Unit 3 - revision

1.

For questions 1–10, read the sentences below and decide which answer (A, B, C or
D) best fits each gap.
1 The writing workshop explained that developing the character of our _____ early on
was the key to a successful novel.
A star B celebrity
C lead
D protagonist
2 When I went to replay the programme, I discovered that a large _____ of it had not
been recorded.
A stock
B chunk
C length
D quota
3 A local hotel has been found guilty of _____ incidents of food poisoning.
A holing up
B shutting off
C covering up
D tucking away
4 Although he _____ accepted the job, he had a change of heart after reading up on the
company.
A earlier
B previously
C initially
D prior
5 After _____ in the back of the car for an hour, I found my missing keys.
A ransacking
B examining
C inspecting
D rooting around
6 Unless you ascertain the root of the problem, how will you succeed in _____ it?
A mending
B rectifying
C reforming
D straightening out
7 The three-day long festival _____ in a spectacular display of fireworks.
A culminated
B ended up
C topped off
D wound up
8 With a single _____ of his sword, the rope was cut and they were free to sail away.
A dash B swish
C swagger
D chunk
9 When it comes to the _____ , I know I can always rely on you.
A flap
B slam
C slap
D crunch
10 On cold winter nights, there’s nothing better than _____ up with a good book in front
of the fire.
A curling
B tucking
C cuddling
D chilling

2.

For questions 1–6, read the sentences below. Use the word given in
capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in the
gap.
MAKING A SOUND
Last year I decided to enroll on a sound effects course at our local art
college. Whilst initially I found the whole idea of going back to school
rather (1) _______________ , this feeling soon passed. The course tutor
was incredibly (2) _______________ , I felt, and gave us all so much
encouragement. He said that when it came to producing sound
effects, a creative mind and an (3) _______________ approach was
vital. In the first class we were each given a selection of everyday
objects and told to produce particular sounds. I think replicating
someone (4) _______________ mud off their shoes was the most
challenging. Now, whenever I watch a film and hear a (5) ___________
floorboard or leaves (6) _______________ in the wind, my mind starts
working out how
these sounds were produced. I’m so glad I took that course.
INTIMIDATE
ACCOMMODATE
INNOVATE
SCRAPE
SQUEAK
RUSTLE
For questions 1–9, underline the correct form of the verb in italics in the sentences
below.
1 I was just about / was bound / was on the point to leave the house, when the phone
started ringing.
2 Although she managed to go / could have gone / should go to university, she decided
it was more practical to start an apprenticeship and then get a job.
3 After three attempts Jamie succeeded in / was finally able to / might have been able to
pass his driving test.
4 He was due to / was likely / was on the verge of saying ‘see you later’ and ruining the
whole point of the surprise party.
5 You shouldn’t / mustn’t / couldn’t have spoken to her like that. You’ve upset her.
6 It is too late. By the time we get there, the play is going to start / will have already
started / is due to start.
7 This time next week, you will be / are / will have been relaxing on a hot Caribbean
beach.
8 When he was young he might / had better / could sing like an angel.
9 I’ll have helped / help / be helping you look for your car keys.

3.

Listen to five different people talking about being a fan of a famous singer. For
questions 1–10, choose the answer (A, B or C) that fits best according to what you
hear.
Speaker 1
1 The speaker acknowledges that some people think him crazy for
A carefully putting all his records into order.
B being so fanatical about someone for so long.
C framing items of his idol’s clothing.
2 His partner doesn’t really understand
A why he is so obsessed with this one singer.
B his need to collect everything his idol ever recorded.
C why he keeps his record collection in the attic.
Speaker 2
3 The moment the speaker heard her idol singing she
A decided to became a member of his fan club.
B had to see him perform live.
C was hooked on him and his music.
4 She realises she is very lucky to have
A been able to see her idol perform all around the world.
B such an understanding boyfriend.
C such an unusual passion.
Speaker 3
5 The speaker confesses that his collection
A is incredibly well-organised and takes up a whole room.
B has no underlying logic to it.
C doesn’t contain any unusual personal items.
6 The speaker first became interested in his idol after
A reading an article about his life.
B his daughter took him to see him live.
C hearing him on the radio.

4.

Speaker 4
7 On becoming a fan, she
A started to collect tattoos of her idol.
B decided to split up with her boyfriend.
C began to search for pictures of her idol online.
8 She admits that her obsession for her idol
A remains as strong as ever.
B has lessened with age.
C made her feel self-conscious on the beach.
Speaker 5
9 What did he do as a result of becoming a fan?
A take singing lessons
B quit his college degree
C become a professional singer
10 He still
A remembers every recording his idol has ever made.
B goes to see his idol perform.
C seeks out collectibles relating to his idol.
playing a team sport
teaching others a
new skill
How effective
would each of
these activities
be in helping
people to get to
know each
other better?
raising funds for a
club
Playing computer
games in teams
rock climbing