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Unit 5 Basic Test: Listening & Vocabulary

The document is a Unit 5 Basic Test that includes listening, language focus, vocabulary, reading, communication, and writing sections. It features various exercises such as matching activities to days, choosing correct words, and completing sentences based on provided information. The test also includes a reading passage about college soccer in the USA and asks students to report on a character named Nicky's free time activities.

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Unit 5 Basic Test: Listening & Vocabulary

The document is a Unit 5 Basic Test that includes listening, language focus, vocabulary, reading, communication, and writing sections. It features various exercises such as matching activities to days, choosing correct words, and completing sentences based on provided information. The test also includes a reading passage about college soccer in the USA and asks students to report on a character named Nicky's free time activities.

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Unit 5 Basic Test

2 There are a lot of shops and restaurants at the


Listening ____________.
1 07 Listen to Jo talking about her free time. 3 There are very old things in the ____________.
Match the day with the activity. (4 marks) 4 Buy something to read at the ____________.
1 Monday a volleyball practice 5 Play basketball at the ____________.
2 Tuesday b stay at home 6 There is a new film on at the ____________.
3 Thursday c cinema 7 Go in the water at the ____________.
4 Friday d go shopping
5 Saturday e music club Language focus
2 07 Listen again. Choose the correct 5 Choose the correct words. (7 marks)
answers. (6 marks) My brother always carries / carry a lot of books
Jo sometimes / often stays at school after in his bag.
lessons. 1 She studies / study French.
1 Jo plays the piano / guitar at music club. 2 I sometimes finishes / finish my homework
before my sister.
2 Volleyball practice is / isn’t every Thursday.
3 Jo never / sometimes goes out on Monday. 3 Penny doesn’t / don’t play the guitar.
4 Alex listens / listen to the teacher in class.
4 Jo never / sometimes goes out on Friday.
5 Leah watches / watch TV every day after
5 Jo goes to the cinema with her friends / family.
school.
6 Jo and her mother sometimes go shopping /
6 They practises / practise the piano every day.
watch a DVD.
7 Adrian and Paul doesn’t / don’t like volleyball.

Vocabulary 6 Read the information about Rosie. Choose the


correct adverbs of frequency. (6 marks)
3 Choose the correct words. (8 marks)
I do / go martial arts in my free time. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 I go / play the guitar in my room. get up early     


2 I sometimes read / draw magazines. be late for school     
3 We often go / play computer games.
have art classes     
4 Penny takes / draws photos of her friends.
5 I often go / play swimming.
eat lunch at school     
6 Amy does / listens to music at home. play the guitar     
7 We go / take shopping at the weekend. do homework     
8 I draw / read pictures in my book. go to bed early     
4 Complete the sentences with the places in the Rosie sometimes / always gets up early.
box. (7 marks)
1 Rosie is often / never late for school.
bookshop café cinema climbing centre 2 Rosie sometimes / usually has art classes.
museum shopping centre sports centre
swimming pool 3 Rosie often / never eats lunch at school.

Do you like climbing? Come to the climbing 4 Rosie sometimes / always plays the guitar.
centre. 5 Rosie always / usually does her homework.
1 Chat with your friends and drink coffee at the 6 Rosie often / usually goes to bed early.
new ____________ in the high street.
Unit 5 Basic Test
10 Read the text again and choose the correct
7 Complete the questions with the correct form of words. (8 marks)
do or does. (8 marks) 1 On weekdays, college soccer players study
Do you watch English films at home? Yes, I do. in the morning / in the afternoon.
1 _________ Ellie play the piano every day?
2 They sometimes / never study at the weekend.
Yes, she _________.
3 Matches are always / never in the afternoon.
2 _________ Luke and Ally study Russian?
No, they _________. 4 Going to college is usually / not usually
3 _________ they play football on Monday? expensive for college soccer players in the USA.
Yes, they _________. 5 Lots of / Not many people like college soccer.
4 _________ Robert speak three languages? 6 There are more teams for men / women.
No, he _________.
7 At some colleges, thousands of people always /
8 Choose the correct question words. (4 marks) sometimes go to matches.

1 ‘Where / When does Kate practise her 8 The writer thinks it’s a good / bad idea to play
Spanish?’ ‘In the café.’ soccer at a college in the USA.
2 ‘Which / Where does your aunt live?’ ‘In Paris.’
3 ‘How often / What do they study French?’ Communication
‘Every Tuesday and Thursday.’
11 Choose the correct words to complete the
4 ‘Who / What does Ben cook at home? ’ Pasta dialogue. (5 marks)
and pizza!' A What / Where do you want to do this evening?
1
B What / Why don’t we go to the cinema?
Reading 2
A Good idea! Let’s / We meet at quarter to six.
3 4
B Sorry / Excuse, but I’m busy / free then.
__________________________________ A OK. Well, there’s a film on at half past seven.
5
In the USA, some students go to college to B That’s great! I’m busy / free then.
play soccer. During the week, college soccer
players study their academic subjects in the
morning, and, in the afternoon, they practise
Writing
their soccer skills. 12 Read the information about Nicky. Write about
At the weekend, college soccer players never what she does in her free time. Use the notes in
study because there are important games. the box and the questions to help you. (10 marks)
They play in the afternoon, but they prepare Report on Nicky
in the morning. Free time: Monday–Friday evenings, Saturday
American colleges don’t give players money, afternoon, Sunday evening
but their lessons are often free. Activities: (Mon–Fri) volleyball practice, music
club, watch TV; (Sat / Sun) cinema, shopping,
College soccer is very popular in the USA.
There are about 1,500 women’s soccer teams café
and 1,400 men’s teams, and, at some colleges, 1 When has Nicky got free time?
5,000 people come to watch every match. 2 What does she do in her free time?
That’s a lot!
3 When does she do the activities?
Are you good at soccer? Go to an American During the week, she … At the weekend, she …
college. It’s a fantastic place to play.
soccer: football in American English Listening ____ / 10 Vocabulary ____ / 15
Language focus ____ / 25 Reading ____ / 10
9 Read the text and choose the best title. (2 marks)
Communication ____ / 5 Writing ____ / 10
a Favourite sports at colleges in the USA
TOTAL ____ / 75
b Playing college soccer in the USA
c Watching college sports in the USA

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Jo’s schedule prioritizes extracurricular activities and social interactions, such as volleyball and cinema with friends, while Rosie's routine focuses more on academic discipline and consistent routines (always getting up early, never late for school). This contrast highlights Jo’s leisure and social engagement priority, whereas Rosie emphasizes academic reliability and structured daily habits.

Rosie always does her homework during the week and only plays the guitar on Fridays, suggesting weekdays are prioritized for academic responsibilities, while weekends are reserved for leisure . This scheduling implies a practical approach to time management, maximizing productivity during the week to allow relaxation and personal interests on weekends.

Jo sometimes goes out on Friday, differing from other weekdays when she often stays at school after lessons, and goes to the cinema with friends, showing an inclination towards social activities before the weekend . This indicates a shift from a structured weekday routine to informal, leisure-oriented activities primarily on Fridays.

The text suggests American colleges offer a significant opportunity for soccer players by providing free lessons in exchange for playing on the college team, which is not typical globally where academic scholarships or financial support for athletes are less common . This creates a unique symbiosis between athletic commitment and educational advancement, unlike the more direct pay-to-play systems observed internationally.

College soccer is highly valued as seen by the large number of teams (about 1,500 women’s and 1,400 men’s teams) and significant spectator attendance (up to 5,000 people). This indicates it serves as both a key extracurricular activity and a major draw for community engagement, reinforcing college spirit and providing opportunities for athletic excellence without financial burden due to free lessons.

Emphasizing verb accuracy in various subject contexts helps students master English sentence structure and subject-verb agreement, crucial for proficiency in communication and writing . This implies a learning objective aimed at developing linguistic precision and reducing common errors, preparing students for advanced language use in both academic and informal settings.

Jo never goes out on Monday but sometimes goes out on Friday, indicating she prefers to go out closer to the weekend likely due to having more free time or a preference to relax after a week of activities .

Jo's routine includes physical activities like volleyball practice and cultural activities such as attending the music club and cinema . By balancing structured physical exertion with artistic expression and relaxation, Jo's approach reveals a well-rounded lifestyle that promotes physical health along with mental and social well-being typical for a comprehensive student experience.

Rosie always gets up early and is never late for school, showing her discipline in academics. She sometimes plays the guitar, which occurs only on Friday, demonstrating a balance between school and leisure activities . This reflects a structured approach to daily responsibilities, suggesting she prioritizes academics and manages her time for music as a secondary activity.

Nicky divides her free time between social engagement (volleyball practice, cinema, café) and personal entertainment (music club, watching TV), mostly distributed across the weekend and evenings from Monday to Friday . This demonstrates a balanced approach where she manages to integrate both forms of activities effectively.

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