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LISTENING

1 Listen to a conversation between Ian and Corrine and decide if the sentences are UT T rack 4
true (T ) or f alse (F).

1 Film directors of any age can take part in the NFFT Y film festival. T / F

2 In 2016, one of the lm-makers was under six years old. T / F

3 Some virtual reality headsets don’t cost very much money. T / F

4 Ian is going to watch films on YouT ube to learn how to be an actor. T / F

5 Ian intends to make a film about snowboarding. T / F

Score: /5

2 Listen to a conversation between Ian and Corrine and choose the best answer (A, B or C). UT T rack 4

1 How did Ian first learn about the NFFT Y film festival?
A He saw a T V programme about it.
B He watched a video about it on the internet.
C He heard about it at school.
2 Ian says that since the film festival started
A the quality of films has increased.
B it has been held in many different countries.
C the number of films they show has increased.
3 Ian is hoping the festival will accept his film because
A he will get a free plane ticket and a room in a good hotel.
B he will be able to attend festival events without paying any money.
C it will cost him a lot of money to film and edit it.
4 What is true about the events in the Seattle film festival?
A It will be possible to see many different types of film.
B Only film festival winners go to the parties.
C T here will be actors from all over the world.
5 What does Ian say about his first film?
A He will learn a new sporting skill.
B He will not be doing anything dangerous in it.
C It will take him many years to make.

Score: /5
 3 Listen to Vicky talking to her f riend Mike about her preparations f or a camping trip. Choose the UT T rack 5
correct answer (A, B or C).

1 Why isn’t James going camping?

A He doesn’t like camping.
B He isn’t well enough.
C He thinks it will be too cold.
2 Vicky
A is happy with the first-aid kit that she has bought.
B is not sure about the size of the bandage she should take.
C is making her own first-aid kit.
3 Vicky and Mike agree that
A sun cream would be a good thing to take on the trip.
B wearing a large hat would give enough protection from the sun.
C they both have skin which is very sensitive to the sun.
4 According to Mike, Alex and Nina
A have been camping before.
B don’t know first aid.
C went on a course with him.

Score: /4

4 Listen to Vicky talking to her f riend Mike about her preparations f or a camping trip. Choose the UT T rack 5
correct answer (A or B).

1 Why isn’t Debbie going camping with Vicky?

A She has an injury.
B She is going away with James.
2 Who is Vicky going camping with?
A Alex and Nina
B Alex, Nina and Mike
3 Vicky
A feels confident about treating a twisted ankle.
B has no experience using a bandage.
4 Alex and Nina
A have some experience of doing first aid.
B have never done first aid before.

Score: /4

GRAMMAR

5 Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each dialogue.

1 A: I’m thinking about going paintballing this weekend.

B: You won’t/aren’t going to like it – it’s quite dangerous.
2 A: Look at Paul!
B: Oh, no! He will/is going to fall into the water. Be careful, Paul!
3 A: Shall we get some more snacks for the party?
B: Good idea. I’ll/I’m going to get them. You stay here.
4 A: Will you/Are you going to help me with my homework, please?
B: OK. Just let me finish my sandwich.
5 A: Would you like to see Lady Gaga in concert on the 25th of June?
B: I can’t, sorry. My sister will/is going to get married that weekend.
6 A: Excuse me. Are you ready to order your food yet?
B: Yes, I think so. I’ll/I’m going to have the double cheeseburger, please.
7 A: Shall/Will I book a tennis court for the morning or the afternoon?
B: T he morning. It’ll be cooler.
8 A: Manchester are losing 6-0 and there is only one minute left.
B: Oh, dear! T hey won’t/aren’t going to win today.
9 A: Do you have any plans for the weekend, John?
B: Not really. Maybe I’ll/I’m going to go to the beach, if it’s sunny.
10 A: Promise me you won’t/aren’t going to forget the flowers for Mum.
B: I promise! Don’t worry!

Score: / 10

6 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the present simple or present continuous.

1 Because my last class finishes (finish) at 6 pm, it’s always difficult to get to hockey practice at 6:30.
2 I have to practise my dance steps because I 'm ent ering (enter) a dance competition on Friday.
3 What time does your favourite series st art (start)?
4 I’m running for my bus because it always arrives (arrive) on time.
5 Alison is a bit nervous because she 's seeing (see) the dentist tomorrow.
6 I 'm meet ing (meet) my friend Paul for lunch at 2 pm. Would you like to join us?
7 T his summer we 're st aying (stay) in our own city because it’s cheaper.
8 T he film doesn't begin (not / begin) until 7:30 pm so let’s buy some popcorn!
9 Hurry up, Zara. T he post office closes (close) at 5 o’clock and we need to post these letters.
10 I 'm having (have) my third driving lesson tomorrow morning because I’m busy in the afternoon.

Score: / 10

7 Choose the correct word or phrase to f ill each gap.

T racy: Hurry up, Carlos! We (1) ought to try to reach the top of the mountain before it starts raining.
Carlos: I’m sorry. I don’t think I (2) am able t o continue. I (3) can't walk anymore.
T racy: What’s wrong?
Carlos: I (4) need t o rest for a bit. (5) Can I have something to eat, please? I’m hungry.
T racy: I’ll (6) let you have something if you eat it quickly. T he guide said that if it starts to rain we
(7) shouldn't continue. It’s dangerous to be on a mountain in bad conditions.
Carlos: T hanks. I think I (8) am able to continue. But you (9) must n't go too fast!
T racy: OK. Let’s take it easy and if you (10) have t o stop, we’ll stop.
1 A should B ought C must
2 A could B can’t C am able to
3 A ought not B can’t C am not able
4 A must to B should to C need to
5 A Can B Must C Ought
6 A allow B allow you C let you
7 A shouldn’t B might not C mustn’t to
8 A can B am able C am allowed
9 A don’t have to B mustn’t C should
10 A need B must to C have to

Score: / 10

8 Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences.

1 My dad doesn’t let/allow me eat my dinner in front of the television.

2 I think you should/ought to cheer up. Being sad all day won’t help.
3 My mum says I allowed/can go to the concert if I help my grandfather at the weekend.
4 Kate’s mum believes that all mobile phones should/must to be switched off during meals.
5 I could/must remember to take my medicine three times a day. It’s very important!
6 Our teacher allows/lets us to use our mobiles to look up words in English.
7 Jessica broke her leg. She won’t be able/can’t to walk for three months.
8 It gets me down sometimes when I can’t/won’t be able do something that I am trying to do.
9 At our school you need not/don’t have to wear a uniform. It’s not necessary.
10 I remember when I was little I am able to /could hide under my bed. Now I’m too big!

Score: / 10

9 Complete the sentences using the inf ormation given. Use a relative clause in each sentence and 2–3 words.

1 T he chef’s name is Joël Robuchon. He has the most Michelin stars in the world.
T he chef, whose name is Joël Robuchon, has the most Michelin stars in the world.
2 In 1962, he entered his first cooking competition. He won first prize.
He won first prize when he ent ered his first cooking competition.
3 He made a dish. T he dish was wild hare.
T he dish which/t hat he made was wild hare.
4 He worked in a restaurant in Paris. He became the head chef.
He worked in a restaurant in Paris where he became the head chef.
5 In three years he received three Michelin stars. T his had never happened before.
In three years he received three Michelin stars, which had never happened before.
6 He managed 90 cooks in a large kitchen. T hey cooked thousands of meals every day.
He managed 90 cooks in a large kitchen where t hey cooked thousands of meals each day.
7 His most famous dish has only four ingredients. His most famous dish is mashed potato.
His most famous dish, which has only four ingredients, is mashed potato.
8 He had a famous restaurant. It was the best in the world.
He had a famous restaurant which was the best in the world.
9 In 1996 he was 50. In 1996 he stopped working.
He stopped working in 1996 when he was/t urned 50.
10 He has written books. His books are written in French. His books are popular.
His books, which are writt en in French, are popular.

Score: / 10