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MINI TEST 4

Read the following text.

Harry Edward Styles, born on February 1st 1994 in Redditch,

United Kingdom, is an English singer and songwriter, best
known as a member of the famous pop rock band ‘One
Direction’.
Ever since he was a child, Styles has been fascinated by music.
He enjoyed singing and even performed as the lead singer for
his school band, ‘White Eskimo’, which won several
competitions. Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley, and ‘The Beatles’
were Styles’ earliest influences. He even worked part-time at the
‘W. Mandeville Bakery’ in Holmes Chapel to support himself.
He made his debut when he auditioned for a spot in the show
‘The X Factor’. Styles’ natural flair and understanding of music
made him a favourite among the judges. Though he was not
able to make it to the ‘judge’s houses’ round, he was roped in as
a member of the pop rock band ‘One Direction’. Despite being
the youngest member of the boy band, Styles soon became a
favourite among the fans because of his skills, appearance and
demeanour. During its five tours, ‘One Direction’ broke several
records, becoming the only boy band to have its first four albums
debut at number one in the United States. Also, it became the
first boy band in US chart history to land two number-one albums
in a calendar year.
Following his self-imposed break, Styles pursued his solo career, signing a record deal with ‘Columbia
Records’. Additionally, Styles has also appeared on television and in film, including the ‘Nickelodeon’ series
‘iCarly’, a documentary concert film ‘One Direction: This Is Us’, and the feature film ‘Dunkirk’.

1. Match the parts of the sentences according to the text.

Harry Styles is a well-known musician 1 a start working at a bakery when he was young.

Styles immersed himself 2 b he joined the boy band 'One Direction'.

He had to 3 c his abilities made him the fans' favourite.

The show The X Factor 4 d exceeding many previous records.

Although he didn’t win the contest, 5 e and, more recently, also actor.

Being the youngest, 6 f working solo.

His band reached success, 7 g was the start of his rise to stardom.

He is currently 8 h in the field of music at a young age.

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2. Find the form of word in the text based on the following definitions.
a) Adjective which means strongly attracted and interested. ______________________
b) Noun which means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behaviour of
someone or something. ______________________
c) Preposition which means being a member or members of a larger set. ______________________
d) Noun which means an outward behaviour. ______________________
e) Verb which means follow or continue. ______________________
f) Adverb used to introduce a new fact. ______________________

3. For each sentence, choose the best option.

3.1. Teens that don’t follow their dreams ___________ regret it later.
a) could
b) must
c) may
d) would

3.2. John is really mad at you. You ___________ talk to him.

a) must
b) should
c) can
d) might

3.3. Teens under eighteen ___________ drive.

a) mustn’t
b) shouldn’t
c) don’t have to
d) won’t

3.4. In the past kids used to start working when they were ___________.
a) more young
b) younger
c) the most young
d) the youngest

3.5. Of all his siblings, Sam’s sister was the one who travelled ___________.
a) further
b) furthest
c) more far
d) farer
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3.6. I wish to achieve my ___________ dream: to become a successful doctor.

a) biger
b) bigger
c) bigest
d) biggest

3.7. ___________ being concerned about the lack of time to study, she continued working.
a) Despite the fact that
b) Despite
c) However
d) Although

3.8. Even if money was important to her, she still kept her focus on studies, ___________.
a) though
b) but
c) in spite of
d) neverthless

3.9. Perhaps teens are too young to work; ___________, they usually learn many useful things
when they start working.
a) in spite of the fact that
b) despite
c) though
d) neverthless

COTAÇÕES
1. 80 pontos
2. 30 pontos
3. 90 pontos
Total: 200 pontos

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