Unit 2 Test

Name: ________________________________ Date _______________

Vocabulary

Use the following to answer questions 1-5:

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

1. You don’t need to dress up. The art gallery is really humorous / low-key.
2. The cast / plot is made up of very well-known actors.
3. What a fascinating / an affordable story! It was so interesting I couldn’t put it
down.
4. The play has a very dark and serious spoiler / atmosphere. No one laughed for
the entire play.
5. We wanted to see a Broadway play, but tickets were so expensive. Then we
found tickets online and they were much more low-key / affordable.

Use the following to answer questions 6-10:

Complete each sentence with one word. There is one extra word.

affordable cast humorous

innovative plot spoiler

6. I didn’t really understand the story. The __________ was very confusing.

7. The movie preview showed almost the entire story! It was such a _________!

8. I think that renting a movie at home is more __________ than going to a movie
theater.

9. Old sci-fi movies used __________ techniques to create special effects before
computer-generated technology existed.

10. I love TV shows that make me laugh. Do you like __________ shows?

Vocabulary total 10

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Grammar

Use the following to answer questions 11-18:

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. More
than one answer is possible.

11. Do you think they __________ (cancel) the game because of the rain?

12. The last bus __________ (leave) at 10:00.

13. Don’t worry. I __________(not be) late.

14. Does the basketball game __________ (start) at 7:00?

15. The team captain is sick. He __________ (play) today.

16. __________ you __________ (come) to the party tonight?

17. I really liked the modern art gallery, but I don’t think he __________ (like) it.

18. I have a surprise for you. You __________ (love) it.

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

19. Do you think they’re going to call__________ the event because of the rain?
A) on
B) up
C) off
20. Should we dress __________ for the play or is it casual?
A) up
B) out
C) over
21. Let’s go sit down. We just need to figure __________ where our seats are.
A) off
B) out
C) off
22. Hurry __________! We’re late and we’re going to miss the beginning of the movie.
A) in
B) out
C) up
23. I can’t go to concert so I am going to give the tickets __________.
A) over
B) away
C) in

24. I waited for 45 minutes for her to turn __________ at the party but she didn’t
come.
A) away
B) up
C) out

25. I’ll be there waiting for you when you get __________ the bus.
A) off
B) over
C) up

26. How did you find __________ she was staying at that hotel?
A) up
B) over
C) out
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Grammar total 16

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Reading

Use the following to answer questions 27-33:

Read the text. Decide if the statements are True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG).

Cirque du Soleil Revisited

Founded in Montreal, Canada, Cirque du Soleil entertains audiences with animal-
free, energetic, music-filled performances. The Cirque du Soleil show Alegria, from
the Spanish word joy, is one of the best shows I’ve ever attended. It was performed
more than 5000 times until the show closed in 2013.

When I was invited to see Alegria: In a New Light, a re-arranged version of the
original, I was curious to see how it compared to the performance I had loved so
much. I was happy to learn that this revival would be performed under the big tent,
as was the original.

Although the original show had a more interesting plot, I think the cast, dressed like
royalty, does a great job guiding the audience through their strange land. One of my
favorite scenes is when the main characters, after having an argument, are reunited
in the middle of a snowstorm. The snow looks magical!

I was happy to see that some of the group routines were similar to those in the
original. Aerial flyers flip and catch one another high above the stage. Acrobats run
toward each other on a giant trampoline, and at the last moment, fly into the air
without colliding.

Of course, there are some new additions as well. One of the most unbelievable acts
is the contortionist who bends her body into unusual and unnatural positions while
completely covered in moving hula hoops. The most exciting is the Fire Knife Man who
throws batons—long sticks—with a knife on one end and fire on the other.
Amazingly, he catches one in his mouth!

In all, I really liked how this show updated some of the old acts while giving us an entirely
new experience. If you ever have the chance to see the Cirque du Soleil, you must. From the
unique costumes, to the amazing aerial performances, and a majestic snowstorm, they will
carry you to another world, even if it’s just for one night.

27. The author saw both the original show and the new one.___

28. The author’s favorite scene involved weather. ___

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29. The author thinks that the story in the new show is better than in the original. ___

30. The author thinks the Fire Knife Man’s performance is dangerous. ___

31. The group routines from the original are exactly the same in the new show. ___

32. The author thought the performer with the hula hoops was better than the Fire
Knife Man. ___

33. The author wrote a generally positive review. ___

Reading total 7

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Writing

Use the following to answer questions 34-35:

Choose one of the writing tasks below. Write around 200 words.

34. Write a review of your favorite book, movie, or play. Describe the plot and the
cast or characters.

35. Write an email to your friend inviting them to a museum or a sports game. Your
friend does not like art or sports. Persuade them to go with you.

Writing total 10

Listening

Use the following to answer questions 36-42:

Listen. Decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

36. Aya Brand is an author. ___

37. You can eat French fries and hot dogs at the mobile art gallery. ___

38. Aya only visits art galleries in old buildings. ___

39. Jason deCaires Taylor builds the sculptures underwater. ___

40. You must go underwater to see the sculptures. ___

41. There are sculptures of people doing various activities. ___

42. The sculpture materials are not good for the environment. ___

Listening total 7

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Speaking

Use the following to answer questions 43-44:

Choose one of the speaking tasks below. Speak for around 45 seconds.

43. Talk about a cultural event or concert you went to.

44. Your friend, who is from another country, is visiting your city this weekend. Talk
about things you can do together in your city.

Speaking total 10

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