Corpus tasks test 3 (Units 9–12)
Achievement
1 LISTENING
Josh and Clare are talking about relationships. Listen and complete the sentences.
1 Clare’s cousin has with her brother.
2 Clare thinks Josh’s relatives all fine with each other.
3 Josh’s mother him by changing her plans.
4 Clare thinks that Josh doesn’t his mother.
5 Clare agrees that she and Josh need to and be there for each other.
2 READING
Read the posts on this online forum. Write the correct names: Alex, Claudia, Nick, Emma or Paul.
How have you made a difference?
Alex
My best friend was knocked off his bike recently and has been in hospital for weeks with
a broken back. The nurses and doctors have been absolutely brilliant so we’ve decided to
run in the London marathon to raise money for the spinal unit at the hospital. There’ll
be ten of us in Harry’s team and we’re hoping to raise at least £500 each. It’ll be hard
work but should be good fun and we know we’re doing it for a great cause.
Claudia
I was reading something about random acts of kindness the other day and I thought
it was a really great idea so I decided to try it out in the local supermarket. I bought
some flowers, waited at the checkout and then decided to give them to a woman who
looked really stressed with two young kids and loads of shopping bags. I was a bit
surprised by her reaction as she refused to take them but I won’t give up!
Nick
It makes me really mad to see how much food is thrown away every day when
there are so many hungry people around so I’ve started going round the local cafés
whenever I can, asking for the leftover food and then I take it to the local homeless
shelter. It’s amazing how many places won’t join in but it’s a start at least and
hopefully more will get involved.
Emma
Our school always chooses a charity to raise money for and every class does something.
This year I suggested a sponsored silence so for one whole day no one in my class will
speak. I’m not sure how the teachers will react but they’re usually really supportive. I
guess we’ll end up having a day of reading and tests. I bet Stephen won’t manage to last
the day as he never stops talking!
Paul
The local council wants to get rid of our skate park and build another supermarket so
I’ve organised a petition and so far I’ve got over 1,000 signatures. We’re also going to
hold a demonstration in the town centre next Saturday. We’ve put stuff on Twitter and
Facebook so I’m hoping that lots of people will turn up.
Who …
1 did not get the reaction they expected?
2 has come up with a fundraising idea?
3 needs to be fit?
4 wants to help people with nowhere to live?
5 is using social media for their project?
6 hopes that more people will join their campaign?
7 wants to stop a new building project?
8 will be fundraising for medical research?
9 has a friend who will find their fundraising project quite difficult?
10 plans to try again despite being disappointed?
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35WRITING: AN ARTICLE
Articles wanted!
Write about someone you admire, explaining what they have done and why you admire them.
It can be someone you know personally or someone well-known.
Write 140–190 words.
45USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the correct word (a, b, c or d) to complete each sentence.
1 You have seen the look on Stephen’s face when he heard the news. It was so funny.
a should b would c will d might
2 David this evening?
a Will you have seen b Will you have been seeing c Will you be seeing d Do you see
3 Our grandparents, emigrated to Australia, are coming to visit us soon.
a that b who c which d whom
4 How many Bollywood films every year?
a are being made b have made c are made d have been made
5 I have been so worried as the exam was really quite easy.
a wouldn’t b needn’t c mustn’t d can’t
6 Sally doesn’t really have much common with her sister.
a on b at c in d for
7 Luke the country by the time you find his note!
a will have left b will have been leaving c will leave d is going to leave
55USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the sentences. Use the word in capital letters to form another word that fits the gap in
the sentence.
1 I get a lot of from beating my brother at tennis. SATISFY
2 Tom really is for his age. REMARK
3 Do you have a good with your parents? RELATE
4 A balanced diet is to your health. BENEFIT
5 Reading magazines and watching films are ways of improving your English. EFFECT
6 I don’t think Jenny has the right to be a lawyer. PERSON
7 Looking after children is a huge . RESPONSIBLE
8 I’m always of deals that seem too good to be true. SUSPECT
Total: 30
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