8 Spotlight test module 1

8 Spotlight Module 1. Test

Vocabulary

A Fill in the missing word/ phrase. There are two answers you do not need to use.

Showed up, acquaintances, niece, slim, got over, stubborn, colleagues, shrugged, tapping, reliable

1. Pam is so _____________ ! She never listens to anyone, and does whatever she wants.

2. I don’t think Ann is going camping this weekend; she still hasn’t ______________ her cold.

3. I only met Ted three weeks ago at a party. We’re not really friends, we’re just ______________.

4. Don’t worry, Mike will be here on time; he’s very ______________.

5. When we complained to the waiter about the noisy people at the next table, he just __________

his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything about them.

6. Ben was _____________ his foot nervously while he was waiting for his test results.

7. When Alan told his _____________ that he was leaving the company, they decided to buy him a

going - away present.

8. Kate is a pretty girl with green eyes and a(n) ______________ build.

Grammar

B. Underline the correct item.

1. We (have) ____________ lunch now. Can you call later, please?

2. She can’t answer the phone because she (take) ____________ a shower.

3. Jane always (do) ____________ yoga at sunrise.

4. I (just, finish) ____________ reading “Harry Potter”.

5. Angela never (talk) ____________ to strangers.

6. We (live) ____________ in New York for 5 years now.

7. Sam (already, see) ____________ this film.

8. Frank (play) ____________ volleyball since he was a child.

C. Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct form.

1. My younger brother is ____________________ (sociable) person in our family.

2. Don’t you think that Adam needs to be a bit _____________ (sensitive) to other people’s feelings?

3. Mrs. Brown is _______________________ (patient) teacher I have ever had.

4. Ben was very rude to Jane. I think that ________________ (little) he could do is apologise to her.

5. According to an English saying, the __________________ (old) we grow, the wiser we become.

Everyday English

D. Choose the correct response.

1. Can I offer you something? ________ A So am I.

2. Excuse me! ________  B Take care.

3. Talk to you later. ________  C Yes, can I help you?

4. I’m glad you came. ________  D Fine, thanks.

5. How’s it going? ________  E No thanks, I’m fine.

Reading

E. Read the text and mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).

Too cool for school

You’ve always wanted to be popular in school. You’ve dreamt a thousand times what it would be like to be the star of your school’s football team or that tall blonde girl who everyone fancies.

‘Cool’ people are attractive, confident and always wear stylish outfits. Everyone wants to hang out with them. But often “cool” people aren’t very nice! They can be selfish and bossy. At times they get impatient with people who might be shy or a bit quiet.

If you really want to make some true friends, here are some tips. Don’t choose friends based on looks. What really matters in a friend is not being slim and beautiful but reliable and generous. Choose friends who are humorous, talkative and who never treat others badly. In fact, these are the people who are truly cool! Try to choose friends that you can actually benefit from. Those who are creative and have interests other than fashion and parties.

Be flexible but don’t say or do things that make you feel uncomfortable just to make ‘cool’ people like you. Always speak your mind. Those who really care for you will still be your friends- even if at times you drive them crazy. Remember: real friends are those you can open up to. Those who will hold their tongue and will never give away your secrets.

Take a minute and think. What really matters? Making friends that count or counting friends?

1. Popular kids in school are often selfish and bossy. _______

2. It is better to hold your tongue and never speak your mind or you will end up all alone.______

3. You will benefit more from having one friend who is creative and interesting than having ten who are boring. _

4. A true friend will care for you even if at times you get on their nerves.________

5. “Cool” people are usually ugly._______