jr ui tests units 11-14

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UNIT 11

30 unit eleven test

A Choose the correct phrasal verb from the options and fill in the gaps. (10)

1 The film star was .................................................. by the studio as he spent too much money on drugsand alcohol.a come byb cut offc closed down

2 This years season ofSurvivor really ................................................. . It was so predictable.a let me offb light me upc let me down

3 Jackie Chans film career really .................................................. when he added comedy to his acting.a took offb took afterc took on

4 I could never be in a reality TV show. I just couldnt .................................................. the intrusion into my life.a put one over onb put up withc put on

5 They told me theyd be here at 3 oclock, and as usual, they are late. This arrangement is not

going .................................................. for me.a to work upb to work offc to work out

B Select the most suitable vocabulary word from the list to complete the sentences.

Some sentences require 2 or 3 words. (15)

1 The ......................... Al Capone was .................................................. in his day.

2 Lets face it, today, .................................................. is everything for famous people. Substance doesntreally matter.

3 There arent any .................................................. left these days. We know too much about everyone to holdanyone in such high ......................... .

4 Sometimes I wonder if we .................................................. celebrities so much because we envy them to agreat extent.

5 Can you imagine the feeling of.................................................. youd experience if you won X-Factor?

6 Sam said she thought it was really .................................................. that they .................................................. that girl lastnight as she was easily the best singer.

7 It really puts me off that one of the ......................... on any TV talent show has to be a .............................................. .

8 The .................................................. of the music ......................... is pretty depressing. Just imagine how many greatbands are missed out on because they dont fit the corporate profile.

9 What do you think the other .................................................. of fame might be? Obviously, the lack of privacymust be a huge problem.

euphoria criticise infamous commercialization image manufactured ratings villain

legend superstars disputes drawbacks hero eliminated controversial humble

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10 I bet most of the .................................................. between TV stars are .................................................. to produce

higher .................................................. .

11 For me, Akira Kurosawa is a true .................................................. . Lets face it, without the film, The SevenSamurai thered be no Star Wars.

12 Even though he was ......................... man, Mahatma Gandhi was, and still is, a ..................................................for many.

C Unscramble the words to create questions. (10)

1 night / Your / right / flight / in /, / ? / gets / tomorrow

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2 ? / arent / enjoying / yourself / , / you / Youre

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3 really / were / werent / The / to / that / mean / singer /, / they / ? / judges

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4 he / He / a / practises / lot / , / ? / doesnt

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5 in / are / interested / other / They / cultures / , / are / they / not / ?

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6 thriller / think / ? / was / latest / great / , / you / Robert De Niros / dont

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7 I / Does / mean / that / have / to / ? / now / study

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8 havent / You / been / to / France / you / ? / Ever / , / have

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9 business / it / It / isnt / hard / that / is / to / into / so / the / music / , / is / ? / fair / break / it

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10 huh / cool / , / ? / Shes / pretty

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D Look at the answers provided and match them to the questions you wrote in Exercise C. (10)

a No, it is up to you, but youll be sad if you fail the test.

b Yes, dont worry! Im having a great time.

c Yes, I nearly always enjoy his films.

d Unfortunately not. They are fairly close-minded.

e No it isnt, especially when you are as talented as our band.

f Not really, hes just naturally talented.

g Yes, I have. I went to France a lot with my family when I was young.

h Yes she is. I have always loved her music, films and fashion sense.

i I know! They were really mean about her abilities. It was embarrassing.

j Yes, it arrives at Terminal B at 10 p.m.

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unit twelve test

UNIT 12

A Identify the following relative clauses as Defining (D) or Non-Defining (N-D). Add punctuation

as necessary. (10)

1 The manuscript which had been adapted from an earlier version of a classic story was a greatsuccess.

2 Her creative writing professor who loved the works of South American authors and poets emphasisedthe need for unconscious self-expression in her students writing.

3 The massive plot twist whose impact revolutionized the ending of the novel had been inspired byreal-life events.

4 The fictional town where the other books in the same series also take place was the kind of placewhere most people would be happy to live.

5 At that time in my life when I wasnt even old enough to really consider my future my best ideasstarted to germinate.

B Fill in the gap with the correct words relating to writers and literature. Choose from the words inthe box. (10)

1 The .................................................. is the story line of a book or play.

2 Someone who writes and publishes a lot is considered a .................................................. writer.

3 The .................................................. in a work of literature are the people or creatures that the book is about.

4 A writers .................................................. can have a huge influence on their work.

5 Im sure that .................................................. authors can make a lot of money.

6 I think that too many .................................................. in a story can make it rather confusing.7 I dont usually like films .................................................. from books. They miss out too much information.

8 Being an .................................................. must be a difficult job. Can you imagine reading all ofthose manuscripts?

9 Even though best-selling authors sell a lot of books, they are not necessarily ..................................................works of literature.

10 I dont have the imagination to write a good work of.................................................. .

C Combine the following sentences into one sentence using the relative pronouns

where, whose, who, which and that. (10)

1 The author wrote that romance novel. I enjoyed the novel...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2 She is the famous actress from India. She has been awarded many prizes.

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3 Ms. Chapmans husband was accused of fraud. Ms. Chapman is my teacher.

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4 I enjoy travelling in Italy. There is so much delicious food in Italy.

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5 Opera is a beautiful art form. Opera is underrated by many.

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D Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate relative pronouns. (10)

1 He was so unfriendly .................................................. took an immediate dislike to him.

2 My parents will be coming .................................................. I have the baby.

3 She is the one .................................................. brother took me to the dance last week.

4 Isnt this film .................................................. was banned n the 1960s?

5 Japan is the country .................................................. I met my future husband.

6 My boss was the one .................................................. suggested I tried a dating service.

7 I was waiting at the bus stop .................................................. all of a sudden he appeared!

8 Hes the playwright .................................................. autobiography I wanted you to buy me.

9 My big brother always bought me the gifts .................................................. I really wanted.

10 I would not want to visit a country .................................................. a war was going on.

E Read the following statements. Respond to the statements expressing your opinion usingthe phrases in the box. (10)

ExampleThere are too many pressures on teenagers to conform these days.I agree to a certain extent, as modern society exerts a lot of pressure on people as a result of mediamanipulation and advertising. On the other hand, there has always been pressure on teenagers toconform as they are at such a vulnerable age.

1 Everyone should be required to vote by law.2 Military service should be compulsory for 18-20 year olds.3 A balanced diet is a great way to stay healthy.4 War is never a good thing.

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Fair enough, but on the other hand I suppose so Yes, I think thats right

Thats exactly what I think Im afraid I just cant agree But dont you think that Thats not true Im not so sure Im sorry, I cant accept that I couldnt agree more.


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unit thirteen test

UNIT 13

A Read the following passage and underline 10 examples of the passive tense. (10)

It is a mystery to me why many famous or fictional criminals are idolised by average people. I wonder ifit is because the criminal lifestyle has somehow been glorified by media attention and so many moviesabout crime and criminals.

For example, James Gandolfini was catapulted into the limelight as the mob boss on the hugely popularshow The Sopranos. Films like Goodfellas and Casino are being constantly repeated on television due totheir popularity. I suppose certain types of crime involving getaway cars, high-risk robberies and thievesfleeing from the police must seem exciting to people whose lives might be governed by the mundane.

My sister-inlaw is one of those people who is fascinated by serial killers. We were over there the othernight and some new books about serial killers were being delivered to her. She was so excited but I wasfreaked out by the whole episode.

Another thing that makes me nervous is that some real-life or fictional criminals are being blamed forinspiring copycat crimes. It is gruesome to think that people will be inspired by what they see on

television, in the news or at the movies. To make matters worse, how many children will be arrested inthe future for mimicking what they see in the media or from their computer games?

B Rewrite the active voice sentences using the appropriate passive form as directed. (10)

1 The military institutionalises many of its employees.

Present simple passive: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Future passive with going to: .........................................................................................................................................................................................

2 Global warming will radically change the lives of future generations.

Present continuous passive: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Future passive with will: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

3 A new skater took my roller skates.

Past simple passive: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Past continuous passive: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

4 My friends have helped me out a lot recently.

Present perfect passive: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Future perfect passive: ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

5 The veterinarian had already spayed my cat.

Past perfect passive: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Future perfect passive:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................

C Put the following words under the correct heading. (10)

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kidnapper assassin embezzlement

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D Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph with the words in the box. (15)

October 21st, 2007 was a very important day for Antonio Campbell. It was the date of his

(1) .................................................. to try and overturn his (2) .................................................. for (3) .................................................. .

According to Antonios solicitor, he had a really good chance of (4) .................................................. as new evidence

had been discovered about the testimony of the prosecutions key (5) .................................................. . It was painful

for Antonio to think about the last two years he had spent in (6) .................................................. for a

(7) .................................................. he (8) ............................................................... .

The police (9) .................................................. him whilst he had been sitting at the pub with his friends one sunny

summer afternoon. According to the police report, an eye witness had seen a man fitting Antonios

description stealing an (10) .................................................. from outside a bank. The police tried to make him

(11) .................................................. , but he never did as he was innocent. In spite of Antonios protest, he

(12) .................................................. with the robbery nonetheless.

Antonios case came to trial shortly after his arrest and (13) he .................................................. to ten years in prison

based largely on the testimony of that one woman. As you can imagine, the day for his appeal seemed

to take forever to Antonio, but at least it had finally arrived. It turned out that after Antonio had been

sent to jail, the police (14) .................................................. the witness of lying under oath. The real thief had paid

the woman off! Not surprisingly, Antonio experienced a great sense of (15) .................................................. when the

judge said he was free to go. He was overjoyed.

E Match the reaction to the statements. (5)

a Our neighbours dog seems to have disappeared.

b James said he saw granddad at the shop yesterday.

c Lizzie said that the Smiths stole her flower pots.

d My dad found a set of keys in the street last night.

e My brother stays late at work every night.

1 He might be trying to avoid going home.

2 They couldnt be ours. Both sets are on the table.

3 Shes mistaken. They are not those kind of people.

4 I dont think it was very well. Maybe it died!

5 It could have been his ghost come back to haunt us because he died twenty years ago!

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had suspected armoured car had not committed witness appeal was sentenced

armed robbery conviction euphoria jail confess being cleared crime had arrested

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unit fourteen test

UNIT 14

A Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. (10)

1 Wow! That film was .................................................. ! I have never seen anything quite so spectacular. It was anamazing experience.

2 My husband doesnt like his eggs runny, he likes them .................................................. .

3 She is very .................................................. . She burns easily.

4 Janet is a great person to have at a party. She is so .................................................. and has a great sense ofhumour.

5 Look what a mess Tom has left his book in. All the pages are .................................................. .

6 What .................................................. rubbish! Its got raw chicken in it and has gone off in the heat.

7 What a .................................................. flower! What it is? Id like to plant the same in my own garden.

8 I bought a .................................................. soup at the supermarket for lunch. I can just heat it up in themicrowave and then Im ready to eat.

9 Hes really .................................................. . He works out at the gym a lot.

10 Alexandra likes that TV presenter. She thinks he is really .................................................. .

B Underline the contradictory images formed by adjectives and nouns. (5)

1 She treated us with a cruel affection and still, we loved her dearly.

2 The white heat shone across the arid desert.

3 That determined year had a black summer. No one enjoyed its bitter aftertaste.4 The explosion embodied destructive creation and we were powerless to resist its harsh power.

5 She personified the sparkling doom that death had to offer to someone in my shoes.

C Change the direct questions to indirect questions or statements using the information provided. (10)

1 What did they say?

He asked me ............................................................................................................................................... .

2 Where is Pete going?

They asked me ......................................................................................................................................... .

3 Do you have the time please?Can you ........................................................................................................................................................... ?

4 I dont want to say what I weigh.

Shed rather not ..................................................................................................................................... .

5 What day does Dad leave on?

Please let us know ................................................................................................................................. .

6 What colour is the babys room going to be?

Would you .................................................................................................................................................. ?

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foul-smelling

good-looking

ready-mad

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7 How much is your monthly rent?

Can I persuade ....................................................................................................................................... ?

8 Can I come to the game?............................................................................................................ .

He asked .......................................................................................................................................................... .

9 Who is coming to dinner? Jordan asked.

Jordan.................................................................................................................................................................. .

10 Kate: Im going to America next year.

Kate says ........................................................................................................................................................ .

D Match the sentences to their replies. (10)

a I simply adore the dog-eared book over there.

b The opening aerial shot of the desert was amazing. I loved it.

c My mum cant stand bad table manners. They are her pet peeve.

d Ive finally taken a liking to that painting in the hallway.

e Blythe was fun-loving and kind. She was the best.

1 It seemed that never before had a person been so loved by so many.

2 Oh really? It bugs me when the pages are not new and crisp.

3 Yes, it was impressive and set the tone for the whole film.

4 I dont like it when people play with their cutlery. It drives me crazy too!

5 I knew it would grow on you.

E Think of some things that you really like and dont like. Write five sentences expressing your opinionabout two you like or love, two you dont like or cant stand and one that you dont have a strong

opinion about. Please back up your opinions with at least one detail as to why you feel like you do. (15)

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review test units 1114

Review Test Units 1114

A Match the words and their definitions. (10)

a kidnapper

b euphoria c stardom

d paranoia

e manuscript

f lipstick

g odour

h pickpocket

i assassin

j giggle

B Do the crossword. (10)

Across

5 A person who has seen someone committing a crime and goes to court to testify is called

a .................................................. .

7 Someone who takes part in a reality TV show is called a .................................................. .

8 Another word for the outside of something is .................................................. .

9 If you burn a building on purpose you are guilty of.................................................. .

10 If someone steals money from the company they work for, we say they are guilty of........................................ .Down

1 Another word for someone who is a famous star is a .................................................. .

2 When an author has written a novel, the next step is to send it to a .................................................. .

3 If someone admits to the police that they have committed a crime, we say they have ........................................ .

4 Novels which contain stories which are not factual are called .................................................. .

6 When you boil an egg and the yolk is still soft, you call it a .......................... - ........................ .

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1 the first draft of a novel

2 someone who steals personal belongings3 an intense fear of something

4 fame

5 someone who captures someone against their will

6 a smell (usually bad)

7 makeup that you put on your lips

8 a type of laugh

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C Use the phrases to finish the sentences. You may have to change them to make them fit. (10)

1 I cant believe hes actually going to get married and ........................................................................................................................

2 I knew they were going to break up, I could see it coming .........................................................................................................

3 You need to read the poem three times before you can ..................................................................................................................

4 Whenever someone in the Royal Family does something out of the ordinary, it .................................................

5 For the first five minutes of a job interview, I cant think of anything to say at all, ........................................

6 Im glad the police have arrested him. Its about time he ...............................................................................................................

7 I won 10,000 yesterday and my boyfriend asked me to marry him! It was ..........................................................

8 We did so much planning for the wedding. Thank goodness in the end the day went off .......................

9 My company offered to transfer me to Sydney. I was delighted and ................................................................................

10 Paul said that he couldnt tell me what happened. He said his sister had ...................................................................

D Choose the best word to fill in the gap. (10)

1 Julia Roberts is a household .................................................. .a legendb namec star

2 If you write a book about your own life its called .................................................. .a a biographyb an autobiographyc a novel

3 He is an extremely .................................................. writer. Hes written over fifty books.a prolific

b well-knownc talented

4 The plots in her books contain many twists and .................................................. .a tricksb turnsc tales

5 I cant put my .................................................. on it, but I think theres something wrong with him.a headb handc finger

E Use a word from Box A and a word from Box B to make phrasal verbs to fit in the gaps. You canuse a word more than once. You may need to change the phrasal verbs to make them fit. (10)

1 I think she .................................................. her argument very well at the meeting yesterday.

2 Can I borrow fifty dollars? Ill .................................................. tomorrow.

3 My daughter is just like my husband, my son however, .................................................. me.

4 Im afraid the 17.30 plane to Boston has just .................................................. .

5 Would you mind .................................................. my dog for me while Im on holiday?

to jump at the chance to face up to it beyond ones wildest dreams ones mind goes blank

hit the headlines from a mile off to swear someone to secrecy to make sense (of something)

to settle down

work run look turn break put pay take look

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6 Wow! Your arms are really muscular! Have you been .................................................. ?

7 I cant believe it! Guess who I .................................................. today? Your ex-wife!

8 This is the third complaint weve had. Ill definitely .................................................. it and let you knowthe result.

9 Ive had so many rejection letters, I dont think I can take someone else .................................................. .

10 Josie and Tim have .................................................. . Shes left him for another man.

F Join the two sentences. Make the sentence in italics the relative clause. (10)

1 Ive just read a book by Ian McEwan. I heard about it on the radio.

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2 The boy has been released. He was arrested for pickpocketing.

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3 Yesterday I met up with an old friend. I went to primary school with her.

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4 Adams mother is writing a book. She used to be a doctor.

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5 He bought many houses during the 1960s. Houses were cheap then.

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G Change the sentences into the passive voice. (10)

1 The police arrested a young man from London.

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2 The public are blaming the increase in crime on immigration.

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3 Someone has robbed me!..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

4 The police are going to issue a statement tomorrow.

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5 They will have decided on the verdict by now.

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H Change the direct speech into indirect speech. (10)

1 Im innocent, said the prisoner.

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2 Ill be starting a new book in the summer, said the author.

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3 Ive already been to the doctor, said my mum.

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4 My purse was stolen yesterday, said Nancy.

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I Match the beginnings and ends of the sentences. (10)

a Why dont you do an evening class?

b This fish tastes awful!

c Do that report now,

d I can play football better than anyone else here!

e Im terribly sorry,

1 he ordered.2 he boasted.3 he apologized.4 he complained.5 he suggested.

J Write a dialogue between two friends discussing a novel. Person A loves the novel but person

B hates it. Use five of the words and phrases in the box in your dialogue. (10)

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author plot characters well-written / badly-written I cant stand I loathe

Im keen on I adore Im crazy about You cant beat grow to like something

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