1. I always with my brother. He never listens to what I say!
2. Children spend too much time on their phones. They each other all the time.
3. I see Ailsa every weekend — she's a really friend.
4. Why do you always with everything I say?
5. James is a great — we really well.
6. I'm so sad you're leaving. Please keep in !
7. I like trying new things because it's a good way to new friends.
8. I haven't seen you for months! Shall we up soon?
9. I my sister about once a month — we usually go shopping together.
3Put the words in the correct order to make sentences (drag chips).
1. for a week / done / Sue / any homework / hasn't
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2. at / have / They / for two hours / the beach / been
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3. Dolly / for months / called / hasn't / me
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4. to university / has / lots of / Roger / since / friends / made / he went
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5. Jim / for five years / has / a dog / had
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6. sent / They / since / a birthday card / we argued / haven't
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7. in Argentina / for 15 years / lived / Ana / has
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8. we were / since / been / at school / We / close friends / have
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4Choose the correct alternatives.
1. Greg and Christine have lived here over five years.
2. There hasn't been a new company director 2015.
3. I've known Michael six months.
4. Jude says he hasn't been in touch with his old classmates a long time.
5. He's been off work Tuesday last week.
6. We haven't eaten eight o'clock this morning.
7. I've been on holiday 15th July.
8. I've only worked here a month.
5Complete the conversation with the correct form of the verbs in brackets and for or since.
A: Hey, Rory. How are you? I didn't know you worked here.
B: Oh Pete. Yes, I 1 (work) here 2 a week now.
A: Oh great! I 3 (be) here 4 June last year. I enjoy working here. 5 you (move) to the area?
B: Yes, I 6 (live) in the area 7 February. I love it!
A: Great! And how's your sister? Is she still working in Australia?
B: Yes, she 8 (be) there 9 three years now! I don't think she's going to come back!
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9B
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Vocabulary + Grammar
9B · Films & TV adjectives & Present perfect (already/just/yet)
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Adjectives: scary, silly, boring, true...Present perfect with already, just, yet
0 / 108 pts
🎬 Films/TV
✅ already/just/yet
✓ Check
1Choose the correct alternatives.
1. It's a really film — we were in the cinema for three and a half hours!
2. It was a really film, I couldn't stop laughing!
3. I hate watching sport on TV. I think it's really .
4. It's a story about a woman who travels around the world.
5. Everyone I know has watched that film, it's really .
6. I don't like watching films, I want to laugh not cry!
7. It's about a dog who can speak — it's very .
8. We watched a really film last night. I didn't want to be alone afterwards!
9. Did you see the documentary about lions in Africa? It was really .
2Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
boringcleverexcitinglongsadscaryserioussillytrue
1. I watched a programme about the story of a man who found £100,000 on the street!
2. It's a really programme because it makes you think.
3. It was a good film, but it was too . I fell asleep watching it!
4. I didn't like that film — it was too . I prefer funny films.
5. I love that programme! It's very , but it makes me laugh!
6. The film was really — it made me cry.
7. There are many things to do and see at the festival.
8. It was a really film. I stopped watching it after half an hour!
9. I think crime dramas are , so I never watch them alone. I get frightened easily!
3Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Jill and Alison (not go) on holiday yet this year.
2. She's already (forget) everything she learnt on the training course.
3. I've just (see) my best friend in the library.
4. The children have just (eat) their dinner.
5. I (not tell) anybody your news yet.
6. Richi has just (buy) a new house close to the river.
7. I've already (finish) painting the kitchen.
8. The doctor (not give) me any new exercises to do yet.
4Put the words in the correct order to make sentences (drag chips).
1. been / new café / Have / to the / yet / you?
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2. the books / already / you / have / I / given / you wanted
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3. Ben's / haven't / yet / I / new girlfriend / met
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4. to go / have / left / They / to the station / just
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5. baked / Dotty / already / the cake / has / for the party
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6. a new book / just / Simon / has / writing / finished
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5Complete the sentences with just, yet or already.
1. Wait a minute! I've got here!
2. Peter hasn't seen all the pictures from the party .
3. I'm going to have a shower. I've run all the way home.
4. Can we do something else? I've been to the cinema twice this week.
5. Paul's plane landed hours ago, but he's not here .
6. They've started the race, so you haven't missed anything.
7. Have you told your brother about your visit ?
8. Don't feed the cat because I've fed it today.
9. I'm not telling you again. I've told you twice!
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9C
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Vocabulary + Grammar
9C · Education & could / couldn't
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Education: pass, find, do well, be good at...could / couldn't for past ability
0 / 100 pts
🎓 Education
💪 could/couldn't
✓ Check
1Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
at (x5)do (x2)find (x3)forinpasstake
1. Jenny is studying her diploma in Spanish.
2. I used to be terrible working with computers.
3. I can't go out tonight. I have to an exam tomorrow.
4. What were you good when you were at school?
5. I'm not happy when I badly at something.
6. You will get better tennis if you practise.
7. I cooking easy, even when I'm cooking for a lot of people.
8. Simon really wants to well in his new job.
9. I these computers difficult to use.
10. We all worked hard getting the work finished on time.
11. I'm good dancing but bad singing.
12. Steph is interested playing golf.
13. Did you the film boring?
14. You're so clever that I'm sure you'll the exam.
2Match the sentence halves.
Matched: 0 / 6
3Correct the mistake in each sentence — type the correction.
1. I have working in a café difficult. I can't concentrate. →
2. She's busy studying in her economics exams at university. →
3. I want to get well in the fun run, so I run every day. →
4. I got my English exam yesterday. I think I passed. →
5. I want to be good in photography and then I can start my own photography business. →
6. Over the years, I've got better in painting pictures. →
4Choose the correct option, a, b or c.
1. When I first moved to this town, I couldn't ___ my way around.
2. I couldn't ___ the story in that film. Could you?
3. Tim couldn't ___ when he first joined the band.
4. I couldn't ___ any French when I moved to France last year.
5. When Simon was eight, he could ___ all the capital cities in the world.
6. Jo couldn't ___ a horse when she was young, but she's an expert now.
5Complete the sentences with could/couldn't and the verbs in the box.
1. My parents were very happy that I my breakfast when I was only ten years old.
2. Chris until he was nearly eight, but now he's a journalist.
3. I why studying was important when I was at school, and I didn't enjoy it.
4. Maria says she anyone's name, but then she learnt a way to help her.
5. Gordon faster than all his classmates because he had such long legs.
6. I what to wear for the party, but then my sister helped me.
7. Aeroplanes long distances when they first started flying.
8. I for the whole opera because it was too long.
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9D
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Functional Language
9D · Ask for information politely
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Could you tell me...? / Do you know if...?
0 / 64 pts
❓ Polite questions
✓ Check
1Choose the correct alternatives.
1. A: Could you tell me the where the bread is? B: Yes, course. It's at the back of the store.
2. A: Do you if I can use my credit card in that shop? B: Yes, I think you can.
3. A: Do you know what the time is? B: I'm sorry, .
4. A: you tell me where the nearest bank is? B: Yes, of course. Take a left and go straight on.
5. A: Do you know if I can take the bus with this ticket? B: sure. You'll have to ask the driver.
6. A: Excuse me. you tell me if the ticket is cheaper for students? B: Sure. Students get ten percent off the entrance price.
7. A: Do you where I can buy a train ticket? B: Sure. You can buy a ticket over there.
8. A: Could you tell me the wifi code? B: I'm I can't help you with that. I don't know it.
2Cross out one extra word in each line — type the extra word.
A: Hi there. Thanks for stopping. 1Do you know how the way to Hotel Marazion? (example)
2. B: Yes, of a course, get in. →
3. A: Thanks. Could you tell me if how much this journey will cost? →
4. B: I'm afraid no I can't. It depends on the traffic. →
5. A: Oh... OK. Do you know how much long it might take to get there? →
6. B: I'm not of sure. It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. →
7. A: And do you know what if there is a supermarket near the hotel? →
8. B: I'm sorry, I am don't. But you can ask at the hotel when you arrive. →
3Rewrite the questions so they are more polite.
1. Where is the ticket office? → Do is?
2. How much is a return ticket? → Could costs?
3. Is there a toilet on the train? → Do train?
4. What time does the next train leave? → Could leaves?
5. Is there a bank near here? → Do here?
6. How long does the journey take? → Do takes?
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9E
📖
Reading + Writing
9E · Unit 9 Skills
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Reading: what kind of friend are you?Writing: a job application
0 / 123 pts
📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
1Read the text and choose the best title, a, b or c.
2Read the text again. Which paragraph (1–7) describes... (type the paragraph number)
a. a friend who can help you learn about other cultures?
b. a friend who is happy to help with your future?
c. a friend who likes very different things from you?
d. a friend who won't try to change you?
e. a friend who other people always like?
f. a friend you see a lot of during the week?
g. a friend who won't lie to you?
3Read the text again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
4Find words 1–6 in the text and match them with definitions a–f.
1. advice (paragraph 1)
2. patient (paragraph 1)
3. respect (paragraph 1/2)
4. get on (paragraph 2)
5. honest (paragraph 6)
6. popular (paragraph 7)
a) ideas about things to do or say · b) tells the truth · c) to have a good relationship with someone · d) doesn't get angry easily · e) liked by a lot of people · f) to have good thoughts about someone
1Read the two job applications. Which job is application 1 for?
1bWhich job is application 2 for?
2Read the job applications again and answer the questions. Write Jenny (J), Marion (M) or both (J/M).
1. Who saw the job advertisement in the media?
2. Who is studying full-time?
3. Who has more work experience?
4. Who is available for interview during the day?
5. Who has experience that is useful for the job?
6. Who can be contacted by telephone only?
3Formal phrases used in the emails
Both applications use these formal phrases: Dear Sir or Madam · I am writing to apply for the position of... · Please find attached... · During this time... · I am available for an interview at any time. · I look forward to hearing from you. · Yours faithfully,
4Put the words in the correct order to make sentences (drag chips).
1. to apply / I / school counsellor / am / the position / writing / for / of
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2. attached / find / my CV / Please
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3. the latest research / During / I learnt / this / about / time
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4. to hearing / look / from you / forward / I
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5. I / interview / am / available / any / at / for / time / an
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5Replace the informal phrases with formal phrases from the Focus box.
1.Hi, →
2.I want the job of shop assistant... →
3.I'm sending my CV with this email. →
4.while I was there I learnt about sales... →
5.I'm free to talk to you any time. →
6.I hope you reply soon. →
7.Goodbye →
✍️Prepare & Write
You're going to write a job application. Choose one of the jobs: computer programmer, shop assistant, tour guide, TV presenter or waiter. Make notes: What is your previous experience? What qualifications do you have/are you studying for? Why would you be good for the job? When are you available? Then write your job application using formal phrases from the Focus box. Student's own answer — not auto-scored.