End-of-Unit Test Unit 5

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Reading
1 Read the article about four young people and their jobs.

Aiming for the top

A
As a child, I would always know if someone was not telling the truth! I’ve always had a fascination with what is
right and what is wrong, even as a young child. I think things should be fair, and I like to know that I can make a
difference in people’s lives. Some family members used to say to me that I would never achieve my goals to
become a lawyer, as it takes so much time, money and effort to pass all of the exams. I just thought to myself,
‘You mustn’t listen to them!’ And, here I am! To me, the money isn’t as important as the law itself, but I guess it
does help that my new job is very well paid!

B
I love snowboarding with my family and have done for as long as I can remember. My father is very athletic
and so I think he is my biggest influence. We like to go snowboarding together whenever we can as it gives
you the sensation of being free with nature. I love the risk involved when doing jumps and tricks – the feeling
you get is just so exciting. My love for this sport makes me very motivated and determined to succeed, and
although I get to do what I love, as a job it can get a bit stressful: you have to remain calm and give a perfect
performance at every competition. I’m working towards the next Winter Olympics for now – the feeling of
having a medal put around your neck is just the best, and I would be incredibly proud to represent my country.

C
My parents taught me that I should always be the best and aim for the top. For this reason, I’ve been thinking
about my future lately – and that’s why I’m starting my own business as soon as I’ve finished school. I’ve
already got my plans finalised and I even have funding. I’m pretty sure having my own business will increase
my wealth quickly! I also know that my learning won’t stop once I’ve finished my studies, as there will be so
much to learn whilst I experience the world of work. I might make mistakes, but I’ll learn from my experiences.
Nevertheless,
I know that I must maintain my drive and ambition to achieve the success I dream for.

D
I go to a drama school, where I work on my acting skills and learn how to present myself. I also frequently go to
film auditions and have done ever since I was small. You often have to improvise in many auditions, which I
ought to find enjoyable, but it is very difficult. Although I’m not always successful at the auditions, I am able to
overcome these failures.
I’ve even had the chance to appear in a few well-known films. My father says he loves seeing my face up on
the big screen in the cinema! He always tells his friends about me. I even get to go to big events with lots of
famous people, just because of my job. I am often given designer clothes and expensive jewellery to wear to
them – I’m living my dream!

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2 Complete the Exam
Task.
Exam TASK
For questions 1–10, choose from the young people (A–D). The people may be chosen more than once.

Which young person

1 claims they often meet celebrities?

2 says success was very important to their parents?
3 says that their family did not encourage them?
4 feels they can’t make any mistakes?
5 talks about having a proud parent?
6 is sure they still have a lot to learn?
7 is preparing for an important event?
8 says they have started earning a lot of money?
9 thinks their natural talents make them right for their job?
10 says they share the same interests as other family members?
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Vocabulary and Use your English
1 Complete the sentences with these words.
achievements award celebrations challenge dream experience failure goal self-belief

1 Jessica listed all of her on her job application.

2 When the exams are finished, the can start!
3 Ella won an for her voluntary work with children.
4 I know it will be difficult, but I love a .
5 It was her childhood to become a successful musician.
6 John will have to work hard to achieve his of going to technical college.
7 Don’t give up after just one . Try to learn from it and hold on to your dreams.
8 Other people will tell you you’re not good enough, so you need a lot of to succeed.
9 Whether you succeed or fail, you tried, and it’s all useful that you can learn from.
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2 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 It can take many years to build / make a successful business.
2 I want to achieve / gain experience in social media marketing.
3 If you get / give me a chance, I won’t disappoint you.
4 I want to make / do a great impression during my presentation.
5 We think your story will focus on / inspire our students to do great
things.
6 Can you give me any advice about how to achieve / win my goals?
7 If you set daily goals, they will inspire / motivate you.
8 Don’t delay / depart! Get started on your dreams today!

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3 Match the beginnings of the sentences (1–6) with the

endings (a–f).
1 Frankie loves gaming and has set
a or break for us because we had run out of money.
2 This new technology is going to set
b her sights on doing computing at
3 The new design was make
university. c places. She’s doing so well in
4 I’d like to work with them. Their track
her new job. d the world on fire.
5 She’s really going
e the storm.
6 It’s not a great time for us, but we’ll
weather f record is amazing.

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Grammar
1 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.
1 Milo is very musical; he play the piano and the guitar.
a can b isn’t able to c must
2 Emma wasn’t finish the climbing competition.
a can b should c able to
3 I think this story about the teenage millionaire be true.
a should b could c have to
4 I remember to buy the newspaper today.
a could b must c need
5 All reports be handed in by Tuesday
a must b could c might
6 He be here by now; he’s never late.
a could b should c mustn’t
7 She not believe you.
a can b able to c might
8 You work hard if you want to be successful.
a have to b might c could

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2 Correct one mistake in each sentence.
1 I should have say I was sorry.
2 She mustn’t have arrived yet. Her car isn’t here.
3 I will have studied for the test, but I didn’t know it was today.
4 Colin may have went home. He said he was tired.
5 Juliette can have gone to university, but she didn’t want to.
6 You needn’t to have written 1,000 words. The assignment was just 100.

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3 Choose the correct options to complete the conversation.

Jake: Hi, Jeanette. What is that you are carrying?

Jeanette: It’s my violin.
Jake: I didn’t know you ¹ should / could / may play the violin.
Jeanette: Well, I’m ² not able to / mustn’t / don’t have to play it yet. I’ve only had one
lesson.
Jake: You ³ may / could / should have chosen the guitar instead. It’s much easier!
Jeanette: Well, it ⁴ must / might / can be, but then I ⁵ wouldn’t / can / could be able to play in an orchestra in
the future. I already play the cello, but I thought it would be useful to play a second instrument.
Jake: The cello! That ⁶ must / mustn’t / can’t have been easy to learn. Cellos are huge.
Jeanette: It was difficult at first, but I ⁷ didn’t have to / mustn’t / needn’t carry it about. I used the one at the
school.
Jake: Well that ⁸ could have / must have / might have made things easier at least.
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 Listening
1 5.2 Listen and complete the Exam Task.
Exam TASK
peaker says about success. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
Creative people don’t need support to succeed any more.
People today don’t give enough respect to successful people who aren’t celebrities.
Suddenly becoming famous probably isn’t easy.
Most successful people are not really popular.
Some people fail because they are too ambitious.
Believe in yourself and you will achieve your dreams.
The definition of success is achieving something difficult.
Creative success is not fame, but the art you make.

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

Speaker 5
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 Writing
Complete the Exam Task. Write your answer in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.
Exam TASK
n talking about success. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and g
Success doesn’t always lead to a happy life. Do you agree?
Notes
Write about:
money
friends and family
…………………..(your own idea)

Write your essay.

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