Module 1 Self-Assessment (Units 1-3)

Vocabulary & Grammar

Choose the correct item.

1. This book _____mine. A) is B) be C) is be

2. Jane and Peter _____married. A) are B) is C) being

3. That _____right. A) be B) is be C) will be

4. My brother _____ here at the moment. A) was B) is C) be

5. We_____ in England. A) have been B) were C) are

6. It _____Monday today. A) will be B) is C) was

7. Jennie's surname _____Peters. A) is B) be C) is be

8. I _____a hairdresser. A) are B) will be C) is

9. My name _____Alexander. A) is B) be C) being

10. There _____many people in this class. A) were B) be C) being

11. It _____cold today. A) be B) will be C) is

12. I _____at home now. A) was B) been C) be

13. They_____ Korea last year. A) were B) will be C) are

14. There _____a pen on the desk. A) is B) be C) are

15. My name _____Nikita. A) were B) is C) be

16. We _____from Ukraine. A) are B) am C) is

17. They _____right. A) is B) are C) am

18. I _____OK, thanks. A) am B) are C) is

19. Clara and Steve _____happy. A) is B) are C) be

20. She _____an English teacher. A) will be B) will C) be

Fill in the correct word from the list.

Name family your person she us hair eyes he an my old live patient brother lazy long about please tell

My 1) _____ is John Smith. I am seventeen years 2) _____ and I 3) _____ in London.

There are five of 4) _____ in our 5) _____. My father, Tony, is 6) _____ artist. He is tall with brown curly 7) _____ and grey 8) _____. 9) _____ is a very talented and kind. 10) _____ mother, Mary, is very beautiful. She is a teacher. She is a very 11) _____ woman. My 12) _____, Peter, is fourteen years old. He studies at school. He is an interesting 13) _____, but he is a bit 14) _____. My sister, Beth, is thirteen years old. She is short with 15) _____ fair hair and green eyes. 16) _____ is so bossy. Well, that is all 17) _____ me. 18) ______, write soon and 19) _____ me about 20) _____ family.

Best wishes,

John

3. Fill in the correct article a, an or the.

Communication

Complete the dialogue.

- 1) _____ you live locally?

- 2) _____, I don’t. I live 3) _____ 10 miles away.

- Whereabout 4) _____ you live?

- I 5) _____ in a place called Finchley.

- O, I know Finchley. My sister used to live 6) _____ about five years ago. It’s 7) _____ lovely part of town, not too close to the centre, but not too far away either.

- Yes, 8) _____ like living there.It’s 9) _____ easy commute 10) _____ work.

Reading

Read the text and answer the questions below.

The Importance of Continuing Family Traditions

The continuation of family traditions amidst great technological advances and fast paced lives is very much important. Despite the assaults of modern times, the family is at the very core and foundation of society; this is true whether a family is created by biology or choice. Family traditions help to create strong bonds.

What are Family Traditions

From a generational perspective, family traditions are practices or beliefs which are passed down from generation to generation; i.e. from parents to children. On a more micro level, family traditions are those which are created within a nuclear family. On either level, family traditions range from ordinary routines and day to day activities to celebration of holidays and special occasions; often these are based on the family's religious and cultural heritage.

Family traditions bring a sense of belongingness, commitment and familiarity with each other. They also pave the way for good times and good memories. Family traditions are also vehicles to carry on a family's identity (e.g. ethnic, religious, occupational, recreational and so forth).

Passing the Torch

It is important to pass the torch of family traditions; this imparts a sense of continuity, bonding and more importantly, love. It is incumbent on each generation of parents to keep the family tradition up and running. Family traditions are valuable instruments for child rearing because they instill social values and contribute to creating close family ties.

Sharing

Quality family time helps to build and maintain strong family ties. Sharing is a key ingredient for creating quality moments. Traditions make sharing easy by offering a common ground of knowledge and experience. For example, holiday pies may sure be tasty, but they are also opportunities for share experienced; i.e. making the pie, discussing special techniques and recipes, eating it at a certain time and so forth. There is also the shared expectation of the way the tradition will take place and the parts that need to be taken. There are also the shared memories from previous occurrence of the family tradition.

Distinctive History

Family traditions make it possible for the family's distinctive history to pass on to the next generation which oftentimes expands the family story. Aside from these, it cultivates a special connection between family members and between generations. Each special family tradition creates warmth and closeness among family members; it is a special tie that bonds them all. Familiar and predictable family experience brought about by family traditions fosters the feeling of safety and security. It gives each member something to look forward to and the assurance one needs.

Continuing family traditions are essential in enhancing family values and strengthening the bond which ties each family. Old and newly introduced family traditions no matter how grand or simple it is, brings about the sense of belongingness, emphasizes good values and more importantly, creates happy family memories.

1. What are family traditions?

2. How do family traditions range?

3. What do family traditions bring?

4. What does the torch of family traditions impart?

5. Family traditions are valuable instruments for child rearing, don’t they?

6. What does quality family time help to build?

7. What is sharing?

8. What do family traditions make?

9. What do family traditions cultivate?

10. Why should people continue family traditions?

Listening

Listen and complete.

- Hi, I’m David Harper.

- I’m Melanie Cooper. Nice to meet 1) _____!

- 2) _____ too. 3) _____ you enjoying the party?

- Yes, I 4) _____. Are you?

- Yes. It’s great. And how 5) _____ know Peter and Kate?

- Well, I was 6) _____ school with Kate. We have known each 7) _____ for years. How 8) _____ you?

- I work 9) _____ Peter.

- Oh, really. How 10) _____ have you two worked together?

- Oh, it must be about seven years now.

Writing

1. Describe a member of your family. Talk about his/her physical appearance and character.

Progress Report Card

Unit 4 My house.

The Past Simple.

Form of the verb ‘be’ in the Past Simple.

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