Intermediate Achievement test 2 (Units 3–4)

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Listening
1 Recording 3 Listen and tick (ü) the correct
answer, a), b) or c).
1 Barbara invites Mike           .
to the cinema to a concert for a picnic
a)           b)           c)        

2 John’s going to write the covering letter           .

tomorrow on Friday on Wednesday
a)           b)           c)          

3 Alice’s grandmother didn’t use to dance           when

she was younger.
the twist rock ‘n’ roll salsa
a)           b)           c)          

4 Ken’s not a very good manager because he’s           .

competitive indecisive hard-working
a)           b)           c)          

5 Maggie can take Dave to the station because she’s

starting work at           .
10a.m. 8.35a.m. 9.15a.m.
a)           b)           c)          

6 When is Kate’s birthday?

24th May 25th May 26th May
a)           b)           c)          

2 Recording 3 Listen again and answer the

questions below.
1 Where is the concert Mike was thinking of going
to?
In the
park.                                                                                                             
2 When must John send in his application by?
                                                               
          
3 What kind of dancing is Alice’s gran good at?
                                                               
          
4 What two positive personal qualities does Frank
have?
                                                               
          
5 Who is likely to come out and sort out the problem
with the car?
                                                               
          
6 What item does Amy say Josh should buy for
Kate?
                                                               
          

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 Intermediate Achievement test 2 (Units 3–4)

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3 Recording 4 Listen and match the predictions
with the people. You do not need all the
predictions.
1 Jim     b   
2 Celine      
3 Matt      
4 Beth      
5 Daniel      
6 Kirsten      

a) Stark will beat Kendal in tomorrow’s tennis semi-

final.
b) Humans won’t be living on the Moon in the near
future.
c) The next election isn’t going to be won by a single
political party.
d) Kendal is likely to beat Stark in the tennis semi-
final tomorrow.
e) People might be able to live on the Moon in a
100 years’ time.
f) The People’s Party probably won’t win the
election.
g) The Community First Party are likely to get a lot
of votes in the election.

Grammar
4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in
CAPITALS.
1 It isn’t necessary for me to get up early tomorrow.
HAVE
I     don’t have to get up early tomorrow       .
2 That pizza won’t be enough for six people.
GOING
That pizza
.
3 Tim used to play outside every day when he was
younger.
WOULD
Tim
.
4 You should wear a suit for the interview.
OUGHT
You
.
5 She probably won’t travel much in her new job.
UNLIKELY
She
.
6 It is not certain if our business will make a profit in
the next six months.
MAY
Our
.

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 Intermediate Achievement test 2 (Units 3–4)

5 Complete the text with the correct answer, a), 7 Complete the sentences with the correct form
b), c) or d). of the word in CAPITALS.
Fly me to the Moon! 1 Katherine has always been very       ambitious 
Where 1     a    billionaires go for their holidays in the so it’s not surprising that she has been promoted
future? Instead of renting private islands, very three times in the last two years.
wealthy people are quite 2                     go into space. AMBITION
Space travel companies 3                     Space Adventures 2 When you have many different tasks to do, you
and Virgin Galactic 4                     offering a range of have to know how to                               them so you
space travel experiences they are planning to run in focus on the most important ones.
the future, including a trip to the far side of the PRIORITY
Moon. People who choose this trip 5                     a 3 The way I avoid                               when I’m studying is
seven-day flight and travel at speeds of 17,000 miles to put on background music.
an hour. They 6                     the Earth from 250,000 DISTRACT
miles away. However, it isn’t enough just to be a 4 Sophie can never make up her mind about anything
billionaire. You also 7                     fit enough to travel in – she’s so                               ! Planning a night out with
a spaceship. Candidates for the trip 8                     to train her can be hard work.
for four months with experienced astronauts 9 DECIDE
they are allowed to fly. But why 10                     have to 5 Peter is the perfect person to manage this project.
be a billionaire to go to the Moon? Because it 11 He’s an excellent                               and is great at
around half a million US dollars. managing people.
COMMUNICATION
1 a) will b) do c) are d) is 6 He’ll find it hard to get work as a dancer. The
2 a) likely b) likely to c) going to d) to entertainment business is a very                              
3 a) as b) such as c) such like d) such world.
4 a) are going to b) will c) could d) are COMPETE
5 a) are taking b) to take c) will take d) takes 7 Louise was offered the position of deputy head as it
6 a) are seeing b) will see c) have seen d) do see was clear that she was ready for management
7 a) must to be b) might be c) have to be d) are .
8 a) will have b) must c) should d) may RESPONSIBLE
9 a) then b) after c) before d) when
10 a) you may b) do you c) are you d) you’ll 6
11 a) has cost b) costing c) will cost d) cost
8 Underline the correct alternative.
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1 Oh no, I’ve left/forgotten my wallet at home again.
I’ll have to go back and get it at lunchtime.
Vocabulary 2 In perhaps a/only year to two years’ time, we will
6 Complete the sentences with the correct be able to develop our business and move to a
preposition. bigger office.
3 Can you give me an arm/a hand with this box? It’s
1 Brian prefers to put things     off    than to get them too heavy for me to carry on my own.
done. He’s the complete opposite of me. 4 I put my foot/feet in it when I congratulated her on
2 Sara and Dave moved to the countryside to get being pregnant. I didn’t realise she wasn’t.
of the rat race. They want to enjoy a more relaxed 5 Sorry, I had no idea it was you on the phone earlier.
and traditional way of life. I didn’t realise/recognise your voice!
3 We’re                               hot water because we’re not 6 Oh dear, you’ve got the date wrong/different. The
making a profit. We must find a way to keep the party isn’t today – it’s next Saturday!
business operating in the short term. 7 We were all surprised when he said that housework
4 I hope everyone will be able to work overtime this was something he did for funny/fun.
week and stay until 10p.m. each night. We have to 8 Since leaving school, Sue has had many different
finish this order by Friday and we are working works/jobs. She is still looking for the ideal one.
the clock. 9 Can you remind/remember me to pick up the car
5 Jeff has a habit of leaving things                               the from the garage on my way home today?
last minute and then getting stressed about being 10 Anyone caught stealing from the company will be
late. fired/charged immediately and removed from the
6 Nina is so organised – she gets things done ahead building by security.
time so deadlines are always met.
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 Intermediate Achievement test 2 (Units 3–4)

Function 10
9 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first one, using the phrases in
the box. You do not need all the phrases.
a good point I agree say that see things
think we should what you mean
Why don’t we You’ve lost me

1 The way I see it, we don’t have any choice but to

close the factory down.
The way I       see   things          , we don’t have any
choice but to close the factory down.
2 I think that’s a great idea. We should start selling
our products online.
That’s                                         . We should start selling
our products online.
3 I suggest we focus on one thing at a time.
I                                         focus on one thing at a time.
4 I don’t get what you’re saying. Why should we sell
the business?
                                        . Why should we sell the
business?
5 How about if we ask our bank to lend us $9,000?
                                        ask our bank to lend us $9,000?
6 So you’re saying we need to increase prices.
So                                         is that we need to increase
prices.

10 Complete the conversation with a)–f) below.

A: First of all, I suggest we talk about Nick’s
proposal for the new cafe.
B: 1         a         
A: But didn’t you say that the decision about the cafe
was a priority?
B: 2                    
A: What exactly do you mean? Why?
B: 3                    
A: I’m not sure I agree, actually. I really feel it’s a
very good business opportunity. We should
discuss it again with Nick.
B: 4                    
A: What?! When?
B: Last night.
A: 5                     I thought we were a team! I can’t
believe this. That’s it – I resign!
B: 6                    

a) No, we’ve got more important things to discuss.

b) Good. That’s fine by me.
c) Well, the way I see it, a restaurant is a big risk.
d) So you mean to say you made the decision without
telling me?
e) It’s too late. I told him we weren’t interested.
f) Did I? Well, I’ve changed my mind.

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 Intermediate Achievement test 2 (Units 3–4)

12 Read the article and decide if the statements

Reading are true (T) or false (F).
11 Read the messages and notices and underline Last month I saw a job advertised online which really
the correct answer, a), b) or c). caught my attention. It was for a wildlife caretaker on
an Island between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
David – your meeting at 12 is likely to be delayed.
As someone who’s always loved being outside and is
Are you free after 2.30 this afternoon? Let Mrs
interested in the environment, it sounded like a
Jones’ secretary know before 12.00.
wonderful opportunity. In fact, the more I read about
1 The meeting will take place the responsibilities involved and what the successful
a) at 2.30. applicant should be like, the more I felt that this
b) later, if David is free. advert was talking to me.
c) before 12.30. The advert said that the successful candidate must
have a deep interest in nature and want to help look
DO NOT TOUCH THE ITEMS ON DISPLAY. after the native wildlife of the island. They would
CUSTOMERS MUST PAY FOR BROKEN have to be motivated, hardworking and the kind of
GOODS. person that thinks outside the box – in other words, is
2 a) You don’t have to pay for items you break. good at solving problems in different ways. Their
b) You mustn’t touch things in case you accidently main duties would involve spending time with the
break them. animals in the wild and giving information to tour
c) You can’t touch the broken items on display. guides to help them plan their tours of the island.
They would also have to do some research into the
native wildlife and explore the island and its
Sara, sorry I got the date of the concert wrong. It’s
surrounding waters. Additional duties of the job
tonight, not tomorrow! If you can’t come, call Mark.
included writing articles and regular updates* on
He’ll buy your ticket. Chris
island life as well as keeping a photo diary of life on
3 What should Sara do? the island, and the ideal candidate would have
a) Call Mark if she isn’t able to go. experience of doing both. I immediately thought,
b) Call Chris if she can go to the concert. ‘That’s me they’re talking about. I have to go for this
c) Call Mark to tell him the concert is tomorrow. job!’ and sent in my application.
Now, I wasn’t expecting to get the job as there was a
Vic – Did I leave a red bag in your house? The lot of competition. It’s not every day that a job like
problem is it’s not mine – I borrowed it from Kate working on Kimberley Island comes up. But I had a
and I must give it back to her today. Kim good feeling. A week later, I got a call from an
4 What does Kim want Vic to do? unknown number. It was an invite to go for an
a) Look for the borrowed bag interview. I can’t remember what happened in the
b) Lend her a bag days that followed as there was so much happening
c) Return the bag she borrowed but I can tell you that in two week’s time, I am flying
to Australia to start my dream job. I have to say, I’m
feeling on top of the world!
Hi George,
* An update gives the latest news on a situation.
Going to cinema at 7. Won’t be home until 10. Please
put dinner in the oven at 9.30. Liz xx
1 The caretaker job on Papua New Guinea
5 a) Liz will eat dinner before she goes out. was advertised in Australia. F 
b) Liz wants to eat when she gets home. 2 The writer thought the job opportunity
c) George is meeting Liz at the cinema. was perfect for him.     
3 The person who got the job had to be able
1st XI Hockey team – St Kit’s vs Harlington to think creatively and be dedicated to
Saturday – 14.30. working with nature.     
The bus leaves at 11.30 prompt. 4 In this job he will have to give regular
Bring spare socks and sweatshirts. tours to groups that visit the island.     
Lunch will be provided by St Kit’s at 1p.m. 5 The successful candidate must have kept
6 The hockey players a photo diary before.     
a) have to take extra clothes and boots. 6 It was so busy after the interview that the
b) don’t have to take food. writer has no memory of what happened.     
c) will start the match at 11.30.
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 Intermediate Achievement test 2 (Units 3–4)

Writing                                                                
                    
13 Cross out ten more unnecessary words in these                                                                
messages. Contracted forms count as one                     
word.                                                                
1                     
                                                               
I hope school went well. Your dinner’s in the oven.
                    
Mum xxx
Yours                                         ,
2                                         
I’m going to the gym after work tomorrow. Do you
want to come? Can you call me? Louise x 10
3
Total: 100
Tammy, I’m sorry I can’t come out for dinner
tonight. I’ve got to go to music practice. I hope you
enjoy the meal. I’ll see you later. Martin

14 Write a covering letter for the job in the

advertisement. Use the prompts to help you.
Write 100–150 words.

Cabin crew wanted for spaceships

Space tourism company requires cabin crew for
monthly trips to the Moon. Applicants should be
cheerful, sociable and in good health. They must be
free to travel when required. Training will be
provided, but experience of working in tourism or
catering would be an advantage.
Apply to: Mr David Dibbley at Space Travel.

Dear Mr Dibbley,
I am writing to you
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
I am 25
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
                                                               
                    
If you require
                                                               
                    

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