Name: .............................................. Mark: ..............

MODULE 4
USE OF ENGLISH LEVEL 2

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

(50 points)
§ Match the words in A to the definitions in B. (5 points)
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A B
1 daydream ..... a try to do something
2 beat ..... b be unable to move or escape from
3 scent ..... c a pleasant smell
4 soft ..... d remember
5 accurately ..... e the opposite of loud
6 likely ..... f think about pleasant things
7 upset ..... g the rhythm of music
8 trapped ..... h correctly, without making mistakes
9 make an effort ..... i make someone unhappy or angry
10 recall ..... j will probably happen

Complete the word in the second sentence. (3 points)

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1 I’m sure James is coming.
I am p..................................... that James is coming.
2 These pills are taking away my appetite.
These pills are causing me a l..................................... of appetite.
3 Lynn gets very nervous.
Her heart always p..................................... when she has to speak in front of the class.
4 Your dress is beautiful!
You look g..................................... .
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.
I r..................................... a few kids from school.

Complete the words in the sentences below. (3 points)

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1 Her new haircut changed her a ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... e.
2 This meat s ..... ..... n ..... ..... . It’s probably bad, so throw it away.
3 I can’t c ..... ..... ..... w ..... ..... ..... stressful situations.
4 I want a plain T-shirt, not one with a colourful p ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... n.
5 He told me about his exciting and t ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... g adventures.
6 You should try not to s ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... h mosquito bites.

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Complete the text with the words below. (4 points)

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flavour | conscious | disorder | inability | common | powerful | suffer | treatment

Most of us probably aren’t very 1. ................................... of our sense of smell unless the smell is strong
or unusual, such as smoke from a fire. But some people have a 2. ................................... called anosmia
– which is the 3. ................................... to smell. The most 4. ................................... causes of anosmia include
infections and head injuries that damage the smell neurons in the brain. Because the senses of
smell and taste are closely connected, people who 5. ................................... from anosmia can hardly
taste the 6. ................................... of most foods. Moreover, they can’t detect smells that warn of
danger, like gas. There is still no real help for people with anosmia, but “smell retraining” is a 7.
................................... which involves smelling different 8. ................................... smells, such as lemon. It has
helped some people get back part of their sense of smell.

Complete the opposites. (5 points)

Intro 1 2 3 4 5 6
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1 rough s ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
2 yell w ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
3 hide e ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
4 permanent t ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
5 fresh r ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
6 ordinary w ..... ..... ..... .....
7 safe r ..... ..... ..... .....
8 wonderful a ..... ..... ..... .....
9 put up p ..... ..... ..... d ..... ..... .....
10 ban a ..... ..... ..... .....

Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verbs below. (4 points)
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see | daydream | spend | struggle | buy | lock | learn | help
1 It’s dangerous ..................................... when you’re driving.
2 ..................................... this poem by heart wasn’t easy.
3 I think I forgot ..................................... the door.
4 I don’t remember ..................................... this film.
5 I look forward to ..................................... time with my grandparents.
6 I promise ..................................... you set up the display.
7 After ..................................... to get over her fears, she finally succeeded.
8 He stopped ..................................... some medicine at the chemist’s on his way home.

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Complete the sentences with suitable modals. There may be more than one
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correct answer. (5 points)
1 We had a terrible phone connection. We ..................................... hardly hear each other.
2 I think you ..................................... invite Debra to your party.
3 ..................................... you do this by yourself?
4 It ..................................... rain, so I’m taking an umbrella just in case.
5 I’m sorry. I ..................................... to drive you to the airport tomorrow.
6 You ..................................... forget your passport, or you won’t be allowed on the flight.
7 You ..................................... remind me. I’ll remember.
8 This restaurant doesn’t accept credit cards. You ..................................... pay in cash.
9 ..................................... I borrow your stapler, please?
10 What time ..................................... she be home?

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning
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of the original sentence. (10 points)
1 We are thinking of travelling in the summer. (may)
........................................................................................................................................................
2 Is he required to wear a uniform? (have to)
........................................................................................................................................................
3 Do you feel like ordering a pizza? (want)
........................................................................................................................................................
4 Compare prices before you buy a phone. (should)
........................................................................................................................................................
5 It’s not a good idea to swim here. (swimming)
........................................................................................................................................................
6 The thief broke the window. (by)
........................................................................................................................................................
7 It’s not necessary to take a test. (need to)
........................................................................................................................................................
8 You aren’t allowed to talk during the lecture. (mustn’t)
........................................................................................................................................................
9 Eating a lot of sweets isn’t healthy. (to)
........................................................................................................................................................
10 Why couldn’t you complete the 10K race? (able)
........................................................................................................................................................

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Correct the mistakes. (3 points)

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1 We have an exam. We don’t have to be late.
........................................................................................................................................................
2 Would you like having dinner together?
........................................................................................................................................................
3 Tom must join us, but he’ll let me know later.
........................................................................................................................................................
4 I don’t remember to visit this place.
........................................................................................................................................................
5 I can’t reach the top of the mountain yesterday.
........................................................................................................................................................
6 I should purchase this online?
........................................................................................................................................................

Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets,
Intro 1 2 3 4 5 6
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or use a modal, a relative pronoun, a reflexive pronoun or a some / any / no compound.
(8 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 to practise
2.
by ................................... . In 2013, cursive writing, or writing with connected letters,
3.
................................... (remove) from the curriculum in the US, so many schools stopped
4.
................................... (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 can make a difference in how students learn. In a study in the US, more than
300 university students were asked to take notes on a laptop or by hand while they
6.
................................... (watch) video lectures. When answering questions about the content, both
groups were able to recall things such as dates equally well. But the students 7. ...................................
took notes by hand scored far better on complex questions. The researchers believe that when
8.
................................... takes notes by hand, he or she already begins to absorb some of the
information because summarising 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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MODULE 4
STANDARDS ASSESSMENT LEVEL 2

WRITTEN COMPREHENSION

(20 points)
understand essential information • understand information, ideas and opinions

Read the advice column. Then complete the summary of the text. (10 points)
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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 telling 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 in the early teens. 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. I recommend seeing a counsellor to
discuss the options. 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. 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 too afraid. Many spend
hours researching symptoms online, which makes their fears worse. I advise seeing
a counsellor who can offer cognitive behavioural therapy. This will give you the tools
to help you change your obsessive thoughts. Good luck!

Zoe describes how specific sounds make her hear begin to 1. ................................... when she hears
them. Dr Megan thinks Zoe probably has misophonia. She advises her to share the information
with family and friends to make them more 2. ................................... of her problem. In his letter,
Jonathan expresses health worries and asks Dr Megan to 3. ................................... more medical tests.
Dr Megan doesn’t think he needs any, but she is worried that if his 4. ................................... about his

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health continues, he might become a hypochondriac. Dr Megan advises Jonathan to get

cognitive behavioural therapy, so he can change the 5. ................................... way he thinks.

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Answer the questions. (10 points)

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1 How does Zoe’s problem affect her emotionally?
........................................................................................................................................................
2 Why does Dr Megan mention relaxation exercises?
........................................................................................................................................................
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
present main points in an organised manner • provide information

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

describe a situation • describe experiences

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)
distinguish main ideas • understand relevant details • take notes

Listen to a presentation about meditation and answer the questions. (5 points)

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02
1 What ability does meditation help develop?
.........................................................................................................................................................
2 How can meditation affect the senses?
.........................................................................................................................................................
3 What is one thing you can you 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?
.........................................................................................................................................................

Listen again and complete the sentences with one or two words. (5 points)
2 07
02
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 ..................................... .

ORAL PRODUCTION

(10 points)
exchange information • express feelings

Student A 2 can’t stand ....................................................................

Have a conversation. Tell your partner 3 couldn’t ...........................................................................
1 when he / she was younger
about yourself. Use the following 4 is able to ........................................................................
expressions. now
1 I enjoy … . 5 may ..................................................................................
2 I hate … . in the future
3 When I was younger, I wasn’t able to … . Student B
4 Now, I can … .
Listen to what your partner tells you and
5 In the future, I might … .
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Listen to what your partner tells you and write his / her answers below.
2 My partner … .
write his / her answers below.
1 enjoys .............................................................................
My partner … .
2 hates ................................................................................
1 likes ..................................................................................

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3 wasn’t able to ............................................................. Have a conversation. Tell your partner
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when he / she was younger about yourself. Use the following
4 can .................................................................................... expressions.
1 I like … .
now
2 I can’t stand … .
5 might ................................................................................
3 When I was younger, I couldn’t … .
in the future 4 Now, I am able to … .
5 In the future, I may … .

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