unit 7 | standard b2

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UNIT 7 TEST | Standard7

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Listening1 UT Track 7 You will hear people talking in

five different situations. For each extract, say what the speakers are doing.

1 a) expressing disappointment b) making suggestions c) making complaints

2 a) recommending something b) expressing a concern c) criticising something

3 a) giving advice b) expressing frustration c) describing a situation

4 a) commenting on an event they both went to b) comparing two different events c) commenting on an event they want to go to

5 a) complaining about something b) criticising something c) recommending something

2 UT Track 7 Listen again. For questions 1–5, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1 You hear two people talking about a present.

What do they agree on?

A They shouldn’t buy any pottery.

B They shouldn’t buy a picture.

C They shouldn’t buy any tea.

2 You hear a radio programme about an exhibition.

What is the presenter doing?

A explaining why a children’s book was so popular

B describing the life of a children’s book author

C explaining what an exhibition is about

3 You hear part of an interview with an opera singer.

What does the singer say about singing in her first opera?

A She was pleased to have the opportunity.

B She had always wanted to be in an opera.

C It was the first time she had sung in public.

4 You hear two friends talking about an art exhibition.

What were they unhappy about?

A the use of animals

B the age of the artist

C the quality of the art

5 You hear a conversation in a photography shop.

Why does the boy choose a black and white photo?

A It wouldn’t look very good in colour.

B It would go well with the frame.

C He can’t get the size he wants in colour.

Grammar 3 Complete the dialogues with a reflexive

pronoun in each gap.1 A: Shall we ask Heidi to help us with our

homework?

B: No. I think we can do it .

2 A: Do you think Dora is really going to study abroad?

B: Definitely. She told me .

3 A: Is there a problem with your phone?

B: Yes. It keeps switching off.

4 A: Could you open the window for me?

B: Can’t you do it ?

5 A: Can I get you a sandwich?

B: Don’t worry. I’ll get it .

4 Choose the correct words. In some cases, both options may be correct.

1 I’m looking for my English book. Have you seen one / it anywhere?

2 Could you wait a moment? He’s just speaking to somebody / anybody on the phone.

3 It / There has been found that fewer British people are visiting art galleries than in the past.

4 Those burgers look really tasty. I might have to get it / one.

5 Did you do anything / something interesting at the weekend?


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5 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases in the box. There is one extra word or phrase you do not need.

enough | far | so | such | too many | too much

1 It took a long time to finish my homework that I went straight to bed afterwards.

2 You don’t have to wash up all the dishes if there are . I’ll do them later.

3 According to a recent report, there aren’t qualified doctors in the health service.

4 Adam’s got many toys that we haven’t got room for them all.

5 That film was too long in my opinion. I thought I was going to fall asleep.

6 Complete the text with the words in the box. There are two words which you do not need to use.

although | be | being | even | however | if | of

Damien Hirst is a British artist who is famous for his unusual installations, which have included a four-metre shark preserved in a special glass tank. Despite (1) one of the most successful British artists, he didn’t do well at school and he nearly didn’t get a place at university. (2) , he managed to get into Goldsmith’s College in London, where his tutors noticed his talent immediately. He organised his first exhibition in 1988 and (3) though he still hadn’t finished university, there was a lot of interest in his work. Hirst finally made it big in 1992 when his preserved shark was exhibited in London. In spite (4) some criticism, it was a huge hit with the general public and became the symbol of a new art movement in Britain. (5) Hirst is best known for his shark, he has continued to produce sensational pieces of art which have made him millions.


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Banksy

In 2010, Time magazine published a list of the 100 most important people in the world. Among those you might expect to see, like Steve Jobs and Barack Obama, there was also a very unlikely candidate. His name was Banksy and he was a street artist from Bristol, a city in the west of England, (1) A Having gone to school in Bristol and being of a similar age, I’ve always been interested in Banksy’s story. While I was going to school and preparing to go to university, he was out spraying graffiti on the city’s walls and trains. Afraid of being caught by the police, (2) The idea he had was to prepare stencils, which are designs that are sketched onto card, a technique which is often used for painting signs. He would cut out the stencils and simply spray paint over the top of them, leaving the design on the wall.B Banksy’s new approach to graffiti meant that he could produce much more original street art than had been seen before. His pieces were usually simple (3) Although his stencils frequently featured rats and monkeys, there was often a political or philosophical message in his work, which made it unique. Later on, his work started to include images of cultural icons, like famous cartoon figures, but they would be shown in unusual or amusing situations. C The story of Banksy is a mysterious one and for many years his identity was unknown. However, it appears that he moved to London in the late 1990s, which (4) Fans were delighted by his unique style and he soon became well-known in the alternative London art scene. Apart from his street art, Banksy started to produce some unusual installations, such as his famous red telephone box. It looked like someone had broken it in half, pushed it over and left it in a London street. Some people thought it was a statement about the way the world had changed; traditional red telephone boxes being replaced by mobile phones and the internet. D Banksy started to attract the attention of art collectors and his paintings sold for thousands in auctions. Suddenly, Banksy was a household name and he was being talked about in the newspapers and on the TV. For some people, he was an artistic genius who was responsible for a whole new style of art. For others, he was just a graffiti artist, whose work was little more than vandalism. Nevertheless, everyone seemed to be aware of the value of his pieces and they were soon out hunting for Banksy’s murals. It’s been said that some people made a fortune from (5)

E For me, the highlight of Banksy’s career was when he returned to the west of England and put on a show in my home town of Weston-super-Mare. Named ‘Dismaland’, it was set in an old open-air swimming pool where I’d spent many summers as a child. The show featured a series of installations by Banksy and other well-known artists and it was designed to feel like a theme park. However, thanks to Banksy’s sense of humour, nothing was quite what it seemed.

Reading

7 Read the article. In which section is the following mentioned?1 why Banksy’s art was different

2 Banksy was frequently mentioned in the media

3 an unusual outdoor exhibition

4 Banksy’s technique for creating graffiti

5 fans in a new city

8 Read the text again. Choose which sentence ending A–F fits each gap 1–5. There is one extra sentence ending you do not need.A he realised that he would have to work a lot faster.

B selling pieces of walls with his paintings on them.

C was when his career really took off.

D where he had become well-known locally for his innovative street art.

E although he never wanted to meet them.

F but they could have a very powerful effect.


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Vocabulary9 Complete the sentences with the words in

the box. There are two words you do not need to use.

abstract | choreographer | masterpiece producer | stage | studio

1 At the end of the show, all of the actors came to the front of the .

2 My brother works as a for the BBC. He’s responsible for their daytime TV.

3 Even though you can never tell what it is, I quite like art.

4 We’ve just got a new at our dance group. Apparently, she’s worked on some famous ballets.

5 My friend’s is an amazing place. There’s a huge installation right in the middle of it.

10 Choose the correct words. 1 I was wondering if you could help me with this

video? I want to edit away / out some of the parts I don’t like.

2 I always tear out / up letters before I throw them away so no one else can read them.

3 The architect is drawing in / up the plans and they’ll start building the house next month.

4 Edward’s sketched in / out some ideas for a new TV series and he’ll explain it to us later.

5 This films definitely grows at / on you once you’ve seen it a couple of times.

11 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases in the box.

act | balancing | blank | centre | scenes

1 She’s studying full-time and working in the evenings and at weekends. It’s a difficult act for her.

2 I’ve never liked to take stage so I was quite nervous about giving a presentation.

3 Our new house is like a canvas. We can decorate it in any way we like!

4 A lot of people were working behind the to make sure the project was a success.

5 Have you heard that Ramirez has retired from football? He’ll be a hard to follow.

12 Choose the correct answers (a, b or c) to complete the text.Greta always showed signs of being good at art. Even at nursery school, her teachers were impressed with her talent. In fact, there was one teacher called Mrs Perez who was convinced that Greta would (1) to be a famous artist. Although her family thought she should be learning maths and English, Mrs Perez let Greta paint and draw as much as she wanted. There’s no doubt that Mrs Perez (2) an important part in Greta’s future success. When she was older, Greta started to get interested in (3) and she would decorate her story books with her own pictures. When she was only eighteen, Greta put on an amazing (4) of her work in a well-known art gallery and it was a big success. Since then, she’s become famous all over the world and in a recent (5) some of her drawings sold for more than a million dollars.

1 a) turn out b) grow on c) sketch out

2 a) made b) gave c) played

3 a) illustration b) installation c) abstract

4 a) abstract b) stage c) exhibition

5 a) studio b) auction c) set


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Speaking13 Complete the text with the words in the box. There is one extra word which you do not need.

choose | interested | mind | prefer | rather | reasons

I wouldn’t (1) getting a job in the music industry because I absolutely love music. Although it’s a difficult industry to work in, I’d (2) do that than work in an office. I can’t imagine anything more boring than that. If I had to (3) a job in the music industry, I think I’d prefer to be a record producer rather than a conductor. One of the (4) why I’d prefer that is because I really like dance music, whereas I’m not really very (5) in classical music.

14 Look at the photographs below and say which of these activities you would prefer to do and why.

Complete the sentences.

1 Although .

2 If I had to .

3 I’d go for .

4 I wouldn’t .

5 One .


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Use of English15 Write a form of the word in capitals in each gap to complete the text.

Jewellery making

Jewellery making is the perfect hobby for anyone who wants to switch off from their hectic day-to-day life. More and more of us are looking for creative activities to do in our free time and jewellery making is a good option. Firstly, it’s a very (1) hobby. You don’t need any expensive (2) or specialist skills. You can find the things you need very (3) in the high street or on the internet. Secondly, it’s an incredibly relaxing hobby. While you’re (4) working with those little stones and minerals, it’s impossible not to forget the stresses and strains of work and school. Lastly, you’ll be able to make some lovely presents for your family and friends. With all of these advantages, it’s easy to see the (5) of jewellery making.

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EASY PATIENT

ATTRACT

16 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word given. Use two to five words, including the word given.

1 Be careful with that knife when you’re washing up. It’s very sharp!

CUT

Try with that knife when you’re washing up. It’s very sharp!

2 There were so many paintings in the show that we didn’t have time to see them all.

LOT

There were paintings in the show that we didn’t have time to see them all.

3 Scientists have discovered that activities like painting can be good for your brain.

FOUND

It that activities like painting can be good for your brain.

4 Frank didn’t have any chocolate even though it’s his favourite food.

SPITE

Frank didn’t have any chocolate his favourite food.

5 She’s too unfriendly to work as receptionist. She’d upset all the customers.

FRIENDLY

She’s to work as receptionist. She’d upset all the customers.


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Writing17 Read the exam task and the story that a student has written. Choose the correct phrases (A–E)

to complete the story.You have seen this announcement on a website for teenagers.

Stories wanted!

Write a story for our website. Your story must begin with this sentence:

Melanie stopped what she was doing and looked at the man.

Your story must include:

• a painting

• a surprise

• a lucky find

Melanie stopped what she was doing and looked at the man. She hadn’t heard him come into the shop so (1) . He didn’t say anything to her but just stared at one of the paintings on display.

After a while, the man turned to Melanie and asked her (2) . She took the painting down and placed it on the table in front of him. It was a painting of (3) . As he was looking at it, tears started to run down his cheeks. Melanie gave him a tissue and asked him (4) . The man explained that (5) .

A if it was possible to look at it more closely

B he had known the woman in the picture

C she was surprised to see him standing there

D why he was upset

E a young woman standing in a garden

18 Continue the story and bring it to a close. Write one final paragraph (4–5 sentences). Remember to:

• create an interesting and appropriate ending

• use a variety of appropriate tenses

• use direct speech

• check your spelling and grammar

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