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Unit 1 Quick Quiz • Version C Ex 2

1F 2F 3T 4T 5T
GRAMMAR
Ex 1 READING
1B 2C 3A 4B 5C Ex 3
6B 7A 8C 1x 2x 3 4

VOCABULARY Ex 4
Ex 2 1A 2C 3B 4A
1C 2A 3C 4B 5B
6B 7C 8B WRITING
Ex 5
1 for 2 lucky 3 make 4 quick
HOW TO …
Ex 3 Ex 6
1C 2A 3B 4C My nomination for the award of ‘Best Classmate of the
Year’ is an easy and straightforward choice. In my opinion,
the award must go to Brian Quinn.
Unit 1 Test • Version C I have been fortunate enough to study with Brian
Part A throughout my secondary years of education and have
GRAMMAR seen first-hand what an amazing classmate he has been to
Ex 1 everyone in the group. Brian is a gifted individual, who is
1 But 2 Should 3 Without 4 whether 5 provided highly intelligent and can take on any project or new
6 were subject with ease, but this is not the reason I am
nominating him for this award. In spite of his superb
Ex 2 academic and sporting abilities, he never boasts or refers
1A 2B 3B 4A 5B to his achievements. He is always humble and accepts
praise quietly.
Ex 3 Aside from his humility, which I believe is an important
1 Whoever 2 what 3 Whichever 4 however 5 where attribute, Brian is unstinting in the way he helps any
classmates who need advice. He is very generous with his
VOCABULARY time, and I have seen him spend an extra half hour after
Ex 4 school going through things that a fellow student has found
1E 2F 3D 4A difficult to grasp. He is one of those people who appear to
have infinite patience and, in my opinion, he will make an
Ex 5 exceptional teacher, which I know is his goal in life.
1 strive 2 take 3 foster 4 establish What also makes Brian the perfect candidate for this award
is his intolerance of any form of bullying; he is always
Ex 6 protective of any student who may become a target. Earlier
1 blue 2 raw 3 fertile 4 flash this year, I recall him physically standing up to some
students who were teasing a new student and he, himself,
Ex 7 reported the incident to our teacher.
1A 2B 3B 4A
To sum up, Brian Quinn is clever, caring, compassionate
and an inspiring person to be around. I sincerely hope that
HOW TO …
he will be seriously considered for this award.
Ex 8
1 rolling 2 point 3 thoughts 4 back 5 on 6 in 7 What 286 words
8 saying
Part C
Part B SPEAKING
LISTENING Ex 1
Ex 1 Play is important for children to learn and develop different
1 2x skills and these pictures show this really well. The first
picture is of a young girl having a pretend picnic in her
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garden with her toys: a panda and a giraffe. She’s 3 are confident that 4 mentioned at the meeting
pretending to feed the panda – who is wearing a sunhat for 5 questioned the manager’s
protection – with a spoon from a pot, possibly of yoghurt,
as she has probably seen her mother or father do with a VOCABULARY
young baby. We can just see another hand and shoulder in Ex 4
the picture, which suggests that the child’s other guests are 1A 2E 3B 4C
adults, so it is likely that the child has been serving them
all, implying that she has been engaged in social behaviour Ex 5
related to mealtimes. In the second picture, we can see 1C 2A 3D 4E
some children at a play centre with their mothers. It’s a
happy scene and the young children, toddlers in this Ex 6
picture, look pleased to be there and are enjoying the 1 off 2 in 3 off 4 for
experience. The two toddlers in the centre of the picture
are interacting with each other, one holding a container Ex 7
while the other puts a shaped block into it. They are 1 topped 2 shot 3 take 4 unique
learning coordination skills, but also, they are collaborating
and learning social skills, too. The pictures show that HOW TO …
learning through play happens at many stages in a child’s Ex 8
younger years and both types of experiences will be 1 cross 2 Fair 3 beg 4 considered
valuable for their development – the girl is role playing and
using her imagination and the toddlers are interacting and Ex 9
working together – all of which will be vital for their future 1 putting 2 with 3 take 4 more
lives.
Part B
LISTENING
Unit 2 Quick Quiz • Version C Ex 1
GRAMMAR 1 2x 3 4x
Ex 1
Ex 2
1B 2C 3B 4A 5B
1 1986 2 3,487 3 eye movements 4 adult male
6A 7B 8B

READING
VOCABULARY Ex 3
Ex 2 1 2x 3 4x
1C 2A 3B 4A 5B
6B 7A 8C Ex 4
1B 2A 3B 4B
HOW TO …
WRITING
Ex 3 Ex 5
1A 2B 3A 4B 1 renowned 2 surged 3 hotspots 4 on all sides

Ex 6
Unit 2 Test • Version C It’s the smell. Vinegar. Wafting in the air and impossible to
Part A ignore, if you, like me cannot resist the aroma emanating
from a fish and chip shop. Locally I have a choice. There’s
GRAMMAR
the new ‘chippy’ in the shopping centre, which is rather up-
Ex 1
market. It’s a relatively large restaurant where you sit down
1 as 2 so 3 like 4 much 5 nowhere 6 as
and wait to be served. It’s won many awards, but for me it’s
Ex 2 just not quite the same as the small ‘chippy’ just off the
1 patch 2 at 3 any 4 any 5 more sad seafront which seems to have been there forever. My
parents tell me about getting their fish and chips from there
Ex 3 wrapped in old newspapers and sharing them with the
1 am/‘m regretful 2 professed disbelief seagulls sitting on the sea wall.

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What this local ‘chippy’ has in common with the other, Progress Test 1 • Version C
smarter place is that it has a sit-down restaurant, but it’s
Part A
smaller, older and like a throwback in time. Behind the
takeaway counter there’s a narrow walkway through to a GRAMMAR
small room with tables and chairs; the windows at the Ex 1
facing wall look directly onto the seafront and the waiting 1 acknowledged the difficulty 2 countered Caleb’s
seagulls. It’s cosy, with old wooden tables and plastic 3 reiterated her (previous) 4 implored her parents not
tablecloths and the traditional tomato and brown sauces in 5 professed to have
squeezy bottles alongside the salt and pepper. The smells
Ex 2
from the takeaway section along with small talk and chatter
1 would have applied 2 wouldn’t be 3 hadn’t asked
drift through and strangely make you feel part of the
4 Had you been 5 hadn’t been
conversation.
The food is beyond delicious. Locally caught, freshly Ex 3
cooked, it is mouth-watering. There are no fancy dishes on 1E 2B 3G 4A 5H 6F
the menu – basic fish and chips with no frills – and it is
cooked to perfection. So, next time you’re round this way, VOCABULARY
follow your nose, and check it out. Medium plaice and Ex 4
chips with salt and vinegar and a good squirt of brown 1E 2C 3H 4G 5F 6A
sauce and you’ll experience a little piece of food heaven.
Go on! Ex 5
294 words 1A 3A 4B 5B

Part C Ex 6
1 take 2 dried 3 choose 4 foremost 5 peace 6 surely
SPEAKING
Ex 1
HOW TO …
In both these pictures, people are enjoying music, but in
Ex 7
different ways and for different reasons. The boys in the
1 cut 2 round 3 get 4 flaw 5 add 6 Fair 7 point
first picture look as if they’re playing drums and it looks as
8 pick
if it’s a performance as the boys are dressed the same. I
would imagine that this type of drumming is a traditional
form of making music and part of their cultural heritage. Part B
They may well be performing at a cultural event. Whatever LISTENING
– they certainly look as though they’re enjoying Ex 1
themselves, although the drumming itself is undoubtedly 1B 2A 3A 4A
physically demanding and the need to synchronise their
drum beats requires intense concentration. I can imagine Ex 2
that the drumming is loud and exciting to listen to. The 1T 2F 3T 4F 5F 6T 7T 8F
music being made in the second picture looks like it might
be more contemporary, I would guess perhaps some form READING
of rock music or perhaps his own music. The performer is Ex 3
on his own playing a guitar and is busking – playing in the 1x 2x 3 4x
street and bystanders who appreciate the music leave him
some money. He looks like he is enjoying himself, too. Ex 4
Whilst the enjoyment of all the performers in both images is 1B 2A 3B 4A
evident, the motivations differ – the young drummers have
probably been asked to play at an organised event, Ex 5
whereas the busker is playing his music more randomly 1B
and for donations.
Ex 6
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Part C However, perhaps my favourite sight in the Beaulieu area,

SPEAKING and one that tourists will love, is that of horses, donkeys,
Ex 1 cows and in the autumn – pigs, wandering freely across
The two pictures show people using their expertise in order the forest and along the roads, stopping traffic. And if
to help others. In the first case, we have an elderly person you’re driving through Beaulieu village, beware. Just last
in a room – which could be a conservatory, as it looks very week I had to wait for ages because a swan had decided to
bright and airy. The woman could either be in her own sit in the middle of the road, attracted by the warmth of the
home or maybe in residential care, because she is talking tarmac! You cannot be an impatient driver in this area – but
to a younger woman who appears to be helping her. It the animals are an essential element of its charm, and they
looks as if she is wearing a type of uniform and could have priority!
therefore be a nurse or a care giver. They are sharing a 258 words
joke smiling at each other which, to me, looks like a lovely
caring gesture. When elderly people become less able to
look after themselves safely, or need help in doing
Unit 3 Quick Quiz • Version C
everyday jobs, they can often choose to have a carer who
comes in regularly to let them live independently in their GRAMMAR
own homes or go into residential care. These carers help Ex 1
with the practical side of things, but they also provide 1C 2B 3B 4A 5C
company and ensure the elderly are mentally stimulated 6A 7A 8C
and not too lonely. The second picture shows a different
kind of help – a woman, probably a teacher, is helping
VOCABULARY
some children who are using a computer. She is pointing
out something on the screen. The children are smiling, so it Ex 2
would seem that they understand what their teacher is 1A 2C 3B 4A 5A
saying. Everyone needs help at school and this kind of 6C 7B 8C
individual attention is vital. Also, learning about computers
is very important for children as computer literacy is HOW TO …
essential for their lives. This involves not only the Ex 3
practicalities of using computers and even coding, but also 1B 2A 3B 4C
awareness of social media platforms, potentially hidden
dangers, and spotting fake news.

Unit 3 Test • Version C

WRITING
Ex 4 Part A
1 surged 2 lose 3 cobbled 4 must GRAMMAR
Ex 1
Ex 5 1 expected 2 may 3 crucial 4 given 5 supposed
Come to the New Forest in the south of England and you’ll 6 inevitably 7 can’t 8 requirement
have an extraordinary holiday! Or maybe you’re here
already and looking for somewhere to go? One place you Ex 2
must certainly not miss is the village of Beaulieu in the east 1A 2B 3A 4A 5B 6B 7B 8B
of the Forest which is home to the renowned National
Motor Museum. The village itself is one of the most VOCABULARY
picturesque places you will ever visit. It lies at the end of Ex 3
the Beaulieu River which flows under a tiny bridge into a 1A 2F 3D 4C
mill pond. Catch it at high tide and you’ll gasp at the sight.
Grassy banks slope to calm, tranquil waters, with swans, Ex 4
cygnets and an array of other waterfowl swimming and 1A 2B 3B 4B
dipping.
And if you like cars, the Motor Museum is a must, full of Ex 5
iconic vehicles from every era. After a few educational 1 toxic 2 values 3 footing 4 social
hours, you can then visit Beaulieu Abbey and also Abbey
House, home to Lord Montague whose father started the Ex 6
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HOW TO … up the position at any point, once a current project was

Ex 7 finished.
1 correct 2 suggesting 3 rephrase 4 basically 5 clarify I am attaching my CV and contact information for three
6 exactly 7 twisting 8 way referees and hope you will consider my application.
Kind regards,
Part B Conall Keane
LISTENING
273 words
Ex 1
1F 2T 3F 4T
Part C
Ex 2 SPEAKING
1A 3B 4A 5B Ex 1
Looking at these two pictures makes me think about how
READING workplaces are changing these days. The first picture
Ex 3 shows a relatively traditional office, with employees
1A 2A 3B 4A working at desks with computer screens and filing cabinet
type drawers. One man is using a landline, another a
Ex 4 mobile, and two people are chatting across their desks.
1F 2F 3F 4T 5T 6T 7T 8F I would say that it’s quite a small company and that the
atmosphere is relaxed. The dress code seems to be
WRITING casual, and papers are spread across surfaces. I would
Ex 5 imagine that the environment here would make working
1 reputation 2 Aspects 3 asset 4 As feel less pressured and stressful, as the small group seem
to be fully engaged in what they’re doing and also free to
Ex 6 talk, work or collaborate. Such a working environment may
Dear Mr Peters, not suit everyone as the chatting or work discussions could
I was interested to read about your opening for a translator be intrusive if you’re trying to focus on a screen and what
and I am writing to apply for the position. Your company you’re doing. However, I would also think that a small
has an established reputation in the video gaming industry, group like this would find communicating any problems
and I particularly respect your ways of working with relatively easy. The second picture shows a group of
employee teams. people who seem to be having a meeting outside. It’s
possible that they normally work in an office, but have
I am a recent graduate in French, Spanish and German
decided to go for a coffee or take advantage of what looks
and I am currently studying Japanese. I am fluent in the
to be good weather to hold an outdoor meeting. An outdoor
three former languages and have reached an intermediate
working environment in good weather that is neither too hot
level in the latter. Although only recently graduated, I have
nor too cold could freshen the brain and help creative
significant experience in translating, as I spent my holiday
thinking. Looking at both pictures, I think the important idea
weeks while at university working for a translation agency,
is that we should continually look at different ways to make
which involved both written and spoken translation. In
the working environment less stressful and conducive to
addition to this, video gaming is a particular interest of
effective working.
mine. I thoroughly enjoy gaming myself, and I am also
fascinated by its history. My university dissertation included
research into the topic.
I am a quick thinker and can work well under pressure, and Unit 4 Quick Quiz • Version C
my translating skills have been praised for their accuracy GRAMMAR
and speed. I am also creative, which I feel is important for Ex 1
working in the video gaming business. I believe a position 1A 2B 3A 4C 5A
with your company would combine both my academic 6C 7A 8B
achievements and personal interests and I am sure I would
be an asset to your workforce.
VOCABULARY
I am currently working remotely for the aforementioned
agency, so everything is in place for home-based working. Ex 2
As what I do is agency work, I would be available to take 1C 2A 3B 4C 5A
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HOW TO … Ex 6
Charitable organisations have been in existence for a very
Ex 3
long time and many people have come to depend on public
1B 2A 3C 4B
donations for a variety of reasons. A charity can help
globally, with funding both in times of crisis such as for
refugees, or in places which suffer in general from drought,
Unit 4 Test • Version C poverty, and disease. They can be national, or local and
Part A give assistance ranging from housing and feeding
GRAMMAR homeless people to sheltering animals in distress.
Ex 1 Charities do not replace government assistance, but
1 to resent 2 delaying 3 giving in 4 to have been supplement it, and most of us feel that they have an
5 mentioning 6 spending 7 to have finished important function and are willing to donate if we are lucky
8 to be driven enough to have extra funds ourselves. The question is to
what extent donations should be made regulatory, or not.
Ex 2 There are differing views on this.
1A 2B 3A 4A 5B 6A 7B 8A Some people believe that those who have a good income
should use part of that income to help those less fortunate.
VOCABULARY However, surely we already do that through the taxation
Ex 3 system? I realise that this percentage of our money goes
1 raise 2 satisfy 3 served 4 realised into government funded institutions and projects and
donating to charities has a different objective. But to
Ex 4 impose an additional ‘charity tax’ would be in breach of
1F 2A 3C 4E what charities stand for, as well as being extremely difficult
to set up and to enforce.
Ex 5
In the end, for me, donating to charity is and should remain
1 model 2 zero 3 loyalty 4 sharing
an individual choice and depend on each person’s
conscience. It seems obvious to me that we should be
Ex 6
encouraged to donate more than we do, but the way to
1A 2B 3B 4A
achieve this should be by giving charitable organisations
and the work that they do a higher profile. Through
HOW TO …
education and parental discussion, children of the future
Ex 7
can be made more aware of our responsibilities, and this,
1I 2F 3A 4G 5C 6D 7H 8E
in my opinion, would be the best way forward.
297 words
Part B
LISTENING
Ex 1 Part C
1x 2 SPEAKING
Ex 1
Ex 2 Both pictures show people enjoying different types of
1B 2A 3B 4A 5B experiences but what links them is that they are sharing
their experience with others, in a group. In the first picture,
READING we see a group of what I would think are spectators at an
Ex 3 event. It’s highly likely that this is a sporting event as
1x 2 3 4 several people in the crowd appear to be cheering, so I
would imagine their home team or favourite for the event
Ex 4 has won or is winning. On the other hand, it could possibly
1T 2F 3T 4F 5F 6F 7T 8F be a cultural event and the spectators are cheering at the
end of a performance or a gig. The crowd is mixed with
WRITING men and women of different age groups, and they are all
Ex 5 delighted and smiling. At an event like this a crowd brings a
1 argue 2 extent 3 hotly 4 take special atmosphere and to share joy with others, hearing
their shouts and seeing their delight, definitely adds to the

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excitement of an occasion. It is not quite the same as

seeing something on television and standing, cheering by Ex 2
yourself! The second picture, however, shows people who 1F 2F 3T 4T 5T 6F 7T 8T
need to be part of a group, as they are depending on each
other to perform a task. In the picture, a woman is holding READING
up some wire while other people crawl underneath, and Ex 3
this makes me think it could be part of a team-building 1 2x 3 4x
exercise. The people appear dishevelled and muddy, but
seem to be having a good time. Pushing yourself to limits Ex 4
like this shows just what you are capable of and such a 1B 2A 3F 4C
task involving a group greatly contributes to a good
relationship within a team, whether that is at work, in sport Ex 5
or with friends. People learn how important collaboration is, 1B
and that we can all help each other.
Ex 6
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Part A SPEAKING
Ex 1
GRAMMAR
In both pictures, young people are campaigning for some
Ex 1
sort of change, trying to influence or alter people’s opinions
1G 2H 3F 4B 5D 6A
and demanding action of some description. The first picture
shows a peaceful protest. There is a group of people,
Ex 2
whose backs we can see, and one of them is holding a
1 to be relaxing 2 to have studied
banner. In the background there are other banners, but it is
3 he’ll have been driving 4 to contact 5 to see
unclear what specific action they are campaigning for.
6 to have climbed
Protest has long been a way for people to express their
opinions and raise awareness of the need for some type of
Ex 3
change and to show the strength of public opinion. The
1A 2B 3A 4B
amount of solidarity and numbers of people prepared to
take part in peaceful protest is often a factor in how much
VOCABULARY
notice is taken of their demands and acted upon. In the
Ex 4
second picture, young people can be seen with clipboards,
1 extreme 2 cast 3 ballot 4 constitution 5 polls
asking people to fill in surveys or perhaps to collect
6 manifesto 7 allocate 8 discrimination
signatures for a petition. It is summer, as we can see the
young women are wearing sunglasses and they are
Ex 5
obviously outdoors, possibly in a park. This would be a
1 vehemently 2 ludicrously 3 wildly 4 gravely
good place to survey the public and get signatures on a
petition. Surveys of people’s interests in what is happening
Ex 6
in their area or country can be quite influential in alerting
1A 2F 3D 4C
local or central government to public concerns, and
obviously the higher the numbers, the more they will be
HOW TO …
taken notice of. Petitions, done this way, by physically
Ex 7
collecting signatures can be laborious, and the increasing
1 way 2 twisting 3 right 4 in
number of online petitions appears to be a better way to
amass the huge numbers required to force governments to
Ex 8
consider the issues. However, if there is a local issue,
1 against 2 fluctuation 3 overall 4 reflected
collecting signatures and survey responses in the location
of a proposed change, may be the only way to capture the
Part B attention of the people who might sign.
LISTENING
Ex 1
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WRITING VOCABULARY
Ex 4 Ex 2
1 what 2 showcase 3 interpersonal 4 demands 1B 2C 3B 4B 5A
6A 7C 8A 9B 10 B
Ex 5 11 A 12 A 13 C 14 C 15 B
Dear Ms Bredin, 16 A 17 B 18 A 19 B 20 C
Your advertisement for volunteers to help in your new Care 21 A 22 B 23 B 24 B 25 C
in the Community programme interests me greatly. I am 26 B
aware of the valuable work you have done for the
community in previous projects, and I would definitely like HOW TO …
to become involved in helping to develop this new
Ex 3
programme. In my opinion, there is a need for
1A 2C 3A 4B 5C
systematised care, which does not depend on government
6B 7B 8C
funding or the financial situations of the people who need
it.
I am a teaching assistant at a local primary school and for
Unit 5 Quick Quiz • Version C
the last two years I have been volunteering to visit elderly
people in residential homes to chat and read to those who GRAMMAR
cannot read for themselves. I therefore have experience in Ex 1
dealing with the needs of the elderly. During the last 1A 2B 3C 4A 5B
summer holidays, I organised a group of friends to check in 6B 7C 8A
on older people living alone while the heatwave lasted, an
example of my organisational skills.
VOCABULARY
I sincerely hope that I am seen as compassionate and
Ex 2
caring, and I most certainly have the enthusiasm to assist
1C 2B 3A 4C 5C
with developing such a programme as you have in mind. I
6A 7A 8C
am also good at coming up with innovative ways to solve
problems and I would enjoy using those to help create an
effective system to help people who may still be living HOW TO …
independently, but need additional help for a variety of Ex 3
reasons. 1A 2B 3A 4C
I attach my CV and the contact information for three
referees.
I wish you well with the project and hope to hear from you Unit 5 Test • Version C
at your convenience. Part A
Kind regards, GRAMMAR
Fiona Meehan Ex 1
1 was the rain 2 had barely started 3 did I realise
261 words
4 did we know 5 had no sooner finished 6 had I seen
7 The exam was

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1 why 2 he walked 3 I’ll get round 4 All 5 It
GRAMMAR
Ex 1 Ex 3
1C 2A 3C 4B 5A 1B 2A 3B 4B
6B 7C 8A 9B 10 B
11 C 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 C VOCABULARY
16 A 17 B 18 C 19 C 20 B Ex 4
21 C 22 B 23 A 24 B 25 A 1 established 2 adopt 3 had 4 project 5 lead
26 C
Ex 5
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Ex 6 Negative effects
1A 2B 3A 4B 5B There were, however, negative comments from a minority
of respondents, who were irritated by the number of
HOW TO … advertisements that they were bombarded with on social
Ex 7 media. What also concerned several people was how
1 benefits 2 hesitation 3 lose 4 about 5 way misleading some advertisements were, and another
6 consider 7 creative 8 At commonly cited reason for concern was that sometimes
they were not actually aware that what they were reading
Part B was an advertisement at all until a later point. This was
LISTENING particularly true of clickbait headlines and the content of
Ex 1 some influencers’ podcasts.
1x 2 Recommendations
In light of the above, while it is true that existing legislation
Ex 2 for advertising in general also covers online advertising, it
1F 2F 3T 4F 5T is clear that regulations need to be enforced and the
platforms themselves should tighten up what is allowed
READING and not allowed on their users’ pages. It is also evident
Ex 3 from the responses to the survey that many users are
1x 2 unaware of ways they can block or minimise unwanted
advertising, and more help and advice for this should be
Ex 4 readily available.
1B 2A 3B 4A 5B 337 words

WRITING
Ex 5 Part C
1 cited 2 light 3 widespread 4 minimise SPEAKING
Ex 1
Ex 6 The topic of these pictures makes me feel nervous – they
Introduction show people speaking to others, and this sort of thing
The aim of this report is to present people’s attitudes to always scares me a little! The situations are quite different,
product advertising on social media which will inform but they still require the speaker to be confident and clear.
currently proposed regulations, and include In the first, the speaker is addressing a large group of
recommendations about whether additional regulations people. In the picture, we see his back, but he has his
should be considered. The report is based on responses to hand raised as though he is in the process of explaining
a survey carried out in the local community. something. It’s difficult to determine exactly why he’s
speaking to them. On one hand, it could be a lecture being
Positive effects
given to students at university or college. On the other
Many of those who completed the survey reported being hand, he might be at a conference. Wherever he is, it’s a
relatively content with the number and type of large gathering. The woman in the second picture looks as
advertisements that appear regularly on the social if she’s giving a presentation to a meeting of work
platforms they visit, but it was pointed out that product colleagues. The group is much smaller than the previous
advertising has been increasing steadily in recent years. A speaker’s group, and it looks quite informal. She’s standing
majority questioned felt that most of the advertisements in front of a board that shows some sort of graph, so I
were potentially interesting to them and that they had imagine she’s talking about an aspect of their business
actually learnt more about certain products, which lead to such as profits, costs or something similar. As for how the
them making purchases. A large number mentioned speakers might have prepared, I would say that they both
following certain influencers and liked the personal had to research their topics or find and collate information
endorsements of products. It was widely accepted that and either memorise what they want to say – probably so
there was no need for further regulation on this type of in the woman’s case – or prepare slides or screen notes to
advertising, most feeling that they were perfectly capable guide the talk, which I would think is true for the man. With
of deciding for themselves which adverts to skip and which his two screens, he certainly looks very well prepared.
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GRAMMAR READING
Ex 1 Ex 3
1A 2B 3B 4C 5C 1x 2
6B 7C 8A
Ex 4
VOCABULARY 1A 2B 3B 4B 5A
Ex 2
1C 2B 3A 4C 5A WRITING
6C 7A 8A Ex 5
1 2 3x 4

HOW TO … Ex 6
Ex 3 It’s the smells that draw you in. Tantalising, aromatic and
1C 2C 3A 4B hunger-inducing smells drift along the streets and make it
almost impossible to ignore the instinct to follow them. Turn
the corner and there it is, in all its glory, stalls groaning
Unit 6 Test • Version C under the weight of cheeses, sausages and huge vats of
wonderful stews – the French Market which comes to our
Part A
local town twice a year.
GRAMMAR
Having missed the Spring Market this year because we’d
Ex 1
been away, my friend and I made certain that we
1 had/’d been looking forward 2 had/‘d flown
highlighted the date for the one in Autumn. Armed with a
3 had cancelled 4 had been brought 5 looks
long list of ‘must buys’, we arrived relatively early only to
6 is/’s clutching 7 went 8 spent
find the streets in the centre of the town already buzzing
Ex 2 with shoppers. It was our second visit to this particular
1 closely 2 Strange 3 To 4 remotely 5 rather market. The first had been after I’d just returned from a
6 Surprisingly 7 vaguely 8 totally study year in Marseilles, and I was aching for all the
delicacies I’d come to expect as normal. My friend and I
VOCABULARY happened to be shopping for clothes when the smells
Ex 3 dragged our attention away from the High Street. The sight
1B 2A 3A 4B of the brightly coloured canopies and the arrays of
specialities from various French regions immediately took
Ex 4 me back to those student days.
1 rousing 2 emotionally 3 confrontational 4 simplistic This time the market had grown. There were more stalls,
more people, and a greater variety of goods on offer;
Ex 5 French knitwear, French vintage items of furniture, French
1 reduced 2 takes 3 find 4 does books – a real treasure trove for a Francophile (although
some items pretty heavily overpriced!). And to top it all,
Ex 6 there was the opportunity to practise my French. In fact, I
1D 2B 3A 4F slipped back into the language automatically when buying
slabs of Reblochon cheese and tin foil trays of cooked
HOW TO … tartiflette.
Ex 7
Day markets from France and other EU countries such as
A: 1 E 2 B 3 F 4 A
Italy and Spain, are becoming quite common these days.
B: 1 A 2 C 3 F 4 E
They offer a chance to sample a little slice of culture from
across the sea and I would highly recommend a visit if you
Part B find one in your locality. This Autumn I walked away with
LISTENING bags full to bursting and not even a little concerned that I
Ex 1 had spent way more than I had intended. Twice a year?
1 2x Who cares!
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1 sway 2 lifts 3 gauge 4 embellish 5 quashed
SPEAKING
Ex 1 Ex 5
I find these pictures quite delightful as they both show 1 of 2 with 3 on 4 around
children engaging with a performance, although they are
different types of performances and in different places. The Ex 6
first is an outdoor street performance. It’s a sunny day as 1G 2I 3H 4B 5C 6E 7F
we can see from the shadows of the trees on the stones,
and the children are sitting on a paved terrace watching a HOW TO …
man dressed in period costume. He is wearing a hat and a Ex 7
cloak and appears to be making a speech. There don’t 1D 2E 3C 4A
seem to be other performers with him or nearby, so this
could well be a solo street artist. The seated children are in Ex 8
rows and beside them, standing, is a woman who could be 1 this 2 those 3 stuff 4 random
their teacher. My guess would be that the children are on a
day trip and taking in this street performance as part of Part B
their day. The benefit to the children of watching a
LISTENING
performance like this in the open air is that they are getting
Ex 1
an informal introduction to the theatre and learning perhaps
1B 2A 3B 4B
about the period that the actor’s character is from. The
second picture also shows children, but these are much
Ex 2
younger, primary school age, and they are inside a
1B 2A 3C
classroom. Most of the children are sitting on the floor
while their teacher uses a puppet to engage them. The
Ex 3
puppet could be performing a variety of functions. It might
1B 2A
be a means of giving information to the children in a fun
way, and it looks as if one child has her own puppet as
READING
well. Making a topic come alive through the use of a
Ex 4
puppet like this is very beneficial to young learners.
1A 2B

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Part A
Ex 6
GRAMMAR
1 2 3 4
Ex 1
1 did he go to bed
Ex 7
2 why I didn’t contact you yesterday was
1B 2A 3F 4C
3 was that I hope we get
4 immediately started an argument
5 I wanted was
Part C
6 was Nikita who SPEAKING
Ex 1
7 small was the puppy
Both these pictures show people wearing different types of
8 had my dad come
clothes, in different locations and for different reasons. The
people in the first picture appear to be fashion models and
Ex 2
they are walking along a catwalk dressed in designer
1 Being 2 Trapped 3 was walking 4 I’d been reading
outfits. Around them the audience is looking at the new
fashions they are wearing and applauding. The applause is
Ex 3
most probably for the designer of the clothes rather than
1B 2C 3D 4A
the models themselves. In this case, the models are
wearing outfits comprising coats, jackets, shirts, trousers or
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appear to be quite similar, and in addition to this they are frightening when you lose total sense of direction and don’t
all wearing similar hats. Clearly the choice of clothes here even know whether you’re heading east or west.
is because modelling is these people’s job and they are There were no villages, no towns, no turn-offs, no
told what to wear. The designer could have chosen specific signposts. Even my friend went quiet. After what must have
models to wear specific outfits to best show them off. been an hour, the road brought us over the top of a hill and
However, in their own time when not working, the people we could see the sea below. And there were houses and a
may well wear a different fashion altogether. The young girl café. Never has a cup of coffee been more welcome.
in the second picture is doing something that many young
It turned out that we were about forty kilometres away from
children like to do – dress up in their parents’ clothes. Here
our hilltop house. Needless to say, we stayed pretty local
she is probably trying on an outfit of her mother’s. We can
for the rest of our holiday!
see the high-heeled shoes – many sizes too big! Also, she
has found a pair of sunglasses and a handbag. The shirt 398 words
also looks too large for her, so this is probably her
mother’s, too. Children enjoy dressing up and pretending to
be other people, and they also like role play – particularly Unit 7 Quick Quiz • Version C
imagining themselves to be a grown-up and a parent. It will
GRAMMAR
certainly be quite a long time before the young girl actually
has high heels of her own. Ex 1
1B 2A 3B 4A 5A
WRITING 6B 7A 8C
Ex 4
1 which 2 What 3 what 4 which VOCABULARY
Ex 5 Ex 2
Round the bends in Greece 1A 2C 3C 4A 5A
6C 7B 8B
A standout journey for me in recent years has got to be a
short road trip I took in the south of Greece, while renting a
lovely little house in one of the area’s stunning hilltop HOW TO …
villages. Accessible only by an occasional bus, my friend Ex 3
and I hired a car at the airport and she carefully negotiated 1C 2B 3A 4A
the hairpin bends to reach the town and locate our house,
which seemed precariously perched above an enormous
drop to the valley below. Not having a very good head for Unit 7 Test • Version C
heights, I chose the bedroom without the view!
Part A
It was about the third day, if I remember correctly, after
GRAMMAR
chilling out on the beach a few kilometres away, that we
Ex 1
decided to explore the local countryside; we had a sturdy
1 It was a 2 Are you 3 I have 4 none 5 The
little car, a map and a confident driver (in my friend who
was pretty fearless on the roads.) The surrounding area
Ex 2
looked stunning with wooded hills, vast areas of olive trees
1 It 2 I have 3 that 4 who is
and clear streams and rivers. We were singing in the car
as we rounded a bend halfway up one of the hills. And
Ex 3
stopped singing immediately when we were confronted
1 of 2 on 3 of 4 for 5 at 6 from 7 with
with a road that had cracked halfway across and fallen
away. Undaunted, my friend manoeuvred around the drop
VOCABULARY
and we continued on our way, following the map, up more
Ex 4
hills, through more valleys. At one point we found
1 spoilt 2 quandary 3 path 4 narrow 5 heels
ourselves at a dead end. I can still remember my friend’s
6 sleep
cheery – ‘We’ll just have to turn round’ and me holding my
breath as she did a three point turn on the narrow road with
Ex 5
a sheer drop behind us.
1B 2A 3E 4G 5D 6F
Then the weather changed. Dark clouds descended and it
began to drizzle with rain. Within a few minutes we’d lost Ex 6
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teacher can introduce a second language through games,

HOW TO … song and other fun activities. I remember a friend of mine
Ex 7 whose daughter was lucky enough to have French lessons
1 going 2 expert 3 respect 4 face 5 extent at her primary school telling me about a time when Aoife,
6 Supposedly 7 up 8 far her daughter, dressed up in a yellow outfit and ran all
round the house shouting ‘Je suis une banane!’ (I am a
Part B banana!’) Quite how useful this phrase might be to Aoife on
a visit to France I am not sure – but in my opinion, it was a
LISTENING
good start. I would really love to see more and more
Ex 1
primary schools following this example.
1 2x
355 words
Ex 2
1T 2T 3F 4T 5T Part C
SPEAKING
READING
Ex 1
Ex 3
Two completely different locations are shown here where
B, C, E [2 marks for each correct answer]
people have chosen to live, and they illustrate the different
things people look for, or prioritise, when finding a home.
Ex 4
The first picture shows an idyllic stone house probably in
1B 2B 3A 4B 5A 6B
the countryside or in a village. The house is clearly very old
as the stone walls and slate roof show, and it is surrounded
WRITING
by greenery. There are trees behind it and flowers growing
Ex 5
in the small garden. What is quite special about this place,
1 2– 3– 4
in my opinion, is that it is beside a large stream, or small
river and there are bushes and shrubs all along the banks
Ex 6
and the stone wall of the cottage’s garden. The people who
‘I am a banana’
have chosen to live here undoubtedly wanted a building
The world is getting smaller, so they say. And that’s down with character and somewhere quite isolated and private; it
to a lot of things like faster travel, immediate connectivity, does not appear to be overlooked by any other properties.
and the fact that most people these days speak more than The owners clearly like a peaceful place to live, and the
one language – which, in my opinion, is of huge benefit in gentle sound of water trickling by must be lovely to hear.
bringing countries and cultures closer together. So, I would The other picture shows a row of relatively modern houses
guess most of us agree that learning to speak a language which are probably in the suburbs of a town or city. Each
other than our native language is important. The big house is identical to the others, and the road is very long,
question is when we should start learning this second lined with cars. The houses, however, look quite roomy
language. and have large windows, and from this angle they appear
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have particularly good to be detached. Whoever chose to live here either enjoys
memories of my early language learning lessons! My first being close to the amenities a town offers and perhaps
acquaintance with the Spanish language was made at likes to have a short commute to work. They must also like
secondary school in a large group of thirty-odd students. to have neighbours. On the other hand, perhaps they have
For weeks I was totally confused. I’m not saying that the no choice. They might want to move into the countryside,
teacher was not good – as far as I recall she was bright, but this is often costly and commuting to work can take a
funny and tried her best to motivate us. My brain just long time.
couldn’t get round the fact that in Spanish everything was
‘el’ or ‘la’ – masculine or feminine. Why on earth should
‘the floor’ be masculine and ‘the table’ feminine? And there
Unit 8 Quick Quiz • Version C
lies the problem I think, of delaying second language
learning until secondary education. Our minds tend to get GRAMMAR
more analytical as we get older. Present a similar model to Ex 1
a six-year-old and they will most likely simply accept it, 1A 2B 3A 4B 5C
rather than question ‘why’. 6A 7C 8B
In addition to this, at primary school, there is less pressure
in general on learning. The classes are often smaller and a

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HOW TO …
Ex 3 Ex 4
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WRITING
Unit 8 Test • Version C Ex 5
1 2– 3– 4
Part A
GRAMMAR Ex 6
Ex 1 I was recently enthralled by a documentary about a rock
1 growing concerns over the stability group, partly because of the way it was structured – a
2 cold and bitter wind programme looking at the band, its life and its members
3 close to the office from each band member’s individual point of view, but also
4 very highly thought of because it revealed aspects of personalities that I hadn’t
5 quiet place been aware of until I watched the documentary. The band
6 fact-based film were one of my father’s favourites and our apartment had
7 print out the whole been alive with their particular brand of rock music
8 slowly-baked lamb throughout my childhood. I can close my eyes now and see
my father posturing around the room in imitation of his
Ex 2 hero, the lead singer. You may have heard of him. I’m
1 will you have finished 2 call 3 resign 4 be reading talking about the band The Rolling Stones and its
incredible, eccentric front man, Mick Jagger. And my
Ex 3 father’s imitation was so embarrassing that I can feel my
1 would 2 would 3 will 4 will neck growing hot again at the memory!
Many people try, but none can copy Jagger. However, the
VOCABULARY
fact that his presence on stage has inspired so many ‘mini
Ex 4
Micks’ testifies to how larger than life the singer is on
1 knack 2 shape 3 zones 4 drive
stage. His energy is boundless and when singing and
dancing in his own special style, he appears completely in
Ex 5
a world of his own. He isn’t the greatest singer, nor is he
1 tingling 2 involuntary 3 unsettling 4 nostalgic
the greatest dancer, but when Jagger is performing you
don’t see anyone else: he fills the stage.
Ex 6
1 (up)coming 2 (time-)honoured 3 (life)long What I learnt from the documentary was how far the
4 (widely-)held confidence that Jagger exudes on stage is a stage act. Off-
stage he is still a confident individual, but nothing like the
Ex 7 persona he creates in front of the millions who have
1E 2D 3C 4A watched him perform over the years. He appears
intelligent, well-spoken, organised, and calm. That he has
HOW TO … fronted the Stones for so many decades and still, in his late
Ex 8 seventies, performs live on tours around the world, speaks
1 doubt 2 reasoning 3 consensus 4 back 5 positive volumes for tenacity, commitment and sheer love of what
6 benefit 7 not 8 pertinent he does. The term ‘larger than life’ might have been coined
specifically for this talented individual.

Part B 328 words

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I feel tired just looking at these pictures, and I can identify Ex 7
with the way the people in both must be feeling! The man 1D 2I 3A 4C 5G 6F 7B 8E
in the first picture has clearly been taking part in a type of
endurance event – it could be a marathon, or a walking Part B
race. In the background, there are spectators who are
LISTENING
perhaps cheering the other participants on, and I get the
Ex 1
impression that it could be the end of the race or event.
1 2x 3
The man looks completely exhausted and is lying on his
back. He’s obviously had enough and his body won’t take
Ex 2
him any further. With endurance events, the participants
1A 2B 3A
usually train for a long time to pace themselves over the
distance, but nearing the end many people push
Ex 3
themselves to the limit and this seems to be what he has
1x 2 3
done. The next picture contrasts the types of exhaustion
people feel well. The boy looks to be suffering from mental
Ex 4
exhaustion. He’s looking at his laptop and a tablet, and the
1T 2T 3F 4F
notebook beside him suggests that he has been doing
homework or research or something similar. He’s rubbing
READING
his forehead which indicates that he might have a
Ex 5
headache starting or that his eyes are tired. I would say
1 2x
that he’s reached this point because he has either been
given a lot of work to do in a short time, or because he has
Ex 6
miscalculated the time it might take to complete the work.
1A 2B 3B 4A 5A
Another reason could be that he’s simply put off the work
too long and now has to catch up. Whatever the reason, I
Ex 7
would think he’d do better after a break.
1x 2

Ex 8
Progress Test 4 • Version C 1F 2T 3F 4T 5F
Part A
GRAMMAR Part C
Ex 1 SPEAKING
1 We; we 2 The; that/who was 3 who 4 Are Ex 1
OK, so most of the time these days we write online and
Ex 2 don’t need to put pen to paper – but as these pictures
1A 2B 3A 4A 5B 6A show, there are times when it is still necessary. For me, the
first picture appears to be of a group of young students
Ex 3 who are perhaps visiting a museum or being shown around
1 is little chance of us/our getting an exhibition. They’re looking at something, or someone,
2 is common for trains to 3 the face of just outside the picture and they look as if they’re enjoying
4 justified in increasing 5 is indicative of what they’re seeing or being told. They are all carrying
6 is based on notebooks in which they’re noting down information –
probably to use later on when they come to write up a
VOCABULARY report on the visit or a description of an exhibit etcetera.
Ex 4 For these students, accuracy may or may not be important.
1 flinch 2 spoilt 3 flicked 4 squirmed 5 offset In one sense accuracy is important, because they need to
be sure that the information they note down is correct.
Ex 5 However, their spelling, grammar or punctuation isn’t really
1 heels 2 shape 3 fence 4 spirits 5 grips 6 zone important as long as they themselves understand what
they’ve written. In the second picture, which also features
Ex 6 students, the people are definitely less relaxed – or rather,
1C 2E 3F 4B 5D that is the impression I get. They would appear to be sitting
a written examination and there are no laptops visible so
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they are having to physically write their answers on the Quick End of Course Test • Version C
paper. Each student has their own desk to avoid copying
GRAMMAR
and all of them seem to be concentrating hard on what
they are writing. In contrast to the first picture, the students Ex 1
here probably need to be accurate both in the information 1C 2B 3A 4B 5C
they give and how they express themselves in writing. This 6B 7C 8A 9B 10 C
will depend on the type of exam they are sitting – with, for 11 B 12 C 13 B 14 B 15 C
example, a language exam requiring more accurate 16 A 17 B 18 A 19 C 20 B
grammar, spelling and punctuation than a Maths paper. 21 A 22 C 23 B 24 B 25 C
26 A

WRITING
Ex 4 VOCABULARY
1 strong 2 given 3 counter 4 Much Ex 2
1B 2C 3A 4C 5A
Ex 5 6A 7C 8B 9B 10 C
It is widely accepted that more should be done to make 11 A 12 C 13 A 14 B 15 C
people aware of the need to look after their mental health, 16 B 17 B 18 C 19 B 20 C
but whether school is a good place to address this, and at 21 B 22 A 23 C 24 A 25 B
what age it should start to appear on a timetabled 26 B
curriculum, remains a matter of debate.
There are still people who believe that there are topics
HOW TO …
such as health and learning about how to control money
Ex 3
(plus other non-academic skills) that should be the
1B 2B 3A 4C 5B
responsibility of the family. And some feel that the school
6B 7C 8A
timetable is already too overstretched to allow additional
classes. However, not all families have the same
knowledge, sensitivity or awareness to do this. In addition
to this, some families might feel embarrassed to discuss End of Course Test • Version C
certain topics, particularly personal health matters, with Part A
their children. They want to abdicate this responsibility to
GRAMMAR
schools.
Ex 1
Mental health issues can begin early, whether these are 1C 2B 3A 4B 5C
related to excessive pressure, bullying, or a number of 6B 7C 8A 9B 10 C
other problems. In my opinion, there needs to be some 11 B 12 C 13 B 14 B 15 C
systematic approach to increasing awareness of potential 16 A 17 B 18 A 19 C 20 B
problems and how to deal with them early on in a student’s 21 A 22 C 23 B 24 B 25 C
education. This can help students become aware that 26 A
mental health is something they need to protect, and any
issues they experience are not unique to them, but things VOCABULARY
that others experience, too. The type of input from teachers Ex 2
can vary, but at some points should include discussion and 1B 2C 3A 4C 5A
positive suggestions on ways to deal with factors such as 6A 7C 8B 9B 10 C
pressure of tests and perceptions of body image, as well 11 A 12 C 13 A 14 B 15 C
as online bullying and other stressors. 16 B 17 B 18 C 19 B 20 C
While families can play their part in giving advice and 21 B 22 A 23 C 24 A 25 B
talking things through with their children, schools should 26 B
offer a service, too, in order to prepare their students for
the challenges that life will present them with in the future, HOW TO …
if not right now. Ex 3
304 words 1B 2B 3A 4C 5B
6B 7C 8A

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Ex 1 be considered model citizens, or unadventurous? In my

1 2x opinion, the jury is still out on this one.
322 words
Ex 2
1F 2F 3T 4T 5T
Part C
READING SPEAKING
Ex 3 Ex 1
1F 2T 3F 4T In both pictures, people are observing and learning about
different aspects of the environment. They were both taken
Ex 4 outside but in different locations and the activities the
1A 2B 3D 4E people are engaged in also differ. The people in the first
picture are in a boat on the sea and it looks as if they are in
WRITING the Arctic or Antarctica, because in the background are
Ex 5 huge ice caps and a type of cruise liner moored close by.
1 Having said that, whatever we do, we must take care not I would imagine that the people have come from this liner,
to offend the other side. perhaps for this very expedition. Alternatively, they could
2 In contrast to this view, others may feel that ... be taking this boat trip as part of a cruise in the general
3 In the end, we should reflect that ... area. It’s a bright day with a cloudless sky and it’s probably
4 To what extent should we allow our intuition to be ... extremely cold. The people, however, seem to be well
kitted out for the cold weather and are also wearing life
Ex 6 jackets in case of accident. It must be quite overwhelming
It is certainly an interesting statement and one that I to see the vast expanse of the ice and snow and the
imagine will be answered in a variety of ways by different towering height of the mountains. The observers must feel
people depending on their personalities and moral in awe of the spectacle and aware of how small human
attitudes. Whereas it is undoubtedly true that rules are beings are in comparison. I would hope they are also
imperative to keep society stable, there are certainly times thinking about the damage we are doing to environments
when rules can be interpreted as guides and others when such as this. In the second picture, a group of young
some may even need to be broken, such as during an people, who may or may not be a class from a school with
emergency. their teacher, are standing by a barricade and looking at
Of course, rules come in all shapes and sizes. There are some reptiles in a lake or large pond. The animals could be
those rules embedded in criminal and civil law, the small crocodiles or alligators and it looks as if this is part of
breaking of which can result in punishment of some kind or a wildlife centre. This is probably the only opportunity the
another. Some of these are clear and breaking them would children have of seeing creatures like this close up and
also be breaking most individuals’ moral codes. However, they are probably learning something about their habitats
some are obscure, and we might be regularly breaking and life cycles. The children are probably fascinated by
them without even being aware. I did not realise until seeing the creatures but also a little scared because the
recently that the fallen apples from our neighbour’s tree animals are predators in the wild.
that I’ve been eating for years are actually his property and
I’ve been breaking the law! Then there are other rules, for
example, the rules of the road which enable us all to travel
in as safe a manner as possible. For the most part we
observe them, but I’ve often felt rather ridiculous waiting at
a red traffic light, usually at night when there are no other
vehicles in sight. Do people break this rule? Do they dare?
While I am sure that some people regularly break laws
when they think they can get away with it, I doubt that
many admit it. And most people are too fearful of the
consequences to step over the line, however reasonable it
might appear. There will be people all over the world sitting
at red traffic lights in totally empty streets either because
they are conditioned to, or because there might just be a
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