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Review 3 Test A

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3 For questions 1-10, read the text below and write the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

Use of English: Grammar 1 Correct the articles in the following sentences. 1 Rita’s the cleaner. She mainly cleans people’s homes but occasionally she cleans office blocks. __________________________________ 2 The footballers all over the world believe they deserve to make a huge amount of money each year. __________________________________ 3 Do you have the plastic bag I can borrow? I left mine at home. __________________________________ 4 A last time we went to the theme park, it cost us half the amount. __________________________________ 5 Scientists believe world is suffering climatic changes because of the quantity of pollution in the air. __________________________________

/5 2 Choose the correct alternative.

Interview Advice As soon as you’ve been formally invited for (1)_____ interview, it is important that you start the interview preparation process. This process involves finding out information (2)_____the company, for example, where their offices are located, how (3)_____ employees there are, current developments, achievements, etc. Typically speaking, (4)_____ more you know about the company, the better. The second stage (5)_____ the process is preparing (6)_____ for the questions that you could be asked. There are a number of questions that are nearly always asked at interviews, so become familiar with (7)_____. It’s a good idea to role-play the questions (8)_____ a friend. Try to ensure that when you’re answering questions about (9)_____strengths and weaknesses that you provide examples of situations or past (10)_____ experience.

1 When cooking/cooked dinner, I burned my finger on the oven. 2 Stopping/Stopped by his brother, Toby confessed to borrowing his computer game. 3 Having climbed/climbing the mountain, the team collected all of the charitable donations. 4 Felt/feeling hungry, we went to see what food we had left in the fridge. 5 Since bumping/bumped into Alex before the concert, we haven’t seen him.

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Use of English: Vocabulary 4 Circle the noun that does not commonly go with the verb. 1 embark on a problem / a career / a project / an experience 2 overcome resistance / a setback / a problem / a qualification 3 take up a position / a hobby / study / a post 4 experience pain / an obstacle / a situation / a change 5 undertake adversity / an analysis / study / a task

/5 5 Read the text and write the correct form of the words in capitals to complete the gaps. According to a recent investigation carried out by a group of (1)___________ (SOCIOLOGY) at a university in Hull, shopping for clothes on the internet is now favoured by women in their 30’s. When asked why they no longer enjoyed going to shops, the majority stated it was both (2)___________(PRACTICE) and tiresome. Some claimed that internet shopping offered a better service whilst other maintained it was definitely a more comfortable way to shop. “You can arrange for your shopping to arrive on a date that is convenient to you and if you happen to be out when your (3)___________(PACK) arrives, you can either get it dropped off with a neighbour or you can use their redelivery (4)___________(SERVE) ”. In

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contrast, those who are anti-online shopping, say they dislike it because they find the pictures and descriptions (5)___________(LEAD).

/5 6 Complete each sentence with the correct compound adjective related to parts of the body. 1 The image of people being evacuated from the island was s___d___. It was doubtful whether they would ever return home. 2 It was h___w___ to see so many people gather together to support those that had lost their houses in the fire. 3 The experience of being in a haunted house at night in the pitch black was utterly h___r___. 4 It was m___b___ to think that the lives of hundreds of people were ruined in a matter of seconds. 5 There was an e___s___ sound and everyone rushed to the living room to see what had caused it.

/5 7 For questions 1-5 think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. 1 She couldn’t believe she had received such a large _________ for an incident so small. He told me he was _________ but he was clearly still in shock from the accident. There’s a _________ line between a pass and fail. 2

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The elephant stuck out his _________ and waited patiently for the child to feed him the apple. The police officer found the vital evidence in an old _________ hidden in the attic. Looking at the tree _________, they were able to tell the tree was no more than 50 years old. 3 Before you _________ the road, you must always look right and left. I was so _________ with Sarah for not buying her father a birthday present. She marked a _________ in the box to indicate her age group. 4 My father had a great day at Wembley watching a _________ between Chelsea and Arsenal. Louise used a _________ to light all of the birthday candles on Jane’s cake. Unfortunately, Laura was not a good _________ for James. 5 Alex noticed a pen _________ on his freshly painted wall and he wasn’t very happy. Lucy was happy with the _________ she received in her geography exam. His job was to _________ the area where he wanted the marquee placed.

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Reading 8 For questions 1-5 match the statements with one or two of the extreme sports. Only use the information found in the text. White water rafting White water rafting is an arduous sport which involves travelling on inflatable boats along rivers or areas of fast flowing water. To be classified as white water rafting, the water encountered has to be white water, which indicates rough and rapid conditions. The speed and bumpiness of the water is indicative of the amount of excitement each passenger receives. This activity is often enjoyed by groups of friends and no experience is required, as each centre provides a qualified instructor who is in charge of directing the group and ensuring their safety through the water. Whilst on the raft, everybody is expected to work together as a team and use paddles to get through the vigorous water – this is when the hard work comes into it! As a security measure, life jackets and, in many cases, helmets are to be worn at all times. This sport suits those that are looking for an immediate thrill, who are confident swimmers and those that are not afraid of getting wet. Bungee jumping This activity involves being attached at the feet to an elastic cord. The cord is connected to a tall, fixed, or in some instances travelling structure, such as a bridge, crane, building or hot air balloon. When the person feels ready, they jump from the structure towards the ground. The thrill comes from the free-falling

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sensation produced whilst falling through the air. As the elastic cord oscillates up and down it produces additional excitement for the participant and this feeling eventually stops once the energy has dissipated. The secondary oscillations add to the participant’s excitement. This activity can be performed alone or with a partner, in which case, you are both tied at the feet together and both jump at the same time. No preparation is needed whatsoever from the person taking part and the company used will provide the cord and of course the building! This sport is not advisable for anyone who suffers from vertigo. Snowboarding Snowboarding is the sport of travelling down a snowy mountain on a snowboard. When first learning this sport, people acquire bruises on different parts of their body, as they often fall over due to the nature of the sport. To snowboard, people need appropriate warm and waterproof clothing, a snowboard, board boots and in the interest of safety, a helmet. Most of the equipment can be hired from shops or ski centres. Although this sport does not require very expensive equipment, people need to factor in the cost of a lift pass and possibly an instructor when first starting out. Lift passes are required to transport people to the slopes. This sport can be enjoyed by anyone of any age and, generally speaking, people do this sport in a group, but of course there are people that snowboard alone. This sport can be as dangerous or as safe as the individual wants. Speed can, but needn't, be a factor. Skydiving

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Skydiving is a sport where a person jumps out of a moving craft, usually a small plane or helicopter, at an average height of 4000m. It takes thousands of jumps and a lot of time and money to master this exhilarating sport. Although the fall is from an immense height, sky divers do not experience the same free-fall sensation as with other extreme sports. This hobby is both fun and costly and can be carried out alone or with a group. Before the jump, you will need to inform the company of your precise height and weight and confirm that you do not suffer from any health problems. For a relatively extensive period of time, learners do the jump attached to an instructor who operates the parachute and ensures safety at all times. The sport’s high cost is due to the equipment needed: a pilot, a plane, an instructor and of course a parachute. This activity is ideal for those that have always dreamt of flying. 1 & 2 These two sports have to be carried out with a professional. 3 The equipment used in this sport is not overly expensive. 4 This activity produces longdrawn-out exhilaration for the person involved. 5 With this activity the participant chooses the level of danger they want to experience.

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Listening 9

You are going to hear an interview with a successful negotiator. For questions 1-5 choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.

1 Adam tells the listeners that sales staff A trick their clients on a regular basis. B have to be pushy people to work in sales. C get paid depending on how much they sell. D push their clients because they believe in the products they’re selling.

4 How does Adam suggest behaving once the sales assistant has given the initial cost? A Be aggressive and demanding B Act like you are in a film C Use a combination of intelligence and aggression. D Be careful and intelligent 5 How effective is the ‘higher authority’ technique? A It always works. B It works half of the time. C It works almost every time. D It works a third of the time.

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2 In order to find out how much you should pay for items, you can A check the prices on comparison sites and other websites free of charge. B pay to access price comparison sites and alike. C go to different showrooms to find out the best price. D read numerous customer reviews to get a feel of how much they paid. 3 What does Adam advise people to do when they go to a carpet shop? A Ask the sales assistant to help them find a suitable design. B Find a carpet they like and ask the sales assistant for the cost. C Know exactly how much they want to spend and stick to it. D Have fun looking around at the different designs. Gateway B2+ Tests A © Macmillan Publishers Limited 2012. This sheet may be photocopied and used within the class.

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Writing 10 Some people believe that countries all over the world are losing their cultural customs and traditions because of rapid advances in technology. Others disagree and state that these advances mean we are now able to inform others more effectively about a country’s cultural customs. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Write your essay in 200-250 words. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

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