Life Vision Poland Intermediate Unit C Vocabulary: Recognizing phrasal verbs

Test 4 A 1 C
Answer key 2 A
3 B
A Grammar: Quantifiers 4 B
1 Every player trains twice a week. 5 C
2 Few of my friends understand cricket. 6 C
3 Each athlete tried as hard as possible to win., 1 C
Each of the athletes tried as hard as possible Works out is correct because it means does physical
to win. training.
4 There is a little time before the match to Drops out is not correct because it means stops without
finishing.
practise.
Brings about is not correct because it means causes
5 How many people do you know who play team something to happen.
sports? 2 A
6 None of the team can play on Wednesday. Signed up is correct because sign up means register for
an event or activity.
B Grammar: Modal verbs Given up is not correct because give up means stop
doing something.
1 Can they Caught up is not correct because catch up means reach
2 couldn’t, could not someone in front of you in a race.
3 ’ll be able to, will be able to 3 B
4 wasn’t able to, was not able to Keep up is correct because it means move at the same
5 can’t, cannot speed as someone else.
6 Did you manage to Give up is not correct because it means stop doing
something.
1 Can they Take up is not correct because it means start to do
Can they is correct because we are asking about ability something new.
in the present, and this is the question form of can. 4 B
2 couldn’t, could not Drop out is correct because it means stop without
Couldn’t is correct because we are talking about general finishing.
ability in the past, and couldn't is the negative form of Join in is not correct because it means start doing an
the past tense of can. activity that has already started.
3 ’ll be able to, will be able to Carry on is not correct because it means continue doing
’ll be able to is correct because we are talking about something.
ability at a specific time in the future. 5 C
4 wasn’t able to, was not able to Warm up is correct because it means prepare the body
Wasn't able to is correct because we are talking about a before you exercise.
specific time in the past when someone did not have Catch up is not correct because it means reach someone
the ability to do something. in front of you in a race.
Sign up is not correct because it means register for an
5 can’t, cannot event or activity.
Can’t is correct because we are talking about being
unable to do something in the present, and this is the 6 C
negative form of can. Give up is correct because it means stop doing
something.
6 Did you manage to Carry on is not correct because it means continue doing
Did you manage to is correct because we are asking something.
whether someone had the ability to do something at a Work out is not correct because it means do physical
specific time in the past. training.

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D Vocabulary: Understanding topic 3 E
There are plenty of other technological devices that look
vocabulary after an athlete’s health is correct because the
supporting details mention devices that monitor an
1 F
athlete’s temperature and heart rate.
2 D
4 D
3 E Sports coaches have benefited from video technology,
4 A too is correct because the supporting details mention
5 B the use of video to analyse performances to plan an
6 C effective strategy.
5 B
E Vocabulary: Understanding topic Video technology has also improved the experience for
people watching sports is correct because the
vocabulary
supporting details mention the possibility to watch
1 pressure sports events on computers and smartphones as well as
the way in which small cameras worn by athletes show
2 mood
viewers what the athletes experience.
3 deal with
6 H
4 listen to
The people who have probably benefited most from
5 obsessed with video technology are those who ensure fair play during
6 failure a game is correct because the supporting details
mention how technology helps referees and umpires
1 pressure see what happens and helps them make better
Pressure is correct because it means a feeling of worry decisions.
because of the things you have to do.
2 mood G Listening: Identifying purpose
Mood is correct because it means the way that you feel
at a particular time. 1 A
3 deal with 2 B
Deal with is correct because it means take action in a 3 B
particular situation in order to solve a problem. 4 A
4 listen to 5 C
Listen to is correct because it means hear something 6 A
when you are trying to hear it.
5 obsessed with 1 A
Obsessed with is correct because if you are obsessed To get advice is correct because the boy asks which
with something, it completely fills your mind so you track is easiest to ride. The girl tells him.
can’t think about anything else. To make an arrangement is not correct because the boy
and girl talk about when they ride, but do not make
6 failure
arrangements.
Failure is correct because it means lack of success in
To describe an event is not correct because the boy and
doing or achieving something, especially something
girl talk about seeing each other, but there is no
you’re expected to do.
description of what happened.
F Reading: Recognizing topic sentences 2 B
To give an opinion is correct because the man explains
1 G his views of the film and talks about what he did not
2 A like.
3 E To give information is not correct because the man
does not provide any information.
4 D To give an explanation is not correct because the man
5 B asks a question, but is not expecting an answer to it.
6 H 3 B
To encourage people to do sports is correct because the
1 G
woman says she wants as many young people as
Some inventions have helped athletes improve their
possible to start doing a new sport.
performance is correct because the supporting details
To advertise a sports event is not correct because the
mention the effect of better equipment on
woman talks about an event which will happen, but is
performance.
not advertising it.
2 A To discuss global sports is not correct because the
Other inventions are designed to protect athletes from woman suggests the sports event will be entertaining.
injury in their chosen sport is correct because the
4 A
supporting details mention technology that protect
To ask for directions is correct because the boy wants to
racing drivers’ head and neck in case of accidents.
know how to get to the gym. The girl tells him.
To ask for recommendations is not correct because the
girl mentions the boy will like the gym, but is not
recommending it.

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 To ask for an apology is not correct because the boy
apologizes for stopping the girl, but the conversation is
I Speaking: Mediation
not an apology. Student's own answer
5 C
To advertise a product is correct because the woman J Writing: Developing an argument
talks about different kinds of food and drink, and
mentions knowing what is good for people. She then 1 F
mentions our new mango and apple juice recipe, and 2 D
What more could you want?, which suggests she is 3 C
selling something. 4 E
To describe her job is not correct because the woman
5 B
mentions her job title, but does not give many details.
To ask for help is not correct because the woman asks 6 A
what listeners could want, but she does not ask for
1 F
help.
It can help build close relationships and strong
6 A memories is correct because close relationships and
To discuss an invitation is correct because the man tells strong memories are examples of positives. There is a
the woman about a class and asks if she wants to go. lexical connection between family and relationships.
To compare abilities is not correct because the man and
2 D
woman discuss their running, but do not compare
Teamwork and communication are really important for
themselves to each other.
both is correct because teamwork and communication
To make a complaint is not correct because the man
are examples of skills required in online gaming and
and woman talk about how difficult the run was, but do
organized sports. The use of both shows that there are
not complain about it.
two compared ideas to consider.
H Speaking: Comparing and contrasting 3 C
You get to help someone else and learn a lot of new
1 D skills that benefit you is correct because the phrase get
2 B to help someone is connected to volunteering. Someone
3 E else and you link to everyone.
4 G 4 E
Getting plenty of fresh air and sunshine helps you to
5 H
sleep better and fight off illness is correct because
6 A getting plenty of fresh air and sunshine are examples of
1 D benefits from being outdoors. Fighting off illness is an
example of being healthier.
The biggest advantage is correct because it is the
biggest and most important point that the speaker 5 B
mentions. The preposition of also follows this phrase. It can mean more time looking at a screen, and uses lots
2 B of energy is correct because using technology is
connected with looking at a screen and using lots of
One of the most positive is correct because the phrase
energy is an example of a negative effect.
comes before the noun things.
3 E 6 A
When you are with other people you encourage each
But one drawback is correct because the speaker uses it
other to keep going is correct because a group connects
to introduce a negative point. But shows that the
with other people.
second point, (it could be that you feel lonely) is going
to be different to the first point (It’s true that you would
learn new things), which is positive. It is also correct
because this phrase is followed by a verb (could be).
4 G
One major disadvantage is correct because the speaker
is listing another negative point (it can cost a lot of
money). It is also correct because this phrase is
followed by a verb (is).
5 H
I see it is correct because the speaker uses it to
introduce an opinion. It is also correct because the full
phrase is As I see it. We need the word as to complete
the phrase.
6 A
As I’m concerned is correct because the speaker uses it
to introduce an opinion. It makes the full phrase As far
as I’m concerned. We need the words As far to
complete the phrase.

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