Human Being Use of English Worksheet With Answer Key

UNIT 1 Human being Get 200!
Book 1
РІВЕНЬ СТАНДАРТУ (В1)
Exercise 1.
Read the text below. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) to produce a logical and grammatically correct text.
CAN WE CHANGE OUR PERSONALITY?

Personality defines who we are, and how we interact with people and the world. According to
most psychological schools, it is shaped by our early childhood experiences and it tends to
1.1. ________ stable over time. The traits which we have 1.2. ________ adults are a mixture of genetics
and the way we were brought up. The temperament we had in our childhood influenced the way
our parents and caregivers 1.3. ________ us and as a result, some of our personality traits may have
been supported and reinforced, and others – not.
We know now that our personality can change as a result of traumatic experiences, life-changing
events or even new social roles. Being in a serious romantic relationship can 1.4. ________ a person
more compassionate and conscious of their partner’s needs. Becoming a parent 1.5. ________
the first time can change the way people handle responsibility and commitment. As for whether
people are able to completely change their personality traits, however, there is no convincing
evidence yet.
adapted from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/media-spotlight/201509/can-you-change-your-personality
1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5.

A. leave A. as A. treated A. force A. after
B. stay B. like B. took care B. turn B. for
C. remind C. as if C. affected C. make C. at
Exercise 2.
Read the sentences (2.1.–2.5.). Choose the answer (A, B or C) that expresses the meaning of the highlighted part
of each sentence most appropriately.
2.1. I don’t like going to the cinema, but I’m a big fan of television shows.
A. I’m keen on B. I’m fed up with C. I’m concerned about
2.2. I stopped eating sweets because I want to lose a few pounds.

A. stopped to eat B. gave up eating C. can’t bear eating
2.3. I can’t stand wearing woolen clothes – they make me itch.

A. I don’t mind wearing B. I prefer not to wear C. I decide not to wear
2.4. Do you think this cap matches my new hairstyle?

A. fits B. goes with C. suits
2.5. Wow, you remind me of my cousin Jack – you are both so tall and muscular!
A. are like B. take after C. look like
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Exercise 3.
Read the mini-dialogues (3.1.–3.5.). Fill in the missing lines with the correct answers (A, B or C).
3.1. X: Do you mind being photographed?
Y: _______________________________
A. Of course. It’s fantastic!
B. As a matter of fact, I do.
C. I’d rather not.
3.2. X: Look at this dress! You would look fabulous in it.
Y: Really? How much is it?
X: Come on! _______________________________
A. You should try it on.
B. You must wear it.
C. You can’t afford it.
3.3. X: There is a new dance club near my house. Why don’t we go there together?
Y: No, thanks. _______________________________
A. I’m not into dancing.
B. Dancing appeals to me very much.
C. I must take up dancing.
3.4. X: _______________________________
Y: She is bossy and selfish.
X: Really? She didn’t come across as such to me.
A. What does she like?
B. What is she like?
C. What does she look like?
3.5. X: I must buy a new backpack, but I haven’t found anything in shops today.
Y: _______________________________
X: Yeah, I think I will.
A. Why don’t you try online shops?
B. You’d rather not try online shops.
C. You would prefer online shops.
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ПРОФІЛЬНИЙ РІВЕНЬ (В2)
Exercise 1.
Read the text below. Fill in the gaps (1.1.–1.4.) with the correct form of the words in the box to produce a logical
and grammatically correct text. The correct spelling is required. There are two extra words that you do not need
to use.
AGE CHOOSE LOOK SIGHT YEAR WEAR

As an American scholar Deirdre Clemente says, the Americans dress casual because they love
the freedom their 1.1. ________ of clothes offers. Their clothes can blur the line between the rich
and poor, the old and young, woman and man. A hundred 1.2. ________ ago your clothes showed
your social class. Now you can wear a baseball hat, a T-shirt, jeans and sandals to work even if
you are a manager. This freedom is also manifested in the “unisexing” of our wardrobe. Back in
the 1960s, women easily adopted t-shirts and jeans, and men started to wear long hair. Now
you can easily spot a young couple in the street, both with long hair, both 1.3. ________ similar
tight jeans and bomber jackets, and you won’t know if they are women or men until you take a
better 1.4. ________. The Americans love to dress casual, as Clemente says, because it feels good.
adapted from http://time.com/3984690/american-casual-dressing/
Exercise 2.
Complete the sentences (2.1.–2.5.) with the correct forms of the words in brackets. Add any other words
(e.g. prepositions, articles) necessary to produce logical and grammatically correct sentences. The correct spelling
is required. Do not change the order of the words given. You must use no more than six words, including
the words given.
2.1. When I was a teenager, I (not/allow) ______________________________________________ wear make-up to school.
2.2. There is no point (buy/such) ______________________________________________ expensive toy.
2.3. She wouldn’t (be/capable/work) ______________________________________________ here – she just isn’t strong enough.
2.4. I (take/mother) ______________________________________________ – I look a lot like her and I smile like her.
2.5. If you want to lose some weight, you must (cut/sweets) _________________________________________ and fatty goods.
Exercise 3.
Read the sentences (3.1.–3.5.). Translate the phrases in brackets into English to produce logical and grammatically
correct sentences. The correct spelling is required. You must use no more than five words.
3.1. He didn’t (справив гарне враження на) ________________________________ me – he seemed arrogant and pompous.
3.2. I can’t (ненавиджу робити) ____________________________________________ selfies. I always have a silly face in them.
3.3. My best friend convinced me (підстригти волосся) ______________________________________________ cut.
3.4. I’d rather (не одягала цю сукню) ______________________________________________ as it makes me look short.
3.5. I (мріяла мати) _______________________________________ long red hair since I read Anne of Green Gables.

Answer Key
UNIT 1 Human being
РІВЕНЬ СТАНДАРТУ (В1)
Exercise 1.
1.1. B; 1.2. A; 1.3. A; 1.4. C; 1.5. B
Exercise 2.
2.1. A; 2.2. B; 2.3. B; 2.4. B; 2.5. C
Exercise 3.
3.1. B; 3.2. A; 3.3. A; 3.4. B; 3.5. A
ПРОФІЛЬНИЙ РІВЕНЬ (В2)

Exercise 1.
1.1. choice; 1.2. years; 1.3. wearing; 1.4. look
Exercise 2.
2.1. was not allowed to; 2.2. in buying such an;
2.3. be capable of working; 2.4. take after my
mother; 2.5. cut down on sweets
Exercise 3.
3.1. make a good impression on; 3.2. stand taking /
bear taking; 3.3. to have my hair; 3.4. not wear this
dress / not put on this dress; 3.5. have dreamt of
having

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UNIT 1 Human being Get 200!

РІВЕНЬ СТАНДАРТУ (В1)

CAN WE CHANGE OUR PERSONALITY?

1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5.

2.2. I stopped eating sweets because I want to lose a few pounds.

2.3. I can’t stand wearing woolen clothes – they make me itch.

2.4. Do you think this cap matches my new hairstyle?

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3.1. X: Do you mind being photographed?

A. Of course. It’s fantastic!

B. As a matter of fact, I do.

C. I’d rather not.

3.2. X: Look at this dress! You would look fabulous in it.

Y: Really? How much is it?

X: Come on! _______________________________

A. You should try it on.

B. You must wear it.

C. You can’t afford it.

Y: No, thanks. _______________________________

A. I’m not into dancing.

B. Dancing appeals to me very much.

C. I must take up dancing.

Y: She is bossy and selfish.

X: Really? She didn’t come across as such to me.

A. What does she like?

B. What is she like?

C. What does she look like?

X: Yeah, I think I will.

A. Why don’t you try online shops?

B. You’d rather not try online shops.

C. You would prefer online shops.

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AGE CHOOSE LOOK SIGHT YEAR WEAR

2.1. When I was a teenager, I (not/allow) ______________________________________________ wear make-up to school.

2.2. There is no point (buy/such) ______________________________________________ expensive toy.

3.3. My best friend convinced me (підстригти волосся) ______________________________________________ cut.

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