Interchange4thEd 3 Units 7-8

Name: _________________________
Units 7–8 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________
A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)
1. Marco wants to encourage people to _____ . 3. Stephanie is most interested in how _____ .
 stop buying water bottles  pollution causes health problems
 reduce trash around the world  medicine affects health
 recycle water bottles  fish farmers pollute
2. Bianca is upset because _____ . 4. Claire is going to take a course in _____ .
 she has to work early  psychology
 the bus leaves at noon  auto repair
 people say she’s selfish  the science of cooking
B Rewrite the sentences using the passive and the prepositions. (4 POINTS)
1. The careless use of campfires is burning thousands of acres of forest land. (because of)
___________________________________________________________________________ .
2. Flooding has displaced millions of people. (as a result of)

___________________________________________________________________________ .
3. Destroying forests has been killing frogs. (by)

___________________________________________________________________________ .
4. Disease and famine are causing suffering for poor people around the world. (due to)
___________________________________________________________________________ .
C Choose an appropriate solution and complete the sentences using infinitive phrases. (3 POINTS)
end wasteful spending walk every day and eat fresh vegetables
 donate clothing and food start recycling programs
Example: One way to help the poor is _____________________________

to donate clothing and food.
1. The best ways to avoid cancer are ________________________________ .

2. One way to end government corruption is ___________________________ .
3. The best way to reduce trash is ___________________________________ .
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D Circle the correct word or phrase. (4 POINTS)
1. I’m very concerned about (famine / inflation / political unrest). It’s terrible that millions of people don’t have
enough food to eat.
2. When a country suffers from (global warming / overpopulation / cancer), there often just aren’t enough jobs for
all its citizens.
3. If Greg showed his parents some (courtesy / perseverance / tolerance), they all might get along better.
4. I didn’t learn (artistic appreciation / cooperation / creativity) on my own. I learned it by playing team sports.
E Complete the conversation with rather or prefer. (4 POINTS)
A: Would you _____________ learn the drums or the piano, Olivia?

B: Well, I’d _____________ not to play the drums. One day, I’d like to join a jazz band, so I guess I’d
_____________ to find a good piano teacher. How about you?
A: I think I’d ____________ not learn either instrument. I want to be a singer!
F Read the article in a school magazine. Then check () three true statements. (3 POINTS)
 1. You can reduce stress by having good study habits.

 2. It doesn’t matter what time of the day you study.
 3. If you think about what you want to study on a particular day, you’re wasting your time.
 4. The best time to study for a test is the night before it is given.
 5. When you plan your study week, you should include some time for fun.
 6. Talking to yourself in a mirror is a good way to study.
G Choose suitable information to complete the sentences. Use (not) by + gerund. (3 POINTS)
Write a short story.  Don’t stay home – go out.

Don’t take a class – go out to the clubs. Avoid sugary, high-fat foods.
Example: People make new friends ___________________________________

not by staying home but by going out.
1. A good way to spend a rainy weekend is _____________________________________ .

2. The best way to eat healthy is _____________________________________________ .
3. You can learn to dance better _____________________________________________ .

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What are some good study habits according to the article?

According to the passage, how can people make new friends?

Name: _________________________

Units 7–8 QUIZ Date: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

2. Flooding has displaced millions of people. (as a result of)

3. Destroying forests has been killing frogs. (by)

Example: One way to help the poor is _____________________________

1. The best ways to avoid cancer are ________________________________ .

E Complete the conversation with rather or prefer. (4 POINTS)

A: Would you _____________ learn the drums or the piano, Olivia?

 1. You can reduce stress by having good study habits.

Write a short story.  Don’t stay home – go out.

Example: People make new friends ___________________________________

1. A good way to spend a rainy weekend is _____________________________________ .

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