B1+ Final Exam Units 4-6

1. There used to be a regular f service between these islands, but not all of them took vehicles.
2. Next weekend we are going out on a small boat to fish on the l near my house.
3. Wales, England and Scotland are all part of the m of Great Britain, the largest island in Europe.
4. Tourists go in their thousands to Greece every summer, many of them to sunbathe on the sandy b .
5. I would rather live i than near the sea, where the weather can be quite bad in the winter.
6. Surfers travel the world looking for the biggest w .
7. Would you prefer a holiday by the c so we can stay by the sea, or a trip to the mountains for a walking holiday?
8. Have you ever thought about putting a message in a bottle and watching it f out to sea?
9. The deepest part of the o , called the Challenger Deep, is in the Pacific, and is over eleven kilometres deep.
10. In Venice there are no roads, so people travel by boat on the c instead.

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Holidays in space

Have you ever dreamed about spending your holidays somewhere completely different? Forget the sun-soaked beaches, ignore the city breaks – your favourite new destination might be right above your head. Yes, space could soon be the newest, most exclusive holiday destination for those prepared to make the trip. Space technology has progressed rapidly in recent years; robots collect information on planets as far away as Mars, and space stations study the effects of long-term space flight on the human body. In fact, technology has developed to such an extent that some companies are now working on plans to create tourist destinations in space.

As far back as 2011, engineers started working on Hotel in the Heavens, a four-room hotel in space that will be home to up to seven guests at a time. Naturally, only very wealthy individuals or researchers paid for by private companies will be able to take advantage of this out-of-this-world hospitality. However, as this kind of holiday becomes more popular, prices will probably decrease. Companies predict that by the middle of the century people on average salaries should be able to afford the trip.

But what kind of holiday would such a trip really make? Well, the journey itself could be enough to put most people off, and once there, they’d only be able to drink fruit juice or iced tea – alcohol would be banned – and food would have to be prepared on Earth, then reheated in space in a microwave. On the plus side, the views would be breath-taking and guests would be able to see sixteen sunrises and sunsets every day. They’d also be able to experience the thrills of weightlessness in zero gravity.  

If you’re really desperate to go into space, but can’t afford the huge prices, you might consider joining the Mars One project, which is looking for people aged eighteen or over to join a settlement on Mars. Successful applicants would need to undergo several years of ‘space training’ before the launch, and of course there are many potential risks. The main thing to consider before signing up, though, is the fact that once there, you won’t be able to return to Earth again. You might just decide to stick with that fortnight at the beach after all!

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1. The first space hotel has already been completed. T / F / NG
2. The cost of a trip into space will get less over time. T / F / NG
3. Only certain food and drink will be allowed at the space hotels. T / F / NG
4. It’s possible to win a trip with the Mars One project. T / F / NG
5. People travelling with Mars One will have to remain on Mars forever. T / F / NG

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1. Research is being done into the effects of space travel.
2. When holidays in space are more , it will cost less to go.
3. Many people will not be keen to make the into space.
4. It will be amazing to what it’s like not to weigh anything!
5. Preparation for the Mars One project will take a number of .

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1. You will really love your trip to Istanbul. Everyone is so friendly and you’ll definitely …
2. They cancelled so many trains yesterday that when one finally departed …
3. It can be very peaceful living miles from anywhere but …
4. After twenty years living in the same city …
5. Before you think about settling down …

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a make sure you’ve done all the things you want to do first.
b you may miss the shops and entertainment facilities.
c everyone was packed in like sardines.
d we will run out of space.
e be all over the place.
f feel at home.
g he knew it like the back of his hand.

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1. You will really love your trip to Istanbul. Everyone is so friendly and you’ll definitely …
2. They cancelled so many trains yesterday that when one finally departed …
3. It can be very peaceful living miles from anywhere but …
4. After twenty years living in the same city …
5. Before you think about settling down …

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a make sure you’ve done all the things you want to do first.
b you may miss the shops and entertainment facilities.
c everyone was packed in like sardines.
d we will run out of space.
e be all over the place.
f feel at home.
g he knew it like the back of his hand.

1. In the next twenty years, air travel quicker / probably / get / will than it is now.
2. By the end of this century, the world population  increase / to / likely / is even further.
3. Our grandchildren  have / possibly / will / cars that fly in their lifetimes.
4. I’m not a fan of ebooks and I’m sure they  won’t / replace / definitely / books – at least, I hope not!
5. Most people are  working / to / unlikely / stop and let robots do everything for them!

Ahmed Do you have any holiday plans for the summer?

Safir Yes, I 1. go to Egypt for two weeks.

Isabella What do you think life 2. be like in 100 years’ time?

Yassir I have no idea – it’s so far away!

Seoung Oh no, I’ve left my diary at work!

Yoon Don’t worry. I have to collect my coat from the office so I 3.  get it for you.

Natalia I can’t believe I’ve lost my ticket for the concert tonight!

Elena That’s such bad luck. And you 4.  get another one now, it’s completely sold out.

Dean Have you heard that the forecast is for snow later?

Sandra Well, it doesn’t look like it 5.  snow yet – the sun’s still shining.

R Hello, Gordon’s Hotel. 1.  I / help / you / can / how / ?

G Good morning. I think I might have left my wallet in my room yesterday. 2. you / could / wonder / if / I / check if anyone has found it, please?

R Of course, sir. First of all, 3.  I / take / details / could / some / ? What’s your name?

G Jeff Turner.

R And what colour is it, sir?

G It’s brown and made of leather, and has my bank cards inside.

R Just one moment please, sir, I’ll have a look. Ah yes, the cleaner handed it in yesterday evening.

G That’s great, thank you. And 4.  tell / you / could / me if the bank cards are still inside?

R Yes, sir, they’re here, and there’s some cash, too.

G Thanks very much. I’ll come and collect it later.

R All right, sir. Can I 5.  else / with / you / help / anything / ?

G No thanks – I’ll see you later. Goodbye.

1. People like Bruce Willis and Steven Seagal usually play who fight and save people’s lives.

a casts

b action heroes

c actors

2. The of the film Gone Girl is very similar to the book of the same name, with just a few changes.

a plot

b scene

c special effect

3. All of the of Avengers Assemble acted brilliantly in my opinion, especially Robert Downey Jr.

a characters

b cast

c performance

4. The stories in the Alien series of films are mainly on a spaceship.

a starred

b played

c set  

5. My favourite in Titanic is at the beginning when they discover the sunken ship.

a plot

b scene

c character

6. Memento was an enjoyable film, but some parts were difficult to follow because the was so complicated.

a performance

b cast

c plot

7. films like Frozen and Toy Story appeal to children because they are so well-drawn they seem almost real.

a Special effects

b Action

c Animated

8. Most people think that Jennifer Lawrence was great in the film The Hunger Games; personally, I thought she gave a terrible .

a performance

b cast

c character

9. Modern films have some amazing ; in the X-Men films, it really looks as if the cars and trains are actually flying through the air.

a action heroes

b special effects

c plots

10. Many comic book from the past, such as Batman or Spider-Man, have become the subject of full-length films.

a characters

b actors

c scenes

amusing | disappointing | dull | enjoyable | intelligent | ordinary | predictable | silly | surprising | violent

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SIN CITY 2
Although many people may think the plots of the Sin City films aren’t very clever, this second film is in fact an 1.  thriller with a clever and complicated story. It’s hard to predict how things are going to turn out, so the ending is quite 2.  . Action-packed throughout, there really isn’t one 3.  moment in the film. Be warned though, it’s as 4.  as the first film in the series and definitely not for children – but plenty of fight scenes for adults!

BEGIN AGAIN
This comedy starring Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley has its 5.  moments so I found myself laughing out loud a few times, but like many romantic comedies, it was obvious from the start what was going to happen. The ending was completely 6.  . This was a bit 7.  , because it could have been much better than the average rom-com. However, overall it’s still an 8.  movie with some good acting, so don’t be put off seeing it.

LOVE IN SPACE
With some of the action set in a space station, this is definitely no 9.  love story – you could say it’s out of this world in fact! At times though, it’s just too unbelievable and unfortunately rather 10.  . But you definitely won’t see another film like it this year!

1. In my opinion, it’s absolutely  essential / important that a computer game has a great story as well as excellent graphics.
2. Although the main actor in the play last night was extremely good / brilliant, the rest of the cast were quite disappointing.
3. If the next programme in the series is absolutely  bad / awful like the last one, I won’t be watching any more of them!
4. Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy the film, which is a shame, as the original book was very interesting / fascinating  .
5. It’s very  infuriating / annoying that no one told us the concert had been moved to a different time! I’m going to complain to the manager and demand my money back!
6. That new Swedish thriller on TV is very clever, but extremely  difficult / impossible to follow. I’m not really sure what’s going on!  
7. This movie isn’t recommended for children, as some of the action is very  scary / terrifying  .
8. Do you think it’s a very   good / brilliant idea to sit so far from the stage? I’m not sure we’ll get a good view in these seats.
9. We were absolutely  tired / exhausted after a day’s walking in the mountains.
10. I’m amazed that any rock group can get an audience big enough to fill that stadium. It’s absolutely  big / enormous  !

become | go | have | make | take

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Gunther Have you seen the Billy Elliot musical yet?

Frederick No, and in fact I haven’t even seen the film – what’s it about?

Gunther It’s about a boy who dreams of 1.   a ballet dancer and decides 2.   lessons after school. Of course he doesn’t really expect to be able to 3.   his dream come true, but eventually he gets the chance to audition for the Royal Ballet School. I won’t ruin the ending in case you decide 4.   and see it!

Frederick It sounds like a great story.

Gunther It is – in fact I’d recommend 5.   your wife to see it for her birthday!

Frederick What a great idea! I think I’ll do that.

above all | as well | especially | Meanwhile | On the one hand

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1. I bought my sister a book for her birthday and got her some flowers  .
2. , I can see how talented the best sports stars are, but on the other, I think some of them get paid too much.
3. The internet has changed the way people communicate,  now that you can use it on a smartphone.
4. Can you call a taxi to arrive for 7.30? The concert starts at 8 p.m.   , I’ll start getting ready.
5. Accountants need to be good with numbers but  , they should be honest.

BOLLYWOOD

Known as ‘Bollywood’ and based in Mumbai, the Indian version of Hollywood 1.   (make) hundreds of popular films since early last century. Usually with a romantic plot, these films are incredibly successful both in India and around the world.

The man who really 2.  (start) the Indian film industry was Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.  He 3.  (direct) and 4.  (produce) the first Indian silent film in 1913. Since then, Indian cinema 5.  (develop) to include sound, song and extremely colourful sets. Although there are still many people who 6. (see) a Bollywood film yet, their popularity is increasing with each year.

One of the most popular Bollywood films is called Chennai Express. It 7. (make) nearly US $5 million on its opening day and now millions of people around the world 8.  (watch) it. Film critics all over the world 9.   (give) it excellent reviews when it was first shown and audience numbers 10.  (continue) to grow ever since.

as good as | I expected it to be | I’d really recommend | I’m pretty sure | it sounds | really worth | than I thought

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Aliyah I really can’t find anything to watch on television these days. I just don’t think television here is 1.   the programmes we get back home.

Jinan In that case, 2.   looking online. There are lots of websites where you can pay for films and watch them on your laptop.

Aliyah And do you get a good choice?

Jinan Yes, there are hundreds of films to choose from. At first 3.  mainly American programmes and films, but there’s actually a really good variety of films from all around the world.

Aliyah Well, 4.  fantastic!

Jinan Yes, it’s 5.  having a look to see what’s available.

1. I didn’t really connect with that book. , I found it quite boring.
2. You should visit the museum. , why don’t we go together next week?
3. I had a wonderful time in Thailand. The weather was great, and so was the food. Oh, hang on a minute, I’ve just got a text message. , I was telling you about my holiday, wasn’t I?
4. I like watching films, reading and playing computer games. , I’m not very active.
5. Sorry for the interruption – that was my daughter on the phone. So , the traffic was worse than usual yesterday.

1. A major cause of on the roads is drivers travelling too fast.

a accidents

b junctions

c speed limits

2. Most people prefer driving long distances on the as the journey time is usually much shorter.

a lanes

b motorway

c speed

3. Many towns and cities have introduced special routes for buses and taxis to try to prevent .

a traffic lights

b traffic jams

c junctions

4. It seems the woman was trying to a lorry when she hit a car coming in the opposite direction.

a steering wheel

b overtake

c brake

5. In bad weather, it’s particularly important to keep to the as you may not be able to stop in an emergency.

a busy traffic

b injured

c speed limit

1. Many people have difficulty seeing will benefit from wearing glasses.
   
2. The websites will really help me with my geography course are ones like National Geographic.
   
3. Although smartphones are aimed at young people look good they can be quite expensive.
   
4. Bill Gates used to own Microsoft is one of the richest men in the world.
   
5. I don’t think there are many places I couldn’t get a signal on my mobile phone.
   

Ellen Hi, Sonja. Are you still coming over for dinner on Wednesday?

Sonja Did we say Wednesday? 1.  thought / we’d / I changed the day to Thursday!

Ellen No, I’ve definitely got Wednesday in my diary. Is that still OK?

Sonja I’m really sorry but 2.  make / then / can’t / I / it  ; I’ve already arranged to work that evening.

Ellen Don’t worry – how about Friday instead?

Sonja Just a minute. No, 3.  to / I’m / meant visit my parents on Friday. But I can ask them if they can do another day and 4.  to / back / I’ll / you / get    .

Ellen OK, that sounds great. Can you let me know tomorrow?

Sonja Yes, of course, 5.  with / that’s / me / fine  . I’ll speak to you tomorrow, then. Bye!

Jake: I couldn’t be 1. success at my job if I wasn’t able to use a computer. I know some people my age are 2. use with technology, but fortunately I’ve never had a problem. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with some of the 3. tradition ways of doing things though, like writing with a pen and paper. It would be a shame to see things like that die out completely – but handwriting seems to be 4. replace while computers are here to stay!

Huan: I am quite a 5. music  person – I can play three instruments and I love listening to music. It makes me really 6. cheer , so I use an MP3 player all the time. I have to be 7. care when crossing roads though; if I’ve got it turned up too loud, I can’t hear the traffic and it can be very 8. danger !

Raima: Technology has changed my life for the better because it saves time when I’m doing housework. When the house gets 9. dirt , it would take me a long time to clean it if I didn’t have a dishwasher and washing machine. Of course, not everything is 10. wash in a machine so I still have to do some things by hand.

global | heat | high | rain | strong

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fall | temperatures | warming | waves | winds

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Microclimates

A microclimate is a place where the weather is very different to the weather around it. For example, in a country that is generally hot and dry, there may be an area that has a greater amount of 1.  . Amman in Jordan is one city that experiences microclimates. While some parts may be experiencing relatively
2.  for the time of year, there can be frost, or even snow, in other parts. In other cities around the world, the buildings themselves reduce the power of
3.  and the resulting air-flow which might otherwise help reduce the temperature. Microclimates can’t of course stop temporary 4.  caused by the strength of the sun. It seems that microclimates within cities can contribute to the rise of 5.  , by increasing the natural heat of the planet.

As many people know, honeybees 1.  have died / have been dying in huge numbers over the past few years and this 2.  has been worrying / has worried scientists. However, engineers at a university in the USA 3.  have worked / have been working for some time on designs for robotic flying bees and we may soon see these ‘Robobees’ in our skies. Robobees could help by doing the jobs that real bees should be doing.

Over the years scientists 4.  have seen / have been seeing many failed attempts at making such bees.  Researchers on the Robobee project 5.  have had / have been having many similar problems in the past. They 6.  have created / have been creating lots of different versions but now believe that, finally, they 7.  have succeeded / have been succeeding in creating a model that really works. They 8.  have been trying / have tried for a long time to produce something that is both small and light and it seems that at last they 9.  have managed / have been managing it. So far a number of countries 10.  have announced / have been announcing their plans to use Robobees, so their future looks hopeful!