M6-1 LS Quiz 7

Pathways Listening and Speak 2

B1 English Practice: Vocabulary & Grammar Review ---instructions Reading Comprehension Read the passage about the Industrial Revolution. Then, answer the inference questions below. ---text The Industrial Revolution was a key event in history that occurred during the 18th and 19th centuries. It changed how the majority of people lived and worked. Before this period, most items were made by hand in simple ways. However, new technical systems and machines allowed factories to produce goods faster and cheaper. This revolution did not just affect the economy; it had a broad impact on society. People moved from the countryside to cities to find work. While this raised the standard of living for some, it also destroyed the traditional way of life for others. There is evidence that life in the factories was very hard. Despite the difficulties, this era was essential for creating the modern world we know today. ---questions Q: Based on the text, what can we infer about clothes before the Industrial Revolution? A: They were likely more expensive and took longer to make. [correct] A: They were made by large machines. A: Most people did not wear clothes. Q: What does the author imply about life in the cities? A: It was perfect and everyone was happy. A: It was difficult for many people. [correct] A: It was exactly the same as life in the countryside. Q: The text says the revolution "raised the standard of living for some." What does this suggest? A: Everyone became rich immediately. A: The benefits were not shared equally by everyone. [correct] A: The standard of living went down for everyone. ---vocab Source: A place, person, or thing from which something comes. Emphasize: To give special importance or value to something. Rare: Not occurring very often; unusual. Surface: The outside part or uppermost layer of something. Believe: To accept something as true; to feel sure of the truth. Minority: The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole. Form: The visible shape or configuration of something. Cover: To put something on top of or in front of something else to protect or conceal it. ---cloze 1. It is *vital* that you drink water after exercising to stay healthy. 2. We need to *separate* the groups so they do not fight. 3. The new policy will *include* everyone, not just a few people. 4. The path was *narrow*, so only one person could walk at a time. 5. Please *support* your friend because she is going through a hard time. 6. The storm might *destroy* the old building if the wind is too strong. ---instructions Confusing Words Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. ---questions Q: I cannot ________ this gift; it is too expensive. A: accept [correct] A: except A: expect Q: Everyone went to the party ________ for John, who was sick. A: accept A: except [correct] A: aspect Q: The pollution will ________ the environment negatively. A: effect A: affect [correct] A: infect Q: We drove ________ the old school yesterday. A: passed A: past [correct] A: pass Q: She ________ the exam with a high score. A: passed [correct] A: past A: pass ---instructions Linking Words Choose the best connecting word for the sentence. ---questions Q: I love playing football. I like playing basketball, ________. A: too [correct] A: however A: for instance Q: It was raining heavily. ________, we decided to go for a walk. A: For instance A: However [correct] A: Too Q: There are many healthy fruits. ________, apples and oranges are good for you. A: However A: Too A: For instance [correct] Q: He wanted to buy the car. ________, he did not have enough money. A: However [correct] A: Too A: For instance Q: My brother studies history. He studies math, ________. A: for instance A: too [correct] A: however