REVIEW UNIT 13
REVIEW UNIT 13
13 Review
Reading and Use of English
Part 3
Word formation
For questions 1-8 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 space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETIERS.
A record-breaking fish
The world's (0)oldest(OLD) known captive goldfish, named Tish, died (1)(PEACE) at home in his tank in 1999. Tish, who had reached the (2)(REMARK) age of 43, was won by seven-year-old Peter Hand at a fair. He (3)(ORIGIN) shared his bowl with Tosh, who died in 1975; he also outlived the family's other pets including dogs, rabbits and hamsters. When Peter left home his parents took (4)( RESPONSIBLE) for Tish. The pet's (5)(APPEAR ) in the Guinness Book of Records came when he turned 41. The normal procedure of counting the microscopic growth rings on a fish's scales could not be used to establish (6)(PROVE) of Tish's age. This method was (7)(RELY ) because he had been kept indoors and was unaffected by seasonal changes, so friends of the family had to sign affidavits, written (8)(STATE)supporting the owner's claim.
Vocabulary
A The Arts
Complete the gaps in the following sentences with an appropriate word. The beginning of each missing word has been given to help you.
1 He had a full-length po painted of himself.
2 The museum contains several bronze sc of animals.
3 I am reading a great no at the moment. The author's Canadian.
4 There'll be sixteen groups playing live the weekend after next at the Bletchley op jazz festival.
5 You really can't put a value on this Chinese vase. It's pr .
6 Shakespeare is England's best-known pl .
7 This piece of music is by a famous eighteenth-century German co.
8 We went to a marvellous ex of contemporary art at the weekend.
B Animals
1 Which animal is being described below?
This animal lives in small groups. Its sharp claws and teeth are used for killing and eating other animals, both small and large. It has light brown fur, whiskers on its face and the male can be identified by the beautiful golden mane on its head and neck.
2 Now write descriptions of three other animals, without mentioning the name of the animal. Use the Wordlist on page 208 to help you. When you have finished, give your descriptions to your partner, who will try to guess which animals you have described.
C Prepositions
Complete each gap with one word.
1 My dog has suddenly taken barking at six o'clock in the morning. I've tried to stop him, but he doesn't pay any attention me. I've had to apologize to the neighbours waking them up.
2 Our parrot makes such a noise I find it hard to concentrate anything. I blame my husband teaching him to talk. It's 'Pretty boy' and 'Give us a kiss' all day long - he can go for hours stopping!
3 I kept asking my parents a cat, but they were strongly opposed having a pet in the house. Eventually, though, they gave in, and now they both freely admit being pleased they let me have one; they absolutely adore Tiger.
4 When I tell my dog off doing something she knows she shouldn't, instead looking sad and sorry, she jumps up at me and licks me in the face. It's hard not to forgive her being naughty.
Reading and Use of English
Part4
Transformations
In 1-6 below, 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. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
1 It's a pity I don't live nearer the school.
CLOSER
I wish the school.
2 I regret telling Anne about my new boyfriend.
WISH
I Anne about my new boyfriend.
3 I'd prefer you not to wear those jeans to the wedding.
RATHER
I'd those jeans to the wedding.
4 He's a good guitar player, and he also has an excellent singing voice.
WELL
In addition he has an excellent singing voice.
5 Because it was so cold, we didn't have a barbecue.
PREVENTED
The cold weather a barbecue.
6 We demanded to see the hotel manager.
SEEING
We the hotel manager.
Writing
Part 2
Write an answer to one of the following in 140-190 words.
1 You have seen this announcement in an English-language magazine called Pet World:
FAMILY PETS
Tell us what you think is the best type of pet for a family of busy working parents and young children, giving reasons for your choice.
We will publish the most interesting articles next month.
Write your article.
2 Your school wants to decorate the walls of the building with photographs, posters and/or paintings. Write a report for the Principal, suggesting how the walls should be decorated in two of the following areas:
- the classrooms
- the library
- the reception area
- the corridors
In your report you should give reasons for your choices.
Write your report.
