Unit 3 Achievement Test
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General Test
Part 1
Listen to the conversation. Then circle the answer that correctly completes each
sentence.
1. Chuck and Andrea are ( planning a camping trip / on a camping trip / shopping for camping supplies ).
2. Chuck ( expresses frustration / doesn’t encourage Andrea / empathizes with Andrea ).
3. When Andrea thinks of snakes, ( she gets sweaty palms / she gets palpitations / her hands shake ).
4. When Andrea thinks about going on another hike, she gets ( sweaty palms / cold feet / butterflies in her
stomach ).
5. Andrea wants to be ( brave / fearful / truthful ) for her sister.
6. Andrea’s sister is ( unwilling / encouraging / fearless ).
7. In the end, Chuck thinks Andrea should ( face her fears / go home / be honest with her sister ).
8. Andrea will probably ( talk to her sister about her fears / go on the next hike / go home early ).
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Part 2
Complete the chart with the correct forms of the words.
Adjective Adverb Noun
confident 9. confidently 10. confidence
11. courageous courageously 12. courage
[Link] 14. heroically heroism
[Link] willingly 16. willingness
Part 3
Match the sentence fragments in both columns to complete the sentences. Write the
letter.
17. No matter where I go, f a. no matter how many mistakes you make.
18. I love you with all my heart, a b. no matter how much I enjoy sky diving.
19. No matter how bad it gets, d c. I won’t get on that roller coaster.
20. I’m willing to try sky diving, e d. I take my flashlight.
21. I get cold feet before I jump, b e. no matter when you want to go.
22. No matter what you say, c f. it’s not the end of the world.
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Part 4
Complete the sentences with so, such, or such a.
23. We had such bad weather the baseball game was postponed.
24. My brother was so heroic that the fire chief gave him an award.
25. Danilo had such a bad experience on a roller coaster that he’ll never ride one again.
26. I have so many fears about public speaking I don’t know how I’ll ever make this presentation.
27. Carla had so little time to think about her actions that she wasn’t afraid to jump out of the plane.
28. Mia is such a confident teacher she never gets nervous before class.
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Part 5
Read the article. Then complete the summary using the words from the box. Not all the
words will be used.
Two Famous Hamiltons
Laird Hamilton and Bethany Hamilton are not related to each other, but they
have a lot in common. They are both famous surfers, have overcome
challenges, and are heroic in different ways.
Laird Hamilton was born in 1964 in San Francisco, California, but he grew up
and still lives in Hawaii. He started surfing at a very young age. Dropping out of
high school, it wasn’t certain what the future would hold for Laird. He started
modeling and continued to surf. He was such a fantastic surfer that he became
famous for the sport without ever entering a competition. In fact, he is one of the
best-known surfers in the world, and he still doesn’t compete. He’s famous for
catching huge waves and inventing new stunts, or tricks, on waves. He is a hero
to many people because of his courage and fearlessness in the ocean.
In the early 1990s, he helped to create tow-in surfing. It’s a way of getting further
out in the ocean with a surfboard. A boat or jet ski tows the surfer with his or her
board and drops him or her near a big wave. This allows people to ride bigger
and better waves—ones they could not get to by paddling with their hands on
their boards. In 2000, Laird was towed out to a wave off the coast of Teahupoo,
Tahiti. The wave was named the Millennium Wave and thought to be the most
dangerous in the world. The surfing world freaked out when Laird actually
caught and rode the Millennium.
Laird brought his passion for surfing to Hollywood. He has done many stunts for
actors in movies, such as Waterworld. Working as a producer, he has made a
few movies, like the documentary Riding Giants, a film about himself and other
surfers. In addition to working with movies, Laird gives advice to many famous
athletes about health and fitness. He has also written books and magazine
articles about his fitness, health, and nutrition philosophies.
Unlike Laird Hamilton, Bethany Hamilton competed as a surfer, and she began
winning competitions when she was only eight years old. She was born in
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Hawaii in 1990 and continues to surf and live there. She was well on her way to
success when she lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003. Being only 13, many
people expected her to quit surfing. But quitting wasn’t an option for Bethany,
and she planned to fulfill her goals. She was so determined to continue surfing
that she was back on a surfboard a month after the attack. No matter what
others said, she knew she could pursue her dreams. And she was right. A year
after the attack, she won her first national medal. In 2007, she became a
professional surfer and has won many competitions since. Amazingly, she
doesn’t compete with people with handicaps even though she surfs with only
one arm.
In 2004, Bethany wrote an autobiography called Soul Surfer, and it was turned
into a movie in 2011. There was also a 2007 documentary about her accident
and recovery. Bethany wrote a fitness book in 2014, and she has been on many
TV shows, including The Amazing Race. She has inspired surfers, athletes, and
everyday people with her story of courage and confidence. Bethany also does
public speaking events during which she inspires people around the world.
Both Hamiltons are heroes because of their accomplishments in surfing. But
they’re also heroic because they help others. Not only do they inspire others
through their books and speaking engagements, but they give to charities as
well. Laird donates money, time, and support to various organizations, and
Bethany started her own foundation that helps survivors of shark attacks.
accomplishments competitions courageous courageously danger
dangerously fitness surfers waves willing
Bethany Hamilton and Laird Hamilton are both 29. surfers who
are 30. courageous . Laird is known for riding 31. dangerous
waves and inventing stunts. Bethany is famous for overcoming a shark attack
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and winning 32. competitions . In addition, both Hamiltons are such
inspiring people that movies have been made about them. They have both
written books on 33. fitness , speak to others about their lives, and give
to charities.
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Writing Test
Part 1
Listen to the story. Then retell the story in writing. Remember the order of events and
specific details. Write two to three paragraphs.
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Part 2
What is a hardship or problem that you have overcome? What factors helped you
overcome it? What did you achieve by overcoming it? Write a six- to eight-sentence
paragraph for your response.
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Speaking Test
Part 1
Talk about a time that you were heroic. Use the questions to help you plan your
response. Speak on this topic for about two to three minutes.
• What did you do? How were you brave?
• Did your bravery help anyone? Who?
• What helped you to have courage in the situation?
• What happened after?
Part 2
Imagine a friend is telling you about being afraid of something. Choose a fear below.
Make up a conversation. Your friend expresses frustration about his or her fear. You
empathize with your friend, encourage him or her, and give advice. Your conversation
should be about two to three minutes.
• A fear of an animal (snake, bear, spider, etc.)
• A fear of roller coasters, elevators, or bridges
• A fear of driving or swimming
• A fear of bad weather (storms, tornados, etc.)
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