Unit Test 3 | Group A

DICTATION, LISTENING, COMMUNICATION, READING

Name: _____________________ Class: ____

DICTATION
1 [Track 06] Listen and write the sentences that you
hear.
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LISTENING
2 [Track 07] You are going to hear part of an interview
with a sports nutritionist called Marcus Jones. For
questions 1–6, choose the correct answer a, b, or c.
COMMUNICATION
3 Complete the conversation with 1–2 words in each
gap.
Heather: Oh, hi I 1 __________________ you could help
me. I’m looking for gluten-free flour.
Toby: Gluten-free flour, sure. That’s in our home baking
section. Shall I show you where it is?
Heather: That’s very 2 __________________ you, but I
think I’ll manage.
Toby: No worries. If there’s anything else you need,
just let me know.
…
Heather: Hello again – I found it, but I’ve got another
question. Do you 3 __________________ to know
how much this is? There’s no price on it
anywhere. Have you got any 4
__________________ what you charge for it?
Toby: Sure, I’ll just get a colleague to check against
our price list. Would you 5 __________________
for a couple of minutes?
Heather: Do you think it will take long? I need to get going
soon.
Toby: Sure, I’ll get it done right away.

1 When did Marcus begin to work on his book? ___ / 10

a When he was studying nutrition.
b When he was working with athletes.
c When he decided to go on a diet.
2 Why does Marcus say fat is important in an
athlete’s diet?
a It can make you feel full.
b It can strengthen their muscles.
c It can be an energy source.
3 What does Marcus say about successful athletes?
a They need to build up large muscles.
b They need to be competitive.
c They need to eat a range of healthy foods.
4 According to Marcus, what do swimmers eat?
a Seven meals a day.
b Two vegetarian meals a day.
c Large amounts of meat.
5 What does Marcus say about eating food during
exercise?
a It affects the way your body digests food.
b It is a process you have to learn.
c It makes you less competitive.
6 During the interview Marcus
a is explaining how diet can affect exercise.
b is informing listeners about a new diet.
c is describing a book he has written.
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READING
4 Read the article. Match sentences A–G with gaps A When you belong to a group and do sports
1–5 in the text. There are two extra sentences. together you often become more confident around
others.
Healthy body, healthy mind?
B Because of this, you have to focus on the route
We all sometimes feel sad or depressed – life can be ahead, concentrating hard and looking at every
stressful and there are often lots of challenges with study, risk.
work and relationships. But did you realize that you have C Running fast, and getting out of breath, will do you
more power to change your mood than you think? Here are the world of good physically and the different
some suggestions on how to beat the blues! chemicals and hormones released into your body
Healthy snacks improve your mood.
It is well known that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is D This has been confirmed by UK research which
good for your physical health, but the latest research involved more than 40,000 participants.
suggests that it might be good for mental health too. E It proves that taking part in team games helps
improve your speed and strength.
Scientists in Australia have found that the more fruit and
F This is because fruit and vegetables contain many
vegetables you eat, the better you feel.1 ___ In both studies,
nutrients which are good for the bacteria living in
researchers measured people’s sense of life satisfaction.
your stomach.
The results suggest that one way to improve your mental G However, there is an increased risk of injury during
health could be something as simple as having a salad with this kind of activity which limits the benefits.
a meal every day. 2 ___ How you feel inside has a direct
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effect on mood and concentration. So a quick change in
what you snack on is an easy way to start feeling better!
This sporting life TOTAL ___ / 40
Sports and fitness activities are a great way to get in shape,
build your muscles, and feel stronger. They are also very
important in improving mood. Team games have a powerful
impact on well-being, as they are social as well as physical
activities. 3 ___ This is because you tend to work together
towards shared goals. But don’t worry, if you like being on
your own when you do sports, you can still get that feel-
good effect. How about climbing? People who climb on
climbing walls use a lot of concentration – they have to
decide where to put their hands and feet to be safe.
Although this sounds mentally challenging, this detailed
focus on a physical activity actually makes you relax!
Studies show that training programmes where you pay
attention to your movements can be as calming as yoga!
Many people, however, prefer to be on the move. 4 ___
But you don’t need an athletics track to train regularly.
In fact, trail running on uneven ground such as hills or
woodland has a big effect on how you feel mentally. There’s
a bit more challenge running somewhere where you might
trip, sprain an ankle or wrist or even break a leg. 5 ___
This can help you forget other worries in life and clear your
mind.
So remember, if you’re concerned about your mood, think
about following a healthier diet, or putting on some trainers.
You might just start to feel a bit better.

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