EXAMINATION PRACTICE
A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in capitals.
Why may emotional intelligence be more important than your IQ? The working environment
has become increasingly competitive, and although it might seem
(1) , people with high IQs have traditionally done better
professionally. However, following recent studies, researchers argue that it is
(2) to assume that a high IQ automatically brings success. They
say that in fact having a high IQ is fairly (3) if you do not have
what is known as ‘emotional intelligence’. One study showed that emotional skills were twice
as important as intellectual skills in determining excellence. It showed that having intellectual
abilities, technical skills and qualifications may get you a job, but you are
(4) to be promoted if you are emotionally
(5) . The researchers describe people with low emotional
intelligence as being (6) to the environment around them and
more likely to encounter problems with the people they work with. The ability to manage
relationships with colleagues well is, they say, one of the most important skills a successful
person can have. They showed how people who are (7) of
understanding their emotions do not do very well professionally. Researchers therefore find it
(8) when companies continue to place emphasis only on technical
abilities and IQ, and say that emotional skills are virtually the entire difference between
outstanding leaders and average ones. The good news is that almost all the skills defined as
emotional are skills that you can learn or develop.
FAIR
REASON
POINT
LIKELY
MATURE
SENSITIVE
CAPABLE
COMPREHEND
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the
word given. You must use between two and eight words including the word given.
1. After tidying the house, Fatima felt very satisfied with the work she had done. SENSE
Fatima felt with the work she had done tidying the house.
2. Mr Burden is working late tonight so he will not be able to attend his son’s football match. OUT
Mr Burden his son’s football match as he is working late
tonight.
3. My mother tripped and sprained her ankle while she was doing some chores in town. RUNNING
My mother in town when she tripped and sprained
her ankle.
4. Jack was only at the company for 2 months but he really left a lasting impression. MARK
Jack really at the company even though he was only there
for 2 months.
5. Fahad said that taking part in a work-study programme helped him see a wide range of opportunities and
choices. HORIZONS
Fahad said that he had by taking part in a work-study
programme.
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A. Read the phrases in the table and the prompts 1-5. Respond to each prompt using some of the phrases given and
your own ideas.
EXAMINATION PRAC TICE
B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
One day N. Swinmurn went to a shopping centre in pursuit (1) a new pair of shoes. He
found several styles he liked in several stores, but couldn’t find the size and colour he was after. He went home and
searched online and was again unsuccessful. This was when the idea came to him, and since it was 1999 and everyone
was optimistic (2) new online ventures, he decided to leave his job and start the first
online shoe retailer: Zappos.com. By 2001 Zappos increased their sales by 400%, bringing in $8.6 million. By 2007 this
increased to $840 million. By 2008 they reached $1 billion and have (3) growing ever since.
Most people can only ever dream (4) this extraordinary level of success, but Swinmurn,
along with his CEO Tony Hsieh, have made it a reality. How did they do it? Hsieh attributes much of their success to their
unique company culture which keeps customers and employees happy. Employees are offered many perks, for
(5) free lunches, free health care and a company library. Hsieh would like employees to
feel like they have a lot (6) common, and that they are more of a family than a company.
Company managers are encouraged to have fun with their teams and the atmosphere is laid-back. In the call centres
employees (7) talk to callers for as long as they like and they do not have scripts to follow.
The longest call recorded was over five hours long. Hsieh (8) placed enormous emphasis on
customer service, with call centres operating 24/7 and refunds offered on all purchases. As a result, 75% of its customers
(9) repeat buyers. This remarkable story of success shows us that
(10) the end of the day, if you have good company values and you
(11) your mind to it, you will be (12) to accomplish the
impossible.
1. I have a job interview next Wednesday and I would like some advice about how to prepare and what to wear. Any ideas?
2. I was thinking of going on a skiing holiday with my family this year; which ski resorts would you recommend?
3. Could you give me any information about how to make the company I work for more environmentally friendly?
4. I am visiting a friend’s house this evening and I would like to take his parents a gift. What do you think I should get?
5. We are proposing that the government limits the number of flights a person can take each year to reduce air pollution.
What do you think?
Recommending Giving Information Making suggestions Expressing Opinion
You won’t regret...
Make sure you...
Don’t think twice about...
I’m sure you will be
happy...
You will love...
I would definitely
recommend...
Regarding... I can say that...
One thing you should
know is...
About... I know that...
You mentioned... well,...
Why don’t you...?
Why not....?
It would be a good idea to...
One / Another thing you
can do is...
In my opinion the best idea
would be...
How about / What about...?
The way I see it...
In my opinion...
As far as I am concerned...
From my point of view...
vocabulary
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vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.
fee finances promptly payments income
savings credit investments profit loan
1. I always try to pay my bills .
2. Brendan could not afford the tuition fees, so he had to take out a student .
3. My business partner manages the day-to-day of the company but leaves the longer term
decisions to me.
4. It can’t be true that such a big company is accused of late .
5. When I was born, my grandparents opened a(n) account in my name.
6. Before making any kind of , you should seek some advice from a financial planner.
7. We have to increase the prices of our products in order to make a(n) .
8. New taxes had to be imposed depending on the individual’s .
9. The bank charges a small for every transaction.
10. I had no cash with me so I bought a new TV set on .
1. I prefer to pay for things with my because it’s like paying in cash; no bills at the end of the
month.
a. bank account b. debit card c. bank card
2. The government has to invest in tourism since it is a major source of for the country.
a. income b. payment c. tax
3. Manage your money wisely and you are bound to live a financially life.
a. safe b. protected c. secure
4. They had to shut down the factory since the owners made no last year.
a. pension b. profit c. credit
5. A general rule in investing is the higher the the greater the profit.
a. danger b. risk c. chance
6. John has to look for a second job as his expenses his income.
a. exceed b. beat c. overtake
7. Another loan was the only way to balance the country’s .
a. budget b. mortgage c. account
8. An easy way to perform your banking is via e-banking.
a. transactions b. expenses c. commissions
9. He made a few bad investments and now he has to suffer the .
a. misses b. failures c. losses
10. The good thing is that the loan can be repaid in 36 monthly .
a. budgets b. instalments c. statements
B. Choose the correct answer a, b, or c.
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B. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. Since they were selling everything a discount, I decided to spend another £300.
2. There were no delays and my flight left schedule.
3. The Prime Minister ordered the police to protect the citizens from terrorist attacks all costs.
4. Mark is debt because he was very irresponsible with how he used his credit card.
5. The educational consultants worked close collaboration with the teaching staff on the new university
curriculum.
6. Two police officers, who were duty at that time, managed to arrest the bank robbers.
A. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1. The from the book sale will go to a charity.
a. earnings b. proceeds c. savings
2. George got fired yesterday but at least his boss gave him 12 weeks’ .
a. bonus b. fine c. severance pay
3. He’s a successful writer and earns thousands of dollars a year from the on his book.
a. royalties b. compensation c. allowance
4. Unless we receive a government , our research project will have to be put on hold.
a. donation b. grant c. remuneration
5. My cousin parked in a no-parking zone and he had to pay a(n) .
a. bonus b. allowance c. fine
6. He spent $2000 to start up his company and now its estimated market is in the millions.
a. value b. worth c. benefit
7. His annual is enough to cover all his family’s expenses.
a. profit b. payment c. income
8. At first I wasn’t interested in starting a(n) plan but my best friend convinced me of having one.
a. old-age b. pension c. elderly
C. Rewrite the sentences using if.
1. You did not take action soon enough and the situation got out of control.
2. You shouldn’t waste your money on computer games.
3. Unless you save your money and invest it wisely, you will not be able to enjoy an early retirement.
4. You don’t listen to me, that’s why you are not financially independent now.
5. The government passed some new reforms, which helped the economy grow.
vocabulary
GRA MMAR
38
GRA MMAR
vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. There is one extra word which you do not
need to use.
illustrate dissolve foresight disperse forecast testimony savage fierce
premonition proof depict sketch disseminate witness dispel insight
1. The company’s director was the one who all the false information about the company’s
possible bankruptcy.
2. The engineer’s was crucial to the case of the plane crash.
3. Very little research has been done on animals’ in the case of an earthquake.
4. The newspaper article was a attack on the referee’s behaviour in the Cup Final.
5. In his novels, the author gives us a(n) into what life in 19th century England was like.
6. The linguist’s speech the myth that there is an age limit in language learning.
7. In order to testify, the young man requested to enrol on a protection programme.
8. Many of John Constable’s paintings the landscape of the area surrounding his home.
9. The crowds after the mayor finished giving his speech.
10. The cooking magazine was with photos taken during the cooking lessons.
11. According to the latest it is expected that 10 centimetres of snow will fall on Saturday.
12. These capsules will once they are placed in water.
13. You cannot make such claims unless you have to back them up.
14. In her free time she likes to landscapes.
15. You need to be very talented and lucky to make it as a lawyer because the competition is .
B. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.
1. If you keep exercising so much, you’ll become fit. MORE
2. The patient was getting better by the day, so he was discharged from hospital. AND
3. As his company became larger, he had more difficulty running it. THE
4. The Russian spaceship travelled farther than the American one. AS
5. According to police records, last year there were fewer crimes than there were this year. MORE
6. I don’t think I have ever had a worse holiday. WORST
7. The president’s speech was less inspiring than I had expected. NOT
8. The final exam wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. THAN
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A. Match the words in column A with the ones in column B to form collocations. Then use them to complete the
gaps in the text below.
EXAMINATION PRAC TICE
communication
previous
computer
job
staff
under
office
B
meeting
interview
skills
pressure
literate
worker
experience
Last week I saw an advertisement in the newspaper for the position of (1) at a
well-known construction company. Applicants were required to be (2) and have good
(3) . Also they had to be able to work (4) .
No (5) was necessary. Since I have those qualifications, I sent in an application and later
they phoned me to go in for a(n) (6) . It seems that everything went well, because I was
notified to report for work the next day and attend a(n) (7) in order to get to know my new
colleagues.
B. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and eight words, including the word given.
1. If you keep complaining like that, you will not have many friends. MORE
The you will have.
2. The damage caused by the earthquake was less devastating than was expected. AS
The damage caused by the earthquake was expected.
3. My brother did not succeed in getting rid of his wife’s fear of flying so they never travelled by plane. DISPELLING
If my brother his wife’s fear of flying, they would
have travelled by plane.
4. He will keep sinking deeper into debt if he doesn’t cut back on his expenses. AND
He needs to cut back on his expenses otherwise he
into debt.
5. The project will succeed only if we collaborate closely with the government. IN
The project will not be a success the government.
vocabulary
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B. Think of one word only that can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
A. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.
attributed to put a strain on recession initiative few and far between dilemma
go hand in hand all in all although nevertheless in fact consequently
vocabulary
1. a. I can’t run up that hill very fast. It’s very .
b. There’s going to be a increase in petrol and everybody will complain.
c. Medical insurance might be a little but it’s really worth it if you get ill.
2. a. There are a lot of areas in the Amazon which people can’t visit.
b. Two cats attacked Alex last night on his way home and he was terrified.
c. When the children heard the announcement about the day trip, they went with joy.
3. a. I need to use further examples to this point. I know it’s quite difficult to understand.
b. Liam studied at an art school and now he works at a publishing company. He’s always wanted
to books and he’s very good at it.
c. This example of football violence can one of the problems the sport faces today.
4. a. I’d like to deposit £500 in my , please.
b. The eyewitness gave a detailed of the car accident to the police.
c. I keep a record of what I earn and how much I spend in my book.
1. Eating healthy food does not guarantee that you will live to be 100 years old. , it can
greatly increase your chances of living a long life.
2. It is believed that crime and unemployment .
3. This book is awful. , it is so badly written that I will never buy another book by this
author.
4. One of the qualities employers look for in employees is the ability to use one’s own to
solve a problem.
5. he tried his best to avoid having an accident, he still ended up smashing two cars.
6. He admitted to committing the crime. , he spent the remainder of his life in prison.
7. His poor performance at school may be the fact that he recently lost both his parents.
8. The flu epidemic has hospital resources.
9. This hotel is a bit expensive but it’s still a great place to stay.
10. The has forced many businesses to fire employees or even to shut down completely.
11. We live in a small town where, unfortunately, the job opportunities are .
12. He was faced with the of whether or not to leave Spain and move to Canada.
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reading
A. You are going to read an extract about language from a magazine. For questions 1-6, choose the
answer (a, b, c or d) which you think fits best according to the text.
Why us? It’s a simple question. Why are humans the only creatures on the planet who have mastered language? It’s a puzzle
that has engaged some of the best brains from linguists to evolutionary biologists, geneticists to anthropologists. And yet, we
still don’t have an answer.
A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in capitals.
Why may emotional intelligence be more important than your IQ? The working environment
has become increasingly competitive, and although it might seem
(1) , people with high IQs have traditionally done better
professionally. However, following recent studies, researchers argue that it is
(2) to assume that a high IQ automatically brings success. They
say that in fact having a high IQ is fairly (3) if you do not have
what is known as ‘emotional intelligence’. One study showed that emotional skills were twice
as important as intellectual skills in determining excellence. It showed that having intellectual
abilities, technical skills and qualifications may get you a job, but you are
(4) to be promoted if you are emotionally
(5) . The researchers describe people with low emotional
intelligence as being (6) to the environment around them and
more likely to encounter problems with the people they work with. The ability to manage
relationships with colleagues well is, they say, one of the most important skills a successful
person can have. They showed how people who are (7) of
understanding their emotions do not do very well professionally. Researchers therefore find it
(8) when companies continue to place emphasis only on technical
abilities and IQ, and say that emotional skills are virtually the entire difference between
outstanding leaders and average ones. The good news is that almost all the skills defined as
emotional are skills that you can learn or develop.
FAIR
REASON
POINT
LIKELY
MATURE
SENSITIVE
CAPABLE
COMPREHEND
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the
word given. You must use between two and eight words including the word given.
1. After tidying the house, Fatima felt very satisfied with the work she had done. SENSE
Fatima felt with the work she had done tidying the house.
2. Mr Burden is working late tonight so he will not be able to attend his son’s football match. OUT
Mr Burden his son’s football match as he is working late
tonight.
3. My mother tripped and sprained her ankle while she was doing some chores in town. RUNNING
My mother in town when she tripped and sprained
her ankle.
4. Jack was only at the company for 2 months but he really left a lasting impression. MARK
Jack really at the company even though he was only there
for 2 months.
5. Fahad said that taking part in a work-study programme helped him see a wide range of opportunities and
choices. HORIZONS
Fahad said that he had by taking part in a work-study
programme.
35
A. Read the phrases in the table and the prompts 1-5. Respond to each prompt using some of the phrases given and
your own ideas.
EXAMINATION PRAC TICE
B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. Use only one word in each gap.
One day N. Swinmurn went to a shopping centre in pursuit (1) a new pair of shoes. He
found several styles he liked in several stores, but couldn’t find the size and colour he was after. He went home and
searched online and was again unsuccessful. This was when the idea came to him, and since it was 1999 and everyone
was optimistic (2) new online ventures, he decided to leave his job and start the first
online shoe retailer: Zappos.com. By 2001 Zappos increased their sales by 400%, bringing in $8.6 million. By 2007 this
increased to $840 million. By 2008 they reached $1 billion and have (3) growing ever since.
Most people can only ever dream (4) this extraordinary level of success, but Swinmurn,
along with his CEO Tony Hsieh, have made it a reality. How did they do it? Hsieh attributes much of their success to their
unique company culture which keeps customers and employees happy. Employees are offered many perks, for
(5) free lunches, free health care and a company library. Hsieh would like employees to
feel like they have a lot (6) common, and that they are more of a family than a company.
Company managers are encouraged to have fun with their teams and the atmosphere is laid-back. In the call centres
employees (7) talk to callers for as long as they like and they do not have scripts to follow.
The longest call recorded was over five hours long. Hsieh (8) placed enormous emphasis on
customer service, with call centres operating 24/7 and refunds offered on all purchases. As a result, 75% of its customers
(9) repeat buyers. This remarkable story of success shows us that
(10) the end of the day, if you have good company values and you
(11) your mind to it, you will be (12) to accomplish the
impossible.
1. I have a job interview next Wednesday and I would like some advice about how to prepare and what to wear. Any ideas?
2. I was thinking of going on a skiing holiday with my family this year; which ski resorts would you recommend?
3. Could you give me any information about how to make the company I work for more environmentally friendly?
4. I am visiting a friend’s house this evening and I would like to take his parents a gift. What do you think I should get?
5. We are proposing that the government limits the number of flights a person can take each year to reduce air pollution.
What do you think?
Recommending Giving Information Making suggestions Expressing Opinion
You won’t regret...
Make sure you...
Don’t think twice about...
I’m sure you will be
happy...
You will love...
I would definitely
recommend...
Regarding... I can say that...
One thing you should
know is...
About... I know that...
You mentioned... well,...
Why don’t you...?
Why not....?
It would be a good idea to...
One / Another thing you
can do is...
In my opinion the best idea
would be...
How about / What about...?
The way I see it...
In my opinion...
As far as I am concerned...
From my point of view...
vocabulary
36
vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.
fee finances promptly payments income
savings credit investments profit loan
1. I always try to pay my bills .
2. Brendan could not afford the tuition fees, so he had to take out a student .
3. My business partner manages the day-to-day of the company but leaves the longer term
decisions to me.
4. It can’t be true that such a big company is accused of late .
5. When I was born, my grandparents opened a(n) account in my name.
6. Before making any kind of , you should seek some advice from a financial planner.
7. We have to increase the prices of our products in order to make a(n) .
8. New taxes had to be imposed depending on the individual’s .
9. The bank charges a small for every transaction.
10. I had no cash with me so I bought a new TV set on .
1. I prefer to pay for things with my because it’s like paying in cash; no bills at the end of the
month.
a. bank account b. debit card c. bank card
2. The government has to invest in tourism since it is a major source of for the country.
a. income b. payment c. tax
3. Manage your money wisely and you are bound to live a financially life.
a. safe b. protected c. secure
4. They had to shut down the factory since the owners made no last year.
a. pension b. profit c. credit
5. A general rule in investing is the higher the the greater the profit.
a. danger b. risk c. chance
6. John has to look for a second job as his expenses his income.
a. exceed b. beat c. overtake
7. Another loan was the only way to balance the country’s .
a. budget b. mortgage c. account
8. An easy way to perform your banking is via e-banking.
a. transactions b. expenses c. commissions
9. He made a few bad investments and now he has to suffer the .
a. misses b. failures c. losses
10. The good thing is that the loan can be repaid in 36 monthly .
a. budgets b. instalments c. statements
B. Choose the correct answer a, b, or c.
37
B. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. Since they were selling everything a discount, I decided to spend another £300.
2. There were no delays and my flight left schedule.
3. The Prime Minister ordered the police to protect the citizens from terrorist attacks all costs.
4. Mark is debt because he was very irresponsible with how he used his credit card.
5. The educational consultants worked close collaboration with the teaching staff on the new university
curriculum.
6. Two police officers, who were duty at that time, managed to arrest the bank robbers.
A. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1. The from the book sale will go to a charity.
a. earnings b. proceeds c. savings
2. George got fired yesterday but at least his boss gave him 12 weeks’ .
a. bonus b. fine c. severance pay
3. He’s a successful writer and earns thousands of dollars a year from the on his book.
a. royalties b. compensation c. allowance
4. Unless we receive a government , our research project will have to be put on hold.
a. donation b. grant c. remuneration
5. My cousin parked in a no-parking zone and he had to pay a(n) .
a. bonus b. allowance c. fine
6. He spent $2000 to start up his company and now its estimated market is in the millions.
a. value b. worth c. benefit
7. His annual is enough to cover all his family’s expenses.
a. profit b. payment c. income
8. At first I wasn’t interested in starting a(n) plan but my best friend convinced me of having one.
a. old-age b. pension c. elderly
C. Rewrite the sentences using if.
1. You did not take action soon enough and the situation got out of control.
2. You shouldn’t waste your money on computer games.
3. Unless you save your money and invest it wisely, you will not be able to enjoy an early retirement.
4. You don’t listen to me, that’s why you are not financially independent now.
5. The government passed some new reforms, which helped the economy grow.
vocabulary
GRA MMAR
38
GRA MMAR
vocabulary
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. There is one extra word which you do not
need to use.
illustrate dissolve foresight disperse forecast testimony savage fierce
premonition proof depict sketch disseminate witness dispel insight
1. The company’s director was the one who all the false information about the company’s
possible bankruptcy.
2. The engineer’s was crucial to the case of the plane crash.
3. Very little research has been done on animals’ in the case of an earthquake.
4. The newspaper article was a attack on the referee’s behaviour in the Cup Final.
5. In his novels, the author gives us a(n) into what life in 19th century England was like.
6. The linguist’s speech the myth that there is an age limit in language learning.
7. In order to testify, the young man requested to enrol on a protection programme.
8. Many of John Constable’s paintings the landscape of the area surrounding his home.
9. The crowds after the mayor finished giving his speech.
10. The cooking magazine was with photos taken during the cooking lessons.
11. According to the latest it is expected that 10 centimetres of snow will fall on Saturday.
12. These capsules will once they are placed in water.
13. You cannot make such claims unless you have to back them up.
14. In her free time she likes to landscapes.
15. You need to be very talented and lucky to make it as a lawyer because the competition is .
B. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.
1. If you keep exercising so much, you’ll become fit. MORE
2. The patient was getting better by the day, so he was discharged from hospital. AND
3. As his company became larger, he had more difficulty running it. THE
4. The Russian spaceship travelled farther than the American one. AS
5. According to police records, last year there were fewer crimes than there were this year. MORE
6. I don’t think I have ever had a worse holiday. WORST
7. The president’s speech was less inspiring than I had expected. NOT
8. The final exam wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. THAN
39
A. Match the words in column A with the ones in column B to form collocations. Then use them to complete the
gaps in the text below.
EXAMINATION PRAC TICE
communication
previous
computer
job
staff
under
office
B
meeting
interview
skills
pressure
literate
worker
experience
Last week I saw an advertisement in the newspaper for the position of (1) at a
well-known construction company. Applicants were required to be (2) and have good
(3) . Also they had to be able to work (4) .
No (5) was necessary. Since I have those qualifications, I sent in an application and later
they phoned me to go in for a(n) (6) . It seems that everything went well, because I was
notified to report for work the next day and attend a(n) (7) in order to get to know my new
colleagues.
B. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and eight words, including the word given.
1. If you keep complaining like that, you will not have many friends. MORE
The you will have.
2. The damage caused by the earthquake was less devastating than was expected. AS
The damage caused by the earthquake was expected.
3. My brother did not succeed in getting rid of his wife’s fear of flying so they never travelled by plane. DISPELLING
If my brother his wife’s fear of flying, they would
have travelled by plane.
4. He will keep sinking deeper into debt if he doesn’t cut back on his expenses. AND
He needs to cut back on his expenses otherwise he
into debt.
5. The project will succeed only if we collaborate closely with the government. IN
The project will not be a success the government.
vocabulary
40
B. Think of one word only that can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
A. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in the box.
attributed to put a strain on recession initiative few and far between dilemma
go hand in hand all in all although nevertheless in fact consequently
vocabulary
1. a. I can’t run up that hill very fast. It’s very .
b. There’s going to be a increase in petrol and everybody will complain.
c. Medical insurance might be a little but it’s really worth it if you get ill.
2. a. There are a lot of areas in the Amazon which people can’t visit.
b. Two cats attacked Alex last night on his way home and he was terrified.
c. When the children heard the announcement about the day trip, they went with joy.
3. a. I need to use further examples to this point. I know it’s quite difficult to understand.
b. Liam studied at an art school and now he works at a publishing company. He’s always wanted
to books and he’s very good at it.
c. This example of football violence can one of the problems the sport faces today.
4. a. I’d like to deposit £500 in my , please.
b. The eyewitness gave a detailed of the car accident to the police.
c. I keep a record of what I earn and how much I spend in my book.
1. Eating healthy food does not guarantee that you will live to be 100 years old. , it can
greatly increase your chances of living a long life.
2. It is believed that crime and unemployment .
3. This book is awful. , it is so badly written that I will never buy another book by this
author.
4. One of the qualities employers look for in employees is the ability to use one’s own to
solve a problem.
5. he tried his best to avoid having an accident, he still ended up smashing two cars.
6. He admitted to committing the crime. , he spent the remainder of his life in prison.
7. His poor performance at school may be the fact that he recently lost both his parents.
8. The flu epidemic has hospital resources.
9. This hotel is a bit expensive but it’s still a great place to stay.
10. The has forced many businesses to fire employees or even to shut down completely.
11. We live in a small town where, unfortunately, the job opportunities are .
12. He was faced with the of whether or not to leave Spain and move to Canada.
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A. You are going to read an extract about language from a magazine. For questions 1-6, choose the
answer (a, b, c or d) which you think fits best according to the text.
Why us? It’s a simple question. Why are humans the only creatures on the planet who have mastered language? It’s a puzzle
that has engaged some of the best brains from linguists to evolutionary biologists, geneticists to anthropologists. And yet, we
still don’t have an answer.
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