TEST 3B (Unit

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(Time 50 minutes)

Vocabulary
1 Circle the odd word out.

1 caravan – cottage – cruise – hotel 4 join – volunteer – participate – manage

2 exhibition – journey – trip – voyage 5 satisfied – amazed – enthusiastic – disappointed
3 mission – event – expedition – adventure
(Marks 5 0.5 = 2.5)

2 Fill in: drag, hibernate, book, participate, explore.

1 Terry decided to ........................ in a volunteer 3 We always ........................ my aeroplane tickets

programme last summer. online.
2 On their expedition across the Antarctic, the 4 It’s so interesting to ........................ new places.
explorers had to ........................ their supplies 5 Grizzly bears live in cold climates and
along behind them on sledges. ........................ in the winter months.
(Marks 10 0.5 = 5)

3 Choose the correct item.

1 Can you borrow / lend / rent me £20? 4 The temperature can drag / drop / let to -50oC in
2 The people who took part in the marathon the Antarctic at night.
managed to give / reach / raise a lot of money 5 Sue wants to take a year out after she stops /
for charity. leaves / abandons school.
3 The explorers had to cope with tough
conditions / temperatures / winds in the Arctic.
(Marks 5 0.5 = 2.5)

4 Choose the correct item.

1 We just found out / on that Tom is moving to 4 Ken found it difficult to climb the mountain, but
New Zealand! he didn’t give up / off and he eventually reached
2 My parents are very proud for / of me for the top.
passing my exams. 5 Emma doesn’t know what to study at university
3 He put on / off the expedition until next week and she is faced with / by a difficult decision.
because of the bad weather.
(Marks 5 0.5 = 2.5)

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Grammar
5 Write complete sentences using the present perfect or the past simple.

1 they / ever / try / scuba diving? 4 We / not hear / from Eric / for three weeks.
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2 He / never / be / to New York. 5 I / fly / to Rome / two days ago.
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3 She / visit / India / in 2012?
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(Marks 5 0.5 = 2.5)

6 Choose the correct item.

1 David hasn’t packed / hasn’t been packing his 4 How long have you waited / have you been
suitcase yet. waiting for the train?
2 The baby has slept / has been sleeping for 10 5 Ted’s tired because he has driven / has been
hours! driving all day.
3 We have called / have been calling the travel
agent five times this morning.
(Marks 5 0.5 = 2.5)

7 Fill in: since, never, for, yet, ever.

1 Rob has ........................ been to Antarctica 4 Daren has been working ....................................
before. 10 o’clock this morning.
2 Have you ........................ been camping? 5 Has Bill arrived from the airport ...................... ?
3 Lynn has been an explorer ........................ 10 years.
(Marks 5 0.5 = 2.5)

Everyday English
8 Read the dialogues (1-5). Complete the dialogues (1-5) with appropriate responses by
circling the appropriate letter (A or B).

1 X: Did you release the tiger cubs back into the 4 X: Where have you been?
wild? Y: ....................................................................
Y: ....................................................................
A I was abroad for the last two months.
A I’ll always remember that moment.
B I had the time of my life.
B Yes, that was a moment I’ll never forget.
5 X: I was working with baby monkeys.
2 X: ...................................................................
Y: ....................................................................
Y: Yes, it was amazing.
A You must have really loved it.
A Did you have a good time?
B I was so impressed.
B What was it like?

3 X: How was your gap year?

Y: ....................................................................
A I’ve been abroad all summer.
B It was an unforgettable experience. (Marks 5 4 = 20)

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Reading
9 Read the text and complete the gaps (1-4) with the correct sentence (A-E). One sentence
is extra.

I have always wanted to see the Northern Lights. So, last year, I finally got to experience them for myself
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and it was definitely worth the wait!

I flew to Tromsø, in Norway, with my family. It is a city in the Arctic Circle and understandably has some extreme
weather conditions! The temperature is bitterly cold in winter. I have never seen so much snow! We
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rented a small cottage for a few days to explore the city. There was so much to do. We climbed mountains, went
skiing and even went on a whale watching trip. It was truly unforgettable to see such beautiful animals in their
natural habitat.

However, the real adventure began when we left Tromsø to start our expedition to see the Northern Lights. We
travelled on sledges which meant we moved very quickly even in the strong winds. It was very exciting. That night
we decided to stay at the Snow Hotel where we slept on beds made from ice.
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The next day was the best day of the journey. We travelled a bit further North but soon set up a camp with the help
of our tour representative. They were incredible and I took lots of photographs of them. I felt so sad when
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we had to leave but I know I'm very lucky to have enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience like this!

A Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by them.

B We wanted to visit lots of galleries and museums.
C It was fun but I didn't think they were very comfortable!
D The frozen landscapes are beautiful but you have to wear a lot of clothes to stay warm.
E I'll always remember the moment when I finally saw the Northern Lights.

(Marks 5 4 = 20)

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Listening
10 Listen to Nick and Evan talking about their summer holidays. For each question choose
the right answer (A, B or C).

1 Which country did Nick visit? 3 This summer, Evan has been
A Scotland A volunteering.
B France B working.
C Portugal C travelling.

2 What sport didn't Nick do on holiday? 4 Evan is running the next marathon
A windsurfing A by himself.
B scuba diving B with a friend.
C kayaking C in a team.
(Marks 4 5 = 20)

Writing
11 You have just returned from Wales where you went on a school exchange programme.
During your visit you stayed with a host family. Write a letter thanking them for letting
you stay in their house (80-100 words). In the letter:
• tell them what you enjoyed the most.
• say how helpful the exchange programme was.
• invite them to stay at your house.

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(Marks 20)

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