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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
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1 sleep … off 5 checked out 1 have you been 5 would walk
2 run on 6 passed away 2 was 6 was going
3 passed on 7 lies ahead 3 be going 7 been meaning
4 burning out 8 rush into 4 would 8 have been working

2 6
1 future 5 understanding 1 ought to 5 had to
2 anticipated 6 factor 2 shouldn’t have 6 must have
3 feelings 7 slow 3 can’t 7 couldn’t
4 unknown 8 funny 4 May 8 mustn’t

3 7
1 E in a careful way that involves a lot of effort 1 more interesting 5 gracefully
2 B to stop breathing because something is blocking 2 most delicious 6 older, worse
your throat 3 worst 7 confidently
3 G to fight or argue 4 hard as 8 angrier, angrier
4 A based on or acting on good judgement and
practical ideas or understanding
5 D too quick to criticise people
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6 C a very small organism that causes disease 1/2 practise/deny
7 H to behave in a way that makes people believe that 3/4/5 claim/refuse/manage
you have a particular characteristic 6/7/8 mean/start/try
8 F unable to feel a part of your body, usually for a
short time LISTENING
4 9
1 launched 5 ring road 1 F 4 T
2 breakthrough 6 suburbs 2 T 5 F
3 prototype 7 advances 3 T
4 derelict 8 triggered

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TAPESCRIPT OK, so now you have a better idea of what is on offer, I’ll
leave you to go and explore. But please don’t worry if
Welcome to today’s careers fair. We know that this is a very you’re still in two minds about your future by the end of the
important time for all of you, with lots of life decisions careers fair. That’s completely normal. Have a wonderful
ahead. We also know that many of you are still undecided time and remember, the world is your oyster!
about whether to apply for a place at university or to opt
instead for an apprenticeship. We’re here to help you
consider all your options, weigh up the pros and cons of READING
each one and, hopefully, come to the decision that is right
for you. 10
How we suggest you approach these two days is to 1 B 4 B
start by having a good look around the hall, gym and
2 B 5 A
classrooms, where there are over one hundred stalls
representing colleges, universities and employers. If any 3 A
of the courses or apprenticeships on offer catch your
eye, make an appointment to meet with a representative
either this weekend or at a later date. All the organisations
WRITING
represented here have slots available up to 7pm today
and tomorrow, or online over the next few weeks. In the 11
brochure, you’ll find a list of questions you may want to ask Sample answer
at your meeting. These cover everything from qualifications
Dear Francesca
needed and the application process to finances and
accommodation. It’s great to hear that you’re hoping to bring your students
here to Brighton for a few days. I think Brighton is one of
Another feature we offer at this event is a wide range of
the best places in the whole country! It’s a very chilled
aptitude tests. These are specifically designed for students
place with a cool vibe. Tell your students to pack their
who have no idea what kind of career would suit them. We
swimsuits and flip-flops so that they can enjoy our beaches!
have question-based tests, which you can take at any time
as long as a computer is available. After you’ve finished, Brighton is most famous for its pier, where there’s a funfair
you’ll receive a print-out of suggestions of courses and and loads of other entertainment. There’s also one of the
jobs that may suit you. Alongside these, we have several royal family’s old summer palaces called the Royal Pavilion,
different practical aptitude tests for those of you who might which is probably the most educational spot in town. It’s
be interested in careers with a practical element, such as fascinating to learn about the Regency period of history
engineering, medicine or construction. In previous years, and the architecture of the building. One other place which
students have found these both useful and entertaining. is a must-visit is Sea Life Brighton. It has the UK’s only
Availability is limited on these so please sign up soon after seahorse breeding programme. If you want to get the kids
this introductory session if you’re interested. My advice to prepare for the visit, I suggest getting them to read up on
to you is be open-minded. You might find you have an seahorses. They’re unique and wonderful creatures!
aptitude for something you’ve never considered. In terms of accommodation, there are a few larger hotels
As you’ll have noticed, we have representatives from the on the seafront, but I’d recommend the smaller bed and
police, ambulance service and all the armed forces here. breakfast places. Check out the Discover Brighton website
Some of you may not realise the advantages of joining for more information.
these organisations. In addition to a rewarding career I’d love to meet up and help you show the students around
serving your community, you may also be able to qualify with my expert local knowledge!
for a profession without needing to take out a student loan, Phoebe
which is the main drawback of going to university. There is
also a huge range of benefits on offer to service personnel,
so do go along and have a chat with the representatives. SPEAKING
There are many roles on offer apart from the obvious ones
so it’s definitely an option worth considering. 12
Once your exams are over, those of you going on to college
1 honest 4 Shall
or university have three months of freedom ahead of you.
While it may seem tempting to spend the time lying on a 2 hard 5 say
beach, you could be using it to learn valuable skills and 3 exactly
gain experience that will benefit you in the future. We have
representatives from several volunteering organisations
that can offer you placements both in this country and
overseas. You could spend the summer digging wells so
that people have clean drinking water, helping to build
schools, teaching English, or even looking after baby
elephants.

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