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Quiz 3: Chapter 7&8

I.

Name:

Vocabulary (15pts)

Score:

Word Matching (5pts)

Match the following terms with the definitions in the table below
Terms
1. Ad
2. Battery
3. Confusio
n
4. Conserv
ative
5. Difficulty
6. Do without
7. Fusion
8. Ignore
9. Strict
10.
Ta

ke

Definitions
a. (n) Short form of advertisement.
b. (n) A container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical
c.
d.
e.
f.

energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.

(v) Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
(v.p) Can do without manage without.
(v) Shock or surprise someone.
(n) The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a

single entity.
g. (n) The mistaking of one person or thing for another.
h. (adj) holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about
change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion.
i. (n) A thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
j. (adj) demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed.

aback
Write your answer here:
1
2
3

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I.2 Word Formation (10pts)

Fill in the blank with the prefixes or suffixes which correspond to the words
given in brackets. (5pts)
a. This room is so untidy.! Put all your toys away! ( tidy)
b. He doesnt have a job. Hes ..(employed)
c. I work hard but they pay me little money. Thats..(fair)
d. Be when you open the door.(care)
e. Could your repeat that .., please? I dont really understand it.(explain)
f. The receptionist was very. And explained to us everything very
carefully.(help)
Fill in the blank with the negative prefixes (im-, in-, il-, un-, dis-) which
correspond to the words given in brackets. (5pts)
1. I dont think so: I.. with you.(agree)

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2. I usually the suitcases as soon as we arrive home from the airport.

( pack)
3. He never says anything when he comes into the room. He is very..
(polite)
4. Their dog . While they were walking in the park.(appeared)
5. Making several copies of a CD and selling them is .( legal)
6. He said it is. To solve the problem and I agree with him: I cant find a
solution.(possible)
I.3 Grammar (15pts)
Completethestory.Usetheverbsinthebrackets(10pts)
Last year I went (go) on holiday. I 1 (drive) to the sea with my friend. On
the first day we 2 (look) at the beautiful buildings and .3 (eat) in lots
of restaurants. The next day 4 (be) very hot so we drove to the sea. We
..5 (leave) our clothes in the car and 6 (sunbathe) and
7(swim) all day. At six oclock we .. 8 (walk) to our car, but the
car was not there. We 9(buy) some clothes and went to the Police Station.
The police was nice and we ..

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(sleep) in the police station.

Write what the underlined word is; adjective or adverb (5pts)

1. Fast runners win races.

adjective

2. Mathematics is difficult.

3. Shes a good typist.

4. She behaved rudely to her boss.

5. Youve done well in your test.

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6. The clowns are very funny.

7. Shes a pretty girl.

8. He runs fast.

9. Ann is very sad.

10. She plays the piano beautifully.

11. Father is very busy in his office.

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II. Reading (10pts)

Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in the Lake District National Park

At Lilliput Farm we have three cottages for rent as self-catering holiday accommodation.
We have been awarded 4 stars in the Holiday Accommodation Accreditation Service for
excellence in quality and service.
Dairymaids Loft is situated above the barn under the eaves. It is the largest of the properties,
having one double bedroom with en suite, a twin room and a single room. There is also a sofabed in the living room. There is a large kitchen, a living room, dining room and newly-fitted
bathroom. Please note that, since the entire property is on the first floor, and the stairs are
steep, the accommodation is not suitable for the elderly, the infirm, pets and very young
children.
Shepherds Rest is suitable for up to four occupants. There is a double bedroom and a twin room
with bunk-beds. There is a small kitchen and a large living room. There is a shower room with
separate WC. The accommodation is spread over two floors. Pets are allowed, but we request
that they are kept downstairs.
Haymakers Den is a one-bedroom cottage at ground floor level. There is also a sofa bed in the
living room which can sleep two people. It has a large living area comprising a kitchen/diner and
living space. There is a ramp leading up to the property, and the large bathroom is fitted so as to
be suitable for wheelchair users and people who use walking aids. We ask that pets are not
brought into this property.
All the properties have: a television, CD player and DVD player. Dairymaids
Loft and Haymakers Den have Sky Television. Shepherds Rest has wi-fi access. Cots can be
provided to all properties, but please note that Dairymaids Loft may be unsuitable for toddlers
and crawling babies. All properties have a washing machine, fridge freezer and
microwave. Dairymaids Loft also has a dishwasher and a tumble drier.
The cottages share an outside area with swings, a patio and barbecue area. Outdoor furniture is
available in the barn.
All cottages have electric power. None are fitted with gas. Electricity is paid via a meter. You will
receive a 10 worth of electricity at the beginning of your stay with our compliments (5 for
short breaks). After that, you will need to add money to the meter. Shepherds Rest also has a
wood-burning stove. Guests will receive one complimentary basket of wood. Subsequent baskets
can be purchased for 2 each. Please help yourself to wood in the barn and put money in the
honesty box.
Cottages can be booked by the week or for short breaks. Short breaks are either Fridays
Mondays (3 nights) or Mondays to Fridays (4 nights). Discounts are available in the low season
(October to March). Couples staying in Dairymaids Loft and Shepherds Rest can also get a twoperson discount. Week-long bookings are on a Saturday Saturday basis. We regret that it is not
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Answer the questions below base on reading above. (6pts)

Which of the cottages is most suitable for the following guests:
1. An elderly couple, one of whom uses a walking frame?
A:
2. A family of two adults and two children, the youngest being 3 years old?
A:
3. A group of six young adults?
A:
4. Someone who wants to use the Internet during his or her stay?
A:
5. Someone who doesnt want to wash up while on holiday?
A:
6. A family with a dog.
A:
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
(4pts)
TRUE - if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE - if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN - if there is no information on this
7. Guests have to pay extra for all the electricity they use.
8. Each property has its own garden.
9. Dairymaids Loft costs less to rent if only two people stay there
in December.
10.
There are no electric heaters in Shepherds Rest.
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