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G R AM MAR
1 Choose the correct word(s). 3 Complete the sentence with the -ing form, the
infinitive, or the base form of the verb in
Example: A lot of / Many of people cheered when they parentheses.
heard the news.
1 I was going to have a cookie, but there aren’t any / Example: She left without saying (say) good-bye.
none. 1 I love ________________ (not have) to get up at
2 There are very few / very little modern buildings in 5:30 a.m. anymore.
this town. 2 Ian doesn’t seem ________________ (enjoy) his job
3 They don’t have plenty of / much money, but they’re very much.
still very generous. 3 I’ve given up ________________ (try) to learn how to
4 I don’t like living in the city. There’s too much / many dance salsa. I’m hopeless!
traffic. 4 Natalie said I should ________________ (learn) to do
5 There are not / no enough seats for everyone. yoga to relieve stress.

6 Very little / few money is being invested in the public 5 Would you mind ________________ (turn) your
health system. music down? I can’t concentrate.
6 Kate went to the store ________________ (get) a
6 newspaper.

2 Complete the e-mail with an article: a, an, the, 6

or – (no article).
Grammar total 20

VO C AB U L ARY
4 Write the verb or noun.
Dear All, Example: discuss discussion
We’re having a fantastic time in San Francisco. We arrived verb noun
yesterday afternoon, so we had time to find 1 ________
nice little hotel and relax after our trip. 1 propose __________
2 organize __________
We woke up early this morning because 2 ________ sun
was shining in through the window. We had a delicious 3 __________ relaxation
breakfast and then went out to explore 3 ________ city. 4 survive __________
Later, we’re meeting Kathy’s friend Peter, who’s ________
4
5 __________ reaction
artist studying here. He’s going to take us to 5 ________
6 move __________
best restaurant in town (at least he says it is!). It serves all
natural foods from local farms. After that we’re going to see 7 __________ decision
6 ________ Golden Gate Bridge and then do some more

sightseeing. You know, 7 ________ cities like San Francisco 7

are great places for a vacation!
We’ll be back 8 ________ next Saturday. See you soon!
Love,
Stacy

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P R O N U N C IATI O N
5 Complete the sentence with the correct preposition. 7 Write the word with the same sound.
Example: Are you listening to me? enough laugh that think though work
1 I’m sorry. I just don’t agree ________ you.
Example: bird work
2 I borrowed this book ________ the library.
3 He’s really good ________ telling jokes. 1 up _________

4 We talked for hours ________ food and restaurants. 2 phone _________

5 I’m interested ________ starting my own company. 3 mother _________

6 Susie’s really afraid ________ heights. 4 cat _________

7 How long have you been working ________ the 5 thumb _________
television company? 5
7
8 Which is the stressed syllable? Choose the correct
6 Complete the sentence with the correct word(s). answer.

Example: My current job is _____. It’s only a one-year Example: A accountant ■

✓ B accountant ■
contract.
1 A government ■ B government ■
A permanent ■ B full-time ■
2 A unemployed ■ B unemployed ■
C temporary ■ ✓
3 A discussion ■ B discussion ■
1 I love being _____. I don’t have a boss to tell me what
4 A daughter ■ B daughter ■
to do.
5 A interview ■ B interview ■
A part-time ■ B temporary ■
C self-employed ■ 5
2 She doesn’t have _____ hours. She often works
at night.
Pronunciation total 10
A regular ■ B full-time ■ C working ■ Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
3 Jason’s _____ for the finance department.
A in charge ■ B responsible ■ C accountant ■
4 You need at least two years of work _____ to work for
this company.
A contract ■ B qualifications ■ C experience ■
5 _____ is a person who repairs things such as toilets,
water pipes, etc.
A A plumber ■ B A lawyer ■
C An accountant ■
6 Most people choose to _____ when they’re 65.
A promote ■ B be fired ■ C retire ■

Vocabulary total 20

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R EAD I N G
Read the article. Choose the correct answer. 2 Mario thinks he got his dream job because _____.
A he’s intelligent ■ B it was easy ■
C he did a lot of preparation ■
How I got my dream job 3 When Andy was young, his dream job was to _____.
Are you still looking for your dream job? Don’t give up. A become a chef ■ B have his own restaurant ■
Here’s how three people achieved their goals. C work in a cafe at the beach ■
Mario Mendes, 29 4 When he was a chef, Andy _____.
I’m doing something I really enjoy. I’m part of a team that A earned $295 a week ■ B didn’t enjoy his job ■
develops new technologies. I work with intelligent, C didn’t get much time off ■
interesting people and occasionally get to travel to other
5 Andy says it’s important to know _____.
countries. I won’t pretend it was easy getting my dream
job, but it was worth the effort. My advice? Decide A your goals ■ B what you’re good at ■
exactly what your dream job is and what it involves. C how to run your own business ■
Learn about the job. Contact companies that could offer 6 It took Sarah _____ years to get a teaching degree.
your chosen career. Make sure they know your strengths. A two ■ B three ■ C five ■
You may just get that dream job.
7 Sarah’s job as a secretary wasn’t very _____.
Andy Collins, 46 A hard ■ B exciting ■ C easy ■
As a student, I earned $295 a week in cash working at a 8 Sarah studied _____.
beach cafe. At the time, it was my dream job! Later I
A full-time ■ B in evening classes ■
became a chef. It was hard work; I was often in a hot
kitchen for twelve hours a day, six days a week. And, I C during the day ■
didn’t get much of a vacation. But you have to know the 9 Sarah advises people to _____.
meaning of hard work if you want to achieve your goals. I A plan how they can achieve their goals ■
now own five restaurants around the US. My best advice B become elementary school teachers ■
is to find out what your skills and talents are. Talent is
C continue working while in school ■
something you’re born with. Skills are things you’ve
learned to do. People like doing things that come 10 _____ has become a successful businessperson.
naturally to them, so work and enjoy! A Andy ■ B Mario ■ C Sarah ■

Sarah Cooper, 38
I’d been working as a secretary for three years when I Reading total 10
decided to change my career. My work was often boring WR ITI N G
and always busy. I started studying to become a teacher. Read the ad. Write a cover letter to apply for a job at All
It certainly wasn’t easy. I continued working full-time to New Media Promotions. Write 140–180 words.
pay for my training at night school. I was exhausted most
of the time, but after five years, I finally got my teaching Are you creative? Good at making quick decisions?
degree and quit my job as a secretary. I’m now an Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
elementary school teacher, and it’s as good as I’d
All New Media Promotions is looking for enthusiastic,
imagined. So don’t wait! Write a list of the things that are
ambitious people to work in their busy marketing
stopping you from getting your dream job. Make a plan
department. There are vacancies in the following areas:
to deal with each thing. There’s always an answer.
• Administration • Promotions
• Sales • Website Design
Example: Mario is _____. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications
A very interesting ■ B self-employed ■ and a good level of English is essential.
C very happy with his job ■
✓ Send your résumé and a cover letter to:
Human Resources, All New Media Promotions
1 Mario sometimes _____.
PO Box 1084, Seattle, WA 98101
A enjoys his job ■ B travels to other countries ■
C works in a team ■
Writing total 10
Reading and Writing total 20
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LI STE N I N G S P EAKI N G
1 AE F 3 T 10 Listen to Denise describe her lifestyle. Work in pairs.
Choose the correct answer.
Student A, look at Speaking Test A.
1 Denise used to spend thirty minutes / one hour /
Student B, look at Speaking Test B.
hours traveling to work.
2 Denise rarely / often / never saw her friends during Speaking total 20
the week.
Listening and Speaking total 30
3 In the evening, Denise cooked a good meal /
bought take-out food / ate at the gym.
4 During the week, Denise was too busy / lazy / tired to
go to the gym.
5 Nowadays, Denise travels less / works harder /
earns more than when she worked in an office.

2 AE F 3 T 11 Listen to two people talking about a work

questionnaire. Match each conversation (1–5) to the
statement (A–E) they are discussing.
Conversation 1 __
Conversation 2 __
Conversation 3 __
Conversation 4 __
Conversation 5 __
A I enjoy telling other people what to do.
B I prefer having my own office.
C I find it easy to do more than one thing at a time.
D It’s important for me to have a high salary.
E I’m good at working with other people.

Listening total 10

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S P EAKI N G – Student A
1 Make questions and ask your partner.
1 / think / work–life balance / equal? Why (not)?
2 How much time / spend / family and friends? What /
do together?
3 / think modern life / more stressful than in the past?
4 / like / live / “slow city”? Why (not)?
5 If / have more time, what / do?

Now answer your partner’s questions.

2 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree

or disagree. Give reasons.
“A good work–life balance is very important.”

3 Listen to your partner talking about men and

women. Do you agree with him / her?
Speaking total 20

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S P EAKI N G – Student B
1 Answer your partner’s questions.

Now make questions and ask your partner.

1 / happy / your work–life balance? Why (not)?
2 How much time / spend / relaxing on a weekday?
What / do?
3 / think / clock rules our lives? How?
4 If / change something about / lifestyle, what / change?
5 How / make / city a “slow city”?

2 Listen to your partner talking about work. Do you

agree with him / her?

3 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree

or disagree. Give reasons.
“Men and women have very different interests.”
Speaking total 20

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