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UNIT 1: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY TEST A LEVEL 2

Grammar 12 I know you’re busy until 8, but won’t you join us

A Complete the adverbial phrases and write afterwards?
how, how often, when, where, or why to show 13 Aren’t you live in Africa when you were
what kinds of information they provide. younger?
0 All the food was laid out on the table. 14 Don’t you prefer to travel by taxi?
where
15 Wouldn’t your mom be angry if we’re late?
1 In the future, nobody will use cash anymore.
How C Correct the sentences that have mistakes.
Check (✓) the correct sentences. There is at
least one correct sentence.
2 We often look for foo in restaurant trash bins.
Where 0 We went a couple of weeks ago to Paris.
A couple of weeks ago, we went to Paris. /
We went to Paris a couple of weeks ago.
3 We save money by growing all our own
vegetables. 16 Every then and now, I start a new exercise class.
How I start a new exercise class every then and now.

4 I gave up my credit card to stop myself spending

17 Take a leaflet with you and then you can
so much money.
read it at your convenience.
Why ✓

4 The whole family eats together in the

18 The mixture is made with adding a cup of
weekend.
water to the flour.
How often
The mixture is made by adding a cup of water to the
flour.
6 I make most of my own clothes, but I do buy them
19 He’s been for some time taking guitar lessons.
every now and then.
He’s been taking guitar lessons for some time.
How often

7 We all enjoy a bit of luxury from time to time. 20 Most people acquire second-hand goods for
How often
reasons of economy. ✓

8 The café was closed down for reasons of

21 From time to time, I still think of him and smile.
hygiene.
Still think of him and smile from time to time.
Why
11 I recognize that painting. Couldn’t it by Picasso?

B Use the correct form of the words in the

box to complete the negative questions.

should (x2) would could do will have be

0 Shouldn’t we help her with those bags?

9 Haven’t we met before?
10 You look really ill. Shouldn’t you see a doctor?

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22 Carla learned English with reading the
subtitles on the television.
Carla learned English by reading
the subtitles on the television.

23 Leave those forms for the time

being and I’ll deal with them
later.
For the time being, leave
those forms and I’ll deal
with them later.

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d Write negative questions to complete

D Vocabulary
these exchanges using the words and A Check (✓) the correct sentence in each pair.
phrases in parentheses. Then say how the
negative questions are used. (Sometimes two 0 a If you buy a printer, I’ll throw in some ink
for free. ✓
answers answers are possible.)
b My purchases came to $85 with thrown in.
A to confirm a belief
B to show surprise 1 a I’m foraging for a dress to wear to Julia’s party.
C to express an opinion b We spent the morning foraging for mushrooms. ✓
D to make a suggestion
2 a We barter eggs for vegetables from our
Isn’t that Jamie’s brother neighbors.
0 A: ?
A b How much do you barter your carrots for? ✓
(be Jamie’s brother)
B: Yes, it must be. He looks just like him.
3 a Cheap imports are threatening our livelihood. ✓
b If I pass my exams, I’m hoping for a livelihood
24 A: If you’re thinking of canceling the party, in medicine.
Won’t you speak to Rachel first ?
(speak to Rachel first D 4 a Our house has been up for grabs for over
B: I guess so. I’ll call her this evening to discuss it. a year, but we don’t have a buyer yet.
b I’d quite like these chairs, if they’re up for grabs. ✓

25 A:Wasn’t it the most fantastic concert? 5 a Here are some tips on how you can
(be the most fantastic concert) B consume less energy.
B: It was—I’ve never been to a better gig. b We can consume energy by remembering to
turn the lights off ✓

26 A: Haven’t you ever eaten Japanese food? ? 6 a Would you be able to drop me off at the station? ✓
(ever eat Japanese food) B
B: No, never. I’ve never liked the idea of eating b I really ought to drop off going to the
raw fish. shops so often.

7 a The products are stored in a sweatshop

next to the store.
27 A: Doesn’t Al meet at Maggie’s party? b I don’t want to buy clothes that have been made
I’m sure I remember you speaking to him. (meet in a sweatshop.
Al at Maggie’s party) C ✓
B: Ah, yes, you’re right—I have met Al. 8a I’ve worn these shoes several times, but
they’re still in good condition.
✓
28 A: Didn’t go to the Bahamas last year? A b You should only buy the car if it has condition.
(go to the Bahamas last year)
B: Yes, in fact we’ve been there a few times.

29 A: If you’re getting up at four o’clock tomorrow

morning, won’t you go to bed tonight? D
(go to bed tonight)
B: Yeah, I suppose so.

30 A: Isn’t she Patrick’s wife?

(be Patrick’s wife)
C
B: Yes, I think it is.
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d Score / 30
 B Choose the best ending for the sentences. C Complete these words used to talk
Choose A, B, or C. about consumerism.
0 If you drop something off, you
0 to use something such as energy, fuel, or goods
A let it fall to the ground.
B leave it at a place. c o n s u m e
C reduce the amount of it. 16 to exchange goods or services for other goods or
services
9 A piece of equipment that is in good working
order b a e t e r
A is always reliable. 17 the keeping of animals in a small area for business
B is working well at the present time. facto ry farming
C is in the correct position.
18 not capable of continuing for a long time without
10 A dumpster is a container for harming the environment
A throwing away large un s u s t ainable
items. B growing 19 to search for the food that you need from trees,
vegetables. bushes, etc.
C storing products in a factory.
f o r a g e
11 Sustainable energy 20 capable of continuing for a long time without
A helps us to have a luxurious lifestyle. harming the environment
B comes from sources that never run out. s u s t a i nable
C is created from coal and oil.

12 Second-hand goods D Complete the sentences using the correct

A have faults which make them cheaper. form of the words in the box.
B are made abroad.
C have been owned by someone else. dumpster order livelihood
grabs condition sweatshop
13 In factory farming,
A animal products are made in factories. 0 It’s a well-used item but it’s still in good working
B animals are kept in a small area. order .
C animals are kept in natural conditions.
21 A lot of furniture that is in perfectly good
14 If a lifestyle is unsustainable, condition currently ends up in landfill sites.
A it costs too much to continue.
22 I see there’s a kid’s bike up for grabs on the
B people do not enjoy it at all.
Freecycle website if you’re interested.
C there aren’t enough resources to continue it
forever. 23 I don’t want to wear clothing that’s been made in
sweatshop by ten-year-olds.
15 If something is up for grabs, it
A is available to be taken. 24 Small farmers will lose their livelihood if companies
B is small enough to hold in your hand. like these come in and buy up the land.
C needs to be dealt with quickly.
25 A lot of perfectly edible food is being thrown into
dumpster quite needlessly.
E Choose the correct option to complete
the sentences.
0 The seller described both items as being “in perfect
condition / state.”

26 If you’re after a bookcase, there are two or

three up for grabs / takes on Freecycle at the
moment.

27 Let’s say thirty dollars for the bike and I’ll throw /
hand in some lights too.

28 The printer is five years old but still in good working

order / function.

29 I could load the bike in the car and drop / throw

it off on the weekend, if you like.

30 You can pick up second- / used- hand

furniture pretty cheaply if you’re not too
fussy about its appearance.

Score / 30

Total score / 60

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