Laser B1 Term Test 3

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Reading

1 The people below all want to buy a book. Read the eight book reviews and decide
which would be most suitable for the following people. For questions 1–5, write the
correct letter (A–H). There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.

1 Sarah belongs to an environmental group. She enjoys books about nature and protecting
the environment. _____
2 Fred is interested in the latest technology. He wants to know everything about it! _____
3 Imogene has just finished school. She needs advice about finding a job. _____
4 George is keen on travelling. He is thinking of planning a new holiday. _____
5 Tessa wants to start a new business and wants to read something by a successful
business person. _____

A How to Achieve Your Dreams

Stephan O’Neill, who knows what it is like to be poor, is the author of this book. It tells the
real life story of how hard work can get you anywhere you want to be in life. He now owns a
supermarket franchise.

B The Flowers are Crying

A sad but very well-written piece of fiction describing life in a small country town through the
eyes of a little girl over a hundred years ago. The author is Meg Harris.

C A Voyage Overseas
Written in the style of a journal, Clare Couther tells us about her long journey around the
world to find a way to stop pollution. The countryside is beautifully described. A book you
must read if you love this Earth.

D Modern Technology – A Mistake?

Sima Chandla powerfully explains the threat her country is facing from modern technology
taking it over. Anyone who is worried about what our future holds will need to read this.

E We All Need It
Dr H Strauss is a big fan of progress. Here he explains what modern developments are
taking place at the moment and how we can expect computerisation to increase. A book for
techno-lovers, but also readable for those of us who know very little about the subject.

F Historical Facts in a New Light

Maybe you think you know history or maybe you’re interested in learning more. Miriam
Phillips has a new way of looking at our past. Learn things you have never imagined in this
fantastic book of historical interest.

G Escape to Another Land

Joe Barclay tells his experiences as a fulltime tourist. He hasn’t missed one continent, one
country or one town. They’re all in here, in this super book of travels. From weekend trips to
London or 2-year journeys through Africa, it’s got it all.

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H The Right Position for You
At 14 years old, Janice Brand already owned her own dot.com company. Over the last ten
years, she has been in and out of all sorts of jobs and has used this experience to write this
fantastic book. The book is aimed at helping young people decide what career will suit them.
We recommend it to all young people who are beginning to step into adulthood.

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Listening Track 19

2 You will hear a woman called Georgina talking on a radio show about her travels
around the world. For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1 Georgina first worked

A as a shop assistant.
B in India.
C as a maths teacher.

2 What did Georgina want to do while she was working in Wales?

A open a shop in India.
B start a business.
C keep her job.

3 Was Georgina’s first shop a success?

A No, she had to get more clothes from India.
B Yes, because the clothes were cheap.
C Yes, because she managed to sell the clothes quickly.

4 Georgina went to Africa

A to find new clothes.
B because she enjoyed travelling.
C so she could travel by coach and ship.

5 Georgina’s shops
A are in many countries.
B will be sold by her daughter.
C haven’t been around for a long time.

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Grammar

3 Complete each sentence using the word given so that it means the same as the
sentence before it. Use no more than five words. There is an example at the beginning
(0).

0 If she doesn’t apologise right now, I won’t talk to her again.

unless
I won’t talk to her again ____unless she apologises____ right now.
1 An expert redecorated my shop.
had
I ________________________________________ by an expert.
2 ‘When will you graduate from university?’ asked Mary. I
Mary asked me ________________________________________ from university.

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3 It’s a pity I turned down that job.
not
I wish ________________________________________ that job.
4 My uncle is developing a new product.
is
A new product ________________________________________ by my uncle.
5 ‘Can you help me tomorrow?’ asked Jim.
if
Jim asked ________________________________________ the following day.
6 Branston’s has lifted thousands of workers above the poverty level.
have
Thousands of workers ________________________________________ Branston’s above
the poverty level.

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4 Choose the correct answer. There is an example at the beginning (0).

0 I haven’t been to the pool for years despite / although I like swimming.
1 You’d prefer / better talk to your mum before you decide.
2 Let’s all go camping, let’s not / shall we?
3 She has already worked / had already worked in three jobs before she was twenty.
4 I wonder if you could/ could you tell me when the ship leaves.
5 Although / In spite of his efforts, he couldn’t find work as a journalist.
6 Ken has acted / had been acting in the theatre for years before he became famous.
7 If we don’t leave soon, the shops will have closed / will have been closing.
8 She hasn’t forgotten her ticket, has / did she?
9 I prefer / would rather go on a cruise than go sailing.

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Vocabulary

5 Complete the sentences using the correct word or phrase in the box. There is an
example at the beginning (0).

part-time bargain call guided tour

pollution qualifications recycling package holiday

0 He received a ___call___ from his aunt late last night.

1 The ____________________ I booked included accommodation and the air tickets.
2 The price is extremely low. Let’s buy it. It’s a ____________________.
3 She went on a ____________________ of the area because she wanted to know more
about its history.
4 ____________________ is a cheap way to reduce the amount of rubbish in the world.
5 ____________________ destroys the environment and makes our life miserable.
6 I am afraid you don’t have the necessary ____________________ for the job.
7 She works ____________________ because she’s a student and needs time to study.

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6 Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. There is an example at the
beginning (0).

0 It was foggy and he couldn’t make __out__ the shape of the ship.
1 Look __________! There’s a thief about.
2 I just like to relax when I’m __________ holiday.
3 You’ll never succeed __________ doing anything if you give up so easily.
4 My dad insists __________ recycling everything.
5 Last year, George went __________ a diet while he was at his summer camp.
6 Please turn your mobiles __________ so they won’t ring when you’re in class.
7 Greenpeace hand __________ leaflets to inform the public of local environmental issues.
8 My school is involved __________ a campaign to save electricity.

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Use of English

7 Complete the text using the correct form of the words in brackets. There is an
example at the beginning (0).

Ever heard of the word shopaholic? I don’t know if there’s a scientific (0) ___explanation___
(explain) but I can give you mine. Whenever I go (1) _______________, (shop) I find
dozens of (2) _______________ (assist) ready to help me reach a (3) _______________
(decide). The (4) _______________ (choose) is difficult because there are so many
(5) _______________ (produce) of all sizes and shapes. The problem is that I don’t have
the (6) _______________ (strong) to say no and I buy everything without any second
(7) _______________ (think). As you’ve (8) _______________ (understand), I am the ideal
(9) _______________ (consume) for every shop owner. In fact, I am the perfect
(10) _______________ (custom)!

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Writing

8 You spent a week in a hotel in the countryside. The surroundings were beautiful, but
the staff were rude and the hotel was old and dirty. Write a letter to the travel agent
who booked the holiday for you and explain what happened. Ask for some of your
money back.

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FINAL SCORE ………/70

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