Name ____________________________

Class ____________________________

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GRAMMAR

1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Example: He was watching (watch) a film on TV when I arrived.
1 Jim and I _ were studying (study) at Bath University when we __met_ (meet).
2 You’re lucky I’m still at home. I _was getting___ (get) ready to go out when you
phoned.
3 Usain Bolt __won___ (win) the 100m in record time.
4 I _had already finished___ (already / finish) cooking when Gill offered to help.
5 As soon as I arrived, we __ordered______ (order) our food.
6 Chelsea _was winning___ (win) 2–0 at half time, but they lost the match 3–2.
7 They were tired when they arrived. They __ hadn´t sleep_ (not sleep) for 24 hours.
8 He _had just scored_ (just / score) before the referee blew the final whistle.
9 I _was thinking__ (think) about her at 9.00 and then she __rang__ (ring) me!
10 Last week my boss __said___ (say) he would give me a pay rise.

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2 Complete the sentences with used to / didn’t use to / Did … use to, or the present
simple + usually.
Example: I used to behave (behave) badly at school, but now I study hard.
1 You never __use to watch_ (watch) sport. Why do you do it now?
2 I _used to be_ (be) an architect, but then I trained to be a graphic designer.
3 She usually goes (go) shopping on Wednesdays because it’s market day.
4 Did you use to work (you / work) in the Oxford Street office before you came here?
5 When we were young, we often used to play_ (play) football in the park.
6 I didn´t use to like__ (not / like) Jane much, but now we get on really well.
7 Tommaso _usually eats_ (eat) here on Fridays, so we might see him.
8 She _isn´t usually be___ (not / be) so quiet. She must be tired today.

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VOCABULARY

3 Write the people and places.

Example: The most important member of the team. captain
1 The place where a big football match is played. Stadium
2 The person who makes the players follow the rules. Referee
3 The place where you ski on a mountain. Slope
4 The people who support a team or player. Fans
5 The person who helps the players train. Coach _______
6 The thing on which racing cars go round. Circuit

4 Complete the sentences with a verb.

Example: My team won easily this morning, 5–0.
1 We managed to get a goal in the last minute, so we _drew_ 2–2.
2 Djokovic _beat_ Murray and won the final.
3 They __got_ injured playing rugby at school.
4 I play tennis, and I also do t’ai-chi.
5 In basketball you _score by getting the ball through the hoop.
6 We train_ very hard the week before a big match.

5 Underline the correct word(s).

Example: We became / got married in 1998.
1 I can’t believe Jake and Suzy have broken over / up. They seemed so happy.
2 You must meet Paolo. He’s a really close / personal friend of mine.
3 They met / knew their new teacher for the first time this morning.
4 We were trying to keep in touch / get in touch with Juan all morning.
5 Mary and Roberto are / have a lot in common, so they get on really well.
6 You’ll like Tim when you get to know / fall out with him.
7 My best friend / flatmate is coming round for a meal tonight.
8 I lost / kept in touch with Rafa ages ago, but then found him on Facebook.

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PRONUNCIATION

6 Match the words with the same sound.

caught cheat slope

hurt won lose
Example: boot lose
1 phone ________
2 up ________
3 tree ________
4 horse ________
5 bird ________
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7 Underline the stressed syllable.

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5 Reading and Writing A

READING

1 Read the article and tick ( ) A, B, or C.

We met thanks to sport

Marjorie
Many years ago I used to play tennis with a man called Roger. He usually beat
me but I remember how kind he was. We lost touch when I got married and I
thought I’d never see him again. That was 30 years ago. When I retired last
year, I needed a new activity, especially as I had also recently got divorced, so
I took up golf. One day I was going around the course alone, when I saw a
man, also playing on his own. When he turned round, I realized it was my old
friend! We couldn’t believe it! After that we started playing regularly. Yesterday,
Roger proposed in the middle of the golf course – he’d put a ring inside a golf
ball! I couldn’t believe it when I saw the ring, but I said ‘yes’!

Paul
I was looking for a flatmate a few months ago because I had just split up with
my partner and she had moved out. To forget her, I started working out at the
gym after work. I slowly got to know Steve who was often there at the same
time, although we didn’t become friends until we were both warming up one
day, and he said he was looking for somewhere to live as his girlfriend had just
dumped him. I told him that I had a room in my flat and that I was looking for a
flatmate. He moved in two days later. We’ve become good mates and we both
agree that we’re much easier to live with than our ex-girlfriends!

Liz
I had recently moved to Oxford from Bristol when I decided to run the London
Marathon. I didn’t want to train alone so I advertised for a running partner at
my local gym, and Harriet got in touch. We met for coffee and got on really
well. It was amazing how many things we had in common, for example she
had recently moved to Oxford, too. While we were getting fit we also became
close friends.
Unfortunately I got injured three weeks before the race and couldn’t take part.
I was sad about the race, but am delighted about my new friendship. And
we’re already thinking about next year ...

Example: Marjorie played tennis with Roger when she was younger.
A True B False c C Doesn’t say c
1 Marjorie didn’t see Roger for 30 years after she got married.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
2 Marjorie and Roger were playing golf with friends when they met again.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
3 Marjorie and Roger are engaged now.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
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4 Paul moved out of his flat after he broke up with his girlfriend.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
5 Steve and Paul have become good friends.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
6 Liz decided to run the London Marathon before she moved to Oxford.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
7 She found someone to train with by putting an advertisement in the gym.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
8 Harriet was the first person who made contact with Liz.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
9 Harriet and Liz found they share a lot of interests.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
10 Liz hurt her leg so she couldn’t run in the marathon.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c

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2 Write M for Marjorie, P for Paul or L for Liz.

Example: I broke up with my partner. P
1 I used to lose my tennis matches. _M____
2 I share a flat with Steve. __P___
3 I didn’t like running on my own. __L___
4 I was proposed to in a very unusual way. __M___
5 I got to know my friend very well while we were training together. _L____

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WRITING

Write about a childhood friendship (140–180 words). Answer the questions.

• When did you meet? How?
• How did you get on? What was special about the friendship?
• Did you ever fall out?
• How often did you usually talk / meet?
• What did you use to do together?
• Are you still friends?

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5 Listening and Speaking A

Eliana and I lived in the same neighbourhood when we met one summer
when we were playing in the street. We got on very quickly and we used to play
every afternoon.
It was amazing how many things we had in common, like the same music
and interests. We were friends for years, but unfortunately, when she had 12 her
family moved to another city.
Time passed and one afternoon I met her in the street. I was walking to work
and I saw her in a coffee shop. We talked about our lives. She had gotten married
and had two kids, and now she lives in Mercedes. We are still friends, and we
usually talk every Friday and we plan a dinner every month, with our family.
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5 Listening and Speaking A

Listening

Listen to Imogen talking about a difficult race she did. Complete the sentences with
words from the conversation.
1 Imogen had to swim __________ kilometres in the race.
2 She hadn’t done much sport since she was at __________.
3 She describes the first part of the race as __________.
4 She gave some of her __________ to another competitor.
5 She finished the race in just over __________ hours.

2 Listen to five conversations. Tick ( ) A, B or C.

1 How long have Clare and Todd been a couple?
A Since they started working together. c B For about four weeks. c
C Since they started going to the gym. c
2 Who won the football match?
A The students, and the teachers lost one player. c
B The teachers, because the students lost one player. c
C The students, but they lost one player. c
3 What is the relationship between Freya and Connor?
A Friends who were once in a relationship. c B A couple. c
C They were a couple and aren’t friends now. c
4 What does Julie’s mother think about young men?
A They’re less romantic than they used to be. c
B They’re more romantic than they used to be. c C They’re all like Nick. c
5 What is Josh going to do next Friday morning?
A Play basketball. c B Swim. c C Swim and play basketball. c

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SPEAKING

1 Make questions and ask your partner.

1 ever make / friend / thanks to sport? How? When?
2 What sport / use to be / better at ?
3 What kinds of activities / enjoy most now?
4 you usually / keep fit? fit / at the moment?
5 prefer / do / or / watch / sport?
Now answer your partner’s questions.
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5 Listening and Speaking A

2 Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree or disagree. Give reasons.
‘Sport has become all about money now.’

3 Listen to your partner talking about friendship. Do you agree with him / her?

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