Language Test 5A Unit 5

1 Complete the missing words. The first letter of each word is given.

The tiger is an endangered species - there aren't very many left in the world.

1 You can use r__________ plastic to make many things such as furniture.

2 They are d__________ batteries. You can only use them once, you can't recharge them.

3 It's possible that humans will d__________ the environment completely.

4 The w__________ from the factory has contaminated the water in the river.

5 You should s__________ your rubbish if you care about the environment.

6 G__________ w__________ is a big problem for the environment nowadays.

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2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. There are two extra verbs that you do not need.

deal end get give head make sign throw

I'm going to sign the letter for the campaign.

1 John and Maggie __________ through lots of bottled water. I don't know how they drink so much!

2 I don't think people will be able to __________ with environmental problems in the future.

3 I think the world is likely to __________ for disaster in the near future.

4 How much rubbish do you __________ away every day?

5 All that rubbish will __________ up in the dump if you don't recycle more.

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3 Complete the missing words. The lines show you how many letters to use.

Many buildings fell down during the terrible e a r t h q u a k e .

1 There was a terrible storm with a lot of rain, which resulted in a _ _ o _ d.

2 There was a volcanic _ r u _ t _ _ _ in Iceland a few months ago.

3 Many species are becoming _ _ t _ _ c _.

4 It is a miracle that nobody was killed in the disaster and everyone _ _ r v _ _ _ d.

5 Solar energy is an alternative energy _ _ u _ c _.

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6 There is a food _ h _ _ t _ g _ in Africa, thousands of people don't have enough to eat.

4 Rewrite the sentences using the words in capital letters. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.

Carl is sure not to come to the party. CERTAINLY

Carl certainly won't come to the party.

1 I will probably get married in the future. LIKELY
I _______________ married in the future.

2 It is possible that a virus will kill many people. MIGHT
A virus _______________ many people.

3 Jack probably won't buy a new car this year. UNLIKELY
Jack _______________ a new car this year.

4 It isn't likely that there will be another terrorist attack. PROBABLY
There _______________ another terrorist attack.

5 It is possible that the planet won't survive. MAY
The planet _______________.

6 There is sure not to be a hurricane next week. CERTAINLY
There _______________ a hurricane next week.

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5 Complete the mini dialogues with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Use will, going to or the Present Continuous.

A I don't understand my homework.

B Don't worry, I'll help (help) you.

1 A Have you got any plans for the weekend?
B Well, we _____________ (go) to the theatre on Saturday. We've already got tickets.

2 A Look at the sky, there aren't any clouds at all.
B No, it _____________ (not/rain) today.

3 A Have you got any plans for this evening?
B No, I'm not sure what to do... I know! I _____________ (call) Fiona and see if she wants to go out.

4 A Do you want to go to university?
B Yes, I _____________ (study) English - at least that's my plan at the moment.

5 A Do you think a disaster _____________ (wipe out) humans in the future?
B I'm not sure.

6 A I'm very thirsty.
B Are you? I _____________ (make) you a cup of tea, if you want.

7 A Are you busy tomorrow?
B Yes, I _____________ (meet) Sarah at 7 p.m. We arranged it yesterday.

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