Contrast 2 Solo Test

Pre-Test

Name

Mark

Vocabulary and Grammar Choose the correct answer. (20 x 2 = 40 points)

1. The professor gave an … lecture. a. interesting b. interested c. interest 2. He … read the instructions before he started. a. should b. must c. should have 3. By the end of next week, we … the test results. a. will receive b. are receiving c. will have received 4. He … us every summer before he moved to France. a. visits b. visited c. was visiting 5. Careful! You … . a. are falling b. will fall c. are going to fall 6. If I knew the answer, I … you. a. would have told b. would tell c. will tell 7. The shop … she bought those shoes closed last month. a. that b. which c. where 8. She asked what we … that day. a. are doing b. were doing c. did 9. This song … many years ago. a. wrote b. was written c. is written 10. We … go to the party tonight. a. might not b. might have c. might not have 11. She … glasses ever since she was a child. a. has worn b. wears c. is wearing

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Pre-Test 12. The sun … when we arrived at the beach. a. was setting b. is setting c. has set 13. At this time next year, I … in South America. a. will have travelled b. am going to travel c. will be travelling 14. This machine … in years. a. hasn’t used b. wasn’t used c. hasn’t been used 15. I asked if … us for dinner that night. a. were they joining b. they were joining c. did they join 16. They … all the exercises by the time the teacher returned. a. were completed b. completed c. had completed 17. … at the supermarket next summer? a. Is she going to work b. Does she work c. Will she have worked 18. He was embarrassed because everyone laughed … him. a. with b. on c. at 19. I have … seen her before. a. ever b. yet c. never 20. Does he recognise the girl … photo he saw on Facebook? a. which b. who c. whose

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Pre-Test

Reading Read the text and answer the questions that follow. To Bee or Not to Bee I

It’s well known that dogs have a remarkable sense of smell; as a result, they are the animals most usually chosen to detect illegal drugs or explosives. However, experiments have shown that bees can also be used to sniff out a wide range of substances.

II

Scientists know that bees stick out their proboscises, or tongues, when they expect to taste something sweet. In laboratory tests, bees were exposed simultaneously to a specific smell and to sweetened water. The bees learned to associate the specific smell with the sugar. Eventually, they stuck out their proboscises even when they were exposed to the smell without the sugar. This indicated that bees could be trained to detect specific smells.

III

Using this knowledge, a device was created by placing a small number of bees in a special “sniffer box”. Air from the surrounding environment was then directed into the box by a fan. The bees’ reaction was filmed on a video camera. If a significant number of the bees stuck out their proboscises, then the substance being checked was believed to be present and an alarm was activated.

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Using bees rather than dogs to detect smells has got a number of advantages. First, they are more accurate; bees’ detection is an instinctive response, rather than a result of lengthy training, as with dogs. Second, bees are not heavy enough to set off a bomb or landmine by mistake, as a dog – and its trainer – might. Finally, bees are much cheaper and quicker to train; it takes only pennies and a few minutes to train a large number of bees, whereas a dog needs three months’ training.

V

Although a bee-sensor is not yet commercially available, it may become so within the next decade. When it does, airline passengers may find that they are smelled by a “sniffer box” of bees instead of being checked for drugs or explosives by a detector.

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Choose the correct answer. (2 x 4 = 8 points)

1. Scientists … . a. b. c. d.

use a proboscis when experimenting with bees train bees to associate sugar with a specific smell give bees sugar when they detect certain smells are trained to smell bees

2. Training bees … . a. b. c. d.

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is generally more expensive than training dogs can set off landmines by mistake does not involve using a trainer can be achieved quickly in large numbers

Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your answers. (3 x 4 = 12 points)

…… 1. Scientists reward bees with sugar when they detect specific smells. .................................................................................................................................................. …… 2. Bees in a “sniffer box” are alerted when an alarm is activated. .................................................................................................................................................. …… 3. Bees are born with an instinctive ability to identify a sugar smell. ..................................................................................................................................................

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Pre-Test

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Answer the questions. (2 x 5 = 10 points)

1. In what way do bees in a sniffer-box indicate that they have smelled the special substance? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Why may bees, rather than dogs, be used to detect a landmine? ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Find words or expressions in the text that mean: (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. excellent (paragraph I)

……………………

2. showed (paragraph II)

……………………

3. benefits (paragraph IV)

……………………

4. activate (paragraph IV)

……………………

5. accidentally (paragraph IV)

……………………

Writing Write an essay (80-120 words) on the following topic: In addition to dogs and bees, what other animals can be trained to help people? (20 points)

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Name

Grammar Present Simple and Present Continuous

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Choose the correct answer.

1. During the summer months, the museum closes / is closing / are closing at 7 pm. 2. This week, my favourite shop sells / sell / is selling perfume at a big discount. 3. The cafeteria don’t serve / isn’t serving / doesn’t serve pizza for lunch on Mondays. 4. We aren’t coming because we don’t enjoy / aren’t enjoying / doesn’t enjoy dancing. 5. I always wear / are wearing / am wearing size 38, so these shoes won’t fit. 6. Is anyone use / uses / using the computer at the moment? 7. He never reads / doesn’t read / isn’t reading the horoscopes. 8. He think / thinks / is thinking your idea is great.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1. They never …………………… (go out) to restaurants because they …………………… (prefer) eating at home. 2. …………………… you …………………… (know) where Josie is at the moment? She always …………………… (arrive) on time. 3. This year they …………………… (rent) a flat in town because they …………………… (not want) to drive to work. 4. I …………………… (not understand) what you …………………… (say) to me. 5. Look! Someone …………………… (wave) to us. …………………… you …………………… (recognise) him? 6. Be quiet! The teacher …………………… (explain) the homework assignment and I …………………… (try) to listen. 7. …………………… you …………………… (want) to meet? I …………………… (not do) anything today. 8. What …………………… you …………………… (think) about? You …………………… (look) so upset.

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Complete the sentences with the time expressions below.

this evening • never • usually • every year • this morning 1. She participates in the school’s swimming contest …………………… , but she never wins! 2. I …………………… understand what he says! It’s so frustrating. 3. She’s working …………………… and can’t be disturbed until noon. 4. They …………………… go straight home after school, but today they are going shopping. 5. We’re watching the sunset together …………………… .

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Complete the telephone conversation with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

Pam:

Hi Sally. 1. …………………… you …………………… (remember) when it’s Carol’s birthday?

Sally: I 2. …………………… (believe) it’s on Friday. 3. …………………… you …………………… (want) to get her a gift? Pam:

That’s a good idea. She 4. …………………… (read) a lot these days, so maybe we should get her a gift certificate from one of the bookshops in town. 5. …………………… you …………………… (think) that’s good idea?

Sally: Yes, let’s meet at the shopping centre this afternoon. Pam:

OK. I 6. …………………… (not do) anything special, so that 7. …………………… (suit) me.

Sally: Great! See you then.

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Rewrite the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. How heavy is this box? (weigh) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Is this Tom’s phone? (belong) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. The baby is awake. (sleep) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. What’s the price of these boots? (cost) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5. I’ve got an appointment with the dentist this afternoon. (see) ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Grammar Past Simple and Past Continuous

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous.

1. As she …………………… (drive) to the airport, she …………………… (hear) about the accident. 2. I …………………… (forget) the name of the street that I …………………… (look for). 3. Who …………………… (recommend) the restaurant that we …………………… (go) to last night? 4. It …………………… (snow) heavily when the plane …………………… (land). 5. They…………………… (want) to get home before the rain …………………… (start). 6. He …………………… (not want) to disturb you, so he …………………… (leave) quietly.

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Write sentences with the words below. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous.

1. who / Jill / talk to / when / we / arrive / at the party / ? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. when / I / bump into / Lisa and Graham / they / have / an argument / . ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. we / not go out / last night / because / we / study / . ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. what / she / say / when / you / tell her / the truth / ? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5. you / sleep / when / I / phone / last night / ? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6. my friend / listen / to music / while / I / try / to study / . ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7. where / you / have / lunch / yesterday / ? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8. why / everyone / shout / all night / ? ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous.

A family in the United States 1. …………………… (not have) enough money to pay for their house, so the bank 2. …………………… (tell) them that they had to move out. They sadly 3. …………………… (begin) to get ready. While they 4. …………………… (pack) their things in the basement, they 5. …………………… (find) an old Superman comic book from the year 1938. On the cover, Superman 6. …………………… (lift) a car above his head. The mother 7. …………………… (call) a comic book expert, and as he 8. …………………… (talk), she suddenly 9. …………………… (start) to realise that they didn’t have to leave their home after all. The old comic book 10. …………………… (be) a very special item that many collectors 11. …………………… (look for) – a rare copy of the first Superman comic book. It was worth at least $250,000! 1

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Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. Some of the students left the room during the guest speaker’s talk. (while) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. He travelled by train and on the way he listened to music. (as) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. She paid for the dress; at the same time she decided to buy the bag. (while) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. I worked at a hotel and met my boyfriend. (while) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5. It was midnight and we were still studying. (at) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6. We didn’t drive because of the snow. (was) ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Name

Grammar Future Simple, Future Continuous, be going to and Present Continuous

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Choose the correct answer.

1. At this time next week, I … on a beach in Thailand. a. will be relaxing

b. am going to relax

c. will relax

2. Let’s watch the film now! I … you wash the dishes later. a. am helping

b. am going to help

c. will help

b. will be falling

c. are going to fall

3. Watch out! You … off the ladder! a. are falling

4. Your trip sounds amazing. I think I … you. a. will join

b. am joining

c. won’t join

b. will buy

c. is buying

b. will be introducing

c. will introduce

b. are you going to wear

c. you are wearing

b. will win

c. is going to win

5. Do you think she … a car next month? a. is going to buy 6. Do you know Sam? Come on, I … you. a. am going to introduce 7. What … tonight? a. will you wear 8. Which team … the game? a. will be winning

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Write sentences with the words below. Use the correct form of the future tenses. There may be more than one possible answer.

1. I think / it / rain / during the football match / tomorrow ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. at this time next week / we / fly / to London ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. the train / arrive / tomorrow / at half past three ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. we / meet / our friends / in Rome / next week ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5. I / open / the door / for you ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6. you / not get / a table / at that restaurant / tonight ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Write a suitable sentence to follow each sentence below. Use the words in brackets and the Future Simple, be going to or the Present Continuous. There may be more than one correct answer.

1. You should see this film. (love it) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. We can’t meet you at the weekend. (go on holiday) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Be careful with that knife. (cut yourself) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. Thanks for inviting me to dinner. (you / make?) ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use the future tenses. There may be more than one correct answer. 1.

…………………… you …………………… (go) to the doctor in the near future? If so, he …………………… (try) to get as much information as possible about you before giving you medicine. But there’s still a chance that the medicine 3. …………………… (not work) or that you 4. …………………… (react) badly to it. In the future, however, things 5. …………………… (be) different. For the next ten years, a large number of universities and industries 6. …………………… (work) to develop a way to create medical computer models of people. When the project is finished, we 7. …………………… (walk) around with a model of ourselves, showing our genes, allergies and past health problems. Doctors 8. …………………… (run) simulations on the model, so they can find the correct treatment before giving it to the patient. The European Union 9. …………………… (give) millions of euros to this project, which 10. …………………… (save) lives, time and huge amounts of money. 2.

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Correct the errors in the following sentences.

1. I think it’s raining tomorrow. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Don’t buy her that. She isn’t liking it. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Someone’s at the door. I’m answering it. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. They will get married next April. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5. Will they be inviting us? ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Name

General Review 1

Complete the sentences with the time expressions below.

last month • at this time next week • while • tomorrow • now • always 1. She …………………… volunteers at the hospital on Fridays. 2. …………………… , we’ll be hiking in the Andes. 3. They won’t go to the beach …………………… . 4. They heard an explosion …………………… they were having lunch. 5. She cut her hair …………………… , but it’s already long again. 6. I’m resting …………………… so I won’t be tired tonight.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use present, past or future tenses.

1. While I …………………… (study) for the exam yesterday, I forgot to call you back. 2. Next summer, we …………………… (travel) to Iceland. 3. …………………… you …………………… (remember) to wish her Happy Birthday last night? 4. What …………………… he …………………… (say) when he discovers the truth? 5. I can’t hear. What …………………… she …………………… (talk) about? 6. Be careful! You …………………… (fall)! 7. At this time tomorrow, we …………………… (sit) on a plane.

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Write sentences with the words below. Use the correct form of the verbs.

1. at this time next year / I / work / and / earn / some money / . ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. you / call / me / when / you / arrive / tonight / ? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Sam / always / call / when / I / watch TV / . ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. she / meet / her boyfriend / while / she / live / in New York / . ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5. he / always / think / he / know / everything / . ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. She started to exercise. Then her phone rang. (while) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. What’s your opinion of the new manager? (think) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. She wasn’t an English teacher. (teach) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4. Tom is busy with his homework. (do) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5. They are awake now. (not sleep) ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use present, past or future tenses.

Mikey Holmes is one of the world’s top ten skydivers, but this 1. …………………… (not help) him during one of his routine dives. He jumped out of the plane, and as he 2. …………………… (fall), he 3. …………………… (realise) that there was something wrong with his parachute – it wouldn’t open! But Mikey 4. …………………… (not panic), because he had a reserve parachute. He 5. …………………… (pull) on it – but it wouldn’t open either! “I 6. …………………… (die),” thought Mikey, falling faster and faster, and then he hit the ground. But miraculously, he 7. …………………… (suffer) only minor injuries. How 8. …………………… he …………………… (feel) now? Mostly, he’s just glad to be alive. 9. …………………… he …………………… (think) of giving up his sport? No way! He says that within a few months, he 10. …………………… (skydive) again. He 11. …………………… (love) it too much to stop.

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1 Unit Test

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct answer. (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. The organisation has really improved under their punctuation / leadership / championship. 2. I laughed because it was very sensitive / fluent / comical. 3. Don’t graduate / blame / whisper me for this. 4. I convinced / joined / reacted Dad to pay for my trip. 5. The vet pronounced / cured / whispered my dog.

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Match the verbs or phrases in A to their synonyms in B. (5 x 2 = 10 points) A

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B

1. quarrel

…… a. discuss

2. talk over

…… b. ask

3. apologise

…… c. argue

4. raise a question

…… d. make someone understand

5. get the message across

…… e. say you’re sorry

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets. Use a suitable suffix. (4 x 2 = 8 points)

1. They were shocked to hear the …………………… (upset) news. 2. They had enjoyed many years of …………………… (happy) together. 3. I think that’s a …………………… (sense) decision. 4. I don’t think that design is …………………… (suit) for a young person.

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Complete the passage with the words below. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

countless • chat • collection • doubtful • includes • provide • slang • valuable Sign languages for the deaf have been used for a long time, but it’s 1. …………………… if their origins will ever be known. These languages are not just a 2. …………………… of signs; they have a complex structure and grammar, and different versions of the same language exist – some of these versions even include 3. …………………… . In order to allow people with hearing problems to 4. …………………… about a variety of topics, including modern technology, sign language now 5. …………………… signs for the words “Internet” and “Video Blog”. ASL and similar sign languages 6. …………………… a 7. …………………… service by allowing 8. …………………… deaf people around the world to communicate with others.

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1 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar 5

Choose the correct answer. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

1. Paul … to repair his car for ages; I hope he succeeds. a. have been trying

b. has been trying

c. had been trying

b. Had … been presenting

c. Has … presented

2. … Claire … her project in class yet? a. Have … presented

3. Rachel … for long before she was interrupted. a. hasn’t read

b. hadn’t been reading

c. hasn’t been reading

4. … the students … the exercise in an hour from now? a. Have … finished

b. Will … have finished

c. Had … finished

5. He … his new phone at all until he called me. a. hasn’t used

b. hasn’t been using

c. hadn’t used

b. Has … cooked

c. Will … have

6. … she ever … pasta before? a. Have … cooked

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Complete the dialogues with the verbs in brackets. Use the perfect tenses. (9 x 4 = 36 points)

A. Is this the first time that you 1. ……………………………… (compete) in a marathon? B.

Yes, when I finish this race, I 2. ……………………………… (run) my first marathon. What about you?

A. I 3. ……………………………… (never / participate) in a marathon until now! 4.

A.

……………………………… you ……………………………… (write) for this newspaper for a long time?

B.

Yes, I 5. ……………………………… (already / be) here for two years. Hopefully by next year, I 6. ……………………………… (find) a job in a foreign country.

A.

7.

B.

No, they 8. ……………………………… (just / arrive), but they 9. ……………………………… (already / move) back home.

……………………………… they ……………………………… (live) in Japan a long time before the tsunami struck?

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1 Unit Test

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

1. You should never believe truthful people. …… 2. If you get the message across, you understand. …… 3. Don’t whisper if you want everyone to hear you. …… 4. People often laugh when someone tells a joke. …… 5. Punctuation isn’t important when writing. …… 6. People with a disease aren’t healthy. ……

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Match the sentences in A to their logical continuations in B. Pay attention to the phrasal verbs in bold. (5 x 2 = 10 points) A

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B

1. Let’s talk it over.

…… a. I’m not a child.

2. We need to talk her into this.

…… b. Then we’ll make a decision.

3. Don’t talk down to me.

…… c. Speak politely.

4. We need to talk her out of it.

…… d. She’s still not interested.

5. Don’t talk back to me.

…… e. It’s a bad idea.

Choose two correct answers for each sentence. (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. People laugh at something humorous / comical / bilingual. 2. We listened to the president’s announcement / championship / statement. 3. They like to advertise / gossip / chat about people. 4. The hotel reads / provides / includes breakfast. 5. Did you read the sign / notice / slang in the window?

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

upset • annoy • equal • count • doubt • suit 1. There must be …………………… between men and women. 2. It’s …………………… he will come. He’s too busy. 3. Is tomorrow morning a …………………… time to meet? 4. We cried when we heard the …………………… news. 5. His …………………… was apparent. He didn’t smile. 6. He has apologised …………………… times.

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1 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar 5

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use perfect tenses. (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. We ……………………………… (not plan) to go to the museum until you suggested it. 2. Eddie ……………………………… (sing) for many years before he became a star. 3. Rose ……………………………… (not complete) her degree by next summer. 4. Sorry I’m late! ……………………………… you ……………………………… (wait) here a long time? 5. I ……………………………… (not see) her in ages.

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Rewrite the sentences using the time expressions in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (4 x 4 = 16 points)

1. Hilary prepared the meal; then we arrived. (by the time) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. Do you eat sushi? (ever) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. The train will arrive at 7.00. (by 7.15) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. It’s now 5 pm and they are still studying. (all afternoon) ............................................................................................................................................................

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Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the correct perfect tense, simple or continuous. (6 x 4 = 24 points)

Although most people 1. …………………… never …………………… (hear) of WOTYs, they probably use them frequently! WOTYs, or Word(s) of the Year, are those words that 2. …………………… (become) popular during an entire year. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary 3. …………………… (run) a WOTY competition for the last five years. The WOTY does not actually have to be a single word – in the past, WOTY nominations 4. …………………… (include) phrases such as “weapons of mass destruction”. Not surprisingly, the digital world 5. …………………… (influence) the choice of WOTYs. By the end of 2010, words such as “to tweet”, “blog”, “app” and “unfriend” 6. …………………… all …………………… (appear) on various WOTY lists.

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2 Unit Test

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Match the adjectives in A to a suitable noun in B. (7 x 2 = 14 points) A

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B

1. childish

…… a. leader

2. glamorous

…… b. game

3. effective

…… c. solution

4. misleading

…… d. demand

5. willing

…… e. lifestyle

6. huge

…… f. participant

7. powerful

…… g. information

The following sentences do not make sense. Make them logical by replacing each word in bold with a word in bold from a different sentence. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

1. The salesperson was so unfair that I bought the cosmetics. …………………… 2. This contestant is in all the magazines. …………………… 3. You will lend your marks if you study harder. …………………… 4. The latest advert in fashion is eco-friendly clothes. …………………… 5. Can you compete me some money? …………………… 6. She always wears persuasive jewellery. …………………… 7. Will Brazil improve against Germany? …………………… 8. Henry hopes to be a trend on a programme. …………………… 9. We were angry because of the eye-catching decision. ……………………

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2 Unit Test Level 1

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Match A to B to form logical pairs. (6 x 2 = 12 points) A

1. My sister doesn’t want to go alone. 2. Sue told everyone that I want to break up with Jim. 3. He looks suspicious. 4. The policewoman followed the suspect for a week. 5. Emily said she would help me, but she didn’t. 6. I know that you want to rent a bigger flat. B

…… a. Keep your eyes on him. …… b. She can’t keep a secret! …… c. She often doesn’t keep her promises. …… d. She asked me to keep her company. …… e. She wanted to keep track of where he went. …… f. But keep in mind that it will be more expensive.

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2 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar 4

Complete the sentences in reported speech. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

1. “I haven’t told anyone.” Paula insisted ................................................................................................................................... . 2. “Find the missing key to this cupboard.” The manager told me ....................................................................................................................... . 3. “Why is Lydia crying?” Eric asked ........................................................................................................................................ . 4. “The flowers have died because of the lack of rain.” The gardener explained .................................................................................................................... . 5. “Let’s order a taxi instead of walking.” My grandmother suggested .............................................................................................................. . 6. “Was the audience listening during my lecture?” The speaker asked ............................................................................................................................ . 7. “They’ll take the test next Monday.” The headmaster said ........................................................................................................................ . 8. “How often did you miss work last month?” My boss wanted to know ................................................................................................................. .

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Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Use reported speech. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (4 x 3 = 12 points)

1. “Don’t forget to wear sunscreen,” Mum warned me. (not) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. “Has the plane landed yet?” the man asked. (if) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. “Did they go to the party?” Jill wondered. (whether) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. “You can hand in the project next week,” the teacher explained. (that) ............................................................................................................................................................

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2 Unit Test Level 1

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Choose the correct verb. Then rewrite the sentences in reported speech. (4 x 5 = 20 points)

1. Customer: “I won’t come back to this restaurant because the service is terrible.” (complain / admit) ............................................................................................................................................................... 2. Lifeguard: “Don’t swim in the sea today because there are many jellyfish.” (warn / promise) ............................................................................................................................................................... 3. Student: “I cheated in the exam last week.” (admit / suggest) ............................................................................................................................................................... 4. Salesperson: “You will be pleased with the results.” (promise / wonder) ...............................................................................................................................................................

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2 Unit Test

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Replace the words and expressions in bold with the words and expressions below. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

prevent • whisper • keep in mind • talk it over • brilliant • purchase • odd • cut back on 1. Don’t forget that London is a very expensive city. …………………… 2. Don’t try to stop me from going out tonight. …………………… 3. Let’s discuss the issue face to face. …………………… 4. Try to talk very quietly. I don’t want them to hear. …………………… 5. It seemed strange that the guests wanted to leave so suddenly. …………………… 6. We need to reduce our expenses this month. …………………… 7. We’re going to buy a new car this year. …………………… 8. That’s a really clever idea. ……………………

2

Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

1. Businesses are happy when there are profits. …… 2. People want to eat food that looks appealing. …… 3. Controversial topics are usually boring. …… 4. If your marks have improved, they are lower. …… 5. When you borrow money, you have to pay it back. …… 6. A major problem is a serious one. …… 7. A contestant decides who the winner is. …… 8. There are many notices on the radio. ……

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Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words below to form adjectives. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

doubt • suit • count • glamour • upset • persuade 1. It’s …………………… whether he will show up to the party. He’s very shy. 2. I didn’t recognise her. She looked so …………………… . 3. He’s a great salesperson because he’s so …………………… . 4. It was …………………… to hear such terrible news. 5. There are …………………… reasons why that’s not a good idea. 6. Many people applied for the job, but nobody was …………………… .

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2 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar 4

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (6 x 4 = 24 points)

1. “Did you finish all the work?” my boss asked. (if) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. It’s 4 o’clock and they are still watching TV. (all day) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. This is my first skiing lesson. (never) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. I was three years old when I began to swim. (since) ............................................................................................................................................................ 5. I was waiting for Sally. She arrived an hour late. (by the time) ............................................................................................................................................................ 6. We arrived ten minutes after the dancers had begun performing onstage. (for) ............................................................................................................................................................

5

Complete the sentences. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (4 x 3 = 12 points)

1. “I’ve been thinking about you all day.” Ann told me that .............................................................................................................................. . 2. This is the first time I’m meeting him. I ........................................................................................................................................................ . 3. “Let’s do something different today.” Brandon suggested that .................................................................................................................... . 4. “You shouldn’t tell her what happened.” Valerie advised me .......................................................................................................................... .

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Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

Pepsi Cola 1. …………………… (recently / decide) to market an old product, Diet Pepsi, in a new package. The drink will soon come in a longer, thinner can than the one Pepsi 2. …………………… (use) since 1964. It sounds harmless, but some people 3. …………………… (already / criticise) the new skinny can. Lynn Grafe, an expert on eating disorders, said that she 4. …………………… (be) against the idea. She explained that seeing a slimmer can 5. …………………… (can / make) people feel that only slim people are attractive. Pepsi’s marketing director, Ami Irazabal, replied that they 6. …………………… (market) the shape of a product, not a woman. By the time the skinny cans have been on the market for a few months, people 7. …………………… (probably / forget) these issues. A bigger problem is that these cans may be too tall to fit on the shelf!

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3 Unit Test

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in italics. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

1. A person with a lot of friends / money is wealthy. 2. People cheer for something they like / hate. 3. A costume is eaten / worn. 4. Something disturbing pleases / upsets people. 5. A packed show is crowded / empty. 6. People are enthusiastic when they are excited / bored.

2

Match A to B to form sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold. (7 x 2 = 14 points) A

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B

1. He booked a ticket

…… a. after he released his first CD.

2. Can he live up to

…… b. by public transport.

3. His career took off

…… c. for the concert.

4. Although he’s still unknown,

…… d. his parents’ expectations?

5. The concert was called off

…… e. radio, TV and press interviews.

6. His publicity campaign included

…… f. he will be famous one day.

7. The venue was hard to reach

…… g. because the lead singer was ill.

Complete the sentences with the words below. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

went wild • huge hit • prestigious • puts on • rehearse • review • scandal • stand out 1. The …………………… event was attended by the Queen. 2. Our school …………………… a musical every year. 3. The CD was a …………………… – everyone wanted one. 4. The crowd …………………… when the singers suddenly appeared. 5. The actress found it hard to get work after the …………………… . 6. Tony wrote a positive …………………… of the concert. 7. We need to …………………… the song again. 8. You should wear bright colours if you want to …………………… .

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3 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar 4

Rewrite the following sentences using both passive forms. (4 x 4 = 16 points)

1. When did he offer her the job? ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. We should have given them more money. ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. The restaurant provides free food for the volunteers. ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. They may never tell us the truth. ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use a causative form. (4 x 4 = 16 points)

1. These jeans are too long on me. Where ……………………………… (can / shorten)? 2. Her wedding dress was unique. She ……………………………… (make) by a top designer. 3. My phone isn’t working well. I ……………………………… (repair) tomorrow. 4. My eyes are hurting me. I ……………………………… (must / test).

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Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive form. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

Music from all over the world 1. …………………… (can / hear) in the Paris Metro these days. Although these performances are free, the musicians 2. …………………… (work) hard for months to earn their spot in the underground. Since its creation in 1997, the Paris Metro Authority’s Busker Programme (EMA) 3. …………………… (know) for the quality of its artists. A series of 12 auditions 4. …………………… (hold) twice a year. About 1,000 people 5. …………………… (expect) each time to compete for the 300 permits that are given to perform in the Paris Metro. The successful candidates 6. …………………… (give) permission to perform for six months. Not surprisingly, hundreds of illegal performers 7. …………………… (remove) by the Metro police. So why 8. …………………… performers …………………… (compete) for a permit that doesn’t enable them to earn a lot of money? It’s the chance to perform for the 2.5 million commuters who 9. …………………… (use) the Metro each day. Maybe one day it will be someone’s lucky break!

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3 Unit Test

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Replace the words and expressions in bold with the words and expressions below. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

purchased • called off • disease • increased • venue wealthy • prevented • doubtful • talked back 1. The guard stopped us from entering the building. …………………… 2. He bought two tickets on the Internet. …………………… 3. She has now recovered from a serious illness. …………………… 4. The number of foreign students at this university has grown. …………………… 5. I was insulted because he was rude to me. …………………… 6. She married a man who is handsome and rich. …………………… 7. They cancelled the picnic because of the rain. …………………… 8. He was not sure that the business would succeed. …………………… 9. The place for the party was changed three times. ……………………

2

Complete the passage with the words and expressions below. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

compete • contestants • fascinating • huge hit • improve • join • lucky break • provide The musical TV show Glee is a 1. …………………… , watched by teens around the world. But it’s another successful show, The Glee Project, that decides which new actors are selected each year to 2. …………………… the cast of Glee. In The Glee Project, a group of 12 talented teens 3. …………………… for the chance to appear on the upcoming season of Glee. These 4. …………………… have been selected from around 4,000 young people, all of whom are hoping that this will be their 5. …………………… . Each week, they must 6. …………………… their singing and dancing performances in order to avoid elimination. The winner is guaranteed seven appearances on Glee, a record contract and a place on the Glee tour. However, The Glee Project does more than just 7. …………………… replacements for the cast members on Glee who graduate from McKinley High School; it has turned out to be 8. …………………… reality-TV viewing all on its own.

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3 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar 3

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

1. She …………………… the house …………………… (paint) last week. She was pleased with the painters. 2. He said that he …………………… (continue) as team captain for another year. 3. My girlfriend …………………… (not meet) my parents yet. 4. …………………… a winner …………………… (select) by tomorrow? 5. She admitted that she …………………… (spread) the rumour about me. 6. I’m sure that by the time he’s 18, he …………………… (set) a new world record. 7. The runner …………………… (not lose) a single race until yesterday.

4

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (4 x 5 = 20 points)

1. I stopped eating chocolate six months ago. (for) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. When did you start to run marathons? (How long) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. “I lost your camera,” Sally said. (admitted) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. A photographer took our photos. (taken) ............................................................................................................................................................

5

Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (6 x 4 = 24 points)

1. I was waiting for the bus. It arrived an hour late. By the time ....................................................................................................................................... . 2. “I can’t remember where I left my phone,” Pete said. Pete said that .................................................................................................................................... . 3. Have you set the table? Has .................................................................................................................................................. ? 4. Their rooms aren’t kept tidy. They ................................................................................................................................................. . 5. They went abroad for the first time last year. Until last year ................................................................................................................................... . 6. “Everyone must stand up,” he ordered. He ordered everyone ........................................................................................................................ .

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Term Test 1

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct answer. (5 x 1 = 5 points)

1. I haven’t done anything wrong, so don’t … me. a. blame b. prevent c. convince d. tolerate 2. We got lost because the directions were … . a. eye-catching b. misleading c. doubtful d. outrageous 3. Darlene has always had many friends because she’s … . a. mysterious b. childish c. bilingual d. good-natured 4. How do you … your name? a. pronounce b. improve c. cheer d. chat 5. Her … is French, but she speaks English at work. a. slang b. mother tongue c. accent d. sign language

2

Complete the sentences with the phrases below. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

live up to • cut back on • call off • take off • keep at it • talk back • put on 1. They decided to …………………… the wedding because they realised they weren’t in love. 2. It’s very hard to …………………… your expectations. 3. If you …………………… to me again, I won’t speak to you. 4. We want to save money, so we have to …………………… our expenses. 5. Business was slow the first year, but then it started to …………………… . 6. We are going to …………………… our best performance tonight. 7. Studying is difficult, but you have to …………………… if you want to succeed.

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Term Test 1

3

Level 1

Complete the sentences by adding a suitable suffix to the words below. (6 x 1 = 6 points)

1. The prime minister is going to make an …………………… on TV this evening. (announce) 2. You asked for my opinion, so I’m going to be …………………… (truth). 3. I have asked him …………………… times to clean up his room, but he hasn’t done it yet. (count) 4. Her speech was so …………………… that everyone voted for her. (persuade) 5. They bought an expensive home in a …………………… neighbourhood. (prestige) 6. That’s a …………………… idea. It will be good for everyone. (sense)

4

Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. A trend is something that is out of fashion. …… 2. There aren’t many people in a packed room. …… 3. A rumour isn’t always true. …… 4. Comical films make people sad. …… 5. Crowds boo when they are disappointed. …… 6. Your income is what you spend every month. …… 7. When you borrow something, it belongs to someone else. ……

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Term Test 1

Level 1

Grammar 1

Choose the correct answer. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. We stopped to rest because we … all day. a. have been driving b. had been driving c. were driving 2. Marianne asked me why … alone. a. was I eating b. I was eating c. are you eating 3. The paramedics took care of him while he … to hospital. a. was taking b. had been taken c. was being taken 4. I hope the new film … next week at our local cinema. a. will be shown b. will show c. will have shown 5. John told me that he … his keys in the drawer. a. had found b. found c. finds 6. It was hot because the air conditioning … . a. had been turned off b. will be turned off c. was turning off 7. Do you like my hair? I … yesterday. a. have had it cut b. have it cut c. had it cut 8. Sorry, sir. The last ticket … . a. has just sold b. has just been sold c. is just sold

2

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. Dogs …………………… (should / not feed) more than once a day. 2. Laura asked me if I …………………… (help) her the next evening. 3. I can’t use the car because it …………………… (repair). 4. How long …………………… you …………………… (wait) here? 5. Last week, all the students …………………… (give) free laptops. 6. The mother complained that her baby …………………… (cry) for hours. 7. Denise suggested that we …………………… (meet) at the café. 8. By next year, they …………………… (build) their new house. 3

Term Test 1

3

Level 1

Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

Sitting down in a Montreal restaurant, I discovered that the menu 1. …………………… (write) entirely in French. The waiter soon came and asked me what I 2. …………………… (want) to order. I admitted that I 3. …………………… (cannot read) a word of the menu, but he wasn’t very helpful. In the end, I told him 4. …………………… (bring) the only two things I recognised: Caesar salad and calamari. Many travellers 5. …………………… (have) this experience at some time, but things are about to change. A new food translator application for iPhones 6. …………………… (recently develop) by an American university. It quickly translates the name of any menu item, and a list of ingredients 7. …………………… (also provide). This “app” is especially useful for people with food allergies, since it 8. …………………… (can program) to warn users when certain ingredients are in the food. Within a few months, foreign-language menu problems 9. …………………… (become) a thing of the past – for iPhone owners, at least.

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Term Test 1

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

The following sentences do not make sense. Make them logical by replacing each word in bold with a word in bold from a different sentence. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

1. This book is too wealthy for small children. …………………… 2. Anna is studying for her rumour in biology. …………………… 3. We can do nothing to advertise earthquakes. …………………… 4. Is Tom really getting married, or is it just a budget? …………………… 5. Teenagers often prevent pop singers. …………………… 6. Many valuable people own several homes. …………………… 7. The degree for the coming year will be in the millions. …………………… 8. They’re going to worship their new product on TV. …………………… 9. How sophisticated is this antique vase? ……………………

2

Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Make each verb into a phrasal verb by adding up, into, off, out or down. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

live • break • talk • show • call • stand • come 1. You’ll certainly …………………… in that long red dress! 2. I’m exhausted. No one can …………………… me …………………… going out tonight. 3. They’ve decided to …………………… the marathon because of the snowstorm. 4. Ruth is angry at Dan. Do you think she’ll …………………… with him? 5. Everyone knows you can dance. There’s no need to …………………… . 6. It’s impossible to …………………… to your expectations. 7. She’s upset. You shouldn’t have …………………… on her like that.

3

Replace the words in bold with the words and expressions below. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

odd • over the top • decrease • purchase • keep in mind performance • quarrel • persuasive • make it 1. Don’t you think that her behaviour is outrageous? …………………… 2. The new boy is a bit weird, but I like him. …………………… 3. I disagree, but I won’t fight with you about it. …………………… 4. The number of students in our school may become smaller next year. …………………… 5. It took him a long time to succeed. …………………… 6. Her speech was so convincing that everyone voted for her. …………………… 7. Please remember that I have an important exam tomorrow. …………………… 8. Did you get tickets for the show tomorrow night? …………………… 9. We’re planning to buy a house next year. ……………………

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Term Test 1

Level 2

Grammar 1

Complete the mini-dialogues with the words in brackets. Use the correct form of the verbs. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. How was Ned’s trip? He said that he ................................................................................................................................. . (not enjoy / it / very much) 2. How did your glass table break? The table broke while it ................................................................................................................... . (carry / up the stairs) 3. Why aren’t you going to the party? I’m too tired. I .................................................................................................................................. . (work / all day) 4. Why did Ben run home? Because I asked him why ............................................................................................................... ! (he / wear / two different shoes) 5. Do you know Kate? Yes, we ............................................................................................................................................ . (just / introduce) 6. Your car looks great! Thanks. I .......................................................................................................................................... . (clean / yesterday) 7. Why were you cold? Because the window ........................................................................................................................ . (leave / open) 8. I can’t attend the lecture tomorrow. Don’t worry. It ................................................................................................................................. . (record / on video)

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Term Test 1

2

Level 2

Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentence. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. Patty asked, “Will you come back tomorrow?” Patty asked me if .............................................................................................................................. . 2. Alan said, “I’ve been waiting here for hours.” Alan complained that ....................................................................................................................... . 3. Please don’t go in there. They’re painting the room. Please don’t go in there. The room .................................................................................................. . 4. You shouldn’t water this plant more than once a week. This plant ......................................................................................................................................... . 5. We are finishing school on 30th June. By next July, we will ....................................................................................................................... . 6. When did you start working here? How long ........................................................................................................................................ ? 7. Judy said, “Why don’t you rest on my sofa?” Judy suggested that I ........................................................................................................................ .

3

Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

Today, most people are exposed to mobile-phone text language, which 1. …………………… (contain) shortened words such as c u l8er. Educators 2. …………………… (complain) about this for years, saying that it’s terrible for children’s spelling. However, research that 3. …………………… (do) last year in New Zealand shows that this is untrue. After testing over 200 twelve year olds, scientists said that children 4. …………………… (can easily distinguish) between texting and traditional spelling. “Children who 5. …………………… (teach) to spell properly don’t forget because they shorten words in a text message,” said one professor. “Text language 6. …………………… (use) as another way of communicating.” In another study, scientists asked children how often they 7. …………………… (send) messages in text language. Most did it all the time, but one replied that she 8. …………………… (not need) it since getting an iPhone. Perhaps soon text language 9. …………………… (make) unnecessary by smartphones, which have a key for each letter. But meanwhile, we know that it probably 10. …………………… (do) no harm.

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4 Unit Test

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct answer. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

1. It’s impolite / dishonest / inactive to interrupt someone when they’re speaking. 2. I leak / regret / convict telling her my secrets because she will probably tell everyone. 3. Everyone is talking about the murder trial / court / auction. 4. There’s a lot of treasure / litter / smog on the ground. 5. People must try to dump / threaten / avoid polluting the environment. 6. The restaurant was hot and overcrowded / underpaid / outspoken so we left. 7. The tsunami completely banned / faced / destroyed the town. 8. Forest fires are dangerous to wildlife / freedom / landfill.

2

Match the words in A to their synonyms in B. (7 x 2 = 14 points) A

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B

1. in shock

…… a. come near

2. illegal

…… b. not truthful

3. unspoilt

…… c. pure or natural

4. approach

…… d. against the law

5. dishonest

…… e. experiencing an unpleasant surprise

6. outspoken

…… f. not predictable or surprising

7. unexpected

…… g. direct in expressing your opinion

Complete the passage with the words and expressions below. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

water shortage • fuel • disapprove • global warming source • exploits • dispose of • renewable energy What could be more fun than taking your radio into the shower and using only “green” 1. …………………… as you listen? Now you can do this with a new environmentally friendly radio called the H20. The H20 uses no electricity, so you don’t burn 2. …………………… or contribute to 3. …………………… . There’s no need to use batteries, which are hard to 4. …………………… because they emit poisons. Instead, the H20 5. …………………… water as a 6. …………………… of energy – the pressure of the water coming out of your tap. The water goes right through the radio and out the other side for you to wash with. Sounds great, but some environmentalists 7. …………………… of this new device. They say that listening to music will make people stay in the shower longer, contributing to the world’s 8. …………………… .

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4 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar 4

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the correct form of the conditional. (4 x 4 = 16 points)

1. If you …………………… (not remind) me about yesterday’s meeting, I …………………… (forget). 2. If I …………………… (be) you, I …………………… (not say) anything to Lucy about the accident. 3. I …………………… (call) you if I …………………… (remember) it was your birthday. 4. Unless it …………………… (rain), tomorrow’s race …………………… (take place) in the park.

5

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. I wish I …………………… (study) harder for the test last week. 2. I didn’t realise he was in hospital. If only I …………………… (know). 3. My sister and I don’t get along all the time. I wish we …………………… (not share) a room. 4. I shouldn’t have said anything. I wish I …………………… (listen) to you. 5. I wish I …………………… (go) with you to the concert, but I have to study this weekend.

6

Rewrite the sentences with the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (5 x 4 = 20 points)

1. It’s too bad we didn’t have enough time to visit you. If only .............................................................................................................................................. . 2. I need to concentrate, but the dog won’t stop barking. I wish ............................................................................................................................................... . 3. We won’t return to this restaurant because the food isn’t good. If the food ........................................................................................................................................ . 4. No talking on mobile phones here. Go outside. You ........................................................................... if you .......................................................... . 5. You won’t get the best selection if you don’t arrive on the first day of the sale. Unless .............................................................................................................................................. .

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4 Unit Test

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

The following sentences do not make sense. Make them logical by replacing each word in bold with a word in bold from a different sentence. (9 x 3 = 27 points)

1. Her teacher damaged her to continue studying art. …………………… 2. There was so much network that it was difficult to breathe. …………………… 3. They are guilty in Italian because they lived in Rome for a year. …………………… 4. The storm lent all the houses along the beach. …………………… 5. The thieves stole a very fluent painting. …………………… 6. Have you heard about the latest smog in Hollywood? …………………… 7. Tom encouraged me a pen so I could do the exam. …………………… 8. This scandal is now broadcasting a new cooking show. …………………… 9. He felt valuable about spending so much money. ……………………

2

Replace the words and expressions in bold with the expressions below. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

keep in mind • talk back • put on • cut back on keep at it • get by • talk it over • come down on 1. Don’t be rude to me. …………………… 2. Remember that the weather can be unpredictable in autumn. …………………… 3. We have to try and reduce our expenses. …………………… 4. I prefer to discuss the issue in person. …………………… 5. Don’t worry. We’ll manage with this amount of money. …………………… 6. You’re so negative. Don’t criticise him all the time. …………………… 7. We will continue until we have reached our goal. …………………… 8. They organised a fashion show for charity. ……………………

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4 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar 3

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. I ……………………………… (not forget) about our plans yesterday if I ……………………………… (write down) the time. 2. If he ……………………………… (not be) home by tomorrow, I ……………………………… (call) the police. 3. We ……………………………… (stand) outside in the rain for over an hour until we ……………………………… (allow) to go inside. 4. He advised us ……………………………… (not eat) the meat because it ……………………………… (leave) outside for hours. 5. What ……………………………… you ……………………………… (do) if you ……………………………… (see) your favourite film star while you were in Hollywood?

4

Rewrite the sentences using the words in the brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (4 x 3 = 12 points)

1. It’s too bad we didn’t speak to him. (wish) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. “I won’t tell Dave anything,” Fiona said. (promised) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. Unless you leave work early, you won’t arrive on time. (if) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. I regret not apologising to them. (if only) ............................................................................................................................................................

5

Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (9 x 3 = 27 points)

A new advert against fast food 1. …………………… (produce) in Australia. In the advert, giving children fast food 2. …………………… (compare) to giving them heroin. When asked why they 3. …………………… (choose) such an aggressive way to get their message across, the advert’s producers said that they 4. …………………… (want) to make parents stop and think about what they were feeding their children. The advert 5. …………………… (cause) quite a bit of controversy. One mother commented online that it 6. …………………… (make) her feel like a criminal. “If they hadn’t exaggerated, their message 7. …………………… (be) more convincing,” she wrote. “Comparing parents to drug dealers will not make them listen.” On the other hand, if the advert 8. …………………… (not be) so over the top, it wouldn’t be getting so much attention – so in a way, the producers 9. …………………… (achieve) their goal.

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5 Unit Test

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Complete the descriptions with the adjectives below. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

mature • fired • confident • punctual • skilled • self-employed 1. A person who is always on time is …………………… . 2. Someone who is trained is …………………… . 3. Someone who believes in their abilities is …………………… . 4. If you are your own boss, you are …………………… . 5. A person who behaves responsibly is …………………… . 6. Someone who lost their job has been …………………… .

2

Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in italics. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

1. She got the sack because she was a hard / lazy worker. 2. A person who calls the shots is the boss / worker. 3. People make a living by volunteering / working. 4. A part-time job is suitable for students / managers. 5. People are happy / angry when they get a rise. 6. Someone may show you the ropes if you are leaving / starting a job. 7. People who work well under pressure remain calm / panic easily. 8. People often resign when they hate / love their job.

3

The following sentences do not make sense. Make them logical by replacing each word in bold with words in bold from a different sentence. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

1. It’s easy to find things in a room that’s substantial. …………………… 2. My dog switched when I opened the door. …………………… 3. This company has got a privilege of 28 people. …………………… 4. We ran away that they wanted to sit together. …………………… 5. Paying for university can be a dedicated expense. …………………… 6. Reading is a great way to expand your staff. …………………… 7. He presumed places so we could sit next to each other. …………………… 8. It was a great knowledge to meet the Queen. …………………… 9. She is organised to her family. ……………………

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5 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar 4

Combine the sentences using a relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes. (6 x 4 = 24 points)

1. Her car was destroyed in an accident. It was brand-new. ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. They got married in the spring. The flowers were blooming then. ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. Here is the garage. I usually take my car there. ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. Do you like my watch? Sam bought it. ............................................................................................................................................................ 5. Jake is a photographer. He works for National Geographic. ............................................................................................................................................................ 6. Lucy’s parents are actors. She wants to be an actor, too. ............................................................................................................................................................

5

Rewrite the sentences in both the formal and informal structure. (2 x 6 = 12 points)

1. There are some new candidates. I haven’t met with them yet. ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. I finally completed the assignment. I had been working on it all year. ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................

6

Complete the passage with suitable relative pronouns. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

If you’re planning to climb Mt Everest, you might want to consult with Elizabeth Hawley, an elderly American woman 1. …………………… has made her home in Nepal, 2. …………………… she has lived for the past 60 years. It all started in 1946, 3. …………………… she was only 23 years old. She was working as a journalist in New York but left her job so that she would be free to travel. Eventually she arrived in Nepal, 4. …………………… is the starting point for many Everest climbs, and has now become the most respected authority on the subject. She is also honorary consul for New Zealand, the country 5. …………………… the first successful Everest climber, Sir Edmund Hillary, was born. In addition, her outstanding charitable work for the local community has earned her many awards. What a surprising career for an 88-year-old American, 6. …………………… main connection with the mountains is looking at them from the comfort of her home. In fact, she has never climbed a mountain in her life!

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5 Unit Test

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Match A to B to form expressions. (8 x 2 = 16 points) A

2

B

1. call off

…… a. your marks

2. talk over

…… b. from a job

3. provide

…… c. a meeting

4. whisper

…… d. a problem

5. keep track of

…… e. an accident

6. improve

…… f. time

7. prevent

…… g. a secret

8. resign

…… h. assistance

Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

1. A person who calls the shots tells others what to do. …… 2. People who are paid peanuts earn a lot of money. …… 3. You understand something if you see the point. …… 4. There is a lot of smog in the countryside. …… 5. Litter enhances the scenery. …… 6. Private people like to be in the spotlight. …… 7. If you talk someone into doing something, they really want to do it. ……

3

Complete the passage with the words and expressions below. (8 x 2 = 16 points)

dedicated • for years to come • make a living • misleading overcrowded • role models • get training • supplied Would you like a soldier to be your teacher? Of course not – you’ll be yelled at and ordered around! That’s what most people think, but actually this image is 1. …………………… . In a programme called Troops to Teachers, American ex-soldiers 2. …………………… to teach in the school system. Soldiers and schools gain from this, since the soldiers are given a way to 3. …………………… and schools are 4. …………………… with much-needed teachers. However, it’s the students who gain the most. Far from acting like they’re still in the army, the soldiers are kind, 5. …………………… and enthusiastic educators. Because many are from ethnic minorities and have similar backgrounds to the students, they are able to act as 6. …………………… for the students. These teachers have improved their academic results dramatically in 7. …………………… schools in poor areas. So far, 15,000 soldiers have been through Troops to Teachers, and hopefully this successful programme will continue 8. …………………… .

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5 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar 4

Complete the sentences using the words given. Use a suitable tense. Add any necessary words. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

Katie bought a camera … 1. while / she / travel / in / the United States ....................................................................................... . 2. after / she / lost / her old one ............................................................................................................ . 3. and / she / already / take / many photos ........................................................................................... . 4. but / she / not use / it / yet ................................................................................................................ . 5. which / she / use / all the time .......................................................................................................... . 6. and / I / borrow / it / at the moment ................................................................................................. . 7. but / she / not receive / it / until next week ...................................................................................... . 8. but / she / wish / she / not spend / so much ...................................................................................... .

5

Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (10 x 3 = 30 points)

1. The writer will visit our school. I am reading her book. The writer ........................................................................................................................................ . 2. “Can you give me a lift tomorrow?” Beth asked David. Beth asked David if ......................................................................................................................... . 3. John finished washing the car. Then it began to rain. It began to rain ................................................................................................................................. . 4. A photographer took our family photo. We .................................................................................................................................................... . 5. If you don’t speak slowly, nobody will understand you. Unless .............................................................................................................................................. . 6. Who is everyone talking about? About .............................................................................................................................................. ? 7. It’s too bad we didn’t stay longer. I wish ............................................................................................................................................... . 8. I advise you not to say anything to him. If ....................................................................................................................................................... . 9. I really want to buy these shoes, but they are too expensive. If ....................................................................................................................................................... . 10. “I didn’t say anything,” my sister said. My sister denied ............................................................................................................................... .

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6 Unit Test

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct continuation. Pay attention to the words in bold. (4 x 2 = 8 points)

1. We’ve been delayed. a. Start without us. b. We’ll be early. 2. Taking these medicines together may be fatal. a. I recommend it. b. Don’t try it. 3. Be cautious near those dogs. a. They love people. b. They may bite. 4. I think Ashley fancies Keith. a. She always sends him text messages. b. She usually ignores him.

2

Choose the correct answer. (5 x 3 = 15 points)

1. It’s true, but I can’t enforce / develop / prove it. 2. It’s dangerous to walk on the pavement / motorway / zebra crossing. 3. You should always use your seat belt / boot / pedestrian in the car. 4. They’ve started a poll / urge / campaign against drink-driving. 5. She was injured when a lorry ploughed into / pulled into / broke down her car.

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Complete the passage with the words below. (9 x 3 = 27 points)

reckless • worldwide • lanes • motorists • overtake fines • slow down • hoot • traffic jams Traffic accidents 1. …………………… are usually caused by bad roads, car problems or human error. However, in recent years, aggressive behaviour called “road rage” has become a major factor in accidents. Road rage can involve shouting and rude gestures, deliberately driving in a 2. …………………… way or even assaulting other 3. …………………… . Drivers experiencing road rage may speed up or 4. …………………… , flash their lights or 5. …………………… repeatedly, all simply to annoy other road users. They may 6. …………………… other cars or constantly change 7. …………………… in a dangerous way or even deliberately hit another vehicle. Road rage may occur partly because of today’s overcrowded roads and terrible 8. …………………… , which make drivers angry and frustrated. Over 1,200 road-rage incidents are reported annually in the US, and drivers found guilty face heavy 9. …………………… or even jail sentences.

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6 Unit Test Level 1

Grammar 4

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets and the modals below. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

must have • will be able to • couldn’t have • can’t • shouldn’t have • must 1. I feel ill. I ……………………………… (eat) all that cake. 2. You haven’t eaten all day. You ……………………………… (be) hungry. 3. Claire is studying something practical. She ……………………………… (find) a job easily. 4. Bob was out of town that night. He ……………………………… (rob) the bank. 5. Where are my glasses? I ……………………………… (see) a thing. 6. This isn’t their house. They ……………………………… (give) me the wrong address.

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Complete the sentences with the modals or modal perfects, affirmative or negative and the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

1. I’ll sit near the door. I ……………………………… (might / leave) the lecture early. 2. Try to relax more. You ……………………………… (should / work) so hard. 3. I can’t find the cat anywhere. She ……………………………… (must / run) away. 4. Kevin didn’t do the washing up. He ……………………………… (may / have) time. 5. There’s plenty of bread. We ……………………………… (have to / buy) more. 6. This plant has died. We ……………………………… (should / water) it more often.

6

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (5 x 4 = 20 points)

1. Would you let me use your pen? (may) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. Perhaps the plane hasn’t landed yet. (might) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. It wasn’t necessary for you to go alone. (need) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. My advice is to see a doctor. (should) ............................................................................................................................................................ 5. I’m sure that Jan was upset. (must) ............................................................................................................................................................

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6 Unit Test

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in italics. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

1. She left during the interval because the play was over / she didn’t feel well. 2. His income has increased now that he has a better job / left his job. 3. He was convicted of playing football / stealing a watch. 4. We must dispose of toxic waste / solar power. 5. The man threatened to take my bag / repair my car. 6. Open the boot and put in your suitcase / check the oil. 7. Where’s the exit? I want to sit down / leave. 8. You should hoot when you want someone’s attention / are tired. 9. I will challenge you to a TV programme / game of chess.

2

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below. Make each verb into a phrasal verb by adding away, over, off, out or down. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

pull • drop • talk • sold • run • cut • break 1. They’ve …………………… the trees and used the wood. 2. Have you ever …………………… from home? 3. The jeans I wanted are …………………… . What a disappointment! 4. Don’t cry. Let’s …………………… it …………………… . 5. I’m afraid this old car might …………………… soon. 6. I had to …………………… and get out of the car. 7. You needn’t take me all the way. You can …………………… me …………………… right here.

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6 Unit Test Level 2

3

Complete the mini-dialogues with the words and phrases below. There are more words than you need. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

junction • poll • in the spotlight • budget • inexperienced bread and butter • smog • dishonest • prestigious 1. A: How did they find out people’s opinions? B: They conducted a ……………………………… . 2. A: Do you need some help? B: Yes, I’m quite ……………………………… at this. 3. A: Do you think it’s OK to lie to someone in order to protect their feelings? B: No. In my opinion, it’s ……………………………… . 4. A: He should quit if he doesn’t like his job. B: He can’t. It’s his ……………………………… ! 5. A: Would you like to live in Los Angeles? B: No. There’s too much ……………………………… there. 6. A: Would you like to be a celebrity? B: Yes. I love being ……………………………… !

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6 Unit Test Level 2

Grammar 4

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (4 x 3 = 12 points)

1. Don’t go into the classroom. The floor ……………………………… (just / wash). 2. Sara didn’t react. She ……………………………… (might not hear) me. 3. The teacher told us ……………………………… (not leave) before the bell. 4. Dianne found her pen. She ……………………………… (look) for it all day.

5

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (5 x 4 = 20 points)

1. I want them to stop making so much noise. (wish) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. “Do you go to this school?” Sharon asked me. (whether) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. Our house was painted yesterday. (had) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. Perhaps Tony doesn’t like steak. (may) ............................................................................................................................................................ 5. You didn’t play well because you didn’t practise. (if) ............................................................................................................................................................

6

Complete the passage by choosing the correct answer. (9 x 2 = 18 points)

If someone 1. offered / would offer / had offered you a brand new car for only €2,150, would you buy it – even with no air conditioning or radio? The Tata Nano, the cheapest car in the world, 2. may not be / should not be / may not have been luxurious. However, this Indian-made car 3. has been caused / has caused / caused great excitement since it was introduced in 2009, and hundreds of thousands 4. have been sold / will have sold / have sold. All over India, people for 5. which / who / whom buying a car was once an impossible dream are now proud owners of these shiny little vehicles. Fifty-year-old Satish Kumar, a Mumbai carpenter, said that owning a car 6. has given / had given / gives him a new kind of freedom. It’s also an important status symbol in this nation, 7. where / that / which the middle class is growing rapidly. “Now I 8. can / should / might finally drive around with my family just like my rich neighbours,” said Kumar. “If only they 9. had made / would make / made Nanos when I was a young man!”

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Term Test 2

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Match A to B to form sentences. (10 x 1 = 10 points) A

1. The police have reported a head-on

…… a. living.

2. My boss worked his way to the

…… b. business.

3. These days, you must work hard to make a

…… c. top.

4. It’s difficult to break a bad

…… d. ropes.

5. Burning fuel causes global

…… e. job.

6. We must turn around. This is a dead-end

…… f. collision.

7. It’s very challenging to run a

…… g. habit.

8. I’ll be late. I’m stuck in a traffic

…… h. jam.

9. Are you new here? Ask Mary to show you the

…… i. warming.

10. He’s trying to hold down a

2

B

…… j. street.

Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. We should try to reduce pollution. …… 2. People who want to lose weight should avoid sweets. …… 3. A tough job is usually easy. …… 4. If you want to leave, find an exit. …… 5. A cautious driver obeys traffic rules. …… 6. Most parents disapprove of educational films. …… 7. People are happy when they get a fine. …… 8. A good salesman needs people skills. ……

3

Choose the correct answer to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in italics. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. This is an intercity bus. It goes around the city / to the next city. 2. Everyone in the court was waiting for the judge / teacher to walk in. 3. They decided he was guilty and he was sent home / to prison. 4. There are many lanes on this motorway / pavement. 5. When the bear attacked me, I was terrified / curious. 6. Mark is a dedicated worker, so he’s going to be fired / promoted. 7. I regret making that offensive / appropriate comment.

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Term Test 2

Level 1

Grammar 1

Choose the correct answer. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. If you were accepted at Cambridge, … ? a. would you go b. would you have gone c. will you go d. did you go 2. I want to show you the place … . a. that I work b. where I work c. I work d. that I work there 3. You … me. I could have helped you! a. ought to call b. must have called c. should have called d. have to call 4. That restaurant is never crowded. You … book a table. a. mustn’t b. don’t have to c. may not d. can’t 5. That’s the man … photograph was in the newspaper. a. who’s b. who is c. whose d. who his 6. The student … you left the package no longer lives here. a. for whom b. whom c. who d. for who 7. I would have been disappointed if you … . a. didn’t call b. wouldn’t have called c. don’t call d. hadn’t called 8. If only I … older. Then I could travel alone. a. had been b. were c. am d. would be

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Term Test 2

2

Level 1

Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. It’s too bad that you can’t come to the party. I wish ............................................................................................................................................... . 2. Perhaps the guests didn’t enjoy the music. The guests might .............................................................................................................................. . 3. Kate didn’t go to bed early, so she was tired. If Kate .............................................................................................................................................. . 4. You need an umbrella in England. It often rains there. In England, where ............................................................................................................................ . 5. I would sing, but I don’t have a good voice. If I .................................................................................................................................................... . 6. The new hairstylist is very expensive. He cuts my hair. The new hairstylist who ................................................................................................................... . 7. I’m sure that Jim was very upset last night. Jim must ........................................................................................................................................... . 8. I’m sorry that my friend moved away. I wish ............................................................................................................................................... .

3

Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

When people began flying to outer space, the environment 1. …………………… (must / be) the last thing on their minds. But they 2. …………………… (should / think) about the effects of human space travel, which has created a huge problem: thousands of pieces of old rockets, as well as tools and gloves dropped by astronauts, now orbit our planet. Some pieces fall back to Earth, but many 3. …………………… (may / stay) in space forever. If even a tiny piece 4. …………………… (crash) into a spacecraft, it can cause serious damage. In March 2011, the International Space Station 5. …………………… (have to) change direction because it was heading for a collision with a four-inch piece of space junk. The consequences 6. …………………… (be) disastrous if the piece 7. …………………… (hit) the station. Space agencies 8. …………………… (clean up) this junk if they could. Unfortunately, they 9. …………………… (not able to / get rid of) a single piece. They simply don’t know how!

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Term Test 2

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Complete the expressions in bold in the sentences with the nouns below. There are more nouns than you need. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

top • shortage • urge • spotlight • way • attention • point • company • sense • break 1. Jack will be fine. He’s got plenty of common …………………… . 2. Would you like some chocolate? Yes, but I’ll resist the …………………… . 3. Let the other driver go first. He’s got the right of …………………… . 4. Why have another meeting? I really don’t see the …………………… . 5. Turn off the tap! Don’t you know there’s a water …………………… ? 6. I’d rather not go alone. Would you keep me …………………… ? 7. She was chosen for a leading role in 2008. That was her lucky …………………… .

2

Choose the correct continuation. Pay attention to the words in bold. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. Several students misbehaved during the lesson. a. The teacher punished them. b. The teacher was pleased. 2. Laura is a reckless driver. a. No wonder she had an accident! b. I always feel safe with her. 3. His parents encouraged him to compete in sport. a. They felt competing wasn’t healthy. b. They wanted him to be a winner. 4. My brother is quite outspoken. a. Sometimes I wish he’d be quiet. b. I often wonder what he’s thinking. 5. This is a major problem. a. We can ignore it for now. b. We must solve it immediately. 6. We’re spending our holiday in the wilderness. a. We’ll be doing a lot of hiking. b. We’ll be visiting several museums. 7. It was a privilege to work with Sandra. a. I learned a lot from her. b. I didn’t enjoy it at all. 8. What’s the venue for the celebration? a. It’s next Tuesday at 8 pm. b. It’s at Morton’s Steak Restaurant.

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Term Test 2

3

Level 2

Complete the passage with the words below. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

sophisticated • replace • developed • overnight • trend pedestrians • react • distracted • suitable • prevent Researchers at a Berlin university have 1. …………………… a driverless car, which they are now testing in the streets of the city. This amazing vehicle can move through traffic on its own, using a 2. …………………… system of computers and electronics. It recognises other cars, 3. …………………… , buildings and trees, and can see whether traffic lights are green or red. The researchers claim that driverless cars will actually 4. …………………… accidents, since they are never 5. …………………… and are able to 6. …………………… much faster to their environment than human drivers. Many experts agree that these vehicles are the 7. …………………… of the future and may even 8. …………………… human-driven cars. But this won’t happen 9. …………………… . It may be a few decades before they are 10. …………………… for actual use on the roads.

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Term Test 2

Level 2

Grammar 1

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. It’s too bad that you can’t come to see my exhibition. (wish) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. It snows in the winter. You need boots then. (when) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. He worked for a man. The man was very demanding. (whom) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. I don’t recommend eating at that restaurant. (shouldn’t) ............................................................................................................................................................ 5. Janet missed the train, so she was late for work. (if) ............................................................................................................................................................ 6. “Do you often shop here?” asked Donald. (whether) ............................................................................................................................................................ 7. Have they prepared the food yet? (has) ............................................................................................................................................................ 8. Perhaps you forgot to tell them about the meeting. (might) ............................................................................................................................................................

2

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

join • wait • call • should not feed • must leave • check • never travel 1. The final exams ……………………………… right now. 2. I wish Wendy ……………………………… us on our camping trip last weekend. She would have enjoyed herself. 3. I’m sorry I’m late. How long ……………………………… you ……………………………… here? 4. You ……………………………… the baby so much chocolate. That was a bad idea! 5. Lori told us that she ……………………………… abroad before. 6. I’d be happy if you ……………………………… me on the phone once in a while. 7. George isn’t answering his phone. He ……………………………… it at home.

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Term Test 2

3

Level 2

Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

Fifteen-year-old New Yorker Leanna Archer 1. ……………………………… (be) a successful businesswoman since the age of nine. For years, people 2. ……………………………… (pay) her compliments on her hair. She realised that this was because of her grandmother’s homemade hair products, made from secret formulas that 3. ……………………………… (pass) down by the women in her family for generations. Leanna 4. ……………………………… (must / enjoy) all the compliments, but she also decided to take action. The nine-year-old told her parents that she 5. ……………………………… (want) to sell the products. They told her that she 6. ……………………………… (have to / wait) a few years because she was too young. So she began without their help, and today her shampoos and hair butters 7. ……………………………… (sell) all over the world. Last year her company had an income of $100,000. If she 8. ……………………………… (take) her parents’ advice, she 9. ……………………………… (not achieve) success at such a young age. Now they 10. ……………………………… (must / be) glad that she didn’t listen to them!

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Final Test 1

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct answer. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. If you want this job, you must be … to work hard. a. reliable b. truthful c. skilled d. willing 2. I … that you’re happy in your beautiful new home. a. propose b. presume c. prove d. provide 3. The demonstrators demanded justice and … for all people. a. treasure b. indifference c. profit d. equality 4. They had to rescue us because the lift was … . a. fatal b. stuck c. weird d. inactive 5. We don’t know this part very well. Let’s … it again. a. rehearse b. switch c. join d. include 6. We should … the sun and wind for energy. a. approach b. exploit c. promote d. enforce 7. I can’t believe he’s been fired again. He just can’t … ! a. get training b. see the point c. get a message across d. hold down a job

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Final Test 1

2

Level 1

Replace the words in bold with their opposites below. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

brilliant • ban • increase • unknown • massive • resign • substantial • expenses 1. The new law will allow smoking in pubs. …………………… 2. There are insignificant differences between our views. …………………… 3. The ship hit a tiny rock. …………………… 4. This artist is famous in the pop world. …………………… 5. We all thought the idea was stupid. …………………… 6. Our income will be higher this month. …………………… 7. I’m going to begin working on Tuesday. …………………… 8. You should reduce the number of words in your essay. ……………………

3

Complete the passage with the words below. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

huge hit • activist • unbelievable • confident • regret • make it in shock • publicity • contestant • performance Fans all over the world are 1. …………………… because Melbourne singer Emmanuel Kelly has been rejected for the next stage of The X Factor, the British reality singing competition. The 17-yearold 2. …………………… became a 3. …………………… on the show after his brilliant 4. …………………… of John Lennon’s song Imagine. Judges and the audience were amazed by Kelly’s 5. …………………… personal story. He and his brother, both severely disabled, were brought as babies to an orphanage in Iraq after surviving a chemical attack. They had been found there by Australian humanitarian 6. …………………… Moira Kelly, who took them home with her and ended up adopting them. Today, they’re both 7. …………………… young men with great plans for the future. Indeed, it looks like Kelly’s talent and popularity will help him 8. …………………… in the music world, despite not continuing on The X Factor. Appearing on the show gave him lots of 9. …………………… , so he certainly must not 10. …………………… it.

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Final Test 1

Level 1

Grammar 1

Choose the correct answer. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

1. You … me for permission before you borrowed my sweater. a. should ask b. should have asked c. must ask 2. I would lend him the money if I … him. a. would trust b. had trusted c. trusted 3. We’re having all this rubbish … away tomorrow. a. took b. taking c. taken 4. Most of the items … in this shop yesterday have been sold. a. that were b. which they were c. they were 5. You’ve been working all day. You … exhausted. a. must be b. must have been c. could be 6. My friend suggested … you for help. a. to ask b. that I ask c. that I will ask 7. I … you a present if I had remembered your birthday. a. would buy b. will buy c. would have bought 8. Jason asked me if … Michael the day before. a. I had seen b. had I seen c. I saw 9. Dinner … in an hour. a. will serve b. will be served c. is serving

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Final Test 1

2

Level 1

Complete the mini-dialogues with the words in brackets. Use the correct form of the verbs. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. A: What’s the matter? B: My back ……………………………… (hurt) all day. 2. A: Did you ask at the information desk? B: Yes, but I ……………………………… (not give) any information. 3. A: Should I buy the tickets right before the match? B: No, they ……………………………… (run out) of seats by then. 4. A: Did you call the police? B: Yes, but the accident ……………………………… (already report). 5. A: What did the teacher ask you? B: She wanted to know if I ……………………………… (finish) my project. 6. A: Do you like playing piano? B: Not really. If I ……………………………… (like) it, I would practise more often. 7. A: Did you enjoy the party? B: No. I wish I ……………………………… (not go)! 8. A: How did Jimmy feel when everyone laughed? B: He ……………………………… (must be) upset.

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Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. We didn’t take a GPS, so we got lost. If we ................................................................................................................................................. . 2. It wasn’t necessary for you to make such an effort. You needn’t ..................................................................................................................................... . 3. You should keep this medicine in the fridge. This medicine .................................................................................................................................. . 4. This is the girl. I share a flat with her. This is the girl with .......................................................................................................................... . 5. I think that he spoke to the doctor yesterday. He might .......................................................................................................................................... . 6. It’s too bad that I don’t know the answer. I wish ............................................................................................................................................... . 7. I’ll have to sell my car if I don’t find a job. Unless I ............................................................................................................................................ . 8. “I went to the match last night,” Peter told me. Peter told me that ............................................................................................................................. . 4

Final Test 1

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the answer that is NOT correct. Pay attention to the words in bold. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. Where might there be an interval? a. a concert b. an exhibition c. a film d. a match 2. What could your expenses include? a. entertainment b. electricity c. food d. work 3. Where might you find a notice? a. in a novel b. in a newspaper c. on the Internet d. on a wall 4. Who would probably work shifts? a. a doctor b. a waiter c. an artist d. a firefighter 5. What might people have to face? a. a problem b. an invention c. an issue d. a fact 6. What could break down? a. a TV b. a dishwasher c. a motorcycle d. a window 7. What might you find disturbing? a. a discount b. a dream c. an article d. a song 8. How might a childish person be described? a. selfish b. stubborn c. sensible d. moody

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Final Test 1

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Level 2

Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

1. An unspoilt area usually has shops and offices. …… 2. People threaten other people in order to frighten them. …… 3. A bank might ask for your autograph on a document. …… 4. An inexperienced doctor has worked for many years. …… 5. We can cure some diseases, but not others. …… 6. A person who is indifferent about an issue cares a lot about it. …… 7. A cooperative person is easy to work with. …… 8. Businesses want to make a profit. …… 9. Someone who is fluent in a language needs lessons. …… 10. The greenhouse effect is making the world cooler. ……

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Complete the sentences to show you have understood the meaning of the words in bold. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. It’s hard to resist the urge to .......................................................................................................... . 2. The employee resigned because ...................................................................................................... . 3. Don’t use slang when ...................................................................................................................... . 4. A trend among young people today is to ........................................................................................ . 5. People damage the environment by ................................................................................................ . 6. Parents should encourage their children to ..................................................................................... . 7. The spectators cheered when .......................................................................................................... .

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Final Test 1

Level 2

Grammar 1

Choose the correct answer. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. John and Marian … each other for ten years before they decided to get married. a. had known b. knew c. know d. have known 2. Arnold wondered how … the way to the club. a. I know b. do I know c. did I know d. I knew 3. We had to wait while our suitcases … to our room. a. were taking b. were being taken c. had been taking d. had been taken 4. If Helen … less selfishly, people would like her more. a. acts b. will act c. had acted d. acted 5. I wish the guests … home now. I’m tired! a. would go b. would have gone c. had gone d. will go 6. Meet Harlan Coben, … books are worldwide best-sellers. a. who his b. who’s c. who is d. whose 7. The boy … while he was climbing a tree. a. can fall b. may have fallen c. might fall d. should have fallen

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Final Test 1

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Level 2

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. “I’m leaving my house now,” Anne told me. (that) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. Her daughter has painted some beautiful paintings. (by) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. Cheryl’s dress is being made by a designer. (having) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. Scientists will find solutions to the problem before 2020. (By 2020,) ............................................................................................................................................................ 5. I can’t watch the game if they don’t repair my TV. (unless) ............................................................................................................................................................ 6. It’s too bad that you didn’t pass your driving test. (wish) ............................................................................................................................................................ 7. My friend Thomas speaks Italian fluently. We met him in Florence. (who) ............................................................................................................................................................ 8. I’m sure he threw away that book. (must) ............................................................................................................................................................

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Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

If you 1. …………………… (smoke) cigarettes, you 2. …………………… (may / get) lung cancer – doctors 3. …………………… (tell) us this fact for years. But facts don’t seem to convince some smokers, so the United States government 4. …………………… (recently / decide) to try a new strategy: advertising. Starting next September, cigarette companies 5. …………………… (require) by law to put large photographs on all cigarette packets and advertisements. They 6. …………………… (have to / use) photographs that will show shocking realistic images of dead smokers and diseased lungs. The government said that it 7. …………………… (expect) the strategy to be effective. However, tobacco firms predicted that even pictures of dead bodies 8. …………………… (not reduce) the number of smokers significantly. Are photographs more persuasive than scientific facts? We 9. …………………… (have to / wait) and see. Personally, I wish that more people 10. …………………… (quit) on their own.

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Final Test 2

Level 1

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

The following sentences do not make sense. Make them logical by replacing each word in bold with a word in bold from a different sentence. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

1. The antique collections in this museum are a real privilege. …………………… 2. They broke up a stranger who was walking along the road. …………………… 3. The punctual lifestyle of a celebrity doesn’t appeal to me. …………………… 4. Are you going to join the new environmental treasure? …………………… 5. Oliver was arrested for glamorous driving. …………………… 6. Susan showed off with her boyfriend when she met someone new. …………………… 7. It’s a campaign to work with such wonderful people. …………………… 8. I didn’t like it when Jim picked up his high marks. …………………… 9. The meeting will start at exactly 9.00, so please be reckless. ……………………

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Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in italics. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. You’ll damage the CD if you leave it in the sun / computer. 2. The city puts all our trash / belongings in a landfill. 3. My father is self-employed. He has a good income / salary. 4. That car has the right of way. You should let it go first / overtake it. 5. Hoot if you want someone to see / hear you. 6. Cartoons / Documentaries usually appeal to young children. 7. We had a heart-to-heart talk about our relationship / politics.

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Complete the passage with the words below. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

enthusiastic • motorists • effective • encourage • decrease developed • product • vulnerable • overcrowded Many people are afraid to ride their bicycles on 1. …………………… city streets. Besides being slower and more 2. …………………… than cars, bicycles are often very difficult for drivers to notice. However, there is now a new 3. …………………… that may 4. …………………… more cyclists to get on their bikes. This simple device, which was 5. …………………… by design student Emily Brooke, projects a bright green laser image onto the road in front of the bicycle as it moves. 6. …………………… can see this image much more easily than the bicycle itself. Safety experts are very 7. …………………… about Brooke’s invention. They believe that it will be an 8. …………………… and inexpensive way to 9. …………………… the number of bicycle accidents on city streets.

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Final Test 2

Level 1

Grammar 1

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. Don’t let her hear the details while the party ……………………………… (plan). It’s a surprise! 2. ……………………………… you ……………………………… (be able to meet) Lauren at the station yesterday? 3. This job is too difficult. I wish I ……………………………… (not volunteer) for it. 4. By the time I return from my trip, I ……………………………… (spend) all my money. 5. The children are dirty. Where ……………………………… they ……………………………… (play)? 6. Jordan asked me if I ……………………………… (speak) to Michael the day before. 7. Judy isn’t here. She ……………………………… (may go) to visit her mother. 8. If I ……………………………… (exercise) more often, I’d be fit.

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Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

1. I’m sorry, but I can’t repair this lamp. I’m sorry, but this lamp ................................................................................................................... . 2. We won’t get there before dark if we don’t start out early. Unless we ......................................................................................................................................... . 3. It’s too bad that Bernice isn’t here with us. I wish ............................................................................................................................................... . 4. It was wrong to take that book without asking. You shouldn’t .................................................................................................................................. . 5. He found a job as a carpenter in 1995. He came to this country then. In 1995, when .................................................................................................................................. . 6. “I’m going to the cinema tomorrow,” Edward told me. Edward told me that ......................................................................................................................... . 7. I’m sure that your son broke the window while he was playing. Your son must .................................................................................................................................. . 8. I finally met the teacher. You had told me about him. I finally met the teacher about ......................................................................................................... . 9. The athlete didn’t win the race because she fell. She would ........................................................................................................................................ .

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Final Test 2

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Level 1

Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

We all wish we 1. …………………… (live) a greener lifestyle, and now we’ve got a chance to begin. OAT Shoes 2. …………………… (recently start) producing a new kind of sports shoe that is completely biodegradable. This means that when your shoes 3. …………………… (get) old, you won’t need to worry about waste and landfills. If you 4. …………………… (follow) the instructions and bury them in the ground, they 5. …………………… (break down) within a few months. An OAT Shoes spokesperson said that people 6. …………………… (enjoy) wearing the stylish and comfortable shoes. He added that it 7. …………………… (be) important for everyone to begin making “green” choices when shopping. In the near future, OAT Shoes 8. …………………… (sell) in shops throughout Europe and through the company website.

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Final Test 2

Level 2

Name

Mark

Vocabulary 1

Choose the correct continuation. Pay attention to the words in bold. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. This type of food appeals to me. a. I’ll try some. b. It smells awful. 2. Larissa is one of my most reliable friends. a. She’s always there when I need her. b. She’s got a great sense of humour. 3. I’m thinking of switching English classes. a. The other class seems too difficult. b. The other class seems more challenging. 4. Ian was caught jaywalking. a. He was sent to prison. b. He had to pay a fine. 5. Martha has got a degree in physics. a. It’s her favourite subject. b. She graduated last year. 6. That story is quite unbelievable. a. These things happen all the time. b. It’s absolutely amazing. 7. You didn’t pronounce that word correctly. a. Say it again. b. Spell it again. 8. The politician was involved in a scandal. a. He proposed a new law on driver safety. b. He was caught stealing campaign money.

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Complete the sentences to show that you have understood the meaning of the words in bold. (7 x 1 = 7 points)

1. We knew from her accent that ........................................................................................................ . 2. Everyone was in shock when .......................................................................................................... . 3. My friend owes me .......................................................................................................................... . 4. The children were enthusiastic about ............................................................................................. . 5. We had a heart-to-heart talk about ................................................................................................ . 6. People who are underweight should .............................................................................................. . 7. The students were distracted by ..................................................................................................... .

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Final Test 2

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Level 2

Complete the passage with the words below. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

hard-working • presume • tough • mother tongue • develop blame • major • encouraging • regret • controversial We usually 1. …………………… that all typical children naturally learn their 2. …………………… , but unfortunately, this isn’t always true. Recent research in the UK has had 3. …………………… results: Many children entering primary school are unable to say a simple sentence or understand basic instructions. Many people 4. …………………… TV for this lack of communication skills. Busy timetables are also a 5. …………………… reason: When 6. …………………… parents rarely find the time to talk and listen, how can children learn to communicate? The solution is simple: Although it may be 7. …………………… to find the time, parents must help their children 8. …………………… communication skills by playing, telling stories and 9. …………………… them to express themselves. They won’t 10. …………………… the time spent together, since it will bring them closer to their children. In fact, they may find it’s a lot of fun.

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Final Test 2

Level 2

Grammar 1

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (9 x 1 = 9 points)

1. Rose hasn’t returned the library books. (by) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. We’ll finish building our house in July. (By August,) ............................................................................................................................................................ 3. We should get there before 8.30. The show begins then. (when) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4. “I’m taking the books to my house tomorrow,” Sam told me. (that) ............................................................................................................................................................ 5. Nora is in a serious condition. The doctors are very worried about her. (whom) ............................................................................................................................................................ 6. Perhaps the girls didn’t hear you come in. (might) ............................................................................................................................................................ 7. It’s too bad that Ian feels this way. (wish) ............................................................................................................................................................ 8. I won’t come unless he invites Sandra. (if) ............................................................................................................................................................ 9. Last night at the concert, we couldn’t see the stage. (able to) ............................................................................................................................................................

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Final Test 2

2

Level 2

What would you say about each situation? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use your own words. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. You can’t find your new jacket. I must .................................................................................................................................. . (leave) 2. You were late for school this morning. If I ................................................................................................................................. . (oversleep) 3. You and your friend are going out. He told me that .................................................................................................................... . (meet) 4. You had to choose between two pairs of shoes. I chose the shoes .................................................................................................................... . (like) 5. Your trousers are torn. I have to get ........................................................................................................................ . (repair) 6. You’re all buying a present for Anita. Now money ....................................................................................................................... . (collect) 7. Your friend insulted you. I wish he ........................................................................................................................ . (apologise) 8. You have a stomach ache. I should ................................................................................................................................... . (eat)

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Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

Google reported yesterday that it 1. ……………………………… (recently / invest) $168 million in an innovative new environmental project – the world’s biggest solar tower. The tower, which 2. ……………………………… (build) in the Mojave Desert in California, will be 137 metres tall. When it 3. ……………………………… (finish), it 4. ……………………………… (deliver) double the amount of all the solar power produced in the United States. The tower’s developers promised that it 5. ……………………………… (produce) enough electricity to supply 140,000 homes. They’re quite happy that Google is part of the team, because without Google’s help, there 6. ……………………………… (might not / be) enough money to start building the tower. But why 7. ……………………………… the Internet giant ……………………………… (decide) to join in? It’s simple: They’ll probably make a nice profit. And just as importantly, the public loves it when a big company like Google 8. ……………………………… (help) the environment.

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