Tests Name: __________________

Unit 1
Grammar
I Complete the conversation with the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses.

A What 1 ____________ your brother ____________ (do) for a living?

B He usually 2 ____________ (teach) at the university, but he 3 ____________ (not work) there right
now. There 4 ____________ (be) a special exchange program and he 5 ____________ (study) for an
advanced degree in England.

Functions
II Complete the conversation. Use the words or phrases in parentheses.

A 1 _____________________________ (where / from)?

B I’m from Rio de Janeiro.
A Really? 2 _____________________________ (what / like)?
B It’s beautiful. There are great beaches and I love the weather.
A 3 _____________________________ (what / apartment / like)?
B My apartment is small, but it’s near the beach. 4 _____________________________ (big palm tree /
outside) and 5 _____________________________ (lots of boats / in the water).

Vocabulary
III Write words from the box.

around canyons deserts mountains to

I’m thinking about going 1 __________ Arizona. There is a lot to see. There are hot and dry
2 __________, high 3 __________, and some amazing 4 __________. I especially want to walk
5 __________ the Grand Canyon. My sister told me it’s very impressive.

Reading
IV Read the text. Match the words and phrases from the text with the correct definitions.

Andorra
Andorra is a very small country (468 square kilometers) located in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. It is an
isolated country, surrounded by high mountains, and for many years suffered from poverty. Recently its economy
has improved. Andorra is now dedicated to tourism. In the winter, skiing is the most popular sport. The country has
the largest skiable area in the Pyrenees. It has 174 ski slopes. Dedicated skiers can ski over a distance of 282
kilometers. In the summer, tourists enjoy hiking or biking around mountain trails. There is something for everyone
in Andorra, from outdoor activities to many interesting shops and elegant spas. Come to Andorra, the
Pyrenean Country.

1 isolated a paths people can follow

2 poverty b walking in the country
3 slopes c alone, separated from others
4 hiking d hills you can ski down
5 mountain trails e when you are very poor

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