Life Vision Poland Intermediate Unit
Test 5 A
Answer key
A Grammar: Future forms: present tenses
and going to/will
1 ’s going to rain, is going to rain
2 starts
3 ’re having, are having
4 ’ll carry, will carry
5 ’s going to study, is going to study
6 will live, ’ll live
1 ’s going to rain, is going to rain
’s going to rain is correct because we use going to to
make a prediction based on present evidence or facts.
Here, the evidence is that there are dark clouds.
2 starts
Starts is correct because we use the present simple for
an event that is part of a fixed schedule or timetable.
3 ’re having, are having
’re having is correct because we use the present
continuous for events that have already been planned
and arranged.
4 ’ll carry, will carry
’ll carry is correct because we use will to offer help.
5 ’s going to study, is going to study
’s going to study is correct because we use going to for
a planned future event or intention.
6 will live, ’ll live
Will live is correct because we use will to make a
prediction that is not based on present evidence or
facts.
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B Grammar: The passive
1 Salt was not added to the soup.
2 All the snacks had been eaten before we
arrived.
3 Dinner will be served at eight o’clock.
4 Reviews are often posted on the restaurant’s
website by customers.
5 Your projects must be finished this week.
6 It has been shown that producing meat is bad
for the environment.
C Vocabulary: Understanding topic
vocabulary
1 C
2 A
3 B
4 B
5 A
6 A
1 C
Blurred is correct because it is the only option that
describes how something looks, and it means not clear.
Smooth is not correct because it describes how
something feels, not how it looks.
Deafening is not correct because it describes how
something sounds, not how it looks.
2 A
Bitter is correct because adding sugar would make
something taste less bitter.
Tasty is not correct because it doesn’t make sense – if
the coffee was too tasty, the speaker wouldn’t want to
add anything.
Spicy is not correct because it doesn't make sense –
adding sugar would not make something less spicy.
3 B
Rotten is correct because a fish that is rotten would
smell bad and could not be eaten. Rotten means
decayed.
Rough is not correct because it describes how
something feels, not how it smells.
Sour is not correct because it describes how something
tastes, not how it smells.
4 B
Vivid is correct because it means bright or deeply
coloured.
Sticky is not correct because it describes how
something feels, not how it looks.
Pale is not correct because it means light coloured or
only slightly coloured.
5 A
Sweet is correct because it describes the taste of food
that contains sugar, like cake and ice cream.
Sweaty is not correct because it describes how
something feels, not how it tastes.
Salty is not correct because it describes the taste of
foods that contain salt, like crisps.
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6 A Trying out is not correct because no one decides to try
Smooth is correct because it describes something that out a difficult situation.
feels nice and even. 3 C
Sticky is not correct because it doesn’t make sense. The Gets me down is correct because get me down means
speaker is saying that their hands feel nice after using make me feel sad. If you are tired all the time, you
the cream. Sticky describes something that is made of might feel sad.
or covered in a substance that sticks or attaches to the Puts myself down is not correct because a situation
things it touches, and sticky hands do not feel nice. cannot put yourself down.
Rough is not correct because it describes something not Gets over me is not correct because a situation cannot
even or regular. get over a person.
4 A
D Vocabulary: Understanding topic Calories is correct because calorie means the energy
vocabulary that food gives us. Sweet food usually contains a lot of
calories, which can be unhealthy.
1 sour Addictions is not correct because addiction means a
2 sticky need for something because you cannot stop taking it.
3 deafening Sweet food cannot have a number of addictions.
Epidemics is not correct because an epidemic is when a
4 blurred lot of people in the same community have the same
5 smooth illness at the same time. Sweet food cannot have a
6 pale number of epidemics.
5 B
1 sour
Promised is correct because promise means tell
Sour is correct because it describes the taste of foods
someone that you will definitely do or not do
like vinegar and lemons.
something. You can promise yourself that you will do
2 sticky something.
Sticky is correct because it describes something that is Intended is not correct because intend means have a
made of or covered in a substance that sticks or personal plan for the future.
attaches to the things it touches. Expected is not correct because expect means think or
3 deafening believe that something will happen. We do not say
Deafening is correct because it describes very loud expect yourself.
noise. 6 A
4 blurred Habit is correct because break a habit means stop doing
Blurred is correct because it means not clear. something that you do regularly. The writer wants to
5 smooth stop eating sugar so regularly.
Smooth is correct because it describes something that Desire is not correct because desire means the strong
feels level and even. feeling that you want something. We do not say break a
desire.
6 pale Calorie is not correct because calorie means the energy
Pale is correct because it means light coloured or only that food gives us. We do not say break a calorie.
slightly coloured.
F Reading: Referencing
E Vocabulary: Understanding topic
vocabulary 1 E
2 H
1 B 3 B
2 B 4 A
3 C 5 F
4 A 6 D
5 B
6 A 1 E
Then it continues to our supermarkets by lorry or by
1 B train is correct because the sentence before the gap
Going through is correct because go through a bad time explains how food starts the trip. The missing sentence
means live through a period with a lot of problems. says how food gets to supermarkets. The sentence after
Trying out is not correct because no one decides to try the gap describes how the trip continues and ends.
out a bad time. 2 H
Putting myself down is not correct because we do not Some of these have a greater impact than others is
say put myself down a bad time. correct because the sentence before the gap mentions
2 B methods of transport. The sentence after the gap
Dealing with is correct because deal with means take compares two different methods of transport.
action to solve a problem. The writer is talking about
what they do in a difficult situation.
Getting me down is not correct because we do not say
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3 B
This kind of food is tastier because it spends less time
travelling is correct because the sentence before the
gap mentions local food. The missing sentence talks
about food that does not need to travel. The sentence
after the gap says that fresher food is of better quality.
4 A
Sometimes production methods may affect the
environment more than distance is correct because the
sentence before the gap says that things can be more
complicated and this varies according to where you are.
The sentence after the gap gives an example of
problems linked to location and production methods.
5 F
These usually say where a product comes from, but that
is all is correct because the sentence before the gap
talks about food labels. These in the missing sentence
refers back to food labels.
6 D
This is because intensive animal farming is also
contributing to climate change is correct because the
sentence before the gap mentions the need to reduce
the amount of meat we eat. The sentence after the gap
explains why farming animals is not good use of natural
resources.
G Listening: Identifying positive and
negative points
1 D
2 A
3 A
4 D
5 B
6 C
1 D
D is correct because the speaker says Whilst the future
can be frightening, developments such as these mean it
doesn’t have to be.
2 A
A is correct because the speaker says that our system
for producing food is not good enough to feed
everybody and it’s going to cause real problems in the
future.
3 A
A is correct because the speaker says I try not to think
about it too much as it makes me feel concerned and
that our way of producing food is going to cause real
problems in the future.
4 D
D is correct because the speaker says A lot of scientists
are working on ways to make plants grow better and
stronger, and that Many people believe that they are
going to be the thing which helps us the most, not
technology.
5 B
B is correct because the speaker says Although it’s a
good idea, the process will have to be changed to be
more sustainable.
6 C
C is correct because the speaker says Whether it will
lead to a better future though, I don’t know.
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H Speaking: Taking turns
1 B
2 A
3 A
4 B
5 A
6 C
1 B
Playing is correct because we use How about + -ing
form to make an invitation.
Play is not correct because we do not use the infinitive
without to after How about.
To play is not correct because we do not use the
infinitive with to after How about.
2 A
To meet is correct because we use Would you like +
infinitive with to to make an invitation.
Meet is not correct because we do not use the infinitive
without to after Would you like.
Meeting is not correct because we do not use the -ing
form after Would you like.
3 A
Sounds is correct because we use That sounds great to
say yes to an invitation.
Likes is not correct because we do not say That likes
great.
Was is not correct because we do not say That was
great when something has not happened yet.
4 B
I’d is correct because it is the short form of I would. We
use I’d love to, but … to say no to an invitation in a
polite way.
I is not correct because we do not say I love to as a
complete phrase.
I’m is not correct because I’m is the short form of I am.
We do not say I’m love to.
5 A
If is correct because we use I was wondering if you … to
make a polite invitation.
That is not correct because we do not say I was
wondering that ….
But is not correct because we do not say I was
wondering but ….
6 C
That’s is correct because That’s is the short form of
That is. We use That’s a good idea to say yes to an
invitation.
What’s is not correct because What’s is the short form
of What is. We can say What’s a good idea? as a
question, but there’s no question mark (?) in this
sentence.
How’s is not correct because How’s is the short form of
How is. We do not say How’s a good idea.
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I Writing: Expanding main points
1 B
2 F
3 E
4 A
5 G
6 C
1 B
I’m still working on an essay for my English class is
correct because the writer mentions studies, and an
example of these is given – an essay for my English
class. In the following sentence this is referred to using
the pronoun it and the verb writing.
2 F
It’s something I’ve thought about doing for a while is
correct because It here refers to the act of becoming a
vegetarian. Thought about for a while refers back to the
notion of making a decision. Have in the following
sentence refers back to the decision being made.
3 E
Having said that, I did change a few things is correct
because a few things links back to the earlier reference
to ingredients. Having said that provides an explanation
with a contrast – here it is the writer not following the
recipe, and the outcome.
4 A
Another is that I have to learn how to wait is correct
because Another indicates a second reason. The writer
has already described the biggest problem.
5 G
In fact, they even do discounts for students is correct
because the writer offers an explanation of why the
cookery class is good value for money. Save cash in the
following sentence refers back to discount.
6 C
I’m fairly sure that everyone will enjoy it is correct
because everyone refers to the friends mentioned in
the preceding sentence, and in the following sentence
as we.
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J Writing: Mediation
1 Jakub thinks that one of the best things about
his visit to London is all of the different
restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub thinks that one
of the best things about his visit to London is
all of the restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub
thinks that one of the best things about his
visit to London is all the different restaurants
he’s visiting., Jakub thinks that one of the best
things about his visit to London is all the
restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub thinks that one
of the best things about his visit to London is
the different restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub
thinks that one of the best things about his
visit to London is the restaurants he’s visiting.
2 Jakub knows that Esra has eaten sushi before
because he remembers eating it with her.,
Jakub knows that Esra has eaten sushi before
because he remembers having it with her.
3 For the sukiyaki, the waiter brought a cooker,
a saucepan and some beef and vegetables to
the table., For the sukiyaki, the waiter brought
a cooker, a saucepan and some vegetables and
beef to the table.
4 Jakub was surprised that he enjoyed cooking
the sukiyaki because he doesn’t normally
enjoy cooking., Jakub was surprised that he
enjoyed cooking the sukiyaki because he
doesn’t usually enjoy cooking.
5 Jakub can’t remember the name of the fizzy
drink that he had at the restaurant., Jakub
can’t remember the name of the fizzy drink
which he had at the restaurant., Jakub can’t
remember the name of the fizzy drink he had
at the restaurant., Jakub can’t remember the
name of the drink that he had at the
restaurant., Jakub can’t remember the name
of the drink which he had at the restaurant.,
Jakub can’t remember the name of the drink
he had at the restaurant.
6 Jakub doesn’t eat much spicy food at home.
1 Jakub thinks that one of the best things about
his visit to London is all of the different
restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub thinks that one
of the best things about his visit to London is
all of the restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub
thinks that one of the best things about his
visit to London is all the different restaurants
he’s visiting., Jakub thinks that one of the best
things about his visit to London is all the
restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub thinks that one
of the best things about his visit to London is
the different restaurants he’s visiting., Jakub
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 thinks that one of the best things about his Jakub can’t remember the name of the drink
visit to London is the restaurants he’s visiting. he had at the restaurant.
All of the different restaurants is correct because in his Fizzy drink that is correct because in his email, Jakub
email, Jakub says One of the best things about this visit says I had a fizzy drink with the meal – it tasted of
is all of the different restaurants I’m eating at. lemon and it was really nice, but I can’t remember what
All of the restaurants is correct because in his email, it was called!
Jakub says One of the best things about this visit is all of Fizzy drink which is correct because in his email, Jakub
the different restaurants I’m eating at. says I had a fizzy drink with the meal – it tasted of
All the different restaurants is correct because in his lemon and it was really nice, but I can’t remember what
email, Jakub says One of the best things about this visit it was called!
is all of the different restaurants I’m eating at. Fizzy drink is correct because in his email, Jakub says I
All the restaurants is correct because in his email, Jakub had a fizzy drink with the meal – it tasted of lemon and
says One of the best things about this visit is all of the it was really nice, but I can’t remember what it was
different restaurants I’m eating at. called!
The different restaurants is correct because in his email, Drink that is correct because in his email, Jakub says I
Jakub says One of the best things about this visit is all of had a fizzy drink with the meal – it tasted of lemon and
the different restaurants I’m eating at. it was really nice, but I can’t remember what it was
The restaurants is correct because in his email, Jakub called!
says One of the best things about this visit is all of the Drink which is correct because in his email, Jakub says I
different restaurants I’m eating at. had a fizzy drink with the meal – it tasted of lemon and
2 Jakub knows that Esra has eaten sushi before it was really nice, but I can’t remember what it was
called!
because he remembers eating it with her.,
Drink is correct because in his email, Jakub says I had a
Jakub knows that Esra has eaten sushi before fizzy drink with the meal – it tasted of lemon and it was
because he remembers having it with her. really nice, but I can’t remember what it was called!
He remembers eating it is correct because in his email, 6 Jakub doesn’t eat much spicy food at home.
Jakub says I know that you’ve tried sushi before, Spicy food is correct because in his email, Jakub says I
because I remember eating it with you. love spicy food, but I don’t eat much of it at home.
He remembers having it is correct because in his email,
Jakub says I know that you’ve tried sushi before,
because I remember eating it with you.
3 For the sukiyaki, the waiter brought a cooker,
a saucepan and some beef and vegetables to
the table., For the sukiyaki, the waiter brought
a cooker, a saucepan and some vegetables and
beef to the table.
Beef and vegetables is correct because in his email,
Jakub says The waiter brought us a plate of beef and
vegetables, a small cooker and a saucepan.
Vegetables and beef is correct because in his email,
Jakub says The waiter brought us a plate of beef and
vegetables, a small cooker and a saucepan.
4 Jakub was surprised that he enjoyed cooking
the sukiyaki because he doesn’t normally
enjoy cooking., Jakub was surprised that he
enjoyed cooking the sukiyaki because he
doesn’t usually enjoy cooking.
Doesn’t normally is correct because in his email, Jakub
says I enjoyed it a lot, which is unusual because
normally I’m not interested in cooking!
Doesn’t usually is correct because in his email, Jakub
says I enjoyed it a lot, which is unusual because
normally I’m not interested in cooking!
5 Jakub can’t remember the name of the fizzy
drink that he had at the restaurant., Jakub
can’t remember the name of the fizzy drink
which he had at the restaurant., Jakub can’t
remember the name of the fizzy drink he had
at the restaurant., Jakub can’t remember the
name of the drink that he had at the
restaurant., Jakub can’t remember the name
of the drink which he had at the restaurant.,

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