• LISTENING
1. Listen to a conversation about Tom’s birthday. Complete each sentence
with one word.
grandparenths
1) Tom’s ________, aunt, uncle, and cousin are coming for coffee.
new
husband and her two sons are going out for dinner.
2) Tom’s mom Ella, her ________, اﯾﻨﺠﺎ ﻣﯿﺨﻮام ﺑﮕﻢ ﺑﺎ ﺷﻮﻫﺮ ﺟﺪﯾﺪش
extended family
3) Tom’s ________ are going to describe what he was like when he was young.
4) Paul now has a good relationship with his Tom - son
________.
friend are going to have a party for him and Lucy on Friday.
5) Tom’s ________
2. Listen to five conversations. Check (✓) A, B, or C.
B
1) You usually say “sorry” if _____.
A- someone walks into you ■
B- you want to get past someone ■
C- someone has hurt you ■
C
2) You don’t have to arrive exactly on time if you’re eating _____.
A- in a restaurant ■
B- with one other person ■
C- at someone’s house ■
B
3) It isn’t necessary to tip _____.
A- in a taxi ■
B- if it’s part of the bill ■0
C- at the hairdresser’s ■
C
4) Rick decides to call Janet again _____.
A- later today ■
B- on Thursday ■
C- the next day ■
C
5) Amy is unhappy because Liam _____.
A- suddenly ended their phone call ■
B- sent a horrible Facebook message ■
C- hasn’t texted her ■
• GRAMMAR
1. Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1) Jaime isn’t in the office today. He ________
is working (work) at home.
have answered
2) I ________ (answer) sixteen emails since ten o’clock this morning.
were watching
3) They _______ (watch) a football game on TV when we arrived.
did
4) What _______ give
you _______ (give) Pete for his birthday last week?
5) I _______
am going (go) to the doctor’s at 4:30. I’ll see you at 5:00.
6) _______
Hasn't finished (finish) his homework yet? Oh, that was quick!
he _______
7) Don’t get a taxi. I will meet (meet) you after the class in the car.
_______
Are
8) _______ you _______ (see) the new James Bond movie next week?
are staying (stay) with my parents at the moment while we look for an apartment.
9) We _______
driven (drive) a sports car?
Have you ever _______
10) _______
11) _______ David _______ (look for) me at 10:30? I was in a meeting.
12) We _______ (just finish) lunch when Joe arrived.
have been waiting
13) Sorry I’m late. _______ you _______ (wait) long?
can
14) Will you _______ (can) help us move next week?
15) The train _______ (not arrive) yet. It’s an hour late.
hasn’t arrived
1
5
2. Underline the correct word(s).
1) Tom was playing / used to play baseball when he was young.
2) My boyfriend drives more slowly / slowlier than I do.
3) You shouldn’t / don’t have to eat so much salt. It isn’t good for you.
4) Do you like / Are you liking going to hot places on vacation?
5) This summer wasn’t as hot than / as it was last summer.
6) You listened to the instructions more / most carefully than I did.
7) She’s been working with us for / since 2004.
8) John used to / is used to the cold. He's from Finland.
9) People who live in the jungle find it difficult to get used to / are used to the modern
way of life.
10) She comes from a very wealthy family. She is used to / gets used to the good things
in life.
3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
practiced (practice) more.
1) You’d be a fantastic guitar player if you ________
will pass (pass) the exam easily.
2) If she studies enough, she ________
let
3) Young people will live at home as long as possible if you ________ (let) them.
had
4) If I ________ (have) the opportunity to enter a talent contest, I’d take it.
received (receive) a parking fine.
5) Anyone would be annoyed if they ________
6) She won’t tell you unless you ________
promise (promise) to keep it a secret.
would buy (buy) that laptop if it wasn’t so expensive.
7) I ________
don't repaint (not repaint) it first.
8) They won’t sell their house if they ________
are
9) The waiter will take your order as soon as you ________ (be) ready.
paid
10) I wouldn’t go to that restaurant if you ________ (pay) me to!
speaks
11) He’ll let you know his decision after he ________
(speak) to Sam.
4. Complete the sentences with the correct word.
1) Sergio is so ________ for his age! He seems much older than 14.
A- competitive B- sensitive C- mature
2) Vicky can seem like a different person on different days – she’s very ________.
A- sensible B- moody C- mean
3) You should think about how other people feel instead of being so ________!
A- spoiled B-independent C- selfish
4) In sports, boys are often more ________ than girls. They always want to win.
A- bossy B- competitive C- reliable
5) Natalia was very ________ tonight. Do you think she’s OK?
A- extroverted B- confident C- quiet
6) She’s just ________ because you got a higher score than her in the test yesterday.
A- ambitious B- spoiled C- jealous
7) Juan is always trying to pay for everything. He’s very ________.
A- generous B- honest C- sensitive
5. Write the opposite of the adjective.
immature : not fully developed.
1 mature _______
confident
2 shy _______
huge
3 tiny _______
4 organized disorganize
_______
hot
5 freezing _______
6. Underline the correct word.
1) I forgot to wear socks to work. It was so embarrassed / embarrassing.
2) We were really frightened / frightening during the hurricane.
3) She often feels very depressed / depressing in the winter.
4) I’ve left my cell phone at home again! It’s so frustrated / frustrating.
5) Have you ever walked out of the theater because the movie was bored / boring?
7. Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
like
1) James ________ (like) pasta, doesn’t he?
2) If I ________
were (be) taller, I’d be a great basketball player.
will start (start) the meeting.
3) As soon as Tina gets here, we _______
will get (get) worse.
4) If we don’t burn less oil and coal, global warming _______
had answer
5) You would pass the exam if you _______ (answer) all the questions.
got
6) I _______ (get) home much earlier if the train were on time.
check in (check in), I’ll ask for a window seat for you.
7) When we _______
whould just ______
8) Fran is celebrating. She _______ have (offer) a new job. has been offerd
Would you go
9) ________ (go) to live in New Zealand if you had the opportunity?
woke up
10) I missed the bus. If I ______ (wake up) earlier, I wouldn’t miss it.
8. Underline the correct word(s).
1) I don’t mind people disagree / disagreeing with me.
2) I’m not tall enough / enough tall to be a basketball player.
3) Sally wouldn’t / won’t pass her driving test if she doesn’t practice more.
4) I don’t like red, neither / either my sister dies.
5) You must not / shouldn’t record movies in the theater. It’s illegal!
6) My sister said / told me not to tell anyone about her new boyfriend.
8) If you sent him a birthday card, he’ll / he’d really appreciate it.
9) Lisa usually / use to listens to the radio when she works.
10) There were too / too many people at the concert.
11) I don’t earn enough / too much money to buy that car.
12) There aren’t any / no eggs in the fridge. Shall I get some?
13) You won’t be able to get home unless / if you call a taxi.
14) I know I talk too much / enough. I should talk less.
15) The Olympics and Paralympics held / were held in.
16) The more I exercise, the more fit / the fitter I get.
17) I don’t think the door is wide enough / enough wide to get the sofa into the room.
18) I think she can never live a lone. She can’t get used to / be used to be independent.
19) They have done / had done their homework before going to the park.
20) I ate too much / too cake and I feel sick.
9. Write the noun.
complaint
1 complain ________
loss
2 lose ________
response
3 respond ________
delivery
4 deliver ________
success
5 succeed ________
explanation
6 explain ________
10. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
at
1) Vicky is really good ________ card games – she always wins.
for
2) Scotland is famous ________ its golf courses.
on a vacation in New York.
3) We spent $4,000 ________
with
4) I am fed up _______ studying hard.
to
5) I’m so tired. I’m really looking forward ________ my vacation next week.
about
6) Jake’s interested _________ painting.
of
7 I’m not fan ________ pop music. I prefer rap.
11. Rewrite the sentences using double comparative.
1) She talks a lot. I can’t stand her.
__________________________________________________.
2) food is getting expensive. People eat more unhealthily.
_________________________________________________.
3) The math exercises are very difficult. I get disappointed.
_________________________________________________ .
4) She eats a lot. She is getting fat.
_________________________________________________ .
5) the weather is too hot. I get irritable.
_________________________________________________ .
12. Complete the sentences using neither and so.
1) I really miss my brother. My mother misses my brother too.
So does my mother.
I really miss my mother. ____________________________.
2) I haven’t tried Chinese food before. My friend hasn’t tried.
Neither has my friend.
I haven’t tried Chinese food before. ____________________ .
3) I don’t want to lose my job. My colleagues don’t want.
Neither do my colleagues.
I don’t want to lose my job. ___________________________ .
4) I have a brother. My cousin has a brother too.
So does my cousin.
I have a brother. ____________________________________ .
5) I’ve been so tired. my sister’s been tired too.
Neither has my sister.
I’ve been so tired. ____________________________.
13. Rewrite the sentences. Using the correct form of the verb and the words in
the parentheses.
1) The film started at 9:00. We arrived at the movies at 9:15. (before)
____________________________________________________________.
2) I ate sushi. I felt sick. (after)
After I had eaten sushi I felt sick.
_____________________________________________________________.
3) They were late for the plane. They forgot their passport. (because)
They were late for the plane because we had forgotten their passport.
_____________________________________________________________.
4) The grass was yellow. It didn’t rain the summer. (because)
The grass was yellow because it hadn't rained the summer.
______________________________________________________________ .
5) They didn’t meet each other. They saw each other for the first at the party. (before)
They hadn't met each other before They saw each other for the first at the party.
_______________________________________________________________ .
• READING
While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as
Britain and the U.S., it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with
their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in
these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of
one extended family explain how it works for them.
Georgina – Anna’s grandmother
I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time
with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and
affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her
grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a
week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband
and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each
other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At
the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years, we’re going to need more help.
Esther – Anna’s mother
Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have
young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m
tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give
advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says
nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are
really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is
a good thing.
Chris – Anna’s grandfather
I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent,
but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me
too because Georgina is quite talkative and now, she can chat with her daughter-in-
law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned!
Alan – Anna’s father
I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive
and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes
moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in
a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship
between Anna and her grandparents is so special.
Read the article and check (✓) A, B, or C.
1) Georgina thinks that Anna is charming.
A- True ■ B- False ■ C- Doesn’t say ■
2) The family meets to talk about how they are getting along once a month.
A- True ■ B- False ■ C- Doesn’t say ■
3) Esther gets very impatient with Georgina because she talks a lot.
A- True ■ B- False ■ C- Doesn’t say ■
4) Chris is happy that Georgina has a good relationship with Esther.
A- True ■ B- False ■ C- Doesn’t say
■
5) Chris thinks that they need a bigger house.
A- True ■ B- False ■ C- Doesn’t say
■
6) Alan is always kind to his mother.
A- True ■ B- False ■ C- Doesn’t say ■
7) Alan says that they are going to live with his parents for many years.
A- True ■ B- False ■ C- Doesn’t say ■
Write G for Georgina, E for Esther, C for Chris, and A for Alan.
1 I’m less worried about the future now. _____
2 I’m not always very sociable. _____
3 I think it’s good to be honest. _____
4 We can enjoy going out sometimes. _____
5 I’m quite bossy but I’m learning to be sensitive. _____
6 I sometimes need a little advice. _____
7 I love the relationship between the grandparents and their granddaughter. _____
8 It’s good for young people to live alone. _____
• WRITING (120 – 160 words)
Write a formal email to complain about a faulty smart phone that you had
bought online from DigiKala on Tir 21st.
Dears in DigiKala
Last year on Tir 21st, I ordered a Nokia A21s from your website ( order No. DIKICAMI#111)
Before finalizing my order I read the conditions attentively also as I remembered the item was in stock
and will be delivered only in 72 hours. and if the phone was broken or damaged I can refund it.
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Eleven days passed, and my order not delivered. It is so wired because when I order the Cell-phone I
paid for it and I did not chose other way for the payment. after four days I called customer service line.
and the person that I spoke to, Mr.Oghdeyi zade, was so rude and foul-mouthed. and after 20 minutes
he convinced me that I should be more patient and after 3 weeks my phone came from your company.
but the bad thing was my phone was broken. from that day I am calling and sending emails even I went
to your company in-person but no one gave me convincing answer. I was tired so I let these 1 year
pass but know I want an answer.
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As all people around IRAN know you including my family, all my friends,my colleague, I ordered this
cell-phone form your website because I was sure that it will be safe and good purchase for me.So I am
sure you will resolve this problem for me as soon as possible. because it is so important for me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours.
Samaneh Masoumi
• SPEAKING
Does birth order affect personality? (1’:15’’ – 1’:45’’)
