1 unit test level 1 - gobierno de canarias · 1 unit test level 1 grammar 4 choose the correct...

Name Mark 1 Unit Test Level 1

Vocabulary

1 Match the words and expressions in A with their synonyms in B. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

A B

1. set off …… a. meeting

2. hostile …… b. state of knowing about

3. encounter …… c. place to stay

4. awareness …… d. return

5. accommodation …… e. start a journey

6. turn back …… f. unfriendly

2 Replace the words in bold with the words and expressions below. (7 x 3 = 21 points)

go abroad • hire • isolated • goal • steep • gave up • peaceful

1. St Martin’s village is a quiet, relaxing place for a holiday. …………...

2. At the airport, I will pay for the use of a car. …………...

3. The cottage is by itself, far from the other houses in the village. …………...

4. The mountain seemed to go straight up, so it was difficult to climb. …………...

5. His plan is to collect £1 million for charity. …………...

6. I want to travel to another country for my holiday. …………..

7. I tried to speak to Janet, but eventually I stopped trying. …………..

3 Complete the passage with the words and expressions below. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

routes • hostile • local • guided tours • souvenirs • make a reservation

travel arrangements • landmark

Most people agree that prisons are unpleasant, 1.…………………… places. In Melbourne, Australia,

a historic prison called The Old Gaol is a well-known 2.…………………… . These days, the prison is

a museum and is a popular stop on many 3.…………………… of the city. Scary night-time tours are

also available, but you need to 4.…………………… for these tours as tickets are limited. The prison is

easy to get to as it’s on many 5.…………………… tram and bus 6.…………………… . The Old Gaol

has got a great café, as well as a gift shop where you can buy 7.…………………… of your visit. If you

are planning to visit Melbourne, include The Old Gaol in your 8.…………………… !

1

1 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar

4 Choose the correct answer. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

1. Brad leaves / is leaving work at the same time every day.

2. Naomi and Jane act / are acting in the school play this year.

3. Doesn’t he make / Isn’t he making a sandwich to take on the train?

4. Do you often go / Are you often going to the park?

5. I’m not going / I don’t go to Manchester tomorrow.

6. Don’t the politicians agree / Aren’t the politicians agreeing about this issue?

5 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple, Present Continuous,

Past Simple or Past Continuous. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

1. We couldn’t go to the concert last night, but we …………………… (watch) it on television.

2. Meg …………………… (enjoy) the party last night.

3. Ruth …………………… (drive) when I saw her yesterday.

4. Wait a second! I …………………… (change) my profile on Facebook.

5. I’m surprised that you …………………… (drink) tea today; you usually drink coffee.

6. Who …………………… Jeff …………………… (speak) to while we were waiting in the car?

6 Rewrite the sentences using the time expression given. (5 x 3 = 15 points)

1. He doesn’t eat a hamburger for lunch every day. (today)

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. Karen is working late tonight. (every night)

.............................................................................................................................................................

3. Janice always sings in the bath. (at the moment)

.............................................................................................................................................................

4. The scientists usually test their theories. (last year)

.............................................................................................................................................................

5. She doesn’t visit us on Sundays. (never)

.............................................................................................................................................................

2


Vocabulary

1 Match A to B to form sentences. (5 x 3 = 15 points)

A B

1. Zak forgot to make a reservation, so …… a. we’ll take a quick guided tour of the city.

2. We won’t have a lot of time, so …… b. the hotel didn’t have a room for him.

3. Sally bought a lot of souvenirs, so …… c. we need to leave early.

4. It’s a very long journey, so …… d. the accommodation wasn’t very nice.

5. The hotel was old and cheap, so …… e. she won’t forget her visit to Paris.


1. Don’t give out / up your dreams, even if things seem difficult!

2. When will you set off / up on your journey home?

3. She didn’t cook that sauce because she ran out of / on tomatoes.

4. We decided to turn up / back because we had very little petrol left.

5. You should always watch in / out when you stand near a building site.

6. We watched and waved as their plane took off / up.

3 Complete the sentences with the words below. (7 x 3 = 21 points)

goal • awareness • face • foreign • local • scenery • unpredictable

1. We took a lot of photographs because the …………………… was amazing.

2. Some organisations try to increase people’s …………………… of social problems.

3. Many people enjoy visiting a …………………… country and learning new customs.

4. It’s Laura’s …………………… to visit every country in Europe.

5. You should …………………… your problems instead of running away from them.

6. The …………………… food in this region is too hot for my taste.

7. His behaviour is so …………………… . I was really surprised!

1

1 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar

4 Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple, Present Continuous and

Past Simple. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

Most people have heard of skateboarding, but how many people 1.…………………… (know) about

sandboarding? Some people believe that it 2.…………………… (start) in ancient Egypt. Sandboarding 3.…………………… (be) similar to skateboarding because participants 4.…………………… (use) a flat

board to ride over a smooth surface. But in sandboarding, participants 5.…………………… (balance) on

a board while it 6.…………………… (glide) over a sandy surface. Today, this “new” sport 7.

…………………… (become) popular in many countries, and some holiday resorts 8.…………………… (now start) to offer sandboarding activities to their guests.

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

1. Nobody …………………… (use) the car now.

2. Tom …………………… (paint) when he fell.

3. …………………… many tourists …………………… (visit) this town during the summer months?

4. He is shy because he …………………… (not speak) English well.

5. I …………………… (know) something was wrong.

6. We generally …………………… (go) to bed early, but tonight we …………………… (wait) for Dad to arrive.

6 Complete two sentences with the words given. There may be more than one possible answer.

(4 x 4 = 16 points)

1. Mum / cook / dinner

a. ……………………… while I was having a shower.

b. ……………………… most evenings.

2. Jed / buy / new clothes

a. .……………………… for last year’s party.

b. .……………………… while his wife was having coffee.

3. Donna / not learn / French

a. .……………………… this year.

b. .……………………… last year.

4. We / play / football

a. .……………………… when it started to rain.

b. .……………………… every Sunday afternoon.

2

Name 2 Revision

Grammar

Past Simple and Past Continuous

1 Choose the correct answers.

1. I … to school when I saw you.

a. was walking b. walked

2. The show … an hour ago.

a. was starting b. started

3. Dave … skiing last year.

a. went b. was going

4. … you … my e-mail?

a. Did … get b. Were … getting

5. Oh, no! I … Emily’s birthday.

a. wasn’t remembering b. didn’t remember

6. When Susie left the shop, she … a heavy bag.

a. was carrying b. carried

7. Jake dropped his iPod while he … in the park.

a. ran b. was running

8. I didn’t hear you because everyone … .

a. was shouting b. shouted

9. … you … to Mr Jones after the meeting?

a. Did … speak b. Were … speaking

10. They … their homework yesterday.

a. weren’t doing b. didn’t do

2 Write a suitable question for each answer below. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. .............................................................................................................................................................

I was watching Glee when you phoned.

2. .............................................................................................................................................................

She saw Jenny on Sunday morning.

3. .............................................................................................................................................................

Yes, Mike saw the new film last night.

4. .............................................................................................................................................................

Dave ate the chocolate cake.

5. .............................................................................................................................................................

The baby was crying because he was tired.

6. .............................................................................................................................................................

Gail and Ron were waiting at the restaurant.

1

2 Revision

3 Choose the sentence that is closer in meaning to the original sentence.

1. We got to the museum as they were closing the doors.

a. We got to the museum before the doors closed.

b. They closed the doors before we got to the museum.

2. Dave was doing his homework while Sue was washing up.

a. Dave did his homework, then Sue washed up.

b. Dave and Sue were busy at the same time.

3. We were talking when the teacher came in.

a. The teacher came in and we started to talk.

b. We started talking before the teacher came in.

4. I fell while I was running to the train.

a. I fell before I got on the train.

b. I fell at the same time as I got on the train.

5. Mark made the tea, then he listened to the radio.

a. Mark listened to the radio when the tea was made.

b. Mark made the tea and listened to the radio at the same time.

4 Complete the mini-passages with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or

Past Continuous.

1. Trevor 1. …………………… (take) Rose to a film last night. As they 2.

…………………… (walk)

to the bus stop, Rose 3. …………………… (realise) that thefront door of the house

4. …………………… (be) open. In the end, they 5.

…………………… (go) back home and

they 6. …………………… (miss) the beginning of the film.

2. Jake 1. …………………… (drive) his new car when he

2. …………………… (see) Kerri. She

3. …………………… (carry) two heavy bags and looked tired. Jake 4.

……………………

(offer) Kerri a lift home, but she 5. …………………… (prefer) to walk.

5 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.

1. Nina was walking to work in the snow. (while)

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. We stayed at home because of the rain. (was)

.............................................................................................................................................................

3. It was midnight, but we continued to work. (at)

.............................................................................................................................................................

4. Kate finished her project during her favourite TV show. (watching)

.............................................................................................................................................................

2

Name 3 Revision

Grammar

Future Tenses

1 Choose the correct answer.

1. Hurry or we … on time.

a. won’t arrive b. aren’t going to arrive

2. Don’t worry. I … you.

a. will help b. am going to help

3. When I’m in London, I … shopping.

a. will go b. am going to go

4. Don’t leave your keys here. You … them.

a. will lose b. are going to lose

5. Next year, we … more workers.

a. will hire b. are going to hire

6. Do you think the test … difficult?

a. will be b. is going to be

7. Have you met Jack? Come on, I … you.

a. will introduce b. am going to introduce

8. Oh, no! He … those plates.

a. will drop b. is going to drop

2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Future Simple, be going to or the

Present Continuous. There may be more than one possible answer.

1. I …………………… (learn) to drive this year.

2. Don’t be upset. We …………………… (win) next time.

3. The phone is ringing. I …………………… (get) it.

4. …………………… you …………………… (call) Mark this evening?

5. It’s my friend’s birthday this week. I …………………… (buy) her a gift.

6. Read this book. I think you …………………… (enjoy) it.

7. We …………………… (not go out) this weekend because I have too much work to do.

8. Zoe …………………… (not go) to university next year because she wants to travel.

1

3 Revision

3 Write questions with the words below. Use the Future Simple or be going to.

1. the weather / be pleasant / at the weekend

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. what / you / wear / for the party

.............................................................................................................................................................

3. when / you and Cathy / get married

.............................................................................................................................................................

4. you / keep / this / a secret

.............................................................................................................................................................

5. where / they / travel / this summer

.............................................................................................................................................................

6. where / the next major earthquake / take place

.............................................................................................................................................................

4 Write sentences with the words below according to the meaning of the original sentence. Use the

Future Simple or be going to.

1. You should try yoga.you / love / it

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. Let’s meet tomorrow at 2.00.I / not study / in the afternoon

.............................................................................................................................................................

3. Justin is a fantastic musician.he / famous / one day

.............................................................................................................................................................

4. They’re always on time.They / arrive / in an hour

.............................................................................................................................................................

5. Something’s wrong with our dog.I / call / the vet

.............................................................................................................................................................

6. I’ll be in Paris next week.I / visit / lots of museums

.............................................................................................................................................................

2

Name 4 Revision

Vocabulary


1. My aunt is a very … person.

a. interest b. interested c. interesting

2. Which of the following is NOT an adjective?

a. attractive b. rude c. difference

3. Athletes are usually very … .

a. competitive b. compete c. competition

4. Is there … food at home?

a. some b. any c. no

5. In my opinion, Ellen is … than Jane.

a. nice b. nicer c. the nicest

6. Sara answered the questions … .

a. correction b. correctly c. correct

7. We travelled to Paris for … days.

a. few b. some c. a few

8. Which of the following is NOT a noun?

a. beautiful b. happiness c. amazement

2 Complete the sentences with the correct adjective or adverb form of the word in brackets.

1. It was a …………………… (difficult) test but I think I did …………………… (good).

2. Ann does her work …………………… (careless) because she works so …………………… (fast).

3. This mobile phone is …………………… (popular) one in the shop. They are disappearing from our

shelves …………………… (quick).

4. I’m not an organised person, but I am …………………… (neat) than Jill. She is the

…………………… (messy) person I know.

5. Dave is the …………………… (hard) worker in the team. He works …………………… (hard) than anyone else.

1

4 Revision

3 Circle the word that doesn’t belong.

1. flood • earthquake • volcano • island

2. rainy • cloudy • sunny • stormy

3. restaurant • kitchen • post office • church

4. offensive • friendly • cheerful • considerate

5. shoe • boot • foot • sock

6. fast • beautiful • carefully • well

7. cough • stomach ache • pill • flu

8. discuss • argue • shout • compete

4 Complete the chart with the words below.

creative • imagine • suspiciously • success • competition • suspicious • imagination • informative

competitively • successful • creation • suspect • competitive • inform • imaginatively • create

successfully • informatively

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

1. compete

2. imaginative

3. information

4. creatively

5. suspicion

6. succeed

5 Complete the sentences with words from the chart in Exercise 4.

1. There was a lot of …………………… because so many teams participated.

2. Although the project was difficult, they managed to complete it …………………… .

3. I’m not sure who stole my bag, but I …………………… it’s someone from another office.

4. Paul has got a vivid …………………… . That’s why he writes so well.

5. She’s always so …………………… . She is upset when she doesn’t win.

6. Is this …………………… accurate? Some of the facts seem wrong.

7. This is the artist’s newest …………………… . Isn’t it amazing?

8. The programme was very …………………… . I learned a lot about Italian culture.

9. The police arrested Joe because he was acting …………………… .

2

Name 4 Extra Exam PracticeRead the text and answer the questions that follow.

Pet AirwaysI Most commercial airlines are fairly similar in appearance and service. In Business Class, food may be tastier, seats

wider and attention more personal, but otherwise there is little variation. However, one new company has revolutionised commercial air travel.

II Until 2009, pet owners who needed to fly with their pets had to place the animals under their seat or send them as cargo along with their suitcases. Dan Wiesel and Alysa Binder, owners of a dog called Zoe, found this unacceptable, and as a result, they set up Pet Airways. Established in 2009 for pets only, Pet Airways flies its passengers to several destinations within the United States. It uses planes that have been specially modified to accommodate animal carriersin a temperature-controlled and well-lit cabin. Animals – dogs, cats and some smaller animals – are monitored by trained attendants every fifteen minutes during the flight, and given “bathroom breaks” when necessary.

III Pet Airways requests information on the breed, height and weight of the pet when reservations are being made, so thatan appropriately-sized carrier can be prepared. It also requires proof of the animal’s good health and vaccinations. At least one hour before the flight, pets must be taken to the check-in desk with their luggage – one small bag is allowed. And while owners may supply a towel or T-shirt with their scent to comfort their pet, the airline prohibits tranquillisers, as these may be dangerous to the animal’s health. Similarly, owners are advised not to feed pets for fourhours before a flight, and only water is offered on board. During the journey, owners can track their animals’ location,which is regularly posted online. Pets may be picked up in the airline’s lounge 30 minutes after landing.

IV The cost of a journey varies according to length and other variables, but a typical one-way ticket is $250, which compares favourably with the approximately $100 that other airlines take to fly animals in less comfortable conditions. This payment includes insurance, and pets may even join a travel scheme offering special discounts and free air miles.

V Pet Airways has been well received not only by pets and their owners, but also by airline executives and vets, who mention the comfort and safety provided for the animals. Some also point out the reduction in travel-related stress – that of the pets and their owners!


1. Passengers on the new airline … .a. may fly to any destination worldwideb. include all animals who need to travelc. are placed in special carriers for the flight

2. Animals on Pet Airways flights … .a. should be checked in an hour before the flightb. may not send any luggagec. should be tranquillised before the plane takes off

3. Pet Airways … .a. charges about $100 per flightb. provides insurance for petsc. does not give fare discounts

2 Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your answers.

…… 1. Flight attendants are allowed to take a break every 15 minutes.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 2. Owners must prove that their animals are healthy.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 3. During the flight, pet owners can see online where their animals are.

..................................................................................................................................................

1

4 Extra Exam Practice

3 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning.

1. One new company has revolutionised air travel.

Air travel .......................................................................................................................................... .

2. Pets may be picked up after landing.

Pets may be picked up after the plane .............................................................................................. .

4 Complete the sentences using the information given in the text. Use your own words as far as possible.

1. Pet Airways uses cabins ................................................................................................................... .

2. It is advised that pets not be ............................................................................................................. .

5 Find words or expressions in the text that mean the same as:

1. put (paragraph II) ………………………

2. checked (paragraph II) ………………………

3. smell (paragraph III) ………………………

4. price (paragraph IV) ………………………

6 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option.

1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of owning a pet.

2. Would you prefer to own a dog or a cat? Explain your reasons.

2


Visiting the UnusualI Most visitors to the United States plan to see New York’s Statue of Liberty, California’s Golden Gate Bridge or

the Grand Canyon. However, there are many other unusual places of interest for the curious traveller, of which the following are just examples.

II If you are interested in the supernatural, you might want to visit the Oregon Vortex, situated at Gold Hill, Oregon. The vortex is a circular area over 50 metres in diameter that lies partially underground. It is known for distorting the height of people standing within it: this means that people seem taller or shorter as they move around. They also appear to be leaning at a 7.5-degree angle even when they think that they are standing straight. Balls seem to roll uphill in the vortex and a broom appears to be standing up by itself. Scientific explanations rely on optical illusions, or some abnormality in magnetic fields, but not everyone agrees: Native Americans were terrified of the area they called “The Forbidden Ground” and could not persuade their horses to enter it. Adding to the effect is “The House of Mystery”, an old mining building that moved to a weird angle soon after it was built in 1904. It is supposedly haunted by the ghost of John Lister, a settler who spent a lot of time in the area trying to work out its mysteries.

III You may also enjoy a visit to Carhenge, located in Alliance, Nebraska. As its name suggests, it was inspired by Stonehenge in England. However, instead of huge stone columns forming circles, this structure is made up of cars. Intended to honour his father, artist Jim Reinders found 38 old cars, sprayed them grey and erected them in a circlemeasuring about 29 metres in diameter. Officially opened in 1987, the site now includes other car sculptures that are painted a variety of colours.

IV So if you are planning a trip to the US, remember that with a bit of research, you can find many unusual sites that will make your trip a memorable one.


1. The Oregon Vortex … .a. is not located in Oregonb. lies about 50 metres undergroundc. is circular in shape

2. Which is NOT an illusion created by the vortex?a. People appear to change height as they walk around.b. People seem to stand straight even when leaning.c. Balls look as if they run uphill.

3. Carhenge … .a. is a circle constructed of old grey carsb. was copied by the builders of England’s Stonehengec. now stands alone on the site in Alliance, Nebraska


…… 1. The writer believes that curious visitors may find unusual sites to visit.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 2. There are no rational explanations for the phenomena at the Oregon Vortex.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 3. Carhenge was built by the father of the artist, Jim Reinders.

..................................................................................................................................................

1


3 Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meanings.

1. The area is known for distorting the height of people standing within it.

The area is famous because .............................................................................................................. .

2. Native Americans could not persuade their horses to enter the area.

The horses ........................................................................................................................................ .


1. very interested in knowing something (paragraph I) ………………………

2. located (paragraph II) ………………………

3. turn over and over (paragraph II) ………………………

4. discover (paragraph IV) ………………………


1. Describe an interesting place you have visited in your own country or abroad.

2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of visiting an unusual tourist site.

2


Crowdfunding

5

10

15

20

Suppose you’ve got a great idea – for a product, a CD or perhaps a restaurant. In order to turn the dream into a reality, you will probably need lots of money. In the past, you probably would have asked a wealthy person or a company for financial support. Today, however, your best chance to get a donor may be to consult the Internet.

In a new phenomenon called “crowdfunding”, creative individuals publicise their projects on the Internet, where they also ask for small financial donations. The donors may provide funds for free or ask for something in return. This may be a percentage of the potential profits or something more immediate, such as a sample of the product. Often, if the project is not completed within a specified amount of time, the donation must be returned.

The use of crowdfunding for creative projects became successful around 2008. Its success is partly due to the popularity of social networking sites which allow donors to check out the individuals who ask for funds. In addition, donors can help to ensure the success of their projects by publicising them over the Internet. Today, there are several crowdfunding sites matching donors and creators, and they often specialise in one particular area, such as the music or fashion business. And there are many satisfied users: Jeneen Terrana, for example, raised money for her CD album by baking treats for investors. Another example is Melissa Maples, who is using crowdfunding to finance a book of photographs of Turkey. She has promised her donors a financial reward when her project is finished.

One advantage of this system is that creators can judge which projects are likely to become popular by seeing which ones actually attract investors; this means that they do not waste time developing ideas that will have little appeal. In addition, crowdfunding helps creative individuals develop their ideas without having first to convince big establishments like record companies of their talent.

Many people now think that the future of creative industries lies in crowdfunding. Perhaps your dream of a company, novel or film will become a reality if you too turn to the Internet for funds.


1. In the past, turning creative ideas into reality … .a. was impossibleb. was only for the wealthyc. was possible with financial support

2. Crowdfunding Internet sites … .a. are especially popular in the music industryb. allow creators to find people who are willing to investc. helped Jeneen Terrana to meet Melissa Maples

3. Which is NOT given as an advantage of crowdfunding?a. It saves time for the people who have got a creative idea.b. All creations are popular.c. Big companies will not make decisions about people’s ability.


…… 1. Donations are always given for nothing in return.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 2. There is often no time specification for the project.

..................................................................................................................................................

1


3 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning.

1. Another creator is Melissa Maples; she is financing a book of photographs.

Melissa Maples ................................................................................................................................ .

2. This film may succeed if the creator uses crowdfunding.

This film may not succeed ............................................................................................................... .

4 Choose the correct meaning for each word.

1. wealthy (line 2)a. famous c. importantb. rich d. intelligent

2. funds (line 5)a. money c. itemsb. ideas d. workers

3. check out (line 9)a. socialise with c. learn aboutb. work for d. criticise

4. appeal (line 16)a. use c. sizeb. attraction d. humour


1. If you were a business person, what types of business would you invest in? Why?

2. Write a letter describing a project that you would like people to invest in.

2


Mobile Phone LiteratureI It’s no surprise that due to technological advances such as cable TV and computer games, young people are

reading less today than teens read 20 years ago. However, in South Africa, a new initiative is actually using technology to encourage young people to read.

II In South Africa, more than half the families don’t own any leisure reading material, and only seven per cent of schools have a functioning library. Some effort has been made to get computers into more schools, but even then, each pupil will only have about 30 minutes’ access a week. However, according to a recent survey, most youngsters do own mobile phones, and this has inspired aid worker Steve Vosloo to launch a campaign called Mobile for Literacy, or m4Lit, which publishes full-length novels on mobile phones.

III The first 20-page story, called Kontax, appeared in English and isiXhosa, an African language, in October 2009. By April 2010, it had been read by more than 33,000 phone users, and organisers received about 4,000 texted comments. Teens were also encouraged to take part in writing competitions, and to suggest new ideas, characters and plots. As a result, more books were published, some of which aim to help youngsters deal with the real issues in their lives such as drug use, teen pregnancy and HIV/AIDS. The stories are free, although phone users are charged for receiving pictures, bringing the cost to between 5 and 9 cents per chapter.

IV The success of the m4Lit project has led to the creation of additional schemes to keep young people reading; Yoza,for example, is a mobile library collection of these m-stories. It not only presents work by local writers but will also publish stories sent in by the teens and there will be competitions with prizes.

V So it seems that in South Africa at least, on-screen rather than on-paper reading is the way of the future. Teens maysoon be asking each other, “Have you been texted any good books lately?”


1. In South Africa, … .a. more than half of the population doesn’t readb. under ten per cent of schools has a libraryc. every student in the country uses a computer half an hour a week

2. Mobile for Literacy … .a. is a campaign to promote mobile phonesb. is a 20-page novel written by Steve Voslooc. is available in two languages

3. Yoza … .a. led to the creation of the m4Lit projectb. was created by famous South African writersc. gives teens a chance to publish their stories


…… 1. Readers sent in about 33,000 texts about the novel in the first half-year.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 2. Organisers want teens to share their ideas.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 3. Phone users will have to pay a small amount to receive pictures.

..................................................................................................................................................

1


3 Answer the questions.

1. How were teens involved in the project?

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. How can reading these novels help teens?

.............................................................................................................................................................


1. A new initiative is actually using technology to encourage young people to read.

By using technology, ........................................................................................................................ .

2. The success of the m4Lit project has led to the creation of additional schemes.

Additional schemes .......................................................................................................................... .


1. motivate (paragraph I) ………………………

2. start (paragraph II) ………………………

3. participate (paragraph III) ………………………

4. at no cost (paragraph III) ………………………


1. Write a review of a novel you have read recently.

2. In what other ways do you think mobile phones will be used in the future?

2


Vocabulary

1 Match A to B to form sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

A B

1. I want to take part in …… a. that great job offer!

2. Emily was obviously …… b. those pictures from his Facebook page.

3. I can’t believe you rejected …… c. upset when the teacher shouted at her.

4. Terry removed …… d. a great way to send a quick message.

5. It’s rude to …… e. speak with your mouth full of food.

6. Texting is …… f. next year’s marathon.


1. When the programme finished, she turned off / removed the television.

2. He chose a permission / password to get into the new e-mail account.

3. They put up a colourful poster on the comment / wall.

4. I don’t like the new doctor; she seems impersonal / confidential.

5. Please stop talking; it’s impressed / distracting.

6. I got rid of / accessed all my old clothes.

7. I thought I’d lost my phone, but it turned up / logged out in the car.

3 Complete the sentences with the words below. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

block • criticise • embarrassing • privacy settings • request • turn away • update

1. The doctor asked her to …………………… him about her health in the last few months.

2. Some countries …………………… certain Internet sites.

3. The hotel was full so it had to …………………… potential guests.

4. I checked the …………………… on my computer.

5. It was …………………… to go to the party without a date.

6. The journalist sent in a formal …………………… to interview the politician.

7. You shouldn’t …………………… a person’s appearance.

1

8 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar

4 Choose the correct relative pronoun. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

1. Is that the actor who / whose film we saw last night?

2. I’ll take you to the city which / where I grew up.

3. In the 1970s, when / that my parents were young, there were no mobile phones.

4. The salesman whose / who helped me isn’t here.

5. He refused to drive in the rain, which / where hadn’t stopped yet.

6. The meal that / when he cooked was fantastic!

5 Combine the sentences using the relative pronouns in brackets. Make any necessary changes.

(6 x 3 = 18 points)

1. The flat is bigger than the others. I live there. (where)

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. Jake is a collector. He lives next door. (who)

.............................................................................................................................................................

3. I remember a time. You couldn’t drive then. (when)

.............................................................................................................................................................

4. Did you like the soup? My father made it. (that)

.............................................................................................................................................................

5. My mobile phone has many applications. It is brand-new. (which)

.............................................................................................................................................................

6. Is that the singer? You love her music. (whose)

.............................................................................................................................................................


We don’t usually associate the police with social networking sites, but the police force in Manchester, 1. that / which is the second largest in England, recently posted all its actions during a single day on

Twitter. On the day 2. when / where the police “tweeted”, there were over 3,000 posts. One post

described a man 3. that / which was holding a baby over a bridge; another post concerned a woman

asking the police to come to the place 4. when / where she had been forced to leave her car. The idea

behind the “tweeting”, according to Peter Fahy 5. whose / who is the chief constable, was to give the

public an idea of the work done by the police. He also hopes that it will convince the politicians, 6.

whose / which support is important, that the police are doing a lot of work 7. which / where does not

always involve catching criminals. However, there has also been some criticism, most of 8. who / which

states that the police shouldn’t be wasting time on social networking sites!

2


Vocabulary

1 The following sentences do not make sense. Make them logical by replacing each word in bold with a word

in bold from a different sentence. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

1. Those leather boots take off more than I had expected. ……………………

2. The qualifications lived in the shelter with homeless people. ……………………

3. She always tries to cost the people who work with her. ……………………

4. I’ve never heard him make a remark that was hilly. ……………………

5. The plane couldn’t get along with because of the weather. ……………………

6. He painted a slim landscape with some cows in the background. ……………………

7. She has the right plot for the job. ……………………

8. The volunteer of the film was boring. ……………………

9. I am not inappropriate enough to fit into that skirt! ……………………

2 Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)? Pay attention to the words in bold. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

1. You cannot believe someone who is truthful. ……

2. People don’t like others to be rude to them. ……

3. Arrests are generally made by the police. ……

4. Something hilarious will make you sad. ……

5. You hope your friend will be selfish. ……

6. People usually follow the leader. ……

7. A relative is a member of your family. ……

8. Something that is harmless is usually frightening. ……

9. A good film is worth seeing. ……

3 Complete the passage with the words below. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

access • exciting • device • donated • laptops • logging on • reminded • got rid of

Wouldn’t it be 1. …………………… if you could learn the history behind the items 2. …………………… to a charity shop? Well, in one shop in England, you can! People who bring in

items can upload information about them onto the Internet. A special barcode is then placed on the item,

and customers can hear its story by 3. …………………… to a site through their 4. ……………………

or mobile phones. Buyers may also 5. …………………… the site through an electronic 6. …………………… located in the shop. One woman, for example, describes how she bought her bag

in Thailand; another explains that she 7. ……………………. her sweater because it

8. …………………… her of her ex-boyfriend.

1

8 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar

4 Add a relative pronoun and rearrange the words to form sentences. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

1. the haircut / she gave me / too short / is / ?

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. will / I bought / CD / give / another concert / Madonna / ?

.............................................................................................................................................................

3. her son / the day / was born / she’ll never forget / .

.............................................................................................................................................................

4. I used to play / has been closed / Peter Pan Park / .

.............................................................................................................................................................

5. Mr Brown / is 90 years old / lives across the road / .

.............................................................................................................................................................

6. had been delayed / the plane / eventually arrived / .

.............................................................................................................................................................

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

1. If you …………………… (see) Julia, will you give her a message?

2. This is the second time I …………………… (ask) you to be quiet!

3. By next July, we …………………… (live) in the same house for 20 years.

4. I …………………… (talk) to David when you phoned.

5. ……………………Toby …………………… (watch) the Eurovision Song Contest last night?

6. When do you think you …………………… (finish) this project?

6 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences. (6

x 3 = 18 points)

1. It’s a pity you didn’t visit Aunt Liza last Saturday. (should)

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. I think Dad is at the office now. (might)

.............................................................................................................................................................

3. “Don’t eat the chocolate cake!” his mum said. (told)

.............................................................................................................................................................

4. You don’t need to send the letter today. (sent)

.............................................................................................................................................................

5. I am going to meet my Australian cousins for the first time. (never)

.............................................................................................................................................................

6. I want to buy a new car, but I don’t have the money. (If)

.............................................................................................................................................................

2

Name Mark 8 Unit Test

Optional Reading Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

Refugees UnitedI Every year, millions of people around the world are forced to flee their country as a result of natural disasters,

persecution or war. During their escape, many families are torn apart. In many cases, family members end up in different parts of the world. For these people, locating their lost family members can be an extremely difficult task.

II In 2005, two Danish brothers, David and Christopher Mikkelsen, launched Refugees United, a social networking site dedicated to helping refugees find their families. Refugees United allows refugees direct access to one another,without having to involve anybody else. It gives them the opportunity to take control of their own situation and to help themselves. What is more, the new search engine makes searching for lost family members a relatively simpleprocess. Refugees wishing to use the search engine don’t have to fill in difficult forms. They also experience no language barriers, because the site has been translated into 23 different languages.

III Importantly, Refugees United caters to people who wish to remain anonymous. Some refugees who are fleeing persecution may not want to reveal their full name and their location because they are afraid for their safety. Refugees United allows these people to register online using nicknames or descriptions of scars which are known only to close family members and friends. By using these kinds of personal markers to identify themselves, refugees ensure that they will only be found by people who know them well.

IV Refugees United faces many challenges. Since a refugee will only be able to locate a lost family member if the person he is looking for is already registered on the site, the Mikkelsen brothers are working hard to attract more members. They hope to generate awareness about the site by encouraging organisations already working with refugees to spread the word about the network. They are also sending posters advertising the site to remote locations around the world.

V Will the new networking site succeed in ending the pain and uncertainty experienced by so many refugees around the world? Only time will tell …


1. We can understand from the text that many refugees … .

a. still do not know about Refugees Unitedb. have already found family members using Refugees Unitedc. are afraid to use Refugees Unitedd. do not wish to locate family members

2. The writer of the article believes that Refugees United … .

a. will achieve its aimsb. may help refugees in the futurec. will faild. is unlikely to succeed

2 Answer the questions. (2 x 3 = 6 points)

1. Why is it important for some refugees to remain anonymous?

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. Other than using names, how else can refugees identify themselves on the site?

.............................................................................................................................................................

1

8 Unit Test

3 Complete the sentences. (3 x 3 = 9 points)

1. It is easy for refugees to use Refugees United because .....................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................... .

2. People can register on Refugees United without ...............................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................... .

3. Posters are being used ........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................... .

4 Find words or expressions in the text that mean: (4 x 1 = 4 points)

1. finding (paragraph I) ……………………

2. started (paragraph II) ……………………

3. create (paragraph IV) ……………………

4. distant (paragraph IV) ……………………

2


Olympics in Cyber SpaceI For most popular sports, there is usually one important competitive event that makes champions: tennis has

Wimbledon, football has the World Cup, while a gold medal at the Olympics is every athlete’s dream. But what about cyber athletes, people who, for example, play football on the video screen rather than out on the pitch? Well, for them, one of the main tournaments is the World Cyber Games (WCG), which has become the “Olympics” for video gamers.

II Starting in Seoul, South Korea, in 2001, the games have been held annually in different cities worldwide. Like the actual Olympics, competing nations send teams to represent their own country. The matches, supervised by official referees, are held in a large hall where players are seated in a circle in front of video monitors. The games are varied and include fun titles such as Guitar Hero 5 and Warcraft III, but this is all taken very seriously because of the possibility of winning a quarter of a million dollars or gaming equipment.

III Over the years, the games have grown in popularity; by 2010, over 400 competitors arrived from 58 different countriesin Europe, America and Asia, and the athletes were cheered on by thousands of spectators. Although the United States is considered an important participant since so many game developers are located there and because English is the universal language of gaming, one of the favourites in 2010 was the Ukrainian team.

IV However, many of the best players come out of Asia. This may be because competitive gaming is extremely popular there, especially in South Korea. Three cable channels are devoted to cyber games, and there are ten professional leagues throughout the country. As a result of this interest, successful players receive the same attention as sports heroes or rock stars in the West. They earn high incomes, too, with top players earning in excess of $100,000 a year.

V The World Cyber Games use the motto “Beyond the Game”. For some sponsors, like Microsoft, this may refer to the opportunity to try out experimental software. For players, however, it probably refers to the skill they bring to the games and the thrill of playing.


1. The World Cyber Games … .a. takes place every four yearsb. is held annually in Seoulc. is in a different city every year

2. In the year 2010, … .a. players from three different continents attended the gamesb. each country was allowed to send 58 players to the WCGc. the games proved to be less popular than in previous years

3. The writer mentions participation by the following countries EXCEPT … .a. United Statesb. Englandc. Ukraine


…… 1. The WCG are part of the Olympics.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 2. The games are in many languages.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 3. The Ukrainian team participated in the 2010 WCG.

..................................................................................................................................................

1


3 Complete the sentences using the information given in the text.

1. Official referees ................................................................................................................................ .

2. Winners of the WCG ........................................................................................................................ .

3. Thousands of spectators ................................................................................................................... .

4 Answer the question.

Why are there successful cyber game players in South Korea?

..................................................................................................................................................................


1. aspiration (paragraph I) ………………………

2. increased (paragraph III) ………………………

3. more than (paragraph IV) ………………………

4. test (paragraph V) ………………………


1. In your opinion, should cyber games be considered a sport? Why or why not?

2. Do you think that athletes deserve to earn huge sums of money? Explain why or why not.

2


Origami: More Than ArtI When paper was invented in China around 2,000 years ago, people began to fold it into two- and three-dimensional

shapes. This custom spread to Japan in the 6th century, but was not widely practised in the West until the middle of the 20th century. Today origami – from the Japanese words ori (to fold) and kami (paper) – is well-known as a hobby and method of art. It uses folds of flowers, animals, objects and people to decorate cards, gifts, Christmas trees and more.

II But origami is not only decorative; it is also important in education and therapy. For example, it helps patients to improve their hand coordination. It is also used to help people with emotional and mental illnesses. Because only a piece of paper is needed, people don’t become stressed when starting origami. Furthermore, the materials are not expensive, so there is no stress about making mistakes. Moreover, it is safe because no sharp instruments are involved.In addition, origami promotes hand-eye coordination and a willingness to listen and follow instructions. It also helps patients open up to each other or a therapist. And because origami models range in difficulty, everyone can manage something, leading to a sense of accomplishment.

III Origami has also been used to teach academic subjects. For example, following origami instructions means interpreting symbols in sequence, which is essential for reading. And in mathematics, easy folds teach students about shapes like squares and triangles, while three-dimensional models help the understanding of more advanced concepts. In fact, origami sekkei, or technical origami, where folds are programmed on computer before being done by hand, has been used by engineers to design various everyday items. For example, the way that automobile airbags are foldedwas inspired by the folds of an origami insect, while the circuit board of mobile phones was modelled on an origami turtle.

IV Lastly, origami is also environmentally-friendly, because any recycled paper can be used. In fact, the paper you are looking at right now could be turned into a bird, a plane, or even, by a really skilled folder, into Superman!


1. What is NOT given as an advantage of origami therapy?a. It is safe.b. It helps people make friends.c. It doesn’t create stress.

2. Origami therapy may be used to … .a. encourage communication among patientsb. teach patients how to give clear instructionsc. promote good listening skills among therapists

3. Some engineers … .a. learned advanced mathematics to create some foldsb. developed an origami insect based on airbag foldsc. used computers in the new field of technical origami


…… 1. The Chinese knew about origami around 2,000 years ago.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 2. In the present, origami is not considered to be a form of art.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 3. Origami is not an expensive hobby.

..................................................................................................................................................

…… 4. The writer believes that all origami models are easy to make.

..................................................................................................................................................

1



1. The custom spread to Japan. It became popular there.

The custom ....................................................................................................................................... .

2. This paper could be turned into Superman by a really skilled folder!

A really skilled folder ...................................................................................................................... !

4 Answer the questions.

1. How can origami be used as decoration?

.............................................................................................................................................................

2. What do the origami insect and turtle have in common?

.............................................................................................................................................................


1. moved (paragraph I) ………………………

2. differ (paragraph II) ………………………

3. very important (paragraph III) ………………………

4. advanced (paragraph IV) ………………………


1. Describe a hobby that you find interesting or unusual.

2. In your opinion, should art be compulsory in schools? Why or why not?

2

1 unit test level 1 - gobierno de canarias · 1 unit test level 1 grammar 4 choose the correct...

Documents