3 UNIT 3 TEST | Standard B1

Listening
2 How many times have you stayed / been staying
1 UT Track 3 Listen to people speaking in in the same hotel?
five different situations. For each situation,
3 I’ve never been hearing / heard of a plane that
choose the correct word or phrase to can drive on a road before.
complete each sentence.
4 Belinda has written / been writing that postcard
1 The woman was happy / unhappy to go on foot. for half an hour!
2 The girl enjoyed / didn’t enjoy the car journey. 5 Thomas is flying / has flown planes since he
3 The man likes / doesn’t like the idea of a long was 20 years old.
train ride. 6 Has Dad changed our money into the local
4 The woman always enjoys / doesn’t always currency yet / already? I need to buy a map.
enjoy her job. 7 I have been waiting for my luggage since / for
5 The man likes / doesn’t like the idea of two hours.
travelling the world. 8 Bill hasn’t written his hotel review still / yet
because there is no internet connection here.
9 My brother already / still hasn’t finished
packing his suitcase.
2 UT Track 3 Listen again. For each question,
10 I’ve never / ever been backpacking before.
choose the correct answer.
1 You will hear a woman telling her grandson about
when she was younger. How did the woman get to
town? 4 Choose the correct word or phrase to fill
A She borrowed her sister’s car. each gap.
B She had to walk there. 1 When we arrived in Zurich we needed    
C She usually caught the train. information about hotels.
2 You will hear a woman telling her friend about a a) many b) an c) some
difficult journey. Why was the woman upset? 2 There were lots     in our hotel.
A There were a lot of fast cars on the road. a) tourists b) of tourists c) of tourist
B She had gone to bed late. 3 I’ve never drunk so     water before as I did
C Her parents were angry with her. walking around Pompeii!
3 You will hear two friends talking about holiday a) many b) amount of c) much
plans. They agree that 4 The coffee from the hotel coffee machine    
A Europe is more interesting than the States. very bad!
B a train journey might not be interesting. a) was b) were c) tasting
C they would both like a month away. 5 There were     tourists in Munich than Jan had
4 You will hear a woman talking about her job. What imagined.
is her biggest problem? a) some b) fewer c) much
A motorbikes 6 It took us     time to find a great place to eat.
B children a) a number of b) many c) little
C buses 7     people were trying to catch the same train
5 You will hear two friends talking about travelling as us.
the world. The man says that a) A lot b) Lots of c) Much
A he isn’t keen on the idea. 8 We had     when we tried to enter the museum.
B it’s too difficult to speak a different language. It was closed.
C he doesn’t have enough money to travel. a) some bad b) few bad c) a bad news
news news
9 I think my favourite     in Barcelona was a
paella with chicken.
Grammar a) meals b) meal c) foods
10 When I saw that there     any furniture in the
3 Choose the correct word or phrase to room, I called the reception.
complete the sentences. a) weren’t b) wasn’t c) aren’t
1 We haven’t seen / didn’t see much of Berlin yet,
but we really like it.

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Reading

The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight, on the south coast of England, is a The Isle of Wight Festival takes place in summer at
popular tourist destination, which the public has voted the beginning of June. (3)        Today it is
one of the world’s ‘Top 10’ cycling destinations. That may one of the largest music festivals in Europe. There is
be because the varied landscapes are perfect for the a dedicated kids’ zone with live music, comedy and
sport. (1)        The rock, which is made of chalk, theatre and also workshops where they can learn circus
goes across the middle of the island from Culver Cliff skills. (4)        There is a large campsite where
to The Needles. The Needles form a line of white chalk you can stay in tents of all sizes and colours! But for
rocks and are one of the world’s most photographed rock something more comfortable, you can stay in a yurt – a
formations. traditional tent from Mongolia – or a Podpad, where you
The island is also great for those on foot. The island has a can charge your mobile phone!
107-km path around the whole island. Every year there is Finally, the island is one of the best places to find
a walking festival, and many tourists go there to see the dinosaur bones and footprints. (5)        It
wildlife and appreciate the natural environment. Local also has reconstructions of life-sized dinosaurs, which
cyclists and walkers have enjoyed the island for many are pretty impressive! So, do you want to relax on the
years. (2)        Many tourists from abroad also beaches, dance to a famous DJ or discover an area of
come. natural beauty? Then the Isle of Wight has something for
you! You might even stand in the footprint of a dinosaur!

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5 Read the sentences before and after gaps 1 Vocabulary

and 2 in the text. Decide which sentences
(A–D) could fill the gaps. Think about the 7 Complete the sentences with the correct
tense and the information before and after alternative.
the gap. There are three correct sentences 1 When we visited The Louvre it was full of
for gap 1 and two correct sentences for tourists / guests.
gap 2. 2 The hostel was very cheap and popular with
gap 1 sightseers / backpackers.
A Among these are hills, narrow paths and the 3 I wasn’t able to check in to my hotel because I
island’s famous white rock. couldn’t show them my guidebook / passport.
B Thousands of people used to visit it each year. 4 We stayed at a holiday resort / campsite with a
fantastic restaurant and three swimming pools.
C The most interesting of these is a natural rock
feature which crosses the island. 5 We went on a cruise / guided tour so we could
learn about the city we were staying in.
D These include green valleys and narrow paths
as well as an unusual rock formation. 6 My favourite tour guide / school trip was when
we went to the Science Museum.
gap 2
7 When we got off the plane the first thing we did
A But the Isle of Wight is also bringing in many
was pick up our luggage / currency.
new visitors.
B That was until a few years ago.
C Nowadays, more and more people from
England are discovering it too. 8 Complete the sentences with the correct
D They travelled all across it from one side to form of the words in brackets.
the other. 1 Julie’s room was so        (tidy) that she
was unable to see the floor.
2 It is        (legal) to get on a train without
a ticket.
6 Read the text again. Five sentences have
3 What’s the problem Mr Jones? Are you       
been removed from the text. For each
(happy) with your room?
question, choose the correct answer. There
4 I don’t like waiting for buses. I’m too       
are three extra sentences which you do not
(patient). I usually start walking before the bus
need to use.
arrives.
A That’s why it’s extremely popular with musicians.
5 I think that camping is        (popular)
B Students have a reduced entry price and children with adults because they prefer to sleep in a bed.
under 12 go free.
6 I tried to buy a ticket in France, but the man at
C These include hills and valleys and the island’s the ticket office was very        (helpful).
famous white cliffs.
7 Jerry was sad because he was        (able)
D However, recently it has attracted visitors from to go to his favourite festival.
the rest of the country.
8 I am        (certain) when we will arrive
E So it’s a good idea to plan your visit carefully. because our train is delayed.
F Some of these families visit the island every
summer.
G There is an excellent museum which has over
1,000 objects on display. 9 Complete the sentences with the correct
H It was first held in 1968, with some famous alternative.
groups playing there. 1 John was more interested in / on visiting the
shopping centre than going sightseeing.
2 Terry spent / passed more time taking selfies
than looking at the monument.
3 Melissa was really looking forward in / to seeing
her friend Tara in Ireland.
4 The tour guide prevented us from / to taking
photos inside the art gallery.
5 When we entered the campsite they made us
show / to show our identification.

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Speaking
10 Look at the task and complete the 11 Look at the task and respond to the
sentences with the correct alternative. prompts by writing complete sentences.

Jane and Mike are visiting a new city with their

parents. They want to discover the city. Talk about the
advantages and disadvantages of moving around the
city in these ways and then decide which one would
be best.

Tom and Jake are visiting a new city with their

parents. Talk about the things they could take with
them and say which would be the best.

1 I think they should / shall take the map because

they might get lost.
2 Maybe / Might they could take a camera to take
photos.
3 The guidebook might be / maybe a good idea
because they can discover interesting places.
4 How about take / taking sunglasses? They might
be useful if it is sunny.
5 How / What do you think about them taking a
big bag? It might be difficult to carry. 1 Invite your partner to speak about one of the
topics.
What do you think …


2 Suggest one of the pictures and say why it would
be a good idea.
I think they … / … because …


3 Talk about the advantages of another picture.
… would be good because …


4 Talk about the disadvantages of a different picture.
… isn’t a good idea because …


5 Decide which one would be best and say why.
I think … would be best because …



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Language in Use
12 Write one word in each gap to complete the text.
My Driving Test
Today I am taking my driving test. I’ve been looking forward (1)        this day for a long time, in fact,
since I was seven years old when my dad took me to see my first Formula 1 race. Since then I have always
been interested (2)        motor sports and now I can’t believe I’m ready to take my test. My dad is
going to drop me (3)        at the test centre in 15 minutes and pick me (4)        in one hour.
I’ve (5)        having lessons for three months. I just hope the car doesn’t break (6)        in the
middle of the test! My dad says my biggest problem is that I drive too slowly. He’s always telling me to speed
(7)        ! But I think he drives too fast! Before we set (8)        I am going to practise parking
one more time. It’s the one thing I’m not very keen (9)        doing. I hope I pass first time. Then I can
start looking (10)        my first car!

Writing
13 Complete the review with the words from the box. There are two words which you do not need
to use.

costs | disappointed | enjoy | for | happy | recommend | see

Try Something New – A 360° Film

Do you like films? Are you on holiday in Barcelona? If so, the
Virtual Reality 360º Experience is (1)          you!
There are twenty 360º films which you watch using a Virtual
Reality Headset. The Experience only (2)          €5,
but you need to book your tickets online. There are only
40 headsets per session so if you don’t book quickly you may be
(3)          .
Most of the films are in Spanish and English, but a few films are
in Italian and French. If you don’t speak English or Spanish, you
won’t (4)          it so much. The films are ideal for
teenagers, but I wouldn’t (5)          them for younger
children.

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14 Read the writing task and write your answer in about 100 words. Remember to make notes to
answer the questions first. Use your notes to write your review.
You see this announcement on an English-language website for young people.

Holiday Experiences With A Difference!

We are looking for interesting new experiences. Write a review of
something that you did on holiday that was a new experience for you.
Would you recommend it to other teenagers or not? Why?
Write your review in about 100 words.

• What was the experience? Where was it? What • Was there anything that you didn’t like?
type of person is it for? • Would you recommend it to other teenagers?
• What did you do? Why was it different? Why / Why not?
• What was good about it?

Total score

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