UNIT 4 Use of English Level 1 Name: .................................................... Mark: .....................

VOCABULARY (30 points)

1 Replace the words and phrases in bold with the words and phrases below. There are more words and phrases
than you need. (8 points)
astounding • mundane • restore order • resurrected • critically acclaimed • exhilarated • enduring • obligatory
in frantic pursuit of • top-grossing
1. School uniforms are required for all public school students. .....................................................................
2. How do you explain the long-lasting popularity of the detective novel? .....................................................................
3. Scientists have made a truly amazing discovery! .....................................................................
4. Avatar is the greatest money-making film of all time. .....................................................................
5. In this horror film, the dead are revived and return to take revenge. .....................................................................
6. The scene opens with the police wildly chasing the bank robbers. .....................................................................
7. The film has been praised by reviewers for its sensitive treatment of a controversial issue.
.....................................................................
8. The police tried to regain control when the demonstration turned violent. .....................................................................
2 Complete the sentences with a word from A and B. The words in B may be used more than once. Make any
necessary changes. (8 points)
A: a hard act • clean • in a fraction • on the edge • suffer • isolated • provided • refer
B: from • of • to • up • with
1. When the school went digital, all of the students were ...................................................... tablets.
2. The student ...................................................... his notes when making his presentation.
3. Angela is a genius. She does complicated calculations ...................................................... a second.
4. The film is so scary, it’ll have you...................................................... your seat.
5. Even though she ...................................................... back pain, she is always smiling.
6. You’d better ...................................................... your act before you get into serious trouble.
7. His performance was brilliant! He’s going to be ...................................................... follow.
8. The inhabitants of the remote island are almost completely ...................................................... civilisation.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word given. (6 points)
1. Several passengers were injured when a lorry ....................................... with a bus. COLLISION
2. Don’t make ....................................... about a person’s character based on first impressions. ASSUME
3. Lonely children have been known to invent ....................................... playmates. IMAGINATION
4. The cause of the ....................................... has not yet been determined. EXPLODE
5. Charlotte Brontë was a well-known ....................................... figure in Victorian England. LITERATURE
6. Sherlock Holmes is famous for his amazing powers of ....................................... . DEDUCE

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4 Complete the text with the words below. There are more words than you need. (8 points)
adhere to • blockbusters • cite • envisage • conventions • obliged • go so far as to • sequel • imagination
fully embraced

Adapting for the Screen

Bestselling novels have provided the basis for many of today’s top-grossing films. Take the Harry Potter films, for
example. They, along with many of the other recent (1) ...................................................... , started out as books. Fans of both
genres have their supporters. Those who prefer the film version often (2) ...................................................... visual appeal as
a reason for their preference. On the other hand, those who prefer the book complain that films, by showing us the
characters and settings, leave nothing to the (3) ...................................................... . In addition, readers who enjoyed the novel
often expect the film version to faithfully (4) ...................................................... the plot and are disappointed when it doesn’t.
However, this view ignores the fact that certain changes are unavoidable when adapting a book for the screen. When
creating the screen version of a novel, film-makers are (5) ...................................................... to make certain changes in order
to respect the (6) ...................................................... of the film genre. It simply isn’t possible to fit everything in a novel into
a two-hour film. Certain scenes need to be cut, while others may need to be added. Sometimes film-makers even (7)
...................................................... invent new characters. In addition, film-making, like any other industry, is concerned with
making money. Consequently, film-makers must cater to public demand and give audiences what they want. It
appears that they are doing just that. Many of today’s biggest box-office hits are based on books, so it would seem
that the public has (8) ...................................................... the adaptation of novels for the big screen

1- Writing Task: Reflecting on My Easter Break (100-150 words)

Your assignment for April 2 is to jot down what you did during the Easter break.
Remember to cover both the good stuff and anything you wish you could've done differently.
Did you have some awesome family time or maybe a fun trip? Write about it!...

Use the typical writing structure:

a) Introduction: Start by giving some background info or context to introduce the topic.
b) Body Paragraphs: Share the main ideas or arguments related to the topic. Each paragraph should support a
main point from the text, with examples or explanations to back it up
c) Conclusion: Recap the main points from the body paragraphs, restating the main argument in a different way.
Wrap up with some final thoughts or insights about the topic to bring it to a close.
(Remember to include linking words or connectors to make your writing stronger.)

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GRAMMAR (20 points)

1 Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs below. (4 points)
release • give • already / serve • film • should / adapt • introduce • must / turn off • complete
1. While the scene ..................................................................... , one of the actors fainted.
2. A sequel to the film ..................................................................... next year.
3. All mobile phones ..................................................................... before the performance begins.
4. By the end of this week, editing of the script ..................................................................... .
5. Wouldn’t you love ..................................................................... the opportunity to meet your favourite singer one day?
6. I’m sorry, but I don’t recall ..................................................................... to you before.
7. The first course ..................................................................... to our friends because we arrived late.
8. This classic novel ..................................................................... for the screen long ago.
2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
Use between three and six words, including the word given . (6 points)
1. They are adapting this book as a TV series. IS
This book ............................................................................. a TV series.
2. The director told the cinematographer to film the scene several times before he was satisfied. HAD
The director ............................................................................. several times before he was satisfied.
3. Emma likes it when people from the media interview her. BY
Emma likes ............................................................................. the media.
4. I must make sure that Claire does my makeup before filming starts. TO
I must ............................................................................. before filming starts.
5. It is generally thought that Shakespeare wrote this play. WRITTEN
This play is generally ............................................................................. by Shakespeare.
6. You can’t treat the other actors like that! HAVE
I ............................................................................. the other actors like that!

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3 Complete the text with the correct passive or causative form of the verbs in brackets. (4 points)

Becoming a Film Director

Being a film director may sound glamorous, but have you considered what the job actually entails? A director’s
responsibilities include just about every aspect involved in the making of a film. The pre-production stage refers to all
the tasks that (1) ...................................................... (must / complete) before the actual filming can begin, such as finalising the
script with the writer and (2) ...................................................... (have) him or her revise it if necessary. As the director, it’s your
job to make sure that suitable actors (3) ...................................................... (hire). You are also responsible for the overall visual
look of the film. During the production stage, you must work closely with the designers and director of cinematography
in order (4) ...................................................... (get) them to carry out your vision. You’ll also need to provide the actors with
instructions and ensure that they (5) ...................................................... (carry out). You may have to be a bit bossy, though, as
some actors have big egos and are likely to resent (6) ...................................................... (tell) what to do. In the post-production
stage, the most crucial step is deciding which segments (7) ...................................................... (include) in the final film. Being
a film director is difficult, but you’ll feel fortunate (8) ...................................................... (give) the opportunity to pursue this
career.

4 Each sentence below has a mistake. Circle the mistake and correct it using one word (6 points)
1. Last week, Timothy get a technician to repair his leaky sink. .......................................
2. By the end of next week, construction on the house will had been completed. .......................................
3. The comedian had us laugh within five minutes of the show. .......................................
4. Tom hopes to be placing in the highest level maths course. .......................................
5. Colour your hair pink and you’ll have everyone stare at you. .......................................
6. Courtney has been inviting to a second audition next week. .......................................

Writing Task: Reflecting on My Easter Break (100 words approx)

 Your assignment for April 2 is to jot down what you did during the Easter break.
 Remember to cover both the good stuff and anything you wish you could've done
differently.
 Did you have some awesome family time or maybe a fun trip? Write about it!...

Use the typical writing structure:

a) Introduction: Start by giving some background info or context to introduce the topic.
b) Body Paragraphs: Share the main ideas or arguments related to the topic. Each
paragraph should support a main point from the text, with examples or explanations to back it
up
c) Conclusion: Recap the main points from the body paragraphs, restating the main
argument in a different way. Wrap up with some final thoughts or insights about the topic to
bring it to a close.
(Remember to include linking words or connectors to make your writing stronger.)