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Unit Test 1: Vocabulary & Grammar

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Unit Test 1: Vocabulary & Grammar

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  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Use of English

Unit Test 1 | Group A

VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, USE OF ENGLISH


Name: _____________________ Class: ____

VOCABULARY
1 Complete the text with the missing words. 4 Correct the mistakes in the sentences. One
The first letters are given. sentence is correct.
My father’s mother is the head of our family. Her 0 Mei lives something in China.
name is Doris and she’s the best 0 grandmother in Mei lives somewhere in China.
the world! Susan is my father’s sister. She’s my 1 I need to talk to somewhere about my exam
1 a___________. Tom is married to Susan. He’s my results.
2 u___________. They’ve got one son, Peter. He’s _______________________
my 3 c___________. 2 There’s nowhere interesting to eat in this town.
Next month, my brother is getting married. All my _______________________
family will be at the wedding 4 r___________. The 3 Tell me somebody interesting about your day.
bride and 5 g___________ are both going to make _______________________
speeches. I can’t wait! 4 Everything loves Ed Sheeran!
___ / 5 _______________________
5 Is there anybody to watch on TV?
2 Choose the correct option A–C to complete _______________________
the sentences. ___ / 5

0 George is worried when he meets new people.


He’s a bit ___. USE OF ENGLISH
A shy B kind C rude 5 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
1 Sean has very bad manners. He’s quite __.
I made friends 0 with Sophia on the first day of
A bossy B rude C gentle
school and we are still best friends today! We
2 I don’t know Robert very well. He’s just a(n) __.
always 1 ___________ on well and never have
A acquaintance B close friend C companion
arguments! When we go through difficult times, we
3 Jean is never mean to other people. He’s always
share 2 ___________ feelings with each other.
__.
I never turn my back 3 ___________ Sophia and
A strict B vain C kind
I know that she will never let me 4 ___________. We
4 Ben speaks French and Spanish. He’s __.
know that we can always rely 5 ___________ each
A trilingual B bilingual C single
other.
5 Come and __ us a visit when you arrive in Paris.
___ / 5
A arrange B contact C pay
___ / 5
6 Complete the text with the correct form of the
words in capital letters.
GRAMMAR Pierre and I got 0 engaged (ENGAGE)
3 Choose the correct option to complete the last summer on holiday and we’re getting
1 ___________ (MARRY) next month!
dialogue.
I am very 2 ___________ (NERVE)
Tina: Hi, Eleni. What 0 do you do / are you doing about meeting his parents tomorrow. Unfortunately,
on your phone? 1 Do you play / his mother and father are 3 ___________
Are you playing a game? (DIVORCE) and do not live together now.
Eleni: No, I 2 don’t / ’m not. I 3 chat / ’m chatting I already know his grandfather, Joseph. Pierre’s
online to my cousin. He lives in Canada. grandmother died last year, so Joseph is a
4 ___________ (WIDOW).
Tina: Cool! How often 4 do you talk /
He doesn’t speak English, so we speak Spanish
are you talking to him?
together. But my 5 ___________ (PRONOUNCE)
Eleni: Most days. Sometimes we 5 send / isn’t very good and he doesn’t always understand
’re sending photos, too. what I’m saying.
___ / 5 ___ / 5

TOTAL ___ / 30

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The vocabulary exercise enforces language precision by requiring learners to choose contextually appropriate words ('shy', 'rude', 'acquaintance') that fit specific sentence scenarios. This hones their ability to precisely convey meaning through word choice .

The dialogue between Tina and Eleni reveals a casual and friendly conversational style. The use of present continuous and simple present tense without formal addresses indicates familiarity and ongoing communication between the speakers .

The narrative of Pierre's relationship suggests complex dynamics influenced by family background. The terms 'engaged', 'divorce', and 'widow' imply a blend of joyful and challenging elements affecting interpersonal relationships, highlighting the significance of understanding multifaceted human emotions .

The use of simple vocabulary in Sophie’s narrative about her relationship helps convey emotions and events clearly and relatably. Basic terms such as 'engaged', 'marry', and 'divorce' make the narrative accessible, allowing readers to understand the context without needing complex terminology .

Correcting sentence mistakes reinforces grammatical rules by engaging learners in active error detection and correction, thus increasing awareness of correct structures. This practice helps internalize correct forms ('somewhere', 'somebody'), leading to improved language accuracy .

The correction demonstrates the proper use of indefinite pronouns for indicating vague or unspecified locations. 'Something' refers to an object, whereas 'somewhere' properly refers to a place or location .

Understanding family relationships provides a context for vocabulary related to familial ties, such as 'aunt', 'uncle', and 'cousin'. These terms indicate specific family roles, helping learners comprehend their meanings by connecting them to known relationships .

Tense in the dialogue helps differentiate between routine activities and those happening currently. Present continuous ('are you doing') indicates ongoing actions, while simple present ('do you talk') shows habitual actions. This contrast enables clarity in communication about present and typical behaviors .

The exercise on friendships highlights an understanding of phrasal verbs by requiring the correct insertion of prepositions to complete phrases like 'get on with', 'turn my back on', and 'rely on'. This understanding is crucial in mastering nuances and meanings in everyday English communication .

Using example family members in vocabulary teaching contextualizes learning, helping students associate words with real-life scenarios. It enhances memory retention by linking abstract terms ('aunt', 'uncle') to behavior or roles familiar to learners, thus improving vocabulary acquisition .

Unit Test 1 | Group A VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, USE OF ENGLISH Name: _____________________ Class: ____ Photocopiable © Pearson

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