Unit 6 Higher Test
4 You need to ____________ at university to be
an engineer.
Listening 5 I want to be a vet so I have to ____________ the
right qualifications before I can go to university.
1 [1.07] Read the questions. Then listen to the
conversation and answer the questions. Write 6 You need to ____________ to be a teacher
complete sentences. (10 marks) before finding a position.
1 Where is Max looking for information about his 7 She has decided to ____________ for the
degree? journalist position.
_______________________________________ 8 I’ll have to ____________ a course in business
2 What’s the most common way into Max’s management to become a manager.
preferred job? 9 He’s going to ____________ science at
_______________________________________ university.
3 Who offers the training courses? 10 I need to ____________ good marks in this test!
_______________________________________
4 What would he learn on the training course? Language focus
_______________________________________
4 Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Write the
5 What does Rea say is an advantage of the
correct words. (10 marks)
course?
1 At my last school, we can’t wear our own
_______________________________________
clothes. ________________
2 Students couldn’t stay at this school after the
Vocabulary age of sixteen. They have to go to college.
________________
2 For each definition, write a suitable compound 3 In the future, students can have a wider variety
noun with school. (5 marks) of subjects to study. ________________
1 educate a student at home, rather than in a 4 These days, students could email their teachers
school: ____________________ for help with their homework.
2 special clothes worn by students at their place of ________________
study: ____________________ 5 In the past, girls and boys could study in the
3 a school for people between the ages of eleven same class. Now they study together.
and sixteen: ____________________ ________________
4 a school where both girls and boys can 6 We will are able to do all our exams online in the
study: ____________________ future. ________________
5 a person who has just finished their school 7 He won’t be able to attend his drama class last
education: ____________________ Tuesday. He was ill. ________________
8 Jake will be able to get into college in September
3 Write one word to complete the sentences.
because his marks are too low.
Some have more than one possible answer.
________________
(10 marks)
1 I want to work at a law firm where they are going 9 She can’t speak Italian three years ago, but now
she’s very good at it. ________________
to ____________ me to become a lawyer.
10 I can be able to study a lot of different subjects
2 You can choose to ____________ an
apprenticeship, which will give you practical when I start my new school next month.
________________
training.
3 She could ____________ for a few different jobs
so she has a better chance of finding one.
Unit 6 Higher Test
5 Complete the school rules with the correct word.
Reading
(5 marks) So why are schools in Finland so successful?
1 Students __________ wear their school uniform Less formal schooling
at all times. Students in Finland don’t have to start school until the age
of seven. They learn through playing and exploring rather
2 During a fire drill, students __________ walk
than having to be in a classroom all day.
quietly to the safety point.
Less working, more rest
3 Students __________ have written permission Students start school between 9.00 and 9.45 a.m. The
from home if they want to go on the school trip. school day usually ends by 2.00 or 2.45 p.m. Students
4 Students __________ bring food or drink into the usually have breaks in between classes so they have more
computer suite. It is strictly forbidden. time to relax throughout the day.
5 Students __________ use their mobile phones Fewer teachers, more care
Students in Finland often have the same teacher for six
during an exam.
years. The same teacher looks after and cares for a group
of fifteen to twenty students. They know the learning styles
6 Read the situations and write solutions for each
of all their students and know how they can all succeed
person. Write complete sentences. (10 marks) and reach their goals.
1 Harry went out running and hurt his ankle. He
Less testing
didn’t warm up. Teachers don’t have to follow a curriculum. They create
_______________________________________ their own exciting lessons. For example, they have time to
teach sewing, cooking, cleaning and woodwork.
2 Melissa spoke to her friend in an exam. She is in
trouble with her teacher. Less homework
Finnish students have the least amount of homework in
_______________________________________ the world. They have less than thirty minutes per night.
3 John is at boarding school. He’s being bullied by Students get the work done in class instead. Teachers
others in his class. believe that what students are able to do in school is
enough.
_______________________________________
4 Gina wore jeans to school. The school has a 7 Read the article. Then answer the questions.
uniform that students are asked to wear. Write complete sentences. (10 marks)
_______________________________________ 1 How old are students when they start school?
5 Liam stays up late watching TV. He often feels _______________________________________
tired in class. 2 What do students do between classes?
_______________________________________ _______________________________________
3 How many students does each teacher look
after?
_______________________________________
4 Why are teachers able to create their own
lessons?
_______________________________________
5 Why don’t students have a lot of homework?
_______________________________________
Unit 6 Higher Test
Communication
8 Use the prompts to write a dialogue. (10 marks)
A: Ask what is wrong with B
______________________________________
B: Say what you’re worried about. Ask A for
advice.
______________________________________
A: Support B. Give advice.
______________________________________
B: Ask A what they would do in your situation.
______________________________________
A: Say what your advice is.
______________________________________
Writing
9 Write an opinion essay with the title below. Do
you agree / disagree? Why? Do you like team
sports? Which team sports are available at your
school? Write 100–120 words. (10 marks)
Are team sports in schools important?
Total marks:
Listening ____ / 10 Vocabulary ____ / 15
Language focus ____ / 25 Reading ____ / 10
Communication ____ / 10 Writing ____ / 10
TOTAL _______ / 80
