Bahasa Inggeris questions, unit 3

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40 marks. Use Practice to check each answer as you go, or Exam to answer everything first. The questions follow the textbook: modals, tenses, shopping vocabulary, forms and a formal application.

Section A: objective questions

12 marks

Choose the best answer A, B or C.

Question 1

Helen has a broken leg. She ______ be at volleyball practice.

can't
must
might

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A broken leg is a clue that she is almost certainly not there, so can't. 'must' means sure it is true; 'might' means only possible.

For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard Modals: deduction

Textbook p. 39

Question 2

The concert is free. We ______ pay anything.

mustn't
may not
don't need to

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Free means payment is not necessary: don't need to. 'mustn't' would mean paying is forbidden.

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Modals: no necessity

Textbook p. 39

Question 3

A sign in the lab says: 'No touching the equipment.' Which sentence is correct?

You don't have to touch the equipment.
You mustn't touch the equipment.
You needn't touch the equipment.

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A sign that says no is a prohibition, so mustn't. The other two mean touching is not necessary, which is not the message.

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Modals: prohibition

Textbook p. 39

Question 4

Danny's parents are thinking of buying him a game, but they ______ get it in the end. They change their minds easily.

might not
can't
needn't

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'Change their minds easily' shows it is only possible that they will not buy it: might not. can't means certain it is not true.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Modals: possibility

Textbook p. 39

Question 5

I ______ pay in cash than use my credit card.

had better
ought
would rather

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'than' signals preference: would rather + base verb. 'ought' needs to, and 'had better' does not take 'than'.

For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard Would rather

Textbook p. 41

Question 6

You ______ spend all your money on games. Your parents will get angry.

had better to
had better not
would rather

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'had better not' + base verb gives a warning. 'had better to' is wrong because there is no to; 'would rather' would need 'not' and 'than' for the meaning.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Advice and warning

Textbook p. 41

Question 7

Mrs Griffin does not earn much, but she manages to get by. 'Get by' means

have a friendly relationship
find time to do something
live on little money

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'Get by' means manage to live on little money. The others are get along with and get round to.

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Phrasal verbs

Textbook p. 46

Question 8

They have ______ the talent show until the summer.

put off
put up with
put out

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'put off' means delay. 'put up with' means accept something annoying; 'put out' means stop something burning.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Phrasal verbs

Textbook p. 46

Question 9

A: Is Tony still living in Oxford? B: I don't know. I ______ him for years.

didn't see
haven't seen
haven't been seeing

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'For years' links the past to now, so the present perfect simple is needed. 'see' (meet) is not normally used in the continuous, and the past simple needs a finished time.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Present perfect vs past simple

Textbook p. 45

Question 10

Claire and her friend ______ up and down the same aisles since they got here.

went
have gone
have been going

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'since' with a repeated, ongoing activity: present perfect continuous. 'went' needs a finished time; 'have gone' stresses the result, not the continuing activity.

For the teacher: Analysing, high difficulty, standard Present perfect continuous

Textbook p. 45

Question 11

The text 'Beware!' tells shoppers how shops use smell, shelves and floor plans to make them spend. The writer's purpose is to

advise people to be more careful when they shop
advise people where to find the best bargains
describe the history of supermarkets

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The tricks are explained so that readers will be careful ('Don't let them get away with it'). The text does not name the best places to shop or give a history.

For the teacher: Analysing, medium difficulty, standard Reading: purpose

Textbook p. 44

Question 12

You do not know the name of the manager you are writing to. Which ending is correct?

Dear Sir / Madam ... Yours sincerely
Dear Sir / Madam ... Yours faithfully
Dear Mr Lim ... Yours faithfully

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When the name is unknown, use Dear Sir / Madam and Yours faithfully. 'Yours sincerely' goes with a named person (Dear Mr Lim).

For the teacher: Analysing, medium difficulty, standard Formal letter: closing

Textbook p. 49

Section B: structured questions

28 marks

Answer all questions.

Question 13

Choose the best word or phrase for each meaning.

[1 mark] (a)You are looking around a shop and do not want help.

AI'm just browsingBIt costs a fortuneCI'm a bit short

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I'm just browsing

[1 mark] (b)It is much too expensive for what you get.

AIt's a bargainBIt's a rip-offCIt's open 24/7

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It's a rip-off

[1 mark] (c)You do not have enough money.

AI'm a bit shortBI'm just browsingCI'd rather not

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I'm a bit short

[1 mark] (d)The shop never closes.

ATwo for the price of oneBIt's open 24/7CIt's on sale

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It's open 24/7

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Vocabulary: money and shopping

Textbook p. 40

Question 14

Complete each sentence with the Past Simple, Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Continuous of the verb in brackets.

[1 mark] (a)Sorry I'm late. I ______ (wait) here since three o'clock.

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have been waiting

have been waiting / have waited [1]1

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[1 mark] (b)How long ______ you ______ (work) at this restaurant?

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have you been working

have ... been working / have ... worked [1]1

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[1 mark] (c)Julia and I ______ (see) Tony last night.

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saw

saw [1]1

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[1 mark] (d)Tina ______ (save) up enough money to buy the bike she wants, so she is going to the shop tomorrow.

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has saved

has saved [1]1

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For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Tenses: past simple and present perfect

Textbook p. 45

Question 15

Rewrite each sentence using the word(s) given. Keep the meaning.

[1 mark] (a)It's a good idea to go shopping during the sales. (should)

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You should go shopping during the sales.

You should go shopping during the sales. [1]1

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[1 mark] (b)You shouldn't use your dad's credit card without asking. (had better)

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You had better not use your dad's credit card without asking.

You had better not use your dad's credit card without asking. [1]1

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[1 mark] (c)It's a better idea to walk than go by bus. (would rather)

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You would rather walk than go by bus.

You would rather walk than go by bus. [1]1

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[1 mark] (d)Monica doesn't really want to go to the theatre. (would rather)

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Monica would rather not go to the theatre.

Monica would rather not go to the theatre. [1]1

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For the teacher: Applying, low difficulty, standard Would rather, had better, should, ought to

Textbook p. 41

Question 16

Rewrite each informal sentence in a more formal way for a letter of application.

[1 mark] (a)Right now I've got a job at the post office.

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At present I am working at the post office.

At present I am working at the post office. [1] (no short form, formal phrase)1

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[1 mark] (b)I can work on Saturdays, if you like.

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I am available to work on Saturdays.

I am available to work on Saturdays. [1]1

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[1 mark] (c)I think I'm quite friendly.

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I consider myself to be friendly.

I consider myself to be friendly. [1]1

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[1 mark] (d)I can't wait to hear from you.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

I look forward to hearing from you. [1]1

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For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Formal and informal language

Textbook p. 49

Question 17

A shopping-mall questionnaire has some boxes marked with an asterisk, such as Name* and email address*. The details to write in are: Syafeed bin Radzuan; syafeedradzuan33@mail.com; 34300; No 4, Jalan Lengkuas, Bagan Serai, Perak.

[1 mark] (a)What does the symbol * mean?

AThe field must be completedBThe field is optionalCThe field is for the postcode

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The field must be completed

[1 mark] (b)Which detail belongs in the Postcode box?

A34300BSyafeed bin RadzuanCsyafeedradzuan33@mail.com

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34300

[1 mark] (c)Which detail belongs in the email address box?

Asyafeedradzuan33@mail.comBNo 4, Jalan LengkuasC34300

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syafeedradzuan33@mail.com

[1 mark] (d)Which detail belongs in the Mailing address box?

ANo 4, Jalan Lengkuas, Bagan Serai, PerakBSyafeed bin RadzuanC34300

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No 4, Jalan Lengkuas, Bagan Serai, Perak

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Writing: complete a form

Textbook p. 43

Question 18

You have seen this advertisement on the website searchforwork.com: 'Staff needed for pet shop. Happy Paws requires staff for a new pet shop. Applicants must love animals, be 16 or over, reliable and responsible, and able to work two afternoons a week and Saturday mornings. Previous experience will be an advantage.' Write an email of application (about 120 words).

[8 marks] (a)Write your email to Happy Paws. Use the plan: greeting, opening, main part, closing, signing off.

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Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of shop assistant as advertised on searchforwork.com. I am sixteen years old and I love animals. I have two cats and I help at an animal shelter on Sundays. I consider myself to be reliable and responsible. Although I have no previous experience, I am keen to learn and I always arrive on time. I am available to work two afternoons a week and on Saturday mornings. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Aina Sofea

Formal greeting and signing off (Dear Sir / Madam ... Yours faithfully, full name) [1]1
Opening says the position and where it was seen (e.g. advertised on searchforwork.com) [1]1
States age (16 or over) and that you love animals [1]1
Says you are reliable and responsible with a reason or example [1]1
States availability: two afternoons and Saturday mornings [1]1
Mentions experience or interest relevant to the job [1]1
Closing phrase (e.g. I look forward to hearing from you; available for an interview) [1]1
Language: formal, no short forms, correct spelling and grammar [1]1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Creating, high difficulty, standard Writing: formal letter or email of application

Textbook p. 49

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