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Upper Intermediate Mid-course Test A

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Listening

1 Track 11 Listen to six speakers. Are the

statements true (T) or false (F)?

1 The woman has always enjoyed dancing. F

2 The man gets on well with his flatmate.

3 The woman wishes she hadn’t turned down a good

job overseas.

4 The woman enjoys contemporary novels.

5 The man prefers independent travel.

6 The woman now uses her mobile phone regularly.

10

2 Track 12 What are they talking about? Listen

and tick the correct answer: a), b) or c).

1 a) website forum

b) manga

c) e-book 2 a) pollution

b) drought

c) famine

3 a) speed cameras

b) phone cameras

c) CCTV cameras

4 a) a geek

b) a people person

c) a good laugh

5 a) an advertising slogan

b) an advertising jingle

c) an advertising campaign

6 a) being frustrated

b) being adventurous

c) being anxious

10

Pronunciation

3 Track 13 Listen and underline the stressed

syllables in sentences 1–6.

1 How long have you been wor king here ?

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.

5

Grammar and Vocabulary

4 Underline the correct alternative.

1 I’m very particular about / for hygiene.

2 I’ve really got over / into salsa dancing.

3 We were brought on / up in a village.

4 I have finished my report. Now I can hand over /

up the project to my colleague.

5 I take care for / of her when she’s ill.

6 The Grants turned up / in late as usual so they

missed the meal.

7 I always put off / on filling in my tax return until

the very last minute.

8 We’ll have to take over / on more staff if we want

to expand.

9 Dan lives on / in the edge of a forest.

10 At / With hindsight I’d have done a lot of things

very differently.

11 Let’s cross that bridge when we come to / over it.

5

5 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of

the word in capitals.

1 Stephen’s generosity is almost too much

sometimes. GENEROUS

2 His behaviour at the party was totally

. OUTRAGE

3 Rising unemployment can result in more problems

with . HOME

4 I could see John’s as he heard that

he’d come second. DISAPPOINT

5 The internet has the way we

communicate. REVOLUTION

6 ‘ guaranteed’, that’s what it says on

the packet! SATISFY

5

6 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

I’ve never been interested 1 in having the latest

gadgets, but Mark is just 2 opposite. He’s a

3 of a geek and has recently

4 to

playing the Warcraft game with all his online

friends. He doesn’t take 5 notice of me. He

disappears for 6 on end and only comes

downstairs to eat! I’ll have to get used to 7

more time on my own, but I could kick 8

for having bought him 9 new laptop for his

birthday. Mind you, I’ve taken 10

ballroom

dancing and have met lots of ‘real’ people so I 11

you could say that every cloud has a

silver lining.

5



7 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.

1 I’m very exhausted after all an excitement of

today.

absolutely the

2 The news last night were extremely disturbed.

3 Paul was never pulled his heaviness around the

house.

4 Let’s build that bridge when we get to it.

5 I would pay for the meal as often as you make the

reservation.

6 Tony Blair had written about his time as Prime

Minister in his biography.

5

8 Choose the correct answers: a), b) or c).

1 Pay attention c this announcement.

a) on b) for c) to d) at

2 The concert was called off because too few tickets

sold beforehand.

a) had been b) have been c) were being d) are

3 goes around comes around.

a) With b) Why c) Which d) What

4 Chris and Ken have recently up a web

design company.

a) got b) put c) set d) turned

5 calling is an invasion of privacy in my

opinion.

a) Cool b) Cold c) Warm d) Hot

6 Simon is really -fisted and never pays for

anything when we go out.

a) tight b) hard c) light d) tough

7 Mark always gets to work late he leaves

before the rush hour begins.

a) as long as b) providing c)if d) unless

8 The train is my favourite of transport.

a) mean b) modes c) means d) way

9 After graduating Jo went to do an MA.

a) up b) on c) over d) in

10 I really don’t think Maria go travelling

next year.

a) will b) might c) is going d) is likely

11 We live in a small cottage by the sea

before we moved to the city.

a) would b) were used to

c) got used to d) used to

5

9 Complete the second sentence so that it means

the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

1 Peter ignored the crowds of reporters outside his

house. TOOK

Peter took no notice of the crowds of reporters

outside his house .

2 I’ve been working for five years. AGO

I .

3 When will the current director resign? STEP

When ?

4 Judy doesn’t mix much with others. HERSELF

Judy .

5 There isn’t any more milk. RUN

We’ve .

6 I’ll never recover from the death of my dog.

OVER

I’ll never .

5

10 Complete the words.

1 If on l y I hadn’t said anything!

2 It’s ten kilometres to town as the c flies.

3 I really enjoy reading b of the

old Hollywood stars.

4 Ben’s having s thoughts about applying

for promotion as he’s not sure about his new boss.

5 Where there’s life, there’s h .

6 I’ve never been able to make out the l of

most heavy metal songs.

7 Tokyo is an incredibly d populated

city.

8 Before you start messing around with your new

keyboard, I think you should read the m .

9 The main d to working from home is

the sense of isolation which can be quite depressing.

10 It’s a p you can’t make it this evening, but

hopefully we’ll get together soon.

11 Everyone is praying for rain after the longest

d in living memory.

5



Reading

11 Match gaps 1–6 in the text with a)–g).

There is one extra sentence you do not need.

Hi Annie

Thanks so much for your newsy email – I’m glad

you’re enjoying your new job. I know how you were

rather dreading it but I think it’s always hard to start

again especially when you have to move as well.

And what about accommodation – did you decide to

find something on your own or are you sharing? 1 c

Quite a lot’s happened here as well since I last wrote

to you. I finally moved last month. You know I’d

been looking to move out of the city centre, well, I

found a lovely little house half way between where I

had been living and the coast. 2 And dark too

as there are no street lights – so you can see the

stars. I haven’t quite got used to it yet, having

always been a city girl!

Everyone has been very friendly though. You know,

before I moved everyone was saying that I was

crazy because villagers tend to keep themselves to

themselves and don’t welcome outsiders, but I can’t

tell you how kind everyone has been. 3 I’m

living in a terraced house so have neighbours on

either side. Both sets are friendly, but not too

friendly, if you know what I mean. In any case, it’s

certainly good to know that there are people there if

I need help.

4 You know what it’s like in the city –

everyone’s in a rush all the time and it’s hard not to

join in somehow. Here, however, everything is

much slower. I really like it. It usually takes me an

hour or so to go to the post office by the time I’ve

stopped a few times to chat to people!

Things are going well on the work front as well. I

wasn’t sure how this would work out at first. My

boss was happy to let me work from home so that’s

what I’m doing at the moment. 5 I bet some of

my colleagues think I’m not really doing anything

down here but in fact, I think I get far more done at

home as I’m not constantly being disturbed by

colleagues. It’s amazing how much you can get

through in an hour when there’s no one else there.

It’s early days yet I know, but I really do feel very

happy and settled here. Long may it last! 6

You can give me some tips on the garden. It’s not

very big but there’s enough room for a small

vegetable patch.

Let me know how you’re getting on. And send me

some photos if you get the chance. I want to see

what your new haircut looks like!

Love

Hannah x

a) I still have to go into the office once a week for

meetings but it’s a good balance (and a chance to

catch up on office gossip!).

b) It’s been a very stressful time for me recently

with all the problems at work and problems with my

health.

c) I guess it must be quite expensive if you want to

be in town so you might not have much choice.

d) Of course I was the hot topic of conversation for

the first week or so but I guess that’s to be expected

in a small community, so I didn’t feel bad about it.

e) I hope you can get some time off soon to come

and visit as I know you’ll love it too, and it will do

you good.

f) The hardest thing for me to adjust to has been the

change of pace in life here – I’ve found it difficult to

slow down.

g) It’s on the edge of the village so it’s really

peaceful and very quiet, especially at night.

10

Speaking

12 Rewrite the sentences using the prompts in

brackets.

1 Where’s the nearest bank?

(Could / tell)

Could you tell me where the nearest bank is ?

2 Help me with my luggage.

(Would / mind)

?

3 Send me another copy of the latest contract.

(I / grateful)

.

4 Tell me about the council’s plans for the city

centre.

(like / enquire)

.

5 When did the language courses for foreign

students start?

(Can / tell)

?

6 Can I make a reservation for this evening?

(wondering / possible)

.

5



13 Complete the conversation with the words in

the box.

convinced point favour suppose sure

way

A: I’m all in 1 favour of lowering the voting age.

B: Hmm, I’m not so 2 . After all, a lot of

teenagers are quite immature, aren’t they?

A: You’ve got a 3 there, but only those

who are really interested would bother to vote.

B: I 4 so, but how would you encourage

them?

A: Well, the 5 I see it, kids need to learn

about politics and current affairs at school.

B: I’m still not 6 , but why don’t we see

what Jan thinks? 5

14 Put the words into the correct order to make

sentences.

1 into / science / John / really / fiction / isn’t

John really isn’t into science fiction .

2 I’m / short / of / big / a / stories / fan

.

3 stand / I / punctuation / of / couldn’t / lack / the

.

4 thing / the / writing / The / love / his / I / about / is

/ humour

.

5 I / What / their / main / was / characters / liked /

the / about / relationship

.

6 couldn’t / I / into / mood / get / the / just / right

.

5

Writing

15 Underline the mistakes using the correction

code. Then write the corrections.

1 (sp) Dad is such an embarrasment on the dance

floor.

embarrassment

2 (p) If you knew you were going to be late why

didn’t you call?

.

3 (wo) I feel as though I’ll never get this cold over.

.

4 (ww) I thought the documentary was really

interested.

.

5 (v) We lived in the same house since 2005.

.

6 (gr) I’ll never get used to drive on the left.

.

5

16 You have just started a new job in a new

town. Write an informal email to tell your

friends how everything is going. Write 140–180

words.

10

Total: 100

Upper Intermediate Mid-course Test B


Listening

1 Track 11 Listen to six speakers. Are the

statements true (T) or false (F)?

1 The woman has always enjoyed dancing. F

2 The man’s flatmate is quite reserved.

3 The woman wishes she hadn’t stayed in Australia.

4 The woman has read Jane Eyre several times.

5 The man prefers organised holidays.

6 The woman now uses her mobile phone all the

time.

10

2 Track 12 What are they talking about? Listen

and tick the correct answer: a), b) or c).

1 a) website forum

b) manga

c) e-book 2 a) pollution

b) famine

c) drought

3 a) CCTV cameras

b) phone cameras

c) speed cameras

4 a) a people person

b) a geek

c) a good laugh

5 a) an advertising campaign

b) an advertising slogan

c) an advertising jingle

6 a) being adventurous

b) being frustrated

c) being anxious

10

Pronunciation

3 Track 13 Listen and underline the stressed

syllables in sentences 1–6.

1 How long have you been wor king here ?

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.

5

Grammar and Vocabulary

4 Underline the correct alternative.

1 I’m very particular about / for hygiene.

2 Jack never got into / over technology.

3 I grew on / up in a small village.

4 Martin thanked Lucy on / for her interesting

presentation.

5 I looked for / after her when she was ill.

6 I always put off / on filling in my tax return until

the very last minute.

7 We’ll have to take over / on more staff soon.

8 At / With hindsight I’d have done a lot of things

very differently.

9 I’ll cross that bridge when I come to / over it.

10 Our neighbours turned up / in late as usual so

they missed the speech.

11 Dan lives on / in the edge of an estate.

5

5 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of

the word in capitals.

1 Stephen’s generosity is almost too much

sometimes. GENEROUS

2 I could see the in his face.

DISAPPOINT

3 Ian’s at meetings makes me feel very

uncomfortable. AWKWARD

4 Rising unemployment can result in more problems

with . HOME

5 ‘ guaranteed’, that’s what it says on

the packet! SATISFY

6 The mobile phone has the way we

communicate. REVOLUTION

5

6 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

I’ve never been interested 1 in having

2

latest gadgets, but Mark is just the opposite. He’s 3 bit of a geek and

4 recently

taken to playing the Warcraft game with his online

friends. He doesn’t 5 any notice of me. He

disappears for hours 6 end and only comes

downstairs to eat! I’ll have to 7 used to

spending more time 8 my own, but I could

kick myself 9 having bought him a new

laptop for his birthday. I’ve taken 10

salsa

dancing and I’ve met lots of ‘real’ people, so you

could 11

every cloud has a silver lining.

5



7 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.

1 I’m very exhausted after all an excitement of

today.

absolutely the

2 We would live in an old house at close proximity

to a lake.

3 Let’s build that bridge when we get to it.

4 Paul was never pulled his heaviness around the

house. He’s just too lazy.

5 I won’t pay for the meal as often as you make the

reservation.

6 Tony Blair has been written about his time as

Prime Minister in his biography.

5

8 Choose the correct answers: a), b) or c).

1 Pay attention c this announcement.

a) on b) for c) to d) at

2 The concert was called off because tickets

had been sold beforehand.

a) a few b) too few c) many d) little

3 calling is an invasion of privacy in my

opinion.

a) Cool b) Cold c) Warm d) Hot

4 After passing his test, Tom went to apply

for another job.

a) up b) on c) over d) in

5 This is my favourite of transport.

a) means b) modes c) mean d) way

6 goes around comes around.

a) With b) Why c) Which d) What

7 I don’t think Maria go travelling next year.

a) will b) might c) is going d) is likely

8 Chris and Ken recently up a web design

company.

a) got b) put c) set d) turned

9 Karen is really tight- and never pays for

anything when we go out.

a) handed b) nosed c) fingered d) fisted

10 Mark never gets to work on time he leaves

before the rush hour begins.

a) as long as b) providing c) if d) unless

11 We have a big dog at home before we

moved to the city.

a) would b) were used to

c) used to d) got used to

5

9 Complete the second sentence so that it means

the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

1 Peter ignored the crowds of reporters outside his

house. TOOK

Peter took no notice of the crowds of reporters

outside his house .

2 Paul might be late because it’s rush hour now.

LIKELY

Paul .

3 Judy doesn’t mix much with others. HERSELF

Judy .

4 When will the current director resign? DOWN

When ?

5 Claudia will be upset if you don’t go to her party.

UNLESS

Claudia will be upset .

6 There isn’t any more sugar. OUT

We’ve .

5

10 Complete the words.

1 If on l y I hadn’t said anything!

2 The p in the city centre is so bad in

the winter that it’s hard to breathe.

3 Ben’s having second t about applying

for promotion as he’s not sure that he wants the

extra responsibility.

4 Everyone is praying for rain after the longest

d in living memory.

5 I’ve just finished reading an excellent

b of Bill Clinton.

6 Where there’s l , there’s hope.

7 I’ve never been able to make out the l of

most pop songs.

8 Phil is such a g ! All he talks about is

computer games.

9 Before you start messing around with your new

keyboard, I think you should read the m .

10 What’s going on in the news these days? I

haven’t been keeping t of developments at

all.

11 It’s a p you can’t make it to my party, but

hopefully we’ll meet up soon.

5



Reading

11 Match gaps 1–6 in the text with a)–g).

There is one extra sentence you do not need.

Hi Annie

Thanks so much for your newsy email – I’m glad

you’re enjoying your new job. I know how you were

rather dreading it, but I think it’s always hard to start

again especially when you have to move as well.

And what about accommodation – did you decide to

find something on your own or are you sharing? 1 c

Quite a lot’s happened here as well since I last wrote

to you. I finally moved last month. You know I’d

been looking to move out of the city centre, well, I

found a lovely little house half way between where I

had been living and the coast. It’s on the edge of the

village so it’s really quiet, especially at night. 2 I haven’t quite got used to it yet, having

always been a city girl!

Everyone has been very friendly though. You know,

before I moved everyone was saying that I was

crazy because villagers tend to keep themselves to

themselves and don’t welcome outsiders, but I can’t

tell you how kind everyone has been. Of course I

was the hot topic of conversation for the first week

or so but I guess that’s to be expected in a small

community. I’m living in a terraced house so have

neighbours on either side. 3 In any case, it’s

certainly good to know that there are people there if

I need help.

The hardest thing for me to adjust to has been the

change of pace in life here – I’ve found it difficult to

slow down. You know what it’s like in the city –

everyone’s in a rush all the time and it’s hard not to

join in somehow. Here, however, everything is

much slower. I really like it. 4

Things are going well on the work front as well. I

wasn’t sure how this would work out at first. 5

I still have to go into the office once a week for

meetings but it’s a good balance (and a chance to

catch up on office gossip!). I bet some of my

colleagues think I’m not really doing anything down

here but in fact, I think I get far more done at home

as I’m not constantly being disturbed by colleagues.

It’s amazing how much you can get through in an

hour when there’s no one else there.

It’s early days yet I know, but I really do feel very

happy and settled here. Long may it last! I hope you

can get some time off soon to come and visit as I

know you’ll love it too. 6 It’s not very big, but

there’s enough room for a small vegetable patch.

Let me know how you’re getting on. And send me

some photos if you get the chance. I want to see

what your new haircut looks like!

Love

Hannah x

a) And it’s incredibly dark too as there are no street

lights – so you can see the stars.

b) My boss was happy to let me work from home, so

that’s what I’m doing at the moment.

c) I guess it must be quite expensive if you want to

be in town so you might not have much choice.

d) It usually takes me an hour or so to go to the post

office by the time I’ve stopped a few times to chat to

people!

e) It’s been a very stressful time for me recently

with all the problems at work and problems with my

health.

f) You can give me some tips on the garden.

g) Both sets are friendly, but not too friendly, if you

know what I mean.

10

Speaking

12 Rewrite the sentences using the prompts in

brackets.

1 Where’s the nearest bank?

(Could / tell)

Could you tell me where the nearest bank is ?

2 When did the new course start?

(Can / tell)

?

3 Help me fill in this application form for a new job.

(Would / mind)

?

4 Send me another copy of your travel brochure.

(I / grateful)

.

5 Can I make a reservation for this evening?

(wondering / possible)

?

6 Tell me about the council’s plans for the industrial

estate.

(like / enquire)

.

5



13 Complete the conversation with the words in

the box.

convinced point favour suppose sure

way

A: I’m all in 1 favour of lowering the voting age.

B: Hmm, I’m not so 2 . After all, a lot of

teenagers are quite immature, aren’t they?

A: You’ve got a 3 there, but only those

who are really interested would bother to vote.

B: I 4 so, but how would you encourage

them?

A: Well, the 5 I see it, kids need to learn

about politics and current affairs at school.

B: I’m still not 6 , but why don’t we see

what Jan thinks? 5

14 Put the words into the correct order to make

sentences.

1 into / science / John / really / fiction / isn’t

John really isn’t into science fiction

2 I’m / the / of / big / a / not / classics / fan

.

3 stand / I / spelling / just / couldn’t / poor / the

.

4 thing / the / writing / The / enjoy / the / I / about /

is / humour / most

.

5 I / What / their / main / was / characters / liked /

the / about / relationship

.

6 couldn’t / I / into / mood / get / the / just / right

.

5

Writing

15 Underline the mistakes using the correction

code. Then write the corrections.

1 (sp) Dad is such an embarrasment on the dance

floor.

embarrassment

2 (p) I’m not feeling very well which is unusual for

me.

.

3 (wo) Do you think you’ll ever get your first great

love over?

.

4 (ww) I haven’t finished my homework already.

.

5 (v) Jeff worked in the same company since 2005.

.

6 (gr) I’ll never get used to speak English all day.

.

5

16 You have just started a new job in a new

town. Write an informal email to tell your

friends how everything is going. Write 140–180

words on a separate sheet of paper.

10

Total: 100

Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key


Mid-course Test A

1: 2T 3T 4F 5T 6F 2: 2c 3c 4a 5b 6b 3: 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 homelessness 4 disappointment 5 revolutionised 6 Satisfaction 6: 2 the 3 bit 4 taken 5 much / any 6 hours 7 spending 8 myself 9 a 10 up

11 suppose / guess 7: 2 were was, disturbed disturbing 3 was has, heaviness weight 4 build cross, get come 5 would will, often long 6 had has, biography autobiography 8: 2a 3d 4c 5b 6a 7d 8c 9b 10a 11d 9: 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 = b 12: 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 way 6 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 late 3 get this cold over get over this cold 4 interested interesting 5 We have / ’ve lived 6 drive driving 16 (sample answer) Hi everyone I 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)

Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key


Mid-course Test B

1: 2T 3F 4T 5F 6F 2: 2b 3a 4b 5c 6a 3: 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 on 8 With 9 to 10 up 11 on 5: 2 disappointment 3 awkwardness 4 homelessness 5 satisfaction 6 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 in 3 build cross / get come 4 was has / heaviness weight 5 wont ‘ll / will / often long 6 has been / biography autobiography 8: 2b 3b 4b 5a 6d 7a 8c 9d 10d 11c 9: 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 drought 5 biography 6 life 7 lyrics 8 geek 9 manual 10 track 11 pity 11: 2a 3g 4d 5b 6f extra sentence = e 12: 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 way 6 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 well 3 get your first great love over get over

your first great love 4 already yet. 5 Jeff has worked / has been working. 6 to speak speaking 16 See sample answer in Test A.

Upper Intermediate Tests Audio Script


Track 11: Mid-course Test, Listening exercise 1

1

I’m not really one for dancing. I mean, I love listening to music and doing the

odd bit of toe tapping but that’s pretty much as far as it goes, or at least that’s

what I’d have said a year ago … but now … well! My neighbour persuaded

me to go along to salsa classes at the local community centre a few months

ago … she didn’t want to go alone so I agreed, somewhat reluctantly I must

say, but once I’d got over the initial embarrassment I just loved it. The

rhythms, the moves and apart from anything, it’s a really good work-out.

2

I started renting this apartment about two years ago and just recently decided

to advertise for a flatmate. I got loads of answers to my ad as this flat’s right in

the city centre. Obviously I couldn’t interview everyone so I narrowed it down

to people I thought would fit in well with my lifestyle and I’ve been very lucky.

Jack keeps himself to himself pretty much most of the time and certainly pulls

his weight with all the household stuff which is great as I must say I’m quite

particular about things.



3

There aren’t many things I’d change if I had my time again, but if I could turn

back the clock I think I’d have stayed in Australia when I had the chance. I

was offered a really good job in Sydney during my gap year but decided not to

take up the offer as I’d already got a place at uni for that autumn. At the time I

remember thinking that I could always go back but somehow life just got in the

way!

4

I’ve always loved the classics, much more than current fiction, so I’d say my

favourite book has to be Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. I first read it when I

was at school and was struck by the passion in the writing. The book had

everything … adventure, love, hate, despair … I guess I was probably too

young to appreciate it all when I read it the first time but now that I’m an adult,

it’s a book I have often returned to. It’s just the perfect read for a winter’s

afternoon curled up by the fire.



5

I’m not a great fan of package holidays so tend to go off the beaten track to

look for the more remote, unspoilt places on our planet and Lake Baikal in

Siberia is one such place! I went last winter and spent a few days on the

shore of that incredible lake. I was pretty much the only person staying in the

hotel as far as I could make out so it was quite eerie in some ways. The lake

was starting to freeze over so the views were breathtakingly beautiful …

definitely a place to go back to.

6

… without a doubt, the mobile phone. I can’t think of anything more annoying

than sitting on the train listening to everyone’s inane conversations. I always

sit in the ‘quiet’ carriage where people aren’t supposed to listen to their MP3

players or use their phones but that doesn’t seem to stop anyone. Mind you,

even though I hate them, I have to confess I finally succumbed and bought a

mobile last year but only because I was going travelling and everyone wanted

me to get one in case of emergency. And now I’m back I never bother to

switch it on and don’t even know how to use it properly.



Track 12: Mid-course Test, Listening exercise 2

1

I’ve signed up to quite a few connected with environmental issues. I try to post

my comments before I start work otherwise it can all get too time-consuming.

That’s the drawback I guess, but used wisely, they’re a great tool.

2

To be honest I don’t think the solution is sending in loads of food. Year after

year these countries suffer such terrible tragedies but in so many cases the

food doesn’t get delivered to the people who are starving and in any case

that’s just a short-term fix.

3

I read somewhere that during an average working day you can be caught on

film up to 300 times! How is that possible? And what’s the point?! There aren’t

enough people to go through all the footage and what evidence is there to

suggest that crime figures have fallen in areas where they’ve been installed?



4

Most of my colleagues are OK but unfortunately I have to share my office with

someone who must be the world’s greatest bore when it comes to computers

… on and on and on he goes. I’m sure I could walk out of the room and he’d

still carry on!

5

There’s a new ad on TV and I just can’t get the tune out of my head. I find

myself singing it to myself when I’m on the bus, walking along the road …

something will set me off and that’s it. Really irritating but I suppose it shows

just how powerful advertising is though, ironically, I couldn’t tell you what the

ad is actually for.

6

Well, if you don’t try you’ll never know will you? I’ve always been a bit of a risk

taker especially when it comes to work. I can’t think of anything worse than

being stuck in a dead-end job doing the same thing day in day out. There are

so many interesting things to do and as they say … nothing ventured, nothing

gained.



Track 13: Mid-course Test, Pronunciation exercise

1

How long have you been working here?

How long have you been working here?

2

What’ve you been doing? You look exhausted!

What’ve you been doing? You look exhausted!

3

Their photos might be sent to the newspapers.

Their photos might be sent to the newspapers.

4

Dan was feeling sad because his holiday was coming to an end.

Dan was feeling sad because his holiday was coming to an end.

5

If only I hadn’t refused to help.

If only I hadn’t refused to help.



6

I’m not a big fan of autobiographies.

I’m not a big fan of autobiographies.

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