2nd Batxillerat Unit 6 Workbook Answer Key

Unit 6

Vocabulary

 1
 1 do 4 apply
 2 leave 5 pass
 3 graduated

2
 1 claim 4 get
 2 get 5 start
 3 taught
 Students’ own answers.

 3
 1 train 4 owner
 2 hotel 5 players
 3 director

 4
 1 surgeon 4 director
 2 teacher 5 assistant
 3 manager

 5
 1 indecisive 4 inexperienced
 2 inarticulate 5 unenthusiastic
 3 inefficient 6 irrational

 6
 1 My boss is (very) critical of me.
 2 The accountant is very hardworking.
 3 The new employee is (very) perceptive.
 4 Employers prefer organized employees / employees who are organized.
 5 Some days I’m really / very motivated to study.
 6 Ron is unreliable.

 7
 1 was doing 4 Have … done
 2 getting 5 pass
 3 got 6 passed

 8
 1 instructors 5 manager
 2 Get 6 efficient
 3 course 7 coach
 4 doing 8 punctual

 Grammar

 1
 1 to try 4 to help
 2 to share 5 seeing
 3 developing 6 to remember

 2
 1 After graduating / After I graduate
 2 to earn
 3 managed to pass the exam
 4 forward to finishing
 5 Performing operations is

 3
 1 The customer wants the sales assistant to give her a refund.
 2 The company would love to hire new staff.
 3 My boss would like me to work late tonight.
 4 The teacher doesn’t like students to use his first name.
 5 Do you want me to come back later?

 4
 1 wants us to look
 2 ’d / would like you to come
 3 would love me to become
 4 don’t want the lecturer to give
 5 Would … like us to tell 5 Students’ own answers.

 6
 1 Having worked 4 Hoping
 2 stealing 5 Realizing
 3 Speaking

 7
 1 Applying for the job, Amy didn’t think she would get it. / Thinking she wouldn’t get it, Amy applied for the job.
 2 We saw the truck driver picking up / pick up his mobile phone.
 3 Not having a car, I usually cycle to work.
 4 Looking out of the window, I saw the accident.
 5 Tired and disappointed, the losing team walked off the pitch.
 6 Having graduated from university, Tom went on holiday.

8
1 Going 5 Spending
2 being 6 (to) decide
3 to help 7 Wearing
4 to show 8 talking

9
1 (correct)
2 The company want me to start next week.
3 Do you mind waiting outside for a minute?
4 Lost and frightened, she went to ask for help.
5 Leaving my old job was the best thing I ever did.
6 I could hear the interviewers discussing my CV. Listening

2
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 B 6 C 7 A 8 C

3
1 A 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 B 6 A

4
1 everywhere 2 certainly 3 bored 4 least 5 human element 6 moving

5
1 I’m thinking about doing an online course
2 Sitting in your own home and learning
3 in control of your learning
4 It’s hard to get
5 to realize how valuable e-learning is
6 My parents would love me to study
7 The short course I want to do
8 I wouldn’t need to get
9 to pay for fees
10 Working and studying at the same time
11 you won’t have to give up your job to study

Speaking

 1
1 D 2 B 3 A 4 C

2
1 interesting question 2 say that again 3 like to ask

 3, 4, 5, 6 Students’ own answers.

Reading

1
1 six 2 over 1,000

2
1 F; He asked Steiner to speak to factory workers in Stuttgart.
2 F; He believed it was harmful for children to be taught formally or theoretically too early.
3 T; Steiner believed children should understand ideas instead.
4 T; Studies have shown that they understand science better.

3
1 B 2 C 3 A

4
1 lifetime 2 copying others 3 comprehensive 4 self-confidence

5
1 /dʒ/ 2 /ɡ/ 3 /ɡ/ 4 /dʒ/ 5 /ɡ/

Writing

1 hard-working, talented

2
1 Because the verb enjoy is followed by the gerund.
2 Because the verb require is followed by an object + to + infinitive and to become is in the infinitive to show purpose.
3 I hope that you will consider me …

3
1 was advertised 2 I am 3 I have 4 my tutors have been impressed 5 I would

4 Possible answers:
1 accountancy, maths, business studies, economics, statistics, finance
2 trustworthy, honesty, motivation, hard-working, organized, responsible
3 to gain experience; to make some money while studying

5
A 2 B 1 C 4 D 3

6 Students’ own answers.

Progress check

 Grammar

1
1 to find 4 Leaving
2 learning 5 studying
3 working/to work 6 to discuss

 2
1 to start 2 arguing 3 Crying … disappointed/ Disappointed … crying 4 to get 5 Cheating 6 Having worked

3 Students’ own answers

4
(1) To decide Deciding what to do when you leave school is one of the most important decisions a young person must (2) makes make. You might make a wrong choice if you (3) didn’t don’t carefully consider what you want to do. Also think about what you’re good at and what you enjoy (4) to do doing. Finally, think about what’s important to you: (5) it is is it making money, being successful, being happy or being creative? Whatever you decide, make sure your choice will allow you (6) reach to reach these goals.

Vocabulary

1
1 driver 4 teacher
2 players 5 designer
3 assistants 6 directors

2
1 claim benefits 2 did a degree 3 apply for the job 4 drop out of 5 graduate from university

3
1 leave 4 job
2 starting 5 responsible
3 yourself

4
1 Becoming a train driver takes a lot of hard work.
2 Not many people pass their driving test first time.
3 Have you done your science assignment yet?
4 You’re always late! I’ve never met a more unpunctual person in my life.
5 The tattoo artist that did my tattoo was really talented.
6 The unqualified brain surgeon didn’t even have a degree!

Listening

1
1 F 2 T 3 T 4 F

2
1 Black 5 teaching English
2 Assistant 6 Monday
3 2014 7 3pm
4 director Speaking

Students’ own answers.

2nd Batxillerat Unit 5 Workbook Answer Key

Unit 5

Vocabulary

 1
 1 designer 4 look
 2 accessories 5 model
 3 cosmetics 6 fashion shows

 2
 1 surgery 4 style
 2 hairstyle 5 piercings
 3 beauty 6 tattoos

 3
 1 darken 4 beautify
 2 flatten 5 justify
 3 criticize

 4
 1 horrified 4 sympathize
 2 smarten 5 justify
 3 specializes 6 beautify

 5
 1 beautified the square
 2 ghost costume horrifies
 3 darkened your skin
 4 criticize her

 6
 1 clean-shaven
 2 broad-shouldered
 3 average sized
 4 fair-skinned
 5 smartly dressed
 6 shoulder-length

 7
 1 A fair B dark
 2 A ankle B shoulder C knee
 3 A natural B sporty C scruffy

 8
 1 A, C 2 B, C 3 A, B 4 A, C 5 B, C

 9
 1 modernizing 4 prioritize
 2 apologize 5 fantasize
 3 catwalk

 Grammar

 1
 1 permission 4 ability
 2 prohibition 5 permission
 3 prohibition 6 ability

 2
 1 How were you able to get tickets?
 2 We mustn’t / can’t tell anyone about it.
 3 Can the model speak French?
 4 Dad says I’m not allowed to / mustn’t dye my hair!
 5 You’re allowed to / may wear your new shoes to the end-of-year dance.

 3
 1 had better 4 must
 2 needn’t 5 don’t have
 3 ought

 4
 1 don’t have to wear 2 ’d / had better pack
 3 have to be 4 ought to sell
 5 needn’t bring

 5
 1 must 4 might
 2 might 5 must
 3 could 6 might / could

 6
 1 You can’t have seen Alek Wek; she lives in New York.
 2 She must have had plastic surgery.
 3 The models might / may slip on the wet catwalk.
 4 Could / Might the photo have been changed in some way?
 5 That must be a real Louis Vuitton handbag that woman’s carrying.

 7
 1 You don’t have to be thin to be beautiful.
 2 Were you allowed to wear make-up at school?
 3 Paris must be the most fashionable city in the world.
 4 She ought to study fashion when she leaves school.
 5 You could have dressed more smartly.

 8 Students’ own answers.

 9
1 have to / must admit
2 can’t help
3 must / has to try
4 can you do
5 must have taken
6 managed to fly
7 weren’t allowed to attend

Listening

1
1 top hat 4 leather
2 goggles 5 metal
3 corset

2
1 the 1980s and 1990s 2 fashion designers 3 shirts with large 4 accessories 5 corsets 6 men and women (alike) 7 black and purple 8 special look 9 romantic 10 fashion shows

3
1 smartly-dressed 4 hairstyle
2 scruffy-looking 5 heavily-built
3 cosmetic surgery 6 catwalk

4
1 their town being visited by so many steampunks
2 some are annoyed
3 find them and their wonderful costumes fascinating
4 Are these kinds of clothes sold
5 are set up selling steampunk clothes and accessories
6 does the local community benefit from the festival
7 a lot of money is spent by the visitors
8 are used by them during the three days

Speaking

1
1 as if 2 could 3 By the way he’s dressed 4 I’d guess 5 amazing

2
1 if / though 4 like
2 have 5 Judging
3 say / guess 6 guess / say
 
3, 4, 5, 6 Students’ own answers.

Reading

1
1 deodorant 2 oatmeal cleansing scrub; chocolate soap 3 citrus lip gloss

2 Possible answers:
1 They are often very expensive and contain harmful ingredients.
2 It should be used once a week.
3 The chocolate soap and citrus lip gloss.
4 They’re mentioned as containers to store two of the products in.

3
1 F; It can be used on your feet as well.
2 T; It can be used as part of your daily routine.
3 T; The writer provides variations that will suit men, women or both.
4 F; He / she writes that make-up and clothes can only make you look good if you take care of yourself, so looking after your skin is more important.

4
1 scrub 3 signature scent
2 essential oil 4 capsule

5
1 fashion 4 Wash
2 lotions 5 essential
3 commercially 6 brush

Writing

1 Tick: 1, 3, 4, 5

2 • Summary B is the best. • Summary A is too long and doesn’t express ideas concisely enough. It also gives personal opinion.

3
1 A commercially made B homemade
2 Three / 3
3 Because examples should not be included in a summary, as only the main ideas are needed.

4 Possible answers:
1 The text gives useful ideas for homemade cosmetics.
2 Just gather all the ingredients for the cosmetics and get creative.
5, 6, 7 Students’ own answers.

Progress check

Grammar

1
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 A 5 B

2
1 mustn’t / can’t 4 allow
2 ought 5 better
3 can’t

3
1 must have stolen 2 needn’t wear 3 can’t have 4 may / might / could be wearing 5 have to sit

4
1 must 4 have
2 to 5 managed
3 can

Vocabulary
1
1 flatten 4 smarten
2 horrified 5 criticize
3 darken 6 specializes

2
1 accessories 4 fashion shows
2 trend 5 look
3 hairstyle 6 piercings

3
1 an ankle-length 4 average-sized
2 smartly dressed 5 dark-haired
3 clean-shaven

4
1 fantasize 4 curly-haired
2 catwalk 5 lengthened
3 collection 6 weaken

Listening

1
1 eyes 5 make-up
2 fair-skinned 6 perfect
3 natural-looking 7 summer
4 round

Damian: Y Tobias: N Harry: Y Si: DK

Speaking Students’ own answers.

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1st Batxillerat Unit 5 Workbook Answer Key

Unit 5

Vocabulary

1
1 nervous       4 Aggression
2 impatient     5 shy
3 confidence   6 innocence

2
1 You should be more assertive with your friends.
2 For safety reasons, all babies must sit in a child seat when travelling in cars.
3 (correct)
4 I feel too self-conscious to wear these shorts.
5 Danny was always very confident in his abilities.
6 Openness means being honest with others about how you feel.

3
1 understand each other / one another
2 smiled at each other / one another
3 are … copying each other / one another
4 looked at each other / one another
5 trust each other / one another

4
1 copying each other / one another
2 understand each other / one another
3 laugh with each
4 trust one
5 looked at each other / one another

5
1 greet    3 bow    5 hold
2 shake   4 wave

6
1 hug            4 interrupt
2 apologize   5 kiss
3 queue        6 greet

7
1 ability           4 generosity
2 importance   5 modesty
3 laziness        6 reliability

8 Possible answers:
-ness: assertiveness, boldness, nervousness, self-consciousness, defensiveness, happiness
-ce: importance, independence, impatience, confidence, intelligence, innocence
-ity: insanity, stablity, ability, sensitivity, reliablility
-y: guilty, modesty

9
1 nervousness     4 confident
2 intelligent         5 important
3 intelligence      6 ability

Grammar

1
1 weren’t able    4 could
2 Could you       5 can’t
3 managed to     6 Can I

2 Students’ own answers.

3
1 should / ought to dress
2 mustn’t bully
3 shouldn’t / ought not to bring
4 must / have to help
5 should / ought to speak

4 Students’ own answers.

5
1 can’t be; must be
2 may / might not want
3 may / might / could / must be
4 may / might not understand
5 must belong

6
1 may be honest with us this time.
3 can’t be the one who’s stealing things.
4 must be Anne’s house because that’s her car parked over there.
5 could / may / might be asleep.

7
1 have caused         4 have been
2 have bought         5 have attended
3 have done            6 have seen

8
1 You can’t have shaken hands with Lionel Messi!
2 Penny should have listened to her boss.
3 You could have told me last night the class had been cancelled.
4 (correct)

5 I shouldn’t have played indoors earlier because I smashed a light.
6 She may have already left.

9
1 should try    
2 must not do
3 should not catch
4 must have agreed
5 must have been
6 could not control

10
1 Grant could play the violin when he was five.
2 You don’t have to read this article.
3 Mark may / might / could have stolen the money.
4 You should speak to a teacher about your problems.
5 You can’t have seen Jane. She’s on holiday.
6 Can Rhys buy a new tablet?

Listening

2
1 C 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 B 8 C 9 A 10 B

3
1 A 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 A 6 B

4
1 Falling intonation
2 Falling intonation
3 Rising intonation
4 Rising intonation

5
1 do we mean by ‘instinctive behaviour’
2 behaviour that takes place without any previous knowledge
3 behaviour that doesn’t have to be learned
4 automatic and the same behaviour can be seen in all members of a species
5 Can you give us any other examples
6 What must they do when they’re born to survive
7 they have to get to the sea
8 Do they have to be shown the way to the sea by other members of the species

Speaking

1
1 D 2 A 3 E 4 C 5 F 6 B

2
1 Would you like
2 would be
3 I’ll just
4 Shall I
5 thanks anyway
6 Do you mind
7 of course not

3, 4, 5, 6 Students’ own answers.

Reading

1
1 An astronaut
2 a mountaineer
3 Professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University

2 Possible answers:
1 That they are extreme forms of risk.
2 It’s an example of non-extreme risk which a young person might take.
3 Asking people questions about their behaviour concerning risks and examining their brains using PET scans while doing an exciting activity.
4 Teenagers and people who enjoy taking risks produce more dopamine than people who don’t like taking risks.
5 Because they produce more dopamine than adults and because they are more influenced by how other people the same age as them see them.

3
1 F Aldrin defines risk as being prepared to lose everything, he doesn’t say that he lost everything.
2 F The writer mentions not doing homework as an example of a risk that some young people take and that can make them feel good.
3 F 34 people were involved and they were men and women in equal numbers (i.e. 17 men and 17 women).
4 T Doing things spontaneously and breaking rules are among characteristics linked with risktaking.
5 F It is a chemical that is released naturally in the brain when we experience pleasure.

4
1 in jeopardy      4 thrill
2 curfew             5 peers
3 spontaneously

5
1 astronaut
2 your

Writing

1 To apply for a job in a bakery.

2
1
1F 2B 3D 4C 5A 6E

2
A provide
B position; post
C ideal candidate

3 Organize the main ideas into separate paragraphs.

3 Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to you regarding the position of a Saturday sales assistant at your bakery. I would like to apply  for the position, which I saw advertised recently in a local newspaper. [P] I believe that I am an ideal  candidate for the post as I am very hard-working and confident with other people. I am also patient and  enjoy helping others.
[P] Furthermore, I have experience of working in a shop situation. Last summer I worked part-time as a sales assistant in a local newsagent’s. My previous employer was very pleased with my work and she can provide a reference if you need one. [P] I would be grateful if you would consider me for the post. I am available at any time you wish to come for an interview.
Yours faithfully,
Sam Lewis

4
I am writing to you regarding the position …
I would like to apply for the position,
which I saw advertised recently …
I believe that I am an ideal candidate for the post …
My previous employer …
… provide a reference …
I would be grateful if you could consider me for the post.
I am available any time you wish …

5

1 A formal email applying for a summer job in the office of a teenage magazine.

2
Possible answers:
ability to read for detail, confidence, independence, reliability

3 Dear Mrs Woods; Yours sincerely
6 A 3 B 4 C 1 D 2 E 1 F 4 G 3

7 Students’ own answers.

Progress Check

Grammar

1
1 prohibition      5 certainty
2 advice            6 obligation
3 ability             7 possibility
4 request

2
1 Could your granddad read
2 don’t have to steal
3 Should we ask
4 mustn’t forget
5 might not be

3
1 should … have done
2 must have paid
3 can’t have been
4 could have taken
5 should have been

4
1 can’t have seen
2 must have been
3 must not enter
4 say you are / that you’re
5 might / may have felt

Vocabulary

1
1 nervousness   4 aggression
2 innocence      5 importance
3 happiness

2
1 with one another / each other
2 with one another / each other
3 at one another / each other
4 one another / each other

3
1 shyness always stopped
2 hold hands
3 catch the waiter’s eye
4 answer the phone / answer this phone call
5 shook hands (with one another / with each other)

4
1 cooperated with     4 laziness
2 talk to                    5 generous
3 guilty of                  6 frustration

Listening

1
1, 3, 4 are mentioned

2
1 Shake hands 4 queues
2 How do you do? 5 apologize
3 on time 6 behaviour

Speaking
Students’ own answers.

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UP TO UNIT 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY REVISION - 1ST BATXILLERAT

Up to Unit 4 Revision

1  Complete the sentences in reported speech.

‘I’m having the best day of my life,’ said Sylvia.

Sylvia said that she was having the best day of her life.

1   ‘It’s the first time I’ve seen this film,’ said Maria.

     Maria said that IT WAS THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD SEEN THAT FILM.

2   Hannah said, ‘I’ll call you tomorrow.’

     Hannah told me that SHE WOULD CALL ME THE FOLLOWING DAY / THE DAY AFTER.

3   ‘These are my favourite clothes,’ said Damon.

     Damon said that THOSE WERE HIS FAVOURITE CLOTHES.

4   Ben said, ‘I was born here.’

     Ben said that HE HAD BEEN BORN THERE.

5   ‘This is the man I saw yesterday,’ said Jill.

     Jill said that THAT WAS THE MAN HE HAD SEEN THE DAY BEFORE / THE PREVIOUS DAY.

6   ‘Will you stay?’, he asked me.

     He asked me IF / WHETHER I WOULD STAY.

7   ‘Why are you leaving?’, Susan asked her friend.

     Susan asked her friend WHY HE / SHE WAS LEAVING.

8   ‘Where do you live?’, the taxi driver asked me.

     The taxi driver asked me WHERE I LIVE / LIVED.

2  Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Use the correct forms of the reporting verbs in the box. Sometimes there is more than one possible answer.

advise offer order remind suggest warn

‘You shouldn’t drive because the roads are icy,’ said Sarah.

Sarah advised us not to drive because the roads were icy.

1   ‘Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?’ said Ross.

ROSS SUGGESTED GOING OUT /  THAT WE GO OUT FOR DINNER THAT NIGHT.

2   Emma said to me, ‘I’ll help you with your homework.’

 EMMA OFFERED TO HELP ME WITH MY HOMEWORK.

3   My sister said to me, ‘Don’t forget you have a dentist’s appointment this afternoon.’

     MY SISTER REMINDED ME TO GO TO THE DENTIST’S THAT AFTERNOON.

4   ‘Stop talking immediately,’ the teacher told the class.

     THE TEACHER ORDERED THE CLASS TO STOP TALKING IMMEDIATELY.

5   ‘There’s a storm coming,’ said the weather man.

     THE WEATHER MAN WARNED THAT THERE WAS A STORM COMING.

3  Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold.

1   Karen saw an old friend in the street yesterday. (into)

     Karen BUMPED INTO AN OLD FRIEND YESTERDAY.

2   He always says different things to different people. (two)

     He’s very TWO FACED.

3   We decided not to go out last night. (in)

     We decided TO STAY IN LAST NIGHT.

4   I’ll take you to the train station and leave you there. (drop)

     I’ll DROP YOU OFF AT THE STATION.

 5  He’s made a lot of money this year. (fortune)

     He’s MADE A FORTUNE THIS YEAR.

6   ‘You should leave before it gets dark,’ she said. (recommended)

      She recommended LEAVING / THAT WE LEAVE / LEFT BEFORE IT GOT DARK.

7   ‘I’ll help you wash the car,’ Carole said to her husband. (offered)

     CAROLE OFFERED HER HUSBAND TO WASH THE CAR.

8   She hasn’t been on holiday for a long time. (since)

     IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE SHE LAST WAS ON HOLIDAY.

9   They used to sing around the piano every Christmas. (would)

     THEY WOULD SING AROUND THE PIANO EVERY CHRISTMAS.

10 Sue and José have a plan to meet at the cinema at  8 p.m. (meeting)

     SUE AND JOSÉ ARE GOING TO MEET / ARE MEETING AT THE CINEMA AT 8 p.m.

11  That’s the singer. He was on TV yesterday. (who)

     THAT’S THE SINGER WHO WAS ON TV YESTERDAY.

12 ‘Don’t forget to book a table at the restaurant,’ he said to us. (reminded)

     HE REMINDED US TO BOOK A TABLE AT THE RESTAURANT.

13 This is the house where I was born. (that)

     THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT I WAS BORN IN.

14 This is the first time that he’s visited Barcelona. (never)

     HE HAD NEVER BEEN TO BARCELONA BEFORE.

15 I started studying English six years ago. (been)

     I HAVE BEEN STUDYING ENGLISH FOR SIX YEARS.

16 The London flight is scheduled to leave at 6.45 p.m. (departs)

     THE LONDON FLIGHT DEPARTS AT 6:45 p.m.

17 The film finished one minute ago. (just)

THE FILM HAS JUST FINISHED.

4  Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold.

She was delighted when she heard the news. (moon)

She was over the moon when they heard the news.

1   My mum isn’t speaking to me because I spilled coffee on the sofa. (doghouse)

     I’m IN THE DOUGHOUSE BECAUSE…

2   Try to stay calm when you’re taking your exams. (cool)

     Try to keep YOUR COOL WHEN…

3   I’ve had so much good luck lately! (roll)

     I’m ON A ROLL LATELY !

4   He turned up completely unexpectedly. (blue)

     He CAME OUT OF THE BLUE.

5   My sister and I have got very similar interests. (common)

     My sister and I HAVE A LOT IN COMMON.

6   I’ve been feeling quite ill for several days. (weather)

     I’ve been UNDER THE WEATHER FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

5  Correct the sentences with antonyms for the underlined words.

The boy was very honest – he stole my wallet, then he lied about it. dishonest

1   Max was very rude and respectful towards his neighbour. DISRESPECTFUL

2   Kat always tells Steve what to do. Their relationship is very equal. UNEQUAL

3   Cats are loyal compared to dogs. DISLOYAL

4   James is very kind and mean. UNKIND

5   He didn’t say ‘thank you’ when his friend helped him.
I thought he was grateful. UNGRATEFUL

6   Fill the gaps with the correct tenses.

1. I (learn) HAVE BEEN LEARNING English for seven years now.
2. But last year I (not / work) DIDN’T WORK / HAD NOT WORKED hard enough for English, that's why my marks (not / be) WEREN’T / HAD NOT BEEN really that good then.
3. As I (pass / want) WANT TO PASS my English exam successfully next year, I (study) AM GOING TO STUDY harder this term.
4. During my last summer holidays, my parents (send) SENT me on a language course to London.  It (be) WAS great and I (think) THINK I (learn) LEARNT / LEARNED a lot.
5. Before I (go) WENT to London, I (not / enjoy) DIDN’T ENJOY learning English.
6. But while I (do) WAS DOING the language course, I (meet) MET lots of young people from all over the world.
7. There I (notice) NOTICED how important it (be) IS to speak foreign languages nowadays.
8. Now I (have) HAVE much more fun learning English than I (have) HAD / USED TO HAVE before the course.
9. At the moment I (revise) AM REVISING English grammar.
10. And I (begin / already) HAVE ALREADY BEGUN to read the texts in my English textbooks again.
11. I (think) THINK I (do) WILL DO one unit every week.
12. My exam (be) IS / IS GOING TO BE on 15 May, so there (not / be) ISN’T any time to be lost.
13. If I (pass) PASS my exams successfully, I (start) WILL START an apprenticeship in September.
14. And after my apprenticeship, maybe I (go) WILL GO back to London to work there for a while.
15. As you (see / can) CAN SEE,  I (become) HAVE BECOME a real London fan already.