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The document is an English language exam for intermediate students. It covers grammar, vocabulary, integrated skills and contains multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions. The exam tests knowledge of relative pronouns, relative clauses, vocabulary related to education, comprehending a short passage about parental responsibility for children's education, and completing a sample letter from a school head teacher to parents.
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Intermediate Unit Test 6 Overview

The document is an English language exam for intermediate students. It covers grammar, vocabulary, integrated skills and contains multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions. The exam tests knowledge of relative pronouns, relative clauses, vocabulary related to education, comprehending a short passage about parental responsibility for children's education, and completing a sample letter from a school head teacher to parents.
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NEW

INTERMEDIATE

UNIT TEST 6 10 Shakespeare was England’s greatest playwright.


Little is known about him.
SECTION A: GRAMMAR Not much is known about
England’s greatest
1 Complete the sentences with relative pronouns playwright.
or (–) if the relative pronoun can be left out.
1 There are many students here come /10
from other countries.
2 We are studying in a building SECTION B: VOCABULARY
Shakespeare used to work.
3 There are many different courses you 3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
can choose from.
go revise pass hand in make get study do
4 The Bodleian Library, was opened in
graduate fail
1602, has expanded greatly since then.
5 I bought the house I saw last week.
1 I think Jessie will a place at
/5 university next year.
2 If you the exam, you can resit it in two
months’ time.
2 Join the pairs of sentences using relative 3 Do you have a special system when you
clauses. Don’t forget the commas in non-defining for your exams?
relative clauses. 4 He always finds it hard to his
1 Peter Blanchard was not qualified to do the job. He coursework in the time allowed.
made some terrible mistakes. 5 What will you do when you from
Peter Blanchard some university?
terrible mistakes. 6 When did you last chemistry?
2 David gave a speech at Oxford University. 7 I think it’s important to to university
He studied chemistry there in the 80s. these days.
David chemistry in 8 Did you your coursework to the tutor on
the 80s. time yesterday?
3 Student numbers are down ten percent this year. 9 Unfortunately, he didn’t the progress his
They have now reached an all-time low. tutors expected.
Student numbers now 10 I didn’t my driving test the first time, but
reached an all-time low. I did the second time.
4 Tuition fees are increasing. This will put off
many people applying to university. /10
Tuition fees are put
off many people applying to university.
5 The Briggs Primary School is private. It has a very 4 Choose the correct words to complete the
long waiting list. sentences.
The Briggs Primary School 1 I started at Greenfield Primary / Secondary /
a very long waiting list. Compulsory School when I was five years old.
6 Sarah is studying at Sterling University. It was her 2 Not many students come out / drop out / fall out
second choice. of university courses in my country.
Sterling University her 3 They couldn’t afford to give him a private / state /
second choice. public education.
7 It’s important go to university. You’ll get a better 4 Science subjects are a very important part of
job. the school tuition / statistics / curriculum.
People a better job. 5 Bullying / Co-operation / Assessment will not be
8 Mark Lines studied at Cambridge University. He tolerated at this school.
is now a world-famous physicist. /5
Mark Lines at
Cambridge University.
9 The Bodleian Library is based in Oxford. It
contains more than 11 million printed items.
The Bodleian Library

more than 11 million printed items.

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SECTION C: INTEGRATED SKILLS 6 Choose the correct words to complete the letter.
5 Read the article and tick (✓) five true statements.

Educational responsibility of parents Dear Mr and Mrs Winlow,


I would like to 1 invite / request you to a meeting
In the UK it is the legal responsibility of every at school on 15 February at 18.30, regarding
parent to make sure that their child receives Timothy’s poor 2 truancy / attendance at school.
a full-time education between the ages of 5 As you are aware from our previous two warning
and letters, in which I described the actions we would
16. However, truancy has become a big
take if the situation did not improve, he has already
problem for many parents and schools, as more
missed 20 days this term without permission.
children are unhappy with the education
system. If they keep missing school, their Unfortunately, nothing has changed, but we
parents could be would like to try and find a solution. In addition
in serious trouble with the law. However, this to myself and Timothy’s class teacher, two
rarely happens as parents are given a warning independent education experts will attend the
by the head teacher and offered help before meeting and I hope that between us we will be
the situation becomes too serious. Because able to find a way forward in this matter.
legal I would 3 recommend / appreciate it greatly if
action is so serious, local governments or you could attend this meeting, otherwise we
schools may choose to send the parents of may have to prosecute. If you have any specific
children who keep missing school to special queries concerning this letter, please do not 4 stop /
classes to help them improve their child’s school hesitate to contact me.
attendance. Another form of punishment is to
make the parents pay a fine of £60,which I look forward to 5 seeing / hearing you on the15th.
increases to Yours sincerely,
£120 if it isn’t paid within 28 days. If none of Frank
this works, the parents could end up in serious
Whitney Head
trouble and with a bill for £2,500 or they may
even be sent to prison for up to three months. Teacher

1 Parents must make sure that their children are


educated for at least five years.  /5
2 A lot of children are not going to school when
they should.  Total: /40
3 Parents will have to see head teachers
immediately if a child misses school. 
4 Schools will warn parents before they get into
trouble with the law. 
5 Some parents may have to go to classes to help
them deal with their children. 
6 Parents may have to pay a minimum fine of £60.

7 Parents could be told to pay £120 every 28 days
if their children miss school. 
8 Parents could end up in prison if they fail to
make their children go to school. 
/5

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Relative clauses add complexity and specificity to sentences by providing additional information about a noun, which can clarify or specify its meaning. They allow for the combination of two sentences into one, without losing any essential meaning, often making the sentence more sophisticated and informative. For instance, 'Peter Blanchard, who was not qualified to do the job, made some terrible mistakes' efficiently combines two pieces of information into a single sentence .

Co-operation and collaboration in educational environments foster a supportive learning atmosphere, enabling students to share knowledge, develop teamwork skills, and improve problem-solving capabilities. It can be promoted by group projects, peer tutoring, and collaborative learning activities. Educational systems and teachers play a key role in creating an inclusive and respectful culture that values each student's contribution .

Effective exam preparation strategies include having a special system for studying, such as scheduled revisions and organized notes, which can enhance retention and understanding of the material. Consistent study habits and timely completion of coursework can prevent last-minute cramming, reduce stress, and improve overall academic performance .

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Truancy can strain relations between parents and schools, as schools must enforce legal education requirements which may lead to disciplinary actions against the parents. Schools attempt to mitigate these impacts by first warning parents and offering assistance to resolve attendance issues before taking severe actions. They may also suggest attending special classes to help parents improve their child's school attendance, fostering a cooperative rather than punitive approach .

In the UK, it is a legal responsibility for parents to ensure their children receive a full-time education between the ages of 5 and 16. If children frequently miss school (truancy), parents can face serious legal consequences. Initially, schools or local governments issue warnings and offer support to improve the child's school attendance. If truancy continues, parents may be fined £60, increasing to £120 if not paid within 28 days. Persistent failure to ensure attendance can lead to a fine of £2,500 or even imprisonment for up to three months .

Private education often provides smaller class sizes, more specialized attention, and greater resources, which can enhance learning outcomes and broaden future academic or career opportunities. Conversely, public education is more accessible financially and exposes students to a wider socio-economic range, promoting diversity. The choice between them significantly impacts networking opportunities, cultural exposure, and can influence career trajectories through different educational experiences and reputations .

Educational systems attempt to balance enforcement with support by initially issuing warnings and offering assistance to parents of truant children, prior to legal action. This approach aims to address underlying issues behind truancy, providing an opportunity for improvement and collaboration. Only after these measures fail are legal consequences, such as fines or imprisonment, considered, which serves as a deterrent while emphasizing the importance of education .

Failure to hand in coursework on time can lead to penalties such as loss of marks, which might affect overall grades and academic progress. It reflects poorly on time management skills, potentially leading to stress and a negative attitude towards learning. Consistently poor performance can hinder academic opportunities, like university admissions or scholarships, impacting future educational outcomes .

Increasing tuition fees can deter individuals from applying to university due to financial constraints, disproportionately affecting those from lower-income backgrounds. This restricts access to higher education, worsening social inequality. It may lead to reduced enrollment rates, diversity, and affect the socio-economic mobility of individuals who are unable to afford education, ultimately impacting the talent pool available to the workforce .

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