REVIEW - UNIT 8

I – Phonetics
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. action B. fashion C. human D. grammar
2. A. wear B. near C. hear D. clear
3. A. comedy B. mobile C. horror D. office
4. A. surprising B. museum C. lose D. message
5. A. children B. chicken C. church D. moustache
B. Choose the word that is differently stressed from the others.
6. A. comment B. teenage C. agree D. argue
7. A. enjoy B. listen C. scary D. question
8. A. behind B. horror C. alive D. correct
9. A. convenient B. favourite C. important D. intelligent
10. A. information B. technology C. security D. photography
II – Vocabulary
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. She usually __________ make-up when she goes out.
A. has B. wears C. does D. uses
2. __________ are light and comfortable shoes that people can wear for sports.
A. Trainers B. Sandals C. Jeans D. Trousers
3. I need a new pair of __________ to go with this jacket.
A. shirts B. trousers C. sweaters D. coats
4. Put on your __________ to keep your feet warm.
A. shorts B. trousers C. jeans D. socks
5. She always looks very professional in her smart __________.
A. trainers B. boots C. suits D. T-shirts
6. I think I need a blue __________ to match this shirt.
A. jeans B. sock C. tie D. pants
7. She is wearing a heavy winter __________.
A. shirt B. T-shirt C. tie D. coat
8. She looks so pretty in a blue __________ and a white shirt.
A. skirt B. tie C. boot D. dress
9. Remember to put on a __________ when you go out because it’s cold outside.
A. skirt B. sweater C. dress D. shirt
10. I don’t think you need to be on a diet. You don’t look __________.
A. slim B. thin C. overweight D. well-built
11. A __________ man is someone that has no hair or little hair on his head.
A. bald B. hairy C. short D. slim
12. He doesn’t like women with __________ hair. He likes them to have straight one.
A. strong B. fair C. curly D. blond
13. I always __________ at his jokes because they’re very funny.
A. smile B. laugh C. shout D. scream
14. __________ is clothing that you wear under other clothes, typically next to the skin.
A. Top B. Suit C. Swimsuit D. Underwear
15. There is a lot of singing and dancing in a/an __________.
A. horror film B. action film C. musical D. drama

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16. I laugh a lot when I watch a __________.
A. horror film B. comedy C. musical D. romantic film
17. There are usually a lot of guns and car chases in a/an __________.
A. horror film B. action film C. musical D. drama
18. A/An __________ can be too scary for me to watch.
A. horror film B. action film C. comedy D. drama
19. A/An __________ is usually about space travel or aliens.
A. comedy B. animated film C. sci-fi film D. romantic film
20. My five-year-old daughter’s favourite film is an __________.
A. sci-fi film B. romantic film C. comedy D. animated film
21. A __________ is a film relating to love or a loving relationship.
A. horror film B. drama C. sci-fi film D. romantic film
22. She often cries when she watches a/an __________ because it usually has a sad plot.
A. drama B. comedy C. musical D. action film
23. That film won an award for its __________. The images in the films are so beautiful.
A. photography B. camera C. photos D. acting
24. Johnny Depp is very famous for his __________, especially in the film series “Pirates of the
Caribbean”.
A. photography B. singing C. acting D. dancing
25. I am going to visit New York next month. Can you __________ a good hotel?
A. think B. recommend C. tell D. talk
26. I like shopping __________ where I can visit a lot of stores in the same area.
A. online B. in shopping malls C. in supermarkets D. in shops
27. Knowing the ending already didn't spoil my __________ of the movie.
A. liking B. taste C. enjoyment D. interest
28. Children over five must pay the full __________ for the ticket.
A. money B. sum C. amount D. price
29. It was a great __________ to have the school so near.
A. convenience B. luck C. enjoyment D. fashion
30. It's so hard to stop smoking when it's been a lifelong __________.
A. hobby B. habit C. convenience D. trend
31. I usually __________ my shopping in a supermarket nearby.
A. go B. walk C. do D. make
32. Her long skirt is right on __________ this winter.
A. fashion B. trend C. preference D. enjoyment
33. Don't __________ the machine when it's in use.
A. make B. run C. feel D. touch
34. They are __________ a reward for the return of their cat.
A. offering B. inviting C. taking D. doing
35. The way in which a person lives and works is a __________.
A. life B. living C. lifestyle D. lifecycle
36. She cried with joy when she was told that her husband was still __________.
A. alive B. lively C. livable D. lifelong
37. Scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines,
is called __________ .
A. information B. techno C. technique D. technology

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38. My home city is a/an __________ centre with a lot of museums, theatres, cinemas and art
galleries.
A. musical B. industrial C. cultural D. scientific
39. An organized set of special events, such as musical performances, is called a __________.
A. programme B. festival C. culture D. lifestyle
40. You should __________ sunglasses to protect your eyes when you go out in the sun.
A. put B. wear C. try D. offer
41. This dictionary is available in __________ form. You don’t have to take a heavy paper one with
you all the time now.
A. electric B. distant C. hard D. electronic
42. A strip of hair left to grow above the man’s upper lip is called a __________.
A. hair B. moustache C. beard D. fur
43. The hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of a man’s face is called a __________.
A. beard B. moustache C. hair D. fur
44. She looks so young with a __________ and a skirt.
A. trouser B. short C. sock D. top
45. Can you __________ for me at the corner?
A. wait B. visit C. stand D. take
46. I __________ him about his job, but he didn’t tell me anything.
A. spoke B. talked C. asked D. answered
47. You should __________ to the teacher in your lessons.
A. hear B. look C. listen D. see
48. I really enjoyed having a __________ with you.
A. chat B. look C. story D. book
49. Can I __________ your umbrella? I left mine at home.
A. lend B. borrow C. put D. try
50. Jackson is a __________ English name. You can meet many people with that name.
A. common B. scary C. rare D. strange
III – Grammar
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Tom is __________ in the kitchen now.
A. cooking B. cook C. cooks D. cooked
2. Don’t turn on the TV, please! The children __________.
A. are studying B. is studying C. study D. studies
3. I am in the classroom and I __________ my exercises.
A. do B. did C. am done D. am doing
4. “What __________?” “I’m working on the computer.”
A. do you do B. are you doing C. are you do D. do you doing
5. Sam usually __________ a suit at work, but today he __________ jeans and a T-shirt.
A. is wearing / is wearing B. wears / wears
C. wears / is wearing D. is wearing / wears
6. I __________ normally watch TV, but I __________ it now.
A. am / am watching B. don’t / am watching
C. don’t / watch D. am / watching
7. __________ your sister __________ her homework at the moment?
A. Does / do B. Is / do C. Does / doing D. Is / doing

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8. __________ you __________ badminton in your free time?
A. Do / playing B. Are / play C. Do / play D. Are / playing
9. We often __________ sandwiches for lunch, but today we __________ some noodles.
A. have / are having B. have / have
C. having / are having D. having / have
10. __________ you __________ English at home every day?
A. Are / learn B. Do / learn C. Are / learning D. Do / learning
11. Oh, look! It __________!
A. is rain B. rain C. rains D. is raining
12. Someone __________ on his computer. I hear the sound of typing in this room.
A. works B. work C. is working D. are working
13. “Where’s Thomas?” “He __________ a picture in the garden.”
A. is paints B. paints C. is painting D. paint
14. Dave is over there. He __________ a novel in Spanish.
A. is reading B. reads C. read D. is read
15. Diane, can I __________ your camera, please?
A. borrows B. to borrow C. borrow D. borrowing
16. When I’m on holiday, I __________ never __________ about work.
A. am / think B. x / thinking C. am / thinking D. x / think
17. Felicity says she __________ to meet for a coffee.
A. doesn’t want B. isn’t wanting C. doesn’t wants D. doesn’t wanting
18. She’s in the kitchen. She __________ coffee.
A. is make B. is made C. is making D. makes
19. __________ your mother working at the moment?
A. Is B. Does C. Has D. Do
20. The teacher __________ drinking tea. It’s coffee.
A. doesn’t B. don’t C. isn’t D. aren’t
21. My sister __________ her job in the hospital. She has to work from 11 a.m. till midnight every
day.
A. isn’t liking B. doesn’t like C. isn’t like D. doesn’t liking
22. Why __________ you __________ black today? You don’t usually wear this colour.
A. do / wear B. are / wear C. do / wearing D. are / wearing
23. “What’s that noise?” “The neighbours __________.”
A. dance B. are dances C. dancing D. are dancing
24. Simon __________ usually __________ to bed early.
A. x / goes B. is / go C. is / going D. x / go
25. Who __________ normally __________ the house work in your family?
A. does / do B. is / doing C. x / does D. do / do
26. Don’t talk so loudly. Your grandparents __________.
A. sleep B. are sleeping C. sleeping D. is sleeping
27. What __________ you thinking about? You look so serious!
A. do B. have C. did D. are
28. “Can you recommend a good action film?” “Let me __________. Oh, you should watch
Unstoppable, it’s really good.”
A. to think B. thinking C. thought D. think
29. Do you want __________ a comedy or an action film now?
A. watch B. to watch C. watching D. watched
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30. Are you waiting __________ the 10.30 train?
A. to B. over C. for D. at
31. I like taking photos __________ beautiful landscapes.
A. on B. to C. of D. off
32. Do you ever talk __________ the phone in English?
A. on B. to C. of D. in
33. My grandmother loves listening __________ the radio.
A. on B. to C. of D. in
34. Look __________ the sign and you will see the shop’s phone number there.
A. on B. to C. in D. at
35. How often do you chat __________ your friends?
A. with B. on C. of D. at
36. What clothes do people usually wear __________ a job interview?
A. on B. with C. about D. for
37. My teacher is __________ his thirties.
A. on B. with C. about D. in
38. You should try the shoes __________ before you buy them.
A. in B. on C. at D. up
39. My boyfriend is looking __________ a part-time job now.
A. at B. up C. to D. for
40. __________ is Joe talking to?
A. Who B. What C. Where D. Why
41. __________ is Megan reading?
A. Who B. How often C. Which D. What
42. __________ bags are they carrying?
A. How B. How much C. How many D. How often
43. I think travelling by motorbike is a __________ to travel around in our city.
A. way fast B. ways fast C. fast ways D. fast way
44. This machine is difficult __________. It’s not easy at all.
A. use B. using C. uses D. to use
45. You need __________ hard-working to be good at English.
A. to be B. be C. being D. to being
46. Justin looks tired! That’s not good for __________ voice at the concert tomorrow.
A. his B. he C. him D. he’s
47. My grandparents have __________ own apartment in the city centre.
A. them B. they C. their D. theirs
48. He is trying __________ the door but it’s stuck.
A. open B. to open C. opens D. opened
49. His sister is so beautiful with __________ long blonde hair.
A. a B. an C. many D. x
50. My brother __________ a little overweight. He needs to do more exercise.
A. has B. is C. does D. has got
IV – Reading
Read the following passages and choose the best answer for each question.
1. Researchers looked at the language in the messages and also the most popular topics for messages
from over 75,000 people. They found some big differences between men and women. Women use

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 more adjectives and phrases for feelings, for example: ‘excited’, ‘wonderful’ and ‘love you’. They
often talk about family and friends.
According to the passage, what did researchers find when they looked at the language in people’s
messages?
A. Men use more adjectives and phrases for feelings.
B. Men and women often talk about different things.
C. Men like to talk about family and friends.
D. Women never talk about family.
2. Researchers looked at the language in the messages and also the most popular topics for messages
from over 75,000 people. They found some big differences between men and women. Women use
more adjectives and phrases for feelings, for example: ‘excited’, ‘wonderful’ and ‘love you’. They
often talk about family and friends.
According to the passage, what did researchers look at?
A. The feelings in messages
B. The number of people who send messages
C. The language and the topics of messages
D. The phones people use to send messages
3. Men talk about sports, computers, game consoles and videos (Xbox and YouTube are popular).
They also often use swear words. It’s interesting that men use ‘my wife’ and ‘my girlfriend’ more
than women. Women often put ‘amazing’ in front of ‘husband’ or ‘boyfriend’.
According to the passage, what is one of the most popular topics in men’s conversations?
A. Sports
B. Swearing
C. Wives
D. Girlfriends
4. It isn’t surprising that thirteen-to-eighteen-year-old kids talk about school a lot (‘school’,
‘homework’, ‘English’) but people from twenty-three to twenty-nine speak about work (‘at work’,
‘new job’, ‘office’). Older people are more interested in family and friends and their favourite
words are ‘son’, ‘daughter’, ‘my kids’ and ‘friends.’
According to the passage, what is the most popular topic in conversations among teenagers?
A. Work B. Family C. Friends D. School
5. It isn’t surprising that thirteen- to eighteen-year-old kids talk about school a lot (‘school’,
‘homework’, ‘English’) but people from twenty-three to twenty-nine speak mainly about work
(‘at work’, ‘new job’, ‘office’). Older people are more interested in family and friends and their
favourite words are ‘son’, ‘daughter’, ‘my kids’ and ‘friends.’
According to the passage, who talks about their work a lot?
A. Teenagers B. People in their twenties
C. Old people D. Small kids
6. It’s hard to believe that once upon a time everyone did their shopping in small shops. The small
shop was once an important part of our lifestyle, a place to meet and talk. But things are very
different today compared to fifty years ago, and life for small shops has been difficult.
According to the passage, why did people go to small shops in the old days?
A. To sell their products
B. To compare things in the shop
C. To make their life less difficult
D. To do their shopping and meet other people

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7. The T-shirt is an item of clothing many of us wear every day and it’s often the only thing we wear
on the top half of our body. After its introduction over 100 years ago as underwear for American
soldiers, the T-shirt is now one of the most common items of clothing.
According to the passage, what was the use of the T-shirt when it appeared 100 years ago?
A. As a fashion item for people’s head
B. As the only clothing on people’s body
C. As underwear for soldiers
D. As a hat
8. You can find T-shirts in any clothes shop and they cost between a few pounds to a few hundred
pounds. There are even ‘special’ T-shirts that sell for thousands of pounds. And there are lots of
different kinds of T-shirts: V-necks, U-necks, short-sleeved, long-sleeved, cropped T-shirts – you
name it!
How many kinds of T-shirt are named in the reading passage?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
9. You can find T-shirts in any clothes shop and they cost between a few pounds to a few hundred
pounds. There are even ‘special’ T-shirts that sell for thousands of pounds. And there are lots of
different kinds of T-shirts: V-necks, U-necks, short-sleeved, long-sleeved, cropped T-shirts – you
name it!
What kind of T-shirt is not mentioned in the passage?
A. V-necks B. T-necks C. U-necks D. short-sleeved
10. T-shirts are popular because they are more than just clothes: people can express themselves
wearing T-shirts. A slogan on the front of your T-shirt can show people what you believe in; a T-
shirt with your favourite band’s logo can show people what kind of music you like…
According to the passage, why are T-shirts popular?
A. Because people can show their characteristics with their T-shirts.
B. Because T-shirts have slogans.
C. Because T-shirts have logos.
D. Because people can listen to music with their T-shirts.
V – Social English
Choose the best response to each of the following statements or questions.
1. Can you recommend a good book?
A. No, I can’t.
B. What sort of books do you like?
C. Why?
D. Yes, reading books is good.
2. Do you think I’d like that movie?
A. Yes, so do I.
B. Yes, I think so.
C. It’s a comedy.
D. No, I don’t think I like it.
3. What kind of films do you like?
A. Yes, I like films.
B. Films are interesting.
C. I really like romantic films.
D. How about Unstoppable?
4. Can you recommend a good film?
A. What kind of films do you like?
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 B. Why don’t you watch a film on TV?
C. How about going to the cinema?
D. Sorry, I can’t tell you.
5. Who’s in the film Rush Hour?
A. It’s an action film.
B. The director won an Oscar.
C. I think I like it.
D. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker
6. I haven’t got anything to read. Can you recommend a good book?
A. How about Gone with the wind?
B. Let’s watch Fast and Furious 7.
C. Why don’t we relax a bit?
D. Yes, it is good to read a book.
7. The film Life of Pi is about a boy and a tiger on a boat.
A. What a pity!
B. How come?
C. That’s interesting.
D. Sure.
8. What do you usually wear to work?
A. I have to wear a uniform.
B. I’m wearing a dress.
C. Don’t wear jeans or a T-shirt.
D. How about a long dress?
9. What are you doing now?
A. I’m writing a report.
B. I’m a writer.
C. I write a report every week.
D. Writing a report is boring.
10. What does Julia look like?
A. She likes watching romantic films.
B. She is really friendly.
C. She is looking out of the window.
D. She is very thin with long blonde hair.

VI – Writing
A. Use the given words / phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. Now / we / relax / by / swimming pool /. /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What / be / good things / lose weight / for / job /? /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Look! / Tom / take /pictures / old buildings /. /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. There / usually / lot / guns / car chases / action films /. /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. What / kind / books / you / like /? /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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B. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write between two and five words.
1. I take photos with my smartphone.
I use …………………………………………….. photos.
2. Men talk a lot about sports.
Men are interested …………………………………………….. about sports.
3. There is a lot of singing in a musical.
A musical …………………………………………….. singing.
4. Dave recommended that I watch X-Men.
Dave said: ‘How ……………………………………………..?’
5. Christine Bale doesn’t have short hair any more.
Christine Bale hasn’t …………………………………………….. any more.
C. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) describing your favourite actor/actress.
VII – Listening
A. You will hear ten short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is one
question for each conversation. Put a tick under the right answer.
1. Which man wants to see him?

2. Which photo is the office manager?

3. What doesn’t the girl like about her photo?

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4. Which photo is the girl’s father?

5. Which T-shirt does the woman buy?

6. Which boy is Peter?

7. What does Mr Jones look like?

8. What does the girl’s penfriend look like?

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9. What’s Steve doing now?

10. What is Sarah’s mother doing?

B. You will hear ten short conversations or talks. You will hear each conversation or talk twice.
There is one question for each conversation or talk. Choose the best answer for each question.
1. What kind of film is Gravity?
A. An action film B. A romance C. A drama D. A sci-fi film
2. What kind of films is not mentioned in the conversation?
A. Action films B. Comedies C. Dramas D. Horror films
3. What is the film Happy-Go-Lucky about?
A. A doctor B. A teacher C. A lawyer D. An actress
4. What is the film Unstoppable about?
A. Two guys on a boat C. Two guys on a train
B. Two women on a bus D. Two women on a train
5. What kind of film do they decide to see?
A. American B. Action C. Drama D. Horror
6. What are they talking mainly about?
A. Music B. Theatre C. Literature D. Festivals
7. What does the man not mention about the festivals now?
A. Price is much more expensive. C. Security is much better.
B. There are more shows. D. It feels safer at big festivals.
8. What does “a big change” refer to in the conversation?
A. Fashion B. Technology C. The internet D. Buying tickets
9. What do you have to wear to the Trattoria?
A. A jacket B. A tie C. Jeans D. A suit
10. What’s her brother wearing?
A. Jeans B. Trainers C. A suit D. A shirt

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VIII – Speaking
SPEAKING SET 3

SPEAKING
Time allowance: 8 minutes

Part 1: Greeting (1/2’)

Good morning/afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is ……….
What’s your name? Thank you.
How are you today?

Part 2: Social Interaction (1½’)

Let’s talk about films.
- Do you like watching films?
- What kind of films do you like?
- Do you prefer watching movies at the cinema or on TV?
- What is the name of the last film you saw/watched?
OK. I see.

Part 3: Description (3’) (1’ for preparation)

Please describe one of your favorite films.
- What is it?
- What kind of film is it?
- What is it about?
- Who is in it?
- Why do you like it?
Follow up-questions:
- Do you like to see a film many times?

- What do you think makes a film great?

Part 4: Discussion (3’) (1’ for preparation)

What makes you go and watch a film at the cinema?
Follow up-questions:
- What kind of snacks or drinks do you have when you go to the cinema?
- What are common rules at the cinema?

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SPEAKING SET 4

SPEAKING
Time allowance: 8 minutes

Part 1: Greeting (1/2’)

Good morning/afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is ……….
What’s your name? Thank you.
How are you today?

Part 2: Social Interaction (1 ½’)

Let’s talk about film stars.
- Have you ever met a film star?
- Who is your favorite film star?
- Do you want to be an actor/actress?
- Do we learn anything from film stars?
OK. I see.

Part 3: Description (3’) (1’ for preparation)

Please describe your favorite film star.
- Who is your favorite film star?
- What does he/she look like?
- What films does he/she star in?
- Why do you like or admire him/her?
Follow up-questions:
- What qualities make actors/actresses film stars?

- Which film star do you want to be like?

Part 4: Discussion (3’) (1’ for preparation)

Do you think that film stars are generally happier than ordinary people?
Follow up-questions:
- Do you think film stars get paid too much money?
- Is a film star important to the success of the film he/she is in?

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