Test 5_m5B2

Test 5
1. VOCABULARY
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. The university campus offers to all first-year students.
ACCOMMODATE
2. Around two hundred will be interviewed for the job.
APPLY
3. Jonathan is a young man, who has a lot to offer the company.
PROMISE
4. Learning another language can prove very in many ways.
BENEFIT
5. Mike was by the art exhibition; he said he had seen far better
ones in the past.
IMPRESS
6. Michelle is a very friendly individual who enjoys with people.
SOCIAL
7. In to Tolkien’s other books, did you find this one more exciting?
COMPARE
8. Just out of , how much did your new haircut cost?
CURIOUS
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.
go through turn down turn out come into come round come up with go
over turn up
1. She a series of difficulties at school recently.

2. Although nobody thought the play would be popular, it to be a huge
success.
3. The burglar broke into the house of a man who had recently a lot of
money.
4. Rita fainted as soon as she heard the news, and after an hour.
5. Do you know why Bill that fantastic job offer?
6. Please, this document very carefully so that we can discuss it later.
7. Has the government any solutions to the economic crisis?
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8. He just at work at 12 o’clock, without even apologising for being late.
C. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d.

1. It is very that Terry will get the job, as he is qualified and did very well in the
interview.
a. likely b. unlikely c. alike d. like
2. The bomb squad said that the bomb would in half an hour, so there was little time to
evacuate the area.
a. go on b. go off c. go over d. go with
3. It’s amazing how fast my son has a young man.
a. turned up b. turned into c. turned in d. turned out
4. Johnson received first in the school’s writing competition.
a. trophy b. reward c. prize d. award
5. Are you the new tax law?
a. in favour of b. in reply to c. in advance d. in addition
6. The night before the exams, Jenny and decided not to go.
a. turned a blind eye b. was all ears c. got cold feet d. broke a leg
7. Scientists said that the disease was by mosquitoes.
a. transferred b. transported c. transmitted d. travelled
8. Harold tries to avoid foods which contain colouring.
a. wrong b. fals c. fake d. artificial
D. Complete the sentences using a phrase from the box.
on behalf of in need of as a result on account of in contrast with regard to in

fact for instance
1. There are a lot of things you can do to save money. , when

you go to the
supermarket, stick to your shopping list.
2. The women looked desperate and food and shelter.
3. the school, I have to announce that the school trip is
cancelled.
4. Henry was forced to stop working his health condition.
5. Christina is very friendly and self-confident. , her sister is shy
and introverted.
6. The director did not say anything the crisis.

7. I don’t think she was telling the truth. , I believe she was trying
to mislead us.
8. Patty started exercising and she cut down on fatty foods. , she
lost a lot of
weight and looks much healthier.
2.GRAMMAR
E. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. People think that the old house on the top of the hill is haunted.
The old house
.
2. They are currently discussing some plans about the new metro lines.
Some plans
.
3. People say that my grandmother was very beautiful.
My grandmother
.
4. They believed that the man possessed magic powers.
The man
.
F. Complete the sentences with either the Passive or the Active Voice of the verbs in
brackets.
1. Thousands of computers (buy) every day because they
(become) a household item.

2. When the president (ask) about the issue of unemployment
yesterday, he
made no comment.
3. Because Kevin was a good student, his parents (expect) him to do well in
his exam.
4. A decision has to (reach), as to whether we should sell the
house or find other
ways to get money.

5. The wedding ceremony (hold) yesterday in a small chapel just a
few miles from
the bride’s birthplace.
6. These books (belong) to the university library and
should (return) at once.
G. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words, including the word given.
1. If there is an emergency, don’t hesitate to call me.

case
Don’t hesitate to call me emergency.
2. Diana’s headache was so terrible that she couldn’t sleep.
such
Diana that she couldn’t sleep.
3. The bank is far, so we can’t go on foot.
enough
The bank go on foot.
4. There was so much rain that it was impossible to drive.
lot
There was that it was impossible to
drive.
5. Amy’s parents warned her about online shopping; however, she bought a pair of shoes from a
website.
despite
Amy bought a pair of shoes from a website
warnings
about online shopping.
H. Complete the dialogues using the Causative form where necessary.
1. A: I have to (water/my plants) while I am on holiday. Could you

do it
for me?

B: Sorry, I can’t because I am leaving tomorrow. But you can always
(ask/your brother) to do it.

A: You are right. I am going to (Paul/feed) the cats, too.
2. C: I think we should go to the local beauty salon. My daughter

(dye/hair) there every week.
D: Do they (manicure/nails), too?
C: Maybe, but I know Francis (do/nails) herself.
3. E:My neighbour Alice (update/computer) by a technician

tomorrow.
F: I always (do) it myself.
3.READING
I. You are going to read a text about Mardi Gras. Seven sentences have been removed.
Choose from the sentences A-H the one that fits each gap. There is one extra sentence
which you do not need to use.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The New Orleans Mardi Gras festival is a world famous carnival that has been taking place in the city for
centuries. The tradition came to New Orleans from Paris, where it had been celebrated since the Middle Ages.
1 __ Back then, the celebrations included balls, parades and various parties, and they were organised by
secret societies called ‘krewes’. In the present day, more ‘krewes’ have been formed and they continue to carry
on the festive tradition of Mardi Gras.
A visit to New Orleans by Duke Alexis Alexandrovitch Romanoff of Russia inspired the choice for the
traditional colours of Mardi Gras. 2 _ Also, the invention of the King of Carnival-Rex was created as a
result of the Duke’s visit. He soon became the symbol of Mardi Gras and each year an upstanding member of
the community was selected to reign over the carnival. In 1873, the organisers held their first ball during which
they selected the Queen of Carnival. Ever since, balls have been organised every year.
3_ The Queen was always a debutante, a young woman making her first important social appearance.
There were various carnival ‘krewes’, notably the Proteus Krewe, who had a sparkling parade on their first
appearance with an ancient Egyptian theme. The Zulu Krewe was formed in the twentieth century. It was

comprised of members of the black community of New Orleans and they took their name from the fierce Zulu
warriors of Africa. 4_ One of their most famous Kings was the singer Louis Armstrong, who ruled during
the 1949 carnival. Today, they are still one of the most important ‘krewes’.
Food is also a large part of the carnival and one of the most popular kinds of food is the King Cake. It is
sold in bakeries and delicatessens around the city during the carnival season. The cake is made of braided Danish
pastry which is laced with cinnamon. It is iced using the Mardi Gras colours, purple, green and gold and hidden
inside the cake is a plastic baby. 5 _
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans with devastating consequences, and many
residents of the city doubted if the carnival would take place in 2006.
6_ Many of the people who took part in organising the carnival had lost their homes and belongings in the
hurricane but they didn’t let this affect the carnival atmosphere and the residents’ enthusiasm was stronger than
ever.
The New Orleans Mardi Gras season is very special. 7_ So, if you want to be thrilled and entertained,
why don’t you visit New Orleans for their next Mardi Gras?
A. However, the carnival krewes insisted that they could organise their parades.
B. It is a visual spectacle and attracts millions of people from all around the world.
C. Different coloured beads are thrown into the crowds.
D. They each have an important meaning; purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.
E. Traditionally, the finder must either buy the next cake or host the next party.
F. In the 1730s, the city began hosting this spectacular event every year.
G. They were famous for having a king who is a comedic imitation of the King of Carnival-Rex.
H. These were large exclusive social events with elaborate and luxurious decorations.

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Test 5

1. She a series of difficulties at school recently.

C. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d.

on behalf of in need of as a result on account of in contrast with regard to in

1. There are a lot of things you can do to save money. , when

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1. Thousands of computers (buy) every day because they

(become) a household item.

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1. If there is an emergency, don’t hesitate to call me.

H. Complete the dialogues using the Causative form where necessary.

1. A: I have to (water/my plants) while I am on holiday. Could you

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(ask/your brother) to do it.

2. C: I think we should go to the local beauty salon. My daughter

3. E:My neighbour Alice (update/computer) by a technician

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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