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Format and Content of the ECCE - Scoring 4

Module 1 Technology TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Pronouns & possessives • The possessive case • Questions• Present tenses • Non-continuous verbs

Listening 5 - 13

Module 2 Sports & Leisure Activities TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Past tenses • Future tenses & forms • Past states & habits • Time words easily confused • Used to / be used to / get used to • Have been to / have gone to / have been in

14 - 22

Module 3 People & Relationships TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Modals & semi-modals • Modal perfect forms • Prepositions Speaking 23 - 31

Module 4 Entertainment & the Arts TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Full & bare infinitive • Gerund • Infinitive vs gerund 32 - 40

Module 5 Shopping & Fashion TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words & phrases easily confused • Derivatives

• Articles • Nouns • Quantifiers Listening 41 - 49

Module 6 Traveling & Tourism TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words & phrases easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• The passive voice • The causative form 50 - 58

Module 7 The Environment TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Clauses Speaking 59 - 67

Module 8 Education TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Adjectives & adverbs • Comparisons 68 - 76

Module 9 The Media & Crime TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs • Expressions & collocations• Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Conditionals • Wishes / it’s time / had better • Would rather / would prefer • Emphasis• Inversion • Question tags

Listening 77 - 85

Module 10 Employment TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Indirect/Reported speech • The subjunctive • Determiners 86 - 94

Writing Instructions - Scoring Criteria & Benchmarks 95 - 101

pagesPractice Test 1 103 - 120

Practice Test 2 121 - 138




pagesPractice Test 6 193 - 210





Practice Tests

contentstheme reading vocabulary grammar listening

speaking pages

Format and Content of the ECCE - Scoring 4

Module 1 Technology TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Pronouns & possessives • The possessive case • Questions• Present tenses • Non-continuous verbs

Listening 5 - 13

Module 2 Sports & Leisure Activities TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Past tenses • Future tenses & forms • Past states & habits • Time words easily confused • Used to / be used to / get used to • Have been to / have gone to / have been in

14 - 22

Module 3 People & Relationships TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Modals & semi-modals • Modal perfect forms • Prepositions Speaking 23 - 31

Module 4 Entertainment & the Arts TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Full & bare infinitive • Gerund • Infinitive vs gerund 32 - 40

Module 5 Shopping & Fashion TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words & phrases easily confused • Derivatives

• Articles • Nouns • Quantifiers Listening 41 - 49

Module 6 Traveling & Tourism TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words & phrases easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• The passive voice • The causative form 50 - 58

Module 7 The Environment TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Clauses Speaking 59 - 67

Module 8 Education TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Adjectives & adverbs • Comparisons 68 - 76

Module 9 The Media & Crime TYPE 1• Word list • Phrasal verbs • Expressions & collocations• Words easily confused • Derivatives

• Conditionals • Wishes / it’s time / had better • Would rather / would prefer • Emphasis• Inversion • Question tags

Listening 77 - 85

Module 10 Employment TYPE 2• Word list • Phrasal verbs & prepositional phrases• Expressions & collocations • Words easily confused • Derivatives • Guessing meaning from context

• Indirect/Reported speech • The subjunctive • Determiners 86 - 94

Writing Instructions - Scoring Criteria & Benchmarks 95 - 101

pagesOral Practice 283 - 295

Glossary 296 - 305

Answer Sheet 306 - 307

Irregular Verbs 308

Revision Test 1 Student's 309 - 314

Revision Test 1 Teacher's 315 - 320

Revision Test 2 Student's 321 - 326

Revision Test 2 Teacher's 327 - 332

Listening Transcripts 333 - 356

Teacher's Section pages

INTENSIVE COURSE

MODULE 1

6 Accelerator - Module 1 - Technology Super Course

Phrasal Verbs &

Prepositional Phrases

T E C H N O L O G YModule 1 WORD LIST

1. awkward άκομψος, αδέξιος

2. access (to) πρόσβαση (σε)

3. occur συμβαίνω

4. sophisticated εξελιγμένος, φινετσάτος

5. reception σήμα (κεραίας), υποδοχή

6. updated εκσυγχρονισμένος, ενημερωμένος

7. network δίκτυο

8. resemble μοιάζω

9. surface επιφάνεια

10. wrap τυλίγω

11. wrist καρπός (χεριού)

12. state-of-the-art τελευταίας τεχνολογίας

13. recharge επαναφορτίζω

14. source πηγή

15. eliminate αφαιρώ, αποκλείω

16. efficient αποδοτικός

17. invest (in) επενδύω (σε)

18. function λειτουργώ

19. fulfill εκπληρώνω

20. imply υπονοώ, υπαινίσσομαι

21. inconvenient άβολος

22. advanced προηγμένος, προχωρημένος

23. feature χαρακτηριστικό

1. The city council has millions of

dollars in the construction of the new

bridge.

a. implied c. fulfilled

b. invested d. recharged

2. To be a(n) secretary, you need

to have strong organizational skills.

a. efficient c. awkward

b. inconvenient d. state-of-the-art

3. She dressed up in her most

clothes in an attempt to impress her

wealthy friends.

a. awkward c. advanced

b. sophisticated d. updated

4. You use this phone by touching the

of the screen.

a. surface c. source

b. access d. reception

5. Only an electrician can tell you why this

clock radio is not properly.

a. implying c. resembling

b. functioning d. eliminating

6. Batteries that you can are

more environmentally friendly than

disposable ones.

a. resemble c. recharge

b. eliminate d. function

7. I have poor cell phone in

my house so please call me on my

landline.

a. surface c. reception

b. feature d. source

8. Significant technological changes have

over the last decade.

a. functioned c. implied

b. fulfilled d. occurred

9. Soon every family will have robots that

will all their household needs.

a. wrap c. function

b. fulfill d. resemble

10. A built-in GPS system is a standard

in most new cars.

a. feature c. wrist

b. source d. network

Choose the correct option.


• come up with (an idea) επινοώ, εφευρίσκω

• turn on/off (the lights, my computer) ανάβω / σβήνω

• turn up/down (the volume, the music) αυξάνω / μειώνω

• log into/out of (my account) συνδέομαι / αποσυνδέομαι

• give off (radiation, fumes) εκπέμπω

• go out σβήνω Suddenly, the lights went out.

• break down χαλάω, παθαίνω βλάβη

Μy old car broke down.

• run out of (battery, money) ξεμένω από

• according to σύμφωνα με According to experts, …

• give insight into διαφωτίζω, βοηθώ κπ να σχηματίσει

άποψη για κτ This article gives readers insight into the

culture of France.

A. Can you believe that my printer has 1 broken down / turned down

again? At first, I thought I had 2 come up with / run out of ink but

then I realized that it was 3 coming up with /

giving off a strange smell, as if something

was burning. Of course, as soon as I

realized this, I 4 turned it off / went it out

so as not to cause a fire.

B. According 1 to / with recent studies, 483 million Facebook

users 2 log into / turn up their accounts every single day.

This fact really gives us insight 3 for / into how important

Facebook is in today’s world.

7 Accelerator - Module 1 - TechnologySuper Course

READINGThis passage is about cell phones.

Cell phones have come a long way since the nineties,

when they were still considered to be a technological

breakthrough. Back then, they were large awkward devices

that did nothing but allow users to make calls and send text

messages. In one short decade, all of that has changed,

making today’s cell phone a computer with internet access,

gaming center, all-in-one camera, MP4 player and many

other things. The speed at which these advancements have

occurred leads us to wonder: what will the communication

devices of the future be like?

According to most experts, a major area of development

will be security. In an effort to avoid theft, future cell phone

models will include a sophisticated recognition system so

that they only turn on at the sound of their owner’s voice.

Another main area of improvement will be reception, since

the updated cellular phone network will allow users to surf

the Net faster and less expensively than ever before.

Besides improving cell phone capabilities, researchers have

also been working on a completely new design - something

resembling a piece of paper that can be rolled straight onto

a surface. This multimedia paper will have a color screen

that can be wrapped around the user’s wrist. Finally, mobile

phone designers are trying to make their state-of-the-art

inventions ‘greener’. Korean manufacturers have already

come up with a cell phone that recharges itself using a light

source, therefore eliminating the need for chargers and

electricity.

Whatever the case may be, in

the near future, mobile phones

will be more efficient, attractive

and environmentally friendly. It is

evident that much effort is being

invested into improving how these

gadgets function so that they

continue to fulfill consumers’ high

expectations in the years to come.

1. What is the main purpose of the text?

a. to offer a critique of old cell phones

b. to describe the limitations of future cell phones

c. to encourage people to buy a modern cell phone

d. to give some insight into future cell phones

2. In the first sentence of paragraph 1, what does

breakthrough mean?

a. revolution c. surprise

b. failure d. miracle

3. What does the writer imply about the original cell

phones?

a. They were useless.

b. They were hard to use.

c. They were inconvenient to carry.

d. They didn’t meet people’s expectations.

4. How will cell phones be safer to use in the future?

a. They will have anti-theft alarm systems.

b. They will be able to ask security questions.

c. They will not give off harmful radiation.

d. They will have advanced identification systems.

5. What does the author believe about future cell

phones?

a. They won’t be able to meet the high market

demand.

b. They will address the needs of phone users.

c. They will be viewed as fashion accessories.

d. They will be larger so as to include more features.

3

4

5


• ανθρώπους ή ζώα: Maria’s dress / the parrot’s cage• πληθυντικό ανώμαλων ουσιαστικών: the children’s toys• σύνθετα ουσιαστικά: my father-in-law’s car• χρονικές εκφράσεις: last year’s movies• επαγγέλματα: I’ll go to the butcher’s. (κατάστημα/μαγαζί)

COMPARE:These are Bob and Jill’s CDs. (ανήκουν και στους 2)These are Bob’s and Jill’s CDs. (κάποια είναι του Bob και κάποια της Jill)

• λέξεις που τελειώνουν σε -s: the boys’ room

• για άψυχα: the window of the room

NOTES: This isn’t my book. It’s someone else’s.three weeks’ holiday BUT a three-week holidayWill you stay at Helen’s tonight? (= στο σπίτι της)This is a friend of Kate’s. = This is a friend of hers.They don’t have their own car. = They don’t have a car of their own.

Υπάρχουν οι άμεσες ερωτήσεις (direct questions) και οι έμμεσες ερωτήσεις (indirect questions).

Xωρίζονται σε δύο κατηγορίες: 1. Yes/No questions: απαντώνται με yes/no. “Do you like chocolate?” “Yes, I do.” 2. Wh- questions: εισάγονται με question words. “When is your birthday?” “In May.”

Εκφράζουν ευγένεια και εισάγονται με εκφράσεις όπως: Can/Could you tell me…, Please tell me..., I want/I’d like to know...,I wonder…, Do you know..., Would you mind telling me…, etc.Are you tired? > Please tell me if/whether you are tired. (έκφραση + ρήμα σε κατάφαση)Who is she? > I want to know who she is. Where do you live? > Can you tell me where you live?

GRAMMAR

SUBJECT PRONOUNS

Iyouheshe

itwe youthey

We are friends.

OBJECT PRONOUNS

meyouhimherit

us you

themCome and visit us.

POSSESSIVEADJECTIVES

myyourhisheritsour yourtheir

Our car is blue.

POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS

mineyours

hishersits

ours yourstheirs

This car is ours.

• WHO για ανθρώπους Who is your teacher?

Who(m) did you meet yesterday? Who are you talking to? BUT To whom are you talking?• WHOSE για κατοχή Whose is this bag? OR Whose bag is this? • WHERE “Where are my glasses?” “On the table.” • WHEN “When is your wedding?” “On the 5th of July.”

1. Με ρήματα όπως: cut, burn, kill όταν το υποκείμενο και το αντικείμενο συμπίπτουν. Rachel cut herself while making a salad.

2. Για έμφαση: The actor himself gave me an autograph.

3. Με την έκφραση by myself (= μόνος μου / χωρίς βοήθεια) I usually go shopping by myself. (= on my own)

4. Με εκφράσεις όπως: help myself (to sth) (= σερβίρομαι) behave myself (= συμμορφώνομαι) enjoy myself (= διασκεδάζω) ! They enjoyed themselves at the party. NOT theirselfs / theirselves

REFLEXIVE /EMPHATICPRONOUNS

myselfyourselfhimselfherselfitself

ourselvesyourselvesthemselves

PRONOUNS & POSSESSIVES

THE POSSESSIVE CASE

QUESTIONS

’s μετά από:

DIRECT QUESTIONS

INDIRECT QUESTIONS

QU

ES

TIO

N W

OR

DS

’ μετά από:

of:

• WHY “Why are you sad?” “Because I failed the test.”• WHAT What’s your favorite color? (unlimited choice) ! “What is Ben like?” “He’s kind and generous.” “What does Ben look like?” “He’s tall and handsome.” • WHICH Which color do you prefer - black or white? (limited choice)• HOW “How is your grandma?” “She’s fine.” “How was your trip?” “Great!”


1. did you say to her?

2. of these pairs of trousers should I buy?

3. is your new teacher like?

4. bag is this on the bench - Matt’s or Kenny’s?

5. To should I give this money?

6. is the weather in Boston?

7. are you going on vacation - in June or July?

8. are you going to the prom with?

1. “Are you going to help them with their assignment?”

“No, they’ll have to do it on .”

a. their self c. theirselves

b. themselves d. their own

2. “Whose car are you driving?” “It’s .”

a. my brother’s-in-law c. my brothers’-in-law

b. my brother-in-law’s d. brother-in-law’s

3. “Please help to some more food.”

“Thanks, but I’ve had enough already.”

a. yourself c. themselves

b. ourselves d. myself

4. When people are lonely, they often talk to .

a. their self c. theirselves

b. themselves d. their own

5. The were lying all over the living room.

a. children’s clothes c. clothes of the children

b. childrens’ clothes d. children’s their clothes

6. does the portrait look like?

a. With whom c. Who

b. How d. To whom

7. The little boy hurt when he fell off his bicycle.

a. itself c. his

b. myself d. himself

1. Are you coming with me today? (if)

Please tell with me today.

2. Who is your boss? (know)

I’d like to .

3. Did Mike have a good time at the club? (himself)

Did at the club?

4. These shoes aren’t mine. (someone)

These shoes.

5. What time did you arrive home? (tell)

Can you home?

6. I went on holiday for two weeks in May. (took)

I in May.

7. What’s the weather like in India? (wonder)

I in India.

8. One of my friends wants to buy a car. (of)

A wants to buy a car.

1. John and I spoke to the teacher.

spoke to the teacher.

2. The principal wants to talk to Kay and me.

The principal wants to talk to .

3. We had lunch with Stella at the mall.

We had lunch with at the mall.

4. I will see Carl and Suzie this afternoon.

I will see this afternoon.

5. Greg and Jay are looking for you.

are looking for you.

6. The building is very old.

is very old.

7. That young boy looks like his mother.

looks like .

8. Carol is still reading the book.

is still reading .

2. Complete with an appropriate pronoun or possessive.

3. Complete with the appropriate question word.

4. Choose the correct option. 5. Using the word given, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1. Change the words in italics to pronouns, as in the example.

While Matt and 1 were walking home last night, 2

both noticed someone breaking into a house. Matt told 3

to call the police and report what 4 had seen. Within

five minutes, two police officers had arrived. 5 got out of 6 patrol car and carefully entered the house. A few minutes

later, the front door opened. The police had finally caught the burglar

that 7 had been looking for. Thanks to 8 , of

course!

We

I we

me

we

They

their

they us/me

us

her

them

They

It

He her

She it

me if you are coming

know who your boss is

Mike enjoy himself

are someone else’s

tell me what time you arrived

took two weeks’ holiday / a two-week holiday

wonder what the weather is like

friend of mine

WhatWhichWhatWhose

whomHow

WhenWho


GRAMMAR

PRESENT TENSES

NON-CONTINUOUS VERBS

PRESENT SIMPLE

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

KEY WORDSAdverbs of frequency (Επιρρήματα συχνότητας)always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, seldom (=σπάνια), never, every day/year/morning, once/twice a week

KEY WORDSfor, since, ever, never, recently, lately, just, already (=ήδη), yet (=ακόμη), still (=ακόμη), this week, so far (=έως τώρα), before (στο τέλος της πρότασης)

KEY WORDSnow, at the moment, tonight, Look!, Listen!, still,for the time being (=προς το παρόν), these days

KEY WORDSall day, these daysfor = εδώ και (+ χρονικό διάστημα) I’ve been living here for 20 years. since = από (+ χρονικό σημείο) I’ve been living here since 1992. = από τότε που (+ πρόταση με Past Simple) I’ve been living here since I was born.

How long...? (= Εδώ και πόσο καιρό / πόση ώρα...;) How long have you been living here? How long have you been talking on the phone?

I work - Do I work? - I don’t workHe works - Does he work? - He doesn’t work

I have worked - Have I worked? - I haven’t workedHe has worked - Has he worked? - He hasn’t worked

I am working - Am I working? - I am not workingHe is working - Is he working? - He isn’t working

I have been working - Have I been working? - I haven’t been workingHe has been working - Has he been working? - He hasn’t been working

• συνήθεια: He usually wears jeans to school.• μόνιμη κατάσταση: Jack lives in Toronto. Kate works in a big company.• γενική αλήθεια: The sun rises in the east.• δρομολόγια / προγράμματα: The bus to Boston leaves at 3:00. The shops close at 9:00 in this mall.

• κατάσταση που ξεκίνησε στο παρελθόν και συνεχίζεται στο παρόν:

He has lived in Toronto since he was born. I have had this T-shirt for 5 years.• πράξη που έχει γίνει (το πότε έγινε δε μας ενδιαφέρει): Oh no! I’ve lost my car keys.• εμπειρίες που (δεν) έχουμε ζήσει μέχρι τώρα: I’ve never watched a thriller before. This is the best book I’ve ever read. This is the first time I have visited Paris.

Τα παρακάτω ρήματα χρησιμοποιούνται μόνο σε simple tenses:1. Ρήματα αίσθησης: see, hear, feel, smell, taste,

notice, sound2. Ρήματα αντίληψης: know, think, believe,

understand 3. Ρήματα κτήσης: own, have, possess, belong (to)4. Ρήματα προτίμησης: love, hate, like, dislike,

want, prefer, wish5. Άλλα ρήματα: be, become, look, seem, need,

mean, cost

I don’t understand what you mean. NOT I’m not understanding what you are meaning.

Κάποια από αυτά τα ρήματα σχηματίζουν χρόνους διαρκείας αλλά με διαφορετική σημασία.

I see the sadness in your eyes. (βλέπω)BUT I am seeing Judy this evening. (συναντώ/έχω ραντεβού)

I think that Fiona is an excellent cook. (πιστεύω, νομίζω)BUT I am thinking about selling my flat soon. (σκέφτομαι)

Justin has many friends. (έχω)BUT Justin is having breakfast/a bath/a good time now. (τρώω, κάνω ή σε εκφράσεις)

This milk tastes odd; I think it has gone off. (έχω γεύση)BUT He is tasting the sauce to see if it needs more garlic. (δοκιμάζω)

The food smells so nice; what are you cooking? (έχω μυρωδιά)BUT She is smelling the roses. (μυρίζω)

You look great in this dress! (φαίνομαι)BUT What are you looking at? (κοιτώ)

• πράξη σε εξέλιξη στο παρόν: Look! He’s wearing your jeans!• προσωρινή/εξελισσόμενη κατάσταση: Jenny is living with her parents for the time being. Your grades are getting worse and worse.• ενόχληση (+ always / constantly / forever): My sister is always using my laptop!• προγραμματισμένη πράξη: I’m leaving for New York next Sunday.

• πράξη που ξεκίνησε στο παρελθόν και συνεχίζεται στο παρόν (έμφαση στη διάρκεια):

I’ve been learning English for 6 years.• πράξη με διάρκεια στο παρελθόν που τα αποτελέσματα της

είναι ορατά στο παρόν: You look tired. Have you been running?


1. Debbie about what

to wear tonight. (think)

2. These flowers

wonderful. (smell)

3. you

anything strange in this picture? (notice)

4. Jenny for

a new car these days. (look)

5. Excuse me, this bicycle

to you? (belong)

1. Dave tired

this morning. (seem)

2. This car

that much. (not/cost)

3. How long

each other? (they/see)

4. The artist

the painting yet. (not/finish)

5. She for a

job since last year. (look)

1. We’ve never been to Paris before. (first)

This is to Paris.

2. I started learning French six years ago. (for)

I six years.

3. Why haven’t you finished painting the fence yet? (still)

Why the fence?

4. I have never seen such a boring movie. (ever)

This is the seen.

5. Fred started working here in 1998. (since)

Fred 1998.

6. She has no more emails to send. (already)

She all the emails.

1. I eat at restaurants; I prefer to cook my own meals.

2. Kevin is leaving his socks on the floor!

3. Have you been to Australia?

4. We’ve lived in this suburb five years.

5. Jane and I have been friends we were kids.

1. I haven’t met my brother’s girlfriend.

2. She hasn’t finished the household chores .

3. I’m sorry to tell you that we’ve missed the bus.

4. You should water the flowers a week.

5. He’s never been to Rome .

1. Complete with the Present Simple or Continuous.

2. Complete with the appropriate present tense.

3. Using the word given, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

4. Complete with the words from the box.

1. I’m fed up! to fix this computer for over three

hours.

a. I’ve been trying c. I try

b. I’ve tried d. I’m trying

2. What tomorrow afternoon?

a. have you done c. do you do

b. are you doing d. have you been doing

3. Jacob to work on time.

a. is usually coming c. has usually come

b. usually comes d. has been usually coming

4. I this toy car since I was three.

a. have c. am having

b. have been having d. have had

5. at 7 o’clock every evening?

a. Does this bus leave c. This bus is leaving

b. Is this bus leaving d. Has this bus left

6. my best friend since the second grade.

a. I know c. I’ve known

b. I’ve been knowing d. I’m knowing

7. Hello, Ms Jones. help with those groceries?

a. Need you c. Do you need

b. Have you needed d. Are you needing

8. Our neighbor’s burglar alarm is driving me crazy! It

since this morning!

a. rings c. is ringing

b. has rung d. has been ringing

9. George has had long hair since he to college.

a. has gone c. goes

b. went d. is going

10. You look tired. enough sleep these days?

a. You are getting c. Have you been getting

b. Have you got d. Do you get

5. Choose the correct option.

everalwaysrarelysince

for

beforejust

onceyetstill

A.

B.

is thinking

smell

Do notice

is looking

does belong

the first time we’ve (ever) been

have been learning French for

are you still painting

most boring movie I’ve ever

has been working here since

has already sent

seems

doesn’t cost

have they been seeing

hasn’t finished

has been looking

rarely always ever for since

still yet just once before


Expressions & Collocations: Fill in the sentences with the correct word from the box. You can refer to the text for help.

Derivatives Fill in with the correct form of

one of the words given.

back

meet (x2)

environmentally

needs

surf

way

1. Housework was difficult fifty years ago; then, there were few household appliances.

2. We hope this new laptop will our customers’ expectations.

3. It is important for new technological inventions to be friendly.

4. They couldn’t produce this new car model fast enough to the high market demand.

5. Desktop computers do not address the of consumers who are on the move.

6. Many students find useful information when they the Net.

7. Computers have come a long since the nineties, when they were huge and slow.

A. technology - technological

1. progress can have both

positive and negative effects on our lives.

2. The latest smart phones are believed to be miracles

of modern .

B. improve - improvement

1. Car companies are constantly

their vehicles to make them “greener”.

2. They suggested we make a number of

to the new device.

C. consume - consumer - consumption 1. Cell phone designers must consider the needs of

young .

2. We should all try to less

electricity.

3. In the summer, increased water

is a serious problem.

D. attract - attractive - attraction 1. There is often a strong

between people of opposite characters.

2. I find the idea of moving to another country very

.

3. This new advertising campaign will try to

new customers.

E. fail - failure 1. Don’t be so afraid of ; no one

can succeed all the time.

2. I have bad news - Brenda her

driving test.

1. considered (to be): He is considered (to be) the smartest boy in school. regarded as: He is regarded as the smartest boy in school.

2. device: a machine that does a special thing (a device for printing photos) appliance: usually a large machine used in homes (household appliances include

refrigerators, ovens, etc) gadget: a small and cleverly designed tool or machine (a new gadget for opening

wine bottles)

3. discover: find sth that already exists (Columbus discovered America.) invent: create a completely new thing (Bell invented the telephone.)

4. attempt: the act of trying to do sth (make an attempt to talk to my boss) effort: the physical or mental energy that is needed to do sth; stronger than

attempt (make an effort to lose weight)

5. inconvenient: causing trouble or difficulty (6 am is an inconvenient time to meet.) uncomfortable: causing an unpleasant feeling / not feeling relaxed (an uncomfortable chair / feeling uncomfortable with a stranger)

6. allow sb to do: He won’t allow me to stay out late. let sb do: He won’t let me stay out late.

7. include: have as a part of sth (Does the price include tax? / Is tax included in the price?)

contain: have or keep inside (What does this box contain?) involve: comprise / be mixed up in sth (Being successful involves a lot of hard

work. / Are you involved in this scandal?)

Words easily confused


Alexander Graham Bell is the man who is 1 considered / regarded

to be the person responsible for the 2 discovery / invention of the

telephone. This was the result of a great deal of 3 effort / attempt

and experimentation. Of course, in its early state, the telephone was

very simple and looked nothing like today’s clever little 4 devices /

appliances. Nowadays, there are phones that 5 allow / let speakers

communicate with each other at all times. Not

surprisingly, modern people find traditional

telephones very 6 uncomfortable / inconvenient

since they cannot be carried around. Of course,

Bell would never have dreamed that one day

phones would 7 involve / include features

such as cameras and radios.

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LISTENING TEST PART 1 You will hear thirty short conversations. Each is followed by a question. Circle the correct answer.

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LISTENING TEST PART 2In this part of the test, you will hear four short talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions about it.Before each talk begins, you will have time to preview the questions that are printed in the test booklet.

• Read the questions silently.• Then listen to the talk. You can take notes in the booklet.• Then listen to each question and choose the best answer from the answer choices.• Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, C, or D.

There are a total of 20 questions about the four short talks.

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NOTESQuestions 31-35Look at the questions.Then listen to a teacher talking to her class.

31. What does the teacher tell the students?

a. They must be on their best behavior.

b. They will find the science museum impressive.

c. They might arrive before the other school groups.

d. They will be punished if they misbehave.

32. What will the guide give to each student?

a. a map

b. an admission ticket

c. a card to wear

d. an information sheet

33. What does the teacher imply about students getting lost?

a. It is unavoidable.

b. It happened to many students last year.

c. It is within the students’ control.

d. It will delay the whole tour.

34. What does the teacher say about the assignment?

a. It should be finished at the museum.

b. It must be handed in the following day.

c. Not everyone has to do it.

d. It is an important part of their curriculum.

35. What does the teacher mean when she says:

a. Some of the exhibits are amusing.

b. There is also work that needs to be done.

c. The children can play later in the day.

d. The museum is mostly for adults.

LISTENING TRANSCRIPT

F: Alright class, settle down. We’re about to arrive

at the science museum. (31) I want you to be

very well behaved today because there will

be a lot of schools there. Remember, you’re

representing Seneca High, and (31) I’d like you

to make an extra good impression. We don’t

have a positive reputation, because, last year,

one of our students damaged a museum exhibit.

So let’s not see a repeat of that please! Now,

the museum has assigned a tour guide for each

school group. Our guide’s name is Carrie, and

(32) she will be giving you all a school card to pin

on your shirts. Don’t lose this card, as it proves

you’ve paid the admission price to get in. (33)

If you somehow manage to get lost, go straight

to the museum’s information desk. You can find

it on the map I’ve given each of you - it’s just

inside the entrance. An announcement will then

be made and you will be brought back to our

group. However, this is quite an inconvenience

for museum staff, (33) so please, try not to get

lost! (35) Now it’s not all fun and games today,

so remember to fill out the information sheet

I’ve given you. You must choose an exhibit you

find interesting and describe it in detail. As time

will be limited, just take rough notes and rewrite

them at home. Note that (34) this assignment

will be worth half your end-of-term marks, so do

it well! Okay, here we are. Please get off the bus

one by one.


GRAMMAR51. “Do you work out?” “I swimming every morning, but I stopped last

month.” a. used to going b. use to go c. am used to going d. used to go

52. Cathy’s boss says that she’s made great at work this year.

a. progresses b. progressive c. progress d. progressing

53. Bobby, your hands are filthy. They really need ! a. to be washing b. to wash c. to have washed d. washing

54. Do you happen to know in my parking space? a. who did park b. why she parked c. why had she parked d. how could she park

55. “Where’s your mother?” “She’s just the supermarket. She’ll be back

soon.” a. gone to b. been in c. went to d. been to

56. I’m not having another drink and you aren’t . a. also b. neither c. either d. too

57. The new bridge by a famous architect. a. is being designed b. has designed c. is designing d. designed

58. I wonder has arrived yet. a. when Rita b. whether Rita c. Rita d. that Rita

59. Will you call me as soon as you any news? a. will receive b. received c. receive d. are receiving

60. “Did you like the film festival?” “No. Only movies were worth watching.” a. of the two b. the two of c. two of the d. two of

61. If more people to the party tonight, we will have to order more food.

a. coming b. come c. will have come d. came

62. You’re not to reach the top shelf. Should I get you a ladder?

a. enough tall b. very tall c. tall enough d. too tall

63. We’d like to thank all the participants such a great effort.

a. about making b. to make c. have made d. for making

64. The professor was speaking so quickly I . a. hardly couldn’t understand a word b. could hardly understand a word c. able to understand hardly a word d. hardly able to understand a word

65. I’d rather sailing today as it’s very windy. a. not going b. not to go c. not go d. didn’t go

66. The charity event we were invited to was very . a. badly organizing b. badly organized c. bad organized d. bad organization

67. This bus the terminal every hour. a. is leaving b. will leave c. leaves d. is going to leave

68. I to the meeting if I had known how important it was going to be.

a. would go b. will be going c. would have gone d. will go


VOCABULARY 86. My doctor has me to stop drinking red wine. a. suggested b. advised c. insisted d. prevented

87. Karen’s handbag was while she was walking to work yesterday.

a. robbed b. stolen c. picked d. disappeared

88. I’ll ask my father to me the money I need to buy that car.

a. borrow b. provide c. contribute d. lend

89. Living near the subway station is very . a. convenient b. grateful c. comfortable d. appropriate

90. The Yankees the Tigers 9-7 in the final match of the baseball season.

a. won b. earned c. beat d. succeeded

91. I caught a of the famous actress as she was getting into her limousine.

a. glance b. look c. glimpse d. sight

92. I need to lose ten pounds. None of my jeans me anymore.

a. suit b. match c. form d. fit

93. The suspect that he had participated in the robbery.

a. avoided b. denied c. declined d. refused

94. Try to answer the questions as as possible. a. accurately b. definitely c. absolutely d. completely

95. What a clever boy! It only him an hour to put

that puzzle together.

a. lasted

b. needed

c. took

d. spent

96. We’d better get going or we’ll our train.

a. lose

b. waste

c. abandon

d. miss

97. Would you please me a glass of water?

a. take

b. fetch

c. make

d. carry

98. to recent statistics, women live longer than men.

a. Related

b. Owing

c. Compared

d. According

99. What I’m saying is important so please pay .

a. attention

b. focus

c. concentration

d. interest

100. You need to this passport because it has

expired.

a. revive

b. renew

c. relieve

d. review

101. The dessert was so delicious that I wanted to have

another .

a. helping

b. course

c. meal

d. share

102. The Boston Marathon takes every April.

a. place

b. shape

c. part

d. action

103. The escaped prisoners were caught while trying to cross

the between Mexico and the United States.

a. frontier

b. limit

c. border

d. boundary

doing / (that) sb should do: προτείνω

sb to do: συμβουλεύω (advice=συμβουλή)

on doing / (that) sb should do: επιμένω (I ~ on seeing my lawyer)

(sb from doing) sth: εμποδίζω, αποτρέπω (~ an accident)

ληστεύω (~ sb of sth / a bank) (I was robbed)

κλέβω (~ sth from sb) (my bag was stolen)

διαλέγω (~ a random number) / μαζεύω (~ flowers)

εξαφανίζομαι, χάνομαι (the money ~ed) -not used in passive

δανείζομαι (~ a book from the library)

(sb with sth / sth for sb) παρέχω

(to) συνεισφέρω, συμβάλλω (~ money to a charity / ~ to an effort)

(sth to sb / sb sth) δανείζω (~ money to sb / sb money)

βολικός (a ~ bus service / shopping online is ~)

(to sb) for / that: ευγνώμων (I am ~ to you for your help)

αναπαυτικός (~ clothes / furniture) / άνετος (a ~ life)

(for) κατάλληλος (clothes ~ for a job interview)

(sth) νικάω, κερδίζω (~ a game / a war / first prize / a medal)

κερδίζω, “βγάζω” (χρήματα) (~ a living: “βγάζω” τα προς το ζην)

(sb) (=defeat) νικάω (I ~ him at tennis) / καταρρίπτω (~ the record)

in (doing) sth: πετυχαίνω (~ in the exams)

ματιά (cast a ~ at my watch)

βλέμμα (give sb an angry ~)

(catch a ~ of ) sth: "τον πήρε το μάτι μου" (catch a ~ of the robber)

όραση / θέα (scream at the ~ of blood) / αξιοθέατο (visit the ~s)

(sb) μου ταιριάζει, μου πάει (this dress ~s me)

(sth) ταιριάζω (Does this bag ~ these shoes?)

σχηματίζω, -ομαι, διαμορφώνω (~ an opinion)

εφαρμόζω, χωράω (these shoes don’t ~ me)

(doing) sth: αποφεύγω (~ smoking / dark streets)

(doing) sth / that: αρνούμαι ότι (~ breaking / that I broke the window)

αρνούμαι (~ an invitation) / μειώνoμαι (unemployment has ~d)

(to do) sth: αρνούμαι να (~ to speak) / απορρίπτω (~ an offer)

με ακρίβεια (describe sb as ~ as possible)

(=certainly) σίγουρα (this film is ~ worth seeing)

απολύτως, πέρα για πέρα (you’re ~ right)

τελείως (the car’s ~ destroyed / he’s ~ mad)

διαρκώ (the game ~ed two hours)

χρειάζομαι (I ~ed an hour to finish)

παίρνω, χρειάζομαι (για χρόνο) (it took me an hour to finish)

(on) ξοδεύω (~ money on clothes) / περνάω (~ time reading books)

χάνω (~ my keys / the game)

σπαταλώ (~ money / time on sth)

εγκαταλείπω (~ ship / my family)

"χάνω" (~ the bus / a target) / μου λείπει (I ~ my family)

παίρνω (~ medicine / the bus) / “πηγαίνω” (~ the kids to school)

πηγαίνω να φέρω (the dog ~ed the ball)

φτιάχνω (~ coffee) / προκαλώ (~ a mess) / “βγάζω” (~ money)

κουβαλάω (~ a bag / an ID card) / μεταφέρω (the train ~s passengers)

(to) σχετίζω, -ομαι (his problem is ~ to his disease)

(to) εξαιτίας (the match was canceled ~ to the bad weather)

(to/with) σε σύγκριση με (life is better now ~ to the past)

(to) σύμφωνα με (he played ~ to the rules)

προσοχή (pay ~ to my teacher)

εστίαση (point of ~) / επίκεντρο (the ~ of attention)

(on) συγκέντρωση (studying demands a lot of ~)

(in) ενδιαφέρον (have an ~ in fashion)

συνεφέρνω, αναζωογονώ (~ sb / flowers)

ανανεώνω (~ my passport / a subscription)

ανακουφίζω (~ the pain)

επανεξετάζω, ξανακοιτάζω (~ yesterday’s lesson) / κάνω κριτική (~ a book)

μερίδα (have another ~ of spaghetti)

πιάτο (φαγητό) (the main ~: το κυρίως πιάτο)

γεύμα (a three-course meal: γεύμα τριών πιάτων)

μερίδιο (do my ~ of the work) / μετοχή (buy ~s)

take place: λαμβάνω χώρα (the concert takes ~ tonight)

take shape: παίρνω σάρκα και οστά (the painting began to take ~)

take part (in): παίρνω μέρος (take ~ in a competition)

take action: λαμβάνω δράση (we must take ~ before it’s too late)

σύνορο (the ~s of space)

όριο (age/speed ~) (set/impose ~s on / exceed my ~s)

(επίσημα) σύνορα (cross the ~ between France and Spain)

όριο (the ~ between reality and fantasy) /

φυσικό σύνορο (a river ~)


READING 1This passage is about the Nobel Prize.

Ask anyone what the most prestigious

award is in the fields of chemistry,

physics, literature, medicine and

human rights, and the answer will

most certainly be the Nobel Prize. In

existence for over a hundred years,

this award is highly sought after by

many esteemed academics, scientists,

writers and politicians. What many

people do not know, however, is the

story of the mysterious man behind

the award: Alfred Nobel.

Nobel was a chemist who invented

and manufactured dynamite. He

wholeheartedly believed that his

invention, since it was so powerful,

would bring an end to all wars. But

he was proven wrong the day his

brother was killed in an explosion in

one of his factories. A newspaper then

published an article referring to Nobel

as the “Merchant of Death” because

his dynamite was indeed a deadly

weapon.

Not wanting to be remembered in such

a terrible way, Nobel left a will that was

to shock his relatives and surprise the

rest of the world. As Nobel was a quiet

man, who had few friends and never

married, no one knew of his decision

to leave almost all his immense fortune

to the establishment of five annual

awards for those who had done the

most to benefit humankind.

Not surprisingly, there were many

legal and practical difficulties, such

as who would award the prizes and

what the criteria would be. Nobel’s

relatives disputed the will in court, but,

five years after his death, in 1896, the

Nobel Foundation was set up. The first

Nobel Prizes were awarded soon after.

121. Which of these would be the best title for the text?

a. The Birth of the Nobel Prize

b. The World’s Most Difficult Prize to Win

c. The Prize that Brought Peace

d. History’s Most Important Award

122. What is implied about Alfred Nobel?

a. He was very close to his family.

b. His invention benefited humanity.

c. Few people understood him.

d. He liked surprises.

123. What inspired Nobel to write his will?

a. the death of a family member

b. the fact that he didn’t have children

c. his desire to share his fortune with his relatives

d. his ambition to become famous

124. In the first sentence of paragraph 4, what does award mean?

a. inherit b. own c. give d. win

125. When was the Nobel Foundation established?

a. in 1901

b. five years after Nobel’s brother’s accident

c. after Nobel passed away

d. five years before the first Nobel Prize was awarded

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READING 4A tasty, healthy frozen pizza from Glasgow?

Pizza is perhaps the tastiest kind of junk food ... but must it be junk? Two men in

Glasgow had an idea for making it healthier. The first was Donnie Maclean, who

used to love eating pizza. However, he felt guilty afterwards, wishing pizza were

not so unhealthy. Plenty of us know that feeling! Unlike most of us, though, he

didn’t let the thought go, but set out to make and market such a pizza. One day,

he was introduced to Mike Lean, a nutrition expert, and described his pizza dream.

“Just imagine creating a pizza, as tasty and satisfying as any other, but also very

nutritious,” he told Mike. Together, they decided to take on this challenge and

they founded Eat Balanced, a frozen food company.

Eat Balanced developed a range of frozen pizzas containing one-third of a day’s

nutritional requirements with no excess salt, fat, or calories, but still really tasty.

How did they accomplish this? By choosing ingredients carefully. For example,

they removed the salt, and replaced it with seaweed, which provides the salty

taste required for a proper pizza but without the salt. Seaweed is also full of

important vitamins and minerals.

Eat Balanced frozen pizzas will be in supermarkets

soon. For overweight pizza fanatics - they might be

the best thing since sliced bread!

A Pizza Vending Machine!

Imagine a vending machine that produces delicious pizza in three minutes!The Let’s Pizza machine makes each pizza to order - preparing it and baking it in an infra-red oven while the customer is watching. And this 10-inch pizza costs just $6. While customers don’t have the variety they would find in a pizzeria, they have several pre-set topping menus so there should be something to suit everyone.Italian Claudio Torghele introduced the machines in Italy in 2009, but at first people were skeptical. Italy is, after all, the birthplace of the pizza, where it is believed that good pizza should be hand-made, topped with local ingredients and baked in a wood-fired oven.However, Claudio believed Let’s Pizza would appeal to the younger generation, who would enjoy watching their favorite treat being cooked inside this magical machine. He was right. Let’s Pizza has become wildly popular all over Europe. Now, the Italian businessman has set his eyes on the biggest take-out pizza market in the world - America!The first Let’s Pizza machines are scheduled to appear at a Florida theme park. If successful, Claudio hopes to sell them to other theme parks and even malls and cinemas. Sounds delizioso to us!

With over 240 branches nationwide,

The Pizza Company is ready to serve

you on any occasion, whether you

wish to dine in our restaurants

or have your pizza delivered.

For quick delivery,

dial 1112.

The Pizza Company is committed to

ensuring 100% customer satisfaction

by offering pizza lovers menus of

superior taste and variety. If we have

not met your expectations in any

way, at any of our outlets, please

telephone 1112 and we’ll see that

your concerns are met.

You can also email us at

[email protected]

A

Quick and Easy Pizza CrustIngredients

10mg dry yeast

1 teaspoon honey

1 cup warm water

2 1/2 cups organic flour

3 tablespoons pure olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. In a

bowl, dissolve yeast and honey in warm

water. Leave about 10 minutes.

Stir in flour, salt and oil. Mix until

smooth. Leave to rise for 5 minutes.

Then press into a round shape and

transfer to a lightly greased baking

tin. Spread with desired toppings and

bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5

minutes before cutting into slices.

This is a sure bet for a family favorite

and it’s healthy too!

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Question 141 refers to section A.

141. What does The Pizza Company guarantee?

a. fast service in their restaurants

b. complete customer satisfaction

c. an efficient online ordering system

d. cheap but high quality pizzas

Questions 142-143 refer to section B.

142. What does the recipe in section B tell us?

a. It takes about 35-40 minutes to complete and serve

the pizza.

b. The pizza can be eaten cold.

c. Certain toppings are unsuitable for pizza.

d. The oven should be preheated for about 10 minutes.

143. In the last sentence, what does the phrase a sure bet

refer to?

a. a recipe that needs special care

b. a recipe that doesn’t cost much

c. a recipe you can rely on

d. a recipe that is easy to make

Questions 144-145 refer to section C.

144. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?

a. to explain why Donnie had some regrets

b. to describe how Donnie and Mike first met

c. to emphasize how nutritious pizza can be

d. to report how Eat Balanced was created

145. What is implied about Eat Balanced frozen pizzas by the

phrase the best thing since sliced bread?

a. They are a great invention.

b. They are tastier than sliced bread.

c. They will help everybody lose weight.

d. Supermarkets will sell more pizzas than sliced bread.

Questions 146-148 refer to section D.

146. What could be considered a disadvantage of Let’s

Pizza pizzas?

a. They take time to prepare.

b. There aren’t many choices.

c. They are quite expensive.

d. They aren’t freshly made.

147. Why did many people initially have doubts about Let’s

Pizza machines?

a. They had fixed ideas about how pizza should be

made.

b. They were used to only eating pizza at home.

c. They preferred to use only fresh ingredients.

d. They knew pizza had originated in Italy.

148. What was Claudio Torghele correct in predicting?

a. Italian businessmen would prefer his pizzas to

other brands.

b. Let’s Pizza would become the most successful

take-out pizza.

c. Americans would become his best customers.

d. Let’s Pizza would be popular with children.

Questions 14-150 refer to sections A, B, C and D.

149. Which sections are relevant for people who are

careful about what they eat?

a. sections A and D c. sections C and D

b. sections B and C d. sections B and D

150. What is probably true about Claudio Torghele’s

pizzas?

a. They can be ordered online.

b. They don’t include any salt.

c. They aren’t as nutritious as Donnie and Mike’s

ones.

d. They will be available in local supermarkets.

WRITING


thecitytimes.com

Monday 12 May Times The City

WRITING TASKS

A. LETTERWrite a letter to Tommy telling him what you think of his decision. Is he making the right choice? Why or why not? Begin your letter, “Dear Tommy”.

B. ESSAYMany talented young stars decide to give up their studies in order to focus on their careers as performers. Some people believe that they are missing a valuable opportunity to become better educated, while others say that fame requires sacrifice. What do you think? Explain your opinion, giving specific reasons to support your view.

Talent show winner Tommy Grant

has told the press that he will not be

recording any more albums. Since

winning the contest when he was

sixteen, he has released three albums,

all of which sold millions of copies.

Now he is eighteen and has decided

that he wants to quit singing and

attend college.

Teenage Singer to Attend College

B. ESSAY

FOR GIVING UP STUDIES: building a career requires commitment, no need to receive education as they have

already built a successful career, will have a bright future with fame and money

AGAINST GIVING UP STUDIES: fame is short-lived, need to have an alternative career plan, education not only

important for job prospects but for life in general

USEFUL IDEAS

A. LETTER

FOR ATTENDING COLLEGE:

concentrate on studies, lead a

private life away from the limelight /

the public eye, have time for oneself,

family and friends, improve social

life, live without stress

AGAINST ATTENDING COLLEGE:

will quit a successful career, will lose

fame and recognition, will disappoint

fans, not easy to come back later,

will make future more uncertain

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SITUATION

I am a member of the city council. Our local authorities are trying to decide what new facility they should provide. We are asking local residents for their opinion.

OPTION 1

FIRST

You should look at the pictures and ask:• What are the options?• What are the advantages of each option?• What are the disadvantages of each option?

THEN

When you have all the information you need, you should explain which option you think is best and why. Be ready to explain why you didn’t choose the other option. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice.

FINALLY

After you have shared your final decision, you will be asked more questions about the topic.

NOTES

MAKING A DECISION SPEAKING TEST 1

OPTION 2

ELABORATION QUESTIONSDo you think it is important for people living in big cities to have access to parks or other open spaces? Why (not)?

How can life for people in cities be improved?

What do you think about video games? What are the pros and cons of playing them? Do you often play? Why (not)?

OPTION 1 (park)

The options to build a park with outdoor facilities, like a football field, tennis and basketball courts, a skateboarding area

Advantagesgood for exercise in the fresh air, picnics / can be enjoyed by all ages

Disadvantageswon’t be used much in bad weather, especially in winter / won’t attract out of town visitors or bring in any income

OPTION 2 (video arcade)

The options to build a video games arcade

Advantageswill be in use all year round, no matter what the weather / will attract visitors from out of town / will be a useful source of income

Disadvantageswill only attract teenagers and young adults / video games can have negative effects, such as addiction, social isolation, aggression

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M O D U L E 1Page 6city council δημοτικό συμβούλιοconstruction κατασκευήbridge γέφυραsecretary γραμματέαςorganizational οργανωτικόςimpress εντυπωσιάζωwealthy πλούσιοςdisposable αναλώσιμος, μιας

χρήσηςlandline σταθερό τηλέφωνοsignificant σημαντικόςinsight βαθιά γνώση,

διορατικότητα

Page 7critique κριτικήlimitation μειονέκτημαbreakthrough επίτευγμαrevolution επανάστασηfailure αποτυχίαmiracle θαύμαmeet the expectations

ανταποκρίνομαι στις προσδοκίες

anti-theft αντικλεπτικόgive off αναδίδω (οσμή,

θερμότητα)radiation ακτινοβολίαidentification αναγνώρισηmeet the demands

ανταποκρίνομαι στις απαιτήσεις

address ικανοποιώ, αντιμετωπίζωview as θεωρώaccessories εξαρτήματα,

αξεσουάρ

Page 9patrol car περιπολικό assignment (σχολική) εργασίαbrother-in-law γαμπρός,

κουνιάδος

Page 11fence φράχτηςchores δουλειές του σπιτιούsecond grade δευτέρα δημοτικούgroceries ψώνια (από το

μπακάλη)

Page 12WORDS EASILY

CONFUSEDconsidered (to be) θεωρείταιregarded as θεωρείταιdevice συσκευήappliance οικιακή συσκευήgadget μαραφέτι, συσκευήdiscover ανακαλύπτω

invent εφευρίσκωattempt απόπειραeffort προσπάθειαinconvenient άβολος,

ακατάλληλοςuncomfortable άβολος (έπιπλο),

αμήχανοςallow (to do) επιτρέπωlet (sb do) αφήνω, επιτρέπωinclude συμπεριλαμβάνωcontain περιέχωinvolve εμπλέκω, συνεπάγομαιtax φόροςlook nothing like δε μοιάζει

καθόλουexperimentation πειραματισμόςnot surprisingly δεν είναι

περίεργο που

DERIVATIVEStechnology τεχνολογίαtechnological τεχνολογικόςimprove βελτιώνω, -ομαιimprovement βελτίωσηconsume καταναλώνωconsumer καταναλωτήςconsumption κατανάλωσηattract προσελκύωattractive ελκυστικόςattraction έλξη, θέλγητροfail αποτυγχάνωfailure αποτυχία

MODULE 2Page 15strictly αυστηράdrug ναρκωτικό, φάρμακοaddiction εθισμόςmiddle-aged μεσήλικαςleague κατηγορία (αθλητισμός)

Page 17judge κριτήςroutine πρόγραμμα (ασκήσεων)spare time ελεύθερος χρόνοςcreatively δημιουργικάhand out διανέμωrewarding ικανοποιητικός

Page 19breeze αεράκι, αύραembarrassing δυσάρεστος,

ενοχλητικός

Page 21timetable ωρολόγιο πρόγραμμαchores δουλειές του σπιτιούstatue άγαλμαfountain σιντριβάνιmisbehave παρεκτρέπομαιscience fiction επιστημονική

φαντασία

WORDS EASILY CONFUSEDmanage to καταφέρνω ναsucceed in πετυχαίνω ναaccomplish κατορθώνω,

πετυχαίνω κάτιgain κερδίζω, αποκτώ (σεβασμό,

γνώση)win κερδίζω (παιχνίδι)beat νικώ (αντίπαλο)earn κερδίζω (από τη δουλειά

μου)contestant διαγωνιζόμενοςparticipant συμμετέχων, που

συμμετέχειcandidate υποψήφιος (εκλογές)injury τραύμα (από ατύχημα)wound τραύμα (στον πόλεμο)purpose σκοπός, λόγοςgoal επιδίωξη, στόχοςintention πρόθεση score αποτέλεσμα (σε αγώνα)goal γκολpoint βαθμός, πόντοςraise ανατρέφωsprain στραμπουλίζω,

εξαρθρώνωankle αστράγαλος

DERIVATIVESenthusiastic ενθουσιασμένος

enthusiasm ενθουσιασμός

perform παρουσιάζω, εκτελώ,

δίνω παράσταση

performer ερμηνευτής

performance παράσταση

popular δημοφιλής

popularize αυξάνω τη

δημοτικότητα, διαδίδω

popularity δημοτικότητα

inspire εμπνέω

inspiration έμπνευση

inspired εμπνευσμένος

inspiring εμψυχωτικός

exhaustion εξάντληση

exhausting εξαντλητικός

exhausted εξαντλημένος

MODULE 3Page 24shy ντροπαλόςcheerful χαρούμενοςconstantly διαρκώς

Page 25fan οπαδόςgrab αρπάζωrelate to συσχετίζω με

compete ανταγωνίζομαι, συναγωνίζομαι

support υποστηρίζω, υποστήριξηacquainted γνωστός,

εξοικειωμένοςpredictable προβλέψιμος

Page 27obliged υποχρεωμένοςdeposit προκαταβολή, κατάθεσηjellyfish μέδουσα, τσούχτραhiking πεζοπορίαhelmet κράνοςfine πρόστιμο soccer ποδόσφαιροmall εμπορικό κέντροmisunderstanding παρεξήγηση

Page 29suburb προάστιοexcursion εκδρομήcrash into τρακάρω μεproject εργασία, μελέτηdeadline προθεσμίαdrugstore φαρμακείοfire truck πυροσβεστικό όχημα

Page 30WORDS EASILY

CONFUSEDpopular δημοφιλήςfamous διάσημοςartificial τεχνητόςunnatural αφύσικοςfake απομίμησηfalse ψεύτικος, αναληθήςdesert έρημοςdessert επιδόρπιοstranger ξένοςforeigner αλλοδαπόςaudience κοινό, ακροατήριοviewer τηλεθεατήςspectator θεατήςbase on βασίζω σεrely on/depend on/count on

βασίζομαι σεdepend on εξαρτώμαι απόlie-lied-lied λέω ψέματαlie-lay-lain ξαπλώνωlay-laid-laid στρώνω, τοποθετώ/

γεννώ (αυγά)sincere ειλικρινήςrare σπάνιοςin the hope of με την ελπίδα ναbright φωτεινός, λαμπερός

DERIVATIVESbetray προδίδωbetrayal προδοσίαselfish εγωιστήςselfishness εγωισμός,

εγωκεντρισμός

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Section Dincident περιστατικόrenowned φημισμένοςbutcher κρεοπώληςcurrently επί του παρόντοςprime quality υψηλή ποιότηταhigh standards υψηλά πρότυπαapparently λέγεται ότι, προφανώς

P R A C T I C E T E S T 9Reading 1 (p. 258)medicinal θεραπευτικόςherb βότανοremedy φάρμακο, γιατρικόdocumented τεκμηριωμένοςcultivate καλλιεργώpreserve διατηρώlongstanding μακροχρόνιοςprescription drug ιατρική συνταγήsourced from προέρχομαι απόsynthesize συνδυάζωproperty ιδιότηταprimarily κατ’ αρχάς, πρωτίστωςexpertise τεχνογνωσίαtreat θεραπεύωbeneficial ωφέλιμοςconventional συμβατικόςphysician γιατρόςturn to καταφεύγω σεguidance καθοδήγησηsupplement συμπληρώνωeffective αποτελεσματικόςoverdose υπερβολική δόσηinteraction αλληλεπίδραση

Reading 2 (p. 259)structure δομήpromote προωθώaddictive εθιστικόςdetermine εξακριβώνωhooked εθισμένοςmap χαρτογραφώsubject υποκείμενο, συμμετέχων

σε πείραμαgroundbreaking πρωτοποριακόςlink σχέση, σύνδεσηspecific συγκεκριμένoςsocial interaction κοινωνική

αλληλεπίδρασηvirtual εικονικόςregion περιοχήacquire αποκτώawareness επίγνωσηuse sth wisely χρησιμοποιώ κτ με

σύνεση

Reading 3 (p. 260)Section Aterminal σταθμός (επιβίβασης/

αποβίβασης)

confirm επιβεβαιώνωboard επιβιβάζομαιdeparture gate πύλη αναχώρησηςrunway διάδρομος αεροδρομίουenhance βελτιώνωcapacity χωρητικότηταaircraft αεροσκάφος,-η

Section Bdeal προσφοράinbox εισερχόμενα ηλεκτρονικού

ταχυδρομείουcalendar ημερολόγιοindependence day η Ημέρα της

Ανεξαρτησίας (4 Ιουλίου)purchase αγοράζωupgrade αναβαθμίζω

Section Cgrab sth to eat τρώω κάτι “στα

γρήγορα”

Section Dfrequent τακτικόςextended παρατεταμένοςalteration αλλαγή, μετατροπήpatent κατοχυρώνωexpand επεκτείνω,-ομαιcater for καλύπτω ανάγκεςconversion μετατροπή

Reading 4 (p. 262)Section Atemporary προσωρινόςexhibit έκθεμαlush vegetation πλούσια βλάστησηvividly παραστατικά, ζωντανά

Section Bconstruct κατασκευάζωsupervision επίβλεψηessential απαραίτητοςcontract σύμβαση, συμβόλαιοdeadline προθεσμία

Section Cplot πλοκήrevolve περιστρέφομαιremote μακρινός, απόμακροςdetermined αποφασισμένοςswamp βάλτοςencounter συνάντησηtwist ανατροπή

Section Dmature ενήλικαςbank όχθη ποταμούscattered διασκορπισμένοςassemble συγκεντρώνω,

συναρμολογώmud λάσπηexcavation ανασκαφή

specimen δείγμαon display σε έκθεσηpermanent μόνιμος

P R A C T I C E T E S T 1 0Reading 1 (p. 276)medical ιατρικόςinduce επιφέρω, προκαλώ unconsciousness αναισθησίαshut-down διακοπή λειτουργίαςsevere σοβαρόςrecovery ανάρρωση curious περίεργοςdeliberately σκόπιμαas a last resort ως έσχατη λύσηswelling πρήξιμο heal θεραπεύωbring on επιφέρω, προκαλώ permanent μόνιμος put under ναρκώνωessentially ουσιαστικάundergo υποβάλλομαι σεprocedure διαδικασίαside effects παρενέργειες draw a conclusion βγάζω

συμπέρασμαdistinguish διακρίνω, ξεχωρίζω dizziness ζάληtemporary προσωρινός

Reading 2 (p. 277)drone κηφήνας (αρσενική

μέλισσα)flexible ευλύγιστοςwing φτερόfund επιχορηγώmilitary στρατόςhead επικεφαλήςrapidly γρήγοραefficient αποδοτικόςobstacle εμπόδιοvulnerable ευάλωτοςpose θέτωhardware τεχνικός εξοπλισμόςagency οργανισμόςcivil authorities αστικές αρχέςincorporate ενσωματώνωmonitor παρακολουθώborder σύνοραsurveillance παρακολούθησηapplication εφαρμογήconcern ανησυχίαviolation παραβίασηprivacy ιδιωτική ζωή

Reading 3 (p. 278)Section Astaff προσωπικόretirement συνταξιοδότησηfarewell αντίο

deserve αξίζωprecious πολύτιμος

Section Bin honour of προς τιμήν τουgourmet food εκλεκτό φαγητόball χορός

Section Ctuition εκπαίδευσηdisabled ανάπηροςfounder ιδρυτήςactive δραστήριοςdedicated αφοσιωμένοςsession συνεδρίαunit μονάδαfund-raising φιλανθρωπικόςenquiry ερώτησηfulfilling ικανοποιητικός

Section Destablish εδραιώνω, καθιερώνωextensively εκτεταμέναcornerstone ακρογωνιαίος λίθοςset up ιδρύωstruggle αγωνίζομαιget by τα βγάζω πέρα οικονομικά

Reading 4 (p. 280)Section Acraft χειροτεχνίαpresentation παρουσίαση

Section Brun λειτουργώenthusiast λάτρηςparade παρέλασηavailable διαθέσιμοςdowntown στο κέντρο της πόληςentire ολόκληρος

Section Cresident κάτοικοςextraterrestrial εξωγήινοςincident περιστατικόcover up κρύβω, “καλύπτω”spectacular θεαματικόςcoincide with συμπίπτω με

Section Dinhabitant κάτοικοςranch κτήμα, ράντσοweather balloon μετεωρολογικό

μπαλόνιcontroversy αντιπαράθεσηwidespread εκτεταμένοςso-called υποτιθέμενοςbeing ονboost ενισχύωresort θέρετροfeature παρουσιάζωuniverse σύμπαν, διάστημα

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