MODULE 4 Test Level 2 Name: Mark:

Vocabulary and Grammar (50 points)

1 Match the words in A to the meanings in B. (4 points)
A B
1. daydream a. a brother or sister
2. beat b. be unable to move or escape from
3. cause c. people who don’t live in their own country
4. soft d. make something happen
5. ridiculous e. the opposite of loud
6. expats f. think about pleasant things
7. sibling g. the rhythm of music
8. trapped h. foolish

2 Complete the word in the second sentence. (4 points)

1. I have no doubt that James is coming.
I am p that James is coming.
2. Jack takes off his shoes when he comes into the house.
When Jack comes into the house, he r his shoes.
3. Lynn gets very nervous.
Her heart always p when she has to speak in front of the class.
4. Most people think children are afraid of snakes.
It is w b that children are afraid of snakes.
5. Tom closed the door and made a loud noise.
Tom closed the door with a b .
6. A few kids looked familiar from school.
Ir a few kids from school.
7. I didn’t break the vase. It’s not my fault!
Don’t b me!
8. These pills are taking away my appetite.
These pills are causing me a l of appetite.

3 Correct the sentence by changing the word in bold. (4 points)

1. Her new haircut changed her background! a
2. Bricks feel smooth to the touch. r
3. I can’t remove stressful situations. c w
4. I want a plain T-shirt, not one with a colourful display. p
5. This book whispers many interesting facts. c
6. Skydiving is a healthy sport. r
7. He was the youngest person to take action climbing Mt Everest. a
8. This may sound ordinary, but I don’t like pizza. w

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4 Complete the text with the words below. There are more words than you need. (8 points)
set up • conscious • disorder • inability • common • belief • adapt • suffer • treatment
restore • rotten • brain
Most of us aren’t particularly 1. of our sense of smell unless the smell is strong like
2.
a egg. But some people have a condition that is called anosmia – which is the
3.
to smell. One 4. cause of anosmia is a head injury, which can
damage the smell, or olfactory, neurons in the 5. . Because the senses of smell and
taste are closely connected, most foods have hardly any taste for people who 6.
from anosmia. They also can’t detect smells that warn of danger, such as smoke or gas. There is still
no real help for people with anosmia, but a 7. called “smell retraining”, which
involves smelling strong smells such as lemon, has helped 8. a partial sense of
smell for some people.

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (4 points)
1. It’s dangerous (daydream) when you’re driving.
2. Mia has stopped (jog) every morning.
3. I wish that guy would stop (stare) at us.
4. I didn’t (use) to work out, but now I do.
5. From next week, our music lessons (cancel).
6. By the time the film ended, I (fall) asleep.
7. Good luck tomorrow! I (think) of you!
8. It (believe) by researchers that the number of people with germophobia, or fear of
germs, has increased.

6 Complete the sentences with one or two words. There may be more than one correct answer. (5 points)
1. We had a terrible phone connection. We hardly hear each other.
2. Instead of a written project, let’s do a bit more creative, like make a video clip.
3. Dogs, ears are very sensitive, are often frightened by fireworks.
4. It rain, so I’m taking an umbrella just in case.
5. Does have a pen I can borrow?
6. You forget your passport, or you won’t be allowed on the flight.
7. James has a fear of lifts, prevents him from going to certain places.
8. This restaurant doesn’t accept credit cards. You pay in cash.
9. You can’t deal with your phobia by . You need help.
10. Everything closes early in this town. There’s to go after 11 pm.

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7 Complete the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. (5 points)
1. We are thinking of travelling in the summer. (may)
We .
2. Matt’s parents support him financially. (not)
Matt .
3. Few people knew about this condition in 2009. The organisation was founded then. (when)
In 2009, .
4. Compare prices before you buy a phone. (should)
You .
5. The winner will receive a trip to Paris.
A trip to Paris .
6. Mia will meet the company director tomorrow at 10 am. (be)
At 10 am tomorrow, Mia .
7. Do you have any special plans next summer? (anything)
Are .
8. You aren’t allowed to talk during the lecture. (mustn’t)
You .
9. When Dan was younger, he was afraid of the dark. (used)
Dan .
10. Why couldn’t you complete the 10K run? (able)
Why ?

8 Correct the mistakes. (4 points)

1. We have an exam. We don’t have to be late.

2. I’m so tired! I stay home tonight.

3. Tom must join us, but he’ll let me know later.

4. My father got new glasses after the doctor was examining his eyes.

5. Julia is seeing a counsellor who recommended by her doctor.

6. You should stop to eat so many sweets.

7. I’d never read something about that phobia until last week.

8. Jackie didn’t used to enjoy hiking, but now she does.

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9 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets, or use a modal, a relative pronoun,
a reflexive pronoun or a some / any / no compound. (12 points)
Can you write quickly and easily by hand? Now in the US, a generation of children 1.
(grow up) that won’t be able to do this unless they make an effort 2. (practise) by
3.
themselves. In 2013, cursive writing, or writing with connected letters, (remove)
4.
from the curriculum in the US, so many schools stopped (teach) it. When children
could write printed letters, schools began to use computer keyboards. But some experts now believe
schools 5. focus on writing by hand because it 6. make a difference
7.
in how students learn. In a study in the US, more than 300 university students (ask)
8.
to take notes on a laptop or by hand while they (watch) video lectures. When
9.
answering questions about the content, both groups recall things such as dates
equally well. But the students who 10. (take) notes by hand scored far better on
complex questions. The researchers believe that when 11. takes notes by hand, he or
12.
she already begins to absorb some of the information because (summarise) helps
memory. This suggests that note-taking with a pen rather than on a laptop improves a student’s
understanding of a subject.

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Written Comprehension (20 points)

An Advice Column
1 Read the advice column. Then complete the summary of the text. (10 points)

Ask the Doctor

Dear Dr Megan,

I have a problem which started a few months ago. It’s that

I can’t stand hearing specific sounds – especially some
phone ringtones, people eating crispy foods and loud
bangs. My heart starts pounding, and if the noise
continues, I get so angry that I feel like yelling. Everyone
keeps tellling me to ignore sounds that bother me – but
I can’t! I feel so helpless! What should I do? Zoe, age 15

Dear Zoe,

Firstly, check that your hearing is normal. But what you

describe is probably a disorder called misophonia. This is
extreme sensitivity to and hatred of particular sounds. It
often begins before adulthood and is thought to affect
around 20% of people. The cause is unknown, but
researchers think it may be genetic, as it often appears in
families. Although there’s no effective treatment, many
people who suffer from it are helped by wearing earplugs
and headphones. Some people also use relaxation and
breathing exercises to cope with the anger and stress
misophonia causes, and others take anti-anxiety
medication. I recommend seeing a counsellor to discuss
the options. You should also check out websites about
misophonia and the Facebook support page. Finally, share
the information with your family and friends. It might make
them more understanding about your problem.

Dear Dr Megan,

I often have headaches, so I looked online and found that

they might be a sign of a brain tumour. I went to see my
doctor, and she advised me to do a blood test, an eye
exam and a head X-ray. When the results came back, she
said everything was normal. But I can’t stop thinking she’s
wrong. I’ve been so worried that I haven’t been able to
sleep well or concentrate in class. What other tests would
you recommend? Jonathan, age 17

Dear Jonathan,

I must first tell you that headaches rarely indicate a serious

problem. More common causes are lack of sleep,
unhealthy eating and stress. So, I don’t think you need
more tests. However, I’m concerned about your anxiety
about your health. If this continues, it can lead to you
becoming a hypochondriac. This is someone who obsesses
over minor physical problems and always thinks the worst
will happen. Some people go to doctors frequently, while
others never do because they’re afraid of what might be
discovered. Many spend hours researching symptoms
online, which makes their fears worse. Luckily, you can take
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Zoe describes how specific sounds make her heart begin to 1. when she hears
them. Dr Megan thinks Zoe probably has misophonia. She advises her to share misophonia websites
with family and friends to make them more 2. of her problem. In his letter, Jonathan
3.
expresses health worries and asks Dr Megan to more medical tests. Dr Megan
doesn’t think he needs any, but she is worried that if he continues to feel 4. about
his health, he might become a hypochondriac. Dr Megan advises Jonathan to get cognitive
behavioural therapy, so he can change the 5. way he thinks.

2 Answer the questions. (10 points)

1. How does Zoe’s problem affect her emotionally?

2. What is the function of the headphones Dr Megan mentions?

3. What does Jonathan fear about his doctor?

4. What are two ways that Jonathan’s worries are affecting his life?

5. What is the result of reading about symptoms online?

Written Production (10 points)

Task 1: An Announcement
Imagine there’s an upcoming class trip to a bakery with
a coffee shop. Write an announcement telling students about it.
Include the following:
a. place being visited
b. date, length of visit and time buses leave school
c. what is planned for the visit
d. what students will see, hear, smell, touch and taste
e. where to sign up for the trip

Task 2: An Online Post

Write an online post about a problem or difficulty that is
common among teens. Include the following:
a. the problem or difficulty
b. how teens can overcome it
c. opinion and advice

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Oral Comprehension (10 points)

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2 A Presentation
1 Listen to a presentation about meditation and answer the questions. (5 points)
1. What ability does meditation help develop?

2. How can meditation affect the senses?

3. What is one thing you can do to help you concentrate on your breathing?

4. What does the presenter say is common?

5. Why does the presenter do a short meditation?

2 Listen again and complete the sentences with one or two words. (5 points)
1. One of the psychological benefits of meditating is that it reduces .
2. The physical benefits of meditation include lowering high blood and helping
to deal with .
3. Meditating for once or twice daily is an easy way to start meditating.
4. Instead of focusing on breathing, you can picture somewhere in .
5. People often get distracted by or other .

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Oral Production (10 points)

A Conversation

Student A

1 Ask your partner questions about the rules at the art museum to complete the chart.
Rules
Backpacks
Food and drinks
Photos
Selfie sticks
Mobile phones

2 Answer your partner’s questions about the rules at the beach.

Rules
Dogs dogs not allowed
Smoking no smoking
Have a barbecue only in specific areas
Swimming at night prohibited after sunset
Play beach bats or volleyball not prohibited; some people might complain

Student B

1 Answer your partner’s questions about the rules at the art museum.
Rules
Backpacks only small ones; must be carried in front or at side of body
Food and drinks no drinking or eating in the museum; only allowed in the café
and outdoor areas
Photos only without flash
Selfie sticks not allowed
Mobile phones turn off sound; no talking on phones

2 Ask your partner questions about the rules at the beach to complete the chart.
Rules
Dogs
Smoking
Have a barbecue
Swimming at night
Play beach bats or volleyball

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