Unit Test 5

Answer all the questions. There is one mark per question.

language

1 Complete the dialogue with phrases from the box.

for instance / you have a point / by the way / anyway / in other words / alternatively

A: I think that's a good idea, Hans, (1)__________ there. However, I was thinking we could have, (2)__________, a flashing light or an audible warning system in the vehicles. (3)__________, we could look at something completely different.

B: What did you have in mind?

A: Well I'd prefer a vibrating system, (4)__________, the steering column could vibrate slightly to warn the driver he was wandering across the lane.

B: (5)__________, have you thought about the cost yet?

A: I want to look at costings later. (6)__________, I think it's better if we decide on the system first.

2 Rewrite the following sentences in the passive form.

7 You must wear protective clothing.

Protective clothing ________________________________________ .

8 You should check the oil regularly.

The oil ________________________________________ .

9 You cannot use mobile phones in this area.

Mobile phones ________________________________________ .

10 It's essential to service the machines every week.

The machines ________________________________________ .

11 It's a good idea to wear gloves, but not necessary

Gloves ________________________________________.

3 Write the second sentence so that it is similar in meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given without changing it.

12 It's okay to keep your phone switched on.

HAVE

You_________________________________________________your phone.

13 It's essential to clean the equipment every day.

BE

The__________________________________________________ every day.

14 Only take food on this site if the manager has given permission.

MUST

Food ___________________________________________the manager has given his permission.

15 You should only start a long car journey after checking all fluid levels.

DON'T

___________________________________________________ all fluid levels.

4 Choose the correct option.

16 You should only try this unless/if you have had full training.

17 Don't unlock the system until/after you are sure it's safe to do so

18 You mustn't remove the metal plate without/until switching the machine off at the mains.

19 Don't touch the equipment without/unless it has stopped working.

20 Before/Without making a decision, we need to look at the facts carefully.

vocabulary

5 Complete the paragraph using words from the box.

bring / drift / depart / regain / return /

The safety system warns drivers if their vehicle is about to (21)__________ out of its lane. When drivers (22)__________ from the lane on purpose, some systems will automatically (23) __________ the car to its lane, which could be dangerous if the driver is unaware of the situation. Other systems give the driver a warning if they believe that the driver doesn't realise what is happening, so that he/she can counter-steer to (24)__________ their position in the lane. However, if the driver does not respond, the system can force the steering column to (25) __________ the vehicle back into the lane

6 Choose the correct option (a-d).

26 Some systems give __________ warnings, such as beeping or talking to the driver.

a) remedial b) audible c) visible d) tactile

27 The computer __________ the operation very carefully, to make sure that it is always working at maximum efficiency.

a) monitors b) tops up c) mends d) drains

28 The handbrake of a car should be __________ once a year.

a) repaired b) replaced c) adjusted d) refilled

29 He stopped __________ in front of the truck, because he could see that it was leaking some fluid and he wanted to warn the driver.

a) intentionally b) visibly c) heavily d) essentially

30 Brake lines needs to be __________ before new fluid is put in.

a) detected b) refilled c) inspected d) drained

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