Su1 Assessment U03

Unit 3 Achievement Test name ___________________
General Test
Level 1—Unit 3 Achievement Test 1

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Part 2
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Not all of the words will be used.
assistance assists charitable charity contribution

donate pollute pollution volunteer
5. Some people give 10% of their income to a favorite or non-profit organization.
6. Would you like to make a to the fund for cancer research?
7. I decided to my car to an organization that helps sick children.
8. The students at this school at a food bank every Wednesday afternoon.
9. Doctors without Borders people who need help after catastrophic events.
10. is a serious threat to our forests and rivers.

Part 4
Rewrite the sentences to express your regret.
Example: I ate the whole plate of cookies.
__I wish I hadn’t eaten the whole plate of cookies. / If only I hadn’t eaten the whole plate of cookies. __
14. I spent my whole paycheck on impulse buys.
15. I didn’t pay off my credit cards in full.
16. I wasn’t able to stick to my budget.
17. I signed up for that expensive cell phone plan.
18. I tried to repair my sports car myself.

19. I didn’t save enough money to pay off my student loans.

Part 5
Match the situations to the problems. Write the letter.
20. I bought a stationary bicycle, but I keep bumping into it when on my way to the kitchen.
21. There are so many different settings on my phone.
22. I’ve never used that typewriter you bought me. It’s been in the closet for five years now.
23. I shell out more than a hundred dollars each time my laptop breaks.
24. The bookcase is still in the box. There are just too many parts.
a. It just sits around collecting dust.

b. It costs too much to maintain.
c. It’s so hard to put together.
d. It takes up so much room.
e. It’s too hard to operate.

Part 6
Complete the sentences using the future perfect tense of the words in parentheses.
Example: By tomorrow evening, Sarah __will have worked 60 hours without a day off.__ (work 60 hours without a
day off)
25. By next year, Bill (pay off credit cards)
26. Before Gina quits her job, she (put 30% of her salary
into a savings account)
27. By the time she graduates, Mari is confident that

she (create a realistic budget)
28. In the next month, Jun (receive a substantial raise)

Part 7
Read the article. Then answer the questions. Circle the correct answers.
A Gift-Giver’s Guide
Issues to consider when you buy a gift
Most of you have probably experienced buyer’s remorse—the feeling of regret that comes from buying
something you didn’t really need or shouldn’t have bought. But what about buying a gift for someone else? Do
the people who receive your gifts experience a similar feeling? You know, the disappointment when you open up
a beautifully wrapped gift only to discover—oh, dear—it’s something you really don’t need or want. Here’s a gift-
buyer’s guide to help you avoid buying gifts you should not have bought and other people probably don’t want!
What is the real cost?

When choosing a gift, be mindful that the store price tag may not be the only cost. Some gifts require regular
service or care. They not only cost a lot to maintain, but sometimes, these gifts require a lot of time and attention.
Probably the worst surprise gift you can give is a pet. Do you really know if the person wants a pet, especially
one that requires a lot of care, like a puppy? When I was young, my uncle gave me a puppy and my parents
were furious! The food and medical bills for the puppy were astronomical, and she made a big mess all over the
house. It was my responsibility to walk and feed her, but my mother ended up with a lot more work. My uncle
meant well, but he probably should have considered a different gift.
Where will they put it?

Here’s something else to consider: size. Sure, my sister would love some fancy new kitchen equipment, but her
kitchen is the size of a closet. If I bought her an espresso coffee machine, where would she put it? She would
probably have to store it on the top shelf of a closet down the hall. I’ll bet she would never use it because it would
be too much trouble to get it out. When purchasing large or bulky items, think about where they are going to be
kept. Is there enough space for your gift?
How hard can it be?

Not everyone loves technology, so before buying that new gadget, think about the person who is going to use it.
Will the person need an engineering degree just to figure out how to operate it? I got my mother a smart phone
for her birthday last year. I set everything up for her, but she still had trouble understanding it. It was so
frustrating that she hardly ever used it. A few weeks later, I returned the smart phone and replaced it with a much
simpler one. If only I had thought about this before purchasing the fancy smart phone.
Another thing people hate when they receive a gift is reading “some assembly required” on the box. Who wants
a gift that is hard work? But sometimes there is no choice, especially with some furniture and equipment. So if
you do buy a gift that will have to be assembled, here are two rules of thumb to follow:
1) All tools required for assembly should be included.
2) The product should not come in more than six pieces.
Is it useful?
Finally, it’s important to consider how practical the gift is for the person receiving it. Let’s face it, it could be a
great product, but it’s only a great gift if it gets used. But by next year, will it have just been gathering dust on a
shelf or under a bed? A lot of products have gimmicks that look cool in the store but are not so great when you
get them home. Will anyone ever use that alarm clock that sings opera or an electric toothbrush that tells jokes?
Ask yourself if you would ever use it. If the answer is no, you probably shouldn’t have bought it.
29. Why should you consider costs before purchasing a gift?

a. Some people may be uncomfortable receiving an expensive gift.
b. Some items are expensive to maintain.
c. Some items lose their value very quickly.
30. Based on the second paragraph, which of the following statements is probably true?
a. The author really loved the puppy.
b. The author’s parents had a big argument with his uncle.
c. The author didn’t take as much responsibility for the pet as he should have.
31. Based on the third paragraph, which of the following statements is probably true?
a. The author bought his sister an espresso machine.
b. The author considered buying his sister an espresso machine.
c. The author’s sister didn’t really want an espresso machine.
32. Why are the author’s two rules of thumb good advice?
a. Assembly of these gifts will not be too complicated or difficult.
b. People won’t mind assembling the gifts if the rules for assembly are simple.
c. The rules are simple and easy to understand.
33. What does the author mean when he says “be mindful” of the store price tag when purchasing a gift?
a. be aware of future costs associated with the item
b. don’t worry how much the gift will cost you
c. check the price tag before you buy the item

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Unit 3 Achievement Test name ___________________

Level 1—Unit 3 Achievement Test 1

assistance assists charitable charity contribution

5. Some people give 10% of their income to a favorite or non-profit organization.

6. Would you like to make a to the fund for cancer research?

7. I decided to my car to an organization that helps sick children.

8. The students at this school at a food bank every Wednesday afternoon.

10. is a serious threat to our forests and rivers.

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Example: I ate the whole plate of cookies.

14. I spent my whole paycheck on impulse buys.

15. I didn’t pay off my credit cards in full.

16. I wasn’t able to stick to my budget.

17. I signed up for that expensive cell phone plan.

18. I tried to repair my sports car myself.

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21. There are so many different settings on my phone.

a. It just sits around collecting dust.

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25. By next year, Bill (pay off credit cards)

27. By the time she graduates, Mari is confident that

28. In the next month, Jun (receive a substantial raise)

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Issues to consider when you buy a gift

What is the real cost?

Where will they put it?

How hard can it be?

29. Why should you consider costs before purchasing a gift?

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