UNIT 1: Language Test B

UNIT 1: Language Test B
Grammar
After that, we knew that we were only a few
Complete the text with the correct form of miles away. All eyes (12) (glue) to
the verbs in in brackets. Sometimes more the landscape ahead, because it was a great
than one answer is possible. achievement to be the first one to catch sight
of the old castle, the most notable landmark
of the town, which (13) (not, use)
Childhood holidays for several decades . There, the castle (14)
(stand out), miles away, (15) (tell)
My parents (1) (never, be able to)
us that we were nearly there. \
afford much in the way of holidays in
expensive places. Our holidays (2)
(consist) of a week or two visiting relatives. ___/15
Fortunately, the relative that we usually
visited was my mother's aunt, whom
everybody called ‘Aunt Tee’. I don't know why
she (3) (call) that, because her
real name (4) (to be) Jane.
Nothing (5) (compare) to the thrill

of getting into the car and starting on the
road. Just outside of town was a railroad
siding where two old locomotives stood, and it
was always very exciting to hear again how
our great grandfather George (6)
(drive) one of them. We (7)
(always, wait) to reach the point where
mother (8) (tell) us that we were
passing ‘Moving Mountain’, where there was
such continual sliding of rock and dirt from the
side of the hill onto the road, that it seemed
the mountain (9) (actually, move).
Of course, we (10) (never, see)
the mountain move, but just knowing that it
(11) (do) was excitement enough.
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Vocabulary ___/8
Task 1
Complete the sentences with the correct Task 2

words. The first letter of each word is
given. Complete the collocations in the
sentences.
16 They proposed a c model of

change; one which was yet to become a 24 Our brain usually keeps memories but
concrete model. sometimes tries to memories
that are unpleasant.
17 What we are planning to use in the movie
is c technology never seen in 25 My goal is to raise of how
the UK before. exercise benefits cognitive health.
18 The memory test was looking at how well 26 In this course we show you how much you
the participants were able to remember can do to facts and figures to
famous brands even if they looked different memory, ready to recall them later in
or had been slightly m . exams.
19 It is a rare piece of research focusing on 27 I still remember how my mum used to

long-term memory, but it is so seriously out whenever my sister came back one
f that the data it provides is second after it got dark.
meaningless.
28 It is amazing what can a
20 It is very u to find out someone memory. It could be something as simple
that you know is potentially losing their or as powerful as a smell.
memory.
29 Working memory a vital role in
21 The trio tested their new creation and social, emotional functioning.
found it o as intended.
30 We loved that documentary which
22 She stayed i and only depicted the effect of one small
described the candidates based on their act of kindness and how that one small act
suitability for the role and nothing else. continues on and on.
23 A s amount of forgetfulness ___/7

was observed. It was certainly a significant
amount.

Use of English
Task 1
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in
the same line.
Dreams
Dreams occur in all stages of sleep, but they seem to become (31) fragmented
INCREASE
as the night progresses. In general, they appear to be constructed out of a mishmash of prior
experience. Dreams contain (32) memory fragments: places we’ve been, faces
CONNECT
we’ve seen, situations that are (33) familiar. These fragments can either be pasted
PARTIAL
together in a semi-random mess or organized in a structured and (34) way. REAL
Simply thinking about where these memory fragments are coming from and how they are
connected together may provide an explanation for the (35) between early and
DIFFER
late-night dreams. (36) of how it happens, it is clear that dreams not only replay
RESPECT
memory fragments but also create brand-new, highly (37) mixtures of memories
CREATE
and knowledge. Although we don’t quite understand how dreams achieve this type of innovative
(38) of material, it seems clear that the (39) brain is somehow freed
COMBINE, SLEEP
of constraints and can thus create whole sequences of free (40) . ASSOCIATE
___/10
Task 2
Read the text and complete the gaps with one word only.

Solo travelling
If I told you I wanted to travel alone in Latin America for three months, what’s the first thing that
pops into your head? Now imagine what my mom thought when I, her only child who doesn’t
speak Spanish, told her that. That was three months ago. Now I’m in Mexico, (41) I’ve
almost finished my trip and nothing bad has happened to me. So here are a couple of tips for
travelling solo: Always do your research; don’t just read travellers’ blogs, use reliable sources and
(42) to factual information so you can feel prepared. Bear in mind that there are always
some articles online that discuss extreme situations, are inaccurate or (43) stuff up to
scare people. For example, I was a little concerned (44) Cuba before I read up on the
current state of affairs and found out (45) it was changing. Remember to call your
family and friends (46) time to time. Maybe surprise them and go old-school (47)
sending a postcard (it’s in the mail, Mum!). Maintaining a strong connection with the people (48)
know you best is important. Make friends and hang around with them. Be with others at night (49)
than being alone. Be wise and use common sense. Once you feel safe and confident, you can
focus (50) the magical experiences and wonder that come with travelling.
___/10
Total: ___/50

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Nothing (5) (compare) to the thrill

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Complete the sentences with the correct Task 2

16 They proposed a c model of

19 It is a rare piece of research focusing on 27 I still remember how my mum used to

23 A s amount of forgetfulness ___/7

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