unit test 6

identify people who have broken into homes

Vocabulary in their neighborhoods. 4
1 Complete the text with the words in the box. Friday 15
Make any necessary changes. Museum Quality undercover reporters visit
preoccupation evidence conflicts antique dealers who are illegally importing
antiquities from other countries
gorgeous investigate make give 5

I had high hopes for the new prime-time TV show, Sunday 17

Crime Streets, but those hopes faded after seeing Catch Me a man has been making and cashing
the first two episodes. The series is from a respected fake checks with no difficulty until an
producer and director, Ivor Jones, who normally employee at the bank discovers a flaw in his
work and decides to fool the criminal
1
a good impression with his new
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shows. But he missed the mark with this show. It
is meant to be about crime, but there is more of a
2
with the relationships between the 3 Complete the text with to, for, of, with, or –.
cops and lawyers that makes the crimes themselves When John Cameron was arrested 1
disappear into the background. I say “relationships,” dangerous driving in 2007 the police discovered
but really there are only 3 between the he had a criminal record. They investigated
characters – none of these people get along, and I 2
further and discovered that he had
don’t know how they think they can 4 been accused 3 murder in 2005, but
a crime when all they do is argue with each other. In that before he was officially charged 4
both episodes, the cops lose important the crime he had disappeared.
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that could have solved the case, After collecting all the available evidence, they took
then spend the rest of the show blaming each other Cameron to court. Cameron insisted that he would
for the mistake. As with most recent cop shows, all be found innocent 5 all charges and
the actors are 6 ; in fact, as the acting that he would be acquitted 6
. The jury
is pretty bad, I suspect they’re really models just thought otherwise, though. After a month-long trial,
pretending to be actors. In conclusion, I’m sorry to Cameron was finally found guilty 7
say I can’t recommend this series. Ivor Jones should murder. The judge sentenced him 8 life
have 7 some more thought to this in prison with no chance of parole.
project. This series really is a crime.
4 Complete the sentences with make, do, or take.
2 What crime is each TV episode about? 1 I usually have my hair by a great
hairdresser near my house.
Monday 12 2 After research for many years at
Bad Fellows an accountant kills his
the University, one of my colleagues was granted
partner in cold blood 1
a fellowship at a prestigious university abroad.
Tuesday 13
Paparazzi an ambitious journalist takes 3 Bob and Alan such a fuss about
photos of a star with his girlfriend and having to clean their house that I suggested they
demands money from them 2 get a cleaner.
Wednesday 14 4 It’s encouraging to see that my youngest
The Portrait an ageing actress sets fire to a daughter an interest in art.
portrait of herself when she was younger and 5 You’ve been tolerating this for long enough; now
burns her house to the ground 3 it’s time you some action.
Thursday 15
6 I need to the wash. I don’t have
Catch the thieves! real witnesses help any clean clothes to wear.
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 Grammar 3 Choose the correct answer.
1 “I don’t understand why Tim didn’t call last
1 Choose the correct alternative. night.”
Dear Celia. “He to call while you were having
I think my brother might be involved in criminal
problems with your phone.”
activities, but I don’t have any real proof. Should I
tell our parents anyway? I don’t know what to do. a would have tried c should tried
Can you help? b might have tried d must tried
Billy 2 Jason all the Chopin piano sonatas
by the time he was five.
Dear Billy, a could play c could played
You 1 must / can be very confused. Anyone in your b can play d can have played
situation would be. I think you 2 could / should tell
your parents about your suspicions – it’s definitely 3 “The police are looking for more witnesses to the
the right thing to do. But first you 3 have to / don’t crime.”
need to make a list of the things that have made you “I go to the station and tell them
suspect your brother, because it will be necessary what I saw.”
to have some evidence. Your parents 4 may not / a need c ought to
should not believe you at first. That’s possible
b have d ought
because they won’t want to believe anything bad
about their own son. I’m hoping you 5 can / should 4 “It’s awful that the Wilsons’ house was burgled.”
talk honestly and openly to your parents. If that’s “I know. It be a terrible time for all
the case, just tell them everything you know and let of them.”
them take it from there. After you have talked to your
a must c can
parents, 6 could / should you send me an update
on your situation? I’d like to know that everything b ought to d needs to
is O.K. In the mean time, you 7 don’t need to / may 5 “I was too stubborn to apologize to Louisa at the
not worry. I’m sure things will turn out right for your time, and now she won’t speak to me.”
family.
“You you were sorry as soon as it
Celia
happened.”
2 Complete the sentences with the correct past a should say c can say
modal form of the verbs in parentheses.
b must have said d should have said
1 “Why are you so sure the new local hairdresser
6 The star’s manager the press about
isn’t good?”
her plans because he didn’t know about them.
“You (see) my hairstyle before I a shouldn’t have told c wouldn’t tell
washed my hair! Then you wouldn’t be asking me b couldn’t have told d didn’t have told
that.”
7 “Are you coming with us or not?”
2 Albert said his assistant (not read) “Sure, I’ll come. I finish this essay
the files because she’s never had access to his until next week anyway, so I can work on it
password. tomorrow.”
3 Dennis (leave) in a hurry. He left the a don’t need to b shouldn’t
front door open and the lights on. c couldn’t have d shouldn’t have
4 My neighbor (water) my plants 8 “Are you a good swimmer?”
when I was on vacation. I forgot to ask her, but “Actually, I swim at all. I never
she is very thoughtful so I hope she did! learned how.”
a don’t have to c couldn’t
5 “I feel sick.”
b can’t d don’t need to
“You (not eat) such a big meal
before going out for a run.”
6 Ana (not hide) that letter from you,
but your mother asked her to for your own sake.

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