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EDICIÓN ORIGINAL:

Dirección de la publicación: Carine Girac-Marinier

Dirección editorial: Claude Nimmo

Redacción: Naomi Styles

Dirección artística: Ulrike Meindl

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Coordinación editorial: M.ª José Simón Aragón

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Primera edición: 2019ISBN: 978-84-9974-305-9Depósito legal: B-28305-20181E1I

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Introducción

El Preliminary English Test (PET®) es un examen de nivel intermedio creado por Cambridge para los estudiantes de inglés de este nivel. Aprobarlo significa que dominas las bases de la lengua y que sabes utilizarla y comuni-carte en ella en las situaciones de la vida cotidiana, en el trabajo o en los estudios. Puedes hacerlo en papel o por ordenador. Certifica la adquisición del nivel B1 examinando las cuatro competencias lingüísticas en sendas secciones: comprensión escrita (Reading), expresión escrita (Writing), comprensión oral (Listening) y expresión oral (Speaking). Este cuaderno, concebido específicamente para que te entrenes para el examen del PET, te per-mitirá avanzar en estas cuatro competencias y familiarizarte con el tipo de ejercicios con los que te encontrarás en la prueba. Para una preparación óptima, te recomendamos practicar las distintas competencias en la parte Preparing, y más adelante ejercitarte en las condiciones reales del examen con los dos tests completos, utilizando la tabla de respuestas (Answer Sheet) que te proporcionamos al final del libro y cronometrándote. Una vez completados los tests, dirígete a las soluciones y repasa en la parte Preparing los ejercicios en los que has fallado. Dedica un esfuerzo especial a las partes de Reading y Writing, que representan el 50 % de la nota final (consulta la tabla de la página siguiente). Para la parte de Listening, necesitarás descargar los archivos de audio que se corres-ponden con los ejercicios, en la siguiente dirección: www.vox.es/cuaderno_PET. La sección Speaking la puedes hacer con un compañero, ya que los candidatos realizan esta parte del examen a dúo ante dos examinadores. El PET es un diploma reconocido por cientos de escuelas e instituciones que se cuentan entre las mejores de todo el mundo. Este examen te atribuirá un nivel B1 y certificará que posees las bases del inglés y que eres ca-paz de comunicarte en esta lengua. Un hito importante antes de encaminarte hacia exámenes de nivel superior, estudios en el extranjero o viajes por el mundo anglófono.

Instrucciones en inglésEl examen del PET se realiza completamente en lengua inglesa, lo que representa una novedad para la mayoría de los candidatos. Así pues, para poder prepararte mejor, en este cuaderno de entrenamiento vas a encontrar las instrucciones en inglés. De esta manera, te familiarizarás con el vocabulario de la prueba, evitarás trampas y ganarás un tiempo que te resultará precioso el día D. En el examen, lee atentamente las consignas y tómate tu tiempo para repasar. Ahí, la preparación que has adquirido gracias a este cuaderno de entrenamiento de Vox marcará totalmente la diferencia.

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Section PartNumber

of questions

Type of exercise Purpose Marks

ListeningAbout 36 minutes, including

6 minutes’ transfer time25 % of total

Part 1 7 Multiple choice

You have to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials including announcements and discussions about everyday life.

One mark for each correct answer

Part 2 6 Multiple choice One mark for each correct answer

Part 3 6 Gap-fill One mark for each correct answer

Part 4 6 True or False One mark for each correct answer

Reading

&

Part 1 5 Multiple choice

Shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and magazines, and can use vocabulary and structure correctly.

One mark for each correct answer

Part 2 5 Matching One mark for each correct answer

Part 3 10 True or False One mark for each correct answer

Part 4 5 Multiple choice One mark for each correct answer

Part 5 10 Multiple-choice One mark for each correct answer

Writing 1 hour 30 minutes

50 % of total

Part 1 5 Gap-fill One mark for each correct answer

Part 2 1 Write a short text Total of 5 marks

Part 3 1 Write a short text Total of 5 marks

SpeakingAbout 10-12 minutes per pair of candidates

25 % of total

Part 1 -Answer questions about yourself

Shows how good your spoken English is as you take part in conversation by asking/answering questions and talking, for example, about your likes and dislikes. Your Speaking test will be conducted face to face with one or two other candidates and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.

Total of 25 marks

Candidates are assessed on their performance throughout the test.

Part 2 - Discussion with a partner

Part 3 Monologue Descriptions

Part 4 Conversations

Total 100

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Introduction

Reading Part 1 Signs and messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Part 2 Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Part 3 Text comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Part 4 Opinions and Attitudes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Part 5 Text Completion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

WritingPart 1 Sentence Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Part 2 Message writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Part 3 Letters and Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ListeningPart 1 Short Conversations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Part 2 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Part 3 Long Monologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Part 4 Long Dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SpeakingPart 1 Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Part 2 Picture-based Discussions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Part 3 Photo Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Part 4 Conversations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Preliminary English Test 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Preliminary EnglishTest 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Soluciones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Audioscript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Detachable Answer Sheet

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1 Read the message and answer the questions.

To: JessFrom: KateSorry you can’t fi nd your student card! Don’t worry. I’ll come to the store with you. I’ll buy the book with my card and get the student discount. You can pay me back!

Part 1 Signs and messages

1. Who has lost her student card?

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2. Where will they go?

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3. What will they buy?

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4. Who will pay for it?

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5. Why do they need a student card?

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6. Now choose the correct answer from the options below.

Kate will buy a book for Jess.

Jess will lend Kate her student card.

Jess will have to pay

for a new student card.

2 Choose all the sentences with the same meaning as the fi rst sentence.

1. Students may not use a calculator in the exam.

A. Students must not use a calculator in the exam.

B. Students are not allowed to use a calculator in the exam.

C. Calculators are forbidden in the exam.

D. Students can use a calculator in the exam.

E. Students don’t have to use a computer in the exam.

2. Visitors do not have to book a guided tour.

A. Visitors can’t book a guided tour.

B. Visitors needn’t book a guided tour.

C. It isn’t possible for visitors to book a guided tour.

D. It isn’t necessary for visitors to book a guided tour.

E. Visitors shouldn’t book a guided tour.

3. Guests shouldn’t leave their bags in the entrance hall.

A. Guests may not leave their bags in the entrance hall.

B. We advise guests not to leave their bags in the entrance hall.

C. We suggest that guests leave their bags in the entrance hall.

D. Guests must leave their bags in the entrance hall.

E. It’s not a good idea for guests to leave their bags in the entrance hall.

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Sorry you can’t fi nd your student card! Don’t worry. I’ll come to the store with you. I’ll buy the

Tip: Read the message

fi rst and understand its

meaning.

Tip: Make sure you

understand the meaning of modal verbs.

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3 Read the signs and messages and complete the sentences with if or unless.

Part 1 Signs and messages

PARKING FOR STAFF ONLY

1. You can’t park here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . you work here.

Hey Lisa, I don’t want to go to the party on my own. I won’t know anybody! Will you come with me? Sasha

2. Sasha will only go to the party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa goes too.

Do not use this lift in the case of a fi re.Please use the stairs.

3. People must use the stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . there is an emergency.

Customers must have a receipt in order to return items to the store.

4. The shop won’t let you return items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . you have a receipt.

To leave the class early, students must fi rst get permission from the teacher.

5. Students may not leave class early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the teacher has agreed.

4 Look at the text. What does it say? Choose A, B or C.

1. Packed lunches may not be eaten in the school canteen due to lack of space. Please eat in your classroom.

A. Students with packed lunches must eat in the canteen.

B. There isn’t enough room for everyone to eat in the canteen.

C. If there isn’t space in the canteen, students can eat in their classrooms.

2. Hi Dan! Bus is delayed, so I’ll get to your house later than planned. Please don’t start watching the movie without me! Ben

A. Dan shouldn’t watch the fi lm until Ben arrives.

B. Ben won’t arrive in time to see the beginning of the fi lm.

C. Dan must delay his visit to Ben’s house.

3. Ellie, Rose rang. She said the concert tickets for

12th June are all sold out. There are still tickets

for 13th June, but she can’t make that date.

A. Ellie and Rose will have to go to

the concert on the 12th June.

B. It isn’t possible to get concert tickets for

either the 12th or 13th June.

C. If Rose wants to go to the concert on 13th

June, she’ll have to go without Rose.

4. Tickets can be bought on the bus but travel

passes must be bought from the ticket offi ces.

A. Passengers must buy both tickets and

travel passes before getting on the bus.

B. Passengers must buy a travel pass from

the ticket offi ce before buying a ticket.

C. Passengers must go to the ticket offi ce if

they want to buy a travel pass.

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Tip: Make sure you

understand sentences with if and unless.

Reading

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Beyond the MountainsThis isn’t really a guide book, so if you’re looking for the best sights and walking paths in this region, it’s best to buy something else. But if you’re interested in the wildlife in these mountains, this will tell you all you need to know. It has some beautiful photographs too.

Emma wants to spend her holiday in the countryside. She is going away with her husband, her daughter and her parents. Her father is disabled and cannot walk easily. She’d like her daughter to be able to play with other children while on holiday.

summer weekend temporary part-time well-paid permanent

1 Read descriptions of a book and three people. Who should read this book?

Alex hasn’t visited this mountainous region before. He wants to know how to get around and the best places to go walking so that he can see wild animals.

Bernard knows this mountainous area well and enjoys the scenery. He often sees birds and fl owers when he’s walking and would like to know what they are.

Caroline is looking forward to her visit to the mountains. She wants to see all the famous sites and take lots of photographs. She just needs advice about where to go!

2 Read about Emma and descriptions of three holiday homes. Where should she stay?

Beautiful old farmhouse surrounded in green hills. Sleeps fi ve people in two double rooms and one single room. Get away from it all! There are no other houses around for miles! Safe garden for children. Wheelchair access.

Holiday cottage in a small village located between the sea and the mountains. Games room will keep children happy for hours! Warning: steep steps may be unsuitable for very old or young.

Lovely wooden cabins in a forest location. Various cabin sizes, sleeping 2, 4, 5, 6 or 8 people. Plenty of activities for all the family including children’s play area, bike hire and water sports. All cabins and paths suitable for wheelchairs.

3 Complete the sentences with words from the box, so that they have the same meaning as the fi rst sentence.

1. Aidan wants to fi nd work on Saturdays and Sundays. He wants a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . job.

2. Boris wants to fi nd work for a few weeks only. He wants a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . job.

3. Claud wants to keep the same job for many years. He wants a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . job.

4. Deniz wants to work a few hours a week. She wants a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . job.

5. Elise wants to fi nd work between July and September. She wants a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . job.

6. Francesca wants to earn a lot of money from her work. She wants a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . job.

4 Choose the word that matches the sentence.

1. Gregor likes fi lms about love. ❒ romances ❒ musicals thrillers ❒ documentaries

2. Hanna likes music played by an orchestra. ❒ pop ❒ classical ❒ jazz ❒ folk

Part 2 Descriptions

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Tip: Learn to paraphrase – that is, say the same meaning using different words.

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1. Amabel wants to do a full-time degree in art. She wants to learn to paint with different materials.

2. Dorothea works from 9am-5pm. She wants to improve her painting skills for a few hours per week.

3. Eric is an excellent painter. He wants to spend a relaxing holiday painting in a nice loca-tion with other artists.

4. Amit wants to paint houses for a living, and he needs a professional qualifi cation.

A. 1-week art course for advanced artists on the island of Zante in Greece. Accommodation in cottages overlooking the sea. Excellent tuition from painter Don Truman or sculptor Ellis Masters.

B. 3-year university course, 30 hours per week. Students will learn to paint using a range of media including oil, ink and watercolours. Students must pass all three years to get a qualifi cation.

C. Get a painting and decorating certifi cate, recognised by major employers in just 5 days, or go part time and learn for 1 evening a week for 3 months.

D. Evening classes for people who already know the basics of how to paint. Your tu-tor, Rodney Harris, has a degree in art and will give you tips on how to make your paintings even better!

3. Igor likes learning about the past. ❒ physics ❒ history ❒ geography ❒ technology

4. Jennifer likes reading about famous people’s lives. ❒ novel ❒ diary ❒ textbook ❒ biography

5. Kai writes articles for newspapers. ❒ postman ❒ publisher ❒ journalist ❒ detective

5 Choose two vocabulary words from exercise 4 . Write sentences to defi ne the word.

Lily likes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leo works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ostm

an

6 Think of two more words for each category in exercise 4 .

1. ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Complete the missing word so that the fi rst sentence has the same meaning as the second. The fi rst letter is given.

1. I hate doing things like ironing, laundry and cooking. I hate h _ _ s _ _ _ _ k.

2. Here you can buy necklaces, rings and bracelets. You can buy j _ w _ _ _ _ _ y here.

3. The shop sells postcards, toys and gifts. The shop sells s _ _ v _ _ _ r _.

4. I need a place to stay. I need a _ c _ _ _ _ _ _ t _ _ _.

5. James hasn’t done this before. James is a b _ g _ n _ _ _.

8 The people below all want to study painting. There are descriptions of four classes. Decide which course is suitable for the four people. Write letters A-D in the boxes.

Part 2 Descriptions

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Part 3 Text Comprehension

1 Read about the island of Bryher, then read the pairs of sentences. Which sentence in the pair is correct?

Bryher is an island of contrasts. While huge Atlantic waves crash against rocks on the western side, the eastern side has calm, sandy beaches. Bryher is perhaps the wildest of the Scilly Isles and it offers a great sense of freedom, whether you are hiking up one of its small hills to admire the great views, exploring the rocky coastline or lazing on the beach.

Word of what this island can offer is beginning to spread. The luxurious Hell Bay Hotel has won many awards, and TV chef Jamie Oliver has publically declared the tiny Fraggle Rock Bar to be one of Britain’s best pubs. Michael Morpurgo’s book ‘Why the Whales came’ is set on this island, and the movie of the book was fi lmed here.

80 people are lucky enough to call Bryher home. There is one shop where you can buy everything you need for your holiday as well as the local speciality ‘tatty cake’. There are also various food stalls beside the paths that cross the island, so you won’t go hungry!

1.A. The eastern side of the island is safer for

swimming than the western side.

B. The western side of the island is safer for swimming than the eastern side.

2.A. Although the hills are not very high, you

can see a lot from the top.

B. One of the hills on Bryher is the highest in the Scilly Isles.

3.A. Jamie Oliver manages the Fraggle Rock Bar.

B. Jamie Oliver likes the Fraggle Rock Bar.

4.A. Michael Morpurgo wrote his book while

staying on Bryher.

B. A story by Michael Morpurgo takes place on Bryher.

5.A. 80 people live on Bryher.

B. There is accommodation for 80 visitors on Bryher.

6.A. You can buy food at just one location on

the island.

B. You can buy food at several locations on the island.

2 Read the pairs of sentences. Circle the pairs with the same meaning.

1. A. We may cancel some classes if there aren’t enough people.B. The number of classes available depends on the number of people.

2. A. 50% of your deposit will be refunded for cancellations made at least 4 weeks before your stay.B. You will get half your money back if you cancel your booking less than 4 weeks before your stay.

3. A. All cooking equipment is provided.B. It’s unnecessary to bring cooking equipment with you.

4. A. Buses run from the town centre to the beach daily, although there is a reduced service at weekends.B. You can’t take a bus from the town centre to the beach on a Sunday.

5. A. The boat trips are popular even in the low season, so you should book well before you go.B. Visitors are advised to book boat tickets in advance.

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Part 3 Text Comprehension

3 Scan the text. Identify the topic of each paragraph.

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . 2. Luxury Camping . . . . . . . . . . 3. Around the campsite . . . . . . . . .

4. Rules . . . . . . . . . 5. When you can stay . . . . . . . . . . 6. Musicians at the campsite . . . . . . . . .

Welcome to Dodo Campsite!

A We think that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors! And in our opinion, some things are just essential when camping! Kids need a safe place to explore, you need good, fresh food and in the evening, what’s better than music around a camp fi re?

B There are three camping areas in large fi elds. In the centre of the largest fi eld is a big tent where music is performed every evening at weekends. We often hold workshops suitable for adults and children. Check our webpage to see what’s on. At reception, there is a shop, toilets, shower and a television and games room.

C The minimum length of a stay is two nights at weekends (Friday and Saturday). You may not start or end your stay on a Saturday except in winter. You can check in at any time after 3pm. We ask you to leave the campsite before 11am at the end of your stay.

D If you don’t have your own tent, you can sleep in one of our ten luxury tents at an extra cost. These come with double beds, chairs, tables and cupboards. You won’t need to set up a thing! Check our price list for details.

E In order to make sure our guests have a pleasant stay, we have a few simple rules. Please be quiet after 11pm. Radios and stereos are not allowed at any time. We cannot accept groups of young people under the age of 19 unless an adult is present. Fireworks are forbidden.

F If you earn a living from your music, you and your family can stay at Dodo campsite for free during our busy season between April and October. We’ll even give you some soup! All we ask is that you entertain our guests for at least one hour per night during your stay. Please email us in advance to arrange this.

4 Write the correct paragraph in the box. Then circle true (T) or false (F).

1. You cannot light fi res at Dodo Campsite. • Paragraph A T/F2. Music is played in the evening in just one fi eld. • Paragraph T/F

3. Workshops take place every weekend. • Paragraph T/F

4. You cannot stay there for one night on a Friday. • Paragraph T/F

5. You can begin your stay on a Saturday in the winter. • Paragraph T/F

6. Don’t arrive any earlier than 3 o’clock in the afternoon. • Paragraph T/F

7. Furniture will be inside the luxury tents when you arrive. • Paragraph T/F

8. You can only play music on stereos until 11 pm. • Paragraph T/F

9. People aged 18 and under may not camp without an adult. • Paragraph T/F

10. Professional musicians can camp without paying if they play. • Paragraph T/F

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describing contrasting giving advice advertising reviewing explaining

1 What is the writer doing in these sentences? Choose a verb from the box.

1. These walking boots are the strongest and most comfortable boots on the market, and at just EUR 30, you can’t go wrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Although the story was predictable, the fi lm was not a disappointment due to the acting talent of Clive Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Another difference between the two sisters is that Elisa is much more easy-going than her younger sister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Families with young children would be better off going to Queen’s Park, on the edge of town, where there is a much bigger playground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. The reason why the musical has become so popular is because Ellen Barker sang the title song in a popular TV talent show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. The house has two fl oors and three bedrooms. There is a balcony at the front which overlooks the sea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part 4 Opinion & Attitudes

What is the writer doing in these sentences? Choose a verb from the box.

Tip: The fi rst question is always about the writer’s purpose.

Tip: Some questions ask about the writer’s feelings or opinions.

2 Which adjective best describes the writer’s feeling?

4. I spoke without thinking and didn’t realise how my words were affecting the people around me, and now I wish I had chosen my words more carefully.

A. disappointed B. nervous C. ashamed

5. I hated being away from home at fi rst. I cried into my pillow constantly. Even though the people around me were kind, nothing they said gave me any comfort.

A. jealous B. miserable C. confused

1. To be honest, after half a day on the island I didn’t know what to do with myself, and even found myself counting the days until I could get away.

A. guilty B. bored C. anxious

2. The expedition was just as good as I expected and I thanked my lucky stars that I had found out about the opportunity before it was too late.

A. shocked B. confi dent C. grateful

3. The band isn’t well-known yet, but its fan base is growing, and if they keep up their excellent work, they will have a bright future ahead of them.

A. hopeful B. surprised C. proud

3 Choose other adjectives from exercise 2 . Write sentences that show these emotions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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