UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR

INSTITUTO ACADEMICO DE IDIOMAS

NAME(S): _________________________________________ DATE:_______________

UNIT 4 TOP NOTCH 2 3 EDITION
RD

EXTRA EXERCISES

Exercise 1. Put the verbs into the correct tense (SIMPLE PAST or PAST PROGRESSIVE).

1. While Tom(play) __________________ the piano, his mother(do) __________________ the washing-up.
2. He(drink) __________________ some juice and then he(eat) __________________ a few chips.
3. I(have) __________________ dinner when I suddenly(hear) __________________ a loud bang.
4. While my father(work) __________________ in the garden, an old friend(pass) __________________ by to see him.
5. She(go) __________________ to school,(take) _________________ out her textbook and(begin) ________________ to learn.
6. When Jane(do) __________________ a language course in Ireland, she(visit) __________________ Blarney Castle.
7. When I(be) __________________ on my way home, I(see) __________________ an accident.
8. I(not / understand) __________________ what they(talk) __________________ about.

Exercise 2. Find the option that is closest in meaning to the UNDERLINED word or words. (1 mark each)

9. A car hit my sisters car because the other driver was very close to hers
a) tailgating b) speeding c) weaving through traffic
10. While I was driving, a boy crossed the street and for not hitting him I turned the direction of the car
a) the steering wheel b) the signal c) the gearshift
11. Richard has a competition and he needs a very fast car
a) luxury car b) convertible c) sports car
12. I couldnt change the gears when I pushed the pedal. I think I have to drop my car off at the car repair.
a) the gas pedal b) the brake c) the clutch
13. That guy was blinding me with his lights. Thats why I almost hit the barrier.
a) flashing his lights at me b) staring at me c) cutting me off

Exercise 3. Read the conversation. Then match the underlined expressions with the statements on your right.

A: Richard! . Long time no see (A) my friend 14 (____) Ive been fine
B: Hey Paul! Its good to see you.
A: Congratulations (B) on your new car Richardit is really beautiful. 15 (____) Really? Thats unbelievable
B: Thanks my friend! You can say that again (C).
A: When did you buy it? 16 (____) Thats really funny
B:Actually, I picked it up from the car dealership 6 months ago
A: Youve got to be kidding (D)! It looks brand new, like youve just gotten it. 17 (____) Its great to see you again
B: WellI cant complain (E)it really is a good car.
A: Thank goodness for that (F) Was it expensive? 18 (____) Im so happy for you
B: Yeah! . It totally was
19 (____) Im glad nothing terrible happened

20 (____) I totally agree with you

Exercise 4. Read the article about Bobs accident. Then, choose TRUE, FALSE or NO INFO.

BOBS ACCIDENT
Bob was driving on the 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa when his car rolled over. He was driving too fast around a curve in the freeway,
and his car went off the road and rolled over. Luckily, no one was hurt. Bob is okay, but he is upset. The roof of his car is dented and
the left door is broken. He has car insurance, but his insurance rate will go up because this accident will be on his record. Bob called
the police on his cell phone, and they are on the way. He also called his insurance company and his wife. His wife wants him to go
to the hospital for a medical examination. Bob thinks hes okay, and he doesnt want to go to the hospital. He wants to go home.

TRUE FALSE NO INFO

21. Bobs car rolled over when he was driving too fast around a curve. ______ ______ ______
22. The accident was serious. ______ ______ ______
23. Hes angry because his car insurance will be more expensive. ______ ______ ______
24. Bob called the police, his car insurance company, and his wife. ______ ______ ______
25. The 55 Freeway is near Bobs house. ______ ______ ______
26. Bob needs to go to the hospital. ______ ______ ______
27. Bob wont be able to use his car anymore. ______ ______ ______
28. Bob wont go home. ______ ______ ______

Exercise 5. Use the options to complete the paragraph.

You dont ever _have_ to take things that happened to you personally. Last night, I _____ going down America Avenue _____ I
noticed that someone was _____ me. At the beginning, I didnt do anything, but he suddenly started to _____ his horn and I got mad,
so he tried to pass me, but I didnt let him, so we started to ______ through traffic.

Suddenly, the traffic light turned to _____ and we had to stop. The other driver got off the car and he broke my side-view ______,
then he started to challenge me to fight. I didnt want to do it so I stepped on the ______ pedal, but the car turned _____. Thank
Goodness, a police officer showed up and fined the other driver and me. I definitely learned my lesson. Now I pay attention when I
drive, I maintain a ______ following distance, and I definitely let other drivers follow their road when they are in a hurry.

29. A was B am C is
30. A while B when C for
31. A tailgating B flashing C texting
32. A sound B honk C play
33. A go B wave C weave
34. A green B yellow C red
35. A bumper B windshield C mirror
36. A gas B brake C clutch
37. A on B up C off
38. A sure B dangerous C safe

Exercise 6. Read the description of each person. Then decide what type car is best for each one.

39. I need a car that doesnt give me problems when parking. ______________________________
40. Id like a car for my family. We are seven. ______________________________
41. I like driving through the mountains. I need a strong car. ______________________________
42. I want a car in which I can show my new hair style all around. ______________________________
43. Id rather rent a car that helps me carry a lot of shopping. ______________________________
44. Id prefer to get a regular car. I dont like to draw anybodys attention. ______________________________
45. I wish to obtain a car that lets me be the center of the attention. ______________________________
Exercise 7. Read the next car part descriptions. Then use the vocabulary from page 40 to complete the word.

46. This part cleans your windshield when raining. W_________ W____
47. This part lets you change the gears of the car. C_____
48. This part makes the car go faster. G__ P____
49. This part has instruments that informs you about the cars status. D________
50. This part moves the car. E_____
 UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR
INSTITUTO ACADEMICO DE IDIOMAS

NAME(S): ANSWER KEY DATE:_______________

UNIT 4 TOP NOTCH 2 3 EDITION
RD

EXTRA EXERCISES

Exercise 1. Put the verbs into the correct tense (SIMPLE PAST or PAST PROGRESSIVE).
1. WAS PLAYING / WAS DOING 6. WAS DOING / VISITED
2. DRANK / ATE 7. WAS / SAW
3. WAS HAVING / HEARD 8. DIDNT UNDERSTAND / WERE
4. WAS WORKING / PASSED TALKING
5. WENT / TOOK / BEGAN

Exercise 2. Find the option that is closest in meaning to the UNDERLINED word or words. (1 mark each)
9. A 12. C
10. A 13. A
11. C

Exercise 3. Read the conversation. Then match the underlined expressions with the statements on your right.
14. E 18. B
15. D 19. F
16. EMPTY 20. C
17. A

Exercise 4. Read the article about Bobs accident. Then, choose TRUE, FALSE or NO INFO.
21. TRUE 25. NO INFO
22. FALSE 26. NO INFO
23. TRUE 27. NO INFO
24. TRUE 28. TRUE

Exercise 5. Use the options to complete the paragraph.

29. A 34. C
30. B 35. C
31. A 36. A
32. B 37. C
33. C 38. C

Exercise 6. Read the description of each person. Then decide what type car is best for each one.
39. A COMPACT CAR 43. A STATION WAGON / A VAN
40. A VAN 44. A SEDAN / A COMPACT CAR
41. AN SUV 45. A LUXURY CAR / A SPORTS CAR
42. A CONVERTIBLE

Exercise 7. Read the next car part descriptions. Then use the vocabulary from page 40 to complete the word.
46. WINDSHIELD WIPER
47. CLUTCH
48. GAS PEDAL
49. DASHBOARD
50. ENGINE