TEST UNIT 14 II

Complete the sentences using the words and phrases in the box. 1 Julia is just a copycat who follows her sister's lead in everything.2 Dad will go bananas when he finds out you've crashed the car.3 My brother is such a couch potato that he buys a TV guide every week to plan what he's going to watch.4 This latest argument's just the tip of the iceberg. I think they're going to split up very soon - they haven't been happy for a long time.5 Don't worry about it. It's a storm in a teacup and by tomorrow Tom will have forgotten about it.6 Amanda is a bookworm and always has her nose in a book.7 I might scrape through the maths test if I'm lucky.8 You can't sail through your final exams without a lot of hard work.9 Hold your horses for a moment. We need to agree on what we're going to tell her.10 A little bird told me that you were seen together with Arthur last night.11 Lisa was dressed up for the surprise party when I went to pick her up. I think Oliver had let the cat out of the bag.12 Megan felt like a fish out of water at her new school. There was nobody there that she knew.13 I smelled a rat when Sandra started getting phone calls in the middle of the night.14 Before you answer the question, put your thinking cap on.15 Why are you hanging out in the street? Is skipping a class really the best thing you should do? Read the text. Fill in the gaps with the correct phrases. There is one extra phrase. The word "graffiti" comes from the Italian word for a scratch. It has now become the international word for the anonymous scribbling that we see on walls and wooden fences, in the underground, and in public loos.Graffiti is as old as writing itself. It hasn't changed much over the centuries. Graffiti has existed since the the days of ancient civilizations such as Greece and the Roman Empire. The eruption of Vesuvius preserved the graffiti carved on the walls of Pompeii, which offers us a direct insight into street life: everyday Latin, insults, and declarations of love.Graffiti writers still scribble their own names. They still write about love and sex. But graffiti can also tell us something about the political and social conditions of time.People have always had an urge to express themselves. In some countries, writing on a wall is the only way left to show your feelings when you feel frustrated, oppressed, or powerless. Perhaps the simple reason for writing graffiti is that the scribbler just wants to draw attention to himself. Or has it now become too quick and easy with spray paint to produce graffiti?Certainly a lot of it is ugly, boring, and a form of vandalism. But whatever the reason for this free street art, the result is often intelligent, witty, and funny.extra wish to remain anonymous Complete the sentences with the right prepositions. 1 Did you see us on TV last night?2 In addition to English, she also speaks German and French.3 Who are the people in the photo?4 We can all benefit from his experience.5 We didn't have training today on account of the storm.6 Will we get there in time for the plane if we leave now?7 You don't have to worry. I'm sure you'll sail through the test.8 The moment she heard the news, she burst into tears.9 He helps to look after his grandfather, who is in a wheelchair.10 As for me, I could easily do without my smart phone.11 She turned out / off the light and pulled the covers up.12 We've run out of ideas for how to entertain the guests.13 Why didn't you listen to me? I told you they were wrong.