Vocabulary and Grammar Test Unit 8 Test B
Name: ___________________________________________
Vocabulary
1 Match the words below to the synonyms in bold.
critical monstrous slaughter outlawed distressing agonizing awe-inspiring
being wiped out countless cold-blooded
1 Ethical fishing would stop many species of fish from disappearing. _________________
2 The photographs of starving children were upsetting. _________________
3 Many countries have banned the use of mobile phones while driving. _________________
4 Jane had a long and painful wait to see a doctor in the hospital. _________________
5 He phoned her multiple times, but she didn’t answer his calls. _________________
6 The man was accused of cruel murder. _________________
7 The people on the beach saw a huge wave coming towards them. _________________
8 It was a very important stage in the match. He had to win the next point. _________________
9 The courage of the firefighters was impressive. _________________
10 The farmer had to kill his cows because they had a serious disease. _________________
Mark: ___ / 10
2 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1 A small fraction ________ corporations don’t pay any taxes.
2 The Black Rhino is threatened ________ extinction.
3 The charity wants people to feel empathy ________ prisoners.
4 The traditional diet in Japan is based ________ fish and rice.
5 There has been a rise ________ the number of students going to university.
6 Engineers had concerns ________ the safety of the plane.
7 I think we would be better off ________ so much stuff.
8 Our holiday was great thanks ________ the hot weather.
Mark: ___ / 8
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3 Complete the sentences with phrases with face and the words in brackets.
1 The politician will have to _______________________________ (music) and resign.
2 We have to _______________________________ (fact) that global warming is getting worse.
3 _______________________________ (it), Omar got the job because of my help.
4 You can _______________________________ (blue), but I won’t become a vegetarian.
5 Cats usually run away _______________________________ (danger).
6 The rugby player had a serious injury, but she _______________________________ (brave).
Mark: ___ / 6
4 Match the words in A to the words in B to make collocations. Then complete the sentences
with the collocations.
A emergency Chinese standard side six-course light
B snack takeaway banquet dish fare rations
1 The businessmen had a _____________________ at a restaurant before going to the opera.
2 During the war soldiers had to survive on _____________________.
3 Jenny prepared a _____________________ of potato salad to go with the meal.
4 Burgers and chips are _____________________ at football matches.
5 _____________________ in the UK is very different to the real thing.
6 He could only eat a _____________________ after his operation.
Mark: ___ / 12
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Grammar
5 Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Dentists say that children ________________________ (give) too many sweets these days.
2 The man was arrested after he ________________________ (catch) stealing.
3 Yesterday Joe ________________________ (warn) not to use his mobile in class three times.
4 Your homework must ________________________ (return) tomorrow.
5 Bananas ________________________ (eat) in England since the seventeenth century.
6 Many people thought that the film should ________________________ (ban).
7 Until now, not enough ________________________ (do) to protect endangered species.
8 Camembert and many other cheeses ________________________ (produce) in France.
Mark: ___ / 8
6 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Dogs dislike to be / being left alone in the house for a long time.
2 People should avoid to be / being given antibiotics every time they are slightly ill.
3 The architect expected the project to be / being finished on time.
4 The children started to work without being / to be asked by the teacher.
5 I really enjoyed to be / being given skiing lessons.
6 The Queen suggested being / to be shown the new school.
7 Everyone deserves being / to be treated with respect and dignity.
8 The celebrity didn’t want being / to be followed everywhere by photographers.
Mark: ___ / 8
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7 Write two passive sentences for each active one.
1 He bought his sister a new tablet.
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2 Someone built a new school for the children.
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3 Someone read a poem to the audience.
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4 My parents gave me a second-hand car.
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Mark: ___ / 8
TOTAL MARKS: ___ / 60
