Unit 12

Unit 12: Practice for the Exam

A. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct word from the box. There is one word that you do not need to use.

articulate

capable

efficient

literate

minded

musical

sensitive

skilled

1. Musicians are often ____________________________ to sound.

2. Many linguists are ______________________ of speaking more than one language.

3. Not all singers can play a __________________ instrument.

4. World leaders need to be _______________________ if they want to impress people with their speeches.

5. A good lawyer should speak well and be ____________________ at influencing others.

6. Most inventors are scientifically ____________________ and are good at putting their ideas on paper.

7. ___________________ people have usually read lots of books.

B. Complete the conversation. Choose the correct words from the box. There are two words that you do not need to use.

don’t

doubt

everything

that

thing

without

A: Hey, Mariana, how did you get so good at playing the guitar and the piano and all ______________ (1)?

B: You know, I’ve always been able to do it. When I was four I could sing on key and ___________ (2).

A: Really? Do you want to be a professional singer or musician one day?

B: Not really. I think it would be a hard life.

A: Well, there’s no ________ (3) about that. But when you have a talent for music and that sort of ________ (4), it’d be a shame to waste it. Many famous people have less talent than you have!

B: Well, I ____________ (5) doubt it. But you know, I enjoy writing music more than performing it. I’d like to write songs for other people.

C. Correct one error in each sentence. Use adverbs.

Example: My brother finds learning Portuguese ~~incredible~~ (incredibly) easy, but he has difficulty with French.

1. My mother is extreme skilled at helping people work out difficult problems.

2. Our teacher is particular good at teaching pronunciation and helps us with hard words.

3. I’m not physical fit, but I do well with things that involve bodily intelligence.

4. I didn’t want to read that article because it was long, but I found it incredible interesting.

5. The results of this report are scientific accurate, but the grammatical errors make it useless.

6. I managed to finish the test fairly quickly even though some of the test questions were remarkable difficult.

D. Complete the email. Use “as...as” or the comparative or superlative form of the words in parentheses.

Inbox

Outbox

Sent

Trash

Hi Tom,

How are you? My classes are going extremely well this year. I feel (1) _________________ (capable) this semester than I did last semester. As you know, last semester was extremely difficult. It was probably the (2) _________________ (bad) one I’ve ever had. So, I got a tutor, and she has helped me feel (3) _____________ (confident). My grades aren’t (4) _______________ (good) I’d like them to be, but they’re definitely getting (5) __________________ (good). I know I don’t write to you (6) _____________ (often) I should. I’ll write more in the future – I promise! I bet you’re working (7) __________________ (hard) than ever. How is tennis going? Are you still (8) ____________________ (experienced) person on the team? I bet Dan still wishes he were the number 1player instead of you!

Write soon,

Dimitry

READING 1

E. Read the article. Then read the statements and write T for true, F for false, or NG if the information is not given.

THE NINE INTELLIGENCES

In 1983, Dr. Howard Gardner developed his theory on multiple intelligences. Originally, there were seven types of intelligences associated with his theory: Linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, musical intelligence, bodily intelligence, spatial intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and intrapersonal intelligence. Later Gardner added two more types of intelligence to the list: Naturalistic intelligence and existential intelligence.

People with naturalistic intelligence are sensitive to things in nature. They have the ability to understand plants, animals, and geological formations, like rocks. They often love to be outdoors, and they can be adept at identifying plants, birds, or animals. People who are naturalistically intelligent may become farmers, botanists, dog trainers, or park rangers.

People who are existentially intelligent are particularly good at thinking about life questions in depth. For example, They may think about the meaning of life, What reality is, and what death means. They may ask themselves question like “Why I am here in this world?”, “What is my role in my family?” People who are highly skilled at examining these questions may become philosophers, scientists, or religious leaders. Individuals with existential intelligence may enjoy meditation, yoga, and reading books written by philosophers.

According to Gardner, people possess all of the intelligences, but are often stronger in some areas than in others. Many people are particularly strong in some areas than in others. Many people are particularly strong in more than one intelligence. For example, a yoga instructor may have strengths associated with existential and bodily intelligence

SPEAKING QUIZ

Part 1. Questions and topics to discuss. Ask these questions. Answer your partner’s questions.

1. Do you think that talent is something you’re born with or can it develop with practice?.

2. What’s something you’re particularly good at doing?

3. Are you better at languages or at math? Can you give some examples?

4. Is there anything you don’t do as often as you should? What is it?

5. You need to be extremely articulate to succeed in any career. Do you agree?

6. What’s something you do remarkably well?

7. Are you better at music or at sports? Explain.

8. Would you consider yourself a sensitive person?

9. Anyone is capable of learning anything. Do you agree?

10. What’s something that is incredibly easy for you to do?

11. How confident are you when you speak in public? Is there anything that would make you more confident?

12. What’s your biggest challenge?

13. You don’t need a talent for something to be able to enjoy it. Do you agree?

14. What’s something you’re extremely bad at?

15. Are you happier alone or in a group? Why?

16. Would you consider yourself a sensible person?

Part 2: Conversation

1. What’s the best way to get good at a sport? Tell your partner your opinion.

Use conversation strategies to make your conversation flow. The strategies you learned in this unit are:

· When others know what you mean, use vague expressions like... and things (like that).

· Show that you strongly agree with someone with expressions like No doubt.

2. Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.

WRITING

A. Read the information in the table below

Essay Contest!

Winners of this year’s essay contest will receive an e-reader. Make sure to turn in your essay by the deadline in order to be eligible for this fantastic prize!

This year’s theme is “My Personal Achievement Goal”

Requirements:

· Write a four-paragraph essay about a goal you would like to achieve.

· Choose something that is realistic.

· Include the reasons why you want to achieve your goal.

· Include skills and training your already have that will help you achieve your goal.

· Include skills and training you will need in the future to achieve your goal

B. Write an essay for the contest in part A

Organize you essay as follows:

· Paragraph 1: State your goal and why you want to achieve it.

· Paragraph 2: Describe skills and / or training you already have that will help you achieve you goal.

· Paragraph 3: Describe skills and / or training you want to receive in order to achieve your goal.

· Paragraph 4: Conclude by restating your goal and why you want to achieve it.

You can find a sample answer here:

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Practice for your Exams - High Intermediate Level

Unit 12

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