TEST Unit 4 Focus 3

The sandwich I had at the airport looked fresh and it definitely didn’t taste ____,

I was ill for most of the time we were there. Maybe the pizza had something in it that I’m ____ to. 

GRAMMAR

3 Choose the correct words. 

You’ll put on weight ___ you don’t exercise regularly.

I’m going to throw away the leftover ham ___ you want to use it to make a sandwich.

Will you let me know ___ the pizza arrives?

I’m going to practise every day ___ I know my presentation by heart.

We’re going to cover the furniture ___ we start painting

This time tomorrow, I _____ something delicious in a restaurant in Paris! 

What ____by the time you are 30 years old?

You can visit us later today. We _____ anything special. 

 I’ve ordered two cookery books but they ______ by Monday.

What ______ at 9 o’clock tonight? 

READING

Read the three texts. Choose the correct answer

Text 1

THE GROWING PROBLEM OF OBESITY

Obesity levels in western countries are rising fast. In the United States, obesity rates have more than doubled in the last 30 years from about 14.5% to over 30%. Some people think that over half the population will be obese within a few years. In Britain, around 20% are obese, the largest percentage in Europe. This is mainly because we eat more but also because we get less exercise. Although food labelling shows us the number of calories we are consuming, we don’t seem to take any notice. However, we should because obesity reduces our life expectancy and causes many other health problems. We need to alter our eating habits and eat more fresh products and less packaged food. We should cut down on salt, sugar and fat, and cut out certain things, such as fizzy drinks and crisps, which have no nutritional value at all. 

The aim of Text 1 is to ___

Text 1

THE GROWING PROBLEM OF OBESITY

Obesity levels in western countries are rising fast. In the United States, obesity rates have more than doubled in the last 30 years from about 14.5% to over 30%. Some people think that over half the population will be obese within a few years. In Britain, around 20% are obese, the largest percentage in Europe. This is mainly because we eat more but also because we get less exercise. Although food labelling shows us the number of calories we are consuming, we don’t seem to take any notice. However, we should because obesity reduces our life expectancy and causes many other health problems. We need to alter our eating habits and eat more fresh products and less packaged food. We should cut down on salt, sugar and fat, and cut out certain things, such as fizzy drinks and crisps, which have no nutritional value at all.

According to Text 1, obesity rates in the USA ___

Text 2

MINI-MIZE YOUR WEIGHT

These days, people have less time to create meals from fresh ingredients. We know that it would be better for us but we also know that pre-cooked or frozen meals are quick and tasty. Unfortunately, they are also full of calories and contain unhealthy levels of salt and sugar. That’s why Mini-mize is such an important new product. Unlike most diet pills, Mini-mize pills don’t make you feel full and they don’t provide you with vitamins or minerals that you may be lacking. They don’t need to. They allow you to eat all the food that you want but they then destroy the salt, sugar and fat in the blood. They have been recommended by nutritionists and doctors as a way to improve our health. Mini-mize means you can lose weight without worries – and all for the price of a large burger and fries a day! 

The aim of Text 2 is to ___

Text 2

MINI-MIZE YOUR WEIGHT

These days, people have less time to create meals from fresh ingredients. We know that it would be better for us but we also know that pre-cooked or frozen meals are quick and tasty. Unfortunately, they are also full of calories and contain unhealthy levels of salt and sugar. That’s why Mini-mize is such an important new product. Unlike most diet pills, Mini-mize pills don’t make you feel full and they don’t provide you with vitamins or minerals that you may be lacking. They don’t need to. They allow you to eat all the food that you want but they then destroy the salt, sugar and fat in the blood. They have been recommended by nutritionists and doctors as a way to improve our health. Mini-mize means you can lose weight without worries – and all for the price of a large burger and fries a day!

Which of these is true, according to Text 2?

Text 3

WHO IS IN CHARGE?

We all know that obesity levels are rising and that people are eating the wrong things. We also know that when governments want to act, they can. You only have to look at the laws to stop smoking in public places and the tax increases which have made smoking much less popular than it was. The same results could be achieved by similar taxes on fast food and fizzy drinks. Governments could also limit the numbers of fast-food restaurants or bring in laws to reduce the amount of salt and sugar used in packaged foods. However, they don’t do any of these things. Why not? Could it be because the food producers and supermarkets are too powerful? The biggest supermarkets sell most of our food and also control many of the supplies from farms and other food producers. If the government did threaten to change the law, these huge companies could bring the country to its knees very quickly.

Text 3 is about ___

To extract a liquid or soft substance from something by compressing it firmly.

To cut into thin or wide portions that are of similar size.

To remove the skin or outer layer from fruit or vegetables.

To combine two or more things using a spoon, spatula, or electric mixer.

To divide into small parts by rubbing on a serrated surface, usually used with cheese.

To cook by putting the food into extremely hot oil.

To heat water or another liquid until little bubbles form.