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3 Talking about facts and information

Add vowels to the words in brackets to complete the sentences.

Example: Sometimes, it’s difficult to know who or what to trust . (trst)

1 I always read New Scientist because the reports are

usually . (ccrt)

2 I only use facts from sources that I know are

. (rlbl)

3 In politics, people are often less interested in the

facts than in the . (scndls)

4 Unfortunately, the facts in newspaper stories are

sometimes . (nccrt)

5 Everyone was shocked when they found out that

Nasdijj’s autobiography was . (md p)

/5

4 Describing books and TV shows

Put the words in brackets in order to complete the sentences.

Example: The Wire is my favourite TV show. It’s based on the experiences of a detective and a police reporter. (based / on / it’s)

1 I’ve just read a fantastic book of short stories.

Ahdaf Soueif.

(someone / called / it’s / by)

2 There’s a really good reality TV show on at the

moment.

have five children. (about / family / who / it’s / this)

3 Have you heard of The House of the Spirits?

.

(well-known / quite / book / it’s / a)

4 You should buy this statistics book.

exactly what to do.

(shows / it / basically / you)

5 Have you seen Ghar Ki Baat Hai? It’s a comedy and

.

(in / has / Shahrukh Khan / it / it)

/5

GRAMMAR1 Talking about the present

Complete the conversations with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Example: A Do you watch the news every night? (you watch)

1 A any books by Coelho? (you read)

B No. fiction. I never have time.

(I not read)

2 A to watch the news? (you want)

B No, I can’t. dinner. (I cook)

3 A that new police drama

series on Monday nights? (you watch)

B Yes, it’s the best thing on TV for a

long time. (I see)

4 A Çigdem recently. Is she OK?

(I not see)

B Yeah, but really hard at the

moment. (she work)

5 A to the radio? (you listen)

B Yes, to the news in bed in the

morning. (I listen)

/10

VOCABULARY2 Habits and preferences

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

Example: I never go to big rock concerts. I can’t stand crowds.

1 I’m not very fit. I h ever do any exercise.

2 I p watching films at home to going to the

cinema.

3 I u to watch a lot of TV at night, but I never

have time now.

4 I’m not a big f of crime shows on TV. I don’t

like violence.

5 I don’t want to go to Kika’s party. I’d r have

an early night.

/5

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Progress test 1 – Media around the world 2

7 which clauses

Match 2–6 with a–f to complete different reviewers’ comments about The Ultimate Travel Experience.

1 The book includes lots of up-to-date information,

2 Each entry is written by local experts,

3 There are maps for all the big cities,

4 It isn’t available in bookshops,

5 Each entry is accompanied by photographs,

6 It only cost me $35,

a which are absolutely beautiful.

b which means the information is accurate.

c which are really helpful.

d which is really useful.

e which is great value for money.

f which means you have to order online.

/5

TOTAL /40

ACROSS CULTURES5 Changes

Complete the missing words in Nuria’s story.

Example: I had trouble understanding the accent at first, but I’m used to it now.

I moved to Leeds in England from Cadiz in Spain three

years ago. At first, I 1 it quite difficult.

I 2 used to spending so much time indoors!

I was cold and I missed my family and friends. But

after about a year, I 3 to understand the

people better. I slowly 4 used to the lifestyle

and made lots of good friends. I 5 OK with it

now, though I still miss people at home and the sun.

/5

EXPLORE WRITING6 Writing a book review

for a website

Circle the correct option to complete the sentences.

Example: This fabulous book is different from

all the other travel books I’ve seen.

a) especially b) completely

1 It’s beautiful, with _____ stunning photography.

a) completely b) absolutely

2 The information is well presented and _____ easy to

read.

a) really b) absolutely

3 The useful facts at the end of each section are _____

helpful.

a) completely b) especially

4 Unfortunately, some of the information about my city

is _____ wrong.

a) completely b) really

5 Some of the ideas for activities are _____ amazing.

a) absolutely b) especially

/5

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