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Name: ______________________ Class: _________________ Date: _________ ID: U

Unit 5 Test

MAIN IDEAS: Listen. Then choose the best words from the list to complete each summary and
write them in the spaces. [Track 21CC 4_U5_1.mp3]

crimes
diseases
documentaries
environment
food
society

1. The female student discusses Hollywood movies that reflect people’s fears and anxieties. She first
discusses films that portray ____________________ against institutions or against individuals. Then she
talks about films that depict ____________________ and epidemics. She says that these films represent
a common worry. Finally, she discusses movies about natural disasters, such as volcanoes or earthquakes.
She says that these things worry people because of their potential impact on ____________________.

2. The male student focuses on ____________________ rather than Hollywood movies. He says there are
documentaries about the three issues that the female student discusses, but he focuses on two different
concerns. First, he discusses films that reflect people’s concern for the state of the
____________________ . He mentions films that focus on climate change and energy as examples.
Next, he discusses films that reflect people’s anxieties about the ____________________ they eat. He
also says that he thinks people are scared of all of the issues discussed because they represent matters
over which people have little or no control.

DETAILS: Listen. Answer T (true) or F (false).

____ 3. The professor says that both video games and television programs are examples of entertainment media.
[Track 21CC 4_U5_2.mp3]

____ 4. The student argues that movies about crimes against organizations reflect something that is widely
feared. [Track 21CC 4_U5_3.mp3]

____ 5. The student says that although the main character is often shown as a victim, movies about crimes
against individuals often have a positive ending. [Track 21CC 4_U5_4.mp3]

____ 6. The student says that she felt scared when watching a movie called Contagion that starred Matt Damon.
[Track 21CC 4_U5_5.mp3]

____ 7. The student gives an example of four specific types of natural or environmental disasters. [Track 21CC
4_U5_6.mp3]

____ 8. According to the student, the documentary An Inconvenient Truth was released in 2012. [Track 21CC
4_U5_7.mp3]
Name: ______________________ ID: U

____ 9. The student says that the documentary Fed Up focuses on the effects of eating foods containing a lot of
sugar. [Track 21CC 4_U5_8.mp3]

____ 10. The student feels that many people are afraid of things that they are not able to limit or control. [Track
21CC 4_U5_9.mp3]

LISTENING SKILL: Listen. Choose the correct answer.

____ 11. The woman discusses films about “illegal activities.” How does she repeat this idea? Choose two answers.
[Track 21CC 4_U5_10.mp3]
a. She says, “crime.”
b. She says, “lawbreaking.”
c. She mentions the police.
d. She says, “illegal actions.”

____ 12. The woman talks about “the main character” of a movie. How does she repeat this idea? Choose two
answers. [Tracl 21CC 4_U5_10.mp3]
a. She says, “that character.”
b. She refers to the “star.”
c. She uses the word “hero.”
d. She uses a personal pronoun.

____ 13. The man mentions “the state of the environment.” How does he repeat this idea? Choose one answer.
[Track 21CC 4_U5_11.mp3]
a. He refers to “nature.”
b. He discusses ecosystems.
c. He talks about “the planet.”
d. He says, “the natural world.”

____ 14. The man discusses documentaries about “food issues.” How does he repeat this idea? Choose three
answers. [Track 21CC 4_U5_11.mp3]
a. He talks about “a diet.”
b. He says “things we eat.”
c. He says, “fruit and vegetables.”
d. He refers to “processed items.”

SPEAKING SKILL: Listen. Choose the correct answer.

____ 15. Why does the student ask “OK, so how about diseases?” [Track 21CC 4_U5_12.mp3]
a. to signal what topic she will discuss next
b. to introduce a key opinion that she holds
c. to engage listeners by interacting with them
d. none of the above

____ 16. Why does the student ask, “It would potentially pose a risk to all of us, right?” [Track 21CC
4_U5_13.mp3]
a. to signal what topic she will discuss next
b. to introduce a key opinion that she holds
c. to engage listeners by interacting with them
d. none of the above
Name: ______________________ ID: U

____ 17. Why does the student ask, “Why are there so many movies about natural disasters?” [Track 21CC
4_U5_14.mp3]
a. to signal what topic she will discuss next
b. to introduce a key opinion that she holds
c. to engage listeners by interacting with them
d. none of the above

____ 18. Why does the professor ask, “Why do they scare us?” [Track 21CC 4_U5_15.mp3]
a. To signal what topic she will discuss next
b. To introduce a key opinion that she holds
c. To engage listeners by interacting with them
d. None of the above

PRONUNCIATION SKILL: Read the sentences from the seminar discussion. Then choose the
correct answer that shows thought groups that would sound natural when pronounced.

____ 19. I think people fear them because they could happen any time and have a big effect on society.
a. I think people fear them / because / they could happen / any time and have a / big
effect on society.
b. I think people fear / them because they / could happen any time and / have a big
effect on society.
c. I think people fear them because / they could happen any time / and have a big effect
on society.
d. I think / people fear them / because they could happen / any time and have a big /
effect on society.

____ 20. I have to say I’m a lot more worried about the environment and what I eat than I used to be!
a. I have to say / I’m a lot more worried about the environment / and what I eat / than I
used to be!
b. I have to say I’m a lot / more worried / about the environment and what / I eat than I
used to be!
c. I have to say I’m a lot more worried / about / the environment / and / what I eat than
I used to be!
d. I have / to say / I’m a lot more worried / about the environment and / what I eat than
/ I used to be!

VOCABULARY: Read the paragraph with words from unit 5. Then answer the questions.

The poor state of the economy is causing many people to feel anxious. There is widespread concern
that the economic situation is posing a risk to people's jobs. According to a report from a credible and
reliable source, the government will soon announce an economic action plan. The report claims that
this plan will put the economy on the road to recovery by generating jobs in the manufacturing sector.

____ 21. The word anxious could be replaced by


a. abandoned
b. confused
c. worried
Name: ______________________ ID: U

____ 22. The phrase posing a risk most likely means


a. bothering
b. threatening
c. undertaking

____ 23. The word credible is similar in meaning to


a. believable
b. eligible
c. moderate

____ 24. The word claims is closest in meaning to


a. agrees
b. demands
c. states

____ 25. The word generating could be replaced by


a. causing
b. constructing
c. creating

VOCABULARY: Read the sentences with words from unit 5. Then choose the correct
meaning for each word in bold.

____ 26. Despite her dread of speaking in public, Sandy’s presentation went extremely well.
a. feeling of excitement
b. deep and powerful fear
c. memory of a prior event

____ 27. The media is reporting a lot of rumors about the celebrity couple, but I’m sure they’re all nonsense.
a. stories or gossip that may not be true
b. descriptions of something interesting
c. details that most people already know

____ 28. Reviews written by other customers influenced Johan's choice about which tablet to buy.
a. created a difference between some things
b. caused somebody to act in an unusual way
c. affected somebody's opinion about something

____ 29. The teacher was so interesting and insightful that even students who were sick still attended class.
a. able to talk to people in a friendly, relaxing way
b. able to understand complex issues and situations
c. able to see and explain the truth about something

____ 30. Although some of the acting in the movie was very subtle, the film still won numerous awards.
a. not direct, obvious, or easy to see
b. not fashionable, stylish, or popular
c. not expected, familiar, or comfortable
ID: U

Unit 5 Test
Answer Section

1. ANS: crimes, diseases, society

PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5 TOP: Main Ideas


NOT: 21CC 4_U5_1.mp3
2. ANS: documentaries, environment, food

PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5 TOP: Main Ideas


NOT: 21CC 4_U5_1.mp3
3. ANS: T PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_2.mp3
4. ANS: F PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_3.mp3
5. ANS: T PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_4.mp3
6. ANS: F PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_5.mp3
7. ANS: F PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_6.mp3
8. ANS: F PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_7.mp3
9. ANS: T PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_8.mp3
10. ANS: T PTS: 3 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Details NOT: 21CC 4_U5_9.mp3
11. ANS: A, D PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Listening Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_10.mp3
12. ANS: A, D PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Listening Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_10.mp3
13. ANS: C PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Listening Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_11.mp3
14. ANS: A, C, D PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Listening Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_11.mp3
15. ANS: A PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Speaking Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_12.mp3
16. ANS: C PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Speaking Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_13.mp3
17. ANS: C PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Speaking Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_14.mp3
18. ANS: D PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Pronunciation Skill NOT: 21CC 4_U5_15.mp3
19. ANS: C PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Pronunciation Skill
20. ANS: A PTS: 5 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Pronunciation Skill
ID: U

21. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5


TOP: Part I Vocabulary
22. ANS: B PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part I Vocabulary
23. ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part I Vocabulary
24. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part I Vocabulary
25. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part I Vocabulary
26. ANS: B PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part II Vocabulary
27. ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part II Vocabulary
28. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part II Vocabulary
29. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part II Vocabulary
30. ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: 21CC 4, Unit 5
TOP: Part II Vocabulary

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