Complete First Progress test

Progress test 1 Version A 1 Complete each sentence with a phrasal verb in the correct form. 0 I need somebody to . supermarket for me.

pick up

3 Correct one mistake with a verb tense in each of these sentences. One sentence is correct.

a few things from the

1 That play for ages. I thought it was never going to end! 2 I have to the house after that party of yours. Please be more tidy in future. 3 Now we have a bit more money, we can the spare bedroom and make it usable. 4 I want to sit down and have a cup of tea. Doing the gardening has me .

1 Her project is late because she makes so many changes to it. 2 It’s by far my favourite film. I’ve been seeing it more than 20 times now. 3 Since I started work here, we have not bought any new computer equipment. 4 I want a break from the computer. I’ve used it all morning. 5 … and in breaking news, the government has been announcing tax cuts for low-paid workers.

2 Complete each sentence with the correct form of a word in the box.

6 The publishing industry is having problems since ebooks arrived, but the situation is improving.

concerned critical enthusiastic mature organised patient polite reasonable reliable responsible sensitive 0 The bus will be here soon, so don’t be .

impatient

0 My brother has been buying a new car recently. has bought .

7 How’s the holiday so far? Did you have a good time? .

1 The report was highly of the managers of the company. 2 She was that she would not be able to find the address, but she needn’t have worried. 3 The crowd gave the band an welcome to the stage. 4 In my country, as in many others, it is considered not to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. 5 Marc is very for his age. He behaves more like an adult a lot of the time. 6 I can’t believe how the conference was. Nobody knew where to go or what to do. 7 My watch broke and they offered to replace it even though it was five years old, which I thought was very of them. 8 It was really to leave the cooker on while you went out. There might have been a fire. 9 I find Caroline can be a bit sometimes. She never cares if she upsets someone. 10 That car of yours is always breaking down. It’s completely . You should buy a new one.

8 Sara, a package has been arriving for you at home. I know you’ve been waiting for ages for it.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 1

4 Complete each sentence with the correct form of make or do. 1 So I said to my son, ‘If you’re bored watching TV, do why don’t you some exercise? That would a nice change. You could some of the housework, like the beds or the cleaning.’ Suddenly he was very keen to his homework! 2 Can I an appointment with the College Principal? I’d like to a different course next year and I need to a decision about which one as soon as possible. 3 If you want to well in a job interview, it’s crucial to a good first impression. 4 A: A  re you much progress with selling your house? B: Nobody’s even any arrangements to view it yet. I don’t think the agents are much of an effort with it. Every time I call, they another excuse. 5 I’m really sorry, but I can’t the shopping today. I’ve got too much work to . Could you me a huge favour and it for me? Thanks! 6 I a big mistake when I agreed to business with friends. Never again! 5 Complete this interview by writing the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

6 For questions 1–8, 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).

My writing day A young writer describes his daily routine Most writers have (0) their own rules about how they work, and I’m no different. My alarm goes (1) at 5.00 am, I shower to wake myself up before heading to the office five minutes away. On my way, I buy a cup of coffee and I’m normally ready to begin writing at 5.30. (2) than write for a fixed amount of time, I aim to produce a page of writing every day. It might take 20 minutes, but frequently it’s much longer before I finally get with my proper job. I’m a lawyer, (4) (3) to be honest, I’ve never really enjoyed it. I see it (5) a step in the right direction because (6) is so much wasted time around the office that I get opportunities to write I wouldn’t normally have. My job also gives me the discipline necessary (7) writing, so I should be grateful to it for that (8) least.

Interviewer: S  o Jessica, here you are in New Zealand – a long way from home. (0) How long have you been (be) here? Jessica: Three weeks. Interviewer: How long (1) you (travel)? Jessica: Six months. I’m having the time of my life! Interviewer: And what (2) (be) your best experience since you left home? Jessica: I think it’s what I’m doing now. I’m learning to skydive. Interviewer: Really? (3) you (always like) doing dangerous things? Jessica: Yes, I guess since I was a small child I (4) (always want) to push myself, and this is a great opportunity. Interviewer: Any bad experiences since you left home? Jessica: People warned me about crime and illness but I (5) (be) lucky so far – nothing bad (6) (happen) to me, and I hope it won’t in the next six months.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 2 1 Complete each sentence with one word only. 0 People buy insurance when they don’t want to take risks with their lives. 1 I didn’t have a what to say in my class presentation this morning, so I just made something . 2 I took football again after a long break when my friends and I decided we were getting too lazy. 3 When I’m cooking, I like to have a at new recipes. I’m getting into Indian food at the moment. 4 Remember I said I’d get football tickets? I’ve my promise and got hold two – they’re like gold dust! 5 I don’t know how to describe him. He’s a very hard man to sum . 2 Correct any mistakes with the adjectives in bold in these sentences. Three adjectives are correct. 0 I get really irritating with people who use mobiles in irritated the cinema. 1 My brother-in-law just phoned with some excited news: my sister’s just had a baby! 2 Remember that book you lent me? I hate to say it, but it was so boring I couldn’t finish it. 3 I went for a walk by the river with Sally. You’ll be amusing to hear I managed to fall in. It was so embarrassing! 4 You look a little confusing. Can I help? 5 Isn’t it astonished how exhausting it can be travelling around the city at rush hour? 6 I was disappointing by the attitude of the shop assistant when I took my broken computer back. 7 Do you think people are motivating mostly by money or is it more complicated than that?

3 For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in capitals. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 0 He doesn’t like tennis as much as football. MORE football more than tennis. He likes 1 Food is often cheaper in supermarkets than in small shops. LESS Often, food in supermarkets in small shops. 2 I’m the least musical person I know. ANYONE I don’t me. 3 His confidence is higher than it was at the start of the course. NERVOUS He doesn’t seem he did at the start of the course. 4 That was the most boring speech I have ever heard. NEVER I have boring speech in my life. 5 It is easier to travel around the city by bicycle than by bus or car. ONE Going by bicycle is ways to travel round the city. 6 My old laptop cost half the price of my new one. TWICE My new laptop has my old one.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Mars update 4 Complete the sentences using and, but, because, when, what, who, which and that. There is one word you do not need to use. but A: There’s a small tree in my garden, (0) it is in the wrong place (1) I need advice on moving it. B: The most important point is deciding (2) to move it. (3) the weather is still quite warm, the tree could suffer stress if you try to move it now and (4) could kill it. Wait a few weeks until the autumn begins properly, (5) will improve your chances of success. If you feel you need more help, go to a professional gardener (6) can do the work for you. 5 Complete each sentence with a word in the box. There is one word you do not need to use. competitive demanding depressing economical entertaining incredible popular time- consuming 0 Dealing with all the emails I get at work is so time-consuming I never have any time for actual work. 1 The audience obviously found the show – they applauded the actors for ages at the end. 2 The mobile phone market is extremely , with consumers benefitting from the resulting low prices. 3 I won’t be watching that film again. The ending was so that I was miserable for days afterwards. 4 Hybrid petrol-electric cars are far more to run than conventional petroldriven ones. 5 Marathon running is so physically that the exhausted runners can lose up to 4 kg. 6 ‘Scoring the winning goal was the most feeling,’ said the victorious captain after the match. 6 You are going to read a magazine article about the planet Mars. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Progress test 2

How our knowledge of the Red Planet is changing fast Mars, the second smallest planet in the solar system, is commonly known as the ‘Red Planet’, thanks to the iron oxide covering its surface (this is in fact rust, the same material you see covering a piece of iron or steel And although Mars has a thinner exposed to air and water). (1) atmosphere and its surface is covered with similar features to those on the Moon, there are many other features present – volcanoes, valleys, deserts and even polar ice – found here on Earth. Among the more well-known features found on Mars is Olympus Mons, one of the highest mountains in the solar system, and the Valles Marineris, Phobos and Deimos, the two Martian one of the deepest valleys. (2) moons, are small and strangely shaped and may be made up of the remains of this impact. Before the first spacecraft, Mariner 4, reached Mars in 1965, there was a continuing debate about the existence of water on its surface. In the 18th century, long, straight lines seen by telescope were said by some to be canals full of water, perhaps constructed by the planet’s Martian residents. Could they be continents, surrounded by seas? (3) Although the Martian canals were later found to be optical illusions, visiting spacecraft found that Mars did indeed once have surface water. The Mars rover Spirit detected water molecules in March 2007, (4) and the Phoenix mission discovered water ice in 2008. There have been up to three spacecraft orbiting Mars – the Mars Odyssey, A further two are operating Express and Reconnaissance Orbiter. (5) on the planet’s surface – Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity and the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity. Non-operational spacecraft also litter the surface, such as the MER-A Spirit and the 2008 Phoenix lander. In terms of its size in the sky, only Jupiter, Venus, the Moon and the Sun Because appear bigger to us, and are visible with the naked eye. (6) of the effect of the Earth’s atmosphere, normal telescopes can only really see the larger features of the surface like giant craters when Earth and Mars are closest. No matter how powerful, Mars won’t look anything like images you see in the magazines. A One, the giant Borealis basin in the northern half of Mars, covers 40% of the surface and could be the result of the planet being hit by a huge meteorite. B It was observations by the last of these that revealed possible flowing water during the warmer months. C One surprise is the strange pale yellow-pink sky, so different to the blue we are all used to seeing. D Its orbit around the Sun, the speed at which it spins, and the angle at which it turns, produce seasons which are similar to our own. E More recently, observations of light and dark shapes in the polar regions seemed to suggest land. F However, many new stargazers are disappointed by their first view of it through a telescope. G Seven years ago, the analysis of highly sophisticated radar data appeared to confirm its presence.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 3 1 Complete each sentence with the correct noun in the correct form: travel, journey, trip or way.

3 Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.

1 Like many people, I have a long train journey to work every day. It’s the only I can get there. 2 Tomorrow’s sightseeing has been cancelled due to lack of interest. 3 Did you see that documentary The world’s most dangerous about truck drivers in the Andes? 4 To save money, all business will be replaced with video conferencing whenever possible. 5 All passengers with onward should make their way to the flight transfers lounge. 6 I’m completely confused. Is this the right to the exit? 7 We want to get return tickets to Rome. What’s your best round price? 8 Hello, Piotr? I’m going to be late meeting you. My car’s broken down on the into town. 2 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 Sam stopped playing football when he left school. USED Sam a lot when he was at school. 2 I went abroad for the first time when I started this job. NEVER I abroad before I started this job. 3 Andrea and Silvio have been close friends since university. WHEN Andrea and Silvio’s friendship students.

1 The best time to make an appointment with the doctor is first thing in the morning Monday. 2

1st May, we’re having a party to celebrate our anniversary. Can you come? It starts 7.00 pm.

3 Please come and see me school today.

the end of

the 4 A: Are you doing anything weekend? B: Only Saturday afternoon. A family shopping trip! 5 I’m exhausted and I’m going back to my a minute. If you like, we can hotel discuss this again breakfast. 6 Dinner will be ready

15 minutes!

night. I 7 It’s so quiet round here can’t wait to get back to the city. 8 A: When are you moving house? October? B: No, September. just six weeks’ time.

4 Who told you that the schedule had changed? KNOW How the changes to the schedule? 5 The company went out of business after months of losses. LOSING The company went out of business because it for months. 6 I was too late to buy any tickets for the film. ALREADY The box office time I got to the cinema.

all the tickets by the

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 3

4 For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Invasion of the snails The US state of Florida is fighting an (0)

invasion

INVADE

of gigantic snails! Over 1,000 of the huge molluscs are being trapped weekly in the area around Miami. The (1)

African land snail, which can

grow to an (2)

size – sometimes as

big as a rat – represents a (3)

danger

MASS EXCEPTION CONSIDER

to local plant life. Experts met last week in Gainesville,

The rise of the surfer How surfing became a global business success. A The only thing a surfer is really interested in is how good the waves are. This quest for perfection has led to the discovery of many once-quiet beaches which nowadays find themselves packed with tourists. Today’s surfers book online and enjoy their experience at ‘surf camps’ – places that have removed any element of danger from travelling to remote areas, places previously known only to a few brave pioneers. No matter how far from civilisation a surf camp might be, though, a pioneer will probably have been there first. These are people who will camp out in the most extreme environments, ignoring insects, snakes and natural disasters for months at a time just to enjoy the waves alone.

Florida, for the Giant African Land Snail Science Symposium, to try and discover the most (4)

ways to eliminate the snails

SUCCEED

(5)

.

SAFE

A spokesperson said investigators were attempting to learn where the snails had come from originally, though an (6)

pet owner is the main

suspect. Scientists are (7)

that

RESPONSE CONCERN

Florida will experience the same problems as some Caribbean countries, where snails crossing the roads cause accidents and make sidewalks covered in slime (8)

to walk on.

DANGER

5 You are going to read an article about surfing. For questions 1–10, choose from the paragraphs (A–D). The paragraphs may be chosen more than once. Which paragraph mentions 1 an important technical development? 2 the way people’s roles have changed? 3 difficulties encountered by surfers? 4 problems of cultural differences? 5 an unexpected piece of luck? 6 the single-minded attitude of surfers? 7 the limited number of places left unsurfed? 8 a change of plan? 9 a reduction in risk? 10 the influence of the media on surfing?

B All this began in the 1970s, driven by exciting improvements in surfboard design. They became smaller and lighter, which made them easier to transport. Newer and better waves were being tracked down around the globe by a small army of determined young men and women. Naturally, some of them had cameras with them, and the photos they took and the films they made encouraged others to follow in their footsteps. The more business-minded sold pictures and stories to magazines and the surf world exploded. Thousands of keen young surfers boarded planes to try and find the next undiscovered surfing paradise. C By the 1980s, the surf package tour had arrived on the scene. Those early surf pioneers had become tour operators and surf camp guides, operating in the same places they had themselves discovered. The Maldives became a tourist destination after one adventurous surfer was stuck there in 1973 while on his way to South Africa. He had found a small island, where perfect waves crashed on perfect beaches and where there were no other surfers to spoil the view. He abandoned his South Africa trip and settled down to enjoy the clear blue water almost entirely on his own for years afterwards. D The Maldives are now a permanent fixture on the surf calendar, just like a host of other camps around the Indian and Pacific Oceans. By the new millennium, the travel market for surfers was part of mainstream tourism. Previously isolated communities, who just happened to live with some of the best waves on the planet, are confronted with surf boats, surf camps and young people who are sometimes more interested in catching the next wave than in local customs and traditions. There is barely anywhere left in the world where small but determined bands of surfers are not making the first steps in establishing a local surf business. Whatever their motives though, everyone who surfs an exotic beach should be grateful to these intrepid pioneers.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 4 1 Complete each sentence with food, dish or meal plus a word from the box in the correct form to make an appropriate collocation. There is one word in the box you do not need to use. balanced convenience elaborate filling light shortage simple source supply 0 Some say an egg is the ultimate convenience food – it is easy to prepare and comes in its own packaging. 1 At home, I prefer cooking like a piece of fish and some salad, nothing too complicated. I leave with lots of ingredients and beautiful presentation to restaurant chefs. for many 2 The main people in the world is either rice or potatoes. was so 3 That could hardly move afterwards.

I

for 4 Danielle only eats lunch. Anything too heavy and she can’t stay awake in the afternoons. 5 Thanks to developments in agriculture, the is still total world increasing, although there can easily be local when bad weather destroys crops.

2 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 This is the worst film I’ve ever seen. BAD I have

film before.

2 I should have drunk less coffee before I went to bed last night. TOO I couldn’t sleep because coffee last night. 3 Sanjay wasn’t at work on time for the meeting. SO Sanjay was that he missed the meeting. 4 The train ticket home was too expensive. ENOUGH We didn’t the train ticket home. 5 The classroom was so crowded that we had to turn people away. FIT There were in the classroom. 6 The day was so lovely that everybody went to the beach instead of going to school. SUCH Nobody went to school because a lovely day. 3 For questions 1–8, 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).

Interviews: answering the unanswerable question to Interviews are intended to evaluate a candidate’s personality in order (0) determine their fitness for a particular position. Imagine the interviewer asks you this question: ‘How many petrol stations are in the USA?’ You almost certainly have no idea (and, on the other (1) , the interviewer probably doesn’t either), but don’t panic (2) a correct answer is probably not really expected. It is questions such (3) this that give the interviewer an insight (4) your problem-solving abilities, amongst other things, so be enthusiastic, creative and enjoy the challenge. Your ability to think under pressure and deal with difficult situations will be on show, (5) will possibly have more impact than your beautifully written CV. So, don’t rush to answer and risk revealing your nervousness. (6) you need to do is take your time, think it through and only (7) attempt an answer. In (8) words, demonstrate a logical thought process. If you can, you’re halfway there.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 4

4 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in bold at the end of the sentence. 0 I love the huge windows in your house. They make it so light and

airy

.  AIR

1 Thank you for such a good talk. It was both and entertaining.  INFORM 2 This year’s autumn range includes a variety of coats and scarves.  WONDER; COLOUR 3 Mrs Naylor is retiring today after 25 years of service to the company.  EXCEPTION 4 Your essay is but, with a little more research, it could have been much better.  SATISFY 5 This is one of the more parts of the city to live in, with its good transport links.  ATTRACT 6 The telecoms sector is increasingly as new firms continue to enter the market.  COMPETE 7 I really enjoy golf, but the nearest club is so . They rarely accept new members.  EXCLUDE 5 For questions 1–8, 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). Example: 0 A for

B to

C with

D on

Deanshouse Hotel a little luxury This is a hotel of two halves, with business guests treating themselves (0) it is only minutes away during the week, while couples enjoy romantic weekend breaks. (1) from the busy Deansgate area, this elegant hotel is on a quiet side street, ensuring peace and schoolhouse, the hotel has kept the theme throughout, with photographs of quiet. A (2) old pupils on the walls and separate ‘boys’ and ‘girls’ staircases. The owners have also (3) modern touches like rich, deep carpets and to retain many original features, but have (4) everything a luxurious feel. The Oyster large, comfortable beds to the cosy rooms, (5) Café on the ground floor offers afternoon tea and a selection of tasty dishes. The staff are at cheerful and welcoming, although the reception desk is tiny and service can become (6) Sunday nights or during January and peak times. Room rates are not cheap, but prices (7) . February are (8) 1 A Despite 2 A past 3 A managed 4 A increased 5 A making 6 A quick 7 A at 8 A reasonable

B However B former B succeeded B contained B giving B delayed B by B sensible

C Although C finished C achieved C improved C presenting C hasty C for C moderate

D Yet D previous D reached D added D providing D rushed D in D average

OTOCOPIABLE 2

Progress test 5 1 For questions 1–8, 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). Pain at the dentist’s

to My daughter Kezia had to go (0) the dentist last week. The morning entirely lived up (1) my expectations. As usual, Kezia tried everything her visit. ‘Mummy, I feel sick.’ to put (2) she had tried this excuse I pointed (3) last time. ‘Mummy, I’ve lost Jemima’ (her doll). In fact, I’d seen her put Jemima under the bed and to Kezia. Finally, quietly handed her (4) she tried hiding in the garden. She didn’t get away it, not in a bright pink dress. Naturally, (5) when the dentist got started, it all turned (6) to be a huge anti-climax. He was quick with the anaesthetic and she didn’t feel anything. She even gave a disapproving look when we heard another child screaming in protest, as if she thought ‘What’s all the fuss about?’ I bought her an ice cream to help her get the stress, although if I look (8) (7) now, I’m sure it was me who suffered most. 2 Correct any mistakes with the verbs in bold in these sentences. Some sentences are correct. 0 For people in big cities, evening classes are a great get to know way to know new people. 1 Anton knew English quickly because some of the lessons in his school were studied in English. 2 I’d really like to study economics at university. 3 Many students know a lot of English grammar rules, but there’s more to a language than rules. 4 I only got to know the change of room number by accident. 5 Everyone needs to assist the meeting at lunchtime. It’s very important. 6 More than 25,000 people are expected to join in the city marathon this year.

3 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 She can’t get a job in Paris because she doesn’t speak French. LEARNED be able to get a job If she in Paris. 2 I might become rich, and then I’d travel the world. IF I’d travel the world rich. 3 You’ll need to do plenty of reading to pass the exam. READ You won’t pass the exam lot.

a

4 I don’t think you should travel on your own. YOU If I travel on my own. 5 You can borrow my pen, but you must give it back later. LEND I’ll you promise to give it back later. 6 It’s a good thing we have a map with us, otherwise we’d be lost. HAVE We’d be lost a map with us. 4 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in bold at the end of the sentence. qualifications 0 What are the minimum you need to get a job in IT? QUALIFY 1 Have you got any of completing your assignment on time? INTEND 2 Iqbal is the person for timetabling classes. RESPOND 3 I’m afraid we need to make a tiny to your salary this month. ADJUST 4 In with other countries, Finnish children have quite short school days. COMPARE 5 There seems to be some about tomorrow, so can I remind everyone we begin at 9.00? CONFUSE

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 5

6 Our new headteacher has managed to improve the children’s a great deal.  BEHAVE 7 We can get together any time next week. Do you have any for which day?  PREFER 8 I need your before I can spend any money on equipment. Could you sign here?  APPROVE 5 You are going to read a newspaper article about schools running their own farms. For questions 1–5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. 1 Before he started work on the farm, Jake A was always late for school. B caused problems in his lessons. C knew very little about farming. D disliked having any responsibility. 2 What does Sam Connolly think is the farm’s main achievement? A It has made teachers’ lives easier in class. B It has improved the students’ school attendance. C It has boosted the school’s academic performance. D It has helped increase the range of subjects studied. 3 Mr Connolly’s ambition is for the farm to help students A understand the whole process of food production. B get employment in the food industry. C appreciate the importance of the environment. D know more about the business side of agriculture. 4 Why are students encouraged to pick and eat vegetables? A to provide a healthier diet than they get at home B to teach them important new practical skills C to reinforce a key piece of knowledge D to demonstrate the poor quality of supermarket food 5 Professor Andrews thinks school farms A have changed children’s eating habits. B can help schools save money. C should be part of the curriculum. D may have long-term health benefits.

School farms More and more British schools are now running their own farms. There are now over 100, with another 100 more in the pipeline. One example is Hutton College in the north of England, which opened its farm in 2005. Here, students deal with all aspects of raising animals and growing vegetables. The working day starts at 7.30 am, two hours before lessons begin. Jake, 15, who used to hate waking up early for school, is now happy to do so. ‘I love looking after the animals even if I have to get up early.’ Jake also thinks the responsibility has made him a better student: ‘I don’t misbehave any more, and I find it easier to concentrate in class now.’ There are 1,200 pupils attending Hutton College. Sam Connolly, a science teacher, explains that although the school farm has helped improve the attitudes and behaviour of many of the students, overall it has also significantly improved results in subjects such as art, technology, maths and science. A number of school qualifications, including Agriculture Science and the Certificate in Animal Care, are now based on work done at the farm. Mr Connolly emphasises that this is a real farm. It gives the school the opportunity to examine areas which are vital to today’s food industry, including better awareness of where food comes from, animal welfare, the importance of a balanced diet and the need to reduce waste. Students are involved in growing fruit and vegetables which are on sale in the college’s farm shop. ‘If I can get children to realise how farming works in reality and what it all means, from the farm to the dinner plate, I’ll be delighted,’ he says. All those concerned agree that the main thing with food is knowing where it comes from, so students are urged to pick and eat produce grown in the college gardens. Eating vegetables picked fresh from the gardens is something new for students often more familiar with supermarket ready-meals. Everyone comments on the way the lettuces stay fresh a lot longer than pre-packaged supermarket versions. Mr Connolly says he is often amazed at some students’ ignorance of farming. ‘Even something as basic as growing a few peas and discovering how much effort you have to put in to get results can have a powerful impact on people,’ he says. Professor Alex Andrews of Hutton University agrees. His research shows farms can improve students’ self-confidence, educate them in the importance of eating well throughout their lives, and teach them about where their dinner originally comes from. As he says, ‘All schools should be able to use farms to support their educational processes, even if this involves just looking after some chickens or growing vegetables for the school kitchens.’

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 6 1 Complete each sentence with work or job plus a word or phrase in the box. You do not need all of them. badly paid challenging full-time manual part-time skilled temporary tiring well paid tiring job 0 It’s the most I’ve ever had. I’m always totally exhausted by the end of the day. 1 In the UK, agricultural is often , despite the long hours in sometimes terrible weather. in IT is extremely 2 Juan’s as there is so much to learn in such a short time. 3 A: Congratulations on your new ! B: Thanks. Unfortunately it’s only – a one-year contract. 4 I’ve always been good with my hands, so I suppose it was inevitable I’d end up doing . 5 Being an engineer is a highly . The training takes many years to complete. 2 Choose the correct word in italics in each sentence. 0 I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun / funny. 1 Isabel doesn’t think she has any possibility / occasion / opportunity of getting the job she applied for. 2 Don’t you think it’s fun / funny how it rains every time there’s a public holiday? 3 The company is marking the possibility / occasion/opportunity of its 100th anniversary with a party. 4 I always thought Sean was a really fun / funny guy, always making jokes. It’s a pity he’s moved away. 5 Job possibilities / occasions / opportunities like this are rare. If they want you to work in New York, say yes!

3 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 Can you tell me about the times of trains to Rome tomorrow? INFORMATION I’d like times to Rome tomorrow. 2 While I was studying, my teacher advised me to get plenty of sleep. PIECE My teacher gave me my studies, which was to get plenty of sleep. 3 It was really expensive to buy the concert tickets for tonight. DEAL Tonight’s concert tickets money. 4 We expect the meeting will be very popular, so please put out extra chairs. NUMBER Please put out extra chairs because we’re people at the meeting. 5 The flooding severely damaged the electrical system in my apartment block. AMOUNT The flooding caused a huge to the electrical system in my apartment block. 6 If we’re lucky, we’ll have good weather for the picnic on Saturday. BIT With a will stay fine for the picnic on Saturday. 4 Each of the sentences below contains one mistake with a, an or the. Find and correct the mistake. 0 Jane has an experience working with a number of different environmental charities. 1 Sam is doing a research into alternative energy sources. 2 I hope we’ll have found a solution to the problem of the global warming soon. 3 There’s a huge variety of the different species in the jungle. 4 Do you know how many different kinds of birds there are in a world? 5 I read recently that Brazilian government is trying to stop the destruction of their rainforest.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 6

6 There’s the fantastic nature programme on tonight. 7 The cars are responsible for most of the pollution in cities.

6 There are ten more spelling mistakes in this letter of complaint. Find and correct them. Dear Sir or Madam,

8 I remember seeing a whale for first time – it was a

opportunity I would like to take this oportunity to complain about the

fantastic experience. 9 The explorers survived on a food they found in the

accomodation on my recent holiday organised by your

jungle.

company.

10 Jo studied environmental science at the university before getting a job in Canada.

5 Firstly, there was no door on the bathroom, which, as you can

5 For questions 1–8, 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).

Many employees get worn out at work, (0)

but

what

actually are the most physically and mentally demanding (1)

out there? Police officers frequently take

part (2)

dangerous high-speed chases, but do

shower. Secondly, although the apartment was confortable, it was not as convenient for the beach as I beleive you claimed in the brochure, as it was necessary to take a bus there instead 10 of the five minutes’ walk you promised. It was impossible to comunicate with the local representative at the begining of my

exhaustion than busy executives,

stay because she was ill and there was nobody to replace her

who may have responsibility for the income of thousands

until the last five days. When she did arrive, the replacement

of staff? And how do jobs with very long working hours,

representative did an excelent job of trying to find an

they suffer (3)

(4)

imagine, caused some embarassing situations when taking a

as a lorry driver, compare?

The reasons why these jobs are exhausting may differ, but all three are at the top of the table of toughest jobs around, according to a new study. The report rates jobs based on a combination of working hours, stress and

15 alternative apartment, but was unsuccessful. Overall, I did not enjoy the experience your company gave me and will not be able to recomend your company to my friends and family as you have asked me to do.

physical demands to calculate the eight (5) generally demanding jobs.

So which career produces the largest (6)

of

tired-out employees? This year, firefighter is out in front by a huge margin (7)

I would be greatful if you could provide me with a refund of the 20 cost of the apartment.

of its mixture of extended

working hours, often in dangerous situations, and its

I look foward to your reply,

responsibility for other people’s lives, not to mention (8)

physical demands involved.

Anna Young

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 7 1 Complete the sentences with appropriate verbs in the correct form. More than one answer may be possible.

3 Complete each sentence with the verb in brackets in the correct form.

hold 1 The organisers have decided to the next city marathon in March instead of April. This year, 20,000 people and next year, 25,000 runners are expected to in this world-famous race. 2 Anyone who works regularly on computers should try to at least half an hour’s exercise per day. 3 Michele is keen to get fit and now swimming four times a week. He used to football at the weekend, but gave that up after a knee injury. 4 Though I ......... other sports as well, I’ve always found the best way to relax is to fishing. I also golf for the first time last week – it’s a good way of networking in business. 5 When I was at school, I part in lots of competitions with other schools. 6 If you are a sporting event, however small, publicity is the key to success. 2 For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

First-time sailor Sailing always looks so relaxing, doesn’t it? Out on some quiet lake without a care in the world. civilised way to spend a summer’s ‘What a (0)

0 I’m bored with taking the train every day, to look so I’ve decided for another job nearer home. (look) 1 It’s no use about the result. My team won and yours lost. Better luck next time. (argue) 2 I’m really sorry, but I was too late a table at the restaurant tonight. (reserve) 3 We promised Jean Marc a lift to the station. (give) 4 I’m thinking of camping this weekend. Would you like to come? (go) 5 Not another language might be the biggest mistake you ever make. (learn) 6 If you want more about our services, visit our website. (find out) 7 at weekends is a terrible way to spend your free time when the weather’s so nice, isn’t it? (study) 8 Diego is so bad at ; in fact, he’s a good example of how not it. (ski; do) 9 Would you mind the time of our appointment tomorrow? (change)

CIVIL

day!’ I thought. As with many things that look easy, the (1)

REAL

is different. The first

time I went out in my new boat I had a fairly (2)

ENJOY

time sailing around. There were

a few (3)

COMFORT

moments as I narrowly

missed other boats, but I don’t think anyone noticed my (4)

. The second time, foolishly, I

had entered a beginners’ sailing (5)

.

I put the boat in the water and, (6)

EXPERIENCE COMPETE PATIENT

to get going, I raised both sails. Unfortunately, I was quite (7)

for the strong gust of wind

PREPARE

that blew my boat on its side and me into the lake. This taught me a (8)

lesson: make

VALUE

sure nobody is watching when you try a new sport!

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 7

4 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase in the box in the correct form. You can use the words more than once. hear

listen

listen to look look

0 A: Can I help you? looking B: Yes, I was the winter.

see

watch

for a black coat, something for

1 If you carefully, you can just the sound of the sea. It’s just over that hill. 2 I can’t meet you for a coffee. I have to go and my tutor at 11.00. 3 He doesn’t know anything about cars, so Mario needed a mechanic to at his when it broke down. TV for 4 I had a really boring weekend. I just hours. Nobody called at all. 5 These problems would never have happened if you’d me in the first place. 5 You are going to read a magazine article about young athletes in Kenya. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

The school run How Kenya’s athletics success begins with the daily trip to school David and Ben had a long journey, over ten kilometres on foot every day, when they were at school in northern Kenya. (1) David looks set to become another of Kenya’s famous long-distance runners, coming second in the 10,000 metres at the recent Paris games, while his brother was third in the same race. Now, another group of students from the same school has to make the same daily journey. They have, however, been encouraged by the success of David and Ben – but with a difference. (2) Like David and Ben, 17-year-old Moses also faces a ten-kilometre journey to school, and his schedule would amaze many of those used to catching the bus or being driven to the school gates by parents. His day starts with him preparing his own breakfast at five o’clock, before setting out on his journey, and he aims to arrive at school by seven o’clock in the morning. (3) Part of the journey takes him through a forest,

where wild animals, some very dangerous, live. The majority of the way is along muddy roads, with the further danger of flooded rivers. Occasionally the bridges he needs to cross are under water or even swept away. On such days, he stays at home. On a bad day, this might mean going several kilometres before he even realises he can’t go any further. He then has to go all the way back. (4) He is driven on by his desire to get a good education and has ambitions to become a doctor one day. According to Moses, there is nothing much good about his journey to work. The romantic idea of the Olympic stars developing their skills on their school journey is misleading. Outrunning dangerous animals and crossing flooded rivers to get to school do not really reflect the reality for most students, though. Moses’ school can be found in one of the poorest parts of the country. It is very rural and lacks many of the basis facilities that many children will take for granted. Resources are scarce and the prospects for most children growing up in these conditions can be limited. (5) At Moses’ school there are currently two children who have been entered for the Kenyan National Athletics Championships. They hope to follow in the footsteps of the school’s most famous graduate, Gabriel Mburu. As with many champions, Gabriel also ran to school. When he thinks back, he agrees that, despite it being an important part of his development as a runner, he would still have preferred an easier journey, given the choice. He wasn’t. He used to run two kilometres to school every morning, mainly because he was always late; then at lunchtime he ran back home and then went back to school in the afternoons, A champion marathon runner again running. (6) on three continents, he is targeting a gold medal at the next Olympics, and the Games after that, too, if all goes according to plan. If Gabriel has a golden future, it will have a lot to do with that daily journey to school. A He doesn’t give up, though. B In the end, though, this particular distance might be the basis for something unexpected. C If that sounds tough enough, he has to deal with hazards most children never experience. D Nowadays, such distances are nothing to him. E For at least one of them, achieving sporting success is only part of the picture. F This could give them an early start in becoming successful marathon runners in later life. G Athletics success does offer hope, though, and the rewards can be huge for the lucky few.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 8 1 Complete each sentence with an appropriate verb in the correct form. More than one answer may be possible. applied 1 Anton for a job in marketing, but was unsuccessful as he any relevant experience. 2 My wife decided to her job in IT in order to train as a teacher. 3 Many schools offer work placements in companies so that students can work experience before they their careers. 4 I’ve been a fantastic job at a magazine. It means I can my ambition to become a journalist. 5 Unemployment has reached 15%. There are now nearly two million people a job. 6 Repeated injuries forced Robin to his career as a professional footballer and he has now decided to a career in coaching instead. 7 Lisa her singing career in 2009 with the song ‘I missed you’. 8 My company asked me to start a new branch office in London, but I the job as I didn’t want to move abroad. Since then, I’ve another job much nearer home. 2 Complete this blog extract about a theatre trip using the words in the box. One word is not used. acting audience play performance public scene spectators stage I recently attended a (0) performance of the new (1) City Life at the Arthouse Theatre. The (2) was absolutely fantastic, something I wasn’t expecting from a cast of unknown performers – and I’m so glad I got the chance to see it. The theatre itself has only just reopened to the (3) after the fire two years ago, so this represented an excellent choice as its first production. The famous round (4) is still there, which means the actors have nowhere to hide as the (5) have a 360-degree view. I won’t reveal the ending, but the final (6) will leave you in shock. Book now to avoid disappointment.

3 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 ‘I’m really sorry I forgot your birthday,’ said Julia. REMEMBERING Julia apologised birthday. 2 ‘You must try that new restaurant, Emma,’ her friend said. ADVISED Emma’s friend the new restaurant. 3 ‘I wasn’t really sick when I took that day off school last week,’ said Jackie. ILL Jackie admitted she the previous week. 4 ‘Don’t forget that your lesson will start at 9.00 instead of 10.00 on Monday,’ our teacher told us. EARLIER The teacher reminded us that our lesson on Monday. 5 ‘This isn’t how we get to George’s house,’ said Tony. KNOWING Tony accused me the way to George’s house. 6 ‘I don’t think you should drink so much coffee,’ said Alberto. LESS Alberto told me he coffee.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 8

4 Correct any mistakes in the sentences. Some sentences are correct. More than one answer might be possible. 0 Despite he is very inexperienced, I believe he has great Although potential for the future. 1 It wasn’t the best restaurant I’ve been to. While it was cheap, so we can’t complain. 2 I’ve been incredibly busy all year, whereas Michael has done very little. 3 Despite of all the bad luck he’s had recently, Pepe is still one of the happiest people I know. 4 Even though leaving school without any qualifications, he has still achieved great success in his career. 5 Although a lot of money was spent on advertising it, the product was unsuccessful at first. However, sales improved last month. 5 You are going to read an article about four people who are involved in the annual Oscars ceremony. For questions 1–10, choose from the person (A–D). The people may be chosen more than once. Which person 1 understands exactly how people will be feeling? 2 has to follow a certain rule? 3 wants to reflect the past in their work this year? 4 mentions a simple formula for success? 5 is happy to trust people to do their job properly? 6 wants some of their work to go unnoticed? 7 was forced to change their procedure? 8 describes a skill they have perfected? 9 takes inspiration from the award ceremony? 10 mentions the impact of technology on their work?

The people behind the Oscars Every year, Hollywood awards its greatest prizes, the Oscars, to the best in the movie business. We meet four of the people who make it such a special night. A The Oscar maker Each Oscar statue takes 30 hours to make and the whole process is done by hand. We produce between 30 and 40 statues a year, then fly them to Los Angeles. They used to go by truck, but some years ago, a set was stolen from one, so air transport seems much safer. We also offer a maintenance service for past winners. They can easily

get a few scratches over the years and, of course, a lot of actors live near the sea; sea air is not good for Oscar. People are always asking to buy a copy of the statue, but we have to say no; we’re not allowed to sell them to anyone. B The party organiser All good parties are identical. A guest wants to see a few old friends and some people they would be pleased to meet. Most of my work is about making this possible. The magazine has been holding this event since 1989, and it has always aimed at getting people from every area – the movies, music, books, sports and politics – under one roof to enjoy Hollywood’s most important day of the year. We start discussing who to invite months ahead and get a huge number requests for invitations. It used to mean hundreds of phone calls, but now it’s mostly emails. It’s impossible to fit everyone in, so we have learned to be good at turning people down politely. C The chef Because many of them eat in my restaurants, I know a lot of film stars. I also know that on Oscars’ night they’re going to be starving when I serve dinner, because nobody eats after breakfast, and dinner isn’t until late. There will be hundreds of chefs working in the kitchen and it can be extremely loud, but I stay quite relaxed most of the time; after all, these people – my top chefs – know how to cook. We always have Oscar-themed food on the menu: chocolate Oscars are popular. I also like to include ingredients linked to the films – say, something typically English if an English film has been nominated – to see if anyone notices the connection. Normally food at these huge parties is horrible, but we aim to be as good as any restaurant. D The florist This year, I’m doing the flowers for a party with a 1950s theme. I want the flowers to mirror the music of the time, so there’ll be lots of bright colours to remind guests of lively rock and roll music. There are 140 tables to decorate, so it’s a huge occasion – it has to be because Hollywood is all about big occasions. Although planning begins months before, the flowers themselves only arrive two days before the Oscars’ night, so what can be done in advance is limited. Everything has to be done quickly and efficiently, but there is always a crisis -– people get sick, there are accidents. All I have to do is make sure nobody sees.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 9 1 Complete each sentence with stay, spend, pass, make, cause or have in the correct form. caused 1 The long, hot summer a lot of problems for gardeners, but it a fantastic effect on tourism. 2 You too much time playing computer games these days. No wonder you’ve got a headache. 3 Simon a few problems with understanding how to use his new smartphone. 4 My friend wanted to leave early because the film was boring, but we and it did get better. 5 The home team’s strategy it difficult for the visitors to score a goal and the match ended in a draw. 6 A truck has broken down in the town centre, which huge traffic jams in all directions. 7 While waiting for her friends to arrive yesterday, Aileen the time doing some work in the garden. 8 My two daughters all their money on clothes and now they want me to buy them some more. 2 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 We’re very busy today, so there’s a chance I’ll have to work late. MAY I leave work on time as we’re very busy today. 2 I expect that’s Pete calling. MUST That

5 I expect being motivated when you work from home is difficult. CAN’T yourself when It you work from home. 6 The only way for Mr Cazorla to get here is by train because there are no flights. COMING There are no flights, so Mr Cazorla the train. 3 Correct any mistakes in the sentences. Some sentences are correct. 0 Congratulations on winning your first 10,000 metres must race. You might be very pleased. 1 He might not be driving here tomorrow. He hasn’t got a driving licence or a driver. 2 If you don’t hurry up and finish that essay, you might have to complete it for homework. 3 As long as there are no more delays, we can be landing in Madrid in one hour. 4 Claudia must have taken your keys by mistake when she left. These are hers. 5 A: The lights are out and nobody is answering the door. There couldn’t be anyone at home. B: There might be. Try the door one more time. Perhaps they’re in the garden at the back. 4 For questions 1–8, 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). Example: 0 A danger

the phone.

3 It would have been easy for me to collect that dry cleaning for you. COULD I up that dry cleaning for you. 4 It’s possible that Harry went to the shops to get something for dinner tonight. MIGHT Harry shopping for tonight’s dinner.

B risk

C threat

D possibility

A medical miracle? It can reduce your (0) of health problems, improve mental capacity and (1) the country by helping to cut the amount we (2) on health services. Furthermore, it’s simple to take, works immediately, (3) no harmful ingredients and there’s no need to (4) it with a doctor before you get some.  What is it? Exercise – the miracle cure we’re continually trying to find, but which we’ve always had right under our noses. For some reason, we often forget to (5) time for this particular medicine and our health suffers the (6) . However old you may be, there’s plenty of (7) that those who participate in regular physical activity not only enjoy healthier lives, they feel happier too. If exercise came in a pill, it would be among the most (8) medicines invented. Does anyone really need to be told to do it?

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A gain A invest A contains A consider A prepare A results A support A effective

B advance B spend B encloses B speak B do B outcomes B evidence B efficient

C benefit C pay C covers C discuss C make C conclusions C foundation C capable

D advantage D use D involves D talk D build D consequences D suggestion D helpful

5 You are going to read an article. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

Secrets of the human face Forget about your phone for a few minutes and take a look at the most successful and important communications gadget you will ever own: your face. It is easy to overlook just how complex and sophisticated our faces are, simply because we spend so much of our time looking out from them, but think what the face is capable of: showing the whole range of our emotions, yet often also hiding our feelings – the list is long. All human faces are basically the same, with the same set of features, but they send out an incredible number of different signals to others. In addition to communications, the face is where you see, hear, breathe and speak. Because all faces are so alike, the brain needs to be very well organised to notice the often minor differences between other people’s faces – especially between family members who may well be almost identical – minute by minute. Research suggests that it only takes a newborn baby a few days to be able to identify faces that are important to their lives. There appears to be an instinct to notice faces and to pay attention to their features and appearance. But doesn’t the ability to identify and to store in our memories the faces of our closest relatives then mean that we as adults will become skilled at face recognition where strangers are involved? In fact the opposite is true. We are often little better than babies in that respect.

line 15

A key area where face recognition lets us and others down, sometimes with very serious consequences, is as eyewitnesses to crimes where we are asked after days, or even weeks, to identify a face, one we may have seen for a few moments in a highly stressed situation. In these situations, it is becoming clear that people have over the years made huge numbers of mistakes, and punished innocent individuals primarily because people struggle to recognise the faces of unfamiliar people. Is technology a better option? The movie industry has created many myths about the ability of cameras to recognise people. In fact, finding and identifying one face amongst many is hard. With current technology, the face must be at a good angle, as well as not covered by anything, but in real life cameras are often placed at heights where the only thing visible is the top of a head. In the right circumstances, current technology can indeed identify almost anybody if they are on the database, but, just as fingerprint experts won’t find anything if someone wears gloves, face recognition is hopeless if the subject is looking away. Although we tend not to think that much about them, mainly because they are all around us, faces attract us, whether they are familiar or not. From birth, we’re attracted to faces because we learn that they send out many important social signals and give us vital information. They let you know whether another person is listening to you or being friendly towards you, and they sometimes tell you if the other person is someone you’ve already met, in order to spare either of you any embarrassment.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 9

1 What does the writer say about our faces in the first paragraph? A W  e are often unaware of how other people see them. B We need to realise how important they are to communication. C We tend to forget the variety of functions they can perform. D We should remember how much they reflect our inner feelings. 2 According to the second paragraph, what is the difficulty we have with recognising different faces? A People’s faces frequently change shape. B There are very few differences between faces. C Certain faces are easier to recognise than others. D It’s hard for our brains to notice all the messages faces give us. 3

the opposite is true in line 15 refers to A the way people recognise family members. B our inability as adults to recognise strangers. C changes in the way we remember faces. D how an adult’s memory for faces is worse than a baby’s.

4

What is the main reason why eyewitnesses are unreliable? A They lack an important ability. B People soon forget what they saw. C There is too much pressure on them. D The original circumstances are often unfavourable.

5

Why is camera technology similar to fingerprinting? A They both rely on one key factor. B They are both shown inaccurately in movies. C They both need skilled operators to be successful. D They are both using new technology to develop.

6 Why do we find faces attractive? A We develop this instinct when we are born. B They tell us more about people than conversation does. C We find it harder to communicate without visual signals. D They give clues about how we’re getting on with someone.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

3

Progress test 10 1 Complete the sentences with as or like. as 0 Birds such the swift can spend up to two years in the air without landing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

a new member of staff, you’ll be working with a more experienced colleague at first. Raphael has now worked an architect for 25 years. We found the prices on holiday were about the same they are here at home. I can’t stand it when my kids do things leaving their clothes on the floor. you know, we have a lot to do today, so don’t expect to be leaving before six o’clock. Lucy was regarded unreliable by her manager she was always late for work. It does look my house, I agree, but it hasn’t got a green door, see? Why don’t nurses earn much money footballers? It seems very unfair.

2 Complete the conversation with arrive, get or reach in the correct form. get A: How was your trip? Did you (0) to the airport in time? B: By the time we (1) we only had 15 minutes to check in. A: What a nightmare! B: Oh, that was just the beginning! We finally (2) the front of the queue, only to be told the flight had already left. I didn’t think we were ever going to (3) there. A: So what happened? B: Well, the airline put us on a late flight and we finally (4) in Florence just after midnight. We didn’t (5) at our hotel until about two in the morning. It wasn’t much of a weekend away. In fact, I was glad to (6) home at the end of it.

3 Complete the sentences with a verb from box A in the correct form and one or more suitable prepositions from box B. A

cater chill come come cut pop pick pull take wear

B

against around down for in into on out out over up up up with with

hang

come up against 0 Martha and José have problems in restoring their old house.

a lot of

1 Successful TV soaps are still millions of viewers, although it’s harder to younger viewers nowadays with all the online entertainment available. 2 After the film finished, I my friends for about half an hour and then my mother came to me in the car. 3 Done! The floors are clean, the windows are clean. Everything’s clean. Now can we just for a minute. 4 I’m just town to do a bit of shopping. Do you need anything? 5 Andy is trying to lose some weight, so he’s fried food and eating more vegetables. 6 Akiko spent all morning cooking. By the time her guests arrived for lunch, she was . 7 If you can’t finish the job, I’m happy to from you. 8 Arnold a brilliant plan to save the company. He fired himself.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 10

4 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 Santi didn’t succeed in finishing the race. UNABLE Santi the race. 2 The noise in the street kept me awake all night yesterday. LAST I because of the noise in the street. 3 I find it impossible to work after lunch. CONCENTRATE I my work after lunch. 4 When she opened the front door, Ola immediately smelt gas. COULD Ola as she opened the front door. 5 If you have any problems, you could ask Melanie for assistance. MIGHT Melanie you if you have any problems. 6 Having lessons has really improved my singing. MUCH I than I used to now I’ve had some lessons.

5 Complete the text below with the words and phrases in the box. Some of them can be used more than once. although apart from because but if in fact is probably the best way to  so  such  that what is more  where which where Whichfield is a music festival near London (0) you can go for three days in May to listen to music from all over the world. (1) the music, there are over 100 workshops for all ages.(2) you are interested, you can learn to play an instrument, paint a picture or even cook something. (3) Whichfield is most famous for its music, there are other attractions (4) also attract many fans, such as comedians, circus shows and a cinema tent. (5) last year, the cinema tent was always full, (6) (7)

that was mainly it was raining!

Whichfield is about five kilometres from the nearest town. You can drive to the festival, (8) please think about the environment when choosing how to get there. Many fans prefer to leave their cars at home (9) it’s even easier to get there by public transport. (10) , taking the bus, which leaves every ten minutes during the day, (11) get there. Whichfield is a brilliant festival for all ages (12) it has (13) a variety of things to see (14) you are sure to enjoy yourself. (15) , you can buy advance tickets at a discount price, (16) you’ll save money too.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 10

6 For questions 1–8, 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). Example: 0 A gained

B earned

C made

D acquired

Reading supermarkets In the highly competitive world of shopping, supermarkets exist solely to efficiently separate us from our hard-(0) ‘tricks’ used to (2)

money. As (1)

we should be aware of the

our spending. It starts at the entrance. Can you smell fresh

bread? This smell, pumped around the store, makes us feel hungry and more likely to (3)

more food. The sweets and magazines at the (4)

? These ‘impulse buys’

are placed near the exit to give stores one last chance at our cash. Regularly bought items, (5)

the other hand, tend to be spread all over the store, so we need to pass

lots of things we didn’t originally want in order to find those we did. Finally, the most profitable (6)

is at eye level on the (7)

; this is no accident. The old saying

‘look high and low for something’ is worth remembering as this is where you’re most likely to find a real (8) 1 A clients 2 A influence 3 A purchase 4 A kiosk 5 A in 6 A stock 7 A ledge 8 A deal

. B traders B impact B invest B booth B on B store B sill B snip

C consumers C importance C achieve C stall C at C supply C stand C bargain

D users D effect D consume D counter D by D item D shelf D value

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

3

Progress test 11 1 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase in the box in the correct form. There is one word in the box you do not need to use. active balanced diet catch check-up get over ill infection put on treatment workout 0 The new gym next door means you can go for a workout before you go to work. 1 It’s important to stay fit and as you get older. Sitting in a chair all day is the worst thing to do. 2 Please wash your hands to prevent the spread of . 3 I’m going to be a bit late to school tomorrow as I have . I don’t to go the dentist for my annual think I’ll need any though as my teeth are in pretty good shape. 4 Paul a little weight while on holiday. Chips every day is not really a . 5 I a terrible cold over the winter and I’m still it. I’ve still got a bad cough. 2 Complete the idiomatic expressions in the sentences. 0 During my time at university I probably rubbed shoulders with some of our future leaders. 1 The restaurant is so busy these days. We’re permanently off our feet. 2 Saeed was in at the deep end on his first day at school, teaching some very demanding classes. 3 I felt a bit off , so I went home early. I think it was something I had at lunch. 4 Somebody ate all the chocolates and we want to know who. We’re determined to get to the of it. . 5 You look like you’re feeling under the You’ve gone very pale. Perhaps you should sit down. 6 Alicia wasn’t expecting to get the job and was completely taken when they offered it to her.

3 For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence in each question so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in capitals. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1 All visitors get recommended Pani Stasza’s restaurant by Maciej. WHICH Pani Stasza’s is the restaurant all visitors by Maciej. 2 The teacher wanted to know who had written on the whiteboard. WHOSE The teacher wanted to know on the whiteboard. 3 Massimo preferred how his mother cooked pizza. THAT Massimo’s mother cooked pizza liked best. 4 The more reading people do, the wider their vocabulary range. TEND People have the widest vocabulary range. 5 People know my town because of its chocolate makers. LIVE The town famous for its chocolate makers. 6 The German company KBK Ltd has decided to open a branch in Milan. BASED KBK Ltd, , has decided to open a branch in Milan.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 11

4 For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Heroes of medicine height At its (0) , the disease of smallpox was one of the great terrors of the human race. Only a lucky few were able to survive an attack, and a cure was completely (1) to the (2) profession of the time. This (3) to deal with lethal diseases such as smallpox looked set to continue, until, that is, the discovery of (4) by a simple country doctor, Edward Jenner. Jenner had noticed that one group of people never caught smallpox: those who had already caught the less serious cowpox. Although (5) of precisely why this was, he deliberately infected a young boy, James Phipps, first with cowpox, and then with smallpox, an action that would probably have been (6) today. However, James survived and modern medicine had arrived. Probably (7) modern scientists, who conduct extensive trials, Jenner never repeated the experiment; once was enough. Smallpox had (8) by 1980 and Dr Jenner has probably saved more lives than anyone else in history.

HIGH

KNOW MEDICINE ABLE

VACCINE

CERTAIN

UNDERSTAND LIKE

APPEAR

5 You are going to read a magazine article about improving confidence. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

or external. (2) This is backed up by science: research has found that animals can resist poor diets much more successfully when their environment is interesting and, crucially, when it changes frequently. The real enemy is routine. If we look for change, we usually prefer external change – to meet someone new, to win a large sum of money or to see someone else important to our lives change for the better. (3) After all, how many lottery winners do you know? The good news is that making changes doesn’t have to involve a big drama. The tiniest differences to the daily routine will have a surprisingly big effect on our sense of satisfaction with life. When we plan to make changes to our lives, it’s usual to feel undecided at times. We tend to put things off, as if we’re afraid of the change. (4) Naturally, the risk is that the old you will win out and nothing will change. The danger then is the feeling of regret. Sometimes the only way forward is to force ourselves against our inner wishes. If it doesn’t work, if we feel no better than before, then no damage will have been suffered and life can go on as before. This is what an article I once read said. On a large, blank piece of paper, draw a circle and, inside this, write down all the things you’re happy doing, things like going for a drive (as I wrote). Then, outside that first circle, list things you can do, but which need some effort. I included going for a run or cleaning the house. Put another circle round these and note down ambitions you have, but which cause nervousness. For me, this would include writing a book or making a speech. (5) As time goes by, you will try things from the next circle and the number of things which hold any fear for you will decrease. You will find confidence levels rising and you will hopefully feel a greater sense of achievement and, most importantly, happiness. (6) It works for me; maybe it will work for you too.

A change is as good as a rest In the past, we used to celebrate the arrival of spring with a special clean-up of the house. All the dirt and mess of the dark winter months would be swept up, washed away or thrown out. (1) As the years go by, we tend to fill up with all sorts of nonsense: things we’ve heard or learnt, lots of useless knowledge. It could be time to downsize to the things that are useful. This all sounds very attractive, but people are a great deal harder to clean out then the average house. All we need, though, is the right motivation, whether internal

A Remember that whatever you decide is yours alone. B We make little excuses to do it another day. C This same idea can also work with our inner selves. D Such desires are normal, but they just happen to be unlikely. E The key thing is to take it in stages and not to give up, or you will be taking a step backwards. F Have you ever noticed how a short holiday gives you more energy, and you feel healthier all round? G Repeat the activity as often as you like.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 12 1 Correct any mistakes with the words in bold. At least one sentence is correct. 0 Hi, Jon, it’s Paul here. Just calling to supervise on your progress with the check project. 1 I need someone to keep an eye of the dinner while I pop to the shops, OK? 2 An inspector asked to control my ticket. 3 Please make sure you keep the changing room door shut in order to avoid any embarrassment. 4 We do everything possible to prevent accidents at our factory. Please wear hard hats at all times to protect head injuries. 5 New teachers are supervised by a more experienced colleague during their first year. 2 Complete each sentence using the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. ’d organised 0 If you things better, would have been the party more successful. (organise; be) 1 Anjie so annoyed with Matt if he to say he was going to be late. (be; phone) 2 Mikos his driving test if he more with his father. (pass; practise) 3 If you online, you that there were no trains today. (check; see) 4 I to the concert even if I about it. I was too busy. (not go; know) 5 If Sue to water her plants, they in the hot weather. (remember; die)

3 For questions 1–4, 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. 1 We didn’t bring a map, so we’re lost. BE We wouldn’t

brought a map.

2 Our prices were too high and we didn’t sell many products. OFFERED We would have sold more products prices. 3 We stopped going to the restaurant because the waiter was so rude. STILL If the waiter had been more regular customers of the restaurant. 4 I’d love to travel business class sometimes, but it costs so much. USE If business class weren’t it more. 5 Not being able to play the piano well is my biggest regret. BETTER I wish the piano. 6 What a shame you woke up too late to get to class. OVERSLEPT If you class.

missed

4 Complete the advice with the verbs in the box in the correct form. There is one verb that you do not need to use. get

keep

review think

try

use

If you want to pass this exam, I’d advise you (0) to review all your work regularly. You should (1) you, I’d (2)

good vocabulary records and, if I were

one of my friends to test me as often as possible.

The best idea if you want to get better at speaking would be (3) only English in the classroom, and make sure that you (4)

to

read something in English every day, if possible. It will help a lot with those longer texts.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 12

5 For questions 1–8, 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).

Bees beat computers When they leave their hives and discover flowers for suitable (0) gathering nectar from, bees (1) somehow able to calculate the quickest possible way (2) these flowers and to be able to explain this to other bees. This is known to scientists (3) the ‘travelling salesman problem’: how a travelling salesman can find the shortest way between all the different destinations he has to get to on his trip. Powerful computers performing millions discover the answer (4) of calculations, but bees achieve the same outcome using a brain (5) bigger than a grain of sand. Being able to solve the problem is vital for bees because the shortest route uses the least energy and, ultimately, will produce the most honey. (6) bees, our lives depend on complex structures (7) as transport routes. By understanding how bees work (8) their routes so efficiently, we may better be able to organise these vital networks. 6 You are going to read an article about an unusual species of fish. For questions 1–10, choose from the section (A–E). The sections may be chosen more than once. Which section mentions 1 an almost unique physical feature?



2 a possible misinterpretation of a phrase?



3 an unchanging environment?



4 an unexpected discovery?



5 a lack of knowledge?



6 a mistaken belief?



7 an idea that was disproved?



8 confirmation of a theory?



9 an absence of threats?



10 a new candidate to fit a theory?



The coelacanth A The coelacanth is a deep-water sea fish, sometimes known as the ‘living fossil’, which has remained unchanged in appearance since before dinosaurs ruled the world. It is known to live in sea caves deep beneath the Indian Ocean, but was previously only known in fossils, the youngest of which were over 70 million years old. It was something of a surprise to scientists when one was netted by a fisherman in 1938. B It was the 19th-century British scientist Charles Darwin who first used the expression ‘living fossil’ to mean any animal that had been able to survive unchanged since prehistory. Modern scientists, however, say that this term is sometimes unhelpful as people may get the impression that it refers to a dead species that scientists have somehow brought back to life. The coelacanth is not a fossil, but a living creature, living in the same world as us. CA  fully grown coelacanth can reach 1.5 metres long. They have fins that often remind people of the legs of land animals. They have backbones like those of frogs and lizards. These factors, plus their extremely long existence on Earth, have previously led some to believe that they might be connected in some way to those first fish that made the great leap from sea creatures to land-based life. Until recently, scientists were unsure whether the coelacanth has remained so unchanged because it truly was evolving slowly, or whether in fact its DNA was actually developing in just the same way, and at the same rate, as other species. D When finally studied scientifically, coelacanth DNA did show that it has changed no more quickly than the fish’s external appearance, say scientists in a new report. The coelacanth DNA has the slowest rate of what is known as ‘substitution’ compared to most animals with similar physical features, such as backbones. This may be a reflection of the fact that they had no real need to change because they live in an environment that has not itself altered a great deal, and where the coelacanth has no natural enemies. E S cientists often discuss the way certain species have developed over the ages, but there still remain a number of locations where the wildlife is not forced to evolve and the coelacanth’s caves is one of them. They are simply highly adapted to living in such an extreme situation. Why would it need to change anything about itself? Scientists carrying out the DNA examination also learned that coelacanths were, in fact, unlikely to be closely related to the first fish to move on to land. The lungfish is now thought to be the most likely contender for this particular prize. They are related to the coelacanth, but their DNA is far more complex, say scientists.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

2

Progress test 13 1 Complete each sentence with a word or words in the box in the correct form. You can use the words more than once. area location square

place

room

break

space

0 When I was a child, my favourite hiding was the cupboard under the stairs.

3 Complete each sentence with the correct form of have or get and the correct form of one of the verbs in the box. cut

mark

0 I’m planning place

1 I love London because of all the green . There are so many beautiful parks to visit. 2 The trains are so busy that there is often only standing for passengers. 3 Could Mr Walcott come to the reception , where there is someone to see him? Thank you. 4 Olivier doesn’t like travelling by plane because there isn’t enough leg for him to stretch out. 5 You have to get to the car park early in the morning otherwise there won’t be any parking left. 6 The best address for a new hotel would be a central , probably the main opposite the cathedral. 7 The top three floors of the building are all being used as office . 8 The play in our local park is very popular as it has lots of things for children to climb on. 2 Complete each sentence with an appropriate expression for expressing obligation or permission in the correct form. 0 I wasn’t allowed to go fishing on my own until I was 12 because my parents said it was too dangerous. 1 Do I fill in all this application form? It seems very long. 2 You’re stay until 5.00, but I might let you go early as it’s a nice day. 3 Evan speak to the teacher after class because he had missed some of the lesson. 4 You leave your car here. It says ‘No parking’. 5 We book the cinema tickets in advance. We can get them on the day. 6 My mother never me help her with the cooking when I lived at home. 7 We go home at weekends while we were on the training course because we had too much to do.

redecorate repair

to have

test

the house redecorated before I sell it.

1 Josh his hair tomorrow because his mother hated his girlfriend’s attempt. 2 Gabby her washing machine yesterday after it flooded the kitchen. 3 Have you heard about Tim? He his window by some kids playing football. 4 Silvio couldn’t his assignment because his tutor was away. my eyes because I’m having 5 I need to trouble reading. 4 For questions 1–8, 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). Example: 0 A attendant

B companion

C escort

D colleague

As a writer, Monica’s large office desk is central to her life. It has been her constant (0)

wherever she has lived,

and one of the (1)

when buying her current house was

having enough (2)

to fit it in; even so, it takes (3)

half of her office. At the moment, it is surrounded by old books either written or (4)

in the 1920s. She is writing a

historical novel, and this is how she finds her (5)

for the

period. The walls are covered in art and the rest of the room is full of plants. A big bowl of fruit (6) to (7)

she doesn’t have

off to eat something. The house is so old that the

wind and rain sometimes come in, forcing her into hiding in the basement. This hasn’t been painted for nearly a century, so she feels quite at home there – at (8)

until her present

book is finished.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 13

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A factors A place A out A put A creativity A indicates A break A least

B influences B space B for B located B motivation B means B pause B best

C features C area C by C placed C inspiration C explains C stop C worst

D causes D location D up D set D influence D tells D rest D most

5 You are going to read a magazine article. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

Green living When Jimmy Wellbeck sold his car in favour of commuting by train and cycling two years ago, all his friends promised to support him – not financially, but by taking similar environmentally friendly actions. He also cut down on eating meat, as a personal contribution to reducing the carbon footprint produced by intensive farming, as well as saving energy by doing things like washing clothes at lower temperatures, taking shorter showers and growing more of his own vegetables. In that first year, he calculates, he and his friends have saved over 700 kg of carbon dioxide, not to mention several thousand pounds in a fun and relatively painless way. The first few months of being car-free were the hardest, Jimmy explains, especially as they were during the arrival of an extremely cold winter. Waiting for trains in the snow was when he most missed his warm car, but slowly his new habits became routine as he adjusted to his new existence. He also greatly appreciated not having to pay for car insurance and petrol. Jimmy and his friends have now taken their ideas a step further and set up a not-for-profit company, ECOfriends. com, which uses social media to help people to help each other in making their lives greener through sharing ideas and suggestions. There are now 2,500 ecofriends who have, between them, cut more than 300 tonnes of CO2 through their activities. Of course, there are many people who would say that this kind of activity doesn’t make enough of a difference to be worthwhile, but such attitudes never make the world a better place either, claims Jimmy. Some years ago, he went on a trip to Germany where, he says, ideas about green living

are already gaining in popularity. On the visit, he learned that the kind of sustainable life he was interested in was perfectly possible, without having to give up all the comforts of life that many people are used to, and that it does make a difference. A number of organisations with similar objectives to Jimmy’s are all involved in the Make a Start scheme. The aim of Make a Start is to demonstrate just how simple and enjoyable green living, energy saving and self-sufficiency can be. They intend, in the longer term, to put people living in the same streets, apartment blocks and local areas in touch with each other so that they can give each other a helping hand, organise or get involved in community events, as well as get to know their neighbours. One member, Claire, who lives on a houseboat, is typical of members, saying that the organisation has really helped people like her who, in normal circumstances, would never meet, to get together, creating a strong community feeling. ‘People who live on boats are always keen on finding environmentally friendly solutions to problems, so if one of the members discovers a greener cleaning product, for example, they can just email it to the Make a Start bulletin board,’ she says. Make a Start showed Claire how to put together a solar-powered electricity system for her boat. It provides enough energy to run her fridge and so saves her money. ‘I had no idea that it was so simple,’ she says. Even her children were able to help out – and so the next generation has already started to get involved.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

line 66

2

Progress test 13

1 What do we understand about Jimmy in the first paragraph? A He wanted to save some money. B He was interested in changing lifestyles. C He had decided on a change of career. D He tried to set an example to his friends. 2

Jimmy founded ECOfriends.com to A create a support network for like-minded people. B allow him to spread his environmental message. C educate people in living eco-friendly lifestyles. D help him meet other people with similar interests.

3 Jimmy believes that attitudes to green living are A likely to change in future. B different from country to country. C often based on incorrect information. D determined by people’s self-interest. 4 5

What is the aim of the Make a Start scheme? A to create local green projects B to make green living more fun C to build political support for green ideas D to make it easier for people to become green together

6

What does ‘It’ refer to in line 66? A reducing energy consumption B an electrical system C saving money D getting children involved

In what way is Claire a typical member of Make a Start? A She lives a typical lifestyle of members. B She is a frequent participant in online activities. C She has been able to meet new friends through it. D She is active in the environmental movement.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

3

Progress test 14 1 Complete the text below using the verbs in the box in the correct form. celebrate commemorate dress up gather round hold let off march perform play

Every September 16th, the village where I grew up holds its village fair. There is a local story that (0) the first harvest after this originated to (1) a great famine in the 14th century (although others say it a great battle fought nearby). is held to (2) in traditional During the fair, the villagers (3) through the streets, pulling costumes and (4) a cart full of food to the village hall, where there is a great feast. Afterwards, some people (5) in a show to entertain the whole village. The local band music for everyone to dance to. The day (6) a huge bonfire to ends with everyone (7) . watch as fireworks are (8) 2 Correct any mistakes with the passive in the sentences. Some sentences are correct. 0 I think my car was make in Sweden.

made

1 This part of Paris, which is known as the Latin Quarter, is famous for its intellectual life. 2 The juice is squeezed from the oranges and filtered before it packed in cartons. 3 The police would like to speak to these two men, who were caught on camera leaving the shop. 4 Archaeologists think the buildings may have built by the Romans in the fifth century. 5 Ellie’s photos of the school play have been posted on the school website. 6 Why didn’t you lock your bike? It can have been stolen!

3 For questions 1–6, 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. 1 We know that birds can fly enormous distances. KNOWN Birds are flying enormous distances. 2 People say that the invention of the computer took place hundreds of years ago. SAID The computer is invented hundreds of years ago. 3 Everyone believed she was going by the end of the month. THOUGHT It be gone by the end of the month. 4 The school has made the decision to redecorate some of the classrooms. BEEN It some classrooms will be redecorated. 5 Many people think pizza originated in Naples. CONSIDERED Naples of the pizza.

home

6 The newspapers have said that the negotiations have ended successfully. REPORTED It is a successful end to the negotiations.

7 We bought the house last year. It had previously been own by a Russian family. 8 I was in a film once, but my part was cut and you can’t see me anywhere on the screen. 9 Mikey has been allergic to bees ever since he has been bit by one as a young boy.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014

PHOTOCOPIABLE

1

Progress test 14

4 For questions 1–8, 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).

Oaksey Wood Even in a part of the country renowned for its beautiful woodland, Oaksey (0) Wood stands out, and is in fact one of largest areas of forest in the (1) entire country. The wood itself is a rich habitat, including a number (2) plants rarely found in this part of the world, well as a thriving population (3) of animal life. Deer are a common sight in the early morning, and a lucky few may also glimpse a red squirrel. (4) of the wood’s older residents include an ancient oak tree, believed to (5) up to 800 years old, along with a handful of other trees over 200 years old. More recently, a local group of green activists, successfully resisted plans (6) to create a golf course on part of the land, as forest wardens, now (7) the woodland as their looking (8) ancestors once did. Oaksey has an excellent network of footpaths, and visitors are always welcome.

5 Complete the text below with appropriate words. Use only one word in each gap.

Problems with a weed it Although (0) was first introduced to Europe as garden plant, knotweed has since grown out of control. As (1) has no natural enemies here, (2) makes it difficult and expensive to get rid of. Hopefully, all (3) is about to change. Now, a team of researchers have identified natural pests from (4) original home that (5) hope can control (6) in the UK. If (7) get the green light, (8) will be the first use of biocontrol – using one pest to control another – in Europe. In knotweed’s home country, Japan, where (9) is common, there are hundreds of plant-eating insects which attack (10) , and discovering (11) was just what the team needed to hear. In Japan, (12) began to test the predators, looking for any that only ate knotweed. Those that attacked any other plants were rejected. Eventually, (13) identified two possibilities. However, months of careful trials still lie ahead for the team before (14) can release the insects into the wild. 6 For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Blogging with mother blogger Whether you’re a (0) like me, or if you just enjoy reading them, you’ll know blogs are a perfect way spend a spare moment. To my (1) , though, I found out that they can actually make a (2) to health. A new study indicates that mothers should, in (3) to visiting the gym, eating fresh vegetables and all those other good things they do, get blogging. US-based (4) studied 250 young mothers and discovered that their (5) in blogs and blogging (6) had a positive mental and physical impact, mainly because of the amount of extra support they gained from the online community of mothers they met. Researchers emphasised that it was almost (7) to eliminate all the stresses that mothers experience, but that the (8) that help and advice is out there if needed can help a new mother to feel less isolated and therefore less stressed and less likely to fall ill.

Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014  PHOTOCOPIABLE

BLOG

AMAZE DIFFER ADD SCIENCE PARTICIPATE ACT

POSSIBLE KNOW

2