FINAL EXAM WORKSHOP B1

PART A (50 POINTS)

LISTENING ACTIVITIES:
A. Watch the video and then answer the questions (4 pts. – 1 each)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cKCuHilbb4

1. What was Pasteur first interested in?

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2. Why is he famous for?

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3. What was his motivation to work on his project?

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4. When did he test his experiment on a person for the first time?

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GRAMMAR ACTIVITIES:
B. Combine the following statements using (who, that) to create a correct sentence. (4 pts –
1 each)

Example: I bought a new car. It is very fast. I bought a new car that is very fast.

1. She worked for a man. The man used to be an athlete.

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2. I sent an email to my brother. My brother lives in Australia.
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3. She loves books. The books have happy endings.
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4. They called a lawyer. The lawyer lived nearby.
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C. Complete the sentences below using the Past simple, Past continuous, Past Perfect. (4 pts – 1
each)

Example: I __was sitting__ (sit) in a café when you __called___ (call)

1. Susie ________________ (watch) a film when she ____________ (hear) the noise.
2. Yesterday I ______ (go) to the library, next I ______ (have) a swim, later I ______ (meet)
Julie for coffee.
3. He ____________ (live) in Russia when the Revolution ________________ (start).
4. Julie didn't arrive until after I ___________________________________ (leave).

D. Select the best word in parenthesis to describe problems. (4 pts – 1 each)

Example: The Jeans ___ (Tear / Crack) The jeans are torn / the jeans have a tear

1. The glasses ______________________________________________ (Scratch / Leak)

2. The vase _____________________________________________________ (Crack / Tear)

3. The sink ____________________________________________________ (leak / Stained)

4. The car _________________________________________________ (Damage / Tear)

E. Create correct sentences to describe environmental problems using the passive form and the
information given in parenthesis. (4 pts – 1 each)

Example: The air ______is being polluted by ______ fumes from cars. (Pollute / by)

1. City streets ______________________________ (Damage / as a result of) Heavy Trucks.

2. Water _______________________________________ (Deplete / due to) overbuilding.

3. Crops ___________________________________ (Contaminate / because of) Acid Rain.

4. Air Quality ________________________________ (Reduced / through) Global Warming.

F. Offer a solution using GET / HAVE SOMETHING DONE to express the same idea.
(4 pts – 1 each)

Example: I need to fix my watch. You can get your watch fixed at Time Shop.

1. My mother wants me to clean the carpet, but I don´t have time to do it.
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2. I need to check my car. It´s making a funny noise.
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3. My sister has a big party and needs to do her nails.
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4. I have to change my glasses. I can’t see very well.
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G. Make predictions about the given topics by using the regular future, future continuous, future
perfect. (4 pts – 1 each)

Example: (TV) People will be watching TV by using holograms in the future.

1. Music._________________________________________________________________________
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2. Education._____________________________________________________________________
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3. Medicine.______________________________________________________________________
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4. Sports.________________________________________________________________________
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H. Give a possible explanation to the following situations using Past Modals (Could, may, must +
have + past participle). (2 pts 1 each)

Example: an old man is looking a vintage poster and laughing – the poster could have
reminded him something funny.

1. A girl is crying on the street and nobody seems to help her.

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2. There´s a huge traffic jam on the highway.

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I. Select one of the given topics and explain the process using the passive voice. (2 pts – 1
each)

Example: First, the web browser is opened. Then, the e-mail address is selected from the
list; after that, the message is written. Finally, the send button is pressed.

1. How to prepare a cup of coffee.

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2. How to turn off a computer.

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J. Combine the following sentences using a non-defining relative clause. (2 pts – 1 each)
 Example: Sam Johnson was the son of a bookseller. Samuel Johnson was born in 1709.
Samuel Johnson, who was born in 1709, was the son of a bookseller.

1. Johnson had to leave Oxford without a degree. He was too poor to pay the fees.
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2. Samuel Johnson died in 1784. He is buried in Westminster Abbey.

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K. Give a recommendation or an opinion to the following situations using passive modals (ought
to, should, must, have to + be + past participle). (4 pts. – 1 each)

Example: Cyclists don’t use equipment: Cyclists should be required to wear helmets

1. People smoking in public close areas.

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2. Cars parked anywhere on the streets.
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3. People littering the parks.
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4. Car drivers talking on the phone.
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5. People listening to music out loud in the bus.
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L. Add tag questions to these statements. (2 pts. – 1 each)

Example: It´s a hot day, __ isn´t it? ___

1. Zack is collecting stickers, ___________________________?

2. They often watch TV in the afternoon, ___________________________?

READING ACTIVITY:

M. Read the following text and then answer the questions. (10 pts. – 1 each).

Taken from the British Council website: learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org

 1. In question 1, which answer is the most helpful to for your friend?:
a. ____ , b._____ or c. ______
2. Which answer in question 1 sounds good but probably won’t work?:
a _____, b. _____ or c.______
3. In question 2, which answer involves the biggest risk for you?
a _____, b. _____ or c. _____
4. Which answer in question 2 takes the least amount of your time?
a. ____, b. _____ or c. _____
5. In question 3, which answer has an expression that says it's OK to behave badly if you are in
love?
a. _____, b. _____ or c. ______
6. Which answer in question 3 is the best for your friend?
a. ______, b. _____ or c. _____
7. In question 4, which answer is the most honest?
a. _____, b. _____ or c. _____
8. Which answer in question 4 is the least responsible?
a. _____, b. _____ or c. ____
9. Is it true or false?: In question 2, you can give your friend math clauses without causing
difficulties for yourself
True ____| False ____
10. Is it true or false? : In question 4, your friend is thinking about permanent change to his/her
body.
True _____ | False ____

Continue with the writing task in the next page

PART B (50 POINTS)
WRITING ACTIVITY (25 POINTS)

Write an article for the local newspaper describing a problem in your community and give possible
solution for the problem. Use the passive form to explain the problem and the infinitive form to
express your proposal.

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 WRITING CRITERIA
Grammar: ability to use correct grammar and correct sentence structures. 5P.
Vocabulary: ability to understand and use different words and expressions related 5P
to the level.
Mechanics: ability to use spelling and punctuation correctly in sentences, phrases 5P
and words.
Coherence & Cohesion: ability to present ideas logically with appropriate
connective devices. Text structure:
- Introduction 5P
- Body: Supporting ideas
- Conclusion: Do not introduce new ideas.
Comprehension/Task Completion: ability to answer questions with relevant and 5P
specific ideas.

SPEAKING TEST (25 PTS).

Prepare yourself to have a conversation with your teacher. Remember that the teacher is

going to ask you questions related to all of the topics you studied during book 3.

SPEAKING CRITERIA
Grammar: ability to use correct grammar and sentence structures. 5P
Vocabulary: ability to understand and use different words and expressions. 5P
Fluency: ability to speak quickly, naturally, and without many pauses. 5P
Pronunciation: ability to use correct stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns. 5P
Comprehension/Task Completion: ability to understand questions and respond 5P
appropriately.