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return from the mountain, the villagers prepare for the
more fun-packed activities.
When the big day comes, school children sing to open
the festival. The enthusiastic crowds cheer excitedly while
watching a display of fire dances, music, and singing. There
is a festive atmosphere, with people in colourful clothes
dancing the evening away. We all stay up all night eating
and drinking along the brightly decorated village streets.
The Harvest Festival is truly a fantastic event. We all
feel tired but very happy after the week-long activities.
What I love most about it is the music and dancing that
continues all through the night.
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G Suggested Answer
In Kovran, Siberia, we have a week-long celebration
called the Alkhalalalaj Harvest Festival. It takes place every
third week in September. The festival celebrates the end of
the harvest after a long summer of working in the fields.
People prepare for this festival by carving a wooden
pole. The male villagers walk for 70 km to place the
beautiful carved pole on top of Mount Elvel. They also
leave food for Kamuli, the mountain god. When the men
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TEST 2
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too forgetful
too noisy
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Don’t worry about it.
I hope not.
Sorry! I didn’t realise it annoyed you.
That’s not very nice.
What have I done now?
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34 enough sleep
35 too busy
36 big enough
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G Suggested Answer
Hi Sue,
Thanks for your email. It was great to hear that you’re
well. I’m doing OK too. Let me tell you about my new life!
Our new house in the country is amazing. It has four
bedrooms and a big living room and kitchen. There’s also
an attic, which Dad will change into a games room.
What I love about it most is the garden. It’s huge!
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The town isn’t bad, either. I really like the wide, treelined streets. What I don’t like, though, is that it’s very
quiet. Well, that’s it for now. Write soon.
Nancy
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TEST 3
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b) sightings
2 a) existed
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TEST 4
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pull the line, but the fish was very strong and we had to
pull for more than half an hour before we got it on board.
When we did, we saw the biggest fish we had ever caught!
We took the fish home and Dad started cleaning it.
Mum and I were watching him when, suddenly, he cried
out “Look! A ring!” We looked, and there inside the fish
was the ring that Mum had lost when she and Dad were
at the lake a few weeks before!
All of us were so surprised, we couldn’t stop laughing
and shouting. Mum was so happy that she even gave me
£20 to buy myself a treat. I can’t wait to go fishing again!
23 had been painting
24 hadn’t finished
25 found
A 1 emotional response
2 broadband connection
3 email account
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Will you show
will pass
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caters
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is giving
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Are you buying
D 26 When I was still at school, I would read a new ghost
story every week.
27 In the past, my sister used to make fun of Surrealist
paintings, but now she loves them.
28 Eleanor’s parents never used to buy her books about
monsters when she was a child.
29 Sally would visit her grandparents quite often when
she still lived in London.
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H Suggested Answer
Last weekend, Dad and I went fishing on Lake
Windermere. It was a beautiful sunny day and the water
was very calm. Mum had made sandwiches for us to eat,
and we were having a great time talking and laughing.
We had been fishing for about an hour when, all of a
sudden, my fishing line started moving. Dad helped me
35 B
G Suggested Answer
Robotics experts predict that it will not be too long
before robots become an ordinary part of most
households. In my opinion, the presence of robots in
homes will be a wonderful thing.
First of all, robots will be able to all the chores
around the house. For example, they will be able to do
the cleaning, the cooking, and maybe even the
shopping. As a result, families will be able to spend
more quality time together.
Secondly, robots will be able to act as carers. For
instance, they will be able to babysit children and look
after the elderly. Consequently, families will not need to
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spend extra money on expensive home help, so they will
have more money to improve their lives.
On the other hand, people may come to depend on
robots too much. This means that if their robot stops
working they may find it especially difficult or tiring to
do even the simplest of tasks.
All in all, it seems to me that robots will be extremely
useful around the house, but no matter how helpful they
may be, we should not rely on them completely.
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C Suggested Answer
Dear Andrew,
Thanks for your email. It sounds like you have fun in
your spare time. Let me tell you about myself.
When I have a day off school, I often hang out with my
friends. We usually listen to music or go to the cinema.
At the weekends, I do my chores in the morning and I
play football at the local pitch in the afternoons.
This weekend Dad and I have planned something special.
We’ve decided to go fishing by the lake. We might even
camp there overnight. I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun! I
have to go now.
Your friend,
Richard
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I can’t make it, I’m afraid.
What sort of music do you like?
What do you think of Mozart?
I absolutely love it!
Sure, count me in.
very
completely
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rather
prefers
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MID TEST (MODULES 1-4)
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G Suggested Answer
Dear William,
I’ve just received your mail and I think taking your
brother and his friends to the cinema for his birthday is
a great idea. I suggest you go and see Speed Racer,
which is an action film based on a 1960s Japanese
cartoon. It stars Emile Hirsch and Christina Ricci.
The film is about a brilliant racing car driver called Speed
Racer. Speed Racer finds out that some powerful business
people are making drivers cheat in races in order to make a
lot of money. So he decides to do something to stop the
bad guys. The plot is clever but a little hard to follow in the
first 20 minutes or so, but keep going because the action is
great! The characters are likeable and well-developed,
while the ending is exciting, which the kids will love.
Well, that’s about it! I really recommend this film because
10-year-old boys will love all the amazing car races.
Let me know how it goes!
Alex
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TEST 5
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2 set
3 still
B 10 action-packed
11 all-star
12 model making
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4 stunts
5 miniature
6 portray
7 private
8 artistic
9 plots
13 special effects
14 box office
15 potter’s wheel
TEST 6
A 1 B
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12 involved
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13 cashier
14 signs
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C 17 is visited
18 be touched
19 was put out
20 will be powered
21 has already been sent
22 was built
D 23 is having her portrait drawn (by a professional
painter).
24 has had her London flat designed by a famous
architect.
25 will have the handlebars on her bike fixed (by her
father).
26 had her arm examined (by a doctor) yesterday.
E 27 Whichever
28 Whatever
29 wherever
30 However
31 whenever
F 32 themselves
33 myself
34 yourselves
35 ourselves
36 himself
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About every ten minutes.
Go past the bank and turn left into Smith Street.
No, just a ten-minute walk away.
Yes, there’s one just around the corner.
Is it a long way from here?
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take
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beat
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I Suggested Answer
Dear Sam,
How are you? I’m sorry I haven’t written for some time,
but I’ve been a bit busy lately. Let me tell you about my
visit to the Moscow Zoo with my sister and her friends
last weekend.
It’s an amazing place! It has more than 5,000 animals
and birds, and different areas such as a Night Animal
House and an African Animals section.
When we got there, we went straight to see the big cats.
There are Siberian tigers and Snow leopards in the Moscow
Zoo. Have you ever seen these incredible cats up close?
There are also aquariums with fish from all over the world.
In the afternoon, we had lunch at one of the zoo’s cafes.
I’m telling you, the whole experience was great. I can’t
wait to go back there again because there is so much
more to see and do at the Moscow Zoo!
Bye for now,
Natasha
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TEST 7
H Suggested Answer
A recent survey in the UK found that 6% of school
children learn self-defence in schools. But the question
is whether more children should be encouraged to learn
self-defence.
There are some advantages to running self-defence
classes in schools. Firstly, self-defence techniques teach
children how to either avoid a threatening situation, or
how to protect themselves against an attacker.
Consequently, they learn how to use their common sense
to stay out of trouble and also become more confident,
as they are no longer vulnerable targets. Secondly,
taking a self-defence class keeps children fit, as it is an
excellent form of exercise. As a result, children get in
shape and lead a healthier life.
On the other hand, there are some arguments against
running self-defence courses in schools. To begin with,
classes and equipment may be expensive. Because of
this, it is not affordable for everyone. Moreover, some
people may misuse the skills they have been taught. For
instance, instead of running away in a threatening
situation, children may try to put up a fight against a
violent attacker and become seriously injured.
In conclusion, there are arguments both for and
against children learning self-defence in schools. I
strongly believe that self-defence should be taught in
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schools, as it is important that children know how to look
after themselves. However, it should be up to parents to
decide whether or not their children will take part.
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49 A
50 B
TEST 8
A 1 rucksack
2 map
3 sprained
4 total
5 reflect
6 first aid kit
B 10 burn
11 sunscreen
7 face
8 bruised
9 survived
12 sling
13 seriously
14 positive
C 15 Joan asked Sam if he had ever travelled to a foreign
country.
16 Mum told me not to be late for dinner.
17 James and Lilly said that they couldn’t go whitewater
rafting that weekend.
18 Liz said that Andrew had taken up trekking three
years before.
19 Lee said that Mark would begin kitesurfing lessons
in summer.
20 Sandy told me that the children were going on a
roller coaster ride the next/the following day.
I Suggested Answer
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing with reference to your advertisement in
Friday’s edition of the ‘Mirror Review’. I am interested in
applying to be a volunteer at the local animal shelter.
I am fifteen years old and I am in my fourth year of high
school. As for previous experience, I have worked as a
volunteer at the local zoo feeding and cleaning the
animals. In addition, last summer I worked part-time at
my father’s animal clinic where I learned to deal with a
variety of animals.
I am described by my teachers as cheerful, hardworking and
reliable. Moreover, I am particularly good at languages. I
have just taken the Lower English exam and passed with a
grade A. My interests include football, tennis and trekking.
Please find my application form attached. I can be
contacted at the number on my application form at any
time. I would be very grateful if you would consider me as
a volunteer. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Mary Smith
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E 26 someone
27 Everyone
28 everywhere
29 nothing
30 anyone
F 31 doesn’t he
32 has he
33 wasn’t it
34 doesn’t it
35 shall we
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Yes, it really hurts.
Oh, that’s good.
Hmm ... I don’t know.
Oh dear! What happened?
Get well soon.
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C Suggested Answer
Dear Robert,
Thank you for your letter. It was nice of you to drop
me a line.
I like many different kinds of music, but I mostly
listen to pop. I haven’t been to many concerts, but I
actually had the chance to see Shakira live last year
when I was in London, and she was really fantastic!
My favourite artist is Beyonce. I’d really like to see
her perform live because she’s a fantastic singer and I
love all her music. My favourite songs are ‘Irreplaceable
and ‘Me, Myself and I’.
Well, that’s all for now. Write back soon.
Linda
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EXIT TEST
A
D 21 Bill explained that he couldn’t be at basketball
practice because he had broken his arm.
22 Anne refused to pay for Tom’s skydiving lessons.
23 Mary offered to help Sarah with her application form.
24 Dad warned the children not to play with the pen
knife.
25 Jennifer complained that her throat was feeling sore.
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37 B
38 E
39 A
40 D
Tapescripts
Test 1 ― Listening
Interviewer: I asked some young people about special
occasions in their country and how they celebrate them.
Speaker 1: (young woman)
In Bolivia, a girls’ sixteenth birthday is very important. The
birthday girl wears a white dress and dances the first dance with
her father or grandfather. She also dances with fifteen other
partners, as each dance represents one year of her life. It is a
sign of becoming a lady.
Speaker 2: (man)
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours takes place each year in India
around the end of February or the beginning of March. Everyone
throws blue, green and yellow powders at one another on the
second day of Holi. In fact your clothing is never the same again!
It’s all great fun and people believe that the powders will keep
illnesses away.
destroy the habitats of the animals and plants that live in the
areas we transform into farms. Experts believe that over one
hundred species become extinct every day because of us.
Jeremy: What are some other causes of habitat destruction?
Adam: Scientists believe that the poisonous chemicals we throw
in the sea will cause the sea life to change or die out. Also, they
say that we are destroying the forests, which make half of the
oxygen in the world. Of course we cannot live without oxygen,
but a large number of us seem to believe that this problem isn’t
so serious and hope that it will just go away by itself!
Jeremy: So how can we stop destroying natural habitats?
Adam: There are dozens of things we can do, but I believe that
we should first turn our attention to our seas, lakes and rivers.
People keep throwing rubbish and poisonous chemicals into
them, putting wildlife at risk. And this is one of the most serious
problems that a huge number of plant and animal species face.
Jeremy: Well, you’ve given all of us much to think about,
Adam, thank you for your time.
Adam: Thank you.
Speaker 3: (man)
People in Thailand celebrate their new year by throwing water
over one another. Songkran, the Thai New Year, happens each
year in mid-April. The Thai people and visitors use buckets,
bowls, garden hoses, water guns, and even elephants to carry
the water.
Interviewer: I’ve asked some people to talk about dreaming.
Here’s what they said.
Speaker 4: (woman)
Las Fallas Festival is a week-long festival in mid-March, which
celebrates Saint Joseph's Day with loud music, partying, and fire
dances around huge open fires, where people tell stories from
the past. Many people dress in traditional costumes, though
modern costumes are also common. The festival ends with an
amazing fireworks display.
Speaker 1: (man)
The night before I went to school for the first time, I had
dreamt that my teacher was going to be that big, green ugly
monster! Naturally, the next day I was kicking and screaming
and refusing to go to school. When my mother finally managed
to drag me there and I met my teacher, I felt so relieved! She
looked like an angel!
Speaker 5: (man)
The Ivrea Carnival in Italy includes fantastic street parties and
parades but what makes it different from other carnivals are
the orange battles, where people separate into special teams
and throw oranges at each other. This comes from a custom
that started in the middle ages, when local residents threw
the beans that the local ruler gave to the poor out onto the
streets to express their dissatisfaction.
Speaker 2: (woman)
I think that what we see in our sleep tells us something important
about us and that nightmares try to warn us of something bad.
That’s why I always keep a dream dictionary by my bed, and I
often look at it whenever I have had a particularly strange dream.
Test 2 ― Listening
Jeremy: Welcome to the show, Adam. We keep hearing that
humans are destroying the different habitats on Earth. Could
you tell us what this actually means?
Adam: Certainly! Man has been damaging the land, sea, and
air around him and as a result he is also threatening the
survival of plants and animals that live there.
Jeremy: Why is this happening?
Adam: One of the reasons is that we are increasing the world’s
population by about one and a half billion people every ten years.
More people means we need more food and therefore more land
to grow the food. So, in trying to feed all these people, we
Test 3 ― Listening
Speaker 3: (woman)
I was very upset when I lost my favourite pen that my granddad
had given me. We searched the whole house but we found
nothing. I went to bed worrying and dreamt that while I was
walking in the garden, I saw a shiny object under the rose bush.
When I woke up the next morning, I went to that bush and my
pen was there, exactly like in my dream!
Speaker 4: (young boy)
I keep dreaming about the same thing most nights. In my dream,
I am always waiting a long time for buses and trains. Therefore,
I am always late getting to school. When I get there, my teacher
screams and shouts at me. I always wake up tired but relieved
that it isn’t true.
Speaker 5: (young boy)
Last night, I went to bed after reading a horror book on
mysterious monsters around the world. Later I dreamt about
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fighting and kicking a huge ugly sea monster that was trying to
eat me! I woke up screaming and fell off my bed as I was trying
to escape from the terrifying creature!
Test 4 ― Listening
Interviewer: We asked some people to tell us what they
think about mobile phones, and this is what they said.
Speaker 1: (man)
Mobile phones are great, but there are some things about
them that I don’t like. For example, I don’t like it that I always
want to check my phone to see if I have a message. Also, I
don’t like it when I panic if my phone isn’t near me. What I’m
saying is I don’t think it’s good that I rely so much on a gadget!
Speaker 2: (woman)
I love my mobile phone. Mostly, I use it to send text messages
to my friends. I probably send between 100 and 200 text
messages a week. It’s expensive to send so many texts,
though. I have a big phone bill every month. But I don’t care,
because it’s worth the cost to stay in touch with my friends.
Speaker 3: (woman)
Some people say that mobile phones can cause illnesses.
They say they are dangerous because of the radiation. I don’t
know if this is true, but just to be on the safe side, I only use
my mobile for quick conversations. If I know I am going to
have a long conversation, I use a regular phone.
Speaker 4: (teenage girl)
Mobile phones are one of the best inventions. No matter where
I am, I can always contact my parents if I need help. This makes
me feel secure, and it makes my parents feel safe too. They
worry about me less now because they know they can contact
me at any time.
Speaker 5: (man)
There's one thing that really annoys me about mobile phones. It’s
to do with text messaging. I don’t like how people shorten every
word they can, and spell words incorrectly. Sometimes you can’t
even understand what someone has written, because there is not
one word in their text message that is spelt how it should be!
Mid Test (Modules 1-4) ― Listening
Sam: Hi Anna! What are you doing?
Anna: I’m going into town to buy a present for my mum. It’s
her birthday this weekend.
Sam: Oh. What are you going to buy her?
Anna: I’m not sure. I was thinking about getting her a book,
but I’ve changed my mind. A book is a bit boring.
Sam: I agree. A book isn’t exciting at all!
Anna: I know. Oh dear ... I’m no good at choosing presents!
Sam: Don’t worry! I love shopping for presents! I can come
with you if you like and help you.
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Anna: Really? Are you sure? Don’t you have hockey practice
today?
Sam: Usually, yes. But our coach is ill today, so I’m free.
Come on, let’s go!
Anna: OK. I was thinking of going to that huge store in the
city centre, first.
Sam: Good idea. We’ll definitely find something there.
Anna: I hope so. I want to buy Mum something really nice.
What did you get your mum for her last birthday, Sam?
Sam: Well, I didn’t have much to spend, so I borrowed a
video camera from a friend and made her a movie.
Anna: Wow! That was definitely a bright idea!
Sam: Well, I recorded everyone in my family and some of Mum’s
friends. We all said what Mum means to us or told a funny story.
Anna: She must have loved it.
Sam: She did! In fact, she liked it so much she asked me to
make another video for her next birthday.
Anna: Wow, you really do have good ideas! I’m glad you’re
helping me today.
Test 5 ― Listening
Interviewer: I spoke to some people about music. Here’s what
they said.
Speaker 1: (young man)
Both my parents and my older brother have a career in music,
so our house has always been full of tunes and melodies. One of
my first memories is sitting beside my mother at the piano
listening to her play a beautiful piece of classical music. So it
should come as no surprise that I’m following in their footsteps,
and starting a career in the music industry too.
Speaker 2: (young woman)
I don’t know how they did it, but my friends have convinced me
to join a local singing contest with them! I love singing, and I’m
always the first to grab the guitar and start a singsong, but
that’s only when I’m among friends. This time dozens of
strangers will be listening to me, and I’m not so sure whether
they’ll appreciate my voice!
Speaker 3: (young man)
For those of us who love music, I believe there’s nothing better
than seeing your favourite singer or band perform live. For me,
nothing compares to watching them on stage and sharing the
thrill and excitement with the other members of the audience.
Of course I can’t afford to go to live shows all the time, but I do
so whenever I get the chance!
Speaker 4: (teenage girl)
You couldn’t really say I have a broad musical taste ... and it’s
not that I haven’t tried to get into lots of different types of
music, because I have. My brother and sister have completely
different tastes to mine and I have to hear their music every
day at home. So you couldn’t even say that I’m not exposed to
different types. But the fact is, I only like pop. And if you like
something, I don’t see anything wrong with sticking to it.
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Speaker 5: (young man)
I really want to become a professional musician, but I sometimes
wonder whether I have a natural ability to create beautiful
music. I mean, playing around on the piano and coming up with
happy little tunes is one thing, but doing this professionally is not
something I’m sure I’ll be able to do well. One thing is sure,
though. I’ll give it a try!
Test 6 ― Listening
Alex: Hi Nathan! How was football practice?
Ben: Great! What did you do this afternoon Alex?
Alex: Nothing. I don’t have anything to do after school on
Wednesdays. My Art teacher suggested that I join an afterschool Art class. So I am thinking about doing that.
Ben: That’s a great idea! You’re really good at painting and
drawing.
Alex: Thanks. Where are you going now? You look like you are
in a hurry.
Ben: I am. I’m on my way to the hospital. I’m a volunteer there.
Usually, I only work on Saturday mornings. But today they called
me and asked if I could help out this evening for a few hours.
Alex: Oh. What’s it like being a volunteer?
Ben: It’s great! The patients are always happy to see me. It
makes me feel really good to know that I am doing something
to help people.
Alex: Wow. How long have you been a volunteer?
Ben: For one year. My Mum works at the hospital. She gave
me the idea about volunteering. She thought I would like to
do something worthwhile.
Alex: I think I would like to help people who are ill, too. Do
you think I could go with you sometime to see what you do?
Ben: Of course. In fact, why don’t you come with me now?
Alex: I would love too!
Ben: Great. Let’s go!
Test 7 ― Listening
Ian: Hi Claire! Guess what! Mum and Dad have finally agreed
to let me have a pet!
Claire: Really? That’s great, Ian! What are you going to get?
Ian: A dog! Definitely, a dog! I’m going to get one from an animal
shelter. Do you want to come with me and help me choose one?
Claire: Sorry… No. I don’t like dogs.
Ian: You don’t like dogs! Why not! Everyone likes dogs!
Claire: Everyone but me. Don’t laugh … but … I’m really
scared of them. I shake like a leaf even when I look at a
picture of a dog, or see one on television.
Ian: But why? A dog won’t hurt you.
Claire: I don’t know why. My mum thinks it’s because a dog
bit me on the hand when I was a baby.
Ian: What happens when you see a dog?
Claire: Well, I start shaking and sometimes even crying too. I
can’t even run away if I see a dog, because I freeze on the
spot and can’t move.
Ian: Wow. But you’re wrong to avoid dogs. You’ll never get
over your fear if you keep avoiding them.
Claire: I’ve tried. But it’s no good.
Ian: Poor you.
Claire: Yes. But my brother, John, says it’s worse for him!
Just like you, he really wants a pet dog. But of course there
is no way we can have one in our house!
Ian: Oh well, you can tell him he can come and see my dog
whenever he wants.
Claire: Thanks! I will.
Test 8 ― Listening
Interviewer: I spoke to some people about dealing with
challenges, and here’s what they said.
Speaker 1: (young woman)
When my friends asked me to go rock climbing with them, I
wasn’t sure, because I am scared of heights. But I decided to be
brave and try it. It was scary, but when I got to the top, I felt a
real sense of achievement. Next week, I am trying skydiving. I
think it is important to face whatever it is that scares you.
Speaker 2: (man)
A serious injury really changes your life. I don’t remember much
about the accident, but I remember waking up in a hospital
room with two broken legs and a bruised spine. Now, six months
later I have fully recovered, but I don’t think I could have done
it without the support and encouragement of those close to me.
Speaker 3: (woman)
I am very close to my family. So close, in fact, that living in
another country was something that I thought I couldn’t cope
with. But when I was 18, I had to go overseas to study. I thought
I would miss my family too much and have to leave university
before I finished my degree. I’d just never imagined that I
could make it on my own But, I did stay, and ended up loving it.
Speaker 4: (young man)
It’s very satisfying to do things that seem nearly impossible at
first. That’s why, as soon as I finish one challenge, I’m off to face
the next, more difficult one. For example, last year I ran half a
marathon. This year, I am training to run the whole marathon.
Next year, I want to climb the tallest mountain in the UK.
Speaker 5: (woman)
I’ve always believed that positive thinking plays an important
role in a person’s life. I’ve had to face many difficulties and
I’ve found that the best way to deal with them successfully is to
have a positive attitude. The way we think about something has
a strong impact on how we feel and how we behave, so if you
believe in your ability to achieve something and hope for the
best, good things will probably happen to you.
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Exit Test (Modules 1-8) ― Listening
Interviewer: I spoke to some young people about challenges,
and here’s what they had to say.
Speaker 1: (young man)
When my friend first suggested we try skydiving, I thought that
he was crazy! Why would I want to jump out of a plane, or do
anything else that might put my life at risk? But now, four years
later, not only do I go skydiving whenever I get the chance, but
I also love kitesurfing, whitewater rafting and any other
exciting activity that presents a real challenge for me!
Speaker 2: (young woman)
I’ve always thought that life’s difficult enough, without us
trying to make it harder. That’s why I don't understand people
who put themselves in danger through various extreme
sports, or any other activities that may cause injuries. It’s
not that I’m afraid, but “better safe than sorry” is my motto!
Speaker 3: (teenage boy)
I think I am old enough to start working. I’ve discussed it with
my parents and we’ve decided that I’ll be working part-time
at my dad’s restaurant, after school. It’ll be a real challenge
for me, trying to balance school and work. But I think I’ll be
able to cope well.
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Speaker 4: (young man)
Last year my friends persuaded me to go trekking in the
mountains with them. It wasn’t that bad, but what I remember
most about the experience are all the cuts and bruises I got!
Sure, it was challenging enough for me to walk for hours
through forests and up the mountainside, but I’d have to think
twice before going with them next time.
Speaker 5: (young woman)
One of the things I enjoy most in life is to get involved in new
and exciting things in the company of my friends. Unfortunately,
my best friends are also my most boring friends! I can never
seem to tear them away from their computers or TVs long
enough for us to do something different, something thrilling. So,
when it comes to kitesurfing or skydiving, I’m on my own!
