Empower C1 (unit 1-3 review)

Answer all questions. Each question has one correct answer
Hi, I'm Mark. My first semester at university was a real mix. At first, I felt a bit out of place and wasn't sure I'd fit in. I'm usually quite shy. But I knew I couldn't just stay in my room, so I decided to take the plunge and join the hiking club. It was the best decision! I met people who were on the same wavelength as me. Now I go hiking almost every weekend. Academically, things were tough, but I'm finally starting to make progress. I got a great grade on my last essay, and I feel like I'm on a roll. I'm so glad I stuck with it. Honestly, just thinking about how much has changed makes me feel full of the joys of spring.

Mark decided to _______ and join the university's hiking club.

• stay in his room

• take the plunge

• avoid joining clubs

• wait until later

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Hi, I'm Mark. My first semester at university was a real mix. At first, I felt a bit out of place and wasn't sure I'd fit in. I'm usually quite shy. But I knew I couldn't just stay in my room, so I decided to take the plunge and join the hiking club. It was the best decision! I met people who were on the same wavelength as me. Now I go hiking almost every weekend. Academically, things were tough, but I'm finally starting to make progress. I got a great grade on my last essay, and I feel like I'm on a roll. I'm so glad I stuck with it. Honestly, just thinking about how much has changed makes me feel full of the joys of spring.

In the club, he was happy to meet people who were on the same _______.

• frequency

• team

• wavelength

• path

Answer all questions. Each question has one correct answer
Hi, I'm Mark. My first semester at university was a real mix. At first, I felt a bit out of place and wasn't sure I'd fit in. I'm usually quite shy. But I knew I couldn't just stay in my room, so I decided to take the plunge and join the hiking club. It was the best decision! I met people who were on the same wavelength as me. Now I go hiking almost every weekend. Academically, things were tough, but I'm finally starting to make progress. I got a great grade on my last essay, and I feel like I'm on a roll. I'm so glad I stuck with it. Honestly, just thinking about how much has changed makes me feel full of the joys of spring.

Mark now participates in hiking activities _______ every weekend.

• hardly

• almost

• never

• always

Answer all questions. Each question has one correct answer
Hi, I'm Mark. My first semester at university was a real mix. At first, I felt a bit out of place and wasn't sure I'd fit in. I'm usually quite shy. But I knew I couldn't just stay in my room, so I decided to take the plunge and join the hiking club. It was the best decision! I met people who were on the same wavelength as me. Now I go hiking almost every weekend. Academically, things were tough, but I'm finally starting to make progress. I got a great grade on my last essay, and I feel like I'm on a roll. I'm so glad I stuck with it. Honestly, just thinking about how much has changed makes me feel full of the joys of spring.

After receiving a good grade on his essay, Mark feels like he is _______.

• failing

• on a roll

• stuck

• lost

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Hi, I'm Mark. My first semester at university was a real mix. At first, I felt a bit out of place and wasn't sure I'd fit in. I'm usually quite shy. But I knew I couldn't just stay in my room, so I decided to take the plunge and join the hiking club. It was the best decision! I met people who were on the same wavelength as me. Now I go hiking almost every weekend. Academically, things were tough, but I'm finally starting to make progress. I got a great grade on my last essay, and I feel like I'm on a roll. I'm so glad I stuck with it. Honestly, just thinking about how much has changed makes me feel full of the joys of spring.

Reflecting on his experiences makes Mark feel _______.

• tired

• bored

• full of the joys of spring

• regretful

Answer all questions. Each question has one correct answer
Hi, I'm Mark. My first semester at university was a real mix. At first, I felt a bit out of place and wasn't sure I'd fit in. I'm usually quite shy. But I knew I couldn't just stay in my room, so I decided to take the plunge and join the hiking club. It was the best decision! I met people who were on the same wavelength as me. Now I go hiking almost every weekend. Academically, things were tough, but I'm finally starting to make progress. I got a great grade on my last essay, and I feel like I'm on a roll. I'm so glad I stuck with it. Honestly, just thinking about how much has changed makes me feel full of the joys of spring.

Initially, Mark was worried that he would not _______ with the other students.

• fit in

• show off

• take part

• get ahead

Vocabulary – Multi-word Verbs

At first, I was worried my new roommate might _______ unfriendly, but she's actually kind.

• come across as

• get on with

• open up

• go along with

Vocabulary – Multi-word Verbs

It's important that you _______ each other if you're living together.

• get off

• get on with

• keep up

• break down

Vocabulary – Multi-word Verbs

It took time, but eventually she started to _______ about her family.

• open up

• keep off

• come round

• take after

Reading – Matching Headings

Reading Passage A
Read the text. Choose the best heading (A–C) for each paragraph.

Paragraph 1
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the social programme organised for international students last semester. The programme aimed to provide a range of activities to help students socialise and experience local culture.

Paragraph 2
Overall, the activities were well-received. The city tour was praised for being informative, although some students found the museum visit less engaging. The feedback on the paintballing trip was overwhelmingly positive, with participants enjoying the chance to do something active and challenging.

Paragraph 3
While most activities were run within the allocated budget, the final dinner cruise was significantly more expensive than expected. Despite this, considering the positive feedback, the programme can be regarded as a success. It is recommended that a similar programme be organised again next year.

The best heading for Paragraph 1 is?

• Financial Considerations and Final Judgment

• Event Analysis and Participant Feedback

• Introduction and Programme Objectives

• none