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Unit 6 Test

1 Each word 14 below can combine with only three of the four words listed
beside it. Underline the word it does not combine with.
Example
computer keyboard/mouse/position/screen
1 safety furniture/legislation/procedures/regulations
2 fatal accident/illness/injuries/risk
3 inadequate heating/lighting/posture/ventilation
4 unsuitable clothing/equipment/furniture/obstruction

2 Complete the second sentence in each pair so that the meaning is similar to
the first sentence, by underlining the most suitable modal verb given in
brackets.
Example
You are obliged to tell your supervisor if you notice any safety hazards.
All employees (can/must/should) report any safety hazards to their supervisor.

1 You are allowed to smoke in the areas that are specially for smokers.
You (must/may/have to) smoke in the designated areas.
2 Eye strain is often caused by long periods of work at computer screens.
Prolonged work at computer screens (should/can/must) lead to eye strain.
3 Frequent short breaks are recommended for people who work with
computers.
If you work with computers you (have to/may/should) take frequent short
breaks.
4 Employers are not obliged to supply devices to protect employees who work
at computer screens.
Employers (mustnt/dont need to/shouldnt) supply protective devices for
use with computer screens.
5 Its possible that someone will fall over those boxes if you leave them there.
Youd better move those boxes or someone (could/must/should) fall over
them.

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3 Complete the sentences using a verb from the list in an appropriate tense. Use
each verb once only.

comply ensure fracture install obstruct prescribe

reassure slip trip

Example
The doctor prescribed drops for my sore eyes, but they havent helped much.
1 In the last few weeks, several employees over loose floor tiles
in corridor D.
2 I think we should circulate a memo to our employees that the
new equipment is safe.
3 These cartons the fire exit please remove them immediately.
4 An important part of my job is to that all our employees follow
the safety regulations.
5 Last year I my arm when I fell over in the car park.
6 I on some ice on my way to work yesterday.
7 Any employee who (not) with the safety rules may be made
redundant.
8 We a new ventilation system in our production facility last
month.

Total /25

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Unit 6 Test key

1 1 furniture 2 risk 3 posture 4 obstruction

(1 mark for each correct answer)

2 1 may 2 can 3 should 4 dont need to 5 could

(1 mark for each correct answer)

3 1 have tripped
2 reassure
3 are obstructing
4 ensure
5 fractured
6 slipped
7 doesnt comply
8 installed
(2 marks for each correct answer, one for the correct verb, and one for the
appropriate tense)

(Total: 25 marks)

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