Review (Units 1–3): Language Test B

Grammar
Recently my grandparents’ wedding anniversary (11)
Task 1 (celebrate) at a very upmarket hotel. Fifteen family
members enjoyed a really expensive meal in the most
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word
amazing restaurant I (12) (ever / be) to!
only.
It (13) (claim) to be a regular dining spot
for many celebrities, but I didn’t recognise anyone
there. Never before (14) (I / see) a menu
Do you dance? (1) is said that dancing is quite like it. I’m just glad that I (15)
one of the best forms of exercise that can (2) (invite) and wasn’t paying!
done. Not (3) does it improve our fitness,
but it also helps our mental health. Whether it’s as a
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hobby or a job, researchers (4) shown
that dancing is the perfect way to exercise our brains
and it can lead to a dramatic improvement in cognitive
skills. Tests have (5) carried out on
people before and after taking part in dance exercise
and the activity of dancing is reported to (6)
resulted in up to a 20 percent increase in test scores.
(7) this seems to show is that the co-
ordination that (8) needed for dancers to
learn and perform different series of movements can
improve the brain’s ability for a variety of types of
problem solving, a result of (9) is that the
intelligence of dancers can be compared to that of
inventors and engineers. (10) the
benefits might be, dancing has got to be more fun than
lifting weights or working out in the gym!

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Task 2

Complete the text with the correct form of the

verbs in brackets.

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Vocabulary A occupy B present C allow D pursue

Task 1 23 People automatically that my cousin and I

are sisters because we look alike.
Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to
complete the sentences. A react B assume C accept D hold

24 My dad thinks I’m a very good artist, but he’s

biased!
16 When my dad started his own business he had to
a lot of setbacks. A clearly B automatically C critically D closely

A overdo B overlook C overcome D overview 25 It’s important to all the options before
deciding what to study at university.
17 Reading books written in the last century gives you
insight into society of the period. A think B consider C regard D challenge

A worthy B invaluable C costly D thankful ___/10

18 Driving on roads after snow and a cold night is

dangerous because of black ice. Task 2

A potentially B remotely C negatively D closely Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition.
19 When we were children, my mother always
a blind eye to things my brother did wrong – he was
definitely her favourite!
26 It’s a great opportunity and you shouldn’t pass it
A offered B turned C made D set .

20 One of the functions of the media in my opinion is to 27 Have you come with any ideas for the
lies that public figures might tell us. charity event yet?

A open B publicise C expose D appeal 28 I didn’t take my brother’s new

girlfriend at first, but now I really like her.
21 The feeling you get when you your goals is
very rewarding. 29 His rude comments will stick my mind
for a long time.
A finish B gain C accomplish D fulfil
30 My sister was very disappointed with her end of
22 I was encouraged by my parents to my
year results, but she’ll get it soon.
interest in history.
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Use of English

Task 1

Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

As a child, my best friend was a girl called Sandra. At an early age, I realised that she had an

(31) talent for acting. She played the lead in every school play and everyone knew IMPRESS

that one day she would be a (32) actress. At that time, it was SENSATION

(33) impossible for someone without acting training to get a part in film or television, VIRTUAL

but Sandra managed to land a lead role in a TV movie. She went from being a (34) RELATIVE

unknown actress to a big celebrity within a few months and unfortunately, the (35) PRESS

became too great. She was photographed everywhere she went and this (36) into INTRUDE

her private life eventually had its effect. She gave up acting, which was met with

(37) by her family and friends. BELIEVE

However, looking at it (38) , she did the right thing. She’s now a writer and trains OBJECT

future actors. Above all, she’s a much happier person than she was, and that’s what matters most.

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Task 2

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do
not change the word given. Use between three and six words.

39 I’m interested in why the project was stopped.

REASON

What stopping the project.

40 To make improvements, you have to accept advice.

BOARD

You have to you want to make improvements.

41 At last the school board has given its approval to the plans for the new buildings.

BEEN

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 The plans for the new buildings the school board.

42 I made no suggestion at all that his English pronunciation was poor.

WAY

In that his English pronunciation was poor.

43 Some teachers completely ignore the bullying that goes on in school.

EYE

Some teachers bullying that goes on in school.

44 Many critics think that Meryl Streep is the best actor of her generation.

BY

Meryl Streep be the best actor of her generation.

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Total: ___/50

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