UNIT TESTS UNIT TEST 01
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 The weather’s ! Let’s go to the beach. 13 Some people don’t have many social , and don’t a successful c difficult know how to talk to people. b fantastic d boring a times c skills jobs results 2 The heavy rain means that there will be in the b d south of the country. 14 I was on my own. I can’t that I was at home. a climate c lakes a test c explain b droughts d floods b prove d decide 3 When Joel was at school, he liked subjects, 15 Margo is a photographer. Her work is in a lot of especially physics. magazines. a art c maths a nervous c possible b science d class b successful d bored 4Sally is . She doesn’t like talking to people (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) when she doesn’t know them well. famous shy a c Vocabulary: /15 b interested d outrageous 5 When Jim isn’t with his friends he feels very . GRAMMAR a lonely c rewarding b social d shocked Complete the sentences using the present simple or Professor Green is a(n) on European history. the present continuous form of the verb in brackets 6 The children a computer artist group 1 (play) a c game at the moment. b teenager d expert Every year, we to the south Carol is of becomimg a great science teacher 2 (go) 7 of France for our holidays. one day. a capable c impossible 3 Paul is in the kitchen; he b satisfied d pleased (make) an omelette. 8 Teaching children to read is a(n) activity. 4Water (boil) at 100Æ C. rich worthwhile a c 5 I (hope) I can afford to buy b outside d hot those trainers. We all Sandra to win the game, but in the 9 6 It (get) harder and harder to end Bill beat her. find a parking space around here. a admitted c expected Maggie more money b agreed d caused 7 (earn) than Tom because her job is more difficult. 10 Fiona says that there is no in asking Tim because he doesn’t know anything about cars. 8 We (think) of having a party next Saturday because it’s Ben’s birthday. a idea c problem point worth b d 9 Nick isn’t here right now; he his lunch. 11 The floods were our neighbourhood last night, (have) but then it stopped raining. 10 Sarah often (walk) home when a threatening c seeming the weather is good. b happening d changing (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) 12 Don’t take any notice of him. Just him. a decide c look Grammar: /10 b become d ignore UNIT 01 Total: /25 p. 3 02 UNIT TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 One of the museum’s is a very old coin. 13 You’ll get if you keep going round in circles! a guides c exhibits a sleepy c hungry b statues d mosaics b dizzy d angry 2 There was , and the king had to leave the 14 Put the flowers in the blue on the top shelf. country. a vase c throne a variety c revolution b prize d aristocrat display fight b d 15 His novel is at most good bookshops. 3 They had a big of 19th-century paintings. a incredible c endless a company c war b available d amazing collection band b d (15 questions x 1 = 15 4 It will take a long time to do the job . marks) a easily c quickly / b definitely d properly Vocabulary: 15 5 There is a big between the rich and the poor in that country. a monarch c bridge GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. b million d gap 1 While I drove/was driving home from work, it 6 I really people who try to change society for started to snow. the better. 2 The weather’s terrible today, but at the weekend it a admire c include was/is hot and sunny. b admit d describe Elaine , ’ classical The can visit the museum only at weekends. 3 doesn t like/didn t use to like 7 music, but now she loves it. a treasure c sculpture b public d purpose 4She walked/was walking over to the desk, opened a drawer and took out her diary. 8 Connie won a gold when she came first in the swimming competition. 5 I didn’t hear the doorbell because I listened/was a wealth c guide listening to a CD. guest medal b d 6 He was looking out of the window because he was 9 Tom that watch when his grandfather died. waiting/used to wait for a taxi to arrive. a spent c continued When we were younger, we inherited included 7 were riding/used to b d ride our bikes to school every day. 10 Elephants are animals. That film was brilliant. Do you know who high enormous 8 a c directed/was directing it? b rich d whole 9 Rob worked/works in that bookshop a few years 11 The concert is going to some time in May. ago. a take out c bring back open take place 10 Last week Erica applied/is applying for a job at b d the bank. 12 We are learning about Greece in our history class. (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) a ancient c empty decorative second-hand b d Grammar: /10 Total: /25 UNIT 02
p. 4 UNIT TEST 03
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 I was to get better marks, so I worked very 13 The ship’s captain has 600 men under her . hard. a request c command a adventurous c disappointed b trip d voyage b mysterious d determined 14 They the date of the concert on the radio 2 She wants to be an astronaut. She doesn’t want to station last night. follow in her parents’ . a admired c announced a hands c shoes b promised d reached b poles d footsteps 15 Karen was very ill, but now she has . 3 She says she’s going to travel all over the world. a promised c elected She doesn’t want to down until she’s older. b drawn d recovered a come c pick settle sit (15 questions x 1 = 15 b d marks) 4 I want to go on a(n) to the Antarctic. parliament expedition a c Vocabulary: /15 b plan d ride 5 My sister is to fly a plane. a ill c magnetic qualified general b d GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. 6 Children can only go if an adult them. 1 Gary is the funnier/funniest person I know. a accompanies c elects b realises d proves 2 The pink and grey scarf is expensive/more expensive than the black one. 7 Clara has from her illness now. She is going back to school on Monday. 3 Carole is a very good/better singer; she has a a continued c finished beautiful voice. reached recovered b d 4She was driving more careful/very carefully 8 Did you read last month’s of the History because of all the snow and ice on the roads. Journal? Simon is not as as his brother. magazine issue 5 tall/taller a c I think that chocolate ice cream is much b spirit d paper 6 tastier/the tastiest than vanilla. 9 They faced difficulties in Antarctica. disappointed extraordinary 7 That was the easiest/the most easily question a c in the test. Everybody got it right. b long d suburban I thought that the book was 10 When my pet bird died, I it under a tree in 8 interesting/more the garden. interesting than the film. a chose c dug 9 That’s the more valuable/most valuable painting b managed d buried in the gallery. 11 I came this old photo while I was cleaning out 10 He should have spoken to his boss more the cupboard. politely/the most politely. a in c back (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) b across d out Jill works as a for the local newspaper. 12 Grammar: /10 a journalist c governess b scientist d request / UNIT 03 Total: 25
p. 5 04 UNIT TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 Some young children are of the dark, so they 14 Natasha has a huge toy tiger in her room. sleep with a light on. a dizzy c cuddly a unhappy c harmless b magnetic d adventurous scared fascinated b d 15 My swimming coach at the local gym has out an 2 I need to find a lot more for my project. exercise programme for me. a information c progress a turned c dealt b programme d fear b seen d worked 3 The train went through a dark under the hill. (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) a storm c ride b street d tunnel Vocabulary: /15 4 Tina climbed up the to get a jar off the top shelf. GRAMMAR Choose a or b. a picture c bubble b pigeon d ladder 1 He’s very tired; he for more than an hour. is swimming has been swimming 5 Everybody when someone shouted, “Fire!”. a b a relaxed c panicked 2 I don’t want to see that film again. it twice b fell d shocked already. I’ve seen I’ve been seeing 6 Did you get an to Carla’s party? a b a exhibition c exhibitions 3 I can’t believe Nina hasn’t finished yet; on her b invitation d tunnels essay all morning. she used to work she’s been working 7 This parrot has got blue and yellow . a b a phobias c exhibitions 4 How long for Mike? b feathers d tunnels a have you waited b have you been waiting 8 Until , Dan lived in Amsterdam. 5 Don’t go into the kitchen; I’ve just washing the a recently c before floor. b soon d later a finished b been finishing 9 I couldn’t with all the work, so Sue helped 6 Last night I to the concert with Amy and Claire. me. a went b have gone a prove c find 7 Eddie has been living in France three years. b cope d make a since b for 10 Jack is making with his French. His teacher is 8 The mechanic has been trying to fix our car really pleased. 10 o’clock this morning. a showers c progress a since b for b help d coaches 9 Dawn has Tunisia on holiday; she’s coming 11 In summer, I love to on the beach. back next Friday. a relax c treat a gone to b been to b float d fall 10 Do you think Rachel is in trouble? She’s the 12 Simone was so scared that she started . headteacher’s office for more than half an hour. a treating c realising a gone to b been in b discovering d shaking Jane stayed when the fire started. (10 questions x 1 = 10 13 marks) a scary c popular calm ill b d Grammar: /10 UNIT 04 Total: /25 p. 6 UNIT TEST 05
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 If you’re in the , we could go to the cinema. 13 You won’t Anna; she’s lost a lot of weight. a condition c vision a understand c watch b mood d gap b realise d recognise 2 That smells fantastic! 14 We went up the mountain in a . a map c perfume a village c chairlift b cost d antique b reality d vision 3 Can I some money, please? 15 One of the main of this resort is the beautiful a prefer c hire lake. b borrow d agree a tastes c concerns b attractions d places 4 It’s really cold here in winter; the is usually 0o C. (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) a snow c temperatures b sailboat d overcoat Vocabulary: /15 5 These flowers look like real ones! sleepy natural a c GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. b indoor d artificial ’ ’ you with your chemistry 6 This sculpture is because no one has cleaned 1Ill help/I ll have helped it. homework if you want. a poor c clear 2 By this time next week, Irene is going to b calm d dusty start/will have started her new job. 7 Let’s a car, and drive round the island. 3 Next weekend, we go/are going to visit Neil. hire spare a c There’s no milk in the fridge; ’ ’ complete explore 4 I ll go/I ll be going b d to the shop to get some. 8 A lot of people in that country live in terrible . 5 What time does the concert start/will the a highways c resorts concert have started on Friday night? b cultures d conditions 6 Sue buys/is going to buy a new bike tomorrow. 9 Museums and clean beaches are tourist . , a environments c ports 7 No, Katie’s not here; she won’t finish/hasn t b magnets d islands finished work yet. 10 My aunt has lots of ; some of them are 200 8 They have been planning the holiday for months; it’s years old! going to be/it will be being fantastic. markets antiques a c 9 What have you been doing/will you be doing b visions d spices next Sunday? Would you like to come for lunch? 11 I love around the old town; the architecture is Don’t forget your umbrella; otherwise ’ beautiful. 10 you ll get/you’ll be getting very wet. a wandering c providing (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) b planning d stopping 12 I’m not very hungry. I’d rather have a than a large meal. resort lunch a c Grammar: /10 b snack d visit Total: /25 UNIT 05
p. 7 06 UNIT TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 Marcel was by the police, but it was a 13 They come from a poor country where there is a lot mistake. of . a formed c lost a situation c rapper b arrested d mixed b height d hunger 2 The students are for the end-of-year concert. 14 In the wild, animals have to fight for their . a mixing c celebrating a survival c hope b rehearsing d pointing out b tour d country 3 I watched an interesting about dolphins. 15 They traditional music with modern music. a enemy c channel a celebrate c mix b documentary d album b describe d form 4 Everyone wants a(n) of the money. (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) a share c medal organisation amplifier b d Vocabulary: /15 5 We both play musical ; I play the trumpet and Andy plays the guitar. GRAMMAR Choose a or b. a camps c instruments rhythms microphones b d 1 If you want to find information about that country, look in the encyclopaedia. 6 All the band are excellent musicians. an some a groups c crowds a b members tours b d 2 Maths Neil’s favourite subject. is are 7 They hope that their music can more fighting. a b take play a c 3 Don’t worry! The police the bank robbers. declare prevent b d a has arrested b have arrested She finally to help us. 8 4 We didn’t go swimming yesterday because the a agreed c tortured water very cold. told believed b d a was b were When she was fifteen, Debbie ran away from 9 5 I’m going to the shop. We haven’t got milk. home and up living on the streets. a some b any decided happened a c Do you like green trousers? b ended d arrived 6 a this b these 10 I love playing tennis because it takes my off my problems for a while. 7 Tony had to borrow money from Greg. some any a change c mind a b b hands d eyes 8 There any furniture in the house at all. wasn’t weren’t 11 The band has finally a new album. a b a succeeded c helped 9 She put the clothes into large blue suitcase. b released d brought a a b any 12 Paris is the of France. 10 Jenny told me interesting news. a message c pain a an b some b capital d situation (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) Grammar: /10 UNIT 06 Total: /25 p. 8 UNIT TEST 07
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d. Some people think that global is happening The water level in the river is because it hasn’t 13 1 because of the damage we do to the environment. rained for months. a warming c level a huge c enormous b planet d science b small d low 14 Our managed to survive the last ice age. 2 The Antarctic is in the southern ; winter starts in June there. a experts c mammoths b ancestors d scientists a sheets c change b hemisphere d disease 15 My uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents are part of my family. 3 Early humans probably wore animal to keep warm. a common c fresh individual extended a bears c bones b d b teeth d skins (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) 4 Scientists are worried because glaciers are faster now than they were in the past. / a meaning c rehearsing Vocabulary: 15 b keeping d melting 5 I didn’t know you were coming to dinner, but we can the food I’ve made. GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. retreat share a c Pete to study harder; he’ll fail his exams separate create 1 may/ought b d if he doesn’t. 6 The changed when the ice melted and sea levels rose. 2 You would/should borrow this CD; you’ll love it! a periods c swords 3 We might/must go to the cinema tomorrow night, b landscape d sabres but we haven’t decided yet. 7 This bridge the old part of the city with the 4When she was younger; Lucy could/may dance all new part. night without getting tired. a affects c connects 5 I saw Ian putting his tent and a sleeping bag into the b prevents d moves car; he needs to/must be going camping. We should do everything we can to try to save 8 Sue be somewhere in the building, but I animals like the panda from . 6 might/can haven’t seen her yet. a land c extinction b factors d survival 7 Have you seen my red shirt? I can’t/mustn’t find it anywhere. 9 I need my to fix the washing machine. a stones c fur 8 We need to/would reduce pollution in our town b tools d weapons before it’s too late. 10 Are we for another ice age? 9 Fiona didn’t go to the party last night because she a uncovering c developing had to/must finish her history project. b heading d moving 10 Maybe you should ask Josh to join your band; he When the animals had eaten all the food in one 11 ought to/can play the guitar brilliantly. area, they . (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) a lived on c wiped out b moved into d moved on Grammar: /10 12 When early people learned how to make , they could cook the meat they wanted to eat. Total: /25 a deer c fire UNIT 07 b plants d fur p. 9 08 UNIT TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 The carpenter was making a beautiful wooden 13 The singer’s talent was from an early age. table in his . a strict c obvious a project c bridge b full d famous b workshop d structure 14 People use these for hunting. 2 Doctors know all the bones in the human . a weapons c angels a muscle c tank b churches d mirrors b body d supper 15 The boy was arrested for some money. 3 The curtains have over the years, so the a experimenting c borrowing colours are not as bright as they used to be. b stealing d catching a faded c separated (15 questions x 1 = 15 b put down d painted marks) 4 don’t eat meat, and many don’t wear leather Vocabulary: /15 coats or shoes either. Lawyers Vegetarians a c GRAMMAR Choose a or b. b Sculptors d Engineers By the time Wendy got to work, the meeting . 5 He opened the cage and the bird free. 1 set received a had already started b had already been starting a c I was hot and tired; I to fix the car all day. b remained d sold 2 a had tried b had been trying Carla gave us a very description of her friend 6 3 When I got to the airport, I realised I my Nicola, so we knew exactly what she looked like. passport at home. advanced early a c a left b had left strict detailed b d 4 It hot and sunny yesterday, so we decided to 7 Seeing the Earth from space must be a(n) have a barbecue. experience. a was b had been a early c incredible 5 I about washing the car when it suddenly b enormous d famous started to rain. have thought had been thinking She wants to be taken as a musician, but a b 8 Celia was really angry; she had been waiting for most people think she’s just a silly pop star. 6 Ken 10 o’clock. a undoubtedly c seriously a since b for b luckily d specifically 7 His face was bright red; he had been sitting in the 9 When you finish painting, you should clean the sun two hours. . a since b for a wings c weapons 8 Peter seen that film before. b legends d brushes a had never b never had You can learn to improve your dancing. 9 She went to bed she had finished eating. 10 as soon as until a talents c mirrors a b When Mark retired, he had been working for the b techniques d submarines 10 company 37 years. It took Harry two weeks to his project. 11 a before b for a compare c remain (10 questions x 1 = 10 b celebrate d complete marks) My aunt is a(n) . She designs bridges. 12 / a engineer c submarine Grammar: 10 b surname d frog UNIT 08 Total: /25
p. 10 UNIT TEST 09
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 Sally has an eating . She should see a doctor. 13 You should stop people down; you’re a number c feeling becoming very unpopular. b storm d disorder a setting c leaving putting hitting 2 I’ll always your friendship. b d a contain c value 14 Swimming and walking make your stronger. b know d affect a dangers c threat muscles dummies 3 The new bookshop books by Northern b d European writers. 15 All of my friends have me advice, but I still a stocks c loses don’t know what to do. b turns d disgusts a offered c designed welcomed made 4 Jill has set up a group for the parents of b d anorexics. (15 questions x 1 = 15 a site c stress marks) b support d condition Vocabulary: /15 5 People who from anorexia need help. a admit c suffer GRAMMAR lose hit b d Complete the sentences using the verb in brackets in the 6 Nobody you for the accident; there was full infinitive, bare infinitive or -ing form. nothing you could do to prevent it. 1 Julie suggested (go) to the art a yells c separates gallery on Saturday. b avoids d blames 2 Adam must (be) good at his job. 7 Betty is interested in clothes. She wants to get a He got a pay rise last week. job in the fashion . loss calorie 3 Mum made me (clean) up the a c mess in the kitchen before I went out. b industry d symptom 4I’m sure Ben won’t tell anyone; he promised 8 I think that what they are doing is good. It’s a step in the right . (keep) it a secret. a direction c help 5 Luke really enjoyed (play) b decision d watch volleyball yesterday. 9 Parents should their children to take up a 6 I put my money in a safe place because I didn’t want hobby. (lose) it. treat include a c 7 He finally admitted (lie) about b promote d encourage where the money came from. 10 The doctor is very busy this morning. She’s got a 8 Angela can’t (come) with us lot of to see. because she has to babysit for her aunt. a catwalks c patients Yes, Rose definitely knows about the party; I remember b feelings d self-images 9 (tell) her about it last week. 11 I think they should cars from the city centre. When I got to work, I realised I had forgotten a ban c show 10 the TV off. b list d break (turn) 12 John has been feeling very sad for a long time. I (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) think he’s suffering from . / a control c depression Grammar: 10 UNIT 09 b strength d thinness Total: /25 p. 11 10 UNIT TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d. 1 Luckily, my friends me. 12 When his team , he was really happy! a take up c pick on a beat c kicked b come along d look after b won d feared 2 My first job as a journalist was to a bank 13 Gerry is looking to his holiday in Madrid. robber. a on c up a expect c relax b along d forward b interview d push 14 Kerry her arm when she fell off her horse. 3 If you want to stay and healthy, you should a injured c overcame exercise more. b changed d pushed a proud c weak 15 Luke is really because his cat died yesterday. b main d fit a impaired c self-confident 4 More than 300 people took in the b miserable d capable competition. (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) a piece c partner part place b d Vocabulary: /15 5 Some students with special needs can be taught in schools. a strong c mainstream GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. b gold d sighted 1 The boy who/whose sat next to you on the bus is 6 Shirley has made good this year, and passed one of Mark’s friends. all her exams. The camera Stacey bought cost about success ways 2 who/which a c 400. b progress d classes Andrea, we saw at the party last Henry did a bungee jump to show that he wasn’t 3 that/whom 7 night, works for the same company as John. a . The reason I didn’t tell you is that I a bully c champion 4 why/which didn’t want you to worry. b coward d benefit This is the house he was born. 8 Walk to the end of this , and Ellie’s office is 5 that/where the last room on your left. 6 The woman over there, who/whose brother was a way c corridor in my class at school, is now a famous actress. b belt d catwalk 7 The man that/whom fixed my car owns the 9 I’d to go to the theatre; I’m not in the mood to garage on West Lane. go to the cinema. relax prefer 8 I first met Lisa in 1995, when/where we were a c both living in Barcelona. b cry d mind The village they live is next to the 10 Gemma learned to be for herself when she 9 where/which went to university. sea. a responsible c traditional 10 The book I’m reading, which/that was written b independent d sighted about 100 years ago, is very interesting. 11 Craig was by a famous film director and (10 questions x 1 = 10 asked to do a Hollywood film! marks) / a expected c looked Grammar: 10 thrown spotted b d / UNIT 10 Total: 25
p. 12 UNIT TEST 11
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 There’s an art at the museum this month. 13 Who was for the accident? a ceremony c tradition a responsible c low b exhibition d extract b traditional d lucky 2 We should learn to live in with nature. 14 Anne’s moved to the United States from a health c harmony Sweden about 150 years ago. b equality d sense a elders c ancestors origins roots 3 We can’t if we haven’t got food and water. b d a connect c abandon 15 Archaeologists have just discovered a(n) city b survive d complete near the river. responsible social 4 This painting is very old, but it’s in good . a c b alive d ancient a example c shelter b roots d condition (15 questions x 1 = 15 The whole worked together to clean up the marks) 5 / area. Vocabulary: 15 a environment c landscape b project d community I never go . I love animals. 6 GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. a painting c producing hunting protecting 1 Ian’s sister gave/was given him that computer b d game for his birthday. 7 The artist uses paint and natural , like shells, to create pictures. 2 The blue car is driving/is being driven by a young man. a art c skills b symbols d materials 3 The plumber said that the washing machine can’t ’ ; we need to buy a new one. 8 My little brother won’t go to sleep unless I him fix/can t be fixed a story. 4They haven’t finished/haven’t been finished a say c speak building the new sports centre yet. b tell d give 5 The bank robbers sent/were sent to prison for ten 9 Our life is higher than ever before because of years. better food and medicine. 6 Cathy told/was told us what had happened at the a standard c interest party. b expectancy d body 7 Her new book will publish/will be published 10 Martha’s son is a famous artist. She’s very of next month. him. The plane had already a sacred c special 8 taken off/been taken by the time we got to the airport. b low d proud off The letters ’ ’ yesterday 11 I’m enough money to live on, but I can’t 9 didn t post/weren t posted afford luxuries. because I hadn’t finished typing them. selling winning a c 10 Have our exam papers marked/been marked yet? b earning d taking (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) 12 Things have got much better, but there’s still a way to go. Grammar: /10 a sure c sad b far d long / UNIT 11 Total: 25
p. 13 12 UNIT TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 The play three hours, so I was really hungry 12 Istanbul is built on two : Europe and Asia. when it finished. a countries c cities a went c lasted b continents d capitals b became d ended 13 Penguins can’t can they? 2 There's no internet café in this , but there are a slow c burn lots in the city centre. b drag d fly a space c way 14 I drank some very coffee an hour ago, and b neighbourhood d continent now I can’t sleep. 3 The internet has made much easier. a round c strong a bolts c communication b big d powerful b capsules d re-entry 15 The scientists came up a problem which was 4 The plane in a field because there was a difficult to solve. problem with one of the wings. a for c against a suffered c included b to d from survived landed b d (15 questions x 1 = 15 5 After the wheel was , it was much easier to marks) travel. Vocabulary: /15 a discovered c explored b invented d filled GRAMMAR 6 Who was the first person to walk on the of the moon? Complete the sentences by putting the verb in brackets into the causative form. a astronaut c ocean b surface d object 1 Last year, we (our flat/paint). There are lots of satellites in around the Earth. 2 At the moment, Susan (her 7 work by her teacher. planet orbit /check) a c She didn’t need to tidy the flat because she b atmosphere d kilometres 3 (it/clean) the previous day. If you throw something up, brings it back 8 4Every week, Dad (his car/wash) down. by the boy next door. gravity air a c 5 You should (your notes/check) b ground d flight before the meeting. 9 At first, scientists were afraid to a person into 6 When we got to Jeff’s house, he space. (his windows/wash). a send c move 7 The boss (the computers/fix) at b escape d travel the moment. Did the animals come back from space ? 8 Laura usually (her hair/cut) at 10 the hairdresser’s across the road. a live c low Mark his arm by the b difficult d alive 9 ( /bandaged) time we arrived at the hospital. 11 The weather was bad, but luckily we got 10 I need (my eyes/tested), so I’m home . going to the optician’s tomorrow. a safely c happily (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) b healthily d positively
Grammar: /10 UNIT 12 Total: /25 p. 14 UNIT TEST 13
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 I'd like to buy a car, but I can't one at the 13 I'm so that I'll have to go to bed, even though moment. it's early! a pay c afford a faded c tired b stock d earn b attractive d asleep 2 I need to up to buy a new computer. 14 Put the dirty cups in the . a give c take a register c washing machine b save d cut b windscreen d dishwasher 3 I've two kilos of apples, and I'm really bored 15 It's hard to Matt because he's so loud. now. a survive c load a abandoned c made b ignore d encourage allowed peeled b d (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) 4 I've the flowers. They look lovely, don’t they? / a invented c cried Vocabulary: 15 b arranged d worked 5 Sometimes, actors have to do the same over and over again. GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. a landscape c item 1 If Beth will get/gets the job, she will be working in b scene d comet Madrid for two years. Do they your bags at this supermarket? 6 2 We won’t catch/don’t catch the bus unless we a pack c discover leave right now. b load d help 3 If you go/had gone to the party, you would have 7 I don't enjoy shopping on Saturdays because all met Carol. the shops are . 4Even if she had invited me, I wouldn’t have a difficult c attractive gone/didn’t go. b popular d crowded 5 If you hadn’t slept/don’t sleep, you get tired. 8 It's today, and people are skating on the lake. a freezing c upset 6 We could watch/could have watched that film b hard d angry on TV if we had got home earlier. 9 We have a pretty good ; we don’t work hard 7 They are going to play tennis tomorrow, providing but we have several holidays a year. the weather is/will be good. a lifestyle c communication If I won the lottery, I money flight 8 would travel/would have b d travelled around the world. 10 Betty has never been to school, so she can’t get a We won’t be late if we a taxi. job. 9 get/would get If I were you, I Maggie the a common c strong 10 am telling/would tell truth. b right d proper 11 Mr Black is a customer at our shop. (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) a good c national b regular d sure Grammar: /10 12 Nancy is very ; she never says ‘please’ or / ‘thank you’. Total: 25 a disappointed c dirty b rude d patient UNIT 13
p. 15 14 UNIT TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 That’s silly! It doesn’t make . 13 When you use the internet, you should always use a internet c profile websites. b sense d blog a obvious c enormous official fictional 2 I don’t like horror movies – they’re . b d a real c scary 14 Jimmy is to computer games. He can’t stop playing b healthy d involved them! affected involved 3 I talk to my friends in and after school. a c b blind d addicted a shelves c breaks b tickets d points 15 I enjoy her , but I'm quite happy being alone too. director company 4 Sheila surfs the Net for hours every day; it’s a c becoming a(n) . b projects d lifestyle a message c standard (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) b company d obsession / 5 I’ve got too much information. It’s very . Vocabulary: 15 a healthy c confusing possible worried b d GRAMMAR Choose a or b. When you’ve got a lot of information, you have to 6 Matthew us that he had found a job. be able to what is useful. 1 a said b told a peel c judge Helen if the concert started at nine o’clock. b impress d become 2 a asked b said 7 Where shall we go on holiday? Do you have any ? 3 Paul says that he very busy these days. is was a suggestions c sites a b b ways d identity 4 Amy says that she to the cinema tomorrow. is going was going 8 Perhaps Abdul can Molly to come to the a b concert with us. 5 He said that he’d seen that film the night. a change c decide a previous b before offer persuade b d 6 Jim said that he take the car to the garage after 9 You can’t come to the basketball match if you he finished work. haven't got a(n) ! a will b would identity ticket a c 7 Lisa asked whether football that afternoon. part game b d a were we playing b we were playing 10 The newspaper’s have been asked to give 8 Tom asked where parked. their opinions on this article. a was the car b the car was friends viewers a c 9 The policeman told drive more slowly. b readers d artists a her to b to her 11 I liked the idea, but my teacher thought it was Nicola advised me looking for another job. . 10 a starting b to start a big c crazy (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) b virtual d worried 12 It will a big difference if we paint the kitchen / a different colour. Grammar: 10 a put c have / UNIT 14 Total: 25 b make d do p. 16 UNIT TEST 15
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 Of course I speak the language ; I’ve lived 13 I said I was leaving because I was tired, but that here for ten years! was just a(n) ; I was really bored. a eventually c peacefully a explanation c excuse b critically d fluently b story d reason 2 You should always your rights. 14 The dog had been many times and was a stand up for c come up against frightened of people. b stick up d come up a beaten c blamed encouraged banned 3 Anna decided to the bullies. She’s very brave! b d a put c stand for 15 I how I would feel if I were bullied. b confront d wander a suggested c wondered thought wandered 4 I was worried when my sister didn't my text b d message. (15 questions x 1 = 15 a send c give back marks) b answer d explain Vocabulary: /15 5 Some boys kicked me, and now I’ve got on my leg. a bruises c immigrants GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. b racism d bullies Carrie went to the shop she Will you me to buy a present for Angela? 1 because/though 6 wanted to buy some milk. a attack c realise the shoes were expensive, Jess b remind d remember 2 Therefore/Although decided to buy them. 7 I’m glad I’ve got friends who will stick for me. in out 3 There was a lot of traffic and, due to/as a result, a c we arrived late. b down d up Let’s meet outside the school at 8:30. 4 Despite/However feeling tired, Alex decided to go 8 to the party. a time c bully b gates d reason 5 I had forgotten to take the map, and the reason for/consequently we got lost on the way home. 9 Yasmin is a(n) . She came here from Turkey ten years ago. 6 I know I have seen her before, since/but I can’t remember where. a site c immigrant b company d defence 7 We decided to take a taxi home as/so we had missed the last bus. 10 Children are usually taught to be and say "please" and "thank you". 8 We went to see the film in case/even though Rob a polite c patient said it was boring. rude glad b d 9 The reason why/In spite of he joined the gym 11 The children were sleeping until the storm was that he wanted to lose some weight. began. 10 Katie’s unhappy due to/therefore the argument she a usually c really had with her boss. b fast d peacefully (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) 12 Billy didn’t at school yesterday. I think he was ill. Grammar: /10 a send in c stand by b show up d get up / UNIT 15 Total: 25
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READING COMPREHENSION You are going to read a short text about an explorer. Read the text, then choose a, b, c or d for each of the questions 1–6.
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)
Robert Falcon Scott, known to his family and friends By 1907, both Scott and Shackleton were planning as Con, was born on 6th June 1868 in Devon, expeditions to the South Pole. They were going to England. His family were quite well-off, and Con be rivals in the race to get there first. In 1909, a followed the family tradition when he became a commander from the US navy, Robert Edwin Peary, sailor at the age of thirteen. In 1887-8 he finished and his African-American companion, Matthew his training at the Royal Navy College at Greenwich, Henson, reached the North Pole. Because of their where he passed all his courses with flying colours. achievement, explorers around the world became even more interested in being the first to reach the Scott is famous for his two expeditions to the South Pole. In 1909, Shackleton failed to do this, Antarctic. His first expedition came about by only getting to within 97 miles of it. The following chance, when he met Sir Clements Markham in year, Scott set off for Antarctica. When he reached London. Markham was raising money for an Melbourne, Australia on 12th October 1910, he Antarctic expedition. He knew Scott from when found a telegram from a Norwegian explorer, they were in the West Indies together, and he Amundsen, which explained that he was also trying encouraged him to apply for the position of leader to get to the South Pole. of the expedition. Amundsen and his team reached the South Pole In 1901, Scott set sail in the ‘Discovery’. The main first. Scott got there too, but the weather became aim of this expedition was to carry out scientific bad on his return journey, and he and the men who research. This expedition included Ernest were with him died. Shackleton, and it was this experience that later made Shackleton determined to go back to the Scott and his men didn’t have time to prepare Antarctic. Members of the expedition studied the properly, and the expedition was not successful. emperor penguins on Cape Crozier. Naturalists and Amundsen was more experienced in using geologists collected samples from the mountains dog-sleds and was more used to the weather and glaciers in the region, and Scott and his team conditions than Scott. Scott wrote, when he knew travelled further south than anyone else before he was dying: ‘We took risks, we knew we took them. However, they didn’t reach the South Pole, them; things have come out against us, and so the race to get there was still wide open. They therefore we have no cause for complaint ….’ returned to Britain in 1904.
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1 Robert Scott a was the first in his family to go to sea. b grew up in Greenwich. c had relatives who were sailors. d came from a poor family.
2 Scott first went to the Antarctic because a of an accidental meeting. b when he was a boy he dreamed of going there. c he had money to help fund the expedition. d he was an excellent sailor.
3 What was the main reason for the first Antarctic expedition? a to find the South Pole b to study the penguins c to find out more about the region d to make some geologists famous
4 Why did so many people become interested in reaching the South Pole in 1909? a There was a lot of money for the first to reach it. b Peary showed how easy it was. c Shackleton and Scott were rivals. d There was no longer a race to reach the North Pole.
5 Why, according to the text, did Scott’s expedition end in disaster? a One of the men got ill. b The team got lost in the snow. c He and his team were not experienced enough. d Scott didn’t have any dog-sleds.
6 Which definition is closest in meaning to the phrase ‘with flying colours’ (paragraph 1)? a very colourfully b very successfully c very quickly d in the air (6 questions x 1 = 6 marks) Reading Comprehension: /6
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VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d. 14 It will take you weeks to from that illness. 1 I know that you’re of doing it. a recover c realise a fascinating c satisfied b finish d manage b brilliant d capable 15 The explorer decided to and not go on any more 2 The museum has hundreds of clocks on . expeditions. a exhibit c display a come out c settle down b collection d variety b go off d pick up 3 We went onto the balcony to the sunset. (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) a admire c describe / b live d reach Vocabulary: 15 4 If she is rude to you, you should her. a expand c announce declare ignore b d GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. The palace is only open to the during the 5 Tony is in the living room; he the summer. 1 reads/is reading newspaper. a purpose c pension b public d pole 2 Every summer, Kim stays/is staying with her aunt in London for a few days. 6 I this house when my grandmother died. a inherited c happened 3 After school, Angela plays basketball; she gets/is b included d continued getting very good at it. 7 The roofs came off lots of houses in the . 4Do you know who wrote/was writing that book? hurricane request a c 5 Last weekend, Alison went/used to go hiking with b drought d climate some friends. Why don’t you that you stole the bike? 8 6 We had/were having a maths test when the fire a expect c admit alarm went off. b threaten d notice 7 Pete used to take/was taking the dog for a walk 9 He can’t do the project in such a short time. every morning, but Lucy usually takes it now. a quickly c definitely Luckily, the boss is in a mood today b properly d strangely 8 good/better than he was yesterday. 10 My brother is to teach maths. Jamie is very good, but I don’t think he’s the a enormous c worthwhile 9 player in the football team. b impossible d qualified better/best That was film 11 Meg used to work here, but she when she 10 more exciting/the most exciting found a better job. I’ve seen for ages. a retired c continued (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) b buried d resigned 12 The explorer’s brother often her on expeditions. Grammar: /10 a elects c proves b faces d accompanies 13 I can’t wait to read next week’s of Science Tomorrow. a magnet c biscuit b issue d secretary
p. 22 progress TesT 2 (Units 4–6)
READING COMPREHENSION You are going to read a text about how three female musicians started playing together. Seven sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A–H the one which fits each gap (1–7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Mixing Cultures and Music
My name is Ai Lin. My parents came here from instrument. We were in the same class and the China before I was born. They were immigrants, three of us were always together. (4) . We and they work here as doctors. I have an older taught each other traditional songs and melodies sister, who used to play the violin. My parents tell from our different musical backgrounds, and soon me that, almost as soon as I could walk, I took my we were combining the music and styles. sister’s violin and began to play it. (1) . My sister, Sometimes the results weren’t very good, so we on the other hand, made a terrible noise on it. worked on getting the melodies right. When I was three, I began having violin lessons and (5) . The whole school listened to us very learned how to play children’s songs. (2) I really quietly. There was a pause after we finished playing. loved playing, and practised regularly. My sister (6) . We thought they didn’t like us. The silence stopped playing the violin and learned to play the seemed to last for a long time, but it was probably piano instead. She plays very well, actually, and less than a second! Then everyone started clapping. sometimes joins us on stage. We were very relieved. I met Makame at secondary school. She came here After that, people began asking us to play in from Zanzibar when she was six. She was a different places, and we experimented. Now we musician too. (3) . One evening after school I play modern music, world music, or fusion, with went home with her and she played some me on the violin, Makame on the qanun and Gul on traditional music from Zanzibar, called taarab, while the oud. We didn’t know what we were going to do her mother sang. I loved it! Makame and her mum when we left school but, in the end, our decision taught me some songs, and I taught them some was made for us. (7) After that, we became traditional Chinese songs. famous. Now we are professional musicians, A year after Makame and I first met, Gul arrived at travelling the world, and making our living from our school. Her parents are Turkish. Gul also played doing something we really love – making music! the violin and the oud, a really old Arabic stringed
A We were asked to play at the Womad Festival in Britain, which is well-known internationally. B She played the violin and a traditional instrument from her country, the qanun, which is a bit like a flat box with lots of strings. C The year before we left school, we played together at an end-of-year concert. D They said I made the instrument sound the way it should. E The sultans of Oman used to rule Zanzibar and taarab is influenced by African, Arab and Asian music. F I remember that my favourite was ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’. G The three of us felt awful! H We did our homework together and practised our music together. (7 questions x 1 = 7 marks)
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VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 The child behind the door so that they 13 It didn’t take her long to to help us. wouldn’t see him. a believe c celebrate a shook c panicked b recognise d agree hid completed b d 14 In a refugee , everyone should help each other. 2 It’s difficult to with a job and two children. a situation c message a invite c cope b tour d crowd prove float b d 15 Some children in my class have a band. 3 I need a tennis to teach me how to play tennis a pointed out c mixed properly. b picked up d formed coach enemy a c (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) b worker d secretary 4 Some people who suffer from phobias can be by therapists. Vocabulary: /15 a drawn c provided b tortured d treated 5 I’ve looked at the map and how to get there. a turned down c got off GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. b got over d worked out Neil said that he to I love around the market. There’s so much to 1 has been/has been going 6 that restaurant three times, and it’s really good. see! a changing c wandering 2 I have tried/have been trying to fix the car b wondering d planning all morning, but it still won’t start. 7 The water for our city comes from a lake. 3 John hasn’t arrived/hasn’t been arriving yet, a man-made c luxury but I’m sure he’ll be here in a minute. hand-carved 7-star b d 4Don’t worry. I promise I’m calling/I’ll call you 8 Frank some money to buy a car. as soon as I know what’s happening. a borrowed c established They’re a fantastic band; the concert hired experienced 5 is going to b d be/will be being amazing. 9 The underwater zoo is the resort’s main . By lunchtime tomorrow we camp block 6 finish/will have a c finished painting the flat. b attraction d port 7 I didn’t go swimming because the water 10 This fruit won’t grow unless the is above very cold. 25ÆC. was/were Be careful! The scissors very sharp. a environment c temperature 8 is/are b climate d accommodation 9 I haven’t got any/some money with me, so I can’t buy anything. 11 Luckily, the driver stopped quickly enough to an accident. 10 We’ve been walking since/for two hours. a release c treat (10 questions x 1 = 10 b prevent d recover marks) They want to make a about phobias. 12 Grammar: /10 a vision c documentary b ladder d snack
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READING COMPREHENSION You are going to read a short biography of Michelangelo. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (a, b, c or d) which you think fits best according to the text.
Il Divino
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was created the Pieta (1498-1500). It is still in Saint born on 6th March 1475 at Caprese, in Tuscany, Peter’s Basilica and is believed by many to be the Italy. He came from a wealthy family. Michelangelo’s greatest sculpture ever created. Michelangelo mother died when he was about five years old, always believed that, inside a piece of marble, a after the family had moved to Florence. statue already existed. His job was to set it free. Michelangelo’s father soon realised that his son Michelangelo returned to Florence and created the was very intelligent, and sent him to learn Latin enormous statue of David, which is still probably and grammar. He hoped that Michelangelo would the most famous statue in the world. Unlike become a successful businessman, keeping the previous sculptures of David, Michelangelo’s Buonarroti family in its social position, and making statue shows David before he goes to fight it as rich as it had been in the past. Michelangelo’s Goliath; his expression shows his thoughts and father was therefore furious when, at the age of feelings about the battle he is going to face. thirteen, Michelangelo told him that he had agreed Michelangelo was then asked to paint the ceiling to study at the workshop of the painter, Domenico of the Sistine Chapel. It took four years to Ghirlandaio. He spent a year there learning to complete. He painted standing up, with his head paint before he went to study at the sculpture back and his arm above his head. This caused the school in the Medici gardens. The Medici were the artist great pain and even started to change the most powerful people in Florence at the time. So shape of his body. However, when the ceiling was when Michelangelo was invited to live with them, finished, Michelangelo was seen as the greatest he started meeting artists and poets. It was also artist in the world. during this period that Michelangelo was secretly By the time Michelangelo died in 1564, he had studying anatomy. created extraordinary works as a painter, sculptor, By the time he was sixteen, Michelangelo had architect, poet and engineer. He had truly lived up produced at least two sculptures which showed to the name he had been given: ‘Il Divino’ – the his personal style. When he was twenty, he made divine* one. a Cupid out of marble which was sold as an ancient piece. The man who bought it soon found out that he had been tricked, but the statue was so impressive that he invited the artist to Rome. It *divine = like a god was during his time in Rome that Michelangelo
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1 Why was Michelangelo’s father angry with him? a He believed Michelangelo was too clever to be an artist. b He had hoped Michelangelo would keep up the family traditions. c The Buonarroti family would become poor. d Michelangelo was too young to leave home. 2 What happened while Michelangelo was living with the Medici family? a He helped them rule Florence. b They helped him study anatomy. c He also became a Medici. d He met other creative people. 3 The man bought Michelangelo’s ‘Cupid’ because a it was Michelangelo’s best statue. b he believed it was a much older work of art. c it was an exact copy of an old statue. d Michelangelo made it for him. 4 How was Michelangelo’s David different from previous ones? a It didn’t show David after his fight with Goliath. b It was smaller. c It showed that David was angry. d There was no expression on David’s face. 5 What is the writer trying to do in this text? a Describe Michelangelo’s character. b Prove that Michelangelo travelled a lot. c Explain how Michelangelo suffered for his art. d Give reasons for Michelangelo’s fame. 6 Which is closest to the word ‘extraordinary’ (last paragraph)? a very ordinary b enormous c very special d famous (6 questions x 1 = 6 marks)
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VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 They want to build a bridge to the two 13 Models and clothes shops are both parts of the islands. fashion . a connect c form a monastery c catwalk b move d cover b industry d site 2 We don’t know what will happen in the future. 14 Quite a lot of young people are ill because of Only time will . eating . a appear c tell a structures c dummies b kill d think b symptoms d disorders 3 During the Ice Age, ice covered a lot of 15 He has a low self-image; he doesn’t himself. northern Europe. a affect c admit a periods c levels b value d avoid sites sheets b d (15 questions x 1 = 15 4 These animals have a lot of to keep them marks) warm. Vocabulary: /15 a bones c sabres b fur d skins 5 Please put your toys when you’ve finished GRAMMAR Underline the correct choice. playing with them. I can’t find the letter. It be on your desk. a away c up 1 might/can b behind d through 2 When he was younger, Henry ought to/could run really fast. 6 I need more notes than the ones you’ve written. 3 Laura had to/must work late yesterday. qualified likely a c I think you buy the blue dress; it common detailed 4 would/should b d really suits you. These curtains are very old, so the colour has . 7 We were late, and the film had started faded melted 5 by/until a c the time we got to the cinema. b separated d remained She was really tired because she had been Picasso was one of the artists of the 20th 6 8 working 7 o’clock that morning. century. since/for a strict c leading 7 Rob couldn’t go to the match because he had b caged d unheard forgotten/had been forgetting to buy a ticket. 9 I’ve never been taken as a scientist. a undoubtedly c seriously 8 No, I’m not going out. I want watching/to b unfortunately d specifically watch this documentary. 10 I learnt some great painting at art school. 9 Kelly suggested going/to go away next weekend. factors talents a c 10 Oh no! I forgot bringing/to bring that CD I was b techniques d projects going to lend you. Did you know that animals can from stress? 11 (10 questions x 1 = 10 lose stock a c marks) treat suffer b d Grammar: /10 12 Toy guns have now been from toy shops. a banned c hunted b promoted d studied p. 27 progress TesT 4 (units 10–12)
READING COMPREHENSION You are going to read a magazine article about the Roma. Choose from the list A–H the most suitable heading for each part (1–7) of the article. There is one extra heading that you do not need to use. The Roma
(1) were soldiers, while another suggests that they were The Roma are an ethnic group that can be found all taken as slaves by the peoples who attacked northern over the world. Non-Roma used to call them India. The first written text referring to the Roma dates ‘gypsies’, because they wrongly believed that they from the 9th century when, in the Byzantine Empire, originally came from Egypt. Now we know that they Saint Athanasia gave food to ‘foreigners called the came from the Indian sub-continent. It is thought Atsinganoi’ (the Greek name for the Roma) near that they began moving to Europe and North Africa Thrace. about a thousand years ago. (5) (2) Wherever the Roma went, people treated them badly Most Roma speak both a Romani dialect and the because they were scared of them. The Roma were language of the country they live in. There are five different: they had dark skin, unusual clothes, and a main categories of Roma. Most of them belong to travelling lifestyle. In Romania the Roma were slaves the Kalderash, who mainly live in North America and for 500 years, until 1864. During the Second World central Europe. The Gitanos or Cale live in Spain, War, the Nazis killed between 200,000 and 800,000 Portugal, North Africa and southern France. The Sinti Roma. The exact number is not known, and probably consider themselves a different ethnic group, never will be. although they also come from India. Traditionally, (6) they worked in circuses or travelling shows. The The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) and other two groups are the Romnichal, who live Amnesty International work to protect the Roma. mainly in Britain and North America, and the Erlides They deal with the many cases reported to them (or Yerlii), who are found in south-eastern Europe every year, particularly problems with housing. and Turkey. Traditionally, the Roma were travellers but, in the (3) modern world, fewer Roma live this way. They settle, but local people are still suspicious of them. Roma music can be heard in the works of classical composers such as Franz Liszt and Johannes (7) Brahms. Django Reinhardt, the jazz guitarist, The European Union now has more than 10 million acknowledged the influence of ‘Gypsy’ Jazz on his Roma citizens, but only two of the 785 MEPs music, and there is no doubt about the effect that (Members of the European Parliament) in 2007 Roma music has had on world music. were Roma. They were Livia Jaroka and Viktoria (4) Mohasci, who are both Hungarian. There is a long way to go before the Roma have equality with the No one knows exactly why the Roma left India, rest of the world. although there are many theories. One is that they
A Theories not Facts E Protecting the Roma B The Wrong Idea F No More Circuses C Roma Influence on G No Human Rights? Culture (7 questions x 1 = 7 marks) H Not Only One Type D Not Enough Progress of Roma Reading Comprehension: /7 p. 28 progress TesT 4 (units 10–12)
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 I felt quite when I was ill. 14 The party for four hours. a huge c miserable a went c survived b self-confident d main b lasted d threw 2 Bullies aren’t brave. They are . 15 There are a lot of in orbit around the Earth. a cowards c roots a boomerangs c satellites b corridors d oceans b continents d atmospheres 3 Fred his leg in a road accident. (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) a abandoned c relaxed b injured d kicked Vocabulary: /15 4 Jean wasn’t enough to run in the race. sacred low a c GRAMMAR b pleased d fit Underline the correct choice. My teacher wants me to make more . 1 The film who/which we watched last night was 5 really funny. a progress c achievement b success d surroundings 2 Alex, whose/whom family are all very creative, wants to be a writer. 6 Can’t we these animals from hunters? a develop c protect 3 The village where/that we are staying is next to the b produce d abandon sea. 7 My new job will give me a higher of living. 4The actress who/whose starred in that film is very a condition c health talented. b expectancy d standard 5 Some new houses are building/are being built 8 We are all for looking after the environment. next to the railway line. traditional special a c Tina a photograph responsible ordinary 6 was taking/was being taken b d of the sunset. You can’t without food and water. 9 A famous painting from the art connect drag 7 stole/was stolen a c gallery last night. b survive d damage 8 Julie was crying because she stole her mobile 10 My favourite building is wood. phone/had her mobile phone stolen yesterday. a symbol c material b community d dot 9 We painted the kitchen/had the kitchen ourselves because we couldn’t afford to pay People who are aware of their roots have a better painted 11 somebody else to do it. sense of . a identity c championship 10 She always cuts her hair/gets her hair cut at b medal d ceremony the hairdresser’s in Bilbury Street. 12 He couldn’t find any food or in the desert. (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) space equality a c / b surface d shelter Grammar: 10 13 The aeroplane was over a hundred years ago. a invented c pushed b explored d learned
p. 29 progress TesT 5 (units 13–15) READING COMPREHENSION Here are some job advertisements. Read the questions on the next page, then look at the advertisements for the answers. 1 Wanted 4 Literate speakers of Hindi, Kannada and Bangla, Fast-growing company needs salespeople. to work on a project which will allow a normal Competitive salary, bonuses, company car, health ’ keyboard to change writing from the Latin insurance, 6 weeks holiday plus public holidays. alphabet to other alphabets so that emails can be You can expect to spend up to 3 days a week on sent in the mother tongues of many more the road. We meet our customers face to face. speakers. Some weekend work may be required. We need Part-time, choose your own hours, good hourly friendly people with good communication skills. We rates of pay. Office in city centre. Email us on are looking for people with experience in this kind of [email protected] work. There will be a two-week training period for new employees. Call 6662213421 or email us on 2 Broaden your Horizons [email protected] Fed up with bad weather? Want to go to Africa? Look no further. We are looking for young people to work on Project Ghana. We need people who are able to teach children how to use a computer. We have a number of mobile units which travel to villages for this 5 purpose. You need to be a native English speaker with Opportunities in Marketing the ability to communicate well. Our aim is to improve We are looking for men and women with a education in poor countries. You should have a clean driving licence. degree in an appropriate subject to work in For information about this and other opportunities for our growing company. We want people who young people, visit www.yourservicejobs.com can do market research and who have 3 experience in dealing with questionnaires and Looking for a Challenge? statistics. You will be working in a professional Are you free for two or three months this summer? environment, with a hard-working, lively team. Need some extra cash? An international conservation There may be some weekend work, but all organisation is looking for people to work on projects in overtime is paid at double the hourly rate. The different countries. You can work near the sea saving turtles, or in the mountains with endangered wild goats. company has a private pension plan for all You can help plant trees and create more forests, and employees. For an application form, please call work in Africa’s national parks. There’s something to 763 7746132, during working hours. interest everyone. We train you while you are working, give you free food and accommodation, pay your air fares and give you spending money. Call us on 0046 732 2110022 for an application form, or download one from www.ecochallenge.com
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1 Which job requires a university qualification? a 1 c 4 b 2 d 5
2 You’d like to travel abroad. Which jobs would you apply for? a 1 & 2 c 2 & 4 b 2 & 3 d 3 & 5
3 You only speak English. Which job couldn’t you apply for? a 1 c 4 b 3 d 5
4 You are a student. Which job would be most suitable for you? a 1 c 4 b 3 d 5
5 You can’t drive. Which jobs couldn’t you apply for? a 2 & 3 c 2 & 5 b 2 & 4 d 3 & 4
6 You don’t have much work experience. Which jobs would give you training? a 1 & 2 c 3 & 4 b 2 & 3 d 4 & 5
7 You have good communication skills. Which jobs could you apply for? a 2 & 3 c 2 & 5 b 2 & 4 d 3 & 5
8 You want to send in your application quickly. Which advertisement says you can download an application form? a 1 c 3 b 2 d 4
9 You can’t work from 9–5. Which job allows you to work different times? a 1 c 4 b 2 d 5
10 You are interested in the environment. Which job would you apply for? a 1 c 3 b 2 d 4
11 You aren’t very interested in the work mentioned in these advertisements, but you think you may be interested in other jobs. Which company has other jobs? a 1 c 4 b 2 d 5
12 You don’t want to work on Saturdays. Which jobs wouldn’t you apply for? a 1 & 2 c 3 & 4 b 2 & 3 d 4 & 5
(12 questions x 1 = 12 marks)
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VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d. 14 I what she’ll say when she finds out. The last in the film was really scary. 1 a persuade c suggest scene profile a c b wonder d encourage b reason d site 15 They’ll let you leave early if you can think of a good 2 I left the restaurant because it was too . . attractive crowded a c a minority c obsession upset regular b d b text d excuse 3 I just Sue when she tries to annoy me. (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) a survive c arrange b serve d ignore Vocabulary: /15 4 Stand ! The train leaves in one minute. a up for c in out by b d GRAMMAR 5 I’ll help you the potatoes. a download c realise 1 If I wasn’t so busy today, I will go/would go to the b peel d melt beach. 6 Don’t to be interested if you’re not. 2 She won’t work next Sunday unless we pay/will a offer c arrange pay her extra. pretend allow b d 3 Even if we took/had taken a taxi to the airport, we 7 I think I’m to computer games. would have missed our flight. addicted virtual a c 4The party had been/would have been better if b useless d crazy there had been more people there. Can you get me a for the train, please? 8 5 When I saw Michael, he said that he had been to the match ticket a c gym the previous/following day. break counter b d She asked me where The mistakes on this website make it very . 6 was the bank/the bank 9 was. a rude c obsessed full confusing 7 Since/Consequently the weather was so bad, we b d decided to stay at home and watch a DVD. It’s difficult to which blog is the best. 10 Andrew that he was tired. a impress c seem 8 said/told b judge d watch 9 I was thirsty, so/as I asked her for a glass of water. 11 The of this film must be very talented. 10 Although/Despite the bed was quite small, I slept a director c astronomer very well. b engineer d customer (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) 12 If they’re causing problems for you, you should them. manage confront a c Grammar: /10 b stick up for d need 13 I was relaxing until you came. a peacefully c positively b politely d fluently
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TERM TEST 1 (Units 1-5)
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 There is a in Australia because it hasn’t 13 Sam is very . He doesn’t like meeting new rained for months. people. a hurricane c drought a shy c brilliant b flood d temperature b fantastic d calm 2 Chris’s teacher didn’t realise that he was of 14 Did you to finish your project? such good work. a reach c prove a worthwhile c shy b accompany d manage b capable d impossible 15 If you go to Egypt, visiting the pyramids is a . 3 Don’t have a now; we’re having lunch in half a reality c vision an hour. b must d magnet resort spice a c (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) b snack d taste 4 It’s an market, so we won’t get wet if it rains. Vocabulary: /15 a artificial c indoor b outside d elegant I really the way Kiran stays calm when other 5 GRAMMAR Underline the correct option. people are angry. a explore c admit 1 Sue is on the balcony right now; she waters/is b admire d cope watering the flowers. 6 Hannah often says things just to upset people. 2 We were walking/used to walk home from a outrageous c social school last Tuesday when we met Jimmy. enormous fascinating b d 3 On Saturdays, Ian usually goes/was going for a 7 Paul won’t travel by plane; he’s got a about bike ride. flying. 4 This car is definitely fast/faster than the one I used a treatment c therapist to have. b phobia d height 5 This time next week, I have driven/I’ll be 8 You can skis at the resort if you don’t have to the airport. any. driving cover hire 6 Dan has been living/is living in Ireland since a c 2004. b suffer d form In summer, it’s much in Turkey 9 Let’s sit under that tree. 7 hotter/the hottest than it is in Britain. a palm c antique b place d culture 8 I’m sure Kate will pass the exam; she’s the person I know. 10 I think we’re lost; we’d better look at the . cleverer/cleverest a treasures c gap 9 Sally was never going/has never been to b medal d map America before. 11 I feel . I need to sit down. 10 We are finishing/will have finished writing this a dizzy c popular report by the end of next week. b decorative d rich (10 questions x 1 = 10 12 I want to across the Sahara Desert. surround sail a c Grammar: /10 b trek d recognise / 1 – 5 Total: 25
p. 34 TERM TEST 1 (Units 1-5)
WRitinG tOpiCs Write an answer to one of the topics (1 or 2). Don’t forget to write the topic number.
Topic 1 Yesterday you got a letter from your English penfriend, Lora. Here is part of Lora’s letter.
On Saturday, I visited the castle near my home. It’s an amazing building with thick stone walls. I love the long winding staircases that lead to the top of the tall towers, and I think it’s incredible that people have lived there for more than 500 years. What’s your favourite building? Write and tell me all about it.
Write a letter to Lora telling her about your favourite building. You should write about 130 words.
Topic 2 Your teacher has asked you to write a story which begins with the sentence,
It was my first holiday on my own, without my parents, and now everything was going wrong and I didn’t know what to do.
Write your story. You should write about 130 words.
1 – 5
p. 35 TERM TEST 2 (Units 6-10)
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 Are you going to take in the swimming 13 A lot of people suffer from because they don’t championships? have enough free time. a partner c place a members c stress b part d progress b effects d progress 2 When you what to do, let me know. 14 We that we’d meet on Tuesday. a admit c decide a agreed c ended up b design d disappear b developed d received 3 Francesca was very of her son when he 15 Olga wanted a new hobby, so she judo. passed his exam. a moved on c came along a shy c popular b took up d looked after proud obvious b d (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) 4 The band’s new album will be next month. a uncovered c separated Vocabulary: /15 b released d arrested 5 We’re really forward to the holidays. calling thinking a c GRAMMAR Choose the correct option. b looking d expecting 1 I can’t make a cake; we haven’t got any/some eggs. 6 How different are we from our who lived during the Ice Age? 2 We should leave as early as possible; the traffic a ancestors c mirrors is/are really bad today. symptoms refugees b d 3 That can’t/shouldn’t be Paul’s sister; he said she 7 Cars have been from the city centre. was blonde. set alarmed a c 4Sam might/must come to the party; it depends what b banned d listed time he finishes work. 8 The engineer with new building techniques. Wendy was really tired because she rehearsed experimented 5 worked/had a c been working hard all morning. b tortured d connected 6 I sent Max an email because he would ask/had 9 We think that early humans wore to keep me to tell him when the next meeting was. warm. asked Elaine denied the money. a stone c fur 7 taking/to take b wood d bones 8 Jean promised helping/to help me with my composition. 10 Don’t offer Jeremy any sausages; he’s a very vegetarian. 9 Martin, whose/who brother goes to our school, is a a hard c incredible lawyer. b low d strict 10 Their house, which/where they bought two years 11 Ann told you not to invite Jill to the party! ago, has a really beautiful garden. a specifically c seriously (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) b easily d slowly 12 There are a lot of to consider before we decide on a solution. calories muscles a c Grammar: /10 b factors d hemispheres / 6 – 10 Total: 25
p. 36 TERM TEST 2 (Units 6-10) WRitinG tOpiCs
Write an answer to one of the topics (1 or 2). Don’t forget to write the topic number.
Topic 1 A new sports centre has just opened in your town and you have seen this advertisement. Hartford Sports Centre
Summer classes for 10 – 18 year olds
Improve Your Skills in: Judo Tennis Basketball Football Swimming
ñ Professional coaches ñ Classes for different age groups and skill levels Classes run from 20th June – 28th August
For more information, email Tina Peterson ([email protected])
Write an email to Ms Peterson asking for more information about the classes.
You should: ñ Say what sport you are interested in. ñ Ask what days and times the classes take place. ñ Ask how much each class costs.
Write your email in about 130 words.
Topic 2 Your teacher has asked you to write a story which begins with the sentence,
A woman rang my doorbell and said, “I have come from the future and I need your help.”
Write your story. You should write about 130 words.
6 – 10
p. 37 TERM TEST 3 (Units 11-15)
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 The plane at the airport at 10:45. 13 How much money do you in your new job? a persuaded c noticed a earn c pack b escaped d landed b take d work 2 I love being with my friends. I really enjoy their 14 Jan carefully the photographs on the shelf. . a accepted c invented a company c spears b arranged d survived b gravity d obsession 15 Adam doesn’t want to go to school. He’s afraid of 3 I can’t that jacket. It’s very expensive. the . a afford c carry a websites c information b serve d impress b gates d bullies 4 My teacher is very . She doesn’t get angry (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) when I make mistakes. a virtual c patient Vocabulary: /15 b lost d fictional 5 Jenny’s not really upset. She’s just . a pretending c dragging b enjoying d protecting GRAMMAR Underline the correct option. 6 If someone yells at you, just them. 1 The photographs took/were taken by a a discover c ignore professional photographer. b save d gather 2 Joanne was upset because she stole her car/had 7 The of the lake is frozen, so we can go her car stolen last night. ice-skating. 3 At the moment, he’s cleaning his teeth/having a character c space his teeth cleaned by the dentist. b surface d customer 4 We’ll miss the train unless we leave/will leave soon. 8 John can’t come to the cinema with us. He’s for his exams. 5 If you had been more careful, you didn’t ’ that dish. a putting c hoping break/wouldn t have broken studying suggesting b d 6 If I lived/had lived near the sea, I would go to the beach every day. 9 I finally her to tell me the truth. filled stocked a c 7 Amy said/told us to come back the following day. b changed d persuaded 8 Greg asked us whether were we/we were going 10 Nowadays many people don’t have a healthy . to the party. a equality c lifestyle comet satellite 9 However/Even though it was late, I decided to b d watch the film before I went to bed. The dog isn’t to eat food from the table. 11 My mother had borrowed my car and, a allowed c touched 10 as a , I had to walk to work. b travelled d survived result/despite the fact (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) 12 Diana is up to buy a computer. a connecting c serving b saving d peeling Grammar: /10 Total: /25
11 – 15
p. 38 TERM TEST 3 (Units 11-15)
WRitinG tOpiCs
Write an answer to one of the topics (1 or 2). Don’t forget to write the topic number.
Topic 1 Your English class had a discussion about the following statement.
“Space travel is a waste of money. It would be better if rich governments spent their money on helping poor people around the world.”
Now your teacher has asked you to write an article giving your opinion. Write your article in about 130 words.
Topic 2 You see the following advert in an international students’ magazine.
Hopes for the Future!
Our next issue will be all about how young people see the world and what they think about the future.
We want to hear from YOU!
Write and tell us about your feelings, dreams and fears. We will publish the best letters!
Emma Carson Editor, Student World
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. You should start with Dear Ms Carson, and close with All the best, (your name). Talk about your hopes and concerns for the future.
You should write your letter in about 130 words.
11 – 15
p. 39 UNITS 1 – 15 FINAL TEST
VOCABULARY Choose a, b, c or d.
1 You need to learn how to think so that you 14 I tried to Saul to come with us, but he said that can make good decisions. he had to stay at home. a recently c fluently a persuade c appear b politely d critically b admit d cover 2 Pollution is a serious to our planet. 15 Why do you put his bad behaviour? a disorder c stress a away c up with b threat d loss b through d up 3 Some horror films are really , but others are (15 questions x 1 = 15 marks) funny. a foreign c afraid Vocabulary: /15 b elegant d scary 4 If you go to Athens, a visit to the Acropolis is a . GRAMMAR Choose a or b. a taste c safari must catwalk b d 1 We often dinner at that restaurant. 5 I’m not in the to watch TV, so I’ll listen to my a have b are having new CD. When Johnnie was younger, he in that factory. way condition 2 a c used to work was working b mood d case a b You will have to drive much to win the race. 6 I’ve got a really good . She’s teaching me how 3 to swim. a faster b the fastest coach resort a c 4 Where have you been? I’ve been waiting here b ladder d pigeon half an hour. 7 They are who left their country because of the a for b since war. 5 You listen to this album; it’s brilliant! a ceilings c skills a might b should b refugees d floods Music can take your off your problems. 6 I really enjoyed tennis with Matt yesterday. 8 to play playing a treasure c head a b leg mind b d 7 The girl lives next door is coming to the beach 9 Helen works as a at the museum. with us tomorrow. a shelf c guide a who b which b jewel d medal 8 I’m going to the internet café because my computer 10 The bridge the two parts of the city. at the moment. connects admires a c a is fixing b is being fixed b retreats d disappears 9 If Daisy her homework, she wouldn’t have got 11 The ice cream in the sun. into trouble. a reached c mixed a had done b would have done b suffered d melted 10 Carla’s feeling stressed and tired the problems 12 You should food that has a lot of fat and sugar in it. she’s been having at work. however due to a explain c contain a b b avoid d prevent (10 questions x 1 = 10 marks) 13 Our teacher us to work hard. a agrees c explores Grammar: /10 b encourages d puts / 1 – 15 Total: 25
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