End-of-Term Test 3

Name: _________________________

Vocabulary
1 Match the words with the definitions.

1 resourceful a) someone who creates new things or

find new ways to solve problems
2 concept b) the way you think about something,
based on your experience
3 innovator c) a good and lasting result after a long
effort
4 hardware d) able to find a solution to problems,
even in difficult circumstances
5 accomplishment e) an idea
6 perspective f) a particular way of doing something
that requires practice and skill
7 technique g) able to get your attention quickly
8 bold h) the physical pieces of a machine
(8 points)

2 Complete the sentences using the words from Activity 1.

1 The artist became known for his __________ use of colour.

2 It’s often useful to view things from a different __________.
3 His __________ nature meant that everyone wanted him on their team.
4 The __________ he devised meant that the brush strokes weren’t visible.
5 They came up with an entirely new __________ which surprised the judges.
6 We’re changing the computer system in the office so we need new __________.
7 Tan Le is an award-winning __________.
8 Among her many __________ is the development of the Emotiv Insight.
(8 points)

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3 Read the clues to complete the crossword.
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6 7 8

Across
1 an action or feeling that happens in response to seeing or hearing something
2 to try something new without knowing what the result will be
3 a painting, sculpture or other visual made with the goal of showing beauty or
representing an idea
4 an idea that shows up repeatedly in a work or art, literature or a performance
Down
5 a tool or a piece of equipment that is designed for a particular purpose
6 a way of getting something done, even if there are other ways of doing it
7 to enjoy looking at something or being around it
8 to give something or someone praise and, often, some type of reward
(8 points)

Grammar
4 Rewrite the sentences using I wish or If only to express wishes and regrets.

1 I didn’t learn how to use the new technique in my art class.

_____________________________________________________________________
2 I can’t believe we haven’t got wireless technology in this library.
_____________________________________________________________________
3 We didn’t find the solution first.
_____________________________________________________________________
4 We couldn’t track down the cat’s owners.
_____________________________________________________________________
(4 points)

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5 Circle the correct option.

1 We all expected those results so they were so / hardly surprising.

2 His sculptures are so / barely beautiful.
3 He’s always willing to help and is really / sort of flexible.
4 The new device is fantastic and very / sort of affordable.
5 Hardware is so much better nowadays because it is rather / totally wireless.
6 The drawings were clear and slightly / hardly symbolic.
(6 points)
6 Rewrite the sentences using reported speech.

1 ‘What can scientists learn from artists?’ asked my teacher.

My teacher asked ______________________________________________________
2 ‘What is exciting about this sculpture?’ asked the lecturer.
The lecturer asked us ___________________________________________________
3 The artist was clearly in a lot of pain when he painted this self-portrait, suggested
Franco.
Franco suggested ______________________________________________________
4 ‘We will be visiting the Guggenheim when we’re in Bilbao’ said the tour guide.
The tour guide told us ___________________________________________________
(8 points)
7 Tick the correct sentences. Rewrite the incorrect sentences.

1 I don’t know how she always comes up with new and interesting themes.
_________________________________________________________________
2 We tracked the artist down to a remote village in the mountains.
_________________________________________________________________
3 The designer came up opposition against.
_________________________________________________________________
4 He played around new techniques with.
_________________________________________________________________
5 The painting stood out because it was so bold.
_________________________________________________________________
6 He didn’t do a very good job of getting his idea across.
_________________________________________________________________
(6 points)

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Reading
8 Read. Write T (true), F (false) or NG (not given).

The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70-metre (230 ft.) long piece of cloth onto which more than 50
scenes depicting the wars between William the Conqueror and King Harold have been sewn.
The tapestry dates back 900 years and is in remarkable condition for its age. Strangely,
however, it is missing the last panel – the final scene of the story. For a long time, historians
thought the tapestry was made by nuns all over England, and then stitched together to form
the long work of art. However, more recently, this theory has been rejected. Experts believe
that the techniques used to stitch the tapestry are too consistent for it to have been done by
independent groups. Current thinking is that whilst the characters in the scenes certainly look
different, the similarities in technique point to one team of skilled craftsmen – or women –
producing the entire tapestry. Amongst the questions still surrounding the tapestry, perhaps
one that will never be answered is what its origins are. Some believe that William’s brother
commissioned the tapestry as a celebration of William’s achievements, but an alternative
theory has recently been put forward. That is, that the sister of the defeated Harold
commissioned the tapestry in order to distance herself from Harold and gain favour with
William. It’s possible that we will never know the answers for certain, but a little bit of
mystery perhaps makes works of art like this all the more fascinating.
1 The Bayeux Tapestry was painted on cloth about 900 years ago. ____
2 Considering its age, the tapestry is in very good condition. ____
3 The tapestry is complete. ____
4 The final scene of the tapestry shows William defeating Harold. ____
5 English nuns made the tapestry. ____
6 The techniques used at the start of the length of cloth match those near the end. ____
7 The techniques used were advanced for the time. ____
8 Experts now believe that different people stitched different scenes. ____
9 Historians are sure they now know the origins of the tapestry. ____
10 The writer believes that a few unanswered questions isn’t
necessarily a bad thing. ____
(10 points)

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Writing
9 Choose one of the following essays. Write between 130-180 words.

• Think of an environmental problem in your home or at school. Write an

exemplification essay detailing what the problem is and what steps can be taken to
solve the problem or lessen its effects.
• Imagine you have been given permission to draw a bold piece of artwork on a city
wall. The artwork should send a message. Describe the artwork and what the message
behind it is.
• Last summer you went on an eco-tourist holiday. This is where you are conscious of
your carbon footprint, and take part in activities which help the environment. Write a
compare and contrast essay comparing this, and a regular holiday.
• A new language-learning device has just been invented which will help students learn
a language in a very short time. Describe the device and what implications it will have
on future generations.
(10 points)

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