Unit 7
PART 1 – ADVANCED TENSES &
STRUCTURES
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. By the time the exhibition opened, the curator __________ (work) on it for over two
years.
2. The composer is believed __________ (inspire) by traditional folk music.
3. Hardly __________ the performance begun when the lights went out.
4. If the band __________ (rehearse) more, the concert would have been flawless.
5. She wishes she __________ (pursue) a career in fine arts when she was younger.
6. No sooner __________ the critic published the review than it sparked controversy.
7. The painting is said __________ (sell) for a record-breaking amount.
8. The play needs __________ (rewrite) before it can be staged again.
9. While audiences __________ (become) more demanding, artists continue to
experiment.
10.He denied __________ (copy) the melody from another musician.
11.It’s the most moving performance I __________ (ever / witness).
12.Had the gallery __________ (promote) the event better, more people would have
attended.
13.She acted as though she __________ (own) the entire theatre.
14.The orchestra __________ (tour) internationally since 2015.
15.The installation regrettably failed due to __________ (not test) the equipment
beforehand.
PART 2 – OPEN CLOZE
Complete the text with one word only.
Art has always played a vital role (1) ___ reflecting social change. Throughout history, artists
have drawn inspiration (2) ___ political events, cultural movements and personal
experiences. Music, in particular, has often served (3) ___ a powerful form of protest.
In recent years, digital platforms have given rise (4) ___ new forms of artistic expression.
However, this shift has also resulted (5) ___ debates about originality and authenticity. Many
critics insist (6) ___ the importance of preserving artistic integrity.
Whether a piece of art stands (7) ___ the test of time depends largely (8) ___ its emotional
impact and relevance. Great works often strike a chord (9) ___ audiences by capturing
universal experiences and turning them (10) ___ something extraordinary.
PART 3 – WORD FORMATION (15 points)
Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits the gap.
1. The exhibition attracted international __________. (RECOGNISE)
2. The film received widespread critical __________. (ACCLAIM)
3. His performance lacked __________. (ORIGINAL)
4. The gallery specialises in __________ art. (CONTEMPORARY)
5. The artist’s early work shows great __________. (CREATIVE)
6. The concert was an unforgettable __________. (PERFORM)
7. The lyrics convey deep __________. (EMOTE)
8. The painting’s __________ lies in its simplicity. (BEAUTIFUL)
9. The band gained __________ after their first album. (POPULAR)
10.The sculpture is remarkably __________ in its design. (INNOVATE)
PART 4 – KEY 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 the painting was stolen during the war.
The painting __________________ during the war.
(BELIEVED)
2. It wasn’t necessary for the director to cancel the show.
The director __________________ the show.
(NEED)
3. Although the critics disliked the album, it became a hit.
In spite of __________________, it became a hit.
(CRITICS)
4. I’m sure she didn’t write the song herself.
She __________________ the song herself.
(CAN’T)
5. The last time I heard such a powerful voice was years ago.
I haven’t __________________ years.
(HEARD)
6. “You must practise more,” the teacher told him.
The teacher insisted __________________ more.
(ON)
7. The band started performing together in 2010.
The band __________________ together since 2010.
(HAS)
8. The piece was too abstract for the audience to understand.
The piece wasn’t __________________ the audience.
(ENOUGH)
9. They say the museum will unveil a new collection.
The museum __________________ a new collection.
(SAID)
10.If the actor had learnt his lines, the play wouldn’t have failed.
Had the actor __________________, the play wouldn’t have failed.
(LEARNT)
PART 5 – MULTIPLE CHOICE CLOZE
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
For many artists, creativity does not come easily. Some struggle to (1) ___ inspiration, while
others wait for ideas to strike. Musicians often say that certain melodies simply (2) ___ a
chord with them.
Critics sometimes dismiss modern art as lacking substance, yet innovation often requires
artists to push (3) ___ boundaries. True creativity involves thinking outside the (4) ___ and
taking risks.
Although not every performance is a masterpiece, great art has the power to (5) ___ an
audience away and leave a lasting (6) ___.
1. A) find
B) seek
C) gain
D) draw
2. A) hit
B) strike
C) knock
D) tap
3. A) over
B) beyond
C) through
D) against
4. A) frame
B) border
C) box
D) square
5. A) carry
B) blow
C) take
D) sweep
6. A) impression
B) expression
C) reflection
D) impressionism