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Vocabulary
A Complete the sentences with the correct word in the proper form.
C Use the prepositions (on, with, to x3, in x2, from, under, upon) to fill in the gaps.
1. … awe
2. … my relief
3. a secret … some knowledge
4. focus … sth
5. sick … exhaustion
6. … my disappointment
7. … harsh conditions
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8. … my return
9. gasp … amazement
10. have trouble … Math
free- man
life ground
blind long
home- aid
chair taught
extra boys
first time
all- curricular
self- made
back folded
Grammar
E Choose the correct item.
1 He said that he ... already ... that many 6 “Would you like to borrow my book?” he
times before. ….
A has mentioned B had mentioned A said B told C complained
C was mentioned
7 … will you arrive at the meeting?
2 Joe told Fill they … to Brazil a week A Since B Until C When
before.
8 I’ll finish the course … I have got enough
A was gone B went C had gone
time.
3 The teacher pointed out that all the girls in A before B when C till
our class … Chinese then.
9 By the time Mike came back home she …
A are studying B were studying C were
all the house work.
4 He ... to come on time.
A did B has done C had done
A promised B suggested C complained
10 The professor insisted asking … the
5 The manager wondered ... the chair in his material well.
office while he was away. Ado you know B if I knew
A had who broken B who had broken C you knew
C if who had broke Points: _____
10 x 1 10
Everyday English
F Choose the correct response.
1 A: I wonder if you could help me? 4 A: When will the book be back in?
B: a It is certainly so. B: a It’s due back in two days.
b Of course, what’s the problem? b I don’t really know.
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Test 5
2 A: I’m looking for a book about theatre. 5 A: Can I see your library card, please?
B: a Do you know the title and author? B: a Here it is.
b Do you like theatre? b OK, thanks.
3 A: Would you like to reserve the book?
Points: _____
B: a Sure, here you are. 5x1 5
b Yes, that would be great.
Reading
G Read the text. Some sentences are missing. Match each sentence (A—F) to
the gaps (1—5). There is one extra sentence.
We live in the Knowledge Age, which means that having knowledge and being able to apply it as it is
necessary is one of the important keys to our success. 1._____________________ And in a day
and age where we are inventing new technologies like electronic tablets and smart phones, it is
practically impossible to get by without learning new stuff, however old we are.
The Government of Singapore will devote 20 million Singapore dollars to research on lifelong
learning between 2016 and 2020. This investment, the government believes, will help provide a
better understanding of how to best use its citizens’ skills. 2._____________________ Singapore
has already made a commitment to increase funding for continuing education and training from $600
million per year in 2015 to $1 billion per year in 2020. This increase comes at a time when
Singapore is refocusing on lifelong learning as a means of developing skills through continuing
education and training. 3.__________________________
Learning cities in China are taking innovative steps to promote constant development through
learning and education. For example, Hangzhou’s strategy for building a learning city that involves
all its citizens is based on a commitment to the “3 Ls” of learning. 5._________________ In
addition, Hangzhou has a ‘6 Ws’-strategy; ‘Who, What, When, Where, Why and Which’. This
strategy aims to provide every city resident with whatever information they need, whenever and
wherever they need it, for whatever reason, and by all means possible. So, it is never late to learn!
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Test 5
F. The very fact that we know that there is always something new for us to learn simply makes life
more interesting.
Writing
H Write a for and against essay on the topic “The best way to learn is
travelling”. Include:
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