SO_UI_Tests_Key

Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key

Quick Check Test 1A

1: 2 what the weather’s like?3 if you’d ever flown a plane before.4 who he’s working for?5 asking who painted that wonderful picture?6 to know how much you had to pay for it.

2: 2 loved / started3 ’s never been / ’s done4 played / became5 ’ve learnt / did6 watched / was

3: 2 early 3 weight 4 fisted 5 people6 particular

4: 2 disappointed 3 embarrassing 4 exhaustion 5 satisfied 6 similarities

5: 2 generosity 3 awkwardness 4 anxiety 5 exhausted 6 embarrassed

6: 2e 3a 4c 5d 6f

Quick Check Test 1B

1: 2 asking who gave you that beautiful necklace?3 how long it took you to make?4 to know what their parents are like.5 if you’d ever sung in public before.6 who they’ve gone on holiday with?

2: 2 ’s studied / ’s done3 stopped / was4 loved / has just opened5 ’ve never been / ’ve been6 worked / became

3: 2 laugh 3 into 4 earth 5 pulls 6 tight4: 2 generosity 3 nervousness

4 disappointed 5 awkwardness6 anxiety

5: 2 exhaustion 3 similarity 4 satisfied5 disappointed 6 embarrassment

6: 2c 3e 4a 5f 6d

Quick Check Test 2A

1: 2 raised 3 been decorating 4 Has he5 broken 6 made

2: 2 was robbed / was taken3 ’re being watched4 be finished / won’t be paid5 have been injured6 are followed / aren’t allowed7 being criticised8 to be told

3: 2 Oo 3 oO 4 oO 5 Oo 6 Oo 7 Oo 8 oO 9 oO 10 Oo 11 oO

4: 2 lack / unjustifiable3 violence / disturbing4 outrageous / debt5 pollution / illegal6 homelessness / unethical

5: 2 street 3 Microchips4 recognition / track 5 phone camera

6: 2 what 3 so 4 right 5 seems 6 enough 7 point 8 not 9 way 10 with 11 much

Quick Check Test 2B

1: 2 been shopping 3 borrowed 4 raised5 written 6 been cooking

2: 2 aren’t allowed / are photographed3 being told4 was robbed / were taken5 ’s being followed6 to be (being) advised7 be delivered / will be cancelled8 have been (were) killed

3: 2 oO 3 oO 4 oO 5 Oo 6 Oo 7 Oo8 oO 9 Oo 10 Oo 11 oO

4: 2 Divorce / illegal3 drunkenness / offensive4 poverty / unjustifiable5 domestic / disturbing6 outrageous / drought

5: 2 citizens / surveillance3 phone camera / handed4 recognition

6: 2 mean 3 not 4 That’s 5 to 6 Fair7 take 8 convinced 9 it 10 agree11 against

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Quick Check Test 3A

1: 2e 3d 4f 5a 6c2: 2 ’s likely / ’ll

3 ’s going to4 usually opens / closes5 ’m taking / get6 ’ll definitely miss / leaves7 ’ll

3: 2 neglect 3 give 4 stubborn / ignores5 get

4: 2h 3a 4j 5b 6k 7c 8e 9g 10i 11f5: 2 soap 3 It’s 4 equipment 5 information6: 2e 3b 4a 5f 6d7: 2 works / roll

3 key / sprinkle4 After / unplug5 aim / stir6 thing / double

Quick Check Test 3B

1: 2e 3f 4a 5d 6c2: 2 ’ll probably miss / starts

3 ’ll play4 ’re likely / will5 ’s going to6 usually opens / closes7 ’m taking / rains

3: 2 in 3 criticise / stubborn 4 on 5 care4: 2h 3j 4b 5d 6k 7c 8a 9e 10g 11f5: 2 luggage 3 remains 4 whereabouts

5 outskirts 6 scenery6: 2a 3f 4c 5d 6b7: 2 Basically / object

3 jams4 main / sieve5 After / press / unplug6 way / stir

Quick Check Test 4A

1: 2 ’d been / rang / hesitated / picked3 were having / began / jumped4 been reading / noticed / missed

2: 2d 3f 4a 5b 6e3: 2 life / hope

3 cross / come4 Rome / Romans5 goes / comes6 ventured / gained

4: 2 thoughts / down3 up / missed4 gutted / out5 kick / off6 up / took

5: 2 bought 3 grew 4 take 5 around6 forum

6: 2 What / that 3 couldn’t / it 4 The / about5 keen 6 I’m / into / love

Quick Check Test 4B

1: 2 been studying / realised / missed3 ’d been / started / took / called4 arrived / had set / was rising

2: 2f 3b 4a 5d 6e3: 2 smoke / fire

3 goes / comes4 ventured / gained5 cross / come6 Rome / Romans

4: 2 kick / up3 up / took4 second / on5 hindsight / down6 off / opportunity

5: 2 around 3 bought 4 grew 5 poetry6 take

6: 2 that 3 don’t / is 4 stand / quite / on5 into / What 6 thing / about



Quick Check Test 5A

1: 2 -- / the3 The / the / -- / the4 -- / a / --5 -- / the / the6 the / the7 The / -- / the / --8 -- / --

2: 2 ’ll get3 On condition that / will4 would win5 wouldn’t6 ’d7 wouldn’t8 went9 As long as / did

3: 2 distort 3 revolutionised 4 damage 5 beneficial / detrimental

4: 2e 3f 4b 5a 6c5: 2 promote 3 slogan 4 campaigns

5 influence 6 jingles6: 2d 3e 4a 5f 6b7: 2 brilliant 3 would 4 could 5 doesn’t

6 of 7 that’s 8 go 9 between 10 you11 with

Quick Check Test 5B

1: 2 The / -- / the / --3 the / the4 -- / a5 -- / the6 a / the / a7 -- / a / --8 -- / the / the

2: 2 ’d3 wouldn’t4 went5 couldn’t6 As long as / did7 ’ll get8 On condition / will9 ’d get

3: 2 damage 3 altered 4 revolutionised5 enhanced 6 beneficial

4: 2a 3e 4b 5c 6d5: 2 influence 3 jingles 4 promoting

5 slogan 6 make6: 2c 3d 4f 5b 6a7: 2 That’s 3 be 4 grab 5 thinking 6 too

7 go 8 between 9 does 10 strike11 Let’s

Quick Check Test 6A

1: 2 aren’t obliged to3 were supposed to4 won’t be able to5 managed to6 ought to

2: 2 have found3 have given4 be seeing (see)5 have left / be sailing

3: 2 practice 3 argument 4 interference5 advice 6 preference 7 obligation8 discussion 9 impression10 involvement 11 encouragement

4: 2f 3e 4b 5c 6d5: 2 ride 3 doing (got) 4 wear 5 has 6 get6: 2 appreciation 3 reaction 4 optimism

5 immaturity 6 discrimination7: 2 Anyone can

3 Don’t you agree4 Isn’t it5 Clearly6 Don’t you agree

Quick Check Test 6B

1: 2 to let 3 were supposed to4 managed to 5 was obliged to6 won’t be able to

2: 2 be working3 have read4 have retired / be playing5 be returning

3: 2 advice 3 appreciation 4 reaction5 interference 6 judgement7 preference 8 obligation 9 decision10 impression 11 achievement

4: 2c 3d 4f 5e 6b5: 2 stay 3 get 4 running 5 doing (getting)

6 wear6: 2 allowed 3 encouragement

4 argument 5 involvement 6 supposed7: 2 Doesn’t 3 Don’t you agree 4 Anyone

5 Shouldn’t 6 Isn’t it



Quick Check Test 7A

1: 2 Very few 3 number 4 lots of / a little5 plenty of 6 a great deal of 7 All8 many 9 little 10 neither

2: 2 Mike would help her if she asked him.3 if they were going to watch TV then / at that time.4 where he’d been today / that day.5 whether / if he’d ask me out tomorrow / the next / following day.6 if I / she / they could go shopping with him next week / the following week.

3: 2i 3g 4j 5k 6a 7c 8b 9f 10e 11h4: 2 take 3 pulled 4 out 5 into 6 up with5: 2 for hurting

3 (to) stealing4 to take5 going6 on paying

6: 2e 3f 4b 5a 6d7: 2 such a fantastic day.

3 on earth are you going?4 do love a bit of scandal.5 no way I’m jumping out of an airplane!6 the one who wanted to come!

Quick Check Test 7B

1: 2 None 3 many 4 little 5 neither6 A few 7 number 8 a little / plenty9 hardly any 10 a great deal of

2: 2 whether / if she’d call him that night.3 Jack whether / if he could play squash the following / next day.4 Jane that Dad would help her if she asked him.5 if the children were going to eat then / at that time.6 what he’d done last weekend / the previous weekend / weekend before.

3: 2h 3g 4k 5j 6c 7d 8i 9e 10f 11a4: 2 broken 3 across 4 him up 5 out

6 into5: 2 going 3 on driving 4 telling 5 to call

6 to go6: 2e 3f 4b 5a 6d7: 2 such a big sandal.

3 no way I’m going bungee jumping!4 the one who wanted to buy it.5 extraordinary thing is the music.6 on earth don’t you phone him?

Quick Check Test 8A

1: 2a 3f 4d 5e 6c2: 2 setting up / to find

3 stay / read4 arrive5 going / asking6 to study / making7 to buy

3: 2 arrive at 3 sensitive to 4 weighs up5 goes against 6 puts off

4: 2 lowest ebb3 sense / dread4 fussed about5 spring / step6 wide awake.

5: 2 biding 3 pressed 4 once 5 feet6 time

6: 2 despise 3 diplomatic 4 direct5 confrontational 6 assess7 collaborative 8 assertive 9 sensitive 10 focussed 11 supportive

7: 2f 3d 4e 5a 6c

Quick Check Test 8B

1: 2e 3c 4a 5f 6d2: 2 go

3 worrying4 Eating5 to have / to join6 looking / to wait7 ordering / drinking8 meet

3: 2 goes against 3 put off 4 weigh up5 arrives at 6 come to

4: 2 on / ball3 despise / passion4 breezy / groggy5 your sharpest6 fussed about

5: 2 his 3 being 4 biding 5 after 6 up6: 2 focussed 3 supportive 4 situation

5 sensible 6 aggressive 7 collaborative 8 assess 9 confrontational 10 despise 11 diplomatic

7: 2e 3c 4a 5d 6f



Quick Check Test 9A

1: 2 to make3 to become4 waking / shouting5 to tell

2: 2 been working3 can’t4 have been5 couldn’t have6 been

3: 2 arsonist 3 stalking 4 vandal 5 hacking 6 pickpocket 7 kidnapping 8 tax evader 9 identity thief 10 counterfeiting11 shoplifter

4: 2 blame / for3 thanked / for, saving / from4 charged with5 cleared of

5: 2 stuck up3 fell off / knocked out4 on fire5 locking / out

6: 2 pose 3 swap 4 arson 5 divert 6 bribe7: 2 realised 3 happened 4 catch 5 plate

6 mind 7 blank 8 like 9 reminded10 attention 11 fooled

Quick Check Test 9B

1: 2 to open 3 making 4 working 5 to put 6 to cancel

2: 2 might’ve 3 been 4 working 5 can’t6 have been

3: 2 stalker 3 arsonist 4 vandalism5 hacking 6 kidnapper 7 pickpocket8 tax evasion 9 identity theft10 counterfeiter 11 shoplifting

4: 2 charged with3 cleared of4 blame / for5 thanked / for, saving / from

5: 2 locking / out3 broke into4 fell off / got knocked5 running over

6: 2 divert 3 arson 4 pose 5 swap6 counterfeit

7: 2 Before 3 happening 4 grabbed5 catch 6 number 7 quickly 8 reminded9 looked 10 cross 11 mind

Quick Check Test 10A

1: 2 – (that / which) / who3 whose4 – (that / which)5 who6 when

2: 2 involved / realising3 Worried / thinking4 lying / surrounded5 Having / memorising6 fearing

3: 2 predictable / flop3 rave reviews4 mainstream / alternative5 created / stir6 hype / must-see

4: 2f 3h 4j 5i 6a 7k 8c 9b 10e 11g5: 2c 3d 4f 5b 6a6: 2 Supposedly 3 worth 4 Founded

5 believe 6 know 7 Interestingly8 Apparently 9 Shall 10 head 11 steps

Quick Check Test 10B

1: 2 whose3 when4 which / that5 – (that / which) / where

2: 2 forgotten / wondering3 sitting / wearing4 Surprised / frightened5 hoping / suspecting6 hearing / putting

3: 2 created / stir3 hype / must-see4 predictable / letdown5 rave reviews6 mainstream / alternative

4: 2f 3h 4g 5j 6b 7k 8c 9e 10d 11a5: 2e 3f 4b 5d 6a6: 2 well 3 seeing 4 Supposedly

5 founded 6 believe 7 know8 Interestingly 9 Apparently 10 over11 retrace



Progress Test Units 1–2A

1: 2b 3b 4c 5a 6b2: Ooo: drunkenness, homelessness

oOo: outrageous, illegal, disturbance, surveillanceoOoo: anxiety, refundableooOo: satisfaction, disappointing

3: 2 exhaustion 3 nervousness 4 justifiable 5 recognition / invasion

4: 2 about 3 drought 4 Obesity 5 illegal6 over

5: 2 woman people person / keep it herself to herself3 I’ve seen saw / disappointed disappointing4 down-to-the-earth / morning early5 being been reported / been be looking6 to in knowing (to knowing know)/ where do they work

6: 2 seen them since last year.3 must be finished by Friday.4 you mind telling me where you’ve been?5 I’ve been painting the room since 8.30 this morning.6 was wondering if you could help me with this.

7: 2c 3a 4d 5c 6a 7d 8c 9b 10c 11d8: 2d 3f 4e 5a 6c9: 2 tell me 3 be any 4 on a 5 to me

6 take your 7 so 8 appreciate9 you mind 10 enough 11 explaining

10: 2e 3g 4f 5a 6c11: 2 waited waiting

3 already have have already4 no comma after engineer5 get in touch with contact6 atention attention

12: (sample answer)Hi Rob,Hope all’s well with you. Thanks for your email and glad things are working out with the new job. You sound a lot happier now.On the subject of jobs, I’m not enjoying mine very much at the moment. We’ve got a new boss – and I can’t stand him! He treats me as if I don’t know what I’m doing. It’s extremely irritating, as you can imagine. No doubt he’s jealous of my experience …But it makes it hard to feel motivated. I’ve actually been thinking of giving it all up and finding something else. I could try talking to him, I suppose, though he’d probably see that as a sign of weakness.What do you think? If you have any suggestions, I’d be happy to hear them! I

know you had a pretty hard time in your last job. Anyway, that’s enough of my problems. I’ll give you a ring at the weekend. Maybe we could fix up a game of squash on Sunday?Cheers,James[170 words]

Progress Test Units 1–2B

1: 2a 3c 4b 5c 6b2: Ooo: drunkenness, homelessness

oOo: outrageous, illegal, disturbance, surveillanceoOoo: anxiety, refundableooOo: satisfaction, disappointing

3: 2 exhausting3 disappointment4 inoffensive5 deterrent / disturbing

4: 2 track 3 fisted 4 sensitive 5 drought6 into

5: 2 were being reported / were have been looking3 interested for in finding / did write wrote4 push pull / particular for about leaving5 I’ve seen saw / disappointing disappointed6 a law-obeying abiding / be been arrested

6: 2 ’s been renovating that car for three years and he hasn’t finished it yet.3 I was wondering if you could help me.4 I haven’t heard from him since last week. 5 of spam emails are being sent every day.6 you mind telling me who did it?

7: 2b 3c 4a 5d 6c 7c 8a 9d 10b 11b8: 2f 3b 4a 5d 6e9: 2 you tell 3 there be 4 hold on

5 seems to 6 I take 7 suppose 8 I’d9 me 10 Fair 11 mind

10: 2f 3e 4g 5a 6d11: 2 Shortly Briefly the problem is

3 have been advised4 put things right resolve the matter5 telefone telephone6 comma, not full stop, after faithfully

12: See sample answer in Test A.




1: 2g 3a 4b 5c 6f extra answer = d2: 2 shouldn't have

3 hadn’t been4 wish he wouldn't5 get used to6 ’s unlikely to

3: 2f 3i 4a 5h 6j 7b 8k 9d 10e 11g4: 2 out 3 to 4 up 5 from / up 6 off

7 up / on 8 in 9 down5: 2 to study studying / wouldn’t hadn’t

gone3 laid lying / was starting started4 shouldn't had have bought / won’t probably probably won’t5 remain remains / sceneries scenery6 hadn't went gone out / should’ve staying stayed

6: 2 I wish I’d been brought up by the sea.3 as soon as they / they’d left.4 they might want to buy some sweets.5 ’d been working in the bank6 the job difficult, but I’m getting used to it

7: 2d 3b 4a 5c 6d 7a 8b 9d 10b 11c8: 2 the what? 3 in where? 4 of who?

5 does what? 6 my what?9: 2f 3h 4b 5j 6a 7c 8k 9g 10i 11e10: 2C 3A 4C 5B 6C 7A 8C 9B 10A

11B11: 2 however 3 with 4 unfortunately

5 Furthermore 6 In addition to this7 Unsurprisingly 8 At 9 conclude10 hopefully 11 eventually

12: (sample answer)When I was made redundant from my job as a sales manager last year, I thought it was the end of the world. I’d worked for the company since I left school. I’ll never forget seeing the letter on my desk telling me to clear my things and leave the building immediately. I was totally shocked.Fortunately, I had savings in the bank so didn’t have to worry about not being able to paying the bills for a while. However, I’m really into sailing and had been saving for years to buy a new boat and sail around the world. I didn’t want to give up my dream. I searched for other jobs online and sent off about two hundred application letters. Two weeks later, I’d had ten rejection letters. Determined not to give up, I phoned my friends and asked for advice. One of them suggested setting up my own business. That was the turning point. Now I have a successful boat hire

business. As the saying goes: Every cloud has a silver lining. (175 words)


1: 2f 3g 4a 5c 6d extra answer = e 2: 2 shouldn't have

3 hadn’t been4 wish he wouldn't5 get used to6 ’s unlikely to

3: 2g 3f 4i 5k 6b 7j 8d 9a 10c 11e4: 2 up / on 3 in 4 down 5 out 6 to 7 up

8 down / up 9 off5: 2 outskirt outskirts / a work job

3 Does Is she thinking / playing going to play tennis4 ate were eating / was starting started to rain5 hadn't went gone / should’ve staying stayed6 used to train training / wouldn’t hadn’t joined

6: 2 some money in case they want an ice cream.3 ’d been living in Italy for five years when 4 but I’m getting used to it.5 wish we hadn’t sold 6 may well win the match.

7: 2b 3a 4b 5d 6c 7b 8a 9d 10b 11c8: 2 does what? 3 my what? 4 the what?

5 in where? 6 of who?9: 2k 3d 4f 5h 6j 7g 8i 9a 10e 11c10: 2C 3B 4A 5C 6A 7C 8A 9B 10C

11B11: 2 seems 3 however 4 In

5 unfortunately 6 Moreover7 Furthermore 8 Unsurprisingly9 contrast 10 conclusion 11 eventually





1: 2 been infecting 3 almost automatically 4 highly resistant 5 go abroad6 very profitable 7 makes antibiotics8 scientist who 9 coughs and 10 get on 11 It’s worldwide

2: 2 preference d 3 detrimental a4 predictable c 5 discrimination f6 immaturity e

3: 2 predictable 3 discrimination4 downside 5 endorse 6 obscure7 brand 8 running 9 life 10 breakdown 11 bright

4: 2 have be sleeping / should phoned phone3 the last bus / were able to get4 to paying pay / we be allowed5 you’ll you get up / see the sun6 Come and have the lunch / have prepare prepared

5: 2 wasn’t supposed to tell her.3 managed to get it through the door.4 ’ll be working at home. 5 isn’t allowed to stay up late.6 to travel unless she gets a visa.

6: 2c 3b 4d 5a 6d 7a 8b 9c 10b 11a7: 2b 3c 4a 5c 6b8: 2d 3h 4c 5j 6a 7k 8b 9i 10g 11e9: 2T 3F 4T 5T 6F 7F 8T 9F 10T 11T10: 2 equally 3 in 4 far 5 order to

6 Furthermore 7 because 8 On9 Although 10 as to 11 as

11: (sample answer)In 2030, I think most people will be working at home and many more will be self-employed, possibly with internet businesses. There will be far fewer shops as people will order food and clothes online and have them delivered. This will create more jobs for packers and drivers although there will be a lot more unemployment, generally speaking.As for the environment, most homes will be green and we’ll be driving electric cars or motor cycles to reduce pollution. Energy in our homes will be provided by wind, wave and water power, but they’ll also be building new nuclear power stations as our energy needs will have increased enormously.Finally, we’ll be in touch with our families and friends even more. There’ll be huge screens on the walls of our homes, where we’ll be able to talk to everybody via videophone. We will spend more time alone in our homes as we will communicate with people indirectly.[157 words]


1: 2 a result 3 the discovery4 international travel 5 surgery and6 short periods 7 very carefully8 useless against 9 key thing10 stop taking 11 these superbugs

2: 2 preference d 3 detrimental f4 predictable b 5 discrimination a6 immaturity e

3: 2 ridden 3 endorse 4 weird 5 life6 outlook 7 predictable 8 a distorted9 dreadful 10 make 11 run

4: 2 we’ll we meet / we'll can be able to3 have the dinner / will have prepare prepared4 pay a deposit / we to move in5 She forgot left / she could was able to pay6 I'll be arrived arriving / will take takes off

5: 2 ’m not allowed to drive until I’m 18.3 won’t be able to travel unless they have a visa.4 wasn’t supposed to tell her.5 managed to pass it.6 should be going soon. I’ll call a taxi.

6: 2a 3c 4d 5b 6a 7d 8c 9c 10a 11d7: 2a 3b 4b 5c 6a8: 2e 3h 4j 5c 6i 7a 8f 9k 10d 11g9: 2T 3T 4F 5F 6T 7T 8T 9F 10F 11F10: 2 or 3 however 4 of 5 For 6 order to

7 Moreover 8 because 9 the other10 Although 11 to





1: 2T 3T 4F 5F 6T2: 2 could have gone / you’d been

3 you’d told / wouldn’t have4 wouldn’t have / he’d had5 have done / ’d been6 can’t have been / had been

3: 2 readership 3 reality 4 supplements5 series 6 sitcom

4: 2 apologise on for / to put come3 refused denied borrowing / without to ask asking4 had would have lent / have had asked5 put Martin down up / so much many times6 light bright / many most

5: 2 negotiations have broken down once again.3 did the film turn out?4 apologised for forgetting / having forgotten5 accused Phil of taking / having taken her mobile phone6 can’t stand staying at home all day when the weather’s good.

6: 2 short 3 go 4 up 5 out 6 promise7: 2d 3b 4c 5c 6b 7d 8a 9c 10a 11d8: 2 There’s something I’ve been meaning

3 What’s up4 I don’t want you to get the wrong idea5 It’s just that6 I didn’t think it would be

9: 2 remind 3 really 4 That’s 5 one 6 on 7 so 8 did 9 thing 10 way 11 really

10: 2c 3f 4d 5b 6g extra answer = e11: 2 While 3 Although 4 However

5 despite 6 although12: (sample answer)

Do you find yourself running through the day with never enough time to finish all the things on your to-do list? Are you the kind of person who stresses at the least sign of pressure? Well, here are some tips to help you relax and calm down. First of all, when you wake up, take a few deep breaths and try to clear your mind. Make a list of the things that you need to do during the day – in other words, prioritise. And don’t forget that a healthy mind needs a healthy body so make sure that you eat regular meals and drink lots of water throughout the day.One of the most important lessons I learned was that it’s ok to say ‘no’ so when you feel that you’re being asked to do too much, just practise saying ‘no’.Start making these small changes and I’m sure you’ll soon notice the difference.

So, what are you waiting for? Take a deep breath …(165 words)


1: 2T 3T 4T 5F 6F2: 2 could have gone / you’d been

3 you’d told / wouldn’t have4 wouldn’t have / he’d had5 have done / ’d been6 can’t have been / had been

3: 2 soap operas 3 supplements4 readerships 5 quiz 6 costume

4: 2 agree apologise / taking putting3 little few / windy breezy4 hadn’t wouldn’t have/ would have had5 plenty much / few little6 take put / many much

5: 2 can’t stand being separated. 3 apologised for being late. 4 broke down in the middle of a busy junction. 5 turned out 6 accused David of driving / having driven his car without asking.

6: 2 to sleep 3 after 4 to 5 back6 suggested

7: 2a 3c 4b 5d 6d 7a 8b 9b 10c 11a8: 2 I’ve been meaning to talk to you about

3 What’s up4 you to get the wrong idea5 Do you know what I mean6 I didn’t think it would be

9: 2 did 3 helpful 4 absolutely 5 the6 earth 7 sorry 8 send 9 good 10 no 11 that’s

10: 2g 3d 4b 5e 6f extra answer = c11: 2 Despite 3 although 4 While 5 While

6 However12: See sample answer in Test A.




1: 2c 3a 4b 5b 6c2: Oo: creepy, awesome, touching

oO: suspense, reviewoOo: director, horrific, creatingoOoo: emotional, predictable, alternative

3: 2 arson 3 identity 4 Vandals 5 hack6 shoplifting

4: 2 of 3 from 4 of 5 for 6 on5: 2 can’t must / calm quiet

3 tough rough / helping to help4 get give / what which5 from of / invasion evasion6 what whose / over on

6: 2 height 3 shorten 4 widen 5 depth6 breadth

7: 2c 3a 4b 5d 6c 7d 8a 9c 10b 11d8: 2 worth 3 built 4 As 5 apparently

6 back9: 2g 3b 4i 5j 6h 7a 8k 9c 10e 11f10: 2T 3T 4F 5F 6T 7T 8F 9F 10F 11F11: 2 sensitively 3 heavily 4 Widely

5 convincingly 6 highly12: (sample answer)

Based on the real diary accounts of several teenagers following the race riots in Los Angeles in 1992, Freedom Writers is the story of an idealistic teacher’s attempts to make a difference to the lives of her students. Woodrow Wilson High School, in Long Beach California, is attended by students from different ethnic backgrounds which leads to all kinds of problems as the kids don’t want to integrate and instead turn to violence and aggression. New teacher Erin Gruwell (sensitively played by Oscar-winner Hilary Swank) refuses to give up even though her class seems to be out of control. In an effort to understand her students (mainly young unknown actors) she encourages them to keep daily journals so they have a chance to express who they really are and what they really feel. Writer/director Richard LaGravenese manages to avoid too much sentimentality although there is the predictable Hollywood happy ending. The message, despite some clichés, is inspiring and I would certainly recommend this film to anyone who is interested in social issues. (174 words)


1: 2b 3c 4b 5c 6b2: Oo: creepy, awesome, touching

oO: suspense, reviewoOo: director, horrific, creatingoOoo: emotional, predictable, alternative

3: 2 hackers 3 shoplifting 4 arson5 Vandals 6 mugged

4: 2 of 3 for 4 from 5 of 6 on5: 2 get take / that which

3 couldn’t must / calm peace4 red ready / helping to help5 what whose / over on6 innocent guilty / invasion evasion

6: 2 enlarge 3 height 4 lengthen 5 widen6 depth

7: 2c 3d 4a 5d 6b 7c 8b 9a 10c 11c8: 2 visiting 3 was 4 know 5 interestingly

6 dating9: 2c 3k 4g 5f 6a 7d 8i 9j 10h 11b10: 2F 3F 4T 5F 6F 7T 8T 9F 10T 11T11: 2 highly 3 sensitively 4 heavily 5 widely

6 poignantly12: See sample answer in Test A.



Mid-course Test A

1: 2T 3T 4F 5T 6F2: 2c 3c 4a 5b 6b3: 2 What’ve you been doing? You look

exhausted!3 Their photos might be sent to the newspapers.4 Dan was feeling sad because his holiday was coming to an end.5 If only I hadn’t refused to help.6 I’m not a big fan of autobiographies.

4: 2 into 3 up 4 over 5 of 6 up 7 off 8 on 9 on 10 With 11 to

5: 2 outrageous 3 homelessness4 disappointment 5 revolutionised6 Satisfaction

6: 2 the 3 bit 4 taken 5 much / any6 hours 7 spending 8 myself 9 a 10 up 11 suppose / guess

7: 2 were was, disturbed disturbing3 was has, heaviness weight4 build cross, get come5 would will, often long6 had has, biography autobiography

8: 2a 3d 4c 5b 6a 7d 8c 9b 10a 11d9: 2 started working / work five years ago.

3 will the current director step down?4 keeps herself to herself.5 run out of milk.6 get over the death of my dog.

10: 2 crow 3 biographies 4 second 5 hope 6 lyrics 7 densely 8 manual 9 drawback 10 pity 11 drought

11: 2g 3d 4f 5a 6e extra sentence = b12: 2 Would you mind helping me with my

luggage?3 I’d be grateful if you would/could send me another copy of the contract.4 I’d like to enquire about the council’s plans for the city centre.5 Can you tell me when the new language course started?6 I was wondering if it would be possible to make a reservation for this evening.

13: 2 sure 3 point 4 suppose 5 way6 convinced

14: 2 I’m a big fan of short stories.3 I couldn’t stand the lack of punctuation.4 The thing I love about his writing is the humour.5 What I liked about the main characters was their relationship.6 I just couldn’t get into the right mood.

15: 2 comma missing after late3 get this cold over get over this cold4 interested interesting5 We have / ’ve lived6 drive driving

16 (sample answer)Hi everyoneI hope you’re all well and enjoying the summer. It doesn’t seem possible that it’s August already.I moved to Brighton a month ago and I’m renting a small flat near the sea. It’s quite expensive but I didn’t want to share with anyone because of the last experience I had – you remember that guy from Brazil who just wanted to sleep all day long! I’m on the second floor and I can actually see the sea from my bedroom window, which is fantastic.The job, however, is another thing! I guess it’s too early to tell but I’m finding it quite hard to settle in. My colleagues haven’t been very friendly but I don’t think they realise how hard it can be to move to another country and do everything in a foreign language. Luckily my boss is quite patient and he can speak German so that helps when there’s something I don’t understand.I miss you all and send my love.Please write back.Brigitte x(170 words)



Mid-course Test B

1: 2T 3F 4T 5F 6F2: 2b 3a 4b 5c 6a3: 2 What’ve you been doing? You look

exhausted!3 Their photos might be sent to the newspapers.4 Dan was feeling sad because his holiday was coming to an end.5 If only I hadn’t refused to help.6 I’m not a big fan of autobiographies.

4: 2 into 3 up 4 for 5 after 6 off 7 on8 With 9 to 10 up 11 on

5: 2 disappointment 3 awkwardness4 homelessness 5 satisfaction6 revolutionised

6: 2 the 3 a 4 has 5 take 6 on 7 get 8 on 9 for 10 up 11 say

7: 2 would used to / at in3 build cross / get come4 was has / heaviness weight5 wont ‘ll / will / often long6 has been / biography autobiography

8: 2b 3b 4b 5a 6d 7a 8c 9d 10d 11c9: 2 is likely to be late because it’s rush

hour now.3 keeps herself to herself.4 will the current director step down?5 unless you go to her party.6 run out of sugar.

10: 2 pollution 3 thoughts 4 drought5 biography 6 life 7 lyrics 8 geek9 manual 10 track 11 pity

11: 2a 3g 4d 5b 6f extra sentence = e12: 2 Can you tell me when the new course

started?3 Would you mind helping me fill in this application form?4 I’d be grateful if you would/could send me another copy of your travel brochure. 5 I was wondering if it would be possible to make a reservation for this evening. 6 I’d like to enquire about the council’s plans for the industrial estate.

13: 2 sure 3 point 4 suppose 5 way6 convinced

14: 2 I’m not a big fan of the classics.3 I just couldn’t stand the poor spelling.4 The thing I enjoy most about the writing is the humour.5 What I liked about the main characters was their relationship.6 I just couldn’t get into the right mood.

15: 2 comma missing after well3 get your first great love over get over your first great love4 already yet.5 Jeff has worked / has been working.6 to speak speaking

16 See sample answer in Test A.



End of Course Test A

1: 2T 3T 4F 5T 6F2: 2c 3c 4a 5b 6a3: 2 obligation 3 advice

4 oblige 5 prefer 6 interference7 appreciation 8 practise9 encouragement 10 achievement11 preference

4: 2 on 3 of 4 for 5 from 6 for 7 for 8 on 9 on 10 across 11 into

5: 2 editorial 3 maturity 4 readership5 obligation 6 preference

6: 2 arresting to arrest / what which3 be leaving have left / are reading read4 whose who’s / raving rave5 let allowed / on in6 live be living / had hadn’t

7: 2 can’t have seen John yesterday because3 if I hadn’t stayed up4 apologised to Maria for letting5 don’t let her watch6 put me up

8: 2 many 3 turn / put / switch 4 a 5 for6 take 7 for 8 inside 9 in 10 forward11 like

9: 2c 3d 4a 5d 6a 7b 8c 9d 10b 11a10: 2j 3g 4a 5b 6d 7k 8c 9e 10h 11f11: 2T 3F 4F 5T 6T 7T 8F 9F 10F 11T12: 2 But surely

3 Anyone can see that4 But shouldn’t5 So what you’re saying is that6 But isn’t it obvious that

13: 2 the 3 so 4 they 5 very 6 the14: 2 occurred 3 went 4 happened

5 reminded 6 realised15: 2 Max started going to the gym every

day in order to impress his colleagues.3 Although my brother is very ambitious, he doesn’t work hard.4 Julia wrote out a new CV because she wanted to apply for another job.5 Despite being exhausted (her exhaustion), Sally still went to Jodie’s wedding.6 Ben took a week off for his sister’s wedding (in Canada).

16 (sample answer)(London) has an excellent network of buses and underground trains (also known as the Tube) so you will easily be able to travel around the whole city. Ask at the hotel reception for a bus / Tube map.Tickets:If you are visiting London for the day, it’s worth buying a travel card. These can be bought at any Tube station and at some shops and newsagents (just look for the sign) and they will allow you unlimited travel for the day.If you are staying for longer, you should get an Oyster Card which acts like a credit card. You put money on the card in advance and you swipe it when you go into and come out of the Underground (or bus).Taxis:Taxis are very expensive but if you do need to take one, make sure that you only use ‘black cabs’, the licensed London taxis, unless your hotel organises a minicab for you. (157 words)



End of Course Test B

1: 2T 3T 4T 5F 6F2: 2b 3a 4b 5c 6a3: 1 appreciate 2 obligation 3 advice

4 oblige 5 prefer 6 interference7 appreciation 8 practise9 encouragement 10 achievement11 preference

4: 2 down 3 of 4 for 5 for 6 from 7 for8 on 9 on 10 across 11 into

5: 2 interference 3 immature 4 height5 obligation 6 enlarged

6: 2 to see seeing / for of3 whose who’s / critics reviews4 allowed let / green blue5 live be living / had hadn’t6 mustn’t can’t / of from

7: 2 in order to lose weight.3 If I hadn’t stayed up late last night4 apologised for letting5 put me up (in your spare room)6 despite being very intelligent / despite her intelligence.

8: 2 are 3 on 4 you 5 for 6 take 7 age8 outside 9 up 10 getting 11 doing

9: 2c 3c 4d 5a 6c 7b 8c 9d 10a 11a10: 2k 3g 4a 5h 6d 7e 8c 9j 10b 11f11: 2T 3T 4F 5T 6T 7T 8F 9F 10F 11F12: 2 But surely

3 Any one can see that4 But shouldn’t5 So what you’re saying is that6 But isn’t it obvious that

13: 2 the 3 so 4 they 5 very 6 the14: 2 occurred 3 happened 4 reminded

5 realised 6 went15: 2 Max started going to the gym last

month to impress his children.3 Although my brother doesn’t work hard, he’s very ambitious.4 Julia sent out lots of CVs because she wanted to find a new job.5 Despite being exhausted, Sally went to Jodie’s party.6 Ben took a break for his sister’s wedding.

16 See sample answer in Test A.


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