Unit Test 6 | Group A

Name: _____________________ Class: ____

3 Complete the text with the words from the box.

LISTENING
There are two extra words.
1 [Track 07] You are going to hear an interview with
a journalist, John McAlpine. For questions 1–5, donate embarrassed grin hug jackpot make
choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. remain stare

1 Why does John think it’s pointless to lie?

A Lies make his job difficult. When I first heard that I’d won the lottery 0 jackpot, I was
B Lying is more difficult than telling the truth. absolutely amazed. Especially when I found out just how
C Lying makes people feel bad. much money it was. I wanted to 1 ___________ everyone
D Lies are always found out. I met! I kept laughing to myself. People probably thought
2 When does John sometimes find it difficult to tell the I was mad. A couple of days later, the lottery company
truth? contacted me and asked if I’d agree to pose for some
A When the truth doesn’t make him money. photos to go in the newspaper. I tell you, if I ever buy a
B When the truth doesn’t interest the public. ticket again, I’ll 2 ___________ anonymous. As soon as
C When telling the truth might get him into trouble. I was in the paper, people started calling, asking for cash.
D When the truth could have a negative effect on I felt pretty 3 ___________ saying ‘no, sorry’ all the time.
someone’s life. Anyway, I’ve decided to 4 ___________ a few investments
3 When did John find the letter? and spend a little on a new car. Other than that, I think I’ll
5 ___________ most of it to charity.
A When he was trying to find something else in his
attic. ___ / 5
B When he was moving house.
C When he was exploring in his house.
D When he was cleaning his house. GRAMMAR
4 What did John think when he first found the letter with 4 Complete the sentences. Use the first or second
drawings on it? conditional.
A He thought it was more interesting than the others.
0 We would go (go) to the concert if we had tickets, but
B He thought that it was valuable.
we don’t.
C He thought someone important had written it.
1 If you book a ticket now, you ___________ (get) a good
D He thought it was from a hospital.
price.
5 What did John’s neighbour do?
2 ___________ (you / call) the police if you found a wallet
A He lied about the letter.
on the street?
B He lost the letter.
3 What would you say if I ___________ (tell) you I won the
C He gave the letter back.
lottery?
D He gave the letter to a museum.
4 If I were you, I ___________ (buy) those jeans.
___ / 5
5 We ___________ (meet) you there if we can get tickets,
but don’t wait for us.
VOCABULARY ___ / 5
2 Choose the correct option to complete the
sentences. 5 Choose the correct option to complete the
sentences.
0 I’m not going to cover / fall for your lies again – tell me
the truth! 0 You shouldn’t tell anyone your number unless / if you
1 Don’t groan / whisper – you know we promised to visit can trust them.
your great aunt today. 1 I’ll tell you a secret as long as / soon as you promise not
2 Don’t listen to her. It’s just disappointment / jealousy – to laugh.
she wants to have what you’ve got. 2 I don’t really trust people until / unless I know them
3 I think he’s got more chance of being struck / split by better.
lightning than winning a medal. 3 Provided that they are / will be friendly, I talk to most
4 He was so cold in the room that he started to sigh / people.
shiver. 4 I will call you until / after I have heard from them.
5 She glanced / gazed at her watch to check the time and 5 I’d better leave now. I have to get home before /
quickly left the house. as soon as it gets dark.
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USE OF ENGLISH But what are the best ways to improve relationships? We
asked readers to get in touch with their ideas and advice.
6 Choose the correct option A−D to complete the text.
Perhaps the most popular view was that the best way to
I’ve always thought that as long 0 ___ you are honest with keep relationships strong is to make them your top priority in
other people, they’ll be honest with you. But it seems that life. If you really care about someone, then show them!
the reality is somewhat different. It seems like people lie Readers said that what annoys them the most is when they
1 ___ all kinds of things all the time. For instance, recent get ignored by one of their closest friends. Especially when
research suggests that most people are lied to 200 times they are distracted by a smartphone or the nearest TV. They
per day. 2 ___ you are really lucky, this probably means that say it isn’t just rude, but creates distance between people.
3 ___ So, stop, look, and listen!
even friends and family members have told you something
untrue today! If I 3 ___ something like that, I always feel a bit Which leads me to another point that readers made –
disappointed. In fact, it’s been estimated by academics that listening really matters. Chatting with friends is a great way
humans lie in almost 25% of their social interactions. to catch up, share ideas, get advice – we all love small-talk!
4 ___ If you show that you’re attentive and caring, and
According to the study I read, most people lie because they
want to be likeable or seem competent. Unfortunately, we’re actually have taken some interest in the way they’ve been
pretty bad at 4 ___ when someone is lying. Statistically, talking, your friendship is going to grow. Talking openly
you’ll believe nearly 75% of everything you are told today. about concerns or disappointments helps to build really
Or perhaps I just made that 5 ___! strong emotional connections between people. 5 ___ The
number one problem readers identified with failing
0 A as B for C that D until friendships was when someone passed on private
1 A about B to C around D for information.
2 A After B Before C Unless D If Ultimately, being a good friend takes a bit of work, but that
3 A read B reads C reading D is reading work is worthwhile. Good friends stay with you for a long
4 A asking B knowing C saying D telling time.
5 A over B up C out D on
___ / 5 A However, it’s not just about gossip – taking the time to
really hear what someone is saying makes a huge
7 Complete the sentences using the words in brackets difference to how they feel.
in the correct form. Add any other necessary words. B They have stated that allowing people to express their
0 I knew he wasn’t telling the truth (not / tell / true). anger can help you find solutions.
1 __________________ (soon / I / realise) people are C It can teach you to become a good listener and
lying to me, I get really angry. communicator who will do well in any job.
2 We can go to the beach later __________________ D Telling white lies might seem a good idea, but friends
(unless / rain) heavily. prefer honest opinions.
3 I __________________ (not / buy) the dress until next E Interestingly, the studies also suggested that people who
week because I have bought enough today already. have a strong group of close friends live longer, healthier
4 Our English teacher always __________________ lives.
(show / interest) what we are planning to do in the future. F Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that if someone
5 It would make us happy if __________________ (you / tells you something personal, you must keep it to
can / come) to dinner. yourself.
___ / 5 G However, technology is an important part of modern
friendships.
H This is a point that is supported by psychologists who
READING agree that this lack of attention leads to a lack of trust.
8 Read the article. Match sentences A–H with gaps ___ / 5
1–5. There are three extra sentences.

Better together!
If you want to be happy, being with people who care is a
good start. Everyone knows that being part of a strong
family or group of friends is really important. It also helps
with intellectual and emotional development according to
new academic evidence. In fact, this research has shown
that how close we are to other people really affects the way
we learn, and feel in general. 1 ___ Being part of a
supportive group helps you to develop the social skills that
you require to succeed in many different aspects of life.
2 ___ These are qualities which employers say it’s important

for their staff to have to work together and better understand

clients and their needs.

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WRITING
9 Do the exam task.

Ludzie powinni zawsze wspierać życiowe wybory i decyzje

swoich przyjaciół. Napisz rozprawkę, w której przedstawisz
argumenty za tą tezą i przeciw niej.

Wypowiedź powinna zawierać od 200 do 250 słów i spełniać

wszystkie wymogi typowe dla formy wskazanej w poleceniu.

___ / 10

TOTAL ___ / 50

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