EVOLVE 6B

EVOLVE 6B EXAM

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Grammar

A. Complete the sentences using relative pronouns so they have a similar meaning to the first two sentences. Use quantifiers and prepositions where appropriate. (2.5 points each)

1. Skye has posted hundreds of photos on social media. A lot of them have received likes. Skye has posted hundreds of photos on social media, ______have received likes.

2. Tyler made a tiramisu. He’ll eat some tonight, and the rest he’ll take to work. Tyler made a tiramisu, ______he will eat tonight, and the rest he’ll take to work.

3. Patrick has been looking for that book. It’s on the table. The book ______Patrick’s been looking ______is on the table.

B. Complete the sentences with the words below. Each word may be used more than once. (2.5 points each) how | what | where | who | why

1. ______I like most about you is your personality.

2. Abby wants to be an optician. That is ______she is studying biology.

3. I love ______you dress. You are so stylish.

C. Complete the second sentence with one, two, or three words so it has the same meaning as the first sentence. (2.5 points each)

1. Diego arrived late and missed the start of the movie. ______arrived late, Diego missed the start of the movie.

2. Robert didn’t see the cyclist, so he had an accident. ______the cyclist, Robert had an accident.

3. The moment Jessica opened her eyes, she saw that all her friends had come to surprise her. ______her eyes, Jessica saw that all her friends had come to surprise her.

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D. Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun and the verb to be in the correct form. (2.5 points each)

1. Josh bought a souvenir, ______a hand-painted doll for his daughter.

2. That man ______painting my house is my uncle.

3. The train ______waiting on platform 13 is ours.

E. Complete the text with one word in each space. (2.5 points each)

The Birthday Party

The birthday party we organized for David was a huge success. 1______he never expected was to have a magician at his party. 2______was my uncle who had the idea. What his friends loved most 3______when they got to participate in some of the tricks. As for me, the 4______that I liked most about the party was that all the kids were very polite and didn’t scream a lot. It was 5______until the cake appeared that they went a little crazy! The one 6______all kids seem to love is chocolate! It 7______my sister who made the cake. 8______only person who didn’t get a piece of cake was my sister!

Vocabulary

F. Choose the correct answers. (2.5 points each)

1. The novel has a very delicate / elaborate plot, which makes it hard to follow.

2. Many galaxies, including the Milky Way, are circular / spiral in shape. They are more or less round, but with long arms trailing outward.

3. The Airbus 380, the largest plane operating today, is a plane of truly mammoth / miniature proportion.

G. Circle the correct answers. (2.5 points each)

1. Randy feasted / caught his eyes on the room full of luxury cars.

2. Aaron ate the last piece of cake without turning a blind / batting an eye.

3. Natalie picked up the book because the title caught her / turned a blind eye.

H. Choose the correct answers. (2.5 points each)

1. Nick and Jan were a little nervous as they entered the abandoned / scenic factory.

2. Stephanie stood on the beach and looked out at the vast / isolated ocean stretching as far as she could see.

3. The lush / barren, green Amazon Rainforest is full of tropical plants.

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I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below. (2.5 points each) consequence | force | implication | influence | motivate | stem | source | trigger

1. The recall of the product was ______by a customer who found glass inside the packet.

2. Kim realized that the ______of her problems at school was her lack of motivation.

3. The unreliable internet connection in her apartment ______Janet to do most of her work at a local coffee shop, even though it was less convenient.

J. Complete the second sentences so they have a similar meaning to the first sentences. Use one word below and the word in parentheses ( ). (2.5 points each) anxious | calm | surprised | helpful | immensely | noticeably | unusual | upset

1. As Brad walked onto the stage to perform, his hands began to sweat and his throat went dry. (deeply) Brad began to feel ______as he walked onto the stage to perform.

2. Tina wasn’t expecting such a positive response to her blog. (genuinely) Tina was ______by people’s reaction to her blog. She wasn’t expecting such a positive response.

3. Environmentally conscious consumers love buying electric cars. (popular) Electric cars are ______with environmentally conscious consumers.

4. In most countries, the chances of seeing a crocodile eating fruit are slim. (highly) In most countries, it is ______to see a crocodile eating fruit.

K. Complete the sentences with the words below. (2.5 points each) overcrowded | overdeveloped | overestimated | overpaid | overpriced | underpaid | underpriced | underrated

1. I don’t buy food on airplanes because I think it is really ______.

2. Mark ______his last electricity bill and paid more than he should have.

3. I think the movie The Greatest Showman was ______by the critics – all my friends loved it!

4. has such an ______subway that often it’s impossible to get on the train.

Reading

L. Read the article. Then choose the correct answers. (20 points each)

When boxer James “Buster” Douglas faced “Iron” in Tokyo in February 1990, nobody expected anything except a Tyson victory. Some journalists didn’t even bother traveling to Japan to report on the fight. Tyson was the undefeated champion of the world, famous for destroying opponents with his powerful punches. His record of 37 wins included 34 , most

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of which were in the early rounds. His previous fight with Carl Williams ended in a after just 93 seconds.

Many people thought that the fight against Douglas, ranked seventh-best heavyweight, was just a warm-up for Tyson. It was the fight with , the next in line to fight Tyson, that people were excited about. Douglas did not have a happy lead up to the fight either. Three weeks before the fight, his mother died, and the day before the fight, he got the flu.

Although Douglas was the underdog, he moved quickly when the fight started and took every opportunity to punch Tyson. But despite dominating the middle of the fight, Douglas was knocked down by Tyson in the last seconds of round eight. Douglas got up after a nine-second count. One second more and he would have lost. Instead, what he did was fight back in the ninth round and knock Tyson down in the tenth. Tyson, down for the first time in his career, could not get up before the referee had counted to ten, and the fight was over.

Tyson wanted a rematch with Douglas, but Douglas refused, instead deciding to defend his title by fighting Holyfield. Having gained 15 pounds, Douglas was knocked out by Holyfield in the third round of their fight, and Douglas decided to retire soon after. Douglas’ victory over Tyson is widely considered to be one of the biggest upsets in sports history.

1. What does the writer say about boxer Mike Tyson in the first paragraph?

a) When he fought in Tokyo, he had only lost three fights. b) He was not very popular with journalists. c) He often won his fights very quickly.

2. In the second paragraph, the writer suggests that “Buster” Douglas …

a) didn’t think he could win the fight with Tyson. b) was not considered as good as Evander Holyfield. c) thought the fight with Tyson would be good practice before meeting Holyfield.

3. According to the article, Tyson …

a) was knocked down more times in this fight than Douglas. b) fought better than Douglas during the middle of the fight. c) had not been knocked down before this fight.

4. After the fight with Tyson, Douglas …

a) didn’t want to fight Tyson a second time. b) beat Holyfield in three rounds. c) refused to ever fight again.

5. What would be the most suitable title for the article?

a) "Buster" Douglas’ Boxing Career

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b) The Greatest Upset in Boxing History? c) Tyson Loses in Tokyo

Writing

M. Create a profile for a company that is working remotely. It can be a real or a fictional company. Give details about how different aspects of the company work as a remote business (e.g. meetings, communication, working hours, employees, etc.). (100 points)

Listening

N. Listen to a conversation between two friends. Choose the correct answers. (20 points each)

1. When Ashley’s friends threw a surprise party for her …

a) she felt strong emotions. b) the surprise was spoiled because she saw the lights on in her house. c) she was sad because she only received a cake and a card.

2. What problem did Ashley have with the surprise trip she organized for her friend Linda?

a) It was difficult to stop her friend seeing the destination as she was traveling. b) Her friend almost heard where they were taking her. c) Her friend didn’t have anything suitable to wear when they arrived.

3. What does Ethan think of the idea of a surprise trip?

a) He likes the surprise but wants something less complicated. b) He prefers to organize something more extreme for his friend. c) He thinks a surprise trip is too expensive.

4. What does Ashley suggest first?

a) making a family photo album and giving it as a present b) hiding some photos around the room for people to find c) projecting various photos onto a large surface

5. What is Ashley’s second idea?

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a) getting a professional to film a music video b) organizing a dance at the party for everyone to participate in c) creating a video in which the guests perform

Speaking

(1 to 5 points)

Total: ____ x 100 / 5 = ______

GRADES:

Reading: ____ Writing: ____ Listening: ____

Speaking: _____ Structure (Grammar) and Vocabulary: ____

AVERAGE: ____

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