TEST 1B (Unit 1)

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CLASS:: .............................................................................................. MARK:: ––––––
100
(Time:: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct item.

1 Adam’s daily wage / salary / bonus is 4 My brother is training to be a tutor /

about £40. paramedic / judge because he wants to
2 My little sister gets wrinkles / freckles / help people when they are hurt.
features on her face when she spends a 5 Amy works full-time / overtime / part-time
long time in the sun. from 9am until 1pm every day.
3 John is a loyal / responsible / fair friend
and he is always there for me.
Marks: ____
5×1 5

2 Fill in: admit, sink, wrap, earn, meet, capture, develop, raise, gain, apply.

1 Make sure you ........................ up warm; it’s 7 We have to keep our pet python in a tank
getting cold outside. because it might ........................ its teeth
2 Topshop and Topman ........................ into someone.
money for a number of charities. 8 Angela is working part-time to
3 The scientists ........................ animals, study ........................ some experience while she
them and then release them back into the is studying.
wild. 9 Studying reptiles is a dangerous way to
4 I enjoy working as a surgeon, but I ........................ a living.
........................ that it is hard work. 10 This job sounds perfect for you. Why don’t
5 A personal shopper can help you you ........................ for it?
........................ your own style.
6 We are working late tonight because our
boss wants us to ........................ this
deadline.
Marks: ____
10×0.5 5

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3 Choose the correct item.

1 Some families live on / in a very tight 4 The supermarket is giving away / up a free
budget. drink when you buy a sandwich.
2 Brian is very good at his job. He keeps at / 5 Big shops often team up / in with charities
on getting pay rises. to raise money.
3 Don’t forget to write down / up your contact
details on the application form.
Marks: ____
5×1 5

Grammar

4 Put the verbs into the present simple or the present continuous.

1 ........................... (you/go) to the meeting 6 Julie ........................... (sit) at a different

this afternoon? desk today because her computer isn’t
2 Vince always ........................... (buy) working.
designer clothes. 7 The office ........................... (not/open) until
3 Mike ........................... (live) above his shop 8:30.
on Main Street. 8 What time ........................... (the bus/leave)
4 Trevor ........................... (not/come) to work for the airport?
this week because he’s on holiday. 9 ........................... (Roy/have) his interview
5 I ........................... (get up) for work at 7:30 now?
every day. 10 Janice ........................... (not/work) late
tonight.
Marks: ____
10×0.5 5

5 Fill in an appropriate relative pronoun. Add commas where necessary. Write D for
defining and ND for non-defining.

1 The office ........................... I work is next to 4 I don’t know the reason ...........................
the shopping centre. ......... Amy is travelling to London. .........
2 Rick ........................... sister is my best 5 My mum ........................... is a doctor is
friend works in this shop. ......... working the night shift this week. .........
3 Kindness and patience are qualities
........................... make somebody a good
Marks: ____
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6 Choose the correct item.

1 Emily’s salary is the highest / much higher 4 Jake isn’t as helpful / more helpful as
than Jessie’s. Luke.
2 Mrs Jones is better / the best teacher in the 5 My new job is more stressful / the most
school. stressful than my old one.
3 My best friend is the most honest / more
honest person I know. Marks: ____
5×0.5 2.5

Everyday English

7 Read the dialogues (1-3). Complete the dialogues (1-3) with appropriate
responses by circling the appropriate letter (A, B or C).

1 X: What do you think I should do?

Y: ...............................................................
A You could talk to her about it.
B That’s not a bad idea.
C I’m not sure about that.

2 X: ...............................................................
Y: Yes. One thing you can do is lock your things away.
A What do you think I should do?
B What am I supposed to do?
C Any ideas what to do?

3 X: If I were you, I’d sit somewhere else.

Y: ...............................................................
X: Well then, you could try talking to the teacher.

A Yes, I suppose so.

B I don’t think that will help.
C That sounds like good advice!

Marks: ____
3×5 15

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Reading

8 Read the announcements below. For every announcement 1-4 choose the right
sentence (A-E) and write the appropriate letters (A, B, C, D or E) in the table.
One sentence is extra and does not match any of the announcements.

1 2
Chef wanted! Staff Only!
Apply within.
No patients or visitors
beyond this point.

3 4
Sale now Caution!
on! Venomous
Up to 50% off Reptiles
marked items Enter at your own
risk!

A You can find this text in a department store.

B This text is a warning.
C You can find this text in a restaurant.
D This text is an invitation.
E You can read this text in a hospital.

1 2 3 4

Marks: ____
4×5 20

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Listening

9 You are going to hear five short texts twice. For questions 1-5, choose the
answer which matches what you have heard by circling the appropriate
letter (A, B or C).

1 What does Amy decide to wear?

A B C

2 What job does Michael’s father do?

A B C

3 Who is Claire?

A B C

4 Where is the speaker making the announcement?

A B C

5 Robert is calling to

A ask for more details. B place an advert. C apply for the position.

Marks: ____
5×4 20

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Writing

10 Your English-speaking friend often argues with his/her younger sister, who keeps
taking his/her things without asking. Write him/her an email (50-100 words). In
your email:
• sympathise with his/her problem.
• give advice (lock bedroom door, talk to parents, etc.)
• wish him/her good luck.

To: abc@email.co.uk
From: XYZ@email.com
Subject: Advice

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Marks: ____
20

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