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UNIT 15 TEST 9 A study of Ebola survivors has revealed a group of

people who don’t get ill after contacting with the
virus. IMMUNE
GRAMMAR A study of Ebola survivors has revealed a group of
people who the virus.
1 Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. 10 Bill loved poetry from early childhood. FOR
1 The idea of going away for such a long time doesn’t Bill poetry from early childhood.
appeal me. / 10
2 This album reminds me the time I was
at college. VOCABULARY
3 Scientists in the 20th century finally succeeded
creating artificial intelligence. 3 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The
4 One of the advantages being bilingual first letter is given.
is a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. 1 My best friend brought me a scarf made of genuine
5 There’s been a recent decline the s when she was in Japan.
number of people suffering from depression. 2 Jack often wears a pair of old s jeans
6 My sister’s preference eating a low-carb when he does the gardening.
diet hasn’t changed over the years. 3 I bought this gorgeous f skirt. It has pink
7 This toy isn’t suitable children under roses on a white background.
the age of three. 4 I always wear s clothes to work – a suit,
8 I was unaware the fact that I had to a tie, a well-ironed white shirt.
switch off the computers before leaving. 5 There is a thick l on the inside of my ski
9 I am writing to congratulate you jacket which keeps me warm.
winning a place at the University. 6 My new necklace is made up of lots of individual
10 I don’t think you can be capable judging b .
art if you haven’t studied its history. 7 One of the latest trends is having your hair
/ 10 h to get a sun-kissed look.
2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar 8 I decided to take up jogging, but I still haven’t bought
meaning to the first sentence using the word given. a good pair of t .
Do not change the word given. You must use between 9 I must get some s shoes for walking in
three and five words, including the word given. the hills.
1 Nobody could control the situation in the war zone at 10 When the actor put the w on his head,
all. CONTROL he finally became the character.
The situation in the war zone was completely / 10
. 4 Choose the correct word to complete each snowclone.
2 Smokers are more likely to get heart disease than 1 We have peak home furnishings.
non-smokers. RISK a accomplished b achieved c reached
Smokers heart disease than non- 2 Keep and carry on.
smokers. a silent b calm c relaxed
3 After I finished school, I found a job at a local call 3 Pride is the of all sins.
centre. ON a mother b aunt c sister
, I found a job at a local call centre. 4 It’s life, Jim, but not we know it.
4 Many passengers have had to sleep at the airport a that b as c how
because all the flights have been delayed. WITH 5 There’s a line between genius and
, many passengers have had to sleep at insanity.
the airport. a thin b final c fine
5 You must eat chocolate within reasonable limits or 6 Life’s too for a bad coffee.
you’ll put on weight. MODERATION a short b precious c quick
You must eat chocolate avoid putting 7 Good is the bad.
on weight. a opposite b popular c new
6 Thomas was slower than the others and couldn’t 8 The neighbours from .
keep up. PACE a above b hell c south
Thomas was and couldn’t keep up. 9 Danger is my name.
7 The restaurant changes the menu every day. BASIS a first b middle c surname
The menu is changed by the restaurant . 10 You can the girl out of the country, but
8 As the economy gets worse, the company is planning you can’t the country out of the girl.
to cut down on salaries. WANE a get b bring c take
With the , the company is planning to / 10
cut down on salaries.

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5 Complete the sentences using words based on the

verbs, adjectives and nouns in the boxes. There is one
extra word in each box.

strong justify broad mystery authorise

simple

1 The ad claims this mouthwash is good for you as it

is supposed to your gums and teeth if
used regularly.
2 I know it’s an over- but I think boys like
football because they get to run around a lot.
3 One of the most events was the
complete disappearance of a submarine. Nobody
knows what happened to it.
4 Most users want to protect their webpages from
access to their personal information.
5 A homeowner shot a burglar. The court decided that
his act was as he was trying to protect
his life.

heart general destroy ideal commercial light

6 The increasing of the movie industry

means that many movies are just glorified
advertisements for top-end products.
7 The of the rainforest is a great
ecological disaster which must be stopped now.
8 The life of a celebrity is often by
ordinary young people, but in fact it is not as perfect
as they imagine.
9 When talking to children about love and relationships
you should avoid as everybody
experiences such things in their own way.
10 It’s to hear that the tests went so well.
Perhaps there is hope that a cure will be found.
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