TEST 8

(Module 8) STUDENT A

NAME

: …………………………………………………………….……. DATE: ……………………

CLASS

: …………………………………………………………….……. MARK: ______

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(Time

: 40 minutes)

Vocabulary

A Fill in the correct word.

• pollution • fumes • station • rubbish • recycle • rain

e.g. power station

1 ........................... newspapers and cans

2 toxic

...........................

3 air, water and soil ..............................

4 collect ..........................................................

5 acid .............................................................

B Match the phrases above with the correct picture.

e.g. power station

8 .......................................

6 ........................................

9 ........................................

7 ....................................

10

....................................

C Underline the correct item.

e.g. Factories emit/burn toxic fumes.

11 Water pollution can wipe out/drink up fish

and plant species.

12 I can’t make up/out what it says here.

13 Acid rain gathers/poisons trees and plants.

14 Solar/Oxygen power can be used to heat

homes.

15 Can I join/volunteer the Eco-helpers club?

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TEST 8

(Module 8) STUDENT A

Grammar

D Fill in the gaps with the correct passive tense of the verbs in brackets.

e.g. This cake is delicious. It was baked (bake) last night.

16 A: That painting is fantastic!

B:

It

..................

(deliver) to me yesterday.

17 A: Have you ever worked as a teacher?

B:

Actually,

I

..................... (just/ask) to go

to an interview for a teaching position.

18 A: So, when did they tell you that they are

getting married?

B:

I

......................

(tell) last night at dinner.

19 A: When will you post the invitations?

B:

They

.............................

(already/post).

20 A: What ....................... (David/chase) by?

B: A dog, I think.

E Rewrite the following sentences in the causative as in the example.

e.g. Linda is sending a parcel for Tom.

Tom is having a parcel sent.

21 The vet examined John’s dog.

John

............................................................

22 The chef cooks special meals for the star.

The

star

.......................................................

23 She was typing a letter for the boss.

The

boss

.....................................................

24 She will organise a party for them.

They

............................................................

25 She is sending her clothes to the dry

cleaner’s.

She

..............................................................

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Everyday English

F Choose the correct response.

e.g. Can I give you a hand with your

Science project?

F

26 Can I help to protect natural

habitats? ......

27 Hello, Greenpeace. How can I help

you? ......

28 Can you help us with our next project

in the Amazon rainforest?

......

29 Are you making a one-off donation? ......

30 Do you need help with that bag?

......

A Hello, I would like to make a donation.

B No, I would like to donate £10 per month.

C Yes, please! It’s so heavy.

D Yes, I would love to help!

E Yes. You can volunteer to work on

conservation projects.

F Yes, please. It’s very difficult.

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TEST 8

(Module 8) STUDENT A

Reading

G Read the article and choose

A

,

B

, or

C

to complete the gaps.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS REPORT:

Are we doing enough to protect animals?

Animal species are disappearing from our planet fast. Scientists believe that 50 animal

species are being wiped e.g. out in the wild every day. This happens because they lose their

natural 31) ............ .

Some say that the only way to 32) ............ endangered animals is to place them in a zoo.

They claim that zoos keep the animals safe from harm and help 33) ............ their

numbers.

On the other hand, other people say that zoos can’t 34) ............ an animal’s

natural habitat. That’s why we need to focus on protecting their natural

environments in the wild.

In my opinion, it is difficult to say what is best for our animal friends.

I believe that more work should be done to protect animals’ natural

habitats. If we all lend a 35) ............, we can work wonders!

e.g. A under

B off

C out

31 A habitats

B dangers

C atmospheres

32 A donate

B protect

C pollute

33 A stop

B increase

C gather

34 A teach

B join

C replace

35 A ear

B hand

C foot

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TEST 8

(Module 8) STUDENT A

Writing

H Write an article about marine life. (80–90 words). Use the article in Ex. G and any

of the prompts to help you.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS REPORT:

Are we doing enough to protect marine life?

• fish species disappearing fast

• acid rain poisons waters

• keep in aquariums:

a) safe

b) increase numbers

• aquariums can’t replace natural habitats

• protect them in the wild

• work together

Marks

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Listening

I You will hear a representative from an environmental organisation talking to

somebody who wants to donate money to support their cause. For each
question, fill in the missing information.

Eco-friends Donation Form

(please tick

3

)

One-off

Amount:

45) £ ....... per 46) .......

Regular

e.g.

Name: 47) .......................................

Address: 39 Apple Road, 48) ........................... .

Method of payment (please tick

3

)

49) Credit card

Cheque

Cash

Bank account

3

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