Focus 4 Unit 7. Vocabulary, Grammar and Use of English Test

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. There is one extra verb.

e.g. A new model of my phone is coming out next month so I think I’ll upgrade.

1. They’re talking about          in a new law which will make public transport cheaper in big cities.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. There is one extra verb.

2. My best friend        me into going to the party last Friday.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. There is one extra verb.

3 We’re          out the issue right now and will have a solution very soon.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. There is one extra verb.

4. Don’t      him up on purpose! He’ll just get upset and then you’ll get into trouble.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the words in capitals.

1. This is an attempt to tackle the problem of         in schools. OBESE

2. She didn’t gain the             she deserved while she was alive. RECOGNISE

3. Many parents are too concerned about             when they have small children. CLEAN

4. We’re learning about the           system in biology at the moment. DIGEST

5. I can see how going offline before bed is            , but I admit I never switch off my mobile phone. BENEFIT

6. It’s           not to eat a big meal just before going to sleep. ADVISE

7. My car is much more            than yours, so I’ll drive. ECONOMY

Grammar

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use passive voice.

e.g. I have been sent (send) a text message but I can’t read it!

1. This problem definitely should                 (deal) with a long time ago.

2. I saw that the elderly lady             (offer) a seat by a kind fellow passenger.

3. That faint noise could                     (not hear) by them. It’s impossible!

4. We’d prefer              (drive) there by a professional chauffeur.

5. I was really tired of                  (criticise) by her all the time and I told her how I felt.

Grammar

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.

e.g. People say there are countless opportunities for mathematicians.

There are said to be countless opportunities for mathematicians.

1. Biologists believe there are only around ten specimens of this species left alive.

   There                    only around ten specimens of this species left alive.

2. The army think the enemy has been planning an attack for over a month.

   The enemy                                  an attack for over a month.

3. They expect the number of infected people to decrease over time.

   The number of infected people                         over time.

4. The employees generally understand that the solution is only temporary.

   It                         (by the employees) the solution is only temporary.

5. People know Sam won the manager’s respect when he was the first to notice his mistake.

   Sam                      the manager’s respect when he was the first to notice his mistake.

Use of English

Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF PLUTO

NASA has received new photos from its space explorer, which provide more data on Pluto than ever before, even though they are only a few pixels in resolution. They may look quite unremarkable at first glance, yet they have already uncovered mysteries about Pluto’s appearance, making this a (1)___ opportunity.

What is 2____ to be the most interesting information brought by the photographs, is that there are regions of light and dark on Pluto. It is 3______ the bright spot might be a polar cap. It always appears to be brighter, no matter which way the planet rotates. The substance of the ice is speculated to be nitrogen instead of water like in our polar caps.

Without a doubt, the photos are a really promising development in terms of space imagery and will 4____ a huge contribution to future research on the planet. The camera that took them was installed on a spacecraft moving towards Pluto and astronomers are expected to 5____ more fascinating information concerning the dwarf planet in the coming days. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.

Use of English

Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF PLUTO

NASA has received new photos from its space explorer, which provide more data on Pluto than ever before, even though they are only a few pixels in resolution. They may look quite unremarkable at first glance, yet they have already uncovered mysteries about Pluto’s appearance, making this a (1)___ opportunity.

What is (2)____ to be the most interesting information brought by the photographs, is that there are regions of light and dark on Pluto. It is 3______ the bright spot might be a polar cap. It always appears to be brighter, no matter which way the planet rotates. The substance of the ice is speculated to be nitrogen instead of water like in our polar caps.

Without a doubt, the photos are a really promising development in terms of space imagery and will 4____ a huge contribution to future research on the planet. The camera that took them was installed on a spacecraft moving towards Pluto and astronomers are expected to 5____ more fascinating information concerning the dwarf planet in the coming days. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.

Use of English

Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF PLUTO

NASA has received new photos from its space explorer, which provide more data on Pluto than ever before, even though they are only a few pixels in resolution. They may look quite unremarkable at first glance, yet they have already uncovered mysteries about Pluto’s appearance, making this a (1)___ opportunity.

What is (2)____ to be the most interesting information brought by the photographs, is that there are regions of light and dark on Pluto. It is (3)______ the bright spot might be a polar cap. It always appears to be brighter, no matter which way the planet rotates. The substance of the ice is speculated to be nitrogen instead of water like in our polar caps.

Without a doubt, the photos are a really promising development in terms of space imagery and will 4____ a huge contribution to future research on the planet. The camera that took them was installed on a spacecraft moving towards Pluto and astronomers are expected to 5____ more fascinating information concerning the dwarf planet in the coming days. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.

Use of English

Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF PLUTO

NASA has received new photos from its space explorer, which provide more data on Pluto than ever before, even though they are only a few pixels in resolution. They may look quite unremarkable at first glance, yet they have already uncovered mysteries about Pluto’s appearance, making this a (1)___ opportunity.

What is (2)____ to be the most interesting information brought by the photographs, is that there are regions of light and dark on Pluto. It is (3)______ the bright spot might be a polar cap. It always appears to be brighter, no matter which way the planet rotates. The substance of the ice is speculated to be nitrogen instead of water like in our polar caps.

Without a doubt, the photos are a really promising development in terms of space imagery and will (4)____ a huge contribution to future research on the planet. The camera that took them was installed on a spacecraft moving towards Pluto and astronomers are expected to 5____ more fascinating information concerning the dwarf planet in the coming days. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.

Use of English

Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF PLUTO

NASA has received new photos from its space explorer, which provide more data on Pluto than ever before, even though they are only a few pixels in resolution. They may look quite unremarkable at first glance, yet they have already uncovered mysteries about Pluto’s appearance, making this a (1)___ opportunity.

What is (2)____ to be the most interesting information brought by the photographs, is that there are regions of light and dark on Pluto. It is (3)______ the bright spot might be a polar cap. It always appears to be brighter, no matter which way the planet rotates. The substance of the ice is speculated to be nitrogen instead of water like in our polar caps.

Without a doubt, the photos are a really promising development in terms of space imagery and will (4)____ a huge contribution to future research on the planet. The camera that took them was installed on a spacecraft moving towards Pluto and astronomers are expected to (5)____ more fascinating information concerning the dwarf planet in the coming days. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.

Use of English

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in capitals. Write up to five words.

e.g. Perhaps it wasn’t a good idea to buy those shoes. ALL

Buying those shoes wasn’t such a good idea after all.

1. It’s possible to argue that travelling to Mars may damage the human brain. BE

                      that travelling to Mars may damage the human brain.

2. Some people believe that a small, underwater volcano erupted there a few hundred years ago. BELIEVED

   A small underwater volcano                             there a few hundred years ago.

3. To sum up, we decided to stay at home for the weekend. NUTSHELL

                 , we decided to stay at home for the weekend.

4. We always have some soup, a main course and a dessert for Sunday dinner. OF

   Our                           some soup, a main course and a dessert.

5. She lost her job because she couldn’t explain where the missing money was. FOR

   She was unable                the missing money, so she lost her job.