EIII-Final Exam VA

I.    GRAMMAR

A.Choose the correct form. ( 0.25 each one)( 2.5 marks)

1.   We’ve been sharing an apartment since / for last year.
2.   still / already haven’t finished my assignment for work.
3.   That movie hasn’t opened in my area yet / already.
4.   Luke was disappointed / disappointing that he didn’t get the job.
5.   My parents are very encouraging / encouraged to me.
6.   My sister is in a relationship which / who isn’t working out..
7.   June works at a company that / who sells exercise equipment.
8.   The students’ homework was very disappointing. No one did the work proper / properly.
9.   Do you know how to turn on/ look up the DVD player?
10.   I can’t figure out where to plug in / turn down my laptop.

B.Use the questions to complete the sentences and question. ( 0.5 each one)( 1.5 marks
1.   How much did Susan’s MP3 player cost?
I have no idea ______________________________________________________
2.   Does Bill have a new e-mail address?
           I wonder ___________________________________________________________

3.   Where did you put the old DVD player?
Can you remember __________________________________________________
C.Write sentences about news events. Put the words in parentheses in the correct order. Use the simple past passive and add by where necessary. ( 0.75 each one)(1.50 marks)
1.   (destroy / an earthquake / several villages / completely)
__________________________________________________________________
2.   (in the bus station / find / in a locker / a valuable painting)
__________________________________________________________________
D.Ken and Marcia meet at the gym. Complete the conversation using the present perfect or the present perfect continuous. Use contractions where possible. (0.25 points each one)(1.50 marks)

M: Ken! Hi! I  ________________________ (not see) you in ages.
K: Hey Marcia. Yeah, I know. I  _________________________ (not work out) that much these days.
M: So, what ________ you ____________________________ (do) since I last saw you?
K: Not much. I  ____________________ (be) anxious a lot because of work. That’s why I _________________________ (take) this yoga class for the past week. It helps a lot. And what about you? You look nice.
M: Thanks. I was in Boston. I ___________________________________ (study) for getting my Master degree. I’m back in two weeks.

II.    COMMUNICATION.

Read the first part of each conversation. Circle the best response for the Conversation Strategy given. ( 0.50 each one)( 2 marks)

1.      A: I’d like to take a week off, but we’re really busy at work right now.
B: (Give advice.)

a.   You poor thing. You must be very tired.
b.   I know what you mean. My office is busy, too.
c.   If I were you, I’d ask for a day off.
           
2.      A: My roommate is always playing loud music when I’m trying to study.
B: (Show you understand)

a.   I enjoy listening to music, too.
b.   That must be annoying.
c.   If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about it.

3.      A: I think laptops are great.
B: (Give a different opinion.)

a.   I know what you mean, but they’re pretty expensive.
b.   Did I tell you? I just bought a laptop.
c.   I agree. They’re so convenient.
4.      Teacher: Yes, Steve. You said you had a question. What is it?
Student:  (Ask politely for a favour.)

a.   I haven’t finished my paper yet. I’ll give it to you later, OK?
b.   Would it be all right if I gave you my paper on Tuesday?
c.   I’ve been too busy to work on my paper. Do you need it right now?

III. VOCABULARY.

Complete the sentences with words in the box. (0.50  points each one) (3 marks)


           sad ending - action movies - subtitled - earthquake - severe thunderstorms - flash floods 
 
  
1.   I don’t mind _______________ movies. I like movies in their original language.
2.   A lot of people like ______________  because there is always something going on.
3.   My friend always cries when a movie has a ___________________.
4.   Cuba was hit by __________________________ yesterday.
5.   A small town in Italy was struck by an _____________________.
6.   My home was damaged by ______________________.


IV.    READING.

A) Read part of an online discussion about cell phones. ( 0.50 each one) (2marks)


           What do you think?
        Readers’ Opinions on Cell Phones
Bianca
   I hate cell phones. 1. ________________. For example, it bothers me when I’m in a restaurant and someone’s cell phone rings. If I had a cell phone, I wouldn’t use it in public places. I wish people were only allowed to use them at home or at work.  
JackLA
     I know what you mean, Bianca. But the thing is, people love their cell phones because they can use them anytime, anywhere. 2. ____________ I ran out of gas on the highway a couple of months ago, and I used my cell phone to get help right away.
Techdaddy
      I agree with JackLA. 3. ______________ I’ve got two young kids, and I use my cell to keep in touch with them during the day.  And it’s hooked up to the Internet, so I can check my e-mail and send messages. It even has a camera, so I can take pictures with it.
Kim in SC
I agree that cell phones are very convenient, but I don’t think people should use
                     them when they’re driving. 4. __________________How can you pay attention when you’re holding a phone with one hand and driving with the other?








B) Now add the missing sentences. Write the letters in the blanks.

a.   There are lots of reasons to have a cell phone.  
b.   I think they’re very annoying.
c.   They can be really dangerous
d.   They‘re also helpful when something goes wrong.

VI.   WRITING

Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper about one of the topics below or your own
idea. Use the expressions in the box and everything learned from unit 6 to unit 12.
(100 words) (4 points)

·      There aren’t enough leisure facilities for local teens.
·      We need healthier food options in schools.
·      There’s too much litter on city streets.


My impression is that… 
     In my opinion/view…
       It seems to me that …
     I think/ believe/feel that…




Dear Editor,

I was very interested to read about _____________________________________________________
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Note: for getting a good score. Try to put in practice the different grammar aspects you have learned in the platform and you have in your books as well as the vocabulary and expressions that appear in book 3.

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