INSIGHT ADVANCED – UNIT 1 TEST
PART 1 – ADVANCED TENSES
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. Society __________ (change) dramatically over the last few decades.
2. By the time she realised the impact of her decision, everything __________ (already
/ transform).
3. If people __________ (be) more open to change, progress would be faster.
4. He wishes he __________ (adapt) more quickly to the new environment.
5. At this time next year, we __________ (live) in a completely different city.
6. She regrets __________ (not take) the opportunity to change careers.
7. When I first met him, he __________ (go) through a difficult transition.
8. The company is said __________ (undergo) major restructuring.
9. Hardly __________ the reforms been introduced when problems appeared.
10.It’s the most significant turning point I __________ (experience).
11.If she __________ (not react) so emotionally, the situation wouldn’t have escalated.
12.While attitudes __________ (evolve), some stereotypes still remain.
13.The new policy needs __________ (implement) immediately.
14.He denied __________ (resist) the proposed changes.
15.Over time, people usually __________ (grow) more confident.
PART 2 – USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. She finally succeeded ___ breaking out of her comfort zone.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) with
2. Many people struggle ___ adapting to rapid technological change.
A) in
B) at
C) with
D) for
3. He’s capable ___ coping with unexpected change.
A) to
B) of
C) for
D) with
4. Social media has had a profound impact ___ the way we communicate.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) for
5. She gradually grew ___ of her fear of change.
A) out
B) up
C) over
D) away
6. The organisation is committed ___ promoting social change.
A) for
B) to
C) with
D) at
7. He blamed the failure ___ poor planning.
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) with
8. The more flexible you are, ___ it is to adapt.
A) easier
B) the easier
C) easiest
D) more easy
9. Despite ___ several setbacks, the project continued.
A) face
B) facing
C) to face
D) faced
10.She’s determined ___ a positive difference.
A) make
B) to make
C) making
D) made
11.The changes resulted ___ significant improvements.
A) from
B) with
C) in
D) of
12.He’s not used ___ dealing with uncertainty.
A) to
B) to being
C) to be
D) for
13.Rapid change can lead ___ stress and anxiety.
A) into
B) to
C) for
D) at
14.She took advantage ___ the opportunity to reinvent herself.
A) from
B) of
C) at
D) for
15.There’s no point ___ resisting inevitable change.
A) to
B) in
C) at
D) for
PART 3 – WORD TRANSFORMATION
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in
CAPITALS. Use 2–5 words.
1. People believe that society is becoming more individualistic.
Society __________________ more individualistic.
(BELIEVED)
2. It wasn’t necessary for her to change her plans.
She __________________ her plans.
(NEED)
3. Although the transition was difficult, she adapted quickly.
In spite of __________________, she adapted quickly.
(TRANSITION)
4. I’m sure that wasn’t a permanent change.
That __________________ a permanent change.
(CAN’T)
5. She started rebuilding her confidence last year.
She __________________ her confidence since last year.
(HAS)
6. “You should embrace change,” he told us.
He encouraged __________________ change.
(TO)
7. The last time I felt such uncertainty was years ago.
I haven’t __________________ years.
(FELT)
8. He’s too resistant to accept new ideas.
He isn’t __________________ accept new ideas.
(ENOUGH)
9. They say the company will undergo major reforms.
The company __________________ major reforms.
(SAID)
10.She regrets not taking that turning point seriously.
She wishes she __________________ that turning point seriously.
(HAD)
PART 4 – VOCABULARY: CHANGES &
TRANSFORMATION (20 points)
A. Complete with the correct word
( transformation – transition – evolve – adapt – breakthrough – setback – shift – awareness
– resilience – growth )
1. Moving abroad was a major __________ in her life.
2. The company had to __________ to changing market conditions.
3. After several years of gradual __________, the city looks completely different.
4. The discovery marked a scientific __________.
5. He showed great __________ during difficult times.
6. The project experienced an unexpected __________.
7. Over time, attitudes tend to __________.
8. There has been a noticeable __________ in public opinion.
9. Personal __________ often comes from overcoming challenges.
10.The campaign helped raise public __________ of the issue.
B. Complete with one suitable word
1. She went ___ a dramatic transformation.
2. He stepped ___ of his comfort zone.
3. The reform brought ___ significant change.
4. She’s open ___ new experiences.
5. He adjusted ___ the new lifestyle quickly.
6. Change often results ___ personal growth.
7. She’s determined to move ___ with her life.
8. The decision led ___ unexpected consequences.
9. He reflected ___ the changes in his life.
10.She overcame her fear ___ failure