English for Careers Unit Test Vocabulary and Grammar Review

Posted on Aug 8, 2024 in English

Unit Test Level 1: Vocabulary (Page 1)

1. Match the words (1-8) with their definitions (a-h).

  1. employees
  2. make a living
  3. full-time
  4. work overtime
  5. supportive environments
  6. part-time
  7. available
  8. charge
  1. earn enough money to live
  2. people who are paid to work for a person or company
  3. for only part of the day or week
  4. work more hours than you are usually paid for
  5. able to be used or obtained
  6. ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity
  7. working or operating the whole of the usual time
  8. places where people help each other and care about each other

2. Complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs below.

turn up, turn down, put off, pick up

  1. He’s turned up late every day this week.
  2. Why did you turn down the job?
  3. They might put off opening their new shop for a month.
  4. Can we turn down the heater?
  5. If you put the TV outside, it’ll be picked up.
  6. The florist’s sales have picked up this month.

3. Complete the sentences with the words below.

career, résumé, trainee, on-the-job training, hard-working

  1. In my career, I’ve worked for several different companies.
  2. I need to update my résumé before I apply for any more jobs.
  3. She’s still a trainee, but she’s learning quickly.
  4. He’s receiving on-the-job training, so he’s learning a lot.
  5. She’s a very hard-working employee, so she’s sure to get a promotion soon.

Unit Test Level 1: Grammar (Page 2)

4. Circle the correct words.

  1. This is the office where / who / that I work.
  2. I like people who / that are always cheerful.
  3. 2019 was the year when / that / which I graduated.
  4. My manager is someone who / whose opinion I respect.
  5. I enjoyed the presentation which / whose / that you gave.
  6. The man whose / whom / which car was stolen has called the police.
  7. To who / whom should I address this letter?

5. Rewrite the sentences using relative clauses. Make any necessary changes.

  1. I’d like to introduce you to Elissa. You can get some good advice from her. → I’d like to introduce you to Elissa, from whom you can get some good advice.
  2. I watched a video online. It was about how to prepare for an interview. → I watched a video online that was about how to prepare for an interview.
  3. Our weekly meetings are an important time. Employees are given progress reports then. → Our weekly meetings are an important time when employees are given progress reports.
  4. Twitter is a company. Its employees rated it as a great place to work in 2014. → Twitter is a company that its employees rated as a great place to work in 2014.

6. Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

  1. We hired the candidate who has the most / more experience.
  2. The requirements, which are difficult to meet, include being fluent in four languages.
  3. By whom were you interviewed?
  4. It’s quiet in the library where I study.
  5. I didn’t see him because he arrived on Monday, when I was out of town.

Unit Test Level 2: Vocabulary (Page 1)

1. Complete the sentences with the words below.

long hours, employers, careers, employees, part-time, apply for positions, profits, available, meet the requirements, résumés

  1. Many employers are now offering flexible working hours.
  2. It’s important to choose careers that you’re passionate about.
  3. The company provides health insurance to all of its employees.
  4. Doctors often have to work long hours.
  5. She’s looking for a part-time job so she can finish her studies.
  6. I’m going to apply for positions at several different companies.
  7. The company’s profits have increased steadily over the past year.
  8. There are several different internship opportunities available.
  9. To be considered for this job, you must meet the requirements listed in the job description.
  10. Make sure your résumé is up-to-date before you apply for any jobs.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of look, make or keep and the words in brackets.

  1. Have you been looking for them (them) all day?
  2. No, some of the characters were made up (up).
  3. Keep on trying (trying), you mustn’t give up!
  4. Yes, we made up (up) a few weeks ago.

Unit Test Level 2: Grammar (Page 2)

3. Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences.

  1. Google, whose / which / where headquarters are in Mountain View, California, also has offices in more than 40 countries.
  2. Have you started the online German course that / which / whose Greta recommended?
  3. I’ve interviewed five applicants who / that / whose didn’t impress me.
  4. My favourite time to walk is at 5.30 am, when / which / where there aren’t many people around.
  5. The car park where / which / whose the employees park is under the building.

Unit Test Level 1: Vocabulary (Page 1)

1. Match the words to form collocations.

  1. loss of → habitat
  2. endangered → species
  3. threaten → survival
  4. intruders → deter
  5. lay → eggs
  6. bird’s → nests
  7. spread → diseases
  8. living → cells

2. Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. You can use some prepositions more than once.

at, with, of, for, in, from

  1. Many animals are at risk of extinction.
  2. The wildlife park is home with a variety of endangered species.
  3. The survival of many species depends of us.
  4. We need to find a solution for this problem.
  5. The animals are kept in captivity.
  6. They died from a mysterious illness.

3. Complete the phrases with the verbs below.

hunt, trick, blend, camouflage, cause

  1. being threatened with extinction
  2. hunt and eat their prey
  3. trick animals into traps
  4. camouflage themselves with a plant or tree
  5. they feel it causes the animals unnecessary pain

Unit Test Level 1: Grammar (Page 2)

4. Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. The animals weren’t displayed (not display) until the following week.
  2. The food is being prepared (prepare) for the animals right now.
  3. The birds will be tagged (tag) before they are released.
  4. The new laws should be enforced (enforce) more strictly.
  5. A new wildlife sanctuary has been opened (open) recently.

5. Complete the text with the correct passive form of the verbs below.

destroy, make, ask, rescue, treat, need, apply, sew, use

Last night, a fire broke out at the city zoo. Thankfully, no animals 1 were harmed, but several enclosures 2 were destroyed. A statement 3 was made by the zoo this morning explaining that the fire 4 was caused by an electrical fault. A number of animals 5 were rescued from their enclosures by firefighters and 6 were being treated at a temporary facility. Donations of blankets and towels 7 were needed and a special ointment 8 was applied to the animals’ paws. The zoo 9 is being asked to remain closed until further notice. The money raised from donations 10 will be used to rebuild the enclosures.

6. Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent if possible.

  1. Did many people attend the event? → Was the event attended by many people?
  2. Dog walkers in London can earn as much as £25 an hour. → As much as £25 an hour can be earned by dog walkers in London.
  3. A graphic designer is creating our website. → We are having our website created by a graphic designer.
  4. They are offering free zoo entry to students. → Free zoo entry is being offered to students.

Unit Test Level 2: Vocabulary (Page 1)

1. Complete the sentences with the words below.

trap, surroundings, threatened, intruders, behaviour, deceive, similar to, offspring, mate, tag

  1. The poachers used a trap to catch the tiger.
  2. The chameleon can change its colour to blend in with its surroundings.
  3. The giant panda is a threatened species.
  4. The dogs barked loudly to scare away the intruders.
  5. Scientists are studying the behaviour of chimpanzees in the wild.
  6. The magician used his skills to deceive the audience.
  7. A wolf’s appearance is similar to that of a dog.
  8. The lioness fiercely protected her offspring.
  9. During mating season, animals try to mate with a suitable partner.
  10. Researchers attached a tag to the bird’s leg to track its movements.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below.

track, die out, treat, blend in, wipe out, raise

  1. Scientists use radio collars to track certain animals.
  2. If we don’t protect endangered species, they may die out.
  3. It’s cruel to treat animals badly.
  4. Some animals have evolved to blend in with their surroundings.
  5. Pollution can wipe out the whole ecosystem.
  6. The lion cub wouldn’t be able to survive in the wild if it were raised in a zoo.

3. Circle the correct words.

  1. Africa is famous for / good for / pleased with its wildlife.
  2. Exercise is good for / good at / guilty of you.
  3. I was so pleased for / pleased with / good at her when she got the job.
  4. The man was found good at / famous for / guilty of hunting endangered animals.
  5. I’m really pleased with / good at / guilty of my new pet – he’s adorable!
  6. He was found guilty of / good at / famous for animal cruelty.

Unit Test Level 2: Grammar (Page 2)

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of have or get and the verbs in brackets.

  1. I had my hair cut (cut) yesterday.
  2. Two new species of frog have been found (find) in the Amazon rainforest.
  3. The baby elephant will be raised (raise) by the zookeepers.
  4. We’re having our luggage taken (take) to our room.

5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below.

harm, grant, supervise, be, gain, force, film, give, cause, find

  1. None of the animals were harmed in the making of this film.
  2. He has been granted permission to study the gorillas.
  3. Children must be supervised at all times while visiting the zoo.
  4. There has been a lot of interest in the plight of the endangered rhino.
  5. The documentary has gained international recognition.
  6. The zoo was forced to close due to lack of funding.
  7. The documentary was being filmed over a period of two years.
  8. The animals were given a special treat for Christmas.
  9. The damage was caused by the storm.
  10. Many different species of bird can be found in this forest.

6. Rewrite the sentences using the passive. Include the agent if it’s important.

  1. The cat’s owner should have warned you. → You should have been warned by the cat’s owner.
  2. When will they send you the photographs? → When will the photographs be sent to you?
  3. The vet is examining the newborn giraffe. → The newborn giraffe is being examined by the vet.
  4. We’re having a cage built for our parrot. → We’re having a cage built for our parrot.
  5. When did the zoo receive these pandas? → When were these pandas received by the zoo?
  6. People consider her to be an expert on birds. → She’s considered to be an expert on birds.