Read the article about adventure. Some sentences have been removed from the article. Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget! Choose the one which fits in gap number 1.

Read the article about adventure. Some sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the one which fits in gap number 2. Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure. Some sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the one which fits in gap number 3. Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure. Some sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the one which fits in gap number 4. Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure. Some sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the one which fits in gap number 5. Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure and choose the best answer. According to the text, most people like adventure Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure and choose the best answer. What do we learn about the teams’ preparation? Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure and choose the best answer. According to the text Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure and choose the best answer. During the race to the South Pole they.. Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Read the article about adventure and choose the best answer. What do we learn about the boat race? Across Antarctica For many people, an ‘adventure’ is something quite simple, like going to another country for a holiday and experiencing a different culture and unfamiliar scenery and climate. However, for others, ‘adventure’ has an altogether different meaning. (1) They were competing with a team from Norway to do the journey in the fastest time. However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs and had never skied in Antarctica before. For them it was a real adventure, and one that they only just survived! It was not the first crazy journey for Ben Fogle, a TV presenter who loves a challenge, and James Cracknell, an Olympic rowing champion. (2) During that journey, the pair had had to deal with a range of problems. These included heat exhaustion, lack of sleep, hurricane-type weather, and nearly drowning when their boat was turned upside down by huge waves! Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole. (3) This adventure was even more dangerous because Ben had just recovered from a very serious medical condition he had caught while he was filming for a TV programme in the jungle. In spite of all his problems, Ben recovered in time and, together with the other two, spent months training for the expedition ahead. This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race. (4) They only allowed themselves four hours sleep a night and, before they could rest, they had to spend four hours melting ice to provide enough water for them all to drink. They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures. (5) Even worse, they didn’t beat the Norwegians! So, what is the attraction of adventures like these? Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to? (6) It is certainly very exciting to read about challenges like these and, perhaps be inspired to take part in one yourself. It would certainly be an experience you would never forget!

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive, choose Mark or Anna. This person explains about the driving school.

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive, choose Mark or Anna. This person admits that they had to take the driving test a few times.

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive, choose Mark or Anna. This person says that it’s important to learn to drive in traffic

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive, choose Mark or Anna. This person says that young people can be over confident.

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive, choose Mark or Anna. This person points out that young people learn things quickly.

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive. Are these statements True, False, or is the information Not Mentioned? Mark’s brother started driving lessons at the age of 11.

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive. Are these statements True, False, or is the information Not Mentioned? The woman thinks Kev will be less scared when he drives on roads.

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive. Are these statements True, False, or is the information Not Mentioned? Kev will have experience of driving in traffic during these lessons.

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive. Are these statements True, False, or is the information Not Mentioned? The woman thinks that young people like Kev will need fewer lessons later on..

Listen to two people talking about learning to drive. Are these statements True, False, or is the information Not Mentioned? Both speakers think having a minimum number of lessons is important.

Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences. I was getting off/got off the train when I dropped my suitcase.

Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences. I noticed a mark on the door while I was cleaning/cleaned the car.

Complete the sentences with the present perfect dorm these verbs. I _________ in a big city, but I'd like to.

Complete the sentences with the correct adjectives. The view from our window wasn't just beautiful. It was absolutely ______

Complete the sentences with the present perfect form. My brother _____ New York. He went there for a holiday five years ago.

At the weekend the shops in the city center are totally ___ with people.

Complete the sentences with the correct adjectives. There wasn't a sound in the park. It was completely_____

Choose the best answer to complete the email Hi Jane, I’m really looking forward to your visit this weekend. I’ve checked your train times and I’ll be waiting for you on (1) _________ five.

Choose the best answer to complete the email I’ve had a radical change of image and now it’s very short and (5)________! I hope you like it! See you soon, Emma

Choose the best answer to complete the email The (2)_______ takes two hours and so you should set off from Bristol at about half-past one.

Choose the best answer to complete the email If you use your student railcard you can get a reduced (3) _______, so it shouldn’t be too expensive.

Choose the option that completes correctly the sentence. At 14, I'd never flown before so I ____ very excited when I when on my first flight.

Choose the best answer to complete the email You may not recognize me straight away as I’ve had my hair cut. It’s not long and (4)_________ anymore.

Choose the correct alternative. He ____ into a passive home in 2015.

Choose the correct alternative. I _____ a student at this school for five years and I still really love it!

Choose the correct alternative. _____ her to marry him last night?

Complete the sentence with the correct option. Take your coat and jumper off. It's absolutely ____ in here

Match the words to the description. Where the mayor works. It's a historic building.

Match the words to the description. It's in the center of town, it wide, an open place which can be lively in the evenings.

Match the words to the description. My aunt used to live in one of these. It was old and white, with a pretty little garden.