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your opinion. Write your answer in 220–260 words. 
You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your 
own words as far as possible.
Look at the sentence below. Then try to correct the mistake.
In some places it’s happening more quickly and in some places more slowlier.
Get it right!
children’s playground
more bike lanes
more street seating
people friendly
ideas

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PART 2
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1a
Arts and entertainment
Decide if the adjectives below are positive or negative 
and write them in the correct column.
absorbing contrived disjointed electric
emotionally 
charged family-friendly
original 
implausible mediocre obvious overrated
refreshing riveting stereotypical superficial
talented tasteless thought-provoking
touching unconvincing wooden
Positive
Negative
1b
Which of the words above could you use to talk about
an actor’s performance? 
the development of the story or plot? 
the concept or approach? 

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2a
2b
Choose the correct alternative to complete the article.
Kevin Walters is, undoubtedly, one of the most skilful storytellers of our times. What makes his novels 
so remarkable is the clever interweaving of multiple stories, (1) in addition to / what’s more his witty 
comments and sharp insights into the characters’ actions and decisions. In his latest offering, Storm 
Brewing, Walters picks up where his last novel finished: with the birth of Marigold, the newcomer to 
the Reynold clan. (2) Moreover / Besides Marigold, there is another new arrival: a mysterious long-
lost cousin who no one even knew existed. Although the novel starts off well and we are intrigued 
by this stranger, the initial buzz quickly wears off. (3) Not once / Not only do the new characters 
not add anything special to the story, (4) but / than they are also devoted far too much importance.