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Touchstone 3 - 2nd Edition Quiz Unit 1 Answer

This document is a written quiz consisting of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions that assess reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. It is divided into 6 sections (A-F) testing different language skills, such as identifying descriptive words, completing sentences with correct adjective/adverb forms, rewriting negative sentences positively, and reading comprehension of a short passage about a basketball camp. The quiz contains 50 total points and tests fundamental English skills.

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Touchstone 3 - 2nd Edition Quiz Unit 1 Answer

This document is a written quiz consisting of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions that assess reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. It is divided into 6 sections (A-F) testing different language skills, such as identifying descriptive words, completing sentences with correct adjective/adverb forms, rewriting negative sentences positively, and reading comprehension of a short passage about a basketball camp. The quiz contains 50 total points and tests fundamental English skills.

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Unit 1 Written quiz Name: __________________________ Total Score

Date: __________________________ ______ /50 points

A Listen to two people talk about themselves. Circle the four words that best describe each person.
1. Vanessa
a. athletic c. competitive e. patient g. rude
b. selfish d. fast f. reliable h. down-to-earth
2. Adam
a. demanding c. unfriendly e. talented g. outgoing
b. laid-back d. organized f. stressed h. shy

A _______ /8 points (1 point each)

B Complete the paragraph with the correct adjective or adverb forms of the words in parentheses.
well
Paul and his boss don’t get along very ______________ (good). They see a lot of
(1)

careful (careful)
differently (different). Paul thinks he’s a ______________
things ______________
(2) (3)

properly (proper). In his opinion, he works


worker. He likes to do a job ______________
(4)

hard
very ______________ slow
(hard). To his boss, Paul seems ______________ (slow).
(5) (6)
quickly
When Paul doesn’t work ______________ impatient
(quick) enough, his boss gets ______________
(7) (8)

(impatient). He sometimes argues with Paul, and that automatically


______________ (automatic)
(9)
bad
has a ______________ (bad) effect on Paul’s work.
(10)

B _______ /10 points (1 point each)

C Circle the correct word for each person.


1. My brother likes to meet new people, and he’ll talk to anyone.
a. friendly b. down-to-earth c. introverted
2. My best friend loves talking with people.
a. arrogant b. helpful c. outgoing

3. My sister likes to give things to her friends.


a. honest b. generous c. practical

4. My dad’s friends and co-workers can always count on him.


a. reliable b. talented c. versatile
5. My teacher is always thinking of new ways to do things.
a. selfish b. serious c. creative

6. My co-worker doesn’t know how to do her job.


a. accomplished b. humble c. incompetent

C _______ /6 points (1 point each)

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D Rewrite these negative sentences. Add a prefix to the adjectives to give the opposite meaning, and use the
words in parentheses.
My co-worker is totally dishonest
Example: My co-worker isn’t honest. _______________________________________________________ . (totally)
My roommate is extremely disorganized.
1. My roommate isn’t organized. _______________________________________________________ . (extremely)
2. Young people aren’t considerate. Young people are pretty inconsiderate.
_______________________________________________________ . (pretty)
Our neighbors are really unfriendly.
3. Our neighbors aren’t friendly. _______________________________________________________ . (really)
4. My sister isn’t a reliable person. My sister is an incredibly unreliable person.
_______________________________________________________ . (incredibly)

D _______ /8 points (2 points each)

E Add a comment to describe the things these people do a lot. Choose a phrase from the box and use always and
a continuous verb. There is one extra phrase.

do things for other people spend too much money think of new ideas
say funny things talk about himself waste time

He’s always saying funny things


Example: My cousin has a great sense of humor. ___________________________________________________ .
He's always talking about about himself.
1. A guy at work is very arrogant. _______________________________________________________ .
I'm always spending too much money.
2. I love shopping. _______________________________________________________ .
He's always thinking of new ideas.
3. My uncle is very creative. _______________________________________________________ .
She's always doing things for other people.
4. My mother’s not selfish at all. _______________________________________________________ .

E _______ /8 points (2 points each)

(continued)

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F Read the description of a basketball camp. Then read the statements and circle (a) True, (b) False, or
(c) Doesn’t say.

1. Children at Camp B-Ball eat at the camp.


a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
2. Players who are arrogant at the camp are sent home.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
3. Girls and boys play on the same teams at Camp B-Ball.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
4. Parents can watch the final competition.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
5. All coaches at the camp are professional basketball players.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say

F _______ /10 points (2 points each)

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