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Question 1 of 29
1. Question
Complete the dialogues.
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A It’s dark outside.
B Take a .
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Question 2 of 29
2. Question
Complete the dialogues.
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A How do you lock this door?
B You have to pull the up.
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Question 3 of 29
3. Question
Complete the dialogues.
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A I need to light the candles.
B There are some in the drawer.
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Question 4 of 29
4. Question
Complete the dialogues.
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A I’ve bought some wrapping paper for Mary’s present.
B Great! Have we got any
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Question 5 of 29
5. Question
Complete the dialogues.
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A I need to stick this photo on this application form.
B OK. Here’s the
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Question 6 of 29
6. Question
Listen and write the sentences
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ii. .
iii. .
iv. .
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vi. .
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Question 7 of 29
7. Question
Read the article.
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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
How good are you at doing DIY? 1____Recent research has shown that DIY ability Lies in our genes – which provides the perfect excuse for those of us who struggle to assemble flat-pack furniture or change a tap.
The research was in the form of a study, which was conducted for Halifax Home Insurance last year. Two thousand UK adults of both sexes took part.2____To be able to do the tasks, the participants needed to know something about shapes and mechanics. While they were putting the puzzles together, the scientists measured their natural DIY ability. Those who tried to do the tasks by .trial and error were unable to finish the puzzles.
After analyzing the results, the researchers revealed that only a third of the participants had completed the tasks properly. 3____Men scored higher in the experiment, which suggests that they ready are better programmed’ to do essential repairs in the home. Psychologist Dr Glenn Wilson, who led the experiment, explained that people who are good at doing DIY have a high level of spatial awareness. This is the ability to judge the position and size of objects. ‘Although there is not one specific DIY gene,’ he said, ‘Some people simply do not have the necessary brain skills to manipulate shapes.’ People with little or no spatial awareness will always struggle to complete DIY tasks successfully, he said.
Attempting DIY without the necessary skills can have disastrous consequences. It is estimated that £430 million worth of damage was caused last year by people who lack natural Do-It-Yourself ability. 4____This was after 34-year-old Barry Witham had marie a sizeable hole in the kitchen ceiling while he was tryirg to mend a light. Other incidents include cutting his leg with a penknife while trying to fit a carpet and hurting his hand badly while fixing some speakers. Barry is obviously one of those enthusiasts who do not have the spatial awareness necessary for home improvements.
The findings of the Halifax Home Insurance study come just a day after a report revealed that more and more of us are losing interest in DIY. 5____Apparently, attitudes are changing and today home owners are more likely to pay someone else to do their repairs rather than do them themselves. This is good news for insurers, who often have to foot the bill for expensive DIY mistakes. However, it is bad news for DIY retailers, whose sales have fallen dramatically recently.-
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Do most people have a natural ability for DIY?
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Question 8 of 29
8. Question
Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.
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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
How good are you at doing DIY? 1____Recent research has shown that DIY ability Lies in our genes – which provides the perfect excuse for those of us who struggle to assemble flat-pack furniture or change a tap.
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Question 9 of 29
9. Question
Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.
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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
The research was in the form of a study, which was conducted for Halifax Home Insurance last year. Two thousand UK adults of both sexes took part.2____To be able to do the tasks, the participants needed to know something about shapes and mechanics. While they were putting the puzzles together, the scientists measured their natural DIY ability. Those who tried to do the tasks by .trial and error were unable to finish the puzzles.
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Question 10 of 29
10. Question
Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.
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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
After analyzing the results, the researchers revealed that only a third of the participants had completed the tasks properly. 3____Men scored higher in the experiment, which suggests that they ready are better programmed’ to do essential repairs in the home. Psychologist Dr Glenn Wilson, who led the experiment, explained that people who are good at doing DIY have a high level of spatial awareness. This is the ability to judge the position and size of objects. ‘Although there is not one specific DIY gene,’ he said, ‘Some people simply do not have the necessary brain skills to manipulate shapes.’ People with little or no spatial awareness will always struggle to complete DIY tasks successfully, he said.
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Question 11 of 29
11. Question
Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.
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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
Attempting DIY without the necessary skills can have disastrous consequences. It is estimated that £430 million worth of damage was caused last year by people who lack natural Do-It-Yourself ability. 4____This was after 34-year-old Barry Witham had marie a sizeable hole in the kitchen ceiling while he was tryirg to mend a light. Other incidents include cutting his leg with a penknife while trying to fit a carpet and hurting his hand badly while fixing some speakers. Barry is obviously one of those enthusiasts who do not have the spatial awareness necessary for home improvements.
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Question 12 of 29
12. Question
Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.
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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
The findings of the Halifax Home Insurance study come just a day after a report revealed that more and more of us are losing interest in DIY. 5____Apparently, attitudes are changing and today home owners are more likely to pay someone else to do their repairs rather than do them themselves. This is good news for insurers, who often have to foot the bill for expensive DIY mistakes. However, it is bad news for DIY retailers, whose sales have fallen dramatically recently.
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Question 13 of 29
13. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
PLUMBING REPAIRS
1. You don’t have to / mustn’t call a plumbertodo minor repairs, like changing a tap. You can probably do it yourself.
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Question 14 of 29
14. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
PLUMBING REPAIRS
2. But you should / ought to get in an expert for more complicated jobs, if not, you might flood your house.
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Question 15 of 29
15. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
3. You must / have to switch off the power before doing any small electrical repairs.
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Question 16 of 29
16. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
4. You should / must be a qualified electrician to make any changes to the electrical system, so don’t even think of doing this yourself.
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Question 17 of 29
17. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
ROOFING REPAIRS
5. You don’t have to / ought not to go up on the roor alone, because you might fall off and injure yourself.
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Question 18 of 29
18. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
ROOFING REPAIRS
6. should / ought to always have a helper to hold the bottom of a ladder so that it doesn’t suddenly move.
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Question 19 of 29
19. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS
7. You probably don’t need to / needn’t call an expert to move your gas oven.
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Question 20 of 29
20. Question
choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.
HOME REPAIRS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF
GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS
8. But you mustn’t / don’t need to install a new water heater yourself. Gas leaks kill hundreds of people every year.
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Question 21 of 29
21. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.
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In some countries, it’s prohibited to make a noise after 10.00 p.m.
In some countries, you after 10.00 p.m.
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Question 22 of 29
22. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.
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Builders are obliged to wear a helmet on a building site.
Builders on a building site.
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Question 23 of 29
23. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.
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It isn’t necessary for me to decorate my room because I did it last year.
I my room because I did it last year.
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Question 24 of 29
24. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.
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It’s a good idea to keep a torch in your car.
You a torch in your car.
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Question 25 of 29
25. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.
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We aren’t obliged to pay any bills because everything is included in the rent.
We any bills because everything is included in the rent.
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Question 26 of 29
26. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.
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In my country, it’s compulsory to take used batteries to a recycling point.
In my country, you to a recycling point.
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Question 27 of 29
27. Question
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.
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It’s dangerous to let children play with matches.
You with matches.
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Question 28 of 29
28. Question
Listen to five people talking about DIY disasters. Answer the questions.
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When the disaster happened, which speakers…
i. hadn’t started doing any DIY?
ii. were in the process of doing DIY?
iii. had just finished doing some DIY?
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Question 29 of 29
29. Question
Listen again and match speakers 1-5 to sentences A-F. There is one extra sentence that you do not need to use.
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Speaker i
Speaker ii
Speaker iii
Speaker iv
Speaker vA He / She changed their mind about doing some DIY.
B He / She hasn’t done any DIY since the disaster.
C He / She had to put the DIY off to another day.
D He / She was injured while they were doing DIY.
E He / She managed to find a solution to the DIY disaster.
F He / She was secretly pleased that the DIY had failed.
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