Unit 4 test Listening 1
Practical English
Listen to the radio programme. What is the general topic of the programme? (2 marks) _________________________________________
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Listen again. Are the sentences true (T), false, (F) or it doesn’t say (DS)? (8 marks) 1 The interviewer doesn’t think he is a good communicator. _____ 2 Luisa says there are three types of communication. _____ 3 The interviewer says that good listening skills can help your communication skills. _____ 4 Luisa says body language is part of oral communication. _____
6 Choose the correct option. (10 marks) Angela: Good morning. Angela (1) speak / speaking. Chris: Hello. (2) Could / Would I speak to Jerry, please? I (3) call / ’m calling because I have a problem with my laptop. Angela: Can I (4) have / take your name, please? Chris: Yes, it’s Chris González. Angela: (5) Would / Will you mind spelling your surname for me? Chris: Yes, that’s G-O-N-Z-A-L-E-Z. Angela: Thank you. I’m afraid Jerry is busy at the moment, but I’ll get him to call you back. Chris: Thank you very much for your help.
Vocabulary
Grammar
3 Write the words in the right category. (5 marks)
7 Write the words in the correct order. Then match the questions to the answers. (10 marks)
amusing annoying confusing embarrassing fascinating Positive
Negative
4 Choose the correct option. (5 marks) 1 I found the horror film worrying / frightening. 2 Our holiday was very relaxing / inspiring; we spent our days swimming in the sea. 3 Tom found the insects amusing / irritating. 4 The audience found Martha’s presentation very confusing / inspiring. I heard people discussing her ideas at lunchtime. 5 It was very motivating / upsetting when I lost my new mobile phone. 5 Complete the sentences. (10 marks) browse charge press scroll update 1 You have to ______________ this button to turn on the computer. 2 I need to ______________ my phone; it hasn’t got any battery left. 3 ______________ down to the bottom of the web page to find the contact details. 4 I like to _________ the internet for fashion ideas. 5 You need to ______________ your antivirus software regularly.
1 this / wrote / essay / who / ? ______________________________________ 2 the / who / computer / made / first / ? ______________________________________ 3 last night / you / how long / study / did / for / ? ______________________________________ 4 do / what / last summer / did / Peter / ? ______________________________________ 5 what / the Rihanna concert / after / happened / ? ______________________________________ A Alan Turing made the first computer. ___ B She came out to talk to her fans. ___ C I did. ___ D For two hours. ___ E He worked in his father’s shop. ___ 8 Rewrite the sentences. Put the words in brackets in the correct place. (10 marks) 1 Emma has moved to Brazil. (just) ______________________________________ 2 Has she been to Spain? (ever) ______________________________________ 3 Cathy has tried wakeboarding. (never) ______________________________________ 4 We haven’t finished our project. (still) ______________________________________ 5 Have they received the parcel? (yet) ______________________________________
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Unit 4 test 9 Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the present perfect or the past simple. (10 marks) 1 I _____________________ playing the piano two years ago. (stop) 2 David _____________________ his degree in engineering. (just, complete) 3 Liz _____________________ around South America last year. (travel) 4 We _____________________ in this country since 2008. (live) 5 I _____________________ a laptop. (never, have)
Cumulative Review 10 Choose the correct option to complete the text. (10 marks) Crazy about gadgets Today teenagers see gadgets as an essential part of their lives. Many teenagers (1) ___ up for a long time so they can buy smartphones. These (2) ___ gadgets help young people to socialize with their friends using apps like Facebook and Skype. In addition, smartphones can be helpful in everyday situations, with many apps available for finding information, whether it is about restaurants, cinemas or other forms of entertainment. You can also (3) ___ the internet and (4) ___ online with your phone. Tablets are also very popular with young people. They are easy to carry around and can store large volumes of information. Many teenagers find it very (5) ___ to watch movies, read books or listen to music with their tablets. However, some people believe that the constant use of gadgets prevents people from connecting with others. 1 a d 2 a d 3 a d 4 a d 5 a d
catch save entertaining realistic browse update cost waste fascinating relaxing
b pick
c take
b hilarious c predictable b scroll
c swipe
b lend
c shop
b inspiring c motivating
Reading 11 Read the text. How did Chinese soldiers warn each other of danger? (2 marks) _________________________________________ Smoke signals are one of the oldest forms of communication. In ancient China, soldiers on the Great Wall warned each other about approaching danger by sending smoke signals from the towers along the wall. In this way, they could transmit a message to someone as far away as 750 kilometres in just a few hours. Around 150 BC, a Greek historian called Polybius invented a system of alphabetical smoke. He converted the Greek alphabet into number signals and created a system of sending messages. This idea, known as the ‘Polybius Square’, has been very important in the development of modern cryptography, a method of communicating secretly through written messages. The Native Americans also communicated with smoke signals. Each tribe had its own system. A signaller started a fire of grass on a high place. If the smoke came from halfway up a hill, this meant all was well, but from the top of the hill it meant danger. In some situations people still use smoke signals to transmit news, gather people to a common area or signal danger. Many years ago, the Aborigines of Australia sent up smoke signals before they entered a new place. Nowadays, the American Boy Scouts organization still use smoke signals when they go on camping trips: they use three puffs of smoke to communicate if someone is in danger. All scouts should learn the code to prevent any misunderstanding. 12 Read the text again and answer the questions. Write complete sentences. (8 marks) 1 Who was Polybius? ______________________ ______________________________________ 2 What is cryptography? ____________________ ______________________________________ 3 What did a smoke signal mean to the Native Americans if it was halfway up a hill? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ 4 What do the American Boy Scouts use smoke signals for? _____________________________ ______________________________________ 2
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Unit 4 test Writing 13 Write an email to a friend who is coming to visit you at the weekend. Use the questions and prompts to help you. (10 marks) Paragraph 1 Start by saying hello and talking about what you have done recently. Hi … , How are you? I’ve just … Paragraph 2 Mention your friend’s visit. Give information about interesting things to do. Ask about your friend’s experiences. I’m looking forward to your visit. There are lots of things to see in … . There’s a … and … . Have you ever … ? Paragraph 3 Finish by asking your friend questions about their visit and arrange to meet Anyway, what time are you arriving at … ? If you text me when … , I will … . Take care, …
Listening _____ / 10 Grammar _____ / 30 Writing _____ / 10
Vocabulary _____ / 20 Cumulative Review _____ /10
Practical English _____ / 10 Reading _____ / 10 TOTAL __________ / 100
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