Summit 1 Unit 2 Test //top\\ Review

Here’s a draft for a Summit 1, Unit 2 Test based on typical content from the Summit 1 textbook (by Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher, Pearson). Unit 2 usually covers relationships, life events, gerunds/infinitives, and suggestions/offers.

You can adjust the vocabulary and grammar to match what you actually covered in class.

Section 2: Grammar (20-25 points)

• Fill-in-the-blank with past modals (should have, could have).
• Sentence rewriting using the subjunctive (e.g., "He said, 'You should be on time.'" → "He insisted that we be on time.").

Summit 1, Unit 2 Test — Writing Section

Task: Develop a Text

Prompt: Write a composition about your best friend or a close family member. In your text, you should:

1. Introduce the person and your relationship to them.
2. Describe their personality using at least three specific adjectives (e.g., generous, stubborn, outgoing, reliable).
3. Give examples of their behavior to explain why you describe them this way.
4. Explain what you admire most about them.

Length: 75–100 words.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the Summit 1 Unit 2 test difficult? A: It is considered the first moderate difficulty spike in the course. The past modals are usually easy, but the subjunctive tense confuses many students because it is so different from standard English sentence structure.

Q: What happens if I fail the test? A: Most programs allow retakes or offer a curve, but check your syllabus. Often, the Unit 2 test score is combined with a speaking or writing portfolio grade. summit 1 unit 2 test

Q: Can I find a PDF of the Summit 1 Unit 2 test online? A: While full test PDFs are copyrighted and not legally available for free, many educational websites (like Quizlet, Studylib, and Scribd) offer review sheets and practice quizzes modeled directly on the test.

Q: How is this different from the Top Notch 3 Unit 2 test? A: Summit assumes you know the basics from Top Notch. Unit 2 goes deeper into nuance—not just making a complaint, but escalating a complaint politely and using sophisticated grammar like the subjunctive. Here’s a draft for a Summit 1, Unit

Essential Vocabulary for Unit 2 Test

The vocabulary section will test your knowledge of adjectives, nouns, and phrasal verbs related to complaints and customer service.

Mistake #4: Overusing Direct Complaints

While "This is terrible!" is grammatically fine, the test often wants polite, indirect complaints. For example: "I’m afraid there seems to be a problem with the bill." Section 2: Grammar (20-25 points)

II. Grammar: Used to / Be used to / Get used to (25 points)

• Sentence completion (10 items): Choose used to, be used to, or get used to.
  • Ex: When I moved to the city, I had to _____ the noise.
• Error correction (5 items): Find and fix mistakes in sentences.
• Original sentences (2 items): Students write their own examples showing the difference between used to (past habit) and be used to (current comfort).

I. Vocabulary (20 points)

• Matching (10 items): Match words/phrases related to lifestyle and habits (e.g., get into a routine, cut back on, take up, break a habit) with their definitions.
• Fill-in-the-blank (10 items): Complete sentences with the correct form of unit vocabulary.