Intermediate Mid-course Test (Units 1–5)

3 Recording 12 Listen and answer the questions

Listening below.
1 Recording 11 Listen and check () the correct 1 Where was the Virtual Doctors project implemented?
answer, a), b) or c). Rural areas (of Zambia)._________________
1 Jo could be Native American. 2 How many doctors are there in Zambia?

5% 15% 50% 3 Why does it often take people in rural areas

a) b) c)  days to reach their nearest healthcare centers?

2 The floor stopped moving after the woman . 4 When did Virtual Doctors do their first telemedicine
trial?
got dressed went outside got under the table
a) b) c) 5 Which college is helping the Virtual Doctors
to develop their telemedicine project?
3 Laughing when stressed can make you feel .
6 What are Virtual Doctors currently working on?
confused better satisfied
a) b) c)
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4 Nate is about Jane’s first job.

Grammar
jealous amused surprised
a) b) c) 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the verbs in parentheses.
5 The store doesn’t have a . 1 Do you need to set an alarm to wake you up
tomorrow morning? What time does your flight
price list computer dishwasher leave? (leave)
a) b) c) 2 It’s your own fault that you’re so tired today. You
so late last night watching that terrible
6 The man thinks self-parking cars are . movie! (stay up)
3 On vacation last year, I along the beach
effective a waste of time too expensive when I suddenly someone shouting for
a) b) c) help. Fortunately, there was a lifeguard nearby. (run,
hear)
5 4I how to contact my friend because I
my phone and had no other way of getting
in touch with her. (not know, lost)
2 Recording 11 Listen again and decide if the
5 I know it’s hard to believe, but Jo to have
following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
lost her car keys again! You them
1 Jo’s family tree showed that she has distant relatives anywhere by any chance, have you?
from sub-Saharan Africa. F (seem, not see)
2 The woman followed the advice given to 6 Suzanna and Christopher look absolutely terrified!
her about what to do in an earthquake. Poor things! They in a helicopter before,
3 The man thinks people might be concerned have they? (fly)
if someone starts laughing when stressed.
4 Nate admits that he only enjoyed being a 5
parking attendant when the weather was
good.
5 The customer is running out of time and
decides to buy the smaller dishwasher.
6 Alice’s mom no longer needs anyone to
help her park her car.

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 Intermediate Mid-course Test (Units 1–5)

Vocabulary
5 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.
7 Match 1–7 with a)–g).
1 When we were young, we will would often be
spending spend hours playing in the woods behind 1 Children who grow up in a bilingual home e
our home. 2 Nate has always been into psychological
2 Are Marie and Rob likely want something to eat 3 There’s going to be a vote to decide if we
when they are arriving tomorrow? go on strike
3 Alex has been the national diving champion twice 4 Liz had found the test a piece of
before he was winning his first Olympic gold medal. 5 These days you have to think outside the
4 Why is it that, whenever I chose the shortest line in a 6 Janice hates doing housework, so she
store, it is always slowest than the other ones? bought a robot vacuum
5 When Bob took practice sessions more seriously, he 7 The first time he tried to hit
could be winning his next game.
6 You know I would’ve lend you some money if you a) cleaner that sweeps the floor for her.
told me you were in trouble. b) over pay or find an alternative approach.
c) thrillers and loves the mix of mystery, action and
5 horror.
d) box if you’re searching for a job with career
prospects.
6 Complete the text with one word in each blank. e) can develop more than one mother tongue.
New Words, Same Language f) on someone was a complete failure because he was
As with most languages, the English language 1 is so nervous.
constantly developing as a result of changes occurring g) cake, having spent weeks reviewing for it.
around the world, particularly those to do with
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technology and forms of social communication.
2
you were to try to find a list of new words
from the current year, you would be likely 3 find 8 Underline the correct alternative.
many you have 4 heard of, simply because there
are so many new words being created. Do you know, 1 My brother loves acting and always takes part on/in
for example, what an earworm is? And has anyone school plays.
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called you an infomaniac or said you have a 2 I got/made along with Gina immediately. She’s such
tech neck? Let’s hope not. a friendly and warm person, it’s impossible not to.
An earworm, just 6 you know, is a tune or song 3 If you dropped it by chance/mistake, you should
that gets stuck in your head and keeps repeating itself apologize.
over and over again. What about an infomaniac? 4 Chris has said/told so many lies over the years that I
Surely you can guess this one. Well, it actually refers can’t believe a word he says.
to someone who 7 always checking and 5 In the long term/time, it is hoped that scientists will
responding to emails and text messages. I’m sure most find a cure for all diseases.
people can think 8 someone like this if they try. 6 It was obvious that the class wasn’t hearing/listening,
And then there’s tech neck. Can you work out 9 so I stopped speaking until I had students' attention.
that means? It’s hardly a compliment because it refers 7 Ahmet has been promoted to middle management
to the wrinkles and lines around the neck that are and is now in charge/run of a small team.
caused by frequently looking down at phones, tablets, 8 Wendy was on the way to the airport when her car
etc. So, next time you meet up with a friend and crashed/broke down.
they’re 10 interested in checking their emails 9 When was the last time you did something really
than talking to you, you could teach them 11 few embarrassing/embarrassed?
new words to get the conversation started. 10 We were very worried about missing/losing our jobs
during the economic crisis.
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 Intermediate Mid-course Test (Units 1–5)

9 Complete the words in the sentences. 11 Match the blanks in 1–6 in the conversation with
a)–f) below.
1 The class is showing a lot more e n t h u s iasm for
math since the arrival of the new teacher. A: So, let’s decide when to hold the school’s charity
2 Sheila never listens to music while studying—she drive. In 1 f , April would be the best month.
says she gets too dis by it, and it stops B: Mmm… I’m not sure 2 , actually. Don’t you
her from being able to concentrate. remember what happened last year? Everyone was
3 A lot of people who spend hours commuting to work halfway through the race when 3 there was a
find it completely ex and would prefer thunderstorm and we had to stop it.
to live closer so they don’t have to get up so early. C: That’s right! It was a complete disaster! What
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4 The police gave a press conference to share the it sometime in the summer when the
results of their recent tion. weather is better?
5 There are fewer less people sleeping on the A: That’s a 5 , actually. How about if we hold it
streets now that there are more shelters for them. in August?
6 To avoid cultural mis B: I’m 6 won’t be practical because the children
when visiting another country, it is always a good will be on summer vacation. Let’s check our
idea to learn about its culture before traveling there. calendars and see when might work…

5 a) about doing
b) afraid that
Function c) all of a sudden
10 Cross out the response that is not possible. d) that I agree
e) good point
1 If we want to move forward, we’ll have to simplify f) my opinion
our company structure.
a) What exactly do you mean? 5
b) I’m afraid I can’t.
c) I don’t get what you’re saying.
2 I really feel this issue needs further discussion. 12 Complete the sentences with the phrases in the
a) I’d have to say I agree. box. There are two phrases you do not need.
b) What did you do? ask you about fine by me have a look
c) You must be joking! should think you know you mean
3 The next thing I knew, I was lying in a hospital bed. you must you repeat
a) So what had happened?
b) Really?
c) I see what you mean. 1 Could you repeat the last part, please? Sorry, I didn’t
4 You’ll never guess what. Simon and I got engaged! hear what time we have to meet on Friday.
2 If we’re going to organize a party for Mom and
a) Congratulations!
Dad’s anniversary, we carefully about
b) Exactly!
c) You’re joking! the best location for it.
5 Would you mind if I asked you a few questions? 3 Excuse me. Do whether Mr. Bracey
a) Yes, definitely. is going to attend today’s management meeting?
b) Sure, go ahead. 4 Well, let me at my calendar. Mmm…
c) Of course not. I’m afraid I don’t have any free time on Thursday the
6 Anyway, in the end, we had to sleep in the airport! 5th, but I could fit you in on the 6th. Would 10:30
a) That’s awful! a.m. work for you?
b) You’re kidding! 5 If you need to cancel the trip this weekend, that’s
c) Have you? . We can always rearrange it for another
time.
5
6 Do to say that the bank refused to lend
us the money we need? Whatare we going to do?

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 Intermediate Mid-course Test (Units 1–5)

Reading
13 Read the article and fill in the blanks with Writing
paragraph headings a–f. 15 Complete the sentences with the words and
1 b These days, identity theft through the Internet is phrases in the box. You do not need all the
a very real danger. While some people are cautious options.
about the websites they use and the information they although by the time during
share, others are not. it’s possible that might probably
2 The criminals who target us know exactly what until while
they are looking for. They also have a very clear idea
of how they will use our information. The biggest
problem is that we don’t understand exactly what 1 I like eating organic food although it is often
quite expensive.
information they are trying to find. Perhaps if we did,
2 She always leaves it the last minute to
we’d be more careful when using the Internet.
3 So, what can we do to keep our identity safe review for exams. She says that feeling under
online? Well, the first piece of advice would be to pressure helps her focus.
install anti-virus software on the equipment you are 3 Most people couldn’t live without their
using and to make sure it’s kept up to date. cell phones these days.
4 Second, it’s important to create new passwords 4 Derek didn’t understand why you were
for different websites. Never use the same one for upset with him.
5 I heard the news, it was too late.
two sites or purposes, especially the one that accesses
6 Ali listens to classical music he’s
your main email account.
studying because it helps him concentrate.
5 Remember also to only use secure online sites
when you shop online and to use public wi-fi with
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extreme caution. People don’t realize that, when
they’re using this, it is incredibly easy for hackers to
access their data. You should only use wi-fi 16 Write an essay about the advantages and
hotspots* for things you don’t mind being public. disadvantages of cell phones.
6 So, the next time you’re about to do some online Write 120–180 words.
banking or type in a password for a social networking
site, stop and think. Ask yourself if you really want It is easy to understand why so many people use cell
all the information you’re about to share to go public. phones in their everyday lives ______
* a physical location giving wireless Internet access

a) Diversify Access d) Remember Where You

Are
b) A Modern Threat e) Public Vulnerability
c) Discriminate Thieves f) Protect Your Equipment

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14 Read the article again. Underline true (T) or

false (F).
1 People are becoming more careful about
how they use the Internet. T/F
2 People don’t know what these criminals
want, so they don’t consider the dangers. T / F
3 Regular updates are optional if you want
to keep anti-virus software effective. T/F
4 Don’t worry if you use the same password
for a few less important sites. T/F
5 Using wi-fi hotspots will help make your
information accessible to everyone. T/F 10
6 It’s a good idea to always consider what
information you are sharing with everyone. T / F Total: 100

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