UNIT 3 TEST
Points: ……/ 39
……/ 10
Name: ________________________ Class: 8___
Allotted time: 45 minutes
READING
Read the text about four runners. For questions 1-10, choose from
runners (A-D). The runners may be chosen more than once.
RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES
Running is a great way to keep fit. We asked four people to tell us about their
experiences.
A. Sue has always been sporty, but now she finds that running is her main
exercise. ‘There’s no need to pay for a gym, and the only equipment you need is a
good pair of running shoes. There are no excuses – you just put on your tracksuit,
warm up and off you go. Bad weather puts some people off, but not me. I can run
in snow with special spikes on my shoes.’ Sue is always pushing herself harder and
has started hill running recently. ‘It’s really difficult at first, but running up hills is
excellent training. It makes your legs very strong. Even going downhill is not as
easy as it might seem; you have to keep your body upright and not go too fast or
brake too much. I’ve taken part in hill running races and I’m really pleased with my
progress.’
B. Jack took up running two years ago, but he didn’t enjoy it until he tried running
without shoes. ‘It’s surprising how easy it is to run barefoot once you get used to it.
The human body was not designed for shoes, and you run in a different way when
you are barefoot – the ball of your foot, the part just behind your big toe, hits the
ground first. If you have shoes on, the back of your foot hits the ground hard,
which is bad for your body. Running without shoes is much better for you. I started
running barefoot along the beach and went on to run through fields and on soft
ground. Now I can even run barefoot on concrete, which is good because I live in
New York City. You have to watch where you are stepping of course because you
don’t have shoes to protect you.
C. Simon says that running has changed his life. He can run a distance of 400
meters faster than most of his friends at the running track, although he only took
up the sport a few years ago. He is hoping to improve his speed enough to enter
international competitions and has ambitions to break records. This would be an
achievement for any young person, but the amazing thing about Simon is that he
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has never had legs. ‘When I run, I wear artificial legs which were specially designed
for me and my sport. They are lighter than the ones I wear for walking and I can
run as fast as many able-bodied athletes. Running is my life; it’s such a great
feeling!’
D. Clare has just returned from a thirty-kilometer run. She’s been preparing for the
Athens Marathon for about five months. ‘You have to build up the distances slowly.
My trainer’s advice is to increase the distance by no more than ten percent each
week. I started off running just a few kilometers a week, and now I’m running
about 64 kilometers a week. I had a lot of difficulty at first with sore feet, and I
need to buy new running shoes every other month. I am always careful with food. I
will be having a lot of carbohydrates, like cereal and pasta, in the week before the
race, as this is supposed to help the body keep going.’ This will be the first time
she has run a marathon. ‘I’m so excited. I’m hoping to complete it in under four
hours, but even if I don’t, I know it will be the most wonderful experience.
Which runner
Question 1. is training to run long distances?
Question 2. wants to compete against runners from other countries?
Question 3. finds running downhill difficult?
Question 4. goes out running in every kind of weather?
Question 5. says that running is a cheap way to exercise?
Question 6. has had problems with their feet?
Question 7. thinks that their running style is the healthiest?
Question 8. is planning to eat a special diet?
Question 9. had their equipment made for them?
Question 10. has slowly increased the different places they run?
VOCABULARY AND USE YOUR ENGLISH
Complete the sentences with these words
instructo operatio player
evidence injury patient symptom
r n
Question 11. In my Pilates class, the __________showed us how to do a new
exercise.
Question 12. There is_________ that yoga improves your flexibility and your
concentration.
Question 13. A headache can be a __________ of stress as well as illness.
Question 14. I was the only __________ in the waiting room at the doctor’s.
Question 15. Unfortunately, I have an __________, so I can’t play in the match.
Question 16. The doctor told me I need to have an __________ on my knee.
Question 17. The best ____________ on the team scored the winning goal in the
final minutes
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of the game.
Circle the correct option to complete the sentences.
Question 18. People who don’t get enough sleep are at / in risk of health
problems.
Question 19. I’m going to focus at / on my legs at the gym this week.
Question 20. Bad diet can contribute to / of sleep problems.
Question 21. In the class, we worked about / on our stomach muscles.
Question 22. I depend in / on the internet for health advice.
Question 23. Did you know that there are over / of 200 bones in an adult human
body?
Question 24. I wear sunscreen when I run to protect about / against skin damage.
Match the beginnings of the sentences (25-30) with the endings (a-f)
Question 25. I’m happy to hear that your a. the mend.
mum is on
Question 26.You should take a day off to b. lease of life.
recharge
Question 27. That medicine has given c. your batteries.
Grandad a new
Question 28. In a few days, I’ll be feeling as d. the weather.
fit
Question 29. Keira told me she was feeling e. as a fiddle.
under
Question 30. By the end of the race, I was on f. my last legs.
GRAMMAR
Complete the sentences with these words.
a few a little a lot of lots many much
Question 31. I have never drunk _________ coffee because I cannot fall asleep.
Question 32. This recipe only needs _________ sugar – the fruit is also very sweet.
Question 33. They have already visited __________ places in Scotland.
Question 34. Wow! You have ___________ of books in your house. It’s like a library.
Question 35. You can use this checkout if you only have ___________ items in your
basket.
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