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Upper Intermediate Unit test 1
Grammar Vocabulary
1 Complete the second question so that it means 3 Complete the phrases in the sentences.
the same as the first.
1 It is better not to talk to Eddie when he gets up
1 Which company is he working for now? until he’s had at least one cup of coffee. You
Do you know which company he’s working for know he’s not much of a morning person.
now? 2 She’s not shy but she likes to herself
2 How long did it take you to make their wedding to herself and spends a lot of her free time doing
cake? her own thing.
Can I ask 3 Richard’s such a people that I’m
? sure he’ll make a wonderful teacher and maybe in
3 Have you ever flown in a helicopter before? the future, even a head teacher.
I was wondering 4 We always have great fun when we go out with
. Philip and Sheila. They’re both such a good
4 Who gave you that beautiful necklace? .
Do you mind me asking 5 What I love about Christopher is that he’s so very
? sensible and down-to- .
5 What time does the film start on screen one? 6 No one was surprised when Mel said she was
Could you tell me going to start her own software company. She’s
? always been such a computer .
6 How much did you have to pay for your car?
I’d be interested to know 5
.
4 Match beginnings 1–6 with endings a)–h) to
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complete the sentences. There are two endings
you do not need.
2 Underline the correct alternative.
1 The pressure of the exams had been
1 I haven’t seen/didn’t see any interesting wildlife really intense and after finishing the
documentaries on television recently, have you? final one, I was so d
2 He ’s studied/studied more so far this fortnight 2 When the comedian asked me to come
than he did/’s done all year. I wonder what’s up onto the stage, I truly wished
brought on this sudden change? 3 When I heard I’d won the writing
3 Although she ’s always loved/always loved competition, I was completely over
reading, she only started/has started trying to 4 I decided not to go to the party as I
write her first novel last month. knew it would be
4 He ’s worked/worked as a shop assistant for five 5 Although I was scared out of my
years before he ’s become/became a manager. 6 Although I was really nervous and was
5 Can you believe that I’ve taken/took my driving shaking like
test five times so far and still didn’t pass/haven’t
passed it? a) a leaf, my first jump from the diving board into
6 She’s never been/was never one for sorting things the pool went well.
out around the house and up to now, didn’t even b) impressed by the game I had played.
learnt/hasn’t even learnt how to change a c) the moon with happiness.
lightbulb! d) relieved that I started crying.
e) my stomach turn with anxiety.
10 f) wits, I knew I had to make it to the top of the
mountain.
g) awkward seeing Jim, my ex-boyfriend.
h) the earth would swallow me up. I had never felt
so embarrassed in my life.
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Upper Intermediate Unit test 1
5 Complete the sentences with the correct Function

adjective or noun form of the verb in brackets.
7 Complete the conversation with a)–m) below.
1 We were really disappointed when our flight was There are two options you do not need.
cancelled due to the strike. (disappoint)
2 One of the most moments of my life 1
was when I forgot my lines in the school play. A: Hello, I’d like to sign up for the jewellery
(embarrass) making evening class you run.
3 Jorge found it difficult to control his B: OK. Can you 1 c a minute? I’ll 2 if
when his computer crashed midway through the Lucy, our admissions officer for that course,
report he was writing. (frustrate) is in.
4 Did you watch the first episode of that new travel A: Thank you.
documentary series on Japan? I’m sure you’d love B: … Sorry to 3 . I’m afraid that Lucy is
it – it was . (fascinate) currently in a meeting. Would you 4 back
5 Although the rest of the family were laughing at after 3p.m., or shall I take your details and ask
the comedian’s jokes, it was clear from Mum’s her to phone you later?
expression that she really was not at all A: Erm, I think it’ll be best if I call her back later
. (amuse) but thanks ever so much for your help.
6 It was a moment when we locked
ourselves out of the car and realised we’d left our 2
phones, coats and wallets inside. We were miles A: Excuse me, 5 me when the choir sessions
from anywhere and it was snowing. (worry) begin this term?
B: 6 me a minute. I’ll just find out for you.
5 A: Thank you.
B: Hello again. Right, the term dates for that are
2 September until 15 December.
6 Complete the sentences with the words in the A: Ok, great, that’s fine for me. 7 one more
box. There are three extra words you do not question, if 8 you. 9 your help.
need. B: Certainly. Go ahead.
deals deposit cost details limited A: Well, I wanted to know if the auditions have
sign tips trials write already been held. I 10 it’s too late for new
members to sign up. It’s 11 one of my
friends also wants to join.
1 You can get hold of some really good free trials
B: No problem at all, I’ll just find out for you…
of toiletry products if you know where to look
online.
a) I’m not keeping
2 When we said that we wanted to take the flat, we
b) Bear with
were told we had to pay a non-refundable
to secure it. c) hold on
d) was wondering if
3 Some of our more practical courses have
e) can you tell
enrolment due to the space and materials needed
f) have kept you
for each student.
g) I’m not holding
4 My daughter’s just asked me if she can
h) just see
up for a Flickr account so she can post all her
i) I’d really appreciate
favourite photos for her friends to see.
j) I’ve got
5 These days it’s very common for restaurants to
k) mind calling
offer two-for-one on their quietest
l) Keep with
night of the week.
m) just that
6 I spent the first morning at my new job filling in
my personal on various forms given
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to me by the human resources department.
Total: 50
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