Unit 5 - revision

1.

1. For questions 1–10, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D)
best fits each gap.
1. We were all bitterly disappointed when our favourite team were _____ to the second
division from the first.
A stipulated B allocated C relegated D designated
2. When the negotiations collapsed the workers felt they had no choice but to _____ strike.
A go on B walk up C hold on D stick on
3. Working long shifts at the weekend is part and _____ of any job in hospitality.
A package B present C parcel D piece
4. I always love a good murder mystery and can’t help but try and work out what the _____
in the tale is.
A crook B twist C trap D chill
5. Jenny has never been one to _____ on the bandwagon when it comes to following the
latest trend and has always had her very own style.
A bounce B dive C pounce D jump
6. Although he _____ the seriousness of his injury, you could tell he was in considerable
pain.
A played down B built up
C toned in D sneered at
7. Mick has never been one to _____ the line and has always done his own thing.
A tow B toe C pull D bow
8. Johan was _____ as to why anyone would pay so much money for what appeared to be a
blank canvas.
A stunned B baffled C dazed D shaken
9. After the initial _____ were resolved, the festival proceeded as planned.
A defeats B slowdowns C setbacks D backsets
10. The message of the lecture was that by showing appreciation to others, you _____ them.
A empowered
B granted C revoked D entitled

2.

2. For questions 1–5, read the text below and underline the correct option.
Whoever (1) was deciding / decided / has decided that entering a new market at this point
was a good idea was mistaken. (2) To achieve / To be achieved / For achieving the best
results for the company, we need to determine how to develop our strongholds further. It’s
not logical for the company (3) funding / funded / to fund a risky expansion into new areas
during a recession. I want (4) this company to survive / surviving / survive this difficult
period and, to that end, it is important (5) to implement / for implementing / for to
implement plans that focus on our strengths not vulnerabilities.
3. For questions 1–5, read the text below and think of the word that best fits each
gap. Use only one word in each gap.
COMING INTO MONEY
(1) __________ they decided to spend all that money on a weekend away was a mystery
to us all. It seemed (2) __________ they had more money than sense. Neighbours had
asked (3) __________ they were doing it to show off how wealthy they had suddenly
become. They had already told everyone (4) __________ they had booked a $600 a night
hotel and that it was one (5) __________ all the big Hollywood stars frequented. Their
bragging was making many feel quite awkward in their presence.
4. For questions 1–10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the
end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
Not all creatures on the (1) __________ species list are
doomed to extinction, as the story of the giant panda has
shown. Their whole (2) __________ had been considered to be
in jeopardy some years ago but now, after becoming the most
(3) __________ symbol of nature conservation, things are
looking up. Their plight highlights how (4) __________ can
impact natural (5) __________ and should serve as a reminder
that the unique habitats of these incredible creatures are simply
(6) __________ . The good news is that whilst there may be an
(7) __________ to halt development and growth for the sake of
nature alone, many people are beginning to understand that
sustainability can aid (8) __________ by bringing economic
benefits, through ecotourism for example, to communities that
are home to pandas. Such an (9) __________ would not only
serve to protect the pandas, but also (10) __________ the lives
of the inhabitants in the local communities.
DANGER
EXIST
INFLUENCE
POPULATE
DIVERSE
REPLACE
WILLING
DEVELOP
ARRANGE
RICH

3.

3. For questions 1–7, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between
three and six words.
1 He asked if I could stop the car just outside the station.
PULL
I did as he asked and ___________________________ of the station.
2 Due to the difficulty of the questions asked, he only narrowly missed failing the exam.
SCRAPE
The questions were so difficult that he only just ___________________________ the exam.
3 Being asked to identify the attacker was a very nerve-racking experience for the witness.
PICK
The witness became very agitated when she was asked to step forward and ____________ .
4 His retelling of events was completely at odds with what had actually happened.
RESEMBLANCE
His story ___________________________ reality.
5 Despite all the difficulties and problems he had faced, she had always been there for him.
THICK
She had supported ___________________________ .
6 There was uncertainty over the animal’s ability to pull through after the operation.
GO
It was ___________________________ the animal would survive the operation.

4.

Task One
For questions 1-5, choose from the list A-H the reason each speaker gives for doing
volunteer work
A to overcome a fear
B to meet like-minded people
C to acquire practical skills
D to clarify future options
E to make a significant impact
F to match friends’ expectations
G to fill time usefully
H to learn about the natural world
Speaker 1
1
Speaker 2
2
Speaker 3
3
Speaker 4
4
Speaker 5
5
Task Two
For questions 1-5, choose from the list A-H the change each speaker identifies in
themselves as a result of doing volunteer work
A better time management
B an ability to deal with difficult people
C enhanced powers of concentration
D an appreciation of family
E improved level of fitness
F an understanding of ecological problems
G a stronger sense of identity
H a greater awareness of others
Speaker 1
6
Speaker 2
7
Speaker 3
8
Speaker 4
9
Speaker 5 10