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1.1 Listen to two people, Christa and James, talking about what they do in their free time. What do they prefer doing: going out or staying in? Choose the correct answer.
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Speaker 1 (Christa)
Correct Answer
B. Staying in
Explanation
In the audio clip, Christa states that she prefers staying in during her free time. She does not mention anything about going out. Therefore, the correct answer is staying in.
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Speaker 2 (James):
Correct Answer
A. Going out
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1.2 Listen again and choose what each person says they do: C for Crista and J for James.
Example: 1. eat out with friends: __X__ J / ____ C
2. go to a party
Correct Answer
A. J
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3. cook with friends
Correct Answer
A. J
Explanation
Based on the information given, the correct answer is J. However, without any further context or details, it is not possible to provide a specific explanation for why J is the correct answer.
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4. have a takeaway
Correct Answer
A. J
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5. play music
Correct Answer
B. C
Explanation
The letter "C" is the correct answer because it is the only option that is related to the given prompt "play music". The letter "J" and the empty space do not have any connection to playing music. Therefore, "C" is the most suitable option.
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6. cook for myself
Correct Answer
B. C
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7. watch sport on TV
Correct Answer
A. J
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8. paint and draw
Correct Answer
B. C
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9. collect old postcards
Correct Answer
B. C
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10. go to junk shops
Correct Answer
B. C
Explanation
The given answer "C" suggests that going to junk shops is a suitable action to take. However, without any context or additional information provided in the question, it is difficult to determine the specific reason or purpose behind going to junk shops. It is possible that junk shops may offer unique or valuable items, or that visiting them could be a form of entertainment or hobby. Ultimately, the explanation for why going to junk shops is the correct answer cannot be determined without further information.
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11. go clubbing
Correct Answer
A. J
Explanation
The given answer "J" could be a short form or abbreviation for "Justification" in this context. It implies that going clubbing is justified or acceptable in the given scenario or context.
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12. go to the cinema
Correct Answer
A. J
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13. go to the beach
Correct Answer
A. J
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14. go surfing
Correct Answer
A. J
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15. go swimming
Correct Answer
A. J
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16. watch DVDs
Correct Answer
B. C
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17. play online games
Correct Answer
A. J
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18. read a book
Correct Answer
A. J
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1.3 After putting the expressions in the correct place in the table on p. 203, choose here all the expressions that start with have / watch / play / going out / go to/ go for. Remember, choose all that apply accordingly:
have...
Correct Answer(s)
A. A barbecue
D. A coffee
E. Friends around
F. A quiet night in
H. A takeaway
Explanation
The expressions that start with "have" in the given options are "have a barbecue" and "have a coffee". The expressions that start with "watch" or "play" are not present in the given options. The expressions that start with "going out" or "go to" or "go for" are not present in the given options. Therefore, the correct expressions that start with "have" are "have a barbecue" and "have a coffee". Additionally, the expressions "friends around", "a quiet night in", and "a takeaway" are also correct as they do not start with the specified phrases but are still applicable in the given context.
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Choose all that apply: watch...
Correct Answer(s)
A. A film
C. A match
D. A play
F. DVDs
G. Sports on TV
Explanation
The correct answer includes options that are related to watching entertainment. Watching a film, a match, a play, DVDs, and sports on TV are all activities that involve observing and enjoying various forms of entertainment. These options cover a range of mediums such as movies, live events, recorded performances, and televised sports.
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Choose all that apply: play...
Correct Answer(s)
B. Cards
C. An online game
D. A match
E. Music
G. A game
Explanation
The correct answer options are cards, an online game, a match, music, and a game. These options all represent different forms of play. Cards can be played as a game, an online game refers to playing games on the internet, a match is a competitive game or contest, music can be played as a form of entertainment, and a game is a broad term that encompasses various activities or sports.
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Choose all that apply: go...
Correct Answer(s)
A. Shopping
B. Clubbing
E. Surfing
F. Swimming
Explanation
The correct answer includes the activities of shopping, clubbing, surfing, and swimming. These activities are all recreational and leisurely in nature. Shopping involves going to stores or malls to purchase items, clubbing refers to going to nightclubs or bars for entertainment and dancing, surfing involves riding waves on a surfboard, and swimming involves being in the water and moving through it using various strokes.
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Choose all that apply: go to...
Correct Answer(s)
A. A film
B. A barbecue
C. A club
E. A restaurant
F. A party
Explanation
The given options are all activities or places where one can go for leisure or socializing. Going to a film, a barbecue, a club, a restaurant, or a party are all common choices for people looking to have a good time or relax. These options provide opportunities for entertainment, social interaction, and enjoyment.
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Choose all that apply: go for...
Correct Answer(s)
A. A coffee
C. A drive
D. A walk
Explanation
The correct answer is a coffee, a drive, a walk. These options are all activities that one can choose to do. Going for a coffee, going for a drive, and going for a walk are all valid choices that someone can make depending on their preferences and circumstances.
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1.4 Choose if this statement is true or false.
I did write two sentences about thing I prefer to do in my free time. I used the structure give in the book.
Example of my sentences:
1) When I have some free time I prefer to watch a film, and I also enjoy to go swimming and to go for a walk.
2) I don't really like to have a party or watch a match.
If you didn´t do this, do it now and choose "True".
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given answer is true because the statement asks if the person wrote two sentences about things they prefer to do in their free time, using the structure given in the book. The person provided two sentences that fit the criteria, so the answer is true.
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2.2 Complete the paragraph about hobbies on p. 204, using the correct form of play, do, and collect.
Example: My brother (1) __plays_ chess...
My sister (2) ________ unusual shells...
Correct Answer
collects
Explanation
The correct answer is "collects". The sentence is talking about what the sister does with unusual shells, indicating that she gathers or accumulates them as a hobby. The verb "collects" fits perfectly in this context as it accurately describes the action of acquiring and keeping unusual shells.
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My parents (3) ________ the crossword ...
Correct Answer
do
Explanation
The word "do" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence. The verb "do" is used to form questions and negative sentences in the present simple tense, and in this case, it is used to complete the sentence structure. The sentence would make sense if it said "My parents do the crossword," indicating that they regularly engage in this activity.
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... so I (4) ________ them all the time now...
Correct Answer
do
Explanation
The correct answer is "do" because the phrase "I [Blank] them all the time now" implies that the speaker is referring to a repeated action or habit. The verb "do" is commonly used to express habitual actions, making it the appropriate choice in this context.
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We often (5) ________ scrabble...
Correct Answer
play
Explanation
The sentence is incomplete, but based on the context provided, the missing word is likely "play". The phrase "we often play scrabble" suggests that the group frequently engages in the activity of playing scrabble.
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... and we sometimes ________ board games...
Correct Answer
play
Explanation
The given answer "play" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence in a grammatically and contextually appropriate way. The sentence mentions "board games" as the activity, and "play" is the most common verb used to describe engaging in board games.
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3.2 Use the phrasal verbs with TAKE to complete these sentences. Pay attention since the complete sentence is not written here.
Example: 1. I took to Gemma's flatmate, Kate, as soon as I met her.
2. ... so I ________ some cash at lunch time.
Correct Answer
took out
Explanation
The correct answer is "took out". In this sentence, the speaker needed some cash during lunch time, so they used the phrasal verb "took out" to indicate that they withdrew or obtained cash from a bank or ATM.
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3. Peter ________ several days...
Correct Answer
took off
Explanation
Peter took off several days.
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4. Luke ________ his father -he looks and sounds...
Correct Answer
takes after
Explanation
The phrase "takes after" is used to describe someone who resembles or inherits traits from a family member, usually a parent. In this context, Luke takes after his father, meaning he looks and sounds similar to him. This suggests that Luke has inherited physical and/or personality traits from his father.
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5. Amanda's decided to ________ some more teaching...
Correct Answer
take on
Explanation
Amanda has made the decision to take on more teaching responsibilities.
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6. GDC Electronics has finally ________ it's rival, Telectrical.
Correct Answer
taken over
Explanation
GDC Electronics has finally taken over its rival, Telectrical. This means that GDC Electronics has acquired or gained control of Telectrical, possibly through a merger, acquisition, or buyout. This takeover indicates that GDC Electronics now has authority and ownership over Telectrical's operations, assets, and resources.
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7. The piano ________ a lot of space downstairs...
Correct Answer
takes up
Explanation
The correct answer is "takes up". This phrasal verb means to occupy or use a certain amount of space. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the piano requires a significant amount of space downstairs.
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EXAM PRACTICE. Reading and Use of English. Complete the exercise in your book first. Then here you will see the words on capital letters and you will write the word that you formed to complete the text on p. 205. Example; EXCITE: (0) _excitement_
POINT (1) ________
Correct Answer
pointless
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COMMIT (2) ________
Correct Answer
commitments
Explanation
The word "commit" is a verb that means to pledge or promise to do something. In this context, the word "commitments" is the noun form of "commit" and refers to the things that someone has pledged or promised to do. Therefore, the correct answer is "commitments."
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LIKE (3) ________
Correct Answer
unlike
Explanation
The word "unlike" is the correct answer because it is the opposite of "like" and completes the given sentence fragment. The word "unlike" indicates a contrast or difference between two things, whereas "like" suggests similarity or resemblance.
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ADD (4) ________
Correct Answer
addition
Explanation
The word "ADD" suggests that we are performing a mathematical operation of addition. The number 4 in parentheses indicates that we are adding the number 4 to something. However, the blank space after the number 4 is not specified, so we don't know what we are adding 4 to. Therefore, the correct answer is "addition" because it is the most logical and appropriate operation to perform when given the word "ADD" and a number in parentheses.
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FRIEND (5) ________
Correct Answer
friendships
Explanation
The word "friend" is a noun that refers to a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. In the given sentence, the word "friend" is used in the plural form, indicating that there are multiple friends being referred to. The word "friendships" is the correct answer as it is the plural form of the word "friendship," which means the state of being friends. Therefore, "friendships" is the appropriate word to complete the sentence, indicating that there are multiple relationships of mutual affection being discussed.
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PERSON (6) ________
Correct Answer
personal
Explanation
The word that completes the sentence is "personal." This is because the sentence is asking for a word that fits in the blank and makes sense in the context of the word "person." "Personal" is an adjective that relates to an individual or their private life, which makes it a suitable choice to complete the sentence.
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STRONG (7) ________
Correct Answer
strengths
Explanation
The word "STRONG" is a noun in this sentence, indicating that it is referring to a specific strong thing or attribute. The word "strengths" is the plural form of "strength," which matches the noun form and meaning of "STRONG" in the sentence. Therefore, "strengths" is the correct answer.
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TRUE (8) ________
Correct Answer
truly