Module 5 test: Challenges

1. Listen to a radio programme about odd jobs. Mark the sentences T (True) or F (False). 1 Donald owns the Wonton Food Company. F2 Donald has a wide range of responsibilities at the company. T3 Roger thinks that Donald’s studies have improved his fortune writing. F4 Donald was the only employee qualified to write the fortunes. T5 Roger got his inspiration for the sayings from one source. F6 Roger no longer writes fortunes. T7 The company has taken on a new fortune cookie writer. F 2. Fill in: A: So, Heather, have you decided what you’d like to study at university?B: Well, I’m not sure what’s best for me .A: What kind of job might you be happy doing?B: Well, I am very creative, but I don’t want to be an artist.A: I see. How are you doing in Geometry?B: Great. I usually get top marks!A: Congratulations! Have you thought about studying to be an architect?B: That sounds interesting .A: Why don’t you think about it and we’ll talk again next week.B: OK! Thank you . You’ve been a great help .A: Don't mention it. That’s what I’m here for. 3. Match the words in two columns: secret service agent construction worker marine biologist air traffic controller bomb disposal expert bank clerk police officer 4. Who says this? Stop the car and get out immediately! police officerCan I have your account number, please? bank clerkAir France 346 reduce speed now to 160 knots. air traffic controller 5. Match the definition to the words: able to stay calm and not get annoyed patient behaving properly and sensibly; reliable responsible not being afraid to do something dangerous or difficult; brave courageous healthy and physicaly strong, in good shape fit able to make decisions very fast quick-thinking reliable; honest trustworthy interested in something and wanting to know more about it; inquisitive curious polite and careful in what is said or done discreet 6. Change the adjectives to adverbs to complete the sentences. 1 A: There is something terribly (terrible) wrong with this offer. B: I’m thinking of turning it down. 2 A: I met your uncle the other day. B: Yes, he told me. He spoke very highly (high) of you. 3 A: Are you sitting comfortably (comfortable)? B: Yes, thank you. 4 A: Look at how beautifully (beautiful) the dancers move! B: They are so graceful. 5 A: Is this what you ordered, sir? B: Absolutely (absolute) not! 6 A: Is everything all right? B: Hopefully (hopeful) it is. We’ll know as soon as they get back! 7. Complete the sentences with:can, mustn’t, must, should, has to, don’t have to, could, may. 1 You mustn't park here. It is a no parking zone. 2 Vince has to finish a report tonight, so he won’t be going out to dinner. 3 Georgia should see a doctor about her sore throat. 4 John can use his computer to make professional presentations. 5 Could you please close the window? I’m cold. 6 He must be rich. Look at his car. 7 You don't have to work this Friday. It’s a bank holiday. 8 Trevor may agree to your proposal, so tell him about it tomorrow. 8. Fill in: may, mustorcan’t. 1 A: The band is going on tour again. B: Wow! They must be so excited. 2 A: Isn’t that Mike’s gear? B: It can't be. I saw him put his in the car. 3 A: What are you doing this afternoon? B: I don’t know. I may go shopping. 4 A: He works in a coal mine. B: That must be hard work. 5 A: Are they coming to the cinema? B: They may come if they have time. 9. Complete the sentences using verbs formed with the words in the list and the appropriate prefixes: agree understand obey sleep arrange send 1 I had some family problems and had to rearrange my schedule for the weekend.2 Although I respect my parents, I sometimes disagree with their decisions.3 I'm afraid you misunderstood me. I only meant to help.4 Police officers should never disobey their commanding officer.5 She overslept and went to school late.6 Will you resend your email? I haven't received it. 10. Read the text and mark the sentences (1-8) as T (True) or F (False). Pet owners usually place an advertisement in the local paper or design posters when they lose their pets. TDon and Marianne abandoned their search for Ben after a year. FA few days had passed before Dan and Marianne realised that their dog was missing. FBill had made a deserted building his home. TBill did not trust Don and Marianne. TThe advice on the Pet Detective website suggested they buy some special equipment. TBill fell into the dog trap Don and Marianne had set for him. FThe vet used the digital wildlife camera to help him identify and then capture Bill. F