3.G Final exam: grammar & reading

1. CHOOSEthe proper modal or related verb.a. Don’t touch anything. There _ be a trap. should might b. You are _to leave the country so, please hand over your passport. obliged forbidden c. Next year, I’ll _ join the club. be able to can d. Don’t worry. You’re _ to pass the English test one day. Keep trying! supposed bound e. You _ read this book. It’s great! can must f. Your mum works so much. You _ help her from time to time. should would g. Don’t worry yet. Mary _ be stuck in a traffic jam. can could h. You are_ to be a secret agent but you can’t even use a radio! supposed obliged i. Jack was locked in a room but he _ to escape. was able to must j. You _ tell anyone. It’s a secret. don't have to mustn't 2. FILL IN the correct forms of the verbs : –ing form or to-infinitive. a. Jack remembered to buy(buy) the newspapers.b. I remember seeing (see) him for the first time.c. You really should try to loosen (loosen) up a bit. You are way to serious for your age.d. I tried calling (call) you but the line was busy.e. My best friend stopped smoking (smoke) 15 years ago.f. She stopped to smoke (smoke) a cigarette before arriving to the interview.g. She will never forget spending (spend) time with him.h. Linda will forget to bring (bring) some drinks. She is so absent-minded.i. I like watching (watch) old films on TV.j. Tom likes to go (go) to the dentist twice a year. 3. COMPLETE the sentences with Past Perfect Simple (HAD + ED column) or Continuous (HAD BEEN + verb+ING). a. Tina fell asleep at her desk because she had been writing (write) for hours.b. Tina fell asleep at her desk because she had written (write) 25 pages of her project.c. Frank was ready for the exam because he had read (read) all the books.d. Frank was ready for the exam because he had been revising (revise) for 3 weeks.e. Tom hadn't driven (not drive) very far when the accident happened.f. Tom hadn't been driving (not drive) very long when the accident happened.g. I was tired because my neighbours had woken (wake) me up 3 times in the night.h. I was tired because my neighbours had been dancing (dance) all night.i. When I arrived, he had cooked (cook) dinner and washed up.j. When I arrived, he had been cooking (cook) for three hours. 4.COMPLETE the text with the proper article – A, AN, THE or article). Taking a year out between school and going to / university is something you have to think about very carefully. There are many / ways of spending your gap year, anywhere in the world. You could teach in aclassroom in a small village in the middle of / Africa or become involved in / environmental work in the Brazilian rainforest. Whatever it is, it will be something totally new. It may even be the first time you have ever left home. You may decide to work with / sick people or others whose lives are very different to your own. You will make areal difference to their lives and you should learn a lot about yourself at the same time. READING SKILLS1. MATCH the words and their definitions. decision a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration. skill the ability to do something well information facts provided or learned about something or someone problem a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful 2. FILL INthe gaps with the correct phrase from the box. We are living in the 21st century. Some people call it the age of technology. We need to learn skills such as problem solving and we need to be able to communicate well with other people around the world. Employers are looking for people who can analyse information well, people who are able to recognise whether information is reliable or not. They also like people who are good at making decisions without asking for help. Finish Try again READthe text carefully and do the tasks below. Skills for the 21st-century workplaceHave you got the skills you need for the 21st-century workplace?We need to develop all kinds of skills to survive in the 21st century. Some, like ICT skills and knowledge of the digital world, are taught explicitly in schools in the UK. Here are five less obvious ones for you to think about. These are the sorts of skills that employers may ask you questions about in interviews, so it’s a good idea to think about how good you are in these areas. What are your strengths and weaknesses?ImaginationIn the age of technology that we are living in now, it is no longer enough to keep on making the same products. Employers need people who can imagine new approaches and new ideas.Think: Think of an object or gadget you use every day. How could it be improved? Can you think of three improvements?Problem solvingEmployers will value workers who are able to see problems before they happen and come up with creative solutions.Think: Imagine you are organising an end-of-term social event at school. Think of some problems that you could face. Can you think of any solutions?Communication skillsWorkers will have to be good communicators. They will have to be able to negotiate and discuss key issues and also write in a clear way without using too many words.Think: How do people communicate with each other in the 21st century?Critical analysisEmployers want workers who are able to recognise the difference between information that can be believed andfalse information.Think: Use the internet to find out three facts about a celebrity or famous figure. Can you verify the information by checking other websites?Decision makingIndividual workers have a growing amount of responsibility. It is important to be able to evaluate a situation and be confident in making a decision.Think: Which three things could you do to (a) be healthier (b) do better at school and (c) help others? Make a decision now to do at least one of these things. Then … just do it! 3. SORT OUTthe sentences into TRUE or FALSE. TRUE Employers like workers to be imaginative. Employers want workers to think about possible problems. Employers like workers to be original when solving problems. Future workers will need to be able to write concisely. Employers want workers to recognise false information. FALSE 21st-century skills are not taught in schools in the UK. People communicate with each other less in the 21st century. Employers believe it is useful to know a lot of information about celebrities. Employers don’t want workers to make decisions without asking them. Negotiation isn't an important skill in the 21st century. 4. FILL INthe gaps with the words given. 1. UK schools and colleges teach ICT skills.2. Employers value people with ideas for new approaches.3. Employers like workers who can solve problems.4. Workers need to be able to discuss their work with their team.5. Workers need to develop their writing skills.6. It is important that workers can differentiate between truth and lies.7. Employees in the 21st century have more responsibility.8. Employers like their workers to make decisions.9. Workers will have to come up with creative solutions.10. People believe the 21st century skills are crucial in getting a job. Credits: Pearson NewSuccesslearnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org