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Question 1 of 56
1. Question
Complete the verbs.
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We had to our holiday when my husband lost his job – we just couldn’t afford it.
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Question 2 of 56
2. Question
Complete the verbs.
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We’re going to the mountains for the weekend to away from it all.
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Question 3 of 56
3. Question
Complete the verbs.
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They’re going to their honeymoon until the bride’s mother has had her operation.
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Question 4 of 56
4. Question
Complete the verbs.
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I prefer to round the sites on my own rather then listening to a tour guide.
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Question 5 of 56
5. Question
Complete the verbs.
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We decided to our stay by two nights because we were having such a good time.
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Question 6 of 56
6. Question
Complete the verbs.
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They off early to avoid the traffic.
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Question 7 of 56
7. Question
Complete the verbs.
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We’re broke this year, so we’re going to camping instead of staying in a hotel.
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Question 8 of 56
8. Question
Complete the verbs.
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As soon as we’d checked into the hotel, we made for the city centre to the shops.
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Question 9 of 56
9. Question
Complete the verbs.
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If you’re feeling tired, perhaps you should take a few weeks off to your batteries.
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Question 10 of 56
10. Question
Complete the verbs.
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The best thing about going abroad is being able to the local cuisine.
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Question 11 of 56
11. Question
Complete the verbs.
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For me, the main aim of a holiday is to out and forget about work for a while.
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Question 12 of 56
12. Question
Complete the verbs.
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You need to spend at least a week in Venice to really up the atmosphere.
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Question 13 of 56
13. Question
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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Question 14 of 56
14. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
2. There’s no Wi-fi signal because the village is very far from places where other people live.___________
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Question 15 of 56
15. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
3. Don’t bother going into that shop; all of the souvenirs are very cheap and badly made._________
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Question 16 of 56
16. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
4. There are some beaches in the north which are beautiful because they have not been changed._________
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Question 17 of 56
17. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
5. Our holiday was quite boring last year – nothing interesting happened.___________
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Question 18 of 56
18. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
6. Ibiza is a vibrant island, famous for its nightlife and parties._________
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Question 19 of 56
19. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
7. I think the Seaview Hotel is not nearly as good as the reviews said – we were very disappointed.__________
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Question 20 of 56
20. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
8. Torremolinos in southern Spain is no longer the old-fashioned, pretty little fishing village it was in the 1950s.________
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Question 21 of 56
21. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
9. We rarely go to the beach in August because it’s always too full of people.__________
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Question 22 of 56
22. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
10. When we eventually reached the top of the mountain, the view was absolutely spectacular.________
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Question 23 of 56
23. Question
Replace the bold words and phrases with the words and phrases in the list.
11. We wanted to rent a quiet cottage away from where people normally go.____________
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Question 24 of 56
24. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
1. Our plane takes off / is taking off in three quarters of an hour.
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Question 25 of 56
25. Question
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.
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Question 26 of 56
26. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
3. Do you eat / Will you be eating in the hotel restaurant tonight, sir?
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Question 27 of 56
27. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
4. My nephew is due to start / is starting university in September.
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Question 28 of 56
28. Question
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.
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Question 29 of 56
29. Question
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.
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Question 30 of 56
30. Question
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.
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Question 31 of 56
31. Question
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?
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Question 32 of 56
32. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.
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We expect the flight to land in about ten minutes, due
The flight in about ten minutes.
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Question 33 of 56
33. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.
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May I ask who is picking me up from the station? be
Who from the station?
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Question 34 of 56
34. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.
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The managing director is about to retire, point
The managing director is retiring.
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Question 35 of 56
35. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.
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I’m catching the 12.15 bus to Seville tomorrow, at
My bus to Seville 12.15 tomorrow.
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Question 36 of 56
36. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.
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The play is going to start very soon, about
The play
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Question 37 of 56
37. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.
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I have arranged to take part in a half-marathon next Saturday, taking
I in a half-marathon next Saturday.
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Question 38 of 56
38. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the bold words.
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They are going to hold the general election on March 3rd. to
The general election on March 3rd.
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Question 39 of 56
39. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 40 of 56
40. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 41 of 56
41. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 42 of 56
42. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 43 of 56
43. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 44 of 56
44. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 45 of 56
45. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 46 of 56
46. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 47 of 56
47. Question
Listen to the sentences and choose the right spelling of the words you hear in the sentence.
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Question 48 of 56
48. Question
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!CorrectIncorrect -
Question 49 of 56
49. Question
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?
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Question 50 of 56
50. Question
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
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.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 51 of 56
51. Question
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
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_______
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Question 52 of 56
52. Question
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
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.’
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Question 53 of 56
53. Question
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
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.’
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Question 54 of 56
54. Question
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
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!
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Question 55 of 56
55. Question
Listen to Moira, who lives in the USA, describing a disastrous journey. choose the right answer.
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How long did it take her to get home?
i. eight hours
ii. twelve hours
iii. fourteen hours
iv. three days
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Question 56 of 56
56. Question
Listen again and answer the questions.
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i. What was unusual about the weather that day?
ii. How far is Moira’s home from her office?
iii. Who offered to give Moira a lift home?
iv. Why had so many drivers parked at the side of the road?
v. What were some of the people walking along the road wearing?
vi. What problems did they have between 5.30 and 6.45 a.m.?
vii. Where did Moira tell the driver to drop her off?
viii. Where did Moira walk to avoid falling over?
ix. How did Moira get down the hill leading to her house?
x. What time was it when Moira eventually got home?
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