Unit 8:
Practice for the Exam
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A. Complete
the each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the passive forms of the underlined verbs.
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1.
People around the world grow cucumbers. Cucumbers
__________________ in many places around the world.
2.
People ate cucumbers in ancient Egypt. Cucumbers _________________ in ancient Egypt.
3.
People will grow cucumbers in space someday. Cucumbers _______________ in space someday.
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1. People
have produced soy milk in China for hundreds of years. Soy milk
_________________ in China for hundreds of years.
2. Food
scientists are going to create many new soybean products in the future. Many
new soybean products _______________________ in the future.
3. People
make tofu from soybeans. Tofu ________________________ from soybeans.
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B.
Complete the conversation. Choose the correct words
and phrases from the box. There is one word or phrase that you do not need to
use.
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blood
pressure - digestive system - eyesight
- heart disease – muscles -
skin - teeth
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Ms. Shin: So, Dan, let’s go over your medical history. Does
anyone in your family have high __________(1)?
Dan : Yes. My mother does.
Ms. Shin: Ok. And what about ____________________ (2)?
Dan : Let’s see... Well, both my parents have high
cholesterol, so that might be a problem.
Ms. Shin: And what about you? Why are you here today?
Dan : Well, I’m having problems with my ______________
(3). My stomach hurts a lot.
Ms. Shin: Ok. Is that all?
Dan : Well, my _______________ (4) seems to be
deteriorating. Maybe I need to start wearing glasses.
Ms. Shin: Are there
any other problems you’re having?
Dan : No, not really. Well, a few of my
________________________________ (5) have been hurting, but I know I need to
go to a dentist for that.
Ms. Shin:Yes, Dr. Vargas can recommend an eye doctor and a dentist
if you’d like. Do you exercise at all?
Dan : I do. I work out a lot. I’m trying to build up my
________________________ (6). And I know exercising is important to stay
healthy.
Ms. Shin: Of course.
Ok, Dan. The doctor will see you shortly.
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C.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in
parentheses
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1. Asparagus might protect you from
________________________ (get) cancer.
2. Asparagus can also help the body
____________________ (clean) the digestive system.
3. Dark chocolate can enable you ______________________
(reduce) your blood pressure.
4. Chocolate can cause some people
_____________________ (get) headaches.
5. Honey can prevent you from
__________________________ (lose) your hair.
6. Honey can even make toothaches ________________________
(feel) better.
7. Too much sugar can stop the immune system from
_________________ (feel) better.
8. Too much sugar can also cause a person
__________________ (gain) weight.
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D. Complete
the conversation. Choose the correct phrases from the box. Capitalize where
necessary. There are two phrases that you do not need to use.
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·
don’t people know that it’s bad for you
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isn’t that a bit much
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lifting weights, for example like sugar
· like sugar
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· look at
processed foods
· take your
knees, for instance
· who doesn’t want to build their muscles
· why do people pay so much to join a gym
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Sam: Tom, do you eat a lot of cereal?
Tom:
Not really.
Sam: That’s good – because it actually has a lot of
unhealthy stuff in it, _____________ (1).
Tom:
I know. ________________________________________________________(2)?
Sam: I guess not. But if I ate cereal for breakfast, I’d
have to run a lot more at the gym!
Tom:
I didn’t know you
went to the gym.
Sam: Yeah. I run there every day.
Tom:
__________________ (3)?
I heard it’s hard on your body.
_________________(4).
Sam: Maybe that’s true for some people, but running doesn’t bother me. I
also do other things there - ________________________________________.
Tom: Oh, That’s good. I mean ________________________________________ (6)?
I know I’d like to be stronger.
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READING 1
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Read
the article. Then read the statements and write T for true, F for false, or
NG if the information is not given
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It’s
believed that the term super food was first coined in Japan, and it was used
for processed foods that had special ingredients to promote health. More
recently, the term has been used to describe natural foods that are extremely
good for you. Many super foods have been eaten for thousands of years, but
the health benefits weren’t’ always known in the past
Goji
berries are
native to China and were originally eaten by the Chinese to ensure a long,
healthy life. They are said to prevent you from getting cancer. They may also
prevent your eye from deteriorating, especially if you are elderly.
Coconuts were originally harvested not
just for use in cooking, but also for medicinal purposes. Coconuts may help
you fight colds and flu and can help you build a strong immune system.
Seaweed is packed with nutrients. It is good for the blood
system and can also enable you to lose Weight. Seaweed also protects the body
from absorbing harmful toxins in the environment.
Dark green vegetables are an essential part of any
diet. They can help your kidneys detoxify, for example. They can also help
keep your brain healthy.
Aloe Vera was possibly first discovered by
the ancient Egyptians. Research studies have shown that it has more than 75
healing properties. It is said to help burns and sunburns heal when applied
to the skin, and it may help the digestive system when taken orally (by
mouth).
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1. Superfood was a term first used to describe natural
food. ______
2. Superfoods are not a recent development. ______
3. Goji berries are native to Japan. ______
4. Coconut oil is used in medicines that fight colds. ______
5. Seaweed can protect the body from toxins. ______
6. Aloes vera was the name the Egyptians gave to a
plant with healing properties. ______
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SPEAKING QUIZ
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Part 1. Questions and topics to discuss. Ask these
questions. Answer your partner’s questions.
1.
What
is a vertical farm?
2.
What
new stores have opened in your neighbourhood?
3.
What
do you do to make pain go away?
4.
What
do you do to keep fit?
5.
What
do you think are the advantages of vertical farms?
6.
What
new restaurants have opened in your city?
7.
What
do you do to prevent stress?
8.
How
do you take care of your health?
9.
Do
you think vertical farms could be built in your city?
10.
What
new supermarkets have opened in your city?
11.
What
do you do to help you concentrate?
12.
What
do you do to avoid getting sick?
13.
What
do you think are the disadvantages of vertical farms?
14.
What
do you do to stay in shape?
15.
What
new buildings have been built in your city?
16. What do you do to boost your energy levels?
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* Vertical Farming is hydroponic food
production in cities in multi-story greenhouses.
Part 2: Conversation
1.
What do you think is the most important meal of the
day? Why? Tell your partner your opinion.
Use
conversation strategies to make your conversation flow. The strategies you
learned in this unit are:
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Use
rhetorical questions (questions you don’t expect an answer to) to make a
point with expressions like Isn’t it a shame?
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Give
examples of your ideas with expressions like for example / such as...
2.
Listen and react to your partner.
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WRITING
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Read
the information in the table below.
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Plants and Animal in Europe (2011)
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Organisms
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Percentage threatned
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Percentage decline
since 2006
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Reasons for decline
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Plants
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44.9%
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11%
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· Pollution
· Urban development
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Freshwater fish
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37%
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17%
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· Pollution
· Overfishing
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Reptiles
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19%
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42%
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· Pollution
· Illegal killing of reptiles
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B. Write
a one-paragraph report for a science class on the decline of plants and
animals in Europe. Use the information in the table above. Make sure that
you:
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Report
information on all the organism in the table.
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Include
some of the numbers and reasons listed in the table.
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Use
expressions with prepositions and approximate numbers (for example, about,
approximately, roughly).
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