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GETTING STARTED

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1 Complete the sentences to make true statements about yourself. Then compare your
answers with a partner.
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1 One great advantage of having friends online is that … 4 A difference between how I socialise face to face and
2 The last thing I ‘liked’ on social media was … how I socialise online is …
3 When I ‘like’ a post or ‘follow’ someone, it’s usually 5 If I had to choose between chatting online or hanging
because … out with someone in person, I would …
6 If my parents followed me on social media, I would ...

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1 You are going to read an article about social media and friendship. Look at the highlighted
words from the article and choose the correct definitions.
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1 After all, what can be wrong with having a wider group of people to hang out with? DID YOU KNOW?
A socialise with B become closer friends with
The phrase pop up can be used as
2 Is it feasible to maintain meaningful relationships with so many people, in particular a verb or noun.
those you may never actually meet in person? pop up (verb) – to appear suddenly
A pleasant B important and worthwhile pop-up (noun) – a new window
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3 Now, I see her pop up in my feed every now and again and I ‘like’ her photos … that opens on a computer screen
A public messages on social media B private messages
4 My most important relationships haven’t grown out of a few trivial online exchanges.
A funny; entertaining B unimportant; with no value
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5 It’s taken years of shared experiences to develop strong and lasting bonds.
A ways of getting in touch B close relationships
6 This has led some people to question just how sincere the friendship is.
A enjoyable B honest

2 Read the statements about social media and friendship. Which ones do you agree with and
which ones do you disagree with?

A The only reason that people want to have lots of online friends is to boost their confidence and feel
better about themselves.
B I enjoy having friends on social media, but I sometimes wonder whether it’s all a bit unnecessary.
C Using electronic devices to communicate instead of spending time with real people might actually
do more harm than good.
D Social media allows us to develop and strengthen relationships with the people we know and see.

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in Exercise 2 most closely reflects the writer’s view?

SOCIAL MEDIA
Lucy Forrester
explores the effect
social media
AND FRIENDSHIP is having
on friendships.

Having too many friends doesn’t sound like the kind of

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thing anyone should really be too concerned about.
After all, what can be wrong with having a wider group
of people to hang out with?

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According to the latest figures, the average number of
friends people have on social media is somewhere
between 200 and 300. (1) But is this a realistic (3) That being said, we’re living in a time where

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amount? Is it feasible to maintain meaningful we expect things to happen instantly, so is it really all
relationships with so many people, in particular those that surprising that the way we form friendships has
you may never actually meet in person? adapted to this trend? Perhaps it shows how social
Nowadays, we are just one click away from making new media has made friendships less sincere, reducing them
friends on social media. (2) For instance, when to a series of meaningless ‘adds’ and ‘likes’.
I see that a friend has updated their profile with snaps Real friendships, on the other hand, take time to build.

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from their latest holiday, I’d typically reply with My most important relationships haven’t grown out of a
a comment like “Wow, looks great!” even though in few trivial online exchanges. (4) And these for
actual fact, it doesn’t. The unwritten agreement is that me – and I believe for most other people too – are much
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the next time I post, that friend will respond with a more valuable and meaningful. It’s something that
similarly appreciative comment, so I’ll feel better cannot be replicated on social media, no matter how
about myself. many times you have ‘liked’ a person’s posts.
Not long ago, I got chatting to someone at a concert, It has been suggested that technology is ruining our
who told me that she loved going to gigs. We got along relationships with other people. (5) However,
pretty well that evening, despite the fact that the music it seems undeniable that it has now altered people’s
was so loud! We even swapped numbers and added priorities, and transformed the way that we manage our
each other on social media. Now, I see her pop up in friendships in the most fundamental ways. Ultimately,
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my feed every now and again and I ‘like’ her photos though, it’s up to us to decide how real and meaningful
from various gigs she’s been to, but I’m pretty certain those friendships truly are.
that we’ll never arrange to meet up in real life.
PL

A Personally I wouldn’t go so far as to say that.

B Research suggests that this figure is actually higher for teenagers.
C Social media has made this kind of problem increasingly more common.
D It’s taken years of shared experiences to develop strong and lasting bonds.
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E This has led some people to question just how sincere the friendship is.
F It could be argued that this is just another example of how life has changed in recent years.
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4 012 Listen to two students, Jan and Anna, 6 Look at the second gap in the article and answer the
talking about the text and the exam task for questions below.
Reading and Use of English Part 6. What
1 What do you think the main idea of the third paragraph is?
strategy do they use for finding the answer to
2 Which sentence (A–F) talks about the effect of this on
the first gap? friendship?
5 Now read the sentences A–F. Using the same
7 Using the strategies in Exercises 4, 5 and 6, choose from the
strategy as Jan and Anna, work with a
remaining sentences (A–F) the one which fits each gap (3–5).
partner to decide which sentence best fits
There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
the first gap.

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Home About Reviews Search

THE PASSIVE
THIS WEEK’S BLOG POST
GRAMMAR ON THE MOVE by Lorenzo Garcia
Watch the video Social Media Guru,
Presenter, Entrepreneur

1 Work in groups and identify two things which you We all want our posts on social media to be seen.
think can make a post on social media successful Whether your social media account is being used
as part of your business or just for socialising, you
or unsuccessful.

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really want your voice to be heard, and encourage
2 Quickly read the extract from a blog about using people to engage with the post. Tons of research
social media. Does Lorenzo mention any of your has been done on what makes a good social

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ideas from Exercise 1? media post. But here’s the key thing to remember –
people are much more likely to notice your content if
3 Read the blog again. Match the passive structures it contains an image. Posts with photos have a

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in bold with the correct tenses (1–5). much greater chance of being liked and shared.
And if a video is included in your post, that’s even
1 Present simple passive: better. Remember, though, that quality is more
2 Present continuous passive: important than quantity – your post might not be
3 Present perfect passive: liked if it’s just got a couple of dark and blurry
4 Modal verb + passive: photos that haven’t been taken with any attention
5 Passive infinitive (with to): to be seen

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4 Complete the sentences using the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1 It’s my birthday today and I’m really looking forward to being taken out (take out) for dinner by my parents.
2 The joke I posted online this morning already (share) over a hundred times!
3 Our cat (look after) by a family friend at the moment.
4 Over ten thousand copies of the book (sold) since it (publish) last month.
5 The website (update) every day.
6 All mobile devices must (switch off) during the flight.
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7 The restaurant (own) by my cousin, who lives nearby.

8 The kitchen was supposed (clean) by my little brother but he hasn’t done it yet.
PL

5 Work in groups to create a story of what happened in one of the cartoons. Use at least five passive verbs,
in a variety of verb forms. Then tell your story to the other groups.
M
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HEDGING

Hedging (or cautious language) is a form of language used in written English. It is often used when
you want to make a point politely or to protect yourself from being wrong. Hedging language
sometimes uses the passive. For example:
It could be said that social media is having a negative effect on our communication skills.

1 Read the article about social media and friendship on page 29 again. Find two examples of hedging language using

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the passive (one in the final paragraph and one in the answer options A–F).

2 Put the words in the correct order to form statements using hedging language. The first word has been done for you.

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1 important / argued / than family / are / it / that / more / be / could / friends
It  .
2 suggested / than / are / it / has / friendships nowadays / in the past / less / been / sincere / has / that

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It  .
3 social media / made / said / lonely / has / feel / it / that / more / is / people
It  .

3 Work with a partner. Which statements in Exercise 2 do you agree or disagree with?

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VOCABULARY
DESCRIBING YOUR FAMILY
1 Work in pairs. 3 Look at the picture of the Dumont family.
Read the sentences (1–7) below and decide
Student A: Describe your family to your partner.
the names of each family member.
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Student B: Make notes about the information you hear.

Then repeat it back to your partner. 1 Leonard is the oldest male in the family and
has two sons, Desmond and Anthony.
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2 Describe the words and phrases to a partner. Can they guess 2 Faye has an older sibling called Tiffany.
which word you are describing? 3 Anthony has two nieces, one of whom is
called Faye.
sibling widow niece/nephew daughter-in-law
4 Leonard is a widow. Chantelle is his
stepson fiancé(e) cousin godmother daughter-in-law.
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half-brother extended family 5 Desmond has two daughters. He also has

a nephew called Jackson.
6 Chantelle is married to Desmond. Her
daughter Tiffany is sitting on her lap.
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7 Anthony is divorced but remarried Sandra.

Jackson is Sandra’s stepson.

The males shown in the picture are:

Anthony Desmond Leonard Jackson
The females shown in the picture are:
Chantelle Faye Sandra Tiffany

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SPECULATING
1 Think of yourself with your best friend. Which of the photos (A–D) are you most like? Why?

A B C D

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2 Put the words into the correct order to form sentences.

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1 they / be / fancy-dress / party / must / a / at
These are also useful phrases to use
in the B2 First Speaking Part 2 exam.
2 though / the women / are / looks / as / it / at / a spa

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could / home / be / at / someone’s / this / party / a

are / looks / music / they / it / dancing / like / some / to

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5 have / with / the girl / had / might / an argument / someone

3 Match the descriptions in Exercise 2 with the photos (A–D).

4 Put the phrases in bold in the correct category. The first one has been done for you.
1 It’s obvious that the man with the sunglasses is the 5 I can tell that both of the women are enjoying themselves.
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host of the party. 6 The guy must be singing something.

2 It looks as though the woman is helping her friend. 7 The couple in the garden might be brother and sister.
3 I guess that the woman’s just had some bad news. 8 There’s a chance that they are about to have
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4 The people are likely to be at a party. a massage.

ALMOST CERTAINLY TRUE LIKELY POSSIBLE

It’s obvious that
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5 Look at the photos below. Using the phrases in Exercise 4, speculate about who the people
in the pictures are, what their relationships are and what might be happening.
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USED TO, BE USED TO, GET USED TO

GRAMMAR ON THE MOVE

Watch the video

1 Have you ever visited or lived in another country? What were 6 Read about the people in sentences 1–5.
the similarities and differences with your home country? Complete the sentences with the correct
form of be/get used to.

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2 013 Listen to Maribel comparing her life in Mexico and
Spain. Look at the activities and decide if Maribel did them 1 Julia is eighteen and has just started
in Mexico (M) or Spain (S). university. She’s slowly all the

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lectures and seminars.
1 travel around 4 go shopping 2 David and Matilda have just had their first
the city with friends baby. It’s hard for them waking up
2 5

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cycling spend time at in the middle of the night.
3 listen to the the beach 3 Sergei is very tired this morning.
local music He going out so late with
his friends.
3 013 Listen again. Complete the extracts from the recording.
4 Sarah has a new job as a nurse. It’s taken her
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a lot around the city. 5 Because she’s lived abroad for 20 years,
2 We never had bikes, so I at all back then in Mexico. Patricia the different language
and culture.
3 And during my teenage years, I with my friends in
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the local shopping mall.
7 Complete the second sentence so that it has
4 My life in Spain is different, but just as fun, although it took me
a similar meaning to the first sentence,
a while to the different types of food!
using the word given. Do not change the
5 I spend a lot of time at the beach with my friends, which is
something I in Mexico. word given. You must use between two and
6 I my new life in Spain and I’m very lucky to have lived in five words, including the word given.
two beautiful countries. any of the same things as me? 1 Previously, Darren was a security guard at
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GRAMMAR REFERENCE / Used to and Would: Page 209 his cousin’s company.
EMPLOYED
Darren used a security guard at
4 Circle the correct option. Sometimes both answers
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his cousin’s company.

are possible.
2 Janine is adapting to living on her own.
1 I used to/would be an actor when I was in my twenties. GETTING
2 When I was a kid, my grandfather used to/would tell me Janine’s by herself.
these amazing stories. 3 Working by myself at home seems strange to
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3 My parents used to/would take my sister and me to France on me.

holiday each year when we were kids. NOT
4 My grandparents used to/would be very happy whenever we I’m by myself at home.
visited them in the holidays.
4 In those days, Sue and Harriet spent a lot of
5 When I was a teenager, my friends and I used to/would spend
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time together.
hours in the shopping centre.
HANG
6 When they were both kids, my mum and dad used to/would live
Sue and Harriet used each other
on the same street, but they didn’t know each other!
a lot in those days.

5 Look at the sentences below from the extract. What is the

8 Imagine you have just moved to a new
difference between be used to and get used to? How are they country. Write a letter home to your family
different to used to? describing your experiences. Say
… it took me a while to get used to eating the different types
• what you used to do but no longer do now
of food!
• what you are used to / not used to
I’m used to my new life in Spain now and I’m very lucky to have
lived in two beautiful countries. • what you are getting used to

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1 Work with a partner and answer the questions.

1 Who are you close to in your family?

2 Is there anyone who you don’t get on so well with?
Why not?

2 You will hear an interview between Maya and

Aidan. Read question 1. Match the options (A–C)
with the phrases from the interview (i–iii) which

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have a similar meaning.
VOCABULARY
1 Aidan says that throughout his childhood, his
grandad was someone that he PHRASAL VERBS

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A always respected.
B saw a great deal of. 1 Work with a partner and answer the questions about
C learnt a lot from. phrasal verbs.

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i had a lot of face-to-face contact with 1 Do you find it easy or difficult to learn phrasal verbs?
ii looked to for answers 2 Do you use many phrasal verbs in your speaking
and writing?
iii looked up to
3 What do you do to help study and remember phrasal verbs?
3 014 Now listen to the first part of the
interview. Choose the correct answer from
Exercise 1, A, B or C.
N 2 Match the phrasal verbs (1–7) with the definitions (A–G).

1
2
hang out (with someone)
fall out (with someone)
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4 Look at questions 2–5 and the words and phrases
3 get on (with someone)
in bold. Think of different ways of expressing
4 take after (someone)
each one.
5 look up to (someone)
2 What does Aidan particularly admire about his 6 grow apart (from someone)
fiancée? 7 split up (with/from someone)
A her optimism
B her sense of humour A to have a good relationship
B to admire or respect someone
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C her intelligence
3 Who does Aidan feel he is most similar to? C to be similar to someone, e.g. a family member
A his mum D to spend time with a person or people
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B his dad E to argue with someone and stop speaking to them

C his fiancée F to separate when a romantic relationship ends
4 Why is Aidan not as close to his dad as he was G to become less close
five years ago?
3 Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb
A They fell out with each other.
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from Exercise 2. You may need to change the form of the

B His dad moved away from the area.
phrasal verb.
C They stopped seeing each other so
regularly. 1 Thulani and I used to be best friends when we were at
5 How has social media influenced Aidan’s school. But over time, we gradually  , and we
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relationship with his family? eventually lost contact.

A It has caused more arguments with 2 My brother and I are much better now that we
his parents. don’t live together.
B It has brought him closer to his 3 He his father as they are both brilliant at
extended family. mathematics.
C It has strengthened his relationship 4 I with my best friend last year after a silly
with Dilys. argument at a party, and we haven’t spoken since.
5 My aunt and uncle in 2010 and got divorced the
5 015 Listen to the rest of the interview. following year.
For questions 2–5, choose the correct answer 6 My grandmother was a big inspiration to me while she was
A, B or C. Were any of your suggested words alive. I really her.
and phrases in Exercise 4 used? 7 I used to really enjoy with my friends at the local
shopping mall after school.

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The second word in a phrasal verb is usually stressed, e.g.

After school, my friends and I usually just hang out.
After school, I usually hang out with my friends in the park.
I always looked up to my teachers at school.
I picked up a few words of Ukrainian when I visited Kiev.

4 Read the pronunciation tip. Then read the sentences

again in Exercise 3 with the correct pronunciation.

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5 Work in groups and invent a story about the people
in the picture. Use as many of the phrasal verbs from

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this section as possible. Then tell your story to the
other groups.

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WRITING PART 1: ESSAY  TRAINING 

1 Look at the essay question from Part 1 of a 3 Quickly read the following opening paragraphs for the essay

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B2 First writing exam. Work in groups and question in Exercise 1, written by four different students.
think of an idea to add as the third point. Which one do you think is the strongest one? Why?

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In your English class, you have been talking about
There are both advantages and disadvantages of
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friendship and social media. Now, your English
teacher has asked you to write an essay. having friends on social media. A lot of people have
Write an essay using all the notes and giving your
various types of friends on social media, for example
reasons for your point of view.
ones who are interested in the same sports.

‘Some people say that rather than having lots

2 Out of all the social networks available, the one I find
most enjoyable to use is called meetupandhangout.com.
of friends on social media, it’s more important Not only is it a great way to meet new friends, but it’s
to have a couple of really close friends.’
also really user-friendly, as I will explain in this essay.
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Do you agree?
Notes These days, it’s not unusual for a person to have
500 friends on social media, which can be great for
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Write about: their self-confidence. However, there’s also a danger

1 advantages or disadvantages of having that socialising online could replace socialising in
friends on social media real life and therefore make people lonely.

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2 the types of friends people have on
social media It’s sometimes said that instead of having lots of mates
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3 (your own idea) on social networks, it’s more important to have a smaller
Write your answer in 140–190 words in an number of really close friends.
appropriate style.

4 Now match the following comments from B2 First examiners

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2 To begin effectively, which of the following (A–D) with the opening paragraphs (1–4) from Exercise 3.
should your opening paragraph do? You can A The opening sentence is almost identical to the statement which
choose more than one option. candidates are asked to discuss. This makes it less interesting
to read.
A grab the reader’s attention
B The paragraph introduces a new topic, which isn’t relevant to the
B tell the reader your opinion
question. It suggests that the rest of the essay will discuss this,
C include four or five sentences
instead of the question which was asked.
D use the same wording as the question
C The wording is copied almost word for word from the first two
E make clear what the essay is going to
numbered points. The candidate has not shown what they are
be about
capable of writing for themselves.
D The writer successfully presents pros and cons of social media use.

5 Now write your own answer to the question in 140–190 words.

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READING AND USE OF ENGLISH PART 6

EXAM FACTS EXAM TIPS

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• In this part of the exam, you will read a text • Read the text quickly to get a better understanding of what it is about.
with six gaps in it.
• Underline the key words before and after each gap. Look for
• You must choose from a list of seven sentences, reference words such as it, they, this, etc.

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the one that best fits each gap. There is one
extra sentence that you don’t need to use. • When you have selected a sentence for each gap, read the
paragraph again to check that it makes sense with the sentence
you’ve chosen.

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You are going to read an article about friendships at work. Six sentences have been removed
from the article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap (1–6). There is
one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Why we all need ‘frolleagues’

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Being friends with your colleagues is important – and
beneficial, argues part-time journalist and part-time office
worker Amy McDuffit.
That’s more time than I spend with my friends, my flatmates
and my boyfriend. (3) 
call them by her name!
 . In fact I sometimes even
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We’re told that people are working longer hours than ever Sally and I were halfway through our lunch the other day
before, and that we now encounter more people during our when she came out with it. ‘Anyway, I’ve got some news’
lifetimes than has been the case at any time in human she said. ‘I’ve got another job, so I’m leaving.’ (4)   .
history. Put the two together, and perhaps it’s no surprise It’s that strange feeling, when someone who’s been an
that so many of us enjoy close friendships with the people important part of your life just goes away, and there’s
we work with. Instead of having one group of friends and nothing you can do about it.
another group of colleagues, we increasingly have what
And when I think about it, my experience with Sally seems
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have become known as ‘frolleagues’.

to confirm much of the current research into workplace
It can certainly be argued that this is a ‘win-win’ situation for friendships, at least anecdotally. OK, I admit, she and I
both the employee and the employer. Research has shown probably spent rather longer than we should have done on
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that having really close friendships in the workplace can tea breaks. (5)   . But the thing is that coming to
boost employee satisfaction by as much as 50%. work, I always had a smile on my face, because I knew that
(1) . Workers who consider themselves to have Sally would make the next few hours fun.
‘many’ workplace friends are three times more likely to say
And this is what study after study has found. When
that they ‘love’ being at work.
employees are surrounded by colleagues they are friendly
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It’s common for people to enjoy going out with friends at the with, in other words ‘frolleagues’, they tend to be in a positive
end of a hard day’s work. (2)   . Well, according to a frame of mind. (6)   . Their interactions with other
study by workplace researchers Peldon Rose, 83% of people, such as customers, tend to be viewed by both
people consider their colleagues to be their friends, with the parties as successful, which it goes without saying is good
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vast majority of them saying that they value the friendships. for business. Those who enjoy positive workplace
The benefits are well documented. relationships tend to be more committed and work harder.
They are also less likely to quit, and the advantages of high
I should know. For the last year or so I’ve sat next to Sally
employee retention are well documented.
in the office, and she’s certainly helped the time go more
quickly. We’ve been spending at least 40 hours a week in So, as I said, frolleagues are ‘win-win’ all the way, both for
close proximity. More if you include our evenings out. employer and employee. But I’ll still miss Sally!

A Perhaps unsurprisingly, this has several benefits. E And the quantity as well as the quality of these relationships
B This explains why I consider Sally to be a ‘frolleague’. plays a part too.
C When I told my friends, it was a bit like announcing a F And if those companions happen to be workmates too, well,
break-up. that’s no bad thing surely?
D Having said that, I don’t think there was anyone in our G Most of them have never met her, but I mention her so often
office who didn’t. that they all feel as though they do.

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EXAM FACTS EXAM FACTS
• You’ll have a short time to read the questions before the • Writing Part 1 is a compulsory question. You must
recording starts. answer it.
• You’ll hear the recording twice. • You must write your essay using grammatically correct
English in an appropriate style.
• The question may take the form of a direct question or
statement.
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• Don’t expect to hear all the same words as you read in the
questions.
EXAM INFORMATION
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of ‘people she works with’. • Remember to cover both points in the notes as well as
your own idea.
• Use the second listening as an opportunity to check all
your answers. • Look at the situation and write in a style that is
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• Include an introduction and a conclusion. Your introduction
016 You will hear part of a radio interview with should outline the main ideas of your essay and the
Dr Leonora Stockley, an expert in communication, conclusion should summarise these ideas.
talking about her research. For questions 1–7, choose the
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1 Who did Dr Stockley get her research data from? appropriate style.
A friends and family
B people she works with
In your English class, you have been talking about
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C her connections on the internet the role of the family. Now, your English teacher has
2 Dr Stockley believes that a problem of online technology asked you to write an essay.
is that
Write an essay using all the notes and giving your
A it stops people from concentrating on those around reasons for your point of view.
them.
Some people say that bringing up a child should be
B not everybody has a reliable internet connection.
the responsibility not just of the child’s parents, but
C false information can spread very quickly. also of the child’s grandparents and other relatives.
3 What did Fred find difficult when communicating online?
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Do you agree?
A expressing his emotions
Notes
B building strong bonds with people
Write about:
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C knowing how someone actually feels

1 the role of the extended family
4 When talking about online humour, Dr Stockley says that it
2 effects of children spending time with relatives
is not clear whether
3 (your own idea)
A a joke seems funnier when it is shared with other
Write your essay. You must use grammatically
people.
correct sentences with accurate spelling and
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B looking at amusing content online has any health

punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation.
benefits.
C people are telling the truth when they say online
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5 Dr Stockley’s opinion was that Josephine

A was addicted to social media.
B spent too much time with other social media users.
C became lonely because of her use of social media.
6 What advice does Dr Stockley have for people who have
relationship problems?
A search online for advice
B resolve them face to face
C talk to older people
7 What does Dr Stockley feel that online communication is
best for?
A asking people to do things
B making arrangements
C keeping in touch

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SEOUL

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1 Look at the three photos of Seoul, the capital of
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South Korea. Work with a partner and describe what
you can see in each photo. How similar or different
is Seoul to your town or city?

2 Read about three ways of making friends in Seoul.

Which have you tried? Describe your experiences
with a partner. What other ways can you
make friends in a new city?
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A LANGUAGE EXCHANGES B SOCIAL EVENTS C CITY TOURS

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Whether you’re looking to One of the best ways to meet If you’re new to a city, then
improve your language skills or new people is to join local clubs going on a city tour is the ideal
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just meet people from another and events. What’s great about way of exploring your new
country, language exchanges this is the fact that you are doing environment. Your tour guide
are a great way to make new something you enjoy, with the will lead you through the city,
friends. By meeting native added benefit of meeting new sharing their expert knowledge
speakers of the language you’re people who you already have and even showing you the
learning, you’ll have the chance something in common with. hidden secrets and hotspots of
to pick up colloquial expressions Whether it’s going hiking or the city that even the locals
that you wouldn’t typically playing football in the local don’t know about. The tours
come across in a language park, you’re bound to find are usually free and most
course. What’s more, they’re something you like. There are guides will ask for a tip at the
free! They’re usually held in tons of companies who set up end of the tour, so you can give
cafés and restaurants so it’s also events all over the city, and send as much or as little as you like –
a great way to try new food as weekly updates of what’s on, so although it’s always nice to give
well as practise your language. you can pick and choose the a little bit extra, especially for a
events you want to attend. really good tour.
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 3 Find the words and phrases in the text which mean 8 018 Read the conversation below between two
the following. friends, George and William, who are native British
English speakers. Match the underlined words (1–7)
1 learn something new (Text A)
with the expressions (A–G) that have a similar
2 find / see (Text A)
meaning. Then listen and check your answers.
3 take place in (Text A)
4 advantage (Text B)
PHRASES YOU MIGHT HEAR
5 certain to (Text B)
George: Hey, how’s it going?
6 a lot of (Text B)
William: Good thanks! (1) I haven’t seen you for a
7 perfect (Text C)
long time!
8 popular or exciting places (Text C)
George: (2) You’re right. What have you been up to?

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9 a small amount of money (Text C)
William: This and that. I’m doing a bit of volunteering
4 017 Listen to Eun-ju, who is meeting her language at the moment.
George: No way! (3) Where are you doing that?

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exchange partner, Simon, for the first time. Put the
topics in the order they discuss them. William: At the local animal shelter. It’s been really
enjoyable so far.
Family George: (4) I’m sure it has. Do you know if they’re

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Hobbies and interests looking for any more volunteers?
Hometown William: (5) Actually, they are. Shall I (6) give them
your contact details?
5 017 Listen again. What phrases does Simon use to George: That would be great, (7) thanks!
say the following things?
A whereabouts

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PHRASES YOU MIGHT USE B pass your name on
C I bet
1 Nice to meet you, too.
D tell me about it
2 Really?
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E cheers
3 What other sports do you enjoy?
F as a matter of fact
4 You’re welcome!
G it’s been a while
5 I’ll contact you.

9 Watch the video about Seoul. What do you learn

6 What does Simon mean by the phrase ‘what a
small world’? about these things? Make notes.

• The city of Seoul

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7 Read the informal phrases (1–5) that people

• Famous districts and landmarks
sometimes use when socialising. Match the phrases
• Places to socialise
with the correct meanings (A–E).
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1 Long time, no see

2 What’s up?
3 Ciao for now
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4 I’ve gotta run
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5 Catch you later

A I’m leaving
B Bye for now
C I haven’t seen you for a while
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D See you soon

E How’s it going?

LIFE COMPETENCIES
SATIONS
MAKING DECISIONS, MANAGING CONVER
10 Plan a language exchange. Write down four
activities that you can do together at the
language exchange. Then work in groups and
decide who has created the best plan.

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PRESENT PERFECT REVIEW COMMUNICATION
1 Complete the sentences with the past simple, 3 Replace the underlined words and phrases with the
present perfect simple or present perfect continuous correct word from the box.
form of the verbs in the box.

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delighted   ​
disappointed   ​
be   ​buy   ​
graduate   ​go   ​ shocked   ​upset   ​worried
know   ​meet   ​reply   ​run

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1 They will be very surprised to hear that the fitness
1 I to a fantastic fish restaurant by the river centre is closing down.
last night. 2 She was unhappy to hear that her flight had been

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2 It five years since I last went to see a film at cancelled.
the cinema. 3 They don’t seem to be too nervous about the test
3 I sent him a text message the other day but he tomorrow.
yet. 4 I was really happy when I found out I passed my
4 You look exhausted!  ? English exam.
5 I my first car when I was 19 years old. 5 Sarah was really sad about missing her best friend’s
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She
secondary school.
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Lucy for about ten years. They met in

from university earlier this year but

birthday party.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

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I haven’t found a job yet.
8 I a famous person before but I’d like to 4 Replace the underlined words and phrases with the
one day. correct word or phrase from the box.

ache   ​cut down on   ​keep in shape   ​

COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES keep track of   ​stamina   ​touch and go
2 Complete the sentences with either the comparative
1 I am trying to reduce the amount of sugar I consume.
or superlative form of the adjective in brackets.
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2 My friend uses an app to monitor his heart rate before

1 During the summer, the weather in Spain is usually and after running.
(hot) than in the UK. 3 I stay healthy by running twice a week and eating
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2 Personally, I don’t think the film version is as a balanced diet.

(good) as the book. 4 I can only run for about 20 minutes before my feet
3 I find it (easy) to write an email in English start to hurt.
than to speak it on the phone. 5 It was uncertain for a while whether or not she would
4 One of (bad) things about air travel is the make a full recovery.
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turbulence. 6 My nephew is so active, I just don’t have the energy

5 Learning to speak a language is (difficult) to keep up.
than learning to play a musical instrument.
6 I usually go to bed (late) than my brother.
GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
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7 I think he’s (funny) person I’ve ever met!

8 I’d probably say that this one is (good) 5 Complete the sentences with the infinitive or gerund
option out of the three. form of the verbs in brackets.

1 I really want (run) in the city marathon

next month.
2 You should avoid (eat) junk food if you’re
serious about losing weight.
3 I had to give up (play) football after I
suffered a serious injury to my leg.
4 I was thirsty so I stopped (buy) a drink on
my way home.

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7 am but it was closed when I arrived.
6 If you don’t eat a balanced diet, you may risk 8 Rewrite the sentences in the passive form.
(develop) health issues later in life.
1 James Richardson wrote the book “Best of Friends”
7 My friend is refusing (see) a doctor about
in 2009.
the rash on her leg.
The book “Best of Friends” was written in 2009
8 I always remember (take) sun cream with me
(by James Richardson)  .
whenever I go on holiday.
2 I haven’t cleaned the car yet.

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING IDEAS 3 My dad is fixing my bike.

WITH LINKERS

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6 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 4 Peter might have broken the window.

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1 I decided to go by car, instead of/rather than walk, 5 The company offered her a job in New York.
because it was raining.
2 I really enjoy my job as a fitness instructor,
6 Despite the good weather, the organisers cancelled
despite/instead of the low salary.
the concert.

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3 Even though/However I’d trained really hard, I wasn’t
able to finish the marathon.
7 A friend of mine gave me your contact information.
4 The fitness centre has a great swimming pool. Even
though/However, it’s currently closed.
8 The consultant is supposed to give the training
5 Despite/Instead of going to the gym every day, why
tomorrow.

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don’t you save money and run around the park?

AN ESSAY
USED TO / WOULD / BE USED TO /
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7 Read the essay and think of a word that best fits GET USED TO
each gap.
9 Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1 I used go with my family to the park every weekend.

Technology is having a negative impact
2 My friends and I would to meet in the shopping centre
on our health. Do you agree? close to my house.
3 I’m not used to live in a big city as I grew up in a
With the help of modern technology, such
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small village.
(1) apps, it’s never been easier to 4 I didn’t used to like mushrooms, but now I love them.
(2) track of what you are eating and how
5 Did use to you have a pet when you were younger?
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much exercise you are doing. (3)   , levels

of obesity in young people are higher than ever 6 We would live in New York when I was a kid.
(4) . 7 I am slowly get used to my new life in Spain.
Firstly, a lot of young people are using their
phones to play games, chat with friends and even FRIENDS AND FAMILY
go shopping. In the past, children (5)  to
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do these activities outside but nowadays, they 10 Match the words in the box with the correct
can be done from the sofa. This can result in meanings.
higher levels of stress and bad health due
(6) the lack of inactivity. extended family   father-in-law/mother-in-law   ​
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In (7)   , studies have shown that half-sister/half-brother   ​niece/nephew   ​

(8) and more young people are becoming stepdaughter/stepson   ​widow
addicted to technology, especially computer
games. This can lead to serious mental and 1 the child of your husband or wife from a previous
physical health issues, not (9)  for the marriage
young person affected, but also the family. 2 a person whose husband or wife has died and who
Therefore, it is vital to spot the symptoms early to hasn’t remarried
avoid serious problems in the future. 3 the sibling who is the child of only one of your parents
(10) though technology has improved our 4 your grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins,
lives in many ways, I believe that it’s important for example
that we don’t become too dependent on it for the 5 the parents of your wife or husband
sake of our health. 6 the child of your brother or sister

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