Unit 5

Life 2e Pre-intermediate Unit 5
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the list. There is one word you do not need.
aluminium foil cardboard glass jar metal plastic
1. You buy food like jam and sauces in a ____________, which is made of glass.
ANS: jar
PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p58 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Recycling
2. A fizzy drink usually comes in a ____________ bottle or a tin can.
ANS: plastic
3. You can put ____________ over your food in the oven so it doesn’t burn.
ANS: aluminium foil
4. Cereal boxes are usually made of ____________.
ANS: cardboard
5. They use coloured ____________ to make decorative windows.
ANS: glass
Match the figure or phrase to the correct meaning.

a. exactly half
b. about 150
c. just over a quarter
d. nearly two weeks
e. one and a half years
6. 27%
7. 18 months
8. 149
9. 2nd March–14th March
10. 50%
6. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Vocabulary

TOP: Results and figures
7. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Vocabulary
8. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Vocabulary
9. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Vocabulary
10. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Vocabulary
Complete each sentence with the phrases from the list. One of the phrases is not used.
take a break take a taxi take a walk take around take care take your time
11. We need some exercise. Why don’t we _________________ into town?
ANS: take a walk
PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Word focus: take
12. Let’s _________________ because we don’t know where the bus goes from.
ANS: take a taxi
13. The train journey will _________________ three hours.
ANS: take around
14. There’s no rush. _________________!
ANS: Take your time
15. You need to _________________ in the desert. Make sure you have plenty of water with you.
ANS: take care
Choose the correct answer.
16. We keep three ________ in our garden for their milk.

a. satellite dishes b. goats c. solar panels
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p67 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Vocabulary in context
17. We use ________ to heat the water in our house.

a. solar panels b. satellite dishes c. trash
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p67 OBJ: Vocabulary
18. Our ________ is collected once a week.
a. water tank b. garbage c. rooftop
19. We have a ________ so we get lots of good TV channels.

a. satellite dish b. solar panel c. water tank
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p67 OBJ: Vocabulary
20. All the ________ in our village are painted red! It looks very traditional.
a. trash b. rooftops c. goats
Complete each sentence with the correct option.
21. We need to get ____________ (a few / some) more milk for breakfast tomorrow morning.
ANS: some
PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers
22. Is there ____________ (some / any) bread in the cupboard? I want to make a sandwich.
ANS: any
23. We don’t have ____________ (any / some) eggs. Will you go to the shop, please?
ANS: any
24. Were there ____________ (much / many) people at the beach yesterday?
ANS: many
25. There was so ____________ (much / many) rubbish in the sea that we didn’t go swimming.
ANS: much
Choose the correct option.
26. I’m just going to invite ________ friends to the party.

a. a little b. any c. a few
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Quantifiers
27. Luckily, the island has ________ water because it always snows in winter.
a. a lot of b. much c. many
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Quantifiers
28. How ________ time have you got? I need to talk to you about something important.
a. few b. many c. much
TOP: Quantifiers
29. Can I have ________ milk in my coffee, please?

a. a few b. a little c. much
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Quantifiers
30. Do you have ________ glass bottles for recycling?

a. a little b. any c. much
TOP: Quantifiers
Are the following sentences correct? Choose Y (Yes) or N (No). Correct the incorrect sentences.
31. There weren’t any happy stories on the news today. Just one or two.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
N
There weren’t many happy stories on the news today.
32. There were some problems on the trip but nothing too serious.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
Y
33. Could I have a little eggs and some sugar, please?
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
N
Could I have a few eggs and some sugar, please?
34. There weren’t some students in the library when I was there.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
N
There weren’t any students in the library when I was there.
35. Did you spend a lot of time at the beach when you were on holiday?
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
Y
Choose the correct option.
36. I prefer to have ________ shower at night before I go to bed.

a. the b. a c. –
TOP: Articles
37. Fortunately, ________ people are slowly becoming aware of environmental problems.
a. a b. – c. an
TOP: Articles
38. My favourite animals are ________ elephants.

a. the b. an c. –
TOP: Articles
39. Have you been to ________ new park? It’s really nice.
a. the b. a c. –
TOP: Articles
Complete each sentence with a, an, the or no article (–).
40. Is your house finished yet? Yes, ____________ builders finally left two days ago.
ANS: the
PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p61 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Articles

41. When did you go to ____________ Russia?
ANS: –
42. We’re going to spend our holiday on ____________ island in the Caribbean this year.
ANS: an
43. Which is ____________ best way to get to your house?
ANS: the
44. I really don’t like ____________ people who complain all the time.
ANS: –
Read and answer the questions.
An environmental project
I am going to tell you about a school project that we did recently. We wanted to find out what kind of
packaging people prefer when they buy something and whether they recycle different materials. We
wondered what percentage of people take the time to organize their rubbish correctly in the different
bins at home each week.
As part of the project, we spent a Saturday morning in three different local supermarkets asking people
about the household items they buy, the kind of packaging they prefer and whether they use different
bins for different materials. This is what we found.
Nearly everyone said that they have less money to spend now than they had this time last year. About
two thirds of shoppers also said that it now costs more to do their weekly shop than before. People
now shop in several supermarkets each week rather than one, because it’s hard to find just one
supermarket where all the products are cheaper than the other supermarkets.
All the people interviewed said they have three bins at home for separating their waste products, but
around 20% of people said that they don’t separate the materials properly. About 70% said they prefer
to buy glass bottles and jars because it is better for the environment and cheaper than plastic
containers, but less than half of those people said they actually recycle the glass things they buy. Only
about 10% of people, said they never recycle anything, and luckily, not one person said they don’t care
about the environment.
45. Where did the students do some of their research?
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
Sample answer: They did some of their research in three local supermarkets.
PTS: 2 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading TOP: Reading for general meaning
46. What did most shoppers say about the money they have this year compared to a year ago?
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
Sample answer: They said that they have less money this year than last year.
47. How many people separate the materials in their rubbish properly?
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
Sample answer: About 80% of people separate the materials correctly.
48. What percentage of people have only one bin at home?
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
0% – everyone has three bins at home.
49. How many people care about the environment?
____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
Sample answer: All the shoppers said they care about helping the environment.
Read. Choose the correct option.
50. Why did you go to ________ work on Sunday?

a. – b. the c. a
TOP: Articles
51. The students spent three days talking to shoppers in one supermarket.
a. True b. False c. Information not given
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Critical thinking
52. Approximately 65% of shoppers said that products are more expensive this year.
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Critical thinking
TOP: Close reading
53. Most shoppers prefer to use supermarkets near their house if possible.
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Critical thinking
TOP: Close reading
54. Only about 30% of shoppers recycle the glass jars and bottles that they buy.
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Critical thinking
TOP: Close reading
55. Older people generally recycle more than younger people.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Critical thinking
TOP: Close reading
Read. Match the word to the correct meaning.
a. containers for waste

b. something that is made or grown to be sold
c. divide into different parts
d. not long ago
e. a piece of work that involves detailed study of a subject
56. project
57. recently
58. bins
59. separate
60. products
56. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading

TOP: Reading for specific information
57. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading
58. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading
59. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading
60. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading
Listen. Choose T (True) or F (False). Correct the false statements. Audio 3.05
61. The first caller isn’t sure that recycling helps the environment.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS: T PTS: 2 REF: Unit 5 p60

OBJ: Listening TOP: Listening for specific information
62. There aren’t any recycling bins at Reg’s local supermarket.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS: F
There are a few recycling bins there.
PTS: 2 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information
63. The radio presenter is angry with Reg.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS: F
The second caller, Sandra, is angry with Reg.

64. Sandra says that Reg is like the people who live near her.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS: T PTS: 2 REF: Unit 5 p60

OBJ: Listening TOP: Listening for specific information
65. Sandra never says anything to the people who don’t recycle.
____________________________________________________________________
ANS: F
She tells them that there’s no excuse for not recycling.

Listen. Complete each sentence with one or two words from the audio. Audio 3.05
66. A lot of people say that ____________ is good for the environment.
ANS: recycling

67. There are ____________ recycling bins at Reg’s local supermarket.
ANS: a few

68. Sandra feels really ____________ with the first caller.
ANS: angry

69. The people who live near Sandra don’t recycle much ____________.
ANS: stuff

70. Sandra thinks that there’s ____________ excuse for not recycling.
ANS: no

Writing
71. Write an email to a video game supplier. Explain that a game you bought recently does not work
correctly, and request a refund.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 6 REF: Unit 5 p65 OBJ: Writing TOP: Emails
Are the following sentences formal? Choose F (Formal) or I (Informal).
72. I want you to tell me about a problem.
ANS:
I
73. When will you give back my money?
ANS:
I
74. We would be delighted to send you the game immediately.
ANS:
F
75. However, we require the correct order number.
ANS:
F
Choose the correct function.
76. Can I put you on hold for a moment?

a. telephone expressions b. talking about an order c. checking and clarifying
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p64 OBJ: Real life
TOP: Phoning about an order
77. Is that T as in tango?

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p64 OBJ: Real life
78. Would you like a refund?

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p64 OBJ: Real life
79. Good morning. Can I help you?

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p64 OBJ: Real life
80. Would you like confirmation by email?

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p64 OBJ: Real life

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Life 2e Pre-intermediate Unit 5

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p58 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Recycling

2. A fizzy drink usually comes in a ____________ bottle or a tin can.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p58 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Recycling

ANS: aluminium foil

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p58 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Recycling

4. Cereal boxes are usually made of ____________.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p58 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Recycling

5. They use coloured ____________ to make decorative windows.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p58 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Recycling

Match the figure or phrase to the correct meaning.

6. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Vocabulary

11. We need some exercise. Why don’t we _________________ into town?

ANS: take a walk

ANS: take a taxi

13. The train journey will _________________ three hours.

ANS: take around

14. There’s no rush. _________________!

ANS: Take your time

ANS: take care

Choose the correct answer.

16. We keep three ________ in our garden for their milk.

17. We use ________ to heat the water in our house.

19. We have a ________ so we get lots of good TV channels.

Complete each sentence with the correct option.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

Choose the correct option.

26. I’m just going to invite ________ friends to the party.

29. Can I have ________ milk in my coffee, please?

30. Do you have ________ glass bottles for recycling?

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

33. Could I have a little eggs and some sugar, please?

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p59 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Quantifiers

Choose the correct option.

36. I prefer to have ________ shower at night before I go to bed.

38. My favourite animals are ________ elephants.

Complete each sentence with a, an, the or no article (–).

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p61 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Articles

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p61 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Articles

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p61 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Articles

43. Which is ____________ best way to get to your house?

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p61 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Articles

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p61 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Articles

Read and answer the questions.

45. Where did the students do some of their research?

48. What percentage of people have only one bin at home?

49. How many people care about the environment?

Read. Choose the correct option.

50. Why did you go to ________ work on Sunday?

55. Older people generally recycle more than younger people.

Read. Match the word to the correct meaning.

a. containers for waste

56. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: Unit 5 p62 OBJ: Reading

ANS: T PTS: 2 REF: Unit 5 p60

62. There aren’t any recycling bins at Reg’s local supermarket.

PTS: 2 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Listening

63. The radio presenter is angry with Reg.

PTS: 2 REF: Unit 5 p60 OBJ: Listening