5 She is a sympathetic / thoughtful person and always listens to other people’s problems.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct words. (10 marks)
1 When I retire, I will get a p _ _ _ _ _ n.
2 This ice-cream is d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s!
3 There are large w _ _ _ s in the Atlantic Ocean.
4 Plastic is d _ _ _ _ _ _ g the environment.
5 I’ll s _ _ _ _ e down when I’m older.
6 She’s doing a d _ _ _ _ e in science at university.
7 I used to read c _ _ _ _ s when I was younger.
8 These jeans are too b _ _ _ y.
9 The Colorado R _ _ _ r is in the USA.
10 Mt Elbrus, is the highest m _ _ _ _ _ _ n in Europe.
Language focus
4 Complete the sentences. (10 marks)
1 How m _ _ y bottles of water do you buy a week?
2 Students m _ _ _ _ ’t talk during an exam.
3 You c _ _ _ d give money to charity if you prefer.
4 W _ s her book nominated for an award?
5 He c _ _ ’t play football tomorrow.
6 I don’t have e _ _ _ _ h sugar for this recipe.
7 We don’t h _ _ e to wear a school uniform.
8 P _ _ _ _ _ s we could go swimming later?
9 I will watch the Oscars if it is s _ _ _ n on TV.
10 I s _ _ _ l haven’t finished revising for my exam.
5 Choose the correct words. (10 marks)
1 I was / have been shopping in the market when my purse was stolen.
2 She is working / has worked here for five years.
3 Have you ever rode / ridden a horse?
4 Have you been / Are you running? Your face looks very red.
5 I just heard the news. They had / have won the competition!
6 If I have enough money, I travel / will travel the world when I retire.
7 What will you be / have you been wearing to the party?
8 If we offered you the job, when could you / will you be able to start?
9 I’ll make a donate / donation to charity.
10 He has / was nominated for an award last week.
6 Match questions 1–5 to answers a–e. (5 marks)
1 What did he use to look like? ____
2 Have you been anywhere recently? ______
3 Has he finished his degree yet? ______
4 What would you do if you found £1,000? _____
5 When was the book festival held? _____
a No, he still has another year.
b He used to wear glasses and have longer hair.
c It was held last weekend.
d Yes, we went to the theatre last week.
e I’d hand it in to the police.
Reading
Hopes for a better environment
Angela, 18
About me: I study international relations. I like reading.
Fears: When I was at school, a guy laughed when I was talking to a friend about climate change. He said ‘Even if you care, the Earth is going to end anyway.’ I was so annoyed. It’s because of this attitude that more people don’t help.
What gives me hope: I know I’m not the only one working to protect our planet. I campaign against pollution.
Karin, 21
About me: I’m an engineering student. I enjoy hiking.
Fears: I know many people who have never been camping and don’t like the idea of spending a day outside the city. How can the youth be expected to protect the environment if they don’t get a chance to spend time enjoying nature?
What gives me hope: The organizations working to persuade politicians to make decisions to end climate change.
Simon, 23
About me: I’m a Master’s student in environmental science.
Fears: There is a big knowledge gap in my country. The topic of climate change is only taught in secondary school as an optional geography course.
What gives me hope: The environmental campaigns worldwide helping to educate people give me hope.