Spotlight 8. Module 3. Test.

Spotlight 8. Module 3.Test

I.Choose the correct word to fill in the gaps.

1.discovered/found out

a) After a few minutes of the lecture, the professor ---- that nobody was listening to him.

b) Who exactly ---- America? Christopher Columbus or Amerigo Vespucci?

2. work/job

a) I had been looking for a good ---- before I found one.

b) Sorry, can’t speak now, have a lot of ---- to do.

3. employer/colleagues / employees

a) Mr. Smith thanked his …. for their support in his research.

b) The company’s business is growing, so it needs to hire more …

c) His ---- gave him the pay rise, now he gets 150 pounds more.

4. Geography / Earth Science

a) Ann wants to travel to all those countries she studied in her … class.

b) Jack finds … fascinating, because he learns a lot of things about the formation and history of our planet.

5. raise/ lift

a) Please, help me to ---- this sofa, it’s very heavy.

b) If you want to say something, don’t shout, just ---- your hand.

6. salary/wage

a) The pizza delivery boy thought his --- was rather low for a full day’s work.

b) If Tom gets promotion, it will add four thousand pounds to her annual ---.

7. toddler/infant

a) Suzy can’t talk yet. She is a four-month old ---.

b) James is such a cute ---. He is just learning to walk and he keeps failing down al the time.

II. Fill in the missing words.

sound, shift, overtime, freelancer, came, brought up, deadlines, full-time, uniform, salary

1. Soon the brothers ---- to the conclusion that it was heat but not smoke that lifted things.

2. He was an army officer and ---- his son like a little soldier, hoping it would build his son’s character.

3. The missing explorers returned home safe and ---- .

4. What I like about working as a ---- is that I work at home.

5. The salary is good, the job is rewarding, the only problem is that it’s a bit hard for me to meet ----.

6. Jane has worked ---- every day this week, as it is the busiest time of the year.

7. Mary works Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. It’s a … job.

8. My mother doesn’t have to wear … at work.

9. His … is 40000$ a year.

10. My father never works night …

III. Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple, past continuous, past perfect or past perfect continuous.

1. Jack looked really tired yesterday. - No wonder, he (work) on the computer all night.

2. Did Sally help you do the project? - No, by the time she came, we (finish) it already.

3. Elisa looked happy when I saw her. - It’s because she (get) her driving license.

4. Mum was really angry at me.- I know. She … (clean) the house all morning when I stepped in those muddy shoes.

5. Was Jenny upset that I called her so late?- No, she … (not/go) to bed yet.

6. Peter (stop) when he felt somebody’s hand in his pocket.

7. We overslept and when at last we arrived at the station, our train (leave) already.

8. She (read) a book for 3 hours yesterday.

9. He (not come) to us yesterday, but we hope he will come today.

10. I (wait) at the theatre for an hour before Ann finally showed up.

IV. Choose the correct item.

1. Who was on/in charge of building the Big Ben?

2. Nobody can show good results under/in pressure.

3. After the university she made a career by/in law.

4. In/At the age of 5 Mozart could play the musical instrument brilliantly.

5. Mari Curie died by/of radioactive poisoning.

6. We will hand in this project in/at the beginning of the month.

V. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition: round, in, up, out, back, about.

1. The nurse brought the patient … by using cold water.

2. Looking at these photographs brings … so many happy memories.

3. Cheltenham is the best place to bring … children.

4. Rihanna is brining … her new album next month.

5. The new government has brought … many changes in education.

6. My full-time job brings … €900 a month.

VI. Read and choose correct answer.

As a teenager, my brother Al used to invent little things as a pastime. After the gadget phase, he started making toy aeroplanes out of wood or plastic. His creations were quite impressive for someone so young. His room was always full of books about famous pilots and jet aeroplanes that he read again and again. His dream was to sell his model aeroplanes in his own shop one day, so he was determined to learn all about flying, and even designed all his models on a 3-D computer programme, before he built them.

Neither of my parents opposed Al's decision. They both believed that people should be keen on their jobs, but our father wanted him to get a university degree first. Our mother thought that a good education was necessary, especially because she had doubts about if he could earn a good living with his aeroplanes. On the other hand, she couldn't see how becoming a lawyer or a doctor for example, would help Al with the job he wanted to do.

When Al finished school, he finally decided to get a degree in architecture. During his studies, Al continued his hobby in his spare time, but also got involved in other things. He played football for a while, volunteered at the school's library, and joined the drama club; though he soon decided that acting wasn't for him.

As soon as Al graduated, he and another dozen students took a tour of Europe. The highlight of Al's trip was France. He even considered moving there for a short time to improve his skills in French, but he wanted to return home to prove to himself that he could succeed as a businessman. Three years later, Al accomplished his goal, and today, he is so successful, that he has five shops in our city and is planning to open more around the country. And, who knows, maybe one day his model airplanes will be famous around the world!

1. When Al was young, he wanted to be a(n) A pilot B shop owner C computer designer

D inventor

2. Al's mother believed that A it wasn't important for Al to get a good education. B a good education would help Al with his career. C Al might not earn enough money from the job he wanted to do. D Al would make a very good lawyer.

3. While Al was at university, he A continued to build model airplanes. B got a job as an architect. C trained to be a professional actor. D worked at the university library.

4. What did Al do soon after graduation? A He lived in France for a while. B He opened up his own business. C He did some travelling. D He learned how to speak French.

5. Al wants to open A another shop. B shops in different cities. C shops in different countries. D five shops in his town.

VII. Answer to the questions.

1. Which famous person do you admire? Why?

2. What do you think is the most important invention of our times? Why?