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Level 4 Test
Technology is a rapidly evolving field that has had an immense impact on our lives. From
simple everyday devices, like smartphones and laptops, to complex medical equipment
and artificial intelligence algorithms, technology has become an integral part of modern
society.
In recent years, advances in technology have allowed us to access information more
quickly than ever before. With the invention of the internet, people can now access a vast
array of knowledge from all over the world. This has enabled us to stay up to date with
current events and keep in touch with family and friends around the globe. The internet
also allows us to shop online and purchase products from any corner of the world, making
our lives even more convenient.
Moreover, technology has revolutionized many sectors, such as healthcare, transportation,
communication, and more. New medical treatments have been developed thanks to
breakthroughs in technology that have helped save countless lives. Self-driving cars are
now becoming commonplace on roads across the planet, while telecommunication
devices allow us to speak with anyone at any time without having to be physically present.
In conclusion, it is clear that technology has had a substantial impact on our lives. It has
opened the door for easier access to knowledge, improved the quality of healthcare, and
enabled us to communicate with anyone regardless of geographical distance. Technology
will continue to shape our world in the years to come.

1) What are some of the benefits of technology mentioned in the passage?

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2) What invention has enabled us to access information quickly?

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3) What sectors has technology helped to revolutionize according to the text?

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4) How has technology changed the healthcare sector?

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5) What mode of transport is now becoming commonplace on roads across the planet?
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A) PAST SIMPLE or PAST CONTINUOUS? Choose the correct option.

1. I listened / was listening to the radio when I heard / was hearing this fantastic song.
2. When the teacher said ‘Stop!’, I still tried / was still trying to finish the last question.
3. I feel really silly! While I danced / was dancing, I fell and broke my elbow.
4. Tim played / was playing a computer game when his mum called / was calling him for
lunch.
5. I looked / was looking for a file on my memory stick when I noticed there was a virus.
6. Ron found a really interesting website about dance music while he surfed / was surfing
the internet.
7. My mum had / was having breakfast near the computer when she spilled cup of coffee
on the keyboard.
8. When you saw / were seeing me yesterday, I wasn’t going to school, I went / was going
to the doctor’s – I felt terrible.
9. How many pictures did you take while you travelled / were travelling around Ireland?
10. Why did you chat to Philip while I tried / was trying to tell you something really
important?

B) Fill in the blanks with PAST CONTINUOUS or PAST SIMPLE

1. We ___________________________ (play) volleyball with Mary, when you
______________(call) me.
2. When the teacher ______________(come) in, they _____________ (study) English.
3. The baby ___________________(sleep) when the telephone ______________(ring).
4. As I ___________________________ (walk) in the streets of Holland, I
___________________________ (meet) an old friend of mine.
5. I ___________________________ (lose) my car keys.
6. I was looking for my purse when I ______________________(drop) my credit card.
7. My uncle ___________________________ (take) me to the airport yesterday.
8. She ___________________________ (dance) when she hurt her ankle.
9. It ___________________________ (rain) heavily when I got up.
10. I ___________________________ (see) the thief while he
___________________________ (get) into my neighbour’s house.
C) PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS? Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the verbs in brackets.
1.- At last! I ___________ (solve) the problem.
2.- What ______________ recently? (you / do) Anything interesting?
3.- My brother ____________ (buy) a new motorbike. It looks great.
4.- _____________ (you / swim)? Your hair looks wet.
5.- Oh, there you are! I ____________ (look) for you everywhere.
6.- Sorry we are late. How long _______________ (you / wait)?
7.- I ____________ (know) Peter for a long time.
8.- My friends _____________ (run) for two hours already.
9..- I ____________ (never / understand) Maths and Physics.
10.- The children are tired because they ___________ (play) all day.

D) Write 5 of these sentences in PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE and the other 5 in PRESENT
PERFECT CONTINUOUS
1. Sue and Jane – shop
2. Steven – write a book
3. Maria and Julie - chat on the Internet
4. Richard - become president
5. Fiona and Eve - do community work
6. Kate - read a book
7. Lucy - work in a coffee shop
8. Mark - play football
9. Jake – swim in a lake
10. Melanie - help with housework

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2. Steven__________________________________________________________________
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4. Richard_________________________________________________________________
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7. Lucy____________________________________________________________________
8. Mark___________________________________________________________________
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10. Melanie________________________________________________________________
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Writing
 Write an opinion essay about any of these two topics. Remember to use key words
and distribute evenly the paragraphs.
 Write between 135 and 175 words
 Argentinian food is the best food in the world
 Zoos are the best place for animals to live
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Listening