UNIT ~ HOMELIFE Multiple Choice A knit community is the one in which relationships are very close A close B closely C tightly D B and C Mrs Brown is bored with doing the chores A household B domestic C housework D A and B The father used to be the of the household in Vietnam A head B leader C president D boss There has been a shift of .from manufacturing to service industries A change B alteration C emphasis D movement There was a wealth of evidence A supportive B support C supported D supporting They tried to .astonishing feats of engineering by building the tunnel A perform B attempt C achieve D All are correct It's time for you to a profession A enter B go into C join D All are correct He's slowly after the operation A mending B recovering C relieving D A and B frankly, I'm not surprised you failed A Completely B Quite C Entirely D All are correct 10 Let me give you a with those bags A help B hand C support D hold 11 The neighbours are very kind, they are always willing to a hand A offer B make C lend D provide 12 He has acted obedience the law A in-to B at-to C in-of D under-to 13 He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from mischief A coming into B going in C getting into D getting on 14 She no secret of her dislike of her father A does B makes C expresses D conveys 15 She said she'd prefer us to arrive nine o'clock A no after than B not after than C not later than D no later than 16 When I last saw him, he in London A has lived B is living C was living D has been living 11- We Dorothy since last Saturday A don't see B haven't seen C didn't see D hadn't seen 18 The train half an hour ago A has been leaving B left C has left D, had left 19 Jack .the door A has just painted B paint C will have painted D painting 20 My sister for you since yesterday A is looking B was looking C has been looking D looked 21 I Texas State University now A am attending B attend C was attending D attended 22 He has been selling motorbikes A ten years ago B since ten years C for ten years ago D for ten years 23 Christopher Columbus .America more than 500 years ago A discovered B has discovered C had discovered D had been discovering 24 He fell down when he towards the church A run B runs C was running D had run 25 We there when our father died A still lived B lived still C was still living D were still living 26 They table-tennis when their father comes back home A will play B will be playing C play D would play 27 By Christmas, I for Mr Smith for six years A shall have been working B shall work C have been working D shall be working 28 I .in the room right now A am being B was being C have been being D am 29 I to New York three times this year A have been B was C were D had been 30 I'll come and see you before I for the States A leave B will leave C have left D shall leave II Find a suitable word for the sentences below One example has been done for you A In the distance, the sky was beginning to brighten B I brighten up at their words of encouragement C A personal letter will usually brighten up a person's day A You need to be able to handle in this job B How can anyone enjoy the of city life? C There is a great deal of on young people to conform A I've got a tight in my stomach B He suddenly had the .of being followed C I got the… that he didn't like me much A A .profession is a job that involves looking after or helping other people B He's a .person C Children need a environment A Most now own at least one TV set B Leaflets have been delivered to each of the C Thirteen percent children in the United States live in one-parent A They carried out checks at the airport B The visit took place amidst tight C Job is the guarantee that you will keep your job A Her mother is now on the night at the factory B Do you like working in .(s)? C The nighty .has just come off duty A She can overcome the problems thanks to her family B She was very during my father's illness C We have had a mutually .relationship for over 30 years Af They keep a list of people who are .to work nights B I'm perfectly to discuss the problem C The landlord was to accept us as tenants A They will set up a .to computerize the library system B The party attempted to assemble its aims into a focussed political C The final term will be devoted to work 10 A While travelling she missed the comforts of B Nowadays a lot of people work from C He had always wanted a real with a wife and children 11 A He has no idea how to .a business B Stop trying to my life for me C The shareholders want more say in how the company is 12 A They had to abandon their to climb the mountain B They have begun to vaccinate children in an… to check the spread of the disease Key C The doctors made one last desperate .to save the boy's life 13 A He tried to lighten the by telling a joke B The classroom presented a cheerful busy to the visitors C There's a real carnival… in the streets 14 A He spoke about the ordeal B They admitted their responsibility C , I couldn't care less what happens to him 15 A The plan was welcomed B The new drug will be available from January C He was a .unpopular choice for captain III Fill in each gap with a word from the box supportive - happiness - biologist - biology - spread - pressure base - close-knit - mischievous - come - caring - mended is a scientist who studies biology is the scientific study of the life and structure of plants and animals means kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people When you live in the country, you can enjoy the community of a small village lies made by the Prime Minister have damaged his reputation He shoes for a living Their trip to France didn't up to expectations His arguments have a sound economic Do you have to yourself out all over the sofa? 10 Children with .parents often better at school than those without 11 It was only later in life that she found .and peace of mind 12 Doctors are under increasing… .to work longer hours IV Supply the correct form of the word in bold Make sure the ropes are .fastened His home and business are being held as for the loan The movie featured Robert Lindsay in a .role People would pay more for better services She is a strong of the free market The of people to get involved has impressed the organisers of the event I hope you haven't been up to any while I was away I saw a few faces among the crowd The government repeatedly stressed its support for… choice in selection of a child's school 10 The bishop criticized the government for its "callous, attitude" to the homeless and the unemployed Key Key (secure) (secure) (support) (willing) (support) (willing) (mischievous) (family) (parent) (care) Key V Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition Information must be stored so that it is secure .accidental deletion You're going to have to shift yourself from now on Sit down and make yourself .home He works away home during the week I passed my driving test .the first attempt Two factories were closed an attempt to cut costs A terrorist has made an attempt the President's life The director is .increasing pressure to resign His prrfbrnance didn't really come up his usual high standard 10 The searchers spread .to cover the area faster VI Fill in each gap with only one suitable word Recent years have witnessed a away from fatty foods The will require very little work to start up; that's the beauty of it They share housework , so there's no problem It is accepted that people are motivated by success Will you us for lunch? Education has been reluctant to join with business I don't have anything to wear for the party Key She was unable to attend because of the of work Shopping's a real forme 10 He was always to his father's wishes 11 She had mixed about giving up her job 12 How much men share and the care of children? 13 She used her family's history as a for her novel 14 You're not going out you've finished this 15 I love the community of a small village Key VII Complete the texts using the verbs in the list below can - make - wants - is studying - loves - lives - doesn’t have - teaches [A] Enrique (1) .in Puebla, a town in Mexico He's a student He (2) medicine because he (3) .to be a doctor He's married, but he (4) .any children His wife, Silva, (5) .in a primary school Enrique (6) .his family He (7) .an excellent enchilada! has - are listening - come - am going to study like - am sitting - live - doesn’t work [B] Hi! My name's Rumi and I (1) .from Osaka in Japan I (2) with my parents My father (3) a business, but my mother (4) Next year I (5) economics at university (6) .going out with my friends At the moment, I (7) .in a bar with Noriko and Toshi We (8) .to music are playing - are going - went - didn 't like - live have - was born [C] Bruce is Australian He (1) in England, but he (2) .to Australia when he was six He (3) .back to England once, but he (4) .it because it was so cold after Australia! He and his brothers (5) .with their parents in Melbourne They (6) .a big house not far from the beach At the moment he's on the beach with his friends They (7) .volleyball Tonight he's going out with his girlfriend They (8) to the cinema Key VIII Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) She worked/was working quietly at her desk when suddenly the door opened/was opening and her daughter rushed/was, rushing in He stood/was standing up, walked/was walking across the room, and closed/was closing the window A strange man walked/was walking into the room He wore/was wearing red trousers and a pink shirt Didn't you meet/Weren't you meeting your wife while you worked/vere working in London? I saw/was seeing you in the park yesterday You sat/were sitting on a bench reading a newspaper As soon as I walked/was walking into the room, he handed/was handing me the letter His father was really angry with him because he listened/was listening to music while he did/was doing his homework Why didn't they visit/weren 't they visiting me while they stayed/were staying in Ho Chi Minh City? As he passed/was passing the bank, a man in a mask knocked/was knocking him onto the ground 10 What did you write/were you writing when your computer crashed/was crashing! Key IX Choose the correct verb tense in the story, Simple Past or Past Perfect It was ten o'clock in the evening Peter (1) sat/had sat down on his sofa and thought about the day What a busy day it (2) was/had been This was his first night in his own flat He (3) lived/had lived his entire life in the family home, and now for the first time, he (4) was/had been on his own He sat surrounded by boxes that he (5) didn't manage/hadn’t managed to unpack during the day It (6) took/had taken months to get all his things together His mother (7) was/had been very generous, buying him things like towels and mugs He (8) went/had gone into the kitchen and (9) got/had got a beer from the fridge He suddenly (10) felt/had felt very tired and yawned No wonder he (11) was/had been tired! He (12) was/had been up since six o'clock in the morning He (13) decided/had decided to finish his beer and go to bed Key X Read the following passage and put the verbs in the correct form, Present perfect or Past Simple Twenty years ago few people (1.realize) .that computers were about to become part of our daily lives This short period of time (2.see) enormous changes in business, education and public administration Jobs which (3.take) .weeks to complete in the past are now carried out in minutes Clerks who (4.spend) .all day copying and checking calculations are now freed from these tedious tasks In offices, the soft hum and clicking of word processors (5.replace) .the clatter of typewriters Schoolchildren (6.become) .as familiar with hardware and software as their parents (7.be) with pencils and exercise books Computerization of public records (8.enable) .government departments to fhalyze the needs of citizens in detail Some of us may wonder, however, whether life (9.really/ improve) as a result of these changes Many jobs (10.dissappear) , for example, when intelligent machines (11.take) over the work Employers complain that clerical staff (12.become) .dependent on calculators and cannot simple arithmetic There are fears that governments (13.not/do) enough to ensure that personal information held on computers is really kept secret Certainly, many people may now be wondering whether the spread of computers (14.bring) .us as many problems as it (15.solve) Key XL Complete this letter from Australia using the following verbs Use the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous In 1-10 use: arrive feel (x2) get go know spend wait write (x2) In 11-20 use: ask complain enjoy get (not) get on hear look (x2) seem start Dear Mum and Dad, I (1) .this letter in a hotel room in Perth I (2) here a couple of hours ago after a long coach journey from Adelaide I (3) .pretty tired so this will only be a short note before I (4) .to sleep As you (5) , I (6) .last week in Adelaide with Jean and David (7) .to them a month or so ago to tell them when I would be arriving, and they (8) .at the airport for me when I (9) .there For the first few days (10) .quite jet-lagged, but I soon (11) .over that after a few days of lazing around on the beach Jean and David (12) living in Adelaide a lot, although Jean (13) for a new job just now It (14) that she (15) .very well with her colleagues Apparently they constantly (16) about the working conditions and it (17) to annoy Jean They (18) .me to pass on their best wishes to you So now I (19) forward to exploring Perth I (20) it's a wonderful place I'll write again in a few days Love, Abigail Key XII Complete the extract from a newspaper article with the verbs given Use the past simple, present perfect or past perfect RONSON SACKED IN UNITED CUTS Aston United have sacked their manager, Neil Reason The former England football international (l.say) .that he (2.hear) the news when he (3.return) from a three-week holiday in Spain and that it (4.come) as a complete shock "There (5.be) no hint of any problem when I (6.1eave) for the holiday." Aston United (7.appoint) .Ronson as manager two years ago and last season they (8.fmish) .second in the First Division However, they (9.win) .only five matches so far this season The Chairman of the club, Peter White, last night (10.accuse) .Ronson of lack of commitment to the club "Neil's attitude (11.disappoint) .us recently Over the iast few months he (12.spend) more time on Spanish beaches than working with the players in Aston." Key XIII, Read the following passage carefully Decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE, and then answer the questions below As in other Middle Eastern societies, the family is the focal point of identity, loyalty, social status, and economic prospects in Saudi Arabia Households tend to be large; Saudi women bear children on average, according to 2005 statistics The roles of men and women are sharply divided in many respects, a reflection of conservative Islamic practice and local custom Men are expected to lead the household and provide for its financial well-being Women are expected to marry, have children, and raise them according to Islamic principles Therefore, few Saudi women work outside the home In 2003 women made up only 20 percent of the labour force, and most of these were expatriate workers Saudi women are not permitted to drive or to travel abroad without a male relative's approval Some women and men have expressed opposition to these restrictions, and the government has on occasion expressed a willingness to gradually provide more rights for women However, opposition from religious authorities, a lack of strong support from the ruling family, and the basic conservatism of broad sectors of the Saudi population have made change very slow A True or False? The size of the family in Saudi Arabia is often big The father and the mother has the same responsibilities and rights in the family The father is expected to support the whole family In 2003, Saudi women made up only 20 percent of the labor force The progress of the women's movement is slow because the majority of the society is not in favour of it B Answer the following questions How big is the family in Saudi Arabia? On what basis are the roles of men and women divided? What are the responsibilities of men and women in the family? How can a woman be allowed to drive or travel abroad? What is the result of the women's movement? Key XIV Read the following passage carefully Decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE, and then answer the questions below FAMILY LIFE IN TURKEY The family is at the heart of daily life in Turkey, whether among Turks, Kurds, or Arabs Members of extended families typically live near each other in urban neighborhoods, and most social interactions involve visits to the homes of relatives - parents, siblings, grandparents, and aunts and uncles Boys and girls tend to grow up regarding their same-gender cousins as their closest friends From early adolescence through adulthood, most people strive to behave in such a way so as not to bring shame to the family Because of the strong emphasis on family life, young people generally seek to get married soon after finishing their education In practice, this means that women, especially those in the working classes and rural areas, are expected to give greater priority to taking care of a husband and rearing children than to pursuing a career outside the home The importance of family life is also evident in the acquisition of consumer goods, which are purchased primarily to enhance family prestige rather than individual status Thus, the most popular consumer goods are those that can benefit multiple family members, including appliances and electronic items such as radios, televisions, and computers, as opposed to goods used exclusively by one family member The people of Turkey dress like Europeans and North Americans Among middle-class and upper-middle-class youth, status is attached to wearing internationally famous name-brand clothes and shoes A True or False? The family has an important role in the Turkish society, except Kurds In town, members of a multi-generation family live under the same roof Most people tend to strive to behave in a good manner from early adolescence through adulthood Men and women share the same roles in their family life Middle-class and upper-middle-class youth has a tendency tonvear clothes of Western styles B Answer the following questions What most social interactions involve especially in town? Who boys and girls regard as their best friends in Turkey? When most young people get married? What is the tendency of women when they get married? Why are appliances and electronic items such as radios, televisions, and computers so popular in Turkey? Key XV Choose the correct sentence which is built from the words given There/ no substitute/ hard work/ if/ want/ succeed A There is no substitute for hard work if you want to succeed B There are no substitute of hard work if one want to succeed C There is no substitute and hard work if you want to succeed D There is no substitute and hard work if they want to succeed In/ hands/ reckless driver/ car/ becomes/ lethal weapon A In hands of a reckless driver makes a car becomes a lethal weapon B In the hands of a reckless driver a car becomes a lethal weapon C In the hands of reckless driver the car becomes a lethal weapon D In hands of reckless driver car becomes a lethal weapon After/ robbery/ shop/ installed/ alarm system/ as insurance/ further losses A After the robbery, the shop was installed an alarm system as an insurance to fight further losses B After robbery, the shop installed an alarm system as to insurance in case further losses C After the robbery, the shop installed an alarm system as an insurance against further losses D After robbery, the shop installed the alarm system as insurance for further losses Given/ difficulty/ task/ 1/ lucky/ complete/ by May A Given difficulty in the task, I shall be lucky to complete by May B Given the difficulty of the task, I shall be lucky to complete it by May C Given the difficulty of the task, I shall lucky to complete it by May D Given the difficulty in the task, I will be too lucky to complete by May If/ we/ don't/ from you/ two days/ order/ will/ cancelled A If we don't come from you in two days, the order will be cancelled B If we don't hear from you after two days, the order will be cancelled C If we don't hear from you for two days, the order will be cancelled D If we don't hear from you within two days, the order will be cancelled 6 I / interested/special offer/saw/advertisement A I'm interested in the special offer which saw in your advertisement B I'm interested in special offer I saw on your advertisement C I'm interested in the special offer I saw in your advertisement D I'm interested in the special offer I saw on your advertisement I / explained/ neighbour/ she/ have/ send in/ application A I explained to my neighbour that she would have to send in a written application B I explained my neighbour that she would have to send in a written application C I explained to my neighbour that she would have send in a written application D I explained my neighbour that she would have to send in a writing application Next/ you/ here/ visit/ remember/ your sister/ you A.Next time you go here to visit, remember bring your sister with you B Next time you come here to visit, remember taking your sister with you C Next time you come here and visit, remember bringing your sister with you D.Next time you go here to visit, remember to bring your sister with you There/oil leak/ lots/ fish/ died/ result/ pollution A There had oil leak and lots offish died result from pollution B There was an oil leak and lots offish died as a result of pollution C There was an oil leak and a lots offish died as result of pollution D There had oil leak and lots offish died as a result of pollution 10 Sure/ attention/ what/ doctor/ says A Make sure you take attention to what the doctor says B Make sure you pay attention to what the doctor says C Make sure you pay attention at what the doctor says D Be sure you take attention at what the doctor says Key XVI Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it If she doesn't work harder, she'll lose her job Unless He is sorry now that he didn't invite Jane to his party He wishes I understood very little of what the headmaster said I could hardly The walls of this house need painting The walls of this house I've forgotten that actor's name but he's very well-known That actor, "Let's organize a sponsored cycle race." The children suggested He is extremely rich but very mean In spite You'd better not touch that switch If I I'd rather you didn't smoke here Would 10 How long is it since you saw Tom? When Key XVII Write complete sentences, using the words or phrases given According/ many sociologists/ anthropologists/ primary function/ family/ reproduce society/ either biologically/ socially/ or/ both Thus/one's experience/one's family/change/time From/ perspective of children/ family/ family of orientation/ family/ serve/ locate/ children socially/ and/ play/ major role/ socialization From/ point of view/ parents/ family/ family of procreation/ goal of which/ produce/and socialize children However/ producing children/ not/ only function/ the family In societies/ a sexual division of labor/ marriage/ necessary/ formation/ an economically productive household Structure of families/ traditionally/ depend/ relations/ parents/ children/ spouses/ or both 8 Consequently/ two major types/ family/ nuclear (of two generations)/ extended (of more than two generations) Notes: - enchilada: a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with meat and covered with a spicy sauce - tortilla: a thin Mexican pancake made with corn (maize ) flour or wheat flour, usually eaten hot and filled with meat, cheese, etc a Spanish dish made with eggs and potatoes fried together Key The End tortilla enchilada ANSWER KEY I Multiple Choice D D A C D D D D D 10 B 11 C 12.A 13 B 14 B 15 D 16 C 17 B 18 B 19 A 20 C 21 A 22 D 23 A 24 C 25 D 26 B 27 A 28 D 29 A 30 A II Find a word pressure feeling caring households security shift supportive willing project 10 home 11 run 12 attempt 13 atmosphere 14 frankly 15 generally III Gap-fill biologist Biology Caring close-knit Mischievous mended come base Spread 10 supportive 11 happiness 12 pressure IV Word formation securely security Supporting willingly supporter willingness mischief familiar Parental 10 uncaring V Prepositions from for at from At in on under to 10 out VI Gap-filling shift project equally generally join hands suitable pressure chore 10 obedient 11 feelings 12 housework 13 base 14 until 15 close-knit VII Verb forms [A] lives is studying wants doesn't have teaches tea6 loves can make [B] come live has doesn't work am going to study like am sitting are listening [C] was born emigrated went didn’t like live have are playing are going VIII Past Simple or Past Continuous Back was working - opened – rushed stood - walked - closed walked - was wearing Didn't you meet-were working saw - were sitting walked - handed was listening - was doing didn't they visit - were staying was passing/passed – knocked 10 were you writing - crashed IX Simple Past or Past Perfect sat had been Had lived was hadn't managed 6.had taken had been went got 10 felt 11 was 12 had been 13 decided Back X Present Perfect or Past Simple realized has seen took sSpent have/has replaced have become were has enabled has really improved 10 disappeared 11 took 12 have become 13 have not done 14 has brought 15 has solved XI Tense revision am writing got/ arrived go know spent wrote were waiting got 10 felt/was feeling 11 got 12 enjoy/ are enjoying 13 is looking 14 Seems 15 doesn't get on/ isn't getting on 15 doesn't get on/ isn't getting on 16 complain/ are constantly complaining 19 am looking 17 is starting 18 asked 20 hear/ heard XII Using the past simple, present perfect or past perfect said heard/ had heard returned/ had returned came/had come was/had been left appointed finished have won 10 Accused 11 has disappointed 12 has spent 13 Is looking 14 seems 15 doesn’t get on / isn’t getting on 16 complain/ are constantly complaining 17 is starting 18 asked 19 am looking 20 hear/ heard Back XIII Reading A True or False? True False True False True B Reading comprehension On average, in Saudi Arabia each family has four children The roles of men and women are divided based on Islamic principles and local custom Men are expected to lead the household and provide for its financial well-being, and women are expected to have children, and raise them Saudi women are permitted to drive or to travel abroad with a male relative's approval The result of the women's movement is that the government has expressed a willingness to gradually provide more rights for women XIV Reading A True or False? Back False False True False True B Comprehension questions Most social interactions involve visits to the homes of relatives - parents, siblings, grandparents, and aunts and uncles They regard their same-gender cousins as their closest friends Most young people generally seek to get married soon after finishing their education They are expected to give greater priority to taking care of a husband and rearing children than to pursuing a career outside the home Because they can benefit multiple family members XV Sentence building A B C B D C A D B 10 B XVI Sentence Transformation Unless she works harder, she'll lose her job He wishes he had invited Jane to his party I could hardly understand what the headmaster said The wal1 s of this house need to be painted That actor, whose name I've forgotten, is very well-known The children suggested organizing a sponsored cycle race In spite of his richness, he is extremely mean If I were you, I wouldn't touch that switch Would you mind not smoking / (or) stopping smoking here? 10 When did you last see Tom? Back XVII Sentence building According to many sociologists and anthropologists, the primary function of the family is to reproduce society, either biologically, socially, or both Thus, one's experience of one's family changes over time From the perspective of children, the family is a family of orientation: the family serves to locate children socially, and plays a major role in their socialization From the point of view of the parent(s), the family is a family of procreation, the goal of which is to produce, and socialize children However, producing children is not the only function of the family In societies with a sexual division of labor, marriage is necessary for the formation of an economically productive household The structure of families traditionally depends on relations between parents and children, between spouses, or both Consequently, there are two major types of family: nuclear (of'two generations), and extended (of more than two generations) To Top ... project 10 home 11 run 12 attempt 13 atmosphere 14 frankly 15 generally III Gap-fill biologist Biology Caring close-knit Mischievous mended come base Spread 10 supportive 11 happiness 12 pressure... End tortilla enchilada ANSWER KEY I Multiple Choice D D A C D D D D D 10 B 11 C 12 . A 13 B 14 B 15 D 16 C 17 B 18 B 19 A 20 C 21 A 22 D 23 A 24 C 25 D 26 B 27 A 28 D 29 A 30 A II Find a word pressure... 10 disappeared 11 took 12 have become 13 have not done 14 has brought 15 has solved XI Tense revision am writing got/ arrived go know spent wrote were waiting got 10 felt/was feeling 11 got 12