Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking, 2e Level 4: Unit Test
Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________
UNIT 10: THE FUTURE OF FOOD
VOCABULARY: Lesson A
Read the text. Notice the bold words. Then choose the correct answer for each bold word.
Historians believe that humans first developed agriculture between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago in a
number of different regions including the Middle East and China. The ability to cultivate crops and raise animals
was invaluable because it allowed communities to produce more than enough food. As a result, populations could
increase and people could live longer lives. Surprisingly, though, agriculture had some negative impacts, too. One
drawback was that agriculture caused humans and animals to live more closely together than ever before. Many
scholars have argued that this was detrimental to human health because people began to catch – and die from –
infectious diseases that originally only affected animals. These diseases offset the benefit of longer life that
agriculture provided, at least to some extent. Another disadvantage is that farming requires much more intense
physical effort than other kinds of lifestyles. So the first farmers had a hard life in many ways. Despite these
issues, which continue to this day, the benefits of agriculture are so great that farming is clearly here to stay, and
nobody would advocate that humans return to a hunting and gathering lifestyle.
1. The word cultivate is closest in meaning to ____.
a. find
b. grow
c. promote
d. recommend
2. The word invaluable is closest in meaning to ____.
a. extremely useful
b. usually unclear
c. very expensive
d. widely available
3. The word drawback is closest in meaning to ____.
a. confusion
b. criticism
c. disadvantage
d. misunderstanding
4. The word detrimental is closest in meaning to ____.
a. anxious
b. delightful
c. energetic
d. harmful
5. The word offset is closest in meaning to ____.
a. balance
b. increase
c. postpone
d. recommend
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6. The word intense is closest in meaning to ____.
a. enjoyable or pleasant
b. exciting or surprising
c. harmful or painful
d. strong or powerful
7. The word advocate is closest in meaning to ____.
a. advertise
b. promise
c. recommend
d. simplify
VOCABULARY: Lesson B
Write the correct word from the box to complete each conversation. Two of the words will not be used.
ample exceed output surge
coincide inadequate scenario
8. A: Did you watch that documentary about food that I mentioned?
B: Not yet. My data plan is limited to 20 GB per month, and if I watch it, I’ll ________________ my limit. I’ll
have to wait until next month.
9. A: Are you attending the lecture on campus about genetically modified foods?
B: I’d love to, but the time of the lecture seems to ________________ with an evening class I’m taking. I’ve
missed a few classes already this semester, so I don’t feel I can miss another one.
10. A: You’re a vegetarian, right?
B: That’s right. Why?
A: Is there any ________________ in which you would be willing to eat meat?
B: If there were some disaster or something, then maybe, but hopefully I’ll never be in a situation like that!
11. A: How’s your garden doing? Have you grown any delicious vegetables like last year?
B: I grew tomatoes and cucumbers again, but I must have done something wrong. My garden’s
________________ was much less than last year – I only got seven tomatoes in total if you can believe it, and
they didn’t taste as good as last year, either.
12. A: Are you OK? You look kind of sick.
B: I’ve been trying to lose weight, so for the last two weeks I’ve only eaten salads.
A: You need to eat a wider variety of foods. Salads are good for you, sure, but you’re getting a(n)
________________ supply of the vitamins and nutrients you need if that’s all you eat.
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LISTENING FOR MAIN IDEAS
Listen to a conversation and take notes on a piece of paper. Then choose the correct answer. (U10 Track 1)
13. The speakers are most likely ____.
a. farmers
b. friends
c. journalists
d. scientists
14. The woman talks about farming insects for food in order to ____.
a. explain why she no longer eats meat or fish
b. persuade the man to have a more open mind
c. share a possible solution to a common problem
d. suggest a possible job opportunity to the man
15. The woman supports her arguments by referring to ____.
a. her personal experiences and things she has read
b. information she studied while she was at college
c. the opinions of experts that she has spoken with
d. traditional views that are common in her culture
LISTENING FOR DETAILS
Listen to part of the conversation. Complete each statement with a number. (U10 Track 2)
16. Raising insects on farms requires ________________ times less food than raising cows does.
17. It is estimated that raising livestock uses as much as ________________ percent of all agricultural land.
18. According to the United Nations, approximately one person in ________________ sometimes eats insects.
19. In terms of calories, ________________ grams of beef has 250, but the same quantity of insects has about half of
that.
LISTENING SKILL: Listening for Suggestions
Listen to a short conversation in which the speakers make suggestions. Then choose two correct answers.
20. What two expressions do the speakers use to make suggestions? (U10 Track 3)
a. Did you hear . . .?
b. Somebody has to do something . . .
c. Why doesn’t the university do something . . .?
d. The bus service needs to be improved . . .
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21. What two expressions do the speakers use to make suggestions? (U10 Track 4)
a. Did you hear . . .?
b. Why doesn’t somebody do something?
c. This problem needs to be solved. . .
d. I’ll speak to him . . .
22. What two expressions do the speakers use to make suggestions? (U10 Track 5)
a. Why don’t they . . .
b. I know, right?
c. They definitely need to . . .
d. Why don’t you . . .?
PRONUNCIATION: Reduced Auxiliary Phrases
Listen to sentence with a reduced auxilliary phrase. Write the two words that make up the phrase. For
example, if you hear would’ve, write would have. You will hear each sentence twice.
23. I ________________________ ordered the fish. (U10 Track 6)
24. I heard you ________________________ become a chef. Is that true? (U10 Track 7)
25. You ________________________ try the fries. They’re great! (U10 Track 8)
26. Are we ________________________ eat out tonight or eat at home? (U10 Track 9)
27. I’m really hungry but I ________________________ wait til dinner to eat. (U10 Track 10)
GRAMMAR FOR SPEAKING: Subjunctive Verbs in That Clauses
Choose the answer that correctly completes each sentence with a subjunctive verb after a that clause.
28. If she is hoping to get this scholarship, ____ the application this Friday. If she misses the deadline, somebody else
will get it.
a. I would prefer that she submits
b. it is essential that she submit
29. After Rob had complained of feeling dizzy for several days, his friends ____ an appointment at the Campus
Medical Center as soon as possible.
a. advised that he make
b. mentioned that he makes
30. When speaking to her students, Professor Vittorio strongly ____ starting their assignments until later in the
semester.
a. proposed that they had not delayed
b. recommended that they not delay
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SPEAKING SKILL: Referring to Group Opinions
Read the short paragraphs about the different opinions of two groups. Choose the pair of words or phrases
that correctly completes each short paragraph.
31. ____ the plan to raise interest rates on student loans say that many students have too much debt already and that
we need to reduce rates instead. But ____ of the plan argue that the rate increase is so small that most students will
not be affected. They argue that the increase will allow companies to offer loans to a greater number of students
than ever before.
a. Critics of / supporters
b. Experts on / doctors
c. Advocates of / critics
32. The announcement that the college is thinking of changing the name of the football team has caused controversy.
On one side, ____ the change say that the name is traditional and that a new name may lead to a loss of support for
the team. On the other side, ____ this change say that the current name is offensive and upsetting to students from
some backgrounds. They feel the team name must be changed.
a. proponents of / supporters of
b. critics of / advocates of
c. opponents of / experts on
33. Vegetarians, especially those who have chosen not to eat meat for ethical reasons, often ____ that a plant-based
diet is not only healthy but better for the environment as well. But some medical professionals ____ that people
who follow this kind of diet need to make sure they get enough protein and vitamins to avoid health issues.
a. fear / are optimistic
b. point out / warn
c. are concerned / agree
34. Some experts on the subject of climate change worry that if average global temperatures rise, farmers will produce
less food. This could have a negative impact on people in many parts of the world. Not everyone ____ about the
future of farming, however. Some researchers ____ that rising temperatures will allow farmers to produce more
food. The logic behind this positive outlook is that warmer temperatures may make it possible for people to farm
large areas of land that are currently too cold to be used for crops.
a. is concerned / worry
b. is optimistic / warn
c. is pessimistic / claim
SPEAKING TASK
Read the question. Spend 15 seconds thinking about how to respond. Then speak for up to 45 seconds.
35. Some people think that in order to live a healthy life, it is necessary to avoid certain foods. Other people feel that
it is fine to eat any kind of food as long as they do not eat too much of it. Which opinion do you agree with?
Explain and support your answer with details and examples.
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Answer Section
1. ANS: B PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
2. ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
3. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
4. ANS: D PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
5. ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL
6. ANS: D PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL
7. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL
8. ANS: exceed
PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL
9. ANS: coincide
PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL
10. ANS: scenario
PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL
11. ANS: output
PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL
12. ANS: inadequate
PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL
13. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Main Ideas MSC: TOEFL
14. ANS: C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Main Ideas MSC: TOEFL
15. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Main Ideas MSC: TOEFL
16. ANS:
12
twelve
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B TOP: Listening for Details
MSC: IELTS
17. ANS:
70
seventy
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B TOP: Listening for Details
MSC: IELTS
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18. ANS:
5
five
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B TOP: Listening for Details
MSC: IELTS
19. ANS:
100
one hundred
a hundred
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B TOP: Listening for Details
MSC: IELTS
20. ANS: C, D PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Listening Skill
21. ANS: B, C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Listening Skill
22. ANS: A, D PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Listening Skill
23. ANS: should have
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Pronunciation
24. ANS: want to
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Pronunciation
25. ANS: have to
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Pronunciation
26. ANS: going to
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Pronunciation
27. ANS: ought to
PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Pronunciation
28. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Grammar
29. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Grammar
30. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Grammar
31. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Speaking Skill
32. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Speaking Skill
33. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Speaking Skill
34. ANS: C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Speaking Skill
35. ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 10 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B TOP: Speaking Task: Free Speaking
MSC: TOEFL
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