Perspectives Pre-intermediate Unit 4

Match the picture to the word.

a. f.

b. g.

c. h.

d. i.

e.
1. desk
2. notebook
3. blackboard
4. classroom
5. student
6. map
7. university
8. dictionary
9. library

1. ANS: I PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary

TOP: Education
2. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education
3. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education
4. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education
5. ANS: G PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education
6. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education

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 7. ANS: H PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education
8. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education
9. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p45 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Education

Complete each sentence with the correct word from the list.
careful grateful stressful

10. She was very ____________ for the present.

ANS: grateful

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Suffixes -ful/-less

11. The weeks before exams can be a very ____________ time.

ANS: stressful

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Suffixes -ful/-less

12. You must be very ____________ when you check your homework.

ANS: careful

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Vocabulary TOP: Suffixes -ful/-less

Match the two parts of the sentence.

a. and he got one hundred percent in the last test.

b. the party tomorrow night.
c. because he didn’t do his homework.
13. I won’t make it to
14. Paul was in trouble yesterday
15. Jack is very good at maths

13. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p53 OBJ: Vocabulary

TOP: Vocabulary in context
14. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p53 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Vocabulary in context
15. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p53 OBJ: Vocabulary
TOP: Vocabulary in context

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the adjective in brackets.

16. My brother is four years _________________ (old) me.

ANS: older than

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar

TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

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 17. Some students think that learning online is _________________ (good) learning in a classroom.

ANS: better than

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar

TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

18. Speaking is _________________ (easy) reading for many students who are learning a language.

ANS: easier than

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar

TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

19. The Final Exam is _________________ (important) exam during the academic year.

ANS: the most important

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar

TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

20. I find it _________________ (difficult) to study at night than in the morning.

ANS: more difficult

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar

TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

Choose the correct option.

21. Learning history is much ________ for me than learning physics.

a. more easy
b. easiest
c. easier
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

22. The ________ time of year for me is spring.

a. more best
b. best
c. the most best
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

23. Claire is ________ with her money than Jane.

a. more careful
b. the most careful
c. careful
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

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 24. My mother is ________ my father.
a. quietest than
b. quiet than
c. quieter than
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

25. Tom goes to the gym ________ Rob.

a. most often than
b. more often than
c. often than
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparatives and superlatives

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the adjective in brackets.

26. I think that doing a sport is just _________________ (important) studying.

ANS: as important as

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

27. Road biking is _________________ (not challenging) mountain biking.

ANS: not as challenging as

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

28. She is _________________ (brave) to go on the scary ride.

ANS: brave enough

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

29. He is _________________ (serious). He needs to laugh sometimes.

ANS: too serious

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

30. Ben is _________________ (clever) person. He always gets an ‘A’ grade in all the tests.

ANS: such a clever

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

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 Choose the correct option.

31. Some kids find rugby ________.

a. as physical as
b. physical enough
c. too physical
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparative forms

32. Computer skills are just ________ other skills these days.
a. as important as
b. important enough
c. too important
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparative forms

33. Some poor countries have ________ for clean drinking water.
a. need enough
b. such a need
c. too need
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparative forms

34. Watching videos is ________ playing video games.

a. so fun
b. fun enough
c. not as fun as
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparative forms

35. Martin has ________ laptop.

a. such a great
b. so great
c. great enough
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar
TOP: Comparative forms

Are the following sentences correct? Choose T (True) or F (False). Correct the incorrect
sentences.

36. I find physics so hard.

__________________________________________________________________

ANS: T PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p50

OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

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 37. Being able to work in a team is such important for any job.

__________________________________________________________________

ANS: F
Being able to work in a team is so important for any job.

PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

38. The homework we get isn’t so challenging enough.

__________________________________________________________________

ANS: F
The homework we get isn’t challenging enough.

PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

39. The ring I bought is more beautiful than my other ring.

__________________________________________________________________

ANS: T PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p50

OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

40. This bag is not as stronger as the other one.

__________________________________________________________________

ANS: F
This bag is not as strong as the other one.

PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p50 OBJ: Grammar TOP: Comparative forms

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 Read. Choose T (True) or F (False).

Nothing is impossible!

My name is Emily. I am not a very sporty or active person and the idea of an outward-bound
course has never appealed to me. However, my father said to me “I think you should do something
useful during the summer holiday instead of wasting time on your phone at home”.

It was a 5-day programme, and some of my friends did the course last summer. My friend, Janet,
said “It was hard work but very rewarding”. The course is supposed to increase a person’s
confidence. It also helps you to have better relationships with other people. In addition, it makes
you stronger mentally and gives you a better knowledge and understanding of the environment.

When you are looking for a job, companies like to see experience of this kind on your CV.
Companies believe that it develops useful skills in people like better self-management skills and
being prepared to work harder to achieve a goal. They also say “These people have better
communication skills and a better attitude to work”.

I did an Adventure and Challenge course. On the first day, we were given an introduction to the
course and we talked about our hopes and fears. On the second day, we did a rock scramble which
was fun and not too difficult. On the third day we did the mountain walk. This was really tough as
we had to walk to the top of the mountain where we set up camp for the night. I found this so
difficult because I wasn’t fit, but with the encouragement of my teammates saying “Come on
Emily, you can do it”, I managed to make it to the top.

The next day we packed up camp and walked down the other side of the mountain to a river.
When we got there, were given some basic kayak training. We then in pairs had to kayak back to
the centre.

On the last day, we were recognised for our achievements. I won an award for the ‘most
improved’ team member, and my friends said to me “You deserved it, Emily”.

41. It was Emily’s idea to join a camp.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading

TOP: Reading for general meaning

42. Emily did the course with some of her friends.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading

TOP: Reading for general meaning

43. The course was for confident people only.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading

TOP: Reading for general meaning

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 44. The course makes you physically stronger.
a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading

TOP: Reading for specific information

45. They stayed in tents on top of the mountain.

a. True
b. False

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading

TOP: Reading for specific information

Read. Match the idea with the quote.

Nothing is impossible!

My name is Emily. I am not a very sporty or active person and the idea of an outward-bound
course has never appealed to me. However, my father said to me “I think you should do something
useful during the summer holiday instead of wasting time on your phone at home”.

It was a 5-day programme, and some of my friends did the course last summer. My friend, Janet,
said “It was hard work but very rewarding”. The course is supposed to increase a person’s
confidence. It also helps you to have better relationships with other people. In addition, it makes
you stronger mentally and gives you a better knowledge and understanding of the environment.

When you are looking for a job, companies like to see experience of this kind on your CV.
Companies believe that it develops useful skills in people like better self-management skills and
being prepared to work harder to achieve a goal. They also say “These people have better
communication skills and a better attitude to work”.

I did an Adventure and Challenge course. On the first day, we were given an introduction to the
course and we talked about our hopes and fears. On the second day, we did a rock scramble which
was fun and not too difficult. On the third day we did the mountain walk. This was really tough as
we had to walk to the top of the mountain where we set up camp for the night. I found this so
difficult because I wasn’t fit, but with the encouragement of my teammates saying “Come on
Emily, you can do it”, I managed to make it to the top.

The next day we packed up camp and walked down the other side of the mountain to a river.
When we got there, were given some basic kayak training. We then in pairs had to kayak back to
the centre.

On the last day, we were recognised for our achievements. I won an award for the ‘most
improved’ team member, and my friends said to me “You deserved it, Emily”.

a. Emily’s friends thought it was right that she won a prize.

b. Emily’s friend Janet thought the course was difficult but useful.
c. Emily’s friends cheered her on.
d. A manager thinks the course is good for future employees of his company.
e. Emily’s father wanted her to be more active.
46. “I think you should do something useful during the summer holiday instead of wasting time on
your phone at home.”
47. “It was hard work but very rewarding.”
48. “These people have better communication skills and a better attitude to work.”

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 49. “Come on Emily, you can do it.”
50. “You deserved it, Emily.”

46. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading

TOP: Reading for specific information
47. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information
48. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information
49. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information
50. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information

Read. Choose the correct option.

Nothing is impossible!

My name is Emily. I am not a very sporty or active person and the idea of an outward-bound
course has never appealed to me. However, my father said to me “I think you should do something
useful during the summer holiday instead of wasting time on your phone at home”.

It was a 5-day programme, and some of my friends did the course last summer. My friend, Janet,
said “It was hard work but very rewarding”. The course is supposed to increase a person’s
confidence. It also helps you to have better relationships with other people. In addition, it makes
you stronger mentally and gives you a better knowledge and understanding of the environment.

When you are looking for a job, companies like to see experience of this kind on your CV.
Companies believe that it develops useful skills in people like better self-management skills and
being prepared to work harder to achieve a goal. They also say “These people have better
communication skills and a better attitude to work”.

I did an Adventure and Challenge course. On the first day, we were given an introduction to the
course and we talked about our hopes and fears. On the second day, we did a rock scramble which
was fun and not too difficult. On the third day we did the mountain walk.
This was really tough as we had to walk to the top of the mountain where we set up camp for the
night. I found this so difficult because I wasn’t fit, but with the encouragement of my teammates
saying “Come on Emily, you can do it”, I managed to make it to the top.

The next day we packed up camp and walked down the other side of the mountain to a river.
When we got there, were given some basic kayak training. We then in pairs had to kayak back to
the centre.

On the last day, we were recognised for our achievements. I won an award for the ‘most
improved’ team member, and my friends said to me “You deserved it, Emily”.

51. What does ‘useful’ mean?

a. something that you use a lot
b. something that helps you achieve something
c. something that you like
ANS: B PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information

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 52. What does ‘teammates’ mean?
a. people who have many friends
b. people in another team
c. people in the same team
ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information

53. What does ‘make it to’ mean?

a. create
b. climb
c. reach
ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information

54. What does ‘They’ refer to?

a. companies
b. people
c. skills
ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information

55. What does ‘there’ refer to?

a. camp
b. mountain
c. river
ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p48 OBJ: Reading
TOP: Reading for specific information

Listen to Aisha and Lucas. Choose T (True) or F (False). Audio 1.04

56. The camp wasn’t as difficult as Aisha imagined it would be.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

57. Aisha went swimming on the second day.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

58. In the evening on the first day, they didn’t do anything physical.
a. True
b. False

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

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 59. On the first day, they didn’t do much.
a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

60. On the second day, they had to climb out of a valley.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

Listen to Aisha and Lucas. Choose T (True) or F (False). Audio 1.04

61. Aisha’s team were worried about their raft.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

62. All the rafts sank during the race.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

63. They all went for a swim after the raft race.
a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

64. Aisha’s team didn’t build their raft properly and it fell apart.
a. True
b. False

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

65. Lucas may join an activity camp in the future.

a. True
b. False

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information

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 Listen to Aisha and Lucas. Match the word to the correct meaning. Audio 1.04

a. abilities to do an activity well

b. makes you feel worried
c. use original and unusual ideas
d. a group of people working together to achieve something
e. became better at something
66. creative
67. stressful
68. developed
69. skills
70. team

66. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening

TOP: Listening for specific information
67. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening
TOP: Listening for specific information
68. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening
TOP: Listening for specific information
69. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening
TOP: Listening for specific information
70. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p46 OBJ: Listening
TOP: Listening for specific information

Writing

71. Write an email to a college asking about a course. Write at least five sentences.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

ANS:
Answers will vary.

PTS: 6 REF: Unit 4 p55 OBJ: Writing TOP: An enquiry email

Match the phrases with their uses.

a. Saying how you know about the course

b. Saying why you are writing
c. Greeting
d. Closing statement asking for a reply
72. Dear Newman College,
73. I look forward to hearing from you.
74. I’m writing because I’d like more information.

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 75. I saw the course advertised …

72. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p55 OBJ: Writing

TOP: An enquiry email
73. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p55 OBJ: Writing
TOP: An enquiry email
74. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p55 OBJ: Writing
TOP: An enquiry email
75. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 4 p55 OBJ: Writing
TOP: An enquiry email

Watch. Choose the correct option. Video 4.1

76. The original research was done in the USA.

a. True
b. False

ANS: T PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p52 OBJ: TED Talk

TOP: Don’t eat the marshmallow!

77. Four kids were put in a room with one marshmallow.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p52 OBJ: TED Talk

TOP: Don’t eat the marshmallow!

78. All the kids tried to eat a marshmallow.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p52 OBJ: TED Talk

TOP: Don’t eat the marshmallow!

79. The first kid to eat a marshmallow would get another one.
a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p52 OBJ: TED Talk

TOP: Don’t eat the marshmallow!

80. All the kids ate a marshmallow in the first minute.

a. True
b. False

ANS: F PTS: 2 REF: Unit 4 p52 OBJ: TED Talk

TOP: Don’t eat the marshmallow!

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