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Name: __________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

Units 1-3 | Reading


1. Read the text. Select True or False.

A Story of Survival It's easy to find supporters for the panda bear or the tiger. They're the beautiful, furry faces
that represent the struggle to protect the world's wildlife. But not every endangered species has good looks to
protect it. Take the crocodile, an animal that fills the heart with fear, ancient creatures that walked the world at
the time of the dinosaurs. But now, despite their great age, these animals are in danger. From the outside,
Papua New Guinea looks like the world before the arrival of human beings. It's covered in lush green forests
and high, inaccessible mountains. Scientists are discovering new species there all the time. It looks like
paradise, yet the reality is much more complicated. Trees are being cut down as big business starts to exploit
the country's resources, destroying the habitats of birds, mammals and reptiles. Many species are in danger,
and some have already become extinct. As if that wasn't bad enough, gold mines are polluting the rivers.
Mercury, a toxic element used in gold extraction, is escaping into the island's rivers, killing a large number of
fish and also having a huge impact on the crocodile population. Crocodiles are also being killed by local
hunters. They are not killed for food, however, but for their skins, which are very valuable in world markets.
This powerful predator is in danger of extinction because rich people want pretty bags and belts made from
their skin. Despite the horror of this situation, it's hard to find much support for the crocodile because crocodile
attacks on humans can, and do, occur. Nevertheless, the World Wildlife Fund, an international charity, has
started to work with the local communities in Papua New Guinea to raise awareness of the crocodile's
predicament through events such as the Crocodile Festival on the Sepik River. The idea is to reeducate locals
about the importance of the reptiles and also to encourage visitors from overseas. Foreign dollars from tourism
will lead to better medicine and schools for the villagers. It is hoped that this will give people a reason to
protect these otherwise fearsome predators. While these initiatives seem to be working—Papua New Guinea's
crocodile population is no longer declining at such a dramatic rate—the appeal of earning large sums of money
from crocodile skins remains a major barrier to total success. Until more is done on an international level,
crocodiles will remain an endangered species in Papua New Guinea, as in many other parts of the world.

T F
1. Papua New Guinean wildlife is being destroyed by factories that dump their
waste in local rivers.

2. The wood and gold industries are causing the destruction of local forests.

3. Tourism is doing a lot of damage to the crocodile population.

4. The local population's love of crocodile skin is putting the animals at risk.

5. The World Wildlife Fund is trying to educate the local population about the
crocodiles' situation.
Units 1-3 | Writing
1. Write three or four posts for a travel blog. Follow the instructions below. Write no more than 60
words per post.

Imagine you went away for the weekend to a world-famous city. During the trip, you wrote three or four posts
on your travel blog. Write the blog posts as if you are on the trip. Give a time and a date for each blog post.
Your travel blog should include information about the points below. • Where your journey started • Where and
how you traveled • What you did during the trip • Who you traveled with • What you liked and disliked while
you were on your trip

Units 1-3 | Grammar


1. Read the sentences. Select True if grammatically correct and False if grammatically incorrect.

T F
1. Yes, he did think it was a good idea.

2. I had gone home by the time he arrived at the party.

3. I don't think usually it's a good idea.

4. Did you used to play tennis?

5. Before she became famous, she had written several novels.

SCORE
2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. We ... to school when there was a sudden snowstorm.

a. had been walking


b. walked
c. were walking

2. The risk of an accident...

a. is really high.
b. really high is.
c. high is really.

3. He ... very resilient over the years.

a. become
b. has become
c. have become

4. You ... doing it.

a. used to
b. get used to
c. be used to

5. They found the ... car.

a. stolen
b. stealing
c. stealed

SCORE
3. Match the parts of the sentences.

1. We didn't a. leave my clothes all over the


floor.

2. He's always b. leaving his clothes all over the


floor!

3. Did they use c. go to college?

4. Personally, I wouldn't d. to go to college with us?

5. Where did you e. go to college.

Units 1-3 | Vocabulary


1. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. A ... travels on a bus, train or plane.

a. passerby
b. stranger
c. passenger

2. You may ... someone's temperature if they are sick.

a. take
b. make
c. feel
3. ... we go, I'll enjoy myself.

a. Wherever
b. Whoever
c. Whichever

4. ...is useful if you fall into the ocean.

a. A life jacket
b. Waterproof clothing
c. A compass

5. If you ... with someone, you like them and they like you, too.

a. break up
b. get along
c. show up

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2. Match the parts of the sentences.

1. Your parents-in-law a. are your husband or wife's mom


and dad.

2. My parents-in-law showed b. about the risks of driving too


fast.

3. Acupuncturists c. use needles to treat people.

4. Binoculars d. are used to see things that are far


away.
5. My son doesn't care e. up unexpectedly at lunchtime.

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3. Complete each sentence with the correct word.

1. A ___________________ is a severe snowstorm with strong winds.

2. It's raining pretty hard, so put on some ___________________ clothing before you go
out.

3. I hadn't heard that Ed and Martha had broken ___________________.

4. The pediatrician wrote a ___________________ for their daughter.

5. ___________________ much he eats, he never puts on weight!

Units 4-6 | Reading


1. Read the text. Select True or False.

Making Extra Cash! We'd all like to make a little extra money, but if you're not looking for a career change,
what are your options? Well, the editors at Life magazine have put their heads together and come up with five
imaginative solutions that don't involve changing careers. If you are at college or just looking for ways to
increase your salary, the ideas below could help you earn some extra money without having to totally
transform your life. 1. Become a focus group participant. For TV addicts, this is the perfect way to make
money! TV companies often run focus groups in which people are asked to discuss TV shows that they like
and dislike. Participants get paid for giving their opinion, whether it's positive or negative, and TV companies
gain valuable information. 2. Become a rickshaw driver. If you're strong and live in a big city, you could drive
a rickshaw or pedicab. Your customers (usually international tourists) sit in the back and you take them where
they want to go. You get paid and get exercise at the same time. 3. Become an events waiter. If you only have
a few evenings available each month, this could be the solution for you. The job involves serving food to
people at weddings and special events like international conferences, garden parties and the opera. You can
earn the same money in three hours that most people earn in a day. 4. Become a blogger. If you're good with
words, why not start a blog? Many people don't realize that if you register your blog with an online advertising
company, it will pay you every time someone clicks on the advertisments. If your site becomes popular, you
can earn millions! You just need a computer, an Internet connection and something interesting to say. 5.
Become a gardener. If you like being outdoors, why not earn money working in other people's gardens? All
you need for this job is lots of energy and some strength. If you know where to look, there is a lot of gardening
work out there. A lot of people need help with their gardens, especially senior citizens and busy professionals.
You just have to advertise your services.

T F
1. Focus group participants get paid for watching TV.

2. Tourists often use rickshaws or pedicabs to get around a city.

3. If you create a popular blog, you might make a lot of money.

4. You need to be able to find your way around a city to be a rickshaw driver.

5. It's easy to find gardening work.

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SECTION SCORE
Units 4-6 | Writing
1. Write an e-mail to a friend describing someone from your school days who has become famous. Write
180–200 words.

SCORE

SECTION SCORE
Units 4-6 | Grammar
1. Read the sentences. Select True if grammatically correct and False if grammatically incorrect.

T F
1. He's recently written a new book.

2. They've been played tennis for four hours!

3. I think it will snow this weekend.

4. I'll watch the DVD as soon it is available.

5. It is often say that there is no smoke without fire.

SCORE

2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. The movie ... Steven Spielberg.

a. was direct by
b. was directed by
c. was directed

2. I ... my car cleaned today.

a. have
b. had
c. have been have

3. The website ... thousands of hits.

a. has already had


b. already has had
c. has had already

4. She ... about being a doctor since she was a child.

a. has been thinking


b. has thinking
c. been thinking

5. I ... you the details once I get home.

a. e-mail
b. will e-mailing
c. will e-mail

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3. Match the parts of the sentences.

1. He'll invite us over a. when he finds a new place to


live.

2. He won't have b. invited us over by Christmas.

3. We'll be c. traveling to Paris this time


tomorrow.

4. The plane has d. my hair dyed pink!

5. I've had e. been delayed.


Units 4-6 | Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. A ... is a permanent picture on someone's body.

a. tattoo
b. piercing
c. beard

2. Top soccer players get a very high...

a. donation.
b. salary.
c. fee.

3. Someone who is funny and quick-thinking is...

a. chatty.
b. witty.
c. lively.

4. Lemons have a very ... taste.

a. sweet
b. sour
c. spicy.

5. A network of shops or restaurants that are part of the same company is called a...

a. multinational.
b. chain.
c. franchise.
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2. Match the parts of the sentences.

1. Freckles are usually found a. on the face.

2. My friend works for a book b. comedian.

3. Life is less stressful if you are c. spicy food.

4. Curry is a d. laid-back.

5. He's a hilarious stand-up e. publisher.

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3. Complete each sentence with the correct word.

1. Potatoes are a fairly ___________________ food. They don't have much flavor, but I like
them.

2. A ___________________ is a large company that operates in many different countries.

3. A makeup ___________________ works behind the scenes.

4. Bear in ___________________ that banks aren't the only places for a loan.

5. Someone who is shy and insecure is self-___________________.

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