Life Vision Intermediate Unit Test 3 A
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This book has Beth’s name on it, so I’m certain it must
be hers is correct because we use must to say that
something is certainly true or very likely. Here, the
speaker is speculating that the book is very likely to be
Beth’s because it has Beth’s name on it. I’m certain
shows that the speaker is sure about this.
A Grammar: Modals of deduction and
speculation
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Cathy lived in Paris for ten years, so I’m sure
she must be good at French.
These shoes look like Aisha’s, but they are
definitely too big, so they can’t be hers.
Dana hasn’t played volleyball for a long time,
so she might not be very good at it any more.
Esra is on holiday, so that can’t be her over
there., Esra is on holiday, so that cannot be her
over there.
This book has Beth’s name on it, so I’m certain
it must be hers.
That could be the man I saw yesterday but I’m
not sure. He’s wearing the same coat, though.,
That could be the man I saw yesterday, but I’m
not sure.
Cathy lived in Paris for ten years, so I’m sure
she must be good at French.
Cathy lived in Paris for ten years, so I’m sure she must
be good at French is correct because we use must to say
that something is certainly true or very likely. Here, the
speaker is speculating that Cathy is very likely to be
good at French because she lived in Paris for ten years.
I’m sure shows that the speaker is certain about this.
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These shoes look like Aisha’s, but they are
definitely too big, so they can’t be hers.
These shoes look like Aisha’s but they are definitely too
big, so they can’t be hers is correct because we use
can’t to say that something is certainly not true. We can
deduce that the shoes the speaker is talking about are
not Aisha’s because they are bigger than hers.
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B Grammar: Modals of deduction and
speculation
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must
can't
might, may, could
must
could, might, may
can't
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must
Must is correct because we use must to say that
something is certainly true or very likely. Here, the
speaker is sure.
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can't
Can't is correct because we use can't to say that
something is certainly not true. Here, the speaker is
certain that the laptop isn't easy to carry because it is
really heavy.
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might, may, could
Might / may / could is correct because we use them to
talk about something that is possibly true. Here, the
speaker isn't certain, so must or can't would not be
used because they express more certainty.
Dana hasn’t played volleyball for a long time, so she
might not be very good at it any more is correct
because we use might not be to say that something is
possibly not true, and here the speaker is not sure.
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Esra is on holiday, so that can’t be her over
there., Esra is on holiday, so that cannot be her
over there.
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That could be the man I saw yesterday but I’m
not sure. He’s wearing the same coat, though.,
That could be the man I saw yesterday, but I’m
not sure.
That could be the man I saw yesterday, but I’m not sure.
He’s wearing the same coat, though is correct because
we use could be to say that something is possibly true,
and here the speaker is not sure.
Dana hasn’t played volleyball for a long time,
so she might not be very good at it any more.
Esra is on holiday, so that can’t be her over there is
correct because we use can’t to say that something is
certainly not true. We can deduce that the person the
speaker is talking about is not Esra because Esra is on
holiday.
This book has Beth’s name on it, so I’m certain
it must be hers.
must
Must is correct because we use must to say that
something is certainly true or very likely. Here, the
speaker is certain Claire is upset because she is crying.
could, might, may
Could / might / may is correct because we use them to
talk about something that is possibly true. Here, the
speaker is asking if there is a possibility that something
is true, so must or can't would not be used because
they don’t express doubt.
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can't
Can't is correct because we use can't to say that
something is certainly not true. Here, the speaker is
certain that the boy is the photo isn't Ben because his
eyes are the wrong colour.
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C Grammar: Comparative and superlative
adjectives
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bigger than
more easily than
the worst
more quickly than
the cheapest
the most slowly
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bigger than
Bigger than is correct because we use comparative
adjectives to compare two things, places or people. We
make the comparative form of adjectives with one
syllable ending in a consonant, like big, by doubling the
final consonant and adding -er. We usually use than
after comparative adjectives.
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more easily than
More easily than is correct because we use comparative
adverbs to compare two actions. We make the
comparative adverb form of adjectives with two
syllables ending in -y by removing the y and adding
more and -ily. We usually use than after comparative
adverbs.
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the worst
The worst is correct because we use superlative
adjectives to compare one thing, place or person with a
whole group. Bad has irregular adjective forms. The
superlative form of bad is the worst.
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more quickly than
More quickly than is correct because we use
comparative adverbs to compare two actions. We make
the comparative adverb form of adjectives with one
syllable by adding more and -ly. We usually use than
after comparative adverbs.
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D Vocabulary: Understanding topic
vocabulary
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blog
browse
copy and paste
post
stream
follow
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blog
Blog is correct because blog collocates with about and
means express opinions in a blog.
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browse
Browse is correct because browse means look at
different websites to find information online.
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post
Post is correct because post means put information on a
website.
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stream
Stream is correct because stream means record and
broadcast over the internet at the same time.
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follow
Follow is correct because follow means choose to
receive messages from someone on social media.
E Vocabulary: Understanding topic
vocabulary
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suitable
wireless
powerful
reliable
interactive
handy
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suitable
Suitable is correct because we add the suffix -able to
the verb suit to form this adjective that means right for
a person or situation.
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wireless
Wireless is correct because we add the suffix -less to
the verb wire to form this adjective that means a way of
sending electronic information without wires (for
example via the internet or phone signals).
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powerful
Powerful is correct because we add the suffix -ful to the
verb power to form this adjective that means having
great power or force.
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reliable
Reliable is correct because we change the -y for an -i
and add the suffix -able to the verb rely to form this
adjective that means something or someone can be
trusted to do a good job.
the most slowly
The most slowly is correct because we use superlative
adverbs to compare one action with all other actions.
We make the superlative adverb form of adjectives with
one syllable by adding the most and -ly.
copy and paste
Copy and paste is correct because copy and paste
means copy information from one place or document
and move it to another place or document.
the cheapest
The cheapest is correct because we use superlative
adjectives to compare one thing, place or person with a
whole group. We make the superlative form of
adjectives with one syllable by adding the and -est.
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interactive
Interactive is correct because we add the suffix -ive to
the verb interact to form this adjective that means
using two-way communication.
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handy
Handy is correct because we add the suffix -y to the
verb hand to form this adjective that means useful.
F Vocabulary: Understanding topic
vocabulary
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virtual
wireless
suitable
time-saving
portable
reliable
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virtual
Virtual is correct because it means created by computer
software to appear real.
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Come from a variety of countries is not correct because
although the text mentions what’s happening around
the world, it does not say that which countries the
stories come from is important when journalists choose
them.
wireless
Wireless is correct because it means a way of sending
electronic information without wires (for example via
the internet or phone signals).
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suitable
Suitable is correct because it means right for a person
or situation.
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Has no effect on what actually happens is correct
because the text says What good can we do.
Makes people feel better about their own lives is not
correct because although the text says the writer feels
more positive, this has happened since he stopped
reading about news events.
Allows people to offer help where it’s needed is not
correct because the text says other people think there
is an opportunity to do something about them, but the
writer does not agree.
time-saving
Time-saving is correct because it means that reduces
the amount of time it takes to do something.
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portable
Portable is correct because it means easy to carry or
move.
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reliable
Reliable is correct because it means can be trusted to do
a good job.
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Takes too much of our attention is correct because the
text compares the situation with the past when people
carried on with their lives without being bothered by
what else was happening and the text also says we
have no escape. This means that the news is always
with us.
Is a positive sign of progress is not correct because the
text says Maybe the old ways were better. This means
that the writer believes the progress may not be good.
Makes it difficult to choose the best news source is not
correct because although the text mentions newspaper
… TV, radio and online, it does not say anything about
choosing which of these news sources is best.
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Are especially exciting is correct because the text says
the writer thinks journalists focus only on the stories
that will catch most people’s attention.
Interest them personally is not correct because the text
mentions stories that catch most people’s attention but
it does not say that these stories are personally
interesting to the journalists.
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He knows more about his own community is correct
because the text says I’m more aware of what’s
happening in the world around me and my family.
Worldwide problems matter more to him than to his
family is not correct because although the writer
mentions caring about things like getting people to use
cars less … to help the environment and I really value
the time I have now for important issues, he does not
say these are worldwide problems and he does not
compare himself to his family.
He is busier working with local groups than his friends is
not correct because the writer mentions how he helps
with local problems, getting people to use cars less in
my town, but he does not say that he spends more time
doing this than his friends.
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Has recently changed his thinking about the news is
correct because the text says that when the writer was
a child his parents taught him that he should know
what’s happening in the world. Then the text says last
year I did something unusual – I gave up following the
news. This is a change in his thinking from when he was
a child.
Always discusses the news with his parents is not
correct because the text says his parents love checking
the news but it does not say that he discusses it with
them.
Only watches important news stories is not correct
because although the text mentions the big stories, it
also says I gave up following the news completely.
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Is not the same as understanding what is happening is
correct because the text says people talk about
something they don’t know much about and some
people don’t really know whether the information
they’ve got is actually correct.
Helps people build stronger relationships is not correct
because the text says discussions about the news can
easily become arguments.
Stops people discussing more interesting subjects is not
correct because although the text says I’ll be bored
because I won’t have anything to talk about with
friends, this is what other people think. It is not the
opinion of the writer.
G Reading: Reading comprehension
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H Listening: Understanding key
information
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One is correct because the girl says 77% read, watch or
listen to the news at least once a week.
Three is not correct because the girl says most
teenagers check the news at least once a week, but
does not say exactly how many times.
Six is not correct because the girl says most teenagers
check the news at least once a week, but does not say
exactly how many times.
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Musicians is correct because the most popular choice
was music news.
Famous people is not correct because celebrity news
was the second most popular choice.
Global stories is not correct because news about world
events was the third most popular choice.
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Television is correct because the girl says 75% of people
get their news from TV, 65% online, and 35% from
newspapers.
Websites is not correct because the girl says 65% of
people get their news online, less than from TV.
Papers is not correct because the girl says 35% of
people get their news from newspapers, less than from
TV or online.
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45% is correct because the girl explains that in 2020 the
figures dropped from 49% to 45%.
50% is not correct because the figures dropped from
nearly 50% in 2019 to 45% in 2020.
20% is not correct because, in 2020, the figures
dropped to 45%.
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Believe is correct because the girl says It could be that
people just don’t trust news on social media any more.
Like is not correct because 45% of people still use social
media to find out about news stories.
Read is not correct because 45% of people still use
social media to find out about news stories.
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Compare is correct because the girl mentions factchecking websites where people can look at similarities
and differences in stories.
Write is not correct because the girl does not mention
tools for writing online stories.
Share is not correct because the girl does not mention
tools for sharing online stories.
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Speaking: Describing a picture
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see
can
look
must
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on
On is correct because we say on the right, not in the
right, or at the right.
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Writing: Comparing
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With is correct because comparable with is used when
comparing similar items.
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To is correct because the adjective similar is followed by
the preposition to when showing comparison.
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From is correct because the adjective different is
followed by the preposition from when showing
contrast.
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In is correct because in is the preposition used in the
fixed expression in contrast to.
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To is correct because the adjective identical is followed
by the preposition to when showing similarity.
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Unlike is correct because, when it is used as a
preposition, unlike means different from. Dislike means
not like something and like shows similarity.
See is correct because it means become aware of
something by using your eyes; look means seem or
appear
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can
Can is correct because we use it to say that something
is possible. You can tell is a set phrase which means you
can know something just by looking at it.
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look
Look is correct because it means seem or appear; see
means become aware of something by using your eyes.
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must
Must is correct because we use must, not can’t, when
we are sure that something is true.
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in
In is correct because we say in the background, not on
the background, or at the background.
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