Unit 3 Test

PART 1:
Lexical cloze

For questions 1-15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Example:
0
A trip

B travel

C voyage

D hike

A MAPMAKER IN THE MAKING

For most families, a (0)
in the car to an unfamiliar area involves at least one
argument about the best route to (1)
This is not the (2)
, however, in the
Williams family from Worcester. They never (3)
lost when five-year-old Daniel is with
them. That's because Daniel has the incredible (4)
to tell you the best way to get
from one place to another anywhere in England, and (5)
he doesn't need a map - he
can do it off the top of his (6)
Daniel has been (7)
in place names ever since he first learnt to talk. When he was
about three, he started asking his parents questions about how the roads they drove
along (8)
up, and it soon became (9)
that he had a photographic memory for
maps. He had no difficulty in remembering the information and (10)
it to what he
saw from the car window.
Now, after school, Daniel's (11)
game is drawing maps of the road systems in all
sorts of places that he has never even visited. His parents have no (12)
where his
particular talent (13)
from because nobody else in the family has it. (14)
he's also
a football fan, and is learning to play the keyboard, Daniel's main (15)
in life is to
become a mapmaker.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

UNIT 3

Test

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

make
event
fall
ability
as well as
head
good
joined
confident
regarding
admirable
understanding
passes
Although
qualification

B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

do
instance
get
skill
because of
mind
capable
caught
obvious
relating
desired
thought
gains
Despite
outcome

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

do
case
keep
facility
apart from
brain
keen
stood
sure
recognising
favourite
idea
works
However
ambition

D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D

take
fact
have
technique
what's more
memory
interested
grew
positive
reflecting
selected
explanation
comes
Since
fortune

P A R T 2:
Structural cloze

For questions 16-30, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each
space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Example:

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

19-year-old Becky Benfield is (0)
of a small number of teenage businesspeople to
make it (16)
the finals of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The
competition is designed to encourage young people to set (17)
their own
businesses by awarding a prize to the young businessperson (18)
impresses the
judges most with (19)
they have achieved. The winner (20)
receive an allexpenses paid business-class trip to the USA worth 5000.
Becky runs a company (21)
imports and sells model horses to collectors and
museums. Collecting the horses (22)
been Becky's childhood hobby and two years
(23)
her parents encouraged her to create a website where people (24)
buy and sell them. The business has been a great success and Becky now has
(25)
own office and employs four members of staff.
At first, (26)
Becky did not find it easy. She had difficulty opening a business
account at the bank because she was not old (27)
, and nobody was prepared to
lend her the money she needed to (28)
her business started. Fortunately for
Becky, her parents are also businesspeople who run an engineering company, and they
(29)
willing to help her financially. Perhaps this explains (30)
all this year's
finalists in the competition also come from business families.

P A R T 3:
Key word
transformations

For questions 31-40, 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 two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Example:
Two years ago, Maria started learning German.
0
for
Maria
two years.
The space can be filled by the words 'has been learning German for' so you write:

Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

31

32

Delphine likes to play computer games.

enjoys
Delphine

computer games.

I don't think you ought to write in that book.

were
If I
write in that book.
UNIT 3

Test

PART 4:
Error correction

33

Learning the names of all the world's rivers seems pointless to me.
see
I cannot
learning the names of all the world's
rivers.

34

Ian was a great fan of Shakespeare's plays as a teenager.

keen
As a teenager, Ian
Shakespeare's plays.

35

Chloe finds it hard to do her maths homework on her own.

difficulty
Chloe
her maths homework on her own.

36

Would you like to go to a university open day?

interested
Would you
to a university open day?

37

After I graduate, I'd like to become a vet.

ambition
It
a vet after I graduate.

38

Janice can't wait to hear Tom's story.

forward
Janice is

39

Paul has a clear memory of his first day at school.

remembers
Paul clearly
for the first time.

40

Glenys is willing to help her brother with his homework.

mind
Glenys
her brother with his homework.

For questions 41-55, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the
lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct,
put a tick ( ) by the number on the separate answer sheet. If a line has a word
which should not be there, write the word on the separate answer sheet.
There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).
Examples:

UNIT 3

Test

Tom's story.

A STAR IS BORN
0

P A R T 5:
Word formation

Although I originally come from Scotland, I've been living in

00

Los Angeles for seven years now. I came to here after I graduated

41

from drama school because of it was my ambition to become

42

a film star. I knew it wouldn't be as easy, but I'm not somebody

43

who gives up easily and I'm sure I'll star in a movie one day.

44

I have sent my CV and photos to every one agent and casting

45

director in the city and I go to lots of auditions, sometimes as many

46

as ten a week. To get support myself, I do all sorts of different jobs,

47

mostly modelling and advertising work, but if I have had small

48

parts in television programmes like The X-files and Ally McBeal,

49

which help me for to gain confidence. Last year, a film director

50

has spotted me and offered me a supporting role in his latest film.

51

It's the best chance I have had yet far, and I'm very excited about

52

it. The film which comes out next January and I'm looking forward

53

to be getting more offers of work as a result. I love it here and would

54

not want to do anything else, but these are difficult times. And

55

you learn, as they say, ought to take the rough with the smooth.

For questions 56-65, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of
each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at
the beginning (0).
Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Example:

A CAREER IN COMPUTERS
When the boom in the (0)

at its height in the late 1990s, it was easy for (56)

(57)

young computer

to get jobs without having any formal qualifications.

In those days, (58)

by (59)

INFORM

technology (IT) industry was

and experience were seen as more valuable

than certificates. Indeed, enthusiastic teenagers often

knew as much, if not more, about the latest (60)

university graduates. Today, an (61)

computer fan is much

course of some kind, at least with any of the large (63)

work, (65)

PROGRAMME
ABLE
EMPLOY
DEVELOP

than

QUALIFY
TRAIN

less likely to get a job than someone who has done a (62)
young people who have (64)

GIFT

But

hands-on experience may still get

with smaller companies which may also be willing

ORGANISE
USE
SPECIAL

to help them further their education.

UNIT 3

Test

Unit4Test
P A R T 1 :
Lexicalcloze

Forquestions115,readthetextbelowanddecidewhichanswer(A,B,CorD)bestfits
eachspace.Thereisanexampleatthebeginning(0).
Markyouranswersontheseparateanswersheet.
Example:
0 A arrived

B came

C approached

D reached

SCOTTISHISLAND
Onourfirstday'sdrivingontheScottishislandofMull, myhusbandandI(0) toa
stretchofwaterthatwehadtocrossonasmallferryboat.Theferrymanasked ifwe
would(1)
waitingten minuteswhilehe(2) afamilyofcowsacrossthewaterto
theirsummerpasture.This(3)
withthecowsstuckinmymindasa(4) of Mull,
a placefarremovedfromthehurriedconfusionofcitylife.
Fortravellersin(5)
ofa quiet, peaceful placetherecan befewbetter(6)
We
(7)
theislandtobeacharmingmixofmountains,castlesandsandybeaches.Oneof
the bestdaysofourtripwaswhenwe(8)
anaturetouroftheisland,andhadthe
(9)
fortunetoseea(10)
ofrarecreatures,includingreddeerandgoldeneagles.
ButnovisittoMull is(11) withoutatriptothesmall islandofIona,justoffthe
southwesterntipofMull,Ionahasgreathistorical(12)
becauseitistheplacewhere
earlyScottish kingswereburied. OurfirstattempttogettoIonahadtobe(13)
owingtotheheavyrainwhich isanothercharacteristicoftheisland. Itwasanother
threedaysbeforewecouldgettoIona,butinthe(14)
itwaswellworththe(15)
,
andwasthehighlightofourtrip.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

UNIT4

Test

A bother
A gathered
A accident
A badge
A aim
A stations
A found
A assisted
A good
A sum
A full
A concern
A dropped
A conclusion
A wait

B care
B loaded
B event
B sign
B search
B ends
B learned
B included
B happy
B number
B entire
B substance
B rejected
B finish
B pause

C mind
C removed
incident
mark
hope
destinations
experienced
participated
lucky
total
complete
significance
left
end
interval

D object
D transported
D act
D symbol
D exploration
D goals
D realised
D joined
D enjoyable
D figure
D whole
D fame
D abandoned
D close
D halt

P A R T 2:
Structural cloze

For questions 16-30, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each
space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Example:

A NEW MUSEUM
For many years, The Castle Museum in Norwich has been regarded (0)
one of the
finest in Britain. Recently, the museum has seen (16)
programme of complete
renovation, which aims to make it 'A new museum fit for the 21st century', where
visitors can enjoy the exhibits in (17)
sorts of new ways.
For example, the popular art galleries have (18)
extended and improved, and
other collections (19)
as those of ancient coins and knives are now displayed
using (20)
most up-to-date techniques. Under a new policy, (21)
wildlife
items are actually (22)
display than previously, as many have been stored away in
wooden cabinets to stop (23)
deteriorating. (24)
the storage facility is
mainly intended (25)
people who are doing research, anyone can ask to see the
stored items.
The friendly museum staff are now called 'interpreters' (26)
than by the
traditional name 'attendants'. These are people who are knowledgeable (27)
the
collections and can guide and assist members of the public in their understanding.
There is also a range of interactive displays and computer models which will appeal to
children, who can see history come alive as it really was hundreds or thousands of years
(28)
There are also new events for student visitors, as (29)
as a 150-seat
lecture room (30)
can also be used for drama and musical activities.

P A R T 3:
Key word
transformations

For questions 31-40, 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 two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Example:
0
Two years ago, Maria started learning German.
for
Maria
two years.
The space can be filled by the words 'has been learning German for' so you write:

Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

31

The size of the city came as a surprise to Peter.

how
Peter was
the city was.

UNIT 4

Test

32

It is easy to see why the Taj Mahal is such a big attraction for tourists,
so
It is easy to see why the Taj Mahal
tourists.

34

The breakdown services came to repair Monica's car for her.

help
The breakdown services came to
repairing.
I much prefer city life to country life.
better
I think living in the city

Test

car needed

living in the country.

36

The Notting Hill Carnival in London is an annual event which happens in August.
takes
London's Notting Hill Carnival
year in August.

37

I'm too young to go travelling by myself.

old
I'm
to go travelling by myself.

38

There is a lot more pollution in Glasgow than in the north of Scotland.

far
The north of Scotland
than Glasgow.

39

Some people don't visit the old quarter at night for fear of street crime.
afraid
Some people don't visit the old quarter at night
street crime.

40

There is lots to do in New York.

plenty
There are

to do in New York.

For questions 41-55, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the
lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct,
put a tick ( ) by the number on the separate answer sheet. If a line has a word
which should not be there, write the word on the separate answer sheet. There are
two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).
Examples:

UNIT 4

visit.

33

35

PART 4:
Error correction

Barcelona is a really good place to visit.

well
Barcelona is

COUNTRY GIRL IN THE BIG CITY

0
00
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55

P A R T 5:
W o r d formation

As a country girl from the Australian outback now studying at

university in Perth, I am often asked whether I prefer to living in
the country or the city. My answer is for always the same: you
just can't begin compare things that are totally different. Back home
in the tiny settlement of Wooloonga I am often have to help out
on our ranch, as grooming the horses or bringing in the sheep. It's
70 kilometres to the nearest town of any size, and it feels like
if our ranch is in the middle of nowhere. I went to a little school
in the village nearby, but all my old friends are in the same one
position as me now - they've moved on and gone to big cities in
search of the jobs and qualifications. I'm studying drama in
Perth, so I tend to hang around with a lot of very friendly people.
We go to the theatre twice a week to see us the latest performances.
It took me a while to get used to all the traffic, and at first people
always seemed too be busy to stop and have a chat, but now it
feels getting like a second home. But I'm always happy to go
back to my first home when the university on vacation comes!

For questions 56-65, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of
each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at
the beginning (0).
Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Example:

KINSALE
The fishing town of Kinsale is one of the biggest tourist (0)
in Ireland.
Located on the south coast, it is famous for its (56)
food such as
Clonakilty pudding and smoked salmon. The choice of (57)
local
delicacies seems (58)
, as every second building in the town centre
seems to be a restaurant or food shop.

ATTRACT
TRADITION
TASTE
END

The views from the cliff tops which (59)

the bay of Kinsale are
magnificent. They are often painted by local (60)
their watercolours
and prints can be bought in the local shops at very (61)
prices.
To the west of Kinsale, there are (62)
beaches which never seem
to be (63)
, even in the middle of tourist season.

LOOK
ART
REASON
DELIGHT
CROWD

The sea near Kinsale also holds a particular (64)

for divers. Over the
FASCINATE
years there have been many shipwrecks because of the (65)
coastline, ROCK
and the divers come in search of treasure amongst the wrecks.
UNIT 4

Test