Unit Test Unit 1 Hobbies
Part 1 Listening Comprehension (15 points)
Section A
Directions: There are 5 recorded dialogues in this section. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. When you hear a question, choose the correct answer.
1. A. An indoor sport. B. A water sport.
C. A team sport. D. A ball sport
2. A. He’s done this activity before. activities.
B. He’s not keen on outdoor
C. He has other plans. D. He’s frightened of heights.
3. A. How much it costs to join the chess club.
B. How many people are members of the club.
C. Where the chess club meets.
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D. When the chess club meets.
4. A. He’s too busy with his studies.
B. He’s already a member of a drama group.
C. He prefers sporty activities.
D. He’s not good at acting.
5. A. He likes to relax
B. He likes to be very busy, with lots of activities
C. He spends time indoors.
D. He spends time outdoors.
Section B
Directions: Listen to the two conversations and answer the questions.
Conversation 1
1. What kind of hobby is Karen looking for?
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A. A relaxing, indoors hobby. B. A sociable, outdoors hobby.
C. A sociable, indoors hobby. active.
D. A hobby which keeps her mind
2. What does Karen think of Jamie’s suggestion?
A. She thinks it’s a great idea. expensive.
B. She thinks it sounds too
C. She thinks it sounds dangerous. D. She thinks it sounds boring.
Conversation 2
3. What is Simon’s problem?
A. He’s bored. B. He doesn’t have time to relax.
C. He can’t find a job. D. He doesn’t have any money.
4. Why does his friend suggest that he finds a new hobby?
A. It would help him to become better at sport.
B. It would help him to make new friends.
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C. It would be good for his health.
D. It would help keep his mind active.
5. Which of his friend’s suggestions does Simon agree to?
A. Taking up a new sport.
B. Joining a photography club.
C. Taking up painting.
D. Playing a boardgame.
Section C
Directions: Listen to the recorded passage three times. During the second reading, fill in the blanks with the words or phrases you hear. During the third reading, check your writing.
For me, the best thing about starting college was finding out about all of the
(1) ______________________________. It seemed there were so many opportunities to (2) ______________________________! On the first day of the new semester, the college (3) ______________________________ where you could visit all of the different clubs and find out about the activities on offer. I joined the (4) ______________________________, the debating club and the yoga club, and I’m so glad I did! In each of the three clubs,
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I’ve made new friends and I’ve learned new things. I also find that going to the weekly meetings is a great way of (5) ______________________________ after a hard day of studying.
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Part 2 Vocabulary & Structure (30 points)
Section A
Choose the correct option for each sentence.
1. Painting is a relaxing way to ________ the time.
A. pass B. keep C. make D. save
2. You’ll need to ________ your shirt if you’re going out to a smart restaurant.
A. irons B. iron C. ironed D. ironing
3. Collecting dolls may seem like a ________ hobby, but I really enjoy it.
A. great B. modern C. weird D. dangerous
4. Can you ________ your board game on another table, please? There isn’t enough room here.
A. set up B. set over C. set on D. set in
5. We’ve moved into a new house and the walls need to be painted. We’re looking for a(n) ________.
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A. gardener B. plumber C. electrician D. decorator
6. In my opinion, the best filmmakers get their ________ from everyday life.
A. publication B. inspiration C. ambition D. creation
7. This house looks small on the outside, but the ________ is large and spacious.
A. inferior B. superior C. exterior D. interior
8. Look—there’s a film ________ over there! Do you think we’ll see anyone famous?
A. group B. crew C. club D. camp
9. Can we make this game more difficult? I don’t find it ________ enough.
A. challenging B. easy C. simple D. boring
10. We’ve known each other for just a few months, but it ________ years.
A. seems as B. seems like C. looks like D. looks as
Section B
Fill in each blank with the proper word or phrase given in the brackets.
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1. My sister, ________ (which/who) lives in Canada, is a dancer.
2. Look! There’s the house ________(where/that) I used to live.
3. He went to a disco, ________ (where/which) always gave him a headache.
4. He’s a writer ________ (whose/which) books have been translated into one hundred languages.
5. This city, ________ (which/where) is very big is also very friendly.
Section C
Complete the passage with the appropriate words given in the brackets.
My sister and I may look similar but when it comes to hobbies, we are very different. I have a very busy (1) ____________ (schedule/hobby/group) and I like to keep active all the time. I’d be (2) ____________ (happy/excited/bored) if I stayed at home! My sister prefers to chill out and stay (3) ____________ (indoors/outdoors/interior). Her hobbies are calligraphy and painting and she does some really (4) ____________ (awful/awesome/boring) work—I think she’s very talented. In fact, last month, some of her work was in an (5) ____________ (expedition/expectation/exhibition) in our local art gallery—I was very proud of her.
Part 3 Reading Comprehension (40 points)
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Task 1
Read the following passage. Choose the best answer.
My hobby made me money!
We all know that hobbies can be a great way of relaxing, learning new things and making new friends. But did you know that some hobbies can even make you money? This is what Vanessa Hughes found out last year.
The nineteen-year-old told us: “I’ve always loved cooking and baking. Since I was seven or eight years old, I’ve been in the kitchen making my family meals and snacks. Last summer, it was my best friend’s birthday, and I decided to organize a surprise party for her. I didn’t have enough money to buy lots of ready-made food, so I made my own.”
The surprise was a huge success and Vanessa was surprised when people kept asking her “Who prepared all this delicious food?” At the end of the party, a friend asked her if she would cook for his mother’s birthday party. Vanessa said: “He offered me money, but I wouldn’t take money from a friend. I just said I’d do it.”
The next party Vanessa cooked for went equally well, and by the end of that one, Vanessa had three more bookings for parties over the next month. She said: “By then I realized I was going to have to start charging some money for my services. At the beginning, though, I only asked for a small amount to cover the ingredients I used.”
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Since these early days, Vanessa hasn’t stopped. She’s now busy every weekend, cooking for parties. “I love it”, she says “… and I feel so lucky that my hobby is helping me earn money. I’m going to use the money to help me to go to college—to study courses of catering!
1. What is Vanessa Hughes’ hobby?
A. Organizing parties B. Going to parties
C. Cooking and baking D. Spending time with her family
2. Why did Vanessa prepare the food for her friend’s surprise party?
A. She didn’t have the money to buy ready-made food.
B. She didn’t like the food available in the shops.
C. Her friend asked her to make the food.
D. She wanted to impress her friends.
3. Why did Vanessa not want to take money for her cooking?
A. She didn’t need the money.
B. She didn’t think her cooking was good enough to pay for.
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C. She didn’t want to take money from friends.
D. She wasn’t sure how much to ask for.
4. How was the second party which Vanessa cooked for?
A. It didn’t go as well as the first one did. B. It went well, like the first one did.
C. It went badly. D. She didn’t get any more bookings.
5. What is Vanessa saving up for?
A. A new cooker B. Private cookery lessons
C. Her college course in catering. D. A wider range of ingredients
Task 2
Read the following passage. Choose the best answer.
Stress-busting hobbies
For college students, who are often trying to deal with studies and part-time jobs, life can be stressful. It’s important to take time out to unwind and relax, and this is where the kind of hobby you choose is very important. Some hobbies are more relaxing than others, and this article will look at three of the hobbies which are most
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likely to calm you down.
Music
Music is very good at helping you to relax. Listening to music is calming, but creating music (through playing an instrument, for example) can be an even more powerful way of relieving stress, because it allows you to express yourself creatively. Playing an instrument also takes all your attention, so you don’t have time to worry about other things.
Looking after an aquarium
Looking after (and watching) an aquarium of beautiful fish is a very calming hobby. Why? Well, fish need regular attention, but they take up far less of your time than a dog or a cat. There is something creative about looking after an aquarium too. You get to produce your own mixture of fish, plant and rock life.
Exercise
Exercise isn’t just good for your physical health. It can also improve your mental health by relieving stress. It’s important to find a kind of exercise which you enjoy doing. Once you’ve found something you like, make it a regular part of your routine. You could join a sports team, do online exercise videos or choose something as simple as going for a walk every day.
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There are plenty more relaxing hobbies out there; these are just three out of many. The important thing is to find something which works for you.
6. According to the writer, why is it important to think carefully about the hobby you choose?
A. Some hobbies can help you to find a job.
B. Some hobbies can distract college students from their studies.
C. Some hobbies cost a lot of money to do.
D. Some hobbies are more relaxing than others.
7. According to the writer, why is making music more relaxing than listening to music?
A. Making music can help you to make new friends.
B. Making music allows you to focus completely on what you are doing.
C. When you make music, you can choose what you want to play and how you play it.
D. Making music will take up less of your time than listening to music.
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8. What pet does the writer think is the most relaxing?
A. A dog B. A cat
C. Some fish D. None. The writer thinks that keeping pets is stressful.
9. According to the writer, physical exercise benefits ________.
A. physical health B. mental health
C. physical and mental health D. brainpower
10.What is the most important thing to consider when choosing a hobby?
A. What makes you feel good B. Your friends’ hobbies
C. How much it costs to do D. How it will benefit your studies
Task 3
Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with no more than three words.
Join our geocaching group!
Do you love being outdoors?
Would you like to learn more about your local area?
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Do you want to meet new people and have fun?
If your answer to all three questions is “yes” then you need to join our geocaching group! Our group meets every weekend, whatever the weather, and we’re always looking for new members.
What is geocaching?
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game. Players use the geocache app to find small items of treasure (geocache) hidden in the nearby area. When players find the treasure, they put their names in a small book, which is hidden with the geocache, and replace the treasure with a small item they have brought with them.
Geocaching is a great way to relax and make new friends. It’s also a way of learning more about the place where you live and keeping yourself fit and healthy.
Interested?
If this sounds like fun, come along to our next geocaching group meeting (Tuesday, the 4th May in Room D12), where we will be talking about the program for the summer semester. Everyone welcome.
11. Geocaching is a great hobby for people who like ____________________.
12. The geocaching group meets ____________________.
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13. When people geocache, they look for small items of treasure in ____________________.
14. Geocaching is a good way to find out more about the area ____________________.
15. At the meeting, the group will talk about the program for ____________________.
Task 4
The following is an informal email to a friend. After reading it, fill in each blank with no more than three words.
Hi Benji,
How are things with you? Are your exams going well so far?
I’m writing to see if you have plans for the summer vacation. I’ve just found out about a music and drama camp for young people at the beginning of July. It lasts just one week, and it sounds brilliant! I’m planning to go and wondered if you’d like to come with me.
The camp takes place at the arts center in my town. Everyone at the camp gets music lessons in the morning (you can choose from singing, guitar, drums or harp) and in the afternoon there are drama activities. At the end of the week, everyone works together to perform a concert to show what they have learned all week.
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There is accommodation at the camp, but it’s a little bit expensive, so we could stay at my house and then we only need to play for the lessons (which are quite cheap, really). I’ve checked with my parents and they’d be happy for you to stay.
Let me know what you think!
Speak soon,
Cara
16. What does Cara want to know?
She wants to know if Benji has already made plans for ____________________.
17. When does the summer camp take place?
At the ____________________.
18. What will the young people at the camp do in the morning?
They will have ____________________.
19. What happens at the end of the week?
The young people will ____________________.
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20. Why does Cara think that they should stay at her house?
Because the camp accommodation ____________________.
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Part 4 Writing (15 points)
Imagine you are organizing a housewarming party. Write a party invitation to your neighbor, using the prompts below to help you.
Hello Joyce,
I’d like to invite you to ________________________ (Say what kind of party it is). ________________________ (Ask your neighbour if he/she can come). I’d love to take the time to meet you ________________________ (And other neighbors) properly.
The party is at ________________________ (Give place and date). It
________________________ (Give start and finish time). If the weather is good, ________________________ (Say what you’ll do). ________________________ (Say what your neighbor could bring with him/her).
Please let me know if you can come.
Yours,
Ben
Unit 1 Hobbies 听力脚本
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Part 1 Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: There are 5 recorded dialogs in this section. After each dialog, there is a recorded question. When you hear a question, choose the correct answer.
1. M: I’d like to take up a new water sport. Any ideas?
W: Why not try kayaking? It’s great fun.
Q: What kind of sport does the man want to try?
2. W: Do you want to come skydiving with me at the weekend, Pete?
M: Thanks, Lucy, but I really prefer indoor activities.
Q: Why does Pete refuse Lucy’s invitation?
3. M: Do you like playing chess, Ellie? Our chess club is looking for new players.
W: Thanks, that sounds good. What day do you meet?
Q: What does Ellie want to know?
4. W: Have you seen this, Tom? The drama group is looking for members.
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M: Yes, I’ve already seen it but it’s not for me. I’m not good at acting.
Q: Why doesn’t Tom want to join the group?
5. W: What do you do in your free time, Sam?
M: I like to chill out. I don’t like rushing from place to place.
Q: What does Sam do in his free time?
Section B
Directions: Listen to the two conversations and answer the questions.
Conversation 1
W: I’m feeling a bit bored, Jamie. I think I need a new hobby!
M: What kind of thing do you have in mind, Karen?
W: Well, I like being in the fresh air, so something outdoors would be good.
M: OK, and do you want to get fit?
W: Well, that would be nice, but what I really want is a hobby which helps me to meet people.
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M: OK. Well, I’m a member of a rock-climbing group. Why don’t you come with us?
W: Rock-climbing? Isn’t that a little dangerous?
M: Not at all! We use safety equipment, and we always take care, especially with new members.
W: Hm. Maybe I’ll think about it.
Conversation 2
W: What’s the matter, Simon? You look a bit tired.
M: I’ve just too much work to do at the moment. I never get any time to chill out.
W: It sounds like you need a hobby.
M: Well, that would be nice, but I really don’t have time for one.
W: You should make time! Haven’t you heard that hobbies are good for your health?
M: Yeah, I’d heard that. I’m not a very sporty person though.
W: Sporty hobbies aren’t the only ones which are good for you. Hobbies like
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painting and photography are great to help you feel less stressed if you are busy.
M: I don’t think painting would help me to relax. I’m no good at it!
W: What about playing a board game with me then? I have a great collection of game…
M: Well, OK. That sounds like fun.
Section C
Directions: Listen to the recorded passage three times. During the second reading, fill in the blanks with the words or phrases you hear. During the third reading, check your writing.
For me, the best thing about starting college was finding out about all of the different clubs you could join. It seemed there were so many opportunities to take up a new pastime! On the first day of the new semester, the college held an event where you could visit all of the different clubs and find out about the activities on offer. I joined the drama club, the debating club and the yoga club, and I’m so glad I did! In each of the three clubs, I’ve made new friends and I’ve learned new things. I also find that going to the weekly meetings is a great way of chilling out after a hard day of studying.
参考答案
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Part 1 Listening Comprehension Section A
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. A
Section B
Conversation 1
1. B 2. C
Conversation 2
3. B 4. C 5. D
Section C
(1) different clubs you could join
(2) take up a new pastime
(3) held an event
(4) drama club
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(5) chilling out
Part 2 Vocabulary and Structure Section A
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D
6. B 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. B
Section B
1. who
2. where
3. which Section C
(1) schedule (2) bored (3) indoors Part 3 Reading Comprehension Task 1
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C
Task 2
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4. whose 5. which
(4) awesome (5) exhibition
6. D 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. A
Task 3
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12. 13. 14. 15. Task 4
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17. 18. 19. 20.
being outdoors
every weekend
the nearby area where you live
the summer semester
the summer vacation
beginning of July
music lessons
perform a concert
is expensive
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Part 4 Writing
Sample
Hello Joyce,
I’d like to invite you to my housewarming party. Can you come? I’d love to take the time to meet you (and my other neighbors) properly.
The party is at my house on July 25. It starts at 7pm, and I think it’ll finish around 11pm. If the weather is good, we’ll have a barbecue! I’m making the food for the barbecue, but if you’d like to bring some juice with you that would be great. There will also be music and some dancing, so please being comfortable shoes!
Please let me know if you can come.
Yours,
Ben
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