Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Complete the verbs.

Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.

1. Some of our coastal areas have been totally changed for the worse by over-development.________

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2. There’s no Wi-fi signal because the village is very far from places where other people live.___________

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3. Don’t bother going into that shop; all of the souvenirs are very cheap and badly made._________

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4. There are some beaches in the north which are beautiful because they have not been changed._________

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5. Our holiday was quite boring last year – nothing interesting happened.___________

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6. Ibiza is a vibrant island, famous for its nightlife and parties._________

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7. I think the Seaview Hotel is not nearly as good as the reviews said – we were very disappointed.__________

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8. Torremolinos in southern Spain is no longer the old-fashioned, pretty little fishing village it was in the 1950s.________

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9. We rarely go to the beach in August because it’s always too full of people.__________

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10. When we eventually reached the top of the mountain, the view was absolutely spectacular.________

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11. We wanted to rent a quiet cottage away from where people normally go.____________

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

1. Our plane takes off / is taking off in three quarters of an hour.

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

2. Sylvia is so disillusioned with her course that she’s due to leave / on the point of leaving university.

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

3. Do you eat / Will you be eating in the hotel restaurant tonight, sir?

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

4. My nephew is due to start / is starting university in September.

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

5. I won’t be driving / I’m not to drive to work next week because my car will be at the garage.

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

6. The neighbours have invited us round tonight because they’re having / going to have a party.

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

7. The Royal Family are to visit / are going to visit the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany next month.

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

8. Sorry, but I’m about to go / I go into a meeting. Can I call you back in half an hour?

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.

Read the article once and choose the best summary.

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The truth about taking a career break to travel

They say that travel broadens the mind, an adage which implies that the more we see of the world, the better. Yet once we get a foot on the career ladder, most of us put this idea to the back of our minds.1_______But does taking a break to travel really have such a negative effect on your career?
Diving enthusiast Russ Brooks found that it did not. When he was 36, Russ took a career break of 11 months which took him to 16 different countries.2_______’The break showed
that I was an independent thinker and willing to take risks to succeed,’ he says. ‘Nothing like a few stories of travelling in the developing world to show you can cope with anyone and any situation.’ Contrary to what our society says, Russ was indeed employable.
Not only was Russ successful in his job hunt, but the break helped him to get his career back on the right track. ‘My time away gave me time to unplug and recharge, see the world in an incredibly different light,’ he says. ‘It allowed me the time to step back and think about what was truly important to me. When I returned, I was inspired not to settle until I had found work that matched my core values.’3________
Far from having a negative impact on your career, taking a break to travel can actually increase your prospects when presented in the right way. Heather Baker, an HR professional in Chicago, advises on how to best explain the time away. ‘Think about this from the employer’s point of view.4_____ Include it on your CV and share the details of when and why you did the break, as well as the result. If you are enthusiastic and positive about the experience, your passion will shine through and excite your potential employers as well.’
The main reason why travel improves a person’s job prospects is that it can help them stand out in a crowd.5_______ Mitchel Samuelson was surprised by his interview experiences after the six months he spent travelling. ‘All the companies I interviewed with, the first topic we discussed was my career break and travelling, as it was either a common interest or they were envious and/or interested in where I’d gone.’
To sum up, then, it appears that the consequences of taking a career break to travel are nothing but positive. These breaks often provide people with better opportunities on their return, and on top of that, they can lead to more clarity and job satisfaction.6________So, now that you know that travelling will not destroy your career, you can start planning your next career break. Bon voyage!

Read the article again and match the missing sentences A-H to the gaps 1-6. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

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The truth about taking a career break to travel

They say that travel broadens the mind, an adage which implies that the more we see of the world, the better. Yet once we get a foot on the career ladder, most of us put this idea to the back of our minds.1_______But does taking a break to travel really have such a negative effect on your career?

Read the article again and match the missing sentences A-H to the gaps 1-6. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The truth about taking a career break to travel

Diving enthusiast Russ Brooks found that it did not. When he was 36, Russ took a career break of 11 months which took him to 16 different countries.2_______’The break showed
that I was an independent thinker and willing to take risks to succeed,’ he says. ‘Nothing like a few stories of travelling in the developing world to show you can cope with anyone and any situation.’ Contrary to what our society says, Russ was indeed employable.

Read the article again and match the missing sentences A-H to the gaps 1-6. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The truth about taking a career break to travel

Not only was Russ successful in his job hunt, but the break helped him to get his career back on the right track. ‘My time away gave me time to unplug and recharge, see the world in an incredibly different light,’ he says. ‘It allowed me the time to step back and think about what was truly important to me. When I returned, I was inspired not to settle until I had found work that matched my core values.’3_______

Read the article again and match the missing sentences A-H to the gaps 1-6. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The truth about taking a career break to travel

Far from having a negative impact on your career, taking a break to travel can actually increase your prospects when presented in the right way. Heather Baker, an HR professional in Chicago, advises on how to best explain the time away. ‘Think about this from the employer’s point of view.4_________ Include it on your CV and share the details of when and why you did the break, as well as the result. If you are enthusiastic and positive about the experience, your passion will shine through and excite your potential employers as well.’

Read the article again and match the missing sentences A-H to the gaps 1-6. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The truth about taking a career break to travel

The main reason why travel improves a person’s job prospects is that it can help them stand out in a crowd.5_______ Mitchel Samuelson was surprised by his interview experiences after the six months he spent travelling. ‘All the companies I interviewed with, the first topic we discussed was my career break and travelling, as it was either a common interest or they were envious and/or interested in where I’d gone.’

Read the article again and match the missing sentences A-H to the gaps 1-6. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The truth about taking a career break to travel

To sum up, then, it appears that the consequences of taking a career break to travel are nothing but positive. These breaks often provide people with better opportunities on their return, and on top of that, they can lead to more clarity and job satisfaction.6________So, now that you know that travelling will not destroy your career, you can start planning your next career break. Bon voyage!

Listen to Moira, who lives in the USA, describing a disastrous journey. choose the right answer.

Listen again and answer the questions.