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UNIT 2 TEST | Answer Key

Unit 2 Test • Version A smart device. So what are the pros and cons of using
technology in our free time?
Part A
There are several advantages of using technology in our
GRAMMAR
free time. For example, video games have changed how
Ex 1
we socialise. We can now play games with friends all over
1 b 2 a 3 b 4 a 5 c 6 b 7 c 8 a 9 c 10 b
the world while chatting and learning about their cultures.
Research shows that some games can also help us learn
Ex 2
new problem-solving skills.
1 few 2 any 3 a lack of 4 in a minority 5 handful of
6 a little 7 majority 8 Several 9 all 10 no However, there are some downsides to this type of
technology. Firstly, if we spend too much time in virtual
VOCABULARY worlds, we spend less time developing relationships in the
Ex 3 real world. Secondly, it is likely that people who spend a lot
1 predictable 2 analysis 3 virtually 4 scientific of time in front of a screen will be less healthy.
5 researcher 6 predictions 7 analyst 8 scientists On balance, I think there are several advantages to using
technology in our free time. However, we need to consider
Ex 4 the downsides and make sure that we don’t become
1 sunlight 2 coastline 3 scenery 4 river bank unhealthy. We should also be careful to maintain our
5 open space 6 track relationships in the real world.
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Ex 5
1 incredible 2 precious 3 astonishing 4 finest Part C
5 mighty 6 magnificent
SPEAKING
Ex 1
HOW TO …
1 Do you have enough free time?
Ex 6
2 Why do you think so many people play video games?
1 get 2 100 percent sure 3 fact 4 harsh 5 bound
3 Would you rather live in the country or the city?
6 no way 7 doubt 8 obviously 9 bet 10 tedious
4 How do you think your life will change in (the) future?
5 Do you think people will live on Mars in your lifetime?
Part B
LISTENING Ex 2
Ex 1 Example answers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 (Do you spend too much time working or studying?)
Sometimes I think I spend too much time working because
Ex 2 I don’t have enough time to do the things I want to do.
1T 2T 3F 4T 5F 6T 7T 8F 2 (Would you prefer to have an exciting life or a modest
life?)
READING I’m not very adventurous so I’m happy to have a modest
Ex 3 life.
1 2 3 4 5 3 (Why do you think people worry about their
appearance?)
Ex 4 It might be because they worry about what other people
1B 2D 3A 4C 5A think of them.
4 (How do you think the planet will change in your
WRITING lifetime?)
Ex 5 I’m fairly certain it’s going to be hotter and a more difficult
1 While 2 Although 3 Despite 4 However 5 Despite place to live in.
5 (What jobs do you think people will do in 20 years’ time?)
Ex 6 I’m not 100 percent sure, but I don’t think they’ll be very
Example answer: different.
New technologies have changed many aspects of our
lives, including the way we spend our free time. Almost
every activity we do nowadays involves a computer or

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Ex 3 Unit 2 Test • Version B

Example answer:
Part A
In this picture, I can see a group of people who are
standing in a stream in the countryside. There are trees GRAMMAR
and grass and some fields in the background. At the front Ex 1
of the picture, there’s a man who I think is a teacher and 1 a 2 c 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 b 7 b 8 c 9 b 10 a
some teenagers who are probably students. The girl is
holding a laptop while the teacher seems to be holding a Ex 2
plastic bag. They’re all looking at something in the water so 1 majority 2 a little 3 Several 4 no 5 a lack
they might be looking for fish or maybe they’re checking 6 Few 7 the majority 8 each 9 any 10 a handful
the quality of the water. It could be a scientific experiment
or some other research that they’re doing. VOCABULARY
Ex 3
1 scientifically 2 prediction 3 analysis 4 researcher
5 virtually 6 scientific 7 remotely 8 analytical

Ex 4
1 woodland 2 deserted 3 scenery 4 coastline
5 track 6 sunlight

Ex 5
1 astonishing 2 mighty 3 incredible 4 precious
5 magnificent 6 finest

HOW TO …
Ex 6
1 have thought 2 bound to 3 100 percent sure
4 rewarding 5 reckon 6 fairly certain 7 the impression
8 no way 9 obviously 10 modest

Part B
LISTENING
Ex 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Ex 2
1T 2T 3F 4F 5T 6T 7F 8F

READING
Ex 3
1 2 3 4 5

Ex 4
1C 2A 3B 4D 5A

WRITING
Ex 5
1 Despite 2 While 3 Despite 4 However 5 Although

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Ex 6 Ex 3
Example answer: Example answer:
New technologies have changed many aspects of our In this picture, I can see a group of people who are
lives, including the way we spend our free time. Almost standing in a big room. It could be a studio because there
every activity we do nowadays involves a computer or seems to be a camera. There are six people in the picture
smart device. So what are the pros and cons of using and two of them are wearing VR glasses. One of the men
technology in our free time? is using a camera which might be connected to the laptop.
There are several advantages of using technology in our The other people are looking at the screen while the man
free time. For example, video games have changed how with the scarf looks like he’s in charge. He seems to be
we socialise. We can now play games with friends all over giving some instructions to the man with the camera. I’m
the world while chatting and learning about their cultures. not 100 percent sure, but I think they might be making a
Research shows that some games can also help us learn film or perhaps a VR video game.
new problem-solving skills.
However, there are some downsides to this type of
technology. Firstly, if we spend too much time in virtual
worlds, we spend less time developing relationships in the
real world. Secondly, it is likely that people who spend a lot
of time in front of a screen will be less healthy.
On balance, I think there are several advantages to using
technology in our free time. However, we need to consider
the downsides and make sure that we don’t become
unhealthy. We should also be careful to maintain our
relationships in the real world.
188 words

Part C
SPEAKING
Ex 1
1 Do you spend too much time working or studying?
2 Would you prefer to have an exciting life or a modest
life?
3 Why do you think people worry about their appearance?
4 How do you think the planet will change in your lifetime?
5 What jobs do you think people will do in 20 years’ time?

Ex 2
Example answers:
1 (Do you have enough free time?)
I’m not working at the moment so I’ve got plenty of free
time.
2 (Why do you think so many people play video games?)
It’s probably because they find them fun and relaxing.
3 (Would you rather live in the country or the city?)
I’d rather live in the city because there’s much more to do
there.
4 (How do you think your life will change in (the) future?)
I think I’ll get married and hopefully I’ll have some children.
5 (Do you think people will live on Mars in your lifetime?)
There’s no way that will happen in my lifetime. It’s too
difficult and dangerous.

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