Mock test Unit 6 2024-2025

Student name

Group/Class

Date Score

VOCABULARY

Intelligence and ability

1 Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

1 Alex has a real flair/brain for languages – he learns vocabulary at an incredibly fast
rate.

2 Otile is a very gifted/bright young dancer. She could become a professional dancer if
she wanted.

3 I’m not a hugely/largely talented musician, but I can play a few instruments quite
well.

4 My father is weak/hopeless at cooking. Everything he tries turns out to be a disaster.

5 I was always thought of as a bright/strong child, especially when it came to reading

and writing.

6 We all have an ace/a gift for something. We just have to find out what it is.

7 I have an awesome/a poor memory for names, but I can remember people’s faces
very well.

8 My brother could play the violin very well when he was just eight. People thought he
was some kind of child prodigy/whizz.

9 Matt is a naturally/practically gifted designer.

10 All the course leaders have said that Barbara is an absolutely/extremely promising
medical student.

Phrases with thought

 2 Complete each sentence with an appropriate word. The beginning of each word has
been given to help you.

1 If someone gives you a gift that you don’t really need or want, remember that it’s the
thought that c .

2 A: Should we have a farewell party for Liam at the end of the month?
B: H that thought. Someone else had the same idea. We should get together
and discuss it.

3 Can we get pizza tonight? On s thought, we had pizza a few days ago. Let’s
get something else.

4 A: Have you heard? Mia failed her test.

B: I thought as m . She didn’t exactly study very hard, did she?

5 Sorry I didn’t say hello to you the other day in the street. I was a bit l in
thought.

6 A: I was wondering if I could ask you a favour. I need to borrow some money.
B: I’ll g it some thought. But remember what happened last time I lent money
to you?

7 Could you turn that music down, please? It’s making me lose my t of thought.

8 There are several s of thought about how the mind works, and they don’t all
agree with each other.

READING AND USE OF ENGLISH

Part 5 Multiple choice

3 You are going to read an article about architecture. For questions 1–6, choose the
answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to the text.

Amazing Architectural Feats in History

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘architecture’? Time and again,
beautiful structures and buildings designed with such unique details and precision
have made their mark in the list of architectural feats. The brilliance of some of these
architectural marvels remains unparalleled through the passage of time. Man has
been creating structures since time immemorial. The origin of buildings, or shelters,
as they were known back then, dates to over 10,000 years. The form of construction
kept improving as they discovered better raw material and garnered enough
knowledge to build sturdy structures. Gradually, man moved from houses to the
construction of buildings, and then evolved to design them in various shapes, also
adding colours and patterns to them.

A building can speak volumes about a country’s culture and the existing lifestyle
during the period when it was constructed. Therefore, these architectural feats also
serve as inspirations for artists and designers to add cultural elements to their works.
In fact, architectural history also helps to detail the evolution of a place. The material
used can range from stone, glass and even steel. The aesthetics and functionality
distinguish these buildings from one another. Although, like everything else, a
building’s aesthetics do eventually show wear and tear due to weather conditions and
other adverse factors. Thus, they often demand renovation. As a result, some
historical constructions now seem slightly modernised.

Some of the earliest and most brilliant architectural monuments include Stonehenge
in England. There is a lot of speculation surrounding this construction, but it is
believed that the initial design for Stonehenge was established over 5,000 years ago.
What began as a circular ditch of about 100 meters in diameter underwent a lot of
revisions and reconstruction throughout the years. Large holes were dug in this ditch
to hold stones. This architecture is now protected under the Ancient Monuments and
Archaeological Areas Act, and thus visitors must adhere to the regulations and
guidelines set in place to safeguard this marvel.
The Pyramids of Giza are one of the most monumental architectural feats in history.
These pyramids originated as tombs and were filled with items like food, clothes and
riches. Additionally, the inner walls have been adorned with various hieroglyphics,
paintings and impressive illustrations. These inscriptions successfully depict the life of
ancient Egyptians. The brilliance with which they have survived the passing of time is
incredible to note, considering the lack of proper equipment and knowledge about
quality material back then.

When discussing architectural marvels, one cannot omit talking about the Great Wall
of China. Spanning deserts, grasslands, mountains and many other regions, the
construction of the Great Wall of China began around 770 BC, and went on till 1644
AD. A technique called hangtu was used by the workers to build the wall. Hangtu is a
type of rammed-earth construction often used to build walls, foundations and tombs
in China. This involved pouring gravel and earth into wooden moulds and compacting
it while adding more until it reached the desired height and density. The most unique
fact about this architecture is that it was built over a span of six dynasties and covers
a total length of 13,170 miles.

Shifting the focus to the 20th century will put the Panama Canal into the spotlight.
Constructed with the intent of connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean for
ease of travel and trade, this project involved excavating 50 miles of land. The largest
man-made lake could be created only after flooding a large area that resulted in
environmental havoc. However, this construction started in 1903 and kept over 75,000
people employed. It was opened to the public on 15th August 1914 and it remains a
significant feat in the history of mechanical engineering to date.

Some other marvels that continue to impress and inspire are the Hoover Dam, the
Empire State Building, Golden Gate Bridge, Burj Khalifa, Beijing Daxing International
Airport, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cathedral of Brasilia, Harpa Concert Hall, Milwaukee
Art Museum, The Dancing House, Lotus Temple, Taj Mahal and more. The various
accomplishments of some great engineering minds have rightfully registered
themselves in the pages of history. These masterpieces are regarded as symbols of
expression throughout the time and artistically represent regional heritage.
1 What does the writer want to convey in the first paragraph?
A the importance of architecture
B how colours and patterns make the buildings stand out
C how architecture emerged and evolved through time
D a list of architectural feats

2 According to the writer, what does a building represent?

A the aesthetics and techniques used by the workers
B the wear and tear that it goes through
C inspiration for the artists and designers
D a country’s heritage and lifestyle of the people

3 What does the writer mean by ‘revisions and reconstructions’?

A The original structure was demolished and newly revised building was made in its
place.
B Stonehenge underwent slight modifications over time to rectify the wear and tear.
C Some colours and patterns were added to the construction of Stonehenge.
D A few large holes were dug to place more stones at Stonehenge.

4 How is the life of Egyptians depicted through the architectural feats?

A through the inscription in the form of various hieroglyphics, paintings and
impressive illustrations
B through the things that filled the pyramids
C through the notes and equipment present at the time of the construction
D through the adherence to various regulations and guidelines

5 What is the hangtu technique as explained by the writer?

A Hangtu is a construction spanning deserts, grasslands, mountains and many other
regions.
B Hangtu involves pouring stones and rammed-earth in the steel moulds.
C It’s a type of rammed-earth construction, popular for constructing buildings in
China.
D The technique of hangtu involves transferring earth till the desired height and
density in gravel moulds.

6 Approximately how long did the construction of Panama Canal take?

A about eleven years
B a span of six dynasties
C approximately 50 years
D over two centuries

Part 3 Word formation

4 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 gap in the same line. There is an
example at the beginning (0). Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Are ‘emoji’ dumbing us down?

Are emoji just silly little pictures that add little meaning to
written (0) COMMUNICAT ION ? Or do they add COMMUNICATE
a (1) that conventional language simply can’t RICH
convey? They first made their (2) in the 1990s, APPEAR
when an employee of a Japanese mobile network began working on
an idea that he thought might encourage the
(3) of teenagers on the network. He and his PARTICIPATE
team created 176 characters that took (4) from INSPIRE
manga art and made them available for use in SMS messages. They
were an immediate hit. Only in Japan, perhaps, would these become
so (5) quite so quickly, but they have now FASHION
spread all across the world. Not only do emoji allow us to put more
feeling into written (6) in a brief amount of CORRESPOND
space, they also allow us to engage a part of our brain which uses
visual and (7) thinking. They provide the SYMBOL
potential to bridge language barriers. Whereas, vocabulary or
characters from another language may be
(8) to many, emoji can be understood by almost COMPREHEND
everyone.