C1 Advanced

Unit 11 Test

Section 1: Vocabulary
1 Read the text. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits
in the gap in the same line.

Being able to read people’s facial expressions in order to work out what emotions
they are feeling can be difficult. Although an emotion such as (1) ___________ is AMUSE
easy to spot because it is accompanied by a smile, others can be more challenging
because the same expression can be attributed to multiple emotions. For example,
an expression with narrowed eyes and a frown might show (2) ___________. CONFUSED
However, equally this could be a facial expression employed by someone who wants
to demonstrate that they are (3) ___________ about something. FRUSTRATE
Subtle differences like this can often be difficult to notice so it’s important to listen
carefully to what people say rather than just relying on their facial expressions.
Otherwise your (4) ___________ may not be what others are expecting. REACT
Many emotions are (5) _________ by moving parts of the face in some way. DEPICTION
If we raise our eyebrows, we are usually communicating that we find something
(6) ___________. One emotion which interestingly is not shown through ASTONISH
movement, however, is (7) ___________. This can often be recognised EMBARRASS
by the fact that our cheeks change colour and turn red. It is also worth remembering
that some people register far less on their face than others. This means they can look
(8) ___________ about everything, as if they have no emotional response. DIFFER
While misinterpreting facial expressions is not usually a problem, we should be aware
of the fact that across cultures the implications of misunderstandings could be more
(9) ___________ so it is always a good idea to check if you are not sure DANGER
what someone means.

………/9
2 Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

1 His _____ at receiving a new car for his birthday was evident by his huge smile.
A hysteria B delight C bitterness D exhilaration
2 My boss has lots of amusing _____ about working before the Intern was invented.
A reactions B reports C anecdotes D highlights
3 The film _____ the struggles of three women trying to raise children on their own.
A exposes B advocates C displays D portrays
4 Hospitals have to take measures to prevent _____ infections.
A exposed B contagious C indifferent D highlighted
5 My friend Helen is so serious, she should really try to lighten _____.
A up B off C out D in

………/5

© Pearson Education Limited 2019 PHOTOCOPIABLE 1

 C1 Advanced
Unit 11 Test

Section 2: Grammar
3 Complete the text. Use only one word for each gap.

There’s (1) ____________ doubt that most women enjoy looking good. (2) ____________ this reason, they
spend billions on creams and make-up to keep them looking young and fashionable. Apart
(3) ____________ the creams and make-up, increasing numbers of young women are opting for the surgical
alternative to enhance their looks. This is both an expensive and somewhat risky process.
(4) ____________ so, it’s amazing how many people think it’s the best thing to do,
(5) ____________ the horror stories they read about when things go wrong. You would think that this would
put people off having cosmetic surgery; on (6) ____________ contrary, demand for surgery seems to be on
the rise and enhancing one’s looks appears to have become an addiction for both men and women.
Unfortunately, the cosmetic surgery industry is largely unregulated and, in (7) ____________ of this,
governments are now being urged to enforce better regulation.

….…./7

4 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. You must use between three and six words, including the
word given.

1 Over the next few decades people think that there will be treatments for many more diseases.
THAT
It __________________________ diseases will be treatable in the coming decades.
2 I believe that the government should do more to help protect the environment.
SHOULD
Regarding the environment, I believe that __________________________ by governments.
3 Customers are allowed to submit documents in two formats; electronic or printed.
CAN
Documents __________________________ either electronically or printed as hard copies.
4 I will find out my essay mark in the middle of next week.
BEEN
My essay __________________________ by next Wednesday.

….…./4

TOTAL………/25

© Pearson Education Limited 2019 PHOTOCOPIABLE 2