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Unit test 7A  1  Read the article. Complete the sentence to summarize the text. The US company Affectiva has developed devices to help people with autistic spectrum disorders …. a feel emotions more strongly b interpret the emotions of others and be better understood by those around them c control electronic devices by moving their heads and faces A reflection of the mind 

It is sometimes said that ‘the face is the mirror of the  mind ...’. For most of us, this is largely true. Even by  glancing at another person’s face we can get an idea  of how they are feeling or how they have reacted to a  recent event. But for the millions of people suffering  from autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), which impede  social and communicative abilities, working out  what other people are thinking or feeling by their  facial expressions alone is a daily struggle that they  must overcome. For people with ASD, facial and head  movements may indicate none of the emotions  usually associated with them. Equally, sufferers may  find it impossible to express how they feel. They may  be excited or anxious but have no idea how to show  this to those around them. As a result, they behave   in a manner that their companions are unable to  interpret. Consequently, ASD sufferers must endure  a constant battle to understand and be understood,  and therefore avoid social situations which they find  difficult.  The US company Affectiva, which was founded by  Professor Rosalind Picard and Dr Rana el Kaliouby at  the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been  working on different devices which focus on helping  autistic people cope with daily life. Through two new  technological innovations, they hope to provide ASD  sufferers with a means of interpreting and showing  emotions. The first invention is a computer program  which can be used in conjunction with a webcam.  The software recognizes and interprets the different  facial expressions of those being filmed.  After studying thousands of videos to measure the  small movements of people’s eyes, eyebrows, noses  and head, scientists have programmed the software  to generate a real‐time display which helps the user  understand whether the face they are interacting  with is expressing agreement, interest, disagreement,  or concentration.  Affectiva has also developed a bracelet sensor that  measures people’s levels of excitement or stress via  sweat levels on their skin while sending the data to  a computer. This kind of information could make it  easier for people to comprehend an autistic person’s  mood, which may not be shown outwardly. 

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Both devices have other possible uses, for example in  assessing the impact of online videos and advertising  campaigns by using webcams that have facial  expression recognition software.  The software could even be used when social  networking, as a device which people can use to  register their genuine responses to comments and  videos – far more sophisticated than a ‘like’ button.  But most importantly, these tools could help autistic  people to interpret and show emotions, and guide  them in how to adjust their own behaviour. They  could become an invaluable tool to help those  trapped in a world where communication may  sometimes feel impossible.  1 point for a correct answer 

 

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2 Read the article again. Are the statements below true (T), false (F), or not stated (NS)? 1 People with autistic spectrum disorders often struggle to understand facial expressions. 2 Autistic people may have difficulty in social situations. 3 The company Affectiva’s first invention was a webcam. 4 The facial expression recognition software was programmed after many people’s facial and head movements were studied. 5 The bracelet wrist sensor is light and easy to wear. 6 The facial expression recognition software could help advertisers judge how successful their commercials are. 6  1 point for each correct answer   

3 Tick () the sentences that refer to real past time and cross () those that use the unreal past. 1 When we were kids, if it was a sunny day, we would play in the park till late in the evening. 2 Isn’t it time we caught the bus back into town?   

 

3 I wish I spoke Japanese. 4 He looked as if he hadn’t slept all night. 5 Joaquim speaks as if he were an expert in cosmology. 6 Claire’s colleagues thought that she’d stolen the money. 7 I’d rather you didn’t mention this to John. 8 Suppose I got the job in Australia. Would you visit me? 8  1 point for each correct answer    Headway © Oxford University Press 2019

 

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4 Match sentences 1–8 with two clauses with the times the clauses refer to (a–d). There are two examples of each. 1 If Martin hadn’t had a car crash, he wouldn’t be spending the night in the hospital. 2 They wouldn’t have moved to America if she hadn’t been promoted. 3 I’d apply for the job if I hadn’t already accepted another. 4 If Callum and Silvia weren’t getting married next week, they wouldn’t be so stressed. 5 I wouldn’t have kept your gift if I didn’t like it. 6 If Alistair wasn’t going to quit his job, he’d have bought a new car. 7 She’d come to the meeting if she wasn’t ill. 8 I would have called you if I’d known I was going to be late. a past + past b past + present c future + present d future + past 1 point for each correct answer 

6 Complete the sentences with an expression in the box. if so    if any    if not    if ever (x2)    as if  if not    exactly 

1 A England are going to win the World Cup. B Oh yeah, ! They haven’t got a chance. 2 He’s a complete liar I saw one. 3 Her singing was nice enough, beautiful. 4 Are you interested in poetry? , maybe you’d like this collection of poems by Shelley? 5 There’s very little meat in this casserole, . 6 He said he’d pay me back the money but he seldom, , pays his debts. 7 Do you fancy going to the cinema? , maybe we could play tennis instead? 7  1 point for each correct answer   

7 Match the sentences with the uses of would (a–c).  

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5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 If it (rain), I (take) an umbrella with me when I go out. 2 They (tell) us the results last week if they (know) them then. 3 To be honest, if I (be) you, I (not wear) that tie at the interview. 4 They (might be) hurt yesterday if it (not be) for her quick thinking. 5 If she (not break) her leg last month, she (compete) in this summer’s Olympic Games. 6 If I (not speak) Spanish, we (have) problems communicating when we were in Ecuador. 7 The plane (crash) last night if the pilot’s reactions (be) slower. 8 If I (accept) that job, I (live) in Milan now. 8  1 point for each correct answer   

1 Patrick said he would help me, and he did. 2 Some cinemas wouldn’t show the film, saying it was ‘offensive’. 3 When I was a teenager, I’d go walking in the mountains most weekends. 4 It was obvious the plan would fail. 5 My mobile wouldn’t work, so I called from a phone box. 6 Each day, we would leave school at four o’clock, and then head to the beach. a past habit b past refusal c the future in the past 1 point for each correct answer 

 

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8 Are the sentences correct or incorrect? Tick () or cross () the sentences and correct the mistakes. 1 It’s time you go to bed, young man. 2 That man talks as though he would be a genius. 3 I wish I didn’t buy this computer. It’sterrible.   

 

4 I’d rather you didn’t go there next Friday. 5 Judith looked as if she didn’t sleep for a week.

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11 Match sentences 1–8 with phrasal verbs a–h.

6 Suppose you can see into the future. What would you do?

1 The large dogs frightened away the thieves. 2 That meat has become rotten. 3 We need to keep going to finish the work today.

7 I wish Logan was here. 8 If only I wouldn’t steal that money, I wouldn’t be in prison now. 1 point for each correct answer 

 

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9 Respond to each situation using wish or if only. 1 You’ve just deleted a page of text by mistake. I wish that text. 2 You can’t play the guitar as well as him. If only the guitar as well as him. 3 She can’t reach a book on the top shelf. She wishes a bit taller. 4 You’re in a nightclub, but you’ve spent all your money. If only more money with me. 5 He was rude to a friend, and now regrets it. He wishes rude to her. 6 Your mother is always criticizing you. I wish me all the time. 1 point for each correct answer   

a drag on b wear off c be laid off d catch on e go off f sneak up on g crack on h scare off 1 point for each correct answer 

 

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12 Complete the dialogues with the correct word. The first letter of the word has been given. 6 

10 Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in the box. switch    build    back    cordon    put    rain    carry 

1 We request members of the audience to off their mobile phones during the performance. 2 We hoped it would stop, but it on raining all afternoon. 3 Because of the bad weather, the football match was off. 4 We decided to off making a decision until we had more information. 5 The school has a sports hall on to the back of it. 6 The police off the crime scene with a security tape. 7 off a little, will you? Just give me some space. 7  1 point for each correct answer   

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4 100 people lost their jobs in the call centre. 5 The drugs stopped working quite quickly. 6 The film was boring and continued for a long time. 7 My son quietly approached me without me seeing him. 8 Will this idea become popular?

1 A If I’d scored the penalty, we’d have won the game. B Look, what is d  is done. Don’t be too hard on yourself. 2 A Share prices have fallen. We’ve lost quite a bit of money. B Oh, well. Nothing v  nothing gained  I say. The price will probably go up again. 3 A I feel so embarrassed. I shouldn’t have been so rude to the boss in front of everyone. B Don’t worry too much, it’ll all be f      in a few days. 4 A I’m having a really tough time at work. B C  up Marco! Things will get better. 5 A So what happened to the money you inherited? B I spent most of it on my holiday. Easy  c  , easy go – it was good while it lasted. 6 A I’m really fed up. They turned me down for that job. B You can’t w  them all you know. 7 A My wife and I have decided to separate. B I’m sorry to hear that, but you haven’t been getting on, so perhaps it’s for the b  .

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8 A Stan lost his job and he’s decided to train to be a teacher. B Good for him! He hated that job so maybe losing it was a b  in disguise. 9 A I applied to study at Harvard, but got a letter saying I didn’t get in. B Never m  . Better luck next time! 9  1 point for each correct answer   

13 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. 1 I’d like us to finish the meal before discussing business. rather I the meal before discussing business. 2 I regret breaking off my engagement. wish I my engagement. 3 The match isn’t happening; they’ve cancelled it. called The match isn’t happening; they’ve . 4 I’m tired because I ran here. run If I hadn’t so tired. 5 Stay strong and everything will be OK. on Hang and everything will be OK. 6 I really want you to phone me more often. would I wish more often. 7 Can you move a little further away from me? back Can you little? 8 She didn’t stop talking about her new job all night. and She went about her new job all night. 9 I know all this seems terrible now but one day you’ll be able to laugh about it. look I know it seems terrible now but some day you all this and laugh.  

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