Michigan B2

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Exam Preparation reading

grammar (a)

Module 1

Writer's Opinion

• Pronouns & Possessives • The Possessive Case • Questions

Module 2

Main Purpose

• Past Tenses • Future Tenses & Forms

Module 3

Main Idea

• Modals & Semi-modals

Module 4

Headings

• Full & Bare Infinitive

Module 5

Referents

• Articles • Nouns

Module 6

Missing Sentences

• The Passive Voice

Module 7

Specific Information

• Clauses (1)

Module 8

Numbers, Dates & Times

• Adjectives & Adverbs

Module 9

Negative Questions

• Conditionals • Wishes / Had better / It’s time

Module 10

Inferences

• Indirect/Reported Speech

Glossary for Modules 1-10 Exam Description & Essay Preparation

Practice Tests pages

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Practice Test 1

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Practice Test 6

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Practice Test 2

123 - 142

Practice Test 7

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Practice Test 3

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Practice Test 8

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Practice Test 4

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Practice Test 9

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Practice Test 5

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Practice Test 10

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vocabulary

grammar (b)

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Nouns

• Present Tenses • Non-continuous Verbs

Adjectives

• Other Future Forms • Past States & Habits • Time Words Easily Confused • Used to / Be used to / Get used to • Have been to / Have gone to / Have been in

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Participles

• Modal Perfect Forms • Prepositions

21 - 28

Verbs

• Gerund • Infinitive vs Gerund

29 - 36

Phrasal Verbs (1)

• Quantifiers

37 - 44

Phrasal Verbs (2)

• The Causative Form

45 - 52

Adverbs

• Clauses (2)

53 - 60

Short Phrases

• Comparisons

61 - 68

Longer Phrases

• Would rather / (Would) prefer • Emphasis • Inversion • Question tags

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Idioms

• The Subjunctive • Determiners

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85 - 86 87-102

Teacher's Section pages pages Speaking Practice

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Answer Sheet

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Irregular Verbs Table

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Speaking Practice Answer Sheet Revision Test Student's Revision Test Teacher's Revision Test Student's Revision Test Teacher's

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1

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1

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2

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2

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Irregular Verbs Table

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Module

1

READING WRITER’S OPINION

See Glossary on pages 85-86

Some questions will ask you to decide what the writer’s opinion or attitude is. To answer such questions, you will need to look for hints, such as words, phrases or expressions that show the writer’s positive or negative feelings.

READING: EXTRACT 1 The following extract is from an email that Brian received.

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Dear Brian, What a pity you aren’t here with us in Montreal! We arrived last night and I can’t wait to visit all the interesting places there are in this city. People say that Canada is very similar to the USA, but I completely disagree. I would say the atmosphere here is a lot more European than American. Of course, there’s also the language difference to consider. Although everybody knows English, it's actually French that is spoken in most places.

1. How does the writer feel about visiting Montreal? a. excited b. indifferent c. disappointed d. scared

Here, by saying ‘What a pity you aren’t here with us’ and ‘I can’t wait’ it’s obvious that the writer is excited about his visit to Montreal.

READING: EXTRACT 2 The following extract is from a magazine article about mobile devices.

A smartphone or tablet can connect young children to the world outside the four walls of their classroom and give them access to knowledge they are not taught at school. What’s more, there are many games and interactive activities on mobile devices that are not about school subjects but are still useful for children. To help your children get the maximum benefit from it, you should explore the device together, ask them questions about what they're doing and show them how to use it. Of course, you should not ignore the value of reading a book or spending time outdoors.

READING: EXTRACT 3

2. In general, the writer

introducing

children to mobile devices. a. dislikes b. ignores c. encourages d. avoids Here, the writer mentions some applications and advantages of mobile devices. Then he tells parents to help children ‘get the maximum benefit’ from such devices. He also advises parents to show children ‘how to use’ such devices, so he is obviously encouraging parents to introduce children to them.

The following extract is from a magazine article about vacations. s allows us to escape Going on vacation to remote location ines and get the rest and from our noisy, stressful, daily rout cheaper than going on relaxation we need. It is also much museums, theaters or vacation to busy cities. There are no a lot of money. Remote shopping centers so we don’t spend l natural surroundings, locations are often situated in beautifu g and walking - activities which are perfect for swimming, hikin in. What’s more, remote which cost nothing to participate and we can enjoy the locations are hardly ever polluted unspoiled environment they offer.

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3. What is the writer’s opinion about remote locations? a.

He believes they can lead to loneliness. b.

He thinks we spoil them when we go there. c.

He would like them to offer more activities. d.

He prefers them to other vacation destinations.

The writer lists a large number of advantages of remote locations. The way he describes what they offer also leaves no doubt that he prefers them to other destinations.

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GRAMMAR 1 PRONOUNS & POSSESSIVES SUBJECT PRONOUNS I you he she it we you they We are friends.

REFLEXIVE/EMPHATIC PRONOUNS myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves

OBJECT PRONOUNS me you him her it us you them Come and visit us.

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES my your his her its our your their This is our car.

POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS mine yours his hers ours yours theirs This car is ours.

1. Με ρήματα όπως: cut, burn, kill όταν το υποκείμενο και το αντικείμενο είναι ίδια.

Rachel cut herself while making a salad.

2. Για έμφαση: The actor himself gave me his autograph.

3. Με την έκφραση by myself (= μόνος μου / χωρίς βοήθεια) I usually go shopping by myself. (= on my own) 4. Με εκφράσεις όπως: help myself (to sth) (= σερβίρομαι)

behave myself (= συμμορφώνομαι)

enjoy myself (= διασκεδάζω)

! They enjoyed themselves at the party. NOT theirselves

THE POSSESSIVE CASE ’s μετά από: • • • • •

ανθρώπους ή ζώα: Maria’s dress / the parrot’s cage πληθυντικό ανώμαλων ουσιαστικών: the children’s toys σύνθετα ουσιαστικά: my father-in-law’s car χρονικές εκφράσεις: last year’s movies επαγγέλματα: I’ll go to the butcher’s. (κατάστημα/μαγαζί)

COMPARE: These are Bob and Jill’s CDs. (ανήκουν και στους 2) These are Bob’s and Jill’s CDs. (κάποια είναι του Bob

και κάποια της Jill)

’ μετά από: • λέξεις που τελειώνουν σε -s: the boys’ room

of:

• για άψυχα: the window of the classroom NOTES: This isn’t my book. It’s someone else’s. three weeks’ holiday BUT a three-week holiday Will you stay at Helen’s tonight? (= στο σπίτι της) This is a friend of Kate’s. = This is a friend of hers.

They don’t have their own car. = They don’t have a car of their own.

QUESTIONS

Υπάρχουν οι άμεσες ερωτήσεις (direct questions) και οι έμμεσες ερωτήσεις (indirect questions).

DIRECT QUESTIONS

QUESTION WORDS

Xωρίζονται σε δύο κατηγορίες: 1. Yes/No questions: απαντώνται με yes/no.

“Do you like chocolate?” “Yes, I do.”

2. Wh- questions: εισάγονται με question words. “When is your birthday?” “In May.” • WHO για ανθρώπους

Who is your teacher?

Who(m) did you meet yesterday?

Who are you talking to?

BUT To whom are you talking?

• WHOSE για κατοχή Whose is this bag? OR Whose bag is this?

• WHERE “Where are my glasses?” “On the table.”

• WHEN “When is your wedding?” “On the 5th of July.”

• WHY “Why are you sad?” “Because I failed the test.”

• WHAT What’s your favorite color? (απεριόριστες επιλογές) ! “What is Ben like?” “He’s kind and generous.”

“What does Ben look like?” “He’s tall and handsome.”

• WHICH Which color do you prefer - black or white? (περιορισμένες επιλογές) • HOW “How is your grandma?” “She’s fine.”

“How was your trip?” “Great!”

INDIRECT QUESTIONS Εκφράζουν ευγένεια και εισάγονται με εκφράσεις όπως: Can/Could you tell me…, Please tell me..., I want/I’d like to know..., I wonder…, Do you know..., Would you mind telling me… + if/whether/question word + υποκείμενο + ρήμα Are you tired? > Please tell me if/whether you are tired. (ρήμα σε κατάφαση) Who is she? > I want to know who she is.

Where do you live? > Can you tell me where you live?

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1. Change the words in bold to pronouns or possessive adjectives, as in the example.

2. Complete with an appropriate pronoun or possessive.

1. Dave’s new song has become very popular.

Angela and Gary live in the same apartment building.

His

apartment building is downtown. One day, as 2

new song has become very popular.

were entering

the building, they saw a young girl crying on the busy street.

2. John and Jane want to go skiing.

They

want to go skiing.

“Why are where

3. Carol’s and Leslie’s bicycles are blue.

Their

bicycles are blue.

4. Mary went hiking with Gary and Brenda.

She them

went hiking with

they

Their

1

you crying?” asked Gary. “4

3

my father is,”

5

he

7

don’t know

answered. “Don’t worry,

is probably around here somewhere,” said Gary.

I will wait here with

“8

she

6

I

will find 11 Angela

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you

and

my

10

friend

him ,” he added. Two minutes later, 12

she

returned with the young girl’s father by her side.

.

5. Simon and I saw Stella this morning.

We saw her

this morning.

3. Complete with the appropriate question word.

1.

What

do you want me to do about this problem?

2.

Why

are you never on time?

3.

Which

of these offices do you work in?

4.

Whose

essay was better - Edgar’s or Suzanne’s?

5.

What

are your new classmates like?

6.

How

was your field trip to the National Park last week?

8. The museum is being renovated.

It

is being renovated.

7.

When

will you be arriving - on Saturday or Sunday?

8.

Who

are you going to speak to?

4. Choose the correct option.

5. Using the word given, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

6. These detective novels are Peter’s.

They are his

.

7. The old man said hello to Lisa and me.

He us

said hello to .

1. A friend of a. me b. myself

wants to borrow this DVD. c. mine d. my

1. Are you coming with me?

2. asked you to tidy my room? a. Who c. Whom b. Why d. When

I

4. Nobody helped the kids build the tree house; they built it by . a. their self c. themselves b. theirselves d. their own

6. Cooking in kitchen feels very strange. a. somebody else c. somebody else’s b. somebody elses’ d. somebody’s else

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if you are coming

with me.

2. Why is Debbie ignoring you today?

3. Would you mind telling me ? a. what Sam looks like c. what does Sam look like b. how Sam is like d. how Sam looks like

5. “ was your vacation?”

“It was great!” a. Why c. What b. Where d. How

I’d like to know

(if)

(wonder)

wonder why Debbie is ignoring you

today.

3. Will you eat the cookies I made?

Please tell

(whether)

me whether you will eat

the cookies I made.

4. Kay, what does your uncle look like?

Kay, can

(tell)

you tell me what your uncle looks

like?

5. How many times has Ted called you?

I want

(know)

to know how many times Ted has called

you.

6. Did they have a good time at the party?

Do you

know if they had a good time

(if) at the party?

7. To whom should I give this letter?

Can you tell

(who)

me who I should give this letter

8. What are you talking about?

Would

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GRAMMAR REVIEW 1 Choose the correct option.

1. “Please help

to another drink.”

11.

is the weather like in Canada in December?

“No thanks; I’ve had two already.”

a. How

c. What

a. you

c. me

b. When

d. Where

b. yourself

d. myself 12. This library has a wide variety of

2.

did you send the letter?

a. To who

c. Who

b. To which

d. To whom

.

a. books for childrens

c. children’s books

b. books for children’s

d. childrens’ books

13. I can’t find my cell phone. Could you tell me where 3. Don’t ride that bicycle; it’s

.

it?

a. my sister’s-in-law

c. my sisters’-in-law

a. you did last see

c. did you last see

b. my sister-in-law’s

d. sister-in-law’s

b. last you did see

d. you last saw

4. I’d like to know why

.

14. We’d like to take

this summer.

a. you read my diary

c. did you read my diary

a. a two-week vacation

c. two-weeks vacation

b. you did read my diary

d. read you my diary

b. a two-week’s vacation

d. two week’s vacation

finger while she was making a

5. My mother cut sandwich.

a. her’s

c. herself

b. hers

d. her

of these trousers fit me better?

15.

a. What

c. Which

b. Whose

d. Who

16. When people try on new clothes, they always look at 6.

camera should we use this weekend - yours or mine?

a. Of whom

c. Whose

b. What

d. Why

in the mirror.

a. their self

c. theirselves

b. themselves

d. themself

17. The general manager 7. These books aren’t mine; they’re

welcomed the new employees

on their first day.

a. someone else’s

c. someone else

a. he

c. his

b. someone elses’

d. someone’s else

b. him

d. himself

18. I wonder

to be a famous film star.

8. “Are you going to take the kids to the mall?”

“No, they’ll have to go

.”

a. on them own

c. by theirselves

b. by their own

d. on their own

a. how it feels

c. how does it feel

b. what feels it

d. what does it feel

19. It was my sister who called you this morning, 9. What time

Jake to arrive?

a. expects

c. she expects

b. does she expect

d. she does expect

a. is not me

c. not myself

b. is not mine

d. not me

.

20. The people living next door park their cars on the street 10. Are you guys enjoying

at my party?

a. yourselves

c. themselves

a. of their

c. on their own

b. myself

d. yourself

b. of their own

d. of them own

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VOCABULARY NOUNS Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the highlighted part of the sentence.

1. You can’t have solved this difficult math exercise without any assistance from your teacher!

a. influence επιρροή

b. help

c. problem

βοήθεια

πρόβλημα

d. control έλεγχος

2. Food and drinks will be available in the reception area during the intermission.

a. performance

παράσταση, επίδοση

b. delay

c. break

καθυστέρηση

διάλειμμα

d. space χώρος

3. This store may be small, but it has a wide selection of expensive jackets.

a. variety

ποικιλία

b. difference

c. category

διαφορά

κατηγορία

d. limit όριο

4. I spend about 50% of my income on electricity and heating expenses during the winter.

a. account

λογαριασμός

b. salary

c. savings

μισθός

(pl.) ‘οικονομίες’

d. donations δωρεά

5. The scientists knew they had made a mistake when they saw the outcome of their experiment.

a. production παραγωγή

b. discovery

c. invention

ανακάλυψη

εφεύρεση

d. result

αποτέλεσμα

6. Approximately 40% of the city’s residents work in the downtown area.

a. immigrants μετανάστης

b. authorities

c. inhabitants

(pl.) αρχές

κάτοικος

d. neighbors γείτονας

7. Over a million people took part in a peaceful demonstration against the war.

a. protest

διαμαρτυρία

b. exhibition

c. department

έκθεση

τμήμα, κλάδος

d. display

παρουσίαση, επίδειξη

8. You will definitely lose weight if you follow the guidelines in this magazine article.

a. tips

συμβουλή

b. warnings

προειδοποίηση

c. innovations καινοτομία

d. foundations

θεμέλιο, βάση

9. Having patience and knowledge are important attributes to have if you want to become a teacher.

a. qualities

χαρακτηριστικό, ιδιότητα

b. goals

c. beliefs

σκοπός

πίστη, πεποίθηση

d. ideals

(pl.) αξίες, ιδανικά

10. There has been a lot of controversy about the dangers of drinking a lot of coffee.

a. excitement

ενθουσιασμός

b. embarrassment αμηχανία, ντροπή

c. confusion

σύγχυση, μπέρδεμα

d. debate

αντιπαράθεση, διαμάχη

11. It’s too late to make any alterations to our plans because we’re leaving in five minutes.

a. replacements αντικατάσταση

b. changes

c. adoptions

αλλαγή

υιοθεσία, υιοθέτηση

d. estimations

υπολογισμός, εκτίμηση

12. The employees say that if they were paid more, they would have the incentive to work harder.

a. motivation κίνητρο

b. result

c. purpose

αποτέλεσμα

σκοπός

d. hesitation δισταγμός

13. The evaluation of all the new teachers will be done by the principal of the school.

a. reception υποδοχή

b. calculation

c. assessment

υπολογισμός

αξιολόγηση

d. resignation παραίτηση

14. If their lawyers reach a compromise today, the couple won’t have to go to court to get divorced.

a. explanation εξήγηση

b. agreement

c. development

συμφωνία

ανάπτυξη

d. suggestion πρόταση

15. Very young children don’t have the capacity to distinguish between right and wrong.

a. willingness προθυμία

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b. strength

c. ability

δύναμη

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d. need

ανάγκη

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GRAMMAR 2 PRESENT TENSES PRESENT SIMPLE

PRESENT CONTINUOUS I am working - Am I working? - I’m not working He is working - Is he working? - He isn’t working

I work - Do I work? - I don’t work He works - Does he work? - He doesn’t work

• πράξη σε εξέλιξη στο παρόν: Look! He’s wearing your jeans!

• προσωρινή/εξελισσόμενη κατάσταση: Ι’m living with my parents for the time being.

Your grades are getting worse and worse.

• ενόχληση (+ always / constantly / forever): My sister is always using my laptop!

• προγραμματισμένη πράξη: I’m leaving for Rome next week.

• συνήθεια: He usually wears jeans to school.

• μόνιμη κατάσταση: Ι live in Toronto.

Kate works in a big company.

• γενική αλήθεια: The sun rises in the east.

• δρομολόγια / προγράμματα: The bus to Boston leaves at 3:00.

The shops close at 9:00 in this mall.

KEY WORDS now, at the moment, tonight, Look!, Listen!, still (=ακόμη), for the time being (=προς το παρόν), these days

KEY WORDS Adverbs of frequency (Επιρρήματα συχνότητας) always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely (=σπάνια), seldom (=σπάνια), never, every day/year/morning, once/twice a week

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS I have been working - Have I been working? - I haven’t been working He has been working - Has he been working? - He hasn’t been working

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE I have worked - Have I worked? - I haven’t worked He has worked - Has he worked? - He hasn’t worked • κατάσταση που ξεκίνησε στο παρελθόν και συνεχίζεται στο παρόν (κυρίως με τα live, work και non-continuous verbs): Ι have lived in Toronto since I was born.

He has had this T-shirt for 5 years.

• πράξη που έχει γίνει (το πότε έγινε δε μας ενδιαφέρει): Andy has participated in many competitions.

Oh no! I’ve lost my car keys. (αποτέλεσμα ορατό στο παρόν) • εμπειρίες που (δεν) έχουμε ζήσει μέχρι τώρα: I’ve never watched a thriller before.

This is the best book I’ve ever read.

This is the first time I have visited Paris.

KEY WORDS for, since, ever, never, recently, lately, just, already (=ήδη), yet (=ακόμη), still (=ακόμη), this week, so far (=έως τώρα), before (στο τέλος της πρότασης)

• πράξη που ξεκίνησε στο παρελθόν και συνεχίζεται στο παρόν με έμφαση στη διάρκεια: I’ve been learning English for 6 years.

• πράξη με διάρκεια στο παρελθόν που τα αποτελέσματά της είναι ορατά στο παρόν: You look tired. Have you been running?

KEY WORDS all day/night, these days for (+ χρονικό διάστημα) = εδώ και I’ve been living here for 20 years. since (+ χρονικό σημείο) = από I’ve been living here since 1992. since (+ πρόταση με Past Simple) = από τότε που I’ve been living here since I was born.

How long...? = Εδώ και πόσο καιρό...; / Πόση ώρα...; How long have you been living here?

How long have you been talking on the phone?

NON-CONTINUOUS VERBS Τα παρακάτω ρήματα χρησιμοποιούνται μόνο σε simple tenses: 1. Ρήματα αίσθησης: see, hear, feel (= έχω αίσθηση), smell, taste, sound, notice 2. Ρήματα αντίληψης: know, think, believe, understand 3. Ρήματα κτήσης: own, have, possess, belong (to) 4. Ρήματα προτίμησης: love, hate, like, dislike, want, prefer, wish 5. Άλλα ρήματα: be, become, look, seem, need, mean, cost This jumper costs too much.

I don’t understand what you mean.

NOT I’m not understanding what you are meaning.

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Κάποια από αυτά τα ρήματα σχηματίζουν χρόνους διαρκείας αλλά με διαφορετική σημασία.

I see the sadness in your eyes. (= βλέπω) BUT I am seeing Judy this evening. (= συναντώ / έχω ραντεβού) I think that Fiona is an excellent cook. (= πιστεύω, νομίζω) BUT I am thinking about selling my flat soon. (= σκέφτομαι) Justin has many friends. (= έχω) BUT Justin is having breakfast/a bath/a good time now. (= τρώω, κάνω ή

σε εκφράσεις) This milk tastes awful; I think it has gone off. (= έχω γεύση) BUT He is tasting the sauce to see if it needs more garlic. (= δοκιμάζω κτ) The food smells very nice! What are you cooking? (= έχω μυρωδιά) BUT She is smelling the roses. (= μυρίζω κτ) You look great in this dress! (= φαίνομαι) BUT What are you looking at? (= κοιτώ)

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4. Using the word given, complete the second sentence so that it has a dressed! (get) similar meaning to the first.

1. Complete with the Present Simple or Continuous.

1. Don’t come into my room! I Does Karen stay

2.

3. The museum

am getting

at this hotel whenever she is in London? (Karen / stay) opens

4. The patient’s health

at 8 o’clock in the morning.

is improving

day by day.

(open) (improve)

2. Complete with the Present Perfect Simple or Continuous.

1. The dog next door 2. I

has been barking

have sent

since midnight.

This is

the first time they’ve (ever) been to Disneyland. (first)

2. Why haven’t you finished reading the paper? (bark)

Why

are you still reading

my boss an invitation to my wedding. (send)

3. My hands are dirty because I

4. We’re hungry; we

have been fixing

haven’t eaten

my bike.

anything yet.

1. Please help Bianca; she

doesn’t know

has been thinking

3. Don’t read that letter! It

(not eat)

(still)

3. Ted started painting his room four hours ago. has been painting his room for

Ted

four hours.

(for)

what to do. (not know)

about her problem all day. doesn’t belong

4. Can you call me later? I

the paper?

(fix)

3. Complete with the appropriate present tense.

2. Debbie

1. They’ve never been to Disneyland before.

(think)

4. I have never met such an honest person as her.

to you! (not belong)

am having

dinner now.

most honest person I’ve ever

She is the

(have)

met.

(ever)

5. Complete with the words from the box.

A. 1. Have you

before ever

ever

for

since

B.

seen a wild horse?

1. I

2. Mike and I have known each other

since

3. We’ve lived on this farm

five years.

for

4. We’ve never seen her so happy

before

we were kids. .

just still

once

still

haven’t posted the letters you gave me.

2. We feed the dog

once

a day.

3. The flight from Boston hasn’t arrived 4. I’ve

yet

just

yet

.

drunk some water so I’m not thirsty now.

6. Choose the correct option.

1. Yuck! This soup a. tastes b. has tasted

terrible! c. has been tasting d. is tasting

6. In America, the school year

a. has been beginning

b. begins

in September. c. has begun d. is beginning

2. Where _____ tomorrow afternoon? a. have you gone c. do you go b. are you going d. have you been going

7. I the boss this morning. I wonder where he is.

a. don’t see c. haven’t seen

b. am not seeing d. haven’t been seeing

3. Tim a shower before he goes to bed. a. is usually having c. has usually had b. usually has d. has usually been having

8. Tara, put down the phone! You

a. talk

b. have talked

4. Kyle has been living on his own since he first job. a. has got c. gets b. got d. was getting

9. “How do you spend your free time?”

“I walking along the beach.”

a. have loved c. have been loving

b. love d. am loving

his

5. Carol for a roommate for a few months now. a. is looking c. looks b. has looked d. has been looking

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10. I’m fed up with you! Why

a. you always leave

b. have you always left

to Janine since lunchtime! c. have been talking d. are talking

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GRAMMAR REVIEW 2 Choose the correct option.

1. This is a wonderful house.

it?

to the gym every day?

11. Shelly is very fit.

a. Are you owning

c. You owning

a. Is she go

c. Is she going

b. Own you

d. Do you own

b. Goes she

d. Does she go

2. George

this motorcycle since he went to college.

a. has

c. has had

b. is having

d. has been having the guitar upstairs.

a. plays

c. has been playing

b. is playing

d. has played

4. How often

your hair?

a. do you wash

c. have you washed

b. are you washing

d. you wash 15 years.

5. We’ve lived in the same apartment block

a. since

c. before

b. for

d. already

6. Kate

in the garden for the last

3 hours.

3. Listen! James

12. I’m exhausted because

to me about her trip to the Amazon.

a. I worked

c. I am working

b. I work

d. I’ve been working

13.

to you?

a. Does this car belong

c. This car belongs

b. Is this car belonging

d. Has this car belonged

14. Fred has been married to Brenda

a. since

c. before

b. in

d. for

1998.

any help with those groceries?

15. Hello, Ms Jones.

a. Need you

c. Do you need

b. Have you needed

d. Are you needing

16. How long

out with each other?

a. is never speaking

c. has never spoken

a. go they

c. have they been going

b. never speak

d. doesn’t speak ever

b. do they go

d. are they going

7. Why are you in such a hurry? The ship

yet.

17. Pure water

at 0°C.

a. doesn’t arrive

c. isn’t arriving

a. has frozen

c. has been freezing

b. hasn’t been arriving

d. hasn’t arrived

b. is freezing

d. freezes

8. How long

18. These birds

your neighbors?

a. have you known

c. do you know

b. are you knowing

d. have you been knowing

9. What

a. you do

c. are you doing

b. do you do

d. have you been doing

10. This is the most interesting documentary

.

a. we are ever seeing

c. we ever see

b. we have ever seen

d. we have ever been seeing

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a. always fly

c. are always fly

b. are always flying

d. always flying

19. I

next weekend?

south at the end of the summer.

that you are right.

a. am not believing

c. don’t believe

b. believe not

d. not believe

20. I don’t want to read this book again. I’ve

read it

twice.

a. never

c. yet

b. already

d. still

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for the Certificate of English Language Competency INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WRITING ABILITY SECTION: • For this section of the test, you will be given a special answer form.

• Using a Number 2 pencil ONLY, write as much as you can, as well as you can, in an original composition on ONE of the two topics.

• You have 35 minutes to complete the composition.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LISTENING ABILITY SECTION: • The listening section has three main parts. Part 1 consists of several short conversations, and Part 2 has longer conversations. Part 3 contains an extended monologue and an extended dialogue.

• There are 40 questions on the listening test. For each question, choose the ONE BEST answer.

• For each question, find the letter on the answer sheet that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Use your pencil to completely fill in the circle for your answer.

• If you are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect.

• You are allowed to write in the test booklet.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GRAMMAR SECTION: • The grammar test has 40 questions.

• You have 20 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the ONE BEST answer.

• For each question, find the letter on the answer sheet that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Use your pencil to completely fill in the circle for your answer.

• If you are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect.

• You are allowed to write in the test booklet.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE READING ABILITY SECTION: • The reading test has four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions.

• You have 60 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the ONE BEST answer.

• For each question, find the letter on the answer sheet that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Use your pencil to completely fill in the circle for your answer.

• If you are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect.

• You are allowed to write in the test booklet.

DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

WRITING

TASK a

Imagine your best friend wants to get a pet. You would like to suggest the best pet for him or her. Describe the pet, the benefits of owning it and the responsibilities involved. Be sure to support your answer with reasons, explanations and examples.

Recently, a friend of mine decided that she would like to get a pet and asked me for advice about what to choose. This is what I told her.

To begin with, I said that getting a dog would be a very good idea. Pets such as goldfish and hamsters may not need a lot of care, but they are not such good companions as dogs. If you train your dog properly, it will become your best friend and protector as well. Dogs can learn many things, such as fetching a ball or lying down when you tell them to, so you can build a strong relationship with them. Most dogs also love playing so they are great company. For instance, they can keep you busy running in the park with a ball or even swimming together in the summer. Finally, dogs are very sensitive to human feelings. Your dog can provide great comfort because it will love you and always be there for you, even in difficult moments.

However, I also explained to my friend that having a dog involves many responsibilities. Since dogs are so intelligent, they need human company. In other words, you must spend some hours a day playing with your dog, taking it for walks and teaching it tricks, or else it will get bored. Dogs also need proper feeding, baths and visits to the vet.

To sum up, I told my friend that dogs may need a lot of care, but they are loving, wonderful animals and they make perfect pets.

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TASK B

Imagine an online friend from another country is moving to your city. You are very excited about this and want to help him or her feel comfortable after the move. What would you tell your friend about your city, the people, things to do or anything else important? Make sure you support your answer with reasons, examples and explanations.

moved to

ult experience, so if a good friend of mine

Moving to another country can be a diffic Athens, I would want to help out as much

as possible. There would be many things

I would like

.

to tell her about the new life she would have

First of all, Athens is a large city with a wide

variety of activities to do. There are many

cinemas, d that

many museums as well. I would tell my frien

all sorts of cafeterias and restaurants and

ys something fun going on.

she would never get bored, as there is alwa

sed and live

le in most big cities: they are busy, stres

The people in Athens are similar to peop

fast-paced lives. However, I also believe hospitable. She should not be surprised

oing and

that Greek people are generally very outg at how often people go out or when they

invite her

over to their houses.

Last but not least, I would want to give this

ns. Mainly,

friend advice about education here in Athe

she would need to know about the system

ce, it is

of “frontistiria�. In Athens, and all over Gree ns after school to enrich their education.

common for students to attend extra lesso

ble in her

ible to help my new friend feel comforta

In conclusion, I would do everything poss new home. Of course it would take some

ld enjoy

time for her to adjust, but I am sure she wou

her new life here.

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LISTENING

See Glossary at the end of the test.

PART 1: SHORT CONVERSATIONS For each question in the test booklet, you will hear a short conversation. Each conversation has a short title to tell you what it is about. Listen to the conversation and choose the letter of the choice that best answers the question that appears in your test booklet. You will not hear the question; you will see it and read it. You will read it quietly to yourself. Use your pencil to mark your answer on your answer sheet. You are allowed to take notes in the test booklet.

Talking to a tour guide 1. What time will the man finish touring the city tomorrow? a. at noon b. at 1:00 c. at 4:00 Giving directions 2. Where is this conversation most likely taking place? a. in a garden b. in a bus c. in a taxi In the kitchen 3. What should Steve do? a. turn up the heat b. turn off the heat c. turn down the heat Offering an opinion 4. What can be inferred from the conversation? a. The weather is very cold. b. The woman has poor taste in clothing. c. The store doesn’t have a large variety of coats.

A dinner party 5. What will the man buy? a. wine b. beer c. soda Going on vacation 6. How long will the woman be away from work? a. one week b. ten days c. two weeks Returning a shirt 7. Why does the man want to return the shirt? a. He needs a smaller one. b. The label was missing. c. It was too expensive.

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NOTES - Transcripts 1. M: Excuse me, how long is tomorrow’s tour of the city?

F: The tour that’s included in the package price is a morning tour sir, and it ends at noon. However, there’s another tour that goes to some less famous, but equally interesting sights. That starts at one and ends at four.

M: Definitely sign me up for that! How much does it cost?

2. M: Listen madam, I’ve been working in this city for almost 15 years and I’ve never heard of a “La Croix” Street, North Gardens. Do you know how to get there?

F: Yes, but it’s a new street, in a new part of North Gardens. I’ll recognize the neighborhood once I’m there, but I’m not exactly sure how to get to North Gardens from here.

M: Look, I know how to get there, but you’ll have to show me exactly where La Croix Street is, OK? 3. F: Hi Steve, what are you doing in here?

M: Surprise, surprise! I’m cooking. I’ve been following this recipe for vegetable soup.

F: That’s great, but look, it says here: as soon as the vegetables start to boil, lower the heat and let the soup simmer for about twenty minutes.

You’ve still got it on full Steve ... and it looks as if it’s ready to explode!

4. M: Do you like this coat?

F: That’s not a coat Mike; it doesn’t have sleeves. You’re going to get sick if you wear that on a day like today! It’s freezing out there! How about this one?

M: It’s too big and I don’t like the fur on the collar.

F: OK, what about these ones over here? Look, here’s one with buttons down the front.

M: Hmm, that’s much better.

5. F: The dinner party’s great, but we’re running out of wine.

M: We’ve got plenty of beer and soda, though. Can’t we drink that when the wine’s finished?

F: What! We can’t switch in the middle of the meal! What will our guests think?

M: I suppose you’re right. I’ll run down to the convenience store then.

6. M: Honey, did you speak to your boss about your vacation?

F: Yes, but he won’t let me take that extra week I wanted. So I’m still left with only 14 days.

M: Don’t worry about it. By the way, I stopped at the travel agent’s and they have a special offer on a 10-day river cruise. What do you say?

F: Sounds OK to me.

7. M: Excuse me, I’d like to return this shirt. It’s too large for me.

F: I see. Well, what size do you need?

M: A medium, I guess. The problem is that someone crossed out the “L” for large on the label and wrote an “M”.

F: Hmm, that’s strange. Well, the price tag is still attached so go ahead and get another one.

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A picnic 8. What did the couple forget to bring? a. eggs b. salt c. dessert

8. M: I love picnics. I’ve got sandwiches, boiled eggs and tomatoes.

F: And I’ve got a bottle of water ... and ... fruit for later! It seems like we’ve got everything we need. Here’s your plate dear.

M: Great, could you pass me some salt for the eggs honey?

F: Oh no, that slipped my mind.

PART 2: LONGER CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear longer conversations. Before listening to each conversation you will read three to five questions.

Listen to each conversation and answer the questions that appear in your test booklet.

Arranging a birthday party 9. When Tina hears that Ted might change his birthday plans, she is .

a. pleased

b. disappointed

c. surprised 10. Why is Ted thinking of changing his plans?

a. Some people can’t come to his party.

b. He wants his friends to enjoy themselves.

c. The jazz club is more expensive than he expected.

11. What will Ted probably do?

a. postpone his party

b. go out alone with Tina

c. change the location of his party Dinner plans .

12. Jim is excited about

a. going to his favorite restaurant

b. having a nice dinner with Lily

c. meeting someone new tomorrow

14. What has changed about Gary lately?

a. his eating habits

b. his appearance

c. his personality 15. Jim suggests

. a. not going out for dinner tomorrow b. introducing Gary to one of his friends c. meeting with Gary at another time

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Questions 9-11 are based on the following conversation between two friends, Tina and Ted. M: Tina, I’m thinking of changing my plans for my birthday party.

F: (9) What? It’s the last minute Ted. Your party’s in two days! How will you let everyone know?

M: It’s not such a big deal. I’ve only invited 10 good friends, after all. I’ll just call them up. I was going to have it at Tom’s Jazz Club, (10) but everyone’s complaining. They want to go somewhere more lively; you know, somewhere where we can dance.

F: I disagree. It’s your birthday and you should do whatever makes you happy. Your friends can go dancing whenever they want.

M: (10) Yes, but I do want everyone to have a good time. I could always go to a jazz bar another time, with a friend who appreciates it, like you.

You enjoy jazz, don’t you?

F: Actually, I’m more of a rock music fan. But since it’s your birthday, we should go wherever you want.

M: You mean to tell me that you don’t like jazz either? (11) That’s it - I’ve made up my mind - we’ll celebrate my birthday at that new dance club that’s opened up on Bay Street.

Questions 12-15 are based on the following conversation between a husband and wife.

M: I’m really excited about trying out that new Lebanese restaurant tomorrow. (12) It’s been ages since you and I had a quiet romantic dinner together Lily.

F: Yeah, about that … sorry Jim, but I invited Gary to come out with us.

Lately, all he’s been doing is sitting in front of the TV. M: (disappointed) Oh great, so we’ll be entertaining him all evening. I really wish you had asked me first.

F: Look Jim, (13) Gary is my baby brother and I’m worried about him.

Ever since he and Vivian broke up, he doesn’t leave the house. (14) He used to be happy and interesting, not this sad, boring person he’s turned into. Hey, maybe you could ask your new secretary to come along. She’s single, isn’t she?

M: No thanks. I’d prefer not to get involved in other people’s lives. I’ve got an idea! Tell him our plans have changed so we can go out, just you and I, as originally planned. (15) Then on the weekend, I’ll invite him out for a coffee and we’ll have a chat, man to man. What do you say?

F: Thanks, I really appreciate it.

13. What is Gary’s relationship with Lily?

a. They are brother and sister.

b. They are mother and son.

c. They are colleagues.

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Examining a bee 16. From what the teacher says, it can be understood that

a. two students share one microscope

b. most of the microscopes are broken

c. one microscope is used by all of the students

.

17. What is Dean’s problem?

a. His bee sample is damaged.

b. A part of his microscope is not working.

c. He doesn’t know how to turn his microscope on.

18. What does the teacher say about Dean’s microscope?

a. She thinks Dean may have damaged it.

b. It cannot be fixed.

c. Other students probably broke it.

19. The teacher says that the bees

a. are in perfect condition

b. are still alive

c. were very expensive

.

20. What does the teacher ask the students to do?

a. take a test about the bee now

b. draw a perfect picture of a bee

c. record correct information about the bee

Questions 16-20 are based on the following conversation that takes place in a school classroom.

F: Hello class. Please sit down at your desks and (16) make sure that you and your partner have a working microscope. The light near the bottom of the microscope should be switched on. (16) Next, one of you should look through the eyepiece. Is something wrong Dean?

M: Yes Mrs Thompson, (17) our light isn’t working. The switch is broken.

F: You see class; this is what happens when you aren’t careful with your equipment. (18) It seems the students who used it before you have broken it. I clearly remember that it was working last period. Dean, use my microscope, but please be careful. It’s more expensive than the others.

M: Okay. Where should I put this one?

F: Bring it up to me. I’ll send it off to get fixed. Now, everyone take a look at your bee under the microscope. These bees have been put in alcohol. (19) This keeps them in perfect shape, as if they were alive. I’ve handed out (20) a sheet with a list of questions you need to answer about your bee. They mostly have to do with the wings, legs and head of the bee. I also want you to draw a picture of it.

M: Mrs Thompson, what if we’re bad at drawing?

F: Dean, artistic talent isn’t necessary. I just want to be sure that you are able to identify all the parts of the bee. And class, be aware that there will be a test on bees next week, so (20) make sure you fill out the sheet accurately. Alright then, does anyone else have a question?

PART 3: EXTENDED DISCOURSE In this section you will hear an extended monologue and an extended dialogue. Before listening to each passage, you will read questions. You will listen to each passage twice, and then you will answer a series of questions that appear in your test booklet.

Preparing for an exam 21. For most of the students, this is the first exam that a. they are taking with this teacher b. they are taking this term c. they are taking outside of the school 22. What has been shown by research? a. that being calm helps you remember things better b. that sleeping too much can be bad for your exam performance c. that it’s best to study on the night before the exam

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Questions 21-30 are based on the following talk by a Spanish language teacher who is preparing his high-school class for a Spanish exam.

M: Today class, I want to give you some advice about next week’s exam.

For most of you, (21) it will be the first time you’re taking an external exam. By external, I mean not organized by the school, but by another authority - in this case, the Spanish Language Institute of America.

If you pass, your certificate will be recognized by governments and businesses all over the world, so I hope you all realize how important this is.

23. What time do the students have to be at the exam center? a. at 8:00 b. at 8:30 c. at 9:00

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Having said that, the first piece of advice I want to give you is to be calm. Being calm on the day you sit for the exam is vital to your success. (22) Research has shown that when you feel nervous, your memory does not work as well as it usually does, so try to relax. On the night before the exam, don’t study anything. If you do, you may come across something you don’t know so well, and this will definitely stress you out! You need to do something relaxing and get a good

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24. What does the teacher say about the students’ grammar review? a.

It’s too late to do it now. b.

He will help them do it this weekend. c.

They were supposed to have done it earlier.

25. What does the teacher suggest that the students do in the next few days? a. study Spanish with their friends b. try to avoid thinking about the exam c. do things in Spanish that are fun 26. The teacher suggests the students bring a watch because . a. it will help them keep track of time b. there will be no clocks at the exam center c. they may be late for the exam otherwise 27. What does the teacher say about changing answers? a.

It is the best way to find the right answer. b.

It should only be done if you are sure. c.

It is better not to check your answers at all.

night’s sleep. Remember - (23) the exam starts at 9 and you have to be (21,23) at the Spanish Language Institute on Park Avenue half an hour earlier.

Secondly, (24) you should have already completed your grammar review by now. If you haven’t, please do so this weekend, but don’t overdo it. (25) The best way to study so close to the exam is by simply listening to Spanish music, watching Spanish videos and reading things in Spanish that you enjoy. There’s no way to know what will be on the exam - it’s not a school test and it wasn’t written by me. What counts most is your general knowledge of Spanish, and not necessarily specific words and expressions.

Now, about the day of the exam. (26) Bring a watch with you so that you can be aware of the time. This is especially important for the composition. By now, after all the work we’ve done, you should have a good idea of how long it takes you to write a composition. (26) However, many students find that the y run out of time when they are doing the real exam. That’s because you’re more nervous. Also, (27) check your answers, but only change them if you are certain you were wrong. Statistics have proven that two out of three times, your first answer is correct.

Finally, one last piece of advice about the composition and the interview. You do not need to be entirely honest. I mean, (28) you can stretch or change the truth a bit, but don’t claim to be a CIA spy on a secret mission to save the world! Let’s say you have to write about your star sign and (29) you don’t know how to spell Sagittarius. Just say you are a Cancer. Trust me, your examiners won’t check. Or (30) if they ask you about your hobbies and you haven’t really got any, make something up just to prove that you can speak Spanish. Say that you play a sport or an instrument - but try to keep it realistic.

Remember, this is a language exam, not a test about you.

OK, does anyone have any questions?

28. Why does the teacher mention a CIA spy? a. as an example of a good idea for a composition b. as an example of what examiners expect c. as an example of an over-exaggeration 29. What does the teacher say about star signs? a.

It is not necessary to be honest about them. b.

It’s best to say that you don’t believe in them. c.

It’s a good idea to avoid talking about them.

30. When should students make up an answer about hobbies? a. if they don’t understand the examiner’s question b. if they see the examiner is losing interest c. if they don’t have any hobbies

A doctor’s advice 31. The man is at risk of developing heart disease because . a. he is very old b. his blood pressure is too low c. he is overweight

Questions 31-40 are based on the following conversation between a doctor and her patient who are discussing what the man can do to get into shape.

F: Well Gary, I don’t have very good news for you. According to your blood test results, your cholesterol level is well above average and your blood pressure is high as well. This, along with the fact that you’re 45 years old and (31) carry a lot of fat around your stomach,

32. How is the man’s father trying to treat heart disease? a. with exercise b. with medication c. with herbs

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33. What does the doctor say is the most important part of recovery? a. quitting smoking b. exercise and relaxation c. nutrition and herbs

definitely need to make some changes; (32) I don’t want to have a heart attack like my dad did last year. He’s taking medicine, but it seems to be causing a lot of other problems. Since he started taking it, he’s been getting headaches and feeling tired all the time.

I definitely want to avoid that.

F: And you will. (33) The first step is quitting smoking. Immediately!

34. How long has the man been smoking? a. for twelve years b. for twenty years c. since he was 20 years old

Then, you’re going to heal and become even stronger than you were before ... the natural way; using herbs, fruits, vegetables, exercise and relaxation.

M: I’ll do my best, although (34,35) it’s going to be hard for me to quit smoking; after all, it is a 20-year-old habit. I think I should do it gradually, like cut down from one pack a day to half for starters.

35. What does the man want to do about his smoking habit? a.

He wants to continue smoking. b.

He wants to quit slowly. c.

He wants to quit immediately.

F: It’s not ideal, but a step in the right direction I suppose. The exercise will really help too. Trust me, once you start getting into shape you won’t want cigarettes as much. To get started, I suggest you hire a personal trainer who can show you how to work out safely and

36. What does the doctor warn the man about regarding personal trainers? a.

They are expensive. b.

They make you work very hard. c.

It is hard to find a good one.

effectively. (36) Trainers cost quite a lot of course, at least the ones I’ve worked with in the past. But you do get results if you put in the effort, so, in my opinion, it’s definitely worth it. Losing weight is important because it will make you feel more energetic. Plus, (37) exercising eases stress, which is one of the main causes of disease in the body and mind. (37) After a workout I always feel so much more relaxed.

37. The doctor says that exercising can be very a. stressful b. calming c. complicated

.

M: You actually make exercising sound like fun. To be honest, it’s been so long since I’ve worked out that I wouldn’t even know where to start. I sure will need the guidance of someone more experienced.

(38) Can you give me the number of the trainer you’ve worked with in the past? I want to get started as soon as possible.

38. How does the man feel about hiring a personal trainer? a.

He is eager to do it. b.

He is not sure if he should do it. c.

He is against doing it.

39. According to the doctor, eating red meat . a. reduces blood pressure b. makes you more likely to have a heart attack c. makes you more energetic

F: Super! Here’s his card. Now let’s talk about nutrition and herbs, another important part of your recovery. Get ready to start eating a lot of fruits, vegetables and whole grains - they are going to become the largest part of your diet. The next big change is that you must (39) limit or completely stop eating red meat because it increases the risk of heart attack. (40) As for herbs, you should start with ginseng, mint and garlic. I’ll make up a small box for you to take home, and we’ll meet again in one week.

40. What is the doctor going to give the man? a. an exercise program b. a prescription c. some herbs

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GRAMMAR 41. The lifeguard didn’t let the children

around the

47. When I was a teenager, I

swimming pool.

surfing every

weekend.

a. to run

(get used to + -ing) = συνηθίζω σιγά-σιγά a. used to going

b. ran

(used to + inf.) = συνήθιζα να b. used to go

c. running

c. used to

d. run let sb do sth

used to + -ing) = είμαι συνηθισμένος d. was (be used to go

42.

48.

Danny studied hard, he failed most of his exams.

(Danny studied hard. Nevertheless, he failed most of his exams.) a.

Nevertheless

products in this store have been imported from China.

b.

Although + clause = Despite the fact that

a.

The most of the not possible

(Danny studied hard. However, he failed most of his exams.) c.

However

b.

Most of the + noun

= in addition (to) d.

Besides

c.

The + most adj (The most expensive products) + d.

Most of the + noun (Most of the products)

food for everyone.

43. I hope there’s

+ noun BUT adj/adv + enough (tall enough) a. enough

49. You look tired.

for the basketball match?

+ uncountable noun (negative/interrogative) b. much

looked tired. Had you …?) a.

Had (You you been training

c. a lot of = lots of + (un)countable noun (affirmative)

b.

Will you have been training

+ countable noun (negative/interrogative) d. many

αποτελέσματα ορατά στο παρόν c.

Have you been training

d.

Will you be training 44. I have lived in this small apartment since I

to

Boston.

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a busy restaurant is a difficult job.

since (time conjunction) + Past Simple = από τότε που a. moved

a.

The running

b. have moved

b.

To running

c. was moving

= το να διευθύνειs (Subject) c.

Running

d. had moved

d.

Having run

45. “We’d better set off early tomorrow.”

51. Simon, can you give me a hand? I need you

“Yes, the

, the better.”

these names in alphabetical order.

the earliest (of/in) a. earliest

(The house needs cleaning / to be cleaned) a. to putting

b. most early

need (sb) to do sth b. to put

c. earlier the + comparative … the + comparative

c. put (Need I put? / I needn’t put)

d. early

d. to be put

46. It was

weather that our school trip was canceled.

52. We’ve just bought a beautiful house

a. such (It a bad was such a bad idea that …)

(drive through a tunnel) a. through

b. such (It bad was such bad weather that …)

(The Moon goes around the Earth.) b. around

(The weather was so bad that …) c. so bad

c. by = next to / beside (sit by the lake)

(It d. so bad a was so bad an idea that …)

d. to (go/walk to school)

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allow you to go out!

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a. am not

week. I definitely need to rest this

weekend!

b. haven’t

a. exhausted describes how sb feels about sth (= εξαντλημένος)

Future Simple για απειλή c. won’t

(n) b. exhaustion

d. didn’t

(v) c. exhaust describes sth (= εξαντλητικός) d. exhausting

54. “Could I have some more cake?”

“I’m afraid there’s

left.”

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nothing we can do to solve this problem.

a. some mainly affirmative/requests

(that) there is a.

It seems

b. none there’s none = there isn’t any

b.

There seems to be

c. any negative/interrogative

c.

There seems there is not possible

d. no + noun (There’s no cake left.)

d.

It seems to be + adj

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on Saturday morning.

careful.

… + a. is (news/money/advice/information being delivered

Singular - Passive Form)

a. will be

b. is delivering

b. are (as long as/as soon as/when/while/before/after … + Present Tenses)

c. are being delivered

c. can be

d. are delivering

d. will have been

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Washington.

Mark and Jackie responded to my email immediately.

a. for

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Either … or

b. to

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Neither … nor

c. at arrive at work/the station

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Both … and

d. in arrive in a country/city/village

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None of the/these/my + noun

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this parcel?

you that you haven’t been chosen for

the job.

a. send have sb do sth

(regret to do) λυπάμαι για κάτι που θα κάνω a. to inform

b. sending

b. inform

c. to send get sb to do sth

(regret doing) μετανιώνω για κάτι που έκανα c. informing

d. sent have/get sth done

d. informed

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they stayed has an indoor pool and

sauna.

with their homework.

a. each another not possible

= του οποίου / της οποίας (δείχνει κτήση) a. whose

b. one another = each other

= όπου (= at which) b. where

c. one each other not possible

(The hotel which they stayed at has …) c. which

d. one the other not possible

= τον οποίο (χρησιμοποιείται για ανθρώπους) d. whom

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to the theater last night.

yesterday! You wouldn’t have missed

the annual fair.

a. to have gone

a. have arrived

b. having gone

b. had (If arrived only you had arrived yesterday!)

c. go I would rather go now/you went now.

(If only you arrived on time at school!) c. arrived

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a doctor in the local hospital.

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better wear a suit to the job interview.

= a. like σαν (I work like a dog - παρομοίωση)

a. must + bare inf.

= b. as ως (I work as a doctor - πραγματικότητα)

+ bare inf. (It would be better if + Past Simple) b. would

= c. as if σαν να, λες και (as if + clause: I work as if I were a dog.)

c. should + bare inf.

= d. even if ακόμα και αν (even if + clause: I will go to work even if I’m sick.)

better + bare inf. (= θα ήταν καλύτερα να) d. had

68. Mum’s not here. She’s

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the beauty salon again.

yet?

(Mum has been in Athens for a week.) a. been in

to do = σταματώ για να κάνω κάτι άλλο a. to stop snow

(Mum’s not here. She’s gone to the supermarket.) b. gone to

stop doing = σταματώ κάτι που έκανα b. snowing

c. gone in

c. the snow

(Mum has been to Rome twice.) d. been to

d. snow

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to you as soon as

possible.

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a. of your

a. he spoke

b. yours possessive pronoun

b. to speaking

c. of yourself

c. speaking I like doing / to do

possessive adj + noun (your glasses) d. your

d. to speak I would like to do not to disturb her

77. She turned down the music he?

70. Tim is always on time. He’s never been late,

parents.

He’s = He has + never (negative) > positive Question Tag a. has

to do a. so (not) as

b. does

b. so (... she so she wouldn’t disturb …)

c. hasn’t

c. so (... that so that she wouldn’t disturb …)

d. is

d. so (... so (that) she wouldn’t disturb …)

71. “I have to go downtown tomorrow morning.”

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“Well the

way to get there is by cab.”

on the beach in St

Tropez!

the + comparative … the + comparative (the quicker … the better) a. quicker

a. sit

b. most quickest not possible (the most expensive)

b. going to sit

c. more quickest not possible

c. have sat

the quickest (of/in) d. quickest

d. will be sitting πράξη σε εξέλιξη σε συγκεκριμένη στιγμή στο μέλλον

72. “How about going to the movies tonight?”

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a.

Should you do sth

“I’d prefer to watch TV

go to the cinema.”

you mind closing the window?

a. rather than I would prefer to watch TV rather than go to the cinema.

b.

Could you do sth

b. to prefer I prefer watching TV to going to the cinema.

c.

Would you mind doing sth

c. from

d.

Can you do sth

d. than I would rather watch TV than go to the cinema.

80. This restaurant is open 73. I feel a great deal of

for my grandmother.

6:00pm to 11:30pm

every day.

(v) a. admire

… to = από … έως a. from

b. admiring

= μέχρι (until three o’clock) b. until

c. admiration a great deal of + noun

= από (has been open since May/last week) c. since

d. admired

… and = από … έως d. between

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See Glossary at the end of the test.

Sissy has written an email to Toby, talking about her plans for summer. She has included you on the email as well.

Read her email and Toby’s response and answer the questions that follow.

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It was so nice bumping into you at the mall last week. I wish we could have had more time to catch up, but you were obviously too busy serving the other customers in the store. Besides, I didn’t like the way your boss kept looking over your shoulder, as if you weren’t doing your job properly. I wanted to give him a piece of my mind, but I

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So I wanted to ask you how long you’ve been working at Camera Shack and if you’re happy there in general. I was thinking of looking for a summer job, provided mom and dad agree.

To be honest, they’ll be relieved that I’m thinking of working because then I could help them out with my college tuition. I got accepted by Georgetown, which means I’ll also have living expenses to deal with.

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I was really surprised and delighted to see you the other day.

The last time we met up, I was depress ed because I didn’t know what to do with my life. Sorry if I complained a lot back then; I think I was going thro ugh a phase but I’m over it now . Getting this job has helped me a lot because, as you know, I’ve always loved photography so it’s very interest ing to 89 be working with all different types of cam eras.

Some customers want advice about the right camera to buy, and I even get a com mission if I sell more than 20 cameras a wee k.

I’ve been a salesman at Camera Sha ck for over two months now, and as a resu lt, I’ve been able to buy some new clothes.

I’ve even started putting money aside for a car as well - can you believe it? Unlike you, I don ’t think college is for me, but I’m proud of you!

Georgetown is a great place to stud y, I’ve heard. If you want to get a 90 job, I’ll ask around at some of the shops in the mall. I know some of the cafés with patios are hiring summer staff - if you’re interested in waitressing that is. I hear the tips are pretty good. Just say the word, and I’ll get you some 90 job interviews.

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81. Toby and Sissy . a. both plan to attend college b. work in different places c. saw each other by accident recently d. are looking for a summer job

86. What do we find out about Georgetown? a.

It is not a famous college. b.

Sissy cannot afford to go there. c.

It is far away from where Sissy lives. d.

Sissy is not sure if she will go there or not.

82. What was Sissy most likely doing when she saw Toby? a. trying to sell a product c. buying a camera b. arguing with Toby’s boss d. looking for work

87. Which of the following is closest in meaning to permanent in line 32?

83. Why didn’t Sissy like Toby’s boss? a.

He didn’t care about the store. b.

He didn’t know anything about cameras. c.

He didn’t pay any attention to Toby. d.

He didn’t seem to trust Toby.

84. Which of the following is closest in meaning to I wanted to give him a piece of my mind in lines 10-11? a.

I wanted to tell him what I thought of him. b.

I wanted to help him with his work. c.

I wanted to explain the situation to him. d.

I wanted to ask him a few questions. .

85. Sissy’s parents a. are against her working b. doubt she can find a job c. will find a job for her d. will appreciate her working

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a. demanding c. enjoyable b. steady d. exhausting 88. Toby says I’m over it now (line 44). What does he mean? a.

He has changed his mind. b.

He feels foolish about his behavior. c.

He doesn’t feel bad any more. d.

He would like some advice.

89. What does Toby seem to like most about his job? a. the customers c. the short hours b. the benefits d. the products he sells

90. What does Toby offer to do for Sissy? a. help her buy a car b. help her find a job c. teach her how to waitress d. give her some job tips

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You want to lose weight and are searching for online advice. Read the following website carefully and answer the questions that follow. http://www.inspire.com

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Your online counselor will be there to motivate you, give you a pat on the back when you do well, and of course, gently reprimand you if necessary.

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dave22: Not exactly for me. I understand the philosophy behind taking charge of your life, but I need more individual help than what Inspire offers. I’m going to try one of those diets which don’t allow you to eat tasty food. I think I lack the discipline to do it all alone, and besides, when I missed a day, which is only human, I lost track of everything and had to start again.

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91. What is the main advantage of being a gold member? a.

You save money in the long run. b.

You will lose weight faster than other members. c.

You will get support from an expert. d.

You can use the online apps as much as you want.

92. Which of the following is closest in meaning to give you a pat on the back in line 6? a. congratulate you c. prepare you b. convince you d. discipline you 93. According to the website, the Inspire system a. is the cheapest way to lose weight b. guarantees that you will lose weight quickly c. provides visits to your home by professional counselors d. helps and encourages you to take control

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It makes it easy to count calories. b.

It convinces you that counting calories is important. c.

It predicts how many calories you will consume. d.

It creates a diet based on counting calories.

96. What are you required to do while on the Inspire diet? a. communicate regularly with your counselor b. use the ‘tracker app’ to report what you have eaten c. ignore the number of calories you consume d. try to control your appetite

99. Which of the following is closest in meaning to hold my hand in line 28? a. train me c. influence me b. support me d. control me

97. How can the survey help you? a.

It lets you know what you will eat on the Inspire diet. b.

It will tell you if the Inspire diet is appropriate for you. c.

It will help you plan your work schedule. d.

It will point out what you are doing wrong on a daily basis.

100. What is dave22’s opinion of the Inspire diet? a.

It is well organized. b.

It isn’t personal enough. c.

It suits his character. d.

The food isn’t tasty.

98. What does linda347 say about dieting? a.

She has not had much success with it in the past. b.

She does not need to lose a lot of weight. c.

The more expensive diets are usually more effective. d.

She has very little experience of diets.

101. At which point in the website would the following sentence best fit?

“This can give you extra motivation to stick to the diet as you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

(A) c.

(C) a.

(B) d.

(D) b.

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The manager at your office has handed out this pamphlet on being more environmentally friendly at work. Read the pamphlet and answer the questions that follow.

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regardless of where you are and who’s paying the bill. What can you do? Start by turning off all your equipment when you leave the office. Just turning off a 75-watt desk lamp at night can save 750 pounds of carbon emissions a year. Also remember that you use more energy when you use a screen saver on your PC than when you don’t.

Moreover, your screen saver may also prevent your PC from switching into “economy power” mode when it’s not being used. However, the best and most economical rule of thumb is "if you’re not using it, shut it down".

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Bring your own personal mug from home which you can refill instead of using paper cups. This will also add a personal touch to your workspace. In addition, fill up your glasses at the water cooler; plastic water bottles have done unspeakable damage to our environment and should be avoided at all costs.

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Reduce Commuting Arrange carpools with other employees and drive to work in groups. Find out who lives near you and take turns traveling to work in each others’ cars. You’ll have saved so much gas at the end of the month that a small loss of convenience won’t bother you. Also consider using public transport. Subway trains are not affected by traffic jams, which means that ultimately, you may get to work faster. And using buses and subways significantly reduces pollution in large cities.

Do you have any suggestions of your own? The top ten tips will be published in our next pamphlet and the winners will receive energy-efficient light bulbs for one year. Visit our website www.greenoffice.com for further details.

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a. people spend too much time at work

consumption?

b. most employees don’t care enough about being green

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People should drink less coffee.

c. office buildings aren’t built in an environmentally friendly

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Reusable cups should be used.

way

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Paper coffee cups should be recycled.

d. office workers use more energy than other types of

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Special types of coffee should be bought.

employees 108. Why should employees prefer the water cooler?

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It uses less energy.

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They are too busy.

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It reduces the use of plastic bottles.

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They do not care about the environment.

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The water is fresher.

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They are not responsible for the cost.

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It costs the company less money.

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They don’t realize how much energy they use.

109. What is said about paper waste?

104. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word incentive in line 9?

a.

Recycling it is up to the employer. b.

It is reduced by using higher quality printers.

a. advantage c. improvement

c.

It cannot be avoided.

b. effect d. motivation

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Printing only on one side increases it.

105. According to the text, the best way to reduce the energy

110. What is an important benefit of carpooling?

consumption of your computer is to

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It’s much more convenient.

a. use a screen saver

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You don’t use your own vehicle.

b. try to use it less often

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Less fuel is consumed in the long run.

c. use it in “economy power” mode

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You don’t have to travel as far.

d. turn it off when not in use 111. What will happen to the winners of the best tips?

106. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase rule of thumb in line 14?

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Their pictures will be published in a pamphlet. b.

They will get a useful gift.

a. general guideline c. way to save money

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They will be paid a sum of money.

b. benefit d. office regulation

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Their names will be listed on a website.

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You are reading a teen magazine where you find this article about role models. It interests you so you decide to read it.

Read the article carefully and answer the questions that follow.

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In reality, according to a recent survey, over 75% of teens who filled out an online questionnaire claimed that the role model for whom they had the greatest respect was not a famous personality, but a family member. It seems that the qualities that make a good role model are more complex than researchers first assumed. For example, Nancy L, a teenage girl from Wisconsin, described her role model as a woman who had a clear sense of what was important to her, making the effort to create things that would make a real difference in the world. The woman she was referring to was her favorite aunt, who was a painter and sculptor.

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Young people are at a point in their lives when they are developing the skills of initiative and capability, so it is only natural that they admire people who show them that success in the face of difficulty is possible.

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112. Which of the following is closest in meaning to dazzled in line 5? a. impressed c. confused b. disappointed d. frightened 113. What does the passage tell us about Nancy L’s role model? a.

She was not related to her. b.

She was famous for her talent. c.

She was a mysterious person. d.

She had strong priorities.

114. Which of the following is closest in meaning to confined to in line 27? a. assisted by c. similar to b. restricted to d. influenced by 115. According to the article, what quality makes teachers good role models? a. their ambition to succeed b. their wide knowledge c. their ability as academic educators d. their positive effect on students 116. Why is the ability to overcome obstacles important to young people? a.

It is a quality that they can teach their peers. b.

It is not something that one can easily find. c.

Life is much more difficult than it used to be. d.

It is relevant to the stage of life they are in.

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117. Which of the following is closest in meaning to practice what they preach in line 47? a. be as active as possible b. do what they say they will do c. pay attention to the needs of the young d. be religious in their life 118. Why are some politicians considered admirable? a. because they are familiar to young people b. because of the strong power they have c. because of their concern for others d. because they believe in themselves 119. The article suggests that adults should . a. try not to influence younger people b. realize that they have a strong effect on young people c. be careful of the role models their children may have d. encourage children to reject celebrities as role models 120. At which point in the article would

the following sentence best fit?

“However, nothing could be

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sign up εγγράφομαι simmer σιγοβράζω turn up αυξάνω, ανεβάζω (ένταση) turn off σβήνω φώτα/μηχανή turn down μειώνω (ένταση) taste γούστο run out of ξεμένω από switch αλλάζω convenience store μικρό σούπερ μάρκετ (ανοιχτό όλο το 24ωρο) cross out σβήνω, διαγράφω tag ετικέτα, καρτέλα (πάνω σε ρούχο) attach προσκολλώ, επισυνάπτω it slipped my mind ξεχνώ κτ

LISTENING PART 2

the last minute η τελευταία στιγμή let sb know ενημερώνω κπ big deal κάτι το σημαντικό call sb up τηλεφωνώ σε κπ make up my mind αποφασίζω break up χωρίζω turn into γίνομαι, εξελίσσομαι come along έρχομαι μαζί switch on ανάβω (φώτα, μηχανή) eyepiece φακός (μικροσκόπιο, τηλεσκόπιο) switch διακόπτης send off αποστέλλω (ταχυδρομικώς) hand out μοιράζω fill out συμπληρώνω accurately με ακρίβεια sample δείγμα

LISTENING PART 3

take an exam δίνω εξετάσεις come across βρίσκω τυχαία, “πετυχαίνω” stress sb out αγχώνω κπ review επανάληψη, επανεξέταση be aware of είμαι ενήμερος, γνωρίζω composition έκθεση stretch the truth παραποιώ/αλλάζω τα γεγονότα make sth up επινοώ κτ keep track of παρακολουθώ put sb at risk θέτω κπ σε κίνδυνο heal γιατρεύομαι, θεραπεύομαι herbs βότανα cut down μειώνω, ελαττώνω work out γυμνάζομαι guidance καθοδήγηση whole grains προϊόντα ολικής άλεσης heart attack καρδιακή προσβολή eager πρόθυμος

READING PASSAGE 1

job hunting αναζήτηση εργασίας catch up μαθαίνω νέα κάποιου customer πελάτης properly σωστά

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figure θεωρώ, υποθέτω relieved ανακουφισμένος tuition δίδακτρα living expenses βασικά έξοδα διαβίωσης save up εξοικονομώ χρήματα delighted πολύ χαρούμενος commission προμήθεια salesman πωλητής put money aside βάζω χρήματα “στην άκρη” patio σκεπαστή βεράντα hire προσλαμβάνω staff προσωπικό tip φιλοδώρημα attend παρακολουθώ by accident κατά λάθος argue καβγαδίζω, λογομαχώ

READING PASSAGE 2

inspire εμπνέω app (application) εφαρμογή count μετρώ calorie θερμίδα keep track of παρακολουθώ amount ποσότητα, ποσό competitive ανταγωνιστικός additional επιπλέον trained εκπαιδευμένος reprimand επιπλήττω, κάνω παρατήρηση individualized ατομικός, εξατομικευμένος voyage ταξίδι (εδώ μεταφορικά) shape διαμορφώνω reduce μειώνω carbohydrate υδατάνθρακας intake πρόσληψη (τροφής) record καταγράφω, καταχωρώ consume καταναλώνω convinced πεπεισμένος schedule πρόγραμμα estimate υπολογίζω, εκτιμώ target στόχος look over sb’s shoulder επιβλέπω, επιτηρώ stick to τηρώ πιστά lack στερούμαι, έχω έλλειψη από discipline πειθαρχία lose track of χάνω την αίσθηση από κτ, “χάνομαι” appetite όρεξη point out τονίζω effective αποτελεσματικός influence επηρεάζω motivation κίνητρο

READING PASSAGE 3

go green αποκτώ οικολογική συνείδηση concern ενδιαφέρον consider σκέφτομαι, λαμβάνω υπόψη consumption κατανάλωση harm ζημιά regardless of ανεξάρτητα από carbon emissions εκπομπές διοξειδίου του άνθρακα

Practice Test 1

screen saver προφύλαξη οθόνης mode λειτουργία personal touch προσωπική “πινελιά” water cooler ψύκτης νερού unspeakable ανείπωτος at all costs πάση θυσία waste απόβλητα, σκουπίδια file αρχείο document έγγραφο sheet φύλλο (χαρτιού) convenient βολικός spot σημείο commuting μετακινήσεις carpool συλλογική χρήση αυτοκινήτου, συνεπιβατισμός convenience άνεση, ευκολία affect επηρεάζω traffic jam μποτιλιάρισμα ultimately στην τελική, τελικά significantly σημαντικά publish δημοσιεύω energy-efficient που εξοικονομεί ενέργεια conserve εξοικονομώ regulation κανονισμός, κανόνας fuel καύσιμα

READING PASSAGE 4

role model πρότυπο, παράδειγμα προς μίμηση celebrity διασημότητα as far as I am concerned όσον μ’ αφορά renowned φημισμένος, πασίγνωστος questionnaire ερωτηματολόγιο quality ιδιότητα, χαρακτηριστικό complex περίπλοκος sense αίσθηση sculptor γλύπτης, -ρια peer συνομήλικος ordinary συνηθισμένος, κοινός encounter συναντώ wealth πλούτος attribute ιδιότητα, χαρακτηριστικό overcome ξεπερνώ percentage ποσοστό initiative πρωτοβουλία capability ικανότητα in the face of παρά, παρόλο trait χαρακτηριστικό set of values σύνολο ηθικών αξιών consistent συνεπής honesty ειλικρίνεια struggle πασχίζω, αγωνίζομαι to an extent ως ένα βαθμό/σημείο crucial κρίσιμος be related to είμαι συγγενής, σχετίζομαι με priority προτεραιότητα ambition φιλοδοξία religious θρησκευόμενος, θρήσκος admirable αξιοθαύμαστος

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