Life Vision Poland Intermediate Unit Test 4 B

A Grammar: Quantifiers
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence using the
words given. Use between two and five words and do not use contractions.
1 The club holds competitions two or three times a year.
(few)
The club holds competitions times a year.
2 All of the players are tired now.
(every)
tired now.
3 There are no matches in the holidays.
(any)
There in the holidays.
4 My friends and I go rock climbing three or four times a year.
(several)
My friends and I go rock climbing
5 I don’t have enough time to train.
(little)
time to train.
6 I knew very little about basketball until last year.
(much)
about basketball until last year.
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B Grammar: Modal verbs

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1 (you / can) play in the match next week?
2 We (not / manage to) finish the game last night.
3 Luckily, they (be able to) fix the car now.
4 I (not / can) speak Spanish when I was a child, but I can now.
5 (you / be able to) practise before the match started?
6 Sam (not / be able to) run tomorrow because he has hurt his leg.
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C Vocabulary: Recognizing phrasal verbs

Read the sentence and choose the correct answer.
1 before you exercise to avoid injuries.
A ☐ Warm up B ☐ Join in C ☐ Drop out

2 Jack is running fast. I think he’s going to with the leader!

A ☐ warm up B ☐ give up C ☐ catch up

3 I found it difficult to with the others because I wasn’t as fit as them.

A ☐ sign up B ☐ keep up C ☐ take up

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 4 Will you playing rugby at your new school?
A ☐ work out B ☐ catch up C ☐ carry on

5 Molly has decided to swimming and focus on athletics.

A ☐ give up B ☐ sign up C ☐ warm up

6 The gym is open until 10 p.m., so you can in the evening.

A ☐ drop out B ☐ work out C ☐ bring about

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D Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary

Match the nouns with their definitions.
1 spectator A the place where athletes run
2 net B something used in tennis, football and
3 pitch basketball
4 opponent C someone you play sport against
5 referee D someone who watches a sports event
6 track E the area where you play football or
rugby
F the person who makes sure players
follow the rules
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E Vocabulary: Understanding topic vocabulary

Choose the correct words from the box to complete the sentences. There are two words that
you do not need to use.

goals obsessed with deal with suffer from failure pressure listen to mood

1 Do you want to a song I wrote?

2 The competition was a for us, because we lost every game, but I enjoyed it anyway.
3 Exercise improves my and I feel happier afterwards.
4 Piotr is playing video games. He just can’t stop.
5 Priya had to a difficult problem, but she solved it.
6 Many people give up organized sport because they feel to train every day.
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F Reading: Recognizing topic sentences
Read the text from an online article. Match the topic sentences to each paragraph. Two
sentences do not match any of the paragraphs.

Technology and sport

Technology has changed our lives in many ways, and it is no different for the world of sport.
1
Today, they can wear clothes to help them move faster and shoes that hold tightly onto the
running track. The same is true of sports equipment: there are tennis rackets that hit the ball
harder and bicycles that weigh very little.
2
Tiny computers worn on the body measure temperature and heart rate and can warn of any
problems. The data also helps athletes identify their strengths and the areas they need to work
on.
3
An example of this is the HANS device, which is used in car racing. This is a product made of a
new material that holds the head and neck of a racing driver in place so that they don’t get
seriously injured in an accident.
4
Today we can see sports events as they happen on computers and smartphones as well as on
TV. Very small cameras worn by athletes give us a much better idea of the speed and skill needed
to play the sport.
5
Video cameras allow them to analyse other teams in order to plan an effective strategy in
future matches. Coaches can also show their own players videos of their performance to support
their advice to individuals and to the team.
6
Referees use a system called Hawk-Eye Technology to help them make important decisions.
The system is able to follow a ball and show exactly where it lands.
These are only a few of the technologies that have changed the sports world in recent years. In
the future, there are sure to be many more.

A Video technology has also improved the experience for people watching sports.
B One new device improves communication between the people who ensure fair play
during a game.
C There are plenty of other technological devices that look after an athlete’s health.
D Some inventions have helped athletes improve their performance.
E Sports coaches have benefited from video technology, too.
F The people who have probably benefited most from video technology are those who
ensure fair play during a game.
G Another piece of equipment helps athletes get better again when they are injured.
H Other inventions are designed to protect athletes from injury in their chosen sport.
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G Listening: Identifying purpose

Listen to the conversation and answer the question.
1 A boy and girl are talking about a hobby. What is the purpose of their conversation?
A ☐ To make an arrangement
B ☐ To get advice
C ☐ To describe an event

2 A man is talking about a film. What is the purpose of what he says?

A ☐ To give an explanation
B ☐ To give an opinion
C ☐ To give information

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 3 A woman is speaking about sport. What is the purpose of what she says?
A ☐ To encourage people to do sports
B ☐ To advertise a sports event
C ☐ To discuss global sports

4 A boy and girl are talking about school. What is the purpose of their conversation?
A ☐ To ask for an apology
B ☐ To ask for recommendations
C ☐ To ask for directions

5 A woman is speaking on the radio. What is the purpose of what she says?
A ☐ To ask for help
B ☐ To describe her job
C ☐ To advertise a product

6 A man and woman are talking about running. What is the purpose of their conversation?
A ☐ To make a complaint
B ☐ To compare abilities
C ☐ To discuss an invitation

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H Speaking: Comparing and contrasting

Choose the best phrases to complete the dialogue. There are two phrases you don’t need.
Boy What do you think are the pros and cons of living in a city?
Girl Well, there are many pros, 1 could be that it’s very expensive! It’s difficult to find a
cheap place to live.
Boy Yes, but as 2 , you can usually get a well-paid job in a city. That balances out the higher
costs.
Girl I’m not sure. 3 is that it’s noisy, and there’s a lot of traffic and pollution.
Boy But some cities also have a lot of nice parks. For me, 4 things about living in a city is
that there are a lot of fascinating places to go to, like art galleries or museums.
Girl Yes, that’s true. I think 5 of living in a city is that you can have so many different
experiences. You would never get bored!
Boy I agree! As far 6 , I definitely want to live in a city.

A as I’m concerned
B one of the most positive
C this is because
D the biggest advantage
E but one drawback
F the biggest problems
G one major disadvantage
H I see it
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I Speaking: Mediation
You have two minutes to read the text and the task. You must then give a talk. You will be
able to refer to the text when giving your talk. Your talk should last 60 seconds.
Your neighbour wants to get fit, but he’s quite old and hasn’t done much exercise before. In your own
words, tell your neighbour about:
 what kind of exercise he could choose
 how he could start
 how to find the motivation to continue.

Exercise tips for older people

There are many benefits to regular exercise, especially for older people. It improves your fitness,
gives you more energy, protects your heart and develops muscle strength. So, what are you
waiting for?
There are a lot of different types of exercise to choose from. Running and walking are both great
ways to start because they are free, and you can do them anywhere and anytime. On the other
hand, if you would like to meet new people, try a yoga class or join a sports club. Alternatively,
swimming is an excellent exercise for older adults, as it exercises the whole body.
When you start a new exercise routine, it’s important to be careful and sensible. So you should
begin slowly and build up over time. If you suffer from any health problems, check with your
doctor first. Most importantly, set yourself goals, but be practical! You are not aiming to win any
awards!
If you hate exercising, there are ways to make it more fun. You could go with a friend or walk
around your town and take photographs while you explore. The most important thing is to try
new things. You never know, you might find something you love!

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J Writing: Developing an argument

Match each argument with a supporting statement.
1 Spending lots of time at home with
your family isn’t always a positive
thing.
2 Travelling with people is the best way
to get to know them.
3 Running on your own is easier than
running with a group.
4 Spending lots of time online with your
friends can get a bit boring.
5 Using technology to help you to do
exercise can be really helpful.
6 Studying online is a really useful way to
learn about all kinds of subjects.
A You can check just how much you are
doing, and plan your routine better.
B You might not talk about things in the
same way as when you are together.
C There are so many different places
where you can find new information.
D They might want to go faster and you
might not like it if you can’t keep up.
E It’s important to get out and meet as
many different people as possible.
F When you experience different things
together you build strong relationships
and memories.
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