Summative assessment for Unit 5 “Work and Inventions”

I. Look at the underlined words\phrases. Identify the type of verb

complementation.
1. The artist focused intently on his work.
2. Da Vinci designed a flying machine.
3. They all felt exhausted after a long day at work.
4. Didn’t the painting, Salvador Mundi, cost 450.3 million.
5. Most of his writings have survived to this day.
6. I hope to study Art in Florence.
7. My boss doesn’t realise that he is demotivating his staff.
8. Jake loves designing things.

II. Put the verb in brackets into the correct infinitive or –ing form.
1. A: Jan and I are thinking about __________________ (set up) our own business. Since
your company is a success, would you mind _________(give) us a few tips?
B: Not at all! I can help you with a business plan, but I’d suggest ____________(find) a
good accountant also.
2. A: Freda has only been in the team for a few weeks but she seems _____________ (do) a
great job so far!
B: Yes. It makes a nice change _____________ (assist) by someone who is such a fast
learner.
3. A: Good news, Jim. We expect the team _________ (start) the project later today. Bruce
is spending some time ____________(finish off) the plan at the moment.
B: Great! ___________(tell) you the truth, I’m amazed how you managed
_________(put) everything together so quickly.
4. Martin claims __________(attract) interest from lots of possible investors.
B: Yes, that’s right. He appears ___________(look) for backers since August.

III. Underline the incorrect item.

1. This a(n) absolutely/fully/simply marvelous business opportunity!
2. I’m quite/greatly/painfully aware of the flaws in Manfred’s safes technique.
3. Janice is one of our most highly/well/absolutely qualified executives.
4. Rick is a genius, but he’s simply/quite/gravely hopeless at interacting with people!
5. Your timing for doing this deal paid off. It was just/most/truly perfect.
6. Kate thinks the workers were totally/terribly/entirely justified in going on strike this
time.

IV. You have decided to participate in an Inventions Competition. You have to

design an invention. Think about: the field it relates to – its characteristics – how
it would help improve people’s lives. (80-100 words)