1. Tick (P) the TWO Correct Answers. (2 X 4 = 8 Points)

Unit Quiz

Read the article.

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When Mitch Albom wrote his first novel Tuesdays with Morrie, he never imagined it would change his life forever. Mitch wrote the book to help his friend; he didn’t think that his little book would inspire millions of people and change him from a sports writer into a famous author.
Mitch Albom was one of the most successful sports writers in the U.S. He won many important prizes and he had his own TV and radio shows. Then, in 1995, Mitch learned his favorite teacher, Morrie Schwartz, was dying, so he decided to spend Tuesdays visiting with Morrie, as they used to do back in college. These meetings turned into one final “class”: a course in living. One of the most important lessons he learned from Morrie was that “living was giving”. After Morrie died, Mitch decided to give back something to him by writing Tuesdays with Morrie. The money from the book helped Morrie’s family pay his medical bills. Tuesdays with Morrie became a best seller and eventually it was made into a popular film.
That was the first of many best sellers. After that, Mitch wrote six more books about ordinary people. His books are about rabbis, janitors, baseball players, drug addicts, and preachers. Three of these books have already been made into films. For all his characters, life is an obstacle course. Some of them fall along the way, others rise, but all of them eventually find meaning through helping others.
Inspired by Morrie’s teaching, Mitch established eight new charities in his hometown Detroit. These charities have made a big difference to the city. They’ve improved the school system, provided homes for the homeless, and they’ve helped the poor with medical care. Since the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Mitch had been involved with an orphanage. This time, he isn’t just a donor; he travels to Haiti four times a year to help out.
Mitch says “You are how you act, not just how you believe.” Mitch is like one of the characters in his books. He has traveled a long road, but he’s found happiness through helping others.

Answer the questions.

1. Tick (P) the TWO correct answers. (2 x 4 = 8 points)

What do we learn about the book Tuesdays with Morrie in lines 1-4?

…… a. When it was written.

…… b. How long it took to write.

…… c. Why the author wrote the book.

…… d. Who the book is about.

…… e. How the author gathered material for the book.

…… f. What effect the book had.

2. What was the initial purpose of Mitch’s visits to Morrie? (lines 5-13) (4 points)

3. Complete the sentence. (lines 5-13) (4 points)

Mitch applied what he had learned from Morrie by

4. What do we learn about the characters in Mitch’s books? (lines 14-18) (4 points)

a. They are all failures.

b. They come from different places.

c. His characters don’t have easy lives.

d. They have all become movie characters.

5. What is the main lesson Mitch’s characters learn? (lines 14-18) (4 points)

6. Mitch has made a great contribution to the city of Detroit. (3 x 2 = 6 points)
In what three ways has he made a difference?

7. Complete the sentence. (lines 19-24) (4 points)

The charity in Haiti is different from the other charities for Mitch because

8. Tuesdays with Morrie has made an enormous impact. (2 x 3 = 6 points)
Give TWO examples of this impact from two different paragraphs.

Circle the correct answer. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. Nelson Mandela … many important things in his lifetime.

a. accomplished b. admitted c. approached

2. They came to the political debate … facts and figures.

a. provided b. concerned c. armed with

3. … the bad weather, the concert was canceled.

a. In order to b. Due to c. To relieve

4. In Israel, it’s … to use a cellphone while driving.

a. innovative b. professional c. illegal

5. Plastic bottles have caused … to the environment.

a. severe damage b. positive change c. enormous impact

6. Our teacher organized a … to help us prepare for the exam.

a. tutoring session b. lawsuit c. mission

7. Some teens act or behave in a certain way because of … .

a. hazard b. gang violence c. peer pressure

Complete the sentences with the words below. (8 x 1 = 8 points)
Make any necessary changes.

job interview inspired by involved in lose control
nonprofit retired distribute to admit

1. A …………………………… organization raises money to help charities, museums or hospitals.

2. I’m …………………………… the actress and comedian Betty White. She shows
us that at 92, a person can still be cool.

3. Martin won’t have time to help organize the school dance. He’s very …………………………… the Earth Day program.

4. You should dress professionally for your …………………………… . You want to give
a good impression.

5. Although my grandmother is …………………………… , she is very busy because she volunteers every day at the children’s hospital.

6. It’s easy to …………………………… of the car when you text and drive.

7. This charity’s newsletter is …………………………… for free.

8. It’s difficult for me …………………………… when I’m wrong.

Complete the sentences to show you understand the words and (4 x 1 = 4 points)
expressions in bold.

1. The fast food industry has caused .

2. When the magician waved his wand, the rabbit instantly .

3. The students were impressed with .

4. According to nutritionists, we should all .

Choose three of the words or expressions below. Write a sentence (3 x 2 = 6 points)
with each of them. You may change the form of the words or expressions.

to pass a law to focus on innovative survey field trip essential
to establish donor to convince community recent

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (8 x 1 = 8 points)
Use the Present Simple, active or passive.

1. Millions of dollars …………………………… (donate) annually to this charity by famous celebrities.

2. My sister …………………………… (not eat) or use animal products because she is vegan.

3. Ecology groups …………………………… (focus) on the dangers of global warming.

4. What do you think …………………………… (infer) from the description?

5. Chewing gum in the streets …………………………… (ban) in Singapore.

6. …………………………… you …………………………… (deny) that you were in the bank at the time of the robbery?

7. I like to study in the morning because I …………………………… (accomplish) more when
I’m not tired.

8. Our school …………………………… (not forbid) cellphones, but we aren’t allowed to use them in class.

Write sentences in the Present Perfect Simple with the words below. (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. I / know / Alice / since / she was five.

2. you / see / the Van Gogh exhibit / at the museum?

3. he / not call me / since / April.

4. what / you / do / with / my new jacket?

5. This company / produce / many new games / recently.

Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple (7 points)
or Present Perfect.

ZACH BONNER

When Zach Bonner was only 7, he 1.………………… (want) to do something to help the victims of Hurricane Charley in Florida. He 2.………………… (pull) his little red wagon around the neighborhood and collected over 27 truckloads of supplies. Since then he 3.………………… (not stop) working. In 2005, he 4.………………… (start) The Little Red Wagon Foundation. Since it began, the organization 5.……………… (help) 1.3 million children from poor families. Up till now, Zach 6.………………… (walk) over 4,263 miles to raise awareness of the situation. Zach’s most recent project is backpacks for homeless children. Since he began that project, Zach 7.………………… (make) and given out over 6,000 backpacks for children all over the U.S.

There are plans to turn a local park into a parking lot. Do you think this is a good
or bad idea? Write a letter to your local newspaper commenting on the situation.

Write 100-120 words.

Remember to:

• introduce the issue

• present your opinion

• use rhetorical questions to make a point

• use the Present Perfect and Past Simple