Reflect Reading &Writing, Level 2: Unit 8 Assessment
Name: Class: Date:
VOCABULARY
Match the words to the definitions.
a. very nice, showing good manners
b. necessary, must be done
c. a machine or equipment using scientific knowledge
d. a group of people born and living at the same time
e. a short message on a cell phone
f. an idea you tell someone else to do
g. a decision between two or more things
h. a note or an observation giving an opinion or explaining something
i. maybe, likely to happen
j. a word that shows something is continuing to happen
1. ____ choice (n)
2. ____ comment (n)
3. ____ generation (n)
4. ____ polite (adj)
5. ____ probably (adv)
6. ____ required (adj)
7. ____ still (adv)
8. ____ suggestion (n)
9. ____ technology (n)
10. ____ text message (n)
GRAMMAR
Complete each sentence with the present continuous of the verb in parentheses.
11. Look! Alicia ________________ (reply) to my message right now.
12. Ivan and Ricky ________________ (shout) because it’s loud in here right now.
13. I ________________ (not study) in the library at the moment. I’m at home.
14. You ________________ (not listen) to me!
GRAMMAR
Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
15. for the test / to / I’m / tonight / going / study / .
___________________________________________________________________
16. with / help / will / the report / you / he / .
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17. reply / going to / are / to Sarah’s email / you / ?
___________________________________________________________________
18. won’t / homework / over vacation / our teacher / us / give / .
___________________________________________________________________
READING FOR MAIN IDEAS
Read the text. Then choose the best answer.
TIPS FOR VIDEO CHATTING
1 These days, people are communicating more using video chats. They have virtual meetings for work,
take virtual classes, and have virtual get-togethers with family and friends that live a long distance
away. I’ve done all of those things, so I would like to share some suggestions to make your video
chatting a success.
2 First, consider the purpose of the virtual meeting before you set up your technology. When you use
video chats, you have different settings to choose from. If it is an informal meeting with friends or an
informal work conversation, everyone can have their microphones on. If you are in a large work
meeting, keep yourself on mute if you are not talking. This is especially important for a presentation.
Everyone but the speaker should mute themselves. People generally understand this, but I often remind
the group before we start. I also ask everyone to turn notifications and their phones off, so the group
doesn’t hear text message alerts. Older people may need extra help setting up their technology for a
virtual meeting.
3 Second, with your purpose in mind, consider the appropriate clothing to wear. For formal work
meetings, dress as you would in an office. For classes, you can probably wear something more casual.
If you’re going to host a virtual birthday party, you might have a theme for it. For example, you might
have everyone wearing their favorite hats. I always dress head-to-toe. For a work meeting, don’t wear
a nice shirt with pajama pants. You might have to stand up and everyone will see them, making you
look unprofessional.
4 Third, be prepared. Think about how to use your technology to help you. For example, when I teach
my niece and nephew how to cook using video chat, I link my phone to the conference call. My
computer camera shows me talking, and I set up my phone so that its camera shows a close-up of how
I’m preparing the food. They can see my face and a close-up of the food preparation at the same time,
and they follow along. If you are giving a presentation and you have to read notes, make sure they are
easy to see while you’re looking at the camera. If you are sharing your screen for a presentation, have
only your presentation on screen. People don’t need to see your emails.
5 Video chatting is likely going to continue to be a part of life. You can make your communication
successful by keeping these things in mind. Remember to set up your video call with the purpose of
the meeting in mind, wear the appropriate clothing for the meeting, and prepare before the call.
Following these simple tips will improve your experience overall.
19.____ The author’s purpose for writing the text is to ______
a. show people how to set up b. help people decide if their c. give people useful
video chats for cooking. virtual meeting is formal suggestions for virtual
or informal. meetings.
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20. ____ Paragraph 2 is mostly about about ________
a. helping older people set b. setting up technology for a c. muting your microphone
up for a virtual meeting. virtual meeting. for a virtual meeting.
21. ____ Paragraph 3 is mostly about choosing ____
a. what to wear for a virtual b. a theme for a virtual c. where to sit for a virtual
meeting. meeting. meeting.
22. ____ Paragraph 4 is mostly about ____
a. using a phone for a virtual b. making notes for a virtual c. being prepared for a
meeting. meeting. virtual meeting.
READING FOR DETAILS
Read the text. Then write T (true), F (false), or NG (not given).
TIPS FOR VIDEO CHATTING
1 These days, people are communicating more using video chats. They have virtual meetings for work,
take virtual classes, and have virtual get-togethers with family and friends that live a long distance
away. I’ve done all of those things, so I would like to share some suggestions to make your video
chatting a success.
2 First, consider the purpose of the virtual meeting before you set up your technology. When you use
video chats, you have different settings to choose from. If it is an informal meeting with friends or an
informal work conversation, everyone can have their microphones on. If you are in a large work
meeting, keep yourself on mute if you are not talking. This is especially important for a presentation.
Everyone but the speaker should mute themselves. People generally understand this, but I often remind
the group before we start. I also ask everyone to turn notifications and their phones off, so the group
doesn’t hear text message alerts. Older people may need extra help setting up their technology for a
virtual meeting.
3 Second, with your purpose in mind, consider the appropriate clothing to wear. For formal work
meetings, dress as you would in an office. For classes, you can probably wear something more casual.
If you’re going to host a virtual birthday party, you might have a theme for it. For example, you might
have everyone wearing their favorite hats. I always dress head-to-toe. For a work meeting, don’t wear
a nice shirt with pajama pants. You might have to stand up and everyone will see them, making you
look unprofessional.
4 Third, be prepared. Think about how to use your technology to help you. For example, when I teach
my niece and nephew how to cook using video chat, I link my phone to the conference call. My
computer camera shows me talking, and I set up my phone so that its camera shows a close-up of how
I’m preparing the food. They can see my face and a close-up of the food preparation at the same time,
and they follow along. If you are giving a presentation and you have to read notes, make sure they are
easy to see while you’re looking at the camera. If you are sharing your screen for a presentation, have
only your presentation on screen. People don’t need to see your emails.
5 Video chatting is likely going to continue to be a part of life. You can make your communication
successful by keeping these things in mind. Remember to set up your video call with the purpose of
the meeting in mind, wear the appropriate clothing for the meeting, and prepare before the call.
Following these simple tips will improve your experience overall.
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23. ____ When only one speaker is giving a presentation online, the other people should mute their
microphones.
____________
24. ____ Older people often forget to turn their phones off during virtual meetings.
____________
25. ____ For work meetings on the computer, the author suggests dressing casually.
____________
26. ____ For virtual meetings, you should type your notes on the computer.
____________
27. ____ It’s possible to link a phone to a video conference.
____________
READING SKILL
Read the text. Then choose the best answer.
TIPS FOR VIDEO CHATTING
1 These days, people are communicating more using video chats. They have virtual meetings for work,
take virtual classes, and have virtual get-togethers with family and friends that live a long distance
away. I’ve done all of those things, so I would like to share some suggestions to make your video
chatting a success.
2 First, consider the purpose of the virtual meeting before you set up your technology. When you use
video chats, you have different settings to choose from. If it is an informal meeting with friends or an
informal work conversation, everyone can have their microphones on. If you are in a large work
meeting, keep yourself on mute if you are not talking. This is especially important for a presentation.
Everyone but the speaker should mute themselves. People generally understand this, but I often remind
the group before we start. I also ask everyone to turn notifications and their phones off, so the group
doesn’t hear text message alerts. Older people may need extra help setting up their technology for a
virtual meeting.
3 Second, with your purpose in mind, consider the appropriate clothing to wear. For formal work
meetings, dress as you would in an office. For classes, you can probably wear something more casual.
If you’re going to host a virtual birthday party, you might have a theme for it. For example, you might
have everyone wearing their favorite hats. I always dress head-to-toe. For a work meeting, don’t wear
a nice shirt with pajama pants. You might have to stand up and everyone will see them, making you
look unprofessional.
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4 Third, be prepared. Think about how to use your technology to help you. For example, when I teach
my niece and nephew how to cook using video chat, I link my phone to the conference call. My
computer camera shows me talking, and I set up my phone so that its camera shows a close-up of how
I’m preparing the food. They can see my face and a close-up of the food preparation at the same time,
and they follow along. If you are giving a presentation and you have to read notes, make sure they are
easy to see while you’re looking at the camera. If you are sharing your screen for a presentation, have
only your presentation on screen. People don’t need to see your emails.
5 Video chatting is likely going to continue to be a part of life. You can make your communication
successful by keeping these things in mind. Remember to set up your video call with the purpose of
the meeting in mind, wear the appropriate clothing for the meeting, and prepare before the call.
Following these simple tips will improve your experience overall.
28. ____ What does the underlined they refer to in paragraph 1?
a. meetings b. people c. computers
29. ____ What does the underlined themselves refer to in paragraph 2?
a. everyone b. friends c. the speaker
30. ____ What does the underlined it refer to in paragraph 3?
a. a favorite hat b. a virtual class c. a virtual birthday party
31. ____ What does the underlined them refer to in paragraph 3?
a. pajama pants b. nice shirts c. the members
32. ____ What does the first underlined they refer to in paragraph 4?
a. notes b. the author’s niece and c. the computer camera and
nephew the phone camera
33. ____ What does the second underlined they refer to in paragraph 4?
a. notes b. the author’s niece and c. the computer camera and
nephew the phone camera
CRITICAL THINKING SKILL
Choose the two best answers.
34. ____ ____ Who should you use formal language with?
a. a teacher c. your sister
b. friends d. a boss
35. ____ ____ Which are examples of formal language?
a. I need help with my homework c. Could you please help me with this
assignment. assignment?
b. I can’t do this! d. Why didn’t you help me?
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36. ____ ____ What does formal language usually include?
a. emojis c. contractions
b. longer sentences d. full forms
WRITING SKILL
Match the parts of an email to communicate with a teacher.
a. Formal
b. Best regards
c. To schedule a meeting
d. Dear Professor Chang
e. EFL 101 – Need help
37. ____ A reason to write an email
38. ____ The tone to use
39. ____ A subject line
40. ____ A greeting
41. ____ A closing
WRITING PRACTICE 1
Write sentences using the given words. Use the verb tense in parentheses.
42. study / test / right now (present continuous)
___________________________________________________________________.
43. not read / at the moment (present continuous)
___________________________________________________________________.
44. not be / in class / next week (future with will)
___________________________________________________________________.
45. buy / new computer / in a year (future with will)
___________________________________________________________________.
46. have / a virtual meeting / tomorrow (future with be going to)
___________________________________________________________________.
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WRITING PRACTICE 2
Read the prompt. Then write a response of at least 100 words.
47. Write an email to someone in an older generation to ask for help with something. Use formal language.
You can write to a teacher, a grandparent, or someone else you know.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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UNIT 8
Answer Key
1. ANS: G PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
2. ANS: H PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
3. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
4. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
5. ANS: I PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
6. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
7. ANS: J PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
8. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
9. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
10. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Vocabulary
11. ANS:
is replying / ’s replying
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO1
12. ANS: are shouting
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO1
13. ANS:
am not studying / ’m not studying
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO1
14. ANS:
are not listening / aren’t listening / ’re not listening
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO1
15. ANS: I’m going to study for the test tonight.
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO2
16. ANS: He will help you with the report.
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO2
17. ANS: Are you going to reply to Sarah’s email?
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO2
18. ANS: Our teacher won’t give us homework over vacation.
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO2
19. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Main Ideas
NAR: L2U8_MC1
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20. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Main Ideas
NAR: L2U8_MC1
21. ANS:
NAR: L2U8_MC1 A PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Main Ideas
22. ANS:
NAR: L2U8_MC1
C PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Main Ideas
23. ANS:
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
T
24. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
NG
25. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
F
26. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
NG
27. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
T
28. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
NAR: L2U8_MC2
29. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading Skill
NAR: L2U8_MC2
30. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading Skill
NAR: L2U8_MC2
31. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading Skill
NAR: L2U8_MC2
32. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading Skill
NAR: L2U8_MC2
33. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading Skill
NAR: L2U8_MC2
34. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading Skill
NAR: L2U8_MR1
A, D PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Critical Thinking Skill
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35. ANS: A, C PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Critical Thinking Skill
NAR: L2U8_MR1
36. ANS:
NAR: L2U8_MR1 B, D PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Critical Thinking Skill
37. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Skill
38. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Skill
39. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Skill
40. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Skill
41. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Skill
42. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: I’m studying for my math test right now.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
43. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: Sandra isn’t reading a book at the moment.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
44. ANS:
Students’ own answers
They won’t be in class next week.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
45. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: John will buy a new computer in a year.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
46. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: We’re going to have a virtual meeting tomorrow.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
47. ANS:
Students’ own answers
PTS: 6 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 2
NAR: L2U8_ES1
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