Name: __________________________

Units 1–8 TEST B Date: __________________________

Score: __________________________

A ► Listen to the phone conversation. Check () the correct answers. (2 POINTS)

1. Who is coming to visit in two weeks? 2. Nick’s guests are going to stay _____ .
 Nick’s brother  with him
 Nick’s cousin  with Gina
 Gina’s daughter  in a hotel

B ► Listen to the people talking. Check () the correct answers. (2 POINTS)

1. Stacy is someone who _____ . 2. Steve likes it when people _____ .

 cleans a lot  stay friends even when they get sick
 helps her friends  won’t disagree no matter what you say to them
 hurts people’s feelings  help you in any situation

C Check () the correct word to complete each sentence. (5 POINTS)

1. Carlos shouldn’t have called Ken a liar. He _________ Ken an apology.

 declines    receives    owes
2. Mia doesn’t like sharing her office supplies with her co-workers. She’s a very _________ person.
 stingy    sociable    supportive
3. Peter has noticed that things are getting more expensive all the time. He’s very worried about _________ .
 overpopulation    famine    inflation
4. There’s something wrong with my computer software. The program keeps _________ .
 freezing    jamming    skipping
5. Should I use my savings to fix my car or pay my rent? What _________ .
 a triumph    a coincidence    a dilemma

D Circle the incorrect word in each sentence. Then write the correct word or words on the blank. (6 POINTS)

d
1. I’m interested in hear more about your trip to India. to

2. For me, improving my writing is harder that learning new words. ___than____________

3. If you want to park in the school parking lot, you’re supposed getting a parking permit. _to get______________

4. Would you rather driven a small truck or a large car? drive

5. You can learn more about other people and cultures by take a world literature course. taking

6. I lived in Tokyo last year. Before that, I have lived in Los Angeles had

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 E Check () the correct word or phrase to complete each request. (4 POINTS)

1. Is it _________ if I open the window?

 OK    mind    please
2. Could you ask Amelia _________ my plants?
 water    to water    watering
3. Can you tell Ben _________ we’ll be early?
 if    whether    that
4. I was wondering if I _________ talk to you for a few minutes?
 do    could    would

F Match the parts to make logical sentences. (6 POINTS)

1. I’d prefer a co-worker ______b_ a. when my boss encourages me.

2. It makes me feel good ______a_ b. than a waiter.
3. I’d rather have my own business ____c__ c. I can depend on.
4. One way to get a job ___e____ d. I’d like to think about doing.
5. An accountant is better paid ____f__ e. is to search the Internet for job openings.
6. Finding a better job is something ___d____ f. than work for a company.

G Read about the British Petroleum oil disaster. Then circle T (true) or F (false). (5 POINTS)

The British Petroleum Oil Disaster

A large amount of pollution along seacoasts is caused by the mostly accidental spilling of petroleum from ships
and from oil-drilling operations. It is estimated that one ton of oil is spilled for every million tons shipped. When an
oil-drilling unit explodes in the ocean, spilling tons of crude oil that washes up on shore, it can mean
environmental disaster.

The worst oil spill in the U.S. occurred on April 20, 2010 when the oil-drilling unit Deepwater Horizon exploded in
the Gulf of Mexico off the coasts of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Within three months, the oil well
released approximately 4.9 million barrels of oil, about 53,000 barrels a day. Natural water currents and weather
conditions caused the spilled oil to spread out over 2,500 square miles (6,500 square kilometers), covering the
fragile shorelines in the area. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill had a disastrous effect on the rich wildlife of the Gulf
Coast. Many thousands of birds and sea animals, such as turtles, crabs, dolphins, and fish were killed.

The first efforts to close the oil well using remotely operated underwater vehicles failed. Another idea to cover the
oil well with a 125-ton dome also failed. Finally, on July 15, 2010, workers placed a cap on the well and secured it
with mud and cement. One lesson of the Deepwater Horizon disaster and other recent oil spills: The best way to
prevent such disasters is to change how oil companies drill for oil by using less risky methods.

1. T F Oil spills are usually accidental.

2. T F The Deepwater Horizon spilled nearly 5 million barrels of oil into the sea.
3. T F The oil spill had little effect on the wildlife in the Gulf Coast area.
4. T F The first efforts to close the oil well were successful.
5. T F Less-risky methods of drilling for oil would help to prevent oil-spill disasters.

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 H Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. (4 POINTS)

1. Many species are being endangered (endanger) as a result of deforestation. Is singular are plural
2. The best way to help (help) victims of famine is to donate money to the World Food Program.
3. Fresh water in our city was depleted by people who don’t care about conservation.
4. We can do something about the trash problem by recycling (recycle) more of our waste.

I Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the verbs. (5 POINTS)

I was shopping for curtains at the home improvement store yesterday when I __remembered
about my husband’s birthday on Monday. I not got (not get) anything for him yet, so I went (go)
(2) (3)
to the power tool department. While I bought (buy) him a new tool, my husband came into the store.
(4)
So, he was got (get) his birthday present a few days early!
(5)

J Complete each response with the correct form of a verb from the box. (6 POINTS)

W
get replace tear
listen study write

1. A: I heard there was a fire in your building last night.

B: Yes, I was listening just _______terar___ out of the elevator when the alarm went off.
2. A: What’s wrong with your microwave oven?
B: They can’t fix it. It needs to be replaced
3. A: What’s wrong with the curtains?
B: They’re torn .
4. A: Would you rather take Spanish or Japanese?
B: Actually, I’d rather study_French.
5. A: How can I improve my accent?
B: By getting_to how native speakers talk.
6. A: Would you like to be a journalist?
B: Sure. I’d love write for a newspaper.

K Complete the paragraph with the correct words. (5 POINTS)

My apartment has several problems that need to be _____fixed_____ . (fixing / fixed). For one thing,
(1)
there’s a big chipped in the bathroom sink. Also, one of the curtains is
(2)
torn), and the cabinet has a scratched on it. Finally, the
(3) (4)
whole place needs cleaning. Hmm. Maybe it’s time to look for another place!
(5)

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