4th ADULTS- CLASS TEST 1 - Upstream elem.

- unit 9 Page 1
I)- READING COMPREHENSION

ASKING THE NET

I love blogs. There’s something interesting for everyone. Do you want to share news about the latest gadgets?
Then, techy.com is perfect for you. Joining this blog you can keep in touch with technology fans from all over
the world. For example, this was written last night.

FROM: D42
I’d like your opinion on some gadgets. I’ve been visiting all kind of shops which sell
mp3 players for ages and still can’t decide on one. This is really driving me crazy. What
would you choose; an iPod 4 Gb, 8Gb, 30Gb (the price difference is insignificant)or a
Samsung Indigo 4Gb (for the same price, but it has FM radio and voice recording
function)? Do you know if their ear-pieces are good? Is it possible to read books and set up dictionaries on an
iPod 30 GB? I need lots of memory because I have many audiobooks. Waiting for
your recommendations

FROM: Module93
You don’t really need so much memory. Ten average size audiobooks need only about 3.0 Gigs of memory. Do you
need to store all of them? Load a few, listen to them, then delete and load others.

FROM: Baron
You know you can install a good dictionary ( yourword.com) into your iPod , and it’s fairly cheap. I’m not sure how
good it is, though. And I’m sure it doesn’t have audio. It’s ironic, isn’t it?
Do you honestly believe that you’ll be listening to 30 Gb of audiobooks at the same time?  I seriously doubt that.

FROM: Quick
You don’t need audio in dictionaries, it’s just a waste of a gadget memory in my case. I can read phonetics all
right :-)

FROM: D42
No, really. What if I’m on a train and can’t sleep ( it’s too dark to read)? It happens all the time, listening to
something could help, could be useful, too  Besides, I’d like to enjoy music wherever I am , not only in
headphones but also for other people, like my students (training for listening comprehension)

FROM: Module 93
Then buy a Samsung. It’s a great way to watch films and read text files. Ah, you can also use it to store pictures when
the card on your digital camera is full. Well, you have to buy this device to join the two (the camera and the player)

FROM: Baron
If you’re travelling, you’re lucky. Enjoy your trip and forget about computers. There’s no point worrying, is there?

TRUE OR FALSE

1- Blogs are only useful for technology fans

2- D42 is asking other people for advice
3- Using “yourword.com” you can listen to the pronunciation of a word
4- D42 is interested in listening to music

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1- What differences can you find between an iPod and a Samsung?

2- Why does D42 want much memory on his gadget?
3- What does Quick think about dictionaries with audio?
4- According to Module 93, what are the pros and cons of a Samsung?
5- Do you use an iPod? Why?

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II) MULTIPLE CHOICE

1- When was the remote control _____________________?

CENTRO EXAMINADOR Casilda
activate discovered invented
2- Have you seen my watch? It has a _____________________ strapSan Lorenzo 1776 - Tel. (03464) 424251/425744
black metallic small metallic black small small black metallic
3- French fries are made ___________ potatoes and oil.
by for with
4- Don’t forget to __________ your files every few minutes.
save switch restart
5- Does the CD player _____________ batteries?
included operate require
6- Jack didn’t _________ this morning because he didn’t have a safety razor
shave stick wake up
7- Again! You haven’t washed the dishes, __________ you?
has have haven’t
8- _____________ the high price, I want to buy a microwave.
Also Despite To begin with
9- I can’t see the ____________ of this clock. Please, repair it.
display screen face cover stand
10- That story was ____________ by Shakespeare.
write written wrote

III) FILL IN THE BLANKS

Do you ___________ of becoming a famous inventor? Good for you! ___________, it’s not easy. A lot
of ____________are the result of accidents, and most of the inventors aren’t ___________. In
general, they just enjoy the satisfaction_________ solving problems. Some inventors (like Edison)
__________ public recognition, but very few gave their name ___________ the invented object, for
example __________ zeppelin. In other cases, people didn’t even notice ________ they were
inventing something new. For __________, cheff Crum didn’t know he invented crisps.

CALL – DREAM – HOWEVER – INCREDIBLE – INSTANCE – INVENTIONS – OF –

REMEMBERED – THAT – THE – TO – WANTED

IV) REPHRASE
1- I take these inflatable speakers everywhere
These inflatable speakers _________________________________
2- Sony launched the first Walkman in 1979
The first Walkman _______________________________________
3- Did Jane arrive yesterday?
Jane _____________________________, _______________?
4- Who made this sauce? It’s delicious!
Who _____________________________? It’s delicious!

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V) COMPLETE THE DIALOGUE

You are at home, speaking to your brother Dylan.
 YOU: - Oh no!
DYLAN: - __________________________________________?
YOU: - This microphone doesn’t work.
DYLAN: - Let me see. _________________________________?
YOU: - The problem is it makes a funny noise.
DYLAN: - ___________________________________________?
YOU: - Of course I plugged it into the stereo! I’m not that stupid.
DYLAN: - Maybe you didn’t adjust the volume. Do you need a hand with that?
YOU: - _____________________________________________
DYLAN: - OK. Adjust it yourself, then. ___________________________________?
YOU: - Yes, please. Turn off the TV because I need to practice my song.

VI) WRITING ABILITY

A magazine has asked its readers to write an article discussing the advantages and disadvantages of
modern technology in everyday life. Write your article for the magazine (100-120 words)

Paragraph 1. Presentation of topic

Paragraph 2. Advantages & reasons/examples (easy housework/ save
time/communication etc)
Paragraph 3. Disadvantages &reasons/examples (expensive/ often break down/
use energy etc)
Paragraph 4. Conclusion & your opinion