WorksheetsKeynote Proficient Midterm Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
TED TALK VOCABULARY
Find the meaning of the bold word by reading the sentence.
1. Which of these hormones - testosterone and cortisol - is related to stress and which is related to dominance?
a)
Vitamins that give you energy
b)
Chemicals in the body that regulate certain organs and emotions
c)
Muscles that help your body stay balanced
d)
Substances that make your skin and hair healthy
2.
TED TALK VOCABULARY
Find the meaning of the bold word by reading the sentence.
2. Is it wrong to fake being interested in what someone else is saying?
a)
To create a copy of something valuable
b)
To make someone laugh on purpose
c)
To pretend or give a false impression
d)
To exaggerate your feelings for fun
3.
TED TALK VOCABULARY
Find the meaning of the bold word by reading the sentence.
3. What is an example of a dominant posture that people adopt when they want to show they are in control?
a)
The way you hold your body when sitting or standing
b)
The clothes you wear to look powerful
c)
The kind of chair you sit in
d)
The expression you have on your face
4.
TED TALK VOCABULARY
Find the meaning of the bold word by reading the sentence.
4. If you see someone sitting in a hunched position, what do you conclude about them?
a)
They are stretching their back
b)
They are leaning backward confidently
c)
They are sitting with the top of their body bent forward or over
d)
They are sitting straight and tall
5.
TED TALK VOCABULARY
Find the meaning of the bold word by reading the sentence.
5.How would you pose for a photograph if you wanted to appear as a confident type of person?
a)
To fix your posture with help from someone
b)
To assume a certain body position, for example, for a picture
c)
To adjust your clothes before a photo
d)
To think about your best side
6.
TED TALK VOCABULARY
Find the meaning of the bold word by reading the sentence.
6. Do you ever feel like an impostor when you go for an interview?
a)
A person who pretends to be someone they are not
b)
Someone who likes to make jokes
c)
Someone who enjoys being interviewed
d)
A person who asks too many questions
7.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the quote and fill in the blank with the most appropriate response.
7. “Can I just ask a question?” he said, as he tentatively _______ his hand.
a)
shook
b)
rolled
c)
raised
d)
tapped
8.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the quote and fill in the blank with the most appropriate response.
8. “I totally disagree,” she said firmly _______ her head.
a)
shaking
b)
folding
c)
drumming
d)
yawning
9.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the quote and fill in the blank with the most appropriate response.
9. Stella stood there with her arms _______ and a disapproving look on her face.
a)
rolled
b)
folded
c)
clenched
d)
shrugged
10.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the quote and fill in the blank with the most appropriate response.
10. He _______ his fists in a mixture of frustration and anger.
a)
tapped
b)
folded
c)
clenched
d)
shrugged
11.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the quote and fill in the blank with the most appropriate response.
11. “OK, so what do we do now? I'm bored.” she said, _______ her fingers on the desk.
a)
drumming
b)
shrugging
c)
yawning
d)
clenching
12.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the quote and fill in the blank with the most appropriate response.
12. “Don’t _______ your eyes at me like that!” she told him.
a)
drum
b)
raise
c)
scowl
d)
roll
13.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the sentence. Choose the correct meaning and reaction to the word in bold.
13. He winced when his friend stepped on his injured foot.
a)
amazement
b)
pleasure
c)
boredom
d)
pain
14.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the sentence. Choose the correct meaning and reaction to the word in bold.
14. She scowled at him from across the table. How could he be so rude?
a)
displeasure
b)
amazement
c)
boredom
d)
pleasure
15.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the sentence. Choose the correct meaning and reaction to the word in bold.
15. As she yawned for the third time in twenty minutes, he realized it was going to be a long evening
a)
displeasure
b)
amazement
c)
boredom
d)
pleasure
16.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the sentence. Choose the correct meaning and reaction to the word in bold.
16. “No, thank you,” he said, sneering at the offer of advice from someone he clearly thought was stupid.
a)
contempt
b)
boredom
c)
pleasure
d)
amazement
17.
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING PRACTICE
Read the sentence. Choose the correct meaning and reaction to the word in bold.
17. “I think we have a deal,” Jackson said. Sarah couldn’t help grinning.
a)
contempt
b)
boredom
c)
pleasure
d)
displeasure
18.
GRAMMAR
Read the sentence in bold. Choose the best answer to the question.
They offered compensation to everyone.
18. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
a)
Compensation offers everyone.
b)
Everyone was offered compensation.
c)
Compensation offering was everyone.
d)
Everyone offers compensation.
19.
GRAMMAR
Read the sentence in bold. Choose the best answer to the question.
They gave the award to Professor Helen Stephenson for her work on climate change.
19. Which of the following is a correct passive version?
a)
Professor Helen Stephenson gave the award.
b)
The work on climate change gave her the award.
c)
The award gives Professor Helen Stephenson for her work.
d)
Professor Helen Stephenson was given the award for her work on climate change.
20.
GRAMMAR
Read the sentence in bold. Choose the best answer to the question.
The prosecution lawyer showed the court CCTV footage of the incident.
20. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
a)
The CCTV footage shows the court.
b)
The court was shown CCTV footage of the incident.
c)
The CCTV footage has shown the lawyer.
d)
The lawyer was shown by the court.
21.
GRAMMAR
Read the sentence in bold. Choose the best answer to the question.
I guess someone sent me the email by mistake.
21. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
a)
I was sent the email by mistake.
b)
The email was send by mistake.
c)
I am sending the email by mistake.
d)
The mistake was sending the email.
22.
GRAMMAR
Read the sentence in bold. Choose the best answer to the question.
In total, people gave the charity over a million dollars.
22. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
a)
The people were given over a million charities.
b)
A million dollars gave the charity.
c)
The giving was by the charity.
d)
The charity was given over a million dollars.
23.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
23. What is the main theme of Unit 6: Practical Design?
a)
Historical architecture and famous landmarks
b)
Sustainable and innovative design and construction of buildings and furniture
c)
Famous interior designers and their work
d)
Ancient building techniques around the world
24.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
24. What kind of building material is featured in Unit 6: Practical Design?
a)
glass and metal
b)
concrete and steel
c)
bamboo
d)
plastic
25.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
25. What is the goal of sustainable building and construction?
a)
To have the lowest impact on human health and the environment
b)
To make buildings taller and more modern
c)
To reduce the cost of materials only
d)
To build with new synthetic materials
26.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
26. In Han Rosling's TED Talk, what amazing machine was called "a miracle."
a)
electric light
b)
the automobile
c)
washing machine
d)
vacuum cleaner
27.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
27. In his TED Talk, what problem does Hans Rosling highlight about people in poor countries?
a)
They don’t use technology
b)
They still heat water on fires and live below the poverty line
c)
They waste too much electricity
d)
They have too many machines
28.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
28. What is the main theme of Unit 4: Human Interaction?
a)
How to read people’s minds
b)
How to present oneself better through body language and communication
c)
How to design a business plan
d)
How to write perfect grammar sentences
29.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
29. In her TED Talk, what did Amy Cuddy say are the three main aspects of nonverbal behavior?
a)
Mood, color, and context
b)
Listening, reading, and writing
c)
Vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
d)
Body language, posture and gesture, tone of voice
30.
CONTENT
Choose the best answer to the question.
30. What skills do Units 4, 5, and 6 help to develop?
a)
Story writing and vocabulary about art
b)
Grammar and punctuation for academic writing
c)
Only pronunciation and reading
d)
Grammar, authentic listening, critical thinking, speaking, and presentation skills
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