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UNIT 6 TEST | Version B

Part A • Grammar, Vocabulary and How to … VOCABULARY

GRAMMAR 4 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1 Complete the sentences and questions with used to images painter performers recording
and the words in brackets. styles subject the arts
1 I __________ (play) rugby, but I stopped when I hurt my
back. 1 The band has uploaded a __________ of its latest
2 __________ (watch) cartoons after school when you concert to its website.
were a child? 2 He was a well-known __________ in the 1950s who
3 She __________ (not / sleep) well at nights, but she has produced some unusual pictures.
no problems these days. 3 The main __________ at the conference was the future
4 We __________ (never / go) on long holidays. We of education.
usually just went away for weekends. 4 The new government is planning to spend a lot of
5 Did __________ (you / invent) games when you were money on __________, including theatre and cinema.
younger? 5 Different __________, like dancers and singers, are on
6 Our neighbours __________ (come) round for a coffee the TV show every week.
sometimes, but we never see them now. 6 For me, the __________ are as important as the words
7 He __________ (never / help) me very much because in a magazine article.
he was always so tired. 7 She can sing different __________ of music, from jazz
/7 to opera.
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2 Choose the correct option (a, b or c).

1 This video game is much ___ than the other one. 5 Complete the sentences with words related to the
arts.
a easy b easier c easiest
2 Cindy is ___ teacher I’ve ever had. 1 There’s a new art g _ _ _ _ _ y in my town that shows
a more patient b most patient c the most patient the work of young artists.
3 The film wasn’t as ___ as I thought it would be. 2 Andrew always carries a pencil and notebook because
a long b longer c longest he loves doing d _ _ _ _ _ _ s of the things he sees.
4 The students remember ___ today than they did 3 My auntie’s got a small s _ _ _ _ o where she paints.
yesterday. 4 The speaker was very funny so the a _ _ _ _ _ _ e didn’t
a less b least c the least mind when she made mistakes.
5 You need to drive more ___ or we’ll miss the train. 5 I prefer going to concerts in small, friendly v _ _ _ _ s
a quick b quickly c quicker rather than big, noisy ones.
6 Sanchez didn’t play badly yesterday, but I think he’ll play 6 We’ve asked an a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t to suggest some
___ today. designs for our new office building.
a bad b worse c worst /6
7 Their bedroom is nearly ___ my apartment.
a bigger b the biggest c as big as 6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
/7 words in brackets.
1 You need to use your __________ (imagine) for this
3 Complete the sentences with for, since or yet. activity.
2 Liz is going to do a course in __________ (photograph)
1 He’s worked here __________ several months.
because she wants to get better at taking pictures.
2 I haven’t spoken to Belinda __________ last week.
3 Some of the children in the football team are quite
3 She’s played the saxophone __________ she was
__________ (talent).
fourteen.
4 Danny is an __________ (imagine) writer with some
4 Have you been to that new cinema __________?
unusual ideas.
5 We need some rain because it hasn’t rained
5 I’m afraid I’m not very __________ (art). I’m better with
__________ months.
maths problems.
6 Has she sent off her passport application __________?
6 Joti suggested quite a __________ (create) solution to
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the problem.
7 She’s a __________ (skill) footballer so she’ll definitely
be on the team.
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HOW TO …
7 Complete the conversations with the words in the
box.

because for guess horrible how makes

outstanding say think view

1 A: What do you 1__________ of Sam’s new jeans?

B: I don’t like them. I think they’re 2__________.
A: Why do you 3__________ that?
B: It’s 4__________ they look old and dirty. I hate that
style.
A: Really? In my 5__________, they look nice.

2 A: Did you like the show?

B: Oh yes, I thought it was 6__________.
7__________ about you?

A: 8__________ me, it was a bit boring.

B: What 9__________ you say that?
A: I just don’t think the actors looked very interested.
B: Well, I 10__________ we all like different things.
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Part B • Listening, Reading and Writing

LISTENING READING
1 [Audio UT6.01] Listen to five people talking about 3 Read the article about Rabindranath Tagore, an
art. Match the speakers (1–5) with the statements Indian poet. Match the paragraphs (1–5) with the
(A–E). headings (A–E).

1 Mia ___ A Tagore’s early education

2 Theo ___ B Remembered for his work
3 Leanne ___ C Local influences on Tagore’s work
4 Gregory ___ D A family with a long history
5 Daisy ___ E Going away to study
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A I didn’t like going to art galleries with my parents.
Rabindranath Tagore
B I recently visited an excellent art show.
1 ___
C I’ve recently developed good artistic skills. Rabindranath Tagore was born into a rich Indian family in
D I used to create art to decorate my house. 1861. His family had been important in Bengal for many years
E I come from a family of skilful artists. and they led the fight against British control. They wanted a
/5 more modern India where people were free and didn’t have to
be poor. They were proud of where they lived and used the
arts and education to make others as proud as them.
2 [Audio UT6.01] Listen again. Choose the correct
option (a or b). 2 ___
Tagore’s mother died when he was young and his father was
1 Mia says that she learnt to draw often away on business, so he spent much of his time with
a after seeing other people’s art. other family members. Tagore tried going to school, but he
b after her children were born. only went there for one day. He preferred being outside,
2 Mia used to finding out about nature, rather than sitting in a classroom. His
brother used to take him out walking in the mountains or
a watch superhero cartoons on TV.
swimming, while professional musicians used to come to his
b have more time for her hobby. house to teach him classical music.
3 Theo finds it difficult to
a get inspiration from art. 3 ___
As he grew up, Tagore developed an interest in poetry and, by
b talk to his parents about art.
the age of sixteen, he had produced his first collection of
4 Theo thinks poems. However, his father had plans for him to become a
a his feelings about art might seem unusual. lawyer and Tagore was sent to England to study. Tagore
b some art is more interesting than others. wasn’t interested in his law degree, though. Instead, he used to
spend his time studying Shakespeare and listening to
5 Leanne accepts that traditional folk music. He returned to India without a
a she’s not a talented artist. university degree, but with strong ideas about the arts and
b her art isn’t interesting. education.
6 Leanne believes that traditional art
4 ___
a is more imaginative than modern art. Back in Bengal, Tagore spent his time looking after his
b is less interesting than modern art. family’s businesses and writing poems, stories and plays. To
7 Gregory Tagore, the lives of ordinary people living in Bengal were
a didn’t enjoy having art around his house. fascinating, and they were often the inspiration for his work.
He also became an important song writer, inspired by the
b was pleased about his parents’ art collection.
traditional music of the region. He wrote thousands of songs,
8 Gregory started art classes because including Jana Gana Mana, which became the national song
a he listened to the advice of his mother. of India.
b he wanted to be as good as his parents.
5 ___
9 Daisy used to be During his life, Tagore travelled to many countries and met
a more artistic than she is now. many important people, including writers, artists and
b a worse artist than she is now. politicians. His views were popular with a lot of people, but
also upset others. However, his work in the arts was
10 Daisy learnt to paint by
outstanding, and, for that reason, he was given the Nobel Prize
a buying herself a set of paints. in Literature in 1913. To this day, he is thought to be the
b seeing other people painting. greatest Indian poet ever and his works are celebrated in
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4 Read the text again. Choose the correct answer, A, WRITING

B, C or D.
5 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1 What does the writer say about Tagore’s family?
A They moved to Bengal in 1861. also because of if unless while
B They were unhappy with the British.
C They were proud of being poor. 1 You should buy this video game __________ you
D They fought for the British. haven’t got it yet.
2 __________ this song’s pretty good, it’s not one of my
2 What did Tagore enjoy doing as a child? favourites.
A Travelling with his father 3 The museum is fascinating. __________, it’s free for
B Going to musical performances children and older people.
C Spending time in the classroom 4 We couldn’t get there by car __________ the traffic
D Learning about things outdoors jams.
5 The steak is huge so don’t order it __________ you’re
3 What does the writer say about Tagore’s time in really hungry.
England? /5
A Tagore went there to study poetry. 6 Write a review of your favourite TV programme. You
B Tagore published his first poems there. should say:
C Tagore was interested in English arts.
D Tagore learnt to play folk music. • why you enjoy it.
• in what ways it was original or creative.
4 According to the writer, what did Tagore do when he
• why it is better than other TV programmes you
returned to Bengal? have seen.
A He tried to create a new business.
B He became more involved in the arts. Write your review in about 100 words.
C He went to live with ordinary people. /15
D He decided to start a family.
Total: /50
5 What is the writer doing in the final paragraph?
A Talking about what Tagore achieved
B Describing one of Tagore’s works of art
C Explaining why Tagore upset people
D Saying which of Tagore’s works are best
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