unit test 10
Vocabulary 2 I wish Jane was more
1 Complete the text with the correct form of the
words in the box.
grow adjust come across and fortune as a writer. He deserves it after all his
thankful lonely sensible fulfill hard work.
While cleaning out my closet, I 1 an old
black and white photograph of my grandad standing
on a stool giving a speech to a group of peasants in
North America in 1920.
He was the son of an Italian immigrant who came
to America in search of a prosperous life. He had a
good knowledge of the coal mining industry, so he
set up a small company. This gradually
2
into a bigger business that made him
a wealthy man.
It took him a long time to 3 to the New
World, so far away from Europe, his language, his
customs, and his family; but he was determined to
achieve the American dream.
Although he was happy with his business
achievements, he felt 4 so he decided
to get married and settle down. The man in the
photograph was the couple’s first son and my
grandad, named Pedro. Pedro 5 all
his parents’ hopes and expectations. He was smart
and 6 , always ready to make the
right decisions to ensure the company continued to
grow. He later started his own business and bought
a ranch and some cattle. In the photograph, he was
actually teaching the peasants how to work the land.
He was always 7 to America for giving
his family the chance to shape their destiny.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the words in the box.
alone lonely evolve grow
fulfill achieve sensitive sensible
1 I’m amazed to see how Maria’s singing career
has . Once she sang in small clubs,
and now she’s the lead singer in a Broadway
musical.
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. All her
decisions are dictated by her heart rather than
logic or reasoning.
3 I’m glad Henry managed to fame
4 When I saw Marcus was , I thought
Jane must have missed her train.
5 We couldn’t find anyone who all the
requirements of the job, so we’ll have to advertise
again.
6 How could you ever feel when you
are surrounded by such a big, wonderful family?
7 I love Rose’s character in her latest movie. She’s
and caring and puts all her passion
into whatever she does.
8 The new plants will never in this
horrible weather. It’s windy, rainy, and cold!
3 Complete the sentences by adding the suffix
-less or -ful to the words provided where
necessary.
1 Tommy is adventurous and totally .
He loves exploring places that are full of all kinds
of dangers. FEAR
2 Breaking up with his girlfriend was a very
experience, but I think Steve is
getting over it now. PAIN
3 Everything Jeanette says lately is filled with
. She’s always saying cruel things
to people just to hurt their feelings. SPITE
4 Don’t worry, these headache pills are totally
. They have no side effects at all.
HARM
5 Tom never puts much into the
gifts he buys, but at least he remembers to give
something to everyone. THOUGHT
6 Doing that job for Mr. Jenkins was really a
task. I never got a word of praise
during the whole project! THANK
7 You need to have in your friends
and believe that they are trying to help you. FAITH
8 If you continue to drive in such a
manner, you’re almost sure to cause a serious
accident. CARE
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 4 Complete the text with the correct phrasal verbs 2 Complete the sentences with the correct
with come. question tag.
Hi Gloria! 1 You didn’t go to the concert on Saturday,
I just came 1
your e-mail address so I ?
thought I’d get in touch. It’s been a long time! We’ve 2 I’m cooking fish for dinner tonight. You like fish,
been trying to organize a Chilean-American culture ?
group, and it came 2 me that you’d 3 This shopping mall is too crowded. Let’s go
be the perfect person to contact. Do you remember somewhere else, ?
Pablo? He’s the one who came 3 4 I think I’m ready for the wedding, but my hairstyle
the idea, but he’s not the best organizer in the looks a bit strange, ?
world, and I know you are! What do you think? I’ve
5 I’m sure we’ll get funds for our project. Everybody
started writing a newsletter, and that should come
liked it, ?
4
in a few weeks, but what we really
6 I’m clever, ? Then why can’t I solve
want to do is have some kind of Chilean cultural
this puzzle?
event for young people. If that came 5 ,
we’d be really proud! Anyway, why don’t you come 7 We’ll all stay at the same hotel, ?
6
one day next week if you’re 8 Your daughter can’t swim, ?
interested and we can talk about it?
3 Choose the correct answer.
Take care for now. 1 “Why are you wearing a bandage on your hand?”
Carla “I hurt while I was fixing a window.”
a me c itself
Grammar b myself d my
2 Jonas would lend us some money if we asked
2 Complete the dialog with the correct form of the him, ?
verbs in parentheses.
a didn’t he c wouldn’t he
Happy New Year everybody! I wish Pete
Susan: 
b isn’t he d aren’t we
1
(be) here with us today,
3 Patrick wishes he down that job
but he’s in Paris trying to make his biggest
offer. Now he can’t find a decent position.
dream come true.
a hadn’t turned c wasn’t turning
Ted: Really? What’s he hoping for? b hadn’t turn d doesn’t turn
He wishes someone 2
Susan:  4 “What a lousy day for a school picnic!”
(discover) him and his paintings and ask “I know. I wish it !”
him to exhibit in one of the art galleries a didn’t rain c doesn’t rain
there. Right now, he’s selling them in the b isn’t raining d wasn’t raining
street, and he always calls me and says, 5 We couldn’t think of anything to give each other
“If only someone 3 (fall) in for our anniversary, so we bought
love with my art!” tickets for an Alaskan cruise.
I wish I 4
Ted:  (have) Pete’s talent a each c ourselves
and determination. What’s your New Year’s b ours d us
wish, Susan? 6 “I can’t convince Jon to come skiing with us.”
I’d like to wish for something that isn’t
Susan:  “If only he so stubborn!”
possible. Last year, I was offered the a isn’t c wouldn’t be
leading role in a play, but I panicked and b hadn’t been d weren’t
turned down the offer. I wish 7 “Timmy’s always humming that annoying tune!”
5
(accept) the role! Now I “I know. I wish he _____ it.”
wish the producers 6 (give) a stopped c would stop
me a second chance. b had stopped d stops

I wish I 7
Ted:  (help) but I don’t
think I can. Be positive and you never
know what might happen!

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