Unit 4 General Test

Part 1
Listen to the conversations. Then write the type of book each person talks about.

mystery biography romance novel science

fiction

thriller travel book autobiography short stories

Example: ____mystery___________

1. science fiction

2. autobiography

3. romance novel

4. biography

5. travel book

6. thriller

7. short stories

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Part 2
Choose the answer that completes each sentence correctly.

Example: I like thinking hard and figuring things out, so I love to .

[a. do puzzles] b. read aloud c. curl up

8. My husband and I are trying to decide how to decorate our living room. So I buy decorating magazines and
to carefully study the ideas in them.

a. curl up b. skim through c. read e-books

9. My grandfather can’t see well anymore, but he loves books. So sometimes I .

a. listen to audio books b. do puzzles with him c. read aloud to him

10. This book is a that keeps you guessing all the time. You can’t wait to find out what’s going to happen next!

a. travel book b. cliff-hanger c. memoir

11. When I don’t have time to read an entire magazine, I to see which articles interest me most.

a. read it online b. skim through it c. listen to it

12. This book is a that’s perfect for a dull evening or two. It’s not very challenging, but it’s enjoyable.

a. best-seller b. cliff-hanger c. fast read

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13. It’s taking me a long time to read this book because it’s .

a. hard to follow b. trash c. a page-turner

14. I love to when I’m driving because it makes the trip more fun.

a. read e-books b. do puzzles c. listen to audio books

Part 3
Check the correct sentences.

Example: □ We all think whether this comic is the best.

 We all think that this comic is the best.

15. □ I want to ask that he wrote another book.

□ I want to ask if he wrote another book.

16. □ Do you know where did Tina leave the magazine?

□ Do you know where Tina left the magazine?

17. □ I wonder if she liked the movie.

□ I wonder did she like the movie.
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18. □ Did he like the food? I guess not.
□ Did he like the food? I don’t guess so.

19. □ I don’t know if we’ll be late, but I hope not.

□ I don’t know if we’ll be late, but I don’t hope so.

Part 4
Complete each sentence with an embedded question. Follow the example.

Example: Did Carla borrow my magazine?

I can’t remember _____if Carla borrowed my magazine_____.

20. How many poems did Pablo Neruda write?

I wonder how many poems Pablo Neruda wrote?

.

21. Why do you want to read more books by that author?

I don’t understand why you want to read more book by that author
.

22. Do you enjoy reading science fiction?

Tell me if you enjoy reading science fiction

.

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23. Who won the Nobel Prize for Literature this year?

Do you know who won the Nobel Prize for Literature this year?
?

24. Whose book is this?

I’m not sure whose book this is

.

25. Where did you find a copy of that book?

I’d like to know where you found a copy of that book

.

Part 5
Read the book reviews. Then choose True or False for each statement.

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 True False

Example: The Guinness Book of World Records is a collection of short stories. ( ) (✓)

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26. The Guinness Book of World Records is nonfiction. (✓ ) ( )

27. One Hundred Years of Solitude is a memoir about the Buendia family. ( ) ( ✓)

28. Long Walk to Freedom is nonfiction. (✓ ) ( )

29. The Old Man and the Sea tells about a hero’s adventure. (✓ ) ( )

30. The Old Man and the Sea is nonfiction. ( ) (✓ )

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 Writing Test

Choose one of the following topics to write about. Write at least five sentences.

• What types of books/reading materials do you like and dislike and why?

• Discuss your reading habits.

I have a habit of reading books at night, before going to bed, because this is

when I feel most relaxed. I often read books about psychology, personal development or classic novels because they

bring me a sense of excitement and help expand my knowledge. Reading paper books is my hobby, but sometimes I also

use e-books for more convenience when on the go. I always aim to read at least one book a month to maintain this habit.

In addition, I like to note down good ideas from books to apply in daily life.

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 Speaking Test

Talk about your favorite book. It can be one you read recently or one you read when you
were younger. Tell the name of the book and who wrote it. Tell what the book is about.
Finally, tell why you like it.

One of my favorite books is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. The book tells the
story of the shepherd Santiago's journey to find the treasure in his dream. Along the
way, Santiago meets many people and experiences valuable lessons about life, love,
and how to listen to the voice of the heart. The book contains many profound
philosophies about pursuing dreams and the meaning of patience and faith. I love
this book because it not only inspires but also helps me realize the value of living
each moment to the fullest and believing in yourself. This is a work that I always
want to re-read whenever I feel lost in life.

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