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2b_A_101_004
COMPLETE THE STATEMENTS
Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). Use each option only
once. There is one option you do not need.
A. apart B. because C. as a result of D. however E. so F. in case
1. The first part of the exam was easy; the second, _____, took me two
hours to finish.
2. I couldn’t go the party _____ I was ill. I was so disappointed. I knew
that all my friends would be there.
3. _____ the economic crisis, they had to sell their summer house and to
rent out an apartment that their son was going to live in.
4. Well ________ that I know very few people here, I am really glad we
moved to this part of the town.
5. You know, why don’t you give me your number just _____ I need to
contact you for something.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). Use each option only
G. for H. in order I. despite J. with a view K. although L. due
6. _____ the thorough investigation, they still couldn’t find traces of the
lost airplane.
7. The old school had been pulled down _____ to be rebuilt. The new one
will be more modern and more spacious.
8. The game was cancelled _____ to bad weather. I guess the fans must
have been terribly disappointed.
9. _____ they managed to put out the fire, they still had to find shelters
for everyone.
10. We train our staff regularly _____ to improving customer service in
the long run.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. D (however), 2. B (because), 3. C (as a result of), 4. A (apart), 5. F (in case)
Step 2 KEY: 6. I (despite), 7. H (in order), 8. L (due) 9. K (although), 10.J (with a view)

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A. make B. making C. to make D. have made E. makes F. made
1. Stop _____ so much noise, please. I can’t sleep.
2. I didn’t _____ friends easily when I was at school.
3. You shouldn’t _____ her cry. It wasn’t her fault that she was late.
4. He asked to work longer hours in order _____ more money.
5. She often _____ promises she can’t keep.
G. have gone H. didn’t go I. won’t go J. go K. to go L. going
6. I would rather _____ somewhere fun tonight, maybe to a place with
live music. What do you think?
7. I’m pretty tired, so I don’t feel like cooking tonight. I’d prefer _____
out and have something to eat at an Italian restaurant.
8. I wish you _____ alone to that party tonight. Ask a friend to go with
you.
9. If you want to learn surfing, you should visit Karpathos. You will regret
_____ anywhere else!
10.Nikos didn’t show up for dinner. Something must _____ wrong at
work.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. B (making), 2. A (make),3. D (have made), 4. C (to make), 5. E (makes)
Step 2 KEY: 6. J (go), 7. K (to go), 8. H (didn’t go) 9. L (going), 10.G (have gone)

2b_B_101_001
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-L) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
There are two options you do not need.
A. everywhere B. so C. when D. such E. where F. however
G. over H. outside I. everything J. nearly K. usually L. as
Since compulsory primary education
was introduced (1) ____ 140 years
ago, what children learn and the way
they learn has changed dramatically.
In modern schools, children are
encouraged to be independent
learners, to share ideas and to work in
small groups.
(2) ____ the environment in which
most children learn remains the same:
a building, divided into classrooms
that consist of tables and chairs, (3)
____ arranged so that children face a
teacher and an interactive whiteboard.
Learning, however, can, and does,
happen anywhere and (4) ____.
(5) ____ asked what kind of learning environment they would like, children said
they wanted no tables and chairs in the classroom. They wanted to use laptops
and sit on the floor, with their backs to a wall, (6) ____ they could look at a
laptop screen together. They picked activities that they enjoy, (7) ____ as
fishing or rock climbing.
One thing’s for sure. Taking children (8) ____ of the four walls of a classroom
can give them the freedom to learn in new ways.
(9) ____ one nine-year-old child said, "The best place to learn is not in a place,
it is all (10) ____ the world."

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KEY: 1. J (nearly), 2. F (however), 3. K (usually), 4. A (everywhere), 5. C (when), 6. B (so),
7. D (such), 8. H (outside), 9. L (as), 10. G (over)

2b_B_101_003
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for the gaps in the text (1-10).
2014, THE YEAR TO DISCOVER EL GRECO
This year Spain (1) ______ tribute to El Greco 400 years after his death with
several exhibitions and cultural activities, mostly held in Toledo but also in Madrid
and Valladolid. In total, 125 works by El Greco (2) _____ on view in exhibitions
across Toledo, in places which (3) ______ opened to the public before. The
painter is believed to (4) ______around 300 works, which (5)______ exhibited
today in leading museums and collections around the world.
Toledo, the city where El Greco (6) ______ 37 years of his life, will be at the
heart of this major event with “The Greek of Toledo”, an exhibition that (7)
______ not be missed.
El Greco, as he (8) ______ known in his own time, was an immigrant who never
learned to master the Spanish language, who always (9) ______ his work in
Greek and who maintained the nickname of his nation of origin.
In Toledo visitors can see his paintings in the places where they (10) ______
originally made. The official El Greco 2014 website (www.elgreco2014.com)
provides information as well as the possibility of purchasing tickets for the
exhibitions in the programme.
1. A. is paying B. had paid C. was paying
2. A. must be B. could be C. will be
3. A. had never been B. will never be C. were never
4. A. complete B. completed C. have completed
5. A. are B. being C. have been
6. A. will spend B. spent C. has spent
7. A. could B. might C. should
8. A. has B. was C. had
9. A. signed B. was signing C. had signed
10. A. are B. were C. will be

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KEY: 1. A (is paying), 2. C (will be), 3. A (had never been), 4. C (have completed), 5. A (are),
6. B (spent), 7. C (should), 8. B (was), 9. A (signed), 10. B (were).

2b_B_101_009
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-L) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
There are two options you do not need.
A. to B. for C. by D. as E. per F. from
G. into H. at I. about J. in K. of L. with
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/cyberbullying--bronagh-s-story-
113240609.html#r2sTFFK
The charity Childline has reported a worrying 87% increase (1) ____ calls
about online bullying in 2013 compared to the previous year and
according to a report, eight (2) ____ cent of 12-15 year-old internet users
say they have been bullied over the web.
A report produced (3) ____ last year’s Safer Internet Day said that young
people’s main dislike about the internet was that some people are mean.
Almost a third (31%) of primary school age children (7-11s) and a quarter
(23%) of secondary school age children (11-19s) said that mean
comments or behaviour stopped them (4) ____ enjoying their time online.
Childline reports that cyberbullying can lead (5) ____ very serious feelings
of isolation, low self-esteem, and even suicide. With Safer Internet Day,
a worldwide initiative to promote safer use of online technology today, we
can look (6) ____ online bullying and what can be done (7) ____ it.
Childline says understanding and talking about bullying will make
everyone more aware (8) ____ the problem. Childline also works (9) ____
social networking sites to help them make their services as safe (10) ____
they can be.

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KEY: 1. J (in), 2. E (per), 3. B (for), 4. F (from), 5. A (to), 6. G (into), 7. I (about), 8. K (of),
9. L (with), 10. D (as)

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MATCH PARTS OF THE STATEMENTS
Choose the best option (A-Κ) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
Earthquakes: Protection guidelines
Before the earthquake
1. Fasten shelves and bookcases …
2. Move away from the doors any
tall furniture that could …
3. Place heavy objects on …
4. Locate safe spots in each room
of the house …
5. Inform the family members …
During the earthquake
6. Cover yourself under sturdy
furniture (table, desk). If there
is no sturdy furniture around,
kneel in the middle of the room,
lower your height as …
7. Stay indoors until …
8. If you are in a mall, stay away
from the crowd which could
probably be …
After the earthquake
9. Check if you or anyone around
you is …
10.Do not drive unless there is an
emergency so …
A. about the emergency numbers
(112, 166, 199, 100).
B. under sturdy desks or tables and
away from glass surfaces and
bookcases.
C. be overturned and block the
exit.
D. injured but do not move
seriously injured persons.
E. to the walls.
F. the earthquake stops. Do not go
out in the balcony.
G. much as possible and protect
your head with your hands.
Move away from big glass
surfaces.
H. moving irregularly to the exits.
I. as not to block the work of the
rescue teams.
J. lower shelves and move heavy
objects from above beds and
sofas.

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KEY: 1. E, 2. C, 3. J, 4. B, 5. A, 6. G, 7. F, 8. H, 9. D, 10. I

2b_C_101_008
Choose the best option (A-Κ) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
There is one option you do not need.
FIRE: PROTECTION GUIDELINES
If the fire is near your house
1. Close all the doors and
windows to prevent the fire …
2. Open the gate to help the fire
brigade …
3. Put a ladder outside the
building so that someone …
4. Turn the lights on both inside
and outside the building in …
5. Don’t leave your house
unless you …
6. Move any furniture to the
centre …
7. Close all the doors in
between, to …
8. Fill up the baths, washbasins
and buckets so …
9. Keep a torch and spare
batteries at hand …
10.After the fire is out, get out
of the house and put …
A. out the remaining
small spots.
B. of the house away
from windows and
doors.
C. have an escape plan.
D. from getting into the
building.
E. is able to climb on the
roof.
F. in case of electric
power failure.
G. access the building.
H. delay fire spreading
through the building.
I. that you have spare
water.
J. order to see better
through the smoke.

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KEY: 1. D, 2. G, 3. E, 4. J, 5. C, 6. B, 7. H, 8. I, 9. F, 10. A

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In July 1960, at the age of 26, Jane Goodall (1)
_______ from England to what is today Tanzania
and (2) _______ to know the wonderful and
strange world of wild chimpanzees.
She (3) _______ with her nothing more than a
notebook and a pair of binoculars. She was
patient and hard working but, most of all, she
(4) _______ to earn the trust of the animals,
whom she came to care for deeply.
The public was fascinated by what she (5)
_______ about the wild chimpanzees who are
more like human beings than we can imagine.
Today, Jane’s work (6) ______ others to work for the endangered species, particularly
chimpanzees, and encourages people to do their part, so as to (7) ______ the world a
better place for animals to live in.
The JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE and all its people (8) _______ to protect the
chimpanzees in Tanzania, but they know that this can’t be (9) ______ without the help
of the local people who must learn to care too.
Jane Goodall’s Institute also (10) _______ an environmental program for young people
from preschool through university with nearly 150,000 members in more than 130
countries.

COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-L). Use each option only once. There are
two options you do NOT need.
A. managed B. done C. stayed D. came
E. work F. had G. traveled H. runs
I. promised J. learnt K. make L. inspires

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KEY:
1. G (traveled), 2. D (came), 3. F (had), 4. A (managed), 5. J (learnt), 6. L (inspires), 7. K
(make), 8. E (work), 9. B (done), 10. H (runs).

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). There is one option you do
not need.
A. over B. away C. in D. off E. through F. up
1. We’d better be __ soon or else we’ll be late.
2. Hey Michael, I haven’t seen you in a while! What have you been__ to?
3. Ok buddy, it’s time to get serious. All the fun and game are __!
4. John is __ from his desk. May I take a message?
5. You can’t imagine what I have been __ this week!
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one option you do
not need.
G. over H. before I. for J. of K. into L. against
6. John finally decided to go___ medicine. I guess that’s what he always wanted.
7. Well, why don’t you ask your teacher to go ___ the math problem with you?
8. Oh, I don't want to go through the hassle ___ moving again. Besides, I like it
here.
9. He’s really determined to succeed, and he will go ___ anyone who gets in his
way.
10. Mary, you should drink this milk ___ it gets sour. I think that the due date is
today!

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Step 1 KEY: 1.D (off), 2.F (up), 3. A (over), 4.B (away), 5. E (through).
Step 2 KEY: 6. K (into), 7.G (over), 8.J (of), 9.L (against), 10.H (before).

2b_B_103_006
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 in the text. Use each option only once.
A who B to C longest D but E within
F that G by H through I between J against
HHaammlleett aatt SStt MMaarrkk’’ss SScchhooooll
Do you know about Hamlet, the young Prince
of Denmark, who goes mad –or does he?
Hamlet is one of the
best plays of all times,
written (1) __ William
Shakespeare. It is also
Shakespeare’s (2) __
play. It was written (3)
___ 1599 and 1602, and
it was set in the
Kingdom of Denmark.
As the play opens,
Hamlet is mourning his father, (4) ___ has
been killed. He is also very sad because his
mother married his uncle Claudius, (5) ___ a
month of his father’s death.
The ghost of his father appears to Hamlet
and informs him that he was poisoned by
Claudius. Also, the ghost commands Hamlet
to avenge his death. At the beginning,
Hamlet is ready to obey the ghost (6) ___
then, he decides to seek evidence (7) ___
what the ghost said is true. He pretends to be
mad, a guise made all
the easier by the fact
that Hamlet is
genuinely melancholic.
Claudius wants to
discover the cause of
Hamlet’s strange
behaviour and has his
friends, Rosencrantz
and Guildenstern, to
spy on him. Hamlet
quickly sees (8) ___ the scheme and begins to
act the part of a madman in front of them. But
is it only acting? Hamlet is really beginning to
think that everyone is turning (9) ___ him,
even beautiful Ophelia loves him and is loyal
(10) ___ him.
What happens at the end? You will have
to come and see our school production!

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Key:
1. G (by), 2. C (longest), 3. I (between), 4. A (who), 5. E (within), 6. D (but), 7. F (that), 8. H
(through), 9. J (against), 10. B (to).

2b_B_103_009
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-F) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
TAKE AspiON AND EXPECT WONDERS!
No more headaches!
Take AspiON is a new kind of aspirin that will work wonders for you.
But, (1) ___ you start using it regularly, ask your doctor who (2) ___ to consider:
 Your medical history and the history of your (3) ___ members
 Your use of other (4) ___ , including prescription and over-the-counter
 Your use of other products, (5) ___ dietary supplements, including vitamins and
herbals
 Your allergies or sensitivities, and (6) ___ that affects your ability to use the medicine
 What you have to gain or the benefits (7) ___ the use of the medicine
 Other options and their risks and benefits
 What side effects you (8) ___ experience
 What dose, and (9) ___ directions for use are best for you
 How to know (10) ___ the medicine is working or not working…
Take control of your health! Call (415) 123 – 45 - 67
1 A when B before C after
2 A need B is needing C needs
3 A family B famillies C family’s
4 A medicines B medicine C medicical
5 A besides B since C such as
6 A anything B something C nothing
7 A from B besides C in
8 A should B may C must
9 A what B which C where
10 A when B where C with whom

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Key: 1. B (before), 2. C (needs), 3. A (family), 4. A (medicines), 5. C (such
as), 6. A (anything), 7. A (from), 8. B (may), 9. B (which), 10. A (when)

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not need.
A. against B. ahead C. before D. behind E. from F. about
1. I’m afraid the storm will be here ___________ long. I can just see it
coming…
2. No need to hurry - we are _________ of schedule. So, you don’t have
to worry. We’ll be there in time for the first act.
3. It’s quite difficult to draw the whole diagram ________ memory. I
don’t think I can do it.
4. I’ll have to tell him not to go to his brother’s wedding, although it’s
_________ my will. I do want the two brothers to get along, but…
5. I think Jim Wallace turned himself in, because he felt guilty
___________ stealing from his father’s company!
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one option
you do not need.
G. under H. off I. within J. without K. to L. with
6. No cure has been found for this disease, _________ this day at least.
7. The ambulance arrived _________ minutes, but still, it was too late.
8. Our deadline is tomorrow! Let’s start _________ any further delay.
9. She studied modern languages ______ a view to becoming a teacher.
10. I can’t understand why you are saying this. It’s completely ______ the
point.

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Κey:
1. C (before) 2. B (ahead) 3. E (from) 4. A (against) 5. F (about)
6. K (to) 7. I (within) 8. J (without) 9.L (with) 10. H (off)

2b_A_111_009
Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). There is one option you do not need.
A. amusing B. amused C. interesting D. interested E. tired F. tiring
1. That’s an ____________ idea! I think we must see it in detail.
2. We were all so __________ by his performance that we kept laughing long
after he had finished.
3. This job makes me feel so ________ that I don’t have the strength to keep
my eyes open when I get back home.
4. You will surely laugh your hearts out. It’s a very _________ film.
5. We’ve been driving for 7 hours and we are exhausted! It was an extremely
____________ journey.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one option you do not
need.
G. who H. when I. such J. how K. what L. so
6. __________ awful weather! I’m afraid we’ll have to change plans.
7. The reason why he has no friends is simply because he is __________
a rude person.
8. I can’t understand ________ she keeps looking up at him, after all
that he has said.
9. Your behavior at the party was ___________ foolish that I don’t think
I’ll ever go out with you again.
10. It was only __________ it started to rain heavily that we stopped our
game.

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Κey:
1.C (interesting) 2.B (amused) 3.E (tired) 4.A (amusing) 5.F (tiring)
6.K (what) 7.I (such) 8.J (how) 9.L (so) 10.H (when)

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not need.
A. off B. out C. with D. in E. through F. on
1. I won’t put up __________ such behavior any more.
2. A fire broke out in the woods nearby, but it was put _______ very
quickly.
3. I would like to speak to Suzan please, can you put me ___________?
4. We had to put ____________ the meeting for next week, due to
unexpected problems.
5. I have put __________ quite a few kilos lately; I have to go on a diet.
you do not need.
G. away H. for I. through J. over K. across L. back
6. Fancy running _________ Jeremy on our trip to Italy!
7. I saw ___________ him from the very beginning. He couldn’t fool me.
8. Pete’s father has plans for him to take ________ the company when
he retires.
9. You should set the clock_________ two hours here in the UK.
10. Do you know what UEFA stands ________?

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Κey:
1.C (with) 2.B (out) 3.E (through) 4.A (off) 5.F(on)
6. K (across) 7. I (through) 8. J (over) 9. L (back) 10. H (for)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.

Emma (Penguin Classics)
by Jane Austen (Author), Fiona
Stafford (Editor), Coralie Bickford-
Smith (Illustrator)

Part of this "Penguin's" series, (1) ____ by the award-
winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these collectible editions
are (2) ____ in high-quality colourful cloth, with foil
stamped into the design.
Beautiful, clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is
(3) ____ happy with her life, and sees no need for
either love (4) ____ marriage. Nothing, however,
delights her (5) ____ than interfering in the romantic
lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of
her good friend Mr Knightley and (6) ____ to arrange a
suitable match for her friend Harriet Smith, her carefully
laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she
never (7) ____ With its imperfect but charming heroine
and its witty exploration of relationships, Emma is often
(8) ____ as Jane Austen's most flawless work.
If you (9) __________ books, this is a wonderful
addition to almost any collection. The story itself is of
course timeless and great, but it's really the fact that it
(10) ______________ "wrapped" so beautifully at a
reasonable price which makes this book a solid selection.

1 A. designs B. has designed C. designed
2 A. bound B. have bound C. bounded
3 A. perfectly B. perfect C. perfected
4 A. nor B. or C. neither
5 A. best B. more C. much
6 A. attempted B. will attempt C. attempts
7 A. will expect B. have expected C. expected
8 A. seen B. sees C. will see
9 A. have collected B. collect C. collected
10 A. will be B. must be C. has been

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Key:
1. C (designed) 2. A (bound) 3. A (perfectly) 4.B (or) 5. B (more)
6. C (attempts) 7. C (expected) 8. A (seen) 9. B (collect) 10. C (has been)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option A-C to fill in the gaps 1-10 in the text below.

Reviews
for
Villa
Ariadni

Michele
and
Rob,
Berkshire,
UK

Review
Submitted:
May
15

We
(1)
_________
6
wonderful
days
staying
at
Villa
Ariadni.
The
description
of
the
villa
(2)

__________
very
accurate.
The
property
itself
is
very
well
kept
and
the
swimming
pool
(3)

_________
the
sea
was
fantastic.
Niko
was
very
helpful
if
we
(4)
________
anything
-‐
which

we
didn't!!!!
The
drive
to
the
villa
was
amazing

(5)
_______
a
bit
scary
at
times!!!
We
(6)

_______
some
lovely
taverna's
close
by
(although
not
within
walking
distance)
and
the

people
(7)
________
all
very
welcoming.
We
(8)
_________
to
the
beach
at
Elafonissi
-‐

which
looks
amazing
and
is
great
for
children!

Anyway,
we
(9)
__________
highly
recommend
this
villa.
It
is
a
lovely
place
to
(10)
_____

Michele
and
Rob

Recommended
for:

Sightseeing,
Romantic
Getaway

1
A.
will
just
spend
B.
are
spending
C.
have
just
spent

2
A.
will
be
B.
is
C.
have
been

3
A.
overlooking
B.
overlooks
C.
will
overlook

4
A.
need
B.
needed
C.
have
needed

5
A.
although
B.
in
spite
of
C.
even

6
A.
find
B.
have
found
C.
found

7
A.
were
B.
was
C.
are

8
A.
go
B.
have
gone
C.
went

9
A.
are
B.
would
C.
must

10
A.
stayed
B.
stay
C.
have
stayed

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Key:
1. C (have just
spent)
2. B (is) 3. A
(overlooking)
4. B (needed) 5. A (although)
6. C (found) 7. A (were) 8. C (went) 9. B (would) 10.B (stay)

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Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 in the text.

The waters along a 60-mile
stretch of mid Wales coastline
have provided the perfect
breeding ground (1) ___ Europe's
largest population of “bottle
nosed” dolphins.
Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion is home
(2) ___ 250 of the playful
creatures and, as the area marks
National Dolphin Day, they are a
popular tourist attraction.
Dolphin experts in New Quay say the bay has shallow waters and plenty of
food. This means the mammals, who can live (3) ___ to 30, remain in
the bay permanently. The Sea Watch Foundation in New Quay tracks the
dolphins in Ceredigion (4) ___ their lifetime."One of the main reasons
they stay here is that they have a very nice place (5) ___ they can play,
breed and have (6) ___ the food they need to get by” said scientist Dr
Salome Dussan-Duque.
"We are talking (7) ___ prey like mackerel and sardine-sized food.” The
conditions in the bay are good for them to teach their calves to catch in
the shallow area. They can play and teach them (8) ___ to eat."
The reason for (9) ___ Dr Dussan-Duque thinks that the place is ideal for
them to live is because here they can breed, but also serve as a food
resource."These are the two (10) ___ important reasons for them to stay
somewhere," she said.
A. over B. about C. for D. most E. all
F. to G. where H. which I. how J. up
www.bbc.co.uk

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Key:
1. C (for) 2. F (to) 3. J (up) 4. A (over) 5. G (where)
6. E (all) 7. B (about) 8. I (how) 9. H (which) 10. D (most)

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ERGONOMIC
TIPS
FOR
COMPUTER
USERS

• Prolonged use of a computer keyboard and/or mouse
can lead to frequent muscle aches and nerve pain,
unless (1) ____.
• Maintain good posture when working at the keyboard.
Use a chair with back support. Keep your feet
supported on the floor or on a footrest when you work,
to (2) ___.
• Avoid twisting or bending your neck. Frequently used
items should be positioned (3) ____.
• Take breaks. These breaks can be brief and should
include stretches for best results. If possible, take a
one or two-minute break (4) ____.
• Keep your fingers and knuckles relaxed (5) ____.
• Avoid hitting the keyboard with great force. Studies say
that many users hit the keys (6) ____.
• Position the monitor so that the viewed part of the
screen allows you to (7) ____.
• Position your monitor to eliminate reflections from (8)
___.
• Adjust the screen font, contrast, and color to have
maximum (9) ____.
• Aerobic exercise will help to sustain strength (10)
____.

A. every 15 to 20
minutes
B. keep your neck
straight
C. a few guidelines are
followed
D. and fight the strain
of computer use.
E. more forcefully than
they should
F. reduce pressure on
your lower back
G. when working at the
keyboard
H. comfort and
efficiency
I. windows and lighting
J. directly in front of
you

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Key:
1. C 2. F 3. J 4. A 5. G
6. E 7. B 8. I 9. H 10. D

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). There is one option
you do not need.
A. out of B. away C. into D. for E. over F. after
1. Did I tell you I ran __ my English teacher at the movies last night?
2. We ran __ milk this morning, so we need to go to the supermarket.
3. I’m so sorry… I accidentally ran __ your bicycle in the driveway!
4. Terrible news! Our neighnour’s son ran __ from home and has been
missing for 3 days. They’re going crazy.
5. The police ran __ the thief, but they couldn’t catch him. He was too
fast for them.
you do not need.
G. in H. by I. on J. of K. at L. for
6. Oh, my God! I broke your beautiful vase ___ accident. I’ll buy you
another one just like it!
7. I’m tired of cooking every night. Let’s eat out ___ a change!
8. My teacher often asks us to give speeches in class and I enjoy that
generally, but ___ times, I feel very nervous. I don’t know why.
9. I’m turning 18 ___ a few days, and I ‘m really excited!
10. It’s really annoying when you start playing that harmonica. Are you
doing it ___ purpose when I’m trying to concentrate?

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Step 1 KEY: 1. C (into), 2. A (out of), 3. E (over), 4. B (away), 5. F (after)
Step 2 KEY: 6. H (by) , 7. L (for), 8. K (at) , 9.G (in) , 10.I (on)

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-E).
A. as soon as B. whose C. which D. when E. as
1. This is the bank _______ was robbed yesterday. Did you see it on
TV?
2. A boy _______ sister is in my class was in the bank at the time of
the robbery.
3. One of the men was trembling, somebody said, ___ he fired the
first shot.
4. The day of the robbery was _______ I found my lost dog.
5. I’ll call you back ________ I finish my work.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (F-J).
F. carried G. got H. take I. throw J. runs
6. The robbers ________ away in a stolen car, which the police later
found abandoned.
7. Why did you _______ away yesterday’s paper? I didn’t get a
chance to read it!
8. There was far too much food at the dinner party yesterday. I’m
afraid I got _______ away!
9. There’s a new ______ away Chinese restaurant around the corner.
We should try it some time.
10.He’s really afraid of large dogs! Every time he sees one, he ______
away!

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Step 1 KEY: 1. C (which), 2. B (whose), 3. E (as), 4. D (when), 5. A (as soon as)
Step 2 KEY: 6. G (got), 7. I (throw), 8. F (carried), 9. H (take), 10. J (runs)

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A. out B. when C. with D. on E. off
1. I'm really sorry, but I can't come tonight. We'll have to put ___ our
dinner plans another time.
2. When you're done ___ the game, just put it back on the shelf.
3. My brother had to put me up for a few days ___ I was in London,
looking for a job.
4. It took the firemen six hours to put ______ the fire.
5. It’s cold outside, Anny! Don’t forget to put ______ your jacket.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-K).
G. don't they H. hasn’t he I. did he J. didn't he K. haven’t they
6. He didn't recognize me, _______? I don’t think he did.
7. Cars pollute the environment, _______? Everybody knows that.
8. Your parents have sold their house in Rhodes, _______ ? Who
bought it?
9. Tim has been to Italy, _______? At least that’s what he says.
10. Hugh had a pet dog when he was little, _______? Why is he scared
of them now?

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Step 1 KEY: 1. E (off), 2. C (which), 3. B (when), 4. A (out), 5. D (on).
Step 2 KEY: 6. I (did he), 7. G (don’t they), 8. K (haven’t they), 9. H (hasn’t he), 10. J (didn’t
he)

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A. into B. up C. back D. for E. on
1. My parents like to look ___ on "the good old days" when we were
little kids and were with them all the time.
2. He looks down ___ anyone who’s not gone to university, but he
himself has no degree, right?
3. I'll look ___ the matter and call you back as soon as I can. I know
how important it is for you.
4. He was a wonderful teacher and many students looked ___ to him.
They really admired him.
5. Jane went shopping to look ___ a pair of shoes to match her dress
for the wedding.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (F-J).
F. for G. at H. into I. so J. from
6. I know you don’t like your boss, but ____ any rate, I don't think you
should quit your job. Jobs are difficult to find these days!
7. I'd love to come to dinner tomorrow, ___ long as you promise me
that you’ll cook your famous mousaka for me.
8. ____one thing, sun screens block more of the sun's damaging rays,
so they are quite effective.
9. ____ time to time, I like to go fishing with my son. He really loves it.
10. On second thought, maybe you should sell your house and move ___
an apartment.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. C (back), 2. E (on), 3. A (into), 4. B (up), 5. D (for)
Step 2 KEY: 6. G (at), 7. I (so), 8. F (for), 9. J (from), 10. H (into)

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1. A. involve B. involving C. involves
2. A. riding B. will ride C. rides
3. A. protect B. protecting C. protected
4. A. exists B. exist C. existed
5. A. considering B. considered C. consider
6. A. associated B. associate C. associating
7. A. thinking B. thought C. think
8. A. brings B. brought C. has brought
9. A. making B. makes C. made
10. A. reminding B. reminds C. remind
Superstitions
There are many superstitions around the world (1) _____ animals.
According to an ancient British superstition, if a child (2) _____ on the
back of a bear, s/he will be (3) _____ from diseases. But, bears don’t
(4) _____ in Britain anymore!
Seeing bats flying and hearing their cries is (5) _____ bad luck.
Especially during the Middle Ages, it was believed that bats were (6)
_____ with witches.
Finally, white rabbits are (7) _____ to be carriers of magic powers. In
fact, some people believe that saying "white rabbit" on the first day of
each month (8) _____ luck.
Finally, it is considered bad luck to have the feathers of a peacock in the
house or handle anything (9) _____ by them. Perhaps, this is because
of the eye shape on these feathers (10) _____ people of the Evil-Eye
which is associated with wickedness.

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KEY: 1. B (involving), 2. C (rides), 3. C (protected), 4. B (exist), 5. B (considered), 6. A
(associated), 7. B (thought), 8. A (brings), 9. C (made), 10. B (remind)

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Choose the best option (A-C) for each of the gaps 1-10 in the text.
Can smiling really make you happier?
Those of us with a naturally serious expression
may be fed up with people (1) ___ us, “Smile,
don‟t worry, be happy!” But, in fact, it does seem
that smiling, even when we don‟t feel very happy,
can actually (2) _______ our mood.
This isn‟t a new idea. In fact, it was back in the 1870s that Charles Darwin
first (3) _____ that facial expressions didn‟t just (4) _____ emotions, but
could actually create them. Since then there have been a number of studies
into the area, all appearing to show that (5) _____ our facial expressions can
change our mood.
In 1989, for example, the psychologist, Robert Zajonc (6) _____ how people
who were instructed to make a long „eee‟ sound (which involves smiling) felt
better than those instructed to make a long „uuu‟ sound.
In another study, participants were (7) _____ to do one of the three things: (a)
look at different facial expressions, (b) copy those expressions themselves, and
(c) copy the expressions themselves while looking in a mirror. Interestingly,
those who (8) _____ themselves smile were happier than those who only
smiled. Both groups were happier than those who didn‟t (8) ________ but
simply looked at pictures.
The key question is why smiling makes us feel happier. It might simply be
because the brain (10) ____ smiling with being happy –a kind of learned
response.
1. A. telling B. tell C. told
2. A. improve B. improves C. improving
3. A. saying B. said C. has said
4. A. expressed B. express C. expresses
5. A. changes B. changing C. change
6. A. describes B. describing C. described
7. A. asked B. asking C. ask
8. A. seeing B. saw C. sees
9. A. smiled B. smiles C. smile
10. A. connects B. connecting C. connected

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KEY 1. A (telling), 2. A (improve), 3. B (said), 4. B (express), 5. B (changing),
6. C (described), 7. A (asked), 8. B (saw). 9. C (smile), 10. B (connecting)

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Match items 1-10 with options A-J.
WHO IS MARK ZUCKERBERG?
1. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May
14, 1984) is an American computer
programmer ___
2. He is best known as one ___
3. Zuckerberg is the chairman and
chief executive of Facebook,
Inc. and his personal wealth ___
4. Together with some of his college
roommates and fellow Harvard
University students, ___
5. In 2007, at the age of 23,
Zuckerberg became ___
6. The number of Facebook users
worldwide ___
7. Zuckerberg was involved in various
legal disputes as ___
8. Since 2010, Time magazine has
named Zuckerberg ___
9. In 2011, Zuckerberg ranked
first___
10. Zuckerberg was played ___
A. a success story!
B. by actor Jesse Eisenberg in the
2010 film The Social Network.
C. that were initiated by others in the
group, who claimed a share of the
company.
D.and an Internet wizard!
E. one of the 100 wealthiest and most
influential people in the world.
F. of the five co-founders of the social
networking website Facebook.
G.is estimated to be $25.3 billion.
H. on the list of the "Most Influential
Jews in the World" by The
Jerusalem Post.
I. he launched Facebook from
Harvard's dormitory rooms.
J. reached a total of one billion in
2012.

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KEY: 1. D, 2. F, 3. G, 4. I, 5. A, 6. J, 7. C, 8. E, 9. H, 10. B

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). Use each option
only once. There is one option you do not need.
A. for B. under C. on D. at E. in F. by
1. Dora explained the whole thing to us _____ great detail and,
finally, we understood the difference between Particle Physics
and Quantum Mechanics !
2. Tom will never forgive you _____ having lied to him. It was such
a nasty thing to do.
3. I’m afraid they can’t afford to go _____ holiday this summer.
4. Hey, I always commute to work _____ train. It’s faster and
safer.
5. Normally, I would go to the party but my ex boy friend will be
there, so _____ these circumstances, I’d rather stay home!
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one
option you do not need.
G. up H. down I. out J. in K. on L. off
6. It seems that I’ve put _____ a couple of kilos these past months.
It’s time to start jogging again.
7. Listen, why don’t you put your ideas _____ on paper first, and
then we can discuss them.
8. The football match was put _____ due to the stormy weather,
and the gathered funs were so disappointed.
9. My parents won’t put _____ with such rude behavior any longer
so be careful!
10. The firefighters tried hard to put _____ the fire before it
reached the nearby houses. What a job!

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STEP 1 KEY: 1. E (in), 2. A (for), 3.C (on), 4. F (by), 5. B (under)
STEP 2 KEY: 6. K (on), 7. H (down), 8. L (off), 9. G (up), 10. I. (out)

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you do not need.
A. about B. of C. between D. by E. on F. in
1. I think it’s totally stupid to learn all this _____ heart. He’s wasting
my time. I’m going to take another class.
2. There are so many students who want to take part _____ the writing
contest. The prize is a trip to Hawaii!
3. Have you heard _____the earthquake in Korea? It’s been on the 8 o’
clock news.
4. John is a good friend you can always rely _____. Don’t you doubt
that!
5. Is there any difference _____ these two PC models? I would like the
most recent one.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one
option you do not need.
G. for H. down I. after J. out K. into L. up
6. Who looks _____ your baby brother when your parents are at work?
Do your grandparents live nearby?
7. If you need their telephone number, look it _____ in the phone
directory. I remember them having it registered.
8. I’ve been looking _____ my keys for over an hour. Where can I
have put them?
9. The police are looking _____ the mysterious disappearance of the
Greek Tycoon. Rumors say he has committed suicide.
10. Mary detests snobbish people who look _____ on others. She
considers them to be arrogant.

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STEP 1 KEY: 1. D (by), 2. F (in), 3. A (about), 4. E (on), 5. C (between)
STEP 2 KEY: 6. I (after), 7. L (up), 8. G (for), 9. K (into), 10.H (down)

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Homework: Too little or too much?
Parents have two complaints about
their kids' homework: There’s too
much and there’s too little.
Education expert Tom Loveless
says that most parents (1) __
there is too little homework. But
those who complain about too
much homework usually (2) __
most of the attention.
Experts agree that a first grader should (3) __ no more than 10
minutes of homework a night, a sixth grader up to 60 minutes, and a
high school student up to two hours.
“I think homework is a good time for kids to practice what they have
(4) __ in the classroom,” says Jillian Bichsel, school principal.
Emma Ababio is an 11th-grader who (5) __ advanced classes. She
does homework from about 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on school nights, (6)
___ she even does homework while she eats dinner. Jermalle Jones, on
the other hand, doesn’t have to do (7) ___ homework because he
learns by paying attention in class. “I pay attention in class, and (8) __
I have free time in the evening to do other things that I like.”
The 2013 NAEP survey asked students (9) __ time they spent on
homework each day. In all three age groups, more (10) ___ a fifth
said that they do no homework at all.
1 A. think B. are thinking C. have thought
2 A. get B. are getting C. got
3 A. have B. be having C. have had
4 A. learn B. learning C. learnt
5 A. take B. is taking C. took
6 A. while B. but C. and
7 A. some B. no C. any
8 A. after B. then C. now
9 A. how much B. what amount C. how long
10 A. of B. than C. by

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KEY:
1. A (think), 2. A (get), 3. A (have), 4. C (learnt), 5. B (is taking),
6. C (and), 7. C (any), 8. B (then), 9. A (how much),10. B (than)

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A 101-Year-Old Message in a Bottle
Last month, the world's oldest message in a bottle
(1) __ in the Baltic Sea. It had spent more than
100 years lost in the ocean! Last week, the
message (2) __ to the author's granddaughter,
who is now 62.
A German fisherman named Konrad Fischer
found the brown bottle near Kiel, Germany. He
says he almost (3) __ the bottle back into the
water after pulling it out of a fishing net. Then, he
saw a piece of paper inside.
A Danish postcard with two German stamps, dated May 17, 1913 (4) __ in the bottle.
The message asked whoever found it to return it to an address (5) __ Berlin.
Scientists found that the postcard (6) __ by a man named Richard Platz. He was 20 years
old when he (7) __ the message. Platz died (8) __ 1946, but he never met his
granddaughter named Angela Erdmann.
”I (9) __ out that he was a writer who was very open-minded, believed in freedom and
that everyone should respect each other,” she says.
Until now, the oldest message in a bottle was discovered in 2012 by a Scottish fisherman.
It (10) __ nearly 98 years at sea.
1 A. found B. was found C. has found
2 A. was given B. gave C. has given
3 A. threw B. was throwing C. was thrown
4 A. found B. was found C. were found
5 A. on B. at C. in
6 A. wrote B. was written C. has written
7 A. was written B. wrote C. has written
8 A. in B. on C. at
9 A. found B. was found C. will find
10 A. has spent B. was spending C. had spent

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KEY:
1. B (was found), 2. A (was given), 3. A (threw), 4. B (was found), 5. C (in),
6. B (was written), 7. B (wrote), 8. A (in), 9. A (found), 10. C (had spent)

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I Use a Robot to Go to School
Lauren Robinson has a food allergy.
Touching or breathing a small amount
of an allergen can (1)__her to die. The
idea of going to school is dangerous
and her family (2)__to keep her at
home. But now a robot called the
VGo can help her (3)__with others.
Here’s how the VGo works: Using an
app on her laptop, Lauren (4)__the
VGo from home. The robot’s video
camera and microphones allow her to see and hear what’s going on at school as she
(5)__the robot from class to class. Her teachers and classmates can see and hear her
too; her face (6)__on a screen and speakers project her voice.
It (7)__ time for Lauren to learn to control the VGo but now she found a way to
“raise her hand” using the robot’s headlights. “I flash them on and off until the
teacher (8)__me,” she explains.
Lauren (9)__dreams for the future. She (10)__to go to college and become a
scientist. “I’ll be able to live a normal life, but I have to be very careful,” she says.
1 A. cause B. make C. do
2 A. can B. decided C. made
3 A. communicated B. communicating C. communicate
4 A. controls B. makes C. shows
5 A. was driving B. drove C. drives
6 A. appears B. appeared C. Is appearing
7 A. takes B. took C. Is taking
8 A. sees B. hears C. looks
9 A. does B. has C. is doing
10 A. decides B. thinks C. wants

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KEY: 1. A (cause), 2. B (decided), 3. C (communicate), 4. A (controls), 5. C (drives),
6. A (appears), 7. B (took), 8. A (sees), 9. B (has), 10. C (wants)

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World Traveler
Fifty years ago, Jerrie Mock (1)
__ the first woman to fly solo
around the world.
Many people remember Amelia
Earhart as the pilot (2) __
disappeared while flying
around the world in 1937. In
March 1964, Jerrie Mock (3)
__ from Columbus, Ohio, in a small plane. When she returned a
month later, she became the first female pilot (4) __ the globe
alone.
Mock knew she wanted to fly planes (5) __ she was a young girl.
(6) __ age 5, she took a 15-minute ride on a small aircraft at a fair.
“When I got out of the plane,” Mock says, “I told my parents, „I‟m
going to be a pilot when I (7) __.‟”
Mock studied engineering in college. After taking a break to (8) __
her three children, she got her pilot‟s license in 1958. Then she
decided to (9) __ the journey that Earhart had died trying to
complete.
Mock had many difficulties during her historic journey. A cheering
crowd greeted her when she arrived back at the Columbus airport
(10) __ April 17, 1964.
1 A. has become B. made C. became
2 A. who B. where C. when
3 A. landed B. took off C. took
4 A. to circle B. was circling C. circling
5 A. since B. from C. already
6 A. on B. in C. at
7 A. have grown B. grow up C. will grow up
8 A. grow up B. raise C. develop
9 A. make B. do C. get
10 A. at B. in C. on

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KEY:
1. C (became), 2. A (who), 3. B (took off), 4. A (to circle), 5. A (since),
6. C (at) 7. B (grow up), 8. B (raise), 9. A (make),10. C (on)

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Apps for Apes
Animals in zoos are using touch screens—and
they enjoy them just as much as humans (1)
__. Iris (2) __ pictures on an iPad with a
painting app. Jingga (3) __ to watch videos of
kittens and puppies. Teco (4) __ an app to
chat with friends.
These touch-screen users aren’t people—
they’re apes. Iris and Jingga are orangutans,
and Teco is a bonobo. (The friends Teco (5)
__ with are zookeepers.)
Just like humans, apes can (6) __. They are
one of the most intelligent animals in the world. In the jungle, they face
challenges, like finding food or protecting themselves. When they (7) __ in a
zoo without these challenges, they can easily become unhappy.
In 2010, Rich Zimmerman (8) __ the idea to use iPads with apes in zoos. The
iPads could challenge them with new games, sounds, and puzzles.
A member of Zimmerman’s organization (9) __ an iPad to orangutans at the
Zoo in Wisconsin.
Says Zimmerman, “They loved watching videos and were excited by a bubble
app (10) __ you burst bubbles.”
We understand—we’d like to try that app too!
1 A. do B. enjoy C. did
2 A. takes B. makes C. does
3 A. can B. loves C. is used
4 A. does B. is used C. uses
5 A. chats B. controls C. makes
6 A. feel boring B. get bored C. be boredom
7 A. keep B. are keeping C. are kept
8 A. had B. made C. thought
9 A. made B. showed C. was shown
10 A. which B. who C. where

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KEY:
1. A (do), 2. B (makes), 3. B (loves), 4. C (uses), 5. A (chats),
6. B (get bored), 7. C (are kept), 8. A (had), 9. B (showed), 10. C (where)

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Hungry? Just Hit Print!
A new 3-D food printer creates
pizza with the click of a button!
There’s no pizza delivery on
Mars, but scientists (1)__ a
solution to that for hungry
astronauts: a pizza printer! NASA,
the American space agency, (2)__
a machine that “prints” food.
How does it work? Cartridges
filled (3)__ flour, cheese, sauce,
water, and oil dispense
ingredients onto a printer bed.
The printer bed, which (4)__ hot
from below, cooks the food as it’s
being printed.
In outer space, astronauts have to
(5)__ boredom, especially with
food. NASA chefs try to make sure
that astronauts (6)__ lots of
interesting food choices.
Most of these foods (7)__ from
bags as powders. Scientists hope
the new food printer can (8)__ to
make more attractive food in
outer space, keeping astronauts
healthier and happier.
Scientists think the printer (9)__
useful on Earth too. “Let’s say
(10)__ is an athlete in the family,
and they need more protein. We
can design recipes for them and
print out more protein-nutritious
food for that individual.”
1 A. have found B. are finding C. solved
2 A. made up B. made C. did
3 A. out B. by C. with
4 A. makes B. feels C. gets
5 A. battle B. be C. feel
6 A. are doing B. have C. do
7 A. eat B. are eaten C. being eaten
8 A. be used B. used C. use
9 A. is being B. could be C. could make
10 A. neither B. something C. someone

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KEY:
1. A (have found), 2. B (made), 3. C (with), 4. C (gets), 5. A (battle),
6. B (have), 7. B (are eaten), 8. A (be used), 9. B (could be), 10. C (someone)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for gaps 1-10 in the text
Remembering Mandela
Nelson Mandela died recently (1) __
the age of 95. For years, Mandela
fought to end racism in his home
country of South Africa. He (2) __ a
hero to many people all over the
world.
Tens of thousands of people came
together to remember their country’s
leader. Kings and queens, presidents
and prime ministers, and famous musicians and actors all came to (3) __ goodbye
to the famous politician. “He changed laws, but he also (4) __ hearts,” U.S.
President Barack Obama said in a speech at the funeral. Mandela worked to end
apartheid that (5) __ black people and white people apart. Under apartheid, in a
country that was 70 percent black, only whites could vote. Blacks (6) __ very little
schooling. In 1964, he (7) __ to life in prison for crimes against the state. But
Mandela (8) __ his work to change South Africa from his jail cell. He (9) __ 27
years in prison. He became the country’s first black president four years after he
(10) __, in 1990.
1 A. at B. in C. on
2 A. became B. made C. was made
3 A. speak B. tell C. say
4 A. loved B. made C. changed
5 A. made B. kept C. felt
6 A. were allowed B. gave C. took
7 A. went B. was sentenced C. got
8 A. made up for B. looked for C. continued
9 A. spend B. took C. spent
10 A. released B. freed C. was freed

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KEY:
1. A (at) 2. A (became), 3. C (say), 4. C (changed), 5. B (kept),
6. A (were allowed), 7. B (was sentenced), 8. C (continued), 9. C (spent), 10. C (was freed)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Mover Becomes Chair for Elderly Woman
May 2, 2014 – Sit back and relax…on me.
That's what a kind mover (1) __ to an elderly woman when they (2) __ themselves
stuck in an elevator.
Twenty-three-year-old student
Cesar Larios and a co-worker (3) __
in the middle of a move in Florida
(4) __ the elevator suddenly
stopped. As soon as it stopped the
elderly woman (5) __ them that she
can’t stand for long periods of time.
The other mover in the elevator (6)
__ a photo of his back-bending act of
kindness and shared it (7) __ the
College Facebook page.
"I think what's great about [the
photo] is that it's a genuine moment caught (8) __ camera. A lot of people say the
younger generation (9) __ certain values. But one small picture (10) __ that chivalry
and hard work are still very much alive in our youth," said Nick Friedman, president
of the moving company.
1 A. offered B. made C. will offer
2 A. made B. took C. found
3 A. were B. found C. made
4 A. since B. when C. which
5 A. asked B. said C. told
6 A. had B. made C. took
7 A. at B. in C. on
8 A. in B. at C. on
9 A. has lost B. has missed C. missed
10 A. shows B. was shown C. takes

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KEY:
1. A (offered), 2. C (found), 3. A. (were), 4. B (when), 5. C (told),
6. C (took), 7. C (on), 8. C (on), 9. A (has lost),10. A (shows)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-L). Use each option only ONCE. There are
TWO options you do NOT need.
A. see B. worked C. prefer D. used E. called F. goes
G. came H. has I. traveled J. became K. express L. went
Graffiti (1) _______ a long history. The culture
surrounding graffiti has existed for several decades,
and it is still going strong. The graffiti artists (or
"writers" as they (2) _______ to call themselves) are
not common vandals. They are just kids who try to
(3) _______ themselves in a creative way in a society
that tells them that they are not talented. Graffiti, if
we define it as any type of writing on the wall, (4)
_______ back to ancient Rome. But the style of
graffiti that most people (5) _______ in their towns
these days (6) _______ from New York City in the
late 1960s, and was born on the subway trains.
MICHAEL 183, a young boy who lived on 183rd
street,
(7) _______ as a courier who (8) _______
throughout the crowded city. While he did so, he (9)
_______ markers to write his nickname wherever he
went, at metro stations and also the insides and
outsides of subway cars. This way, he (10) _______
known all throughout the city.

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KEY: 1. H (has), 2. C (prefer), 3. K (express), 4. F (goes), 5. A (see), 6. G (came),
7. B (worked), 8. I (traveled), 9. D (used), 10. J (became).

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-L). Use each option only ONCE. There are
TWO options you do NOT need.
A. competed B. had C. appeared D. agreed E. went F. offered
G. signed H. created I. participated J. won K. played L. tried
Mickey Mouse, the famous cartoon character, was (1)
_______ in 1928 by Walt Disney. Mickey first (2)
_______ on screen in November 1928 in the cartoon
Steamboat Willie. He (3) _______ on to appear in over
130 films. Nine of Mickey's cartoons were nominated for
the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, one
of which, Lend a Paw, (4) ________ the award in 1942.
Throughout the decades, Mickey Mouse (5) _______
with Bugs Bunny for popularity. But in 1988, the two
rivals finally (6) _______ to share screen time in the
film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Disney and Warner (7) _______ an agreement stating that each character (8)
_______ exactly the same amount of screen time. As the official Walt Disney
mascot, Mickey has (9) _______a central role in the Disney parks since the
opening of Disneyland in 1955. As with other characters, Mickey is often presented
by a non-speaking actor. In this form he has (10) _______ in many events.

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KEY:
1. H (created), 2. C (appeared), 3. E (went), 4. J (won), 5. A (competed),
6. D (agreed), 7. G (signed), 8. B (had), 9. K (played), 10. I (participated).

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-C).
1. A. of B. in C. at
2. A. with B. in C. for
3. A. in B. on C. as
4. A. at B. to C. with
5. A. of B. with C. to
6. A. on B. about C. at
7. A. in B. at C. of
8. A. for B. with C. on
9. A. in B. of C. for
10. A. with B. from C. of
The Maya civilization was one (1)......... the most powerful
societies of Mesoamerica, known (2)......... its fully developed
written language (3)......... well as for its architecture and
astronomical systems. Initially established during the Pre-Classic
period according (4)......... the Mesoamerican chronology, many
Maya cities reached their highest state of development during the
Classic period and continued throughout the Post-Classic period
until the arrival (5)......... the Spanish. One of the many
interesting things (6)......... the Maya was their ability to build a
great civilization in a tropical climate. Traditionally, ancient people
had lived in drier climates, where the management of water
resources formed the basis of their society. From the late eighth
until the end (7)......... the ninth century, something unknown
happened to shake the Maya civilization. The reason (8).........
this mysterious decline is unknown. However, the Maya people
never disappeared, neither at the time (9)......... the Classic
period or with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. Today,
they form important populations throughout the Maya area and
they try to maintain their special set (10)......... traditions and
beliefs.

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KEY: 1. A (of), 2. C (for), 3. C (as), 4. B (to), 5. A (of), 6. B (about), 7. C (of), 8. A,
(for), 9. B (of), 10. C (of)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
2. A. with B. in C. for
3. A. in B. to C. at
4. A. of B. in C. from
5. A. of B. over C. into
6. A. of B. for C. at
7. A. about B. of C. for
8. A. for B. at C. in
9. A. in B. of C. for
10. A. of B. from C. for
The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders (1)......... the
world, was listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO (2)......... 1987.
Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall covers approximately
8,851.8 kilometers from east (3)......... west of China. With a history of
more than 2,000 years, some (4)......... the sections are now in ruins
or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing
attractions all (5)......... the world because (6)......... its architectural
and historical significance. Since its construction, lots of beautiful
legends and stories have spread around the country. The most well-
known legend is (7)......... the collapse of a section of the Wall caused
by Meng Jiangnu, who cried heavily (8)......... the death of her
husband after he had died while building the wall. This legend has been
spread widely through textbooks, folk songs and traditional operas. In
2012, following a 45-day long survey of 101 sections of the Wall in
different provinces, the China Great Wall Academy reported that the
forces of nature have destroyed parts of the Wall with the result that
less than 30% remains (9)......... good condition. The Academy has
called (10)......... greater protection of this important world monument.

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KEY: 1. A (of), 2. B (in), 3. B (to), 4. A (of), 5. B (over), 6. A (of), 7. A (about), 8. A
(for), 9. A (in), 10. C (for)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
2. A. with B. in C. on
3. A. in B. on C. at
4. A. at B. through C. to
5. A. of B. at C. to
6. A. on B. to C. at
7. A. from B. on C. of
8. A. with B. for C. by
9. A. in B. for C. with
10. A. with B. by C. on
If you collect anything, except perhaps seashells, being stuck
(1)......... the middle of the South China Sea can have its drawbacks.
Indeed, until recently, Simon Frobisher, who heads a scientific survey
team (2)......... an oil exploration ship, found the pursuit of his hobby
difficult (3)......... best. All that has changed and now Frobisher can
browse (4)......... the latest catalogues and make his bids while on
board. This change is the result, not of high-tech satellite linkups.
Frobisher has always been able to surf the Net from his ship but
thanks (5)......... the London-based Interactive Collector website, he
now has access (6)......... information on objects for sale in the art,
antiques and collectibles world (7)......... over 200 galleries dealers
worldwide. Interactive Collector was set up four years ago (8).........
James Corsellis, who began by putting auction house catalogues
online (9)......... order to create what he now describes as an
"international community for collectors." The site's latest offering are
real-time auctions carried out only online. Buyers pay (10).........
credit card and the website collects a 5% fee on each sale.

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KEY: 1. B (in), 2. C (on), 3. C (at), 4. B (through), 5. C (to), 6. B (to), 7. A (from), 8. C
(by), 9. A (in), 10. B (by)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
1. A. becomes B. has become C. became
2. A. is B. has been C. was
3. A. thrills B. has thrilled C. thrilled
4. A. has B. has had C. had
5. A. is B. has been C. was
6. A. wants B. has wanted C. wanted
7. A. changes B. has changed C. changed
8. A. are B. have been C. were
9. A. plans B. has planned C. planned
10. A. designs B. has designed C. designed
Unfinished works of Leonardo da Vinci are completed in Milan,
Oslo and even Iowa, USA.
Over the centuries, Leonardo Da Vinci (1)......... a legend, completely
defined by his works of art and his inventions. Travelling throughout
Italy over the course of his lifetime, Leonardo’s passion as an artist,
architect and inventor (2)......... still evident in both his complete and
incomplete works. Although his smiling Mona Lisa (3)......... viewers
for centuries, Leonardo himself often (4)......... trouble completing
his statues and buildings. This (5)......... partly due to the technology
of the time not being advanced enough to achieve what he really
(6)........., but it was also a result of his unstable character. Recently,
all that (7).......... Thanks to latter-day Leonardo enthusiasts, some
of his great but unfinished projects (8).......... finally being
completed. A big statue that Leonardo (9).......... in 1493 has just
been presented in central Milan. A bridge that Leonardo (10)..........
in 1502 to cross the Bosporus in Istanbul has been scheduled for
construction outside Oslo, and these days there is talk of building
similar bridges in Iowa and in Istanbul itself.

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KEY: 1. B (has become), 2. A (is), 3. B (has thrilled), 4. C (had), 5. C (was), 6. C
(wanted), 7. B (has changed), 8. A (are), 9. C (planned), 10. C (designed)

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Match each of the items on the left (1-10) with the best option (A-J) on the right.
1. Renovating can be expensive
and time consuming…
2. If you have a partner…
3. It's a lot easier to understand
the sacrifices you're both
making…
4. Look at magazines
appropriate to your needs. For
example, …
5. Talk to a contractor about the
construction cost and …
6. Ask the architect for his/her
thoughts on workers…
7. If necessary, apply for a loan
for at least 10% more than you
think the job will cost because…
8. Ask your friends who have
had work done to their homes
about experiences with certain
builders, …
9. You may also wish to include
in the contract provisions for
completing the work before the
rains begin or…
10. Inspect the work daily and,
if something doesn't seem right,
tell the worker within a day of
noticing it…
A. if you need another
bathroom, stay away from
bedroom magazines.
B. even if you are doing the
work yourself, there is always
the risk of cost overrun.
C. at least, completing the roof
before the rains begin.
D. but if you really want to
renovate your house, it can be
done.
E. ask him for an estimate on
each of the parts along with the
total cost.
F. make sure you both have
the same dreams.
G. because the more the work
progresses, the easier it gets to
hide little problems.
H. than for one partner to
make sacrifices for the other's
enjoyment.
I. and talk to several of them
about your project.
J. but remember that the
responsibility for the final
contract is always yours.

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KEY: 1. D, 2. F , 3. H, 4. A, 5. E, 6. J, 7. B, 8. I, 9. C, 10. G

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1. If you have no friends or
relatives in the city you are
planning to visit…
2. It is always better to book
a hotel before a visit…
3. There are many different
ways through which you can
book your hotel rooms…
4. If you know the exact place
that you are going to visit…
5. Then you can start making
use of the internet by opening
up a search engine…
6. The search engine will give
you with a list of hotel
websites…
7. Once you have the list of
websites, start checking them
one by one...
8. Compare the prices of
various hotels and the services
they offer…
9. Once you have decided
upon everything, you can book
the hotel you have selected...
10. Don’t forget to keep the
print out of the receipt safely…
A. but the easiest method is the
online room booking service.
B. by visiting each website and
checking whether they have the
services you are looking for.
C. and typing in “book hotel”
along with the name of the place
you are going to visit.
D. you can find a good hotel near
to that particular place.
E. and choose the one that suits
your needs and pocket.
F. because searching for hotels in
an unknown place will not be so
easy.
G. and direct links to their
homepages.
H. because you might be asked
to show it to the hotel reception
when checking-in.
I. by using a credit card to make
the payment that is necessary for
the booking.
J. hotels are the common types of
accommodation a person can
make use of when visiting a new
place.

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KEY: 1. J, 2. F, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C, 6. G, 7.B, 8.E, 9. I, 10. H

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1. Conserving electricity serves
the double purpose…
2. Using natural light whenever
possible instead of …
3. Buy curtains in a light shade
that provide privacy …
4. Turn appliances off (music
systems, computers, etc.)
instead of leaving them on
standby…
5. Don't leave your TV plugged
in all the time. It may seem
inconvenient to unplug it…
6. Replacing regular light bulbs
with LED bulbs is a big energy
savor as old bulbs release most
of their energy through heat, …
7. Start paying attention to
how many lights are on in your
house at a given time and …
8. When you leave a room,…
9. If you have an old
refrigerator or electric oven,
look into getting it replaced…
10. Sometimes it's
unavoidable to use the air
conditioner,…
A. as this can still draw about
20% or more of normal electricity
use.
B. and check for "energy star"
ratings that show how much
energy the appliance uses.
C. artificial light can greatly
reduce the amount of electricity
you use during the day.
D. but there's no reason to have
it on all summer without ever
turning it off.
E. while new ones are more
energy efficient and last much
longer.
F. when you've finished
watching, but the savings are
worth the trouble.
G. make a habit of turning off
the lights.
H. but they still allow light to
come through.
I. be mindful of how many lights
you really need to be using at
once.
J. of protecting the environment
and saving a lot of money over
time.

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KEY: 1. J, 2. C, 3.H, 4. A, 5. F, 6. E, 7. I, 8. G, 9. B, 10. D

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not need.
A. along B. down C. out D. over E. into F. away
1. Sorry I’m late! I really couldn’t get __ from the office!
2. Oh gosh! I think I’ll need a stool to get my bag __ from the shelf.
3. It seems that Mary does not get __ with her boss.
4. I don’t know what to do. He always seems to get __ trouble at school.
5. No buddy, you won’t get __ of this one this time. It’s your turn to do the
dishes!
not need.
G. through H. yet I. with J. or K. into L. hard
6. I haven’t decided what I’m going to do this weekend ___ . I guess I'll just have
to play it by ear.
7. Well, if you play your cards right, you could be managing this place in a year
___ so.
8. Don't you know you're playing with fire when you get involved ___ someone
who lies to everyone around him?
9. Listen well, and get it ___ your head. If you don’t play by the rules, you’ll be
out of here in no time!
10. If we allow him to disrupt our lives like that, then we’ll just be playing right ___
his hands.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. F (away), 2. B (down), 3. A (along), 4. E (into), 5. C (out).
Step 2 KEY: 6. H (yet), 7. J (or), 8.I (with), 9. G (through), 10. K (into).

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
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Today's kids don't run as fast or as
far as their parents (1) _____ when
they were young. On average, it
takes children 90 seconds longer to
run a mile (2) _____ children 30
years ago. The research (3) _____ at
the American Heart Association's
conference last week. The
association says it's the first report to
show that children's fitness (4) _____
all over the world the last three
decades. Health experts suggest that
children 6 and older (5) _____ 60 minutes of activity a day. Only one-third of
American kids do now. In China, test data show the country's students (6) _____
slower and fatter over the past several decades.
To turn that (7) _____, the government has asked cities, towns and schools to promote
youth fitness.
Tomkinson and Daniels said obesity plays a role, because it (8)_____ it harder to run
or do any aerobic exercise. Too much time watching television and playing video
games also may (9) _____ a role, they said.
World Health Organization numbers suggest that 80 percent of young people globally
(10) _____ enough exercise.
1 A. did B. run C. do
2 A. from B. than C. compared
3 A. presents B. is presented C. was presented
4 A. has declined B. has felt C. has fallen out
5 A. had B. are getting C. get
6 A. are becoming B. have become C. be
7 A. around B. up C. down
8 A. gets B. makes C. does
9 A. perform B. act C. play
10 A. get B. have got C. are not getting

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KEY:
1. A (did), 2. B. (than), 3. C (was presented), 4. A (has delined), 5. C (get),
6. B (have become), 7. A (around), 8. B (makes), 9. C (play), 10. C (are not getting)

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A. too B. so C. rather D. such E. enough F. quite
1. The students were ________ upset by what had happened that they
couldn’t follow the lecture.
2. I don’t think Mary has studied hard ________ to pass this exam. She
was partying all weekend.
3. It was ________ a boring film that we almost fell asleep.
4. We were going to go to the concert, but it was ______ cold and wet
to go out, so we stayed in and watched a movie.
5. Her parents have high expectations of her as she is ________
intelligent.
G. faster H. interested I. funniest J. challenging K. darker L. boring
6. Caroline now works harder than she used to, but she’s enjoying her
new job as she finds it extremely ____________.
7. John has always lived in the city and he thinks that life in the country
is rather ____________.
8. If you walk a lot and watch what you eat, you will lose weight
____________ .
9. Charlie Chaplin is regarded as the ____________ and most inspired
comic genius.
10.The ____________ it gets, the harder it is for rescue services to find
any survivors.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. B (so), 2. E (enough), 3. D (such), 4. A (too), 5. F (quite)
Step 2 KEY: 6. J (challenging), 7. L (boring), 8. G (faster) 9. I (funniest), 10. K (darker)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for the gaps in the text (1-10).
A. off B. of C. to D. on E. as
F. from G. with H. in I. over J. for
(1) ___ the centuries, serious
attempts have been made to
increase life expectancy while
people have gradually become
aware (2) ___ the fact that it is
basically (3) ______ their
hands to live longer. In fact, it
has been proven that a balanced diet and regular physical exercise are
associated (4) ___ good health. (5) ___ this reason, many people have adopted
some new, healthier habits. First of all, they try to consume fruit and vegetables
(6) ___ a daily basis. Fruit and vegetables provide them with the essential
nutrients and they can also help to fight (7) ___ infections and diseases.
Physical exercise is also regarded (8) ___ beneficial to long-term health. In
particular, it helps to protect people (9) ___ developing various diseases while
being a key (10) ___ improving everyone’s mental health.

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Key: 1. I (over), 2. B (of), 3. H (in), 4. G (with), 5. J (for), 6. D (on), 7. A (off), 8. E (as), 9. F
(from), 10. C (to)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Robinson
Crusoe:
the
plotRobinson
Crusoe:
the
plot

Robinson
Crusoe
is
a
boy
who
lives
in
the
English

city
of
York,
in
the
sixteenth
century.
His
parents

want
him
(1)_______
a
career
in
law,
but
his
dream

has
always
been
to
become
a
sailor.
So,
(2)_______

the
age
of
19,
he
secretly
leaves
home
and
embarks

for
London
with
a
friend.
Unfortunately,
their
ship

is
wrecked
in
a
storm
and
they
are
forced
to
give

up
their
efforts.
After
a
while,
Robinson
(3)_______

off
on
another
expedition
with
a
well-‐known

captain.
This
journey,
too,
ends
in
disaster
as
the

ship
(4)_______over
by
pirates
and
Crusoe
himself
is

enslaved.
He
immediately
starts
(5)______
his

escape.
As
he
escapes,
a
captain
takes
him
aboard

on
a
ship
to
Brazil,
where
he
makes
money
running

a
plantation.

(6)_______
decided
to
join
an
expedition
to
bring

slaves
from
Africa,
he
sets
sail
again.
A
terrible
shipwreck
occurs
but
Robinson
manages

to
swim
ashore.
Upon
arriving
on
the
(7)_______
island,
he
realizes
that
he
has
to
survive

with
only
the
companionship
of
one
dog
and
two
cats.
Using
tools
he
(8)_______
from
the

ship,
he
builds
a
hut,
hunts,
cooks
and
does
everything
to
survive.
As
years
pass,
he

discovers
that
some
native
cannibals
(9)_______
visit
the
island
and
make
sacrifices;
they

also
kill
and
eat
prisoners.
He
succeeds
(10)_______
helping
a
prisoner
escape
and
gets
a

new
friend.
One
day
they
see
an
English
ship
moored
in
front
of
the
island………

1. A. follow B. following C. to follow
2. A. at B. from C. in
3. A. sets B. set C. was setting
4. A. took B. is taking C. is taken
5. A. plan B. to plan C. planning
6. A. To have B. Having C. When
7. A. deserting B. desert C. deserted
8. A. had saved B. has saved C. is saving
9. A. regularly B. regular C. usual

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10. A. to B. in C. on
KEY: 1. C (to follow), 2. A (at), 3. A (sets), 4. C (is taken), 5. C (planning),
6. B (having), 7. C (deserted), 8. B (has saved), 9. A (regularly), 10. B (in)

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1.

Agios
Nikolaos
is
a
small
seaside
town
A.

held
around
the
picturesque
lake,
which
is

a
landmark
in
the
town.

2.

The
town
has
a
long
history
and
is
named
B.

off
a
horrible
smell
which
was
very

unpleasant.

3.

Every
summer,
various
cultural
events

and
theatrical
performances
are

C.

to
experience
the
beauty
of
the

countryside
and
the
traditional
way
of
life.

4.

You
can
also
enjoy
the
lovely
view
over
the

Mirabello
Gulf
while
sitting

D.

located
on
the
north
coast
of
the
island
of

Crete.

5.

However,
in
the
past,
the
lake
was
not

connected
to
the
sea
and
its
waters
gave

E.

be
accessed
from
the
traditional
fishing

village
of
Elounda.

6.

For
sea
lovers
there
are
golden

sandy

beaches
with
crystal-‐blue
water
which
are

within

F.

comfortably
at
any
of
the
coffee
shops
and

restaurants
next
to
the
lake.

7.

Although
it
is
a
holiday
resort,
Agios

Nikolaos
has

G.

exploring
the
various
natural
and

historical
sites
such
as
Spinalonga,

Kolokitha
Bay
and
Chrissi
island.

8.

Famous
for
its
idyllic
small
villages,
it
is
the

perfect
place

H.

walking
distance
from
the
city
centre.

9.

While
staying
in
the
town,
you
should

definitely
go
on
a
boat
trip
as
it
is
worth

I.

after
a
small
well-‐preserved
Byzantine

church.

10.

The
book
“The
Island”
by
Victoria
Hislop

was
set
in
Spinalonga,
which
can

J.

kept
a
traditional
lifestyle
which
makes
it

the
ideal
place
for
relaxation.

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Key: 1. D, 2. Ι , 3. A , 4. F, 5. B , 6. H , 7. J, 8. C, 9. G, 10. E

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you do not need.
A. with B. to C. in D. about E. at F. of
1. I need a job but she wants me to work on Sundays too and I want to
avoid that ___ all costs – or I will never see my children!
2. My fluency in English is really basic, in comparison __ my brother’s.
3. His mother has the ability __ make everyone feel loved and wanted. I
like her more than him!
4. It’s so great that you will finish up the work for me. I’d really like to
thank you __ advance. It means a lot to me.
5. She dreams __ making a career as a ballet dancer.
you do not need.
G. on H. all I. through J. in K. with L. into
Corrigan, who broke the classroom
window yesterday, didn’t get away (6)
__ it. He was called (7) ___ the
principal’s office today and they also
called the police. I’m not sure that what
happened was (8) ___ his fault, but he
was the one that kicked (9) ____ the
window and threw his desk out! We
heard he was furious with his Science teacher who didn’t allow him to
present the experiment (10) ___ which he’d spent a whole week!

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Step 1 KEY: 1. E (at), 2. A (with),3. B (to), 4. C (in), 5. F (of)
Step 2 KEY: 6. K (with), 7. L (into), 8. H (all), 9. I (through), 10. G (on)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A, B, or C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
HHooww II RReeaallllyy FFeeeell AAbboouutt HHiigghh SScchhooooll
We come to high school with hopes that
these years (1) __ the best of our lives.
However, after a while, we (2) __ that
this is not true. The reality is that we have
to wake up at 6 a.m. every morning, work
hard in school, and then (3) __ back
home to work some more: study, do
projects and assignments, practice for
next day’s tests.
The truth is that teachers (4) __ too
much, parents also, and we keep (5) __ that we can get the grades we can’t always
get. We don’t have time for our friends, and the pressure of grades is often too much.
So where did we get all our expectations in the first place?
I guess we got them from the media and naive high school movies. Don't (6) __ me
wrong. I too (7) __ movies like Mean Girls, High School Musical. But, let’s face it.
These movies are unrealistic.
Well… I hate to break it you, but things aren’t (8) __ as in the movies. The media
makes high school out (9) __ so much better than it is. Maybe if we (10) __ such
high expectations, high school wouldn't be that bad…
1 A are B have been C will be
2 A realise B have realised C are realising
3 A came B have come C come
4 A expected B have expected C are expecting
5 A to hope B hoping C to be hoping
6 A get B be getting C got
7 A love B had loved C am loving
8 A happen B happening C going to happen
9 A to be B be C being
10 A don’t have B didn’t have C won’t have

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Key: 1. C (will be), 2. A (realise), 3. C (come), 4. C (are expecting), 5. B (hoping), 6.
A (get), 7. A (love), 8. C (going to happen), 9. A (to be), 10. B (didn’t have)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
A. aggressive B. beneficial C. creative D. spatial E. harmful
F. isolated G. criminal H. abstract I. advanced J. compelling
Computer Games: Good or Bad?
By Christi 900 shares Comments (115)
Computer and video games are very popular with young people these
days. But could these games be harming them? There are (1) ________
arguments on both sides.
Opponents argue that they are (2) ________ to brain development, while,
supporters claim that the games help develop (3) ________ thinking skills.
Video games are frowned upon by parents as
time-wasters while violent games are blamed by
experts as the reason why some young people
commit (4) ________ offences. But many
scientists and psychologists claim that they can
actually prove (5) ________ for teaching kids
high-level thinking skills necessary in the future.
In many video games, the skills required to win
involve (6) _______ thinking. Mental skills enhanced by video games
include following instructions and problem solving training the brain to
come up with (7) ________ ways to solve problems. Others require hand-
and-eye coordination, fine motor and (8) ________ skills given that the
player must coordinate the brain's reaction with fingertips movement.
There is another side to the debate, however. Children playing violent
video games are more likely to have increased (9) ________ thoughts,
feelings and decreased social behavior ending up socially (10) ________.
Additionally, video games may teach kids the wrong values as vengeance
and aggression are rewarded.

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KEY: 1. J (compelling), 2. E (harmful), 3. I (advanced), 4. G (criminal), 5. B (beneficial),
6. H (abstract), 7. C (creative), 8. D (spatial), 9. A (aggressive),10. F (isolated)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A, B or C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
Why do we say “Bless you” when people sneeze?
Many people have become used to (1)_____ “Bless
you” when someone sneezes. No one says anything
when someone coughs or (2)_____ their nose, so why
do sneezes get special treatment?(3)_____ someone
well after they sneeze probably originated thousands of
years ago. The phrase “God bless you” is attributed to
Pope Gregory the Great, who used it in the sixth
century during a bubonic plague epidemic, as
(4)_____ is an obvious symptom of one form of the
plague. Another theory (5)_____ that the phrase
originates from the belief that a sneeze causes the soul to (6)_____ the
body through the nose. Saying “Bless you” (7)_____ the devil from
taking the person's freed soul. There was also the mistaken belief that the
heart stops during a sneeze (it doesn't), and that if you (8) _____ “Bless
you” you (9)_____ the person back to life. The phrase (10)_____ the
English language in the early part of the 20th century.
1. A. saying B. says C. say
2. A. blow B. blows C. blowing
3. A. wish B. wishing C. wishes
4. A. sneeze B. sneezed C. sneezing
5. A. suggest B. suggesting C. suggests
6. A. escape B. escaped C. escaping
7. A. stop B. stops C. will be stopped
8. A. say B. said C. saying
9. A. welcomed B. are welcoming C. welcoming
10. A. enter B. entered C. is entering

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Key: 1. A (saying), 2. B (blows), 3. B (wishing), 4. C (sneezing), 5. C (suggests), 6. A
(escape), 7. B (stops), 8. A (say), 9. B (are welcoming), 10. B (entered)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A, B or C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
A global journey by motorcycle
Leon Logothetis (1) _____known when
he bought a 1985 London taxi, named it
“Kindness Cab”, and (2) _____ it from
New York to Los Angeles, doing good
deeds – driving a war veteran to hospital
for cancer treatment, (3) _____ a down-
on-its-luck family out for ice cream –
along the way. At the end of the journey,
he donated $11,500 to charity.
Now he is doing it again. He has
decided (4) _____round the world on a
bright yellow motorcycle with a sidecar,
which he (5) _____ “Kindness One”. He is leaving this Saturday and he (6) _____
determined to show the world that you can (7) _____ a journey like this sustained only by
kindness. He (8) _____ only on the generosity of strangers.
“I (9) _____ a thirst for travel”, he said, “and I love (10) _____ with people. I don’t
want to be bombarded with negativity. People think that’s our normal state. I want to
prove them wrong”.
In the coming weeks you may see blog posts from him, detailing his adventures and
decide for yourself whether he is slightly mad or the ultimate ambassador of goodwill.

Adapted from a text written by Catharine M. Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel editor
1. A. becomes B. became C. have become
2. A. drove B. driving C. drives
3. A. taking B. take C. took
4. A. travel B. to travel C. having travelled
5. A. call B. is calling C. is being called
6. A. be B. been C. is
7. A. make B. making C. be made
8. A. rely B. would rely C. will rely
9. A. have always had B. had always had C. always have
10. A. connect B. will connect C. connecting

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Key:
1. B (became), 2. A (drove), 3. A (taking), 4. B (to travel), 5. B (is calling), 6. C (is), 7. A
(make), 8. C (will rely), 9. A (have always had), 10. C (connecting)

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). Use each option only once.
A. in B. through C. out D. across E. for F. up
1. Finally, after several calls, I managed to get _____ to the Customer
Service Department, but the person there could not help me!
2. We were all frustrated because we felt we wasted our time. Professor
Jameson didn’t manage to get his ideas _____ to the audience.
3. We visited the doctor yesterday, and he advised my son to give _____
chocolates and sweets in order to lose weight.
4. Local authorities are planning to give ___ posters and information
booklets at gyms, doctors' waiting rooms and schools.
5. Just as I was trying to do the last activity, Mr Nichols asked us to hand
_____ our papers. I’m afraid I’ll fail the test!
G. right H. up I. after J. out K. back L. straight
6. We’re going to the concert, especially if we get free tickets! We’ll be
___ in time for the airport, don’t worry!
7. Please watch ___ for cars when you cross the street, especially since
you’re not feeling so well yet!
8. My parents let me keep the dog that I found stranded on the street
but they made it very clear that I must look _____ him myself.
9. She’ll be back before you know it… She just took her little daughter to
school and then she’ll come ___ home. I promise!
10. While visiting Edinburgh, my niece put me _____ for a few days. She’s
studying at the university there and has her own place.

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Κey: 1. B (through), 2. D (across), 3. F (up), 4.C (out), 5. A (in), 6. G (right), 7. J (out), 8. I
(after), 9. K (back), 10. H (up)

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A. into B. up C. on D. with E. of F. down
1. Could you please buy some olive oil when you go to the super market
later on this afternoon, sweetheart? We’re all out ___ it.
2. Can you stop to see grandma ___ your way home, Jamie? She wasn’t
feeling too good this morning.
3. Last night, at the Fowlers party, Sylvia ran ___ an old boy friend of
hers, and she was really surprised at how much he’d changed!
4. Katherine probably hasn’t been getting enough sleep, which explains
why she looks so run ___. For one thing, she’s got circles under her
eyes. Can’t you see?
5. Well, I’ve got a surprise for you... I’ve taken _____ yoga classes (just
like you suggested) and I’m really enjoying them!
G. on H. out I. up J. for K. down L. with
6. It finally turned _____ that she was not lying, after all. I actually
examined all the evidence myself. She was right, I’m sorry to say.
7. You won’t believe it! Bruce proposed to Betty last night, after all these
years, and she turned him ___. He was really hurt!
8. Do you know what subjects will be _____ today’s agenda? I’m curious
to know if Bowers is planning on discussing Nick’s proposal.
9. Walter came _____ with some really fresh ideas at the meeting this
morning. I was so happy about it!
10. David called me last night and, as we were talking, he asked me what
we’ve decided to do ___ the house. He might be interested, you
know…

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Κey: 1. E (of), 2. C (on), 3. A (into), 4. F (down), 5. B (up), 6. H (out), 7. K (down), 8. G (on),
9. I (up), 10. L (with)

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A. such B. so C. too D. to E. enough F. that
You won’t believe what happened to me on Valentine’s Day.
I was walking down the street when I saw a girl I knew from school.
Even though she had always been friendly (1) _____,
I never really liked her. But, now, she had (2) _____
a beautiful smile that I simply had to talk to her.
However, I was (3) _____ nervous to speak
and didn’t manage to say a word. I thought
I was (4) _____ stupid that I decided to go
to the pub and drink some beer. Imagine my surprise
when I saw her there! She called me by my first name
and she was so nice (5) _____
I bought her dinner and we decided to go
to cinema together next weekend.
I think I’m in love!

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G. both H. either I. in J. than K. neither L. of
I opened my eyes. It was dark but I realized that I was not in my bed. I
was standing in chocolate and (6) _____ of my hands were covered with
it. However, I could (7) _____ move nor see what else was around me.
So, I simply sat down and started eating chocolate. It was better
(8) _____ any other piece of chocolate I had ever eaten in my life.
However, I soon realized that the more I ate the harder it became for me
to move. It seemed I was the heaviest person(9) _____ the whole world.
I was in terror and was trying to escape when I woke up in my bed. It
was just a bad dream. Well, it’s no surprise. I have one of those from
time to time, you know. They usually involve (10) _____ chocolate or
pizza! I’ll tell you one of my pizza dreams some other time.

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Key: 1.E (enough), 2.A (such), 3.C (too), 4.B (so), 5.F (that), 6.G (both), 7.K
(neither), 8.J (than), 9.I (in), 10.H (either)

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1. If you are cooking for someone
important,
2. The smaller the item,
3. For rich and creamy dressings
with a healthy touch, use
Greek yoghurt
4. Cook pasta one minute less
5. Leave butter and eggs at room
temperature overnight to
achieve best results when
6. To roast vegetables, bring your
oven up as hotas it goes, put
an empty pan inside for 10-15
minutes,
7. Use sea salt mixed with a little
olive oil when
8. Taste what you make
9. Many people follow a recipe
but do not taste the dish to see
10. Cook with other people who
want to learn or
A. instead of mayonnaise.
B. and then place your veggies on
the hot pan.
C. you are baking.
D. before you serve it.
E. seasoning a salad.
F. who know how to cook.
G. never try a new recipe and a
new ingredient at the same
time.
H. if it needs more salt, pepper or
spices.
I. the higher the baking
temperature.
J. than the package instructions.
100 Greatest Cooking Tips
(of all time!)

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Key: 1. G, 2. I, 3. A, 4. J, 5. C, 6. B, 7. E, 8. D, 9. H. 10. F

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
A. in B. such C. the D. also E. on
F. ago G. here H. to I. with J. by
The Maori Tribe
The Maori people are (1)
___ indigenous people of
New Zealand. They arrived
(2) ___ in voyaging canoes
from their ancestral
homeland of Hawaiki over
1000 years (3) ______.
Today, the Maori make up
over 14 percent of the
population.
Their language and culture has a major impact (4) ___ all
facets of New Zealand life.
The Maori culture is rich and varied, and includes
traditional and contemporary arts. Traditional arts (5) ___
as carving, weaving, group performance and tattoo are
practiced throughout the country. Practitioners, following
(6) ___ the footsteps of their ancestors, replicate the
techniques used hundreds of years ago, yet also develop
exciting new techniques and forms. Today, the Maori
culture (7) ___ includes art, film, television, poetry, theatre,
Stories and Legends and hip-hop music.
The Maori is an oral culture rich (8) ___ stories and
legends. The Maori creation story describes the world being
formed by the violent separation of the Sky Father and the
Earth Mother (9) ___ their children. Many Maori carvings
and artworks graphically show this struggle...
In recent years, the Maori languages have been revived.
Preschool children are encouraged (10) _____ speak in
Maori. Primary and secondary schools build on this early
immersion by including Maori in the curriculum.

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Key: 1.C (the), 2.G (here), 3.F (ago), 4.E (on), 5.B (such), 6.A (in), 7.D (also), 8.I (with), 9.J (by),
10.H (to)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Alexander III of Macedon (356–323 BC), commonly known
as Alexander the Great was a king of the Greek kingdom of
Macedon. (1) ______ in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander
succeeded his father, Philip II, to the throne at the age of
twenty.
He spent most of his ruling years on a military campaign
through Asia and northeast Africa. By the age of thirty he
(2) ________one of the largest empires of the ancient
world, stretching from Greece to Egypt and into present-
day Pakistan. He (3) ________undefeated in battle and (4) ________
considered one of history's most successful commanders.
During his youth, Alexander (5) _________ by the philosopher Aristotle until
the age of 16. When he (6) ___________ his father to the throne in 336 BC,
after Philip was assassinated, Alexander inherited a strong kingdom and an
experienced army. He (7) _________ some twenty cities that bore his name,
most notably Alexandria in Egypt. Alexander (8) _______ legendary as a
classical hero and the measure against which military leaders (9)_________
themselves, and military academies throughout the world still (10)________ his
tactics.
1. A. bearing B. born C. was born
2. A. had created B. created C. was creating
3. A. been B. is C. was
4. A. is B. have been C. has
5. A. is tutored B. was tutored C. tutored
6. A. success B. succeeded C. was succeeded
7. A. founds B. found C. founded
8. A. become B. became C. becomes
9. A. compares B. had compared C. compared
10. A. teach B. taught C. teaches

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Key: 1. B (Born), 2. A (had created), 3. C (was), 4. A (is), 5. B (was tutored), 6. B
(succeeded), 7. C (founded), 8. B (became), 9. C (compared), 10. (teach)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 to complete the text below.
1. A. write B. wrote C. written
2. A. raise B. raises C. have raised
3. A. become B. have become C. has become
4. A. decided B. decide C. is deciding
5. A. putting on B. put on C. is put on
6. A. form B. forming C. formed
7. A. is taken B. is taking C. took
8. A. Be B. Been C. Being
9. A. took B. taken off C. taking off
10. A. shoot B. shooting C. shooted

Harrison Bergeron is a science-fiction short story (1) _____ by Kurt
Vonnegut, Jr. Even though it can be read as a satire, it
(2) _____ some serious questions about the meaning of social equality.
The story takes place in 2081. Full equality (3) _____ a reality since the
government (4) _____ to change the law and force people to wear
“handicaps”. Nobody can be more beautiful than anybody else. If you are,
you need to (5) _____ a mask. Those who are too fast carry heavy weights
at all times. Intelligent people have earphones on that prevent them from
(6) _____ thoughts.
The main character is Harrison Bergeron, a 14-year-old teenager that revolts
and (7) ______ to prison. (8) ______ of “average” intelligence and unaware
of the tragedy, his parents keep on watching TV.
Eventually, Harrison escapes from prison and arrives at the TV studio. After
(9) _____ his “handicaps”, he says that everyone must obey him and kisses
a ballet dancer. However, their love and attempt to take over the
government is short-lived as they are both killed soon after. Harrison’s
mother watches the (10) _____ on TV and starts crying but she is unable to
figure out why.

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Key: 1.C (written), 2. B (raises), 3. C (has become), 4. A (decided), 5. B (put on), 6.
B (forming), 7. A (is taken), 8. C (Being), 9. C (taking off), 10. B (shooting)

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1. Shopping well isn't just about saving
your money, it
2. If your room is full of things you do
no longer need or want,
3. If you're good at maths or another
school subject,
4. You can make some good money, if
you
A. know enough about
computers to create well-
designed websites.
5. The most common way that most
young people get money is
B. you need to make a list of
all your usual expenses
first.
6. When you receive any change, save
all of it
C. a lot healthier and less
expensive.
7. Only buy things that you know D. is about saving your time.
8. Having a part-time job allows
teenagers to make their own money,
E. consider selling them.
9. Taking your own lunch from home is
F. instead of always having
to borrow from their
parents.
10. Before you decide how much you
can save,
G. you may be able to earn
money by helping others
to understand it.
H. in a money box.
I. through an allowance.
J. you will use a lot, or often
in the near future.
MAKING MONEYSAVING

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Key: 1. D, 2. E, 3. G, 4. A, 5. I, 6 H, 7. J, 8. F, 9. C,10. B

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1. If you’re feeling overwhelmed
by a stressful situation, try
A. try green tea.
2. Call a friend… B. into making you happy.
3. Talking calmly to yourself… C. may help you put things in
perspective.
4. Stress levels and a proper diet… D. taking a break and listening to
relaxing classical music.
5. Take deep breaths in order… E. can be fairly manageable.
6. Laughing tricks your nervous
system…
F. is a key cause of stress.
7. Instead of coffee and energy
drinks…
G. and share your problems.
8. 8. A short walk around the office… H. are closely related.
9. Lack of sleep is … I. gets your blood moving,
offering relief in a stressful
situation.
10. Do not forget that stress… J. to oxygenate your blood and
clear your mind.
Reducing stress and anxiety

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Key: 1. D, 2. G, 3. C, 4. H, 5. J, 6. B, 7. A, 8. I, 9. F, 10. E

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1–10 in the text.
A. only B. one C. why D. of E. for
F. but G. than H. on I. which J. who
Agatha Christie (1890-1976),
Author
Nickname "Queen of Mystery", "Queen of Crime"
“The whole thing is utterly impossible and
utterly fascinating. It is the most baffling
mystery Agatha Christie has ever written.”
New York Times, 1939
Agatha Christie’s “And then there were
none” is the next book you must read, if
you haven’t already. And this is (1) ____:
Ten strangers arrive (2) ___ an island invited by an unknown host, who
isn’t there to receive them. Each of them has a secret to hide and a
crime (3) ___ which they must pay. At dinner, a record is played
accusing them all (4) ___ murder. Suddenly the first of them is dead,
then the next one and the next.... It seems that one of them is the
murderer, but the person they suspect is always the person (5) ___ is
murdered next. All along, the children’s song “Ten Little Indians” is
played on the piano and ten little statues vanish one by
(6) ___ after each murder. At the end, (7) ___ two people seem to be
left alive, but not for long. But then, who is the murderer? …
This is the story that made Agatha Christie the best-selling novelist of all
times and is read all over the world in more (8) ___ 50 languages. It
was an idea (9) ___ is now the basis for many Hollywood horror films,
(10) ___ it was Agatha Christie who was the first to do it and so
successfully that the story has become her most adapted piece.

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Key: 1. C (why), 2. H (on), 3. E (for), 4. D (of), 5. J (who), 6. B (one), 7. A (only), 8. G (than), 9. I
(which), 10. F (but)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best answer A (the), B (a/an) or C (-) for each of the gaps in the text. (You must decide if
before each word you should use an article (“a” or “the”) or no article at all.)

In the first of a new series on holidaying in the Greek islands, we look at
the Sporades. These include Skopelos, but also Evia. This is the country's
second largest island, where many of (1) ___ Greeks go on holiday.
The Sporades, which stretch out into (2) ____ Aegean, off Greece's
eastern coast, consist of 24 islands, but only 4 of these are permanently
inhabited: Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros.
Skiathos is (3) ____ most-travelled of the islands thanks to its
international airport. Its fame lies mainly in its sandy beaches.
Skopelos is larger, but less visited than Skiathos. Its charms were
celebrated in (4) ____ film Mamma Mia!.
Alonissos lies in (5) ____middle of a marine park and is surrounded by
(6) ____ group of islands. (7)____visitors have increased in (8) ____last
decade or so, but it retains some exceptional hiking routes.
Skyros is by far (9) ____ least visited of the traditional Sporades, at least
by non-Greeks (there is (10)____domestic airport). Those prepared to
find their way here, however, are rewarded by an atmosphere that blends
traditional Greek village life with an increasingly trendy "alternative" vibe.

1 A. the B. a/an C. -

www.theguardian.com

Greek island holiday
guide: the Sporades

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Key 1. A (the), 2. A (the), 3. A (the), 4. A (the), 5. A (the), 6. B (a), 7. C (-), 8. A (the).
9. A (the), 10. B (a)

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1. The word ‘jeans’ comes from a kind of
material _____.
2. The material, called ‘jean’, was named
_____.
3. The word 'denim' probably came from
the name of a French material, _____.
4. At first, jean cloth was made from a
mixture of things. However, in the 18th
century, _____.
5. Workers wore it because the material
was very strong and _____.
6. It was usually dyed with indigo, _____.
7. In 1848, gold was found _____.
8. The gold miners wanted clothes _____.
9. In 1853, a man called Leob Strauss left
his home in New York and moved to
San Francisco, _____.
10. Strauss later changed his name _____.

A.
serge de Nimes: serge (a
kind of material) from
Nimes (a town in France).
B.
that were strong and did
not tear easily.
C. it did not wear out easily.
D. that was made in Europe.
E. from Leob to Levi.
F.
jean cloth was made
completely from cotton.
G. in California.
H.
after sailors from Genoa in
Italy, because they wore
clothes made from it.
I.
where he started a
wholesale business,
supplying clothes.
J.
a dye taken from plants in
the Americas and India,
which made jean cloth a
dark blue colour.
The history of jeans

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Key: 1. D, 2. H, 3. A, 4. F, 5. C, 6. J, 7. G, 8. B, 9. I, 10. E

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best answer A (the), B (a/an) or C (-) for each of the gaps in the text. (You must
decide if before each word you should use an article (“a” or “the”) or no article at all).
Lionel Andrés Messi is an Argentine footballer
who plays as (1)_____ forward for Spanish club
FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team.
He serves as (2) ______ captain of his country's
national football team.
Ranked as the best player in (3) _______ world
and rated by some commentators, coaches and
players as the greatest footballer of all time,
Messi is (4) ______ first football player in
history to win four FIFA/Ballons d'Or, as well as the first to win three European Golden
Shoe awards.
Messi helped Argentina win (5) ______ 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup, finishing as both
(6) ______ best player and the top scorer (with 6 goals). In 2006, he became (7)
______ youngest Argentine to play and score in the FIFA World Cup, and won (8)
______ runners-up medal at the Copa América in 2007, in which he was elected
young player of the tournament. In 2008, he won his first international honour, (9)
______ Olympic Gold Medal, with (10) ______ Argentina Olympic football team. His
playing style and stature have drawn comparisons to compatriot Diego Maradona, who
himself declared Messi his "successor".

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Key: 1. B (a), 2. A (the), 3. A (the), 4. A (the), 5. A (the), 6. A (the), 7. A (the), 8. B (a). 9. B
(an), 10. A (the)

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COMPLETE
THE
TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for each of the gaps 1-10 in the text.

Aesop was an Ancient Greek man, known for his tales, now (1) ___
as Aesop's fables. Though we don’t know much about the person, we
know a lot about his tales which (2) ___ him. Of course, there are some
tales which are (3) ___ to him, but may not be his. In any case, many of
the Aesop’s fables (4) ___ animals and inanimate objects that speak,
solve problems, and generally have human characteristics.
Scattered details of Aesop's life can be (5) ___ in ancient sources,
including texts by Aristotle, Herodotus, and Plutarch. An ancient literary
work, (6) _____ The Aesop Romance, presents an episodic version of his
life, (7) ____ him as an ugly slave, who acquires his freedom because of
his cleverness and (8) _____ an adviser to kings and city-states.
Older spellings of his name (9) _____ Esop(e) and Isope. A later
tradition, dating from the Middle Ages, (10) _____ Aesop as a black
Ethiopian. Depictions of Aesop in popular culture over the last 2.500 years
have included several works of art and his appearance as a character in
numerous books, films, plays, and television programs.

1. A. knowing B. known C. knew
2. A. survive B. surviving C. survived
3. A. a credit B. the credit C. credited
4. A. involving B. involve C. involved
5. A. find B. found C. finding
6. A. calling B. call C. called
7. A. describing B. described C. describe
8. A. becoming B. becomes C. became
9. A. included B. include C. including
10. A. portraying B. portray C. portrayed

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Key: 1. B (known), 2. C (survived), 3. C (credited), 4. B (involve), 5. B (found), 6. C (called), 7.
A (describing), 8. B (becomes), 9. B (include), 10. B (portray)

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COMPLETE
THE
TEXT

"Home Alone" is a splendid movie (1) ____ all sorts of
scary nostalgia. The movie opens in Chicago suburbs
with a house full of people on the Eve of a big family
Christmas vacation in Paris.
But the youngest in the family named Kevin got into a
scuffle with his older brother and (2) ____ to his room.
The next morning the rest of the family was in a rush to
make it to the airport (3) ____ time and Kevin somehow
(4) _____ in the shuffle. Despite this, Kevin makes the
best of this situation, as he (5) ____ finally the freedom
he’s always wished for by jumping on beds, eating ice
cream and watching gangster movies.
However, two bumbling robbers (6) _____ his
neighborhood by stealing precious valuables of his
neighbors. Now, it's up to Kevin to save the day! Kevin
acts quickly by (7) ____ his own house with makeshift
booby traps to stop the burglars and bring them to
justice.
(8) ______, when Kevin's parents discover they have
(9) ______ left Kevin behind in Chicago, they found it
impossible to get anyone to follow through on their
panicked calls.
When Kevin's frantic mother has realised what has
happened she tries to make it back to Chicago as (10)
___ as she can…
1 A. repeating B. reminding C. evoking
2 A.
was sent B.
has sent C.
has been sent
3 A.
at B.
in C.
on
4 A.
got B.
was overlooked C.
was forgotten
5 A.
has gained B.
has earned C.
has won
6 A.
invade B.
enter C.
occupy
7 A.
has wired B.
wiring C.
having wired
8 A.
despite B.
yet C.
meanwhile
9 A.
unintentionally B.
on purpose C.
accidentally
10 A.
rapidly B.
fast C.
quickly

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Key: 1. C (evoking), 2. A (was sent), 3. C (on), 4. B (was overlooked), 5. B (has earned),
6. A (invade), 7. B (wiring), 8. C (meanwhile), 9. A (unintentionally),10. B (fast)

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Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits
1. With the busy lives that we lead, it can be hard to…
2. However, the benefits of volunteering are
enormous to you…
3. The right match can help you find…
Volunteering helps you make new friends
4. One of the best ways to make new friends and
strengthen existing relationships is…
5. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people,
especially if…
6. Volunteering also strengthens your ties to the
community and broadens your support network,
exposing you to people with…
Volunteering increases social and relationship skills
7. While some people are naturally outgoing…
8. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice…
9. Why? Well, because you are meeting…
10. Once you have momentum, it’s easier to branch out
and make more friends…
A. to commit to a shared
activity together
B. others are shy and have a
hard time meeting new
people
C. you are new to an area
D. find time to volunteer
E. and contacts
F. your family, and your
community
G. regularly with a group of
people with common
interests
H. friends, reach out to the
community, learn new skills,
and even advance your
career
I. and develop your social skills
J. common interests,
neighborhood resources and
fun and fulfilling activities

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Key: 1. D, 2. F, 3. H, 4. A, 5. C, 6. J, 7. B, 8. I, 9. G, 10. E

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options ( A – F ). There is one option you do
not need to use.
A. up B. on C. for D. of E. out F. in
How to succeed in a job interview!
Helen James, a career advisor, has some very useful advice on how to make a good first
impression when on a job interview.
1. Before the day of the interview arrives, find ___ some information about the
company you want to work for.
2. The night before the interview, don’t stay up late, avoid heavy eating or drinking
and don’t sleep ________!
3. A couple of hours before the interview, go ________ a walk to relax and
concentrate.
4. Turn ______ a few minutes early!
5. Oh! And remember to put _______ your “office” clothes. Jeans and t-shirts are
not a choice!
Good Luck!
not need to use.
G. once H. until I. as J. on K. at L. in
6. ______ the end of the film, the hero saves the life of the girl that he loves.
7. ______ you finish with your tasks, you cannot go out for a walk.
8. ______ the 19th
century, life in Greece was very different.
9. ______ Easter day, we usually have a BBQ!
10. ______ you bring me all the ingredients, I’ll make you the cake you asked for.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. E (out), 2. F (in), 3. C (for), 4. A (up), 5. B (on)
Step 2 KEY: 6. K (at), 7. H (until), 8. L (in), 9. J (on), 10. G (once)

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COMPLETE
THE
STATEMENTS

you do not need.
A. with B. of C. on D. about E. from F. in
1. Jane had an big argument __ her fiancé last night and she finally told him
that this couldn’t go on any longer; they should break up.
2. Sarah feels bad __ her agoraphobia but she’s not doing anything about it!
She should see a therapist.
3. Max comes to visit us every once __ a while.
4. He doesn’t seem to be aware __ the consequences and they can be quite
serious...
5. Pesticides have a bad effect __ the environment, but you know that
already. So why are you using them?
you do not need.
G. down H. of I. on J. to K. out L. up
6. It finally turned __ that it was all a lie and I wanted nothing to do with him
anymore!
7. She got really furious with Jim because he turned __ at the party totally
drunk! Can you believe it?
8. Bruce turned __ my proposal to expand so I don’t think I’ll stay in the
company.
9. Will you, please, turn __ the lights? It’s getting dark in here and I can’t see.
10. Susan turned __ me for advice, but only after she’d messed everything up,
so I couldn’t help her!

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Step 1 KEY: 1. A (with), 2. D (about),3. F (in), 4. B (of), 5. C (on)
Step 2 KEY: 6. K (out), 7. L (up), 8. G (down), 9. I (on), 10. I (to)

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COMPLETE
THE
STATEMENTS

you do not need.
A. about B. at C. for D. on E. from F. in
1. Don’t leave the lights __ when you leave the house. It’s not only a matter
of money but saving energy too!
2. He keeps borrowing money __ his brother because he lost his job about
three months ago, but this can’t go on…
3. Jane is really engaged __ that conversation, so I don’t want to interrupt
her. I’ll catch her later!
4. When he was fired, he started having feelings of hopelessness __ his
future and then he fell into a serious depression.
5. When I saw him ____ first I didn’t recognize him. But then, behind the
beard and the suit I saw the boy I’d fallen in love with…
you do not need.
G. for H. in I. with J. up K. back L. out
6. All my friends called me ____ to congratulate me on my success but I was
totally numb…
7. The local authorities had to call ____ the army to help put out the fires but
the situation was helpless because of the winds!
8. Classroom management calls _____ special skills on behalf of a teacher.
9. When we realized that my jewels were missing, we called _____ the police.
10. Please call me ___ when you get this message. I have something really
important to tell you!

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Step 1 KEY: 1. D (on), 2. E (from),3. F (in), 4. A (about), 5. B (at)
Step 2 KEY: 6. J (up), 7. L (out), 8. G (for), 9. H (in), 10. K (back)

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COMPLETE
THE
STATEMENTS

you do not need.
A. any B. to C. on D. in E. from F. by
1. You can find a lot of information __ the Internet, so don’t worry about
that!
2. Harry passed ____ me without even saying hello. I wonder if he heard
something about yesterday’s incident.
3. The company must react according __ regulations. Otherwise, they might
have a lawsuit in their hands.
4. Her boss told her not to interrupt him under___ circumstance and she
barged in anyway. Can you blame him for being upset?
5. We are not __ touch anymore, so I don’t know where he lives. But I think
you can google her.
you do not need.
G. out H. over I. on J. with K. in L. by
6. Hurry up! I don’t have much time ___ my hands and things are really rough
at the office today.
7. The teacher asked us to hand __ our homework but none of us had done it,
so we told her that she had forgot to assign it!
8. The furniture in her house is all made __ hand. But that’s because it was
made a long time ago…
9. I had to check out at twelve o’ clock and hand __ the room key, so I had
nowhere else to go.
10. The couple came out of the church hand __hand.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. C (on), 2. F (by),3. B (to), 4. A (any), 5. D (in)
Step 2 KEY: 6. I (on), 7. G (out), 8. L (by), 9. H (over), 10. K (IN)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A – L). There are two options you do not need to use.
What we all need to know
about the Parthenon
The Parthenon and other
main buildings on the
Acropolis (1) _________
by Pericles in the fifth
century BC, as a
monument to the cultural
and political achievements
of the inhabitants of
Athens. The term acropolis
(2) _________ upper city.
Even having seen a
thousand photographs one
is still not prepared for the immensity of the Parthenon. The building
was designed by the architects Kallikrates and Iktinos as the home
of the giant statue of Athena. It took 9 years to (3) _______ and
was completed in 438 BC. What (4) ________ the Parthenon so
fascinating is that to look at it, you (5) ________ that it is made
up of inter-changeable pieces. For example, the columns are stones
(6) _________ on top of each other and you (7) _______ replace
one piece of a column with any of the others. Not true. Each piece of
the Parthenon is unique and fits together like the world's biggest
and heaviest puzzle. Lines that (8) _______ straight are actually
not. The ancient Greeks understood the mechanics of the site and
that, to (9) _______ a line look straight, it had to (10) ______
curved. The Parthenon is the most perfect and the most imitated
building in the world.
A. build B. means C. placed D. would think E. look
F. make G. be H. were built I. could J. makes

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KEY: 1. H (were built), 2. B (means), 3. A (build), 4. J (makes), 5. D (would think), 6. C (placed), 7. I
(could), 8. E (look), 9. F (make), 10. G (be)

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LESSON
Citizenship:
Rights, Rules and
Responsibilities
1. Being a good citizen means not only
having rights but ______.
2. At home families set their own rules for
the protection, health ______.
3. Playing by the rules helps things to run
smoothly in the family ______.
4. At school all students have the right to be
treated fairly and with respect ______.
5. Classrooms and schools have rules to
keep staff members and students safe and
healthy ______.
6. It is important for
every student to
follow school and
classroom rules and
______.
7. Accepting individual
differences means
respecting the rights
______.
8. In the community a
good citizen is one who is led by values,
principles and ethics ______.
9. A good citizen actively participates in
activities meant to benefit the community,
is law obedient, helpful to others ______.
10. Following these rules ______.
A. in his daily life interactions
with other members.
B. making it easier to be
educated in a
pleasant setting.
C. following rules and laws,
being responsible and
respectful.
D. people build better
communities.
E. to be encouraged and
challenged to do their best.
F. of others,
making compromises and
doing what is best for
the majority.
G. not upset other students by
interfering with their
learning.
H. safety and well-being of
each member.
I. and live together
peacefully; therefore
cooperation is important.
J. treating everyone with
respect no matter their
jurisdiction in life.

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MATCH
PARTS
OF
THE
STATEMENTS

Neighbourhood
Watch

1. The Neighbourhood
Watch Scheme is a
partnership where ______.
2. It involves the Police,
Community Safety
Departments of local
authorities, other voluntary
organisations and ______.
3. Anyone in a neighborhood
can become involved in such a scheme ______.
4. It aims to help people protect themselves and
their properties ______.
5. A major objective of
The Neighbourhood
Watch scheme is to prevent
crime by ______.
6. An additional objective is to
assist the police in detecting
crime ______.
7. It also aims to reduce undue
fear of crime ______.
8. Another objective is to improve police and
community liaison providing effective
communication through various ______.
9. The Police cannot deal with the problems and
issues arising from crime and anti-social
behaviour alone, so ______.
10. Neighbourhood Watch provides a way for local
people to play an important part ______.

A. messaging systems to inform
the Police.
B. by promoting effective
communication and the
prompt reporting of suspicious
and criminal activity.
C. in addressing this balance and
making their communities
safer.
D. but the more people who get
involved, the more effective it
will be.
E. they need the help of the
whole community.
F. people cooperate to create
and maintain a caring
community fostering
a community spirit.
G. individuals who want to make
their neighbourhoods better
and safer places to live.
H. increasing crime prevention
awareness and vigilance thus
reducing opportunities for
crime.
I. by promoting a sense of
security, particularly amongst
the more vulnerable members
of the community.
J. by means of improved home
security and accurate
reporting of suspicious
incidents to the Police.

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Key: 1. F 2. G 3. D 4. J 5. H 6. B 7. I 8. A 9. E 10. C

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MATCH
PARTS
OF
THE
STATEMENTS

Yoga is for everyone!

1. Yoga is an ancient
art based on a
harmonizing system
of development for
the body, mind, and
spirit ultimately
______.
2. Defining itself as a practical, methodical,
and systematic discipline or set of
techniques, yoga has the lofty goal of…
3. Since Yogis view the mind, the spirit and
the body as one, ______.
4. It helps you become more aware of your
body's posture, alignment and patterns of
movement making the body more flexible
and ______.
5. Yoga allows you to face the overwhelming
fears, frustrations, and challenges of
everyday life with daily routine of exercise
and meditation ______.
6. The extremely important benefits
of yoga provide both ______.
7. Yoga can change your physical and mental
capacity quickly ______.
8. Many yoga teachers have experienced that
people attending ______.
9. No matter how old or how unfit you are,
______.
10. For those of you, however, who cannot
______.

A. regulating the breath and
relaxing the body by gently
releasing tension from the
large muscle groups.
B. while preparing the mind and
body for long-term health!
C. helping human beings to
become aware of their
deepest nature.
D. the continued practice of yoga
will lead you to a sense of
peace and well-being.
E. it is never too late to start
practicing yoga.
F. helping you relax even in the
midst of a stress stricken
environment.
G. instant gratification and lasting
transformation.
H. yoga classes often
spontaneously report several
health benefits from yoga
practice.
I. put feet behind your ears, do
not get disappointed!
J. aiming at self-development
and self-realization.

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Key: 1. J 2. C 3. D 4. F 5. A 6. G 7. B 8. H 9. E 10. I

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A. from B. for C. on D. with E. to F. at
1. Many people suffer _____ allergies in the spring and I’m one of them.
It’s really annoying.
2. I disagree _____ John. I think we should go ahead and make the
investment.
3. They assigned so much work to the two of us that it’s impossible to
take _____ any more. We won’t be able to cope.
4. By the time they arrived _____ the cinema, the film had already
started. So, they went for a drink instead and we met afterwards.
5. He spends most of his time looking _____ a job, but he’s not been able
to find anything interesting yet.
G. into H. out I. around J. on K. after L. away
6. We've run _____ of coffee. Would you like some tea instead?
7. The neighbour’s boys ran _____ the thief but they couldn't catch him,
though both Tom and Joe are top athletes.
8. Most cars in the US run _____ petrol.
9. I've been running _____ all day, and I'm exhausted. I had a lot of
shopping to do.
10. Yesterday I ran _____ James Oliver – an old friend of mine. It was
good to talk about all the people we knew back then...

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Key: 1. A (from), 2. D (with), 3. C (on), 4. F (at), 5. B (for), 6. H (out), 7. K (after), 8. J (on), 9.
I (around), 10. G (into)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 to complete the text below. Use each option
only once.
A. also B. how C. of D. often E. on
F. the G. but H. about I. at J. for
Colours… Colours… Colours…
Colours… Colours...
Colours can have an effect on our emotions, our actions and our ideas.
They can make a difference in (1) _____ we respond to people and
things. A lot has been written (2) _____ colour and its impact on our daily
lives. Colours have meaning!
Red is (3) ______ warmest of all colours. In
China, red is the colour of prosperity and
joy. Brides wear red, and front doors are
(4) _____ painted red. Red roses represent
love and passion. Red is (5) _____ the
colour of blood and, as such, it has strong
symbolism as life and vitality.
Yellow stands (6) _____ wisdom, joy and
happiness.
Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean.
The ancient Egyptians used it to represent the heavens. Blue is also the
colour of inspiration, sincerity and spirituality.
Black is the most ambiguous of all colours. A black tie is considered
formal and elegant (7) ______, in some parts of the world, it is seen as a
sign of mourning. That is, black symbolizes death in many cultures.
White, (8) _____ the other hand, is the colour of purity. White means
kindness, too. In some countries brides wear white, yet in India white is
worn (9) _____ funerals.
Finally, green is the colour of nature, fertility, life. Green symbolizes
self-respect and well-being. Green is the colour (10) _____ balance and
stability. It also means learning, growth and harmony.

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Key: 1. B (how), 2. H (about), 3. F (the), 4. D (often), 5. A (also), 6. J (for), 7. G (but), 8. E
(on), 9. I (at), 10. C (of)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 in the text. Use each option only once.
Twenty-six
I was standing right (1) ___ the corner
of Twenty-third Street and Third
Avenue. I was at (2) ___ stop-light,
(3) ___ I noticed this woman
standing just in front of me. There was
something (4) ___ this woman –her eyes, the way she
was holding her bag…, and I thought, for just a second (it couldn’t
have been (5) ___ than a second), Could this be my friend Helen’s
mother?
I had loved Jane Elwood, Helen’s mom, (6) ___ a second mother
when I was little, but they moved to Australia and I hadn’t seen
either of them for fifteen years. Helen married and moved again –
this time to Hong Kong. She had had two kids and stopped writing
(7) ___ a while. So, we drifted apart. Last year, I met Helen’s
brother, at a medical conference in Singapore, and asked about
Helen and (8) ___ mother. He told me that Mrs Elmwood had got
divorced, opened her (9) ___ catering business, and was doing a
lot of volunteer work. She was an amazing woman that I’d always
admired!
Just then, the woman turned around and… what a surprise! It
wasn’t Jane Elmwood at all. It was her daughter –my friend Helen
Elmwood (now Matthiessen), who had grown up to look (10) ___
like her mother!
A. when B. more C. on D. as E. the
F. their G. just H. own I. about J. after

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KEY:
1. C (on)
2. E (the)
3. A (when)
4. I (about)
5. B (more)
6. D (as)
7. J (after)
8. F (their)
9. H (own)
10. G. (just)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fourteen-year old Jeff was keen (1) ______ rugby. Because his school didn’t
have a team (2) ______ his age group, his dad took him to a local club that
had a team for kids under 15. This team had made it (3) ______ the grand
final three years in a row, but never quite won that final game. To overcome
this, a special coach was hired. Jeff’s father, Marcus, watched (4) ______
the sidelines as the new coach spoke to the boys one night close to the big
match. He was shocked to hear his instructions. ‘As soon as you have your
first run-in (5) ______ the other team’s players, I want you to hit them hard
right (6) ______ the face.’
Marcus felt himself shaking with anger. He had to think this (7) ______. This
was not his idea of what the sport was (8) ______. Marcus realized he had
to have it (9) ______ with the coach… Father and son talked it over, and Jeff
was happy to quit the team. Next year, Jeff played at his school, in a team
that was coached (10) ______ a better kind of man.
A. to B. on C. by D. about E. from
F. over G. with H. for I. in J. out

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Key:
1. B (on)
2. H (for)
3. A (to)
4. E (from)
5. G (with)
6. I (in)
7. F (over)
8. D (about)
9. J (out)
10. C (by)

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Match items 1–10 with options Α–J. There is one option you do not need.
WAYS
TO REDUCE
STRESS
1. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a
stressful situation, try…
2. Call a friend…
3. Talking calmly to yourself…
4. Stress levels and a proper diet…
5. Take deep breaths in order…
6. Laughing tricks your nervous
system…
7. Instead of coffee and energy
drinks …
8. A short walk around the office…
9. Lack of sleep is…
10. Do not forget that, stress….
A. try green tea
B. into making you happy
C. may help you put things
in perspective
D. taking a break and
listening to relaxing
classical music
E. a mediation class may be
free of charge
F. a key cause of stress
G. and share your problems
H. are closely related
I. gets your blood moving,
offering relief in a
stressful situation
J. to oxygenate your blood
and clear your mind
K. can be fairly manageable
10

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Key: 1. D, 2. G, 3. C, 4. H, 5. J, 6. B, 7. A, 8. I, 9. F, 10. K

2b_C_108_004
Match items 1-10 with options A-K. There is one option you do not need.
WAYS TO SAVE MONEY NOW
1. Save at the pump by seeking
_____.
2. Use credit cards _____.
3. You may buy auto parts for less
online _____.
4. Carpooling to work _____.
5. Make your daily coffee at home
_____.
6. Do an online search _____.
7. Being older you _____.
8. Find the best discounts from
retailers _____.
9. Unplug all electrical appliances
_____.
10. If you are away from home for most
of the day in wintertime, _____.
A. can save you thousands
of dollars each year
B. lower your thermostat to
58 degrees
C. when they are not in use
D. local gas stations
advertising the cheapest
prices per gallon
E. that offer gas rewards
F. through mobile apps that
let you scan barcodes
with your smartphone or
tablet computer
G. than what car repair
shops may charge
H. for coupons from various
sites
I. may provide unadvertised
discounts
J. can make use of senior
coupons
K. and take it to work
10

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KEY: 1. D, 2. E, 3. G, 4. A, 5. K, 6. H, 7. J, 8. F, 9. C, 10. B

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10 WAYS TO PREVENT
COLDS AND FLU
1. By practicing good
hygiene _____.
2. Head to your doctor
as soon as the
vaccine is available
_____.
3. Wash your hands a
lot _____.
4. Take some time when you clean up your
home _____.
5. To prevent cold and flu viruses _____.
6. Stay hydrated _____.
7. Exercise not only helps you stay fit _____.
8. Consider eating foods that _____.
9. Keeping a bottle of hand sanitizer _____.
10. Sleep quality _____.
A. and encourage those
around you to do the
same
B. but it also boosts your
immune system
C. you may escape cold and
flu season unharmed
D. is a good idea to help
disinfect hands and
prevent flu and cold
viruses
E. may slow you down
F. and get yourself
vaccinated
G. don’t touch your eyes,
nose or mouth with your
hands
H. is associated with healthy
immune function
I. by drinking lots of fluids,
especially water
J. contain probiotics which
protect the body from
‘bad’ bacteria
K. to wipe down areas
containing germs

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KEY: 1. C, 2. F, 3. A, 4. K, 5. G, 6. I, 7. B, 8. J, 9. D, 10. H

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HOW TO TELL
IF A SCHOOL IS A GOOD ONE FOR BOYS
1. The school knows how it is doing with
boys, ________.
2. The school knows
what it values in boys
________.
3. The school uses
teaching and
assessment styles
________.
4. Discipline and behavior procedures
________.
5. The school has structures that
________.
6. The school ensures that boys have
access ________.
7. The school is democratic ________.
8. The school offers ways ________.
9. The school involves fathers ________.
10. The school is continually active in
learning ________.
A. how to do better with boys
B. to a range of male role
models
C. and can tell you
D. and father-figures from
the community
E. are based on agreed
values promoting fun
relationships among
everyone in school
F. and honors this positive
view of what boys can be
G. that make use of boys’
strengths
H. allow for boys with special
needs to move around
I. in the way it is run
J. must have ongoing staff
development
K. to gain recognition

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Key: 1. C, 2. F, 3. G, 4. E, 5. H, 6. B, 7. I, 8. K, 9. D, 10. A

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HOW TO FEED A HEALTHY BABY
1. When preparing food _______.
2. All fresh fruit and vegetables _______.
3. Whether using fresh produce, packets or
jars _______.
4. Always offer milk first, _______.
5. Food should be heated thoroughly _______.
6. Make sure food is cooled enough _______.
7. Never use a metal spoon _______.
8. Always be positive and smile _______.
9. Encourage more vegetables _______.
10. Be guided by your baby as to when
_______.
A. to ensure that any
bacteria are killed
B. which can be too sharp
or get too hot
C. than fruit, but avoid
strong tasting ones
D. to increase food
amounts
E. always ensure that all
surfaces are clean and
have been wiped down
with anti-bacterial
cleaner
F. when offering new foods
G. babies may get fussy
H. try whenever possible
to buy organic produce
which is free of
preservatives and
pesticides
I. before feeding it to
your baby
J. as milk is the most
important food at this
stage
K. should be carefully
peeled, removing the
core, pips and blemishes

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Key: 1. E, 2. K, 3. H, 4. J, 5. A, 6. I, 7. B, 8. F, 9. C, 10. D

3_A_101_004
WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your school newspaper informing your classmates
about the writing contest you read about in the text below and explaining why you think it is
important to participate.
"My Role as a Citizen of Earth"
THEME:
We were born on this planet called Earth, where various cultures and ethnicities
exist together. However, in our world today, we face numerous problems -
environmental destruction, wars, poverty, and many more - that make our future
uncertain. Given this situation, what do you think you can do to help as a citizen
of Earth?
GUIDELINES:
Essays must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German.
Entries must be received by June 15, 2014

3_Β_101_007
WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your school newspaper informing your classmates
about the writing contest in the text below and explaining why it is important to participate.
You may use information from the text, if you want, or/and your own ideas.
.
Μαθηηικός Διαγωνιζμός για ηοσς Πρόζθσγες 2014
Σσμμεηοτή
 Γραπηό κείμενο – αηομική ζσμμεηοτή
Γξάςηε ηελ ηζηνξία ελόο πξόζθπγα πνπ γλσξίδεηε. Μπνξεί λα είλαη κηα
ηζηνξία γηα έλαλ άλζξσπν πνπ έρεηε ζπλαληήζεη, γηα θάπνηνλ πνπ έρεηε
δηαβάζεη ή αθνύζεη, ή αθόκε θαη λα αλαθέξεηαη ζε έλα έξγν ηέρλεο.
 Bίνηεο – ομαδική ζσμμεηοτή
Δεκηνπξγήζηε έλα βίληεν, δηάξθεηαο 1-3 ιεπηώλ πνπ λα δείρλεη ηελ
ηζηνξία ελόο πξόζθπγα θαηά ηε δηάξθεηα ηνπ ηαμηδηνύ ηνπ πξνο έλα
αζθαιέο κέξνο ή από ηε δσή ηνπ ζηε ρώξα πνπ βξίζθεηαη ζήκεξα.
Διάρκεια διαγωνιζμού
12 Μαρηίοσ 2014 - 16 Μαΐοσ 2014

3_A_105_004
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your pen friend Helen, who has gained a lot of weight recently, wrote to you about her
problem. Write an email to her (120-150 words), advising her to improve her diet. You may
use information from the table below, and/or your own ideas.
Instead of … Use …
Sugar or honey Naturally sweet food
such as fruit
Dairy fat from ice
cream, whole milk and
cheese
Low-fat versions, such
as skim milk and
reduced-fat cheese
Baked sweets, such as
cookies, snack cakes,
doughnuts and pastries
Homemade or oatmeal
cookies
White carbohydrates,
such as bread, pasta,
potatoes and rice
Whole-grain such as
whole-wheat pastas and
bread, brown rice.
Processed meats , such
as bacon and ham
Protein from fish,
skinless chicken, soya,
and whole grain food
Added salt Flavor food with garlic,
herbs, and spices
Adapted table from: http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email to your friend Pedro Ramirez (120-150 words) to give him advice on what to
do regarding a problem he is facing with his girl friend Carla.
The problem Your advice
Pedro’s friend, Carla, told him that
she decided not to run for school
president. Pedro told everyone about
this decision. Carla was furious
because first of all her decision was
not final and because she wanted to
make the announcement herself.
Now, Carla is not talking to Pedro and
he is very upset because he loves her.
In your message to Pedro tell him to:
 be the first to apologize
 explain how he feels about the
situation
 say how he feels about her
 explain that he didn’t mean it
 explain why he acted the way he did
 tell her that he doesn’t want to lose her

3_A_105_008
WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you support the campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British
Museum. Write a message to post on your blog (120-150 words) inviting people to join the
“BRING THEM BACK” campaign and explaining why. You may use information from the text
below, and/or your own ideas.

3_B_105_002
WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine your English class is organizing a live broadcast to present a project on European
School Radio. Find out from the text below what this is, and write a message (120-150
words) to be posted on your school’s electronic magazine announcing your project and
inviting people to listen to the broadcast. In your message, don’t forget to include:
 Your project title
 What your project is (about)
 Who might be interested in the broadcast
 When and how it will be broadcasted
ΤI ΕΙΝΑΙ ΤΟ ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΥΑΚΟ ΡΑΔΙΟΦΩΝΟ
“European School Radio”
http://blogs.sch.gr/esrblog/about
 Διαδικηςακόρ ηόπορ-παδιοθυνικόρ ζηαθμόρ πος εξςπηπεηεί
ηην πολιηιζηική ανάπηςξη ηηρ σώπαρ και ηοςρ ζηόσοςρ ηηρ
εκπαίδεςζηρ
 Έμππακηη απόδειξη όηι ηο ζσολείο είναι σώπορ δημιοςπγίαρ
κι έκθπαζηρ
 Ανεξάπηηηορ παδιοθυνικόρ ζηαθμόρ
με τςσαγυγικό και επιμοπθυηικό
σαπακηήπα ποικίληρ θεμαηολογίαρ
 Ραδιοθυνικόρ ζηαθμόρ-ζσολική
δπάζη, ο οποίορ οπγανώνεηαι από
ομάδερ μαθηηών και εκπαιδεςηικών,
ςλοποιείηαι αποκλειζηικά από
μαθηηέρ μέζυ παπαγυγήρ εκπομπών
και απεςθύνεηαι κςπίυρ ζε μαθηηέρ
Επίσημες γλώσσες του σταθμού είναι
τα ελληνικά και τα αγγλικά
Ππουθούνηαι, επίζηρ, οι ιδέερ ηηρ διαπολιηιζμικόηηηαρ
και ηηρ πολςγλυζζίαρ.
X

3_B_105_009
WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to your friend Jane, who is in Athens for a week, inviting her
to go with you to the performance advertised below. Tell her why it would be great if she
went with you. Also, give her details about the performance (date, place, price, the title of
the play, etc.).
13 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2014 / 21:00
Το Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών συνεχίζει τη
συνεργασία του με το National Theatre Live
Το Μέγαρο Μουςικήσ Αθηνών, με τη βοήθεια
τησ τεχνολογίασ, προςφέρει τη μοναδική
εμπειρία τησ απευθείασ παρακολούθηςησ
θεατρικών παραςτάςεων από το Εθνικό
Θέατρο του Λονδίνου.
Το Μέγαρο Μουςικήσ Αθηνών, ςε ςυνεργαςία
του με την Βρετανική Πρεςβεία και το
Βρετανικό Συμβούλιο, διαςυνδέει το κοινό τησ
Αθήνασ με το θεατρικό κοινό τησ Ευρώπησ.
Με αγγλικούσ υπότιτλουσ:
“The Audience”
Το καινούργιο έργο του Peter Morgan περιγράφει
τισ –υποθετικέσ- ςυζητήςεισ τησ Βαςίλιςςασ και
διαφόρων πρωθυπουργών κατά τη διάρκεια των
εβδομαδιαίων ιδιωτικών ςυναντήςεών τουσ.
Στο ρόλο τησ Βαςίλιςςασ Elizabeth II η Helen Mirren.
Αίθουςα:
Αλεξάνδρα Τριάντη
Ημερομηνία:
13 Ιουνίου 2014
Ώρα έναρξησ:
21:00
Προπώληςη από:
23 Μαΐου 2014
Τιμέσ Ειςιτηρίων
Φοιτητικά: € 7
Γενική είσοδος: € 14
NNaattiioonnaall
TThheeaattrree LLiivvee

3_C_105_001
WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine your friend Hans from Austria, who is studying at a university in England, is going to
visit you in your hometown. He knows it’s your birthday soon and he wrote a message to ask
you what present you’d like him to bring you for your birthday. Write back to him by email
(120-150 words) and:
 thank him for his kind thought
 tell him what present you’d like him to bring you from the U.K. and why
 ask him about student life in London

3_C_105_005
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your 14-year-old cousin Daryn, who lives in the UK, wants to open his own facebook account
to make new friends but his parents will not allow it. He’s furious with them, and he writes to
you to complain about his ‘horrible’ parents. Write an email back to him (120-150 words) to
explain why they don’t want him to open his own account. You may use some of the ideas
below and or/your own.
 hacking of personal information
 use by untrustworthy people
 use by people with fake accounts (who ‘steal’ updates, photos, videos, etc.)
 use of the facebook can become addictive
 use of the facebook can be a time wasting habit
IDEAS

3_C_105_007
WRITING PRODUCTION
Samantha, who knows that you are a member of the anti-bullying team of your school, writes
to ask you how she can help a friend of hers who is being bullied. Write an email to suggest
ways of helping. The hints below may help you but use also your own ideas.
HINTS
 Talk to the person bullied to find out what
exactly is going on
 Let him/her know you care and he/she
can confide in you
 Include him/her into your group of peers
 Stick up for him/her but don’t put yourself
in danger
 Let a trusted adult (e.g., teacher, parent,
counselor) know about the situation

3_C_105_010
WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you are a member of a new club in your school and you want to work with students in
other European countries to organize environmental action by students in European schools.
Present your club in a text (120-150 words) that you plan to upload on your club’s blogspot
and invite other clubs with similar goals to communicate with you and exchange ideas.
In your message be sure to write:
 a few things about your school
 what the name of your club is
 who can become a member of your club
 what the purpose of your club is

3_A_106_001

WRITING PRODUCTION
Read the web advertisement below and write an email (120-150 words) to your best friend
informing him/her about the event and inviting him to go with you. Use information from the
ad and/or your own ideas.

.

Canada’s Cirque du Soleil, the world’s most
successful human circus, is finally coming to
town!
Alegria is the new production – for children,
teenagers and adults!
Don’t miss 55 performers on stage with their
amazing skill, strength and speed. You will love it!
The show is on at the Olympic indoor basketball
stadium 3-9 September, including evening shows.
Tickets: 35-75€
(20% percent discount for students)
Special prices for schools and families of more than 4!

3_A_106_002

Fear?

WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine your school is planning a day trip to an amusement park. You are on the organizing
committee. Read the poster below and write an article (120-150 words) for your English
school newspaper to urge your classmates to come. Use information from the poster and/or
your own ideas.

Allou! Fun Park is one of the best theme parks in Europe. Whatever
your taste, we have it.
Do you dare to enter the most frightening House of
Ten scary rooms, atmospheric lightening and special
effects with... no way out?
Crazy wagons and rides that will
take your breath away!
And afterwards… enjoy our
lollipops, candies and soft ice
cream!!
Also, visit our gift shop with
souvenirs, funny t-shirts and
hats to take the fun back home.
Special prices for schools and free parking for the school bus.
Open:
Monday-Friday: 17:00-23:00
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 10:00-24:00
Get a Daily pass for endless fun. Price: 15€.
Every Wednesday enjoy the pass for only 12€.

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WRITING
PRODUCTION

Read about Oxfam and write a short article (120-150 words) about charity stores like Oxfam
and urge your classmates to get their parents to go shopping there. Use information from the
text below, and/or your own ideas.

Have you ever considered buying used
or second hand clothes? If not, why
not?
1. They cost less! Second hand clothes are
half their original price.
2. Buy designer clothes for the same price
as cheap clothes.
3. It’s thrilling to finding something very
expensive at a low price.
4. By shopping for second hand clothes in
charity shops, you help their cause!
5. Shopping used clothing forces you to
think more carefully about what you buy
so you usually end up with a very stylish
outfit that looks amazing on you.
Why not give us a try?

3_A_107_001

WRITING PRODUCTION
You have been doing karate for a long time. Write a blog entry (120-150 words) to be posted
in Fun & Fitness, suggesting that karate is a good choice and explaining its benefits for
children and teenagers. You may use information from the text below and/or your our own
ideas.
Take your child to a karate class!
Martial arts is a great option for children seeking to gain self-esteem, learn to behave
more appropriately, and learn self-defense.
A Great Way to Achieve Fitness
! Karate is a gross motor activity which uses many parts of the body
! Improves balance and coordination
! Teaches self-defense
Teaches Self-discipline and Socialization Skills
! Karate teaches confidence and self-esteem
! Increases children’s social interaction with other children in a friendly, safe
environment
! teaches self-discipline and goal setting
Improves Behaviour
! Karate teaches children respect
! Helps improve behaviour at school and even grades

3_A_107_002

WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine your American friend, James, likes karate. Write an email to him (120-150 words)
saying that you are interested in taking karate classes too and asking about:
• injury risks
• how long it takes to become good at it
• if it is expensive

3_A_107_003

WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you and your friends have been taking music lessons for a long time. Write a blog
entry (120-150 words) to be posted in Teen Pastimes, explaining why learning music is a
good idea for a hobby. Mention qualities such as:
• stress relief
• fun and entertainment
• creativity

3_A_107_004

WRITING PRODUCTION
Your English friend and neighbour, Maria, has started taking guitar lessons at a nearby music
school. As you have not seen her for a long time, write an email to her (120-150 words)
saying that you are interested in going to the same school and asking:
• how often there are classes
• if they are expensive
• how long it takes until you are able to play well

3_A_107_005

WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you and your class are visiting the UK on an educational trip. You have found a hotel
to stay, but cannot access its website anymore. Write an email (120-150 words) to your
friend, James, who has visited the same hotel in the past, explaining the situation to him
and asking about:
• prices and if breakfast is included
• internet access and if there is a charge for it
• how to get to the hotel

3_A_111_003
WRITING PRODUCTION
Write a review of a film you saw for your school magazine (120-150 words). In your
review, use information from the text and your own ideas, to:
• say what the film is about
• say what you thought of the film
• explain why you think it’s a film for teenagers
PLOT: Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man is caught between his duty to the city of
New York and his love for his high school sweetheart, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone).
When an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) appears with an evil request,
Parker finds his loyalties divided more than ever.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 is really a mix. It's not a disaster film (though
it comes close to it at times), and the good outweighs the bad. One thing that
leaves you unsatisfied at the end is that there's no closing. It's all build-up and very
little purpose. Still, there are parts of the movie that work beautifully (any time
Stone and Garfield are together) and it's worth seeing just as long as your
expectations are not very high.

3_B_107_006

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, urging your classmates
to participate in the contest below.

33ΟΣΟΣ

ΠΑΝΕΛΛΗΝΙΟΣ
ΜΑΘΗΤΙΚΟΣ
ΔΙΑΓΩΝΙΣΜΟΣ
ΣΚΙΤΣΟΥΠΑΝΕΛΛΗΝΙΟΣ
ΜΑΘΗΤΙΚΟΣ
ΣΚΙΤΣΟΥ

ΜΕ
ΘΕΜΑ
ΤΗΝ
ΟΔΙΚΗ
ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑΜΕ
ΘΕΜΑ
ΤΗΝ
ΟΔΙΚΗ
ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ

Ο
διαγωνισμός
απευθύνεται
σε
μαθητές
δημοτικών
σχολείων
(Δ',
Ε',
ΣΤ'
τάξεων),

Γυμνασίων
και
Λυκείων
της
χώρας,
δημοσίων
και
ιδιωτικών,
όπως
και

ελληνόφωνων
σχολείων
του
εξωτερικού.

Ενδεικτικές
θεματικές
ενότητες
του
διαγωνισμού:
διάβαση
πεζών,
χρήση

πεζοδρομίου,
βιώσιμη
μετακίνηση,
ποδήλατο,
χρήση
ζώνης,
χρήση
κράνους,
αλκοόλ

και
οδήγηση,
ευγένεια
στο
δρόμο.

Υποβολή
πρότζεκτ:
1/4/2014
–
30/5/2014

3_B_107_007

WRITING
PRODUCTION

Imagine your Italian friend, Maria, is sad because of some problems she is facing at home.
Write an email to her (120-150 words) expressing your support and advising her about
what she can do to feel better, using information from the website below and adding your own
ideas.

Η καλή µέρα από το πρωί
φαίνεται, λέει ο σοφός λαός και θα
συµφωνήσουµε απόλυτα. Και αν
φαίνεται να µην έχει και τις
καλύτερες προδιαγραφές, θα την
κάνουµε να αποκτήσει!
Χαµογελάστε λοιπόν, ζήστε τη ζωή
στο κόκκινο και απολαύστε στο
έπακρο τις µικρές χαρές που
καθηµερινά αυτή µας προσφέρει.
Όλα γύρω µας είναι ωραία και
καλά, αρκεί να τα κοιτάξουµε µε
ανάλογη διάθεση!

Adapted from http://www.neolaia.gr/2014/02/07/ennia-sumboules-gia-kalh-diathesh/

3_B_107_008

WRITING PRODUCTION
Your English friend and neighbour Peter likes reading. Using information from the text below,
write an email (120-150 words) suggesting that you should both visit the alternative
exchange library that has just opened in your area (and has books in English as well).
Βιβλίο 32
Εναλλακτική
AνταλλακτικήBιβλιοθήκη
Δωρεάν ανταλλαγή βιβλίων χωρίς συνδροµή
24 ώρες την ηµέρα
7 ηµέρες την εβδοµάδα
Οδηγίες:
• Δώσε ένα βιβλίο και πάρε ένα καινούργιο
• Εκτύπωσε το αυτοκόλλητο “αντάλλαξέ το”
και κόλλα το στη ράχη του βιβλίου σου ή
γράψε µία αφιέρωση.
"Μου έλυσε το πρόβληµα που είχα µε πολλά
βιβλία που δεν ήθελα πια. Βρήκα άλλα που
δεν είχα ποτέ διαβάσει. Η καλύτερη ιδέα!"
"Πήρα χθες το βιβλίο 'Η Εντιµότατη
Εταιρεία' και ήδη κοντεύω να το τελειώσω!
Ευχαριστώ πολύ όποιον το άφησε,
υπόσχοµαι να το επιστρέψω σύντοµα για να
το διαβάσουν και άλλοι!"

3_B_107_009

WRITING PRODUCTION
Your American friend, John, who lives in Greece, likes acting and is a member of his school’s
theatre group. Using information from the text below, write an email (120-150 words) to him,
suggesting that he and his school should participate in the youth theatre festival next year.
Έργα από εφήβους για εφήβους
(και όχι µόνο) σε έναν τριήµερο
θεατρικό µαραθώνιο!
Πρωτότυπα ελληνικά έργα που
αφορούν στη ζωή και στις ανησυχίες
τους, µε στόχο την καλλιτεχνική
ανταλλαγή και το γόνιµο
προβλµατισµό!
Adapted from http://efivikotheatro.gr/festivalhistory.html

3_B_107_010

WRITING PRODUCTION
Your English school teacher has asked you to participate in a project about internet safety.
Write a leaflet (120-150 words) advising your classmates about how to protect themselves
against online dangers.
From http://www.sarantaporo.gr/sites/default/files/images/40poro%20imerida%202.JPG

3_B_111_001
WRITING PRODUCTION
You just came back from a wonderful 7-day trip to the island of Ibiza. Write an email (120-150 words) to
your friend Tim, telling him about your holiday and suggesting that he go on holiday there, too
sometime! Use information from the text below and add your own details.
Το νησί Ibiza, νησί της
Μεσογείου που ανήκει
στην Ισπανία, λένε πως
είναι ιδανικός προορισµός
για νέους.
Έχει την φήµη ότι µαζί µε
κάποιες από τις πιο
φοβερές παραλίες της
Ευρώπης διαθέτει και από
τις πιο έντονες νυχτερινές
ζωές όλης της Υφηλίου,
µε κύριες πόλεις το San
Antonio και σε 20
χιλιόµετρα απόσταση, την πόλη της Ibiza.
Ιδανικό νησί συνάντησης νέων, µε κάποια από τα πιο γνωστά Night
Club της Ευρώπης που αποτελούν πόλο έλξης διασηµοτήτων από όλο
τον κόσµο.

Ibiza – Ίµπιζα - Ibiza – Ίµπιζα -
Ibiza –

3_B_111_007
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Penelope has decided to go on a diet, but you know that she loves chocolate and she really
hates to give it up. Write an email to her (120-150 words), give her information about chocolate from the
text below, if you want, and add your own ideas.
Πέντε λόγοι που πρέπει να φάµε οπωσδήποτε σοκολάτα!
Είναι η καλύτερη ουσία σε αυτόν τον πλανήτη! Υπάρχει κάποια άλλη τροφή
πιο ευαίσθητη και πιο ροµαντική από τη σοκολάτα;
Οι επιστήµονες έχουν δείξει ότι η κατανάλωση σοκολάτας (ιδίως η µαύρη) - σε
λογικές ποσότητες - σας κάνει να νιώθετε συναισθηµατικά καλύτερα.
1. Καταπολεµά το άγχος
2. Μειώνει το αίσθηµα της πείνας
3. Δηµιουργεί αίσθηµα ευεξίας
4. Αυξάνει τα χρόνια της ζωής µας
5. Βοηθά την πέψη του γάλακτος (να χωνέψουµε το γάλα)

3_C_111_002
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Sammie is anxious about an exam she is to take next week. Send her an email (120-
150 words) giving her tips about what to do before the exam.

3_A_106_004

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for an English youth magazine to inform teenagers about job
opportunities in Greenpeace and encourage them to take part in future projects. Use information from
the text below and/or your own ideas.

Work
for
Greenpeace
International

Greenpeace International employs more than 250
people from all over the world.
Would you like to work on a Greenpeace ship
and be part of the world's leading
environmental organisation?
If you have experience at sea, then you can use the
online form to apply for a paid position on our ships.
If we cannot offer you an immediate position we can
still keep you on our database.
Note: You must hold a valid passport

3_A_106_005

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an announcement (about 120-150 words) for your English school newspaper
informing your classmates about the international writing competition below and
encouraging them to participate. Use information from the text below and/or your own ideas.

THEME: "My Role as a Citizen of Earth"
In our world today, we face many problems that make our future
uncertain. Given this situation, how do you wish to act as a citizen of
Earth?
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Texts must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or
German.
2. Texts may be submitted by postal mail or online.
3. Texts must be original and unpublished.
DEADLINE: Texts must be sent by June 15.
AWARD:
1st Prize: Prize of 1000$
2nd Prize: Prize of 500$
3rd Prize: Prize of 250$

3_B_106_006

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for an English magazine encouraging its readers to offer
voluntary work at "THE SMILE OF THE CHILD" organisation. You may use information from
the text below and/or your own ideas.

Η
ΤΑΥΤΟΤΗΤΑ

ΤΟΥ
ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΥ
ΜΑΣ

«ΤΟ
ΧΑΜΟΓΕΛΟ
ΤΟΥ
ΠΑΙΔΙΟΥ»

είναι
ένας
εθελοντικός

οργανισμός
που
έχει
κάνει

πράξη
την
αντιμετώπιση
των

καθημερινών
προβλημάτων

των
παιδιών.

«ΤΟ
ΧΑΜΟΓΕΛΟ
ΤΟΥ
ΠΑΙΔΙΟΥ»

προστατεύει
τα
δικαιώματα

των
παιδιών
όχι
μόνο
στη

θεωρία
αλλά
στην
πράξη,

καθημερινά,
24
ώρες
την

ημέρα,
365
ημέρες
το
χρόνο.

ΕΘΕΛΟΝΤΙΣΜΟΣ

Πολύτιμοι
βοηθοί
σε
κάθε
μας
προσπάθεια

είναι
οι
εθελοντές
που
με
τη
δική
τους

προσφορά
βοηθάνε
στη
συνέχιση
του
έργου

μας.

Ανάλογα
με
τις
υποχρεώσεις
που

προκύπτουν
σε
κάθε
περίπτωση

ενεργοποιούνται
οι
εθελοντές
μας,
φυσικά

πάντα
σύμφωνα
με
τη
διαθεσιμότητά
και
την

επιθυμία
τους.

3_Β_106_007

WRITING PRODUCTION
Read the web advertisement below and write an article (120-150 words) for your English school
newspaper encouraging your classmates to take part in a summer camp programme. You may
use information from the text below and/or your own ideas.
Αθλητικές Δραστηριότητες: Το
αθλητικό πρόγραµµα διαµορφώνεται
ανάλογα µε τις ηλικίες των παιδιών και
χωρίζεται σε κατευθυνόµενο και
ελεύθερο.
Ψυχαγωγία: Η διασκέδαση συνεχίζεται
και στην πισίνα µε water basket, water
volley, βουτιές, διαγωνισµούς,
µεσηµεριανά και βραδινά pool party!
Διαγωνισµοί τραγουδιού,
κινηµατογραφική λέσχη για µικρούς και
µεγάλους, κουκλοθέατρο και πολλά
happenings προσφέρουν ατελείωτες
στιγµές χαράς στους κατασκηνωτές.

3_B_106_008

WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine that your friend Jenny is searching for a flat to rent. Write an email (120-150 words) to
tell her what she should be careful about. You may use information from the text below or your
own ideas.
1. Όταν θέλετε να ενοικιάσετε κατοικία,
ξεκινήστε την έρευνα στην περιοχή που σας
ενδιαφέρει.
2. Στη συνέχεια, καταφύγετε στις µικρές
αγγελίες των εφηµερίδων.
3. Μην πληρώσετε ποτέ τίποτε
προκαταβολικά ως αµοιβή.
4. Ελέγξτε προσεκτικά και χωρίς βιασύνη το
σπίτι που βρήκατε. Εάν είναι βράδυ,
ζητείστε να το δείτε και µε το φως της
ηµέρας.
5. Ελέγξτε εάν γύρω από το σπίτι υπάρχουν
όσα χρειάζεστε (συγκοινωνία, αγορά,
σχολεία κλπ.).
5

3_B_106_009

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to your best friend encouraging him/her to take part in an
Astronomy School Programme. You may use information from the text below and/or your own
ideas.

H Σχολή Αστρονοµίας απευθύνεται, κυρίως,
προς τους µαθητές Γυµνασίου και Λυκείου.
Τα µαθήµατα γίνονται κάθε Σάββατο 5 -7 µ.µ.
Στην 1η
τάξη διδάσκεται το Ηλιακό µας Σύστηµα
(Ήλιος, Σελήνη, πλανήτες, κλπ.).
Στη 2η
τάξη διδάσκονται οι αστέρες, οι
γαλαξίες, το Σύµπαν και τα τηλεσκόπια.
Τέλος, στην 3η
τάξη διδάσκεται η διαστηµική και
οι νέες αστρονοµικές θεωρίες και ανακαλύψεις.
Εκτός από τα µαθήµατα γίνονται εργαστήρια,
εργασίες, αστροβραδιές, κατασκευές και
προβολές βίντεο.

3_Β_106_010

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an announcement (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper encouraging your
classmates to take part in an international story competition. Use information from the text below
and/or your own ideas.

ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ
ΔΙΗΓΗΜΑΤΟΣ

µε θέµα το
«Όνειρο».
Ο διαγωνισµός θα παραµείνει ανοιχτός µέχρι και
τις 20 Ιουλίου.
Το πρώτο βραβείο είναι αεροπορικά εισιτήρια
από την Αθήνα για µια ευρωπαϊκή πρωτεύουσα, µε
επιστροφή.
Οι διαγωνιζόµενοι πρέπει να στείλουν ένα διήγηµα
µέχρι 2500 λέξεις.
Γίνονται δεκτά κείµενα στην ελληνική ή την
αγγλική γλώσσα.
Τα βραβευµένα διηγήµατα θα συµπεριληφθούν
στην έκδοση «Ιστορίες του Ονείρου» που θα
κυκλοφορήσει µέχρι το τέλος της χρονιάς.

3_Β_112_008
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Anna, who has difficulty in making new friends, asks you for help. Send
her an email (about 120-150 words), suggesting some things that may help her
make new friends. Use the ideas below if you like and/or use your own ideas.
Πως να κάνεις περισσότερους φίλους:
5 απλές συμβουλές
1. Πρώηον, αποθάζιζε όηι θέλεις περιζζόηεροσς θίλοσς.
3. Γνώριζε κάποιον πολύ κοινωνικό.
4. Βρες νέα ενδιαθέρονηα και δραζηηριόηηηες.
5. Σηαμάηηζε να είζαι επιλεκηικός με ηοσς ανθρώποσς.

3_Β_112_009
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Scott has asked you to help him go on a diet. Write an email (120-150
words) to him, giving him advice which may help him lose weight and feel healthier.
You can use the tips from the text if you like, and/or use your own ideas.
6 ΢ΤΜΒΟΤΛΕ΢ ΤΓΙΕΙΝΗ΢ ΔΙΑΣΡΟΥΗ΢
1. Σρώτε ποικιλία τροφίμων
2. Απολαύςτε πολλά φρούτα και λαχανικά
3. Σρώτε ςυχνά γεύματα
4. Πίνετε πολλά υγρά
5. Κινηθείτε
6. Να θυμάςτε ότι η ιςορροπία είναι το παν

3_Β_111_005
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Jeanette is worried about a writing test she is taking next week. Write an email
(120-150 words) reassuring her and giving her advice about what to do when she’s writing.
You may use information from the text below, and/or add your own ideas.

ΠΩΣ ΓΡΑΦΟΥΜΕ ΜΙΑ ΕΚΘΕΣΗ
• Διαβάζουµε πολύ καλά το θέµα που µας δίνεται ώσπου να το
κατανοήσουµε πλήρως.
• Έχοντας εντοπίσει τα ζητούµενα του θέµατος,
κατασκευάζουµε ένα σχεδιάγραµµα, στο οποίο καταγράφουµε
συνοπτικά τις σκέψεις και τις ιδέες µας για το θέµα.
• Αρχίζουµε να γράφουµε την έκθεσή µας µε προσοχή και
απόλυτη συγκέντρωση, προσέχοντας το λεξιλόγιο, την
ορθογραφία και τη σαφήνεια του γραπτού µας.

3_C_101_008

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write a message (120-150 words) in English to post on the blog below. Introduce yourself
and tell others the biggest problem you are facing at school.

Feel!
Think!
Share!

Make
your
own
blog

now!!!

3_C_101_009

WRITING PRODUCTION
Your school wants to organize a Green Action Day. Using the hints below and/or your own
ideas, write an article (120-150 words) for your school newspaper with suggestions about
what to do on this day.

• recycling paper or cans
• growing plants
• reducing waste
• saving energy
• composting food waste
• using ‘green’ vehicles

3_C_107_002
WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine your American friend, James, likes karate. Write an email to him (120-150 words)
expressing interest in taking karate classes too and asking:
 about injury risks
 how long it takes to become good at it
 if classes are expensive

3_C_107_003
WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you and your friends have been taking music lessons for a long time. Write a blog
entry (120-150 words) to be posted in Teen Pastimes, explaining why studying music is
good for:
 stress relief
 fun and entertainment
 creativity

3_C_107_004
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your English friend Marsha, has started taking guitar lessons. Write her an email (120-150
words) to say that you are interested in taking guitar lessons too and asking:
 how often there are classes
 if a guitar course is expensive
 how long it takes for someone to be able to play well.

3_C_107_005
WRITING PRODUCTION
You are on a committee of your class organizing a trip to the UK next Fall. Write an email to a
youth hostel recommended to you (120-150 words) giving them information about the trip
and asking about:
 room facilities
 prices and if breakfast is included
 internet access
 exact location
 access to means of transportation

3_C_107_007
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Sylvana is facing problems with her parents at home. Write an email to her (120-
150 words) expressing your support and advising her not to let things get her down.

3_A_107_013

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to your e-pal, Jane. Inform her about the contest below and suggest
that she takes part in it.

What would you do if you inherited millions of dollars?
In up to 750 words, write a story about a character who inherits millions
of dollars. Will your character use their new fortune for good or evil? You
have until 11:59 p.m., Friday, May 16 to enter your story.
Prizes
10 winners will be chosen to win a copy of We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
and have their stories published!
How to enter
1. Read all the rules
2. Create an account on Figment.com
3. Enter your response by the deadline
4. Press “Publish Now”

3_A_107_014

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to your e-pal, Jane, who writes her own songs. Inform her about the
contest below and suggest that she should take part in it.

3_B_107_012

WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the short-story contest
to your classmates and suggesting that they participate.

3_A_111_004
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your e-pal Jeanette has an important language exam at school next week and she’s feeling
nervous. Write an email (120-150 words) to:
• cheer her up
• give her tips on what to do (you may use the information below but add your own ideas)
• wish her well

Practical
Exam
Tips

Before the exam
• Focus on what you know
• Take notes on what’s hard to remember
During the exam
• Make sure you know what you are being asked to do
• If you finish early, look through all your answers again

3_A_111_006
WRITING PRODUCTION
You followed the advice on this blog and saved your DVD! Send a message (120-150 words) to the blog
administrators to:
• thank them
• tell them what you did (use information from the text and add your own details)
• tell them about you and how you came across their blog
Fix a Scratched DVD
You finally sit down to watch your favourite film, and the DVD stops
playing right at the end of the movie!
What to do:
Check if the scratch is deep.
If you hold the disc up and light shines through, the DVD’s no good.
Clean it with soft cloth.
Try it out again and if this doesn’t work, use little furniture polish.
Wipe the entire DVD with special cloth and wash the disc under clean,
cold water.

3_B_111_009
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Penelope knows that you love chocolate and told you to read the news below. E-mail back to
her (120-150 words), telling her
 why you don’t believe this piece of news
 what you’re planning to do to lose weight
CHOCOLATE ‘CAN MAKE YOU SLIM’
Good news for chocoholics everywhere!
Recently we've been hit by fantastic food news: chocolate can help you
slim down. It really can make you thinner.
Researchers at the University of California have found that a lot of
people who eat chocolate regularly have less body fat than those who
do not. This is from a study they carried out with 1,000 Americans.

3_B_111_008
WRITING PRODUCTION
Your friend Simon is in Crete for holidays, and he emailed you to say that he has a terrible
sunburn! Write an email (120-150 words) to:
 express regret
 ask him if he knows the basics for sun protection (you may use information from the
text below and/or your own ideas)
 invite him to your city/town on his way back
Ιδανική προστασία από τον ήλιο
Πώς θα τον απολαύσουμε χωρίς να μας κάνει κακό;
Ο ήλιος αποτελεί κομμάτι των καλοκαιρινών μας διακοπών. Όμως, επειδή,
εάν δεν προσέξουμε την… σχέση μας μαζί του ή το παρακάνουμε, δεν θα
μας βγει σε καλό, σας παρουσιάζουμε τρόπους για να προστατευθείτε
από την ηλιακή ακτινοβολία.
 Έχετε πάντοτε μαζί σας καπέλο και γυαλιά ηλίου.
 Κανονικά, οι επιστήμονες συνιστούν να μην κάνουμε καν
μπάνιο από τις 11:00 μέχρι τις 16:00, αλλά οι περισσότεροι δεν
το τηρούν. Ιδίως εάν έχετε μικρά παιδιά, κάντε βουτιές το πολύ
μέχρι τις 12 και μετά τις 5 το απόγευμα.
 Μην ξεχνάτε ότι το αντηλιακό προστατεύει από την επιδερμίδα,
ενώ την βοηθά να διατηρείται φρέσκια, λαμπερή και δροσερή.
 Σημαντικό είναι επίσης ότι το αντηλιακό το χρειαζόμαστε για
οποιαδήποτε δραστηριότητα κάτω από τον ήλιο και όχι
μόνον για τα μπάνια μας στην θάλασσα.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to your English friend Jonathan who wants to lose some
weight giving him some advice about how to do it. You may use ideas from the text below
and your own ideas.
10 ‘Tips’ για να χάσεις
πιο γρήγορα βάρος
1. Άφθονο νερό
2. Πρωινό
3. Τρώγε µε µέτρο
4. Περπάτα και κάνε
ποδήλατο όπου µπορείς
5. Βρες το χόµπυ που σου
ταιριάζει
6. Διώξε το άγχος
7. Φάε περισσότερες
σαλάτες
8. Μην εγκαταλείπεις οριστικά τροφές που
απολαµβάνεις
9. Κοιµήσου τουλάχιστον 7 ώρες τη µέρα
10. Φτιάξε ένα εβδοµαδιαίο διατροφικό µενού

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you live on Lefkada and have just seen the poster below. Write an article (120-150 words) for
your English school newspaper. Inform your classmates about the photography competition and
recommend that they take part.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
You’re thinking about volunteering to work for three (3) weeks this summer for one of three
organizations below. Write an e-letter (120-150 words) to the one you choose informing
them that you want to work for them and explaining why.
VOLUNTEER NOW!
NOW!

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an entry to be posted on the Vacationing blog (120-150 words) describing your ideal holiday
place in Greece and inviting people to visit it.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you are a reporter for your school e-newspaper and you’ve just interviewed a
classmate who won an international prize. Write a short article about him (120-150 words) to
inform everyone at the school about the great news, and to present the young man (name,
age, class, interests, etc.) who won the prize.

ho?

hy?

hat?

W

W

W

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Your class is joining an e-twinning programme. As your class representative, write a
message (120-150 words) to post on your school blog, introducing your class as a
group, describing your interests, likes and dislikes and two topics the class would
like to work on.
WHAT IS E-TWINNING?
It is a programme where
two classes from different
countries exchange ideas
and information on certain
topics electronically.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Your Australian friend is visiting your city this summer for 5 days. Write an e-mail (120-150
words) informing him/her about what you have planned for him/her for each of the 5 days
s/he’ll be in Greece. Include activities such as:
 Sightseeing
 Visiting places (e.g. museums, galleries, etc.)
 Swimming / mountain hiking / walks in the country
 Going to musical events

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WRITING PRODUCTION
You and three other friends who entered a competition won a 5-day trip to a European
country of your choice. Write an e-letter (120-150 words) to the organizing committee,
stating where in Europe you would like to go, and why.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your school e-paper about your ideal school.
You can include ideas about:
 The building
 The classrooms
 The books
 The electronic equipment
 The teachers
 The headmaster
 The school hours

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the student contest
about the refugees to your classmates and suggesting that they participate and explaining why.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Your English class has decided to organize a “Books-in-English” bazaar in your area. Write a
short article for your school paper in English (120-150 words), advertising the bazaar and
inviting students to come and bring English books they don’t need any more.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, to inform your classmates about the
T-shirt contest in the poster below and suggest that they take part.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the photography contest
to your classmates and suggesting that they participate.
Photography contest
“Images of our town”
For European high school students
Organised by the
Directorate of EAC
in the context of the programme
“ C r e a t i v e E u r o p e ”
All you need to know about
entering the contest is on our
website: www.euphotography.eu
Send applications to
George Vrakottas
gvrakotas@eac.eu
Photographs to be submitted by:
Friday, 31 May

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write a short application letter (120-150 words) to the President of the International Physics Society for
Students. Present yourself and explain why you’d like to join the Society.
JJOOIINN NNOOWW!!
AAppppllyy ttoo bbeeccoommee aa mmeemmbbeerr ooff tthhee
IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall SSttuuddeenntt PPhhyyssiiccss SSoocciieettyy..
WWrriittee aanndd tteellll uuss aabboouutt yyoouu aanndd
yyoouurr lloovvee ooff pphhyyssiiccss

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write a short article (120-150 words) for your English newspaper informing your fellow students about a
European Physics Club for students of all ages. Urge everyone interested in physics to join by
explaining what the benefits may be.
PPHHYYSSIICCSS..eeuu
EEuurrooppeeaann ssttuuddeennttss uunniittee
LLeett’’ss uussee oouurr mmiinnddss,, ccrreeaattiivviittyy,,
eennttrreepprreenneeuurrsshhiipp sskkiillllss aanndd ttaalleenntt ffoorr pphhyyssiiccss
LLeett’’ss hheellpp oonnee aannootthheerr && ccrreeaattee TTOOGGEETTHHEERR!!
wwwwww..ppyyssiiccssiinneeuurrooppee..eeuu

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper to inform your classmates about the
literature competition in the poster below, and try to convince them to take part.
Στείλτε τα κείμενα μαζί με όνομα και
τηλέφωνο μέχρι 31 Μαΐου
Διεύθυνςη: 25ησ Μαρτίου, 13231 Πετρούπολη
Απονομή: Σάββατο, 14 Ιουνίου
Πνευματικό Κέντρο Πετρούπολησ

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you live on Lefkada and have just seen the poster below. Write an article (120-150 words) for
your English school newspaper, informing your classmates about the photography competition and
recommending that they take part.
Παρασκευή, 31 Μαΐου

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you live in Livadeia and have just seen the poster below. Write an article (120-150 words) for
your English school newspaper, informing your classmates about the science competition and
recommending that they take part.
Αποστολή εργασιών μέχρι 31 Μαΐου

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, explaining why it is important to
avoid using the car as much as possible and use the bicycle instead, and recommend that your school
hold a pro-bike campaign.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to your e-pal, Jane, who loves cooking, is an excellent cook and right
now is out of a job. Inform her about the contest below and try to convince her to part in it.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to your e-pal, Jane, who likes travelling and shooting videos in the places
she visits. Inform her about the contest below, and suggest that she should take part in it explaining
why.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the reading contest to
your classmates and suggesting that they participate.
για μαθητές Α’ Λυκείου
Σάββατο, 31 Μαΐου

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the Artfools Video
Festival to your classmates and suggesting that they participate.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the music contest to

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Imagine you live in Messini. Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper,
presenting the informatics contest to your classmates and suggesting that they participate.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the drawing contest to

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an article (120-150 words) for your English school newspaper, presenting the drawing contest to
Υποβολή έργων
1 – 30 Μαΐου
1ο βραβείο
ταξίδι για δύο
στην Πάπγα
τον Ιούνιο

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write a blog entry (120-150 words) on the European Summer Camps blog to encourage people of
your age to go to summer camp, by pointing out the benefits. You may use the points below, and/or
think of your own reasons.
Reasons for going to summer camp:
 You build your self-esteem
 You become independent
 You make new friends
 You try new things
 You will learn to love nature
 It’s better than a summer in front of the TV

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Your school is organizing a tree planting project. Write a blog entry (120-150 words) on your school’s
blog, where you explain the benefits of planting trees, and urge your fellow students to sign up for this
project. You may use the points below and/or add your own reasons.
Reasons:
 trees clean the air
 trees cool the streets and the city
 trees save energy
 trees help prevent water pollution
 trees bring diverse groups of people together

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Your school is preparing a blog to celebrate the Safe Internet Day. Write a blog entry (120-
150 words) on cyberbullying to post on the blog. Explain which are the possible effects on
young victims, and suggest ways of dealing with it. You may use ideas from the poster
below, but also your own.

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WRITING PRODUCTION
Write an email (120-150 words) to a pen friend from Finland who is visiting you this
summer and would like to do some voluntary work during his/her stay, explaining
the aims of the Let’s Do It! Greece group and suggesting that you both join it.
Let’s Do It! Greece
Βοηθείστε μας να βελτιώσουμε την Ελλάδα
Ελάτε στην ομάδα μας
Η ομάδα του Let’s Do It Greece άρχισε τις προετοιμασίες για την
εθνική ημέρα καθαρισμού. Ψάχνουμε άτομα να εντάξουμε στην
προσπάθεια και να επεκτείνουμε την ομάδα μας. Νομίζετε ότι
μπορείτε να το κάνετε;
Επικοινωνία
letsdoitgreece@gmail.com
To Let’s Do It! Greece είναι μέρος του κινήματος Let’s Do It World
που έχει ως κύριο στόχο την παγκόσμια ευαισθητοποίηση για την
προστασία του περιβάλλοντος και την προώθηση του εθελοντισμού

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WRITING PRODUCTION
You want to work as a volunteer for a non-profit international organization for the
homeless. Along with your application, write a personal statement (120-150 words), in
which you:
 Introduce yourself
 Say why you want to volunteer to help the homeless in Greece
 Mention if you have any experience with volunteer work
 Say what you can offer

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