DISTINCTION 2 EXAM: Unit 3 (and revision of previous units) GRAMMAR 1. Write sentences. Use the bold linkers.

Make any necessary changes. (1.5 marks) 1. She wasnt worried. She was travelling alone (in spite of the fact that) 2. We didnt like the food. We went to Taiwan again. (despite) 3. Did you choose a remote island in order to get away from it all? (so that) 4. We had to leave the hotel early so that we could get to the Prado by 10 a.m. (to) 5. The flight was delayed as there was fog. (because of) 2. Join the sentences. Use so / such ... that. (1 mark) 1. Im exhausted. I cant go any further. 2. Sheila is good company. Ill ask her to come on holiday with me. 3. Its a cheap hotel. They are going to stay for another week. 4. We were full. We couldnt eat dessert. 5. The sun is hot. Theres hardly anyone on the beach. 3. Correct the sentences. One is correct. (1 mark) 1. I worked for a year for save for a trip. 2. In spite of she could speak Spanish, she only spoke English while she was in Madrid. 3. I was lucky to be able to travel around the world. 4. We went to Spanish classes in order for learn a few words for our trip. 5. It was such amazing to see the city from the top of the mountain. 4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. (1 mark) 1. In spite of losing her passport, she was still able to get home. - Despite the fact that ... 2. Despite the fact that they didnt have much money they paid for the meal. - Despite not ... 3. Although we enjoyed Vienna, we wont go back there again. - In spite of the fact that ... 4. In spite of feeling afraid, they continued their trek through the jungle. - Though ... 5. Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs. (1 mark) 1. If I go to visit Laura in Paris, it is possible that I see Paul too. 2. Its absolutely necessary that you wear a suit for the wedding. 3. Its impossible that he won the Nobel Prize. 4. Its advisable not to eat a lot of fat. 5. Marta didnt sleep at home. Its possible that she stayed at her sisters. 6. Join the sentences with a relative clause. Add commas if necessary. (1 mark) 1. This is the coffee shop. All the students have their coffee here. 2. This is the book. It contains all the old exam papers. 3. The new girl is really friendly. Shes in my brothers class.

4. This is the letter. We have to answer it by tomorrow. 5. The London School of Economics is in London. My uncle teaches there. VOCABULARY 7. Complete the sentences with the correct verbs or phrasal verbs in the correct form. (1.5 marks) 1. All my family came to ________________ at the airport. (say goodbye) 2. By the time we _____________ to the hotel, dinner was ready. (return) 3. The plane ____________ at 2 pm yesterday. (leave) 4. Do you fancy __________ for the weekend? (spend the weekend in a different place) 5. My car ____________ in the middle of nowhere. (stop working) 6. We ___________ a car to explore the island. (rent) 7. I ____________ some beautiful clothes when I was tidying up my wardrobe. (found) 8. Paul ____________ really well with Louise. (have a good relationship) 9. They used to be good friends, but now they have ________. (each one has their life). 10. Mary is very rude. I dont know how Peter ______________ with her. 8. Give the nouns for the following verbs. (0.5 marks) 1. Enjoy 2. Happy 3. Inspire 4. Perform 5. Real 9. Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. (0.5 marks) 1. You might never get / lose / take this chance again. 2. You must get / lose / take notes when your teacher tells you. 3.I havent heard from Jane in ages. Ive completely got / lost / taken touch with her. 4. Dont get / lose / take your tamper with me. 5. Get / Lose / Take a look of this wonderful view. 10. Complete the sentences with the suitable prepositions. (1 mark) 1. Shes really proud _____ her daughter. 2. Laura is very similar _______ Ben. 3. Hes famous ______ winning a competition. 4. Her mum was really pleased _______ her exam results. 5. Im not keen _______ maths, I prefer arts subjects.