Test Unit 9

1. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences. 1 It might (might be hot at the beach, so take some suntan lotion.2 You’ve got a lot of crime books – you must (must like detective fiction.3 Don’t buy a book for Tara’s birthday. She might(can already have it. Get her some flowers instead.4 That must (can’t be the new student. I haven’t seen him before.5 The teacher can't (mustn’t have the results already. We only took the test this morning. 2. Complete the sentences with must have, can’t have, might have and the correct form of the verbs given. 1 Paul can’t have made (make) this cake! He doesn’t know anything about baking!2 Jamie might have gone shopping (go shopping) because he said he needed some new trainers, but I’m not sure.3 Ralph can’t have repaired (repair) the computer already. He’s only been here for five minutes.4 We must have missed (miss) the turning. This is the wrong road.5 You must have heard (hear) about the accident. It was in all the newspapers. 3. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) to complete the dialogue.1 A had read B would read C read2 A would have been B will be C wouldn't be3 A wasn't watching B haven't been watchingC hadn't been watching4 A knew B had known C has known5 A will start B would start C would have started Maria: Look at Mum’s birthday cake. It’s a disaster!If I (1) A the recipe a bit more carefully it (2) A better. But as usual I was in such a rush that I didn’t bother.Richard: Well, if you (3) C the television at the same time as trying to cook the cake it would have been much better.Maria: I know, you’re right. If I (4) B how awful it was going to taste I would have turned the television off!Richard: If I were you, I (5) B again and bake another cake. 4. Complete the sentences with words related to nations. 1 Before the match started, we all sang the national anthem of the two countries.2 Do you know what the currency is in Poland? I need to change some money before I go.3 The new Prime Minister gave a speech to reporters outside his house on the night he was elected.4 I can never remember how many stars there are on the flag of the USA.5 Who do you think will be the next President of the USA? 5. Complete the dialogue with the correct adjective form of the words given. Louise: My mum says you must be (1) careful (care) when you’re driving along these country roads, Dave. They’re very narrow. Dave: Yes, I know. Don’t worry. I’m a very (2) sensible (sense) driver and I don’t take risks when driving.Louise: That’s good to know. I think it’s so (3) dangerous (danger) when people drive along this road.Dave: Stop worrying. This should be an (4) enjoyable (enjoy) drive in the country. I'm a good driver and you’re in a very (5) comfortable (comfort) car. Just look out of the window and enjoy the views! 6. Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra words.elections • law • member • monarchies • parties run • vote 1 There are still several constitutional monarchies left in the world.2 Elected politicians govern or run a country.3 A lot of young people never vote in general elections .4 My uncle used to be the member of parliament for our area.5 In my opinion, both major political parties are pretty much the same! 7. Read the article about a famous diamond. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the best sentences (A–F) to complete the article.A However, visitors are not only attracted by the beauty, but also by the mysteries that surroundthis precious jewel.B Other deaths that may have been a result of the curse are the premature death of jewellerJacques Colot and the murder of a diamond cutter, Wilhelm Fals, by his son.C I certainly wouldn’t like to have the job!D Luckily, it arrived safely!E Since that time, it has been cut into smaller stones.F There is nothing particularly unusual about that. The Hope DiamondProtected by strong glass, the biggest and most beautiful blue diamond in the world attracts the attention of visitors from many countries. It is one of the most popular exhibits at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C., USA, and its name is the Hope Diamond. (1) A Is it really true that the stone carries a curse and people who have touched the stone have suffered untimely deaths or financial disaster?As with all legends, it is difficult to separate fact from fiction. The Hope Diamond has certainly had a mysterious past. It is believed to have been brought to the West from India by a French merchant traveller, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, in 1669, and sold to the famous King Louis XIV. It was then called the French Blue and was an enormous stone. (2) E The stone was worn by the French kings until Louis XVI was imprisoned during the revolution. At this time, many of the crown jewels were stolen, including the French Blue, and the beautiful stone disappeared for 20 years. There are reports of its appearance later in London and finally, after many sales, different cuts and a lot of travelling, it was acquired by the Hope family in America and given a new name.There is a strange twist to the ending of the tale of the Hope Diamond. Its final owner, merchant Harry Winston, donated the jewel to the Smithsonian in 1958. (3) F However, he didn’t send it to the Smithsonian with the full protection that a diamond like that deserves – he put it in a brown paper envelope and sent it through the post, like a letter!(4) DThe Hope Diamond has definitely been identified as coming from the original French Blue of the stolen French crown jewels and therefore still carries with it the curse! It is said that the curse started because the stone was stolen by Tavernier from a temple where it was the eye of a sculpture. The stories say that Tavernier was attackedby wild dogs in Russia and also that Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette died because of their connection with the stone.(5) B The death of a Russian prince is also mentioned in the legends. Historians have proved that some of the stories are definitely false, but the belief remains that whoever touches the stone will suffer in some way. I imagine the Hope Diamond needs regular cleaning. (6) C 8. Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)? 1 The Hope Diamond is on display in France. F2 The Hope Diamond originally had a differentname. T3 The diamond has changed its shape overthe years. T4 It was sold to the Smithsonian in 1958. F5 There is a famous legend that connects thestone with the death of a Russian prince. T6 All of the stories about the curse could be true. F