Practice Test 8

A. Look at the three sentences below. Put them in the correct order in the spaces below so that they
follow the structure indicated by the questions.

 An unhealthy diet can lead to obesity and other problems.

 We should teach people about nutrition.
 Many people have an unhealthy diet.

a. What is the problem?

b. Why is it a problem?
c. What should we do about it?

Ans :
(a)Many people have an unhealthy diet.
(b)An unhealthy diet can lead to obesity and other problem
(c)We should teach people about nutrition.

B. Complete the tables below, explaining the reasons for these problems and what should be done.

What is the problem?

Ans: Global temperatures are rising.
Why is it a problem?
Ans: Due to this, many disasters such as hurricanes and heat waves are occurring.
What should we do about it?
Ans: We should start replacing fossil fuel with renewable energy on a large scale.

C. Look at the sentences below. Which state their point explicitly? Which imply something without
stating it explicitly? Write ‘stated’ or ‘implied’ next to each sentence.

(i) Cats are very independent. ------stated-------

(ii) Cats tend to spend time alone and can hunt birds and mice. ----implied------
(iii) We believe more could be done. ----implied-----
(iv) Not enough is being here. ----stated-----
D. Read this extract from a letter arguing that an area would benefit from a bigger park.
A new, bigger park at the centre of the community would change everything. My hope is that the
council will see the huge long-term benefits of this. A large public space would give the community
somewhere to hold events such as fairs and concerts. This would provide opportunities to local
businesses as well as helping to bring people together.

Write down at least three positive nouns and three positive verbs from the extract above that help
to create a positive tone.
Positive nouns Positive verbs
Benefits New
Opportunities Helping
Everything Large