, 3 ‘I’ll show you how to use the program,’ said Sue. SHE Sue said that how to use the program. 4 If they don’t book their holiday now, they’ll have to pay more. UNLESS their holiday now. They’ll have to pay more 5 ‘I wasn’t late for my interview,’ Jim said. DENIED interview. Jim 6 My parents let me go deep-sea fishing. ALLOWED I deep-sea fishing. 7 We want to help victims of homelessness, but we haven’t got enough money. WISH enough money to help the victims of homelessness. We 8 A famous DJ is playing our song! GETTING We by a famous DJ! 9 Ben is always getting into trouble at work. ONLY into trouble at work all the time. If 10 Many local businesses have set up websites. BY many local businesses. Websites66

WritingWrite one of the following:A You have seen this advertisement for volunteer work. Tseeamsopnoraatrlyocvaollufonotedebrsannkeeded for holiday Y•••Wobhbueareivnataeeebkesslideaonymdttioonea:wgnkdownrochkawyraliyfentdogegurpneweooroosfnouwsnldoarnbkdeinseugvieitnnabianlegksfitocrhtehnis vJ1ao2nlueHnJitgoehenreSswt,roOererktg,taLon:eiesedrs, Food for All, Write your letter. (140-190 words)B You have seen this newspaper article.Westville NewsWell-known newspaper media newspaper. He said thatpublisher, Bob Martin, traditional newspapers weresurprised readers last week outdated and that it was timewhen he announced that his his company went digital andcompany would no longer be began producing an onlinepublishing its traditional print version of its newspaper. Essay: Do you think that traditional print newspapers and other publications are outdated and should be replaced with online versions? Why or why not? Explain your opinion, giving specific reasons to support your view. Write your essay. (140-190 words) End-of-Year Written Test 67

End-of-Year Listening Test Part 1  You will hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1–6, choose the best answer, A, B or C. 1 You hear two students talking. How does the girl feel about the college e-zine now? A disappointed B proud C enthusiastic 2 You hear someone telling their neighbour about a recent holiday they have had. Who was staying at their hotel? A an old school friend B a TV presenter C a well-known journalist 3 You hear a careers advisor talking to a student. What job does the student think she’ll do? A accountant B teacher C police officer 4 You hear someone making an announcement. Who is talking? A a flight attendant B a travel agent C a weather reporter 5 You hear someone talking about problems faced by the local community. What does the speaker think is the most serious problem? A the increase in traffic B youth unemployment C the loss of community spirit 6 You hear a talk about the British Museum. When did the museum open to the public? A January 1753 B June 1753 C January 1759 Part 2  You will hear Penny talking about a recent trip she took with her family. For questions 1-8, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Sigiriya, Sri Lanka 1 Apart from spending time at the beach, Penny and her family went in Sri Lanka. 2 Sigiriya became a World Heritage Site in . 3 Sigiriya means in English. 4 Penny and her family travelled from Dambulla to Sigiriya by . 5 Penny says that anyone wanting to see the view from the top of Sigiriya must climb . 6 Water and are not on sale inside Sigiriya. 7 The price of the entrance ticket includes a visit to as well as the Sigiriya rock. 8 Visitors staying in the area overnight are warned about in the area.68

Part 3 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about the news. For questions 1-5,choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says about the news. Use the letters only once. There arethree extra letters which you do not need to use. A The news is an essential part of my day. 1 B I miss the news when I go away. C We should all keep up-to-date with the news. 2 D Young people are no longer interested in current affairs. E I enjoy reading about the lives of famous people. 3 F I’ve had to change the way I get my news. 4 G I find the news is often depressing. 5 H I have at least one newspaper delivered every day.Part 4 You will hear an interview about a phenomenon called information overload. For questions 1-6,choose the best answer, A, B or C. 1 When was the phrase ‘information overload’ first used? A in the 1400s B in 1970 C in 2009 2 Why does Greg mention the printing press? A because he thinks it’s an important invention B to show that modern technology is better C to point out that information has been available for a long time 3 According to Clare, when does information overload occur? A when we have more information than we can deal with B when we receive large numbers of emails C when our brains process information too quickly 4 What may happen when a person suffers from information overload at work? A Their colleagues will send them lots of reports. B They will be unable to make good decisions when necessary. C They will not send reports only to the right people. 5 What does Clare say about dealing with other people? A We should ignore them and focus on what we are doing. B We should make sure any information we give is relevant. C We should always reply to their emails at the end of the day. 6 What seems to be true about information overload? A The Internet is to blame. B It only occurs at work. C It is a difficult problem to solve. End-of-Year Listening Test 69