Unit 2 General Test (30mins) : Example 1. 2. 3. A. C

Unit 2 General Test (30mins)
Part 1 (30x3=90pts)
Listen to the conversations. Look at the pictures and write the letter of the correct picture
to match each conversation.
Example: ___c___
1.
2.
3.
a. c.
b. d.
Part 2
Match the movie genre listed on the left with the correct description listed on the right to
complete the sentences.
Example: An animated film __c__ a. has a lot of singing and dancing.
4. A musical b. gives true facts and information.
5. An action film c. is made with a series of drawings, models, etc.
6. A comedy d. is frightening or scary.

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7. A documentary e. is funny and makes people laugh.
8. A drama f. tells a serious, emotional story.
9. A horror film g. has a lot of adventure and violence.
10. A science-fiction film h. tells a story about what might happen in the future.
Part 3
Read each conversation. Then choose the correct answer.
Example: Jenn is tired. ( [She’d rather not] / She’d rather ) go out to see a move.
11. A: ( I like / I’d like ) to see a horror movie. How about you?
12. B: ( I’d rather. / I’d rather not. ) Horror movies really scare me!
13. A: ( Would / Do ) your parents like to see a science fiction-film tonight?
14. B: I think they ( would / would like ).
15. A: What would the kids rather ( do / to do ): watch a movie at home or go to the theater?
16. B: I think they ( rather / would rather ) watch one at home.
Part 4
Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.
Example: I almost fell asleep because the movie was so ( funny / [boring] ).
17. She told a ( silly / thought-provoking ) story that no one believed.
18. Mom thinks it’s bad for children to watch ( funny / violent ) movies.
19. I didn’t like this movie. It was ( hilarious / weird ).
20. If you enjoy love stories, you should see this ( unforgettable / romantic ) film.
Part 5
Complete the letter using words from the box.
still for always lately since just recently
Dear Nathan,
Example: How are you? Did you know that I moved ____recently____?
I’ve lived in San Diego two months. It’s really great! I’ve
21.
wanted to live in California. I have a very nice apartment,
22.
but I haven’t bought any furniture. I went to London
23.
on a business trip and got back. Next week, I’m going to
24.
Buenos Aires. I haven’t been there 2002! What have
25.
you been up to ? Write soon!
26.
Your friend,
Marsha
Part 6
Read the article. Then choose True or False for each statement.
THE MOST POPULAR Movie Genres
Everyone has a favorite kind of movie. But what kinds of movies are the most
popular? A look at the list of the top money-making movies of all time provides
some information about the most popular genres.
Do you know the genre and title of the top money-making movie in history? It’s a
science fiction film, and its title is Avatar. Another science fiction film has made it
into the top-ten list. That movie is Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
Some dramas, such as Titanic, really are unforgettable, but the movies that make the
most money today are action films, super-hero films, science fiction films, or
fantasy films, such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and The Lord of the
Rings. These movies use adventure, excitement, and sometimes violence to attract
people.
There’s only one animated film in the top-ten MOVIE LINKS

list. At number five, it’s Frozen. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 2
Frozen
And here’s something interesting: Some of
the movies on the top-ten list have hilarious Avatar
parts, but none of the movies are comedies. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The list also does not include any horror films, Titanic
documentaries, or musicals. Skyfall
The Dark Knight Rises
True False
Example: Avatar made the most money of any movie in history. ( ✓) ( )
27. Lord of the Rings is a fantasy film. ( ) ( )
28. Dramas make the most money. ( ) ( )
29. Titanic is a drama. ( ) ( )
30. There are several comedies on the top-ten list. ( ) ( )

Writing Test (2x5=10pts)
Read the situations. Write at least two sentences for each situation.
1. You arrive late to meet a friend. Apologize and give a reason for being late.
2. Your friend has asked you to go to a horror movie. Tell your friend whether or not you like this genre of movie
and why.

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What types of movies are most popular according to the passage?

What types of movies are most popular according to the passage?

What is the highest grossing movie of all time according to the passage?

What is the highest grossing movie of all time according to the passage?

Unit 2 General Test (30mins)

Example: An animated film __c__ a. has a lot of singing and dancing.

4. A musical b. gives true facts and information.

5. An action film c. is made with a series of drawings, models, etc.

6. A comedy d. is frightening or scary.

8. A drama f. tells a serious, emotional story.

9. A horror film g. has a lot of adventure and violence.

13. A: ( Would / Do ) your parents like to see a science fiction-film tonight?

14. B: I think they ( would / would like ).

16. B: I think they ( rather / would rather ) watch one at home.

17. She told a ( silly / thought-provoking ) story that no one believed.

19. I didn’t like this movie. It was ( hilarious / weird ).

There’s only one animated film in the top-ten MOVIE LINKS

Example: Avatar made the most money of any movie in history. ( ✓) ( )

27. Lord of the Rings is a fantasy film. ( ) ( )

28. Dramas make the most money. ( ) ( )

29. Titanic is a drama. ( ) ( )

30. There are several comedies on the top-ten list. ( ) ( )

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