UPSTREAM UPPER - INTERMEDIATE - SELF-ASSESSMENT 4

Rezolvarea exercitiilor de la  SELF-ASSESSMENT MODULE  4:  din manualul de limba engleza intitulat UPSTREAM UPPER INTERMEDIATE, Student’s Book,  Editura Express Publishing, Autori Bob Obee si Virginia Evans, Editia 2003

UPSTREAM UPPER INTERMEDIATE

SELF-ASSESSMENT MODULE 4

Vocabulary & Grammar

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 1/ page 153

1. on

2. must

3. by

4. school

5. over

6. resit

7. on

8. having

9. under

10. make

11. off

12. attend

13. sense

14. sit

15. have

16. by

17. out

18. with

19. back

20. in

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 2/ page 153

1. A

2. A

3. A

4. A

5. A

6. B

7. C

8. A

9. D

10. C

Use of English

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 3/ page 153

1. … is no point in calling …

2. … has not heard from Susan …

3. … are expected to be …

4. … must have won …

5. … to have their house decorated …

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 4/ page 154

1. amusing

2. fascinated

3. characterise

4. enclose

5. enrich

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 5/ page  154

1. the

2. one

3. lost

4. √

5. most

Communication

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 6/ page 154

1. Don’t worry!

2. I am so sorry!

3. Congratulations!

4. I am sure you will be fine.

5. Good for you!

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 7/ page  154

1. You’ll never believe

2. pulling my leg

3. wait till you hear

4. amazing

5. nice of him

Reading

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 8/ page 154

1. A

2. D

3. H

4. B

5. C

6. E

Listening

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 9/ page  156

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. C

Speaking

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 10/ page  156

Students A&B

A: I think the Internet would be a useful addition to the library. You could search for a booklist from an author or use it to see when a book is due to bee published.

B: That’s a good point, but I think a computerized library system would do this much better and quicker because all the relevant information would be in one place. People wouldn’t have to search lots of sites for the information they want.

A: Yes, you’re right. What do you think about employing a security guard? I think that is rather about employing a security guard? I think that is rather unnecessary, don’t you?

B: Well, I can see how it may be useful when people study at the library late at night. A security guard would make them feel safe and deter criminals from the car park and so on, but I agree I think it is unnecessary in our town.

A: I think separate reading rooms are a good idea, don’t you? That way, people would not get distracted by others.

B: To be honest, I don’t see the point. The library is quiet anyway. I think a photocopier is a very good idea. They are especially useful for research and school work when people need to collect lots of different pieces of information and study them.

A: Yes, then they could copy the relevant parts to read at home and not have to take lots of books out of the library with them.

B: What about another librarian? Do you think our library needs more staff?

A: Well, it depends. Another librarian would be useful to help people and keep the library books organised and so on, but a computerized library system would do the work of two or three people and make things easier for the patrons and the staff.

B: Yes, I think you’re right. So, we could spend the money on a computerized library system and what else?

A: A photocopier.

B: Yes.

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 11/ page  156

Student A&B:

1. A: I think all books will be electronic books in the future. They will save paper and take up less space.

    B: I disagree. I think conventional books and electronic books will exist side by side. Staring at a computer screen strains the eyes and you can’t take an electronic book to bed with you. I think people will still want to read paper books in the future.

2. A: I enjoy reading a lot. I like to read mysteries and thrillers because I like a book that is hard to put down. I like to try and solve the mystery before the hero does. What about you?

B: I enjoy reading, but I don’t read as much as I could because I am tired in the evenings after I have finished my homework. I do like to read romance novels, thought. I just love happy endings.

3. A: The last book I read was The Summons by John Grisham. I enjoyed it immensely. It was a very gripping novel. What about you?

B: I recently read Quentins by Maeve Binchy. It was a lovely, romantic story with of course, a happy ending.

Writing

Upstream –Upper Intermediate

ex 12/ page 156

There is a common belief that much of what is taught in Maths is pointless. However, I believe that learning about other types of maths at school is valuable and worthwhile for a number of reasons.

First of all, basic geometry can be useful in a number of everyday situations. For example, when calculating areas and volumes a working knowledge of geometry is essential. When decorating a room, for instance, it can be used to calculate the amount of paint needed.

What is more, simple algebra can also be helpful on many occasions. The ability to calculate equations with an unknown factor is very useful. For example, it can be used for calculating journeys and the length of time they will take when travelling at a certain speed or the performance of your savings at a certain interest rate over time.

On the other hand, it is true that we use basic arithmetic in our everyday lives more than any other type of maths. Also, most people will never use anything beyond the basics. Nevertheless, this does not make other types of maths any less worthy of being learnt, as different situations call for different types of calculations.

All in all, I believe that although arithmetic is the most widely used type of maths, other types should not be excluded from the classroom as they will come in very useful in different situations later.