Advanced Unit Test 3A: Units 5–6
Grammar
3 Complete the sentences with the modal verbs in the box. Use each modal only once.
will must have could have can won’t wouldn’t must can’t should have
would may
I will only say this one more time: be quiet!
1 That was a lucky escape! You been badly hurt.
2 I promise I let you down. You can always count on me.
3 You still be hungry! You’ve just had a huge meal.
4 you always interrupt me? It’s so annoying.
5 What was wrong with Tom this morning? He say a word.
6 We go to France for our summer holiday but we’re not sure yet.
7 You brought your umbrella! We’re going to get absolutely soaked.
8 you please help me with my bags?
9 I speak French and German.
10 I don’t know where Sally is. I guess she got stuck in traffic.
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4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of have to, ought, need or dare.
My car really needs cleaning. It’s absolutely filthy!
1 I leave the meeting early because I was feeling unwell.
2 How you speak to me like that! Who do you think you are?
3 We (make) a reservation as there don’t appear to be any free tables.
4 I just you to stay calm and tell me exactly what happened.
5 I look at my bank balance yesterday! I dread to think how much money I’ve spent
this month.
6 I (take) my umbrella as it didn’t rain in the end and of course I left it on the bus.
7 Do you think we ask for the bill?
8 I call you back tomorrow as I don’t have time today.
9 You bother to reply to the invitation as I know you’ll be coming to the party.
10 Luckily I wear a suit to work so I usually wear jeans.
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5 Rewrite the sentences using a suitable passive form.
Somebody has stolen my mobile phone.
My mobile phone has been stolen.
1 The police caught the burglar as he was trying to escape.
2 You should renew your subscription in October.
3 There is a rumour that the Prime Minister is about to resign.
4 We’re giving you a second chance so don’t mess up.
5 People believe that many herbs have medicinal properties.
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Advanced Unit Test 3A: Units 5–6
Patterns to notice
6 Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronoun.
I see no reason why you should change your mind.
1 I’m not sure of the extent we’ll all be affected.
2 The future of the village depends on the way the council votes at the
next meeting.
3 There are a number of reasons it’s useful to be able to speak English.
4 Do you remember that time you met Rafa Nadal? You were so excited!
5 Isn’t that the place Jack proposed to you?
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7 Choose the correct answers.
Don’t forget to lock up / down when you leave.
1 Could you please help me to lift up / down this heavy box? I want to put it in the attic.
2 When I think on / back to my university days, I feel quite nostalgic.
3 I don’t enjoy just standing out / around at networking meetings.
4 I wish you’d calm down / up. Why are you always so nervy?
5 If you have a problem with what has been said, you need to speak out / back now.
6 Dan always rushes off / up as soon as it’s 5 o’clock. I wonder where he goes.
7 We’ve spent days working out / away on this project so I hope we win the contract.
8 Please put all the chairs back / off where you found them.
9 Let me just write up / down your phone number.
10 We had loads of food to eat out / up after the party. As usual we made far too much but
never mind.
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Vocabulary
8 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. You do not need all the words.
awkward disrespectful gentlemanly sneeze yawn turn-off pushy taboo
unhygienic over-the-top sexist unprofessional offensive inconsiderate
overly familiar misinterpreted
There was a very awkward silence when Tony walked into the room.
1 I’m afraid we’re going to have to give you a written warning because of your
conduct. We expect high standards of professionalism at all times.
2 John’s behaviour was completely and ridiculous. Why does he always have to
show off and be the centre of attention?
3 If you’re going to again, can you please use a tissue?
4 The shop assistants in the local boutique are so . They just won’t take no for an
answer.
5 It’s very to cough without putting your hand over your mouth. Why should we have
to share all your germs and bacteria?!
6 I think it’s very to offer to hold the door open or offer up a seat so a lady can sit
down.
7 There are subjects in every culture but some cultures are more liberal than others.
8 I find smoking such a . In fact I think it’s quite disgusting.
9 It’s very of your neighbours to play loud music late at night.
10 I think Paul’s comments were . He certainly didn’t mean to offend anyone.
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Advanced Unit Test 3A: Units 5–6
9 Match 1–11 with a–k to form collocations.
1 make i a jokes
2 dry b about whatever comes into your head
3 crack c emotional
4 talk d questions
5 giggle e carefully
6 act f over people
7 listen g up
8 get h cool
9 look i small talk
10 ask j nervously
11 gabble k stiff and uncomfortable
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10 Add letters to complete the words connected with education.
Levels of tr u a n c y are rising as more and more children find their lessons boring.
1 Tom won a sports s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to study in the USA so he didn’t have to pay for his
education.
2 After finishing her Masters, Clare decided to stay on at university and do a d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
3 Don’t leave your r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ until the day before the exam as you won’t be able to learn
everything.
4 There are so many subjects in the c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ nowadays that there is no room for
flexibility.
5 I left j_ _ _ _ _ school at the age of 11.
6 What will you do after you g_ _ _ _ _ _ _ from university?
7 Alex had to sit an e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ exam to get into the secondary school.
8 A lot of my friends are a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ who work at the local university so we have some
very interesting discussions.
9 The government has recently introduced tuition f_ _ _ at universities, which most students
are unable to afford.
10 I have to write a t_ _ _ _ _ as part of my Master’s degree.
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11 Correct the underlined words.
Studying late at night can have a negative attitude on your health. impact
1 I can’t understand this text. It really does no sense to me.
2 All this studying will be worth it in the long-haul.
3 You’ll fail if you don’t put up a lot more effort.
4 I’ll never give the hang of this. Please help me!
5 How can I grow my self-esteem?
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Advanced Unit Test 3A: Units 5–6
Functional language
12 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box.
be see bear say go appreciate wonder disturb ask come be
Are you in the middle of something?
1 Can I a really big favour?
2 Just with me a minute and I’ll find the information you need.
3 Shall I back later to see you?
4 Sorry to you. This won’t take a minute.
5 We would very much it.
6 If you so.
7 I’ll right with you.
8 Oh on.
9 I if you might be able to help.
10 I don’t why I should.
Total: 100
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