REVIEW 12 – UNIT 23,24, DESTINATION C1 – Thuy Nguyen

A. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space

Culture clash

One (1) ………………(CHARACTER) on the modern world is that people increasingly

find themselves living side by said with people from other cultures. While in the past, people

with different cultures were able to live quite (2)…………….(SEPARATE), high mobility and

freedom of movement mean that we are more likely today to be confronted with people whose

way of life is (3) ………….. (FAMILIAR) to us. In such circumstances, (4) ……………..

(RACE) is a real danger.

People feel a tremendous (5) ……………..(LOYAL) to their own culture, and are often

unwilling to develop an (6) ……………….(APPRECIATE) of the positive aspects of other

cultures. They may feel that another culture presents a threat to their own (7) …………..

(INHERIT), one that could even lead to the (8) …………….. (APPEAR) of certain aspects of

their way of life. Often, however, this threat is more a matter of (9)…………(PERCEIVE) than

reality and different groups live in (10)…………(RELATE) harmony in many parts of the

world.

B. Circle the correct word or phrase.

11. We’ve arranged to meet/ meeting Michael at the restaurant at nine.

12. would you mind to move/ moving a little so I can see the TV?

13. I’m sorry, but nothing justifies to behave/ behaving like that.

14. Mum didn’t like that idea of our neighbor giving me such an expensive present and I was

made give/ to give it back.

15. I’ll always remember to see/ seeing Elvis Presley perform live.

16. Please don’t hesitate to contract/ contracting us if you require further information.

17. I hope we don’t end up to miss/ missing the boat because of the traffic.

18. I didn’t dare to ask/ asking Angus about his argument with Kate.

C. Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the

word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words

including the word given.

19. Austin and his father are very similar, aren’t they? AFTER

→ Austin ……………………………………., doesn’t he?

20. I realized that I was standing outside the house I was looking for. MYSELF

→ I ……………………………….outside the house I was looking for.