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Upper Intermediate End of Course Test A

PHOTOCOPIABLE © 2011 Pearson Longman

Listening

1 Track 14 Listen to six speakers. Are the

statements true (T) or false (F)?

1 The woman is aggressive towards Ben. F

2 The woman likes factual programmes.

3 The man is older than his colleagues.

4 The woman thinks the exhibition reflected the

critics’ views.

5 The man is embarrassed about enjoying gossip.

6 The man looks forward to getting up every day.

10

2 Track 15 What are they talking about? Listen

and tick the correct answer: a), b) or c).

1 a) kidnapping

b) stalking

c) mugging

2 a) mugging

b) shoplifting

c) pickpocketing

3 a) hacking

b) tax evasion

c) identity theft

4 a) shoplifting

b) vandalism

c) pickpocketing

5 a) kidnapping

b) mugging

c) bribery

6 a) arson

b) vandalism

c) counterfeiting

10

Pronunciation

3 Track 16 Underline the main stress in the

words.

1 appreciate

2 obligation

3 advice

4 oblige

5 prefer

6 interference

7 appreciation

8 practise

9 encouragement

10 achievement

11 preference

5

Grammar and Vocabulary

4 Underline the correct alternative.

1 I saw the train pull off / out of the station.

2 Ian insisted on / for paying for the meal.

3 I was falsely accused for / of shoplifting.

4 Jo looks very young for / in her age.

5 We’re campaigning to save our village hall

against / from property developers.

6 He blames me about / for his mistakes.

7 I can’t believe you fell for / in that old trick –

you’re so gullible.

8 I’m never really on / over the ball in the morning.

I need coffee to wake me up.

9 It’s important to look at / on the bright side

especially when life is tough.

10 I thought Mike came across / down very well at

the meeting.

11 Our neighbours’ house was broken into / in again

last week. 5

5 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of

the word in capitals.

1 What’s the width of your table? WIDE

2 I always enjoy reading the pages of the

Sunday papers. EDIT

3 I’m very impressed by Susan’s . She’s

really grown up now. MATURE

4 What is the of your most popular

newspaper? READ

5 You’re under no , but I would really

appreciate your help. OBLIGE

6 You choose. I really don’t have a .

PREFER 5

6 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.

1 It’s hard to come on a decision as I can see all

the prose and cons so easily.

to pros

2 The policeman tried arresting the burglar, what

was a dangerous thing to do.

3 I will be leaving the country by the time you are

reading my letter.

4 Julia Roberts, whose my favourite actress, got

raving reviews for her film.

5 As a child I was only let to stay up late once on a

blue moon.

6 I wouldn’t live in Australia now if I had got a visa.

5



7 Complete the second sentence so that it means

the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

1 Were you able to get tickets for the World Cup

Final? MANAGE

Did you manage to get tickets for the World Cup

Final?

2 I’m sure you didn’t see John yesterday because

he’s abroad at the moment. HAVE

You he’s abroad at

the moment.

3 I’m really tired because I stayed up late last night.

IF

I wouldn’t be so tired

late last night.

4 ‘I’m sorry I let you down Maria,’ said Lucy.

APOLOGISED

Lucy her down.

5 Emily isn’t allowed to watch horror films by her

parents. LET

Emily’s parents horror films.

6 Can I stay at your place tonight? PUT

Can you tonight?

5

8 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

I’ve never been 1 able to understand why so

2 people are obsessed with the ageing

process. Whenever you 3 on the

television or flick through 4 magazine,

you’ll see loads of advertisements 5

beauty products claiming to 6 years off

you. Of course it’s great to look young 7

your age, but I believe that when you feel good on

the 8 , you look good on the outside. I’d

say that I’m 9 my prime now. I wake up

every morning feeling focused and I look 10

to getting up and going to work. The

last thing I feel 11

doing is retiring as

there are still so many things to do. 5

9 Choose the correct answers: a), b) or c).

1 I’m sorry I didn’t mean what I just said. I b it all

back.

a) give b) take c) put d) pull

2 I’m really looking forward you later.

a) to see b) seeing c) to seeing d) see

3 That sales assistant was so – in fact she was

downright rude.

a) diplomatic b) tactful

c) helpless d) unhelpful

4 Please papers now and correct your

partner’s answers.

a) swap b) grab c) divert d) scam

5 We’ll have to cut the meeting as something

urgent has come up.

a) down b) off c) up d) short

6 We’ll sun, sand and sea this time next

week.

a) be enjoying b) have been enjoying

c) have enjoyed d) enjoy

7 Steve have lost his way as he’s never late.

a) can’t b) must c) mustn’t d) can

8 My grandmother me eat everything on my

plate even if I didn’t want to.

a) let b) allowed c) made d) forced

9 I’m so busy these days that there’s time to

relax.

a) a little b) enough c) few d) little

10 I can’t really remember the house I grew

up in.

a) where b) that c) what d) whose

11 If Sam had enough money, he his car last

week.

a) wouldn’t have sold b) would have sold

c) wouldn’t sell d) would sell

5

10 Match 1–11 with a)–k).

1 pros and i a) on

2 peace and b) ready

3 leaps and c) downs

4 on and d) then

5 rough and e) through

6 now and f) breezy

7 sick and g) bounds

8 ups and h) take

9 through and i) cons

10 give and j) quiet

11 bright and k) tired

5



Reading

11 Read the article and write true (T) or false (F)

next to the statements 1–11.

Live long, keep healthy

Thanks to developments in medical research it is no

longer unusual for people to live well into their

eighties and nineties, but this longevity can come at

a price and there are few who would wish to have a

long life if they knew that they were going to end

their days suffering from ill health or loneliness.

Here at Healthy Ageing, we believe that humour and

a positive outlook play a big part in keeping us

young so we hope you will enjoy our humorous

guide to growing old.

Forget numbers

Don’t worry about numbers. Most of them are not

important. Don’t think about numbers connected to

age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about

those. After all, that’s what we pay them for, isn’t

it?

Be a student

Continue to learn. Keep abreast of what’s going on

in the world. If you don’t have one already, get a

computer and teach yourself how to use it. Take up

new hobbies. Get out into the garden. Join the local

history society. Whatever it is, make sure you use

your brain because if you don’t, your brain will just

give up on you.

Spend time with happy people

Be careful about the company you keep. Avoid

negative people. They bring you down and make

you feel depressed.

Laugh

Laughter works in more ways than you can imagine.

Did you know that laughter dissolves tension, stress,

anxiety, irritation, anger, grief and depression?

Laughter boosts the immune system as well as

releasing endorphins so make sure you start seeing

the funny side.

Remember simple pleasures

Take time to listen to the birds. Sit back and watch

the clouds. Go to a café and just simply watch the

world go by.

Accept times of sadness

Everyone goes through difficult times, no one’s

denying that. It’s how you deal with them that

counts: cry if you need to and move on.

Surround yourself with things you love

Whatever that might be: family, pets, keepsakes,

music, plants. Your home is your refuge.

Take care of your health

If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it.

If you can’t improve it by yourself, be sure to ask

for professional help.

Don’t feel guilty

Enjoy your pleasures, and don’t reproach yourself.

Go shopping, go abroad. If you have the money,

enjoy it.

And most important of all …

Tell the people you love that you love them, at every

opportunity. It’s good for you, it’s good for them.

We hope that you’ve enjoyed reading these tips.

Please write in and let us know what keeps you

young at heart and we’ll print your ideas in next

month’s edition.

According to the writer:

1 we are living longer than we used to. T

2 old people can feel lonely.

3 it doesn’t matter if we have a pessimistic outlook

on life.

4 you should pay your doctor to worry about you.

5 your brain needs stimulation.

6 you shouldn’t be with people who are negative.

7 laughter improves your health.

8 you must go outdoors every day.

9 it is bad for you to cry.

10 you should have a pet.

11 your health is your responsibility. 10

Speaking

12 Complete the conversation by adding the

missing words from the box to the phrases in

bold.

shouldn’t obvious you can surely is

A: 1Don’t you agree that voting should be

compulsory like it is in Australia?

B: 2But it should be up to the individual.

A: Why? 3Anyone see that politics affects our daily

lives.

B: 4But we just let politicians get on with governing

the country?

A: 5So what you’re saying that we as individuals

have no power?

B: 6But isn’t it that we don’t?

A: Well clearly we’ll have to agree to disagree. 5



13 There is one extra word in each sentence.

Cross out the extra word.

1 Tom is such a so helpful person, don’t you think?

2 Why on the earth didn’t you listen to me?

3 I so do know the answer to the question if you

don’t mind!

4 My neighbours are the ones who they looked after

my house while I was away.

5 It’s very completely insane to spend so much

money on clothes.

6 There’s no the way you could have met Paul

before.

5

14 Complete the sentences with the correct form

of the words in the box.

happen catch realise occur go

remind

1 I’m afraid I didn’t catch the make of car. It

could have been a Renault.

2 It to me that the young man was

acting suspiciously.

3 My mind just blank and I couldn’t

remember anything.

4 It all so fast that I just froze.

5 She me of my sister as they’re both

tall and blonde.

6 It was only later that I the danger I’d

been in.

5

Writing

15 Rewrite the two sentences as one sentence. Use

the word in brackets.

1 Some teenagers watch too much television. Others

prefer to do sport. (While)

While some teenagers watch too much television,

others prefer to do sport.

2 Max started going to the gym every day. He hoped

to impress his colleagues. (in order to)

3 My brother is very ambitious. He doesn’t work

hard. (Although)

4 Julia wrote out a new CV. She wanted to apply for

another job. (because)

5 Sally was exhausted. She still went to Jodie’s

wedding. (Despite)

6 Ben took a week off. He wanted to go to his

sister’s wedding in Canada. (for)

5

16 Write a leaflet giving advice about using

public transport in your town / country. Write

140–180 words on a separate sheet of paper.

10

Total: 100

Upper Intermediate End of Course Test B


Listening

1 Track 14 Listen to six speakers. Are the

statements true (T) or false (F)?

1 The woman is aggressive towards Ben. F

2 The woman doesn’t like television much.

3 The man is losing his job because of his age.

4 The woman didn’t enjoy the exhibition.

5 The man only reads serious news.

6 The man used to be on the ball in the mornings.

10

2 Track 15 What are they talking about? Listen

and tick the correct answer: a), b) or c).

1 a) kidnapping

b) stalking

c) mugging

2 a) mugging

b) pickpocketing

c) shoplifting

3 a) identity theft

b) tax evasion

c) hacking

4 a) vandalism

b) shoplifting

c) pickpocketing

5 a) kidnapping

b) bribery

c) mugging

6 a) arson

b) vandalism

c) counterfeiting

10

Pronunciation

3 Track 16 Underline the main stress in the

words.

1 appreciate

2 obligation

3 advice

4 oblige

5 prefer

6 interference

7 appreciation

8 practise

9 encouragement

10 achievement

11 preference

5

Grammar and Vocabulary

4 Underline the correct alternative.

1 I saw the train pull off / out of the station.

2 My car broke down / up in the middle of town. It

was so embarrassing.

3 He was accused of / for shoplifting.

4 Did you fall for / into that old trick – you’re so

gullible.

5 George looks rather old for / in his age.

6 We’re campaigning to save our village hall

against / from property developers.

7 He blames me about / for his mistakes.

8 I’m never really on / over the ball in the morning.

I’m much more of a night owl.

9 When things aren’t going well, it’s important to

look at / on the bright side.

10 He came across / down well at the meeting.

11 My shed was broken into / in last week.

5

5 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of

the word in capitals.

1 What’s the width of your table? WIDE

2 I’m tired of Sue’s . Why can’t she mind

her own business? INTERFERE

3 Jack seems incredibly . After all, he’s in

his twenties now. MATURE

4 Look at the of that tree. It’s magnificent!

HIGH

5 You’re under no to help, but I’d

certainly appreciate your advice. OBLIGE

6 I’d like to have these photos so we can

frame them. LARGE

5

6 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.

1 It’s hard to come on a decision as I can see all

the prose and cons so easily.

to pros

2 I remember to see a man outside, but I didn’t

suspect him for doing anything bad.

3 Julia Roberts, whose my favourite actress, got

rave critics for her last film.

4 My parents only allowed me stay up late once in a

green moon.

5 I wouldn’t live in Australia now if I had got a visa.

6 You mustn’t have seen Jason at the gym as he’s

been banned of that place.

5



7 Complete the second sentence so that it means

the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

1 Were you able to get tickets for the World Cup

Final? MANAGE

Did you manage to get tickets for the World Cup

Final?

2 Jane started eating less because she wanted to lose

weight. ORDER

Jane started eating less .

3 I’m really tired because I stayed up late last night.

IF

, I wouldn’t be so tired.

4 ‘I’m sorry I let you down Maria,’ said Lucy.

APOLOGISED

Lucy her down.

5 Can I stay in your spare room tonight? PUT

Can you tonight?

6 Although she’s very intelligent, Debs is also very

modest. DESPITE

Debs is very modest .

5

8 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

I’ve never been 1 able to understand why so many

people 2 obsessed with the ageing process.

Whenever you turn 3 the television or flick

through a magazine, 4 ’ll see loads of

advertisements 5 beauty products claiming

to 6 years off you. Of course it’s great to

look young for your 7 , but I believe that

when you feel good on the inside, you look good on

the 8 . I’d say that I’m in my prime now. I

wake 9 every morning feeling focused and

I look forward to 10

up and going to work.

The last thing I feel like 11

is retiring as

there are still so many things I can do in my job. 5

9 Choose the correct answers: a), b) or c).

1 I’m sorry, I didn’t mean what I just said. I b it

all back.

a) give b) take c) put d) pull

2 I’m really looking forward you later.

a) to see b) seeing c) to seeing d) see

3 That sales assistant was completely – in

fact she had no idea what to do.

a) diplomatic b) tactful

c) helpless d) unhelpful

4 Please papers now and correct your

partner’s answers.

a) scam b) grab c) divert d) swap

5 We’ll have to the meeting short as

something urgent has come up.

a) cut b) break c) put d) get

6 We’ll a week of sun, sand and sea by this

time next week.

a) be enjoying b) have been enjoying

c) have enjoyed d) enjoy

7 Steve have lost his way as he’s never late.

a) can’t b) must c) mustn’t d) can

8 My grandmother never me eat everything

on my plate thank goodness.

a) let b) allowed c) made d) forced

9 I’m so busy these days that there’s time to

relax.

a) a little b) enough c) few d) little

10 I can’t really remember the house I grew

up.

a) where b) that c) what d) whose

11 If Sam had enough money, he his car last

week.

a) wouldn’t have sold b) would have sold

c) wouldn’t sell d) would sell

5

10 Match 1–11 with a)–k).

1 pros and i a) on

2 peace and b) take

3 leaps and c) downs

4 on and d) then

5 rough and e) tired

6 now and f) breezy

7 sick and g) bounds

8 ups and h) ready

9 through and i) cons

10 give and j) through

11 bright and k) quiet

5



Reading

11 Read the article and write true (T) or false (F)

next to the statements 1–11.

Live long, keep healthy

Thanks to developments in medical research it is no

longer unusual for people to live well into their

eighties and nineties, but this longevity can come at

a price and there are few who would wish to have a

long life if they knew that they were going to end

their days suffering from ill health or loneliness.

Here at Healthy Ageing, we believe that humour and

a positive outlook play a big part in keeping us

young so we hope you will enjoy our humorous

guide to growing old.

Forget numbers

Don’t worry about numbers. Most of them are not

important. Don’t think about numbers connected to

age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about

those. After all, that’s what we pay them for, isn’t

it?

Be a student

Continue to learn. Keep abreast of what’s going on

in the world. If you don’t have one already, get a

computer and teach yourself how to use it. Take up

new hobbies. Get out into the garden. Join the local

history society. Whatever it is, make sure you use

your brain because if you don’t, your brain will just

give up on you.

Spend time with happy people

Be careful about the company you keep. Avoid

negative people. They bring you down and make

you feel depressed.

Laugh

Laughter works in more ways than you can imagine.

Did you know that laughter dissolves tension, stress,

anxiety, irritation, anger, grief and depression?

Laughter boosts the immune system as well as

releasing endorphins so make sure you start seeing

the funny side.

Remember simple pleasures

Take time to listen to the birds. Sit back and watch

the clouds. Go to a café and just simply watch the

world go by.

Accept times of sadness

Everyone goes through difficult times, no one’s

denying that. It’s how you deal with them that

counts: cry if you need to and move on.

Surround yourself with things you love

Whatever that might be: family, pets, keepsakes,

music, plants. Your home is your refuge.

Take care of your health

If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it.

If you can’t improve it by yourself, be sure to ask

for professional help.

Don’t feel guilty

Enjoy your pleasures, and don’t reproach yourself.

Go shopping, go abroad. If you have the money,

enjoy it.

And most important of all …

Tell the people you love that you love them, at every

opportunity. It’s good for you, it’s good for them.

We hope that you’ve enjoyed reading these tips.

Please write in and let us know what keeps you

young at heart and we’ll print your ideas in next

month’s edition.

According to the writer:

1 we are living longer than we used to. T

2 old people can get ill and lonely.

3 it is important to be optimistic.

4 you should pay your doctor to worry about you.

5 your brain will stop working if it is not stimulated.

6 you should try to avoid negative people.

7 laughter improves both mind and body.

8 you must go out every day.

9 you should not cry.

10 people with pets live longer.

11 your health is your responsibility alone. 10

Speaking

12 Complete the conversation by adding the

missing words from the box to the phrases in

bold.

shouldn’t it you see surely what

A: 1Don’t you agree that voting should be

compulsory like it is in Australia?

B: 2But it should be up to the individual.

A: Why? 3Anyone can that politics affects our

daily lives.

B: 4But we just let politicians get on with governing

the country?

A: 5So you’re saying is that we as individuals have

no power?

B: 6But isn’t obvious that we don’t?

A: Well clearly we’ll have to agree to disagree. 5



13 There is one extra word in each sentence.

Cross out the extra word.

1 Tom is such a so helpful person, don’t you think?

2 Why on the earth didn’t you listen to me?

3 I so do know the answer to the question if you

don’t mind!

4 My neighbours are the ones who they looked after

my house while I was away.

5 It’s very completely insane to spend so much

money on clothes.

6 There’s no the way you could have met Paul

before.

5

14 Complete the sentences with the correct form

of the words in the box.

happen realise occur go remind catch

1 I’m afraid I didn’t catch the make of car. It

could have been a Renault.

2 It to me that the young man was acting

suspiciously.

3 It all so fast that I just froze.

4 She me of my sister as they’re both tall

and blonde.

5 It was only later that I the danger I’d

been in.

6 My mind just blank and I couldn’t

remember anything.

5

Writing

15 Rewrite the two sentences as one sentence. Use

the word in brackets.

1 Some teenagers watch too much television. Others

prefer to do sport. (While)

While some teenagers watch too much television,

others prefer to do sport.

2 Max started going to the gym last month. He

hopes to impress his children. (to)

3 My brother doesn’t work hard. He is very

ambitious. (Although)

4 Julia sent out lots of CVs. She wanted to find a

new job. (because)

5 Sally was exhausted. She still went to Jodie’s

party. (Despite)

6 Ben took a break. He wanted to go to his sister’s

wedding. (for)

5

16 Write a leaflet giving advice about using

public transport in your town / country. Write

140–180 words on a separate sheet of paper.

10

Total: 100

Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key


End of Course Test A

1: 2T 3T 4F 5T 6F 2: 2c 3c 4a 5b 6a 3: 2 obligation 3 advice 4 oblige 5 prefer 6 interference 7 appreciation 8 practise 9 encouragement 10 achievement 11 preference 4: 2 on 3 of 4 for 5 from 6 for 7 for 8 on

9 on 10 across 11 into 5: 2 editorial 3 maturity 4 readership 5 obligation 6 preference 6: 2 arresting to arrest / what which 3 be leaving have left / are reading read 4 whose who’s / raving rave 5 let allowed / on in 6 live be living / had hadn’t 7: 2 can’t have seen John yesterday

because 3 if I hadn’t stayed up 4 apologised to Maria for letting 5 don’t let her watch 6 put me up 8: 2 many 3 turn / put / switch 4 a 5 for 6 take 7 for 8 inside 9 in 10 forward 11 like 9: 2c 3d 4a 5d 6a 7b 8c 9d 10b 11a 10: 2j 3g 4a 5b 6d 7k 8c 9e 10h 11f 11: 2T 3F 4F 5T 6T 7T 8F 9F 10F 11T 12: 2 But surely 3 Anyone can see that 4 But shouldn’t 5 So what you’re saying is that 6 But isn’t it obvious that 13: 2 the 3 so 4 they 5 very 6 the 14: 2 occurred 3 went 4 happened 5 reminded 6 realised 15: 2 Max started going to the gym every

day in order to impress his colleagues. 3 Although my brother is very ambitious,

he doesn’t work hard. 4 Julia wrote out a new CV because she

wanted to apply for another job. 5 Despite being exhausted (her

exhaustion), Sally still went to Jodie’s wedding.

6 Ben took a week off for his sister’s wedding (in Canada).

16 (sample answer) (London) has an excellent network of

buses and underground trains (also known as the Tube) so you will easily be able to travel around the whole city. Ask at the hotel reception for a bus / Tube map.

Tickets: If you are visiting London for the day, it’s

worth buying a travel card. These can be bought at any Tube station and at some shops and newsagents (just look for the sign) and they will allow you unlimited travel for the day.

If you are staying for longer, you should get an Oyster Card which acts like a credit card. You put money on the card in advance and you swipe it when you go into and come out of the Underground (or bus).

Taxis: Taxis are very expensive but if you do

need to take one, make sure that you only use ‘black cabs’, the licensed London taxis, unless your hotel organises a minicab for you.

(157 words)

Upper Intermediate Tests Answer Key


End of Course Test B

1: 2T 3T 4T 5F 6F 2: 2b 3a 4b 5c 6a 3: 1 appreciate 2 obligation 3 advice 4 oblige 5 prefer 6 interference 7 appreciation 8 practise 9 encouragement 10 achievement 11 preference 4: 2 down 3 of 4 for 5 for 6 from 7 for 8 on 9 on 10 across 11 into 5: 2 interference 3 immature 4 height 5 obligation 6 enlarged 6: 2 to see seeing / for of 3 whose who’s / critics reviews 4 allowed let / green blue 5 live be living / had hadn’t 6 mustn’t can’t / of from 7: 2 in order to lose weight. 3 If I hadn’t stayed up late last night 4 apologised for letting 5 put me up (in your spare room) 6 despite being very intelligent / despite

her intelligence. 8: 2 are 3 on 4 you 5 for 6 take 7 age 8 outside 9 up 10 getting 11 doing 9: 2c 3c 4d 5a 6c 7b 8c 9d 10a 11a 10: 2k 3g 4a 5h 6d 7e 8c 9j 10b 11f 11: 2T 3T 4F 5T 6T 7T 8F 9F 10F 11F 12: 2 But surely 3 Any one can see that 4 But shouldn’t 5 So what you’re saying is that 6 But isn’t it obvious that 13: 2 the 3 so 4 they 5 very 6 the 14: 2 occurred 3 happened 4 reminded 5 realised 6 went 15: 2 Max started going to the gym last

month to impress his children. 3 Although my brother doesn’t work hard,

he’s very ambitious. 4 Julia sent out lots of CVs because she

wanted to find a new job. 5 Despite being exhausted, Sally went to

Jodie’s party. 6 Ben took a break for his sister’s

wedding. 16 See sample answer in Test A.

Upper Intermediate Tests Audio Script


Track 14: End of Course Test, Listening exercise 1

1

A lot of my friends have a problem with Ben because he can be so

confrontational when he thinks he’s right, which he does pretty much most of

the time. I try and calm him down, but he won’t listen and just tells me I’m

being too aggressive. Honestly! I mean, it can actually be quite unpleasant

sometimes especially when we start talking about politics.

2

I’ve just finished watching the most amazing wildlife programme on penguins.

It was the last in the series, but hopefully they’ll do another one so we can find

out what’s happened to those fabulous little creatures. I’m not really a great

fan of TV, but I do love documentaries like these ... the perfect combination of

entertainment and education with the ‘Oh aren’t they cute’ factor.

3

Not that I’m cynical or anything, but I can’t help thinking I’ve been the victim of

age discrimination. You only need to look around the office to see that I’m by

far the oldest member of the team, so I guess it was only a matter of time

before I got called in to see the boss. He came up with all the usual excuses,

but at the end of the day we both knew why I had to leave.



4

I’d have been a bit annoyed if I’d had to pay for the tickets, but as they were

free I can’t really complain though to be honest the exhibition was hardly the

must-see that the reviewers said it was. Maybe I missed the point, but I can’t

see how huge metallic balls hanging from the ceiling represent life in the

twenty-first century. Mind you, I wasn’t alone in my views judging by the

comments I overheard as we were walking around.

5

I don’t really have much time to read the papers during the week, though for

some reason I do normally buy one on my way to work. I tend to get my

information from the radio as I listen to the news when I get ready in the

morning. At the weekend, when I’ve got more time, I love to get a couple of

papers, usually a tabloid for all the celebrity gossip. I’d never admit to it

though! And, of course, a broadsheet for the editorials and serious news.



6

I can’t remember the last time I managed to get a good night’s sleep. I’ve

never been particularly good in the mornings, but now I feel distinctly groggy.

I’ve started waking up just before the alarm goes off and I just lie there with

that familiar sense of dread. Maybe it’s because I’m not really enjoying my job

any more.



Track 15: End of Course Test, Listening exercise 2

1

You honestly don’t believe it’ll ever happen to you. OK, if you’re a famous

celebrity or something, but I’d consider myself a pretty normal kind of woman

so I really don’t know why that guy got so obsessed. At first it was the odd

letter but then the phone calls started …

2

It was so stupid really and I should’ve known better. The oldest trick in the

book … when you’re trying to get on to a crowded bus so you push forward

and then bang, you look down and your wallet’s gone …

3

The first I knew of it was when my bank called me to see whether I’d been out

of the country at all in the last couple of months. Apparently there’d been

some unusual transactions on my credit card, so obviously someone had

managed to get hold of my details and was pretending to be me.



4

I wouldn’t have believed it possible if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. And

she was almost arrogant about it as she put the cans straight into her bag. I

don’t know whether they’ll have caught her on CCTV, but it was pretty stupid if

you ask me.

5

It was about seven in the evening and not even dark. I heard my neighbour

shouting outside, so of course I ran out to see what was going on. The two

guys ran off when they saw me, but Jack was badly shaken as you can

imagine.

6

The police think that it was started deliberately and I must say it does seem a

bit strange that there have been five fires at the same industrial estate in as

many months. Luckily no one was hurt, but still, what a waste.



Track 16: End of Course Test, Pronunciation exercise

1

appreciate appreciate

2

obligation obligation

3

advice advice

4

oblige oblige

5

prefer prefer

6

interference interference

7

appreciation appreciation



8

practise practise

9

encouragement encouragement

10

achievement achievement

11

preference preference

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