Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. ________________ your old friends from school?

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2. This is the first time ________________ here in ten years

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3. ________________ to contact them before you left?

choose the verbs to the definitions.

3. not be successful in an exam__________

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4. A  What ________________?

B  He’s a lawyer.

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5. I was too tired so I ________________ to the cinema after all.

Choose the correct form of the verb.

6. How many countries do you think ________________ visited?

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7. My cousin ________________ her hair dyed different colours. It looks extraordinary.

Choose the correct form of the verb.

8. We ________________ get more petrol as the tank’s still half full.

Choose the correct form of the verb.

9. More e-books than printed books ________________ in the future

Choose the correct form of the verb.

10. I ________________ working for this company for about three years now

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Choose the correct word.

1. You wouldn’t ________ your exams so often if you studied harder.

Choose the correct word.

2. Jane has always done well and manages to ________ exams easily.

Choose the correct word.

3. I was so embarrassed when the ________ caught me talking to a friend.

Choose the correct word.

4. Do you get nervous when you ________ an exam?

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5. You can always guess one of the options with ________-choice questions.

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6. Ricardo usually gets very good ________ in exams as he studies so hard.

Choose the correct word.

7. Don’t try to ________ everything just before an exam. It’s never a good idea.

Choose the correct word.

8. Looking at past ________ is one of the best ways to prepare for an exam.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Write the British words for the American words.

Choose the stressed syllable.

1. e|le|va|tor

Choose the stressed syllable.

2. A|me|ri|can

Choose the stressed syllable.

3. ca|pi|tal

Choose the stressed syllable.

4. pave|ment

Choose the stressed syllable.

5. a|part|ment

Choose the word with a different sound.

1. grant   marks   hard   cram

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2. result   exam   science   written

Choose the word with a different sound.

3. gives   revises   prepares   improves

Choose the word with a different sound.

4. idea   degree   thesis   leave

Choose the word with a different sound.

5. diploma   college   sorry   wrong

Read the article about the culture of Great Britain. Five sentences have been removed. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–5). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

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Life in modern Britain

If you find yourself going to any country to study or on business, it’s useful to know a little bit about the people before you get there. This could help avoid any embarrassing mistakes.
0  G  But remember that no matter what the cultural guides say, you should not assume that all British people you meet will be the same.

The British have always been known for their ‘stiff upper lip’. As a nation, the British tend not to use superlatives and may not seem terribly lively when they speak. 1      It’s just that they choose not to display them in public. They are generally not keen on showing their feelings, so unless you know someone well, they may not like it if you put your arm around their shoulder. You’ll also see that the British prefer to keep a considerable distance between themselves and the person to whom they are speaking.

Privacy is very important to British people. They will probably not give you a tour of their home, and, in fact, may keep most doors closed. They expect visitors to respect their privacy. 2      Even close friends do not cross the line by enquiring about someone’s financial situation or relationships.

There is a proper way to act in most situations and the British do not like to break the rules. Take body language as an example. The British are generally more controlled in their body language and hand gestures while speaking, than say, North and South Americans and Southern Europeans. 3      Friendships take longer to build, but once established they may last over time and distance.

The British exchange presents between family members and close friends for birthdays and Christmas. The present need not be expensive, but it should demonstrate an attempt to find something related to that person’s interests. Also, if you are invited to someone’s home, it is normal to take along a box of good quality chocolates, some wine, or flowers. 4

British people enjoy entertaining people in their homes. Although Brits value people being on time, you may arrive 10–15 minutes later than invited to dinner. However, if you are meeting friends at a restaurant, you should not be late. Traditionally, it’s considered bad manners to rest your elbows on the table. 5      If invited to a meal at a restaurant, the person who extended the invitation may offer to pay.

Remember, it takes time to get to know a country and its people and the best thing to do is keep your eyes and ears open. And above all else, as the British themselves would say, keep calm and carry on!

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A  For this reason, they may initially seem less open.

B  This does not mean that they do not have strong emotions.

C  This also includes not asking personal questions.

D  Younger people, however, are a lot more relaxed about this, especially for less formal dining.

E  It’s best not to do this in public places.

F  And unlike many other cultures, gifts are usually opened when received.

Listen to some advice for students on how to get ready for an important exam. Choose the correct answer.

Listen to five students talking about the differences between school life and university life. Which aspect of university life does each student particularly like?