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CONTENTS

Test: Module 1 ................................................................................................ 4

Test: Module 2 ............................................................................................... 8

Test: Module 3 ...............................................................................................12

Test: Module 4 ...............................................................................................16

Test: Module 5 ...............................................................................................20

Test: Module 6 ...............................................................................................24

Midterm Test: Modules 1-6 ..........................................................................28

Test: Module 7 ...............................................................................................32

Test: Module 8 ...............................................................................................36

Test: Module 9 ...............................................................................................40

Test: Module 10 .............................................................................................44

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A. Circle the correct words.

M 1. The only source / origin of light in this room is that small window over there.

2. I don’t think this plan will work. We need to make some signi;icant / fragile changes.

3. Jennifer always reads newspapers to keep up with current awareness / a;fairs.

4. Nathan has been chosen to represent / feature his country at next year’s Olympics.

5. A rectangle / triangle is a shape with three straight sides.

6. Don’t forget to write / drop me a line while you’re in Germany.

7. I could never tell / say you and your sister apart. Are you twins?
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B. Choose a, b, c or d.
1. There is a at the moment for wearing extremely 4. We had very diKferent personalities as children, but we
large hats. became more as we grew older.
a. custom c. habit a. similar c. alike
b. tradition d. trend b. same d. identical

2. In my home country, making too many with 5. My parents visited the city as and liked it so
your hands when talking is considered inappropriate. much that they moved there permanently a year later.
a. gestures c. symbols a. foreigners c. strangers
b. signals d. signs b. tourists d. immigrants

3. My grandmother gave me a(n) Spanish recipe

for paella.
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b. authentic d. primary

C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

It often starts as a childhood hobby – a(n) 1 way to learn EFFECT

about a foreign country or maybe help with learning a language - but writing letters to
2 ‘pen pals’ is a hobby which often continues even when the GLOBE
classroom has been left behind.

Most importantly, this 3 exchange of letters is a great way to FRIEND

understand another culture. While we can all learn about another country from books or the
Internet, it is far more 4 to be given an insight directly into the life INFORM
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D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

envious mingle emphasise appreciate ambition glance

awkward liking spontaneous deliberately

1. I’m not very as I always think twice before making any decision.

2. Instead of taking a taxi, go on foot and with the crowd.

3. One of his is to open his own restaurant one day.

4. Thai food is too hot for my , but my &latmate really enjoys it.

5. I couldn’t remember his name, but it would have been to ask.

6. Backpacking around Europe really made me the comforts of home.

7. Jack is very of Mark’s success. He’s obviously not a real friend.

8. The hotel seemed nice at &irst , but when we actually saw the rooms we regretted our choice.

9. I’m sure he didn’t take your phone . He must have put it in his pocket without thinking.

10. The professor the importance of attending all his lectures.

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Grammar
A. Complete with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tra&&ic really (annoy) me. Fortunately, it (decrease)
in our city. It must be because of the new underground stations.

2. Steven (not mind) staying in a hostel during his summer holidays.

3. I (attend) a lecture at the Business Centre this afternoon. Are you interested?

4. Robert and Jenny (think) about selling their house.

I (not think) it’s a very good idea, though.

5. The Earth (go) around the Sun.

6. Jack (visit) his family in New York at the moment.

7. You (look) exhausted. You should take a nap.

8. The train from Rome (arrive) at 10.30 a.m. daily. score / 10

B. Complete with a, an , the or —.

1. I’ve been living in UK for a little over two years 4. I thought Indian restaurant on Rose Street
and I still can’t understand some accents. managed to create authentic atmosphere.

2. We watched fascinating documentary about 5. Most of the complaints that were made were about
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Use of English
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the Kirst sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and Kive words, including the word given.
1. This jacket is not mine. belong
This jacket me.

2. I no longer mind studying during the night. used

I during the night.

3. This information is not at all useful to us. value

This information to us.

4. Henry might accept the job o&fer in Italy. thinking

Henry the job o&fer in Italy.

5. We rarely go to company events. often

We to company events.

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Listening
You will hear six short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be
asked a question. Choose the picture which answers the question correctly.

1. a b c 4. a b c

2. a b c 5. a b c

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Reading
Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
This passage is about the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

The %irst Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race was 1. What is the purpose of the article?
held at Henley-on-Thames in 1829. That’s when a. to describe the origin of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
two friends, Charles Wordsworth, who went
b. to compare the rowing skills of Oxford and Cambridge University
to Oxford University and Charles Merrivale,
students
who went to Cambridge University, decided
c. to examine the future of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
to challenge each other to a boat race. Oxford
won the race easily and the winning boat is d. to describe the history, present and future of the Oxford and
on display at the River & Rowing Museum in Cambridge Boat Race
Henley. The race has been held annually since 2. What was the reason behind the start of the Oxford and Cambridge
then, except during World War I and World War Boat Race?
II. The loser of t he race traditionally challenges a. an invitation to compete for fun
the winner to a rematch every year. b. an opportunity for the university students to have their boat put
in a museum
Only students attending either of the two
c. the wish to begin a new annual tradition in Heneley
universities are permitted to take part. The
d. a chance to show that Oxford students are better at rowing than
race takes place on the River Thames in London,
Cambridge students
where it is a tradition for the universities to
compete in a demanding 4-mile rowing race. 3. Who participates in the boat race?
With each team celebrating an impressive a. anyone who is a resident in the United Kingdom
number of wins, the competition between the b. people who live in either Oxford or Cambridge
two universities remains very strong. c. anyone who is currently a university student
d. students attending either Oxford or Cambridge University
The race has become a signiEicant event in
4. What is implied at the end of paragraph two?
British sporting culture and is watched with
excitement by millions of people. It is subject a. They are equally strong teams.
to huge media coverage with locals gathering b. The Oxford University team is stronger.
along the river bank to cheer on the rowers. c. It is a very friendly race.
SpeciEically, over 250,000 people watch the d. It is a very di&&icult race.
race from the bank of the river each year, while 5. In the second sentence of the third paragraph, what does ‘it’ refer to?
over 15 million watch it on television. Despite a. British sporting culture
the fact that the race has existed for over 180
b. the media
years, there is no sign that it is decreasing in
c. the race
popularity. There is little doubt this historic
d. the river bank
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sporting culture for many more years to come.

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A. Circle the correct words.

M 1. My manager wanted to assist / assess the quality of my work before giving me another project.

2. Mark was always very advanced, showing signs that he was a gifted / focused child from a very
young age.

3. I had always been very determined / intimidated to get into university and that’s why I was
always a good student at school.

4. It was such a conventional / challenging task that I felt very proud of myself once I had
accomplished it.

5. Jane decided to attend / enrol at a college in order to train to be a nurse.

6. I would like to thank you for your combination / cooperation . It was a pleasure doing business
with you.

7. Ellen was in favour of / for Tina’s s uggestion. score /7

B. Choose a, b, c or d.
1. It’s important to teenagers about the dangers of 4. I didn’t to Ginish the report in time as it took
using the Internet. much longer than expected.
a. learn c. study a. manage c. achieve
b. instruct d. educate b. accomplish d. succeed

2. How can Olivia concentrate her work with so 5. The secret to being successful is to set a(n) that
many people around her talking and laughing all the you will be able to achieve if you work hard enough.
time? a. purpose c. intention
a. to c. with b. goal d. ambition
b. on d. for

3. Exercising is a great way to tension.

a. leave c. release score /5
b. drop d. quit

C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

What’s your personal learning style?

Each person has their own individual learning style. The 1 IDENTIFY
of this style and what you Gind 2 could actually help you STIMULATE
perform better in your next 3 period. Some learners are EXAMINE
visual learners, which means that it is 4 for them to ‘see’ BENEFIT
the information they are learning. 5 in activities such as PARTICIPATE
using Glashcards, visualising things heard or read and writing down important
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D. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

intriguing capable motivate curriculum struggle

attendance achievement obvious enhance peer

1. It was a great for Robert to actually win &irst place in the race after his injury.
2. It’s important to stick to your own opinion and not be in&luenced by pressure.
3. The includes English, French and German.
4. The answer was , but at the time I just couldn’t think of it.
5. at the lectures is not compulsory, but I always go because the professor is brilliant.
6. We were lucky to have some very experiences during our holiday in India.
7. I have to my listening and speaking skills in order to feel more con&ident
communicating in English.
8. My to get through university was worth it as I ended up getting a great job due to
my quali&ications.
9. Teachers should students with their enthusiasm.
10. Gavin is an extremely student; he just needs to concentrate more in class.

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Grammar
A. Complete the dialogues with the Present Perfect B. Choose a, b, c or d.
Simple, the Present Perfect Progressive or the Past
1. There is too tra&&ic in the city centre during rush
Simple of the verbs in brackets.
hour.
1. a. much c. lots
A: I’m thinking of taking a course or seminar. b. many d. plenty
1 (you / heard) of any 2. Let’s make more co&fee. There is left.
interesting ones lately? a. few c. no
B: My sister 2 (sign) up for b. a little d. hardly any
a photography seminar two weeks ago and she 3. There has been little rain all summer. Everything
really enjoys it, so I’m thinking of signing up too. She has dried up.
3 (not / take) many photos yet, a. only c. much
but she 4 (already / started) b. very d. so
learning some fascinating photography techniques.
4. Jack lives only blocks away from school.
2. a. little c. a few
A: I 5 (wait) here for b. few d. a little

45 minutes! Where were you? 5. Peter has of con&idence in himself.

B: Sorry, I 6 (try) to call you a. lot c. many
three times. My car 7 b. much d. plenty

(break) down three blocks from here. 6. A: Were there any reporters at the exhibition opening?
A: I 8 (leave) my phone at B: Yes, .

work yesterday by mistake. a. many c. very

b. very much d. a lot of
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Test - Module 2 level B2

Use of English
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the Kirst sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and Kive words, including the word given.
1. There weren’t enough seats for those attending the lecture. too
There weren’t enough seats because
attended the lecture.

2. I’m sure it will rain all day tomorrow. bound

It is all day tomorrow.

3. When did you start learning English? have

How long English?

4. You need to explain why you were late to the manager. give
You need to for being late.

5. It’s been a long time since I last saw Natalie. for

I a long time.

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Listening
You will hear people talking in six diKferent situations. For questions 1S6, choose the best answer a, b or c.

1. You overhear two people discuss ing an evening class 4. You hear two people discussing a graduation ceremony
they have recently enrolled on. What do they decide they attended. What disappointed the woman most?
to do? a. the food
a. talk to the teacher b. the lack of attendees
b. give up the course c. the venue
c. &ind a new course
5. You will hear two people discussing a course. What is
2. You will hear a teacher talking about di&ferent learning their relationship?
styles in children. What is his opinion? a. parent-child
a. Most teachers are unaware of a student’s learning b. tutor-student
style. c. classmates
b. Being aware of a student’s learning style helps
6. You will hear a university s tudent talking about a recent
teachers to provide a better lesson.
&ield trip he attended. What was the main problem with
c. It is impossible to know all students well in large
the trip?
classes.
a. It lacked organisation.
3. You will hear two people discussing studying abroad. b. It was too demanding and tiring.
What does the woman think the man should do?
c. Nothing was accomplished and it was a waste of
a. not delay in accepting the o&fer time.
b. obtain more information before making a decision
c. choose a university that will make his CV more score / 12
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Reading
Read a magazine feature in which a man called Tom talks about his experience of
a boarding school education and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.

My Boarding School 1. In the >irst paragraph, what does Tom imply?

a. His parents felt anxious when they left him.
Experience b. He was probably too young.
c. His parents were not con>ident about their choice.
I remember the day I left for boarding school like it was
yesterday. I remember feeling extremely anxious as we d. He did not >ind the experience di>>icult.
approached the school. I had no idea what to expect and was
2. What does ‘this’ refer to in line 16?
hoping that my parents would change their mind and turn
a. a busy schedule
the car around. When I look back, it was hardly surprising
b. the kindness of the head teacher
I was overwhelmed. After all, I was only ten years old. But,
like most parents, mine were convinced they were making c. the time he was given to adjust
the right decision. d. the familiarity of the place
On arrival, the head teacher accompanied me to my dormitory 3. What is Tom’s opinion about conventional education?
and plenty of time was allowed for settling in. I really struggled a. There is usually too much homework.
that ?irst night. I was homesick and my mind was constantly
b. The teachers and facilities are no di>ferent to those
wandering back home. Everything felt strange and unfamiliar
in a boarding school.
and I barely slept. Nevertheless, my jam-packed days meant
c. It can help you reach your true potential.
there was little time for feeling down. I soon started lessons
d. It does not always allow students to fully develop.
and was signed up for numerous extra-curricular activities. It
16 was this that helped me to adjust to my new life quickly. 4. What was the most di>>icult thing for Tom at
On re?lection, there is no doubt that boarding school a llowed boarding school?
me to ?lourish in a way that I don’t think a conventional a. the strict rules that were placed on him
education would have. First of all, the top-notch facilities and b. feelings of depression
excellent teachers meant I had an outstanding education, and, c. not having the opportunity to see his family
like most of my classmates, I excelled academically. We were regularly
constantly studying and there was no choice but to complete d. learning to be independent
homework. Secondly, it was the teachers who really helped
me to realise my true potential. Consequently, I knew what 5. What is Tom’s father’s opinion?
I wanted early in life and was focused on achieving it. Finally, a. He has regrets about not visiting more often.
I learnt to live independently, which meant I was better b. Boarding school was not bene>icial
prepared for both university and adulthood. for his son.
Of course, this is not always the cas e for everyone and, while c. Being separated from
I had a positive experience, there were many others that his son a>fected his
weren’t so lucky. I knew many children who simply couldn’t experience of being
cope with being separated from their families, and feeling a father.
depressed was common. I suppose in the end it all depends d. He believes that
on the type of personality you have. Although, I have to say, at he ruined his
times I did feel that freedom was limited. It always felt so unfair relationship
that we had to sleep at speci?ic times or ask for permission to with his son.
leave the school grounds.
I’m often asked by people, ‘Don’t you feel resentment towards
your parents for sending you o?f to boarding school? Wouldn’t
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the meeting.
during 6. People from Australia and New Zealand often
the same words di&ferently.
a. in c. out a. imitate c. remark
b. up d. over b. pronounce d. cry

2. I felt very proud when Li sa’s teacher told me that she 7. Danny came various di&&iculties when he &irst
had been as good as all year. started working as a teacher.
a. cake c. pie a. about c. up against
b. money d. gold b. down with d. to

3. Ken got cold at the last minute and didn’t go 8. Ever since you started that new job, you’ve been as
scuba diving with his friends. busy as a . You never have any time for us.
a. toes c. feet a. bird c. fox
b. &ingers d. hands b. bee d. mouse

4. Thousands of use the underground daily to get 9. I saw Meredith walk into the room and hello to
to work. her.
a. tourists c. bystanders a. winked c. waved
b. herds d. commuters b. shrugged d. nodded

5. Curtis put me on the when he asked me to give 10. Jack has always been ; he’s very forgetful and
him back the money he had lent me. often seems distracted by other things.
a. spot c. &lame a. quick-thinking c. open-minded
b. mark d. edge b. narrow-minded d. absent-minded

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B. Read the text and choose a, b, c or d.

Good Deeds Lead to Good Health

A(n) 1 of kindness can go a long way, but did you know it can be good for your health? Recent studies have
2 that people who perform good deeds often have fewer health problems and might even live longer.

The studies showed that people who volunteer 3 to be happier and feel healthier than those who don't. How
does this happen? When we actively help a fellow human being, not just by donating money to a cause, but by actually
lending them a(n) 4 , certain chemicals are produced in our brains. Speci&ically, a hormone called oxytocin is
5 produced when we feel compassionate and 6 towards other people. High oxytocin levels help to
reduce our own stress and have 7 health bene&its for the body, like lowering blood pressure and strengthening
the heart. This helps us come to one 8 – performing good deeds should be part of our daily lives.

1. a. act b. dilemma c. inspiration d. incident

2. a. revealed b. confronted c. inspected d. diagnosed
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C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

inherit stare tongue bump open-handed playful

assume frown tight-Kisted heart

1. The boy with disappointment when the teacher yelled at him.

2. I didn’t see your jacket, so I you had left.
3. The kitten jumped on the sofa and climbed on Pam’s lap.
4. Lisa at the Maths problem, not knowing how to solve it.
5. John will lend you the money; he’s pretty .
6. If you held your , you wouldn’t get into arguments all the time.
7. The cat into the table and knocked over the lamp.
8. Brian his grandmother’s house when she passed away.
9. Jack is so he wouldn’t help you out no matter how serious your &inancial di&&iculties
were.
10. My was in my mouth when my doctor called to give me the results.

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Grammar
A. Complete with the Past Simple, the Past Progressive, the Past Perfect Simple or the Past Perfect
Progressive of the verbs in brackets.

1. I &inally (&ind) my wallet. I (look) for it all morning.

2. This afternoon, while I (prepare) dinner, my husband

(read) the newspaper.

3. Tristan (surf) the Net when the doorbell (ring).

4. I (be) in a hurry because my alarm clock (not go) o&f.

5. The meeting (&inish) when we &inally (arrive) at the o&&ice.

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B. Choose a, b, c or d.
1. Stan his bike to work when he lived in the city. 5. By the time I reached the station, the train .
a. would ride c. have ridden a. had left c. had been leaving
b. had ridden d. had been riding b. left d. would leave

2. Daisy to Ireland before so she was excited about 6. Peter many books when he was younger, but
her trip. now he loves them.
a. hadn’t been travelling c. wasn’t going to travel a. hadn’t been reading c. hadn’t read
b. had never travelled d. wouldn’t travel b. wasn’t reading d. didn’t use to read

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Test - Module 3 level B2

Use of English
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the Kirst sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and Kive words, including the word given.
1. The meeting will start any minute now, so don’t be late. about
The meeting , so don’t be late.

2. The girls were planning to go on a picnic yesterday afternoon, but it rained. going
The girls on a picnic yesterday afternoon,
but it rained.

3. Joanna had left the house before Rita got back from the supermarket. returned
By the supermarket, Joanna had left the
house.

4. Lisa would always think of the silliest excuses for being late. come
Lisa used the silliest excuses for being late.

5. Ryan hadn't tried Mexican food before. Kirst

It was the Mexican food.

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Listening
You will hear a dentist called Peter Jones, talking about a voluntary project he was part of.
For questions 1S6, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

1. Peter provided treatment to approximately children.

2. Peter suggests that poverty and result in many children having

problems with their teeth.

3. The parents showed their appreciation by for the dentists.

4. Peter felt sad that many children had very few .

5. Providing some of the children with clothes and made Peter feel
happy.

6. The person who most inspired Peter was his .

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Test - Module 3 level B2

Reading
Read four texts where people describe what they consider to be the worst personality trait.
For questions 1S6 choose from the people (ASD). The people may be chosen more than once.

Worst Personality Trait

A.
My son used to be so bad-tempered when he was a
teenager; he was unbearable to live with. One day he Which person
would be on top of the world and the next miserable. If you 1. believes some people act in a speci&ic way so
ask me, bad-tempered people are awful to be around; they as to hide certain feelings?
make everyone else feel anxious and create a bad atmosphere. 2. is frustrated at the lack of compassion in society
It was a real problem for us as a family. What saved us was the today?
fact that we sat down and talked about the cause of his bad 3. talks about the impact speci&ic behaviour had on
mood. It was only by doing this that we discovered he had
family members?
problems at school. He just couldn’t deal with the deadlines
4. believes this personality trait is less of a problem
and exam pressure. Instead of talking about it, he kept his
with young people?
feelings inside. Thankfully, after that, things improved. We
also had a chat with his teacher and he managed to get an 5. makes a comparison with someone he or she
extension on his coursework. knows well?
6. talks about how he/she dealt with a problem?

B.
I’m an easygoing kind of person, but what really annoys
me is when a person is big-headed. Many people are more
than happy to bore others with non-stop stories of how good
they are at something or how good-looking or handsome they
think they are. Then again, I suppose I’m being unfair; people
usually behave this way because they feel insecure and they’re
just tr ying to feel better about themselves. Perhaps I should
try putting myself in their shoes. After all, I remember a similar
situation with my brother. When we were growing up, he had
no conEidence. He was very short and skinny for his age and
tended to compensate for this by talking about how fantastic
he was all the time.

C.
I’ve worked for various charities over the last 20 years,
and while there are generous people out there, I have to
admit, from my experience there are many self-centred people
about too, and it’s getting worse. I remember when I Eirst
started in this industry, people seemed much kinder towards
the needs of others. Unfortunately, that’s a thing of the past
and the donations we receive are becoming fewer and fewer
each year. I know things are more diEEicult these days with
high unemployment, but it seems to me that this generation,
particularly the young, only ever think about themselves.
They just don’t seem to care about others less fortunate,
and generally as a society we’re becoming increasingly
self-centred.

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What really frustrates me is when people stick their
nose into other people’s business. It’s so irritating. My
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It’s diEEicult to know how to deal with it and not let it bother TOTAL SCORE / 80
you so much.

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