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Unit 8 CHECK YOUR PROGRESS
By the end of the unit you will:
· understand assessment requirements
· read and understand rubrics necessary for taking end-of-module test
· have practiced taking test and manage time effectively
Task 1. To checkyour fluency in academic environment and vocabulary minimum fill in the gaps with one word (a, b, c, d) and put a tick (√) in front of it.
1.Professor Lansdowne's a great speaker. Although there are 150 people listening to his _________, you feel like he's talking directly to you.
a) presentation
b) lecture
c) seminar
d) tutorial
2.Which informal verb means 'to study very hard' "I'll really have to _________ the books this weekend."
a) study
b) read
c) hit
d) learn
3.What do you call a weekly meeting of students and a tutor, who come together to discuss an aspect of the course?
a) a presentation
b) a lecture
c) a seminar
d) a tutorial
4.A: 'I'm finding the course really difficult'
B: 'Well why don't you discuss it with your tutor when you have your __________ on Thursday?"
a) presentation
b) lecture
c) seminar
d) tutorial
5. Which of these is an undergraduate qualification?
a) BA
b) MA
c) MSc
d) PhD
Task 2. To check whether you can behave adequately in various situations choose and underline the onecorrect answer for each of the ten questions below, keeping in mind situations you can find yourself.
1.If someone says “cheerio” what are they saying in an informal way?
a. goodbye
b. thank you
c. hello
d. my pleasure
2.Which of the following are NOT kind words of sympathy.
a. Cheer up!
b. Don’t worry.
c. Look on the bright side.
d. Get a grip.
3.Which of the following do you NOT usually hear at a birthday party?
a. Sorry, it isn’t much but…
b. Make a wish!
c. Commiserations.
d. Many happy returns!
4.Which of the following ways of giving your opinion is least formal?
a. In my opinion…
b. I believe…
c. I think…
d. I reckon…
5. A: “Do you mind if I smoke?”
B: “___________________.” (B thinks it is OK)
a. Yes, of course.
b. I’ll take it thanks.
c. No, of course not.
d. Help yourself.
6.A: “Shall we walk or take the bus?"
B: "We ____ __ ____ walk, we’ve got lots of time."
a. might as well
b. should as well
c. could as well
d. would as well
7.What is a polite response to the following? Thank you very much!
a. Me too!
b. Yours truly!
c. Of course!
d. You're welcome!
8.Which of the following is the most appropriate to say if you did not hear something clearly?
a. Repeat please.
b. Sorry, I didn't catch that.
c. Could you speak better, please?
d. Excuse me, I'm not hearing you.
9.What would be a suitable way of ending a formal job application letter?
a. I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
b. I will hear from you soon.
c. Please reply as promptly as possible.
d. I’m really looking forward to meeting you.
10.If you promise to ‘give me a ring’ you are going to ________.
a. marry me
b. telephone me
c. buy me some jewellery
d. visit me
Task 3.Look at notices (1 - 5). For each notice which sentence is correct? Circle an appropriate letter (A, B or C).
1. Reproduction in whole or part of any photograph, text or illustration without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.
AYou can copy any photos, text or drawings from the magazine without asking.
BThe publisher must write and allow you to use photos, texts and drawings from the magazine.
CYou must write to the publisher if you want to buy the photos, texts and drawings.
2. IN THE EVENT OF FIRE ASSEMBLE IN THE YARD.
A If there is a fire in the yard, gather together here.
BIf there is an assembly problem, meet in the yard.
C If there is a fire, everyone should meet in the yard.
3. 12/06/2005
Message for Nick