TEXTBOOK: GOING FOR GOLD UPPER INTERMEDIATE

TERM PAPER (I)

9th Grade L1

I. Translate into Romanian: (1p)

There is already a lot of litter left by tourists. It also seems that the pleasure and the
beauty of the place may be spoilt further. Some people are making plans to build a cable car
up the side of the mountain and a huge hotel at the top. They say that a cable car is
neccessary because the increasing numbers of tourits are causing problems. The paths
leading up to the ruins are becoming worn away and are in serious danger of collapse. Bad
weather is making the problem worse. (Machu Picchu)

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: (1p)
a) About 1,000 people ................. .............................................(to visit) Machu Picchu every
day.
b) She .................. ........................................(to study) microbiology at university at the
moment.
c) The River Amazon ............................................................... (to flow) into the Atlantic
Ocean.
d) My brother has three dogs. He .................................................... (to have) them for three
years.
e) I......................................................................................(to read) since 8 o’clock in the
morning.

III. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct word or phrase from the list below:
(1p)
discover; working holiday; sensitive; silk; discovery.
a) Scientists have made an exciting ................................................. on the planet Mars – they
believe that there is water there.
b) My sister always understands how I feel. She is very........................ .
c) I have bought a ................. ......................scarf.
d) I am bored with just lying on beaches. Next year I am going on a
............................................ .
e) They hope to ...................................................... the cause of the recent flu epidemic very
soon.

IV. Look at the adjectives in italics. What are the nouns of these adjectives? (1p)
a) She always wanted to be famous. ....................................
b) There were several hopeful dancers waiting for an audition. .................................
c) He is useless. He doesn’t even know how to change a light bulb.
.......................................
d) I shut the door on my finger and it is really painful. ...................................
e) She was wearing a beautiful blue dress. ....................................

V. Choose the best option: (1p)

a) She didn’t want to go to the party at first but, in the end, I was able to / could persuade her.
b) He could / was able to ski quite well by the time he was ten.
c) I eventually managed to / could speak to the manager.
d) One day, I think, we can / will be able to control the weather.
e) He can / is able to cook very well.

VI. Decide which word should go in every gap: (1p)

They wanted to try a more simple life / live. For Mike, an editor, the bigger / biggest
thing was giving up his computer and doing all his writing / write by hand. For both of them,
housework took a lot more time / timing, with no washing machine or vacuum cleaner. But,
fortunately / unfortunately, other things made up for this.

VII. Write your answer to the following task: (3p)

A student magazine in your country is offering a prize for articles in answer to the question:
‟What can we all do to make our cities and towns cleaner, more pleasant places to live?”

Write your article in about 120-160 words

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TEXTBOOK: GOING FOR GOLD UPPER INTERMEDIATE

TERM PAPER (II)

9th Grade L1

I. Translate into Romanian: (1p)

The Workmate
Secondly, you also need a ’workmate’. This friend helps you with your schoolwork or your
career. He or she advises you and discusses your progress. If you have a friend like this, you
are in luck. This is someone who will help push you, support you and encourage you to do
your best. It is a good idea to find someone who is at a similar life stage or a bit older. But
don’t choose someone who is too competitive. You need someone self-confident and generous
for this kind of friend.

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: (1p)
a) The mountains in Peru ............................................................. (to be) over 4,000 metres
high.
b) I .......................................................................... (to eat) a cake now.
c) Linda and Bob ......................................................................( to stay) with us for a few
days.
d) I ................... .....................................................(to know) my English teacher for five
years.
e) You .............................................................................. (to type) since 8 o’clock in the
morning.

III. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct word or phrase from the list bellow:
(1p)
designer; working holiday; sensitive; leather; acquintance
a) Jim is only an ............................... I don’t know him very well.
b) My sister always understands how I feel. She is very........................ .
c) You have received a ................. ...................................belt as a a present for your birthday.
d) I am bored with just lying on beaches. Next year I am going on a
............................................ .
e) My sister has got a job as a fashion ..................................... for a big London department
store.

IV. Look at the adjectives in italics. What are the nouns of these adjectives? (1p)
a) Look how dirty your hands are! Please go and wash them! ............................
b) It is very dangerous to go walking in the mountains when there is a storm.
...........................
c) He is useless. He doesn’t even know how to change a light bulb.
..........................................
d) I shut the door on my finger and it is really painful. .................................................
e) Those children are so noisy! ................................

V. Choose the best option: (1p)

a) I can / be able to ring her this afternoon if you like.
b) I am surprised you managed to / could get to school on time this morning.
c) I eventually managed to / could speak to the manager.
d) One day, I think, we can / will be able to control the weather.
e) He can / is able to cook very well.

VI. Decide which word should go in every gap: (1p)

Recently, average annual rainy / rainfall in England has increased by about 45%. This
is probably because of globe / global warming. The River Thames is, therefore, potentially
very danger / dangerous for the populated/ population of London.

VII. Write your answer to the following task: (3p)

A student magazine in your country is offering a prize for articles in answer to the question:
‟What can we all do to make our cities and towns cleaner, more pleasant places to live?”

Write your article in about 120-160 words

1p of