Spotlight-11. Test Module 7

TEST 7/11

V-1

TASK 1.Listening

1. The narrator is a songwriter because

A she wanted to perform music.

B it felt natural to be one.

C she wasn’t qualified to do anything else.

1. At the beginning of her career, the narrator

A performed for free.

B was unsuccessful.

C performed in restaurants.

1. The narrator started writing songs because

A she was tired of doing gigs for little money.

B she couldn’t get gigs.

C she had signed a record contract.

1. When the narrator suddenly made money, she

A bought her own studio.

B saved most of it.

C got her own house..

1. For a while, the narrator couldn’t write songs because

A she was overworked.

B she lost the desire to work.

C she was enjoying a glamorous lifestyle

1. While on holiday in Spain, the narrator understood that

A she wanted to give up her career.

B she had the right balance of work/her private life.

C she needed to change her priorities.

1. In the future the narrator wants to

A teach yoga.

B see the world..

C follow her head.

TASK2. READING

Match texts 1-7 with headings A-H. Use the headings only once. There is one you do not need to use.

A CLASSICAL CONCERT

B GREAT READ

C ALL TIME BOX OFFICE HIT

D GAME REVIEW

E PROGRAMMES WITH A LESSON

F STAGE FRIGHT

G HEAR MUSIC LIVE!

H SUMMER FESTIVAL

1. Nowadays it has become very easy to access music via CDs, the radio or by downloading your favourite tracks from the Internet. In fact, it is quite easy to forget how music is made and people these days seldom go to hear music being performed. In my opinion, we should make an effort to go to concerts and support musicians. We should recognize and enjoy their talent.

2. The Lost Pony tells the story of a young girl, Annie and the special relationship she has with her four-legged friend, Hannah. All is well until Hannah mysteriously disappears one day, seemingly never to return. The book is full of emotion and has vivid descriptions of Texas, where the book is set. Far from predictable, this book will thrill any reader from the age of ten!

3. You may wonder why so many people all over the world watch daily soap operas. Got nothing better to do with their time? Well, watching soaps is better for you than you might imagine. The plot lines may be rather predictable, but there are plenty of things we can learn from what the characters experience. Such programmes a surprisingly educative and the approach topics in a light-hearted way. This may be why they are so popular.

4. You cant imagine how much fun you can have with Aerobeak the Parrot, available in new Pocket PC edition. The aim is to collect as many pineapples as possible on the island of Hawaii. To make it more exciting and interesting,Aerobeak meets various characters along the way and has to solve puzzles. An excellent way to spend a rainy afternoon. The graphics and music are original tool.

5. Aberdeen’s celebration of youth and culture promises to offer a fascinating programme again this August. With music and dance groups from all around the world, events will include concerts, workshops and street theatre. A detailed programme will be available from June.

6. After opening in December 1997, Titanic began to draw huge crowds of cinema-goers and became the first film to earn mor than $1 billion, beating films such as Star Wars and Jurassic Park. The film stayed in cinemas for over six months and won many awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Score and Best Song.

7. The Eldridge Street Quartet, The Youth Chamber Orchestra and soprano Deirdre Silver will be performing at 8.30 p.m. in the Arts Centre on Friday. Tickets cost €6 and are available now at the box office or bookable online at: www.tickets.co.uk/arts.

TASK 3. VOCABULARY/GRAMMAR

Put each of the following words or phrases in its place in the passage below.

• overcome • dropping out • outspoken • triumph • graduating • longed 
• beating • pinned • applying for • dashed

1. The students were __________ about the need for improving library facilities at the university. 
2. Why don’t you try ___________ a scholarship? With your high grades, I’m sure they’ll give it to you! 
3. Jan’s thinking of travelling around the world after ___________from university. 
4. Anne’s trying her best to get high marks, as she has __________her hopes on winning a scholarship. 
5. If you’re having problems at university, you should talk to your professors; ____________ is not the answer. 
6. Jane had always __________to do a postgraduate degree, but had never found the time.

7. We told Sue to stop _________around the bush and tell us what had happened. 
8. Bob built his business from scratch, and considers his success a personal __________
9. Jane had to ___________many obstacles before she was able to open up her own business. 
10. Jim’s hopes for a promotion were _________ when the position was given to someone else. 

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. If I ……. (not/have) to work tonight, I would come with you to the restaurant.

2. If George had more confidence, he ………….(do) better at job interviews.

3. I don’t know what I …………. (say) if I had been in your position.

4. If I ……. (be) you, I wouldn’t eat that.

5. I …….(enjoy) the play if the lady behind me hadn’t been talking all the time.

6. A: I’m bored! I’m going out.

B: Come on. If you (not/study),………., you ………… (fail)your exams.

7. A: What would you do if you won the lottery?

B: If I (win)………..a lot ofmoney,I (buy) …….a new car

TEST 7/11

V-2

TASK 1.Listening

1. The narrator is a songwriter because

A she wasn’t qualified to do anything else.

B she wanted to perform music.

C it felt natural to be one.

1. At the beginning of her career, the narrator

A performed in restaurants.

B performed for free.

C was unsuccessful.

1. The narrator started writing songs because

A she had signed a record contract.

B she was tired of doing gigs for little money.

C she couldn’t get gigs.

4. When the narrator suddenly made money, she

A bought her own studio.

B saved most of it.

C got her own house.

1. For a while, the narrator couldn’t write songs because

A she was overworked.

B she lost the desire to work.

C she was enjoying a glamorous lifestyle.

1. While on holiday in Spain, the narrator understood that

A she had the right balance of work/her private life.

B she needed to change her priorities.

C she wanted to give up her career.

1. In the future the narrator wants to

A follow her head.

B teach yoga.

C see the world.

TASK2. READING

Match texts 1-7 with headings A-H. Use the headings only once. There is one you do not need to use.

A.Musical performance

B.Film for all ages

C.Attractive landscape

D.Exciting hobby

E.Perfect holidays

F.Colourful festival

G.Portrait of a girl

H.Interesting book

1. This is a full-length (ninety minutes) cartoon, which is entertaining for both adults and children over six. The animation and colour are of very high quality and the story has lots of fun and excitement. The plot is quick moving and full of surprises. There’s romance, action, comedy, music and lots of fantastic songs and dances.

2. This is a full-blooded magnificently written portrait of history’s most fascinating woman. Readers will lose themselves for hours in this richly entertaining novel full of dramatic twists and turns. From the spectacular era that bears her name comes the spellbinding story of Elizabeth I – her tragic childhood, her confrontation with Mary, Queen of Scots and her brilliant reign.

3. The young woman is shown in a “shepherdess” hat and white dress, recalling a classical chiton. The background landscape, common in such paintings, seems to indicate the heroine’s closeness to nature, to the ordinary joys of life. The painter’s colour range – at times us translucent as porcelain, at others muted like mother-of-pearl – is based upon subtle plays of gray and green, light blue and pink.

4. In this picture one is struck by artist’s absolute mastery in portraying natural details, whether the dry, sandy soil of the forest, the clear stream of water in the foreground, the yellow bark and fluffy needles of the pines, or the sense of a bright, clear, calm summer day. The artist managed to create an image familiar to anyone who has seen a Russian forest.

5. Have a good time on the most lively and exciting island in the Caribbean. Relax under a palm tree on the white sandy beaches. Swim in the clear, blue sea. Listen to the bands playing Calypso music. Or get really adventurous and go scuba diving for sunken treasure on the sea bed. Join in the many cultural celebrations we offer, for example the sugar harvest festival.

6. This event is considered the greatest attraction for visitors to the Isle of Man. No definite date can be given, but it is normally held between 5^th and 15^th July. The Pageant begins at about 8 p.m. First we are given a glimpse of village life in Celtic times. Then suddenly Viking long ships appear and then there are scenes of war. Then Celts and Vikings unite, and the Manx nation is born. The actual Pageant is followed by a grand torchlight procession and firework display.

7. Do you like Latin American dancing? Do you want to dance like you see in the films and on the stage? Do you want to feel the rhythm of the music in your body and in your soul? Do you want to meet other people who have a love for the same music as you? If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, join our Latin dance classes on Thursday night between seven and ten. All are welcome.

TASK 3. VOCABULARY/GRAMMAR

Put each of the following words or phrases in its place in the passage below.

• overcome • dropping out • outspoken • triumph • graduating • longed 
• beating • pinned • applying for • dashed

1. The students were __________ about the need for improving library facilities at the university. 
2. Jane had always __________to do a postgraduate degree, but had never found the time.

3. We told Sue to stop _________around the bush and tell us what had happened. 

4. Bob built his business from scratch, and considers his success a personal __________
5. If you’re having problems at university, you should talk to your professors; ____________ is not the answer. 
6. Why don’t you try ___________ a scholarship? With your high grades, I’m sure they’ll give it to you! 

7. Jan’s thinking of travelling around the world after ___________from university. 
8. Anne’s trying her best to get high marks, as she has __________her hopes on winning a scholarship. 

9. Jane had to ___________many obstacles before she was able to open up her own business. 
10. Jim’s hopes for a promotion were _________ when the position was given to someone else. 

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. If I ….. (know) how to cook, I would make you pasta with red sauce and tuna.

2. If you ……………..(try) your best, you will succeed in whatever you want to do.

3. If I were you, I ….. (go) to see a dentist.

4. Jim would be a doctor today if …………..(chose) to study Medicine

5. If you hadn’t eaten cheese and fish for dinner, you ….. (not/get) red spots all over your body.

6. A: I love ice cream.

B: Yes, but if you ( eat)………. a lot of it, you (get) ………fat

7. A: Did you walk to work?

B: No way! If I (walk)………to work, I (be)……late.