TERM TEST

1. Listening

Listen to the text. Mark the statements as T (True), F (False) or NI (No

Information). Then you will hear the conversation again and you will have 1
minute to check your answers.

1 Julia already knew about Tom’s new job. ….

2 Tom will have to wear a uniform at work. ….
3 Tom will change shifts every week. ….
4 Night shifts last longer than day shifts. ….
5 The job has advantages and disadvantages. ….
6 Tom won’t be paid well. ….
7 Tom wants to be an accountant. ….
8 Julia thinks that Tom will be a good security guard. ….

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 2. Reading

C Directions: Read the text below. Then read the questions that follow it and
circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each one.

Right for the Job?

An interview is a meeting between you and people from the company that you have applied to. It is a
chance for them to meet you and to find out if you are right for the job.
It is very important to prepare well for an interview. It also helps to think about the kind of questions the
interviewer may ask you. Two common questions are ‘Why do you want this job?’ and ‘Why do you think
that you will be good at it?’ Be creative, but truthful, and this will impress the interviewer. Show some
enthusiasm for the job and also try to express some interest in the company. Another favourite question
of interviewers is ‘What, in your opinion, is your greatest achievement?’ This does not have to be work-
related. Indeed, if you regard a personal or sporting success as the most important, then talk about it.
The interviewer is trying to find out about your character and personality. They may also ask you to
explain how you would deal with a specific problem at work.
Remember, if you have considered some possible answers and are quietly confident, then you will
perform at your best in an interview.

16 The text is about how to …. 19 You may also be asked ….

A complete job applications.
B choose the right career.
C impress a potential employer.
D deal with a work-related situation.
17 If one thing is essential in an interview,
this is …
A being prepared.
B having the right attitude.
C being informed about the job.
D sounding confident.
18 The interviewer may want to hear about …
A which sports you are good at.
B something you would like to achieve.
C your personal life.
D something you are proud of
accomplishing.
A how you dealt with a difficult work
situation in the past.
B what you are like as a person.
C why you left your last job.
D what you would do supposing you had
a certain work problem.
20 Give a good impression by …
A practising your answers beforehand.
B hiding your nervousness.
C thinking before you answer.
D speaking quietly.
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 3. Use of English

D Directions: Circle the answer (A, B, C or D) which best completes each

sentence.

21 He needs a job …. he can pay off his 24 He …. trying to steal a car from the parking
student loan. lot.
A in order C in case A was catching C was caught
B so as D so that B had caught D caught

22 If Jake had more experience, he .… the job. 25 James was …. tired that he could hardly
A got C had got keep his eyes open.
B would get D was going to get A such C too
B so D very
23 We can .… rent a DVD or go to the cinema.
Which do you prefer?
A or C both
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E Directions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to

the first one, and includes the word given.

26 It took a long time to adapt to life in another country.

used It took a long time................................................................................................................ .
...................................... in another country.

27 We used to go swimming every weekend when I was young.

would When I was young ............................................................................................................ .
...................................... every weekend.

28 Monica doesn’t mind walking to work anymore.

used Monica is............................................................................................................................. .
...................................... to work now.
29 Frank doesn’t write as many letters now that he’s got email.
used Frank .................................................................................................................................. .
...................................... before he got email.

30 We didn’t find the film as amusing as we had thought it would be.

by We .......................................................................................................................................... .
...................................... the film as we had expected to.

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 TEST 2 A

Directions: Read the text and circle the answer (A, B, C or D) that best suits each
gap.

Making Positive Changes

Tyler Brown had a very difficult childhood and when he was 16 he was put in a home for young 31) …. in
order to keep him off the streets. He had been in trouble for breaking 32) …. houses and mugging.
Once, he was caught 33) .... -handed stealing from a shop, so he was 34) .... with theft and had to
appear 35) …. court. After this, he decided he had to change and get away from his previous life of
36) .... . Tyler started to try harder at school and decided to study Law with a 37) …. to becoming a
lawyer. In particular, he wanted to work 38) .... young people like himself. He would know what they had
39) .... through. He studied around the 40) ...., and after passing his exams he found 41) …. in a law firm.
Tyler was happy because his salary was good and he was well-respected in his chosen 42) .... . Neither
his parents nor the police expected Tyler to do that well. These days he also helps young people who
have been 43) …. guilty of a crime and 44) .... in prison. He hopes to show them how they can 45) ....
away from any illegal activities and start their new life on the right foot when they get out.

31 A criminals B victims C jurors D witnesses

32 A over B at C into D onto
33 A short B heavy C red D light
34 A attacked B punished C defended D charged
35 A of B in C to D on
36 A stealing B crime C robbery D thief
37 A view B sight C vision D look
38 A under B near C by D with
39 A looked B fallen C been D put
40 A time B hours C days D clock
41 A work B career C job D position
42 A business B industry C profession D skill
43 A kept B done C found D made
44 A sent B put C place D taken
45 A keep B take C go D drive

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 TEST 2 A

Writing

“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be
happy.”
Guillaume Apollinaire
Do you agree?
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 TEST 2 A

TERM TEST

1. Listening

Listen to the text. Mark the statements as T (True), F (False) or NI (No

Information). Then you will hear the conversation again and you will have 1
minute to check your answers.

1 Julia already knew about Tom’s new job. …F.

2 Tom will have to wear a uniform at work. ….NI
3 Tom will change shifts every week. ….F
4 Night shifts last longer than day shifts. …NI.
5 The job has advantages and disadvantages. ….T
6 Tom won’t be paid well. ….F
7 Tom wants to be an accountant. ….T
8 Julia thinks that Tom will be a good security guard. ….NI

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 2. Reading

C Directions: Read the text below. Then read the questions that follow it and
circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each one.

Right for the Job?

An interview is a meeting between you and people from the company that you have applied to. It is a
chance for them to meet you and to find out if you are right for the job.
It is very important to prepare well for an interview. It also helps to think about the kind of questions the
interviewer may ask you. Two common questions are ‘Why do you want this job?’ and ‘Why do you think
that you will be good at it?’ Be creative, but truthful, and this will impress the interviewer. Show some
enthusiasm for the job and also try to express some interest in the company. Another favourite question
of interviewers is ‘What, in your opinion, is your greatest achievement?’ This does not have to be work-
related. Indeed, if you regard a personal or sporting success as the most important, then talk about it.
The interviewer is trying to find out about your character and personality. They may also ask you to
explain how you would deal with a specific problem at work.
Remember, if you have considered some possible answers and are quietly confident, then you will
perform at your best in an interview.

16 The text is about how to …. 19 You may also be asked ….

A complete job applications.
B choose the right career.
C impress a potential employer.
D deal with a work-related situation.
17 If one thing is essential in an interview,
this is …
A being prepared.
B having the right attitude.
C being informed about the job.
D sounding confident.
18 The interviewer may want to hear about …
A which sports you are good at.
B something you would like to achieve.
C your personal life.
D something you are proud of
accomplishing.
A how you dealt with a difficult work
situation in the past.
B what you are like as a person.
C why you left your last job.
D what you would do supposing you had
a certain work problem.
20 Give a good impression by …
A practising your answers beforehand.
B hiding your nervousness.
C thinking before you answer.
D speaking quietly.
Marks  ____
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 3. Use of English

D Directions: Circle the answer (A, B, C or D) which best completes each

sentence.

21 He needs a job …. he can pay off his 24 He …. trying to steal a car from the parking
student loan. lot.
A in order C in case A was catching C was caught
B so as D so that B had caught D caught

22 If Jake had more experience, he .… the job. 25 James was …. tired that he could hardly
A got C had got keep his eyes open.
B would get D was going to get A such C too
B so D very
23 We can .… rent a DVD or go to the cinema.
Which do you prefer?
A or C both
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B neither D either 512 10

E Directions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to

the first one, and includes the word given.

26 It took a long time to adapt to life in another country.

used It took a long time TO GET USED TO LIVING/ LIFE .
...................................... in another country.

27 We used to go swimming every weekend when I was young.

would When I was young WE WOULD GO SWIMMING .
...................................... every weekend.

28 Monica doesn’t mind walking to work anymore.

used Monica is USED TO WALKING .
...................................... to work now.
29 Frank doesn’t write as many letters now that he’s got email.
used Frank USED TO WRITE MANY LETTERS .
...................................... before he got email.

30 We didn’t find the film as amusing as we had thought it would be.

by We WEREN’T AS AMUSED BY .
...................................... the film as we had expected to.

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Directions: Read the text and circle the answer (A, B, C or D) that best suits each
gap.

Making Positive Changes

Tyler Brown had a very difficult childhood and when he was 16 he was put in a home for young 31) …. in
order to keep him off the streets. He had been in trouble for breaking 32) …. houses and mugging.
Once, he was caught 33) .... -handed stealing from a shop, so he was 34) .... with theft and had to
appear 35) …. court. After this, he decided he had to change and get away from his previous life of
36) .... . Tyler started to try harder at school and decided to study Law with a 37) …. to becoming a
lawyer. In particular, he wanted to work 38) .... young people like himself. He would know what they had
39) .... through. He studied around the 40) ...., and after passing his exams he found 41) …. in a law firm.
Tyler was happy because his salary was good and he was well-respected in his chosen 42) .... . Neither
his parents nor the police expected Tyler to do that well. These days he also helps young people who
have been 43) …. guilty of a crime and 44) .... in prison. He hopes to show them how they can 45) ....
away from any illegal activities and start their new life on the right foot when they get out.

31 A criminals B victims C jurors D witnesses

32 A over B at C into D onto
33 A short B heavy C red D light
34 A attacked B punished C defended D charged
35 A of B in C to D on
36 A stealing B crime C robbery D thief
37 A view B sight C vision D look
38 A under B near C by D with
39 A looked B fallen C been D put
40 A time B hours C days D clock
41 A work B career C job D position
42 A business B industry C profession D skill
43 A kept B done C found D made
44 A sent B put C place D taken
45 A keep B take C go D drive

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Tape script listening activity
Tom: Guess what, Julia?
Julia: I don’t know Tom, what?
Tom: I’ve got a new job!
Julia: Oh congratulations! What’s the job?
Tom: I’m going to be a security guard at the bicycle factory.
Julia: Great. So, do you have to work shifts?
Tom: Yes, day shifts one month and then night shifts the next.
Julia: So, you’ll get extra money for working at night, won’t you?
Tom: That’s right. The pay’s pretty good but I think the work might be a bit boring.
Julia: I’m sure you’ll soon get used to it. And maybe, if you’re not busy, you’ll be able to read.
Tom: I hope so! You know I’m still studying for my accountancy exams, don’t you?
Julia: Well, there you are! It’s the perfect job for you, Tom.

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