TEST

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GRAMMAR

1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Example: How many cups of tea do you have (have) every day?
1 Petra: ________________ (you / take) out any money from the cash machine this morning?
Toby: No, because I had £30 in my wallet.
2 He _______________ (work) at the company for years, and he still loves it.
3 Mike _______________ (work) in his study. Shall I call him for you?
4 Who _______ you _______ (visit) next week?
5 I _______ (go) to work at 4.30. I’ll see you at 9.00.
6 _______ he _______ (finish) working yet? Oh, that was quick!
7 Don’t get a taxi. I _________ (give) you a lift to the centre by car.
8 _______ you _______ (see) the new James Bond film next week?
9 I ________ (have) lunch every day with Clare in the canteen – I really enjoy talking to her.
10 _______ you ever _______ (dive)?
11 Sorry I’m late. _______ you _______ (wait) long?
12 We can’t go to that restaurant again! I ____________________ (go) there twice last week.
13 I ________ (eat) less chocolate at the moment because I am on a diet.

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2 Underline the correct word(s).

Example: She wants / is wanting to be alone at the moment.
1 Jake tries / is trying to get fit for the athletics competition next month.
2 What are you doing / do you do this evening?
3 I’m writing an email to my best friend. I’ve known / been knowing her for years.
4 Please talk more quieter / quietly. You might wake up the baby.
5 It this year as hot than/as last year?
6 Will / Shall you tell me if you hear any news?
7 Shelley is happier /the happiest now than when we arrived.
8 He doesn’t want / isn’t wanting to do any work this evening.
9 What time do you go / are you going out tonight?
10 Lucy has just / already passed her driving test. She passed it three years ago.
11 I’ve been waiting for this moment since / for a long time.
12 I’ll see you the next / next Friday.
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3 Write the complete comparative, superlative or ‘as…as’ form of the adjectives.

Example: 3 Is transport here as expensive (expensive) as in your country?

1 I think this design is ________________ (interesting) that one.

2 When we all checked in, Sarah’s luggage was _______________ (heavy).
3 Irish people are some of ___________________ (friendly) in the world.
4 My new office is ______________ (tiny) as my last one.
5 Tim’s motorbike_________________(slow) my last one.
6 Maths is __________________(interesting) most people think.
7 Who is____________________(bad) driver you have ever met?
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4 Complete the postcard with a, an, the or – (no article).

Hi Paula

We are on holiday____________(1) Thailand. We’re staying in ____________(2) lovely

hotel on ___________(3) beautiful island and _____________(4) weather is fantastic.
___________(5) island’s name is Koh Phangan. ___________(6) food in this country is
amazing but very hot. Yesterday, we went to _____________(7) restaurant and
ate_____________(8) incredibly hot curry.

See you soon,

Nick
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Grammar total 40

VOCABULARY

5 Underline the odd word out.

Example: glass napkin knife eggs
1 spicy prawns sweet fresh
2 starter main course boiled dessert
3 brother-in-law nephew father family
4 cheque coin tax note
5 travel journey flight trip
6 coach motorway scooter van
7 beetroot carrot aubergine cherries
8 frozen home-made menu low-fat
9 inherit borrow throw earn
10 positive starving dirty tasty
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6 Write the opposite of the adjective.

Example: lazy hard-working
1 mean _______
2 kind _______
3 ambitious _______
4 honest _______
5 boiling _______
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7 Write the prepositions.

Example: What are you going to do next weekend?

1 I am fed up _______studying so much.

2 I spent €1,600 ________ a holiday to Japan.
3 My uncle is married_____a famous rock star.
4 London is famous_________the Big Ben and Tragalgar Square.
5 I’m so tired. I am really looking forward ________ my holiday next week.
6 Kevin is really good _____ sports, he is always the best!
7 Let me pay ________ the cake – you bought the coffees!

8 Complete the words in the sentences.

Example: He’s very clever. He always knows the answers!
1 Someone with no brothers or sisters is a__ ________ ___________
2 Can you believe that drivers didn’t wear a s_______ ________ in the past?
3 We’re going to r____ out of petrol. There’s very little left.
4 To get to Amsterdam on time we need to s______ _____ early.
5 I don’t want to cook tonight. Shall we get a t_______?
6 We were two hours late because of the r________ hour.
7 You must go to that new restaurant. The food is really t__________.
8 Two days ago I dreamt w_________ my childhood.
9 Don’t be so d______________, try to tidy up your room.
10 What’s the speed l_______ on this road?
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9 Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

Example: I owe my dad £100.
borrow owe invest
1 You have to be careful what you say to Sofia. She’s very _______.
sensible responsible sensitive
2 She’s trying to cut _______ on coffee at the moment. She just has one cup a day.
out down up
3 We need to set ___________ for the airport at 6.00 if the flight is at 9.00.
out off at
4 When he’s twenty-one, he’s going to ________ money from his grandmother, who died last
year.
Invest inherit take out
5 Jenna is arriving ________ Cambridge on Saturday evening.
on at in
6 Antonia’s so ________. She’s always trying to get people to do what she wants.
Extrovert mean bossy
7 Did he apply _______ that job he was talking about?
of to for
8 It’s easy to buy things on ________. You just pay a little every month.
Credit online tax
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Vocabulary total 40

LISTENING

10 Listen to five conversations. Tick (ü) A, B, or C.

1 Which is the quickest way to get to Bristol?
A The coach. c B A coach, then a train. c C Two trains. c
2 How will Zoe get to Mike’s house from the station?
A By taxi. c B By car. c C By bus. c
3 What was the most worrying thing about Carol’s journey?
A It took a long time. c B The traffic was terrible. c C She needed petrol. c
4 Which form of transport do most people think is the safest?
A Flying. c B Trains. c C Buses. c
5 What surprised Tess the most about Copenhagen?
A The cycle lanes are sometimes busier than the roads. c
B The restaurants are extremely good. c C The people are relaxed. c
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READING

11 Read the text and tick (ü) A, B, or C.

We all know that men and women have their differences. But do they really think differently?
Some people might argue that they don’t, but I disagree. In my opinion, men and women still
behave in the same way that they were designed to centuries ago. We have different
interests, different ways of speaking, of showing how we feel, and of coping with stressful
situations.

In today’s society, where the sexes are considered to be equal, we sometimes forget how
different we are. This can have a negative effect on our relationships. We often become
angry or frustrated with the opposite sex because we expect them to behave and
communicate like we do.

So why does a man behave as he does? There is evidence to suggest that men were
programmed with the instinct to hunt silently for animals. They had to be able to focus their
attention on one thing. This might explain why it’s so difficult to have a conversation with a
man when he’s watching TV! And also why he’s so good at reading maps and giving
directions.

Why does a woman act the way she does? Women are usually very good at multi-tasking
(doing more than one job at once), but often find it harder than men to concentrate fully on
one thing. In the past, women would have worked in groups, which required a lot of
communication, so they’re generally more talkative and sensitive to other people’s feelings.
A woman can return from a party knowing everything about everyone, but a man will
probably have discussed less personal topics like football.

Research has shown that men and women use different parts of their brains for language.
Women usually score higher in writing tests. Men are seven times more likely to score in the
top 5% in scientific exams. They’re often talented at problem-solving and making quick
decisions, whilst women are good at organization, comforting, and giving advice.

Of course, women still do dangerous sports, and men can multi-task without any problem
after a strong cup of coffee! I’m not saying that women and men are not equal; it’s just that
there are some natural differences – and that’s fantastic! We should appreciate and accept
them as being what makes us special.

Example: The writer says that everyone has noticed the

differences between men and women.
A True ✓ B False C Doesn’t say

1 The writer disagrees that men and women think differently.

A True B False C Doesn’t say

2 The writer thinks that men and women haven’t changed the way they behave over time.
A True B False C Doesn’t say

3 Men and women don’t always remember how different they are.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
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4 Men are better at reading because they can concentrate on one thing.
A True B False C Doesn’t say

5 Men are naturally more aggressive than women.

A True B False C Doesn’t say

6 The writer thinks it’s easy to communicate with men when they’re watching television.
A True B False C Doesn’t say

7 Women are generally good at doing one thing at a time.

A True B False C Doesn’t say

8 Men usually talk less at parties than women.

A True B False C Doesn’t say

9 Women are usually good at making people feel better if they’re upset.
A True B False C Doesn’t say

10 The writer doesn’t agree that men and women are equal.
A True B False C Doesn’t say
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12 Match five of the highlighted words / phrases to the definitions.

Example: The facts or information indicating whether something is true or valid.
evidence
1. The investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach
new conclusions._______________

2. The way in which two or more people are connected, or the state of being
connected._________________

3. To need for a particular purpose; depend on for success or survival.____________

4. Regard (something) as likely to happen.___________________

5. Pursue and kill a wild animal for sport or food_______________

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