MID TEST (Units 1-4)

NAME ............................................................................................... DATE .....................................

CLASS ................................................................................................ MARK ––––––
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(Time 50 minutes)

Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct item.

1 The children are …….. . They have very 6 There’s a …….. of sardines in the cupboard
good manners. so we can make sardine sandwiches.
A creative C patient A jar C bag
B polite D careful B tin D packet

2 It hardly ever rains in …….. like the Sahara 7 Tim …….. a bone in his arm and he couldn’t
and the Gobi. write for six weeks.
A valleys C deserts A sprained C hurt
B islands D mountains B twisted D broke

3 They …….. a house by the sea for two 8 Carrie is a bank …….. and she deals with
weeks. customers’ money every day.
A rented C hired A agent C clerk
B booked D stayed B officer D assistant

4 When I woke up this morning, there was 9 We should leave early because there might
white …….. on the grass. be …….. traffic on the roads.
A hail C flood A noisy C crowded
B fog D frost B heavy D long

5 Lisa wears long black …….. in the winter to 10 Rory tripped and hurt the big …….. on his
keep her legs warm. left foot.
A leggings C shoes A finger C knee
B shorts D gloves B toe D leg

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2 Underline the correct item.

1 The road was uneven and we had a fluffy/ 6 Dad likes playing/doing/getting/going
tidy/bumpy/busy and uncomfortable ride. fishing on Sundays.
2 The flight was delayed/cancelled/missed/ 7 You have to bake/chop/peel/cut eggs
lost because of the snow and we took off before you eat them – you can’t eat the
two hours late. shell!
3 Thick/Hard/Heavy/Strong winds blew down 8 It rained for three days and caused a
several trees. shower/raindrop/flood/drizzle in the town.
4 The boys played well and they beat/won/ 9 You can trust Kevin with the keys to the
scored/kicked the other team by nine shop – he’s responsible/friendly/sociable/
points. hard-working and will keep them safe.
5 Emma goes on lots of business journeys/ 10 Susie needs to exercise/practise/warm
trips/voyages/travels as part of her new up/pass her serve if she wants to win the
job. tennis competition.

Marks ____
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Grammar

3 Complete the second sentence, using the word in bold, so that it means the
same as the first sentence. Do not use more than four words to complete each
sentence.

1 The rain began while I was reading a book. 4 Do you still take French lessons?
(RAIN) (STUDYING)
I was reading a book ................................... Are .............................................................
......................................................... began. ....................................................... French?

2 Most of the time, Beth gets up at 7:00. 5 They started the football match at 8:00
(USUALLY) yesterday evening and they finished at 9:30.
Beth ................................................... 7:00. (PLAYING)
They ............................................................
3 Ryan lived in Saudi Arabia when he was a .......................... at 8:30 yesterday evening.
child. (LIVE)
When he was a child, Ryan .........................
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4 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.

1 Could you drive me to school tomorrow? 4 It’s forbidden to use your phone in the exam.
Would you mind .......................................... You .............................................................
.................................... to school tomorrow? ............................. your phone in the exam.

2 It’s a good idea to take an umbrella with you. 5 John asked if he could help me.
You ............................................................. John offered ................................................
.................................. an umbrella with you. .............................................................. me.

3 Mum forced Jenny to tidy her bedroom.

Mum made ..................................................
............................................. her bedroom.
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5 Choose the correct item.

1 Richard …….. to Australia tomorrow. 7 My grandma …….. a lot when she was
A flies C flew younger.
B is flying D was flying A used to travel C is travelling
B travels D was travelling
2 Karen …….. in her room when the storm
started. 8 George …….. pick his brother up from
A is studying C studied school because both his parents are at
B studies D was studying work.
A has to C may
3 I think that Paul …….. in a flat in the city B can’t D doesn’t have to
now.
A lives C live 9 …….. you see the new Johnny Depp film on
B was living D used to live TV last night?
A Do C Did
4 You …….. hand in your homework yet – it’s B Were D Is
due tomorrow.
A mustn’t C don’t have to 10 You should …….. exercising more.
B shouldn’t D doesn’t have to A to start C to starting
B start D starting
5 Ian goes …….. in the park every evening.
A run C to run
B running D to running

6 My dad …….. dinner for us.

A cooks often C often is cooking Marks ____
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Everyday English

6 For each situation (1-3) choose the appropriate response. Circle (A, B or C).

1 How do you invite your friend to go bowling?

A Are you fond of bowling?
B How about going bowling?
C Are you going bowling?

2 A friend asks if you’re alright. What do you say?

A I’m glad I’m OK.
B That’s OK.
C I’m OK.

3 Your friend tells you that his/her flight was cancelled. What do you say?
A That’s awful.
B It was terrible.
C It was an awful experience.

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Reading

7 Read the information about three jobs (A-C) and the questions (1-4) below. For
every question choose the job it refers to and write the appropriate letter in the
box. One of the jobs matches two questions.

OFFICE JOBS

The CEO of Medicare is looking for a personal assistant to set up meetings and deal with
A clients. Candidates should have flexible schedules as the CEO needs to attend conferences
in other countries and the personal assistant must accompany him. A minimum of five years’
experience as a personal assistant is necessary, as well as a background in multinational
business.

B
Barnes and Harrison Law is seeking a law graduate to be the personal assistant to Mr
Barnes. The position involves general office duties, such as dealing with paperwork and
with our international clients. Perks include 30 days of annual leave, health insurance and
all travel expenses paid. Previous experience in a similar role is a must. The office is open
9-6, but we often require our employees to work after 6 pm.

C Dr Wilkinson, Head of the Languages Department at Cardiff University, requires a

personal assistant to organise meetings and appointments. The ideal applicant should be
hard-working and reliable, but doesn’t need to be a trained personal assistant. The ability
to speak a foreign language is an advantage. Hours 9-5 during term time.

Which job is best for someone who

1 hasn’t worked as a personal assistant before?
2 likes travelling abroad?
3 can’t work in the evenings?
4 has a degree?

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Listening

8 You are going to hear a conversation between Emily and her mum about a meal
she had in a restaurant. Match the meals (A-E) to the people (1-4). Write the
appropriate letter (A, B, C, D or E) in the right box. You’ll hear the conversation
twice. One meal is extra and does not match any of the people.

People Meals

Jo A fish

Rosie B chicken

Emily C pasta

Becky D prawns

E beef Marks ____

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Writing

9 Write an email to your new English e-friend, Mark, about your best friend (50-100
words). In your email:
• present your friend • talk about his/her daily routine
• say what he/she likes doing in his/her free time

To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: My best friend

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