Skillful Revision Units 5-7 KEY

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GRAMMAR

1 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 I’m happy because I all my goals for this week.

A achieve B ’s achieved C ’ve achieved

2 Researchers 3-D images of all the buildings.

A have made B has make C has made

3 Most people about this research, but they will soon.

A not heard B hasn’t hear C haven’t heard

4 Technology our project a lot.

A has help B has helped C have helped

5 We’re worried because Doctor Philips yet. She’s really late.

A hasn’t arrived B doesn’t arrive C haven’t arrived

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2 Match the sentence halves.

I visited Paris … February.

I’ve visited Paris … so it’s very different from

the old days.
My culture has changed a lot, …
in the 18th century, but it isn’t
My culture changed a lot … changing much now.

I’ve had this laptop since … when I was in France last year.

a few times in my life, so

I know it quite well.

Score: /5

3 Make questions using the present perfect form of the verbs in parentheses.

1 Have our visitors arrived (arrive) yet?

2 Have we met (meet) each other before?
3 How long have you had (have) your phone?
4 Why has the teacher stopped (stop) talking?
5 Has your language changed (change) during your lifetime?

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4 Complete each sentence with the comparative form of the adjective.

bad balanced fat quick tasty

1 You always eat the same food! Why don’t you eat a more balanced diet?
2 You can cook a meal in a few minutes—it’s quicker than going to a
restaurant!
3 This diet is a waste of time. I’m always hungry, but I think I’m f atter than
before!
4 I always put a little butter on my vegetables. It makes them much tastier .
5 Too much food is bad for you, but too little food is even worse .

Score: /5
5 Complete each question with the superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1 Which country has the best (good) food in the world?

2 What is the f arthest (far) you’ve ever traveled to buy food?
3 What is the easiest (easy) meal that you can cook?
4 What is the most unusual (unusual) food you’ve ever eaten?
5 Which restaurant serves the biggest (big) pizzas?

Score: /5

6 Complete the conversation by writing one word in each space.

A: This food is delicious! It’s (1) the best meal I’ve ever eaten!
B: I agree. That’s why this is the (2) most popular restaurant in the city—because the
food is so good.
A: Well, that’s true. But I think it’s so popular mainly because it’s cheaper
(3) than other restaurants. For example, the restaurant next door is much
(4) more expensive than this one.
B: Really? But that’s a terrible restaurant! It’s (5) one of the worst restaurants I’ve
ever been to!

Score: /5

7 Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

1 for miles / from the top / You / of the mountain. / see / can
You can see f or miles f rom the top of the mountain.
2 go / now because / the library / We / to / it’s closed. / cannot
We cannot go to the library now because it's closed.
3 able / help / that / I’m / to / I’m sorry / you today. / not
I'm sorry that I'm not able to help you today.
4 to park / I / my car. / able / Sorry / wasn’t / I’m late—
Sorry I'm late—I wasn't able to park my car.
5 to / be / you soon. / able / visit / we’ll / I hope
I hope we'll be able to visit you soon.

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 8 Complete each sentence with one word from the list. There are three extra words
that you don’t need to use.

able be can cannot could couldn’t was were

We tried to climb to the mountain last year, but we (1) were not able to reach the
top because the weather was too bad. We wanted to wait for the weather to improve,
but we (2) couldn't wait too long because we were in the “Death Zone” and we didn’t
have enough oxygen. It’s called the “Death Zone” because people (3) cannot live for
more than a few hours higher than 26,000 feet. Luckily, the weather improved after a
few hours, so we were (4) able to come down again safely. We want to try again
next year, and I hope we’ll (5) be able to reach the top then.

Score: /5

9 Correct the sentences which have mistakes. Check (✔) the correct sentences. There is
at least one correct sentence.

1 I don’t need to visit extreme places—I can to learn all about them by watching TV.

I don't need to visit extreme places—I can learn all about them by watching T V .
2 I was embarrassed because I not able to remember her name.
I was embarrassed because I was not able to remember her name.
3 The desert is dangerous, so you won’t be able to go there without a guide. ✔

4 When I lived in America I can speak good English, but I’ve forgotten a lot.
When I lived in America I could speak good English, but I've f orgotten a lot.
5 I love my job because I’m able be really creative.
I love my j ob because I'm able to be really creative.

Score: /5

VOCABULARY
10 Select the correct word to complete each sentence. Pay attention to whether the
words have a positive or negative meaning.

1 The research trip was extremely and useful. We enjoyed it a lot!

A pleasant B rough C complicated

2 The researchers think that cultural sites are important, so they’re trying to
them.

A blame B fight C save

3 It’s a complicated problem, but we’re that we can solve it. So don’t worry!

A optimistic B embarrassed C jealous

4 We were lucky—our knowledge of the local culture gave us a big .

A mistake B advantage C trouble

5 It’s difficult for researchers to work in other countries. The biggest is often
that they don’t speak the same language as the local people.

A benefit B knowledge C barrier

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11 Complete the words in the sentences. Write one letter in each space.

1 The best thing about blogs is often the c o m m e n t s , where the

readers write their own opinions.
2 I love running because you don’t need any special e q u i p m e n t —
just a pair of good running shoes.
3 I think teenagers spend too much time looking at s c r e e n s , especially
computers, TVs, and phones.
4 When I moved away from home to study at college, I felt really l o n e l y
because I was a long way from my friends and family.
5 Have you seen the weather f o r e c a s t for today? Is it going to rain?

Score: /5
12 Complete the conversation by writing one word from the list in each space.

climate convinced effect especially traditional

A: Can you help me with my essay? It’s about culture. “What is the connection between
your country’s culture and its (1) climate ?”
B: You mean things like the temperature and how much it rains?
A: Exactly. But I’m not really (2) convinced there’s any connection between the
weather and culture. What do you think?
B: Well, we have long, cold winters here, so people spend a lot of time at home,
(3) especially when it’s dark outside. Maybe that’s why there have been so many
great writers and musicians from our country: when it’s cold and dark, the only thing
to do is write!
A: Yes, that’s true. Also, most cultural events, like (4) traditional festivals, always
happen in the summer. So the cold weather definitely has a big (5) ef f ect on
our culture.

Score: /5

13 Circle the words and phrases that don’t form food collocations.

1 You eat too much food. It’s not very healthy.

A processed B junk C fat D fast

2 Bananas are quite high in .

A obesity B fiber C sugar D calories

3 I always try to cook with fresh .

A vegetables B meat C appetite D ingredients

4 I’m hungry. Do you want to have ?

A a light lunch B a big meal C a quick snack D weight gain

5 It isn’t easy to have a/an diet when you’re away on vacation.

A vegetarian B empty C low-calorie D balanced

Score: /5
14 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

When I opened the “Healthier and Happier” store three years ago, my main
(1) minimum /aim/danger was to improve the way students eat. So I decided to open a
store that sells a wide (2) speed/figure/range of healthy snacks. I
(3) produce/protect/destroy most of the snacks myself, using raw ingredients like fruit
and vegetables. Now, I’m not a/an (4) member/region/expert in cooking—I’ve never
worked in a restaurant. But I’ve found that it doesn’t matter! The students love my
snacks. (5) Similar/Plus/Equal, I’m making a lot of money, so it’s a good business too.

Score: /5

15 Complete the word in each sentence. There is one space for each letter.

1 The food didn’t look very tasty, but it was a c t u a l l y delicious.

2 These desserts aren’t very healthy because they c o n t a i n a lot of
sugar.
3 This food is very t y p i c a l for this part of the country—most people
eat food like this all the time.
4 I really enjoyed that meal, so I d e f i n i t e l y want to go back to
that restaurant.
5 I try to buy l o c a l ingredients—things that grow on farms near here.

Score: /5

16 Match the question halves. Pay attention to the underlined adjectives.

1. Was it a good experience? Yes, it was absolutely tiny!

2. Was the view pretty from the Yes, it was absolutely packed!
top of the mountain?
Yes, it was absolutely
3. Was the weather bad while wonderful!
you were away?
Yes, it was absolutely gorgeous!
4. Was the submersible small?
Yes, it was absolutely terrible!
5. Was the museum crowded?

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 17 Complete the words in this text by writing one letter in each space.

The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world’s oceans. The average
(1) d e p t h of the world’s oceans is around 3.6 kilometers, but the Mariana
Trench is much deeper, reaching a (2) m a x i m u m of 11 kilometers. As you
can imagine, (3) c o n d i t i o n s at the bottom are extreme—
including freezing temperatures, huge pressure, and a total
(4) l a c k of sunlight. Researchers are just starting to explore this
(5) e x t r a o r d i n a r y part of the world, so we can expect
many new discoveries in the next few years.

Score: /5

18 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 You can’t go into the desert alone. You need to be normal/required/accompanied by a

tour guide.
2 The city lies right on the pilot/edge/role of a huge desert.
3 The submersible has a robot arm, which allows/develops/suggests the pilot to pick
things up from the bottom of the ocean.
4 The wettest place on earth is Mawsynram in India, with an average
final/annual/accurate rainfall of almost 12,000 mm.
5 I’ve climbed all the world’s highest mountains except/explore/dive one—I’ve never
reached the top of Mount Everest.

Score: /5

READING

Is tourism destroying local cultures?

Tourists are like magic money machines. From the moment they arrive at the airport,
they are happy to spend their money on useless souvenirs. So of course, governments
encourage as many tourists as possible.

But tourism brings a cost: it destroys culture. When I visited Machu Picchu in Peru a
few years ago, it was horrible. There were crowds everywhere. Since then, the
government has tried to control the crowds. Now, each group of 100 tourists has only
ten minutes to walk through the site. Don’t expect to get a deep understanding of
ancient Incan culture in that time!
 In Vietnam , there is a traditional type of music and singing called don ca tai tu. Of
course, it’s on every tourist’s list of “things to do in Vietnam.” But most tourists have
an attention span of less than a minute, so instead of listening carefully to the deeply
personal performances, they eat and chat while the musicians are playing. An
important part of Vietnamese culture has become a five-minute piece of background
noise. Before the musicians finish, the tourists are back on the bus, on the way to the
next site.

How can you experience real culture? Firstly, never visit during school vacations.
There’s nothing worse than noisy children when you’re trying to enjoy some culture.
Secondly, read books to get an understanding of the culture before you go. And
finally, explore the country alone instead of in a big group.

19 Read the text quickly. Are the underlined clauses Opinions (O) or Facts (F)?

1 … they are happy to spend their money on useless souvenirs. O / F

2 … each group of 100 tourists has only ten minutes to walk through the O / F
site.

3 … there is a traditional type of music and singing called don ca tai tu. O / F

4 … most tourists have an attention span of less than a minute … O / F

5 There’s nothing worse than noisy children … O / F

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20 Read the text carefully. In each pair of sentences, check [✔] the one that shows
author bias.

1 The writer understands that he/she is part of the problem.

The writer thinks that other people are the problem. ✔

2 The writer likes spending time in a large group of people.

The writer doesn’t like being with lots of other people. ✔

3 The writer feels sorry for the musicians in Vietnam. ✔

The writer feels sorry for tourists who don’t have time to enjoy the music.

4 The writer thinks he/she understands culture better than other tourists. ✔

The writer believes that tourists want a better understanding of culture.

5 The writer probably doesn’t have children who go to school. ✔

The writer probably has school-age children.

Score: /5

Is butter better?

In the past, the choice between butter and margarine was easy. Butter is high in
saturated fat, which can lead to an increased risk of heart disease. And a serving of
butter contains 30 milligrams of cholesterol—10% of your daily limit. Margarine
contains much less saturated fat and no cholesterol. Maybe it tastes worse, but your
health is more important.

These days, the choice is more complicated. Research suggests that a little saturated
fat might not be harmful. Butter also fills you up more, so you feel less hungry later.
So although butter has more calories (100 per serving, compared to around 90 for
normal margarine), you might actually lose weight by eating more butter!

Older and cheaper types of margarine often have very high levels of trans fats, which
scientists believe are worse than saturated fats. More modern (and more expensive)
types of margarine have no trans fats, so they’re much healthier. Just don’t eat too
much—even the healthiest modern margarine contains around 75 calories per
serving.
 Butter is one of the best sources of vitamin A: one serving gives you 7% of your daily
needs. Normal margarine contains no vitamin A, but it’s added to some modern types
of margarine to give you around 10% of your daily needs.

Overall, both butter and margarine are fine in small amounts, as part of a balanced
diet. But if you really want a healthy and cheap alternative, try putting nothing at all
on your bread!

Amount of fat in a single serving

Butter Older/cheaper More modern/expensive

margarine margarine

Total fat (g) 12 10 8

Saturated fat 7 2 2.5

(g)

Trans fat (g) 0.5 2 0

21 Scan the text quickly and complete the table.

Butter Normal Modern/expensive

margarine margarine

Cholesterol per 1. 30 mg None None

serving

Calories per 2. 100 90 3. 75

serving

Vitamin A per 4. 7 % of daily None 5. 10 % of daily

serving needs needs

Score: /5
22 Read the text. Are the statements T (True) or F (False)?

1 Butter contains the highest total level of fat. T / F

2 More modern/expensive margarine contains a total of around 10 grams T / F

of fat.

3 Older/cheaper margarine contains about the same levels of saturated fat T / F

and trans fat.

4 Butter contains no trans fat at all. T / F

5 More modern/expensive margarine contains more saturated fat than T / F

cheaper margarine.

Score: /5

Welcome to the world’s deepest gold mine

There are many reasons why people go to the extremes of the earth. But perhaps the
biggest reason is money. You can make a lot of money in extreme places, and one of
the best examples is Mponeng, the world’s deepest gold mine.

This mine in South Africa is four kilometers deep. So for the 4,000 workers who make
the long journey into the mine every day, it’s like climbing down the Empire State
Building ten times. They travel in enormous elevators, which carry 120 people at a
time. It only takes six minutes to travel the first 2.5 kilometers. But if you want to get
right to the bottom, however, you’ll need to walk.

In addition to the official workers, there are hundreds of illegal miners who spend
months living underground. It’s difficult for illegal miners to get in and out of the
mine, but once inside, it’s easy to find a place to hide in the 380-kilometer network of
tunnels—that’s bigger than the New York subway system. The illegal miners often
carry powerful guns, so the security guards don’t try too hard to find them.

Because it’s so deep, the temperature can reach 60°C, so it’s like working inside a
pizza oven. So huge machines on the surface pump 6,000 tonnes of ice into the mine
every day, and fans blow cold air over the rocks to keep the temperature down to a
safer level.
23 Scan the text quickly to complete these notes. Look for names and numbers.

Name of mine: Mponeng

Country: South Af rica

Number of official workers: f our thousand

Length of tunnels: 380 km

Maximum temperature: 60 °C

Score: /5

24 Read the text carefully to complete the sentences about reasons.

1 People go to the Mponeng mine because …

A they enjoy exploring extreme places.
B they can make a lot of money there.
C they want to push themselves to the limit.
2 It takes a long time to travel to the bottom because …
A the elevators don’t go all the way.
B the elevators are small and slow.
C most people prefer to walk.
3 Illegal miners spend months underground because …
A it’s warm and safe in the mine.
B it’s easy to find a place to hide.
C it’s hard to get into and out of the mine.
4 The security guards don’t try to find the illegal miners because …
A they are afraid that the miners will hurt them.
B they think the miners are doing a useful job.
C the miners hide in the tunnels.
5 Machines pump ice into the mines so …
A it’s easier for the workers to break the rocks.
B it’s less dangerous for workers.
C it’s very hot underground.

Score: /5