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Unit 3 Make a difference & Unit 4 The evolution of technology

Name: ______________________________________________________ Class: __________ No: __________

Date: _______________________________________________________ Score: ________________________

Enc. Educação: ________________________________Teacher: _________________________________

LISTENING 15 MINUTES

A. You will hear four dialogues. For each question, choose (✓) the correct picture.

1. What did the girl do last weekend?

A B C

2. Why didn’t John go to the party yesterday?

A B C

3. Which programme is on first this evening?

A B C

4. What does Carol want John to take to school?

A B C

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5. What did the boy forget to bring?

A B C

B. You will hear the news on the radio. Choose the correct option.

1. What don’t 1.2 billion people in the world have?

a) A big house b) A place to live in c) Printers

2. What does she say about using 3D printers to build houses?

a) It isn’t expensive. b) It’s very difficult. c) It’s too expensive.

3. How many companies are collaborating to reduce the rate of homelessness?

a) 4 b) 3 c) 2

4. How much will each 3D-printed house cost?

a) $5,000 b) $10,000 c) $20,000

5. How many homes will they build in El Salvador next year?

a) 180 b) 1,000 c) 100

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Unit 3 Make a difference & Unit 4 The evolution of technology

Name: ______________________________________________________ Class: __________ No: __________

Date: _______________________________________________________ Score: ________________________

Enc. Educação: ________________________________Teacher: _________________________________

READING COMPREHENSION 20 MINUTES

Read the text carefully.

How Has Technology Changed Volunteering?

In this day and age the use of technology in our lives 1
has taken a gigantic leap. We google everything, and we
remain in touch with our near and dear ones via technology.
In reality, many things in our lives happen online. Besides,
technology also makes an impact on volunteering, but how? 5
Before you think about volunteering, it is vital that you
do the essential amount of research beforehand. You need to
look at the wide variety of available options in terms of the
prices, the type of volunteer programmes and the programme
locations. With the internet so effortlessly accessible to us, it 10
is now so easy to pick out the best opportunity for oneself.
While you are travelling to your volunteering destination, it is good to have a form of
entertainment to keep you busy on your journey. It can be long and boring. And as reading isn’t for
everyone, there is an array of technological entertainment to choose from, either a Nintendo DS, or
the many game apps on your phone. 15
When you arrive at your volunteering destination, and especially if doing so in a foreign
country where you are not acquainted with the local language, you will naturally be wary of getting
to the right places and not getting lost. This is where a GPS, or a GPS app on your phone will come
in very handy. Whichever part of the world you are in, this can be very beneficial to help you get
around. 20
Whilst you are volunteering, you may want to tell your friends about what you have done that
day or communicate with your family back home if you’re feeling homesick. Using technology for
communication makes volunteering abroad feel as if you’re still right at home with easy access to
countries all around the world!
On top of this, you can also spread the word globally online, on social networking sites and 25
campaign websites. Or if you’ve had a fantastic volunteering experience, and you don’t ever want to
forget the spectacular time you’ve had, you can record every single moment of your marvellous time
with the camera on your phone. Your memories will be forever saved so you can look back on them
whenever you want. You can also keep in contact with the people you’ve met while volunteering
through technological mediums. 30
Technology has eased and increased the quality of ‘the volunteering experience’ for volunteers.
Access to information, entertainment sources, social media forums and recording devices have
made everyone’s lives easier from volunteers to country hosts alike!

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(Adapted from: https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com)
A. Say whether these statements are right (R) or wrong (W) according to the text.

1. Technology hasn’t benefited volunteering very much.

2. Before beginning a volunteer programme, it’s crucial to look for some information
about it.
3. Lots of technological entertainment apps are available for mobile devices.

B. Find words in the text that correspond to the following meanings.

1. A sudden passage or transition (paragraph 1): (n) __________

2. A detailed study of a subject in order to discover information (paragraph 2): (n) __________
3. Feeling melancholic because of being away from home (paragraph 5): (adj) __________
4. Affecting the whole world (paragraph 6): (adv) __________

C. What do these words refer to in the text?

1. you (line 12): __________________________

2. it (line 13): ____________________________
3. this (line 19): ____________________________
4. them (line 28): __________________________

D. Answer the questions about the text.

1. Why is it so important to do some research before doing volunteer work?

______________________________________________________________________

2. According to the text, why is technology for communication so important for volunteers?

______________________________________________________________________

3. In your own words explain what the meaning of the expression “spread the word globally

online” means. (line 25)

______________________________________________________________________

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GRAMMAR 10 MINUTES

A. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the -ing or infinitive
form.
do * volunteer * go * encourage * cry

1. Mrs Smith decided __________________ in Thailand after her retirement.

2. My mother can’t avoid __________________ when she sees starving children on television.
3. That company refused __________________ their staff to do voluntary work.
4. Kimberly can’t imagine herself __________________ volunteer work far away from home.
5. When did you decide __________________ on a missionary trip?

B. Join the sentences using a relative pronoun. Omit the pronoun when it is not
necessary.
1. I bought the cookies. Mrs Smith made them yesterday for the charity sale.
________________________________________________________________________
2. The volunteers are teaching English in Kenya. They are from Canada.
________________________________________________________________________
3. The mobile phone is very expensive. He bought it.
________________________________________________________________________
4. My best friend Susan is coming to stay with me this holiday. She lives in London.
________________________________________________________________________

C. Complete the sentences with the right connector. Use the words in the box.
1. ______________ he was hungry, he didn’t accept anything to eat. because
2. Volunteer work is not easy, ______________ it’s very rewarding.
although
3. The weather was bad. ______________, my flight was delayed.
however
4. With technology it’s easier to enjoy ‘the volunteering experience’ _________ we
have access to information, entertainment sources and social media forums. but

5. It was raining. ______________, we still went to the park. therefore

D. Complete the sentences using the Past Perfect and the Past Simple.

1. I _______________ (understand) the problem because Mr Marlow _______________

(write) me an email.
2. He _______________ (not / use) his credit card, because he _______________ (lose) it.
3. Thomas _______________ (repair) my computer when I _______________ (arrive) home.
4. I _______________ (recognise) that boy, because I _______________ (see) him before.
5. When my younger sister ___________ (go) to bed, she ____________ (do) her homework.

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WRITING 35 MINUTES

A. Imagine you saw this picture on Susan’s blog. Leave a short comment between
35 to 45 words below. In your comment you should:

- Describe the picture

- Express your opinion
- Justify your opinion

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

B. Choose a topic and write 90-100 words.

1. Imagine you decided to do some volunteer work with three classmates in another country.
Write an informal letter to your parents about your experience so far.

or

2. Look carefully at an ad for an Xbox and analyse it.

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Don’t forget to:

* introduce the ad (topic, product, etc)
* describe what you see (catchphrase, features, brand name)
* analyse it (emotions, intentions it appeals to)
* add a conclusion (your personal opinion)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Good luck!

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Speaking – Student’s pictures

Part 2

Technological gadgets Characteristics / Requirements

MOBILE PHONE
• Big screen
• Great camera
• Long battery life

PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER

• Powerful sound
• High battery capacity
• Waterproof

HEADPHONES
• Wireless & Bluetooth
• Light weight
• Flexible headband

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Part 3

Student A

Student B