Sol 3rd pre-int.

Unit 3 Progress Test Name/Date: _____________________

1 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 It only takes a few / a little time to learn the rules of this game.
2 How much / How many singing did you do at your drama club yesterday?
3 Jenny thinks that some / any films are more imaginative than the books.
4 I haven’t got much / many video games at the moment.
5 Have you got much / many homework to do this weekend?
6 Was there some / any food left in the fridge?
7 We don’t have much / many juice in the fridge, but there’s a lot of milk.
8 Hurry up! There are only many / a few tickets left.
Mark:___/8
2 Complete the advert with the words below.

have to must mustn’t needn’t (×2)

‘My hair looks boring. I’d like it to be a bit more exciting ... A different colour. I
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__________________ do something about it.’
Does this sound like you? If it does, you 2__________________ worry. Try
WONDERHAIR!
You 3__________________ use it every day. Use it just once a week and you will
have amazing, interesting hair!
Be careful though! This product 4__________________ be used on children!
To get WONDERHAIR at the special price of £9.99, you 5__________________
buy it before 22 December.

Mark: ____/5

3 Read the definitions of films and TV programmes and write the correct words.
1 When I want to know if it’s going to be sunny, I watch this. __________________
9 I watch this type of programme if I want to learn interesting facts about something, like wildlife, for
example. __________________
10 Walt Disney was one of the first people to make this type of film, and they’re great for children.
__________________
11 In this programme, you watch normal people living together and vote for who you like best.
__________________
12 This programme is a story about the lives of a group of people, and you can watch several episodes
every week. __________________
13 In this programme, someone sits and talks to famous people about what they’re doing at the moment.
__________________ Mark: ___/6
4 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first and last letter of each word has been
given.
2 I like action films like the James Bond films because they usually have a strong p_ _t.
14 Sometimes there are too many things happening at the same time in a film and it gets c_ _ _ _ _ _ _g.
15 The s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _k was the best part of the film; I liked all the songs!
16 Sitcoms are funny when e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g things happen, like people talking about their friends
when they’re standing behind them.
17 I don’t like watching a film when I can guess the e_ _ _ _g.
18 Fantasy films are very i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _e but they are also unrealistic. Mark: ___/6
5 Complete the sentences with the words below. There is one extra word.

benefits concern doing effects express get make opinion take part in

3 Some people like to __________________ online games with their friends.

19 Some decisions are difficult to __________________ .
20 The fact that teenagers watch too much television causes __________________ for many teachers.
21 My parents always encourage me to express my __________________ about what is happening in
my country.
22 Using a mobile phone can have positive and negative __________________ on people’s lives.
23 Scientists are __________________ research into how important it is for students to have regular
tests.
24 Students who work hard usually __________________ excellent grades.
25 Doing lots of exercise can provide a lot of health _________________ . Mark: ___/8
6 Read the advice for people who are going to take part in a video game competition. Rewrite the
advice using one of the verbs in brackets.
4 It’s very important to practise playing the game.

‘I (must / have to) _______ .

26 You are not allowed to talk to other people during the competition.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) __________  .

27 Don’t forget to pay £10 to enter.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) ________  .

28 It’s compulsory to bring ID with you.

‘I (must / have to) _______ .

29 If you are sixteen or under, you are obliged to take a break every hour.

‘I (must / have to) _______ .

30 It isn’t necessary to bring your own headphones.

 ‘I (needn’t / mustn’t) _____________  .’

31 You are not allowed to use your mobile phone.

‘I (mustn’t / don’t have to) _______  .

Mark: ___/7
7 Read the dialogue and find ten mistakes (an unnecessary word, a word missing or an incorrect
word). Circle the mistakes and write the corrections.
1
Seb I’m really keen for that new war film. Shall we go later? ____________
2
Toby Not another war film! I prefer to watch a comedy. ____________
3
Seb I not really fancy a comedy. And this film has your favourite actor! ____________
4
Toby I know, but I can’t stand for violent films. ____________
5
Seb Well, I rather watch a science fiction than a comedy. ____________
6
Toby Fine. Shall we settle with Star Trek? ____________
7
Seb I’m adoring the original movies, but … ____________
8
Toby But, you’re not a big fan in remakes. Shall we just go bowling? ____________
9
Seb Yes! I think it will to be more fun anyway! Let’s phone the others! ____________
10
Toby That’s a great agree! Have you got your mobile … ? ____________

Mark: ___ / 10
8  3 Listen to five people talking about things they do in their free time.
Match the speakers (1–5) with the statements (A–F).
There is one extra statement.
A Speaker ___ is not sure what to do next.
B Speaker ___ feels that they should do more exercise.
C Speaker ___ thinks that they need to change a habit.
D Speaker ___ has entertainment wherever they are.
E Speaker ___ had help from a family member.
F Speaker ___ wants the chance to do something.
Mark: ___/12
9 Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

Do you want to be on TV or in a film? Well, if you do, then why not become an extra? Extras
play a very small part in a film or TV programme. They don’t usually speak. However, they
may have to walk across the set or stand with other extras as part of a crowd.
There are many agencies that are always looking for extras and some of them are online, so it’s
easy to apply wherever you live. You usually just need to fill in an application form and send in
some photos. TV and film directors often want extras who have a particular look. For example,
they may want women with long hair for period dramas and people who look a bit scary for
horror films, so try to think about the kind of programme that you’d like to be in when you’re
choosing which photos to send.
So imagine you get a call to say a director wants you in their next film. You’re really excited,
but what happens next? Well, don’t be anxious about how you’ll look on screen, as the
company will do lots of work on you when you arrive on the set. You might have to wear your
own clothes, but don’t worry about your hair and make-up as there will be staff to make you
look perfect for the role.
Now, although it all sounds really exciting, be prepared to sit around for a lot of the day,
waiting until you are needed for your scene. The time can go very slowly if you don’t have
anything to do, so it’s a good idea to take a book with you on any job that you get. Take some
food and drink, too – you’ll probably get lunch, but remember it’ll be a long day!
Most extras can earn about £90 to £110 a day. This isn’t very good for the number of hours that
you need to be available, but for the actual work that you do, it’s OK. However, people usually
become an extra for the chance to be on the big screen rather than for the money. Some people
hope that it may lead to a real acting part. This doesn’t happen very often, but there are some
stories of extras becoming famous because a director saw them on a film set. However, even if
you continue to just be an extra, you might get to see one of your favourite Hollywood actors
one day, and it will definitely be something to tell all your friends about!

5 The writer thinks you’re more likely to get a part in a film if

a you think carefully about how you look in your photos.
b you wear a lot of make-up.
c you change your appearance for each part you want.
6 The writer suggests taking a book so that
a you look more serious.
b you have some entertainment.
c you can learn about the film.
7 The writer thinks that extras
a can make a lot of money.
b earn a reasonable amount.
c never want to be rich.
8 What does the writer say is a benefit for extras?
a They will get noticed by the film director.
b They might meet famous actors.
c They can get jobs for their friends.
32 What is the best title for the article?
d My life as a film and TV extra
 e From TV extra to film star
f What to expect as a film and TV extra Mark: ___/10
Writing

10 You and a friend recently did a social activity together (e.g. going for a bike ride, playing
basketball, meeting for a coffee, etc.).
Write an informal letter to another friend. Write between 80-120 words.
Follow the instructions below.
 Say which activity you did and who with.
 Give your personal opinion about the activity.
 Mention what you did after the activity.
 Invite your friend to do a similar activity with you soon.
Mark: ___/18