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1 Choose from sentences a-h the one which fits each gap 1-7. There is one sentence you do not need. a In many cases, however, explorers were lucky to survive their expeditions. b There, every object larger than 60 metres has been located. c Until recently, all maps were two-dimensional. d The oldest known examples date back over 4000 years, but the idea may be far older e And we still have better maps of other planets than we do of our own. f Even now, cartographers are still busy mapping the world. g More recently, there was a near disaster during the Apollo 11 space mission. h For it's almost impossible to look at a map without wondering what is happening in the places upon it. Images of the world - the history of maps No one knows who invented maps, or when or even where. 1 ______________. These earliest maps are 4300-year-old clay tablets showing various regions of Persia (now Iran). It is not surprising that maps have inspired so many to great achievement. 2______________. Countless explorers have been inspired by maps, to test the truth of what they describe and explore their frontiers. 3______________. The lack of accurate maps almost led to a murderous mutiny aboard Columbus' ship in 1492. 4______________. Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin came frighteningly close to crashing into a huge crater that lunar cartographers had somehow failed to chart. 5______________. Some jungle-covered areas of South and Central

America and the polar regions have yet to be mapped in full detail. 6_____________. For example, it will be many years before we have an atlas of the Earth as good as the one we have for the Moon. 7______________. To produce a world map with that much detail would be a huge challenge even with modern-day technology.

Vocabulary 2 Choose the best answer, a, b, c, or d, to complete the sentences. 1 Most young people today are very interested in their___________ . a look b expression c appearance d attitude 2 The bank robber managed to _________ from the police for several weeks. a avoid b conceal c hide d mask 3 Hunters are a threat to the__________ of many wild animals. a survival b endurance c protection d subsistence 4 The actress wore a dress covered in diamonds so she would _________at the party. a stand down b stand out c stand in d stand up 5 The octopus _________itself from larger fish by surrounding itself in a cloud of black ink. a secures b harbours c shelters d protects 6 Lara found it difficult to live_________ to her parents' expectations. a up b in c down d out 7 The TV programme gave viewers a very bad _________ of life in the city. a feeling b notion c reaction d impression 8 Some people find it easier to _________ their feelings in writing rather

than on the telephone. a pronounce b propose c express d expose 3 Complete the text with the correct form of these phrasal verbs. stand for • fall behind • drop out of • get ahead • fall over 1 I had so much work last week that I_________ with the arrangements for my party. 2 Jean______________on the first day of her skiing holiday, and broke her leg. 3 If you want____________ in the pop world, you will need a good agent. 4 My uncle ______________college after six months, now he wishes he had finished the course. 5 According to the travel agency, the images in their current advertisement ______________adventure and change, as well as environmental responsibility. 4 Add one of these prefixes or suffixes to the words in brackets to complete the sentences. un- • in- • -ful • -less 1 My holiday in Greece was (wonder), I want to go back there next year. 2 If you want to have an__________ (expensive) meal on holiday, ask local people where they eat. 3 I found that book very________ (help) when I was writing my project. 4 John thought his china plate was very valuable, but he was told it was_________ (worth). 5 These days it is______________ (common) to see horses in a big city.

Grammar 5 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the present perfect. 1 Last week, I ________ (start) tennis lessons, and this week I _________(do) two hours of practice. 2 Alan_________ (not / see) his cousin for ages, as she________(move) abroad last year. 3 My grandmother__________ (live) in this country for 40 years, but she ________ (never / return) to visit the country where she spent her

childhood. 4 Dad________ (learn) to ski in 1990, techniques ______________ (change) a bit since then. 6 Complete the sentences using when, if or until. 1 ________you haven't finished your homework by six o'clock, it will be too late to go to the cinema. 2 Mark can't leave his job_________he has found another one. 3 I'll phone you ________I've found out the time of the train. 4 _________I have collected my photographs, you can see them. 5 I can't get on the train________I've bought a ticket. 6 ________ you've got Sally's email address with you, we can send her an email now. 7 I'll lend you this book________ I have finished reading it.

Writing 7 World survey of popular culture! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• What are people listening to, watching and reading in your country? What are the most wellknown personalities? We want your opinions now!

Write a report (200-250 words) on popular culture in your country. Include: • examples from at least 2 different areas, such as films, music, etc. • examples of famous personalities • why you feel these people are important to your country's popular culture

Speaking Exchanging information: in a photography shop Preparation time: 1 minute. Work in pairs. You have about 2 minutes to exchange the following information: Student A You are on holiday in Britain and go into a photography shop with 2 rolls of film. Ask about: • the cost of developing 24 and 36-exposure films. • the cost of ordering enlargements. • collecting the photos. You speak first.

Student B You have a summer job in a photography shop. Answer the customer's questions, giving the following information: • the cost of developing 24 and 36-exposure films • the cost of ordering enlargements • when the customer can collect the photos Wait for your partner to speak first.

Answers to Test 1 1 1 d 2 h 3a 4g 5f 6e 7b 2 1c 2c 3a 4b 5 d 6a 7 d 8c 3 1 fell behind 2 fell over 3 to get ahead 4 dropped out of 5 stand for 4 1 wonderful 2 inexpensive 3 helpful 4 worthless 5 uncommon 5 1 started, have done 2 hasn't seen, moved 3 has lived / has been living, has never returned 4 learnt, have changed 6 1 If 2 until 3 when 4 When 5 until 6 If 7 when