CODE RED UNIT 1 TEST

Name: ______________ Date: ______________

Class: ______________ Mark: ____ / 69

1 You are going to read an article about social networking sites. Seven sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap. (1-6). There
is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. [6 points]

A friend for everything

Communication is a piece of cake. In this day and age, it’s easy to keep in touch with friends, find old
friends you’ve lost from the past, and make plenty of new friends or acquaintances. (1) _____ They’re also
more ready to share their experiences with the world than ever before.

Emailing, online chatting, and text messaging have already made communication fast and effective, but the
social networking site has taken communication to a new level.
(2) _____ Basically, you create your own website. You can build a profile of yourself - a summary which
expresses your likes, dislikes, whether you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, what your hobbies are, etc, and
through the site you can connect to other users.

There are literally thousands of social networking sites. In the last five years there has been a steady
growth in teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 using these sites. (3) _____ You can share news,
views, music and photos with friends on sites like Facebook, MySpace or Hi5. Some sites are created for
people to speak their mind and share specific information or find answers to problems. Other sites help
users meet new people with similar interests or find old friends.

But why do they use social networking sites? Well, these internet sites present a whole new approach to
talking to friends.
They allow people to open windows into their lives and share at the touch of a button. They also help with
making work contacts and learning new things. They help you learn what’s happening in your friends’ world
and in the world as a whole.

So what do sites like Facebook and MySpace allow you to do? (4) _____ ‘It’s great fun! I play games with
friends, I post news, I show photos and I can even create virtual pets. There are just so many different
things I can do.’
Joshua prefers to use MySpace. ‘It has different capabilities. I write a lot of my own music and I can put it
on the site along with video. I think it’s a good way to get across my personality. I can also find out what
kind of music other independent musicians are producing.’

But, it isn’t just teenagers who are using social networking sites. Many adults find them a great help. In
2005 an estimated 8% of adults were using social networking sites. By 2008 the number had reached 35%.
Kirsten, 24, recently started using 43 Things, a site for people who want support achieving things. (5)
_____ Through 43 Things Kirsten could contact other brides and exchange tips. ‘I found different ways to
accomplish my goal’ says Kirsten. ‘It was also a brilliant way to learn about other peoples experiences.’

Toby has also been using a social networking site to achieve goals. He has been learning to speak a new
language via Live Mocha. ‘The language lessons are clear and simple and the site allows me to chat to
people in the language I am learning. It’s brilliant! I’ve learnt so much.’

However, it’s not all fun. (6) _____ Speaking your mind on a social networking site, could get you into big
trouble!

A According to Josie who uses Facebook, it’s just a brilliant way to socialize.

B Police are increasingly using social networking sites to find criminals and solve police investigations.

C She wanted to get married and was planning a dream wedding.

D You can also use a mobile phone but it’s not as practical.

E There are many clever, cheap ways to do this and it’s no surprise that people are more sociable and
outgoing.

F Now, approximately 55% of online teenagers in the US are regular users. These sites have many uses.

G A social networking site is an online place, so you need a computer and an internet connection.

2 Circle the correct word or phrase. [8 points]

1 Sam has been trying / has tried to book concert tickets all day but the lines are always busy.
2 ‘Are you getting / Do you get a new suit for my brother’s wedding?’ ‘Yes. Are you knowing / Do you
know where I can buy one cheaply?’
3 What usually happens / is usually happening at big birthday celebrations in your country?
4 U2 put / are putting on a concert in Athens next year. Have you bought / you been buying any tickets
yet?
5 This film is awful! It ’s given / ’s been giving me a headache. I’m going / go to bed!

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
[10 points]

1 My next-door neighbour _____________ (always frown). He _____________ (look) so unsympathetic.

2 That mobile phone _____________ (not belong) to you! Why_____________
(you / use) it?
3 Who _____________ (she send) messages to? She _____________ (text) all morning. Is it a new
boyfriend?
4 ‘Do you know what SMS _____________ (stand) for?’ ‘I think it _____________ (mean) ‘Short Message
Service.’
5 Casper _____________ (just send) me a message. His plane _____________ (not arrive) until 8 pm.

4 For questions 1-7, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words including the word given.
[7 points]

1 I met my wife in 2005.

SINCE
I ______________ 2005.

2 Todd comes out with strange comments all the time!

IS
Todd ______________ with strange comments!

3 Sam isn’t enjoying this wedding reception at all!

LIKE
Sam ______________ this wedding reception!

4 It’s the fifth time he’s told that joke this morning!
BEEN
He______________ that joke all morning!
5 Is that holiday home yours?
OWN
______________ that holiday home?

6 What time is your meeting with Mr Grimes tomorrow?

ARE
What ______________ Mr Grimes tomorrow?

7 The English teacher always arrives on time for the lesson.

LATE
The English teacher ______________ for the lesson.

5 Choose the best answer a, b, c or d. [6 points]

1 Max _____ buying a new cell phone. I don’t know what’s wrong with the one I have.
a talks me into buying
b has been talking me into
c is talking me into
d has just talked me into

2 ‘_____to the wedding reception on Saturday?’

‘No I’ll just make it to the marriage service.’
a Are you come
b Will you coming
c Are you coming
d Do you come

3 I _____ the same route to work everyday. I’m always punctual.

a follow
b am following
c have followed
d have been following

4 ‘Is this the first time _____ a misunderstanding with your boss?’ ‘Neither the first nor the last!’
a you will have
b you’ve been having
c you have
d you’ve had
5 My sister _____ around. I can’t stand it anymore.
a is always bossing me
b is always boss me
c bosses me always
d always bosses

6 The DeWittes _____ in the centre of Manhattan. The family has lived there for 50 years.
a are living
b have been living
c live
d do live

6 Circle the correct word. [6 points]

1 Tammy is a hopeless / helpless tennis player. She can’t even hit the ball!
2 Many people in the UK are totally misunderstanding / intolerant of mobile ring tones.
3 Dan isn’t at all outgoing / talkative so I really don’t know what’s been bothering him.
4 My niece is so rude / shy that she doesn’t dare speak in class.
5 Most mobile phones have very similar abilities / capabilities.
6 If you don’t mind I’d like to bring up / get across the subject of holidays during the meeting.

7 For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
[12 points]

I didn’t say anything!

Body language is an amazing thing. You really don’t have to (1) _____ a word, yet without even realizing it,
you can get (2) _____ a message that you hadn’t necessarily wanted to share. In fact, observe people
carefully, and you notice that it’s very difficult to control these gestures. After a(n) nasty (3) _____ with a
friend you might quietly (4) _____ . This immediately passes on the (5) _____ that you are
(6) _____ with the outcome of your argument.
It is difficult to (7) _____ lies effectively as well, and it is hard to (8) _____ up untrue stories. Unless, of
course, you have the (9) _____ to look a person in the eye without appearing nervous.
Likewise, when someone shocks you it’s almost impossible to stop yourself from
(10) _____ your eyebrows. This is a give-away when you are trying not to show your feelings. Clearly,
speaking your (11) _____ isn’t necessary because your face does it for you. So if you’re feeling annoyed
but you don’t want to be the person who
(12) _____ the subject, try using your face, voice and a bit of body language. You’re sure to get a reaction.
1 A tell B say C speak D mention
2 A over B through C across D by
3 A mistreatment B intolerance C uncertainty D disagreement
4 A sniff B wave C yawn D nod
5 A note B message C code D problem
6 A unsatisfied B dissatisfied C incapable D uncertain
7 A tell B say C speak D make
8 A make B bring C draw D invent
9 A possibility B capability C necessity D ability
10 A lifting B stretching C raising D bringing
11 A head B brain C opinion D mind
12 A takes up B stands for C brings up D brings on

8 For questions 1-10 read the text below. Use the words given in capitals at the end of some of the
lines to find a word that fits in the gap in the same line. [8 points]

Nanny wanted
A loving family is looking for a (1) _______ nanny to RELY
take care of twin 10-year-old girls during the week.
We want someone who is able to discipline the girls in a
(2) _______ way. Although the girls are well-behaved they SATISFY
sometimes have (3) _______ arguments which do require MEANING
careful treatment so that they do not develop into more
serious (4) _______ . UNDERSTAND
A (5) _______ and experienced nanny should be more SYMPATHY
than (6) _______ to handle any problems. We find that any ABILITY
issues are easily resolved through understanding.
As a family we generally try to be tolerant towards our
daughters. We realize that they are (7) _______ of naughty CAPABILITY
behaviour, as are most young children, however with a little
talking we usually get to the bottom of things.
If you feel that there is a (8) _______ that you could take POSSIBLE
on the girls please contact Mrs Mairs and provide full
references.
9 Choose the best answer a, b, c or d. [6 points]

1 ‘How am I going to explain to Addie that I don’t want to come?’

‘Don’t tell her. just _______ an excuse.
a come out with
b bring up
c make up
d get across

2 The principal has _______ the use of mobile phones anywhere on the school grounds. Parents aren’t
pleased.
a permitted
b tolerated
c proposed
d banned

3 Do you know that girl _______ at you? She seems to be trying to get your attention.
a waving
b signing
c nodding
d frowning

4 I got _______ off for using my cell phone too much. My parents got an enormous bill.
a moaned
b told
c spoken
d said

5 It’s our parents’ 25th wedding _______ this weekend. They’re planning a big celebration.
a proposal
b reception
c memorial
d anniversary

6 I’m afraid Greta’s performance this year was _______. She will have to re-sit some of her exams.
a unsuitable
b unsatisfactory
c unbelievable
d unsympathetic
Unit 1 Test
1
1E
2G
3F
4A
5C
6B
2
1 has been trying
2 ‘Are you getting / Do you know
3 usually happens
4 are putting / you bought
5’s given / I’m going
3
1 is always frowning / looks
2 doesn’t belong / are you using
3 is she sending / has been texting
4 stands / means
5 has just sent / isn’t arriving
4
1 have known my wife since
2 is always coming out with
3 doesn’t like
4 ‘s been telling
5 Do you own
6 time are you meeting
7 is never late
5
1d
2c
3a
4d
5a
6c
6
1 hopeless
2 intolerant
3 talkative
4 shy
5 capabilities
6 bring up
7
1B
2C
3D
4A
5B
6B
7A
8A
9D
10C
11D
12C
8
1 reliable
2 satisfactory
3 meaningless
4 misunderstandings
5 sympathetic
6 able
7 capable
8 possibility
9
1c
2d
3a
4b
5d
6b