Unit 7 General Test
Part 1
Listen to the conversation. Then choose the person who has each trait.
Diane
Elizabeth
Example: is a cheerful person ✓
1. favorite color is green
2. likes a calm environment
3. is creative
4. is the baby of the family
5. enjoys being alone
Part 2
Use the verb plus the gerund or infinitive to correctly complete each sentence.
Example: You have to practice _______doing___ ____ something before you get good at it.
( do )
6. We agreed the work among all the group members.
( divide )
7. If you’re on a diet, you should avoid soda with sugar in it.
( drink )
8. When I’m sad, I don’t feel like anywhere.
( go )
9. I enjoy TV after dinner.
( watch )
10. If you quit , you’ll reduce your risk of cancer.
( smoke )
11. We need this room a different color.
( paint )
12. She seems the lesson.
( understand )
13. When Becky wants , she usually does.
( succeed )
14. Let’s discuss the work fairly.
( share )
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Part 3
Complete each sentence using a preposition and a gerund. You will use one preposition
twice.
of to with about for in
Example: Everyone is tired _________of trying__________ to find parking places.
( try )
15. My brother talks psychology next year.
( study )
16. Don’t complain late if you’re not ready to go on time.
( arrive )
17. After two years, she’s become bored the same thing.
( study )
18. Do you believe to plants to make them grow better?
( talk )
19. I apologize your chair.
( take )
20. The teacher didn’t object a party on the last day.
( have )
Part 4
Match the words on the left with the descriptions on the right.
Example: sibling _b_ a. a person who likes to be with other people
21. emotions __ b. brother or sister
22. extrovert __ c. traits that we inherit from our parents
23. personality __ d. feelings, such as joy, anger, or sadness
24. psychology __ e. a person’s usual behavior
25. genetics __ f. the study of how people think and behave
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Part 5
Read the article. Then choose True or False for each statement.
True False
Example: This article is about introverts and extroverts. ( )
( ✓)
26. “Nurture” refers to inherited traits. ( )
( )
27. Identical twins have the same genetics. ( )
( )
28. Identical twins who grow up in different families are not similar. ( ) (
)
29. Nature is an important part of personality development. ( )
( )
30. Scientists now agree that nurture is more important than nature. ( ) (
)
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Writing Test
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Give reasons to explain your answer. Write at least
five sentences.
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Speaking Test
Think about different personality traits (friendliness, honesty, politeness). Which traits do
you like the most? Which traits do you dislike the most? Talk about people you know who
have these traits.
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