Intermediate Unit test 1

Grammar Vocabulary
1 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). 3 Complete the words related to language.
1 What b she tell you just now? I hope it 1 The first time I used a foreign language outside of
wasn’t anything bad. school was when I visited France with my family.
a) has b) did c) were 2 My Spanish teacher tells us that fluency is more
2 you eaten lunch yet? If you haven’t, we important than a . She tells us not to
could go somewhere together. worry if we make mistakes, because we will learn
a) Did b) Have c) Do from them.
3 Who stole my bag? I’m sure it was on this 3 Karin is b . She has a British father
chair just a moment ago. and a Dutch mother and she is currently working
a) - b) did c) has as a translator in English and Dutch.
4 you play the piano well or have you just 4 In addition to his m t ,
started learning? Arabic, he speaks English, French and Spanish.
a) Has b) Have c) Do 5 The s you need to work on most is
5 did you say you were staying? The Grand your writing. You need to improve your spelling
Hotel? and punctuation.
a) Where b) When c) What 6 A lot of students want to know slang or
6 When they arriving? Is it today? j when they begin learning a
a) - b) are c) do language. They think it’s very interesting and
7 he forgotten his keys? Oh no! This isn’t the useful.
first time he’s left them at home.
a) Did b) Does c) Has 5
8 Who you usually depend on for help?
a) do b) are c) -
4 Complete the sentences with the words in the
9 What happened to your car? Was there an
box. There is one extra word you do not need.
accident?
a) did b) - c) was boss classmate fiancé fiancée
10 they arrive on time last night? member mentor partner
a) Has b) Did c) Had
11 Claire economics at university when she 1 In our small company the boss and employees all
first met Jackie. work together and share an office. I think this is
a) studies b) studied c) was studying unusual.
2 How much did you say it costs to become a
10 of your local golf club?
3 My squash is very competitive and
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form doesn’t like it when we lose a game.
of the verbs in brackets. 4 Liane went to a school reunion last Saturday
because she wanted to meet up with an old
1 Sorry I didn’t answer the phone earlier. I was . She said it was really great to see
sleeping and didn’t hear it ring. (not answer / her and she looked exactly the same!
sleep) 5 It was lovely to meet Beth and her ,
2 Tim with his parents at the moment Charles, and to hear about their engagement. Did
because he a job and can’t afford to live you know that they’ve decided to get married in
on his own. (live / not have) Fiji, where they got engaged?
3 you that strange noise a few minutes 6 At our university, all first year students have a
ago? It like a baby crying. (hear / sound) who helps them adapt to student life.
4 Their children all tennis very well now. I think this is a great idea.
They after their mother, who used to be
a professional player. (play / take) 5
5 Adam at home when I called him. His
mother said he a friend in hospital. (not
be / visit)
6I anything about Aunt Betty now
because she to Canada when I was five.
(not remember / move)

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 Intermediate Unit test 1

5 Find and correct the mistakes. Tick () the

Function
correct sentences. 7 Complete the words in the sentences and
questions.
1 Suzanne and Thomas went got married in Vegas
last year. It was such a lovely wedding and most 1 A: So, before we finish – does anyone have any
of their relatives were there too. q u e s t i o n s?
2 Sam always does the housework on Friday B: Yes, actually. I have one q . I wondered
mornings. He says it’s easier because the rest of if you could tell me when the job starts.
the family is out at work. 2 A: What a of your current job would you
3 Can you take me a favour and collect Ding-Lun say you most enjoy?
from school today? I have to work late so I won’t B: Um, that’s a hard question. I s I’d
be able to get there in time. have to say I like the travelling best because it
4 Are you going part in the athletics competition this gives me the opportunity to experience other
year? I think you should. It was so good last year cultures.
and you never know – you might win! 3 A: There are a c of things I’d like to ask
5 He looked even more handsome when he started about. F , can you drive?
getting grey. B: Yes, I got my driver’s licence five years ago.
6 You need to take responsibility for yourself when 4 A: Can I ask you about holidays?
you leave home and go to university. It might help B: Employees get three weeks a year. But one
to learn how to cook. t I’d like to say is that we also offer
excellent health care.
5
6

6 Match 1–6 with a)–f) to complete the interview

advice. 8 Tick the correct response, a), b) or c).
1 When you apply for a job always 1 Does the company have parking facilities?
make sure you send a a) Of course. 
2 It’s important to shake hands b) No problem.
3 Don’t forget to speak c) You’re welcome.
4 Employers like it when a job 2 Could I ask you some questions about the training
candidate shows offered by the company?
5 Always be prepared to do a) Go ahead.
6 Remember to dress b) I see.
c) You’re correct.
a) references from previous employers. 3 So, the company will give me study leave. Is that
b) clearly so that the interviewer can hear every right?
word you say. a) No problem.
c) enthusiasm for the position and interest in the b) That’s right.
company. c) You’re welcome.
d) some research on the company before you go to 4 We will expect you to work one Saturday every
an interview. It’ll help you think of useful month.
questions to ask. a) Go ahead.
e) firmly when you first meet the interviewer as it b) Yes, definitely.
gives a good first impression. c) I see.
f) smartly for an interview and to get your hair cut 5 Thank you for your time.
too. a) I understand.
b) No problem.
5 c) That’s right.

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 Intermediate Unit test 2

Grammar
2 Complete the sentences with the correct past
1 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). form of the verb in brackets.
1I b in a plane before so I am feeling a bit 1 It was the most beautiful beach he ’d ever seen
nervous about my flight. and the perfect place to spend their honeymoon.
a) have never flied (see)
b) have never flown 2 As soon as she closed the door, she she
c) didn’t fly her house keys on the table. (remember /
2 Sue in a jazz band when she was 21. leave)
a) sang 3 While we for the taxi to arrive, we
b) has sung all the windows were closed.
c) hasn’t sung (wait / check)
3 We first Tamara at university in 2010. We 4 By the time they to the station, the train
were on the same degree programme. . (get / go)
a) have met 5 As she over the bridge, the car in front
b) meeted swerved and nearly into the river. (drive
c) met / fall)
4 James in the national hockey team for five 6 While I the joke, I suddenly realised I
years but stopped after he hurt his back. the ending! (tell / forget)
a) has played
b) played 10
c) hasn’t played
5 They a four-bedroom house in Wales.
a) have just bought Vocabulary
b) have bought recently
3 Complete the types of film stories in the
c) already bought
sentences.
6 Who the match on Saturday? Do you
know? 1 Liz enjoys romantic comedies because she thinks
a) has won they are fun to watch and likes films about people
b) did win falling in love.
c) won 2 I love watching p d . I’m very
7 Can we watch something else? I this film interested in history and I love old-fashioned
twice. costumes.
a) saw already 3 Did you see the b on Gandhi’s life? It
b) ’ve already seen was really interesting. I had no idea he had studied
c) just seen at university in London.
8 You said you’ve been to South America. How 4 Lee says his favourite films are p
interesting! Where ? t because they focus on the mental and
a) did you go emotional states of the characters so you never
b) have you gone know what is going to happen.
c) have you been yet 5 Tim never watches d movies as he thinks
9 They on a cruise before so they’re really there are already too many stories of terrible
excited about their holiday things that have happened, like earthquakes and
a) already went plane crashes, on the news.
b) never went 6 Pru often watches m . She likes to try and
c) ’ve never been solve the murders before the detectives do.
10 When I first saw Coldplay, they weren’t famous.
They a long way since then. 5
a) came
b) have come
c) didn’t come
11 I’m sorry, I . I’ll do that later when I have
some free time.
a) have already contacted him
b) haven’t contacted him yet
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 Intermediate Unit test 2

4 Complete the text with the correct prepositions. Function

I was in France on business last year when I met an
1
7 Put the sentences of the story (a–k) into the
old school friend, Pierre, 2 chance. It was correct order.
great to see him but I was 3 a bit of a hurry so
we swapped numbers and arranged to meet up the a) The people in my carriage were really friendly so
next day. The meeting I was going to was 4 I started talking with them.
the afternoon but I was running late so I called a b) I had quite an adventure when I was travelling in
taxi. While I was waiting, I spotted a Dutch Italy for work last summer.
colleague, Suus. She was also staying at the hotel c) He also called the school I was visiting and spoke
5
her own and was going to the same meeting. to the headteacher to explain what had happened.
She kindly offered me a lift and we both arrived d) Before long, I found out that the train didn’t stop
6
time. During the journey we had a lovely at the place I was going to.
chat and 7 the end, we arranged to have e) Anyway, I had no idea that there was a delay with
dinner together. the previous train that was due at the same
platform.
6 f) She introduced herself with a big smile and we
laughed about my little adventure before getting
into her car.
5 Complete the sentences using one word from g) When I finally arrived at my destination, the
box A and one from box B. headteacher was already there waiting for me at
A the station.
demonstration earthquake floods h) Fortunately, another passenger told me where to
fugitive hostages pay get off and what train to catch from there.
i) So, when a train arrived at my platform a minute
B
early I thought it was the one I wanted and I got
armed destroyed hit released
on it.
strike violent
j) I was in a new town so I checked on the train and
waited at the platform I needed.
1 The big earthquake that hit California lasted five
k) Well, you can imagine that this was quite
seconds.
worrying.
2 Thousands of homes were by
after days of heavy rain. 1 b 5 9
3 Police are telling people to be cautious because an
2 6 10
is on the run. 3 7 11
4 The anti-war turned when it 4 8
reached the city centre.
5 Ten have now been from the 10
plane by the terrorists.
6 10,000 workers have gone on over Total: 50
.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form

of say or tell.
1 When you say ‘hello’ you should smile.
2 If Dad starts us the same joke he told us
last week, please stop him.
3 The best time to a scary story is at night,
sitting around a campfire with friends.
4 When he sorry I knew he meant it.
5 Please just what you mean! I don’t
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 Intermediate Unit test 3

Grammar Vocabulary
1 Underline the correct alternative. 3 Rearrange the letters to complete the sentences
to do with organisation.
1 A: I ’m having/will have a party tonight. Do you
want to come? 1 Diane uses her time wisely (liywes) and makes a
B: I’d love to. What time is it going to/might it list of all the things she needs to get done at the
start? beginning of each day.
2 A: Mel will travel/is travelling around Italy for 2 My daughter tends to get (seatcitddr) very
work next month. Lucky thing! easily when doing her homework. She
B: Might she go to/Will she visit Rome? (sawtes) a lot of time on social networking sites
A: Yes, I think she ’s staying/won’t stay there for when she should be studying.
a few days when she first arrives. 3 I tend to do things (adeha) of time so that I
3 A: What are you going to/will you do tomorrow? always meet the (deeldain) set on a project.
B: I might not/’m going to do anything! I’m so 4 When you have a lot of tasks to do, it’s best to
tired, I think I ’ll just relax/’m relaxing. (tripierios) them so you complete the most
4 A: I’m so excited because our team won our important ones first.
semi-final match and so we ’re playing/might play
in the finals on Saturday. 5
B: That’s fantastic! Well, let me know what time
it starts and I ’ll/’m going to bring the boys along
to watch. 4 Find and correct the mistakes. Tick () the
A: OK then. I ’m checking/’ll check with the correct sentences.
coach when I see him later and let you know by 1 I think the way we work will change a lot in the
text. next ten years time.
2 The short term, it is expected that wages will stay
10
low.
3 Robots could play an important part in our lives in
2 Complete the predictions with the words and perhaps ten to twenty years time.
phrases in the box. 4 Don’t worry, you’ll get your exam results in a day
or two.
could be going to (x2) may not 5 We may all work from home in near future as it is
not going to probably unlikely will (x3) likely that companies will want to reduce office
won’t costs.
1 Tom won’t be there yet. Let’s face it, he’s 4
always late.
2 A: So, do you think it’s likely you get the
job? 5 Complete the idioms with one word.
B: Well, it’s . Over 500 people have applied 1 They were running out of time and only had three
and I guess they’re looking for someone minutes to score a goal.
with more experience than me. 2 He didn’t say he had a new job. He’s such a dark
3 I really don’t like the look of those black clouds. !
I’m sure there’s be a big storm very soon. 3 Can you keep an on the kids while I cook
4 Mia’s doing very well at school. I hope she dinner?
continue her studies at university. I’m sure she 4 These days children find using computers a piece
make an excellent teacher. of .
5 We be able to sell our house in the current 5 I’ll give you a with your suitcase – it looks
weak economic climate but we’re try. We very heavy.
lucky and find the right buyer. You never 6 Mia wants to get out of the race. She says
know! it’s too competitive and stressful.
6 I’m sorry but I’m be at work this week. The 7 Golf isn’t my of tea. I prefer tennis.
doctor said I have ’flu and must stay at home.
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 Intermediate Unit test 3

6 Put the words in the correct order to make Function

sentences.
7 Complete the conversation with the correct
1 missed / the / because / date / got / I / the / I / party answer, a), b) or c).
/ wrong.
I missed the party because I got the date A: Hello, I’m just calling to ask what time check-in
wrong. is. I have a booking for today in the name of
2 concert / 7.30 / started / left / we / at / because / James Chang.
thought / home / at / we / the / 8. B: I’m sorry sir, but we don’t have a reservation in
that name and I’m afraid we’re fully booked for
the next week.
A: Sorry, can you 1 b that again?
3 answered / didn’t / me / door / he / when / the / B: I said I’m afraid we don’t have a reservation for
Cesar / recognise / at first. you and we’re fully booked.
A: Do you mean 2 that the double room I
booked for the week isn’t available? I don’t
3
what you’re saying.
4 realise / prepare / was / meeting / as / I / I / didn’t / B: I’m sorry sir, but we have no record of your
didn’t / presentation / the / the / today. booking. Are you sure you’re at this hotel?
A: Did you 4 me if I’d called the wrong
hotel? I 5 booked a room for today, the 16th
of August. Do you really think I don’t know
5 told / wrong / were / same / after / two / with / I / which hotel I booked a room at?
was / the / calling / the / number / there / that / B: I’m sorry sir, what I 6 was that sometimes
hotels / name. people make this mistake.
A: So, you’re 7 that although I’ve got a
reservation number for a double room from
August 16th to 23rd at the Hotel Sheraldon, I
6 to / had / see / who / at / party / but / was / it / don’t actually have a room.
different / I / old / my / expected / Dan / the / B: Sorry sir, I didn’t 8 what you said at the
schoolfriend / a / Dan / came. end – it’s a very bad line. Could you 9 the
last part please?
A: I said I booked a room at the Hotel Sheraldon
from August 16th to 23rd.
B: Ah, so you’re booked in at the Sheraldon!
5 A: What exactly do you 10 ?
B: Well, we’re the Charlton Hotel, not the
Sheraldon. In other words, your booking is with a
different hotel!
A: You’ve 11 me! Do I have a room or not?
B: Well, yes, sir, you do – let me give you the
number for the Hotel Sheralton …

1 a) speak b) say c) tell

2 a) say b) saying c) to say
3 a) mean b) get c) take
4 a) ask b) tell c) check
5 a) generally b) definitely c) finally
6 a) meant b) understood c) spoke
7 a) telling b) talking c) saying
8 a) listen b) take c) catch
9 a) repeat b) say c) speak
10 a) need b) mean c) say
11 a) missed b) lost c) caught

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 Intermediate Unit test 4

Grammar 2 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

1 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). When I was young, I never realised how my
childhood was different to those of my friends. But I
1 I b to go to bed early tonight because I’m do now. Their dads all 1 worked in the UK but mine
catching a flight to Majorca at 6.30a.m. always worked abroad. As a child, I 2 very
a) used b) have c) would happy and I didn’t mind the fact that Dad 3
2 If my boss asks why I want the day off, what always at home. In fact, I 4 use to think about
I say? Let’s face it, I don’t want him to it very much. We never 5 to see him for
know I have an interview for a new job. months but when we 6 school holidays or a
a) should b) wouldn’t c) must long weekend, my mum, my sister and I 7
3 You’re very lucky you work at weekends. I always go and stay with him. I 8 to love
usually do and it’s really not much fun! visiting him and I clearly remember all the countries
a) mustn’t b) shouldn’t c) don’t have to he worked in. As a child, I 9 a lot of countries
4 The doctor told her that she carry anything and I loved them all. Every time we went to see
heavy for three months after the operation. He Dad, it 10 be an adventure because we always
said it would be dangerous. 11
out about a new place.
a) should b) mustn’t c) didn’t have to
5 They invest in that company. It isn’t doing 10
very well at the moment and they might lose all
their money.
a) must b) shouldn’t c) don’t have to Vocabulary
6 I was really surprised when I was told I go
3 Match 1–6 with a)–f) to match the personal
for a second interview. I thought they would make
qualities with their descriptions.
their decision after the first round of interviews.
a) should b) have to c) had to 1 Christina is so competitive that she c
7 When you get to the security control in the airport, 2 Tina is very indecisive. She
you take off your shoes and belt. 3 Ben always does his best
a) has to b) have to c) shouldn’t 4 Kim is a good communicator
8 We hold another meeting so we can discuss 5 In his job, Phil needs to think outside
which employees will lose their jobs next month. the box
a) have to b) had to c) mustn’t 6 Linda loves being a risk taker
9 You enjoy your job but it helps if you do.
After all, we spend so many years of our lives a) and everyone enjoys her presentations.
working! b) and says the danger makes life exciting.
a) must b) should c) don’t have to c) always has to come first.
10 Do you think I tell him why I don’t want d) and is very hard-working.
to go out with him? Is it a good idea? e) can never make up her mind.
a) should b) had to c) don’t have to f) and creatively solve problems.
11 I lose some weight before June. I bought a
beautiful dress for Sheila and Lee’s wedding but 5
it’s a bit tight and I don’t want to be
uncomfortable.
a) had to b) don’t have to c) must 4 Underline the correct alternative.
1 Jim’s just lost his work/job.
10 2 Have you ever heard/listened a lion roar?
3 Why didn’t you remember/remind me to buy some
milk?
4 I’ve forgotten/left my wallet at home!
5 Sandra’s birthday party was great funny/fun. I
really enjoyed it!
6 If you hear/listen to the radio everyday, your
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 Intermediate Unit test 4

5 Complete the extreme adjectives. Function

1 Their new house has five bedrooms and three 7 Complete the conversation with the phrases in
bathrooms, and the downstairs area is absolutely the box.
enormous.
2 It’s a w place. The people are really a good idea First of all good point
friendly and the food is amazing! I know you’ll Let’s focus Let’s sum moving on
love it. not sure OK by really feel that
3 If I were you, I’d wear a warm coat. It might look way I see we need to
sunny but it’s actually f outside.
4 I’m so excited about Marielle’s dinner party next A: OK, so we’re going to decide on where to
week. She’s such a great cook and her food is open our new office. 1 First of all, I need to
always so d . decide on the location. Then we’ll discuss the
5 I’m not surprised you’re e – you’ve number of new staff we’ll need.
just run a marathon! Come and sit down and try B/C: OK.
and get your energy back. A: Right. 2 on the ideas we have for
6 The film was so a that I walked out location. Last time we discussed Cardiff and
after ten minutes. That type of movie just isn’t my Bristol, but we need to decide between them.
cup of tea. B: I3 Cardiff would be a nicer
place for our office. I know it is a smaller
5 city but it is developing fast as an area for
small businesses.
C: Hmm. I’m 4 that I agree,
6 Underline the correct alternative, a), b) or c). actually. I really feel that Bristol would be
1 After three months of being out of b , I was better. The
starting to feel depressed. I needed to find a job –
5
it is that Bristol is much bigger
and soon. and will give us the most custom.
a) job b) work c) salary A: It’s also closer to the main motorways and is
2 Joel works at the company’s Paris office and is in only a few hours from London.
of a team of twenty. B: That’s a 6 .
a) work b) competition c) charge A: So, shall we say we’ll look into the office
3 My brother has his own IT company we’ve seen in Bristol?
for over ten years and is about to go international B/C: Yes, OK.
with it. A: Good. So, 7 to the next point,
a) worked b) charged c) run how many staff are we going to need?
4 He was so excited about starting his own company C: Hmm. I think to begin with we should
that he never thought his business employ fifteen people to cover our basic
might fail. needs.
a) idea b) interview c) competition B: I’m not sure that’s 8 . We talked
5 In my opinion, a high is not the most about some of our London staff moving to
important thing about a job. Job satisfaction is the new office. So, I really feel we should
more important than money. start with less.
a) charge b) salary c) leader A: I agree. I think 9 consider
6 We weren’t surprised to hear Alan got salaries. What about employing five new
by our boss last week. He always people first?
turned up late and never seemed to do much work B/C: That’s 10 me.
when he was here. A: So, are we all agreed? 11 up
a) work b) fired c) charged what we’ve decided. We’re going to open
our new office in Bristol and employ five
5 new members of staff. Is that right?
B/C: Yes, I think so. That’s right.

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 Intermediate Unit test 5

Grammar Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with the correct 3 Complete the sentences with words and
comparative or superlative form of the phrases related to technology.
adjective in brackets.
1 In fifty years’ time, space travel could become a
1 Technology is much more important in today’s popular holiday option for many people around
world. It has also made the world a much smaller the world.
place than it used to be. (important / small) 2 If you live in the UK and are 65 or over, your
2 It’s far to fly by plane these days and it doctor can give you a free flu v .
is also one of ways to travel. 3C s receive and send data
(cheap / safe) quickly from one place to another. They make it
3 His marks in the last test were slightly in possible for us to connect with people all around
maths, but much in English. (low / high) the world.
4 The new restaurant was a lot than we 4A are a powerful type of medicine that
expected but now we know why. Their food was help our bodies fight against a lot of different
we’ve ever tasted. (busy / delicious) types of infection.
5 Our new car is a little bit than the last 5S p is created from the sun’s
one and is also a lot to drive. energy and is a clean form of energy which
(economical / easy) produces no pollution.
6 I’m not sure if this is way to get to their 6 One day, g e may make it
house but it certainly is a much one possible to design babies that are free from
because of the scenery. (quick / good) inherited disease.

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2 Write the correct question tag. 4 Complete the sentences with the words in the
box. There are two extra words you do not
1 You already know my brother James, don’t you?
need.
2 Catherine didn’t call you last night, ?
3 You haven’t cancelled our hotel yet, ? argue debate inquire look into
4 Margaret hasn’t passed her driving test, quarrel reply research wonder
?
5 Richard wasn’t working in South Africa then, 1 Do you ever wonder how humans began to create
? a spoken language with grammatical structures?
6 Pablo’s getting the 10.30 train from Waterloo, 2 I watched a fascinating on nuclear
? power last night on Channel Four. The arguments
7 Susan and Michael aren’t coming to the wedding, given by those in favour of it and those against it
? really made me think.
8 You knew I wouldn’t be able to get here early, 3 The company said that customer services would
? the complaints they have had about
9 The rest of the class will be at the concert poor service.
tomorrow, ? 4 After their , my two brothers refused
10 Zhen’s already finished university, ? to talk to each other. It made life at home very
11 The police will never tell anyone about this, difficult.
? 5 Why didn’t you to any of my text
messages? Have I done something wrong?
10 6 He’s doing into the long-term health
effects of spending hours sitting at a desk in front
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 Intermediate Unit test 5

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form Function

of the word in CAPITALS.
7 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).
1 After completing his undergraduate degree in
biological sciences he decided to continue his 1 Could you tell me a ?
studies and research animal behaviour. a) what the time is
BIOLOGY b) what’s the time
2 The more he looked into the situation, the more he c) what time is it
realised how it was. There really was 2 Could you your car for the weekend?
no solution. a) borrow me
HOPE b) lend me
3 He lied when he told the doctor that the injury c) give to me
wasn’t . He just didn’t want to take 3 Do you know nearest garage is?
any medication. a) where is the
PAIN b) where
4 Her house was so that we decided to c) where the
help her tidy it up. It took most of the week but in 4 Would you me a taxi?
the end, it was worth it. a) mind to book
MESS b) to mind booking
5 She designed a very system to keep c) mind booking
a record of the overtime worked by employees at 5 Could you tell me ?
the factory. a) where the bank is
EFFECT b) where is the bank
6 Please could I speak to the person who is c) where to get to the bank
for dealing with customer 6 Do you know what time ?
complaints? a) does the bakery open
RESPONSE b) is the bakery open
c) the bakery opens
5 7 hold the line, please?
a) Could you
b) Do you
6 Complete the sentences using one word from c) Would you mind
Box A and one from Box B. 8 Could you tell me who to?
Box A a) I should speaking
break computer memory out b) should I speak
strange switching c) I should speak
9 Do you know delayed?
Box B
a) if the plane is
crashed down noise off order stick
b) when does the plane
c) if the plane has
1 Your car seems to break down quite often. Maybe 10 Could you this machine works?
it’s time to get a new one. a) show me how does
2 Why does your computer keep making that b) show me how
? I think you need to get it c) show me does
sorted out. 11 Do you know to the post office?
3 I’m sorry sir, the lift is of a) where to get
at the moment. I’m afraid you’ll have to use b) how to get
the stairs. c) how do you get
4 Oh no! My has again. I hope
I haven’t lost the document I was working on. 10
5 Have you tried it and on
again? My printer often works fine after I do that. Total: 50
6 I’d suggest you save a copy of that onto a
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Grammar Vocabulary
1 Underline the correct alternative. 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the words in the box.
1 If I’ll see/see him, I’ll tell you.
2 When I will feel/feel tired, I usually take a long annoy confuse embarrass
bath to relax. relax satisfy worry
3 Louis loves walking on the beach when it ’ll be/’s
sunny. 1 Their science teacher was very annoyed about
4 Liz’ll be disappointed if you won’t/don’t turn up their bad behaviour during class and made them
tonight. stay late after school.
5 What will/do you usually do when you’re 2 Some people believe that we shouldn’t be so
frightened? about climate change. They don’t think
6 Chris always shouts at people when he ’s/’d be it’s really happening.
very angry. 3 It was really when I introduced my boss
7 We are/’ll be very surprised if they don’t win the to everyone at the meeting but got his name
competition. wrong.
8 When people will lose/lose their jobs, they often 4 Our art teacher said she was with the
worry about finding a new one. paintings we had done during our summer
9 They don’t/won’t pass the exam unless they study holidays.
harder. 5 The instructions for the new television are really
10 If they invite/’ll invite you to their wedding, will hard to understand. I’m more now than I
you go? was to begin with.
11 If I ’m/’ll be happy, I usually laugh a lot and try 6 I love going to Tai Chi classes because they are so
and make other people laugh too. after a stressful day at the office.

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2 Find and correct the mistakes in the 4 Underline the correct answer, a), b), c) or d).
hypothetical conditional sentences below. Tick
1 Please take c your shoes and leave them by the
() the correct sentences.
door.
1 Where would you live if you have accepted the a) on b) up c) off d) down
promotion to the Italian office? 2 Tania and Kate get really well and have
2 It would being great if we travelled around Asia been best friends since school.
for a month in the summer. a) off b) on c) down d) up
3 If Simon lost some weight, he could fit into his 3 John tried to chat Kim but she wasn’t
favourite suit. interested in him.
4 What would you do if you will win a million a) on b) down c) up d) off
dollars on the lottery? 4 If you click the icon there, you’ll be able to
5 How could you feel if I asked you to come to Kim download the document you want.
and Don’s wedding with me? a) down b) up c) off d) on
6 If my computer crashes, I’d call a friend and ask 5 You don’t need to dress for the barbecue.
him to help fix it. It’s going to be a relaxed event.
7 If you helped me carry my shopping, I’d be very a) up b) off c) on d) down
happy. 6 Do you feel ready to settle and start a
8 James won’t like it if you invited his family? I’m not sure I do.
ex-girlfriend but didn’t tell him. a) off b) up c) down d) on
9 I would be able to get out more if I could
borrowed your car when you’re not using it. 5
10 We would have to cancel the barbecue if it is
rained.
11 Rosie would learn to play the piano if she had
more free time.

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5 Put the words in the correct order to make Function

sentences.
7 Complete the conversations with one word in
1 watching / as / I / enjoy / am / wildlife / each gap.
programmes / I / a / biologist.
I enjoy watching wildlife programmes as I am a 1 A: You’ll never guess what. Isamar and Sabih got
biologist. married in Vegas!
2 bus / so / get / when / the / I / it’s / busy / B: Wow! What a surprise!
get / I / home / can’t / usually / a / that / seat. 2 A: Bad news, I’m a . We’re going to
have to close the London office.
B: You’re j ! Why?
3 surprised / jumped / the / Neil / 3 A: We’ve got s to tell you. We’ve just
no one / people / was / when / that / complained / got engaged.
queue. B: That’s wonderful! I’m so p for you
both.
4 A: I’m s to have to tell you, but your
4 to / marathon / for / Carla / raise / cancer / sister was in an accident and is being taken to
is / the / running / money / research. hospital.
B: Oh no! That’s t !
A: Please don’t worry, her injuries are not serious.
5 hair / by / Janet / mum’s / one / her / to / cut / 5 A: I’ve got some g news.
of / used / get / her / friends. B: Really? What?
A: I’ve been offered a job at Princeton University!
B: Wow! C ! That’s fantastic!
6 a / school / for / Saturday / new / holding / a / 6 A: Unfortunately, I’m not going to be able to
raise / sale / the / local / money / is / plant / come to your party next weekend.
on / to / bus. B: Oh, that’s a s . Why not?
A: Well, you know that painting competition I
entered. I won! So I have to go to London on
Saturday.
B: That’s brilliant! Well d !
5
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6 Complete the sentences with the words in the Total: 50

box. There are two extra words you do not
need.
course doing give making place
promoted split tone

1 Ian found it difficult to tell everyone that he had

split up with his partner because he was feeling
very sad about it.
2 When were we training to become police officers,
we were told how to give bad news without
people too upset.
3 When Pauline told us she was getting
to area manager, we were all really happy for her.
4 Have you heard the news yet? Hamish has got a
at Cambridge University! He’s going
to study chemistry.
5 From the of the nurse’s voice, I knew
that the test results were not good.
6 We heard that the company was moving its offices
abroad but our boss couldn’t any
reasons why.

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Grammar Vocabulary
1 Write sentences using the present perfect 3 Rearrange the letters to complete the sentences
simple or continuous. to do with success.
1 She / work / in Japan / for six years. 1 I find it’s easier to focus (ofusc) on my studies if I
She’s been working in Japan for six years. go to the library because it’s so quiet there.
2 I / not see her / since the summer holidays. 2 Chian was really excited when he was offered the
. (nypopoitrtu) to study at a European
3 What / you / do / all morning? university for a year.
? 3 Usain Bolt is a (scoldlawrs) runner and
4 I / always / enjoy / swimming in the sea. everyone expects him to win more gold medals.
. 4 It can take years to (earmst) a sport like
5 She / listen to / the same song all day. golf.
. 5 Fatima is a high (vreiceha) and is always
6 We / learn / Chinese / for two years. top of the class.
. 6 Ian has always shown a natural (nettla)
7 How long / he / be an engineer? for acting.
?
8 He / not meet / my parents / before. 5
.
9 Yasuko / plan / to visit Canada for years.
4 Underline the correct answer, a), b), c) or d).
.
10 We / wait / for you for more than an hour. 1 Does anyone know who the red van parked
. outside belongs b ?
11 How long / you / know Martina for? a) for b) to c) with d) on
? 2 He’s one of my best friends and I know I can
always rely him when I need help.
10 a) with b) on c) in d) for
3 Stop laughing me. You’re making me feel
embarrassed and it’s really not funny.
2 Find and correct the mistakes. Tick () the a) in b) for c) at d) to
correct sentences. 4 Do you have enough money to pay a taxi
1 Do you think he can to play the guitar well? home?
2 He is able to speak three languages by the time he a) with b) about c) on d) for
was fifteen years old. 5 I don’t have much in common John so it’s
3 Did you manage speak to your parents about the difficult spending time with him.
ski trip? a) with b) for c) in d) about
4 Gina wasn’t able to meeting us in Paris because 6 Duncan works very hard at his studies and puts
her flight was cancelled. a lot of hours.
5 Could you hearing what they were saying from the a) for b) to c) on d) in
back of the class?
5
6 Were they able to getting in touch with you by
email?
7 Do you managed to do exercise three times a
week?
8 Are those the people who weren’t able to get
tickets for tonight’s concert?
9 I’m not always able to visit my parents at the
weekend.
10 Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to getting to the
station in time to catch the last train.
11 Do you able to help me look after their house for
the weekend?

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Functions
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the word in CAPITALS. 7 Complete the conversations with the words in
the box. There are two extra words you do not
1 I may be useless at doing sports but I can play need.
three musical instruments and I can sing quite
well. agree another do example for in like
USE must one reason said way what
2 You’re right. He has a lot of artistic .
He should get into the art college of his choice. 1 A: We need someone with good qualifications
ABLE who won’t need too much training.
3 Did you see the last competition she played in? B: I 1 do think we should choose someone
She’s such a tennis player that she who has a university degree. Having 2 that,
won all her matches. I think it’s important that they already have some
SKILL work experience too.
4 Henryk is really at languages and can A: Exactly. That’s 3 I was saying.
speak English, Polish, Spanish and Chinese 2 A: Well, I 4 say I’m very disappointed with
fluently. this restaurant. I was expecting it to be a lot better
TALENT than this. For 5 thing, the waiters are very
5 Mary is at organising events so we slow…
need to find someone else to help us plan the B: 6 my view, it’s the food that’s their
party. biggest problem. My vegetables weren’t cooked
HOPE and the chicken was cold.
6 Evelyn is such a musician. It’s not 3 A: Mr Sanchez of MT Motors has suggested we
surprising that she has won many music prizes in work together on our next marketing campaign.
her long career. B: Mmm…I’m not sure that that is a very good
GIFT idea. The 7 I say this is that they have a
very different market to us and the last time we
5 worked with them it didn’t benefit our company at
all.
8
me, it would be more practical for us to
6 Complete the sentences with the words in the
politely decline their offer and to focus on how we
box.
can best grow our business independently.
apprenticeship certificate degree 4 A: I prefer face-to-face learning.
distance licence online B: I 9 . It’s more efficient. For 10 , you
can get your questions answered immediately by
1 Alice has got a degree in economics from your tutor.
the University of Toronto and an MA in finance A: And you get to meet your classmates and go
from UCL. out with them after lectures so they become
2 I wasn’t given my during the friends too. It’s far more social and fun. You can
graduation ceremony. It was sent in the post a few really connect with people.
weeks later. B: 11 I said, face-to-face learning is much
3 After we moved house I nearly forgot to update better. I’m so glad I decided to come to university
my address on my driving . instead of doing a distance learning degree. I love
4 Tim has just started a(n) course in meeting up like this.
accounting and says it’s a really good to way to fit
in his studies with work. 10
5 Many universities now offer learning
courses so that people can continue working and Total: 50
study from home in their free time.
6 If you got a(n) with our company,
you’d work four days a week with us and go to
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Grammar Vocabulary
1 Underline the correct alternative. 4 Match 1–6 with a)–f).
1 I love –/the cats, but I wouldn’t like to have a/the 1 Since we moved house, we’ve got c
dog. 2 The noise of the cars at night gets
2 A/An city I’d really like to visit is the/– Budapest 3 When my neighbour invited me
in Hungary. 4 Judi’s settling in well at school and
3 Is that a/the girl who lives in the/a flat next to is making
yours? 5 Jane was only trying to be friendly,
4 We saw the/a beautiful house in a/the South of but Ben told her to mind
France but it didn’t have the/a very big garden. 6 I think I’m lucky as I get on

7 a) friends with some of her classmates.

b) her own business.
c) to know quite a few of our neighbours.
2 Find and correct the mistakes. Tick () the d) over for tea and cake, I couldn’t say no.
correct sentences. e) well with most people I work with, which makes
1 The secret of a healthy life is to walk a lots and eat every day enjoyable.
a little bit of everything. f) on my nerves and it can be really hard getting to
2 Unfortunately, no of the people working at the sleep.
station understood English and I only knew a bit
5
of Italian.
3 I’ve read a few of his science fiction novels but
not all of them. 5 Complete the sentences with the words in the
4 Don’t worry. You won’t miss your flight. We’ve box. There are two extra words you do not
got plenty time to get to the airport. need.
5 If you want some help, give Colin a call. He will car estate house market shop
help you in any of way he can. shopping streets traffic
6 Simon’s problem is that he eats too many cakes
and enough fruit. 1 Every Saturday afternoon my mum goes to the
7 All of the students in my class are really friendly local outdoor market to buy fruit and vegetables
and we often spend a lot of time together at for the week.
weekends. 2 Hugo is very happy because he’s just bought a
semi-detached five minutes away
6 from where he works.
3 Did you know that a new industrial is
3 Complete the sentences with a relative being built on the edge of the city?
pronoun. 4 The lights seemed to stay red for a
very long time. It was rather frustrating as I was
1 He doesn’t get enough exercise, which late for work.
explains why he’s always so tired. 5 Before we left the airport we went to the duty-free
2 Is he the man son is working in Seattle? to buy some perfume for my aunt.
3 That’s the restaurant we went for my 6 If you have never driven in this city before, it can
dad’s birthday. be quite confusing as there are a lot of one-way
4 My cousin, lives in Scotland, has invited .
us to her new house next month.
5 Many people use the internet for more than three 5
hours a day, can cause stress.
6 In this photo, you can see the exact moment
they won the match.
7 Our hotel in Las Vegas, had 24-hour
room service, had over 1000 bedrooms!
8 When I was in London, I met an artist
painting of the Queen was displayed in the
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Function
6 Complete the words related to the internet.
8 Complete the conversation with the words and
1 For me, the best way to book a holiday is through phrases in the box. There are two phrases you
an online travel site. It’s so quick and easy to do do not need.
these days.
2 Almost everyone who looks for information online Can you all right I didn’t realise you
uses s e to direct them to the I need to If I were Is it OK No problem
best sites. something wrong Sorry about that
3 Demi spends hours on s n sort it out What should I Yes, of course
s writing messages to her friends and you should You’d better not
commenting on their posts.
4 Before Niara buys any electrical product, she 1 A: 1 Sorry about that, I didn’t know that we
always goes to r s to see what shouldn’t talk business during the meal.
scores people have given the products she’s B: That’s 2 all right. I don’t think Guilherme
interested in. minded too much, although in Brazil it’s not
5 Elisa spent most of the weekend creating a always a polite thing to do.
p h of her own so she could 2 A: My apologies. 3 were on the
share facts about herself. phone. I can come back later.
6 After being single for many years, Jeff decided to B: 4 come back in half an hour?
join a few d s . It didn’t take 3 A: Did I do 5 ?
him long to find a girlfriend. B: Don’t worry about it. We can 6 .
Just remember that in Italy people don’t usually
5 use first names when doing business.
4 A: Do 7 take my shoes off before I
7 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). enter Miki and Isamu’s house?
B: Yes, 8 . In Japan, people leave
1 You look like you’ve had a long day. Why don’t their shoes in their hallway and point the toes of
you b your feet up and I’ll go and make us a them towards the entrance. You will probably be
lovely cup of tea. given a pair of slippers to wear inside their home.
a) have b) put c) make 5 A: 9 do if they give me a present?
2 When I told my cousin to ‘ herself at home’ B: 10 you, I’d open it and then smile
the last time she visited me, I didn’t expect her to and thank them.
call her parents in America everyday. 6 A: 11 if I take Natalya some flowers?
a) have b) make c) be B: 12 but don’t take her yellow ones,
3 Paul told us to ourselves to anything in the as in Russia this means you are going to end the
fridge if we got hungry while he was at work. relationship.
a) help b) take c) make
4 Peter knew it was going to be bad news when his 10
boss invited him into his office and told him to
a seat. Total: 50
a) need b) make c) have
5 You’ll have to the mess, I’ve had my
sister’s children with me all weekend.
a) forget b) excuse c) apologise
6 When Isabelle asked if she could borrow my car
for the evening, I told her to my guest as I
knew she’d look after it.
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Grammar Vocabulary
1 Complete the hypothetical conditional 3 Complete the words in the sentences.
sentences with the correct form of the
1 Huge technological a d v a n c e s are being
verbs in brackets.
made every year in the world of science and
1 Would you have called if you ’d heard the technology.
news? (call / hear) 2 The civil rights m in the United
2 If you to bed earlier, you States in the 50s and 60s defended people
better. (go / sleep) against racism and led to positive changes in
3I the bus if my alarm clock the legal system.
me up. (not miss / wake) 3 Gutenberg’s i of the printing
4 If it warmer today, I for a press in 1440 led to a much wider s
swim in the sea. (be / go) of knowledge and ideas, which has only
5 Lee’s parents her a car if she been surpassed in recent times by the
her driving test. (buy / pass) invention of the internet.
6 If they us that it was Anthony’s 4 The d of the structure of DNA
birthday, we him a present. was made by James Watson and Francis
(not tell / not get) Crick in 1953. It was a turning p
7I you at the station if you in medical research.
me you were coming. (meet / tell)
8 Joe his car if he the 5
money. (not sell, not need)
9 What we if they
4 Underline the correct alternative.
us? (do / not help)
10 If it so wet outside, I for 1 My parents said they loved being teenagers
a long walk in the countryside. (not be / go) in the sixties/quarter-century because so
11 she a famous painter if much was changing in the world and the
she art? (become / not study) music was great.
2 It has been over a decade/an era since
10 Keyvan moved to Sweden and in that time
he’s built up a very successful IT business.
3 Some people think that the millennium/age
2 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.
of radio is coming to an end but I disagree
1 It often believed that the most reliable cars because in Africa, for example, the radio is
have made in Germany. widely used.
It is often believed that the most reliable cars 4 Every summer Jean and Bill go on a
are made in Germany. Mediterranean cruise for a decade/fortnight
2 The concert has cancelled due to illness and and meet up with old friends they’ve made
will hold next Friday instead. on previous trips.
. 5 Unless we start to change our habits and live
3 John Lennon murdered in 1980, but his greener lifestyles, future generations/ages
music still enjoyed by millions of fans. will be seriously affected by the
. environmental problems that have been left
4 I’m sure he will be received an award for his to them.
latest film, which shows in London tonight. 6 The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of
. the Cold War era/age and led to East and
5 This year’s prize winners being given the West Germany becoming a single country
chance to go on a fabulous trip to the once more.
Galapagos Islands. The winners will choose
by the judges next week. 5
.
6 Most of the goods we sell produce in Asia
but repackaged in the UK before sent out to
customers.
.

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5 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). Function

1 In the first term of university, we all had to 7 Complete the conversations with phrases
b a fifteen-minute talk to our class. for expressing uncertainty and reacting to
a) have b) give c) make information.
2 Speaking a foreign language doesn’t
naturally to everyone. 1 A: What time does the rugby match start
a) give b) come c) make tomorrow?
3 My sister is terrible at directions so B: I have no idea .
please don’t ask her for help if you get lost. 2 A: What’s Margaret’s phone number?
a) making b) having c) giving B: I’m fairly s it’s 564 9876.
4 Nick excellent progress at school and 3 A: Do you what the capital of Honduras is?
his teachers say he is the top science student B: I don’t know. It’s d not Quito.
in his year. 4 A: So, where did you leave my MP3 player?
a) has had b) has given c) is making I need to find it before I go out.
5 If our company hadn’t got that new contract, B: Erm… sorry, I can’t r . It might be
we wouldn’t a profit this year. on the kitchen table. Have you looked there?
a) have made b) be given c) be having 5 A: Whose wife was the Taj Mahal built in
6I trouble starting my car so I called memory of?
the local garage to see if they could help me. B: Oh, I used to know that, but I’ve
a) made b) was given c) was having completely f !
6 A: It says here that Freddie Mercury was
5 born in Zanzibar and grew up there and in
India.
B: Oh r ? I didn’t know that.
6 Complete the sentences with the correct 7 A: Wow! Who owns the Bugatti Veyron
form of the word in CAPITALS. outside Brad’s house?
1 Ghandi was a charismatic leader who fought B: I haven’t a c . But it’s a beautiful
without violence to help India gain car, isn’t it?
independence. 8 A: When does Juliet get back from her trip to
CHARISMA Italy?
2 Hilary Clinton is seen as a very B: I’m not a h percent certain but I
woman and has helped others to become know it isn’t this week.
active in the world of politics. 9 A: What’s her postcode?
INFLUENCE B: I’m fairly c it’s BC2 6GH.
3 Studies have shown that a lot of 10 A: Which building is now the tallest in the
people who have become successful sleep world?
less than six hours a day. B: I don’t k but it certainly isn’t the
CREATE Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
4 Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the great explorer, is an 6 A: Did you know that there are over 850
and entertaining speaker who different languages spoken in Papua New
makes you believe that you can achieve Guinea?
anything you want in life. B: Are there? That’s really i .
INNOVATE
10
5 An copy of one of
Shakespeare’s first plays has been found in
Total: 50
the wall of a very old house in London.
ORIGIN
6 Stephen was an student and
always got top grades in every exam he took.
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 Intermediate Unit test 10

Grammar Vocabulary
1 Write the reported speech sentences in direct
4 Rearrange the letters to complete the
speech.
sentences to do with the environment.
1 Jack told me that he would be here at seven.
1 These days, more people are choosing to buy
‘ I’ll be there at seven .’
organic (cirnaog) food because the methods of
2 Daisy said she’d see us the next day.
production are better for the environment.
‘ .’
2 Did you know that if you leave the TV on
3 Greg asked us if we liked rock music.
(tyabnsd) over night, it uses
‘ ?’
electricity and you waste energy?
4 Ali’s dad told her to be home by eleven.
3 Since electronic books have become available,
‘ .’
it’s become even easier to buy
5 Jo asked Lee why he wanted to use her car.
(densdnohca) books at really low prices.
‘ ?’
4 If your house was better (ledsutian),
6 They said they couldn’t find their tickets for the
you’d need less electricity to heat it and
concert the next day.
therefore save money on your electric bills.
‘ .’
5 Our family never buys much
(drepsoces) food as we prefer to eat healthily and
5
cook fresh food.
2 Write the direct speech sentences in reported 6 There’s far too much (kicangpag)
speech. on this toy – I’m having real problems getting
it off.
1 ‘Where is the train station?’ asked Bob.
Bob asked where the train station was.
5
2 ‘I might be late coming back, Liz’, said Jen.

3 ‘We’ll be there at 9.30’, said Tim and Vic. 5 Complete the words with the correct prefix.
1 It was amazing. One minute the magician was
4 ‘What do you want to do this weekend, Sue?’,
there and the next he had disappeared.
asked Yuji.
2 Alan’s excuse for missing the party was so
believable that Amanda knew it was a lie.
5 ‘Have you met each other before?’, asked Li.
3 It’s easy to pronounce words in a new
language, so don’t worry if I correct you.
6 ‘You mustn’t use the internet for longer than an
4 Mickey was told that her ability would
hour a day, Tom’, said his father.
prevent her from being able to walk.
5 I wish you’d stop cooking the meat. It makes
it very tough to eat.
5
6 David always news his driving licence if he
moves house so that it stays up-to-date.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form 7 The judge ruled that the company had used
of the verb in brackets. ethical and illegal business practices.
8 The doctor told Nina she was weight and
1 He suggested going out the next day. (go)
needed to diet as well as exercise regularly.
2 She offered us sightseeing. (take)
9 Ali likes using objects where possible and has
3 We recommended Tikal. (visit)
just made a bed cover from old clothes.
4 We decided by bus. (not / travel)
10 We completely estimated how long it would
5 I suggested that we early. (leave)
take to get to Strasbourg and arrived really late
6 He warned us uncooked food from
for the wedding.
the market. (not / eat)
11 I’m sorry for judging you. I thought I
7 She promised that she us outside the
couldn’t trust you but I was so wrong.
cinema at 7.30. (meet)
8 He agreed us more. (pay)
5
9 I explained that the food bad. (taste)
10 They invited us with them in France.
(stay)
11 We agreed that we authentic food.
(try)

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6 Match sentences 1–6 with reporting verbs Function

a)–f).
8 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).
1 Would you like to have dinner with
me tomorrow night? c 1 a go to the wrong platform or else you’ll
2 A: Would you like something to eat? miss your train.
B: No, thanks. I’ve already had lunch. a) Don’t b) You need to c) You’d better
3 Let’s go to see that exhibition. It’s 2 Don’t ask your hotel to book a taxi to the
got great reviews. airport.
4 That bag looks heavy. Shall I carry it a) forget to b) forgetting c) forget for
for you? 3 You’d book a double room if you think
5 First you click on this icon and then your wife might be able to go too.
you log off. a) should b) better c) be careful to
6 Be very careful when you cross that 4 Whatever you , agree the price of the taxi
road. It’s dangerous. before you get in it.
a) ’ll do b) do c) were doing
a) refuse 5 If I you, I wouldn’t wear any expensive
b) explain jewellery on holiday.
c) invite a) had been b) will be c) were
d) suggest 6 Some of the taxi drivers have to take you
e) offer for a longer drive than is necessary.
f) warn a) tend to b) a tendency c) tended
7 Make you lock your hotel room before you
5 go to sleep.
a) sure b) sure of c) sure for
8 out for cars when you try and cross the
7 Complete the sentences with the words in roads.
the box. There are two extra words you do a) Move b) Watch c) See
not need. 9 Be people trying to sell you fake perfumes.
aisle boards boarding check gate a) careful to b) sure of c) careful of
hand passports priority 10 You to collect your euros from the bank
the week before your flight.
a) must b) need c) ’d better
1 Ben always prefers to have a window seat to an
11 It’s not very any more but sometimes
aisle seat. He says you get a much better view if
people might invite you into their homes.
you sit next to the window.
a) general b) usually c) common
2 All airports make passengers show their
before they are allowed to continue
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to the departure lounge.
3 The airport information board said that it would
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take fifteen minutes to walk from the duty-free
shop to 23.
4 We were asked to have our cards
ready and they were inspected before we were
allowed to proceed onto the plane.
5 If you are travelling with small children, it is
recommended that you pay a little extra for
boarding.
6 I need to in at least two hours
before my flight so could you pick me up at
10 o’clock?

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