Q3 - LESSON 3 Student’s name:.........................................Class: 8B..............

Corrector’s name:......................................

LISTENING
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 – 8, choose the best answer A,
B or C.
1. You hear a woman bringing an MP3 player back to the shop where she bought it.
What is the problem with it?
A. It plays tracks at the wrong speed.
B. It lumps from one track to the next.
C. It doesn’t switch off properly.
2. You hear a woman talking to a waiter. What does she want him to bring her?
A. mineral water
B. coffee
C. orange juice
3. You hear a man describing a journey. Where did he want to go?
A. Leeds
B. Manchester
C. Crewe
4. You hear an advertisement for a sale in a furniture store. Which items have the biggest reductions?
A. sofas
B. beds
C. armchairs
5. You hear a woman talking to a car mechanic. What is the problem with her car?
A. It won’t start in wet weather.
B. The brakes don’t work properly.
C. The engine keeps on stopping.
6. You hear a graphic designer talking about his work. How does he feel about the recent change in his
job?
A. He thinks his new work is boring.
B. He regrets giving up his previous job.
C. He thinks he’s made the right decision.
7. You hear a radio announcement about traffic on a motorway. Where are the longest delays expected?
A. between junctions 10 and 11
B. between junctions 13 and 14
C. between junctions 17 and 18
8. You hear a man phoning his local newsagent’s shop.
Which newspaper did he receive by mistake this morning?
A. the Telegraph
B. the Sun
C. the Daily Mirror

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A. GRAMMAR
I. Complete the conversations. Use “so”, “such”, or “such a”.
1. A: It’s …so… hot! Shall we go to the beach?
B: No, there’ll be …………so………… many people there today that it’ll be awful.
2. A: Daniel has …………such a….… lovely voice!
B: I agree. I didn’t realize he could sing ……so… well.
3. A: Why are you ………so………… late?
B: It was ………such a… good film that we stayed and saw it a second time.
4. A: These shoes were ………such …… poor quality that they’re coming apart!
B: So they weren’t ……such a……… good bargain(món hờn) after all!
5. A: I feel …………so……… ill that I can’t go to work.
B: You’ve had ………so………… much time off that your boss will get annoyed.
6. A: We’ve had ………such…… awful weather that we’re coming home early.
B: That’s a shame.

II. Write one word in each gap.

7. Such a long way ………was…………. it that we decided to go by train.
8. So badly ……do…… I play chess that I almost never agree to have a game.
9. Pupils are expected(lịch sự) to behave politely, as ……are……… members of staff.
10. So tired ………was……… I that I decided to lie down for a while.
11. Such a threat to society ………are……… you that I have no choice but to send you to prison.
12. So cold ……was……… it last winter that all our pipes froze.
13. Calculators are banned from the examining room, as ……are…… dictionaries and handheld computers.
14. I have been having very strange dreams lately, as ……has……… my twin sister.

III. Complete the responses to these statements.

15. ‘I wish I had more money.’
So do I...............................................................................................................................
16. ‘We never seem to spend much time together in my family.’
Neither do we....................................................................................................................
17. ‘I’m not going to Jacob’s party next Sunday.’
Nor am I.............................................................................................................................
18. ‘I didn’t do my homework last night.’
Nor did I.............................................................................................................................
19. ‘I’ll be on holiday this time next week.’
So will I..............................................................................................................................
20. ‘I had no idea Chris was getting married.
Neither had I/did I..............................................................................................................
21. ‘I should really get more exercise.’
So should I........................................................................................................................

IV. Complete the dialogue with “either…or”; “neither…nor”; “both…and”, “because” or “for”
Frank: I’ve just completed my passport application.
Jimmy: I thought you had a passport. Why do you want a new one?
Frank: I want to go to America, and my old passport isn’t digital. To go to the States, you’ve got to
have (22) ……either……. a digital passport (23) ……or……. a visa, and it’s easier to get a
passport than a visa. Now I need a responsible adult to witness my application.
Jimmy: I’ll sign it for you.
Come on, Jimmy. You’re (24) ………neither……. responsible (25) ……nor………. an adult.
Frank: That’s not fair.

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 Well, you’re only 15, and you’re always getting into trouble (26) …for…. telling lies.
Jimmy: Oh, all right. What about Mum and Dad? I suppose you’d accept them as (27) ………
Frank: both……. responsible (28) ……and……. adult.
Of course, but they’re no good precisely (29) ………because……. they’re my parents. The
Jimmy: form says that the witness can’t be (30) ……either…. a relative (31) ……or………. a friend. I
think I’ll ask Mrs Briggs. She’s a bank manager.
Frank: Why her?
Well, (32) ……because…. she’s a bank manager, she must be the sort of responsible person
they want.
Jimmy: You don’t usually say nice things about bank people.
Frank: That’s (33) ……because…. they always complain when I’m overdrawn.(thấu chi)

Jimmy:
Frank:

B. VOCABULARY
I. Complete each expression in italics with one of the parts of the body from the box.

34. The word is on the tip of my tongue, but I just can’t remember it.
35. Crossing the mountains on my own was a hair-raising adventure.
36. I know this is hard to believe, but you must face the truth.
37. It is now over thirty years since man first set foot on the moon.
38. After his long trip, Tom’s parents welcomed him with open arms
39. Peter knows the songs by heart and doesn’t need to look at a book.
40. Try to stay calm, and don’t lose your head, and everything will be fine.
41. Have I really won the prize, or are you only pulling my leg.
42. Lisa needs some help with her suitcase. Could you give her a hand?
43. I waved at Ann, hoping to catch her eye, but she didn’t see me.

II. Choose the correct word in each pair to complete the sentences. These words are very close, either
in form or meaning. Be careful!

For 44 – 49, use the pair from the box.

44. I used to listen to pop. Now I prefer classical music.
45. Those tiny cars are very economical to run.
46. It’s a long course, but if you stick with it you’ll eventually get a really valuable qualification. So it’s worth
it.
47. The main thing with this filing job is to be efficient. Get the system right and don’t waste time.
48. This is an historic. victory for the Hungarian men’s badminton team in their first international
competition.
49. For heaven’s sake do your work on the computer in future. Your handwriting is totally illegible.

Now underline the correct answer.

50. What is the affect/effect of oxidation on unpainted surfaces?
51. The experimenters claim, in their defence, that the animals which they use are treated as humanely /
humanly as possible.
52. Did you have the opportunity/possibility to visit the Louvre when you were in Paris?
53. Ill the class we often debate actual/topical questions, like the present attitudes to refugees and asylum-
seekers.

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 54. When you move to a new country, how long does it take to adapt/adopt to the different way of life?
55. As the database is used, there is a continuous /continual process of up-dating, done automatically by
the program.

C. WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the word given. DO NOT
CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. USE NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
56. The flat is near my college.
The flat is not ………far from…………… my college.
57. My friend told me that I could stay in his flat.
My friend said: “You………stay in………… my flat”.
58. I started living here two months ago.
I have ……………lived here since……………… two months ago.
59. You must do exactly what the manager tells you. CARRY
You must ………carry out the manager’s ……… instructions exactly.
60. Marcella left home very early because she wanted to be sure of catching the train. ORDER
Marcella left home very early ……in order to…… miss the train.
61. You must show your student card as you enter the library. REQUIRED
You ……are required to show your…… student card as you enter the library.
62. On arriving at an airport, I usually go straight to the check-in desk. SOON
I usually go straight to the check-in desk as ……soon as I get…… to an airport.
63. Patrick hadn’t heard from his uncle in Australia for over five years. MORE
It was ……more than five years since…… Patrick had heard from his uncle in Australia.

D. READING
You are going to read a newspaper article about the benefits of playing computer games. Six sentences
have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fit each gap 64-69.
There is one extra sentence, which you do not need to use.
COMPUTER GAMES: NOT JUST FOR KIDS!
More people than ever are turning to computer games for fun and health benefits
Susie Bullen lines up, swings her arm back, and releases another perfect throw for yet another strike. When
the game is over, the 94-year-old has rolled a personal best of 220. But Bullen isn’t hanging out in the local
bowling alley - she’s playing on a popular interactive gaming system that has gained immense popularity with
people of all ages.
Bullen, who once competed in leagues but hasn’t bowled in nearly 70 years, said the interactive sports
games give her the opportunity to reconnect to many of the activities she enjoyed in her formative years. ‘I try to
play as much as I can,’ says Bullen, resident of a peaceful retirement community in Ontario, Canada. (64) …C…
Bullen regularly competes against her great-granddaughter, 16-year-old Melanie, on her gaming console.
Bullen is amongst a growing number of older people participating in this kind of pastime, which is helping to
bring generations together in a shared activity. ‘It’s great fun playing against my great-grandma’, says Melanie.
(65) …F…
According to recent research in the entertainment software sector, the percentage of people over 50 playing
computer games has more than doubled since the year 2000, and the number is expected to increase as the
popularity and visibility of current computer game platforms continue to grow. (66) ……B………
Interactive games have been linked to providing increased mental and physical well-being across the age
groups. In addition to boosting mood, playing an ‘exer-game’ for around half an hour, three times a week,
improves balance and leaves players feeling refreshed and energised. (67) …G… Just like traditional forms of
exercise, interactive gaming promotes better mental sharpness and hand-eye coordination. And one study has
shown that there are some characteristics of gaming that promote visual learning, too - that is, acquiring skills
through associating ideas and concepts with images and techniques.

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 So, what is it that has attracted older people to join in the gaming world? (68) …A… Not only are the most
successful platforms those with user-friendly controls, but the best games for the whole family to get involved in
together are those which aren’t overly-complicated but still offer plenty in terms of stimulus.
(69) …D… A ten-pin bowling game, for example, requires users to swing their arms in the same motion as
a bowler, while holding down a button on the controller. When the player is ready to release the ball, he or she
simply releases the button. And as he or she does so, the feel-good factor is released along with it!

A. In a market flooded with thousands and thousands of games, finding the right fit can be
challenging.
B. And as computer game usage amongst older people has risen, researchers have conducted
studies that have concluded that computer games provide much more than simple entertainment
value.
C. I’ve always been sports-minded and like watching sports. Playing computer games is a bit of fun
and it’s great to see how you can do, as well as providing some much-needed exercise.’
D. Games which mimic the movements of the sports they represent are particularly popular amongst
gamers who not only want to have fun but want to incorporate a bit of heart-pumping action into
their free-time activities as well.
E. This includes balance boards that record movements and give feedback on performance. Activities
include yoga poses, push-ups, strength, balance and aerobic exercises.
F. ‘She’s a real pro and it’s hard for me to keep up! She’s a fantastic opponent and we have a lot of
laughs.’
G. Active game-playing helps people of all ages recognise that exercise can be fun and socially
enjoyable, and isn’t just about hitting the treadmill at the gym.

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 Q3 - LESSON 3 Student’s name:....................................Class: 8B............
Corrector’s name:..................................

HOMEWORK
I. Complete the dialogue using “both (of)”; “neither (of)”; “either (of)”
Andrew: Hi, guys. Have you seen those two DVDs I bought? I can’t find …either of… them.
Bill: (1) ………neither…… do I.
Clare: They are (2) ………both…… on the coffee table. You should take them back to the shop. (3)
………Neither of…… them will play.
Tom: Really? I watched (4) ……both of…… on Tuesday and they were OK.
Clare: Well, they don’t work now. Take them back to the shop. You can (5) ……either…… exchange
them or get your money back. I didn’t like them, anyway.
Andrew: I thought (6) ……both…… films were good. (7) ……Either…… you like those kinds of films or you
don’t.
Bill: By the way, are you hungry? I’m going to order some food. Do you want a sandwich or a pizza?
Tom: Both! I’m hurry!
Clare: (8) ……Either…! One of them – it doesn’t matter which.
Andrew: (9) ………Neither…… ! I don’t like any of them. I’m not in the mood, (10) ……either……………

II. Rewrite the sentences using so or such at the beginning of the sentence.
11. As the exams were difficult, many students complained.
So difficult were the exams that many students complained.
12. His dream was so strange that his psychiatrist wrote about it in a medical journal.
So strange was his dream that his psychiatrist wrote about it in a medical journal............
13. The explorers took such a long time to find the tomb that they had nearly run out of supplies.
Such a long time did the explorers take that they had nearly run out of supplies...............
14. He was so surprised that he nearly fell off his chair.
Such was his surprise that he nearly fell off his chair............................................................

III. Read the text and choose the correct answer.

SCHOOL LUNCH
Research has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school do not eat
properly in the middle of the day. In Britain, schools have to provide meals at lunchtime. Children can (15)
…………. to bring their own food or have lunch in the school canteen.
One surprising finding of this research is that school meals are much healthier than lunches brought in from
home. There are strict standards for the preparation of school meals, which have to include fruit, vegetables,
meat and a dairy item. Lunchboxes (17) …………. by researchers contained sweet drinks, crisps and chocolate
bars, so the children (18) …………. an unhealthy amount of sugar at lunchtime.
The research will provide a better (19) …………. of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain
has increased in the last decade. Children can easily develop bad eating (21) …………. at this age, and it’s
important to try and do something to (22) …………. it.

15. A. prefer B. manage C. want D. choose

16. A. examined B. found C. taken D. looked
17. A. take B. contain C. consume D. consist
18. A. view B. knowledge C. understanding D. opinion
19. A. customs B. styles C. attitudes D. habits
20. A. prevents B. define C. decide D. delay

LISTENING
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Questions 1 – 5: Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1. every other week

[Link] Wisrough
3.168 Bridge Road
[Link]@[Link]
5.BS97PU
Questions 6 – 10: Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

[Link]
[Link] Park
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