The British Isles（The Fourth Period）
step vi test
t: in this unit we've learned some useful expressions. have you remembered them? now i'll give you a test about them. look at the screen, please.
complete the sentences, using the expressions learnt this unit.
stand for, separate.., from, be made up of, make the best of, hold together, without doubt, in general, at one point, end…up with, consist of
1._________ in the meeting, she nearly lost he temper.
2. we must__________ the fine weather.
3. you can't be defeated as long as you________;
4. new england_________ six states.
5. the book_________ nine chapters.
6. he is__________ the most diligent student.
7._________, your plan is good.
8. p.o._________ postal order.
9. we__________ the dinner and coffee.
10. the river_________ the village__________ the town.
suggested answers
1. at one point
2. make the best of
3. hold together
4. is made up of
5. consists of
6. without doubt
7. in general
8. stands for
9. ended; up with
10. separates; from
t: we've also learnt the noun clauses and the difference between the appositive clause and the attributive clause. now let's do an exercise to see if you've mastered them.
choose the best answers:
1._________ is certain.
a. he will attend the meeting.
b. that he will attend the meeting
c. whether he will attend the meeting!
d. when he will attend the meeting
2. what i regret most is_____________ i couldn't see my mother before her
death.
a. that b. whether
c. what d. ×
3. she made a promise _________ she would give me a present on my birthday.
a. which b. that
c. where d. when
4. she promised __________ she would give me a present on my birthday.
a. which b. ×
c. where d. when